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Joe El wood went day on business. Mrs. Mollie Shallow went to Exira Monday to visit.

Otto Witthauer came up from Exira Monday on business.

Sheriff Crese returned Monday from a business trip to Exiia,

Miss Beatrice Crees returned Sunday from a visit in Exira.

Miss Mae Hanson of Exira catue up Sunday to visit bermother.

Miss Agnes Lutwitze returned Friday from a visit out of town.

Vern Snellbaker went to Des Moinee Monday on business and to visit.

Mrs. Howard Kittell went to Brayton Monday to visit her grandparents.

E. L. Finchreturned home last week from a business trip to South Dakota.

Mrs. Merle Rippey's sister of Menlo is here visiting Mrs. Rippey this week

Miss Lucy Lyman of Idaho is here visiting her aunt, Mrs. R. J. Creveling

Jens Hanson went to Atlantic to visit his parents for a short time Thursday.

Mr. Carlson of Exira spent Sunday here with his friend, George Laubender.

Miss Clara Leonard arrived Monday to viBit her pasents, Val Leonard and wife.

Prof. H. P. Smith returned to Manchester Friday after a business trip here.

Miss Gretchen Nash is entertaining a lady friend from out of town this week.

Mrs. August Oalke returned home Friday from a visit at Omaha and Linden.

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Sunday to visit his parents, Chris Loss and wife. Clark Arnold returned Friday from a visit with relatives and friends in Vermont.

Grover Smith came Saturday to see his mother, Mrs. E. G. Smith who is very low.

Mrs. Will Wilson is borne from a visit with her parents at Scotland, South Dakota.

The new building that George W. Preston is building on Main Street is being-built rapidly.

Mrs. M. H. Titterington and daughter, Tay spent the day in Atlantic Thursday with friends.

J. M. Graham and family and J. A. Graham and family picnicked in the Exira woods Thursday.

Henry Savage is recovering from an attack of typhoid fever and will be about town in a few days.

Miss Nellie Foley of Atlantic oame up to this city Friday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Foley.

Mrs. B. O. Craney returned home week from a three month's visit witb relatives out on the Pacific Coast.

Dr. and Mrs. James Hollenbcck and daughter. Jennie have gone to Senica, Illinois for a visit at his old home.

Miss Ila McFadden's Sunday School clasa of the Presbyterian Church held a piCnic at the County Home Thursday.

Ray Leonard and wife of Neola arrived Sunday to spend the Fourth with his parents, Val Leonard and Wife,

J. P. i'razier is having a removal sale of bis goods. He is going to rent the new Preston building when it is -complete.

Mildred Johnson, little daughter of L. C. Johnson and wife went to Atlantic Sunday to visit her sister, Mrs. Ren Phelps.

David Goldstein of New York City is in the city this week visiting bis little daughter, Fifi at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rice.

Hans C. Hanson and family returned Sunday from Marengo. Mr. Hanson had been there running a store and Mrs. Hanson went down to visit.

Mrs. Harry T. Watts of Des Moines arrived in the city .]a*t week to visit .at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. S.

Watts. Mr. Watts arrived Saturday.

Parson's Poem A Gem.

From Bev. H. Stubenvoll, Allison, la. in praise oi Dr. King's New Life Pills. "They're such a health necessity, In every home these pills should be. If other kinds you've tried in vain,

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Dr. G. A. May has rented the front roomg in the Watts building formerly occupied by Mrs. F. S. Watte as a studio, and began practising here Saturday,

Jack O'Brien of Des Moines who was manager of the putting up of the new steel Btaudpipe this spring, was in the city last week to see about a leak in the etaudpipe.

Tim McCarthy and Miss B. McCarthy and their liltle niece went to Kansas City last week in response to a message that the little girl's mother who lives there was eick.

A lecture was given at the Christian Church Friday evening ou the "Pbillipines" by a Philippino Student from Drake University. The weather being warm, not many attended.

Word has been received from Berryville, Arkansas that Mrs. Samuel Shoupe who was very sick, was better. W. S. Roberts and wife who went down to see her, started home Sunday

L. B. Col well has rented the Arlington Hotel and took possession Saturday. H. A. Bates is the new owner of the building having traded it for some real estate with the Horton Brothers. They have been running the hotel but gave possession to Mr. Colwell. Mr. Col well will continue to run his lunch room and restaurant as before. We wiBh him success.

F. W. Smith haB secured the services of I. Benlar of Waterloo, an expert ice cream maker to work in his ice cream factory. His icecream has become very popular all over this part of thiB couu'ry and his business has grown to such an extent that be is obliged to have more help in ruuning the factory. He supplies cream in any quantity from a dish to a barrel I. He has made a great success of the business and those who have never visited his factory, have any idea what a large business it Is.

•:AS A Peek Into His Pocket would show the box of Buuklen's Arnica Sa ve that E. S. Loper, a carpenter, of Marilla, N. Y. always carries, ''i nave never had had a cut, wound, bruise or sore it woul/d not soon heal," he writes, Greatest healer of burns, boils, scalds, chapped hands aud lips, fever-sore, skin eruptioi s, eczema, rns and piles. 2oc at Winfrey it Chantry's. "And how was It his own fault?" "He ain't got no business bein' smaller'n me."

Not for Charity.

JSmythe—Yes, we had a good day's fiport yesterday. Juggins got a big bag and sent it to the hospital.

Brownie—Oh, yes, what did he get? Smythe—A gamekeeper.

Still Talking.

"Does Miss Gabby show much observation in conversation?" "I don't know about the observation, but she is generally observing something."

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The beautiful stenographer was alone in the private office of the great financier. Presently a reporter for the Evening Howitzer arrived. He glanced first at the beautiful stenographer, then looked at the closed desk of the great financier and after that he took a careful survey of the office. "Mr. Bullington is not in, is he?" he asked. "I don't believe he is," the beautiful stenographer replied, "but you might look in the waste basket. He may be hiding under some of the papers there."

Escaped With His Life "Twenty-one years ago I faced an awful death," writes H. B. Martin, Port Harrelson, S. C. "Doctors said I had Consumption and the dreadful cough I had looked like it. sure enough. I tried everything I could hearot for my cough and wus under the treatmertof the best doctor in Georgetown, S. C. for a year, but could get no relief. A friend advised me to try Dr King's New Discovery. I did so and was completely cured. I feel that I owe my life to this great throat and lung cure It's positively guaran-| anteed for coughs, colds and all ronchial affections. 50c and $1 00. Trial bottle free at Winfrey and Chantry's.

Touches That Add Effectiveness t» Costume May Easily Be Made by the Amateur.

This year there are many dress accessories, smart little articles, which may be made by the amateur with little trouble.

Among the attractive and desirable dress items that may be made by the home needlewoman are the evening bags in brocade, without fittings, of course, but of a size capacious enough to hold the separate toilet articles which might be required at an evening gathering. There are numerous forma of muffs which, in this season of in­

dividual fur combinations, and of those uniting velvet and cloth, or cloth and fur, or plain and beaver cloth, the amateur will have no difficulty in making. Or there are fichus that are simple to make, and evening tcarfs, mantelettes, and shoulder-capes, any of which will prove a most useful addition to the wardrobe of the average woman.

Two and one-half yards of five-inch lace, or deeper one and a quarter yards of slightly deeper lace for the fichu ends also, one and a quarter yards of insertion, four inches wide, together with a half-yard of black tulle for the lining, and a yard of ribbon velvet for the bow (though it may be made with less)—will make the fashionable mantelette here pictured, for a figure of medium size. The time required for the light sewing necessary for such work at most would be three hours.

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For girls plaids will not be as much favored as stripes and checks with terial trimming.

Some of the latest girdles are very wide, six to eight incites in front and three inches less in the back.

Men sometimes wear white pique collars with evening clothes to match the fashionable white pique shirts.

Black velvet sashes are considered rery stylish, caught with a diamond juckle, using very light-weight velvet

The newest Dutch collar closes In tfie back and has a five-inch plaited Jabot over the front from the neck tdge.

Many of the new laces show a combination of filet and point de Venis. This last lace is extremely fashionable

Collarless necks are used for lingerie dresses and blouses, and for certain of the silk gowns for daytime wear.

Short-waisted blouse coats are tanong early spring models. They are especially becoming to juniors and frisses.

The latest mode brings in a black Velvet evening coat, with sailor collar and cuffs and long, tasseled revers of white satin.

The note of black is very pro. nounced. It Is seen in challies and organdies for misses and juniors, as well, for adults.

Coats are short, about 24 inches, although some of £hem run to 32, and others have no length to speak of, since they are Eton form.

Some of the new shawl-shaped stoles are made of a new- material, very much like plush, and they are usually Eeen in the soft taupe shades.

Spring predictions for tailor made »uits are: Jackets, 26 inches, halfrttting, tight at the hips, plain ileeves, broad collar, narrow and itraight.

New Thin Frocks.

Among the most practical of white trocks for morning wear are those of totton voile, marquisette, and even fery fine crepe. Not only are these smart and fashionable, but they launder beautifully, which is an added attraction when considering the merits of white frocks. I They are simply made, but by occa•lonal introduction of color are made individual and given the needed relief from mi tire white.

Batiste and lawn have been used for the simple thin frocks for years, but Ihese newcomers will find a hearty welcome.

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I. L. Nascher, New York, says that senile debility cannot be prevented, but its effects can be relieved, the jmental attitude improved and a semblance of vigor restored. The cause Is waste of muscle, cartilage, bono and nerve tissue, consequent on impaired metabolism. That which improves the mental condition and increases hope will improve the debility. When ambition and Interest in work are lost erectness and initia|tlve are also lost Ageing is In great part due to mental influences. Mental stimulation through physical influences is the natural method of overcoming mental depression. Phosphorus and arsenic are useful drugs for this purpose. Hygienic and die* tetic measures to lessen waste are useful. Food should be nutritious and 6uch as require little digestive effort •Stiffness of the joints is due to hardening of the ligaments and moist heat followed by massage is of temporary 'benefit. The use of a cane for support In walking, and a comfortable armed rocking chair to support the ,arms, helps to acquire a better posi. tlon. True senile dementia due to senile changes in the brain is a progressive enfeeblement Marked improvement follows small doses of morphine. This is only temporary and a habit may be formed.—Medical Record. ife-v

FINED THEM FOR NOT VOTING

Austria Made 50,000 Men Pay for Staying Away From Polls at Last General Election.

In some countries voting is compulsory, and electors are fined if they do not do their duty as citizens and avail themselves of the franchise.

According to the universal suffrage law of Austria all those on the register must record their votes, and at the last general election In that country 60,000 electors were fined sums from two dollars downward because they neglected to go to the poll.

Spain Is anothe) country that looks on voting as a national duty, at least in the municipal election. Should a citizen omit to cast his ballot his name is published as a defaulter, his taxes are increased by two per cent, while if he be in the public service, his salary Is reduced by one per cent. Should he commit the fault a second time he is debarred forever from holding an elective position or an appoint ment under government.

A few years ago a bill to the same effect was brought before the parlia. ment of Victoria. All defaulters were to be fined $2.50 unless they showed they were hi at the time, were blind, over sixty-five years of age, or wers unavoidably absent.

A similar idea was mooted in Ca» ada, the penalty being disfranchise^ ment for six years.—Stray Stories.

Sure, He Did the Right Thing! "I hope It will be a long time before I have such another test applied to my honesty," a down-town merchant remarked as he returned from waiting on a customer, relates the St. Paul Dispatch. "What was the trouble?" asked his partner. "These near-wool suits. An old fellow can?« in just now and asked me the price of one. 'Seven dollars,' I told him. 'Speak louder!' he said, holding his hand behind his ear. So I yelled, 'Seven dollars!' 'Eleven dollars! Too much! I'll give you nine!' he replied." His partner looked at the speaker In alarm. 'Y'ou—er—ol course, did the right thing?" "I guess you can depend on me to do the right thing," was the haughty retort. Then he paused. "You'd better get some dollar bills when you go to the bank," he remarked. "I just gave an old fellow our last one for change."

His First Day in School. It was a country school. A small, bright-faced boy had Just been e» rolled, and this was his first day. The teacher pointed out a desk for him, and gave him a lesson to study. Ha took his seat, propped his knees up against the desk, with his feet swing Ing down underneath, and soon b» came absorbed In his lesson. He became so absorbed, In fact, that he forgot he was In school, and presently he puckeied uj his lips and whistled, first softly and then quite shrilly. The teacher laid down his pen in amazement, and cried sharply: "Who is that whistling?" The small boy looked up Quickly, and then said, innocently: "That was me. Didn't you know I could whistle?"

Army and Navy Inventors. There are numerous examples of officers of the army and navy inventing machinery and devices which are used by the service without any compensation from the government. Generally speaking, they are guided by the code of honor that as they were educated at the expense of the government and enlisted in Its service It has the right to the use of their inventions without payment of royalty or other money. There have been many who have not considered themselves so bound, and have claimed compensation for use of their Inventions.—The Bookman.

Another Phase of the Problem. "Doubtless the servant girl problem to very annoying to you." "Very," responded the housewife. "I have a really despernt 'tint maids my cloth»«

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FINANCIAL GENIUS.

"Do you think there is any such thing as financial genius?" "I am sure there Is. I know a young man who has it in a marked degrees. After he had persuaded the beautiful daughter of one of our most prominent jewelers to become his wife he went around and induced the old man to let him have an engagement ring at the cost price." "I don't see any indication of remarkable financial genius about that." "Wait. When he and the girl broke their engagement he took the ring back to her father and got him to pay eight per cent, interest on the money that had been invested."

HIS IDEA.

-Baker.

Smithson—I couldnt get along with .two office boys. Jackson—Ain't enough work, eh?

Smithson—Not that but they'd each be afraid getting here in the morning before the other.

The Flirt's Fate.

She watched the gallants come and go, She flirted bo with every beau. Now, when she'd hove one come and stay,

They merely oome—and go. —The Cathollo Standard and Times.

Open to Engagements.

"Miss Gwendolen, they say you have won high honors in golf. Do you represent any ladies' athletic club or association?" "No, Mr. Ketchley I am entirely— er—unattached."

Then there was a timid, faltering question, a soft voiced answer, and the status was changed.

Can You Beat It?

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Maud and Jack don't speak to each other. What caused the quarrel? She—'Twas the silliest thing. They were talking about theirs being a case of love at first sight, and then got intf a fierce dispute as to which had see® the other first.

A Hit.

"I made a great hit at the banquet last night. Came off with a good dea! of distinction, in fact" "I didn't know you ever spoke at banquets." "I don't. I was the only one there who absolutely declined."

Force of Habit.

"Good gracious, man, don't all this noise get on your nerves? How can you stand all the screeching and yelling in the street outside?" "Used to it. I've got five daughters at home, and they all take singing lessons."

THE USUAL WAY.

First Politician—How long has Grafter been after an office? Second Politician—Ever since he failed in business.

A Real Summer Girl.

Maud Muller on a summer'B day Raked the meadow sweet with hay. You'd hardly expect a girl, you know In summer time to be shoveling snow. —Llppincott's.

Exchange of Civilities.

"You are the star of my dreams!" cried the foolish young millionaire to the astute young actress. "And you," replied she, fondly, "are the angel of my hopes."

8ome Comfort.

"What Is Loungeby's idea of heav en?" "Eternity in a Morris chair, with an everlasting place to put bis feet."

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PEACH TREE CREEK BATTLE

8ergeant Newberry Tells interesting 8tory of Fight He Witnessed From Ravine.

On July 19 the Fourth corps and Fourteenth corps and the First and Second divisions of the Twentieth corps crossed Peach Tree creek to the eastern side and formed lines, while the Third division of the Twentieth corps remained in camp some six miied or more from the battlefield. On the morning of the 20th I was ordered to take 15 men and a corporal and follow the line of march of the division and the batteries and ammunition wagons, and gather up and bring forward all who might fall out of ranks.

It was a very hot day, and as the line of march was through woods the shade was some protection. We had advanced several miles, and the batteries and ammunition teams could follow the division's line of march no farther because of obstructions and had to move off to the left «md did not join the division until the battle was over and the victory won.

I concluded my orders required me to follow the line of march of the division, and I did so. We had gathered about 60 who had fallen out on aooount of the heat, and came to the creek about 11 a. m. We crossed, and the valley beyond was from 200 to 400 yards wide and was covered with growing corn. We found a spring and a shady place, and halted for dinner, writes Joseph B. Newburg, nergeant Company I., Seventy-ninth Ohio, now residing in Montana, in the National Tribune. After eating I went up on a hill near the right flank of the Fourth corps, and, looking down the valley, caught sight of our headquarters flag. I gathered my men, and we got there as quickly as we could. It was now about 3 p. m.. and there was a rapid skirmish on the ridge on the east side and our division in line of battle at its base. I sent the men that I had gatheredto their commands, and then, as bullets were flying around us, I was ordered to take a few prisoners that had been captured back across the creek and out of range. I got my men, and with the prisoners started toward a big Cottonwood log that lay across the channel of the creek. As I neared the log a soldier passed me with his gun and all of his equipments. He had but a few steps to go

Pitched Forward on His Face, Dead.

to reach the log, when he pitched forward on his face dead. After getting up on the ridge on the western side I sent my men with the corporal and prisoners a little way up the creek Into a wooded ravine, where they would be entirely out of danger from the bullets. I then took my position where I could see the whole line of our division as it charged up the ridge, and the battle roar began at about 4 o'clock p. m.

A short time afterward a fine young soldier of Company C, for whose father I had built a water sawmill lit Clinton county, Ohio, in 1848, came near to me without either gun or jquipments, and turned to look at the Bght. Before he had stood there a minute a bullet struck him on the right thigh, and he died six days aftsrwards. At about 7 p. m. the rattle }f the rifle fire slacked, and the shouts of victory came loud across the vallejr.

Early in the morning I went to where the dead were gathered for burial, and counted 214 dead of oar division and 468 of the Confederates that our men had gathered. The cause sf such a difference In loss was that Sen. Hood sent his lines three or four lines deep In the charge, and six companies of the One Hundred and Fifth Illinois were armed with the Henry rifles. Company used the Spencer rifle. One of the captains I had as prisoner told me that they learnedDf the gap in our lines on the moraing of the 20th, and thought they' would come out through it and swine: ind gather a few Acorns (the badge jf the Fourteenth corps), but whan, they came to the gap they, saw itead the Stars (badge) of the tieth corps.

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