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^n-.y r, "and Miss Edna E. Lockwood. : Miss Nellie H. Farmer, who resides Ion West Second street, left on Bur-'lington No. 9 this afternoon to spend • Sunday with friends in Chillicothe.

Miss Lizzie Howells of Fairview, who has been visiting her sister, Miss Dora Howells at Hilton, returned home this morning on Burlington No. 10.

Mrs. A. J. Stuart, 232 Clarence street, left on Burlington No. 9 this afternoon for Chllllcothe to visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Dixon.

Mrs. F. S. Brown and children, Elroy and Miss Ruth, who reside on West Second street, left on the Rock Island this morning for a visit with relatives in Floris.

Mrs. J. W. Toole and children, 309 South Ward street, left on the Wabash this morning for Belknap, for a visit with Mrs. Toole's mother, Mrs. Wm. Dodd.

Mrs George Pettit of Avery who has been visiting at the home of Geo. Billett, who resides on Keota street, returned home this afternoon on Burlington No. 9.

Mrs. F. C. Bussey of Bussey, who has been visiting at the heme of Charles Frazier, 806 Mill street, returned home yesterday afternoon on Burlington No. 13

Mrs. J. W. Hardy of Frederick, who has been visiting at the home of'her daughter, Mrs. D. McKinley,1512 West Second street, returned home this afternoon on Burlington No. 9.

Misses Ethel and Alma Pinnell, of Milton, who have been visiting at the home of their brother, W. Pinnell, 901 East Main street, for the past week, returned home this morning on the Wabash.

Mr. and Mrs. Sarah Breckeridge of Eldon, who have been visiting at the home of their son-in-law, Harvey Blakely, who resides west of the city, returned home this morning on the flock Island.

Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Sparks, of

St. Joseph, Mo., who have been visiting at the home of Mrs. Sparks' niece, Mrs. A. J. Erskin, who resides in Rut-ledge, returned home this morning on Burlington No. 3. ^ , " 1 v •

The case of the state of Iowa vs. Guy Warner, charged with selling adulterated milk, was tried yesterday afternoon before Justice M. L. Kirk. Warner was found guilty and fined $25. It is said the case will be appealed.

Mrs. Richard Morrow of Douds, who has been visiting at the home of Mrs. E. O. Hedrick, 208 West Woodland avenue, and Mrs. M. E. Russell, who resides on West Division street, returned home this morning on the Rock Island. She was accompanied by Mrs. E. O. Hedrick.

Mrs. Mahala Conger, a woman 76 years who lives south of Ottumwa.had the misfortune to fall down the cellar way at the Owen Bowers home east of town where she was visiting and break her left leg above the knee.Mrs. Conger is partially blind and in an attempt to go out of doors, opened the wrong door and fell down the cellar way. Besides her broken limb she was considerably bruised about the body but no internal injuries have yet been. felt. She is a sister of Mr. Bowers and also of Mrs. Williams who lives with her brother. Mrs. Conger is progressing finely and does not let her misfortune keep her from en-Joying her visit. — The Fremont Gazette.

From Monday's Dally. Frank Barton, who resides east of

Franklin park brought some home grown peaches of the Alexandrian variety to this office Saturday, the quality of which was very fine.

Joseph Hunnell, Jr., returned this morning on the Rock Island from Oskaloosa where he spent Sunday visiting with friends.

To the Creditors of Fred Swenson ar^d to Whom it May Concern.

You are hereby notified that Fred Swenson, merchant tailor of Ottumwa, Iowa, has made an assignment for the benefit of his creditors and the undersigned has been appointed his assignee and has qualified as such; you will therefore file your claim against scld estate with me within three months from this date.

Harry E. Swenson, Assignee.

BONAPARTE. Wmg&W ssfifStel!

Bonapart4, July 31.—Mrs. Frame Smart and baby, of St. Louis, are visiting Mrs. Smart's parents, Mr. .and Mrs. C. A. Pickard.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Charlton, of Lincoln. Neb., are visiting at the B. F. Meek home. Mr. Charlton is a nephew of the late Isaiah Meek.

Mrs. W. B. Seeley, of Mt. Pleasant, is visiting relatives here.

Dr. J. A. Toungard and son, of Ar-gyle, were in town Friday.

Mrs. Wm. Neally is visiting in Far-mlngton.

Mrs. Al. Cockerell went to West Liberty Saturday morning to visit her daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Collins returned to Chicago Saturday.

Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Walter Gross returned from a visit in Illinois Saturday.

Mrs. W. B. Daniel, of Keokuk, Is visiting relatives here.

Miss Clara Thyre returned from Bentonsport Saturday.

The families of Mrs. D. T. Sherman, N. D. and S. V. Sherman and E. C. Smith left SatuMay for a ten days' visit at the Chautauqua at Wild Cat Springs.

Mrs. Nellie Cox and children, of Douds, spent Sunday here with relatives.

Mrs. Theodore Wright and children, of Burriside, 111., are visiting with Mrs. J. Wright.

Mrs. Cora Morris returned to her home in Hanover, 111., Saturday.

Miss Marie McComb, who has been visiting relatives here, returned to Keokuk Saturday.

O. J. Coolidge spent Sunday at home in this city.

Miss Ruth Dredge, of Des Moines, is visiting her father. W. R. Dredge.

Mrs. N. H. Case, of Seymour, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. Hinish.'

J. G. Roberts and Frank Coolidge. of Eldon, visited over Sunday in town.

Dan Macklin Is dangerously ill. The residence of John Frye, situated

about seven miles north of town, was destroyed by fire Saturday morning.

Miss Gentle and niece, Miss Evelyn Crossland, of Bascoe, 111., are visiting the former's sister, Mrs. Machin.

Mrs. James Boyer has been very ill with pleurisy, but is now improving.

The ball game here Sunday with West Point, resulted in a score of 8 to 0 in favor of Bonaparte.

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From Monday's Daily. Jesse Crume, who resides off West

Sherman street, left Saturday for a week's visit near Highland Center.

J. H. Smith moved Saturday from 834 West Mill street to 1025 West Lincoln street.

Mrs. Evan Howells of Hiteman returned home Saturday after a week's visit at the home of Mrs. Ben Thomas, on West Second street, Gravestown.

The Misses Lizzie Howells and Dora Richards of Fairview, returned home Saturday from a visit with relatives in Hilton.

Miss Barbara Madison of Albia came Saturday for a visit at the home of her sister, Mrs. Jane Deere, on West Second street.

Otis Moon of Des Moines is spending the week with his brother, W. E. Moon, and other Fairview friends.

Miss Rachael Lumsden of Fairview arrived home Sunday from a visit with her sister in Des Moines.

The teachers of the West End Presbyterian Sabbath school will meet tonight with Miss Lois Johnson, 1031 West Main street, for their monthly meeting.

Mr. and Mrs. Jenkin Richards of Keb spent Sunday with West End friends.

Miss Mamie Burns of Fairview is visiting at the home of her uncle, Edward Thomas, near Bidwell.

Bernard Burns of Fairview spent the latter part of last week with his friend, Albert Wilson, near Chillicothe.

Miss Mamie Perkins and Messrs. Isaac Gilmore and Jack Matthews of Oskaloosa spent Sunday with their friends, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Chambers, 219 Clarence street.

Rev. F. F. Stoltz and J. E. Cum-mlngs will hold a street meeting at the corner of South Benton and West Main tonight at 7:45 o'clock.

The friends of Miss Eva Thompson of Phillipstown gave her a very pleasant surprise Saturday evening In honor of her fifteenth birthday anniversary. Refreshments were Berved and Miss Thompson received many presents in honor of the occasion. The following guests were present: Misses Gwen Gathay, Sallie Mier, Bessie Gillett, Fay Gathay, Fanny Mier, Sarah Price, Jennie Saunders, Mary Reese, Gwen Jenkins, Messrs. Richard Howard, David Bowes, Clarence Howard, John Price, Ernest Erskine, Claude Howard, Frank Bowes, Sampson Hyden.

Mrs. Edward Longstire of Chillicothe, Mo., returned home today after an extended visit with Mr. and Mrs. Guy Parker, on West Second street.

Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Hollingshead of Knoxville and G. C. Hollingshead of Lincoln, Neb., were here over Sunday attending the funeral of the late W. O. Funk.

Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Walker of Keo-sauqua, and Albert Funk of Sigourney were in the city attending the funeral of the late W. O. Funk yesterday.

N. M. Wall is moving today from Central addition to 704 West Second street.

Miss Laura Ramey, 919 West Fourth street, returned Saturday from Pack-wood, where she visited relatives and friends.

Dr. E. J. LAMBERTl ,¥>

Practice Limited to Medical and Surgical Diseases of the

Eyet Ear, Nose and Throat Glasses Scientifically Fitted.

Lelghton Blk. Phone 422. Ottumwa, I

ALBIA.

Albia. July 31.—The petition for mulct saloons in Monroe county, which was filed in the auditor's office last week, has met with a storm of opposition from anti-saloon people, who will contest the legality of the instrument to the fullest extent. The petition is being copied this morning by its opponents for the purpose of ascertaining that the signatures therein arc gfnuine. A hard fight Is anticipated, afi each party is making a determined effort to win.

Ben Heiney and J. W. Prewltt, of Pleasantville, passed, through Albia yesterday on their way to Kansas City, where they have business matters to look after.

Morris Loeb shipped his household furnishings to Oelwein this morning, at which place he will make his future home. His friends here wish him unbounded success in his new business enterprise at Oelwein.

Mr. and Mrs. John Borass, of Rock Island county, Illinois, and Miss Iva D. Smith, of Newark, New Jersey, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Smith on South Main street. Miss Iva was called here by the death of her mother, Mrs. Mary A. Miltse, of Rochester, who was burned to death about ten days ago, by an explosion of kerosene..

Miss Mae Walker, postmistress of the Old Soldiers' Home at Marshall-town, Is visiting Miss Iva Smith at the S. S. Smith home.

Mrs. C. H. Edrls was an over Sunday visitor with relatives at Oskaloosa.

John and Cecil Sloan have returned to Peoria, 111., after two weeks' visit with their father, E. C. Sloan.

John L. Harvey, of Seward, Neb., Is visiting at the home of his uncle, S. S. Smith.

Mr. and Mrs. Swan Peterson left for their home at Corydon this morning.

I. J. Barnes went to Kellerton yesterday, where Mrs. Barnes has been for the past week, and will visit there a short time.

y. • '. CHARITON.

C. CULLEN to**# 1? Last chance to get July Bargains. YOUR GAIN,; OUR^OSSf ^

^Everywhere in the store Goods Have Been Marked Down. They Must fv

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^'GoovfWe must have the room for next season's merchandise. * Invoices ^ i^care coming in and the goods will soon follow.- ^ Think of the hot days you ^

will have in August that you can enjoy .the many Summer .Bargains we ' are offering.,/ ./. ,' . ; r •*. ^ ̂

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Goods, Wash Goods, Silks, Suits/1'-All kinds of Ready-to-Weaf Gailiiffls^

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Dress Goods' :v ^ , : Summer weight Wool Goods in Nun's Veiling, Dotted Aeolian and Challies.

k ; W a s h G o o d s v , ^ Organdies, Batistes, Lawns, Fancy Suitings, Madras and French Gauze.

SILKS—Fancy and Plain Silks, Taffeta, Crepe de Chine, Foulards and Wash Silks

SUITS- -Suits in Silks, Wool, Linen and Cotton; Latest Styles and Lowest Prices

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Our Linen Department

is full of Bargains. 72 inch Bleached Damask. New patterns. These goods are made by the world renowned Wm. Reid and handled t by most of the Best Retailers In this country. $2.25, $1.98, $1.25, down to, a yard 50c

Charlton, July 31.—Saturday, the first day of the Chariton Chautauqua, started off under favorable circumstances, the weather being all that could be expected. Quite a few of the country people were in to hear Prof. Holden lecture on "Corn," but owing to the busy time with them, a great many were compelled to stay away. The attendance Sunday was large, the tent not being large enough to accommodate the crowd. At 3 p. m., they had the pleasure of listening to Hon. G. A. Gearing lecture on "The Foot Prints of the Centuries," and in the evening heard W. Hinton White give an illustrated lecture on the "Romance of the South Sea Islands," which was very instructive.

Tomorrow's program is ay follows: 2:30 p. m.—Music. 3:00 p. m.—Address, Booker T.

Washington. 8:00 p. m.—Moving pitcures, D. W.

Robertson.'s Edison's Projectoscope and entertainment.

The Nightingale Jubilee singers had charge of the music at the services at the Baptist church Sunday morning.

Levi Fluke spent Sunday in Osceola with relatives.

The Misses Amanda and Anna West-ling returned Friday night from Hold-redge, Neb., where they have been attending a normal college.

Miss Alma Clay returned Saturday evening from a visit at Creston, Red Oak and in Nebraska,

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Rook, of Liberty township, are mourning the loss of their infant child, whose death occurred last Friday.

Mrs. Sadie Lewis, of Russell, spent the day in this city Saturday.

ELDON.

Eldon, July 31.—Fred Farmer left today for a visit with Oelwein friends. From there he will go to St. Paul, Minn., for a six weeks' visit.

Mr. and Mrs. F. Cline and family, of Burlington, are the guest of George Cline and family.

David and Ben Conrad, who have been visiting with their brother here, left for their home In Canton, O.. yesterday. They were accompanied by their niece, Miss Ethel Conrad.

The ball game was well attended yesterday, the score stood 8 to 0 in favor of Eldon.

The band will give the following program tonight at the grove:

Rival Rovers March—Alexander. Wild Flower Waltz—Vandercook. Elma Polka, cornet duet—Keifer. In the Lead, fnarch—Fred Jewell. Vocal solo, "Down on the Farm,"

with illustrations, by Walter Franklin— Harry Von Telzer.

New Annapolis march—J. C. Taylor. "Down the Mississippi," overture—

Laurenze. March. Big Four Fair—Chas. Boxx.

72 inch' German Damask for wear and durability can not be matched.

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Unbleac}ied Damask, 72 and 68 i n c h e s w i d e , a t 7 5 c , 5 0 c , O Q _ and a yard Ot/C

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Towels Damask Towels, all grades, beautiful designs, sizes 47x25 $1.75, $1.39, $1.18, to......

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Special lot of Towels, for a few days otjly, in Huck, ^l _ 17x30, mehes at * 2^

Bath Towels, all grades, from 50c down to

Special Lot of a good Turkish Bath Towel, 25x50 inches, at

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15c

Wash Goods A good line of Lawns at 5c Fine Lawns and Batiste, worth 15c and I2%c, at a yard 6Jc Big line of Embroidered Swiss and Lawns, worth 18c and 15c a yard, see our west ! „V 01« window.,

French Organdies,good styles were s o l d a t 2 5 c . t e . a yard IOC

Fancy Suitings, Mohair finish, good styles, all New, sold 15c as high as 28c, a yard

good Madras Shirtings, were sold at 29c, a yard.. .

French Gauze, all cloth, for August's hot days

styles,

19c colors, good

. . . . 15c

Beits Wash Belts, good line at 50c, 25c, 15c and

Silk Belts. In black and colors, $1.25 to ..

10c

25c Fancy Silk Belts, Rosebud and D r e s d e n d e s i g n s , w e . at 98c and * OC

Shirt Waists White and Colored Shirt Watets, all. sizes, insertion and lace trimmed, sold at $3.98, $2.98 fto $1.48, for y»C

Batiste and Lawn Shirt Waists in dark colors, tucked K(\ and plaited OUC

White Embroidered Shirt Waist Patterns in Linen and Fine Batiste, only a few left, O TP* $3.98 value, at • O

White Embroidered Shirt Waist Patterns, were sold 1 aa a t $ 1 . 7 5 , n o w v . • .

Ladies* House Dresses , ; and Wrappers, ?q

. ; . . 79c Collars ;

N6w line of Turnover Collars, Special for Saturday tr Night t>C

x Ladies* Bonnets ' A good full size Ladies' Sun Bonnet in a check and plain 1 Gingham, at J.5/C

Ladies' Sunbonnet with a patent lining that will not break, the kind that will not let the n s sun tan you &U C

Prices cut in Half, ranging from $2.48 to

Hosiery t . • Small lot of Ladies' Fancy Tan Hose, slightly „ faded in window, were 63c pair, . qe now only.. ... vi! OOC

Ladies' White Lace Hose, New patterns Just arrived, a pair tlU.C

25c Ladles' Fancy Hose, were 75c, at Men's Brown Socks, just the thing for Tan Shoes, * -| y a p a i r A O C

Men's fast black Socks, all sizes ;lOc

Muslin Underwear Special lot of Ladies' Skirts, made of fine Cambric, Lace and Insertion trimmed, some with deep tucks and embroidery, were J OK sold at $7.50, at

Another lot Ladies' Skirts, nicely made, with 3 rows of Insertion and deep lace on flounce, Q ft were sold at $4, at Ladies' Fine Muslin Skirt with small tucks and insertion, were sold at $2.50, 1 39

Special lots of Ladies' Gowns, tucked and lace trimmed, all marked at sale prices, some were sold for twice what we are selling them, $2.98, $1.39, 98c, OQf, 75c, 60c and Oi7C

s. C. CULLEN & CO. 126-128-130 EAST MAIN STREET

Joe Robert spent Sunday with Bonaparte friends.

Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Isbell left for Portland, Oregon, this morning.

Mrs. Chas. Walker went to Ottumwa today.

Miss Dollie Walters left for St. Paul last night.

Miss Eva Price went to Green Bay, Wis., to visit friends.

The grove meetings are gaining In interest. Sunday afternoon a men's meeting at 4:30 o'clock was held with good attendance. In the evening one of the best meetings was held, with two additions. Evangelist LeBaron is a strong man spiritually.

The women of the Christian church will give an ice" cream social tonight at the grove during band concert.

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K ILB O U R N E.

Kllbourne, July 22.—Mrs. Margaret Stong, of Business Corner, visited last Sunday with Mrs. C. A." Stong.

Mrs. J. F. Stong and little daughter Helen, left for Mt. Zion Tuesday evening, after a several days' visit with Mrs. Cynthia StOng.

Died, the infant son, of Mr. and Mrs. Clint Gilbert, July 18. They have the sincere sympathy of their friends.

Mrs. Hugh Gilbert and Miss Edna Towne left Wednesday for a visit with Farmington friends. They will also attend the Chautauqua.

Lutie Plowman is spending a few days in Douds-Leando.

Dr. Jay Baird left Monday morning for his home In Coffeeville, Kan.

E. L. Stong, of Keosauqua, visited over Sunday at this place.

Several of the young people attended the tent meeting at^Douds last Sunday evening. s

B. J. Stong was a business visitor in town Tuesday.

Tilden Cade and family, also Letha Pool were visitors c.t the L. Plowman home Sunday.

Berl Barr, of Peoria, 111., is visiting relatives here, and Luther Davis, of Farmington.

Mrs. Ida Minear Baird, who has been quite ill with typhoid fever, is now recovering. Dr, Herriford, of Leando, is the attending physician.

Mrs. Laura Maxwell and daughter, Miss Lena, were visitors at C. Shorts Tuesday.

Miss Flossie Allman, of Eldon, and Miss Retta Maxwell, of Ottumwa, who visited relatives here last week, returned home Saturday.

Sam Gilbert- and wife and Harvey Gilbert spent Sunday with Hugh Gilbert's.

Gilbert Mercer was a visitor in Douds-Leando .Tuesday.

Miss Maggie Mercer visited over Sunday with her autlt, Mrs. Trill Mercer.

Misses Bertha Maxwell and Birdie Buckmaster left Wednesday evening for Farmington. •-

From Saturday's Dally. Miss Mena Yoehum of Chillicothe,

Is visiting at the home of Miss Minnie Amelang, who resides south of the city.

Mrs. E. S. Blair, 201 North Davis street, returned to her home Thursday after a pleasant visit with her daught e r n e a r B l a k e s l j u r g . ; v n - • .

Mrs. M. C. Duree and daughter, Miss Bernice, 402 North Weller street, left on the Rock Island this morning to Bpend Sunday in Eldon.

We have sold gasoline stoves for 17 years. Let us talk with you about them before you buy. W. A. Mclntire & Co., Church street.

Mrs. George Livingston, 526 South Sheridan avenue, left on the Wabash this morning for Milton, for a visit with her mother, Mrs. W. A. Ludrick.

Miss Myrtle Stanley and Miss Eva Lefter of Bloomfleld, visited yesterday at the home of Mrs. John Trisler, corner Milner street and Glenwood avenue.

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Smith and family, who reside at 106 Adella street, have moved their household effects to Centerviile and will make that place their future home.

t Mrs. Will Barger. returned to her

home in Chariton yesterday, after a visit at the home of her borthers, John W. Lewis, 210 South Ward street and Wm. R. Lewis, 515 Chester avenue.

Mrs. Wm. Richardson and son, Ray-mon, and Miss Merle Minteer, of Sigourney, are visiting at the homes of Wm. Vietch, 604 Chester avenue, Mrs. Clarence Barrier, 203 South Willard street, and Mrs. Pearl Vietch, 201 North Ward street.

Miss Irma Day arrived this morning for a short visit at the home of her cousin, Miss Myrtle Day, 215 South Willard street, from Des Moines, where she h-3 been attending the Drake university enroute for her home at Blakesbur^. bash. . , .

McElroy's Dining Room is a nice place to set a Lunch after Driving or

Boat Riding.

side on Glenwood avenue, visited with friends in Drakeville yesterday.

Misses Clara and Achsa Day and Chettie Rolison of Blakesburg, visited Saturday at the home of Miss Myrtle Day, 215 South Willard street. They were accompanied home by Miss Irma Day who has returned from Des Moines.

Grape Growers! '•""v

Remember we are headquarters for grape baskets. We get them by the car load. See us or write us before you buy. Chas A. Wellman & Co., Ottumwa, Iowa.

DUNREATH.

From Monday's Daily. 1. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Bowles, who re-

Dunrea'th, July 31.—Peter '" Carey made a flying trip to Cordova Friday.

John and Henry McMaster went to Harvey Thursday, where they will work on the railroad.

Frank Pettit was a capital city visitor Thursday.

W. W. Jones received a carload of cattle from Kansas City Friday.

SMITH RANCH.

Smith Ranch, July 29. — Samuel Hawthorn, wife and daughter, spent Sunday at the home of H. F. Davis.

Miss Oi\a Davis called on hei friend Ethel Smith Tuesday.

There will be an ice cream social at JI Farson Saturday night, July 29.

J. A. Smith and wife visited friends in Hedrick Sunday. '

Misses Rachel Wright and May a Hawthorn were shopping in Batavia on Saturday.

W. W. Cody called to visit his farm recently.

Mrs. Joe Slater was in Farson on Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Hawthorn,visited at Henry Davis' home on Sunday.

J. A. Smith and family visited at the home of John Sylvester on Thursday. * '' \'r. . ' ,

During the hot spell burglars are reluctant to enter sleeping apartments.

Furnaces That Heat > "We have the famous underfeed furnace; burns cheap coal as good as hard coal; will cut your fuel bill in half. Let us give you figures. * » ...

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