Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume], May 07, 1907, Image 14

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12 TUESDAY, May 7, 1907.
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WHEN YOU COME TO OTTUMWA, DON'T FAIL TO VISIT
THIS GREAT DRY QOOD8 STORE WHETHER YOU WISH TO
BUY OR NOT.
ACCEPT OUR INVITATIONS-MAKE US A SOCIAL VISIT. WE
WILL TAKE GREAT PLEASURE IN SHOWING YOU
THROUGH THE BEST STOCK8 IN SOUTHERN IOWA.
OUR MASTER STROKE 18 QUALITY AND WE GUARANTEE
OUR PRICES TO BE THE LOWEST ON GOODS OF CHARAC­
WE TAKE NO FOOTSTEPS BACKWARD THIS STORE IS THE
ADMITTED CHIEF, NOT A SUDDEN ENTERPRISE. WORDS
WILL NOT SUFFICE WHEN DEED8 ARE NEEDED. COME AND
INVESTIGATE. IT WILL BE A MUTUAL PLEA8MA*.
BEAUTIFUL TABLE LINEN8.
at 50c
BEAUTIFUL WOOL DRESS GOODS
SOc, 75c $1.00
Fiyt DOLLAR.TAILORED JACKETS
8HfRT WAISTS
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FAST BLACK HOSE
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75c to $2.98
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LARGEST LINE COR8ETS
10c, 15c, 25c
39c to $5.00
TWE OTTUMWA PEOPLE CALL THIS
"THE DEPENDABLE STORE."
IS. C. CULLEN &.C0.I
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Eldott.—G. P. Murray ahd Carl Tona
left on N6. 8 for Pomdha, Mo., to look
the country.
Clarence Webber, James Heed, H.
tVlnson, H. E. Rite, J. J. Rltz and Em
ery "Wright have put In concrete walks
S. A. Siillman of Indialola was in
the ojty looking after, his property
here recently.
A. J. Sheffer has taken H. R. Bakar
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60 SKIRTS MUST GO
Regardless of cost, we place on sale 50 Skirts (Wednesday morning
and continue until sold) made of Panama, Mohair, Plaids and Mix
tures, colors are Blue, Brown, Black, Gray, Tan and Green, lengths
S8 to 44, not a skirt in the lot worth less than $5 and some e)
are worth $7.50, your choice -v.«7CT
80 Spring Coats must go—new spring coats for Misses and Women,
made of Plaids, Mixtures and nverts, strictly man tailored, sizes 32
to 42, not a coat in the lot sold QQ
for less than $5.98, your choice 0.*/0
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WOMEN'S WRAPPERS
10 dozen Women's Percale Wrappers, made full width, lined to waist,
trimmed with braid and ruffle over shoulder, colors are Blue, Red,
XJray and Black, sizes 82 to 44, qq
•worth $1.25, your choice wOC
r..'|l|^ LACE CURTAINS
One lot of fine Lace Curtains, 3 yards long, 42 inches wide, worth
$1-26
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Sale Price .:. ..
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just received at $4.98, $3.50, $2.25 1 en
and ...
We solicit your inspection of our new Summer Shirt Waist Suits,
Jumper Sulfa and Tailored Wash Suits.
DRESS GOODS.
50 Inch Panama Dress Goods, Black A
only, per yard
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50c grade Japanese Wash Silks. 27 inches wide, in ail colors, A f)ig
per yard
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SOc grade in all wool Panama, n/»
86 Inches wide
$1 grade tn 36 inch Black Silk, TQn
per yard ..... ..Y v"
25c grade of Printed Curtain Madrae, the very latest, "I 1
special per yard
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12%c grade White Madras Figures and Stripes for Skirts and 1A.
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Embroidered and Figured DresB Swisses, all colored figures, regular
12%c grade
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j\A/e Pay Railroad Fares
FROM 5 TO 15 MILES DISTANCE
,,s ONE WAY WITH $8.00 PURCHASE
FROM 16 TO 20 MILES DISTANCE
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Tfhe teldbn Amateur Dramatic com
pany plays the "County Chairman"
Friday night at McHaffeya opera
httufee for the benefit of the Liadles'
C^m^tery association.
R. A. Simpson of Davenport, Charles
Simmonde of Keokuk. H. C. Cox of
GMnnell and George Steel of Center
vllle were Eldon visitors yesterday.
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BOTH WAYS WITH $16 PURCHASE
ONE WAY WITH $10 PURCHA8E
BOTH WAYS WITH $20 PURCHASE
FROM 21 TO 30 MILES D18TANCE
ONE WAY WITH $12.50 PURCHASE
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Tri-Weekly Courier.
IS CHANGING ADDRE88ES. f£|
Subscribers wlshlr.g tlietr address
changed will please give tbe name of
the Postoffloe to which the paper ha»
been sent as well as the Postofflce
where they desire It to be changed to
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
From Saturday's Daily.
Mall orders promptly filled Sargent
G. G. Thomas was in Kirkvtlle to
day on business.
A. W. Taylor, one of the proprietors
of the Fairfield Journal, was In the city
today on business.
Paints. Varnishes, Wall Paper Clean
er at Orescent Drug Store.
Mrs. D. E. Jennings of Albia re
turned home this afternoon after a
short visit with relatives in this city.
Mrs. B. R. Hess of Hedrick was in
the city yesterday on business
Complete stock of all school boons
and supplies at Crescent Drug Store.
Mrs. C. B. Henderson of Farson, was
in ti^e city yesterday on business.
Telephone drug orders to Sargent.
.Mrs. F. B. KItteraau and daughter
Margaret of Dudley was in the city to
day on business.
R. C. Williams of Bat&ria Is in the
city today visiting with friends.
Dr. D. C. Brockman left this morning
for Biakesburg on business.
Zenoleum kills injects on stock.
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Mrs. S. A. Newcomb of Hedrick, re
turned home last evening after a short
visit with friends in this city.
Hess' Stock Food and Poultry pow
der—Crescent Drug Store.
H. N. Smith of Hedrick, presiding
elder of the Ottumwa district of the
Methodist Episcopal church, was in
the city today visiting with Rev. A. B.
Hightshoe, pastor of the Main Street
M. E. church.,11 •.s
Rubber goods, all kinds at Sargent's.
Dr. and Mrs. C. M. Work of 111 East
Court street and Mr. and Mrs. W. B.
Moore of 702 North Jefferson street,
were in Fairfield last evening attend
ing the revival meeting lead by Rev.
William Sunday. ...
From Monday's Dally,
Sprays for zenoleum, 50c, Sargent.
Carl Myers of Slgourney was operat
ed on today at the hospital.
Harry Williams left this morning
for Fairfield on business
Rubber Gloves 75c and $1. Sargent's.
John Crlley left this morning for
Chariton on a business trip.
John Allen was in Albia today on
business j-
Judge M. A. Roberts and son New
ton left this mornlD-r for Albia.
Anything in Rubber Goods. Sargent's
Born, yesterday, to Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Cox, of 1639 East Main street,
an eight pound daughter.
Mrs. F. M. Stenson of Melrose, re
turned home this morning, after
spending Sunday yisiting with friends
in this city.
House cleaning helps, cleaners, pol
ishes, enamels, varnish staines, paints
for everything. —Crescent Drug Store.
Mrs. T. L. Holland of 296 North Mc
Lean street, left Saturday afternoon
for Batavfa to visit with relatives for
a few dayB.
Mrs. Li. A. Roberts of Eddyville, is
in the city visiting with her sister,
Mrs. W. M. Stuber of 915 West Main
street.
Blacklegoids and injectors for black
leg at Sargent's.
Miss Florence Walker of 223 North
Wapello street, returned home Satur
day evening from Albia, where she
had been visiting with relatives for a
few days.
You will always find the largest
stock of school books at Crescent
Drug Store. I
Mrs. A. A. Taylor of 312 East
Fourth street, left Saturday afternoon
for Charlton to spend a short, time
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Bug and Insect exterminators at
Sargent'3.
Miss Elizabeth Burns of 702 West
Main street and Mrs. D. L. Horn of 734
West Mill street, spent Sunday visit
ing with Mrs. Horn's relatives in West
Grove.
At 6 o'clock last evening Jacob Rush
and Mrs. Grace Dewey, both of Ot
tumwa, were married by Justice C.
Ayres id hiB office on North Market
street.
Sargent fills mail orders for drugs
promptly.
Card of Thanks.
We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks
to our friends and neighbors, the O. R.
C., the L. A. to O. R. C., the B. and R.
L., the Creston Aerie F. O. E., to J.
Young and Join B3. Graham for tbe
beautiful floral pieces and also their
kindness to us in our bereavement.
May Ood bless and keep them all from
harm and from sorrow.
Mrs. W. S. Dewein
and Family.
One hundred and fifty or more to
select from in our larje show room.
It we haven't what rou want you can
get it in this part of Iowa, for we have
the largest and best selection ever
brought together on one floor in
souii-crn Iowa. «•£».«
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Ottumwa Buggy Co.
119-121 West Main Straoi.
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OTTUMWAN DIES
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G. CROCKETT PASSES AWAY AT
OKLAHOMA CITY AFTER WEEK'S
ILLNESS
From Monday's Daily.
Word has been received in this city
by Mrs. J. G. Crockett, residing on the
corner of Jefferson and Gara streets of
the death of her husband, J. G. Crock
ett at Oklahoma City Saturday noon,
after a week's illness in the hospital
there. Mr Crockett is a well known
resident of this city, having resided in
Ottumwa for over twenty years. He
was born in Tennessee in 1844, being
about sixty years of age at the time of
his death. He is survived by his wife,
a daughter Miss Grace Crockett of this
oity, and one son, J. R. Crockett of
Pierre. South Dakota. The funeral will
be held from the residence at 2 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon. At the time of
his death he was employed by the Dain
Manufacturing Co., as a commercial
traveler. Besides his near relatives
Mr. Crockett leaves many friends to
mourn his death.
NO VERDICT
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JURY IN LINPHOLM DAMAGE CASE
DI8AGREE8 AFTER BEING OUT
THIRTY-TWO HOURS
From Monday's Daily.
The jury in the suit against August
The jury in the suit of August Lind
holm against the Ottumwa Traction
and Light company, asking for $10,000
disagreed at a late hour Saturday night
after having been out for 32 hours.
The plaintiff in- this suit alleged that
he had been injured in a collision be
iween a conveyance in which he was
riding and a street car. He claimed
that the accident was due to negli
gence on the part of the company and
asked for -the big judgment as com
pensation for the injuries he had re
ceived.
It was stated today that the jury
stood nine to three for the plaintiff,
though it is undierstood that part 'of
the majority would have been willing
to compromise on a small verdict for.
the defendant.
Gilmore and Moon, who conducted
the case for Llndholm, stated this
morning that they would attempt to
have the case retried at this term of
court.
McNett and McNett were the attor
neys for the defendant.
O. E. S. HOLDS METTING.
Mrs. Sullivan, Deputy .Grand Matron,
of Fairfield, Present—Gives.In
teresting Address—Initiations.
Seymour.—Mrs. Alta Sullivan of
Fairfield, deputy grand matron of dis
trict No. 12, O. E. S., was present at
the regular meeting of the Seymour
chapter Tuesday evening. The work
was exemplified by the officers of the
chapter, two candidates, Misses Edith
Wilson and Ola McCabe, being initiat
ed. Mrs. Sullivan, who Is a lady of
very pleasing address, gave an In
teresting and Instructive talk on the
best methods of conducting the work
and spoke in very cmopllmentary terms
of the work of this chapter.
Mrs. E. Weagley attended the golden
wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs.
James at Allerton Monday.
The Walker brothers, who have been
in Texas the past few months, return
ed home last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Max Kellar are visiting
relatives In Washington, Iowa.
Mrs. Ed Spencer and children, ac
companied by Mrs. Spencer's sister.
Dottle Silvers, started Tuesday for
Colorado Springs, where they will join
Mr. Spencer, who has been at that
place for some time.
Mrs Stella Coddington and daughter
of Powersville, Mo., returned home on
Wednesday, after a few days' visit
with Steve Coddington and family.
Mrs. E. S. Parks left Wednesday for
her new home In Fairfield.
Everett Thompson returned home
from Clarinda Wednesday morning.
Wesley fefarris, who accompanied his
brother-in-law, Wesley Gordon, to Ex
celsior Springs last week, has returned
and reports Mr. Gordon's rheumatism
much improved.
John Crouch of St. Joseph, Mo., vis
ited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Crouch, this week.
Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Martin of Brad
dyville are visiting relatives in this
vicinity,
There is no preceptible improvement
in Leroy Ware's condition and it is
not thought probable that he will live
to stand trial.
The women of the Presbyterian
church will hold a "white sale" In the
library room Saturday, May 4.
J. G. Glvens has gone to Waverly
Ohio on business.
John Powers of Denver visited his
sister, Mrs. J. C. Varney, over Sun
day.
Mrs. George McAnelly and daughters,
Isl eand Jennie have gone to North
Battleford, Canada, where Mr. McAn
elly has a home prepared for them.
Mrs. L. M. Beebe is visiting relatives
in New Lisbon, Wisconsin.
Mrs. L. C. Toung, who has been vis
iting relatives in Burllngame, Kansas,
since the death of her husband, return
ed home this week.
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OBITUARY.
From Monday's Daily.
Mr», Ollie Bowes.
The funeraj services over the re
mains of the late Mrs. Ollie Bowes
were heltj at the Lilley hame In
Philllpstown, Sunday, April 28. Many
friends and relatives gathered to pay
the last tribute of respect to the one
they loved.
The funeral cortege moved from the
residence to the schoolbouse in Phil'
lipstown at 1:30 o'clock Sunday after
noon. Rev. Hastings conducted the
services at the schoolhouse, the home
being crowded with friends,. Interment
was made in the Ottumwa cemetery.
Mrs. Bowes leaves to mourn her less
her hiifthnqrl anJ nno nhJ.U har n&r.
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four brother®, D. J. Lilley of Des
Moines, Joslah, Thomas and Fred Lil
ley of Ottumwa, and three sisters,
Mrs. Thomas Hyde, Mrs. D. Richards
and Mrs. F. Larew of Ottumwa. The
out of town relatives at the funeral
were her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
D. H. Williams of Lucas Mr. and Mrs.
R. Williams, Ed and George Williams
of Lucas Mr. and Mrs. John Williams
of Hynes.
The bereaved family have the sym
pathy of the entire community.
Return From California.
Bloomfield.—Senator- W. H. Taylor
and wife have returned from their Cal
ifornia trip. The senator has on dis
play in one of his store windows a
lemon which he cut from a tree In his
brother's yard there April 8, 1907.
W. P. Caldwell, cashier of the bank
of Drakeville, was in town Wednesday
on business.
Mrs. Nettie Kennedy has purchaser
the John Owens property just west of
the Milligan property.
Miss Mary Coe has returned from
her Galesburg, Illinois,' trip.
J. M. Hussey of Shenandoah is in
town looking after business Interests.
Mrs. William Hinkle is visiting with
friends in Moulton today.
Charles Horn and wife spent the
first of the week in Bloomfield with the
former's brother, Henry Hinkle.
Orrln Stevens of Savannah, Mo., is
in the city, called here by the serious
illness of his father, James Stevens.
We understand the good sidewalk
campaign is now on. It certainly is
about time.
Workmen are busy laying the foun
dation for Fred Hesse's fine new house
The deputy grand matron. Mrs. Alta
Sullivan of Fairfield, inspected the
work of the Eastern Star lodge of this
place Wednesday evening, May 1. The
chapter convened in special meeting
to exemplify the work for inspection.
Mrs. 'Mary Roberts was initiated
There was about seventy-five members
present and the brethern did the enter
taining of the chapter after the cere
monies were concluded. Ice cream
cake and coffee were served and the
sisters were loud in their exclamations
of praise for the amiable and genteel
manner in which the brethren so roy
ally entertained them. The deputy very
eloquently expressed her approval of
t'.e anner in which the work «u
corducifcd and her •srl^'cism.' of th*
work, although few, were appreciated
by the members and the chapter was
much benefited thereby. Mrs. Sullivan
will be remembered kindly by the
members of the Eastern Star. She left
this morning at 10:84 for her home.
Sol Lorenz was in Ottumwa Thurs
day.
W. A. Dunlavy has returned to
Bloomfiled for the summer. He clos
ed a very successful eight months'
term of school at Mt. Sterling and
has been retained for next year.
Mrs. Alta McFarland of Mt. Sterling
is visiting at the home of Dr. I. N
Thompson.
W- C. Johnson and wife of Qulncy,
Illinois, are visiting Claude McCann
and family.
Chris Wagler of Pulaski was in town
on business Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank McFarland and
Mrs. Henry .Prather of Milton were in
DAQQCQ Are By Law Abolished, V..
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But We Pay Your R. R. Fare
P~ According to the Plan of the Ottumwa Retail Merchants' Association,
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Judging from the pasi---(dnd history repeats itself)
—it wouldn't surprise us—yes, we rather suspect it
—that most of our competitors will blame the pro
verbial "lingering of winter in the lap of spring"—
for the selling of innumerable Gold Dollars for all
the, wg,y from 50c jto 90c of your good money ..
a'rule—Beware ttf theW spicltfu«"inea^n8 for dealing out bai'dalns—Too often the *$20
suit AMPUTATED to $15 had grown the $5 extra value over night and the bargain Is just
i/ig elmple matter of addition—and aubatractlon.
rv'^'"The Model haa more Dollars worth of Merchandise In Ita store—today—than aft any pre
vious period—and WE ARE MIGHTY GLAD OF IT.
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have several ThOMsand Dollare worth of Merohandtee due from manufacturers with
tMfidm we placed the ordora six months or even a year ago and who woi#ld like to get out from
shipping us the good*—because they have advanced 15 per cent to 3S per cent
The Advantages "The Model" Offers You
la the abundance of the very bast grades of the most reliable dotting—as low as you ever
bought |t. When we sell as good suits at $5, $10 and $15 or $20 aa we did last year or two.
years ago, you must know*—that with 30c wool as compa red with 18c to 18c, and raw cotton
worth double—that we are doing pretty w«ll by you.
We firmly believe that if all had the technical knowledge of clothing values, that the Model
would sell tt all—so many advantages there are in trading here.
You know—there lis no risk for The Model's customers. We were the first to refund the
money. No one dealing here Is supposed to keep any article whUch Is not In every way satis
factory. s, .• J&| ,'**
SPEAKING OF BARGAINS—We have about 200 Youths' Sutts (14 to 19 years) 'carried^^
bver from last season, all good quality, which we wish to dispose of quickly— HENCE JUST^i
'/a PRICE— $2.50 $3.50, $5, $6 and $7.50. The $7.50 Suits you could not have bought last yearh'^
"for one cent less than $15. These 200 Suits ought to walk out of our store In a day.
,ft There are about 75 Men's Suits, extra fine onea, unfortunately all small slzee—been on
hand too long—sty I a bit off—They were $20 to $30, but $4, $6.50 and $8 will buy on©—thii^k of \jfej
'a $30 Suit for $8—but we have decided to close them out.
8everal
,$2 and $3.
hundred pair of pants which must go—hence about one-half price, at 75c, $1, $1.50,
-we ask you—beg of you to come In and look around—see our store, learn our
prices, get acquainted with our olerks. We won't urge you to buy—but will be ready and glad^t^
to trade with you when you are ready.
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FOR 38 YEARS RESIDENT OF OT
TUMWA—ED. C. MYERS' FUNER
AL. SERVICES NOT ANNOUNCED
From Saturday's Dally.
William Rospn, for 88 years a resi
dent of Ottumwa, died this morning at
8 o'clock at the Mt. Pleasant hospital.
Mr. Rosen was almost 59 years of age.
He is survived by one son. The re-'
mains were brought to the Sullivan un
dertaking parlors this morning, where
they will remain until 1:80 Sunday af
ternoon. The funeral services will" be
held at the Swedish Lutheran church
at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev. A. Gun
berg. Interment will be naiade... }jn he
Ottumwa cemetery. wo
Myers Funeral. 'J
No definite announcement of the Ed
C. Myers funeral can be made, as tbe
family is watting for the arrival of a
daughter, Mrs. Jennie Winters, who re
sides in Montana. It is probable that
the last sorvices will be held either
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Ottumwa's Dependable^!
Grocery and Market
Carefully selected stocks of all the
Seasonable a well a the Best
Known Staple Products. V/iij
Goods delivered Free on assort
ed orders of $5 or over anywhere
within a radius of fifty miles of Ot
tumwa. Mail orders and inquiries
will receive prompt attention.^%We
invite correspondence..
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Write for Prices.
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HUFFS ACCORDING TO ORIGINAL
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Before June 1 a petition will be filed
in the local district court in which
Charles M. Huff, as the administrator
of the estate of George Huff, deceased,
Charles M. Huff for himself'and Marj
Huff, will ask for a Judgment against.
the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul.:*
railroad of $1&000, according to an
original notice now on flie.
Aocordlng to the notice, the petition
will claim that George M: Huff was,
injured by a freight train belonging
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the defendant company in Scott coun«
ty, on January 5, 1907, his death re
sulting from, the accident on the fol
lowing day. It will allege that the ac
cident was due to the negligence of th
company or its employes. Mitchell A
Hunter are the attorneys for the plain*
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Eldon Couple Married.
John V. Beghtoi_and Miss Bsulah
Cross, both of Bldon, were married
this morning about 10 o'clock, by Jus
tics Avert In the vault of the couri. I
house. The coup'.e returned to
after the cavemony.