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1903-Blanch E. Dubois, Joseph Kulhave, Isadore Nowachek, Lulu Schwab, Ida Tyrrell.
1904-Pearl Cantonwine, Amelia Grimm, Caroline Grimm, Mary Fritz, Erma Johnson, Bess Kubert, Myrtle McClure.
1905-Della Klahn, Grace Leffingwell, Charles Vozenilek, Tonie Grubeck, Earl Nunn, Rose Podolok, Laura Schwab.
1906-Hazel Hammond, Anna Rorick, Antone Bees, Tillie Stratilek, Tillie Wlach, Fannie Bees.
1907-Grace Cantonwine, Louis Dusill, Beulah Fields, Margaret Quirk, Emma Sley, Neil Van Sickle, Olive Potter.
1908-Tillie Klahn, Clara Sazma, Oscar Bowker, Mayme Sacora, Mayme Bees, James Peckosh, Yaroslav Roubinek, Frank Kulhave.
1909-Emma Shedeck, Gabriel Bees, Genevieve DeBois, Lena Sley.
The school year is divided into two semesters, and the course of study ar- ranged accordingly, as follows: First semester, ninth year, arithmetic, grammar, history, physiology; second semester, algebra, composition, civics, physiology ; tenth year, first semester, algebra, composition and rhetoric, ancient history, elementary Latin; second semester, algebra, rhetoric and literature, ancient his- tory, elementary Latin; eleventh year, first semester, geometry, literature, Caesar, economics ; second semester, geometry, literature, Caesar, physical geography ; twelfth year, first semester, geometry, literature, Cicero, physics; second semes- ter, advanced arithmetic, advanced grammar, Latin or advanced history, physics.
THE PHILOMATHEON CLUB.
This club is composed of ladies who take pleasure in the study of literature and in intellectual pursuits. The Philomatheon Club was organized September 7, 1895, with a membership of twelve ladies increasing soon after to the limit, seventeen.
The club was the outgrowth of a Chautauqua Circle, organized in the eighties, and like it, was for the purpose of earnest literary study rather than for social intercourse; consequently all social features were limited to the annual meetings.
The organization has continued as a study club throughout, taking up various courses in American and English literature and several Bay View courses. It has also instituted several yearly lecture courses; placed books and an excellent geological collection in the public school besides assisting in any way possible
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in the general development of the intellectual life of the town. At present it has an active membership of ten studying the history and people of Holland.
The present members are: Mrs. N. Coon, Mrs. M. W. Pulley, Mrs. M. E. Keech, Mrs. Emma Shimerda, Miss Faith Gibson, Miss Anna Panuska, Miss Lena Osborn, Miss Anna Shimanek, Miss Bertha Hall and Miss Adel Hinsch.
BOHEMIAN FARM MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
This mutual fire and lightning insurance company was organized March I, 1897, for the purpose of insuring the property of its members against loss by fire and lightning. On December 31, 1908, the company had risks in force to the amount of three hundred and fifty-four thousand, eight hundred and eighty- seven dollars. Frank Burda is president of the company, and F. H. Shimanek, secretary. With an experience of twelve years, the company has arrived at a condition of permanency.
THE B. & A. NATIONAL BAND.
A good musical organization can be of material benefit to any town, as well as being a source of pleasure to the inhabitants and sometimes a source of profit to the members. Oxford Junction has been very fortunate in this particular. The Bohemian race is more or less a musical people. There are few homes in Oxford Junction from the merchant's residence to the workman's cottage, that do not contain one or more musical instruments.
The B. & A. National Band was an organization of more than local reputa- tion. It was made up of members of an older organization, and some newer and younger members. The first band was known as the Brass Band. This organi- zation was succeeded by or merged into the Silver Cornet Band about twenty years ago. This band met with a signal success, and was in demand at various county and other gatherings in eastern Iowa. After a time, the removal of mem- bers and other causes similar, caused the band to become scattered.
For the same reasons, the B. & A. Band has become disorganized, and is now but a sweet memory. L. W. Sley, the present postmaster, was leader, and as such had but few equals. He had been connected with some band since boyhood and took to music like a duck to water. He understands music thoroughly and takes pride in his work. Besides Mr. Sley, the members of the band were John Po- shek, Frank Shedeck, George Sley, Joe Shedeck, M. J. Mizaur, John Vach, Frank Kotinilek, Mac Stewart, Max Holz, Louis Mizaur, George Richmond, Joe Hovlik.
GOOD TEMPLARS SOCIETY.
About the year 1894 a Good Templars Society was organized in Oxford Junction in the name of the Independent Order of Good Templars. This organ- ization lived only a few years and then ceased to exist. The members have be- come scattered and the records misplaced.
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THE DEPOT AND ITS BUSINESS.
Oxford Junction may not have cause to boast of the beauty or architectural elegance of her depot, though this does not hinder the feeling of pride as to the volume of business transacted annually at this railroad center. The figures will speak for themselves showing without dispute that Oxford Junction is a prosperous business center.
Freight received in 1908
$20,394.12
Freight forwarded in 1908
17,320.87
Local tickets sold in 1908
7,610.11
Coupon tickets sold in 1908
674.40
Total
$45,999.50
Dairy products received
2,273,436 pounds
Dairy products forwarded 1,910,064 pounds
Total
4,183,500 pounds
Eggs received
183,369 pounds
Eggs forwarded
270,356 pounds
Total
453,725 pounds
These figures will give the reader a definite idea of the volume of business which flows through the local railway office.
THE OXFORD JUNCTION TELEPHONE COMPANY.
This useful and convenient organization began business in the year 1900, the proprietors being Frank and Harry Zinn. From the small beginning, the plant has grown and developed until today, almost every business house and every residence enjoys the convenience of a phone.
In 1907 the telephone business was sold to A. Buffham, who continued its operation about a year and then transferred to Otto Wettstein, Jr., the business of the telephone company. The latter is now the sole owner. He is a practical telephone man, and owns and controls several telephone exchanges in eastern Iowa. F. H. Shimanek is secretary.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY OF JUNE, 1909.
Oxford Junction is well supplied with business houses, and its business men are enterprising and progressive. The town is making good progress. Twenty years from now, or even ten years from now it will be interesting to compare the business directory of that time with the one here given:
Physicians : Dr. L. K. Bobo, Dr. J. E. Davies, Dr. F. E. Cook & Son. Attorney : D. D. Rorick.
Furniture : H. E. Tech & Company.
Tailors : C. F. Bohm; Lundstrom & Petersen; Joseph Peckosh.
Cigar Manufacturer: J. F. Crawford.
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Bakery: F. J. Schindhelm.
Millinery: Miss Mary Moore, Miss Mary Dostal.
Pool room: Otto Bees, D. T. Morton.
Harness maker : John Wlach.
Shoe shop: Frank Roubinek.
Livery: Joe Barto.
Blacksıniths: H. P. Hansen, J. Fritz, John Panuska.
Lumber: John E. Gable & Company, A. B. Buffham Lumber Company.
Opera House manager : John Fritz, Jr.
Hay loader manufacturing: Lasack Bros & Company.
Creamery : G. W. Simpson & Company.
Corwin House: H. W. Carlton, landlord.
Barbers: A. F. Denniston, Ury Dahling.
General merchandising: Bracha & Company, C. A. Kettlesen, A. Stratilek & Son, A. B. Buffham.
Jewelry: Wernike Brothers, H. L. Mellish.
Postmaster : L. W. Sley.
Clothing and furnishings: V. E. Sobotka.
Druggist : E. A. Grimwood.
Banks: Citizens Exchange, Oxford Junction Savings.
Saloons : J. Roubinek, John Bees, William Benjamin, Frank Benhart, S. Carrington, Joe Mizaur.
Restaurants : Mrs. M. Emerson, Ed. Mizaur, J. A. Mulvihill.
Oxford Junction Telephone Company: Otto Wettstein, Jr., president. Meat market: Fred Platz, H. Louisfield.
Hardware: Buresh & Ingwersen.
Oxford Junction, Egg and Poultry Company : A. Howell, manager.
Painters: W. B. Hammond, George Richmond. Ed. Powlishta.
The Oxford Mirror: Frank Kenney, editor and publisher.
Contractor: F. B. Wasoba.
Mason : Joseph Horlik.
Depot agent : J. H. Keech.
THE CHURCHES.
Oxford Junction supports four churches, regular services being held in each of them, viz., the Methodist Episcopal, Evangelical Lutheran, St. Mary's and Sacred Heart church.
ST. MARY'S CHURCH.
This is the second oldest place of worship in the city. About 1880, the members of the Catholic religion who had made their homes in this lo- cation conceived the idea of building a place of worship, and in 1881 the church was built. It was mostly done by subscriptions taken among the mem- bers, a few of the believers in other religions, subscribing freely. The ground on which the building was erected. was donated by James Quirk, whose name
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is yet in 1909, enrolled as a member of the congregation. At the time of the building of this church, the two nationalities of this vicinity-the Bohemian and the Irish-both used the church building as a place of worship, and it was not until several years later, or in 1897, that the congregation was divided, and the Bohemian Catholic members organized and built the Sacred Heart church. The first pastor in charge of the church of St. Mary's was Rev. P. McNamara, from Toronto, who held services here at regular intervals. He retained the charge for a number of years, after which time it was taken care of by Rev. Father Laffin, from Marion, who came here once a month and conducted services.
In 1897, the first resident priest was sent, in the person of Rev. Father Mc- Auliffe, who remained for three years, afterward being sent to Coon Rapids. During the time he was here, many improvements were made in the church fur- niture and fixtures, a new altar being put in, which added materially to the beauty of the inside appearance of the structure. Following him came Rev. Father Nolan, who remained for eleven months, then being sent to Washing- ton, D. C., by the archbishop, in recognition of his services and ability. In 1900 Rev. Father P. H. McNamara took charge of the work and has been in charge continuously and is now the pastor in charge. He is a man of broad intelligence, of a warm and sunny disposition, and one who by his generous nature and pleas- ing personality is a general favorite with all classes. The church is fortunate in having a man of his caliber and learning to minister unto its members.
Besides having charge of this church, Father McNamara also has a church near Baldwin and one at Hughes Settlement to look after. The present commit- tee in whom the welfare of the church is vested is : William Quirk, L. Zeller and Morris Mulvihill. A new and commodious parsonage erected beside the church serves as a home for the pastor. This was built in 1897, during the time when Father McAuliffe was in charge. Both the church and the parsonage are fitted with electric lights, besides having all the other modern improvements. The church is furnished inside with handsome furniture, pews, altar and statues, the latter being comparatively a recent and valuable acquisition. There are about eighty communicants at present.
SACRED HEART CHURCH.
The Bohemian Catholics of this community first held services in St. Mary's church jointly with the Irish Catholics. There was no resident priest at first, the pastor coming from Cedar Rapids once a month. The first of these was Rev. Father Chmelar, who by his kindness of heart and natural cheerfulness endeared himself to all. He was followed by Rev. Father Broz, who after the first year was succeeded by Rev. Kopecky, later located at Fort Atkinson. After four years of successful work, Rev. Kopecky was fol- lowed by Rev. Joseph Dostal. It was during the pastorate of Rev. Dostal that the present Bohemian Catholic church was built. The corner stone was laid with impressive ceremonies November 1, 1897, and in June of the following year the Sacred Heart church was formally dedicated.
This handsome structure was built by Charles Shimanek, and is one of which the Catholics may be justly proud. It is located near the high school park. The
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interior, with its magnificent altar, its decorations, the beautiful oak settees, the statuary, the pictures, the general air of cleanliness, all tend to inspire a spirit of reverence and worship, and no one can fail to be touched by the pervading sense of beauty.
The services are conducted in the Bohemian language, and are usually ac- companied by appropriate music.
Rev. Dostal was subsequently transferred to another parish, and his successor here was Rev. Koerner, and he in turn was followed by Rev. Svrlik. Next came Father Lakomy, and it was with genuine regret that the announcement was made of his transfer after a few months to another field of labor. In 1903, Rev. Opava came here from Clutier, Iowa, and he in turn was followed by Father Verba and in October, 1908, by the present pastor, Rev. Father Thomas Ballon. During the short stay of Father Ballon he has made many friends and is doing conscientious work to enlarge the scope of usefulness of the church.
The parsonage is located directly east of the church building and with its green and well trimmed lawn, its flower beds and beautiful surroundings, makes a beautiful home for the pastor.
The present committee who have charge of the welfare of the society are: John Zidek, Mat. Wasoba, John Pekar, three substantial men who have the con- fidence of the people.
THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
This religious society had its beginning in Oxford Junction in the organiza- tion of a Sunday school during the year 1885, the meetings being held in F. Nowachek's hall under the pastoral care of Rev. Robert A. Miller. D. Fer- guson was the superintendent. About one hundred and fifty scholars attended each Sunday to receive religious instruction. Maggie Messer was secretary. An effort was made the following year to build a church but without success.
In the spring of 1887 Rev. Hiram Bailey, then pastor of the Oxford Mills circuit, started a subscription for the erection of a church and there was a gen- erous response. A board of trustees was elected, articles of incorporation ex- ecuted, and on April 25, 1887, a building committee consisting of D. Ferguson. C. W. Corwin, George Haun and H. Bailey was appointed. The contract for the erection of the church was awarded to F. Mattis. The church was finished by October 1, 1887, and dedicated on October 2, 1887, by Rev. A. C. Maxwell, presiding elder of the district. Two hundred persons had contributed to its erec- tion, the largest being D. Ferguson, and the building was dedicated free of indebtedness.
The following year Rev. H. Bailey was returned to the charge. And that fall, Rev. A. D. Stevens, a young man who had been in revival work within the bounds of the Upper Iowa Conference, was sent in charge of the work, this being his first charge. Rev. Stevens is now the able and efficient pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Hopkinton, Iowa. At the close of the conference year, Rev. A. B. Calder was sent, also a young man. Next came G. N. Keniston for one year; then Rev. W. F. Bacon for three years; Rev. J. B. Metcalf for one year. He was followed by Rev. E. A. Holcher, who closed his work in Oxford Junc-
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tion, October 9, 1899. For one year each the following ministers have served in this charge: G. F. Sutherland, J. S. Westphal and J. G. Eberhart. The latter was followed by Rev. J. Bretnall. Rev. Williams ministered to the spiritual wants of the people for a year. Later the church had the pleasure of hear- ing addresses by students from Cornell College at Mt. Vernon, there being no regular pastor. At the present time the church has the rare good fortune to have as its ministering servant Rev. A. M. Jayne, of Mt. Vernon, a man of strong mental power, an entertaining and an instructive preacher and as a man is a general favorite with the faithful band of Christian workers.
An Epworth League was organized in June, 1890, and is yet one of the bene- ficial organizations which does well its part of the work. The church is open each Sabbath for Sunday school, Mr. E. Seely being the never-tiring and faith- ful superintendent, and has been for many years.
The board of trustees consists of the following members: E. Seely, Mrs. A. T. First, E. A. Grimwood and C. A. Leffingwell. The membership is not large, but what is lacking in numbers is made up in energy and faithfulness.
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH.
This church was organized December 1, 1861, by Rev. J. J. Huber and A. M. Tanner as pastor, with the following charter members: James Turkle, Maria Turkle, Charlott Colp, Martin Schwab, Mary Schwab, James Drydon, Mary Drydon, Frederick Beckman, Rosanna Beckman, Isaac Wherry, Catherine Wherry, Andrew Hans, Mary Hans.
Mr. Martin Schwab, the last of the charter members of this church, died in March, 1909. Mr. Schwab was one of the leading members of this church since its organization.
The present church building was erected in the year 1873, during the pas- torate of Rev. Helsell. At the dedication there were present Rev. Hyman, who preached the dedicatory sermon, Rev. Woodard of the Methodist Episcopal church and Rev. Helsell, the pastor of the Lutheran congregation.
The first pastor of the church was Rev. A. M. Tanner, who served the con- gregation during the year 1861. Following Rev. Mr. Tanner came Rev. Scherer in 1862 and who remained one year. Rev. C. Baird came in 1863 and remained until 1867 when Rev. Helsell became pastor. Rev. Mr. Helsell was pastor until 1870 when Rev. J. Zimmerman took charge of the work, and upon the resigna- tion of Rev. Mr. Zimmerman two years later, Rev. Helsell was again pastor, and during this pastorate the present church building was erected. In 1876 Rev. Nye became pastor. In 1880 Rev. C. S. Finley was called and served for six years. During this pastorate in 1881, the present parsonage was secured. Then followed Rev. Grenoble in 1887. Rev. Rees in 1889, Rev. A. H. Brugh in 1890, and on May I, 1893, Rev. J. K. Bloom became pastor, and with the exception of one year, 1894, when Rev. J. L. Hammond was pastor, Rev. Mr. Bloom was the faithful pastor for fourteen years, until 1907. His untimely death occurred during the year 1908. Rev. H. Wennemark was pastor in 1908. The present pastor is Rev. E. Bollman. The congregation is forty-eight years old, and has been one of the strong congregations as well as among the first of the state. The church is pros-
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pering. The church council at present is composed of A. Schwab, Elder and Edw. Tyrrell, deacon, and its affairs are well looked after. The present mem- bership is forty-five.
FRATERNAL SOCIETIES-OXFORD JUNCTION.
ROYAL NEIGHBORS OF AMERICA, LILAC CAMP NO. 1897. This flourishing camp was organized November 18, 1899, with the following as first officers and charter members: Oracle, Tillie Stewart; P. O., Emma Klahn; V. O., Mary Johnson ; rec., Merta First; receiver, Emma Felton; mar., Mary Wlach; ass't. marshal, Annie Tabor; chan., Rebecca Wilcox; Mary Wasoba, Mary Kulhave, Annie Denniston, Annie Willimack, Ida M. Lathrop, Mary Araah, Josie Wasoba, Dr. C. Swartz, Ada Skinner, Rena Prosser, Ota Prosser, Sophia Prosser. The lodge has thirty-three members at present. Meetings are held regularly. The following are the officers for 1909: oracle, Viva Simpson; V. O., Bessie Klahn; chancellor, Addie Skinner; P. O., Merta First; recorder, Tillie Stewart; receiver, Fredericka Harms; marshal, Mary Wlach; Ass't. M., Emma Holz; inner sen- tinel, Kate Pegorick, O. S. Charlotte Coker.
ZEALOUS LODGE No. 435, A. F. & A. M. The history of Zealous lodge begins January 8, 1883, when eleven members were granted a dispensation, and only one of whom, J. H. Keech, yet remains among the brethren of earth. The char- ter was granted at the first session of the Grand Lodge, June, 1883. The officers and members were: W. M., George R. Moore; S. W., John Reesdorph; J. W., J. H. Keech; treasurer, John McGregor; secretary, F. A. Anthony ; S. D., W. B. Illingsworth; J. D., J. Holsten ; S. S., J. B. Richards; J. S., N. H. Tordsen; Ty- ler, F. Mineck; G. A. Robson. Those who have served in the capacity of masters since the organization were: Geo. R. Moore, J. H. Keech, A. I. Jackson, John Holsten, N. H. Tordsen, Geo. F. Crouch, J. D. Jenkins, J. C. Comstock, S. W. Wilcox, A. Araah, E. A. Grimwood, J. E. Davies. There are forty-six members at present. About 1896, the lodge "swarmed" so to speak. A number of its members joined in organizing Harbor Lodge A. F. & A. M. at Lost Nation. Their place of meeting is over Grimwood's pharmacy. The following members officiate : W. M., J. E. Davies ; S. W., L. Cave; J. W., Clyde Hayden; treasurer, O. Bowker; secretary, J. Orris ; S. D., E. A. Grimwood; J. D., A. J. Moravec; S. S., O. Gable ; J. S., Frank Shimerda; tyler, John Bieber.
MODERN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA, LODGE NO. 309. This order began April 25, 1904, with twenty-six charter members and the following officers: president, Elliot Shirk; vice-president, John Bieber ; secretary, A. F. Kenniston; C., Frank Barto; chaplain, Asa Smith; watchman, Samuel Carrington; doorkeeper, John Marks; physician, Dr. L. K. Bobo. The same officers are yet clothed with the authority of office.
FRATERNAL BROTHERHOOD OF THE WORLD, No. 14. The Fraternal Brother- hood was organized November 6, 1897, with twenty-eight charter members. This order later died out.
NEW ERA LODGE NO. 88, KNIGHTS OF PYTIIIAS. This fraternal organization was organized October 26, 1882. with a charter membership of twenty-one. The lodge has always taken an active part in the welfare of the town. The follow-
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ing have served in the capacity of chancellor commanders: Geo. F. Crouch, James McDuff, E. Seely, R. Hayner, H. M. Blakely, Ward Ferguson, E. A. Grimwood, C. H. Baird, F. C. Wicks, W. E. Fleming, J. H. Lathrop, A. F. Den- niston, F. E. Williams, H. A. Zinn, F. Lathrop, James Dubois, Henry Klahn, C. A. Leffingwell, Charles Hall, Frank Kenney, J. F. Crawford, F. H. Shimanek. Ward Ferguson is at present grand chancellor of the lodge for the state of Iowa. The lodge now numbers sixty-eight members. The lodge hall is located over Buresh & Ingwersen's hardware store and is fitted with appropriate lodge fur- nishings. The room is also used by the R. N. A., the Woodmen and the M. B. A. camps. The present lodge officers are: C. C., F. H. Shimanek; V. C., C. A. Kettlesen; P., Fred Harms; M. of W., E. A. Grimwood; K. of R. & S., J. J. Berner; M. of E., F. E. Williams; M. at A., H. Ingwersen; I. G., V. Blizek ; O. G., A. J. Skinner.
THE ORDER OF OWLS, NEST NO. 1063. This is the youngest of the numerous lodges of Oxford Junction, and was organized February 9, 1909, with a mem- bership of fifty-seven. Its membership has rapidly increased and the list now numbers one hundred and eleven. The first and present officers are: president, D. D. Rorick; vice-president, Samuel Harms ; P. P., Ed. Dostal; W., Ura Dah- ling ; secretary, Chet Bees ; treasurer, S. E. Rorick; sentinel, Jo. Bruckner ; picket, John Bieber.
WESTERN BOHEMIAN FRATERNAL ASSOCIATION. This order is the largest of its kind in Jones county, and no doubt has few superiors either in point of num- bers or in influence in eastern Iowa. This benevolent organization was or- ganized July 4, 1897, with thirty-two charter members. The order now numbers one hundred and seventy-three members, it owns its own building, the lower part being used for the second primary room of the public schools, the upper room being used for hall purposes. This lodge is the natural outgrowth of the Bohemian Slavonic Benefit Association which was organized January 1, 1884, in Oxford Junction, with seventeen charter members. The present society is in a flourishing condition financially and otherwise, and numbers among its members some of the best element of the community. It has over six hundred dollars in its treasury for general purposes. It maintains sick benefits and death benefits. Its new silk banner is a beauty. On Memorial day, 1909, it observed the day in memory of the dead of their own number in an approriate manner. Its officers at present are : president, Frank Burda ; overseer, M. Koranda; recording secre- tary, Martin Podolok; F. S., V. E. Sobokta; treasurer, J. Buresh; guide, Vit. Blizek; I. G., A. Bruckner; O. G., M. Zaruba ; trustees : Geo. Wasoba, J. Dlohy, F. Burda.
ELDER CAMP NO. 285, MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA. This flourishing or- ganization was instituted at Oxford Junction, December 27, 1886, with the fol- lowing officers : C., George F. Crouch; adv., B. F. Van Fleet; clerk, Z. H. Pal- mer; banker, F. Mattis; watchman, E. E. Tubbs; S., W. A. Hart; physicians, F. T. Van Amburg, W. H. Battin; managers, D. Ferguson, E. Seeley, W. H. Battin. The camp now numbers one hundred and twenty members in good stand- ing. The present officers are : C., W. J. Metcalf; adv., A. T. First; banker, Sam Harms; clerk, L. W. Sley; escort, John McGregor; watchman, Frank Barto; sentry, Frank Kalouse; physicians, Drs. Bobo, Davies, Cook & Son.
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