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City Park Has on its Sunday Dress
Under the direction of the city park commission, the improvements have been going on for several days. The fountain is again in commission, the flower urns nicely painted and a good many pot plants set out. If the commission only felt sure the flood would go around the other way this year, other improvements would be undertaken, and possible a system of gravel walks put in.
Some Hot Weather Dishes
TOMATOES SURPRISE — Peel and chill round tomatoes of even size; when firm cut them in halves and scoop out the centers; in each one lay a fresh uncooked egg without breaking, dust with salt and pepper and cover first with a spoonful of thick, white sauce, then with grated cheese; put in a hot oven and cook until the egg is set.
MELONS AND FRUIT SALAD — Cut small melons in halves and take out the seeds; fill each one with bits of grapefruit or orange and a little banana. Do not use more than two kinds of fruit. Over all pour salad dressing or whipped cream, as preferred.
FRUITADE — Two cups of sugar, juice of 1 lemon, 1 pint raspberry juice, 1 small pineapple grated, 2 quarts water. Mix and serve iced.
Report of Saturday's Storm
The electrical storm of Saturday night caused considerable damage in different parts of the county. Several barns near town were struck but with no serious results. The school house of District. 55 near the county Poor farm was struck, but the amount of damage is not known. The Pleasant View church was damaged by the lightning, the loss being probably between $50 and $100.
Without doubt the worst damage that has been reported was the burning of Roy Sumner's barn on his place just north of town. He had just completed a substantial new barn and had some feed, machinery, a horse and two buggies in it The fire was discovered almost immediately after it caught, but the new lumber and hay burned so rapidly nothing could check it. Mr. Sumner succeeded in saving his horse, harness and buggies, but he estimates his loss at about $335. As the building was only completed that day, it had not been insured.
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Wm. H. Morgan, of the Peabody Gazette, is on the hustle early and late to thoroughly advertise the First Annual Chautauqua held in that city, beginning July 18th and continuing to the 27th. One of their leading attractions is the famous Kilties' band of forty members, which is an afternoon and evening feature of the opening day. Postcards are being sent out showing a north view of the city park and it is certainly an ideal place for a public gathering.
The produce handlers generally are very much elated over the good prospect for corn, especially as the oats crop will be very small, but a few acres in the county. The rain of the past few days have practically assured a big yield. Of course there is always the "if," but then — — — -.
We are in receipt of a printed communication from J.C. Webb, of Peabody, who is attending the State Normal at Emporia, in which is told at some length of a great circle trip of the East and South, the objective point being the Jamestown Exposition, taking in all the points of interest that can be reached in a 60 days trip, made in a private sleeper with every comfort and necessities as well. The trip as outlined by excursion rates would cost $138 but by this plan $98 will pay the bill and the other fellow makes all provisions. For further information address J.C. Webb, 811 Constitution street, Emporia.
A crowd of young people were entertained last Saturday evening at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. George Ehrlich of the Gale-Wilson area. Ice cream and cake were served. Those present were Messrs Karl, Julius and Will Schlotthauer, Chris and Louis Christensen, John Propp, Chas., Ben and David Ehrlich, Ross Moulton, Oscar and Harry Richardson, Ed Kasper and Misses Marie, Jane, Anna and Pauline Ehrlich, Martha Schlotthauer, Lena Propp, Ruby Richardson and Mrs. Louise Fick. All had a fine time. Ask those young men how they liked walking home in the mud.
The stone and concrete building which Wm. Bradbury is erecting on Main and Second streets is nearing completion and will be a valuable addition to the business section of town. There are two large rooms on the ground floor and a number of smaller rooms up stairs which will be desirable for office or living rooms.
Twenty-seven men paid a fine of $2 a piece the other day in Kansas City, Kansas, for leaving their horses standing on the street unhitched. They're going to try to get along without so many runaway teams.
J.C. Holland, of Topeka, the Architect of Marion County's court house, was in town Tuesday. He and County Surveyor Case are drawing the plans for the grounds and walks around the yard. When completed the court house and grounds will be something in which every citizen in Marion County can take pride, regardless of locality, age, sex or previous conditions of servitude.
