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MASON CITY GLOBE-GAZETTE CHARLES CITY NEWS I FLOYD ESTATE "CASEREOPENED JoJfe C. H. Kelley Hears Evidence on Numerous 'Suits in Court. CHARLES Jan. 10 Judge C.

Kelley granted permi sion to W. B. Johnson, executor the estate of Sarah Wetherbee reopen the estate of Samuel Weth -erbee and prove up claim for th compensation and expenses of th late Sarah Wetherbee for the car of, her mother. Certain real estal bad been left to her for the care her mother and the property wa eventually to descend to her heir who agreed it should all so to Sara Wetherbee and made out deeds carry out such agreement. A year before this agreemcn Mark Wetherbee, one of the heirs assigned all his interest to the Cit Izens National bank and the con test in court was between th Wetherbee estate and the hank The court held that the bank stoo in the place of Mark Wetherbe and only could receive what wa coming- to him, also that claim should be proved up to determin his share should be.

Motions and a demurrer in th J. Richards vsl the. Jef ferson Highway Transportation company and the Capitol Tobacc company were argued yesterday af ternoon by local counsel and At torneys Vincent Starzinger and Putnam-of Des Moines. fendants sought, t6 have cases against each defendant tried sep and. the Globe Indemnity company moved to have the case against them dismissed on the ground that suit can only be brol directly against the insurer a case seryice.

cannot be. hat against the insured owner. The court, held that the Jefferson Highway Transportation company and the Capitol Tobacco com- pany'are alleged to have the damage to Mr Richards and must be tried in one case but that as service had been on the bus company, the insurance company cannot be made a party the case at this time Mr. Richards was injured last February in an accident when riding a bus which collided with the tobacco truck. He is suing for 526,000.

case of the Nelson-Stewart Printing- company of St -Peter, Mmn, against Claude Summers came to a sudden close by a stipulation of settlement filed late in which the plaintiff takes ludgraent for 5428 25 and a credit agreement is made for'the defendant to turn in past orders and collected foiJ taking orders uting- advertising envelopes. DORS Did, Damage. CHARLES CITY, Jan. 10--The sum of $1,80375 was paid out of the domestic animal fund for dam- done by dogs according to County Auditor Moore and was collected for dog licenses. CAMPBELL RITES TO BE SATURDAY Aged Charles City Wonn Will Be Buried in Riverside.

1 CHARLES CITY, Jan. 10--Fun ei al services will be held Saturday afternoon for Mrs. Grace Campbell 93, with the Rev A. Hess in charge and burial will be made in Riverside Mrs. CampbelUdied Thursday a the home of her only child, Mrs Grace Wright, following an acciden the previous day, when she brok'e her hip.

Before that time she had been in good JieaJfh' Mrs. Campbel was a native of England and came to this country 80 years ago. She lived until the her husband and has made her home with her daughter for 17 years. In addition to Mrs. Wright she is survived by two granddaughters, Mrs.

Ira Dickirson, this city and George Morris, Grand Rapids, Mich. Announces Candidacy. CHARLES CIT Jan. new announcements have been'made for county offices. F.

O. Martin announces himself, as a candidate for the office of supervisor of district No. 1 and E. C. Hardwig-is'Sf candidate to succeed himself as county attorney.

CHARLES CITY BRIEFS CHARLES CITY, officers elected by the League of the Lutheran are as fbllows: President, Raymond Hoeft; vice president, Irma Youngerman; secretary, Florence Voelker and treasurer, Helen Horn. A musi- program was given by Ethel Fitzgerald and Berriard'Glienke and readings by Florence Voelkerv.Re^ xeshments were served by Hazel Horn committee. Justice of the Peace A. officiated at the marriage of Alvin Wilhelms of New and of Fredericks- "jurg. The ceremony took place yes- erday at the city hall.

Chapter CY P. 13. o. will have a guest evening tonight when ''a. musi- al film showing the life of Franz jchubert will be shown; This film vill be shown Saturday evening -at he high school auditorium in addi- lon to two reels depicting life in time of the confederacy and a eel showing the life of Stephen Foster.

The student council chool ias gotten; out "a handbook ovErlng-rifles' ulum and pages of information val- able to the students: The winners the preliminary ratorical contest were Gilbert Aur- nger, Howard Larsen, Robert Mcray, Everett Regel who will rep- esent this department in the home ontest. RUDD DEATH IS THIRD IN WEEK, Ebner Watschke Dies After Short Illness From Pneumonia. RUDD, Jan. 10--The death of Elmer Watschke, who died Wednesday evening following an attack of pneumonia brot the death toll In this vicinity to three within the past IVCGit. -v Mr.

Watschke who has been suffering from anemia the past few years, contracted pneumonia about two weeks ago and his condition was not strong enough to counter- ajjt the disease. He leaves a wife and four children, Blythe, Thaylia Paul, and Phyiiss, a sister. and a brother Roy to mourn his SteSf' Other and Funeral services will be held at the Watschke home one and one- half miles east of Rudd on the pavement, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. BUTLER COUNTY FAIR PLANNED Board Selects Six Free En tertainment Acts at Meeting. ALLISON, Jan, Butler county fair board met.

with 'the Webster City fair board here Tuesday. Three directors and the secretary of the Webster City board, the secretary and all but two of the Allison hoard'and representatives of five booking houses were present The boarda purchased! six acts for free act entertainment of very high class and have been seeu at state fairs. They are as follows: The Flying Millers, an aerial act; "Raymond and Marcus," a comedy net; Maries Marvel Dogs," comedy and trick act; "Aerial Bawers," a aerial act; "Burn's -Animals" including dogs, pigs, monkeys arid a trick mule; "The Plantation Four" a.colored quartet. NORTHWEST STOCK Bought Sold Quoted The First Compaoy MASON CITY, IOWA BUNTB CHOCOLATES, 49c and 69e Two groups of Bunte fine chocolates in one- pound boxes. Special White, Special Blue and Special Columbia at 40o Sevillia, Como, Est Supreme and Milk Chocolates at; Merkel's First Floor FULL FASHIONED SILK HOSE Pair $1 Very-slightly irregulars of one best regular brands.

The imperfections are, so that it is'difficult to find them. A good color assortment. Hose, Pair $1.39 Fine hose, silk from' top to toe, full fashioned. You may choose from leB of novelty heels which 8 Odd Lot Hosiery Pair $1.19 Pure silk, full fashioned hose in serace and chiffon weights." fcyery pair perfect. These were our regular stock.

Men's Silk Hose Pair49c Fine Duality men's socks of pure silk reinforced lis'le tops, toes and heels. Plain colors only, brown, grey, black and tan. MERKEL'S FIRST FLOOR Assorted Jewelry 49c and 69c 1 Two groups of necklaces, seed pearls, 60 inch pearls, bracelets, brooches, earrings, double and single strand pearls. 'The values are extraordinary. First Jjlnor Tapestry Bags A small assortment of tapestry bags in bright, pretty colors.

Back strap and pouch styles. A splendid accessory to carry with a coat. Merkels' First Floor Kid Gloves Price A group of black, brown and light tan kid gloves with embroidered and appliqued turn-back to First Floor Neckwear, 69c Lace collar and cuff sets, collars, vestees and sweetheart sets in a variety of clever styles. Merkel's First Floor Clearance of Hats An-unusual sale of late fall and winter hats--everyone a fashion favor-ed model. You can tell from the beautiful materials, the smart lines and trims that they are better hats.

In and colors. Market's Second Floor Ladies' Shoes, $5 Brown alligators and snakeskins in pumps, straps- and ties--also patent leathers-and kid shoes formerly $10 3t (p5. One large group of ladies' fine patent leathers, kids and satins in straps and pumps with all styles of heels. Former- $8.50, now Galoshes 5 1.95 Goodrich galoshes of all rubber and a few tweeds in tan and grey. Made with hoo'klesa fasteners.

Galoshes 2.50 All-rubber, fleece lined galoshes with snap fastener. In -tan, brown and" black. Regularly priced at $3.25. FIKST FLOOR Carter's Union Suits, $1.50 SUk and wool union stilts tailored and bodice top, knee length. Exceptional good quality.

Merkel's First FJoor Rayon Combinations, $1.39 Carter's rayon combinations with hrassiere top ana cuff or elastic bottoms. In pink or peach. Slightly irregulars. aierkel's Fi ra Flo Infants' Sweaters, 98c yorkshire all-wool slip-over sweaters with V-heck in a variety of pretty styles and colors. rkel's Seconfl Floor Jersey Dresses, $1.98 VVool jersey dresses in greens, blues, tan and brown One and two-piece styles.

Broken sizes 2 to 5 years' Mcrke 1s Second Floor Infants' Shoes, 69c PR0 iIsconti 1 "ed' style a of baby shoes with vamef Ie Styles and nusual Second Floor Girls' Wash Dresses, Long sleeve wash dresses of 'prints, ginghams broadcloths and novelty cloths. Styles by Jack Tar and Cinderella. A new one if it fades, sizes 7 to 24 Merkel's Second Floor Hoover Aprons, $1.69 Discontinued number of white Hoover style apron Ii to 44 heaVy Indlanh ac3 material. Sizes Merkel's Second Floor Sweat Blouses, $1.49 Warm, knitted sweat blouses with bookless fastener I re STay with red and blue border design. Small, medium and large sizes.

Merkel's Second -Floor Ladies' Bath Robes, $2,95 Excellent quality robes in several pleasing- designs and colors. Extra length. Small, medium and large sizes. Merkel's Second Floor Children's Sweaters, wool sweaters in good colors and styles hookless fasteners. Merkel's Second Floor Stationery, 39c A foho of fine grade of white paper and large envelopes.

9G sheets and 48 envelopes in package Merkel's First Floor Bridge Sets, $3.69 Pure hnen, hand smbroi'Jere'J, bridge sets mith colored borders. Hemstitched borders. Regularly Si 00 Merkel's First Floor Linen Crash, Yd. 24c 18 inch pure linen crash with 3-inch fancy plaid in blue, rose, gold- and green. Merkel's First Floor Japanese Cloths, 98c Fast color Japanese table cloths, size GOxGO.

Very Merkel's First Floor Rayon Spreads, $4.49 A. few rayon and taffeta spreads in orchid, blue, Merkel's First Floor Wool Blankets, $3.94 Merh'el's First Floor Chiffon Flannel, Yd. $1.95 flannel in orohid a red, blue, green and navy. A lovely fabric Merkel's First Floor Satin Crepe, Yd.lL59 Blerkel's First Floori Needlepoint Pieces, $1.69 and nS finlshln chair seats oot stools Merkel's Second Floor Art Models r-' SCarfS pillow cascs children's dresses, etc. Formerly 53 at 51.3!); at 57 at $10 at Morhcl'a Second Floor Toiletries roll absorbent cotton 3 Bc celluloid hold odors 25c eanl AJco Massage, is O2 bottle Merkel's First Floor JANUARY 10 I NOTION SPECIALS Amco Nap, sanitary napkins, 12 in box 20c Sanitary Aprons, each Odd lot Wash Braids, bolt 5 Odd lot Hair Nets, dozen 390 Hair Brushes with wooden backs 38c Odd lots of Buttons, card a r.Icilcel's First Floor Hundreds of SMART FROCKS $J190 values silhouettes tailored models of flat crepe, new prints, georgettes, chiffons and satins.

Dresses formerly selling at $15 are now $11.90 while dresses formerly selling at $25 and 529.75 are now $14.90. Come while the as-' sortment is still large. Merkel's Second Floor Challie Dresses 98 and Beautiful wool challie in prints of small designs and in plain colors. Hand finished and embroidered. Sizes 1, 2 and 3, Formerly $2.98 and $3.98.

"Second Floor Ladies' Handkerchiefs 19c White linen and lawns with hand drawn threads and embroidered corners, also colored prints of very fine linen. Merkel's First Floor RuffleiCurtains Set $1.19 Scores and scores of ruffled curtains with and without valances. Made of voile and marquisette. Some are plain and some with colored trim. Many styles.

Merkels' Second Floor SPECIALS IN MERKEL'S ECONOMY Kit Flour Sacks, 4 Heal for dish towel.i, duat cloths and other home uges, Ladies' Dresses and Exceptional values in ladies' silk dresses. The quantity is getting limited so come Saturday. Bleached Sheets, 98c Neatly hemmed, soft finish, size 81x99 inches. 42x36 inch pillow cases at 19c. Krinkle Spreads, 98c 80x105 inch bed spreads in rose, blue, gold and green.

Large size for bolster cover. Rayon Undies, 79c Skirts, bloomers, child's combinations, i gowns, and misses' combinations. Greatly reduced. Ladies' U'Suits, 79c Part wool with rayon stripe and trim'built-up shoulder, tight knee. BASEMENT Plaid Blankets, Nashua blankets In tan, blue and lavender plaids, 'size 70x80.

Remarkable values. Turkish Towels, 19c 18x36 inch large, fluffy, double thread bath towels 'with colored stripes. I..