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Dr. McHENRY who has been engaged in dental work here for several months, has removed
to Ellington, Reynolds Co., where he expects to locate.  The doctor and his family
left for their new home last Saturday followed by the good wishes of many friends
they have made in this community; the Gazette sincerely hopes that great success may
attend them wherever they may go.

Mrs. LOGAN of Caledonia, had a family reunion at the Caledonia picnic last Saturday.
Mrs. M. E. BLACK the Potosi artist made an excellent picture of a group composed of
Mrs. LOGAN and her children and their families, her grandchildren and their families
and two great grandchildren; four generations being represented in the group.

We acknowledge the receipt of complimentary season ticket for self and lady to the
Missouri State fair to be held at Sedalia September 29 to October 5, 1906.  This 
event is to be a great exposition of the products of the arts and of the industries
of the state; such as will encourage further advancement and progress among our
people, exploit the possibilities of the state and stimulate state pride in Missou-
rians.

Franklin Association of the Baptist church began its session here Thursday at 10:30
a.m., and will continue until Sunday.  A large tent in which services will be held
has been put up adjoining the western side of the church and local members have
made ample [arrangements?] for the enter[tainment?].

PUBLIC SALE -- George DEETS will sell all his household and kitchen furniture, 3 
head of cattle and one horse, at public sale for cash, on Friday, August 31, 1906,
at his place north-west of city limits.  Sale begins at 9 a.m.

Prof. A. C. FLOYD, who was recently employed as principal of the Bismarck school for 
the ensuing school year, droped in on the Gazette man for a visit Tuesday morning.  
Mr. FLOYD hails from Saline county, and was last year engaged in school work at 
Joplin; he has had much experience in teaching in this state and it is confidently
expected that he will render great satisfaction here.  He is a gentleman of culture
and taste and reads the Gazette.

"Local and Personal" Column:

Henry EIDSON has returned from a visit to Flat River.

J. W. WHITWORTH returned to his home at Arcadia Monday.

Paul BRANCH of St. Louis spent Sunday with the Misses PAUL.

J. T. STEPHENS and family and W. N. BAKER and family attended the picnic at Caledonia
Saturday.

Millard THOMPSON of St. Louis was in town last week renewing old acquaintances and
visiting friends.

George F. BEALS and J. M. HUGHES, prominent Washington county farmers were here 
Tuesday.

Mrs. Ida HAWES DAVIS is here from St. Louis on an extended visit to her sister, Mrs.
Lillian DOTSON.

Mr. and Mrs. MAGUIRE and daughter, Miss Alma, of Farmington were the guests of Dr.
STAMMER Monday.

Willis WALLEN is building a four-room cottage on the lot across the street south of
the Catholic church.

Sam WOOD is building a two-story seven-room frame dwelling in the north part of town
on a lot in the Clarkson addition.

George DEETZ has sold his farm near town to Walter BLACK who ordered a telephone
installed and will soon be at home on the farm.  

Miss Lilly POSTON who has been staying at the Masonic home in St. Louis for several
months is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Jake BARGER this week.

W. P. DEVINE brought the Gazette force some excellent peaches Monday, raised on his
place; they were Indian peaches, of excellent size and flavor.

Mr. and Mrs. E. N. SINCLAIR and Mrs. STAMMER attended the horse and colt show and 
picnic at Mr. G. W. BAKER's near Libertyville last Saturday.

Luther MURPHY who has been confined to bed for weeks on account of enteric fever
after an attack of appendicitis, is again able to walk the streets.

A. D. DAY has resigned his position as engineer at the Bismarck mill and has gone to
Piggott, Ark., where he has work in a saw mill.  Ed SMITH has been employed at the
mill.

Hon. John HORN, representative of Iron county, was in Bismarck Tuesday, called here
by the death of his brother, Zeno, an account of which appears in today's Gazette.

Miss SLOAN left Thursday evening for Graniteville, where she will visit relatives
for a couple of weeks, after whice, we learn, she will spend some time in St. Louis.
She has many friends who will regret her departure from Bismarck.

Walter BLACK, who has been seriously ill for many weeks, was able to be out for a
buggy ride with Dr. STAMMER one day this week.  The little fellow has had a hard 
pull and his many friends are proud to see him out again.

The lawn festival given by the ladies of the Catholic church Wednesday evening was
a very nice affair and drew a large crowd of the very best people of the town.  The
local orchestra furnished excellent music and the refreshments were exceptionally
fine and very daintily served.  The entire affair was a success.

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