Through an oversight in last week’s issue of this paper, the report neglected to mention that Sam Gadd had opened a watch and jewelry repair shop in the Leader Store. Mr. Gadd, being an old-time resident of this city, is very much known over the county as a specialist in his line of work. Sam has followed this occupation for so long that he cannot stay away from the lure of repair work and wants to work among his former acquaintances. Look for his announcement printed elsewhere in this issue of the Review and Record.

Several lodges of Modern Woodmen of the county are making a strenuous drive for new members and the prospects are very birth for a splendid growth. J. T. Dyas of Jewell City and W. W. Honsinger, local deputy and other woodmen boosters in the county have been scouring the care for the past several days. The camps of which there are seven in the county—Woodston, Damar, Palco, Plainville, Webster, Codell and Stockton, have set the mark for 200 new member and it is quite likely in the showdown that the ist will exceed expectations. To stimulate activity among the seven camps, a fine, silk American Flag will be awarded to the camp showing the largest increase in membership fro the drive. Doubtless, each camp is striving hard, or should t, to win this excellent award.

Addie Cynthia Reeder Feleay passed away peacefully when she closed her earthly career to enter into her eternal reward at the age of 73 years, six months, and three days on January 12th at her daughter’s home.

Probate Judge Case reports that the New Year with the assistance of Dan Cupid has made things lively in weddings. Things had almost become so dull that the judge has about forgotten how to tie the knot. Joe J. Gorham and Mrs. Madge S. Cardill, both of Alton, were married on December 29th by the judge. A license was issued to Edward M. Desbien and August M. Clegg, both of Damar on January 2nd. A license was issued to Sylvio Thyfault and Claranda Burton of Zurich on January 6th. William Louis Montgomery and Sylvia Helen Young of Edmond were married on January 6th. Phil Henry Bedore and Melvina Thyfault of Zurich were granted a license on January 7th.

Licenses issued by the state automobile bureau this year now number 417,725 or approximately 35,000 more than the total number issued during 1922. The clerk’s record shows the licenses distributed as follows: 39,928 trucks; 370,895 automobiles; 2,239 automobile dealers; 1,632 motorcycles and 31 motorcycle dealers.

There will not be a “98 Years Ago” column for the remainder of this year. This is due to the fact that there is nothing available on newspapers.com for the 1924 Rooks County Review starting in September. The Sentinel will print “56 Years Ago” and “14 Years Ago” with the “98 Years Ago” to return in January 2023.

The Rooks County Fair opened Tuesday and continues on for the four days. The grounds have been put in shape, the race track and ball grounds have been worked over, the Scott Greater Shows have taken the midway space and are ready for the crowds.

If there is oil under Rooks County, it is going to be found out. Drilling operations are becoming active to the extent that two wells will be sunk, drilling operation proper to start within a short time.

go When a Dodge touring car in which Philo Hammond and Irvin Turnbull, with two girl companions, were riding last Tuesday night overturned, Irvin came out of the accident with a fractured arm. The young men and girls were on their way to Phillipsburg to attend a dance.

The election carried some surprising results as it was “figured” that the race for some of the county offices would be close, but it appeared to be a clean walk-away. It was Clayton for register of deeds, Skinner for county attorney, Fleming for treasurer, Southard for county clerk and Hindman for sheriff, with all winning by safe majorities.