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The Bennington daily banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1877-1877, 1877-08-15

Yet what is there to say,
Even on this proud day.
This day of days, that hath not oft been
saidf
What song Is there to sing
That hath not oft been sungi
What laurel can we bring,
That ages have not hung
4 thousand times above their glorious dead
What crown to crown tho living
Is left us for our giving,
That is not shaped to other bFoW6
That wore it long aEof
Our very vows but echo yOwa
Breathed centuries agoi
Earth has no choral straiu.
No sweet or cad refrain,
No lofty paean swelling loud and clear,
That Virgil did not know,
Or Dante, wandering slow
in mystic frances, did not pause to heari
When gods from high Olympus eamo
To touch old HOmer's lips with flame.
The morning stars together sung
To teach their rapturos TO his tongue,
For him the lonely ocean mOaned
For him the mighty winds iptCIed
Their deep-vOiced chantings, and for him
Sweet fOweT-bells pealed in forests dim,
From earth, aud sea, and sky he caught
The spell Of their divineSt thought,
While vet it blossOmed fresh and new
As Eden's rosebuds wet with dew
Oh to have lived when earth was yOuna,
Win all 1L6 InotO0leB unhunKl d.. "
The dome OF Heaven bent nearer then
When gods and angels talked with men,
When Song itself was newly born,
The Incarnation Of the MOrnl
But now, alas all thought is DID,
ALI life is but story told,
And poet tongues are manifold
And he iB bold who tries to wake
Even for God, or Country's sake,
In voice, or pen, OF lutte OF Tyre,
Sparks Of the old Promethian fire
The Bennington daily banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1877-1877, 1877-08-15

Thus Jared the Nation. prosperous great,
and free,
Prophet aud herald of the good to be;
And on its humber way, in calm content,
The lesser State, the while, serenely went,
Safe in her mountain Businesses she dwelt.
Her life's first cares forgot. its woes unfelt.
And thought her bitterest tears had ali
been shed,
For peace. was in her borders and God
reigned overhead.
The Bennington daily banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1877-1877, 1877-08-15

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The Bennington daily banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1877-1877, 1877-08-15

And the burning stars grow coldi
And, Il you will, declare mans story told,
Yet, pure as faith Is pure;
And sure as death is sure.
As long as love shall live, shall song endurol
The Bennington daily banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1877-1877, 1877-08-15

onani after Monday, July 2sl, ls77 trains will
run as follows
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08
St.. Patrick's Day.

|! The -holics Of Austin will celebrate
st. Pat ks Day in the usual manner.
The cele grafton will begin ut 10 O'clock,
A. NJ, wNh. rssixiousservice. After service
the Temperance societies and the general
congregation will march through the
principal streets Of the city, disbanding at
jones' Hall, where dinner will be served
by the ladies Of the parish, in their usual
excellent style. The celebration will be
continued in the hall during the remainder
Of the day and evening Those who
would make their fortunes-and who
would not in these hard times; will have
ample opportunity of doing 50 afforded
them for the modest sum of twenty-five
cents. Music and songs, Irish, national
and comic, will also enliven the occasion
If then you wish for good time, and
would for season forget care, hard times
and the thousand and one other ills Of
life, come to Jones' Hall, on Saturday.
18th of March, and VIC promise you that
unless you arc very hard to please, YOU
will go away rejoicing that you had
come. IT..
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08
Teachers OF Mower County.

All teachers will please notice the pro-
visions Of the following section in the
revised school laws, and govern them
selves accordingly. N. NJ. HoLDEook,
County Superintendent.
SIC. County Superintendent shall
examine persons proposing to teach COM
mon shoots in the county, in or.llography
and Orth0cpy, embracing the sounds and
power Of letters and word.analysis, read
ing in English, pcnmansh;p, arithmetic,
mental and writtcn], grammar, modern
geography, history Of the United States,
and the practical elementary facts Of hy.
gene, asking questions to test the general
knowledge Of candidates, and their ability
to impart oral instruction relating to the
subjects treated tn the textbooks. If
satisfied that candidates arc of good moral
character, and qualified to teach in all the
aforesaid branches, certificates shall lie
granted, the grade Of which [sccond or
third shall be determined by the cxamin-
alton.
Resolved, That in addition 10 tho above
branches prescribed in this section, al
applicants for first grade certificates shall
be examined in elementary algebra, elc.
mentary plane geometry, physical gcog
raphy, physiology, natural philosophy,
civil government, and the theory and
practice OF teaching; and no person shall
receive a first grade certificate who has
not taught with success at least one term
Of school, not less than three months III
length
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08
A young man went to the Clerks Office

A young man went to the Clerks Office
in this city, not long ago, to get mar.
rage license. The required document
was prepared, but IN its stead he accident
ally put chattel mortgage into his peck.
ct and started with his Dulcena for
Rochester, where the two were to be made
one flesh. The evcntful hour arrived and
so had the clergyman who asked to see
license. The mortgage was produced,
and after examining it, the preacher told
the young man that notwithstanding he
had possession ofthe property" he could
not, upon the authority Of that paper,
authorize him to retain it. Comprehend.
ing the situation, the young man invented
illegal felton, wentto the Cleuk of
Olmsted county, told that official that the
would be bride was resident of that car.
poration, Obtained tic permit" apd
went his way. The knot WAS soon, tied,
and that is the way that the young man
saved his Bacon ~ i.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

The "Union Spy is now in prepare.
ton by some of our young ladies and gen.
t1emen, for the benefit Of the Free Reading
Rooms, and will be presented in about
two weeks, at Jones' Hall. Col. TEN pie
who has the play In charge, and is also
the author Of the play, will take part in
the caste. juggling by those who arc to
take parts, VIC feel assured that it. will he
a successful affair, and worthy the patron.
age of our citizens. Mr.. Temple brings
all the costumes and scenery with him.
He recently presented it to the Usage pco.
pic, and i was with such wonderful sue.
cess. that it was reproduced the fourth
time. Next week VIC shall publish the
cast of characters.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

Mr.. A. A. Hawley, proprietor Of the Red
Jacket Mills, Mankato, Mimi, accompa
MED by his wife, came over last week to
hear Mr.. Bcccl,cr, aud to visit with relatives
and friends. We take pleasure in acknowl.
edging call from him, and in thanking
him for the kind expressions Of which, he
was the bearer from friends in Mankato.
Mrs. Hawiey is better known in this city
rs Miss Gcnivieve Eldredge, tor long
time Assistant Principal In the high school
here. She met with a cordial greeting
from her former pupils and other friends.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

The Univcrsalist church contemplate
holding Gospel meeting in this city,
commencing on the goth inst, to continue
throughout the week and over the follow
ing Sunday. The following named clergy
men arc expected to be present and assist
in conducting tho services. Rev. J. w.
Hanson, d. D.. of Chicago; Rev. George
II. Deere, Of Rochestcr; Rev. l.. W.
Brigham Of Lacrosse; Rev II. 3 Butler,
of Owatonna; and Rev. G. S. Cloudy, of
Albert Lea.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08
Brovvnsdalc School Exhibittom.-Thlsrs.
day aud Friday Evenings, March
18th and 10th, 1877.

We have taken great pains to arrange
this entertainment to please all, and We
are to use the proceeds to procure bell
for the school house. We make the adj
mission small as possible, being only 1C
cents. All arc cordially invited.
FIRST NIGHT.
I. Music-Grecting Glee.
2. Six Virtues.
3. Constables Speech.
4. Puisoned-A Farce.
5. Music.
6. Song-Vagabon6.
7. Before and Behind the Scenes.
&. Defamation.
8. Country Aunts Visit.
10. Two O'Clock in the Morning.
SECOND NIGHT.
l. Music-Opening Song.
2. Genius of Liberty.
3. Boarding School Accomplishments
4. Observation-Disclosures Murderer.
S. Song-Grandma's Advice.
g. How 20 Find IN Heir.
Z. Music.
8. True PHILOSOPHY.
.. Defamation.
10. Sermon.
II. Song-Good Night
7. EDWARDS.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

The subjects Of the disoouvses at the
Univcrsalist church next Sunday will be
as follows. Morning text, In my Faith
er's house are many mansions;" and in the
evening, us there no change after death :!
L. there no repentance after death?" A
most cordial invitation is extended.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

Tallmadge & Ball continue to supply
everybody who calls, with excellent gro
ceries, fresh from the storehouses in the
east. They are receiving Lemons and
Oranges daily, and sending them out in
large quantities. Don't forget the place,
Main street, esat side near Mill street.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

Mr. Patrick Clarity, the efficient street
commissioners, spent the forenoon today
in clearing snow from sidewalks leading
from the business houses to the resi- aences,
an act which entities him to the thanks of
every citizen.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

Persons going to Chicago and other
points cast ,ahoula remember that the trains
Of the Southern Minnesota Railroad now
cross the great lyon bridge at La Crosse,
and connect in the same depot with the
trains Of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St..
Paul Railway. 4etf
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

DR.. Allen, Of Portage City, Wis.,; will be
at Browns House, IN Grand Meadow, on
Thursday, March 18th, and remain one
day only, and at the Flcck House, in
Austin. on Friday, March 10th, and
remain three days only. All those wish.
ing his services must remember the days.
The doctor comes we'll recommended
Examination and consultation free. Att
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

The Southern Minnesota road has been
thoroughly repaired and extensively inn
proved, and has been provided with an
entirely new passenger equipment, I'm
cqua'ed by that of any road in the State.
II is now in connection with the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway, the best,
as well as the shortest and quickest line
to Chicago and all eastern points. P,.s-
scngcr trains pass Ramsey, as follows
going east, 10 A. NJ; going west, 8 ;25 2. NJ.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

"Blue glass" is exhibited IN the win
learned whether it sells very rapidly or
not here, but we shouldn't wonder but
some of our bald headed bachelor friends
are inserting it in the tops of their hats.
1t is used very Successfully in some por
tons Of the State. for that purpose.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

1fyoung men need a warning against
the terrible results Of drinking intoxicat-
ing liquor, they have it with fearful en,.
phasis in the case of two or three persons
in this city who are suffering so terribly
from Its effects that death would be a
blessed relief to them.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

The Republican City Convention, CON-
posed Of seven delegates from the First
Ward, six from the Second Ward. and
three from the Third Ward, will meet in
Fireman's Hall, over Geo. E. Wilbour &
Sons clothing store, at 8 O'Clock P. NJ, on
Saturday, March 10, 1877. r.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

8. D. Mead has rented James Donald
sons blacksmith shop, on Bridge street
just below Bates old stand, and lie will
make all kinds of work in his line spec.
ialty. Particular attention given to re-
pairing farm machinery. Remember the
place; it is distinguished by the old sign Of
JAMES DONALDSON.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08
Cut this Quilt May Save Your Life.

There is no person living but what snf.
fers more or less with Lung Diseases,
Coughs, Colds or Consumption, yet some
would die rather than pay IS cents for a
bottle of medicine that would cure them
DR.. \. Bnschee's German Syrup has lately
BEEN introduced in this country from
Germany, and It's wonderous cures aston.
isles every one that try it. If you doubt
what We say in print, cut this out and
take it to your Druggist, Cicmmcr s!
Poolcr, and get sample bottle for 10 cents
and try it, or Il regular size for IS cents.
zoe o. w.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08
A Good Appointment.

Sheriff Hall has appointed II. 3. Corey
Of Racine township, Deputy tor the cur
rent term. Mr.. Corey has had valuable
experience and proved himself TO he a
very efficient officer No one either
deserves or appreciates favor more high.
ly than docs MI. Corey. His late admin
istration of the Legislative post-oflice
gave universal satisfaction and confirmed
him in the good opinion Of all his
acquaintance.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

This snow storm has not in the least
cooled Ira Jones' artlcr in the: Hardware
business. He Is Just as hot for trade as
he was during the summer months of
February,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

JAMES erosion, in addition to the many
other attractions 1T his place nf business
keeps the very latest NEWS. All the
leading Magazi. O., Periodicals and Illus
,rated Papers may lie found on his counter
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

Down THEY GO.-While Boots and
Shoes arc advancing in eastern markets
they are coming down in Austin; for
proof of which sec J. Trucsdclrs advcr-
tiScnlent this week. 42tf
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

Ole Thompson was brought before
Justice Woodward last Monday, charged
with an assault and battery upon Nels
GOWN. lie plead guilty, paid $22 20 and
went his way rejoicing.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

Several boys were arrested lately for
disturbing worship ut the Scandinavian
church, and were punished as they de-
serve, we hope. We withhold their
names, out of respect for the parents.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

Senator Smith and Assistant Secretary
Crandali returned from the Capital last
Saturday, In good health and spirits. The
last named gentleman is rejoicing over
the birth Of son that arrived while its
patcrnal ancestor was absent from Aeme.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

Mr.. Geo. Daniels, who was, last fall,
taken down with severe attack of sick
ness, and removed to his home III Wiscor'
sin. returned yesterday looking as robuk,
and hearty rs ever.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

G. A. Johnson, late clerk for E. Mapes,
was arrested last Monday, and plead guilty
to charge of stealing money from his
employer, and in default of bail he was
committed to await the action of the
Grand Jury.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

\ contented mind is a perpetual feast.
No farmer should be cOntvnted until he
has Prairie City Sccdcr on his farm.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

The Religious meetings SO long in pro
gress, have been discontinued. Although
no special excitement was created by them,
they occasioned deep and revercntial
feeling, and led to numerous conversions.
They were characterized by spirit Of
unity and concord, and they have been
beneficial to thccntire community.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

The boys engaged in sinking the city
we'll have Vague impression that they
can get water by shifting rock if Moses
could do II, and they will keep trying.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

Whether Hayes or Tiidcn be declared
President it matters not to the man who
buys his Secder and Harrow Of "Nan."
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

In the Prairie City Sccdcr every cult
vxtor hoe can be set 1T exactly the same
pitch, without guess work or trouble.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

Ifyou would like to be surprised 60 to
GUM and examine tho new stock Of clothing
ne has just received. You will find that he
will sell you II suit lower than it could be
bought 100 years ago or 100 years hence.
Call on CUM. 6tf
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08
LOCAL MATTERS.

The Prairie City has an agitator in the
box which prevents clogging in the dirt
lest grain.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

Mr.. William 4. Crane, who has been
very sick for some time past, we are i,:.
formed, is improving and gradually gain
ing strength. We hope he will be enabled
to DC out and around in short time
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

swine is mockcr, strong drink is rag.
Ing" but tho Pairic City Seeder is all my
Imagination painted it.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

This certlfics that have used the Prairie
CITY Seeder and Cultivator combined, and
have put in 100 acres with it, 1t has done
the work we'll and is the best cultivator
have ever used. DANIEL HOWE.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

G.. II. Leslie, \. f. Mcigs Frank Far
ringer and Mr.. Wood started on Tncs-
day last for the Black Hills. They
took y mule team and will make the trip
with Their OWN CONVEYANCE
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08
MEN.

Raylies Great Mercantile College, Kcokuk,
iowa, on the Mississippi. Nineteenth Year.
About Sixty dollars pay all oxpeuses for
Membership, Board and Stationery. Book
keepers, Penpen, Report ers, operators,
Architects, Surveyors, and, Tea chers thoroughs
y fitted. Railroad fars.reduc cd. Good cit
ustions. No vacations. Good boarding clubs
and, family board. Don't fail to add9rss,
PROT. Miller. Keokuk, lows. At
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

E. p. Van Vaulkenburgh offers tho
Prairie City Scc'ler this spring with the
fullest confidence in its superiority
over all others in the market.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

Next Tuesday the High JOINT electoral
commission Of this city, the people, will
choose municipal officers and the several
returning boards will count them in.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

James Cronon has Cigars, Tobacco
Fruits, &C., &C., which he is selling cheap.
He keeps also the latest Newspapers and
Periodicals.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08
Time Of Closing the Mails at the
Austin Post.Office.

Going East on tho S. NJ. r. r. a.. S:55 A. n.
West 1910 P. Y.
Going East on tho MIL, St. P. / Chi
ssG0....... 100000. $40 A. u.
Going West on tho Mil. st. P. l. Chi
1z:@v r ~
0sing BY the Mason City Branch. $40 A. n.
A,A, HARDWOOD, Postmaster.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

Miss Ella Cook, teacher in the pri-
mary department Of the Public Schools,
here lately asked one of her classes why
February has twenty.nine days once in
four years. The pupils were puzzled for
time, but finally one little fellow said
II can tell" lit is because we elect a
President every four years." Pretty good.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

There are moments in life which are
never forgotten. Those are the moments
when a man has concluded to purchase a
Prairie City Sccdcr Of Van"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

The proof Of the pudding is in chewing
the string. Abe Watkins says the Nibrat-
ing Harrow he bought Of ivan" last
spring is the best tool he ever used.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

Mr. F. King is noted for keeping excel
lent goods, and for selling them at low
prices His assortment is always COM
pletc, besides, lie is one of the most atfable
merchants in the city. Read his new
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

he virtuous and you will be happy
Buy Scctlcr of ''Van'' and it will save
you many ILL evil thought and swcar-word.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

Representatives Brown and Sanborn
reached thsir homes last Saturday, glad
to be released from the cares and conhne.
n,cnt If o1lcial life.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

The Prairie City will SOW accurately
when going fast or slow over the ground,
"a it is perfect force feed, and sows &C.
cor(ling to the distance travelled.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

Mr.. Jessie Makepeace, of this city, left
with Mir. "Spuck" Hutchins for the Black
Hills, last week, probably, to make.peace
with Sitting Bull.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

"Divorcc" is what the Marble COmbina.
ton play with great success, but there is
a hos, of people that don't play it ut ALL
they are in sober earnest.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

The county boarding house has six &C.
cupants at present.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

Snow tell yesterday to the depth Of six
Inches, but to-day is clear and cold.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

Catarrh in all stages whether in old or
young, can he cured. Drs. Pagin Il
Strock, specialists in chronic diseases,
make this one their special efforts. soft
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

Friends will confer favor by sending
election returns to us carly.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

Look out for the new departure of vii
bOur 4 Son, the live merchant tailors.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

Frank McWhorter, formerly resident
here, arrived in the city last Saturday to
spend a few days.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

The Universalist church, in this city,
has been presented with new church or:
gan, by Mr.. ". T: Wilkins.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08
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Geo. E. Wilbour & Son have made ar.
ranycments whereby their customers may
have all the advantages Of eastern styles
and qualities without paying the high
prices which prevail in gotham.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

Charles BONNER has bought the Tobac-
co establishment of NJ. NJ. Brey, and will
supply the weed" to all who call for it.,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

The highest market price for wood in
exchange for goods at
A3tf ]. TRUEsDELL's.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-08

The Univcrsalist social met lest Tues,
day evening at the residence of the pastor
OF the church-thc attendance was large
and the occasion was very enjoyable. All
had good time.
Miss Rosa Litchficld and Miss Olive
Crane, two Of An.t,n's most accomplished
young ladies and scholars, comprise the
graduating class OF the High School, in
this city, this year.