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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

Taken up By sT!.<.z- e 3zls7 ~ 25'*
i 0ci- SIS s'.s. < ';lsSsf t<|izIl s
Willie. p pfecinct No
county, eE the Sih d z7a3rs Is 1,E|c
Iron Gscy Horse, branded ~: 1t95' &,
hands Sigh. 9 years jj7-ars ej1, and 4
Cd BY G. Clanpe:f ash !4;<zeF ~
knight It $40.
Taken up hy RAJ. 81: 'l]e ze.'.
pecembef. 1873, sns. es.r:s1fe.i |;s< Il
Clung, p, Precinct No 8 4||1az u
county, eE lie Ugh & -z, I Sc I'D
Black Marc. about 3 Isla{ss "a =
eye cu:, aboa; yssssS tic. @@'ssE '3sa7'|<< + :
on left shoulder a fipza;sezi b + IL r I.s|=+
son AID Vi'z,. Hickey !: ; ~ &
iancsws' G G.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

HORSE SToLEN.-Af few days
ago Mr.. Weddington, who lives
near Long Point, lent a fine
horse to a man to ride to Bren-
ham. The man and the horse
are both missing.
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CARE OF THE EyEs.-The care
of the eyes is urged by Arthur
Chevalies in a new French work.
The use Of eyes be says, should
be regulated by their strength,
and they should never be ever
taxed. A habit of resting them
often during work is recon-
mended. Thus in reading or
writing stop from time to time
and LET the eyes wander ever
surrounding objects. To per-
sist in working after symptoms
of fatigue appear is foolish.
As soon as the eyes begin TO
itch, or grow red, or any pain is
felt in the eye balls, work should
be discontinued and cold water
applied. Do notpass suddenly
from darkness into bright light.
Artificial lights are injurious.
The author adds: "If a person
cannot tear himself away from
close work. he can at least vary
his occupation. Let him close
his eyes from time to time, and
take a turn around the room. or
what is better, take walk in
fresh air; this, even it be but a
few minutes only, viii do him
a great deal Of good. Let him
who once becomes convinced
that he is putting too much
confidence in his eyes take care
to abstain from all combining
work Immediately after rising,
after meals, or by artificial light
Let him wash his eyes often
during the day with cold water
Ia remedy which, although
simple in itself, never fails in
every case to produce good ef-
fects. Baths of tepid water are
injurious to the eyss.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

Inreply to the malicious, slam
derous and false charges pub
lislied in the weekly Snc,t, |
shall pay no attention to them,
considering the source from
a0jlteh. they cane.
w P DoRaN
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

PuRlM BALL.-Tfie BANNER
learns that our Hebrew citizens
will give a grand Purim ball
sometime in March.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

IcE.-Hirschberg is always
ahead. He now makes iced
milk punches good for an en-
peror or any other man.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

GARDEN SEEps.-Mr. ]. S.
Norton has a very large and
complete stock of fresh garden
seeds. Give him a eau.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

A BRACE OF BOYS Messrs
Dave Bloombargh and Henry
Coin were two of the happicst
men in the world yesterday;
their faces were suffused with
smiles. Both were fathers and
both children were boys.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

New ARMoRY.-The Brennan
Greys have rented Klaeden Hall,
size COX SO feet for an armory
and had their first drill there last
night
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

LaRD.-Good, fresh country
lard was sold from wagons
"Wednesday at s cents a pound;
butter at IS cents.
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B. ELDRIDGE & co

Keeps on hand a full line of
Avery's improved black and
sandy land plows, cultivators
&C., at prices to suit the hard
time.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31
Local Intelligence.

INDICATIONS are that the us
usl quantity Of cotton will be
planted.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

SHADE TREES and shrubbery
are being planted, by some of
our citizens, more extensively
than ever before.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

MAYORS CouRT.-Wednes-
day--Jim Campbell, plead gull
ty to bciss drunk and disorder
y; fined 81 and trimmings.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

FARMERS report that they
have done but little blowing as
yet and most oft on high sandy
lands.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

EVERY man who comes to
town from the Berlin neighbor-
hood complains Of the road. 1t
hasen't been worked for year.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

Srock Hoes. Parties from
Llaao county were in town on
Monday, with about a hundred
head Of stock hogs.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

MaRRrED.-At Bellville, on
the 18th inst, by Rev. L. P.
Rucker. Mr.. R. E. McANuLTY
to Miss Mary E NAMING.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

PARTY.-On Friday evening
there was a very pleasant party
and dance at Grey's school
house. or Mil creek
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

ABB. GAMBLE, a negro, who
was charged with attempting to
commit a rape on a young Ger
man girl living on Labadie prai-
rie in this county, last spring.
Recently a capias was sent to
deputy sheriff B. A. Lyon, in
Fayette county. Mr.. Lyon
was in town on Tuesday and
informed the BANNER that he
had traced Gamble to Comal
county, and upon going to New
Braunsfels, found that Gamble
had been tried and convicted of
horse stealing and sentenced to
5 years in the penitentiary.
The attorney general ordered
the prisoner to be turned over
10 Lyon to be taken to Wash
ington county for trial, but in
the meantime Gamble had been
sentenced by the court and the
order was countermanded. Mr..
, Lyon complains that he is out
of pocket SIS in cash besides
his time and trouble. In this
case his attempt to capture the
criminal is dead loss to him.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

Boss CHEEsE.-Messrs. Kirch
& Co. have just received the
"boss" cheese. 1t was imported
direct from. Switzerland by K.
& Co., and weighs ESQ pounds.
The cheese is fully as good as
it is large.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

BALL.-Therc viii be ball
given at Palms store in Pleas
ant Hill, near Col, Stones, on
Saturday evening.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

QUERY.-"Why will men
smoke common tobacco, when
they can buy Marburg Bros,
"SeaL Of No,M Carolina. at the
same price2"
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

A carload of choice sugar
house molasses for sale low to
the trade at c. w. KLAEDEN's.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

To WIrNEssEs.-We are re-
quested to state that the case
against John Ward and Hall Da-
Wis are set for trial Wednesday,
February 5th. Those who have
been summoned as witnesses
will do well to be present.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

PERsoNAL.- Judge L. w.
Moore, of La. Grange, was in
the city yesterday.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

Oatmeal and Buckwheat -four
for sale at
H. MOLDENHAUER'S
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gs COTTON SEED WANTED
Highest cash price paid or same
delivered at my warehouse.
d&v3m. I. a. WILKIH5.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

Much PUNCH and Ice LEM
onade are not considered as sea-
sonabIe drinks just now.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

CouNTY SCRIP or "scribblum"
is now saleabIe at rs to So cents
on the dollar.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

C. A. Potter's place of bust
ness is hard TO find if you don't
look for it. But it viii pay you
to do that, as all goods ale bran
new il dry goods and groceries
and cheap.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

SOME of our citizens have
commenced gardening-rather
too carly though we fear.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

The city has been full of
country people during the week.
Criminal court brings en- in.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

IN the case of Eugene Bur-
nell, assignee of Hooper &
Felker vs.. M. H. Williams, dep
uty sheriff, for levying on their
stock and closing them, the jury
returned verdict in plaintiffs
favor for SAP. Williams of
course had an indemnity bond.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

We hear Of but little sickness
just now; the doctors are en-
joying a rest.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

DURING the year 1873 the
county clerk issued 3IS mar
rage licenses.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

FRIDAY, in a local way, was
the champion dull day of the
season. There was no fights,
foot races, and in fact nothing
on which to base a live or a
wooden" local.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

RAlS.--On Wednesday there
were lively little showers in the
afternoon.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

Maokerel, pickle salmon and
white fish at E. L. SALLEYs.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

Fresh garden seeds, seed po-
tatoes, onion sets sc. at
E. L. SALLEY's.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

Apples, potatoes, onions and
sour krout. A car load just re-
ceived by H. Fisher, and for
sale to the public at low prices.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

HATRAcKs.-A number OF
horses and ponies admirably
adopted for llatracks or crow
bait, were sold at action, on the
square on Saturday. The pri-
ces realized were by no means
magnificent; the average was
from Sc to So each.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

MARRIAGE LICENSES issued
by H. NJ. Lewis, county clerk,
for the week ending January
the goth:
Jesse A. Pack and Mary Tanner.
Friedrich FRANKIE and Dora Wiede.
William Grote and July Benke.
Reuben Hutchins and Ella Davis.
Willie Reed and Judy Fielder.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

The cheapest sugar, -four,
coffee, tobacco, crockery and
wooden ware in Brenham at
c. A. PorrERs.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

When you price clothing at
c. A. Potter's you will .llinls he
is getting ready to break, It IS
SO very cheap.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31
From Grimes County.
NAvAsOrA, Lax. z, 70.

NAvAsorA, JAN, - -.
Editors Banner:
We have been having some
beautiful weather for past week
or two; a small shower on Sun
day morning last.
The manglcd body of one T.
R. McKinlaw, was found on the
Central road about 200 yards
below the depot on last Sstur-
day morning. McKinlaw was
drinking considerably on Friday
night: about 10 he started to
his boarding car. below the de-
~ in company with a negro,
WAS going to the car with
3ring a lantern back to
I; from some cause,
!: :: :: :: : !: !: :: :: ::
gro testifed that the deceased
was not staggering when he
turned back. Before starting
from town, McKinlaw borrowed
a revolver from Mr.. S. Grimes,
saying he was going down the
road and wanted to protect HIM
self. The revolver referred to
was not found on his person or
near the place of his death. Va
rious and sundry opinions are
expressed as to what the negro
might have done to McKinlaw
before leaving him at that late
hour OF. night. Your reporter
formed the acquaintance of Nc
Kinlaw some three months ago,
and found him to be a clever,
honest and respected man.
The habit of excessive drinking
of late, was the cause of his un-
timely death.
Aft. D. Gee, constable of pre-
.cinct No. 1, Washington coun-
ty, arrested in your county and
brought to this place on Satur-
day last, a negro who stole Mr..
Highsmith's horse about the first
of last week; he had a hearing
before justice Terrill, and in de-
fault of bail. was sent to Ander-
son and. lodged in jail
LITTLE "IuB" No. 2.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

ScURRY FOSTER. = Judge
Moore, who yesterday came
over from Bellville, says he had
just concluded the second hear
ing of the case Of Scurry Eos
ter, on habeas corpus, and again
refused to admit him to bail.
Foster is charged with the muir
der of Claus Umbland near
Bellville last fall.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

SERENADE.-The BANNER on
Monday night was compliment
ed by a serenade from the col
ored brass band under the lead
ership of Prof. Hicks. Several
tunes we're played and consid-
ering the practice the members
have had they displayed much
proficiency.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

Dobbin's Electric Soap. best
in the world, for sale by c. w.
kLAEDEN, Sole Agent.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

A WHITE woman with two
children was put off the down
train on Friday night, having no
money to pay fare. The wo-
man said she was en- route from
Taylorsville to Galveston where
her father lives. The proprietor
Of the Central house got up a
subscription and she was sent
on her way rejoicing on Satur-
day.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

C. "A. Potter can and viii sell
the cheapest brogan boots in
Brenham-
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

Dat meal, Pearl grits, rice
sc. at Z. L. SALLEy's.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

Crofts Worcestershire sauce,
superior article; call for SAM
pie bottle. C. w. KLAEDEN,
Sole Agent.
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DoAhln's Elossrsa soa2.

All dry goods marked down
IS per cent at c. \. Pol'rEi< S.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

SPRrNeTImE.--Many persons
are busy setting out shrubbery.
pruning trees, and preparing
gardens for corn, eaters, ing
uns, "tomattusses," sparrow
grass" peas, etc.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

II. W. GRADER. Matchmaker and
Jeweler, BRENNAN, Texas.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31
LEGAL Correspondence.
From Long Point.
JAN. azth, 1870.

JAN. eth, 1879.
Editors Banner:
Not for the purpose of making
my appearance in your worthy
paper-for l aspire not to be a
"Timon' or an "Autocrat," or
even play the role Of" Redwood
as ye local-but simply to cor
rect the error which appeared in
your issue of the 24th, commu-
nicated by some one who was
not a strict observer of General
Washington's early adopss iIs
of life: "Be not app
news if you knew.nct
thereof" In re-
demise of an hon
industrious Germ!
Halberts plantafffo
instant. Mr.. Johd Efemss
taken stroll, as was his GUS
in the farm with his gun to Dot
birds and rabbits for his little
grand children. In passing a
freedman's house he was attack
ed by a dog, which he very care
lessly fought with the butt ofhis
gun, leaving the strap which
swung the gun over his shoulder
around his neck. which brought
the muzzle near his person, and
in punching at the dog one bar
rel was discharged, sending the
whole load through his body,
entering below the right nipple
and coming out just under the
left shoulder blade, causing in
slant death. He was a frugal,
prosperous, energetic farmer.
He leaves a wife and two mar
ried daughters to mourn his loss.
Would that we had more Bre-
mers in Our midst; they would
add greatly to the prosperity of
our county. This should be a
warning to all careless handlers
of guns. Prov Boy.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

MAYORS COURT. = Friday
The weather being fine and all
the machinery in excellent work
ing order steam was raised, and
the following cases disposed of:
]. Mashik, fighting, fined 81
and trimmings.
V. Mashik, fighting, fined 81
and trimmings.
S. Holchack, using abusive
language to v. Mashik, plead
guilty; fined 81 and trimmings.
All the parties paid up and the
court and officers were serenely
happy.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

Having OBTAINED The agency Ct Ibis ctiz-
bra;ed Soap f5r Brcnhan. and vicinity. :
sipend the opinion ossesae 81 ear best
people as TO is incrIfs.
Ne hereby certify HAT we hsse pss<i
Dobbins' Electric Soap. Iii,ie IS I. +.
CsagiR & Co.. Philadelphia, rs. a'sst s.''fs
thar its use has given l:cnesal sat:s f1et;o,s-
That it iisz pure soap. and aisie1z:. a ;ssie
higher priceds than other cqntlie;t rosy,
soaps, il IS worth more li'sH ti4e iliie-Ss'
in price. We therefore recommends i u ~
who tissire q sire.;iy sifsi- class soap.
Sfx.c = = I-<t.-.,1 L. T.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

Call at E. L. SaiIey's for choice
coffee, tea and chocolate.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

Pickles of all kinds at
E. L. SALLEY's-
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~ ~ - 4 A. t|.|*t- W. y
Mas. !. 4 N'i'.Ei}

Mas. J. K. S.AoS. (1n
desire all my friends and cas;osaeF
give ,his Soap one trial. 50 they pa. k'f37
Just how good the bsst soap n ihs enii47
States IS. c. " X I.<isDf'<.
Brenlaln. Texas. Sel< &1sas
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

Fresh Buckwhcat -four and
Maple syrup at FL. SALLEys.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

IN Appellate court at Calves
ton a decision has been render
ed in the case of Dennis Jones
VS.. the State, reversing and re-
handing the same. Jones. it
will be remembered, was con-
victed Of the murder of Sam
Butler at Chappell Hill, at the
last term of the district court.
The verdict was murder in
the first degree. The case will
be tried again at the present
term of the district court,
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"a LOTS, cprsetisias SIS 4i'e.sz s'.;;|-'
ton to Ercn ian, in .>cs, J -.1+ Il .|.,<;|.
is now oiicfc<j for sal< on easy l=1s,s:
most Of these lots arr fs7>' <;Ss'sais''t.
fronting on nlaia and Seat.S S.se*is;
plot Of he adii1jen h my e'lle<-
20 LOTS yes ansolSl ii ne 1ll:sz 4. IL:
tiiticr, which be sob! MY if<z -
un;'nrroved lesS ID aths r@s<<< -
CITY scr sale. e x E
5 l Isof eenlsiniae I } fssz & Il
part OF town. NJ zzs<f.:: I; -
fssls pe.tnf e1sSz: tl.' e 4:.-
ssel: . sss q t s 'z|'''
rs also .'tofs'sels..' aid is@s q =
1sas i. iai::sre;' s s's5.s 3: * ei:,
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LAW FIRM.-Elsewhere APP
pears the card of the law-hrm
of Messrs. Lipscomb & Haynes.
Both gentlemen are, we believe,
natives of Washington county
and are well and favorably
known.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

Chew Jackson's best Sweet Navy Tobacco
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-31

Fsrsaie b. Il :. WOOD. rsea9zl:'.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-01-25

stop renting, stop paying ten per cent. intcrcs
go to Nebraska where you can buy good land:
from 81 to SO per acre, ON ten years time inter
est to per cent - to 40 per cent. discount
for cash. A country that is settling rapidly, hav
ing all the advantages of good society, churches
school houses, the best of soil, good markets
excellent water, tine clear running streams, ant
Il climate noted for its hcathfulncsS. For full
particulars, pamphlets, sectional maps, circulars
prices OF round trip, and one way tickets, frcigh
on stock, household goods, &c, call on or ad
dress, S. NJ. KNOX ~ Son, Princeton, ILL.,, Agents
of Land Dept c., B. IL q. and b. ~ NJ. K. r., OF
r. W. BUCHANAN, Agent, at Ottawa III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-01-25

The closing out sale of winter goods at ii. J
GrLENs will continue for n few days longer
during which time still greater reductions vii
be offered in the way of blankets, tnnncls cloaks
dress goods, and other winter goods The late
ness of the season. and the near approach of th,
annua! invoice combine to make the house anX
ious TO clear out as much as possible, and to tha
end are made these unusual inducements to pur
chasers. All economical people will consult theii
interests by calling and examining goods ant
prices
In all other divisions of the dry goods house
the boot and shoe and grocery departments, the
house offers attractions in the way of goods and
low prices second to none.
y. B, Buyers will rccolcct the ruling idea OF
the house, ''never to be beaten in quality, and
never to be undersolG in any line Of goods
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-01-25
A Hunters SOciabIp

For several years past the ncighborhOod about
John I, Nichols farm, in Rutland, in this coun-
t., had been infested by wolves, and much loss
occurred To the owners of sheep Latterly these
lupine pests had been increasing in numbers and
boldness, until they seemed to have but little
fear of either dogs or men. On one occasion
Mr.. Nchol found u number of lambs killed in
his pasture The wolves had bitten them in the
head eating out the brain, and leaving the car
cass In verifying this fact Mr.. \. had occasion
to turn some of them over with his foot or hand.
Next morning he visited the scene and found that
the 'yarmints" had eaten about half of each
carcass, except those he had touched On the
following morning all the remains were gone
save those which the wolves seem to have con-
sidered unhealthy from contamination by human
touch. This Mr.. Nichol considered adding insult
to injury. The young farmers of the neighbor-
hood, concluding that to combine business with
pleasure in the determination Of the sheep kill
ers would be good thing to do, procured and
trained fox hounds and horses, and got up fox
and wolf chases after the manner Of the English
nobility, and rare sport they found it. For cou-
Pile of years they have been gradually circum-
venting the cunning wolf, until now it is thought
the last one Of these prowling marauders in that
vicinity has been captured. Mr.. Nichol lost forty
sheep and lambs last season, all but three Of
which fell prey to the rapacious nav of wolves,
Being rid of these red mouthed pests, he natural
~ felt jubilant and thankful. As a mark of his
appreciation of the good work done by the hunt
ers, last Tuesday evening he invited them, with
their wives, sisters and swcethearts, to an oyster
supper and social gathering at his pleasant home
in Rutland. At about o'clock p NJ some fifty
enjoyed a delightful evening. Music and grand
supper, jokes and mirth, made the hours seem
like minutes; the only regret apparently being
that there we're no more wolves to conquer, and
no more hunters socables to celebrate their ex-
termination.