davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

There will be an important meeting Of
the Board Of Trade Thursday evening AT
o'clock, TO consider the wire mattress fac
tory aud barbed-wire works, also election
OF officers for the ensuing wear.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

W. W. kirkwooi and family and relatives
desire TO express their gratitude to their
neigbbors and friends for the mahy acts of
Kindness rendered aud tokens of sympathy
received during their late afIlction
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

L. J. Shelton has withdrawn from the
Times, and ,he complications in which be
has been involved seem about solved. Mr..
Ceilings as receiver, appointed by the Pro-
bate Court, assumes present editorial
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22
pepieAIlon.

Wesley N. +. Church, situated in Kechi
township, seven miles northeast Of Wichi-
IA, will be dedicated TO the service OF God
December ID, 1883, J. D. Bodtin oniciating.
Everybody invited. ]. W. ANDERSON,
34-2t Pastor.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

DIR. Furley's new boy, which came along
with the closing days OF autumn, proved to
be OF the sex that takes to bangs and
switches; still. he calls her 'Tom," AS a
make believe. We sympathize with tie
doctor In this hour of u noble ambition
niDpel
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

The next meeting OF the Grand Army
Post, OF Wichita, is the one for election of
officers, and a full attendance is desired.
viii comrades please take notice.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

The Polled-Angus cattle, bought in Scot
land last summer by Rev. J. ID. Hewitt for
RObt. Lawrence, we learn. have arrived.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

Sixty-two car loads of freight, all from
Wichita, went out Saturday night last over
the Santa Fe. north. There is not another
town or city in the State of Kansas that
sends out as much freight as the city OF
WiohiIa
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

Henry Richards and family have returned
from the east, and his new wholesale bust
ness house on Main street 50x10O two stories
high, is nearly ready for occupancy.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

A new paper reaches us from Caldwell,
called the Standard, by Joe II. Carter. Pat
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

Why wouldn't II be in order Tor our
Bosrd OF Trade to make a bid for some of
the barbed-wire works that are proposing
20 come West. There is one at Joliet, H..
which employees thousand hands, more or
less, that Is pulling up on account Of the
local courts decision. No country needs
more barbcd ware than this
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

Ii is said that Mrs. w. +. Campbell does
not like Missouri and urges Judge c. to
come back TO Wichita.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

At the residence Of 8. B. Circuit, Clarion,
Nov. 18th, 1883, by Rev. 8. d. Wallace, Mr..
George NcGrew and Miss Emma r. Circuit,
both Of Clarion.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

The following letter from banker in
Ficldon, Ill.,, explains itself:
FIELDoN, ILL.,, Nov 10th, 1883.
Ass1s Jooeiyn d Thomas, Wiehita, Eassss.
DEAR SIRs Your very kind favor Of the
9Th inst. received and carefully read, and l
assure you that l suffered no loss in your
reply by MIR. Steele's absence. am truly
glad that your city and surrounding coun-
try are 70 prosperous, and l certainly
shall in the near future do all in my power
to promote their prosperity. Since receiv-
ing your letter 1 have purchased one-half
interest in the picket and wire fence ma
chine, Us well as one-half the territory Of
the United States from the patentees, your
fellow citizens Nessrs Morris Brothers, and
win on and after January LIST, 1884, give the
matter my personal attention in your city.
Yours truly, w. PARK.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

Reed Brothers have gone to California to
spend the winter in search of better health,
rest and recreation.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22
Lost Pocket beck.

Containing one aO-dollar gold piece, $40
greenbacks and about $40 in change, with
Theodore OTIS name on slip Of paper. The
finder will please leave 1t at this office, and
get $40 reward. 3i-3
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

Option clauses inserted in all mortgages,
il desired, by the Lombard Mortgage Com.
pany, enableipg the borrower to pay before
due. II it is inserted in the mortgage II
will he all right, II 1t is not, we did not
promise It. 34.tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

A mistake was made last week in men,
tioning the amount of this years tax. We
were making comparison between the to-
tai tax of This city compared with others.
Our county and State tax combined is only
one and six-tentbs. or 81 90 on The 500
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

Gas was turned into the mains and supply
pipes ON Monday, and number of business
houses were lighted up with IL in the even
ing. The product Of the works was pro-
nounced good. Now let the council arrange
for Z few humps along our business streets
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

w. NJ. Green. Of Eureka, who. it seems
had lain down on the railroad track in the
south part OF the city while under the iutiu-
ence OF liquor, last Thursday, was struck
by construction train and had his skull
fractured and arm cut of. No blame al.
tacbes TO any one. The railroads surgeon
dressed hie wounds and cared rnr him
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22
Sherifs Sale.


District Court, Ninth Judicial District, IIar-
vey County, Kansas.
Josephine Underwood
vs.
Henry Bu-enbark.
BY virtue Of nm execution i--uet out Of tho
District Court OF the Ninth Judicial district
citing In and for Harvey UNITY Kansas
wherein Josephine Underwood II pIaintin, and
Henry Busenbark Is defendant, 4 will. on
Monday, The 1Ofh day of Decem5er, A d. Iss5.
at O'Clock p. IN nj the court house door, he
ing at the front Of the building nown ~ Me-
Pherson Block, on Main street. Ia the city Of
wichita, kaDsas. offer for sale ut public auc-
ton. to the highest bidder rIr cash In hand, all
the right, title and interest OF the Defendant
Henry Busenbark, In aud to the following de-
scribed real property. situated In ths county 81
sedgwick. state OF Kansas, to wit
The northeast quarter 70 Of section thirteen
UD township twenty-five (Z5) range one a,
east, and appraised at three thousand q. 0Ool
dollars. Also the northeast quarter 90 Of
southwest quarter % Of section twenty three
tl3) township twenty-five f2s) range one ~
west. and appraised ut eight bu. drsd tsO) dol
lars, all Of said land being In seigwick county,
Kansas.
said real property IL levied upon ns the prop
erty OF defendant, Henry Busenbark and will
be sold To satisfy said order OF sale.
sherin's Office, Wichita. Kansas, Nov. 81,
A u. 1883 UR WATT,
sheriff. sedgwick County, Kansas.
j W. Ady, Plaintiffs Attorney. $50
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

Mrs. Junkermann and har daughter Kate
are of for for n visit to Nebraska.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

Mr.. Thorp, a banker OF Kingman. is max
ing arrangements TO start bank at Cheney
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

Mrs. Williamson was up from Wellington
on Saturday shaping and visiting friends.
Mrs. w. reports tom overwhelmed with
the liyeliest lumber trade he ever handled
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

Terrell has laid out in town lots 30 acres
more, just east OF Hodson's house on Law
renee Avenue. which It will pay purchasers
to examine. 13-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

Mrs. Holtschneider is preparing 10 20 to
her husband in the mountains.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22
Notice for Publicetlon.

wos1es b hs9sby glvea U.s. ~ S.ilewisg-
. - eaaI psvsf is@uVyss = ~ asins sd
"a - %. O. 3 wisSiss -. 8 sssssssS.
Novsnbsg 81, -, VI: MgeylG1oD ungenes,
1br ~ ~ 4, 49, - ~. 3 go - yeee.
~ e,sfisssas 49, -, - ssasivstlos
e., ~ -, Wis: W111nm Cs1nmal, - NJ
hover. WiIllaD ee1Dsg - Ysen4 Dp01nysj
= I. . w'','''' e. va =. 80 sss'.s.s.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

The real estate firm of .Iocelyn q Thomas
Is fully sustaining the reputation 50 long
enjoyed by their predecessors. They are
prompt, Reliable and no more enterpri,ing
men live in the STATE
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22
Notice to Contrsotsfs.

Parties wanting sand from my premises
on the Little River must first obtain writ
ten consent and terms from JOcelyn Il
Thomas, my agents.
N. B.-My agents are authorized to pros
ecute any, and all trespassers upon this
property. d. SHERWOOD,
33-13t Wichita, Kansas.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

Washington Territory has decided that
women can vote. We hope emigration may
begin at once, but we hope no lady who
loves her home will act on our invitation.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

A., :, AZ ~ ..;.
-, - I'',. Vs.:
...: - - ~ ~, pa,
- ~ - =,
- :. w -,
-
,,., or 49,, a. -. 49,,
III IT. :,a.-
-
the train that bore him away to the other
side OF the continent.
Nil n...,,.-- .o,,,o s. ,h
-, ,',
:. ,hau.,, 49, -. g.. so.,o.,;..
d., ~ ~, II. ,anr -, ia p
,ha r.,,ar :, Co. -, -. 81, r,,,,
.,s,. M = -, 20,
- II, - -. 49, ,,, 81.
=, o,1,a ,pa, 49,, -. - - .ir,
=, e" a.,
- Pm, !. ,,a ',,aa. -
- .... r.o. 49,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

Il ysu west Isea e 80 NJ sutsas
II 90, I've o. thrss yeas4 eoosule yeeS
- inlesss1s sd Ell - - 1nneesd
1sstgsss Csopasy. - ~ ~ sn1lsl5
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

IL Is the slightest trouble-any one can
gather crowd at street corner. The
most trivial exhibition-the most ordinary
spectacle will hold the loiterers of a street.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

The EAGLE had pleasant call yesterday
from J. Wayne Dodge, OF Buffalo, New
York, a gentleman Of capital who is seek
ing place for its investment. He wa. ac-
companied by n nephew, Clarke Dodge, OF
Clarksburg, Bourbon county. Marshal W.
Il. Williams took them out in the valley
short distance TO show them the crops. etc.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22
Kassel has the very latest styles Of jewel
-

hassei mas the very iatest styles Of jewel
n. 35-tf
Mrs. DR.. Emerson win treat al diseases,
and never fails to get 1t the true state or
the patients health. Sore eyes and sypl.
little diseases speciality. First stairway
north Of postoaace, Temple block. sl4
The asess selection Of Get rings l. 70 be
seen 1t kassers s0-tf
By going TO Ong's gallery and ordering
some Of those 1ne cabinet photos, which
he always makes, you will have . chance
Of getting an album worth Is. This 10
the finest album ever brought to the city OF
Wichita, and wfll be given away to the
lucky one on New Years Day. Call and
see Il At The gallery. it d beauty sltf
New and hobby ssyIss q bracelets It Kas-
sells. so
II yeu ere going - buy wind min do
not fail to cali On CAatAsld, Douglas avenue,
and exaaiss he Lsaeh Mil. Il & TIE bsst
mill - Tie market. sl-tf
n -.
A nics let q RslaaA Chisa pigs, also
four sbest-Asss psaigrssd bans, nsssly
Datcs cd BNs - SAsren hreealng. Prices
that ds(y ssnpsasise. Ttns gives Il -
''''e' : : . ~
Ths iasEsoe e11Gk = ls1I1 - eoasf
s,asa vrnualn, = - - s>an = Hsn~,spu n.ef
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

1t is understood that John Derby will be
deputy sheriff under Fisher.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

Mr.. Sturas sold his place east OF the de-
pot consulting Of Eve acres Of highly i'm
proved grounds, . residence. a barn and
gresaheuse to Frank Blackburn last week.
TIE place IL very desirable one, and Mr..
Sturas had intended 10 make II his home,
bat failisg health has driven him to Florida
for which State be len last Sunday morning
accompanied By bis wife and child. We
very much regret losing these worthy pso-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

The mercantile travelling agents call
whichita the Eagle City," Very appro-
priately named. During the earlier settle
ments both the gray and bald eagles were
often seen about the confluence OF the two
risers, bat the biggist, proudest and best
EAGLE Is the one that takes It's weekly
flight from the city to the homes Of the
valley all IN aud down the Nile.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22
SheriFs Sale.

SA0hA AA . AC1BAOs
District Court, Ninth Judicial DistrieS, fIar-
vey county, Kansas.
John a. Busenbark
VS..
Henry Busenbark.
BY virtne Of an execution issued out Of the
District Court OF the Ninth Judicial District,
sitting In and Tor Harvey county. Ksnrss
wherein John A. BuseDbark Is plainfiG, and
Henry Busenbark IL defendant, Q will. on
Monday, The 1ofh day Of December, A. ID. i,es,
1t O'Clock p. N. at the Courthouse door, be-
ing ut the front Of the building known rs Me-
Pherson block. ON Main street, In the city OF
wichita, Kansas. offer for sale, To the highest
bidder for cash In hand, all the right, title aud
interest OF the defendant, Henry Busenbark, IN
and To the following described real property.
situated In the county Of se'igwick, State or
Kansas, to wit:
The southwest quarter f,<j OF section twelve
I'D, town twenty-five t25). range one ti) esst.
appraised st four thousand "a .00) doIlsrs also,
the northwest quarter % Of the southwest
quarter ~ OF section twenty three f5Bi town
twenty-five t25), range one west, ap,srsi-ed Mt
eight hundred aud forty tss0) dollars.
said real property IL levied upon o. the prop
erty Of defendant Henry Bussnbsrk and will
he sold tn satisfy said order OF sale.
sherifPs Once, Wichita Kansas, November
af. A. ID. If<3. u. H. WATT,
sheriff, sedgwick County, Kansas
j. W. Ady, Plaintiffs Att .YBev gl-5
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22
Wiehits Still Booming.

II you expect to make longtime loan,
call and consult freely with the Lombard
Mortgage Company 32-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22
Notice.


tFirst publication November Is. Iss3)
In the Probate Court OF sedgwick county.
Kansas.
Elizabeth Yspls. guardian of the minor heirs
OF Warren YspIe. late Of ssdswick county,
Kansas, d-ceasssi, plaintiff.
against
Eliza A. Ysple, Mary X. Yapie and James W.
Yaple. minors, defsndants-
To each Of ssid minor defendsnfs:
You are each notified that EIixsb~th YapIe,
your guardian, has fled In the Probate court Of
sedgwick county, Ksnsas, her letitlon, pray
ing for an order from the Probate Court Of said
county authorizing and empowering her to sell
each Of your several undivided interests In and
tn the swtx OF section -, township ~ south ot
range esst. In sedgwick county, Kansas.
said petition will come on for hearing Decem-
Der list, A. ID. isrS, % one o'clock NJ, at the
Probate Court-said Probate Court being he'll
In Temple block on Main street IN the city of
ELIZABETH YAP1.E,
Dated November sth, isss 3l-g
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

Mrs. Lowry has LEFT US. She has gone
home.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

Beyond the smiling and the weeping,
Beyond the parting and the meeting,
Beyond the farewell and the greeting.
Beyond the frost-chain and the fever,
Beyond the rock-wsste and the river,
Beyond the ever and the never,
Is rest and homei Sweet bomei
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-11-22

H. wealtA - osdgwtdk ssanty farnsss
- lean u Nlxsa u6seE MT
The Press., 1883-12-13

magazines and many newspapers, so that the people. young and old, can be well posted in all that is important to be known. Many appreciate this at its full value, and all will in due time. It is expected some ime that some of the men and women, na- tiyes of Bolton, who reside elsewhere, will render substantial aid to our library We always had their best wishes Occasional ly some one asks, "When are they going to begin ?" The Press will please accept the thanks of the Bolton Library Assscia- tion for copy of this valuable paper fer the past year, and further continuance is respectfully solicited.
The Press., 1883-12-13
BOLTON V. faoMMUNIcAgEQ.,

The annual meeting of the Bolton Li. brary Association, on the first Tuesday in December, made choice of the following ofieers Charles ?. Sumner, president :; Tord r d treasurer wa Rsy l. s6ssRe ssler $
 Sumner, J. c. Alvord, directors 0. E. Carpenter, 0. F. Sumner, Rev. l.. H. Bar Der, committee to select books; Charles F. Sumner, cor. secretary. Many valuable fsse hHrarY during the past year, and in addiaon b bvk5 @e happ tho laa9igg
The Press., 1883-12-13
SaDNa aER~.
[coRREspoNDENoE.l

Prof. Hubbard will give an evening of select readings in the Congregational church on Friday evening, the 14th. In response to 9 generally expressed desire, tha entertainment will hs intersparsed with songs by local musicians. A grand time i- anticip ted, as the professor is well known by reputation in this vicinity.
 -~An nnNsual number attended the so- oal at samnel P. Hulburt's on Tuesday evening. The 'sstraw ride" seemed to b. the favorite method of p .ssag4.
 Friends interested are making every effort to secure the services of compe- tent and suitable person to teach our se- lect school. As soon as the matter is ad. Fjusps eirGulas will te iaasspd
The Press., 1883-12-13
ROCK WILLIE.

The stockholders of the Rockville rail road company vot d Friday to lease their road to the New York and New England railroad for 99 years, in accordance with a proposition made some time ago by the latter road, and instruct the directors to carry the vote into effeet.
The Press., 1883-12-13
MO V SON.

The Monson Grand Army post have chosen these officers: Commander, Har- low Chapin s. V. C., W. J. Rickerts J. v. O., George M. Severey Q. M., Dr. George B. Fuller chaplain, John Brock bank surgeon, F. c. Parks o. D., w, G. Meachim.
 Day Spring lodge of Masons have T lected Dr. George B. Fuller master, and W. H. Gath senior.
The Press., 1883-12-13
HODGSON,
 The Grocer,
IS YET IN STAFFORD,

IS YET IN STAFFORD. And likely to stay. Although he IS 'dependent ea the public for patronage, and dent know enough to keep his mouth shut on the liquor question:" he has not found it necessary to become. candidate for prosecuting agent his prospects for business were better. He to keep his stock up in goea shape, sell all the Groceries he get his pay for and whoop up Temperance and Prohibition righ along.
 BREAD is the staff of life. He keeps the biggest and best Loaves for ths least money.
 The best Yellow and White Indian Meal in town. Oranges. Lemons, Dutes, Grapes, Figs, Nuts, Rais- ins and Currants-a nice stock. Pork Hams, Beef Hams, Pork, Lard, Trips, Pis's Feet Nice Rolled Cod Fish, Salmon, Trout and Mack ere.
 His Spices always reliable.
 On Teas he takes no back seat. "Chase & Sanborn's Standard Java Coffee" is just what they say it is-'The Best Coffee in the worldr Try one can of it, and you will no other.
 With clean stock a clean store and living prices, conscience void of offense there is no reason why he should not make some money, help make sell ing disreputabe and crime in the eyes the cotn~ munity, and do his part to hasten the time when 1t can be said 'There is no liquor sold in Stafford"
 HODGSON, the Grocer.
The Press., 1883-12-13

In the arrangement Of senate committees Senator Platt remains chairman of the committee on patents, and Senator Flaw lew of the committee on civil service and retrenohment. Mir. Platt is also on terri tories, contingent expenses, and the revis- ion of the laws, and General Hawley on military affairs, railroads, and the joint committee on printing,
The Press., 1883-12-13

furnish necessary supplies as called for. Prob ,bly matters will remain as at present until the return of the steamer makes re- organiza' ion necessary.
 liar well Orcutt, we'll know resident of the town, died on Saturday aged 75 years. Mir. Oreutt in early life was skill ed workman in the iron folndries of Staf- ford, and his savings then accumulated to quite Fl little fortune in his old age. Hanever married. Some years ago he injured one foot by receiving quantity of molten iron upon it, and also by fall from building in Hartford broke his skull, making neces- sary the operation of tr-panning, so that in his lat..r life he was unftted for hard work, and fortunately his early frugaliiy had made such unnecessary. He was an unobtrusive man, and very generally rc- spected Tn the community. His money was willed in lots of $500 to $1 ,000 to df- ferent near relatives, all of whom live out of town.
 The Uncle Toms Cabin Go, which gives that popular drama at Central Hall on Friday evening, has for it's ''Topsy' Miss Minnie Foster. The Gloucester Nass) Bulletin says of 6 recent appe trance of this company 'Ir,te corners found only standing room No drama maintains it's hold upon the public like tis, nor ean we wonder at it when we see the first class manner in which it is performed by this company. Miss Foster, who travels this season with her own company for the first time, IS unexcelled as Topsy, MT. 0. H. Vaughn made decid d hit O. Uncle Tom, 3r, MeElroy yas capital Marks, while the performance of Lettie Burke as Eva was simply marvellous in one so young. ? Rpavesl ssats HOW ba saka
The Press., 1883-12-13

M ISS JULIA A. BUGBEY would be pleas.
 VI ed to meet her patrons a: the residence of Mrs. Nelaon Thompson, No 6, Drown >t., off East Main. Orders through the post office promptly attended to. JULIA A BUGBEY.
The Press., 1883-12-13
UN NsON.

CORRESPONDENCE.
 The school in Dist. Mo- 1 commenced Monday, Dec. 2. MT. Reed Walker of Mashapaug teacher.
 The ladies aid society of the Congre- gational society met with Rev. MT. How ard on Wednesday afternoon,
 The Oreutts are about finishing up their job on the Keyrs lot.
 A. B. Weld slaughtered hog ten months old g few days since weighin sos lbs. The old saying is mill-rs have good hogs, but where dots the grain come from.
 -G. l.. Bakers family are about return. ing to Hartford to spend the winter.
 MAsHAPAUa.
 The Indies aid society will meet with Mrs. J. W. Winch on Wednesday after. noon and evening, Dec. 18th, to attend which 8 general invitation is given. Qys- ters and other refreshments will be fur nished in the evening, and good time may bs looked for.
 There will be Christmas tree at the M. B. church on Christmas eve, speaking, singing and music, with other attractions to insure good time. A door fee of ten cents to help pay minis' CTS salary will be charged. Children that cannot pay ths entrance fee will be admitted on applica+ tion to J. w. Winch.
The Press., 1883-12-13
HAMPDEN. MASS.

(coRREsPoNDENcE.)
 MT. John R. Sheldon has finished his work at Fall River, Mass, and has moved with his family to our place.
 w. K Prentice, who has been watch man at the old mill for number of years, has given up the position, and is at work wrh his brother at Som-rs. MT. Prentice has added an ell andveranda to his house during the fall.
 The whist and euchre party at Marcus Beebe's on Frid y evening WAS pleasant, enjoyable, and long to be remembered.
 The farmers are improving the fine winter weather which we are having to do their fencing, aud numerous other things which will save time in the spring.
 Rev. B. P. Root has had call from the 1st Congregational church at East hampton, Conn.,, at 8 salary of $1, 200 and rent, besides all expense incu, red in moy- ing. It is thought by many that he will accept it, s.w.