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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

eE Miss BErsEr jon, an eccentric
lady eighty years Of age, has been liv.
ing near Minneapolis. Jefferson county,
almost ell her life. She lived alone and
had no Immediate neighbors, and always
expressed herself as feeling secure in
her isolation. Her house was DESTROYED
nv fire las. Tbursdav. When the fire
had burned itself out the remains Of the
old lady were found burned to crisp.
II is supposed that the house was burn
ed by some one who had murdered and
robbed the old lady, as she always kept
large amounts OF monav about the place.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

TAn exchange says: IA swindler
has robbed many persons in different
parts of the state, by calling at houses
and telling the women that there is
special tax of fity cents on every sew
ing machine in use. Many OF the wo
men quickly hand the money over for
fear they will he arrested"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

NA bill has been introduced ia the
State Legislature providing for an ex.
pod,ion to be held on the State Fair
Grounds at Columbus on the evert OF
Ohio attaining her one hundredth ami
versary, 1883
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

cE Rev. Paine lett on Friday to take
charge of revival services at Washing
ton for the pastor. Rev. Garrett, Who
was temporarily i'll. He reports nine
teen accessions on Sabbath night, and
the work rapidly extending To date
sixtv.th,ee accessions. - Barpesuil'e En-
fornr,se
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

eERev. Father Gull has. presented
Liberty Hose compsny With about twea
" volumes OF an illustrated history OF
the United States "a very valuable, use-
5ul and acceptable gift. Tor which the
boys retan thanks -Bclldire Tribme
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

EF DR.. A. +. GAsMIRE, we'll known
Dentist Of Wheeling, and Miss KATE
MnBrRN, student of Mt. de Chantal,
eloped last Thursday. The young lady
asked pei mission to 60 to Wheeling to
visit her aunt. She met GAsMIRE instead
and they left for Pittsburg, where they
were married.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
A CIT'zRN OF WoopsFrELD.
mA man who will tase a paper fc

egA man who will take q paper for
any length Of time without paying tor
Il. and then order 1t stopped at the post
office, is mesner than the man who en-.
ters corn-crib. The man who steals
corn simply steals your labor. while be
who takes a rsper without paying for ",
and stops il 10 this manner, steals both
your labor and m,ney.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
w The State School Commissiene

Hon. L. D. BRowk. recommends that
there should be State Board OF E lucs-
ton with authority to decide what iss
high school, normal school, a college
or university; that there should be Q
fixed standard for the granting OF Ger.
idcates to teach, and that the printed
questions used in examinations should
he issued either by the State Commis-
sion OF Schools or by State Board ol
Education.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

@Dr. STRAHL, Who has been an in
mate Of the Guernsey County In6rmary
fos some time, left that Institution onlas'
Monday morning to visit friends in Bel
mont county, and will In short time re.
sume the practice Of medicine ct Cald.
veil. ~ 80. ~r
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
One Dollar

Hoods Sarsaparilla cures scrofula, salt
rheum, all humors, boils, pimples, general de-
bility, dyspepsia, bliousness, sick headache.
catarrh, rheumatism, kidney and liver com.
plants, and all affections caused by impure
blood or low condition of the system. Try it.
al was severely afflicted with scrofula, and
for over year had two running sores on my
neck. 1 took five bottles of Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, and consider myself entirely cured"
C. E. LovEJoY, Lowell, Mass.
"Hood's Sarsaparilla did me an immense
amount Of good. My whole system has been
built up and strengthened, my digestion inn
proved, and my head relieved of the bad feel.
ing. I consider it the best medicine have
ever used, and should not know how to do
without it." MARY L. PEBLE, Salem, Mass.
Floods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for IS. Made
only by c. /. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass
100 Doses One Dollar. !,
june23, 's5woS.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

1RThe town council OF Cambridge
has . new ordinance, requiring their cit-
ixens to shovel the snow from the pave
ment In front of their dwellings. The
Law went into effect just before the last
apew, fell and is snd to have worked lc
. charm.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

eEWe will send tue Nsw York Week
~ Stor and Sfrarr OF DEMOCRACY to any
address for one year for 81 25. The
Stey 10 sterling Democratic newspaper.
Itis the only paper supporting our DEM
ocratic N,tional and State administration
5ubIished in the cityof New York.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

-Miss LLolsE WILLIAMS. who naf
been the guest OF relatives at this place
for several weeks. returned to her home
at Washington Guy last week, much to
fhe repret of her MANY friends here.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

cH fhoughwe seem grieved at the
shortness OF life 10 general, We are WISH
ing everv period OF II AT an end; the
minor longs 10 be Of age. then to be q
business man, then to make up an estate,
then to arrive At honors, then TO retire.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

EH No family should be without Q
newspaper It cultivates the mind by
day. and BY night. u placed be, ~een the
sheet and blankets, will keep the body
warm.-ES.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
Bustling Women In the Bounding
West. y +ge

The ladies are getting to the front iu
Nebraska. Out of the 5000 school
teachers in the state, 4 600 Of them are
women, and thirteen Of the county su
periutendents are women. We say hur.
rah for Nebraska! Come west, young
iadies, and help our country to grow up
in the way 1t should E1.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

ET Ho! Ho! .Ail that yesrn after
dainty Loaf, do as done when saw
FeRD's unload d,ur 81 nv old bread
shop. l went back for my daily bread
.sa 10 tongue can taste the good (sof
moisl) qnality Of the bread i is To-
adequate to express It. I have bid . fna
farewell to the roller system.
A Crr,zRN OF WoopsFfELp.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

~ II . man dlts or gets married or
does some big thing. il is expected that
The home paper will give him "send
oI." but il he gets druuk, or his wife
cstches him kissing The hired girl. II is
expected that the home paper will be as
-s;lent an a tomhatope .s,ss T
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

CARL JUI KINs, express messenger
on the B., Z~&C R. R, was of duty
several days last week on account OF sick
ness. Mr.. JOE HALL took bis place on
the road.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

Mrs. ELLA McKELvEY, OF Bellare.
Mrs. E. LYNCH, OF Antioch, aed Miss
NAN READ. of Benwood, West VA, are
visiting at their fathers, Mr.. W. READ,
of this place.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

~ FORD'S are up again with III ir
grinding and will grind whe,t chops
feed and corn all the ssme day 30
you can lake It back with you. We are
grinding wheat for the twelfth, grind
twelve bushels, take one-whi'e all clhtr
steam mills take one and half bushels
share. FORD BROS.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

WL. P. BAILEY died at GAINESVILLE
last Friday. at the age OF SS years. He
was the frst organ builder west OF the
allegheny mountains.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
a CARD.
RrAI1syILI.r. Feb. IL. 1886.

BEALLsvILLE, Feb. IL, 1886.
EDITOR SPIRIT: I desire to return my
sincere thanks to Nelson Baker, Agent
of the E,na Fire Insurance Company,
for the prompt payment OF my recent
loss by fire. Z. w. LOWE.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
1896. ths. sssi
HARPER'S MAGAZINE.
ILLUSTR ATED. ~

The December Number will begin the Seven.
ty-second Volume of HARPER's MAGAZINE.
Miss WooLsoNs novel. EAST Anxel-.' and
.Mr. HowEI.r.ss "Indian Summer holding
the foremost place in current sefial fiction
will run through several numbers. snd will be
followed by serial stories from R. d. BLACK.
MohE and Mrs d M. CLARK. A new sdito
iial department, discussing topics suggested
by the current literature of America aud
Europe. will be contributed by W. ID How.
Ellis beginning with the Jannary N timber.
l he great literary event of the wear will, be
the publication Of series of papers--takipr
The shape of a story. and lepictIng character.
i.tc features Of American society IA seen ab
our lending pleasure resorts-written bv
CHARLES DUDLEY WARNER. and ilustrated
by g. REIYnARr. The MAsAkINs will rive
especial attention to American sui jectp. testtd
by tho best American writer's, and illustrated
by leading American artists
HARPEK's PERIODICALS.
Per Year.
HARPERsS MAO GsZINE,fe .a &4t
HARPER'S WEEKLY, .sr4
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Postage Free TO au subscribers IN The Uafed
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The volumes Of the Magazine begin with
the numbers for June and December Of each
year. When no time is specified It viii bs
understood that the subscriber wishes to begin
with the current number iit 11f "
Bound Volumes of Harrsr's Magazine. for
three yeus back, in neat cloth binding. will
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volume. Cloth cases, for binding. so cents
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Index 70 Harpers Magazine. Alphabetical,
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Remittahces should be made by Postofice
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Newspapers are not 10 copy this ADVERTISE
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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

eEMr. and Mrs. David Pollack, Of
Kentucky, snd. Mr.. Frank Williams, Of
near New MsrtiGsville, are visiting Mrs
Dr. wsltou and otherrelatives here, this
week - C7aringtos lndepepdent
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

Benjamin R. Hitchcock died at New
Haven, Conn.,, aged 80 years, until lS
months ago lourneyman printer, the
Oldest type-setter in America.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
100 Doses

One Dollar. Hoods Safsaparilla is the only
medicine of which this can be truly said,
and it Is an unanswerable argument as to
the strength and positive economy Of this
great medicine. Hoods Sarsaparilla is made
of roots, herbs, barks, etc.. long and favorably
known for their power in purifying the blood;
and in combination, proportion, and process,
Hoods Sarsaparilla is peculiar to ttsetf.
For economy and comfort we use Hoods
Sarsaparilla." MRS. C. BREWSTER, Buffalo.
floods Sarsaparilla takes less time and
quantity to show its effect than any other
preparation ever heard of. 1 would not bo
without it in the house." MRS C. A. NJ.
HUBBARD, North Chill. N. Y. 100 Doses
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
DIR. PERSHING FOUND.GUILTY

OF Lying, Dishonesty aHu General
81. Immoral Conduct.
PIrr BURG, Pa, Feb TO- The COM
mittee of ministers who have heen inves
iga,ine the charges against R4v. DR.. ]
C Pershing. President OF the PittsburR
Female College, rendered their verdict
this morning They found him guilty
OF dishonesty and Ct living, and also ON
the general charge Of immoral conduct.
The charge OF obtaining money under
false pretense was not sust,ined. DR..
Pershing is suspended from clerical
functions ny the finding.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

Treasurer RUtGst GGER, by the aid
OF crutch and cane, is again able to be
at his Office.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

Mrs 5. l. MOONEY speul last Fri.
day with her mother, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK,
at BeaIlsville.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

eEJ. A BEIsER iett his bone 81
Csfinetons this county, December Il
He was found dead at ST. Louis, few
days ago. sr8E 8rt
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

fERe HlssoM closed his meeting
at Belmont, with seventy accessions =
He has now begua meeting at Burr's
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

Mrs. u. u JENNINGS ana Mrs. j.
B. DRisas are visiting Mrs. JENNINGS
parents at CALDWELL.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

MIR. e. 4. HARLAN has sold bis
hardware store to c. .LUDE, Esq. Mr..
HARLAN will 90 West in the Spring.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

ET ARNOLD WAELrY, an employe in
the Aonroe Josraal s,ofice, died on the
s,h inst, at the residence OF Mr.. F
RrEr. fsA'
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

~ The millinery establishment o.
HIRAM WALLER. OF Zanesville, was dam.
aged by nre last week to the value o.
$1,000. ys M
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

- Farmers, look out for corn.shel.
Ter agent, Who may come round and try
to play sharp on youi. -
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
NEW LOCALS.

E% All persons indebted TO re are
q rested 10 call and settle again, March
the first. j. F Nj. LLOYD.
Feb 16-N.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

NR abroad Commissioner APTERoP
is preparing map Of Ohio, that will be
the most accurate ever issued. Z a !.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

Miss MARY THOMAS Is spending
several weeks with Mrs. W. F HUNTER.
al Zanesville.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
Stockholders Meeting.

The stockholders cf the B., Z. & G.
R R met st tie Court House on the
9th inst, at 10 o'clock A. M. and or.
ganizsd by electing MATHEW MooRE
President. and j. W. DoHERTY, Secre.
tary.
The President It ted the object Of The
meeting.
On N tion OF Ju lge A. j. PEARSON
the Chairman was instructed to appoint
a committee OF three to wait on the Of.
6cera of the railroad and request theiI
presence at this meeting.
The Chairman appointed WIN GiB.oN
W. B. O'NEIL and ISAAC CARLTON az
such committee.
The meeting then adjourned urtil
o'clock P. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The me. ting being called 10 order the
committee reported thtt they bad mott
fed the officers Of the railroad and the
the President Of the Company was nov
preser t.
Mr. MOONEY made tt tsmert OF tn,
financial condition OF the company. He
said that the present indebteGnes' fol
Which the stockholders we're liable (no'
including the syndicate claim was s43,
429. He also stated that the syndicate
ella i'm, which smourted to about $4,000
might be marshalled in, IN case the 843,
4a9 was collected bv law.
Hon JAMES WATSON offered the fol.
lowing resolution which was sdoI ted
WHEREAS. The B., z. 4 c. R,ilwa,
company is largely indebted and is With
out the means to pay the same, and
WHEREAS, Credit ,rs of the road ar,
pressing In the courts for an assessment
Of the stockholders, and
WHEREAS, An assessment bv law wonlt
largely increase the Indebtedness OF tht
road without anv benefit to the stock
holders. therefore.
Res0lued, Tba, it is the sense # tbi
mee,ing. tnst tle st ,ckbolders for thei
cwn benefit should take such means al
will most speedily and easily liquidat'
said indet 'duess and release tbemselve,
f,om anv further obligations.
Mr.. MOONEY then submitted a propo
sition that it one bird of the stock
holders would pay $40 per share the
the syndicate would take their stock and
indemnify them against further loss.
On motion OF JOHN MOORE a commit
tee Of three, consisting Of JoHs SToEHa'
j. H. HAMILTON and ALFxANDER b.
cHAnAN, we're appointed t, ipvesti gate
the extent Of the liability Of the stock
holders of the B., z. 4 C Railway t
the creditors of said company; to de.
wise means to relieve The stockho lders o
ssi liability; and IT necessary to EN-
ploy counsel t, aid IN the investigation
also TO raise money by voluntary contri
button to pay counsel fees, and 30 re
port at subsequent meeting of tht
stockholders.
Tue meeting adjourned to meet at tbs
court House in Woodsheld on Wednes
day, February "a, 1885, at 10 O'Clock
A. NJ.
1t is the duty of every tt,ckholder Il
be present at the next meeting and as.
sist in deJsing ways and means to Sc
cure an action in this matt.r for thei
own interest.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
FOR SALE.
A GOOD CHANCE.

For Store and Hotel, 40 scres oi
ground to farm or garden, Is scres oi
bottom, sdjoiDing the G. C. WELLS
estate, opposite Clarington, on the Ohio
River Railroad. Will fell or lease. In,
quire OF CARROLL d BRO, Marble
and Granite Workers. Wheeling, Wesl
Va. decl5, 'S5Y.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

| Mrs WiNrERIcK,, wife OF Rev. A.
J. WlNTERick, is seriously III.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

w. G. DANFoRD spent several days
with friends in this place last week.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
Personal.

Mr.. W P. MASON, Of Stafford, was
in town last Friday.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
AT LOW FIGURES.

I will offer for sale my house an 3
acres Of ground, adjoining Woodsfeld
at verv low figures from now mil Marci
25'h. 1886 II you want t, buy rea
est,te at bargain now is your time.
CHARLES LYNCH,
I'm SPIRIT oFFIoE
Wods6e.d, 0 .io.
February 20, 1886.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
PUBLIC SALE.

Having concluded to 60 vest l wi
offer at nv nlsce of residence in Woods
field, Feb 81. 1886, my Household ant
Kitchen Furniture.
:. j. F. NJ. LLOYD.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
February 20, 1886.

FoR SALE-An s #. metal show case
AMI 2 200 10. fire proof sac. Call u
my Jewelry Store. A 80 anything in
my line Of Watches, Jewelry DC, al
closing out prices.
j F M. LLOYD, Jeweler.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

~ Common Pleas Court convenes on
Tuesday, March Cd
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16
MRS. N. g. WEST, Local Editor.

~ News Depo. at BuhkaAar's shoe
shop @ es g
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

~ Mr.. GEoRaE RicHNER will com
mence grinding wheat to-day.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

EFive and ten cent Tin
ware and Glassware. and 9TH
er useful housekeeping arti-
cles at MORRIS & ARM
STRONG'S.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

eECall at THE SPIRIT office for job print
ing from visiting card up TO full sheet pos.
ter. Letter heads. business card ON envelopes,
statements and bill heads printed N short
notice.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

MORRIS & ARMSTRONG.
dce39,'S5.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-02-16

To report at 10 O'Clock A NJ. March
Sd, 1886.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-01-06
WEDNESDAY.

In all cases Of neuralgia there are
certain localities where pain is more In
tense these are called the painful
points. Rub the '.painful points,
thoroughly, when afflicted with this
disease, with Salvation Oil. the great
pain annihilator. Price % cents a
bottle.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-01-06

The way to produce smile on the
face Of a man suffering with racking
cough, is to make him present of q
bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
just try it and you will be astonished
at the result.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-01-06

THE undersigned desires to inform Il
New Jim and vicinity that he iasr.
ed his meat market and is now preapa,
on his cid customers and friends witt
best fresh and cured meats, sausages,
erything usually kept in hrst- class N
highest market price will be paid for
TIE, HIDES, WOOL, ETC.
NJ r
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-08-14
Finksburg Items.

Mrs. Mary Wilson returned home last week
from Oakland, Garrett county, where she had
spent several weeks.
VIM. Horner, Junior member of the firm OF
Horner & Co., lately paid a visit to his early
home, Woodensburg. He expresses himself
as having had very pleasant stay among his
old friends.
Misses Alverde and Ella Lamotte, with
their brother Oscar, are spending some weeks
at the Blue Mountain House.
Mrs. Agnes Obold and daughter, Miss Agnes
Obold. of Washington, d. c., are guests OF
VIM. Stocksdale, brother-in- law of the former.
Mrs Laura Moores and daughter, Miss Nettle
Moores, lately from New York city, are
stopping at DR.. Moores'. Mrs. S. Christ and
child have lately arrived from Philadelphia at
George Armacost's, where there are also
other relatives visiting from Baltimore. Cor
nelius Buckley, Tobias Stocksdale and Yves.
lev Zepp are also entertaining relatives and
friends from Baltimore, Mechancstown,
Westminster and elsewhere.
Thomas DeMoss has recently had the black
smith shop on his property near his residence
torn down. Thus Finksburg has lost another
old landmark, which had become unsightly
and uncomfortable from age.
Albert Gambler and his assistants are paint
ing both the exterior and interior Of Tobias
Stocksdale's house.
On last Saturday Edward Stimmel and
family moved into G. Armacost's tenant
house, which has been put in thorough repair.
The wheat that has been thrashed has
turned out something better than last years
crop, the general average being from Is to IS
bushels per acre. A field of 30 acres, cult
waited by Magruder Wilson, measured up $50
bushels. Thomas Gorsuch got S07 bushels
from A acres, and an average of "A bushels
of oats from acres. Oats generally are
giving pretty fair returns. Potatoes, how
ever, are considerably behind the usual yield.
They are mostly of good size, but less numer-
Gus, and in many fields there have been losses
by rotting in the ground.