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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-01-07
Insanity in the United StateA.

The increase of insanity in the Unit
ell States daring recent years is quito
amazing. Ono is inclined to doubt
whether the figures given can possibly
be correct but they are officially au
thenticated. Statistics show that in
1865 the number Of insane people in
the states was "a ,042 small percent
age. In five years the number reached
1882, and in 1880 the figures had
grown to the surprising total Of 81, $40.
In all probability the authorities have
had until lately a careless system Of
investigation, and many lunatics have
escaped enumeration. Even allowing
liberal margin for this, however,
there seems reason to believe that in
sanity has claimed and IS claiming an
Increasing number OF victims. The
race Of life is lun at a greater pace than
it was, and the pressure is greater in
consequence. Many organizations give
way under the strain. 1t is said that
the increase has been most rapid in the
Western States, but no reason is sug-
gested, and it would be deeply inter.
estirg to know why, for the causes
which are in force there are doubtless
in force elsewhere. The increase in
insanity during the ten years from 1870
to 1880 was nearly $50 per. cent. it is
stated. From 1865 it is still greater,
and. though this is far from subject of
jest, it may be wondered whether, if
the proportion is maintained, it will not
soon be necessary to calculate the small
percentage ofinhabtants Of the Wes-
tern States who retain their sanity
London STANDARD.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-01-07
Mechancsuwn Frederick County, Maryland Thursday JAM l. 1885,

without any troublesome counting. So
he at once put his arm around Mrs
Muntle's waist and said
Thank you, my dear. I consider
myself very fortunate
He wrote to his good doctor In about
a fortnight S time, to tell him that he
had taken both his prescriptions was
married man and intended to bring
his bride home about the first Of the
new year.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-01-07

Papa, I read in the paper to-day
that Mr.. Brief is an upright lawyer,
said Johnny Crimsonbeak to his father
at supper the other evening; Low tell
me what is an upright lawyer" "Well,
Johnny" said the head of the house,
whose late experience with a disciple
of the bar was still fresh in his mind.
II presume an upright lawyer is one
who lies straight up and down
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-01-07

n sS&f7hEiSl 1ACSSOhs
IF more fathers would take course
with their sons similar to the one my
father took with me" observed one Of
the leading business men Of Boston,
"the boys might think hard at the
time, but they'd thank him in after
life"
"What sort Of coursc?" was asked.
"Well, I was young fellow of twen-
ty-two, just out Of college; and I felt
myself of considerable Importance. |
knew my father was well off, and my
head was full of foolish notions Of hay
lug good time and spending lots Of
money. Later on expected father to
start NE up in business after Id swell
round awhile at the clubs and with fine
horse flesh.
'I.ike a wise man, father saw through
ny folly, and resolved to prevent my
self-destructlon if possible.
IF the boys got the right stuff in
him, let him prove it" l heard father
say to mother one day. 81 work hard
for my money and | don t intend to let
Ned squandar it and ruin himself be-
sides"
That very day father came along and
handed me fifty dollars, remarklng,
Ned, take that money and spend it as
YOU choose, but understand this much:
it's the last dollar Of my money you
can have till you prove yourself capa-
BILE OF earning money and taking care
Of it on your account
II took the money in sort of dazec
manner, and stammored out, "1-why
-I-want to 60 into business"
"Eusiness' exclaimed father, con-
temptnorsly, what do you know about
managing the mercantile business: Get
Il clerlship and learn the alphabet, be-
fore you talk to me Of business. y And
father left me then to ponder on his
words. And that fifty dollors was the
last money my father gave me,
till at lis death | received my part of
the property.
felt hard and bitter then, felt nv
father was a stimgy old fogy and mant-
ally resolved to prove to him that |
could live without his money. He had
reused my prile-just what he intend
ed, I suppose.
For three DAYS l looked around for a
place to make lots Of money. But |
found no such chances, and, at length,
I accepted clerkship in large retail
store ut four hundred dollars Il year.
Another bit of fathers stinglness at
this time was demanding two dollars a
week for my board throughout the first
year.
At the end Of the first year / had
laid aside two hundred dollars, and the
next year my salary being raised a
hundred, | had five hundred laid by.
One hundred cents meant more 70 me
in those days than one hundred dol
lars had, previously.
At the end Of four years clerking l
went to my father with fifteen hun
bred dollars of my own, and asked him
if he was willing to help me enter
business. Even then he would only
let me hire the money, two Thousand
dollars, at SIX per cent. interest.
To-day, l am called a successful
business man. And l have my father
to thank for it. Those lessons in self
denial, self. respect and independence
which he gave me, put the manhood in
me. j..
Years alterwarl, father told me 1t
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-01-07
A GAL lD.
DR.. HIRAM BUHRMAN,

physician and surgeon takes pleasure in an
nouncng to The citizens of Mechanicstown
and vicinity that he has located here in the
practice of medicine. For the present he
may be found at
THE GILBERT HOUSE,
until he secures an office or a:;resldencc for
himself and family.
He would further add that he has conas 10
stay and hopes by strict and upright de1~rt-
neent TO merit the confidence and support OF
DISCERNING p'tlf'r.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-01-07

IF more fathers would take course
with their sons similar to the one my
father took with me- observed one Of
the leading business men Of Boston,
"the boys might think hard at the
time, but they'd thank him in after
life"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-01-07

cost him the hardest struggle of his life
to be SO hard with his boy. But he
felt it was the only course to make
man of me. Many time we've laugh
ed over that two dollar bill.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-01-07

BALTIC. & G. '. RAILROAD.
Trains leave Edgemont for Wayncsboro,
Chambersburg and Shippcnsburg daily cx-
cept Sunday at 1877 and l1.40 A. NJ. and 100
P. NJ. on Sunday at "A. IN. and-P NJ.
Trains for Edgenont leave daily Shippens-
burg at 652 A. NJ and / 35 and .o5 P. NJ,
Chambersburg at IS A. NJ, 210 and 4.33
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-05-22

DR.. Il chmond 8 Samaritan Ncr-
vine cures Vertigo, Mysteries, Con.
vnlsions-all Nervous Disorders in
fact. For sale by DR.. O. Hooker.
Hillsboro. Price $3.50
The name of the Hilsboro
Warehouse has been changed and
will Hereafter be known by It's first
name-Webb's Warehouse. Messrs
K. IL Pogue 4 Go, having sold An
interest in their business 10 Mr..
Thomas ID. Turner, The firm name il
also changed 10 that of Messrs. T.
ii. Pogne, Turner & Co. See their
advertisement i'll this paper.
Some scoundrel set fire 10 the
storage barn OF Mr.. David Mckee.
near Caldwell, in Little River town.
ship, Sunday night, destroying biz
entire crop OF tobacco. A Tennes-
see wagon that was under shelter
near the barn, was also burned. We
could not ascertain the estimated
loss 10 Mr.. Mckee. We wouldn't
he surprised TO hear of a hanging in
Orarge before long.
Rev. Arthur Millard, of Lon
don, England, has been entertaining
our citizens with some of his intel
~iectuAl and instructive lectures at
Masonic Hall this week. On Mon
day nigh, his subject vas "Mary
Stuart, Queen O Scots; Tuesday
night, "Sir Walter Scott, Novelist
and Poet lie cane TO Hilisloro
very highly recommended and made
a good impression OH all who met
with him OF heard him lecture. lie
is doing good service.
Rev. Jos. w. Murphy and Mr..
Thomas Hill are attending the An.
Eua. Convention OF the Episcopal
Church tor the Diocese OF NORTH
Carolina, which met at Tarboro
May 18th. Rev. DIR. a. 5 Smith, o1
Ringwood, was elected President
Rev. Jos. W Murphy preached the
Convention sermon, Of which a spe
cial to the Raleigh Neers Otse, &c,
says, 1T was a cogellt, logicaI DIS
course ON the duties of members O
the church, clerical and lay.n
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-05-22

and see The landsomest line of4nods
tial !iiilsboru las ever shown.
NJ | l. l. ] y L Il Y :.

| have a. pretty a lineof Millinery
floods a. this country wants TO e G
Everything new III Ladies Hats aud
Bonne,s. Oar Millinery Room Is
loaded down with all the new shapes
tor the head Handsome line Of
trimmed and rn,limuel goods at
all prices. | made an effort this
season to get one If the best Mil
liners in Baltimore. and succeeded
in getting MISS DOLLY a leading
trimmer in the largest millinery
house in the United States. She
Knows her business in every respect,
ani We guarantee TO please you II
You will only call. Any idea you
nay want As To DreSsmaking, she
can give you, AZ she is jus, from the
seat Of fashion in all that pertains tn
ladies wear. | hrpe the trade viii
continue TO encourage rs III bringing
out a first class Nilliner, thus giving
you the advantages Of city style a,
IIllishoro prices.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-05-22
BCCKLEN ARNICA SALYE.

The Best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Anises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheu|, Fever Sores, letter, Chap
ped Hands. Chi,biains, Corns, and
All Ska Eruptiols, ana positively
cures Pies, or no pay required. 1t
Is guaranteed TO give perfect salts
laction. or money refunded. Price
- cents per box. For sale BY ali
Druu4Ists.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-05-22

4 VALUABLE REMEDY for Il e
"a cure and relief of Diarrhna. Dye
EMERY. Cholera Morbus, Cramps. Cranlt
Collie. Kidney Complaints, Gravel in
Bladder, Pains III Stomach and Bowels,
rheumatism, Neuralgia. Lame or Still
Back, Bruises, Sprains. Nettlerash, Poi
q Oak. Itch, Frost Bites, etc.
For Catarrh and Cold in the Head il
gives instant relief and is an infallible
cure.
~ Remember TAR HEEL LINZ
MENT. Ask your druggist or mcr-
chant tor it and take no other. Ii Is
the Best. Surcst and Safest Liniment on
the market. Price 30 cents per bottle.
Sold by druggists and merchants gen
orally. Send for testimonials.
HOUSTON & EMERSON.
Sole Proprietors and Manufacturers,
Greensboro, y. &.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-05-22
For fho Observer

Mr. EDITOR We had the pleas
ute of attending the closlng exer-
ci>es of Miss Fannie kiIious school
III st. Mary's district on the 23d OF
April. and are forced to speak
complimentary in regard u the
nanne IN which they were con
Quoted !; aud also, tor the taste dis
played in decorating the stage We
were highly entertained :or two
hours or more. with recitations and
Dialogues, which were quite amusing,
i~ntersuerse1 with most exceiien,
muslc The attendance was large.
representing The country Tor sevefal
miles round ; behavior good With
few exceptions Miss knion i
highly spoken of in every coinmuni
u that she has taught, and We ieel
proud 10 have sucii a ole TO teach
with us. aud hope that her influence
may be such as 10 makethe pathway
OF her pupils through lie, prosper
Gus aud happy. The programme
ran as follows First. were twelve
girls representing the months OF the
year, those representing winter were
dressed in dark, those Of summer, ii
white each with a basket OF fruit
aud flowers. a Salutatory, by Miss
Mary Roberts. Read ng IN concert
10y the school. The School Master
Abroad, dialogue, by eight boys.
Scene in Bobtoxn Reading Club.
Poem, "Old Maid" by Miss Mary
Lockhart. Children's Wishes, a di
alogue. Speech by Sammie Walker.
Speech on "Won,an's Rights by
Miss Mollic Walker. Our Verse,
dialogue, by Miss Flora La,ia AMI
Master Earnest Lockhart, The
Wonderful Scholar, dialogue, by
Misses Mary Lockhart Ada Bacon
and Master Willie Walker. Dia-
Ioyue, 10y Miss Lizzie Hill aud Mas.
ter Tomtn'e Ctab,ree. Speech 10y
Allie Terry. Cour,ship Interrupted,
dialogue by Miss Mamie Monk and
Masters Charlie Crab,ree and Willie
Walker. Dialogue, by Miss Flora
La,la and Master Walter Lockhart
Poem, Carolina, 10y Miss Mary
Luckhart. The Mourntnl Story,
poem, hy Miss Maggie Whitaker
Dialogue, All About Two Dolls, by
Misses Rosa Hi! and Flora La'ta.
Billy Grimes, dialogue, by Misses
Alice Bacon, Mamie Monk and
Master Earnest Ln,khart. The
Happy Family, dialogue, by Misses
MoIhc Walker, Rosa Hill, and Mas
ter, Charlie Crab,,ee, Earnest ant
fVaI,er Lockha,t. The exercises
closed with a farewell speech, iron
Master jimmie Terry. The crow,
dispersed seeming 10 be p'easet
with the evenings exercises.
LITTLE RIVER.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-05-22
County Superintendent.

Mrs NJ. l. Taylor's stock OF
Ml.'IEery is the largest and most
complete she has ever offered. She
has all the latest styles of Flowers,
Feathers, Ribbons, Laces, Velvets.
Sa,lns, Dress Silks, etc. Neckwear
and Rnchlng IN grea, variety. No
tons, Hosiery. Gloves, JERSEYS, Cor
>ej>, Bnstje>, Fms, Zephyr Goods,
Face Pow ders, Toilet Soaps. Full
hre of White Goods Colorcd Lawns
aud MulIs, Embroidered Rohed
Dress Patterns in White and Col.
ored, llamuurgs, All Over E.u-
bro.dery, Tucking and Hamburg
Net. Dressmakiny will, he run in
connection with her business. She
j. prepared Ia furnish Dress Trim,
mihss IN all the leading styles, and
will give her personal attention 10
Fjannng costumes for customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-05-22

SLEEPING CAR SERVICE.
On trains 30 and 81. Pullman Buffet
Sleeper between Atlanta and New York.
On trains )! and %. Pullman Buffet
Sleeper between Washington and New
Orleans, Washington and Augusta.
Pullman Sleeper between Richmond
and Greensboro.
Through tickets on sale n priacipal
stations to all points. For rates and
information apply to any agent of the
the company Or TO
(. b. THOMAS, c. W. CLEARS,
Gen1 Manager. A. O.. +. A.
Richmond. Va.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-05-22
With the evenings exercises.
LITTLE RIVER.

SOMETHING NEW The "Curo-
Ina OIed Otk IHair" is ,he n5esl
durable and substantial chair made
in the "Sunny South,' and every
housekceper Who would encourage a
North Carolina enterprise, should
buy this chair at once. The price Is
only $3.50 per set, and every chair
is warranted MIR & NJ. IARKs
sells them, and ouI readers should
call at once.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-05-22
OFFICE OF THE OR
ANGE COUNTY OBSERVER
II Ok CUURTON ST, OVER
HAYES DRUG STOkE-@

go Post Office hours from I, a.
-. IL r., . m, every day except Sun
day, aud Oh Sunday from II, III. 10
+. p m.
ii. l.. PARISH,
Postmaster.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-05-22
TEDAR GROVE ACADEMY.
.
MALE y FEMALE.

Sessions open the Second Monday III
January and July of each year. Terms
per Session of five months English
Course. $3.50 To $l5Gn
Classical Course. So.
Music with Use of Instrument, $3.50
Board per month, $500.
Address b. {. PATTON. Principal,
Cedar Grove, Orange Co, y. e.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-05-22
EMBROIDERED ROBES.

We have the Embroidered Robes
in White, Cream, Pink, Blue and
Brown in pretty Sheer Effects and
i'll Batiste and Chambray's.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-05-22
Richmond, Va.
NURNI SEED FOR SALE.

DR.. Pride Jones. Clerk Of the superb
or Count OF Orange County. says: Jesse
Rutfin. who was trained by the late
Judge Ruflin as a gardener, and who is
particularly expert ir saving garden
AID other seeds. offers for sale .ecd OF
the White Norfolk Globe. Seven Top
and Blue Top or Blue Skin Turnips.
The seed all saved by himself and from
selected roots. | take pleasure in re-
commencing his seed"
| have also on hand Il fine lot of
Aberdeen Turnip Seed.
a be found at my home one mile
east of Hill,boro on the Durham road !;
or all orders addressed TO me at Hills
bore viii receive prompt attention."
Respectfully,
JESSE RTEFTN
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-05-22
IN SUMNER WOODS.

We can show you 4 beautiful
stock in Nuns Eeilings, Alba,ros,
single and double width, and in all
shades of novelties.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-05-22

- T. STOKE! NE"
GOODS
r WOULD CALL THE ATTEN-
i ton Of the citizens of llillsboro and
Orange County, to my
STOCK OF NEW GOODS,
and respectfully solicit 4 share Of their
patronage. 1t consists i'll part OF
DRY GOODS.
NOTIONS,
SHOES,
HARDWARE,
GROCERIES. &c.
which | will sell as LOW n the
LOWEST for Cash. or produce 4; il
full market value.
Try my Maud Tobacco-l'> t. the -.
al 40 cents.
| My "-Alr Brake ~Cigas-the best =
cents cigar in town
sT~Call and see me before YOU bur,
~ | can save you u
Nv place Of business Is in @thc brick
store Oh thurton Street, between III,
two Drug stores.
y. y. SPRINGS.
! Iiill,5ulu. y. I.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-05-22
w II | T. G . o ID $ .

We can show yon White Dress
Goods from $ to 30 ceuts. India
Linons, Mills, Nictorias, Striped
and Check Lawns, &c.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-05-22
S II o Z S

Our stock was never better in
Mems, Nomeus and Childrens
Shoes. Can suit you all.
1t Is useless TO tell the men what
We have they know, and We simply
invite them.
| only mention 4 few things for
the ladies to make them tidselv IN
ii! they call at the
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-05-22
III. l.. PARISH.
Al Berry Building.
school for Young
Ladies' and Lit
tie Girls.

HILLSBORO, y. G..
TIlE MISSES NASH AND MISS
L kOLIOCk will resume the exer~
ci>es of their school OF, Thursday, 21st
day OF January. lSSG.
Tuition for day scholars $1,000 per
Session.
Circulars sent on application.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-05-22

See statement of the finances OF
the town y: I%Iillsboro, fer the past
twelve months.
Superior Court begins at Dur
ham next Monday, and holds only
one week.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-05-22
SPRING SILKS.

New line OF Spring Silks in Solid
Surah's and Small Checks. \ nice
line of Silks.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-05-22

The undersigned AN accommodate
several persons with good table board
ana comfortable rootnS. When YOU
come 10 lIiIishoro. call on me. and
Will en,,eayor 10 make you comfortable
ut 4 small cost.
MRS. PRISCILLA POGIF.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-05-22

Trains Ran By 40 Meridian Time.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-05-22

.\p Institute tor the white teach
eos 1t the county will be held at
|1'.~bor", in June, beginning at 10
,c.eak ON Monday, the 7lh, and
ctt;luuiug through the week The
jHA requires those who receive ser
: t.htcS, aud who teach i'm the Pub
lie Schools, to attend the County In
sltute. Every such teacher, there.
i"t', IN the county, will please at
ted promptly AT the opening and
continue 10 tue close. Prot Henry.
ot Chapel Hill, will give INSTRUCTION
Iu mcthod> OF teaching and he or
some other speaker will lecture at
n.-ht. The exercises will be public,
AMI all who feel an interest in Edu-
cation are invited to attend.
j. l. CURRIE,
County Superintendent.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-05-22
Richmond * Danville
Railroad Co.
PIEDMONT AIRLINE ROUTE.

CONDENSED SCHEDULE IN
EFFECT MAY md, 1856.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-05-22

-Dr. Thos. J. Wilson. Of Chapel
IIill, wa in town Thursday.
Mr.. John Laws has quail fed as
Executor pom the estate OF ID. y.
Burch, deceased. See notice.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-07
DECEMBER.
Marmaduke and Walker.
From the Kansas City Times.

We publish elsewhere this morning
an interview of Adjutant General
Jamison with reporter OF the st.
Louis Republican in reply to some
statements made by State Auditor
Walker to the Globe-Democrat, in
which he reflected in very uncailed-
for manner on Governer Marmaduke
General Jamlson's refutation of the
silly charges of Mr.. Walker is COM
plete, and is substantiated by all the
other state officials as well as every
one else who has been brought in
official contact with the governor.
1t seems in very bad taste for state
officer to furnish a republican paper
such matter as this rejecting upon
brother official, and we can hardly
think Auditor Walker capable of hav'
ing done so. II the statements put
in his mouth are not correct, the
Times will take pleasure in publish
ing his correction. If he did make
| the statements to the Globe Democrd
he owes it to the democrats Of Mis-
souri who nominated and elected
Governor Marmaduke at the SAM
time they did MIR. Walker to sub
stantiate the charges or stand con
yicted of an unworthy attempt t.
Iiniure brother official In the esti
nation OF the people.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-07
RUSH HILL RACKET.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
RUSH HILL, Jan. 4.-John Pike
has sold his drug and grocery stock
to John Bick. Mr.. Bick will remain
as salesman for Mr.. Pike.
Rev. J. d. Dabney, Of the Chris
tian church of Barry. Illinois, has
been holding series Of meetings in
the new church during the past week.
He left Tuesday for Rock Hill, five
miles northwest, where he will hold
a protracted meeting.
The Christmas tree at the church
was q decided success. The house
wss filled until there was no standing
room. The tree was large and vel
filed and handsomely arranged with
presents ranging from five cents tc
fifty dollars.
Rev. n. s. Johnston, Baptist min.
lister, has been here several days Wis
iting the members Of that church
Efforts are being made to secure BIZ
services as pastor Of the church dur
ing the next year. He will preacl
the fourth Saturday and Sunda,
in January.
We have not yet found coal bu
expecting every day to see 1t. Th
shaft is now 81 feet deep having
penetrated the solid rock 16 fest.
/ MIzf All.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1886-01-07
THOMPSON TALK.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
THOMPSON, January 4.--Miss Angie
McClaln has returned to her home in
Mattoon, Illinois.
Hogs are dying of cholera in this
and neighboring vicinity.
A great number attended the
''grab sack' at Thompson the Oath
ult., being entertained by speeches
from F. Jesse and others.
Thanks to the Maple Grove boys
for potatoes and onions received in a
high handed manner from them on
the night of the Xmas tree which
gave way under the burden of pota-
toes, onions, pepper, pies and nu-
merous ether similar articles.
There was grand ball given Xmas
night by NJ. Z. Mcdonald, S miles
southwest of Thompson. A goodly
number werepresent. The premium
for best gentleman dancer was
awarded to j. Morris of Thompson.
Thompson is little but loud.
On last Saturday night ball was
given by Martin Donley, five miles
northwest of Thompson. There 6
! new fashion was started, viz: 1.-THE
girls wear the overcoats." Among
the many present were Miss Welci
of Mexico, Misses Annie and Katie
O'Callaghan of Thompson, Mis-
Donley of Kansas City. The cak'
was immense.
Miss Mary Haden. of Mexico, i
visiting friends and relatives il
Thompson and vicinity.
i J. Kelly Pool has a fine boy.
What the public would like t
know:
Who wore D. O'C's overcoat.
, II the Xmas pie wasn't rather ho
II the coal box isn't referred t
: rather often.
D Who a certain lady of Mexico vi:
D its at Thompson-Geo. or Tom.
If the Professor didn't receive
: good supply of tobacco on the Xma
s tree.
t II "Us" of Maple Grove, doesn
need cotton mill to strengthen b
intellect.
e Where will Messrs. Harper an
o Hooton locate their portable dru
g store, Thompson or Mexico.
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