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Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Embossed crumb tray and scraper
this week at the Racket, 10 censt.
Everybody is getting them. ct
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Come in our store any day this
month and find out our plan of dona-
ting ten (10) of the famous White
machines to our customers.
ct SHOEMAKER Bros.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Shoemaker Bros. new spring wraps
are here and they are very cheap.
Look ut the beauties we show in
silk and violet.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12
Jim, Excuse Us, CoI.) How Is
This?

oluiS NLActSo Us OOl,) HOW Is
This I?
The Defiance Crescent of Monday
says
Col. Ragan, of Napoleon, is in the
city and is very angry attorney.
THE colonel's indignation is arous-
ed because it has come to his ears
that one of the board of school di-
rectors in Highland township is CON
templating hiring colored man to
teach in the district In which Mr..
Ragan owns land.
"Ragan says he will begin in
junction proceedings if the directors
hire a colored teacher
Shoemaker Bros. have 1000 pairs
good heavy stripe overall at 30 cents
a pair, real value so cents.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Father Kinkead of Defiance. and
Father Siderly of Antwerp, have
been assisting Father Puetz in forty
hour services this week.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Our buyers are now in New York
getting all the new things for spring
for our two big stores. Look out for
them. now-they will be coming
daily. SHOEMAKER BROS.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

A bill has been introduced in the
Legislature against the treating
practice, and saloon men have COM
menced a warfare against the free
lunch.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Shoe
maker, of Defiance, on March 9TH,
1896, sou. Friends in Napoleon ex-
tend congratulations.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Moquette Ingram Carpets-we are
sole agents and have a beautiful
stock. See the free machine in our
show window.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Geo. H. Rohrs of the firm of Geo.
H. Rohrs & Bro, is in New York this
week purchasing new spring and
and summer dry goods.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Call on Billy Sheffield, Deshler, if
you want your horseshoing and work
done by practical workerin iron. tt
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Don't buy cheap carpet sweepers-
get the best. We sell o first class
sweeper for S20O and the Gold medal
for $3.50. ct SHOEMAKER BROS.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Mrs. David Shoemaker visited in
Defiance this week.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

d. Wilson's grand boot and shoe
sale begin, Saturday, March 14th.
Don't miss the values that are being
offered at this sale.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Small red clover seed for sale. En-
quire at new bakery between canal
and river, on Perry street.
ct r. e. NYswANDER.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Frank Shoemaker of this city and
Chas. Shoemaker of Defiance are in
New York City this week purchasing
new spring goods for Shoemaker
Bros. dry goods houses.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12
spring nlaok Dress Goods.

An extra special line of Mohair and
wool, serges and henrietta just in at
Geo. H. Rohrs s. Bros. 2t
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12
Sl.OO Portraits.

We are now making a fine portrait,
all framed complete for one dollar.
Call and see them at Gardner's. If
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

The boarded up window in the city
building gives that structure away.
A light should be placed in the win
dow at once.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Lawyer Tom Emery of Toledo was
in the city Monday.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Don't fail to take in Don Caesar de
Bazan at the opera house this even
ing. It's a fine play rendered by q
good company.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Mr.. J. H. Letcher has sold his in
terest in the Bryan Press to his late
partner, G. S. Roe and will go to
Lafayette, Ind, where he has pur
chased the Home Journal an agricul-
tural paper.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Messrs. John and Bert Wisda of
the North Ridge, spent Sunday with
friends in the city.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Few diseases are marked by such
tedious and unsatisfactory conval-
essence as is the one known as cpl
demic influenza, in spite of the ordi-
nary modes of treatment. The
patient is left in a condition Of gen.
eral debility. He is troubled with
catarrh, headache and with slight
exposure he is subjected to a relapse,
to prevent this and to cure the
catarrh use Century Catarrh Cure,
instant relief. For sale by Saur s.
Balsley. I'm
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Otto Honeck Of Toledo was the
gust of VIM. English Tuesday even
iOp
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Cigarettes at Humphreys Drug
Store, tt
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Any shirt in the house this week
for arc. At THE RACKET.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Shoemaker Bros. sell good reliable
shoes. They wear well and save you
money as well, and for one dollars
purchase you may get the beautiful
machine free.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Fifty cents a dozen at Gardner's,
those fine photos. They can't be
beat. We will continue to make
them. u
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

New Mohair Scilian dress goods
3S inches wide, only soc per yard at
Geo. II. Rohrs & Bros. 1t
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

John L. Halter and A. j. Saygers
returned from Hot Springs, Ark,
Saturday evening.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Are you ready for your boys heavy
cotton hose for spring. Go and see
the kinds Shoemaker Bros. sell. 2t
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Joe Bowen has the frame up for
new house in Sheffield addition.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

F.M. Wright of Liberty transacted
business in the city Monday.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

John H. Frease returned last week
from his visit at Ft. Scott, Kansas.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12
90 Cents a Dozen.

Finest and best cabinet photo
graphs only 90 cents a dozen. Proof
Shown and satisfaction guaranteed.
NJ. NJ. DRAKE,
Photographer.
ETOver Beck's Meat Market.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

MONEY TO LOAN AT 6 and 7percent.
NJ. KNUPP, Napoleon. Ohio.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

We have three thousand dollars to
loan on real estate at a reasonable
rate OF interest. Will loan in sums
Of five hundred dollars or more If
taken within the next fifteen days.
HANNA & HANNA,
Napoleon, Ohio.
Office over Frease's jewelry store.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

MONEY TO LOAN At 8 and : per cent.
Ed. PRINTS, Napoleon, Ohio.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

MONEY TO L0A Nst Nssnt., AND With / Ess Rss
privilege of paying back any amount
at any time.
If. J. r. LINTHICUM, Napoleon, o.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

The following letters remain un-
called for in the Napoleon Postof1ice
for the week ending Mch. 12, 1896:
Mrs. A. L. Geoham, Belle Keller,
VIM. Boundry, Frank Stone, John
Lee.
Persons calling for above letters
will please say they were advertised
and give date
CHAS EyERS p M
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

DR.. Pierrepont is putting up new
barn on his residence lot on Clint on
street.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Give US call for your next pair of
shoes. We keep an excellent line
and sell them at q very close margin.
SHOEMAKER BROS.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

MONEY TO LOAN Ate and 7 per cent
T. "A. CONWAY, Napoleon, Ohio.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12
Euanorated potatoes is the latest

Eyaporated potatoes is the latest
Minnesota industry, and the next fall
two big evaporating establishments
will be in operation. The potato,
crop Of the past season was SO vast
that millions of bushels went to
waste, and during the past week ex-
periments have demonstrated that
the tubers can be treated and pre-
served in much the same manner as
apples.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Bro. Palmer of the Signal is at
tending the republican state conven-
tion this week.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12
Round Table.

The ninth annual session of the
Teachers and superintendent
Round Table of Northwestern Ohio
will be held in the high school hall in
Defiance, on the Goth and 21st Of
March. Supt. Beck, who is president
of the association, informs us that
ample arrangements are being made
to accommodate all those who may
attend. and that an exceedingly in
teresting and instructive program
has been prepared The hotels will
charge from 81 to SO per day, while
private houses will be less.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

The new safe for the Meekisor
bank has been placed in position.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12
ROAD TAX RECEIPTS.
Amount Turned in by Each Twp.
at the December Collection.

The amount of road receipts de-
Quoted from the December tax col
lection by each township is as fol-
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12
AnnihiIates Colds.

DR.. Humphreys specific '77n ami
hilates colds and puts grip to flight.
For sale by all druggists. n4-im.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12
For Rent.

House, one mile north of Napoleon,
including barn and woods pasture if
desired. tt w. J. PIERREPoNT.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

A dance was given last night at
Pythian hall by the Terpslchorean
Club.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12
SIX PER CENT. LOANS.

We are preparedto make at once
any -classloan rendered on Henry
county real estate at 6 per cent. in
terest, time and payments to suit
borrower, in sums of $500 and up
wards. Application to be made
through D. Meekison, of Napoleon,
Ohio, our authorized agent.
THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Miss Edith Warner of Lucas coun-
ty was q guest at the home of DR..
Barnhill for several days last week.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Will be given at the home of Mrs. n.
II. Hartman Tuesday evening, March
nth, by the Ladies' Aid Society OF
the NJ. L. Church. Everybody in
.rifnd
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Mrs. w. NJ. Ward of Liberty is a
guest at the home of Jas. McGrath
this week.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Plenty of 8, 4, 8 and inch tile, at j.
H. Fiser's tile mill at Skunk, Harri-
son township, at reducedprices. 2m
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Some ice bills for last season are
still unpaid. Please call and settle
them. SHOEMAKER BROS.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

f. D. Prints visits Mobile, Ala
bama, this week.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12
After th e Grip, What?

15c crepons all colors 10c per yard
Ut Geo. H. Rohrs & Bros. ct
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

George II. Tyler is attending the
Tyler Whitaker wedding in Toledo
to day,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Drake makes 12 best cabinets for
90 cents.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Sheriff Pender was in Toledo Mon,
day on business.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

G. G.. S. cigars are high grade and
lonfy filler. I'm
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Miss Lou Alexander of Liberty,
was the guest of Miss Anna McGrath,
Monday.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Mr.. Clymer has the foundation
laid for new residence in Sheffield
addition.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Gustave Schultz is building large
new residence in the Sheffield addl-
ton,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Clothes wringers are going fast at
Thn Racket 2t
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

J.H. McEwen of Holgate has been
granted an original pension.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

A. Bruner has been on the sick
list this week.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Mrs. d. Meekison is visi ing in To-
ledo this week.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12
CHARLES sHUMAKER.

Fashionable hair dressing and neat
shaves. Perry st. opposite ct. house.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Mrs. Mathews and daughter of
Ottawa are gaests at the home of al.
Knupp.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Best cabinet photographs for 99c
q dozen, at brakes gallery.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12

Our old Democratic friend, Martin
Kain, of Cotton, was in the city Mon
day.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12
A Warm Maple Sugar Ten Cent
Social

A Warm Maple Sugar Ten Cent
Will be given at the home of Mrs. N.
H. Hartman Tuesday evening, March
nth. by the Ladies' Aid Society OF
the NJ. L. Church. Everybody in
vited.
G. G. S. cigars are high grade and
long filler. I'm
A. Bruner has been on the sick
list this week.
Sheriff Pender was in Toledo Mon
day on business.
J.H. McEwen of Holgate has been
granted an original pension.
Best cabinet photographs for 99c
a dozen, at brakes gallery.
Our old Democratic friend, Martin
Kain, of Cotton, was in the city Mon
day.
Gustave Schultz is building a large
new residence in the Sheffield addl-
ton.
| Miss Lou Alexander OF Liberty,
was the guest of Miss Anna McGrath,
Monday.
Some ice bills for last season are
still unpaid. Please call and settle
them. SHOEMAKER bhos'
Bro. Palmer of the Signal is at
tending the republican state conyen-
tion this week.
New Mohair Scilian dress goods
3S inches wide, only soc per yard at
Geo. H. Rohrs & Bros. vt
Fifty cents a dozen at Gardner's'
those fine photos. They can't be
beat. We will continue to make
them. u
The boarded up window in the city
building gives that structure away.
A light should be placed in the win
dow at once.
H.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-03-12
Letter List.

SHOEMAKER Bros.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-06-11

The undersigned will receive proposals
for printing the proceedings OF the 18th
annual encampment of the Vermont Di-
vision, Sons Of Veterans, U. S. A., bids to
close June 14th, 1896.
Work to consist of $50 copies bound in
pamphlet form, about 12O pages set in bre.
vier type, about 20 pages loaded, 15 pages
tabular work and So pages solid matter,
printed on white machine finished book
paper, size 24x3S, weighing 80 pounds to
the ream of $50 sheets, quality such as will
not show any ground wood by acid tests.
Paper covers, one page printed, title Size
OF cover, paper 20x25xxx, wove, weighing
30 lbs. to ream, color to be selected. First
proof with copy to be submitted, and as
many revised proofs as necessary to in
sure good work. Proceedings to be de-
livered at st. Adams not later than July
18th, 1896.
Right reserved to reject any and all bids.
FRANK l.. GREENE, st. Albans, vt.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-06-11
Barnard.


Asa Thayer has returned to Boston.
Charles Lewis is repairing his house.
Pearl Clapp has returned to Lebanon
N. Fl.
Miss Angela French has returned from
Bethel.
Damon Aikens and wife are at his
fathers.
Mrs. s. Howard of Royalton was in
town last week.
Mr.. Noyes has completed his work for
Horace Eastman.
N. Chamberlin and wife were in Pom
fret day last week.
Mr.. Boutwell, OF Gaysville was in town
the first Of the week.
Miss Emma Miner was home from
Reading over Sunday.
Miss Edna Smith is taking music les
sons Of 0. W. Perkins.
o. q. Smith and wife visited in Stock
bridge day last week.
Louis French and wife have been visit.
ing friends in Royalton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fifeld OF Cornish, N. H.,
were with Der brothers last week.
James Trevillan is taking lessons in
vocal music of Professor Perkins.
Frank White, Sr., and wife visited their
daughters in Springfield last week.
Childlen's day will be observed next
Sunday at the M. Il. church at the usual
hour.
Charles Thayer, wife and son from
Stamford, Conn.,, are in town for a few
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. John West spent day
with their daughter in Sherburne re.
Gently.
party OF picnickers took dinner at
the Lake House last week and had row
on the lake.
Those who attended the picnic at
Luce's Lookout last week reported very
pleasant time.
Mrs. Sarah Atwood of Randolph is stay
ing with her daughter, Mrs. Nelson Cham.
berlin, for the present.
Frank e. White is fitting up his paint
shop building for blacksmith shop. He
is assisted by Charles Thayer.
Edwin Psrkhurst OF New York CITY is
at home for short time, as is also Miss
Cora Parkhurst of Montpelier.
The Children's day service entitled
"Hearts OF Gold" will take the place of
the regular service at the M. E. church
Sunday.
Rev. E. M. Barney will preach at the
Universalist house next Sunday at II
O'Clock and will lead the Y p. G. U. meet
ing at Z o'c ock. Subject, "We Can"
Mr.. and Mrs. franklin White are taxing
carriage trip to Springfield and neigh
boring towns and are to visit Claremonr
and Lebanon, N. H., on their way home.
Their daughter, Mrs. Lewis, is at their
home to remain during their absence.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-06-11
Whitcomb High school Commencement.

The graduating exercises of the Whit.
comb High School, held at the town hal
Friday evening, June 9th, called uogethel
an unusually large attendance Of the par.
ents and friends of the graduates.
The stage, tastefully decorated with
ferns, snoWballs and other flowers, bril-.
liantly lighted by three large lamps besides
the electric lights, resembled bit of fairy
land and the class motto, "Apres pefort.lo
uictorie," suspended above the stage was
verified during the evening by the gradu-
ates.
The class, numbering seven, marshalled
by Miss Sarah Brooks, marched to the
stage keeping time to the stirring music
played by Gilson's orchestra with Miss Ell
la WEIGH as pianist. where thew were met
by the committee, Messrs. Cushing Arnold
and Washburn, the teachers, Prof Dawson
and Rev. 10. Bennett, who offered prayer.
Fred Edgar Allen, in his salutatory, well
coined the audience in very cordial man
mel, asking their leniency for any mistakes
and expressing hope that their expecta-
tions were not placed too high.
An essay, sThe Influence OF Hawthorne,s
earlyILife upon his Writings"was thought
fully written and delivered in very pleas
ing manner by Miss Leona Alice Adams OF
Barnard, showing that the sadness in Haw-
thorne's early life influences his writings
Grafton, "Should My Boy go to College"
by Robert Woodbury. Soper was rendered
in full, distinct voice with good gestures.
He thought that bows ought to go to col
lege for the purpose of broadening their
lives mentally, morally and spiritually.
Essay, Joan of Arc" by Sarah Shepard
Brooks, was well written and was delivered
in clear voice that could be heard by all.
She reviewed the life of Joan of Arc, show
ing how she was brought from obscurity
to be the saviour of her country.
Grafton, "The Need of the Age, "by Fred
Edgar Allen, was fully appreciated by the
audience as his delivery showed good elo-
cutionary abilities. sour Age needed more
good, pure men who could not be bought
or sold"
The class essay was assigned to Miss Ma
bel Eta Brooks. Her subject was ssAppli-
cation ndPerseverancen One possessing
these two virtues with determination to
do well whatever he undertook could con-
quer all things. The Learned Blacksmith
was model for all to follow. She spoke
in very natural, self-possessed manner.
The recitation, "Lily Servosse's Ride"
from "The Fools Errandn by Miss Annie