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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-07-30

Miss Blanch Martin entertaint d
her Sunday school class with pie
mic to the woods Wednesday.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-07-30

Mrs. Justina Morgan, who has
been the delightfully."- entertained
guest of Logan relatives for the
past several weeks returned to her
home at Weatherford, Texas, Mon
day.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-07-30

The Misses Troxnl OF Rock bridge
we're the charming guests of Mrs
Or. Mansfield Saturday.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-07-30
Democratic Primary Election.
Election Proclamation

Notice Is hereby gwen To the Democratic
voters OF Hooking county, Ohio, that AZ n
!neetlng Of The Democratic Central Commit
zee oil said county, held on the 2ind day OF
May 1877, TO fix the time and manner OF hold
ing the Democrat ic Primary election for said
county II was ordered that the date OF said
primary election be fixed for
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-07-30

Mrs. Longstreth entertained
friends at tea last evening.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-07-30

Mrs. G. Jucrgensmier and son
Charles of Lancaster were the
pleasantly entertained guests of
Charles and Mrs. Juergensmier
over Sunday.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-07-30

Miss Lucille Allen is the delight
fully entertained guest of Sabina
friends.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-07-30

Miss Maggie Krepple of Hudson,
Ohio, is the charming guest Of Miss
Dora EichOr.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-07-30

Mrs. Ferdie Rempel, and daugh-
ter Miss Florence and Miss Ida
Fickel are enjoying the beauties
of nature at the Rock House this
week.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-07-30

In the write up of the bicycle
outing Tuesday the names of Mr..
VIII Finney and Miss Ruth Roch-
ester were unintentionally omit
ell.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-14
Communication Recommended.

1t will be remembered that Hen
ry Killens, "a young white man, was
tried at the November term Of
Court, convicted of the murder Of
DR.. N. &. Merrill and sentenced
to he executed. In accordance
with the verdict, conviction and
sentence, Governor Foster desig-
mated January 10Th as the day for
his execution. An application
having been made in the interval
by his attorney, Mr.. w. w. Whit.
tington, to the Board Of pardous
for Communication Of sentence, Gov.
ernor Foster, upon notification to
that effect, telegraphed Sheriff
Stafford to stay execution until
further instructions.
Judge Hunter had refused to
recommend the desired commuta.
ton and the matter had been in
allegiance since that time. Mr.
Wilmington, however, has secur.
ed fuftber testimony, not accessi
Die at the time Of the trial, which
shows the brutal and inhuman
treatment of Killens by Merrill
Upon submission to aud examina
ton of this testimony by Judge
Hunter, he has concluded to re
consider bis former decision MOTTO
interfere with the sentence of tbt
Court and now recommends Il com
mutation to life Imprisonment j,
the penitentiary. It is probable
that the other two members
Of the Board, having waited fo
his final decision in the matter
will be guided by it and join ii
the recommendation.
1t is needless to say that the en-
tire community will endorse |
commutation Of sentence in thi
case,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-14

The Congress Of the United
States, at the suggestion of Presi-
dent Mckinley last week, very
promptly passed bill appropriat-
ing 100000 to relieve the press.
ing necessities of the Mississippi
flood sufferers. No doubt, the
destitute people in the stricken
localities will appreciate the
promptitude with which the Pres
ident and congress acted in this
direful emergency of their lives,
but the appropriation is as a drop
OF water poured in the vast ocean,
as compared with the great multi.
tude to be relieved. A million
dollars might have been used adj
vantageously in the succor of
these people.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-14
Senator Morgan, of Alabama,
is confirmed monomaDiac on the
subject of Cuban independence.

"A telegram received Satnr
morning by Judge Blanchard an
nounced that his son, Ashton,
who has been a student at the col
lcge of physicians and surgeons.
Baltimore, for three years, had
passed his final examination
with complimentary mention, and
furthermore, vas one of the prize
winners of his class. This is very
gratifying to the friends of the
young gentleman, as we'll as to his
family. We trust that this au
spicious entrance upon his chosen
profession may be guarantee of a
successful career. - Shreveport
Caucasian.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-14
Recreant Democrats.

Meyer, Davey and Broussard,
members of Congress from the 1st,
I'd and Sd Districts of Louisiana,
entirely oblivious of the fact that
they had been elected by Demo.
cratic constituencies, voted for the
Infamous robber tariff bill formu.
lated by Congressman Dingley, of
Maine, (the most inequitable tariff
ever sought to be imposed upon
this country aud the intention, as
we'll as ultimate effect of which
will he, to make the rich, richer,
aud the poor, poorer, simply be-
cause it will afford limited prOtec.
ton to few hundred sugar and
rice planters in Louisiana, at the
expense Of the toiling millions of
the rest of the country. These
unfaithful representatives, in 80
voting, have outraged, violated
and .rampled under foot, one of
the cardinal principles of Democ
racy, tariff for revenue only, and
ought to be and doubtless will be
invited to remain at their respec-
tive homes aud resume their erst-
while abandoned ayocati0us, when
their congressional terms of ser.
vie hare expired,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-14

"A bill has been introduced in
the New York Legislature to di-
vide the Empire State or to make
two States out of the present terri
tory. One to include "Greater
New York." composed of the cities
of New York, Brooklyn and a
small piece of adjoining territory,
to be called the State of Manbat.
tan, and the other, the rural sec
tions of the State, to retain the
present name, New YORK. In or,
der to become effective, the bill
will not only have to receive legis
lative sanction. but also the APP.
proval Of the people of the entire
State, as we'll as that of the Con.
gress of the United States.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-14
PROCEEDINGS OF DISTRICT
COURT.
MONDAY, APRIL 9TH.

District Court convened pursu-
ant to law, in regular jury term,
his Honor, Judge E. G. Hunter,
presiding.
John G. Rogers and John A.
Williams VS. Henrietta Blackman.
Answer filed by defendant.
Writ Collins vs. Robert Martin.
Answer filed by defendant.
Joseph Leach VS. Margaret l..
Abadie. Administrative. Judg-
ment in favor of defendant, reject
ing plaintiffs demand at bis cost.
The panel of jury for this, the
first week, was called and the fol
lowing jurors excused, viz: John
Compton, j. w. Bolton, Walter
NJ. Garter, w. A. Masoo, George
Tanner, Leon Blum, g. E. Kimber,
Jos. Spotten, w. NJ. Barton, john
M. Burgess, Ed Hart.
The following Grand Jury was
empanelled and sworn, viz: E. @.
Herbert, foreman; T. s. Flower,
John Y. Hathorn, Robert johnson,
FL. w. S. Lund, John Padgett,
Charles Grayson, r. w. 9'illman,
J. w. Texada, Jr., Harry Leckie,
Hull Brewer, Frank Hustmyre,
John Calleghan, P. K. O'Dea,
Thomas j. Richardson and 4. l..
Walker.
After receiving the charge of
the Judge the jury retired.
Mays & Townsend vs. Glenn Ce-
OARS. Appeal. Return day ex.
tended to April 18th.
State VS. James Warner, con-
cealed weapons. Accused plead
guilty and was sentenced to pay a
fine of $25 and costs and in de-
fault of payment, thirty days in
JAIL not subject to being hired out.
State vs. Winnie Barrett, shoot
ing, with intent to murder. The
following jury was empanelled,
viz: James Marler, G. A. Mother
shed, Isaie We'll, John j. Fergu.
son, l. w. Ball, James Babb, Rus
sell Bond, G. A. Green, Israel Per.
kins, John Walker, d. N. Parker,
B. A. Taylor. The jury rendered
a verdict of assault with a danger.
Gus weapon.
Court then adjourned until Wed
nesday morning, Tuesday being a
dies non.
.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-14

ed to pay a fine of $40 and costs,
and in default of payment 20 days
in jail, subject to labor on public
works.
State VS. Robert Lewis, forgery.
Set for April 18th.
State vs. VIM Laborde, ct al,
larceny. Nolle pros. entered and
accused released.
State VS. Mary Isham, larceny.
Re-assigned for April 10th.
State VS. Willie Bride, concealed
weapons. (No. 27O4). Re-assign-
ed for April 10th.
State VS. Willie Bride, concealed
weapons. (No. 27l2). Re.assign.
ed for April 10th.
The Grand Jury came into Court
and reported No True Bills in the
following cases and then retired,
viz: r. F Curtis and f G Key,
Key, shooting with intent to kill
and murder; Willie Whitfield,
shooting with intent to kill and
murder; Shedrick Kennedy, larce-
NY; Henry Dorsey, larceny; Dave
Page, alias Willis, larceny; Ben
Bailey, shooting and wounding;
Ben Bailey, shooting with intent
to kill; w E Pope, larceny; Elias
Saunders, shooting and killing;
Henry Williams, embezzlement; 3
E Pringley, shooting and killing;
U NJ Jackson and Sol White, con.
spiracy; George Hines, burglary.
State VS. Farley Gray, murder.
This case being assigned for to.
day was called for trial, and taken
up. The following jury was EN-.
panelled and sworn, viz: j R
Richmond, Archie Pool, Lee AID.
ans, Taylor Roberts, J L Ryder,
Ed Hopkins, John Lawless, Irwin
McGinnis, Nathan Mayer, Marx
Heyman, Ben RoseDthal, Mayer
Hirsch. The trial was proceeded
with until the honr Of adjourn
ment, and the jury was locked up
for the night.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-14
DEATH OF Elk. SENATOR VooR

DEATH OF Elk. SENATOR VooR
HIEs.-Daniel w. VOORHEES,, an ex-
Senator of the United States fro m
the State of Indiana, died at his
residence in Washington City,
from rheumatism of the heart, on
last Saturday morning. The de-
ceased, popularity known as "the
tall Sycamore of the Wabash, :"
was rs years Of age aud had re.
presented the State of Indiana in
the House aud Senate for more
than thirty years, when his Sena-
torial term expired On the 4th of
March. He had affiliated with
the Democratic party throughout
his long public career and was al
ways recognized as one of its most
brilliant leaders, not only in his
own State, but upon the floor of
both Houses.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-14
SATURDAY, APRIL 10TH.

District Court convened pursu-
ant to adjournment, his Honor,
Judge Hunter, presiding.
John 9. Rogers and John A.
Williams VS. Henrietta Blackma
Judgment in favor of plaintiffs for
$147.SO, with interest and costs,
subject to certain credits. Judg-
ment declared executory.
VIM. Hustmyre ct al VS. Mrs.
Caroline Hustmyre ct al. Judg-
ment confessed in favor of plain.
tiffs, annulling the Judgment OF
this Court, homologating the pro.
ceedings of the family meeting, the
adjudication of Mrs. Hustmyre
hereunder, and the sales made by
her to John S. Sullivan and the
Alexandria and Pineville Building
and Loan Association as prayed
for and costs.
| State VS. George McMain and
George Hendricks, shooting with
intent to kill. Accused plead
guilty to assault with Il dangerous
weapon, aud we're sentenced to pay
a fine of S75 each and costs Of
prosecution, and in default Of pay.
ment, to he confined in the Parish
Jail for three months, subject to
labor on public works.
State vs. Mat Dowell ct al, play,
ing dice. Wheeler Reuben, Dave
Thompson aud Lawson Williams
three Of the accused, plead guilty
and were sentenced to pay a fine
of $40 each, aud III default 80 days
in Jail, subject to labor on pubic
works. Nolle pros entered as tc
Joe Tanner. The case AS to Be,
Bell was taken up and tried by
jury. He was found guilty and
sentenced to pay fine of $40 ani
costs and in default 80 days il
jail, subject to labor on public
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-14
Regardless of Cost or Value, for Cash Only

EF Not having had time to 60
over the stock and mark it down,
We will quote no prices, feeling
that 1t is only necessary to make
this announcement to convince
any one that this is a genuine
bona fide clearing sale. Don't wait
till the stock is picked, but come
while every department is COM
plete. The prices will be so low
there will be no trouble in selling
the goods.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-14
FRIDAY, APRIL Cru.

District Court convened pursu.
ant to adjournment, his Honor,
Judge Hunter, presiding.
State VS. F. G. Key, concealed
weapons. Plead guilty aud was
sentenced to pay a fine of $40 and
costs and in default of payment
ten days in Jail.
State VS. Sam Draper, violating
Sunday law. Accused plead gull.
iy and was sentenced to pay a fine
of S25 and costs and in default OF
payment 80 days in Jail, subject to
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-14
WEDNESDAY, APRIL It'll.

District Court convened pursu-
and to adjournment, His Honor,
Judge Hunter, presiding.
State VS. Winnie Barrett, assault
with dangerous weapon. Accus-
ed sentenced to pay fine of S75
and costs, and in default Of pay
ment 8 months in Jail. He paid the
fine.
State VS. Fred Thomas, shooting,
etc. Set for Monday, April 18th.
State vs. Thomas Dyal, Jr., con-
cealed weapons. Nolle pros. en-
tered.
State VS. L. Radcliffe, concealed
weapons. Nolle pros entered.
State VS. John Brooks, conceal.
ed weapons. Accused plead gull.
ty and was sentenced to pay a fine
of $25 and costs and in default of
payment 30 days, subject to labor
on public works.
State Va Tom Holling, conceal
ed weapons. Accused plead gull
ty and was sentenced to pay a fine
of $50 and costs and i'll default of
payment 80 days in Jail, subject to
labor on public works.
State VS. Marshall Antoine, con-
cealed weapons. Accused plead
guilty and was sentenced to pay a
flue of 500 and costs, and in de
fault of payment 80 days in Jail,
subject to labor on public works.
State VS. Joe McRea, violating
contract. Failed to answer to his
name, and his bondsman was held
in the sum of $50.
State VS. G. e. Potter. Failod
to answer to his name aud his
bondsman held in the sum of $50
The Grand Jury then made a
partial report. They reported ten
true bills and then retired.
State VS. w. Sheppard, conceal
ed weapons. Plead guilty and
sentenced to the parish Jail for &c
hours.
State VS. O w Sheppard, assault.
Accused plead guilty and was
sentenced to the parish Jail for So
hours.
State vs. Ira Hand, assault. Set
for April 10th.
SIate VS. Ira Hand, concealed
weapons. Set for April 10Th.
State VS. Dock Nichols, ct ais,
horse racing, etc. Tried by jury
and found guilty.
State vs. Thos. j. Dyal, larceny,
]. G. Ryan, special Julge, presid-
ing. Tried by jury, found guilty,
and recommended to the mercy OF
the Court. Accused reman,led.
State vs Dock Nichols, ct ais,
horse racing, etc. Accused Dock
Nichols and Gus Killins, having
been found guilty of horserscing
on the public roads, were sentenc
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-14

works.
State vs. Willie Bride, concealed
weapons. Tried by the Court,
found guilty and sentenced to pay
a fine Of $15 and costs and in de-
fault of payment, 80 days in Jail,
subject to labor on public works.
State VS. Willie Bride, concealed
weapons, No. (27l2.) Nolle pros
entered.
State vs. Mary Isham, assault
with a dangerous weapon. Nolle
pros entered.
State VS. Lawson Williams, per.
hitting craps. Accused plead
guilty and was sentenced to pay
fine of 500 and costs, and in de-
fault, 80 days in Jail, subject to Ia
Dor on public works.
State vs. Lewis Creuzot, permit.
ting craps. Accused plead guilty
aud was sentenced to pay fine Of
500 and costs, and in default Of
payment, 80 days in Jail, subject to
labor OH public works.
State VS. Horace Collins, assault
with a dangerous weapon. Tried
by the Court and found not guilty.
State VS. Louis Williams, bnrg-
larry and larceny. Accused plead
guilty to larceny and was SELL
fenced to the Parish Jail for six
months, subject to labor Oh public
works.
State VS. Thomas Michael, burg
larry and larceny. Plead guilty to
larceny and was sentenced to the
Parish Jail for six months, subject
to labor on public works.
The Grand Jury came into Court
and reported the following no true
bills: Jim Brent, violating con.
tract; Jim Dounces, larceny; Jas.
Duncan, assault; Andrew Wash
ingtoD, larceny; 2. P. Duplissey,
larceny; Robert Ray, criminal H.
bel: Polite Gates, larceny; Thomas
Wiley ct al, road work; William
Jamse, assault with dangerous
weapon; tfolmes Griffin and Abe
Rogers, cutting; John L. Hooter
ct al, assault; Il. u. Duckvil!e, lar
ceny; john =. Vanderhooven; con-
cealed weapons; D. II. Willis, pro-
fame language; D. G Duncan, lar
ceny; Esau Pugh, road work; Sam
Clark, cursing; John Thomas, lar
c-ny; 4. E. McDermott, selling
gun to minor; Jerry Williams, as.
sault; John aud Gus Jones, LARGE,
ny; Eaton Carey, larceny; Steve
Wilson, false pretenses; Henry
Cushman, assault and battery; Ma.
chen Williams, road work; Gaines
Hines, assault; Duke Smith, larcc-
ny; Jand Green, larceny; William
Jones, assault and battery; John
Turner, assault with a dangerous
weapon; Joe Howard, assault with
Il dangerous weapon and conceal
ed weapons; Charles Craft ct al,
larceny; Henry WEIGH ct al, LARGE
ny; Haywood Baxter, assault with
- dangerous weapon; NJ. y. Mar.
tin, concealed weapons; Geo. Ste
vens, larceny; Mathew Kerval, ma.
licious mischief; Moses Fuqua, lar
ceny; Emma johnson, larceny;
Frank Mo, gan, assault with a dan:
gerous weapon.
The Grand Jury also reported
eighteen true bills and then re.
tired.
Court then adjourned until $3.50
a. u. Monday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-14
THURSDAY, APRIL 3TH.

District Court convened pursu-
snt to adjournment, his Honor,
Judge Hunter, presiding.
Mrs. NJ. L. Manning VS. Joseph
Sterkx. Motion to dismiss appeal
filed 10y defendant.
The Grand Jury came into Court
and reported IL true bills.
State vs. VIM. L. Duncan, Jr.,
murder. Case set for April 18th.
State vs. J. w. Dixon, murder.
Case set for April 13th.
State VS. Celeste Frank ct al,
aggravated assault. Accused be-
ing without COUNSEL, w. w. Whit.
tington was appointed to defend
them. Case set for April 18th.
State VS. Celeste Frank ct al, as
sault with dangerous weapon. Ac-
cused being without counsel, w.
w. Wilmington was appointed by
the Court to defend them. Case
set tor April 18th.
State VS. Lonnie Gantier, con-
ceaied weapons. Case set for
April 18th.
State VS. Celeste Frank ct al, lar.
ceny. Celeste Frank and Lonnie
Gautier, being without counsel,
w. w. Wilmington was appointed
by the Court to defend them. Case
set for April 10th.
State VS. Thomas Michael, burg.
larry and larceny. Being without
counsel L. L. Hooe was appointed
to defend him. Case set for April
10th.
State VS. Louis Williams, burg
larry aud larceny. Being without
counsel L. Il. HOOe was appointed
to defend accused. Case set for
April 10th.
State VS. Andrew Jackson, con-
cealed weapons. Case set for
April 18th.
State vs. Louis Creuzot, permit.
ting dice playing. Case set for
April 10th.
State vs. Mat Dowell ct al, play
ing dice. Accused Ben Bell and
Joe Tanner present and plead not
guilty. Case set for April 10th.
Accused Dan Carter, Jake Levy,
Peter Jordon, Hubbard Wilson,
Joe Dennis, Hubbard Casson and
Andrew Jackson plead guilty, and
were sentenced to pay fine of $40
and costs and in default of pay.
ment 80 days in Jail subject to la.
Dor On public works.
State VS. Farley Gray, murder.
The trial of this case was resumed
evidence closed, argument had and
submitted to the jury at 9 p. m.
Court then adjourned until
o'clock Monday morning.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-04-14
labor on public works.

State VS. Dave Thompson, larce-
ny. Nolle pros entered.
The Grand Jury came into Court
and made report of no true bills,
viz: Aleck Buekner, cutting; Ned
Fox and Walter Jones, cutting
and wounding; VIM. Curtis, larce-
ny; Mary Countee, manning; Will
Flowers, assault; Peter Carey, lar.
ceny; Aleck Mcclellan, false pre-
lenses; John Allen, larceny; Willis
Jackson, false pretenses; silas
Dowty, false pretenses; Oscar Lew
is, obscene language and assault;
DR.. D. D. Lobdell, shooting; Alice
White, assault; Cllas. Hamilton,
assault; VIM. Hunter, shooting.
State VS. James Danzey, murder.
Case set for April l9th.
State VS. Andrew Jackson, will.
fully shooting at. Case set for
April 18th.
State vs. Geo. Rogers, false pre-
lenses. Tried by jury and found
guilty. Sentenced to be confined
in the Parish Jail for 80 days, sub.
ject to labor on public works.
State vs. Joseph and Snug Mus
grove, horse stealing. Tried by
Jury and acquitted.
State vs. Virginia Baylor, larce.
ny. Nolle pros entered.
State VS. Isaiah Mcdaniel, as.
sault with dangerous weapon.
Tried by jury and acquitted.
State VS. Isaiah Mcdaniel, con-
cealed weapons. Accused plead
guilty and sentenced to pay fine
of S15 and costs and in default Of
payment 10 days in Jail, subject to
labor on public works.
State VS. VIM. Benson, concealed
weapons. Nolle pros entered.
State VS. Ed Rax, assault with a
dangerous weapon. Tried by Jury
and acquitted.
State VS. Mary Bennett, larceny
Tried by jury and acquitted.
State VS. John Martin, concealed
weapons. Tried by the Court and
acquitted.
State va Jesse Williams, con,
cealed weapons. Tried by jury
aud convicted.
State VS. Perry Lewis, assault
with a dangerous weapon. Failed
to answer to his name, and his
bondsman, Adam Boxer, held III
the sum of 500.
State vs. Horace Collins. assault
with a dangerous weapon. Failed
to answer to his name, and bis
bondsman heldin the sum of 800
State VS. Jesse Williams, con
cealed weapons. Accused was
sentenced to pay a fine of S25 and
costs and in default, % days IL
Jail, subject to labor on public
works.
State vs. Mary Bennett, larceny
Accused was sentenced to he con
fined in the Parish prison for j3t
days, subject to labor on public
works.
State VS. j. I. Timberlake, viola
ting Sunday law. Plead guilty
and sentenced to pay a fine Of $2t
and costs. aud in default 81 day.
in Jail, subject to labor Oh public
works.
State VS. Jane Thomas ct al, as
sau!t and battery. Jane Thomas
and Jennie Alexander tried by thu
Court and discharged.
State VS. Farley Gray, murder
The jury in this case rendered {
verdict of equity without capita
punishment" Accused was re
manded for sentence.
| Court then adjourned until Sat
urday at $50 q. m.
Il caurpnAv ApDTv 10rrY
The Somerset reporter., 1897-12-16
Browns Corner.

Mrs. Ida Brown is teaching school at
n. Hartland.
Mrs. Lucinda Stevens is keeping house
for A. ID. Brown.
Miss Emma Goodwin has returned to
her school in Dexter village.
{. B. Chase has a new horse.
Earl Harmon of Skowhegan, formerly
of this place, has gone to Portland, to
take course at Shaw's business college.
Hall and Barnes went into the woods,
the past week, vii h a small crew.
The rain on Sunday prevented any
service. afternoon or evening" at this
place. Elder jackson will be here, if
possible, Dec. 26, at l.30 p. n.
The habit Of years is hard to overcome.
As it has been the custom of the past q,
for more than decade of years, to have
a Christmas tree at this place each year,
with but one exception, our attention il
called that the season OF peace and good
will is at hand. That all interested may
be assured that this is not an ''otf year"
with the Christmas tree ut Browns Cor
ner, we send you this invitation: TO
gather on Saturday evening, Dee. %, at
the usual time and place, bring the
Christmas fruit to laden the boughs
and enjoy the time honOred custom,
and may Christmas cheer fill each heart.
A short program by the children and
music will entertain you for IA short
time. Any assistance in contributing to
the program will be gratefully received.