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CH APPEL. HILL.

The Post correspondent took dinner sun
Day with the hospitahlc family OF Mrs. Nj.
y. Cooke and never In the course of his
lie did he enjoy so many good things
everything that the most accomplished cpl
cure could suggest was spread before
him. Besides the good dinner he had the
pleasure of meeting the following guests.
who were present: Mesdames Mutt OF
Houston, Mrs. Owen Cooke, Chappell HIM
MISS Sadie Elliott Melton. Chappell Hill
MT W. b. Melton of Houston Mr.. Rufus
Fife Of Chappel Hill Mr. Charlie Cooke.
Shasppell Hi; Miss Matte Cooke, Chappoli
Hi. After dinner all repaired to the
spacious and elegant parlors, where music
and repartee were INDUCED in TO the full
est extent and The Post correspondent viii
long remember the happy occasion,
Miss Pcrl Perkins of BRENNAN came
down Thursday last to spend the holidays
here.
Mr., end Mrs. Jesse Crockett went up
TO Elgin to take Christmas dinner with
mrs Crocketts brother aud family. who
live there
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wAxAHAcHIE.

elegant reception was given ut the
Of Or. and Mrs. Watson on the even
4 December II by Miss Marie watson
onor OF her guest, Miss Bret uarte
eler of Manor The house WAS dero,
IN mistletoe, smilax. BAMBOO ala
flowers. Dainty salads. waters. choc,,
and pafched almonds were served
iisses Mai connor and Lpu Ella sims !
ROBERT j.. Matthews of Hllisboro
Pdcd over the punch bowl in the IL
In the afternoon from to over
ladies'. both married and unmarried,
"a, at night from $40 TO $3.50 over
Young men called. 1t was the swell
Junction OF the season. Following are
Nv notes:
lests of houor were Mrs. Robert Mat
~, Hillsbogo; Mrs. Charles Matthews,
sboro. and Miss Moss OF Henderson.
house party consisted Of Mrs. Watson,
d Watson. Miss Wheeler, Miss heard,
Moss. Henderson. Mrs. Matthews.
|sboro. Mrs. Robert Matthews. Mrs.
Ppscn. Mrs q. ID. Kemble. Misses Dun
- D..
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caenorL SURRENDERED.
He IL Charged win Numbering Two
lrnui n mt N go, Y.

Prominent Negroes.
Gonzales. Texas, December rs Roger
Carroll. who escaped from the county ja,'
some four mortha ago aud wlro WAS az the
time charged with the murder OF h's
father-bs-lnw, Jack Diworth. came ~
this morning an company with his mother
father and wife. aud went directly to the
iali ana asked Sheriff Glover 10 lock him
up Shcrirt Gloyer- permitted Tho Posi-
correspondent % visit tho prsoner. Car
roll refused 10 say jug, how nc ESCAPED
trrn his coll, but said he had been pick
inc cation and RIDING on the trains
wherever he wanted 90 go and spoke oil
hcing at Austin. San Marcos, bockhafl !.
l@uliug aud IIarwood ana says he chme 70
Gonzales this mutlnAnR just bafnru DAY
Hight HIS cell when visited by the report
en- this morning wax what ts known AZ
the city 'lock-np" ana is eituatcd right
near the eallows and In full Wow OF T.
He was asked II ne knew that he had
hc,n % very much hunted man, aud thnt
some people claimed that me wax the man
v no murdered Charles Andersen ~ tht
charch several weeks, ago and that ~.
conylctsd2 He laughed IN reply; ssi.
he could have aluhed the officers always,
and that he did not want 70 make .
statement and would not say where he
was when Anderson was killed, said the
reason OF his getting out or jail was be
cause he wanted bath aud could not ger
IT,. and that he thcpght lie would inlke a
little exercise. and Raid 10 the deputy
Sheriff. New Hampton, who was present,
tina n ne would agree TO let HIM go he
would be out of jail tn less than thirty
mifntcA
Carroll as oaply q years old. and was
raised IN Gonzales. and ,s charged with
the murders of jack Dilworth and
Charles Anderson. two leading negroes ol
this county. District court meets first
Monday In January, and tho cases will re-
cove the attention of District Attorney
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ssITrHvILLE.

Society Is looking forward to the ball T.
he given by the Brotherhood OF Loeomo-
tive Engineers at the opera house next
Wednesday evening.
Miss Maude Sargent, one of the niesi
efficient teachers in the public schools. was
united In marriage with Mr., D. a. heiiy,
n ronnlar 'Katyp conductor, Thursday
evening. December 90. at $50 o'clock, pas-
.lnr +. M. Renick of the Cumberland Pres
byterian church officiating. only re"
Intimate friends were present.
4 most enjoyable evening was spent az
tbe residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Bridgewa'er
last Wednesday, A number Of young peo-
ME gafhsged bringing an orchestra with
tbam' which diseoursed sweet m';sic while
dancing and cards were INDUCED In. Those
nresant were: Mrs. Martin, Mr.. and Mrs.
Whiteworth. Lir. and Mrs. Stuart, Misses
Morrison. Rome. Grimes. Jones, Boone anu
oven and Ntssrs. Staples. Criley, dergei
Hill, Turner, T. o. Hill. smyer and
Cobb.
mas In Bastrop.
Mrs. A. e. Hart Of Lampasas is yisiiihs
her daughter Miss Mae Grimes, ana sister
and br0;her-in-law, Mr.. and MRS. II. J.
Harden,an. at the latter's residence
Miss Josie Burleson. returned THURSDAY
evening from Baylor university, VINCE, 70
snend the holidays with her parents. MT
and Mrs. Murray Burleson.
Mrs. Jchanna Knopp and daughter. Miss
Bertha. OK Cuero, Mr. and Mrs. George
Jackson and Arch B Reese Of West Point
ana Miss Eulah Rsgsdaie 81 Wharton, at
tended the lSnopp Long wedding In this
city last Sunday.
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wills. Texas, December 26.--W. 8.
carothcrs yesterday shipped to Cuba
eiehty-five head Of beoYcs to BIO used BY
tho Spanish soldiers. Among the number
were twenty-three bulls, and among these
were some az fine registcred Jerseys - In
the country These becves were all large
ones, the most OF them being work oxen,
ana We're fattened at Mr. Carothers' fats
tening pen, whore he has quite lot fat.
tening,
Deputy Sheriff J.. r.. Crawford ycEtcr-s
day returned from Palestine with Bob Yeas
ger nephew " John Granison. charged
with having received $3.50 OF tho stolen
money thai Grandson got from Henry
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suIcIDEp.
He Left Long letter Telling Win.
He Did H.

Kyle Texas, December 2e. kari Oerler.
a German, whose home s e5 Water street
sam Antonio. committed suicide here to-
day by shooting himself IN the temple
with a revolver, lie leaves wife apd
FIVE children all living in san Antonio
lie left letter, In wh,5t1 he made several
statements. Inaising eight pages OF closely
written malior. He apPo5nfed Gcorg.
iSndor. u friend with whom he was atop.
ping administrator OF his estate, instruct
ing HIM % Deduct funeral expenses and
10 his children THE letter was written
w San Antonio on the 23d.
He further stated: ~ viii buy me 4
pistol today By al means with expectation
70 su. eide In Kyle. | expect loving souls
10 attend my grave with character enough,
10 see nothing mean ~ committed at my
grave and plant n few flowers on my
grave"
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cOIusIcANA.

The Euchre Club met Thursday night
with Mrs. S. Hildreth at the residence
OF Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Len Tobln The royal
prizes were won by Mrs. Rufus Hardy and
Mr.. II. l.. Scales. and the boobies were
captured by Mira. J. Il. WhIteselle and
Judge Rufus Hardy. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r.. Whitteseiie. Mr. and
r. Mays. Mr. and Mrs. II. E. Kinsloe. Judge
and Mrs. Rufus Hardy. Mr.. and MIRA r..
II. Church, Mr.. and Mrs. A. n. Justiss.
Mr.. ard Mrs w. A. Lang, Mr.. and Mrs.
II. L. Scales, Captain G. H. Allyn and Mr..
Nelson.
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HALLETsyILLE.

On account OF the muddy streets and In
element weather the merchants have done
but little holiday business and Santa Claus
consequently visited not very extensively
hereaboufs.
Miss Ben Boyd entertained the cnchre
club at the home Of DIR. Knox Dednesday
evening Fourteen couples were present
and pleasant evening was spent.
The most or the young men and young
ladies' who are attending schools elsewhere
spent the holidays at home
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TAYLOR.

Mrs. Ida Hagerty. who has been attend
ing the Academy of Music in Chicago for
The past six months. arrived In the city
few days- ago. She formerly taught
music class here.
District Deputy Grand Master, Independ-
ent Order OF Odd Fellows Lee Lawlor nj
Florence. has been visiting friends in the
city.
Rev. w. II. Clogett. president of the
Texas Presbyterian university. is in the
city.
Miss Sophia Shaw returned Friday from
Weatherford 10 spend Christmas at home.
Mrs. Barney Pearlstcne OF Waco is visit
ing Mrs. j. Melosky.
Mrs. C. II. WEIGH aud son, Frank
Welch. will spend the holidays in Ennis.
Texas.
Miss Ada Mcmillan. who has been on
A Visit to her aunt Mrs. T. " couplHpd.
has returned to her homo in New Or
leans.
Mrs. Ayirett's music class will give an
entertainment Tuesday night at the homo
OF Mr.. and Mrs @. Mendel.
The young people are preparing for
grand Christmas ball next Tuesday night.
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SMOOTHING At EDGAR.
Postmaster struck by Three Rullets,
InHlcting Mortal wounds.

Postmaster struck by Three Bullets,
Innlcting Mortal Wounds.
Yoakum, Texas, December 2e.--Informae
ton Just received by telegraph states THAI
Ed Bates was shot and perhaps MORALLY
wounded at Edgar last night. Three balls
took effect, two In the neck and one In the
head. The cause OF the shooting can not
be ascertained.
cucro. Texas, December &c. wv. A. Bates.
stogekeeper and postmaster at edgar. be-
tween here and Yoaktim was shot four
tines last night-oncc Ia the forehead.
twice through che neck and once In the
back. His assalant is we'll wnown. hut
he has not yet been caught. Bates Is not
necessarily fatally wounded, and wac con.
soious at o'clock this morning.
The facts OF the shooting AFRO not obtain-
able at this writing II mover FALLS that &
shooting OF some kind happens during the
session OF the district court.
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MANY SHOOTING AFFIRM
Thomas Pollard q Dallas II ! Isc
carioss Condition. III
BATES SHOT THREE Tines al EDGAR
A. Thonwht 10 ne Nfortsily weun4o6
Bca Riddle Of waco Hlit w
Two Bullets.

Dallas, Texas. December 26.--JAmss
Chapman. who last night shot Thomas Foi-
lard, had a preliminary hcirins this even.
ing before Justice SHELTON and was ad-
mitted co bond In tho sum OF $780, which
he furnished and was released from TAIL
70 await the action OF the grand Jury or the
result OF Poliard's wound. The surgeons
attending Pollard have not been able %
locate tho bullet. and repor, his condition
serious, They say he has chance for re-.
coycry, but that is NIL.
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CALVERT.

Mrs. $. KSzengteln OF Hearne was the
guest OF relatives IA this city last week
Mrs. !. l. pitluck left Friday for Aug
tin 10 spend the holidays.
Mrs sam y. MoLendon and little iangh :
ter returned TO their h1me at Waco Sun
day after several days ys. In Calvert
Misses Edith Gibson and Maud Brown
returned last Saturday from fairmont
college. Monteasle. Tenn. where they have
been for the past year,
Messrs. Dan and Dennie Parker arrived
IN the city Sunday fron the State uniyers-
ity at Austin 10 spend the holidays
Miss Birdie Mcrrary went 10 Hearne en-
Monday to be present al tho wedding OF
Miss Eclsle 10 Or. Cummings. which oc-
CURED Tuesday.
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4 pELIcATll OPERATION.
Surgeons Trying Ia Save the Life or
Tom Wright.

! UTf
Rosebud, Texas, December 26. Much In
terest " manifested here today about the
recovery Of Tim Wright who was shot
Friday night. Tho doctors decided thai
death was certain unless an operation
was performed. arsd had Isttlo hopes of
Sam Arnold and II. r. Ayeock OF this
place, aer.sted by Or. ~. N. Shaw OF
cameron performed an operation ana
the right hip badly shaitering the inside:
passing on through the b!addsD ID ear
red pieces OF bones with II, producing
two perforations, each an inch long, IN
the bladder; striking the hip bono on the
left stde II reoounded and remained 10
the bladder Tho bullet and several pieces
Of bones were removed from the bladder,
sne TIM asans E Lnnss IN
ftcely and seems TO be doing we'll, hut
little hopes Is expressed OF his recovery.
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ALVIN.

Mr.. and Mrs, q. s. Cummings left Tues
day for Washington La. where they Will
spcnd Christmas with Mrs. Cummings
parents.
Mrs. NJ. II. Reynolds left Tuesday for
her old home in Kentucky. whore she will
visit some weeks; from there she will visit
friends in Philadelphia.
S. NJ. Ashley and wife arrived here from
1.incoln, Neb., Tuesday and Will spend
the winter in coast country.
ID. u, Atkins and son left Tuesday for
Montgomery. Ala. where they will Walt
relatives and friends
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pied 81 rarniysi. 81 Heart.

Crockett. Texas, December 26..--pr. !, Y
Lipscomb. u prominent physician Of this
city. died suddenly last night at 2 o'clock
OF paralysis Of tho heart. He attended "
business Yesterday as usual and was at
his office last night at 1880 o'clock. His
health had not been good for some months
pas. He WIS prominent In Masonic, res
iigtoiis and social circles and win be great
iy missed. He will be buried tomorrow
by the Masonic fraternity.
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ISAurMAN.

Mr., and Mrs. W. r. Evans left Tues
day for their old home IN Water Valley.
Miss, 10 spend the holidays,
Mr. and Mrs. Dyke Turreptlue are Wis.,
lting relatives in Tennessee.
Miss Maud Gillaspic OF Peede, In visiting
Mies Maud Montgomery OF this city
Mr.. and Mrs. James Young will entertain
the friends Of Miss Fannie Shannon next
Wednesday evening,
Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Ayres win give
an entertainment next Tuesday evening in
honor OF Miss Dela Ayfes.
WIZ Love and wife are Waiting relatives
In Cieburne.
Mrs. Alice Pale OF Ennis Is spending the
holidays in Kaufman with her parents, G..
T.. Chilcoot and wife.
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MOSCOW.

Despite the mud and rain the young
people are having a right merry Christ
mas. a tree at the knights OF Honor hail
last night, feastings Of fatted turkeys to-
day and a social party at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs II. j Hayis tonight is the pro-
gramme thus far.
Miss Pearl johnson is home for the hol-
idays. She is teaching school at Love
lady
Mr.. Jnke Bergman and family and Or.
Harry Bergman and wife of Corrigan are
spending the holidays with their parents
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Griffin OF Corrigan
spent Christmas, day In Moscow.
Mr.. Ed Hickman OF FAINT ate turkey
with "the old folks Of home today.
Mr.. Joe Smith daughter and niece. OF
Mississippi are here on. visit to his par
ents and other relatives.
Mrs Taylor Burroughs and daughter Of
Gioyeton are spending the holidays with
her sister. Mrs. Martha Adams.
Judge r. J Many and Professor J. J.
Many and wife OF Livingston are visit
ing their fathers family this week.
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TWO small wr~ciSs.

smithyille. Texas December 12.--These
were two slight freight wrecks on the Katy
last night. one at Little River and he
other at Basfrop. No casualties at the
off switch engine while going to thu
Little River wreck and was cut to pieces.
The wreck al Bastrop was caused By tn
trucks OF freight car leaving the traet
No great damage.
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MOODNIIIaI.

Miss L0lla McCaleb and Mr.. George
Moore OF Willis, sister and brother of Mrs.
T. e. Mann. are spending Christmas with
their sister.
Professor p. |, Hunter OF Spuager was
In town few days this week.
Miss Irene Blackshear of Warren is Wis
iting relatives here.
Mrs. c. II. Jardne. of Lake Charles is
In town on visit to her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. R. b. Barclay,
Miss Bird Cooper, who is attending tho
North Texas Female college at Sherman,
has returned home to spend Christmas
Little Miss Lalla Rookh Lewis is spend
ing Christmas in Beaumont
Miss Emily Sapp of Coimesneil has been
visiting for several days the family of
Judge 4. d. Scott
Rev s. r.. Wilson has returned home
after attending the East Texas conference
at Palestine.
Mrs, T. D., Scott spent several days in
Colmesneil this week
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DEEvIi.LIc.

Owing TO the Indictment weather Christ
mas week has been very dull here So
cially. An impromptu dance at the opcra
house Wednesday evening Is the only So
cial event of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. -. Randall are spend
ing the holidays with relatives and friends
in Victoria.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. p. Wilson Of Alt'ne
are here spending the week with Mrs.
wilson's father end mother. Captain and
Mrs. ID. A. T. Walton.
Miss Carol OF Monterey Mexico. spent
several days OF the present week In this
city as the guest OF her aunt, Mrs W ~.
George. She left THURSDAY morning Tor
Victoria TO spend the holidays.
Mrs j. W Stston and son. aGcompanied
by Mrs. Stations sister. Miss Mary LoYen-
green arrived IN The city TUESDAY evening
from Tampa, Fla
Miss Rosa Kerr left Friday morning for
Completion TO spend Christmas with tho
home folks.
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Corvlcana, Texas. December 2s.--on FRI
day afternoon a man named r. r. Davis
was arrested in Ennis on charges OF rob-
berry He was Identified az being the nab
Der who committed several hoiiups In
Cotr-fnwood bottom near EfAnis last week,
the Cottonwood bottom positively tdenti~
ned him. 81
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w HARToN.

The Posts Christmas edition received
many flattering comments from its mum
erous readers here. Ii was multum IN
parvo OF journalistic worth
The annual oyster supper. given by the
L. l.. l.. last Monday night, In spite OF the
Indictment weather, was social success
The spiIit of Christmas, although slightly
depressed owing 10 the continued bad
weather. is manifested by the usual DIS
play of fireworks and small mysteries co.
existent to the season.
Mrs. Posses of Houston, q midwife OF
note, has been visiting the family OF Mr.
Joe Bulles. Mr.. Joe Bulles received his
Christmas present In the guise of bouncing
twins.
Mr. T. Lilienthal Of the Spectator is
spending the holidays in his native city,
Houston.
Senator J. T.. Linn left Friday for CAL
weston, where he goes on legal business.
Mrs. w. c. Carpenter and sister, Miss
Grace Walls, OF Bay City are the guests OF
Mrs. Dr. b Il. Walls.
The holiday edition, twenty-four pages,
OF the Wharton Spectator. contains mucn
interesting matter. and the managemeha
deserve great credit
Rev. W. r. Campbell and family lett
n few DAYS ago for Webberville, where they
will make their future home Mr.. Campbell
viii, be sorely missed here, where he was
dearly loved, for his manly and upright
conduct and Christian example.
Misses Roberta Huston and Gordon sor-
reII will receive New Years calls from to
II. They will be assisted by Misses Lucille
Huston. Mantle Duncan of Egypt, Mamie
Dennis. Mary r. Davis, Lizzie stephens
of Houston and Miss Bonnie Duniavy OF
Richmond.
Mrs. j. p, Stansberry OF Richmond Is the
s,,est ~ her mother Mrs. X. MeCamly.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Kleas will eat their
Christmas dinner with the home folks at
Edna.
DR.. Bat Smith. president OF the south
western association. leaves on the 2sth
for Beaumont. where he will attend the
state Medical association, which WIZ meet
in that city.
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vICToRIA.

The disagrecublo weather has east
damper on everything socially as well as
commercially In Victoria, ind not single
entertainment has been arranged for tho
holidays. Colonel j. A. McFadden and
Secretary AL McFadden OF the Guadalupe
valley Construction company dispensed egg
nog at their palatial home this morning TO
their numerous friends. The Post corro-
spondent acknowledges an invitation to
participate.
w. L, Roberts, assisted by Miss Olive
Martin viii appear at Hauschilds Opera
house on the night of December 81 Thoy
come wen recommended. Mr.. Roberts ap.
peared mere Two years ago In Faust" and
made most favorable impression ON the
alter goers.
inc knights OF pythias Will give Christi
mas tree and supper for their families at
me Casino Tuesday night, December 2s. IL
promises TO be a most enjoyable affair.
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cnorus ana Instrumental The par;,cinap,x
NO. w. inciuding the chorus were: Mrs r u
NIL Ma,cnuiiie, Robert Watt, George Co,rm a.
MISE M,ss Bee Ragsdale, Mr.. Erwin. Misses E,1a
W W, ana Lille Cert with Bertrand r
w .Ess as conductor. Musicians saw the
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Madam Rumor Is Specializing on the
probabilities OF several weddings In the
city at an early day, and II they do not
come 90 timo some one will be disap-
pointed.
The marriage Of MIR. Richard Jolloy and
Miss Stella Misscnhemer last Wednesday
was n surprise 10 everybody except thu
Interested parties, they doubtless expect
ing H.
The aged mother OF Mr.. y. o. Llpscomb
has arrived from Virginia and will make
her future home with her son In the city,
Mrs. n. II. Walker has been visiting
friends In Austin for some time
Born unto MIR. and Mrs. r. Il. Brown,
4 daughter
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IA GRANGE.

Mr. NJ, Mcdonnell of Bastrop was In tho
city a few hours last Tuesday.
Mrs. Sttlnmann Of Yoakum is here on
visit, the guest of AIR. Charles Helm
camp.
Mrs, Mary Riley went to Elllneer last
Monday TO attend the funeral OF her uncle
Miss Denisch left Wednesday for Yoakuu
to spend the holidays with relatives.
Miss Hattie Alexander left the first OF
the week for Waco to visit her friend, Miss
Esther Gross
hiee's company in n "Night at the Cir
Gus held the boards at the opera house
tast iuesday night. There WIS good au-
dience and all speak In the highest terms
Oh tho play MS presented by the company.
! ne company Is in all respects good Que
ana deserves the applause which was Iib-
orally bestowed by those present,
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Captain A. II. hell who has been seri-
ously III for some time, Is now improving
aud homes are entertained Of his ultimate
recovery. His sister Mira. Perkins, OF MIL
wsuxee Wis. aud Mr., George A. lace OF
Rockley. Texas, are now With them.
MIR. and Mrs, q. A. Starnenberg are
spending Christmas WITH relatives In iIous-
ton
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"A Night at the Circus" was presented
at the Bastrop opera house to a large and
appreeiatiye audience, The .OId Farmer
Hopkins company hold the boards on
Saturday night.
The young folks had a big dance at the
opera house. 99s
The Methodist Sunday school had
Christmas tree. In fact. Bastrop has to
have fun and good cheer this week de-
spite the terrible weather and hard times
Among the folks who have come home
TO spend the holidays are Misses Maude
Maynard and Drue Organ and Mr.. Chris
Organ from Georgetown, Mr.. Bruce Bur
Lesson from Waco. Mr.. Robert Grimes from
Victoria, Mr.. and Mrs. Maynard w. Fow-
Ter OF Goliad
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LAMpAsAs.

Married at the residence Of the brides
parents. Nj. and Mrs. B. @. Greenwood,
Thursday morning at a,I5 o'clock Miss
Minnie Greenwood TO Mr. r. j. Harris
Mr. and Mrs Harris left on the 10 O'Clock
train for Chicago and ether Eastern cities
Colonel and Mrs- g. r Hubbard are
spending the holidays with relatives IN
San Antonio.
Mise Jimmie Cain has returned from
visit OF several months to her sister, Mr..
y. Q. Allen. Of Blutfields, Nicaragua Cen
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If THE BABY Is CUTTING TEETH

be sure and use that old and well tried
remedy. Mrs. Windows Soothing fyrup
for children teethirg. II scothss tho chIl6
roftens the gums. ailays all pain, cures
wind collie and Is ths best remedy ~