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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
Chinese War Troubles Again.

CHICAGO, Jan. 21.-Cables report
grave situation over the Chinese ones
ton. Japan and England have COM
bined to resist Russia's aggression and
Japan has ordered war fleet into
Chinese waters. The news is stuff.
Gent to create stir in London finan-
cial circles.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
CATTLE SCARCE IN TEXAS.
Dlmcult to Get Anything on the
Ranges but Young Stock.

{. II. Baumbaugh returned from
Texas and Oklahoma where he bought
$4,000 head Of young stock for G. G.
Gillett Of Woodbine. He says it is
difficult for Kansan to understand
how scarce are cattle becoming on
the range. He wanted 5000 four
year Odds but could get but a few
hundred. Prices have advanced on
young stock and the calves that three
years ago were given away or allowed
to perish il Trey were not strong arc
in the parlor and wrapped in blankets
to save them. He thinks the cattle
business is safe for the coming year
and that high prices will continue.
The cattle he bought are all for deliv-
cry about May LIST.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
In 0lden Times

People overlooked the Importance
Of permanently beneficial effects and
were satisfied with transient action:
out now that it is generally known
that Syrup Of Figs will permanently
overcome habitual constipation, we'll.
informed people will not buy other
laxatives which act for time, but
finally injure the system. Buy the
genuine, made by the California FIG
Syrup Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your
Life Away.

II you want to quit tobacco using
easily and forever, be made well,
strong, magnetic, full OF new life and
vigor, take No-To-Bs., the wonder
worker that makes weak men strong.
Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Over 100000 cured. Buy No-To-Bac
from your own druggist, who will
guarantee a cure for SOC or $l.0O.
Booklet and sample mailed free. Ad.
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New
York.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
Is Business Slow at Homsi

Then why not investigate what
other localities offerP The chief cen.
tiers Of southwestern mining, manu-.
featuring. farming and stockraising
industries are found along the Santa
Fe route. For ticket rates and full
particulars Of the country address "
J. Black, G. P. A., A. I. IS. F. Ry
Topeka, Kas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
Hucklen's Arnica Ealya.

The best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures
Piles, or no pay required, 1t is guar.
anteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price rs cents per
box. For Sale by J. M. Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27

A large number Of friends Of the
late Elder Clark attended the funeral
Friday P. m. at the Baptist church.
Rev. John Fulton, assisted by Rev.
DR.. Haithcox and Rev. DR.. Blayney,
officiated and the remains were laid
TO rest in Abilene cemetery. The
Masonic lodge attended in a body and
conducted the burial service.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
Will Build a Court House Addition

The county commissioners have
ordered advertisement published for
the building Of addition to the court
house for commissioners room, to
be east of the county clerks office.
1t will be built at once.
H. M. Ambrose of Enterprise and
J. H. Mustard of Chapman were re-
appointed assistant teachers examin.
ers on nomination Of the county
superintendent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27

Rheumatism is due to Tactic acid in
the blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla neu-
tralizes the acid and completely cures
the aches and pains Of rheumatism.
BE sure to get Hoods.
Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy
to operate. Cure indigestion, bilious
ness. 25C.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
Acme Paid 81 10 Cents.

The Acme Creamery company paid
81! cents for December milk, proba-
bly, the highest paid in the county
The stockholders are allowed to have
but ten per cent dividends, the sur
plus going back to the patrons in in
creased prices for milk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
an Educational Journal.

The general board of education Of
the Lutheran church has begun the
publication of The Lamp, four-page
quarterly devoted to the interests of
Lutheran colleges. 1t is printed by
the REFLECTOR and edited by Rev. DR..
Haithcox. The first number is issued
this week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
From Baby in the High Chair

to grandma in the rocker Grain-O Is
good for the whole family. 1t is the
long'deslred substitute for coffee.
Never upsets the nerves or Injuries
the digestion. Made from pure grains
it is food in itself. Has the taste
and appearance Of the bes! coffee at /
the price. 1t is genuine and scien.
tifc article and is come to stay, 1t
makes for health and strength. Ask
your grocer for Grain.O.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
MISSOURI PACIFIC-AT HERINGrON,
ABlLENE'S SOCIETIES.

A II. AND A. M Benevolent Lodge, No.
a, US, meets first and third Monday even
lngs In each month at Masonic hall corner
Third and Cedar. o. Johntz, W. M; ]. L.
Worley, secretary; visiting brethren vel
come.
M ODERN WOODMEN or AMERICA
lVl Camp No, 1850, meets every Monday
night OF each month In X, OF p hall. VISIT
!ng nelghbors welcome. G. A. Bogers, v. O.,
~. Murphy, clerk.
A NCIENT ORDER UNITED WORKMEN
n Abilene Lodge, No. 93 meets every
Thursday evening In the Knights Of Pythias
hall. d. u. Crebbs, M W.. Richard Waring,
recorder.
XTTOMAN's RELIEF CORPS - No. O.,
w meets alternate Wednesday after
noens at 1880 o'clock In X. OF y, hall. Mrs N.
7. Jolloy, president; Mrs. Olive j. Peters,
secretary.
D0YAL ARCH MAsONs-Cyrus Chapter,
T. No. ~. meets In Masonic hall on the Sec
II. II. Keel, II. p; Arthur Edison, secretary,
7 INDEPENDENT ORDER ODD FELLOWS
Western Home Lodge, No. 90, meets
very Tuesday evening In Odd Fellows hall
officers: Noble Grand, W. W. Herr; Sec
'etary, L. Lips. Visiting brethren welcome
ORDER EASTERN STAR-Abllene Chap
~ ter III, meets In Masonic hall the first
md third Tuesday evenings OF each month.
Mrs. Arthur Edison, Worthy Matron;
Miss claudia Strother, secretary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
Ths iae n
q. i :;$';;;'|''''''LNZ7M II: II;
Colorado. About It's Climate.

4. A little l6-page pamphlet which we
will oheerfully mail you, flee, II you
drop us note or a postal card. We
are particularly anxious to put it in
the hands Of physicians and invalids,
but others are welcome to a copy.
Please address, B. L. Winchell, Gen.
Pass. Agt., Denver, Col.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
Chapman Has a Fire,

CHAPMAN, Jan. 21.-.About 2 O'Clock
this morning P. L. jennings office
burned to the ground, loss $3.50. He
will at once rebuild. The lumber
yard adjoining it was saved by hard
work,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
Will Be at the Poultry Show.

Below are few exhibitors who will
make entries in the coming poultry
show with the class they are in.
Barred Plymouth Pocks-Dr. A. S.
Gish, F. B. Glimpse, H. j. Hodge,
Mrs. j. B. Jones, H. C. Lifts.
White Plymouth Rocks-Mrs. L. f.
W. Southworth.
Buff Plymouth Rocks-Roy Shad.
niger.
Black Langshans-C. A. Hodge,
Judge Quinn, G. A. Snider.
Buff Cochlns-.Dr. A. S. Gish, Ben.
Cooley, Milton Nottorf, Rev. C. H.
Rhodes.
Partridge Cochins-Dr A. S. Gish,
Mrs. j. B. Jones.
Cornish Indian Games-J. L. Wor.
ley.
Brown Leghorns-J. l.. Worley, DR..
Frank Parker
English Dorkins-J. P. Quinn.
Houdans-Dr. A. S. Gish.
Crested Black Polish-Dr. A. S..
Gish, Ben. Cooley.
Black Minorcas-J. j. Cooke, Dill
Ion; W. l.. Allison, R. L. Brown.
Black Spanish-R. L. Brown.
Golden Wyandottes-F. B. Glimpse
Golden Seabright Bantams-L. A.
Marks, Topeka.
Pit Games-Dan Hart, H. B. Skies,
John Sherman.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
Had a Bad Accident.

A. Anderson, prominent Swede
farmer living five miles southeast of
Enterprise, had a bad accident in a
runaway Friday. He was thrown
out; his hip joint and two ribs were
broken and he received serious inter-
nal injuries, DR.. Steelsmith was call
ed and reports him as resting easily.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
A Bag Of Virgin Gold

is among the possibilities Of mining
at Klondike. IT'S too late to start
now, but before the season reopens
you should post yourself about the
district, the mining laws and other
essentials. Reliable Information. with
explanation Of mining terms, may be
found in book on The Klondike, issued
by Santa Fe Route.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
Great Snakes!

J. W. Brown, living south of town,
was cleaning out his Ice house when
he killed twelve snakes, eight Of them
being over four feet long; also seven
large lizards. This is no "snake
story"-but cold fact.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
Much Flour for Export.

Ten cars Of flour day are exported
through Hoffman 4 Sons mill at En-
terprise, the firm being chosen ex-
porting agents for southern Kansas
Oklahoma millers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27

% II by q miracle"
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases Of the heart and
nerves free, Address.
mr. M1T.E9 MEnJCAI
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27

ECONOMY in taking Hoods Sar.
j. saparilla, because 400 doses one
dollar" is peculiar to and true only Of
the One True BLOOD Purifier.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27

JUST try l0c. tox Of Cascarets
the finest liver and bowel regulator
ever made.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27

CAscARErs stimulate livec, kidneys
and bowels. Never sicken, weaken
or grippe. Toe
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27

WHEN bilious or costive, eat a Cas-.
caret, candy cathartic, cure guaran.
teed, l0C. 25c.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27

The best hair tonic in town can be
found at Charles Hollis barber shop.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27

0URE BLOOD is the foundation
! ofhealth. Hoods Sarsaparillamakes
the blood pure, rich and nourishingand
Observation-Disclosures good HEALTH.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27

DIR. MILES MEDICAL co.. Elkhart, Ind.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
an AToHIsON, TOPEKA 4 SANTA n
RAILWAY

No. 3OS makes close connections at Strong
Oity with al trains for Topeka, Kansas City,
Indian Territory, California, Colorado and
vi points In western and southern Kansas.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-10-28
Ring win a HisforY.

The ring treasured by the descend
ants of Franklin Pierce, President of
the United States, is interesting for
several reasons. For one thing 1t
weighs nearly pound.
1t was presented by his friends in
California, and is unique among rings.
having no equal in the world. 1t is of
gold dug from a California mine. the
circular portion is cut into squares.
which stand at right angles to each
other, and each is embellished with an
odd design, the entire group represent
ing pictorial history of California.
There is grizzly bear in a menanc-
ing attitude; Geer bounding down the
slope; an enraged snake; a soaring
eagle and a salmon. Upon another
square is an Indian with bow and ar
row, and native mountaineer on
horseback throwing his lasso. Next
peeps out California tent and a miner
at work with his pick. These designs
are surmounted by two American flags.
with the poles crC-5ed and groups of
stars in the angles. The part OF the
ring reserved for the seal Is covered by
deeply carved slate of gold, with
California arms. surmounted by the
flag and inscribed With Frank Pierce"
In old Roman characters.
This lid opens with a hinge and
shows beneath a square box divided by
bars of gold into nine separate COM
partments. each containing pure speci-
mems Of the varieties of ore found In
the state.
The inscription within reads: PRE-
sented to Fras' ~ taAs !fsse Four
teenth President OF ,h9our orde>~tes."
The ring Is valued at
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-10-28
Doak.

Our school house site has not been
settled yet. Lots Of children are
kept from school on account of no
house,
Cattle are all sold and gone.
b. P.Payne and T.B. Sparks have
returned on yestetday from Buchan-
an county.
We have very little news out here,
we have not even heard the election
mentioned for some time and there
fore do not believe We will have
much.
There is one thing we would like
to know: why is it that the Treasur-
er will not come to the Sinking Wa
ters and Dry Fork; aud give this
poor pepole chance To pay their tax
and save that > per cent? Most, or
IA gfedt many, of them have no hors.
es TO come TO town, bnt they will
have votes next May. and don't you
forget it.
We are having some improvement
made on our roads which was badly
needed, so we hope the good work
work will go on so by uext tax col
lecting time we will have better
4
ter schools, and we will be happy.
w. Il. Payne has to send his child.
rem TO Cedar Bluff, at great cost, on
account of no school here.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-10-28
"WALK-OFF FOLKS"
An Old Negro's Explanation OF People
without Brains

thOut DfNns-
This relates to a gentleman who
tried up-to-date farming in Arkansas
and wise old negro who was his as
sistant.
Shortly after his arrival IN that his
toric State. which is said to be the
nursery OF tradition, he bought himself
farm. He stocked II with all the
necessary fiocks of blooded sheep. cat
Tie, hogs, and horses, and bought
patent cotton and corn-planters. and
started in to use all of the latest mod
eiled machinery, which the farmers
Where he came from think indispensa-
ole to agriculture. For running his
place and assisting him In farming he
nlreu an old negro, who became rs
enthusiastic as his boss" In the use
OF the new-fangled implements for
farming as soon as he began to under
stand them. One day the boss" and
MS man were just starting in to cut
the corn crop with the patent corn
cutter when number Of the neighbors,
passing by the field, which adjoined the
road, stopped. and after watching the
machine work for while, commenced
TO laugh and make fun of the new
farmer and his assistant. The old ne
gro was quiet awhile, but finally burst
out, Don't yo' min 'em, boss! You's
all right, Don't yo' min 'em! They
is nothin' but 'walkoffs,' anyhow
Nothin' but walk OFFS tell yo', Let
'em alonel"
When the neighbors had finally gone
the farmer turned to his man and
thanked him for his consideration.
But said he. 81 did not understand
that name you called them. It's new
expression to me. What does it
mean?"
s We'll, you amt never heard that!
tell you how dat expreshun started.
It's an ole sayin', and start long befo'
you born. You see it was this way.
When de Lord made Adam in de gar
den of Eden He saw He war sorter
lonesome. so He made Eve fur ter KEEP
him company. Wal, they lived thar
sum time, and de Lord He kinder liked
dem, and He thort He wud make sum
more lik them, ter kep them company,
as lie was gettin' very much pleased
with sich nice sensible people
We'll, He mad Him half a dozen
er more jes' as nice looking people as
yo' ever seen. He mad them out er
clay, 'cording to the direction OF de
Good Book. and He stood 'em up
against the fence to dry when He was
finished maxim 'em up. He had 'em
all finished 'ceptin the brains. Now,
the brains clay 1t was skeerce around
them diggin's, and de Lord He thot dat
there was some down by de river
Well, he went down there to look for
it, and what do you think them fool
people did? Why, they dried up and
walked off. An. mister, you mustn't
min them people out ther, cause they
has been walkin' ever since"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-10-28
IdealiSm and Realism

What do you think, my deari" ex-
claimed Mr.. Browpjones, in tones of
joyful excitement. You know the Fed
eration' of Authors is meeting in our
city-well, we are to have the honor
Of entertaining the celebrated novelist.
Godolphin Whatnot. as our guest"
''Ugh!" responded Mrs. Brownjones
enigmatically. "Is Mr.. Whatnot a
realist or an idealist?"
why do you want to know?" asked
Brownjones, surprised.
We'll, if he is an idealist, can lust
leave things as they are; but if he is a
realist / must give the house a thor
ough cleaning from top to bottom. I
may not be literary, but I've dipped
into realistic novels, and l know their
style: The right-hand curtain hung
slightly askew, suggesting that one of
the drapery pins had lost its grip. A
pendulous cobweb waved mournfully
from the cornice just above the door
leading into the hall, and there was a
fine bloom of dust, like that of the
purple grape, on the piano lid. In the
left-hand corner of the room, almost
buried in the pile of somewhat faded
carpet, was an invisible hairpin. clear
ly indicating the recent presence of a
woman in the apartment Find out
right away, Darlington, what Mr..
Whatnot is, and then / shall know how
to proceed. l have no desire to let nv
house afford material to a realistic oh
servation sharp"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-10-28
War IS IMMINENT.
Powerful FIotilIa Preparing
For Commission.
ORDERED TO MOBILIZE
British Men Os War Have Been
Ordered to Mobilize ut
Halifax

Lon lon. Oct. 24.-A dispatch from
Portsmouth says that the admiralty has
ordered pow rful fiotilla, consisting
of eighteen of the newest torpedo boat
destroyers to be prepared for commits
sioa. Overtime has been order d at
the Portsmouth dock yards on the fret
c'ass cruisers.
Andromela and Europa. The Cunard
and white Ttar lines have received an
Elimination from the admiralty to hold
their subsidized stramers in readiness
for action
H;H'ax, Oct. 24.-The commanders
of all the warships of the British Mort
Americon squadron received orders
this morning to mobilize here
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-10-28
STUDIED TIME TABLES.
success OF This Fake Depended Largely
Upon 1t.

Gentlemen" ne said, while my as
sistant here passes around the hat l
Will fortify myself. Then l shall en-
deavor to show you my powers of mes
merism. They are wonderful, GENTLE
men, and 1t is well worth a quarter to
see my efforts. Many times have
sat down, gentlemen, and wondered
where l got my powers-but, gentle
men. we anticipate"
Then the hat was passed around, and
the lecturer took drink from a bottle
ne carried in an inconspicuous part Of
MS trousers. After which he brought
out a chair from the railroad office,
put 1t In the center of the platform, and
dumped the money from his hat into
his pockets.
Gentlemen," he said, Il could easily
snow you' wonderful exhibitions of my
power over my subject here, but some
OF you have probably seen fake sub
Jects, and might, therefore, doubt me-
so, gentlemen, will select one of you
TO show that my efforts are all 1S-
Karat and above suspicion"
Then he picked out a big, healthy
looking fellow from the crowd and put
MIN down in the chair. He then made
several passes before his face. Then
he took potato from q basket. He ad-
vanced upon the subject.
"Ihis, sir,'' he said to the sub;e'', sis
nice red apple Ycu will observe" he
remarked to the audience, that he will
eat it just as he would an apple"
20, go to the DEVIL" growled the
subject.
The professor looked shocked and
surprised.
Didn't I have any effect on you?"
he asked.
Nope
Not a. bit?"
'Not Bit
That's strange---very, very strange.
l cant understand it. But just wait a
second"
Then he made scme more passes be-
fore the subjects face
Peter" he said. turning TO his as
sistant, run IL there and get me an
other chair"
Tie chair was put In front of the
subject
Permit me, sir, to Introduce you to
Miss Lillian RUSSELL" said the profess
sor. with wave of his hand at the
empty chair. You will observe gentle
men. that he Will talk to the empty
chair as he would to a young woman"
"Ah, what do you take me for?"
growled the subject.
What, not YETI" exclaimed the pro-
fessor in astonishment. but Just one
second. Now. gentlemen, will make
some more passes, so. Now, gentle
men, here is n pin. You will observe.
gentlemen, the subject will not feel the
pain. will stick it"
Not much you willr' said the sub
ject.
Gentlemen. said the professor, with
wounded pride. Il have done my best.
You have seen my efforts, trust you
have appreciated them. But. gentle
men, cannot permit any gentleman 10
trample upon my feelings, sirs, simply
because his will is stronger than mine.
There comes your train, gentlemen:
you've got to hustle if you want to
catch it"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-10-28
Falls Mills.

"Greenhorn" is not dead, he has
only been taking a nap.
Rev. NJ. w. Minter, of Pocahontas
preached at the Union church last
Sunday, AT IL n. m, and 7. 80. p. IN
Mrs. Mollie Ferguson and children
of BlueGeld, are visiting relatives
here now.
Mrs. Peter Young and Mrs. Julia
Tabor move their families to Blues
field last week. Mrs. Garner now
occupies the house vacated by Mr..
Young.
j. w. Hackworth and j. Il. Brown
began last week TO "paint the town
red" but so far their labors have
been confined to the iron bridge
spanning Bluestone.
j. A. Saryer will m owe to Bluefield
soon.
Corn huskings are the order of the
day now.
James Kirtner Jr. is at home now
laid up for repairs. He was severe
ly burned by the explosion of Ike g
Of powder recently.
Next Saturday is registration day
at this precinct We hear little said
about the appros ching election, but
feel sure that Falls Mills will sustain
her old time reputation in giving the
democratic nominee a handsome ma
jority.
Billy Tabor was visiting Tazewell
friends on Sunday.
Mr.. j. w. T.. whose sad experience
was noted. in our last locals, has evil
deutly abandoned all hope. We
have it upon reliable autho rity that
he has not gone with any of he fair
sex since i'lat memorable Sunday
when the question of etiquette was
r r'ised. Cheer up, young friend, try
again. Faint heart ne'er wou fair
lady.
SIMON u. GRERNHoRN.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-10-28
Cedar. Bluff.

Mr.. j. r. Laird visited Tazewell Sat
>urGey and Sunday.
Rev. p. j. Lockhart preached an ex
cellent sermon at the Methods church
Sunday morning.
E. f. Hurt, of Pikeville, KY, is visi-
ting his father at this place. He is ac
companied by his cousin, Garland Hurt.
Geo G. Peery, Esq of Tazewel
spent the latter part of last week at the
home OF his mother at this place.
~ lille chopping wood on last Satur-
day, 7. A. Repass, Jr. made an unlucky
lick and struck his hand instead of the
block of wood, inflicting painful
woun&
G. B. Hurt and wife, of Raven, visited
theN sister, Mrs. NJ. E. McGui Snn-
day.
Gait number of tho pupils and
some of the teachers of c. B. High
school spent the day, Saturday, nut
eng. They report nice time.
Miss Rose Ferrell of Steelsburg. visi-
tied Miss Maud Repass Sunday.
Mrs. S. A. Ratliff, of our town. is, at
etnding the annual m aeting of the Hol-
ston Conference at Morristown, Tenn.
1shall never be ''Ab - to express
my sincere gratitude to Jupiter aud
[. Juno" for their deep coneern in NV
! future welfare. Allow me to assure
thss that hope to be Abel" to re
turn the compliment soon, and that
their words of interest shall be retained
in my mind. as Price "-less. memories.
Oct. 18th 1898,