, 1899-12-29
VALLEY NOTES.
Centennial Society Enjoying the Holi-
day Season to the Utmost.

Centennial, Wyo., Dec q, 1S99.-
Especial Correspondence.)- Ut is some
time since we were last heard from, but
we wish to inform the public thai we
haven't passed out of existence for all
that. The weather here, has been very
moderate, and until the last fa.l of snow
there has been very little stock-feed-
ing necessary. The Thermometer
shows hat the frost has not been near
ly SO severe here as in Laramie.
However, the sleighing has been fine
Of late, which has been well observed
here, as nearly everyone has provided
himself with a sleigh. According to a
late rumor a sleighing party has been
planned this week.
There was quite a lively time here
Thanksgiving, in the way of a fair and
dance given by the ladies of the Sew
ing society. A number of young folks
came out from Laramie to attend the
same; viz: Misses Anna Christensen,
Emma Nagel, Laura Wolbol: Messrs.
Herman Madsen and Neis Wolbol.
The crowd hat evening was unusually
large and all seemed bent on a good
time. AT midnight all partook of a
delicious lunch and dancing contin-
ued till morning. The many beautiful
things which were there for sale,
showed the faithful work done by the
society. A good sum resulted. which
will go to the furnishing of the hall.
jolly old Xmas is passed once more,
but not without its usual gayeties here,
as well as elsewhere, in the way of
dinners, Xmas trees, etc, and old
Santa Claus himself visited here and
made many hearts glad.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Hecht entertained a
few friends at dinner Christmas day,
and likewise did Mr.. and Mrs. George
Johnson.
Monday evening the trustees of the
hall gave a dance there, the success of
which does credit to them. Being a
stormy night. the crowd was not large
but those present had a good time.
The dance that was to take place
New Years night has been changed to
the Saturday night preceding, owing
to the absence of a number of people
by Monday.
Anna Christensen, Laura Wolbol and
Nels Wolbol are spending the holidays
visiting their respective valley homes.
Accompanied by Walter and Eva VOL
Dol they will return to the city next
Monday.
Mrs. c. NJ. Gregory returned home
last Saturday, after a two weeks visit
in Laramie.
The private school at Mr.. Hecht's,
taught by Miss Anna Erne, is progress
sing nicely.
Mrs. J. II. Baily ind daughters, who
have been visiting relatives and friends
in Kansas for the past three months,
returned last Sunday. They report
having spent a very pleasant time, and
certainly look well after their trip.
The family of James May Of Hatton
have removed to town for the winter.
Mr.. H. Pollock and family left some
time ago for Manchester, Wisconsin.
Mr.. Pollock's home, where they will
spend the winter.
John E. and Charles c. Bird left here
December 4th for their home in War
rem, Illinois. Thus the valley has lost
two highly esteemed young men, whose
absence cannot be substituted. They
have made this their home for the past
three years and have gained a lost OF
friends who keenly note the loss of two
such prominent society leaders. Ac-
complished, respected and liked by all,
tits no wonder that their return is
earnestly hoped for in the near future.
Nor is 1t a wonder that there are sad
faces, and, ah!-far sadder hearts
anxiously awaiting the return. How
ever much we miss their presence It's
pleasant to know that they have plant
ed in the hearts of Centennial people