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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-12-25
MONEY TO LOAN

l have made arrangements with
brokers in New York City to make
loans on frat mortgage of improved
farms for five years' time, payable in
1t the low rate of Z per
cent interest per annup. The broker
age and charge for abstract and inspee-
ton are reasonable. Apply TO
J, E, MCDONALD,
1e-A Attorney at Law.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-12-25
croUDs AND WEATHER.
A Monster Devil Fish

Destroying its victim, is type OF
Constipation. The power OF tnls
murdereus malady is felt on organs
and nerves and muscles and brain
There's no health till i.Tsoyercome.
But DR.. Kings New Life Fills are 9
safe and certain cure. Best in the
world for Stomach, Liver, Kidneys
and Bowels. Only 25 cents at NC
Master Co.'s drug store.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-12-25

Many persons have had the expert
ence of Mr.. Peter Sherman, Of North
Stratford, n. H., who says, For years
I suffered torture from chronic indi-
geslion, but Kodoi Dyspepsia Cure
made a we'll man of toe" 1t digests
what you eat and is a CERTAIN cure for
dyspepsia and every form of stomach
trouble. II gives relief at once even
In the worst csses, and can't help but
do you good McMaster Co.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-12-25

Help is needed at once when per.
sons life is in danger. A neg lected
cough or cold may soon become serl-
Gus and should be stopped at once.
One Minute Cough Cure quicSly curea
coughs and colds and the worst cases
of Group, bronchitis, grippe and other
throat and lung troublcs. McMsster
Go. II
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-12-25

TEMPERATURE.
Mean or normal temperature, 80 de-
gree.
The warmest month was that OF
1890, with an average of SO degrees.
The coldest month was that OF 1886,
With an average Of 4S degrees.
The highest temperature was ~ de-
grees on Janurry 20, 1879
The lowest temperature wa' 10 de-
erees on January II, 1886.
Average da,e on which first "kiil-
ing" frost occurred in autumn, NoVem-
Der S0th.
Average date on which last "kill-
ing" frost occurred in spring, March Sd.
PRECIPITATION Grain and melted SNOWY.
Average tor tho month, 3.7s inches
Average number OF days with .Ol OF
an inch or more, 10.
The greatest monthly precipitation
was Z 09 inches in 1878
The least monthly precipitation was
O.19 in 1898.
The greatest amount Of precipitation
recorded 10 any q consecutive hours
was SO inches on January 7th and
9Th 1884.
! The greatest amount Of snowfall re-
| corded in any "a consecutive hours
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-12-25
BRITISH REvERsEs IN SOUTH AFRICA

That the war in South Africa is far
from "o7er," Lord Roberts word 10
the contrary Notwithstanding, seems
evident from the serious reverses to
British arms reported by Kitchener
last week. In the Magaliesburg bills,
Thursday, December Is, Genersl
Clements was driven from bis camp
by the Boer General Delarey, with a
loss of several lives and eighteen Off
GERS and five hundred and ffty-fve
men "missing." 1t was wondroua
feat of arns,n declares the New York
Pres, aud its accomplishment in the
face rf an army of occupation Of l5O.-
coo men lends an air of legerdemain."
In III, Orange River "Colony," on the
,ame day part of Brabant's Horse en-
gagged a superior force Of. Beers near
Nastron, losing Efour l1%, sixteen
wounded, and one hundred q twenty
taken prisoners; and at VryN9 the
British casualties amounted toS tY-
five more. Says Rthe Philadei43a
Press:
"The entire Transgaal and Orang
Free State are in arms. The Boer'
campaign is plainEenougb. They have
left tho streams and plains and taken,
to the mountains. On the extrene'
east, at Keomatiport, on the Port9a
guese border, they have descended
the British from the northern hel
of the Drakenberg, across which
Crocodile River cuts its way. A
of miles northwest of Pretoria in
Magaliesburg, among which the
flusrts of the Crocodile rise. Ske-B Boz 5
under GENERAL Delarey have driven
General Clemeats5 ~afIer some of the
heaviest losses in captured in the war,
down to Krugersdorp, on the railroad
running from Pretoria to johannesburg
aud beyond. A body of Beers has
fallen on Vrede, in the extreme north
western corner of the Orange Fgs
State, descending from the smounta
which separate it from Natal. Anc esr
commando Las attacked BethlS, I'm.
A third has raided LichhteL drg.
General De Wet having swept down
the Orange River has now turned and
is moving PARALLEL with the railroad st
Reddersbur Girt as the region in
which be moves is by railroads his
capture should be certain; but there
are no signs as yet of his Lacquer asdl
nowhere has General Knox forceG
him to battle.
"After fourteen monthG Of fighting
with half the Boer force prisoners aree
their activer6Epands .ontnumbe
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-12-25

Nr. John l.. Beatv, of Columbia,
yna Mr.. J. H. NJ Beatty, of Clemson
College, at home for several days.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-12-25
MONEY TO LOAN

On Improved Farms secEied by first
mortgages. Interest 8 per cent. In
sums not less than $500, 5 to 8 years.
No eommissi va. Borrower pays as-
aal eJsenaes.
A :. & W. b. D0BELAS4
Winn1bers. 3. q.
er J0EN :. PALMR & sem,
ll.ss GdEEGbia, Q. o.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-12-25

frecord extending to winter of 1854
S. only) was 1.9 inches on January
18th, 1898.
CLOUDS AND WEATHER.
Average number Of clear days, y;
partly cloudy days, 12; cloudy days.
10.
WIND.
The prevailing winds have been
from the north, Is per cent.
The highest velocity of the Wlho
was 40 miles from The east on January
30fh. 1878. l.. N. Jesunofsky,
Local Forecast Ottclal.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-12-25

EQSllsE
eroops can
"Apparently the BoerS~aFefamlliaE
with only one plan Of battle" COM
ments The Philadelphia Record, a6at
it seems to be applicable to an 'rhnite
variety Of circumstance; and the
Boston Herald adds that the military
situation certainly affords no reason
for believing the report current in
European circles that the Beers are on
the point of surrendering. The opin-
ion is freely expressed that these vic
tories will do more harm than good to
the Boer cause "The Boer republics
are doomed" SAYS the Philadelphia
Public Ledger, "and from human,
tartan point of view, it may be doubted
whether this temporary success Is not
the worst thing that could have hap
pened to them, as it will merely pro.
long the ills from which they are now
suffering, s9S nave tendency to IN
tensIfy IhCse awaiting them,~~,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-12-25
A Frightful Blunderl

XIII the pain and promptly heal it.
CaSes Old Sores, Fever Sores, Ulcers,
Boils, Felons, Corns, all Skin Erup.
tions. Best Pile cure on earth. Only
25 cts. box. Cure guaranteed. Sold
by McMaster Co., druggists.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-12-25

Mr.. Lawrence Porter, of Thompson,
Fla, and Mr.. Ed Porter, of Columbia,
are at home for Christmas.
Rev. and Mrs. Jno. T. Chalmers left
Charlotte last Tuesday for Mexico.
They will be absent six months.
Mr.. George Millett, of New York, q
brother of Mr.. E. Millett, arrived here
on Sunday. he leaves to-day for his
home.
A Frightful BlunderI
Will often cause a horrible Burn,
Scsld, Cut or Bruise. Bucklen's Ar
aice Salve, the best i2 the world, gill
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-12-25
|D FOR SALE.
5r So le.

or SRIe.
of Min; 4T Es,.sosS1uE TRTTsPEEs
Union o =. Hd beacon Baptist
TO- TO- aiFfeld Ooanty, will Offer
Ivy ehe 9TH day Of January,
~ . and lot fronting on Zion
Ie town of Winnsboro,
ne-hslf acre, more or less,
8 6uss formerly used by the
ggegation. :,
4: One-thit5 cash and
a.sedit of one snd two
care5o equal annual in.
a asossest from day OF
Ion .eaferN of the prem
purctStion or all
pa ky ior air necessary
j. C. jackson, ~
~7 Agent.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-12-25
q "a. g TN - R Z a..
p.,-h, a The Kind You Have GNHays Bssgs
Signature s N9H2Zzztzm
WEATHER FOR THE MONTH OF JAN.
UARY FOR PAST 80 YEARS.

The following data, covering a
period of 30 yeaIs, have been COM
piled from the Weather Bureau records
at Charleston, S. c.. for the month OF
January for the past 30 years:
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-12-25
OA@ TO RE a.
B,ss, u. ATA Kind You Has AFxays EoxSEEE
A'.e'''' = LsMzAZzEzM
C0NINQ AND GOIGN.

Messrs. EJack and Henry
the K. NJ. N. A., are here.
Miss Mamie Brice arr s.
day for a visit to her pareE
Mrs. John L. LiVingSt1
lumbia, paid q short visit
here last week. 6
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-12-25
GIVE'USACHANCE
Every penny spent
honae In kept at hoM~
UNDERTAKING

m ALL ITS DKPARTMAs8q.
with . full stock Of Caskets, BursM
Cases and Gems, esnstaatly On hand,
and use Of hearss VIXEN rssassAsd.
Thankful for past patronage and ssiai.
taisn fer ashars in the iahars, in 10;
old stand
gaNs atteassl " ., al hesSs.
7aE MLIeT4 san szAe
j. n. BLLW1p q 90.
4.k.ly
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1900-12-25

Annual Convention, Southern Educational
As5ociat OF, Rjci Id, Va, Decennbe:
S7-2e, 1900.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-03-08
Yours for square dealing,
PRIDE & PATTON,
1O6 S. Main Street,
a. First door above
LipscOmb & Russells', =,

Tho plans Of Secretary Root re-
garding the projected war college are
set out ia letter OF Instructions ad-
dressed by him to the board charged
with pcrfccting the plan. The letter
in part is as follows: In the general
plan now undcr consideration of the
war department, the army college will
be expected to consider and report
upon the various questions affecting
the welfare and efficiency of tho army,
including organization, methods OF adj
ministrati0n, armament, equipment,
transportation, supplies, mobilization
concentration, distribution, military
preparation, plans Of campaign and
such other professional matters as may
be referred to IT,"
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-03-08
DO You Need An Electric Itrlr t.

For the past ten years, Dr. j Newton
Hathaway who is recognized as the great
est OF all our specialists, has been pcrfcci-
ing an electric belt, suitable to use IN his
practice, one which he could furnish as a
part OF his systcm Of treatment, and winch
he could conscientiously guarantee. lie
no" announces that lie has perfected such
belt, which he believes TO he the only
perfect belt made. 1t is light, handsome,
OF great power, and with new attachments,
winch makes it suitable for every case.
lie is prepared to furnish lhis belt to all
patients who need it and who apply To HIM
Tor treatment, at a merely nominal charge.
Write to DR.. Hathaway to-day, telling al!
about your case and he will write you about
The belt and # you desire the hc!t wl'I be
sent q. .. ID. for inspoCtion. Address i'r.
Hathaway IL Co., 22I4 South Broad street,
Atlanta, Ga.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-03-08

humor. He feels shat If be loses his
temper he looks ridiculous. He is an
angel OF patience, and he submits like
a lamGy TO the little tyrannies OF all
the petty autocrats OF America. rail.
way conductors, head walters, etc.
once heard an Engl'shman in the
mai OF an American hotel grumbl
ana swear AT everything. "Where Is
the proprietor - he calculated. The
proprietor was behind the counter,
smoking his cigar and quietly enjoy
ing the sccuc.
= Are you the boss Of this show ,"
shouted the Englishman. who thought
ne had good command Of the Amcri.
can language.
" Wcll," replied the proprietor,
"lthou. taking his cigar from his
mouth, 81 thought WAS till you
came"
The American did score over that
Englshman. MAN ORELl..
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-03-08
.lHOICE Vegetables

w. will always find a ready
markct-but only that farmer
can raise them who has studied
the great secret how to OBJ
tain both quality and quantity
by the judicious use Of we'll
balanced fertilizers. No fcrtil
izcr for Vegetables can produce
Il large yield unless it contains
at least 80" Potash. Send for
our books, which furnish full
information. We send them
free of charge.
GERMAN KALI WORKS,
~ Nassau ST. New York.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-03-08

-Stccn, the great painter, was The
nero OF story which has often been
told OF others, but the credit Of which
must finally be given to him. Having
accepted commi issi0n from notable
burghcr Of l.eyden to paint a mural
picture representing "Thc Children
OF lsrac, Crossing the Red Sea- Stccn
as usual, requested IL considerable ad-
vance, and, as usual, Disappeared to
have IL joyous time, his patron having
also gone on IL pleasure trip. Stccn's
return took place Is day before the pat.
rOn'5 and the wall Of the staircase had
not 20 much as been touched, Stccn
simply painted it II dark red 'HiI over"
What is this Z" asked the ast0nshcd
ana iratc merchant. "That," replied
Stccn, is The Children OF Israel
Crossing the Red Sea-" Where are
the Isracltcs :" was the next question.
"Thcy arc ovcr.' was the answer.
Where arc the Egyptians - They
are undcr.'
There is q woman whose pastor re.
Gently asked after her health. Her
reply was: ~ feel very well, but
always feel bad when feel well, be
cause know | am going to feel worse
afterwards"
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-03-08

Our sale Of Mems and Ladies'
Fine foot Wear at special prices is
drawing to oulr store those who ap-
prcciatc style and quality.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-03-08
- a Tonnwanda, tpa.) bank cmp.o

"A Tonawanda, l'a,) bank employ
cd an ingenious means TO stop recent
hundred dcpoSitors wcro in line to
Withdraw their money, three barrels Of
silver dollars were unlOadcd In front
OF the building and carried in by the
baakctful. The sight OF $4,000 being
dumped into the bank in this whole
sale manner had a reassuring cncct.
and the run ceased.
There are $1,000 children reported
as attending school In Cuba.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-03-08
" THE FLANDERS or THE WAR
An Appalling loss OF Life in the Strug.
2lo OF the SIXTIES.

Oh, -, III, S.;>,i,,
gives 4 most interesting summary "
the LOSSES i'm buttic 1uriny ,,r wor hn
,,,.,,, H. 80 rn W i"S ~ ""' 'c-
"TVs,v mI S,,"i,ni "o"1,,HV H; IT. Inc
orini,h, =; tn .,, v, NV, W
,i,.In i, ns sfnilnm, ' ''' nv ''
MO Wn,hi,',r,n ~ - p,,. A,
% ,;' WI, ~ osE a.
u'" teri ~ WV om'',H 500 mHM Hs'' u' nc Vilc
',',,. ,l,nt ,h,nn " , ';,,; "''1 ,
tLn,,,u ,I;,.' W. ~ "'.i,Gn GU ~
T;,,in, n',;o o"I,oUo" 3 ~ wy
,;,n.' ; .h, "",' siN .i 'unot Ut ~ a'iu
n,,I;Hs -, 80 wy '"1e
o. @, n'tos, ,t' i, .u'...Gr Si,Gs .ic lo9sGS
I H'i V''o 'opo''oS " "'i'" ""VI'chc!uS us lot'
~ rteucticksoNr:'- >.
,,,%' cra,, i, '''''''''I2oo
1900 ~
Total. ..l,; ~ou
At ChanceIlorsyillc-..
Union loss ......,.... .lG,OOu
confederate loss. .... l",3"
r,, -.------
T., u;ITn iH,h .'''''..'... 2";"'
Imin" " '',,e In,s ','.o' '''''''H . -,~
Confederate los, II - iW' i"''
-
Total Observation-Disclosures. ........lpI31
At Sr"ttNylvania Court House
mon loss .................. .2G,i%l
'"n'c"'r"e s''.'''.....''''..'. "0N
v,,,l - 49,,
J., r,., '''''
-, ~ IL o:poV'sy lV"hi" INC IoI"l losses IN
'''TSo ~, Sn'a s, "crc '~''oo''
nv os1 rechopS Ih"I tncrc were
Unu. w.n o'tI ,i"iiu'vu @ % Src"I oa'tlcs IN Iha'
"".i ~ Nuu HoI Uuc 'oaacS III 1hls county
nnoti~th w "f Gov n.H..c9 "oIc 'c;tII ~,
H,lI S,'NIl o." W. ~ We G"I''c 'osSGs' u'
,r,m'.t,,, - ,, WIZ i i'uc'uoss llEnCS were
So, ;f,i| 'i'' ,,S - lnS G.hu' G".vic %, 'n'
wish. tn innrr 49, ,,'II'vns f ",1nl.
olnn l,a fi,LI,ir' ~ ""t ',c' ,
arnnrIirn tn ~ ~, n"'.t V'"f, ~, o'
WIdnrnaoss 49, ,ann s,.I .o9soS VI .,i
lnssns g, Co,trs,nS ~'u Gr't, o'o,i .i,"n Iii'
dn,,s, f,rht inu !" 'ai"' Io"' IiiIc
g ;Hbo ISlnuao - ,t i.1 ii1' "Gcn G"lle'
anI, o,,ntr anoi @ VI |hc ""r anu wei
VI ~ ,h ",u u0n n"o ,,,"y ~ 81 ucSls hatcu, lo
W rn1 "oU 500 0nn 0r 'iioro ioSscs o"rlhg In'
,Tt Ttal' ovcr I'''Voo occurreu IN Virginia
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-03-08

On account Of damage to
the stock in our GreenviIle
store, caused by water thrown
on the fire in the hall over
the store, on Monday night
OF last week, VIC have been
too busy to write a new ad.,
but will ouy say to you now,
look out for the bargains we
will ,OiIcr as soon as the in
SuranCe adiusters have com
completed their work.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-03-08

The valdc OF the egg crop OF the
State Of Missouri exceeds in amount
the value OF the cereal crop OF that
State sold on the market.
Treasurer a. Il. Smith, Of Collcton
County, died on the 23u.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-03-08

amiss. Receiving no reply she hastily
decided. "Pll write my papa's name."
She leaned on the table, and after
many motions OF her head and hand,
labOredly scrawled this sentence
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-27
Wesr PAINS.

The storms Of recent date have bean
detrimental 70 the business interests Of
this community. Three days Of the past
week our rim factory has been Idle for
the want Of fuel, there being 90 much
snow that It Was impossible to get Il
along fsst enough, Notwithstanding q
flrst-class price was being paid for It.
H. G. Brown ID receiving and loading
some dne spruce and hemlock lumber
from his saw mill In the Albany woods,
and has received from Canada one car
load Of spruce logs for clapboards.
NJ. Cushmsn is receiving the usual
quantity OF different kinds Of lumber ct
his mill, among which, recently, was q
pine log about four feet In diameter,
where It Was cut from the stump.
l.. N. Mann IL getting . large amount
Of birch and poplar, and few days
since received an order from one party
for twenty carloads OF clothespins. II
IL understood that the most OF these
pins are to be shipped across the water.
and Mr.. Mann has one year to All orders.
DR.. Hill Of Bethel Was In town few
days ago.
Mrs. Elva E. Locke and son Barrie
were at their old home for few days
last week.
Miss Bertha Greene OF Shelburne, n
H., has been the guest Of her sister,
Mrs. w. +. Carr, for . short time.
Daniel. Curtis IL very feeble, and II Il
thought that his recovery Is doubtful.
English reports are trying to make the
people think that the South African
farmers are being bagged at great rate,
but their soldiers are getting more bul.
lets than the Beers.
c. f. Monroe has been on the sick Hat
for few days, but at this writing Is I'm
proving.
Mrs. Walter Carr, who has been III
for several weeks, was out for little
visit one day this week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-27

The severe storm Of last Sunday made
rather q light church attendance.
Parties from Portland have been here
looking over the chair shop property,
and have decided TO purchase. This ID
good news 70 our people, - It 10 the
chief industry In our village.
Mrs. A. e. Herrick ID In Boston the
guest Of Mrs. w. f. Skillings and Mrs.
Davis.
Miss Mayo Il here drilling the contest
ants for the prize speaking, which Il to
take place next Friday evening 1t Odeon
Hall. Principal Spratt Of Bridgton
Academy, A. d. Park, Esq, Of South
Paris and Rev. Caroline Angel Of Nor
way have been chosen judges. The pro-
ceeds will be used for the reading room
Of the academy.
Wednesday Mrs. Ebenezer Richardson
attended the funeral of her brother,
Sewell Chapman Of Waterford. Mr..
Chapman Was native Of Bethel, and
lived to the ripe age Of almost SO years.
Miss Edith Walker has returned from
Pennington.
Mr.. Irving Clark, who has been very
III for several months, 10 80 much i'm
proved 10 health that his physician and
friends confidently expect permanent
recovery.
The Federation Of Clubs was enter
tanned by the Methodist Club Saturday
afternoon. Each OF the five clubs repre-
sented In the federation contributed to
the program, and Il was very interest
ing meeting. The w. c. T. U. will en-
terrain the next federation.
DIR. Sturdivant has removed to Bruins
wick, having had very fi,ttering posi-
ton offered him. During the few months
Of DR.. Sturdivant's practice here he had
become very popular In society and with
the medical I aternity, and many regrets
are expressed that he has decided to
leave, bat his many friends will wish
him success.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-27
WEsI ERYEauRG.

Mr.. Dean Ballard and Mr.. Henry
Hutchins are hauling birch for Mr.. Ed
McIntire.
Mr.. Edwin Walker IL hauling poplar
from the woods and preparing II to car.
Miss Emma Ballard Il spending few
DAYS with relstives In Portland.
The 5. l.. c. held an interesting meet
ing Tuesday with Mrs. David Hill. Sup.
per was served at 9, and all the dainties
proved good by the way they dissp-
AIRED. The evening was devoted 70 read
ings, original papers and music.
We are all glad TO hear that Mrs.
Susan Ballard, who has been confined to
her room for time, Is now able to 90
the dining room.
Mr., Seth Jewett Of Bridgton spent
Monday with his uncle, Mr.. S, o. Wiley.
Kate Towle Ia spending this week with
her sister, Mrs. Chss. Andrews.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-27
FRYEBURG CENTRE.

School closed in Toll Bridge District
Feb. Is, after q successful term taught
by Miss N Euuice Barker. The closing
exercises we're held In the school room
Friday evening, the parents and few
friends Of the pupils being present. The
program WAS well carried out, sho wing
careful preparation by both teacher and
pupils. Music was furnished on the
hsrmonica and sutohsrp by Professor
Ramsdell OF Portland, assisted by Misses
Harriet Barker and Susan Buzz Ill. Fol-
lowing is the program:
Music
Rsci,ation-The Captains Daughter.
Marion Barker
Declamation--The Clowns Baby, Roy walker.
Declamasion--The Pssser Of the shingie.
sons-I Loved You Better than You Knew.
Professor Ramsdell
Recitation Discontent, Sybii barker.
Defamation Bill Mason's Bride, Leo Bell.
Pieces. walter Barker.
Declamation-The Farmers Son, Harry Holt.
Declamation-Caleb's Courtship,
Declsmstion-Kelley's Dream.
Declamssion-Th Little Grasshoppers,
song-whistling Coon, Professor Ramsdell.
Recfsation-The Old Canoe, Susan Buxxell.
Declamation-Country Boys. Erwin Bell.
Song-Say Au Revoir. but not Goodbye,
Professor Ramsdell.
The exercises closed with q spelling
match Ia which all participated, Masters
Leo Bell and Stillman Barker being cap
tsins. The evening was much enjoyed
by all.
Following are the names Of the schol-
ars who were not absent one-half day
during the term: Sybil Barker, Erwin
Bell, Earl Bell, Stillmsn Barker. Walter
Barker, aged 4 years, was absent just
one day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-02-27
EAST HEBRON.

Another storm on Washington's birth
dsy 10 let Us know Boress has not for.
gotten Us.
LAST Sabbath WAS the most stormy
day OF the winter thus far. The road
teams were busy all dsy Monday break
ing roads aud did not finish work until
Tuesday noon. The roads were badly
drifted on cross roads. Some have the
ice left in their yards where the snow re-
IA sed 20 fasten 20 the Ice.
Bog Brook overfiowed and two feet OF
water flowed over the bridge, and large
cakes Of ice fioated on 10 the bridge, inn
peding travel until out Of the WAY.
Several went as far as the bridge and re-
turned without their load Of grain they
started In quest Of.
The church bell was silent last Sab
bath and the church unoccupied.
Mrs Samuel II. keene is very sick.
DR.. Tspley OF West Auburn had DR..
Tobie OF Mechanic Falls called In cou-
sul;ation. DR.. Tobie thinks she has not
seen the hardest part of her sickness
but hopes she may recover. She has a
very severe liver trouble, but hopes that
may be cured after a while. Her friends
are very anxious in her behalf Her
daughter, Mrs. J. Hesld, from Sumner,
still remains with her mother.
Henry whitman recently bought q
horse, harness, sleigh and robe OF Chss.
E Allen OF West Minot.
Mrs. Cushing Phillips has serious
trouble with one eye. IL is Of a can
eercus nature aud grows more trouble
some Of late. She is one Of our oldest
citizens.