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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23
West Darling

Oct. 20-If the fine weather keeps
up there will be some threshing this
week,
Miss Mary Swanson met with a
painful accident in Duluth last week.
While cleaning window she slipped
and fell to the floor. breaking her leg.
There was poor attendance at
school in district IS last week, owing
to poor roads. Better weather this
week should mean better attendance.
J. Soderberg of Pike Creek visited
at Darling Grove Sunday.
The Rockdale farmer drove the Pike
Greek lady from Little Falls Satur-
day. Where's the Pike Greek livery
MANI
The ladies sewing society will meet
Oct. 29th at p. m. at West Pleasant
Grove. All interested requested to be
present. The upland road has been
repaired and is passable.
The Pike Creek road from here to
LittleFalls is in poor shape Hope they
won't wait twenty years to fix it.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23
CUSHING

Oct 9-Emil Lagerquist injured his
hand few days ago, but it is better
now.
WB Wilson butchered his hog last
week..
D Aasve was home on a visit this
week.
Mrs John Sarf took Mrs Frank Kas-
taneck's baby to Little Falls to con-
salt the doctor at that place.
Mrs M Peterson was Little Falls
visitor last Wednesday.
Mrs w Traitor and son Bert went
to Little Falls Saturday.
Oct IA Kleman has been siding
his house lately.
Mrs Geo Arnold has gone to the
Little Falls hospital to be treated for
blood poisoning, caused by hurting
her hand.
HERE. CUSHING.
Fargo Forum: The Fargo postof1ice
holds a letter addressed to: Mr.. J. E..
Manson, Nord Dakota, North ameri-
ka. - The letter was mailed at Cush.
ing, MINI. If Mr.. Manson will noti-
fy the Office the missive will be for
warded to him. otherwise the letter
will go to dead letter Office.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23
LANDS NOT FOR THESE
Many Will Not Be Allowed
to File on Claims in
Minnesota.

Oct 15-The interior department
today Issued a circular naming
eight classes Of persons who are not
qualified to make homestead entry in
ceded part of Red Lake and other
Chippewa reservations Minnesota.
The full text of the departments
J circular follows: -
Any person who has an existing
homestead entry, or who, after June 8,
1900, abandoned or relinquished such
an entry.
A married woman, unless she has
been deserted or abandoned by..her
husbaLd, or comes within the terms
Of the act Of June 6, 1900.
One not a citizen of the Unite d
States or who has not declared his in
tention to become such.
Anyone under 81 years of age, no t
head Of family, unless he has served
in the army or navy Of the United
States for not less than fourteen days
druing actual war.
Any one who is proprietr of more
than 100 acres of land in any state or
territory.
Any one who has perfected title to
homestead Of 100 acres by proof
of residence and cultivation for FIVE
years, unless covered by the act Of
May %, 1909.
One who has perfected title to q
homestead of 100 acres under section
2. act June 10, 1880
One who. If allowed to make
homestead entry. would thereby &C.
quire with any other lands he may
have entered since Aug. 80. 1890,
more than $50 acres of non mineral
land.
A Crookston paper says of these
lands the following, which If true
ought to keep settlers away: "
ut is an open secret that the lands
are mostly worthless. With few
exceptions the towneh pc lie in great
swamp north of Red Lake and are
great quagmires. The timber is
stunted tamaraok good for nothing but
wood, and the ground is such that
it can only be traversed in the winter.
The timber cannot be removed for
years owing to the lack of railroad
facilities. -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23
East DarIinf.

Oct. 19-School in district "a,
closed for two weeks on account of
wet weather, reopen ID today.
Alfred Fredrickson, brother of Ed.
Fredrickson, arrived from Seattle,
Wash, last week, to clerk In the store.
A sister from st. Paul is visiting
here for few days.
John Lileblad of East Randall visit
ed River Grove Sunday.
John A. Schelin is still busy paint
ing In Little Falls. We need him in
Darling but will have to wait. John
is first class workman.
The river is low again and no more
boat rides for the present.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23
'VINELAND

Oct. 17-The Indian are preparing
for big time Nov. 4th when they
receive their payment here.
F. L Daigle bought COW from E
Corwin Of Cove for $25.
Several people from Chickasaw
county, Iowa, were here on fishing
and hunting trip.
Ed. Gravel is back from tho har-
vest fields Mrs Gravel has returned
from visit with her mother, Mrs
Haggsrd. at Mankaro.
John Grass will open camp Nov.
Goth.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23
HERE, GUSHING

A Union county. Mo-, ia rmer. says
the Shenandoah Sentinel, has found
farm hands especially hard to secure
and has formulated q set of rules
that should bring farm hands out of
the woods. Wages will be Sc day.
Breakfast will be served in bed
Working hours will be from 10 a. m.
to p. m. All heavy work is to be
done by the boss. Cigars furnished
free. any hand working the entire
season can have the far m.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23
CT OUCH

Oct. 9-Mr. Christensen, Mr. Pug
and Mr. Gotta came home from Dakota
last Sunday night.
Mr. Hortonbeck is moving into his
new house at present.
VIM. Pierce is up on visit with
relatives at this place.
Several teams passed through this
vicinity on their way to Randall from
Dakota.
So much rain that every hill is lake
in this vicinity.
Mr. and Mrs Gotta called on Mr. and
Mrs VIM Pierce Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs A K johnson called at
Mr. Anderson's Sunday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23
HOLDINGFORD

Oct 16-Mrs ] Kapfer is visiting
with her sister, Mrs VIM Murphy.
Valentine Haehn, his wife and
mother, Ct st. Martin, are visiting
with John Haehn.
Rev Father Lemmer went ito Per-
ham Thursday last.
Mr. Limperich of st Cloud. twas here
on business.
Mrs Haeger, Sr. and Mrs V Wardian
went to Albany, Friday.
few days with his brother Joe Ortiz.
few days.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23
GROWING OLD HAPPILY.

One of the hardest things to excuse
in any man or woman is their groan-
ING over the fact that they are grow
ing old. Some men never cease to
lament the days when they were In
college and continually dream Of the
'ttfme when they were boys. '* II q
man has a busy. well-rounded life he
has NO excuse for bemoaning the past
interest in the youth Of others Is q
good sign but for one g self the main
obtSct should be attention. to the
present. If you don't feel satisfied
what you need it, golden grain belt
beer. 1t quiets: and soothes the mind
and puts the body IL, perfect health:
Use Il regularly with yoHf meals and
be- contented. Order Of your nearest
dealer q q, be supplied: BY Jos Ledo ux'
.AAACSA0 = 04ASs i.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23
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RIP

Miss Clara Brousseau Of Oak Ridge
was visiting at her aunt's. Mrs. M.
Ledoux.' Sunday. ss'z
Dr. Fortier made q trip to Mr.. IN.
Bsrbeau VINO has been sick the last
few weeks zt@' :s::#
There was an apple party at Jos.
Labrie' 3 Sunday. ).
Mitchell and JOE. Ledoux threshed
Tuesday and Wednesday.
Certain varieties Of potatoes are be-
ginning to rot.
The dance at Phil. Moran's was
we'll attended and all report q good
time.
Mines. Gideon and Victor Dovcette
left Tuesday for WetsernC Canada where
they will join their husbands. a..
Ed. Ledoux and family will soon
move to Brainerd
/: Oct. 19-Omer Doucette worked for
N. rBarbeau Thursday and Friday
Report Of Dist. AZ for month encing
Oct. 16.
No. Of pupils enrolled 81
No. Of days taught 19
No Of holidays l
Average daily attendance Il
Those who were neither absent nor
tardy during the month are Fred and
Mary Ledoux.
The household goods, farm machin.
cry and stock Of Ludger Rocheleau
and Ed. Ledoux were sold at auction
Tuesday.
Alex Charter took load Of wheat
to Ft. Ripley Thursday.
JOS. Bellefieulle aud family drove
to Little Falls Wednesday.
N. Barbeau is able to be arou nd
now.
The Monarch elevator at Topeka
has been shipped to Crookston.
-Four potato buyers at Ft. Ripley.
G. B. Clouse paid SO and 81 cents
Thursday.
Francis Brousseau of Brainerd visit
ed here Wednesday and Thursday.
Mre. Hatten and daughter Libbie
made business trip to N. Barbeau's
Saturday
Charley Nelson is buying potatoes
at Topeka.
Leon Dugas hauled potatoes to Fl.
Ripley Friday.
Mitchell Ledoux and son took two
loads Of wheat to the Falls Saturday.
If you don't kill ducks this fall
it's because you have no gun.
Jerome Martineau has moved into
Ludger Rocheleau's house and will
farm for Mr.. R. next year
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23
mt. MORRIS

Lars Talberg was in Morrill, Mon
day.
Dan Johnson was digging potatoes
for NJ. johnson this week.
Lars Talberg and A Olson are build
ing q woodshed for q s:hoolhouse in
Dist. a..
Frank Polinski returned from North
Dakota Sunday.
Dan Johnson is expecting h Is
brother from Sweden this week.
Wanted-A teacher for Dist 50 Ad-
dress Frank Polinsky, Dist. clark,
Dulce MINI.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23
GILBERT

Oct 2O-Postmaster Berglund was at
the county seat Wednesday and Fri
dav.
August johnson and son went to
the Falls Friday. They also took in
the auction at Belle Prairie.
We are informed that J Brisbane
has sold his farm here to parties from
Iowa.
A number of CELEBRITIES went to
Belle Prairie to attend the auction
sale at the old Joe Doucette place.
A drove of cattle put the finishing
touch to field Of oats belonging to
W Fl Homer last week.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23
Northeast Darling.

Oct. 21-Free delivery Of mail suits
US. but the poor roads must be tough
on the carrier. The road overseer
could do something around here.
They young peoples society will
give an entertainmen t in Novem Der.
People have not finished digging
20 tatoes. Lots of work to be done.
The house at Flower Grove is be-
ing rushed by the carpenters. It will
be q good Improvement.
Blossom Grove farmer figures on
a good price for his hay. He is one
Of the lucky ones in having some to
sell.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23
ROYALTON

Oct ia Morril left Tuesday fol-
-Chataroy, Wash to spend the winter.
A hot water heating plant has been
put in for B Feitsam, last week
Daniel Johnson was In from RameV
Thursday to meet his brother Martin,
who has just arrived from Sweden.
David Dant and Miss Clara Prit-
chard were married by Justice Geo
Wilson last Wednesday evening.
Alva Chapman went to Minneapolis
to work in the -four mill but joined
the union instead.
Mr.. and Mrs Geo Miller have
moved to Clearwater
Appleton Press: Archie Woodward
has resigned his position at the Apple
ton lighting plant to accept employ
ment as head engineer of the W. j.
Jennison Milling Co. at Royalton,
and departed for the village yesterday
This Is decided promotion for Archie
and furnishes additional proof that
study and an intelligent application to
the duties aud responsibilities Of ones
position will always result in rapid
advancement. A few years ago he
began q study of steam and electric
power. combining the practical and
theoretical, and he climbed rapidly
until this change has placed him
control of tbat department in q big
manufacturing plant.
Born-To Mr. and Mrs B Doucette.
Oct B, son.
r s Clarke recovered enough to come
up town Wednesday. He Is slowly
getting his strength back.
Mrs Mark Murphy is very i'll. She
suffered a paralytic stroke Wednes-:
day.
DR. Chance was ander thessweather q
Il few days with appendicitis.
Miss Turritin Of Kasota is visiting
her cousin, Mrs Ray Dragoo.
Miss Lydia Kinney is teaching in
District Sc, Morrill,.
Chas Forester Ia visiting his son In
st. Paul.
M Berget and family are back. They
are living in the Lambert house near
VIM Brockway's.
Miss Eta Whan is teaching school
in the Sucker Brook district, Sullivan
Lake.
Leon Hollenbek was in Minneapolis
Sunday. He is employed as sewer in
Washburn mill
The Royalton foot ball team evened
up things with the Brainerds Satur
day, defeating the visitors 10 to 0. The
game was we'll played. The boys
showed great improvement and sur
prised the visitors.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23
FaHSaLe|

Our Furniture Carpets, Rugs and Draperies afford
greater than before offered the buyers of
Little Falls We offering for limited time unheard of
bargains in extensive line of house furnishings We
have larger stock than limited floor space will war
rant and we must make to display fall and winter
goods which we aim to have aoors For that
reason we are going to offer Special inducements those
who buy ween this date and Nov st and for that period
will max" the following prices articles that used in
every tou>ehod. We guarantee prices to be lower
than those OF "' competitor, and all ask is nspec
ton OF our g"as by intending purchasers.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23
MORNING. AND EVENING

MORNING AND EVENING.
Buckwheat batter
In the can.
Sausage frying
In the pan
Frost is here,
October's come.
Bucks and sausage
Yummy-yum!
Keeping house. Just Jen and me.
Like a morning glory she.
Day is over,
Backlog CLOVIS
Cross the fields the
North wind blows.
Chestnuts ripe and
Frost has come.
Nuts and cider!
Yummy-yum!
Jen and me Just Jen and me!
Like q star Of evening, she.
New York Sun
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Pretzel Of
Swanville were in the city Saturday
Mr.. Pretzel has sold his business at
Swanville, but will remain there and
take q rest, as he is not in good
health.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23

R. q. K. Whiteley, q Brainerd civil
engineer, was in the city Monday
afternoon.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23

Gilbert Richard of Bemidji, who
was in the city last week. left Satur-
day for Washington, and will be away
about 8 month
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. W. NJ. Fuller are
housekeeping in tie 4" p. Robinson
residence In the. southern part Of the
city,; =. 49,, |of str = r.. 7:,r 3 !
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23

State high School Inspector Geo. Bs
Alton visited tie high school Mons
day. He commended the work being
done. ..E,.; II 4
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23

J. Rem Decker has taken the Amy
Masten house on Broadway
east Of the N. P. tracks, and will oo-
cupy 1t after some improvements are
made. !
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23

:: Ed. Stanton has moved to the house
corner THIRD avenue and Second
street northeast. "a, ~ >.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23

Chaa Ensign has succeeded Will
Roth as night baggageman at the de.
pot.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23

More (Ore: Observer (16): G. L..
Ireland, business manager Of The Obs
server, and Miss Laura Thomas, we'll
and very favorably known in this
city, were married yesterday at the
home of the brides sister, Mrs..
Charles Anderson, in Randall. Mime.
sofa. The happy couple expect to visit
relatives in the east and will be at
home in about month in Mora. +
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23
TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
PROGRAM OF TIE NEXT EEET
ING OF THE PEDAGOGCEs

The second meeting of the Morrison
County Teachers associa alton will take
place at Royalton Saturday, Oct. 81,
Following Is the program:
FIRST SESSIONS 90 to 5 SOP. M,
l. Business Meeting........................
3. System Of Graduating from Coun-
try Schools. Arthur REYNOLDS
Discussion ............ Anna Streed
3. Methods of Conducting
History Recitation Minnie TAYLOR
Discussion: ............. Mr.. Charter
d.. Summer School Reform.
................".......... Mr.. MoWan
discussion. Miss Raymond
8. Generalization of Country......
Schools. Mrs, Thral]
b. A speech ............................
MIR. White. Supt. Little Falls
Public Schools
EVENING 1880 TOTO go.
l Business Meeting.
Q. Regulations for Governing
the Playground. George Trafton
Dlscuss1on.. ..."............ Alta Bowman
3. Amount Of Written Work to
be Done. ......J. Caroline Pearson
Dlscosslon .................. Isabel Heath
4: Question Box ..............,...........
5. A Speech announcements pt. White
S0n
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23

John: Chouinard has BOUGHT the stock
and fixtures of tho Ludger Rochelea1
saloon south Of the Columbia hotel,
and will take possession Nov lat:
Mr.. Choujnard has had considerable
experience in the business. /
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23

To>CURE A GOLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II it failsto cure
E W: urOve'ssi9naturet Ia on each box. 25ct
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23

Mrs. 2. J. Kohl of Minneapolis
is visiting Mrs L Buekirk.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-10-23

Miss Charlotte Raymond attended
the meeting of the Stearns County
Ieachers association at Sank Centre
friday, and read paper on "School
Decoration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06


Mrs. John Ward died, after q liz kerinE
Illness OF constmpti ion. at ner home near ll
sDickerspn. on Decsmber 18th. She as g
sister OF Major A. y. Finney,s and as g.
.htghly-respected lady She leaves Two 8.
daughters ana enc son. Mr. " ara rs
whoHresided with her. 81
g A fine specimen of ca amodn Twas = y
caught IN the mountain here by a party
Of hunters during Christmas. s can pe
seer at sVashti This Is the f1rstz one to
be captured unhrrt IN q long time In ~ thf s.
vicinity. The hunting party Fas5 CONS
posed Of John Rigney,E w Sc swanson
W. Cobbs, and i'll CobbsssIhe cas
was run in it's den in lid Cat hollow
with hounds and caught VII y, "a a steel
trap. SO ~
Miss Mamie Cobbs, after q pleasant
visit to relatives and friends. has re
turned to Lynchburg.
Mr. j. ]. Cobbs has returned % the
Virginia Poly technic Institute at Blacks
burg
Miss Mary Clements, a fter a brief visit
to her home, has returned 9 tosDanvlite.
to resume her work in S5sLoyal-atreet
School. Shells a pleasant visitor, and sor-
row is felt at her departure.
Mr. W. w. Collins is very sick at: ms ms
home near Worlds. IS
Miss Sue Simones is very sick at her
home near CaiIonds. s6s.s -: ]. 9 y. -
Mr.. w. II. Reynolds is Visiting Major
w. W. Reynolds, and his. family here
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06
ALLEGHANY ECHOES.
All About the People of Richpatcl
Mines.

R1cHPATcH. MINES. VA. January
5.-{special.)-The series of services held
at the, Upper Richpatch church by Rev :,
and Rev. Henry Cassidy, resulted in
forty conversions. The music was very
inspiring. and was conducted by DR..
kals OF craig,s Greek: who !, had charge s
Mr. Henry shumaker is quite i'll. but
hopes are entertained for his recovery.
He is attended by Or: Justes. acting
physicians In charge al Low Moor.
Miss Nellie Gibson and Mr.. Hubert
Splitter have returned from visit to
Mrs Splitter of Middfebrook.
from Midalehrook and Coyington having
spent the holidays at these places.
Mr. George Taylor was in staunton and
at Laurel Hill Christmas week visiting
relatives an dfrends.
Miss Towles of Clifton Forge. is back
from visit to relatives during the holi-
days. She has charge Of the public
se Dr. 8. Morris and family are with
relatives In Clifton Forge:
Dr and Mrs Mec esaae,,, ct III Clifton on
M9fge 5een sr ten dd Hsxn eee WIN =
Mrs. Brownlee is spending the month
of January with her parents, at Arbor
Hill
;nlton. have returned home from visit
10 their grandmother, Mrs STERLING. OF
Charlottesville.
Captain Stack has returned from staun-
ton. where he spent several gays last
week with his daughters. Mrs. Floyd ana
Miss Bessie Stack.
Miss Hattie MCCOY has returned home
from Roanoke. having BEEN there seye-
raj weeks as the guest Of her sister Mrs.
M Charles Adams. former resident
here. spent several days i'm this town
recently with friends. OF whom he has z
large number here. He Is now Witia Inc
Southern railway.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06
WIN0NA COAL COMPANY.
Big Concern Recently Organized
Pulaski HnppeninEa Chroniclcd.

Pulaski, VA, January 5.-tSpecial.)-
The Winona Coal Company, capitalized at
a-gQs all Of which has been placed, has
based from the Norfolk ana Western
Railway Company 1900 acres on Wide
Mouth Creek Mercer county. w. Va,
end will shortly begin operations. The
diiceTs of the company are Captain D.
~ Berger. Montgomery county, prcsi-
dcy&; Colonel X. Z. Hartman. Pulaski,
#ce-president: Mr.. c. G. Larew. Pulaski.
secretary and treasurer. A number Of
olher Pulaskians are stockholders.
Fifteen members of the Norfolk and
Western bridge force are here inspecting
bridges and trestlcs.
handsome silver service was present
Cd Ia Captain James Duane by the Of
ice force and employees OF the three
furnaces under his management.
SOCIAL FEATURES
The Holidays passed rather quietly in
Pulaski, The social gatherings were gen
a&!!N Informal and though Of unlimited
occurrence, We're limited in numbers. On
Friday night an elaborate entertainment
vas given the Eucire Club by Mr.. Frank
Wys0r.
Messss. Miles Cary and Fred Wilson
gave pleasant social in the Office rooms
OF the former. .
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-06
Z. WORD OR so FROM CHATHAM
Recent Happenings I'm society-aI:ss
Henrietta Watkfux IIl-Personnla

Kcccnt Happenings in @Society-AI:ss
Henrietta Watkins Il1-Personnls.
CHATHAM. VA, January ESPECIALLY
MIR. J. II. Raines, OF Arlington. Va. was
lumber prospecting in this section seve-
raj days recently, and anticipates eStab-
fishing stave and billet mandatory
at this place in the very near future.
Mrs. Charles Wallace Noel Friday eve-,
ming. The very Indictment weather pre-
vented a full turn out, but the game was
warmly contested, and at no time was
interest lacking. Mrs. Cheslev Martin
fell heir to the first prize and Mrs. N. E.
The Young Ladies Afternoon Club was
on Saturday afternoon entertained by
Miss Isabel Gilmer. This meeting, which
was very interesting and enjoyable, took
the place Of the annual reception. Re-
frsf ,a wers seryed ti<,ns WHO
from the State Normal to spend the holt
days at her home, has been confined to
her bed since her arrival. and vas on
Friday pronounced by DR.. w. F. Parrish
as III With typhoid-fever. A trained
During the past year 3A6 marriage
8 licenses were issued by the Clerk OF the
County Court. Of these 40 were issued
during the month of December.
Constable r. b. Neal returned on Satur--
in search Of Jim Lewis, who is wanted
for feonious cutting. Mr.. Neal tailed in
his object.
The Luke property. in West Chatham,
was on Friday sold to John II. Jones for
s1.45O.
The Chatham Episcopal Institute and
Chatham High School reopened to-day.
Mr.. w. Z. White moved his family into
his new home, in North Chatham, to-day.