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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Mrs. Catherine Harper left Monday
for a three weeks visit at Cleveland.
She will go from there to Ripley, N.
Y, where she has been employed as
trimmer in a large millinery store.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

stella-What do you think of the
sheath skirt?
Bella-It looks like an invitation IN
mice.-New York Sun.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

The Hillsboro Fair Co. has let the
entire privileges of the grounds this
fall to George Pugh, and all persons
desiring to secure the privileges will
apply to him.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Mothers-Have you tried HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea ? It's a great
blessing to the little ones, keeps away
summer troubles. Makes them sleep
and grow. 35 cents, Tea or Tablets.
THE w. r, SMITH DRUG Co
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Mrs. Chas. Garner and children, who
have been the guests of her brother,
Chas McConnaughey, and other rela-
tives here, left this morning for their
home at Oskaloosa, Iowa.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

@. A. Long will be in Colum bus
Wednesday and Thursday September
2 and 3 during the State Fair. He
has secured the privilege from War
den Gould of showing any of his
friends through the State Peniten-
tiary at that time. Mr.. Long was
deputy warden of the Penitentiary
for several years and is thoroughly
acquainted with all points of interest
connected with the institution. Amy
one from this county desiring to 60
through the penitentiary at this time
can do 80 by letting him know,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Do you know that Stablers are still
selling that good Furnas Ice Cream
at their store on West Main street.
Stop in and try soda or sundae.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Nothing adds more to the enjoyment
of good soda, coca cola or orangeade
than a neat, clean place in which
to drink 1t. The Quality Candy Store
Is famous for these qualities.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

The eNEws-HERALD, Mothers Maga-
zine, Spare Moments and Dress Max
ing at Home for s1.25. This is the
chance of life time. You will re-
gret it If you don't take advantage
of this offer at once.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

John Ericsson, the city engineer of
Chicago, has been invited to return
to Sweden to become the dirictor of
public works at Stockholm. The posi-
tion pays salary of $1,000 a year aud
a house,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

John O'Connell, who is one of the
building inspectors for New York City,
arrived here Sunday for a visit with
friends and relatives
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

When you see the three magazines
we are offering togeuher with the
NEws-HERALD for s1 .25, you will won
der how we can afford to doit. If you
accept the offer you will marvel at
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

R.W. Gibson and family, of Cedar
Falls, Iowa, who have been the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. ". Harper for the
past week, returned home Monday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Mrs. Ira Hiestand aud daughter,
Gladys, leave this week for Mound
City, Mo, where they will be the
guests of her daughter, Mrs. r. G
Mitchell
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

The Hillsboro Band will furnish the
music at the Vance reunion, held In
the beautiful grove of g. L. Vance,
tO-dav
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

A copy of Allen o. Meyers book on
"Alfalfa in Ohio" and a years sub
scription to the NEws-HERALD for
Sl. So
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Coconut Bon Bons, Peppermint
Waters. Butler Daisy Drops, Jelly
Beans, Ice Cream Kisses, Lottie Cara
mels and other good candies at l0c.
per pound at Stabler's DC. & 10c. Store,
West Main street.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Rev. william Patton, of Spring
Valley, who has been the guest of his
sister, Miss Austie Patton, has re-
turned home.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Fay Mackerley has accepted the
position of assistant railroad editor
of the Chicago Tribune and will leave
for Chicago next week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Hider are en-
joying an outing.at Camp Dennison on
the Little Miami River. He writes
that they are having Ane time and
catching lots of fish.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Charles Roberts, whose candidacy
for the Republican nomination for
county fSNnmissioner, appears in
another eClumn, is a resident of Con-
cord township and by occupation a
farmer. He has always been a stal
wart, faithful worker In the interests
of the Republican party. He has
proved himself a business man of
honesty, integrity and ability Soci'
ally he Is a pleasant, affable and
courteous gentleman for whom 1t
would be a pleasure to vote. If
elected as county commissioner We
believe that he would bring into the
office the same care, faithfulness and
ability that has characterized his
conduct of his private business and
would make an efficient and capable
public servant.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Miss Lucille Huggins returned hom
last Saturday from two weeks out
ing spent at the Adams County
Mineral Springs.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Mrs. e. o. Standforth and daugh
ter, Margaret, are spending this weel
at the Blanchester fair with Mr.
Standforth.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

John Huffenberger and wife return
ed home Tuesday evening after spend
ing few days with their son, Burge
and wife, at Springfield.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Misses Alberta Haines and Edna
Norman, of Blanchester, were the
guests of Miss Lena McCoppin over
Sunday,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

There will be an ice cream supper
at the school house at Dallas Saturday
evening August %, for the benefit OF
the Christian Church.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Miss Alice Henderly, of Logan, who
has been the guest of her sister, Mrs.
E. T. Sanderson, returned home Satur-
dau
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Black Hill Locust Posts for sale.
J.E. McDermott, Hillsboro, or Craig
Eubanks, two miles south of Carmel.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

If you'd be dubbed handsome gir
And win handsome Knight.
The secret here do impart,
Take HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain at
night.
THE W. r. SMITH DRUG Co.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Miss Georgetta Hill, who has been
spending her vacation at Waverly
and Chillicothe, has returned home.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs, Lucy Conard, of Lees
burg, are the guests of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. @. W. Conard.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Chas. Martin is attending the Cler'
mont County Teachers Institute at
New Richmond this week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Mrs. Floa Bayless and Miss Flouripe
Roberts, of Norwood, were the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs j. S. Trop, Sunday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Mrs. Wilbur Roads, of williamsburg,
who has been the guest of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. II. +. Stevens, returned
home Monday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Durnell and son,
Donald, who have been spending the
summer at Atlantic City, returned
home Saturday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Rev. W. B. Dunham will preach at
Elton School House uext Sunday
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock, sun time.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Mrs. r. L Jolly, of Norwood, was
the guest of her mother, Mrs. r. b.
Muntz, Sunday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Barry Matthews, of Cleveland, who
has been visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Matthews, for several
weeks, returned home Sunday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Il. J. Thompson, of Batavia, was cir
culating among friends in our city
the fore part of the week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Misses 0nssie Gavey and Dora Badge
left Monday morning for Henderson,
KY, where they will be the guests for
a couple of weeks of Mr.. and Mrs.
Sam Haley.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

DR.. q. M. Brown delivered an ad
dress at the Farmers picnic, held a
jamestown, Wednesday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Buy goods at The Staple and Nov
city Store, where you always get the
best for the price.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Col. and Mrs. L. B. Boyd spent
Saturday and Sunday with their
daughter, Mrs. Ralph Mitchell, at
cleveland
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Mrs a. a. Suydam and children, of
Cincinnati, are the guests of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. d. W. Spargur.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Misses Nota Tharp and Nettie Hill,
who have been at the Adams County
Mineral Springs, returned home Mon
dau
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Try the soft drinks. candies and
cigars sold by the Quality Candy Store
and you will never be satisfied with
ANYTHING else,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mcmillan and
Mrs. Mary O'Neal, of Chicago, are the
guests of Miss Rose Smith.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

T. B. Custer has opened jewelry
department in the @. P. Tener store.
He will do all kinds of repair work.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Scarborough are
enjoying an outing at the cottage
near Costello's Mill.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Mr. and Mrs. Joha B. Moore, of Gin
cinnati, we're the guests of his mother,
Mrs G. B. Moore, Sunday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Mise Josephine Roush has returned
from Cleveland, where she bought a
fine line of fall and millinery goods.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

A. E. Hough left Saturday morning
for West Baden, Ind, where he will
spend a ten days vacation.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20
Sc arboroueh-Real Estate.

stabler's Soda Fountain is one door
west of Feibeps.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

George Shack, of Columbus, who
has been the guest of his parents,
Mr.. aud Mrs. Jacob Shack, for the
past two weeks, returned home Sum
daV
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Joe Stabler, who has been making
an extended trip through the South,
returned heme last Friday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

DR.. and Mrs. W. A. Holmes are at
home after spending the week at the
Rockport races.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Misses Effie and Jean Rodes, of Chill
licothe, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Rodes.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Miss Vivian Woodrow, of Lynch
burg, was the guest of Miss Nina
Glenn Sunday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Miss Ethel Calvert, of Washington
G. H., lie visiting Mr.. and Mrs. W. e.
Calvert.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Miss Susanna Roush has returned
from a weeks visit with Miss Lena
Troutwine at Cleveland.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

FARM FOR RENT-On the shares.
Inquire of NJ. M. Lilly, 25S East Main
street.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Why go upshaved when you can buy
a Safety Razor for 10 cts at the Hills
boro Implement Co.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Ben B. Nelson, of Cincinnati, was
the guest of his mother, Mrs. Henri
eta B. Nelson, Sunday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Bargains in Stationery, Dishes,
Glassware and Graniteware at The
Staple and Novelty Store.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Mrs. D. L. Jolly and children, of
Dayton, are the guests of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. g. Lyle.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Ernest Spargur, who has been spend
ing vacation at the Adams County
Mineral Springs, has returned home.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Mrs. Jennie Doggett, of Cincinnati
is the guest of Mrs. l.. B. Boyd.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Mr.. aud Mrs. 8. E. Lyle and son,
Clarence, of Dayton, are the guests
of her sister, Mrs. Clyde Davis.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Miss Margaret Ellifritz is visiting
relatives at Greenfield.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Miss Ruth Wilson, of Washington
@. a., is the guest of her aunt, Mrs
J. p. Elton.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Shell Souvenirs at The Staple and
Novelty Store. Choice 10 cents.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Miss nellie Reece, who has been
spending her vacation at Newark,
returned home Saturday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

If you want good goods cheap, go to
The Staple and Novelty Store.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

John Purdy, of Cine matt, was the
guest of friends here Sunday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Walter Lucas, of oxford, is the
guest of friends here.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Price, OF
Indian apolis, Ind, are guests of her
parents, Capt. and Mrs. w. J. Morgan
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Judge T. NJ. Watts, who has been
confined to his home for the past Ave
weeks, is again able to be about.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Souvenirs of Hillsboro at The sta
pie and Novelty Store in Opera build
ing.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20
Magazines at stabler's.

George whistler spent Saturday and
Sunday in Cincinnati.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Bennett
last Friday, a daughter.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Miss Alice Hanlon, of Cincinnati,
was the guest of Miss Katie O'Connell
over Sunday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Call on John Pfarr for clothes clean
ing and repairing. 1b1 West Main st.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Hires Root Beer, &c. glass at
Stabler's Soda Fountain.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

There will be bal oon ascensions on
both days of the Hillsboro Fair Sep
tember II and Is.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

The greatest bargain of the age, a
Safety Razor for 10 cts at the Hills
boro Implement Co.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Re ad Stabler's ad. in this paper for
a rare bargain.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-08-20

Try one of our Safety Razors, 10 cts.
HfLLsBoRo IMPLEMENT Co.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-09-15
BRIDGES WILL
BE BUILD OVER DITCH
SECURITY BRIDGE CO. GIVEN CON
TRACT ON BIG HORN CANAL.

H. LA L4 w @HEG4mAEHRRAN EHN%
The board of county commissioners
yesterday accepted the bid OF the
Security Bridge company Of Mime
apolis, which has branch offices in
Billings, to construct four steel bridges
across the Big Horn Low Line canal,
their bid being $1,000.
The only other bidder was =. j.
Auge, whose bid was made on wooden.
bridges and was for $3.50.
The board decided that for the diff
ference in price It would be a wise
investment to have steel bridges con-
structed. ct is our policy, where
ever possible" said one OF the com
m%issioners, Ito erect steel bridges
when we can afford to do SO, as they
last so much longer and the saving
in repairs Is a big ITEM"
Work on the bridges will be started
as soon as the legal formalities IRE
completed. The ditch owe which they
will be constructed is a new irrigation
canal on the coded portion Ut the
reservation on which Mr.. Auge is now
doing the woodwork, building fumes,
making head gates, etc.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-09-15
STATE r E

In a recent outburst in defense of
MI. Bryan, Colonel Watterson said:
"Mr. Bryan is an old-time Democrat,
of the school of Jefferson and Jack
son and Tilden, though his coat may
seem of many colors." Colonel Wat
terson fails to describe the vari-color-
ed garment in which the Nebraskan
is appearing in his third national en-
gagement, but his oversight has been
remedied by another, who thus paints
the coat to which the Kentuckian re-
fers but casually: First we see
patches of cleaning white, fragments
of the Free Silver toga, in which the
great Tribune Of the Peepul first
swathed himself when he hurled mix
ed metaphors at the Chicago conven-
ton and stunned the delegates into
handing him No. / in Series A Of his
nominations. Here and there on the
coat of many colors r blood-red
patches from the cloak of class ha-
tired, which the Democratic candidate
has 4endeavored to foment, and to
which he has often appealed; and
again, in radiant sky-blue, the hue of
dreams, there appear irregular pieces
from that famous Immediate Govern
ment Ownership of Railways hula
baloo, which first astonished the Dem
ocrats in Madison Square Garden.
One Of the most charming features OF
the coat Of many colors is the sight
presented by the irregular yellow
patches, which r torn from the
famous Initiative and Referendum
raincoat which Mr.. Bryan in all
weathers, even when facing the dead
ly orange trees Of Florida during his
Spanish war campaign, under the
shade of Jacksonville's subtropical
groves. Helena Record.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-09-15
ACT QUICKLY.
Delay Has Been Dangerous in
Billings.

Delay Has Been Dangerous in
Billings.
Do the right thing at the right time.
Act quickly In times of dan&cf.
Backache Is kidney danger.
Deans Kidney Pills act quickly.
Cure all distressing, dangerous kid
ney ills.
Plenty OF evidence to prove This.
Mrs. "A. Il. Owen, living at 2O7 So.
9Th ST., Livingston, Mont, says: II
have used Doan's Kidney Pills IN my
family for years and have always re-
ceived the best of results. At times
they have cured severe attacks Of
backache and whenever the Kidneys
are In a disordered condition, they
quickly and effectively correct the
trouble. Doan's Kidney Pills have
proven 50 valuable that I do not hesi-
rate to recommend them to pth{,r SUIT
Ierers Of kidney trouble"
For sale by all dealers. PtAce 50
CENTS. Noster-Milburn Co, Buffalo.
New York. sole agents for thes United
States.
Remember the name-Doanp-and
take 10 other.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-09-15

FIRE DRILLS I'm THE SCHOOLS.
we do not know what provision has
been made for 1re drills in the public
schools, but It viii do no harm at the
that they should not be neglected.
Preparation IL the best insurance
in the event Of fire. particularly in q
school house. It was the lack OF
preparation that caused the frightful
catastrophe at C~ollingwood less than.
twelve months ago.
Every school in Billings should DO
examined, to ascertain conditions, and
to remedy faults, II there are any.
II any door swings inward, instead
OF outward, it should be changed. Il
any door is bolted during school
hours, 1t should be Unattached. Fire
drills should be instituted, not at set
hours and stated times. but at unu-
sual hours, and at odd times. The
children should be warned that such
would be the case, and hence be pre-
pared for 1t.
In one city in the United States, .
touch Of realism has been added to
the drill. It is explained in advance,
and at the tap OF the gong, the de:
partment is brought to the scene.
and in the presence Of the fremen the
lpupils file out. AS the drills continue
from stated hours, the department be-
gins to arrive at unusual hours, and
the scholars take 1t as a matter OF
course. Then they are told that in
the future a smudge, to send smoke
through the building, is to be made
in the basement, and from that time
on, all drills take place in halls IN
which smoke is present, and within
sight of the fire department. The re.
suit is that they take it as a matter
of course, and If the supreme moment
ever comes, the pupils thus trained
will be better prepared to resist the
temptation to run panic stricken. than
those of a school where the system is
not followed. :
In addition, the training the depart
ment will obtain will be invaluable
There may be scoffers, and those who
will say that it is too far-fetched, bu1
the fact cannot be denied that child
rem thus trained stand a better
chance to reach the street in safety
than those who lack training.
Regardless Of the system followed
fire drills should be adopted, ant
it should be made a portion
of study as any other, since it pro
vides a systematic method of savin,
the lives Of the little ones in a tim
Of danger, should such a time eve
come. x