Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 2 February 1894 — Page 8
WEEKLY JOURNAL
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 2, 1894.
I'KO TEMJ'OllE.
O, dead. aead Moon among the spheres, ltide mi your way in courtly train, Reflcctinp back from vour domain The ashes of a million years!
Teach the poor jrroveler of tlic earth. That death awaits the globe he treads, And all shall make eternal beds Within the womb that gave them birth
Teach him when forces all allay, Such as controlled the Moon—bright sphere When cooled throughout, and the last tear Ol' its treat seas have dried away,
That she will die who was so grand. For winds will then refuse her breath, And all that lives the seal of death Will stamp with unrelenting hand!
The barren mountain towering high. Uncrowned beneath the living spheres, Will stand the skeletons of years, As monuments to all the dead.
The forest's {riant that uwaits, A fleeting hour, tho' dead will stand, And hold within his shriveled hand Tho crumbling ashes of the Kat.es.
Great cities that arose sublime Will totter down among the piers, Thro' which thay 'rose, and all the years Will bo as one In course of time.
The Sun will march still on apace. And shine upon the night's dead Queen, And on tho Earth, but all is sheen Cannot re-animate a face.
Ah, worlds are transient and exist A moment only—just a dash— A glow, a quiver, then a flash— The dial turns, and all Is mist.
N. J.
CI/ODFeltkh,
in Altruistic Ucviciv.
THE CITY IN BRIEF.
What 1'eopln Are Doing, What They Arc Saying and Where They Are Going.
—Sam I). Symmos left for Witchita. Ivan., Tueskay. —Miss Ivy .Sparks is acting us deputy in the county clerk's office. —Mrs. I. M. Wellington left afternoon for a visit in Milwaukee.: —James A. Cave has been appointed administrator of the estate of Marion Dunbar, deceased. —Prof. Charles Beachler reports his •canvass for the nomination of State
Jeologist is most nourishing. —0. 1'. Waterberry left Tuesday for his home 3n Nora Springs, Iowa, accompanied by Mrs. Mary Clark. —Mrs. \V. F. Ensminger, who lias been a great sufferer from cancer for over a year, is failing very rapidly. —Mrs. Margaret Coulter, who has been the guest of Mrs. Charlotta Robinson, has left for her home in Frankfort. —The Indiana and Ohio Livestock Insurance Company is moving into its new quarters in the Ramsay-Somerville block. —Parke Hunter is arranging for a concert here in about three weeks by the faculty of the Danville School of Music. —Miss Irene Florian. after an extended visit with Miss Hess Nicholson, has returned to her home in San Antonio. Texas.
Lafayette Cull: In the circuit court have been tiled the cases of Ida M. 11 iett, administratrix of the estate of inirles F. IIiett. vs. Ashley 15. and ".Thomas .M. Paxton. partition. Same vs. .lames M. Hamilton and .John C.
Bible. same. Some of the parties to these suits reside in Montgomery county. .lolin A. Tremble vs. James J. Mitchell, on change of venue from ,\\ arren county, suit on account.
MACK.
The people- just east of Mace are trying a novel experiment, although it vlias been kept a profound secret for home time on account of the Wilson tariff bill, le.aring lest a clause would be put into the bill that would ruin it.
But a prominent man let the secret out a few days ago. As the farming industry is badly crippled Democrats and a few Republicans are stocking their farms with cats. The object of the concern is to provide skins enough to build a grand barracks for the next Democratic county convention. As a prominent Democrat said they would be cat-housed after next fall, when N ory shall have been offered upon the Democratic sacrificial altar. The corporation is contemplating purchasing a large tract of land east of here and Sam Small will be a prominent stockholder and will drive a line herd of bristled cats to the concern, (ialloway Bros, will erect the buildings soon. Gilbert (iray has already contributed his line herd of torn cats and their pelts are now drying. Willis Brown is the chief skinner. Allen' Steward and a prominent man of near New Ross are soliciting agents. Ilannibal Finch is chief cat carcher. Anyone having cats can write the seeretarav and get the prices.
Dade.
NOKTII UNION.
We have a most excellent school being taught by Miss Johnson, of Crawfordsville.
John Foust. who fell out of the lia.y mow about two months ago, is recovering. but it is very slow.
T. N. Lucas has traded a house and lot in Crawfordsville to Wm. A. Armentrout for 80 acres of land one mile northeast of New Market. Lucas paid SjOO
difference.
J. B. Dooley has sold his farm ef 100 acres to a gentleman named Whitsett from Wayne township for which he received 85,000 or $50 an icre. It is known as the Eli' Armentrout farm..
A great revival of religion has been in progress at Otterbein United Brethren church, under the ministrations of Re?. T. M. Zook, during the last two weeks. Forty-three persons have united with the church, eighteen of whom came forward on Tuesday night and twelve on Monday night. The entire neighborhood is under the influence of this great awakening.
HICKOKY GHOVE.
Mrs. Net Winningham is on the sick list. John Hitch took ten hogs to town Friday.
Clyde Thompson visited his uncle Sunday evening. Mrs. Smith has been on the sick list for the last few days.
Samuel Hitch and family visited George Wilcox Sunday. Dr. Dunnington was in this neighborhood one day this week.
Frank and Henry Thompson visited their brother on the prairie Sunday. Mrs. L. J. Thompson fell into the cellar Saturday, but was not seriously hurt.
Edward Hitch is able to be out again after a slight attack of lung fever and pneumonia.
J. W. P. Thompson received a barrel of line oranges from his brother in Florida last Saturday.
Miss Alice Hitch went to the city and brought her intended sister-in-law out till Sunday, and on Sunday even ing Frank Hitch took her and her daughter home.
Two of our young gents got into a skirmish last Friday night at the oyster supper at Hobuck school house but there were no bones broken.
I.AI'I,AM),
Miss Anna Landis visited at Milt Brothers' last Sunday. Miss Jessie Davis visited Misses Sudy and Fannie Smith last Sunday.
Willard Hicks and family visited friends in Raccoon last Sunday. Miss Lucy Davis visited Miss Cora Ilerrel, of Pawnee, last Sunday,
Chris Landis and wife visited Milton Brothers, of this place, last Friday. Miss Jessie (irider was around here making up her music class last week.
Mrs. IIattic James and daughter visited Mrs. Emma Musenbark last Sunday.
Billy Brush has great attractions over near Whitesville about every Sunday evening.
Jeff Armstrong returned home last Tuesday, his mother, being some bet ter at present.
William Davis and Lambert Smith attended the Masonic lodge at the city last Monday night.
George Roberts, an old soldier, visited James Brush and other old soldiers in this locality last week.
Some of our young folks attended a dance last Wednesday night at A1 Williams' and think they had a fine time.
John Martin and his sister, of Warren county, are visiting their uncle, Albert Martin, of this place, this week. 11. Benninglioff. our last winter's teacher, was visiting friends in this locality last Saturday night and over Sunday.
Albert Seaman is putting up a pair of corn cribs this winter. As he is one of our good corn raisers he needs them ery badly.
There will be a box supper at the school house at this place Saturday night, FeUl-uary 3d. Every body come tnd have a good time.
Sant Spencer has bought a livery stable in New Market anci nas moved that place. His son-in-law will move on the farm in the spring.
The G. A. R. post of Parkersburg had an oysbe.t supper at their hall Saturday night for all the old soldiers and their families. They all report a good time.
There will be a great fox drive here Saturday, Feb. 10th, 1894. This drive is the best territory in the county for foxes, as a great many have been seen this winter. We want everybody to come out and spend a few hours in sport and have a bushel of fun. We think our editor might come out and spend the day with us.
POTATO CKEEK.
Myrtle Irons is staying at home now. Billy Cox went to Darlington Tuesday.
Miss Annie Maguire spent Sunday at home. Clint Tribbet went tp,...Darlington Monday.
Uncle Asa, Hoots went to Darlington Monday. Harve Custer went to Darlington Monday.
Myrtle Irons spent Saturday with Miss Mary Corbin. Bird Still will move in the house vacated by Tom Irons.
Perry and Earl Peterson went to I)arlington Thu rsday. Garret Snyder went to Frankfort Monday on business.
Glee Irons spent Saturday with her sister, Mrs. Etta Ford. Mrs. Perry McNanima returned from White county last Friday.
Frank Little and Perry Peterson went to Thorntown Saturday. Quarterly meeting at Campbell's chapel Sunday was well attended.
Miss l.illie Burkhart went to see her parents near Thorntown last Saturday. Mrs. Chas. Hall spent last Tuesday in Darlington with her aunt, Mrs. Buzzard.
Charles Hall and family spent Sunday evening with Charles Custer and wife.
John Pittman and family Sundayed with Mrs. Pittman's mother. Mrs. Lucy Cook.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Maguire spent Sunday with their daughter. Mrs. Mart Little.
Sain Dykes and Misses Annie and Agnes Maguire attended Dunkard meeting Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Helm, of Illinois, have been visiting friends and relatives in this vicinity for several weeks.
Garret Snyder and family attended meeting at Campbell's chapel Sunday and broke bread with Chas. Hunt and wife.
The protracted meeting at Campbell's chapel conducted by Rev. Worrel has made five additions to the church.
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NEAR MACK.
D. D. Barry is still quite poorly. William Peterson has a Mote in his eye.
Wallie Cox visited Armstrong Sunday night. Charley Hunt will work.,for Jay Harris next summer.
Andy Fearless says he onlv saddle horse.
has got the
The basket supper at Warren's school house was a success. Geo. Hunt and Albert Myers were in Crawfordsville Saturday.
Sam Conner and. Geo. Linn are cutting wood for Alex Cannine. The Epworth League at Mace was well attended Sunday night.
Geo. Myers and wife broke bread at James Buchanon's Monday. The Christian Endeavor Society at Walnut chapel is progressing very nicely.
Charley Morrow. Geo. Hunt and Albert Myers attended church at Mt. Taber Saturday night.
There will be preaching at Bloomington City next Saturday night and Sunday morning and evening.
The Iloutan Bros.' saw mill shut down on account of panic, throwing thousands of men out of employment.
The official degree of the Sliuey Sisters met Sunday evening with Miss Ilattie Elkins as president. Frank Sliuey, vice-president, and Rice Kennedy as secretary pro tem.
BUFFALO KIOGET
Mrs. Allen Moore is very poorly. E. D. Goff killed hogs last Thursday. Wm. Winfield has been on the sick list.
Rabbits area very scarce article this winter. Rev. Appleby is holding protracted meeting at Round Hill.
George Thomas will move to New Richmond in the spring. The thermometer stood at 15 degrees below zero Wednesday of last week.
Ex-Priest Rudolph will organize an A. P. A. lodge at Wingate in a fewfew months.
Henry Vancleave is talking of moving his barber shop to Romney. If so New Richmond will lose a g'ood barber.
Rev. Trotter is holding protracted meeting at the Christian church at Wingate. He has received a few joiners.
The man who does not advertise his business is like a boy kissing his girl in the dark—no one knows what he is doing but himself.
EI.MIJALE.
Mrs. Allen Moore is on the sick list. Hugh Patton was in Crawfordsville last Saturday.
John Morrow visited Isam Mitcliel and family Sunday. L. M. Coons and wife were in Yountsvilla last Friday.
Press Swank and wife visited Dan Swank one day last week. Charley Swank and family were the guests of his father Sunday.
Stella llart, of Greencastle, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ed Goff. Ed Goff attended church at Waynetown last Saturday and Sunday. lames Vancleave and wife attended church at Wingate Sunday night.
Stillman Goff is hauling tile from Wingate to ditch his father's farm. John Hammer and wife, of near Wingate, visited their son. Cliarlay, Sunday.
James Vancleave and wife were the guests of oseph Bowers Saturday night.
Kate Layne, of near Brown's Valley, visited her father, Andy Swank, last week.
Willard Gardner, of Boone county, visited his father and family here last Friday and Saturday.
Rumor has it that L. W. Olin will be a candidate on the Republican ticket for trustee of Coal Creek township.
Hugh Patton. Sat Hank and George Vancleave attended the cyphering match at Lud Thomas' school house Friday night.
The singing schools at Center church, Elmdale and Liberty, 'are progressing nicely under the instructions of Billy McLaughlin.
Jonathan Vancleave's folks made him a birthday dinner last Sunday, he being 3'.) years old on that day. Twenty guests sat down to a well tilled table of good things. He received some valuable presents. The guests all left in the evening wishing him many more happy birthdays.
PAKKEltSBUltG.
An oyster supper was given by the G. A. R. Post last Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Benton James and Miss Mabel Bowers are on the sick list.
Miss Mattie Johnson, of New Market. visited here Saturday and Sunday. John Carter has been dangerously ill with typhoid fever, but is recovering.
Miss Victoria Smithson was the guest of Miss Addie Lookabaugli last Sunday.
Messrs. Shannon and Burris. of Shannondale, visited relatives here last week.
A mask social and box supper will be given at the scliopl house next Saturday night.
An entertainment will be given at the G. A. R. hall Saturday night, Feb. lOtli. by home talent. .Jeff Armstrong.of Harrisonville.Mo., who lias been visiting friends and relatives here, returned home Monday.
A literary society has been organized at Raccoon which meets every Friday night. Several of the young people from here are members and re: port interesting meetings.
A Christian Endeavor Society was organized at the Christian church last Sunday night with the following officers: Pres., Mr. Day vice pres.. Robert Foster cor. sec., Mrs. Clay Goff: act. sec., Nannie McCray: treas., Bart Grider.
STUINGTOWN.
The streets are getting muddy. The whopping cough is leaving us. A. Myers has rented A.Rutan's place. G. Evans was in New Ross Saturday. George Hunt is working for Beecher Dice.
Chas. Clark spent Sunday in Linnsburg. A. Stone is'slowly improving from his kick.
George Linn Connor. Miss Nannie Williams proving.
is working for Sam
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Chas. Minnick visited our schools on Monday. llarrie Alkire spent Sunday at A. Rutan's.
W. B. Walkup spent Sunday at Thos. Wright's. James Sumner was seen on the Air Line Sunday.
Walter Hunt was seen on the kite track Sunday. Miss Flora Thompson visited at R. L. Evans' Sunday..
The surprise dinner at Clay Clark's Sunday was a howling success." About thirty were present and had an enjoyable time.
NEW KOSS AND YICINITY. 1 William Conner will move soon. Jim Dukes' new house is completed. The growing wheat looks very promising.
B. F. Walkup killed a fine lot of hogs last week. Corn continues low, only 33 to 35 cts. per bushel.
Homer Beck is working for the Walkup boys. Charles Imel, of Momence, is visiting home folks.
Wm. Reed will move on Alexander Conner's place. John M. Brown is nearly through gathering corn.
Susan Conner visited in our town the first of the week. Sperry & Golliday are buying all the pigs they can find.
J. II. Stewart will move to Boone county in the spring. Robert Sharp, of Kansas, is visiting relatives in these parts.
Charles Walters, of Colorado, is visiting his brother, Alva. The sheriff caused some of the boys to go to town last week.
The Air Line running west from town is in bad condition. Frank Gathwright is hauling logs for Nathan McLaughlin.
Did you ever hear Sam Conner talk about that tliree-minute horse? Marion and Homer Stewart are clearing ground for their father.
Frank Buchanan will do farm work for Wm. II. Stewart next season. McLaughlin & Burris are hauling and shipping their logs and lumber.
Our marshal has made a hitching rack and has filled along felt want. Gilbert Gray attended the soldiers' reunion at Charles Bratton's some time ago.
Business seems to be improving. The saw mill is doing better than for a longtime.
A. W. Johnson is said to be among the best school teachers in the township.
Don't forget the home talent show to be given at the hall in the near future.
Thos. AVhirley lias taken a life partner and will locate on Jim Mclntire's farm.
Our Cornstalk Valley correspondent has quit communication and we feel the loss.
Dagoes, Turks and tramps are numerous, passing through our community frequently.
Isaac Inlow lias so much good wood that he has been praying for cold weather all winter.
Henry Morris, of Kingsley's chapel, passed through here last Thursday on his way to Advance.
We don't take
TubJouhnai,
just be
cause we don't have to. All' of our friends are subscribers. Willis Brown, living west of town, is paying two cents apiece for cats. Why doesn't he buy dogs?
What has become of our Tiger Valley pen pusher? Does the running of that engine take all of his time?
What has become of the matrimonial correspondent from Mace'.' We have not heard from him for along time.
J. II. Stewart, living north of town, had twelve sheep killed some time ago and had them appraised at SO per head.
Stephen Emert, living east of town, says he thinks Grover and his band are about to see the hand writing on the wall.
Isaac Golliday says he will have to petition for another postoffice if the Democrats keep on increasing
mail.
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TIGEH VALLEY.
•The sick are improving. Melvin Faust is on the sick list. Preaching at Mace last Sunday. Hog killing is a thing of the past. Come out to literary Friday night. Chas. l'ogue has left for Tennessee. S. M. Freeman is improving slowly. Our roads are somewhat rough now. I). Remley is very low at this writing. (i
R. H. (Jalloway killed a beef Monday. S. Peck was in Ilaughville Satur-
d»y.
Guy Wilson Vvas inSharinoridale Sunday. The Valley wants the canning factory.
School began at Flat Creek again last Monday. S. E. Finch was in Crawfordsville Saturday.
Adam Carrick's brother visited him this week. There will be a new storekeeper at Mace soon. .Fames Q. Hall had a law suit the first of the week.
J. Abbott is doing a lot of ditching this winter. Some of our farmers are still'plowing for corn.
R. Bruce will move to Crawfordsville in the spring. Blazy Lawrence is our champion bicyclist now.
H. Fink is attending the Hutcliings trial this week. H. Finch and sister Sundayed at Absalom Elmore's.
are cutting wood
The Dunbar Bros here this week. Dick Burk visited friends in Yankeetown last week.
Wm. Evans returned from Indianapolis this week. The Wilson Bros, sold tlieir liogs at 5 cents a pound.
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C. C. McClure will Wilson brothers. (ive your subscription to II. Finch for Tiui
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A. Davidson will farm for John Peterson this spring. John Perry attended the big dinner at Charles Bratton's.
Martin Linn is learning telegrahpy under Dr. Eddingfild. J. M. Walkup and wife Sundayed at uncle, Billy Walkup's.
D.Fullenwider will raise a large crop of geese in the spring. II. Pickering talks of moving to Darling in the spring.
Frank Gray says there is great comfort in the dice box hats. SS® The protracted meeting closed at Mace with four additions.
We would be glad to see a large snow this winter to sleigh ride on Earl Perry will read the charming essay at literary Friday night.
Several from here attended meeting' at Shannondale Sunday night. Haley Sutton and Fay Trout were in Crawfordsville Saturday night
George Ilugelheim is practicing to fight Corbett in the near future. Mr. Dunham, of Shannondale, has his house painted in campaign style.
Willie Lawrence is able to be out again after a few days of sickness. The hog, cattle and sheep market is quite low for the time of the year.
Captain Huff has gone in the barber shop with Mr. Dunham for the winter. Wallace Cox says he knows the man that cut his horse loose Saturday night.
We wonder where Wal Cox was going west Saturday evening on his pony.
A reward is offered for .the parties that changed Rev. Stephens' buggv wheels.
Quarterly meeting will be held at Kingsley Cliapel next Saturday and Sunday.
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Finch, Capt. Crowder, Charles Elmore and sisters Sundayed at Wallace Lafolette's.
There was between and 100 people attended church at Shannondale Sunday night.-
Hal Sutton says lie has his fine driving mare, Maud, down to good work and will entei her in the races in the spring.
Harry Freeman is supposed to be the champion debater for all he talks of is hard times and nothing to live on but water and toothpicks.
S. M. Coulter has subscribed for the New York Press in preference to reading the news of his friend Grover, who is talking to Queen Lil.
Emet Henderson will move on the McNeely farm where his brother lives. His brother will move on his father's farm, near Shannondale, in the spring.
Some of our Democrat pensioners won't get out and make a dollar or two while it is nice weather but will lay around the store of Mace and buy goods on time and wait until pay day rolls around and then can't pay for what they buy.
Carpel Crowder met with an accident last Sunday night while coming home from his best girl's. His horse did not stop for him to shut the gate but run off up through the woods. Fortunately no damage was done to the buggy but the horse could not stop quick enough and broke the top slat out of the road gate.
Mace needs a good police force in regard to keeping the mischievious parties out of meanness. Here of late there has been buggy wheels changed and horses cut loose, such tricks as taking an ax or hatchet and cutting some of the country boys' buggy spokes half into when they drive to church here at night. Such persons should be handled to the extent of the law. Several old men have been talking this matter over and at their request this is published, it being a fair warning in due time. So they may look out after this, and if they go on in this manner again their names shall be forwarded to the grand jurv-
PAIiTS UNKNOWN.
Melvin Faust was here Monday. Miss Mollie Peck is on the sick list. Sam Hunt and wife visited at R. II. Galloway's Sunday.
Edward McCarty and wife vistited Mace folks Sunday. Miss Lena Evans spent Saturday and Sunday with home folks.
The debate was at Mace last Friday night was well attended. Dr. Fletcher, of Ashland, Neb., has been visiting friends here.
Miss Flora Thompson spent last Sunday with Miss Lena Evans. Andrew Jackson will rent his farm and move to the city in the spring.
Sam Coulter had quite a number of sheep killed by his neighbor's dogs. Several from here attended the cinch party at an. es Sanders Saturday night.
Lee Jackson started to California on Monday to superintend liis orange grove.
Win, Beck, the boy that was lost some weeks ago, has been found in Southern Florida.
The debate and literary next Friday night promises to be one of unusual merit as the speakers are all young men of talent, and some of them are noted for their ready wit and oratorical abilities.
Last Sunday being Mrs. II. C. Clark's 28th birthday her husband planned a surprise which was a grand success. Upon returning home from the morning service she found the house filled with relatives and friends. All had a pleasant time and retired in the evening wishing lier many happy returns of the day.
No. J.—George Hunt, "snapdragon," and well deserving of the name quite handsome and fully conscious of the fact. And knowing himself to be irresistable he never stands back to give anyone else a chance. He is a genuine flirt and anyone who will capture him and bind him firmly in the chains of matrimony will receive the everlasting gratitude of the Linnsburg boys. No. 2. Ed McCarty. This lovely bachelor button is diligently searching for a better half, but like the daisy he is a little backward and modest, a little on the sliady side of twenty and somewhat fastidious. But getting the mitten once in a while does not discourage him, for he believes that if at first
you don't succeed try, try again. We don't think he would seriously object to a widow, provided she hasn't got over seven children, or an old maid might be accepted in case she doesn't wear false teeth and a wig. No f.chool ma'ams need apply. No. 8.—II. J. Thompson, a veritable touch-me-not: very modest and reserved real pretty and a business hustler that any lady might be proud to win. lie handles a great amount of the company's money and we don't think there is the least danger of his absconding with it. The lady who seeks this flower must be lovely, refined and aristocratic. No others need apply.
COF1.AX.
Will llinton was in Frankfort Saturday.
Dv. Coon has put a new coat of paini on his office. Mrs. Beal and daughter Rose have returned home.
Wm. Timmons went to Frankfort Saturday evening*. Walter Ewing will attend college at Danville this spring*. ?'\aver &ave hik poular lecture the M. E. church Wednesday even ing.
Isaac Harper has been assistng Re Smith in a series of meetings at Fai view.
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The I. O. G. T. elected officers Fridaynight to serve the ensuing three months.
Prof. Long will have ten weeks' of normal this spring for those who wish to review or prepare for teachers. "Louva, the Pauper," will be played by the Fickle Dramatic Club in the I. O. O. F. hall Saturday evening. Feb. 3. Admission 10, 15 and 25 cents.
The Christian Endeavor Society gave a supper at the I. O. O. F. lial'l last Thursday evening. All present enjoyed themselves. The proceeds were about §20.
COTTAGE GKOVE.
Miss Lizzie Brown was in Crawfordsville Saturday. Our school is in progress with 27 scholars enrolled.
George Conard will build a lievr house next spring. Charley Cook's new barn will be ready to raise Wednesday.
Mr. K. L. Edwards and wife sp«nt Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. Frank Cook and wife.
William Murphy, Miss Edna Kelscy and Hattie Pittman called on Mis* Fannie Brown last Friday afternoon.
Eight of the young folks of District No. 12 went to Campbell's Chapel in a wagon to meeting last Thursday night. They got there just -as meeting was over.
The protracted meeting at the East, Christian church of Darlington closed last Friday night. It was conducted by Rev. Sliuey. The baptism followed last Friday afternoon.
The teachers and scholars of District No. 12 visited the teacher and pupils of Cottage Grove. The afternoon was spent in spelling, before recess. After a few minutes recess the school was called to order by Miss Brown. The remainder of the' afternoon was spent in ciphering. At five o'clock they all left, feeling that the afternoon was well spent and will be long remembered by those who participated.
Last Fridayjevening the Cliautaqua Literary Society met at District No. 12. The house was called to order by Mr. Pittman, the minutes of the last meeting read and adopted, followed by the roll call. They then proceeded'witli the programme. First came Blanche Cook's recitation on "A Little Girl's Wishes," which was followed by Miss' Fannie Brown in a recitation.' Miss Jessie Cook, declamation JJattie Pittman. declamation John Remley. declamation and Miss Lulu Pittman. "Prophecy." After the short programme had been carried out all indulged in a few minutes of recess, during which everyone enjoyed himself. After recess the house was again called to order by President Pittman. Then came the debate. Mr. Slavens was elected chairman, on account Mr. Lee. the vice-president, was on the debate. The debaters were: D. V. Pittman and N. J. Lee on the affirmative and Prof. Smith and Brinton Ingal on the negative. The question that was debated was: "Resolved, that pride and ambition has caused more misery than ignorance and superstition." After debating for a while they called for a decision of the judges, in which the negative received each, vote. The secretary then read the programme for the next meeting and adjourned to meet next Friday night.
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BLOOMING CITY.
Dick Burk was visiting here this week. The entire community is attending court this week.
The literary at Mace Friday nights is largely attended. S. A. Trout is feeding a fine lot of cattle this winter.
Mrs. Tessie Clements, of Crawfordsville, visited 'relatives here last week. Martin and Crowder, the boys that got so badly scared -at the, pig squealing, have been staying close at home the last week.
Capt. Huff, after serving his apprenticeship under Mr. Hopper, has erected a large steel factory on Pumpkin ridge and niakes a specialty of buying and repairing old horse shoes.
Wm. Morris met with bad luck last week by having twenty-three window lights broken out out of his lately rented house, just as he was ready to occupy it. lie will have to do a little more repairing.
It is with some degree of humiliation that we are thus called upon to reply to an article which appeared from this place in the Review last week which we consider was dictated by the scribe's Mountain Hairless Benefactor, and from the comparison made of our mind as being the size of a mustard seed, we feel somewhat elated when we read Matthew XIII, xxxi, which teaches us that from small rivelets large rivers flow and from small acorns large trees do grow, and consider that in the future we may be be able to cope with the amateur scribe from this place.
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