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The Spirit of Democracy, June 29, 1899
The dwelling house belonging to Margaret Handlon caught fire Thursday destroying it and contents. The fire was caused by the children starting a fire in the cooking stove to cook some berries while Mrs. Handlon was out in the harvest field.
Elsie Dye died Friday morning. Heart trouble was the cause of his death.The deceased was an octogenarian. His remains were interred in the Hopewell cemetery.
Mrs. Charles Thomas of Forrest and Mrs. Frank Thomas of New Matamoras are spending the week with their father Marshal Ridgeway.
Misses Bertie Thomas and Josie Edwards of Washington county were the guests of the friend Miss Mary Glesenkamp.
Miss Florence Miracle spent a few days last week with her aunt Mrs. W. J. Miracle who is no better at present.
A barn belonging to James Hall of near Masterton was struck by lightning Saturday burning it and contents.
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. English spent Sunday with Mr. English's mother in Washington county.
Miss Jennie Ewing started on a trip to Bellaire to visit J. W. Morrell, formerly of this place.
Miss Linnie Piatt came up from Newport to spend a few days with her parents.
Samuel Knowlton of Washington county spent Sunday with M. C. English.
Miss Rachel R. Williamson closed a tow months' term of school Friday.
Elisha Smith was at the county seat Tuesday.