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Christmas Town Notes and Local Events
Coates Bros. grist price day. Presbyterian Xmas Tree on Thursday the 23rd. Town stores adorned for Christmas. The Thornboroughs attended a marriage in the city. A tale of wolves in a barnyard circulates via Mr. Lyall. John A. Hill reports a baby girl born December 6 to Mr. and Mrs. Hill of Marion. W T Sutcliffe collected taxes with many paying the 10% discount. Large crowd at Jos Johnson’s sale near Stockton despite bad weather. A Galacian worker died after falling earth during Souris River bridge excavation. Dr. Cumberland confirms death as train stops for supper. Wheeler’s offers felt goods and Xmas slippers. candy from England 15c–60c per box. fruit, stockings, crackers, cigars, cider, oysters, and light lunches at low prices.
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Souris River
Cumberland
England
J. H. Hazelwood