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Show SPANISH FORK SPLINTERS. The District Schools Compelled to Close on Account of Diphtheria. Much sickness prevails here at present, pre-sent, la grippe and diphtheria being the chief causes. Drs. Pike and Shores are attending the sick. There are about ten cases of diphtheria, and many more are suffering of la grippe. Schools are to-day closed on account of sickness. This sickness is indeed a scourige. People should be very careful with their children, and keep their premises free from rubbiih or anything which would create disease. The new school-house is nearing comption, and it will be a very line structure. Nearly all the farmers have their crops in, that is, of grain. A well respected citizen, Mr. Ilopla, departed this life, and his remains were borne to the cemetery Tuesday. He leaves many relatives and a host of friends to mourn his loss. Rev. lllif gave services Monday aud Tuesday evenings at the M. E. church. They were very instructive sermons. W. |