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Show WiLLARD MATTERS. t.l 111 lilies. Tho "political problem" has been the all absorbing topic for the last two weeks. Our Democratic club numbers over thirty, with-fair p'-uspeots for a large increase. On the t inst. John F. Owen:, and Miss Emma. Barker, both of this citv, were joined in the lmlv bonds of wedlock by Justice Ensign. En-sign. We wish them along, happy, and prosperous journey through life. Died: on the 2th ult. of "child bed fever." Mrs. Genevra Morgan. The deceased was a promising voting lady of marked abilities ai d was highly esteemed by all. She lea ves a husband, three small children and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. The Bepublicans have, not yet organized; we fear they lack confidence; confi-dence; in short, they demonstrated the fact on the MOth'ult. at one of their (rousing) rallies, for instead of placing one of their own champions cham-pions in the chair, they bestow-d that coveted honor upon one well, one si an chest Democrats. 'They claim it was the result of a lapsus linguae but we are inclined to think it was occasioned through a lack of confidence in their own abilities, however, we admire their appreciation of lab-ait even when found in the ranks of their opponents, oppo-nents, and trust they will always exhibit the same discretion, but i for their own veifare a little more self reliance will he highly essential. essen-tial. " ' . " wniariT, ranrcflr: Received too' late for last issue. Ed. fkesii f ii om wiu.ard. Our enterprising butchers. Jones it Id: r ling, have purchased a re- 1 frigerator. The ollicers of t lie Thunnan i Democratic club, Wiilard. are I). C. Iluhbnrd. Brest: S. N. Cook, first viee-Bresidc'nt; C. II. Dudlew second vice-Bresident; G. F. Harding, Hard-ing, Seey; J. 11. Hubbard, Treas. Executive, committee: Win. Lowe. It. E. Davis, Or vis Call. F. Van fickle and Ed. Morgan. j The ''glorious Fourth" was my-1 ally celebrated by our good people. The exercises were ably and pleasingly pleas-ingly rendered. The m- -rningV. program 'was one of the Pest ever rendered in Wiilard. Besides racing, dancing, etc., in the afternoon after-noon a ga me of bp so ball was played between the single and married men. which resulted in a score of o to 1 in favor of the latter. Much credit is due the brass band for their aide eil'orts in discoursing soul-inspiring music. II. ! WiLi.AKP. July 10. "Jl. . 1 |