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Show PORTAGE. Colda Mint t'oiiRl. Iltm IlN('lil Celebrate Ituln ) Slimy. Kniron Bi'oi.Kii: For some time the inhabitants of our settlement have been atllicted with colds, accompanied with severe se-vere coughing. It has been prevalent prev-alent among the small children. Mr. and Mrs. George M. Ward had the misfortune lo lose their infant daughter. It, died this morning at 3 a. m. They have the sympathy of all the people in their bereavement. Washington's birthday was observed ob-served by the day schools. Had a very good program in the morning, consisting of dialogues and reeita- j lions, with a dance in the afternoon 1 for the little folks. Concluded j with a grand ball in the evening j for adults. We had a heavy rain and snow storm last night. Clear and bright ' today; snow going very fast. Occasionally. Portage, Feb. 2."I. |