Willis

Six persons have died of consumption within a year, in this place. Farmers here are busy sowing their oats. Jesse Day has a pair of mares four and five years old, weighing 3,000 lbs. They are for sale. Torn Essex has completed his new barn, which is 30x54 feet. John Eoberts died Sunday, April 8, of consumption. He has been ailing for about a year. He was a promising young man of 30 years, and had many friends. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church on Tuesday, April 10. Eev. Mr. Stratton, pastor of the Friends' church, officiated.