[from the Covington Expositor, 4-28-1899] FROM RAT Mr. Editor: Last Saturday night this section was blessed with a fine rain, and it was much needed. All vegitation is now much revived and farm work is progressing well. Last week Mr. Lee MORRIS' dwelling house with all its contents was burned. Mr. MORRIS and wife were away from home at the time of the accident. In the death of Mr. William LEE, week before last, a mother and father lost a good son, and the community a good citizen. The relatives of the deceased have the sympathies of the entire community. A few days ago, I visited the new railroad, which is about three miles from this place, and found things on a boom, indeed. In a distance of 2 miles on the railroad here, there is six new stores doing business and another new building that will soon be finished and occupied. Real estate is on the rise here and the general helath of the community is good. Success to you and the Expositor. H. R. J.