The Washington Republican Washington County Thursday June 8, 1900 M. NELSON's barn was destroyed by fire Wednesday afternoon, but fortunately there was no stock in it. The loss was light, because the barn was an old one and had only a load of cobs and some coal in it. Two young lads who were trying to find a secluded spot whre they could learn to smoke were not careful enough with their matches and set fire to some hay and soon the whole barn was in a blaze. D.C. YOUNG's hog sale last Monday was a success, and the aggregate amount of the sale was $1,853. His hogs did not sell high considering the excellent grade and fine blooded stock he raises. Mr. YOUNG was in town yesterday and expressed satisfaction with the sale. Adrian M. NEWENS, the celebrated reader will present a monologue Thursday evening June 21. His entertainment will be for the benefit of the normal students and others. Price of admission, 25 cents. Prof. F.N. SORNSON, of Concordia, professional piano tuner is here at present for the express purpose of tuning your piano. You can make no mistake by employing him. Leave word at Fox Drug Co. Miss Eleanor CALDWELL, of Zanesville, Ohio, is her to spend the summer visiting her sister, Mrs. C.D. KIFF. Word was received here Saturday from Indiana from O.B. NESBIT, that he and his wife were rejoicing over the arrival of a girl baby in their home. The youngest child of D.C. YOUNG and wife died Saturday morning, age 17 months, and was buried Sunday. It was sick but a short time and died of croup.