The Washington Republican Washington County Fridya February 21, 1896 Palmer. John GRINDLE of Washington made his usual trip to our town Wednesday to sell candies. The debate at the Pleasant Valley school house on the question of Soldier vs. Statesman, between Mr. ROCHE and Mr. G. TOTTEN passed off very good. They had no judges and consequently were royally entertained and formed their own opinions of the eloquent speeches that were delivered. T. M. DOLAN of Clifton, was in town Thursday and Friday. Dr. H. POTTER, of Clifton, was in town Wednesday. Wm. LITTLE was in town Friday. Horsebuyer CHESTNUT was in town buying horses Friday. Rev. TINKER of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., was visiting his brother G. TINKER, last week. He left Saturday for Lincoln, Neb. G.C. MILLER of O.T., was in town on business Saturday. While Mr. BALSTON was weighing his wagon at B.F. HIGGINS' elevator Monday, his team became frightened and ran away. Mr. Balston was thrown out of the wagon and received severe injuries. The team went south half a mile before they were stopped. No great damage was done.