From: The Webster Echo, Feb. 14, 1896 Cleveland A protracted meeting is in progress here, conducted by Revs. Pugh, Hawk and Stump of the M. E., M. E. South and Baptist churches respectively: The prospects are for an interesting and profitable time. Mr. Hogue, the man who was thought to have been fatally injured on Long run some time ago is out again. Mrs. Mat McCoy is convalescent. Mrs. Laughery is right poorly with pleurisy. Mr. G. M. Burns, of Burnsville is here in connection with his lumber business. Drilling for oil has been resumed at the mouth of Trace Run. This would be a desirable location for a first-class M. D. 'Squire Ferrell has on hands the largest clearing in the district. WHAT IS THE MATTER WITH Bassell' kid. The Logic of L. A. F. Home rule for Webster county. Subscribing for the Webster ECHO. More clearing and grubbing and less lawsuits. Having a large and interesting school here next summer. Ackowledging the independence of Cuba. The annexation Hawaii. Cleveland's exposition of the Monroe Doctrine. The Cleveland base ball team retaining the championship of Webster the coming season. An international monetary conferencs to be held at the city of Washington to which only delegates from the Western continent be invited. Bab, being pretty near a dandy. Some charming girl exercising her Leap Year privilage to come a sparking. LUCKY OLE BEN.