From: The Webster Echo, Feb. 11, 1898 Samp Items. Grip is about all the people of this section complain of. P. D. Hamrick, who got hurt by running a pitchfork in his leg, is fast improving. John Daft, of Randolph county, is visiting friends in this vicinity. E. D. Ehret is instructing a class of our youths in vocal music. Lewis Hamrick is wearing a smile; it's a girl. Jackson Hamrick has just returned from Mingo, where he attended a meeting for the past two weeks. Our school is progressing nicely under the efficient management of E. D. Ehret. Emery is a good teacher and is worthy of imitation. Sad indeed to part with those we love. How sad it was for Mrs. G. A. Sycafoose when she entered her kitchen a few mornings ago and found the old gray cat dead in the corner. He had been a faithful cat in the family for fifteen years, and great were the lamenations of the family when called to view his dead body. This cat had been justly celebrated for its dexterity in catching rats and squirrels, but the most wonderful feat he ever accomplished was catching a very large hoot owl. His remains were nicely boxed and laid to rest on the sunny banks of Curly Run. Belle.