Hardwood Locals; Feb. 10, 1899. Hardwood Locals Snow six inches deep. Mumps are the prevailing disease. We can report about eight cases. John Tyler has had quite an attack of fever, but is convalescing. William Morris is successfully operating a small grocery store at this place. Morgan Tyler visited friends here Sunday and Monday. Mr. Kesterson has full charge of the Hardwood Lumber Co.'s yard. Sam is a hustler. The school at this place will close February 14. A small program will be rendered. The mill at this place has closed down, the timber being exhausted. Robert Morris and his son, "Sampy," had very severe attacks of grip not long since. The line of narrow gauge railroad running from here to within about three miles of Addison, including three engines, trucks, etc., has been purchased by A. G. Giffin. Quite likely it will be extended to Addison at an early date. Great interest has been manifested by the patrons of the Hardwood school during the present term, and good work has been accomplished by the untiring efforts of the patrons to make it a success. This makes two terms that J. F. Rose has taught here. SEMAY.