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THE PASSING OP ,
AN OLD LANDMARK
James A. Fletcher colored, aged 80, died Thursday, January 15. He was rescinded from the Pioneer Family of his race in Harris Hollow. There he was born and spent his entire life.
He wasi the son of Samuel and Ann Fletcher, whose master was Richard (Dick) Harris.
“Uncle Jim’* was one of a large family and the last surviving member in Harris Hollow. He is survived by his wife, Louisa, and while they had no children of their own, they raised from infancy three children of his brother, Andrew Fletcher, and over the period of their’lives their home was open to many relatives. “Uncle Jim” and "Aunt Lou’’ were known far and wide for their hospitality, having celebrated their Golden Wedding several years ago by preparing a regular feast for their “Sisters” and “Brothers” of The Old School Church near their home whore they were faithful attendants. From the church the funeral was held Sunday, January 18, at 2 p.m., with burial at ttye Old Homestead at the head of Harris Hollow. There were five preachers in attendance and it is said to be the largest crowd ever known to attend a funeral at that church, bespeaking the high esteem this old couple held.—Contributed.
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rTOr' home owner ha* many skills x ht'1 _ be classed as a jack-of-allcrafts. He usually gets the lowdown on a job before tackling it, especially when it comes to electrical repairs.
Poor electrical connections may are and cause s fire. To avoid this danger, when making a splice remove the insulation about three inches from the and of
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