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 paper was discontintied by these gentiemen. la November 1836. The "Argus" made the following reference to its 'demise: "While the 'Fallston Gazette' was in possession of life and strength, it seemed to be the dread and terror •of the 'Aurora,' — that paper -scarcely ever making an allusion to it. Since the death of the 'Gazette,' how- ever, our neighbors have ventured upon an attack, think- ing, perhaps, they may do so with impunity. This looks too much like the 'ass kicking at the dead lion.' " The paper was revived in December 1836, Undel" the proprietorship of Dr. John Winter, who 'conducted it as a Whig paper. It was a strong journal for that day, and Dr. Winter made a good impression for ability and honesty of purpose. The issue of Saturday June 17, 1837, was an interesting local one, containing an article on the great sale of real estate at the Falls. Thirty shares of water power were sold at $248 per share, the stone mill went for $5,150, one hundred town lots were sold at prices ranging from $110 to $600, and the article concludes with the statement that better prices were re- ceived than "in any other place in the Union at the present time." In November 1837, Dr. Winter retired from the "Gazette." John Winter was born in Wellington, England, July 1794. His thoughts and purpose were early turned towards the ministry of the Baptist church, and he en- tered the Theological School at Bradford, where he was graduated in 1820, preaching meanwhile as opportunities offered. The following copy of his State license may be of interest : West Riding of Yorkshire, I, John Sturges Esq., One of his Majesty's justices of peace in and for the said riding, do hereby certify