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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-02-12

~ Office For PUBLICATIONS Land 0nlce
y q: hs!tehe,i. D. T.. Jan. Il, 1856.
-fotice is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has fled notice of his Intention to
make t!ial proof in support of his clsln. and
iifti said proof viii he made Before Clerk Dist.
Court .'s1.lld Co. at Washington Springs, d. l..
oi FEB. .alit. 1896. viz:
HENRY kALLiS.
lnde" his Il. $, iiling No. 22ida Tor The neA sec
iion i, town lO1, range 6. lie names the fol-
lowing witnesses 10 prove his continuous resi-
d"hcr up1n and cultivation Of said land VIZ:
lt@5aft Ncsscy. Wnt. Housed = c. Hewitt. L.
E1l't worth, OF Jrran'd Co.. y. I.
j.!i-G t,i.o. i. lNNHIrT !.r"i-"'"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-02-12
A Successful Woman's Venture.


Womans Tribune-There is an old
dage that no home is large enough for
tTo woman, and it is quite a current
l"i"l that women cannot work h.,r-
moniously and successfully in partner
hip Here, however, in California, is
ne beautiful instance proving the con-
tgary.
Nine years ago four lady teachers
put their small earnings together and
bought barren, uncultivated land near
Fresno village. They formed what is
knoWn as the Hedgerow Vineyard Co.
Two Of them remained at their posts
is teachers; the other two, Misses
tNstin and Hatch, came upon the place
ard entered energetically into the work
3t fruit growing. They first had to
learn the entire business; and no doubt
heir success depends upon the tact
shat they spared no pains to become
.&Ni!iar with all the details of fruit
growing and ralsin making. Although
they have always employed stronge
Aelp yet in the first years they often
pWt out the vines and trees with their
own hands, as we'll as doing their own
pruning, box-making and packing. AT
tirat they scarcely expected to gam
more than health and strength, but rs
ears Went by they found themselves
tngaged i'll :, regular business demand
ing constant vigilance and also prom
,ing certain competence OF net
Eealth.
This wear from "A acres OF grapes
,Hcy wiz pack and ship thirty tons OF
lisins. They have put up the finest
ryaporator IN the county and not only
make their own raisins but buy their
aaign3ors. They expect in all to make
ma ship 100 tons OF raiains.
Ladies. when you bl.y and use the
iedgerow Vineyard taisins, Anstln
brand. taAe comfort in the fact that
yoa are enjoying the fruits OF the IN
tiustry, pluck and courage Of women
%ho have not only secured health and
competence for themselves, but have
pcolcu that il women Will take the
same means to secure success that men
10, they will receive their reward.
There are thousands Of worn out
teachers: there are widows with small
means; maiden ladies aching for fields
10 conquer. Any and all Of these can
tome to California and Go likewise
here is room for 100000 more.
4. l>. SV0CKuAM, n. ID.
Fgesup. Cal. July 9th. 1885.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-02-12
WOMAN'S REALM,

Mrs. L.. II. BLANK, ASSOCIATE EDITOR.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-02-12

Ns heard 3 farmer remark the other
81 that he ordered his county paper
sy1pBed, put after little while SUBJ
again, for during that time he
Had to ask his neighbor each week what
the news was. That's right don't borroy
information. hut get jour own paper
and read it. If all the farmers would |
go that the county newspaper would |
be wesl patronized 80
a series OF meetings have bsea COM
.menced at the Nj. E. Church this week,
lOn Sabbath evening the subject will
be, Future Punishment. On Monday
and Tuesday evenings the regular
quarterly meeting will take place, El-
Ner ;Pardee officiating. On Monday
u sening sessuarterly. Conference after
preaching. On Tuesday evening sacra-
ment, following preaching lovefeast
proceedings.
Forty clubs in st. Paul alone, aver
aging two hundred strong, propose to
eetote themselves solely to winter
sports and carnival fun during the first
TWO weeks in February. Many more
will come in from other directions
Winnipeg, Duluth, Saltwater, Mime
apoAs, Red Wirg and many other cities
WILDE represented by large uniformed
clubs. Nothing like it has ever before
beenseen in this country. All the fea-
lures. sports, etc, will be elaborately
illustrated in the Pioneer Press. Now
is thetime to subscribe,
Thepeople Of this town and COM
munity ought to have something for
Intellectual Improvement. If a lyceum
cannot be Started, why not have a
courseof free lectures by home talent.
We have plenty of men in our county
who could give an interesting talk of
an hour Or two upon various topics.
Why npt appoint committee to take
charge Of such lecture course. at a
nominal expense q building, fuel and
lights might be secured. Let us hear
from those who would like to have
such thing in our town.
He editor viewed the sights at Woon-
socket Monday. Every body seemed
busy il plying their particular trade
Those Nho We're not either buying OF
selling, were talking with their neigh.
bors about some trade, or the probable
continuance Of the fine weather. We
7 met several Jerauld county citizens
among whom We're Messrs. Cough, By
water, Hay, McCaul, Atwood and Car
roll EX. Sheriff of Sanborn county un-
der The Letcher Iregime. Mr.. Carroll
will hereafter read the HERALD, and
doubtless be happy. We had the pleas.
ure OF meeting, for the first time, Mr.
Kelley of the News. We found that
gentleman pleasant and genial; and
among other things, he expressed a
purpose to visit the Springs at no dis
tant day. May Hercules or some other
| 20" eI aoolSt MN III carrying OHI MS
intention. We called at the Times Of
fee but the editor was out, probably
chasing down" locals for his paper
/ Met Hon. Theo. d. kanouse who has
just returned from Washington. He
feels quite sanguine OF DakoJa's admis-
sion the present congress. j. NJ. Kint-
ner, after a prolonged wedding tour is
on the streets joking with the boys
We spent the day pleasantly and prof
itably.
Seed Wheat.
! have 800 bu. Of No. l seed wheat
for sale at Blowers warehouse at Wes-
sington Springs. w j WILLIAMS.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-02-12
COMMUNICATED.
TOWNSHIP 1O7. RANGE 80

TOWNSHIP lO7. RANGE 63.
Listen to the meadow lark.
G, NJ. Clark is again in our midst bag
and baggage. e
ID, =, Rarneson is visiting his former
home In III. - '''o'
J. c. Mehler and wife of Aurora Co.,
spent Sunday with Mrs. Mehler's par.
ents Mr.. and Mrs. j. Docter.
The lyceum at school house No. ! is
well attended every Wednesday eve,
and members take active parts so as to
make it both instructive and, interest
ing. Every one ls cordially invited.
Geo. loungs' and family of Dale, vis-
tied at ]. Doctors last Sunday: =
Some one CT some one else has con-
tested Mrs Bartlets tree claim, south
west 4 section ID,
!. Fred knter had the misfortune to
lose another hslse, that's hardIpn Fred
to loose 2 horses in one season.
SLEUTH.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-02-12
TOWNSHIP 1OS, RANGE G5.

Slight change in the weather
A. Nordyke is digging a cellar
for his new house.
w. II. Hammack and wife visited
Geo. Titus and L.Nordyke's last Friday
and Saturday.
c. w. Mills and wife took in the
sights at Waterbury last week.
p. W. Welfring is about thirty feet
below the surface in his new well. He
expects to get water soon.
90. England made trip to Woon-
socket Thursday and Friday, leaving
Johnny Mackintire in charge Of The
ranch.
Mr., Welch, who has claims in section
) and 6 is going to have breaking done
the coming season preparatory to plant
ing 10 acres in trees on his timber
claim.
James Grieve visited Sand Creek.
Hand county, looking after tree seeds
for planting 10 acres this spring.
We understand Mrs. Ballard has been
sick. She and her two boys live alone.
Some of her nearest neighbers shoula
visit them.
r. w. Sample is about making ar
rangements to turn oyer some sod Oh
his claim the coming season. He talks
some of having his sister come out
from Penn to keep house for him. Get
there brother ).
1t is rumored that il the Co. Com
missioners cut Off a row OF sections on
the east Of Harmony township, that
action will be taken to have Il slice
taken off the north side for the benefit
of Mr.. Slckler, Richardson and Others.
Should the county fathers make few
precedents like these, and other sec
tions take the notion Of being set of
for any trinling cause, it will not be
long until the county will be sadly
carved up. We hope tneir better judg-
,nent will prevent any such, and keep
our county and townships in that or
derly shape which L. >. has left them.
DECk.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-02-12

Report of the Financial Condition, ct
Viola School Township, from June ~,
1884. To June 80 1889.
Amount received into Special
Fundfrom all sources. CIaxes.) 1916.
Amount received by Apportion-
ment. 9a.1'.
Amount received from'Sal OF
Bonds. 2ooooo.
Total 2932. .43.
Amount paid for school houses,
sites. furniture and appen-
d,~es 25OS.5S.
Amount paid for teachers wages. 2l779.
Amount paid for incidental ey-
penses. i'' t.
,r,t,, evnenditures. 2al95l
I,alance on hand at the end OF
school year. l-'2'
Total. <l9o1'ho
Treasurer of the School Township.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-02-12

we propose to Gevote this column TO
,cb contributions as pertain to woman
nd her interests. and we wish every
,nv reader to feel that this column is
,,ar own and help to make it a success
~ sending any thoughts which will in
crest. cnlivth or instruct the inmates
e our Dakota homes. In many homes
his is the only paper, and if it is to br
papcr for the people, there should
.,,rely he a part Of it devoted to the
ynlworklng stay-at-home Dakota wo-
1en. We intend to give you glirapses
Mt into the great busy world of work
70 woman that you may knoWu~what
,ao,,r sisters are doing in the constant
l. widening fields of labor, and as we
mink women should be posted concern
mr. the laws that govern them. we in
md to give from time to time a few
4 the Dakota laws pertaining to wo-
np0 and their property. We invite
omment on th,se laws and criticism
r needed, for surely this Is q matter OF
i,al Importance to us.
We also request you to give us your
.cas concerning woman's work in
,arties and reforms. such as the Re-
;ef Corps, w. G. T. U. etc. Is it neces-
.,ry for delicate woman to shoulder
,1e musket and go ont to battle against
poverty and intemperance? Would it
ot be better to leave such work to the
,,eu, and spend our time at home, do
~ the housework properly? Write
sus, fill up your column with original
,Matter. DO not hesitate on account OF
poor writing or spelling. Leave that
the editor.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-02-12

Ntelligence.-Mrs. Deborah Powers,
Troy, n. ", is ninety-tive years old.
md 1T the head OF the banking firm OF
4, Powers & Sons.
MIS-. Louise Bethune, a practising
architect Of Chicago, has just been cleo
member Of the American Iqsti-
"ite OF architects.
Maggie Welch, fifteen years old, of
south Boston. has been presented with
;silTer medal by the Humane Society,
tor saving Thomas Lannigan from
drowning.
MIS-, Mary +. Bryan, of Atlanta, has
yveptea an offer to become editor OF
Hunros Weekly story Paper, in New
i'orh, at salary of $4,000 d year, per-
Laps the highest salary drawn by any
r9Man in this country.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-02-12

seed Wheat.
have 800 bu. OF No l seed wheat
for sale at Blowers warehouse at Wes
sington Springs. w } WILLIAMS.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-02-12
NOTICE OF FINAL PROOF.
NOTICE FOR pUBLICATION.-ia Oi,ipe
~ 1T Mitchell. d. 7. Jan Is. 1886.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.-i.and Office
~ at Mitchell. D.. I. Jan Is. 1886
Notice is hereby given that the following nan.
ed settler has hlcd notice OF his Intention 10
make final proof in support Of his claim, and
that said proof viii be made before clerk dist.
T.,on Mar jjh ii q. III. 1856, viz:
SAMUEL Nc DONALD,
under his d. 5. No 2l5S0 for the neg section .!
town tO7 range Gl. He names thefoowins wit
ne&ses 10 prove his continuous residence upon.
and cultivation Of said land viz W. j. Williams
Harvey Russ, George Chapman, Vim. faW-
thornr, Of Washington Springs. u. r.
l22l2G GEO. Is. lIvER1TT Reg.
And notice is hereby specially given to James
Wright vic made d. s. entry No. 2l57;;, now
in conflict with the above. 10 appear at Wes-
sinston Springs D.. on the date and hour above
named and show caiiae why said entry should
not be cancelled and heaDove. named pre- cmpt-
oraIloWed 10 conslnnte file to the above deS-
cribtd land uaderhis Il $ No. 1850.
This notice must be published in the HERALD
at washington Springs, y. T.
GEO. B. Eyeritt Reg.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-02-12
CONTEST NGTICEs,
NOTICE-U. $. Land once, Mitchell, D. I
IN January 10, 1886.

NoTICE-U. $. Land once, Mitchell, D. T.,
IN January 10, 1885,
Complaint having been entered at this Office
b:y, Charles y. Brown, ,lerallld county. against
lEliery H. Be-. Real for, failure to comply with
law as to Timber.cuture entry No. G52; dated
june $, 1881. Gpon the swl, see %. township 1O8.
range Gl IN ,Jeraud county. y. T.. witha viewto
the cancellation Of said entry contestant al
lsisiug that claimant has failed during wears
ai'er entry to have in growing condition acres
OF trees and failed the 4th year after entry to
have 10 acres of trees on said tract also failed to
cultivate the land and not one fourth the frees
on said tract required bylaw and these in ;sll ul-
healthy condition. choked by weeds, and said
failure still exists; the sald parties are hereby
summoned to appear at the Office of 7. Linus
Blank. n +. at Washington Springs. ID. I. on
the I'd day of March. 1856. at 10 O'clock A. Nj.
to respond and furnish testimony concerning
said alleged failure
j29f26 GEO. Il. EyEnlrT Register
Testimony to be taken before r. Linus Blank
~ 7. on March 3D. 1886. 10 q. M, as provided by
amendment TO Rule :s5. Rules II Practice, ;,-
roIed Dec. 2t lSs2. The papers in this case viii
pc returned to this office for examination and
decision Alarrh Sth, 1856. 10 a. N.
G,so. Is. EyERITT, Reg.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-02-12
BANK OF
w WASHINGTON SPRINGS
G, {, 9HAIER, Banker.

Buy and Sell Exchange.
Deposits received.
Special attention given the accounts
OF Farmers and Merchants.
Make Collections and Buy Good Pa
per.
Money to Loan at Lowest Market
Rates
The Ean} will extend to its custom
ers every accommodation consistent with
sound banking. l9l
n Office FoR PUBLlCAIIoN.--Lan OAice
y at Mitchell, y. T.. January 12, 1886.
Notice is hereby given tiat the followingna nam
Ell seltlcrias fled notice OF his intention make
tlnal proof in support OF his claim. and that said
proof VIII be made before the Judge Of the Pro
bate court .Ieran'd County. III Washington
Springs, ID. T.. on FEB 10th, 10 a. NJ. .SaG viz.
hnOLE MAtlLEt.
q. 8. cI,try No 1923 for the nWi see 10, town l06
range G5, ". 9TH p. N. lie names Tire following
witnesses 10 prove his continuous residence
H!ton, and cultivation Of. said land, viz: West
Ky Schultz. Frank Voge. of sullivan. d. =. NJ.
G. M;trtin .loazo D. Ca,ly. Of Washington spgs,
d. /. jl5fl3 l;i:o. B. EVERtTr, Register.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-02-12
Railroa 1 Me eting'

The people Of Washington Springs
and vicinity are requested to meet at
Tarble's hall at 2 O'clock p. 10. Wednes-
day Feb. 17th 1886, for the purpose OF
taking steps to secure right OF way Tor
. railroad to be built through Jeranld
county. Let everybody turn OUT
l.. n. LOOMS, -Al'l-i-.s t'ASooN'
~ uAcKrrT IL. FLOWERS,
4 r,-xnrpsoH. {. W. MCDONALD,
w p,rr,1AS ,N. L. T1IAYER,
~, ~. pr,s THOS. DHAkE,
l.. II. T.nhLE.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-02-12

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATlON.-Lan Office
~ at.Mitchell. ID. T. Jan. -, 1856
Notice is hereby given that the following nam
ed serrlc: has filed notice OF his intention To
make final proof in support of his claim, and
thai said proof will he made before Reg and
Rec. at Mitchell Oak. Oh. March Nth, 1856.
O'clock, q. III. viz: Presumption No. 2o3s9 Jrfer-
son Slrhler for the 81 y, Il. y See aud 5. ".
4 ',f ). w. i See. T. los r. &C. He names The
following witnesses 10 prove lis continuous
lLrncr lt'oil. and cultivation OF. said land, viz:
Ira ". Hawks .inln shannon. Of Iiriyiilc. i>;l-
k0;h. Clarence richardson, II II. Ei.rinytoi..
t' - sir. "A, ital.Uta & a. E.al Rre
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-03-27
Personal.

Mr.. George Myers is spending few
weeks in st. Joe, Mo.
Mr.. VIM. Snodgrass has returned to
his home at Louisville, Ky.
Miss Janet Abel, of Charlestown, is
visiting Mrs NJ. G.. McSherry.
Mrs. II. A. Riddle is visiting her
mother, Mrs. NJ. 9. Hunter.
Mr.. e. Timberlake and wife leave for
Staunton next week their future
home.
Mr.. Harry Gerhardt was home last
Sunday, owing to the illness of his
mother.
Misses Anna Slower and Katie Hen
derson, of Chambersburg, spent few
days in this city last week.
Mr.. William II. Martin and sister,
Miss Annie l.. Martin, of Dodge City,
Kansas, are visiting their uncle, Mr.
Geo Michael.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-03-27

Men may come and plays may go
and be forgotten, but Frank /. Frayne
and Isl Slocumn never as the banging
of his rifle will testify to crowded
houses each night at the Third Avenue
Theatre. He is to sensational lovers
what SHAKESPEARE is to the poetic, and
his renditions deserve to hold place
among the modest classics. - Neso York
Telegram.
This troupe shows here Saturday
night the 9th inst. The performance
is worth double the price of admission.
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BLACK AND CoLoRED SILKS. - These
goods are ON the advance; as soon as we
heard Of it wejumpedin and bought heavy,
so we are able to sell at the old price which
is about ten cents less than the actual vail
ne. We sold more silk last week than we
have in any one week for one year. Our
guaranteed silks are taking the day, as we
give positive guarantee as TO the wear Of
the silk, so II you buy these goods you will
be sure to get a good silk. Elegant Black
guaranteed silk at $l.00 per yard. Don't
fail to see them. One price to all.
EaTMERr 4 FIERY.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-03-27

WENT TO SEE HIS GIRL.-Sunday
afternoon, as we neared the quiet pre-
cncts of West End, we noticed the
giant figure of Mr.. z. c. Curtis striding
toward u.s. No seeming reason could
be imagined for his presence in the
neighborhood. But when almost by
our side we looked up, and beholding
the broad smiles which played around
the corners of Crom's mouth, knew
something humorous had occurred. And
so it had, for with laugh, he said ;
THAT Frank Williams is the doggon-
dest fellow / ever saw He induced me
to take ride with him, and when we
reached the suburbs Of the city, told
me he was very sorry, but he was going
to see his girl, and would be obliged to
request me to climb out. You may be
sure l did so. III never 60 out driving
with that imp again !" and he walked
off, chuckling over the business. Frank
is always up to some mischief. Crom
should wait until he falls asleep in the
store, and then slip up and cut off his
moustache. My that would be the
boss revenge
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THE GENTEEL CLO1HIERS.
A Guide to Bargain Seekers

WITH the opening of new season we
again come before you with a stock of
Spring Goods, that will be found in every
department complete and adequate to the
increase in trade, which we hope to earn
by diligent and faithful efforts to please
YOU We are going to offer you this sea-
son special facilities in the purchasing of
goods, which means, an usuaually large
number of bargains. This claim, which
we make at the outset, rests on FACTS,
which we can make apparent TO every
body, and we would ask your special at
tention to the following points: 1t is a
well-known fact that the country has ex-
perenced a season of great overproduc-
ton and consequent depression in all lines
of business. The wise merchant, with an
eye to the future, has taken advantage of
the natural feeling among jobbers in this
State, and has been able to buy his spring
stock fully as advantageously, if not more
so, than during any time previous, with
in the last decade. With the certainty of
a season of prosperity now at hand. rise
in value must naturally ensue, which he
will in nowise be affected by. From his
com plete assortment, bought when prices
we're low, he will be enabled to supply his
full trade demands, thus giving his custo-
mers the benefits of lower prices and bet
ter qualities than his competitors, whose
weather eyes were not held open
This little sketch applies directly to us,
as we come before you ready for the
spring seasons business We have bought
| the large and well assorted stock which
we now offer you, precisely under the
| conditions above detailed, and we think
you will bear US out when we say, that we
| honestly believe we can therefore give
you closer bargains this season than ever
| before This remark we apply equally to
| every department OF our business. Please
bear in mind that our immense sprin z
stock was bought Low, and we propose
to divide with you on every bargain we
have secured. We only ask you to call
and compare our goods and prices with
| those of neig hboring dealers, to convince
you that in ado ressing you through the
columns of the INDEPENDENT and pre-
senting you this prospectus of our policy
for the coming sprirg, we have been ami
mated by the only principle which brings
lasting success in business, viz honest
dealing and uniform treatment for every
body
With the opening of season full OF
promise, we beg to congratulate our read
ers on the hopeful outlook for all trades
and avocations. Allow US to wish that
the spring will bring to you health, wealth
and happiness We welcome it ourselves
with more than usual satisfaction, feeling
that we nave Kept our sails carefully
trimmed during the dull months al d
now, that period of activity has dswneds
are prepared to catch every favoring
breeze Of fortune, and share with our pa.
irons the q ocs that the genius Of trades
provide
Thanking you for past favors and hop
/ ing a continuance Of your custom, we beg
to remain, Respectfully Yours,
THOMPSON q TABLER,
Genteel Clothiers, Homrich's old stand.
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MoRGAN's GIFTED SoN.-Our citi-
zens were accorded a rare treat on Mon
day night in the able lecture of Hon. j..
J. Hetzel, of Paw Paw, Morgan county,
this State. He spoke in response to an
invitation of the Good Templars, and
of course, dwelt partic ularly upon
temperance issues. The lecture was
an unusually entertaining one. and re-
ceived the closest attention of the aud
fence. 1t was logical, earnest and con-
vincing, from the beginning to the
ending We hope to have the pleasure
of hearing Mr.. Hetzel often in the
future. He will always be kindly re-
ceived in this city.
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MAMIE AND THE FLY.-Mamie is
a vicious little sprite, 5 years of age.
The other day she saw stray fly, half
benumbed with the cold, slowly craw-
ling on the table. Mamie went up to
the table and began gently murmuring:
"Poor sick little fly, nice little fly"
at the same time quietly moving her
hand toward the fly. AT last when her
hand was directly over it, she murmur-
ed gently as before. "Does @ little fly
want to go to its Goddie ?" And then
with sudden blow she crushed the
life out of the unfortunate insect, ex-
claiming triumphantly, little fly shall
go to its Goddie. "-Er.