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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

The Grange Hall, on the third floor Of
the Farmers Produce Exchange building,
in this place, was formally dedicated on
Friday afternoon of last week. Mortimer
Whitehead, of New Jersey, delivered on
interesting address to large number Of
members Of the Grange and visitors In
the evening an entertainment was given by
the young members of the Grange. The
hall was well filled and all delighted with
the programme
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

W. IL. Rhawn Esq. of Catawissa and his
mother were summoned by telegram last
Saturday to st. Mary's, to the bedside of
Bruce Rhawn who had received an injury
on the p. II. r. He is an engineer, and
his arm was amputated near the shoulder.
We have not learned the particulars of the
accident.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12
WE ARE INDEBTED
TO TIE SOUTH FOR
SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR.

SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR.
No medicine is so universally used In the South
ern States as SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR. 1t
won its way into every Southern home by pure,
sterling merit It there takes the place OF doctor
and costly prescriptions. 1t lisa
FAMILY MEDICINE,
Purely vegetables gentle in its action can be safe
ly given to any person, no matter what age,
1t promotes Digestion, dissipates nasty Sick
Headache and gives strong full tone to the sys-
tenn. It has no equal as Preparatory Medicine
and can be safely used when a doctor cannot be
called in.
Endorsed by persons of the highest character
and eminence as the
BEST FAMILY MEDICINE
II the child has the collie, 1t is a sure and safe
remedy 1t will restore strength to the oyerwork-
ed father, ana relieve II wife from low spirits,
my oSiY FAMILY MHpioiNR RH Hs 'S
81 have been user OF simmons Liver Regulator
for many years having made II my only Family
Medicine, IL Is a pure, good reliable medicine.
My mother before me was very partial to II.
~ md the Regulator very safe, harmless and
reliable & as family medicine, and have used 4
like a charm. believe II 1t was used In time II
| would prove great preventive OF sickness
have often recommended 1t to my friends, ant
'REy. JAS. NJ. ROLLINS,
= "Pastor NJ +, Church south, Fairfield, Va"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

Inc Mendelosohn Quintette Club con-
sis's OF five musicians, and Miss Alice
Ryan, soprano. The Club is now in the
o''h year OF its existence, and it stands to-
DAY without rival. They will give one
vi thelr artistic concerts at the Opera
House, on Friday evening, Nov. 10Th,
Reserved seats at Dentler's
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

HoRsRs, CATTLE AND CHICKENS. - For
collie and grubs, for lung fever, cough or
hide-bound, give Simmons Liver Kegula-
tor in u mash twice day. You can re-
commend il to every one having stock as
the best medicine known for the above
complaints. In using it with my chickens
for cholera aud gapes, | mix 1t with the
dough and feed it to them once day. BY
this treatment have lost none where the
Regulator was given prompt and regularly.
Z. I. TAYLOR, Agt. for Changers of Ga.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

D. b. Hutchison of Hazleton, w. s.
b'udle OF Wilkesbarre, l. E Kern and
Robert Gauff of Jeanesville registered at
the Exchange Hotel on Monday evening
On tuesday morning they started for the
North Mountain on a hunting expedition,
accompanied by Col. Jameson, r. r.
Bridgcns and William Hughes.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

CELEBRATED WINE PRoDuCT OF NEw JRR-
sEY.-The best wine in the country, that
received the highest premium at the Cen
tennial, is Speer's Port Grape Wine which
has become celebrated product OF New
Jersey. This wine and his F. j. Brandy
are used by physicians everywhere, who
rely upon them az the purest to be had. 1t
is unsurpassed for weakly females and old
people For sale by druggists.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

A young man named VIM. Bryan was
badly burned at Meals furnace last week
The iron in running to the moulds passed
over cold water pipe, and melted off the
pipe the water escaped into the hot iron,
and caused its to scatter in all directions.
Some,of the iron ignited the young man's
clothing He was considerably burn
cd before the fire was cxtingnished.
ed. AT present he is doing well and hopes
are entertained of his entire recovery.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

AN express package shipped by Paul E.
Writ TO Syracuse was stolen from tbo u
Il. " w. depot on Tuesday. As it contain
ed only empty pen boxes the thief threw
lhe boxes away above the depot along the
track where they were found on Wednes.
day morning.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

Rev. L. Zahner's new church at Omaha
was not completed at the expected time,
and will not be ready for occupancy for
several weeks. He and his family reached
Omaha safely, and until the church is
opened he has put himself in the hands OF
the Bishop to preach wherever he may be
epnt
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

For Rickets, Marasmus, and all
wasting Disorders of Children
Scots Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver OIL with
Hypophosphities, is uneqaaled. The rapidity
with which children gain flesh and strength
upon it s wonderful. II have used Scotts
Emulsion in cases OF Rickets and Maras-
mus of long standing. In every case the
improvement was marked."-J. M. MAIN,
M. d.. New York.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

In counting the vote last week 1t appear-
ed that G. b. Murphy had received 2l3
votes in Benton instead of G. G. Murphy.
The tickets as voted were printed correctly,
and the change of the initial was a mistake
in the clerks of the election board who
made up the returns. As it made no differ
ence in the result the court decided to let
the vote stand as returned, rather than put
the county to the expense OF sending for
the board to correct the error.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12
BUSINESS NOTICES.

To PRESERVE NATURAL FLOWERS. - Dip
the flowers in melted parafllne, withdraw
ing them quickly. The liquid should be
only Just hot enough to maintain It's laid
ity anh the flowers should be dipped one
at time held by the stocks and moved
about for an instant to get rid OF ar Duo-
bles. Fresh cut flowtrs, flee from moist
ure. make excellent specimens IN this way.
II you would preserve your health and in
vgorate your entire system use Perrine's
Pure Barley Malt Whiskey. For sale by
druggists aud all dealers. COW.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

The world moves.-Our grandmothers
used brown sugar, we use white; they used
common brown soap, we use white soap.
The best white soap is Dreydopers Bo'ax
Soap, which can be used for all purposes
to which soap is applicable. oct % At
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

CATARRu is a very prevalent and exceed
ingy disagrceable disease, liable, If neg
lected to develop into serious consump-
ton. Being constitutional disease, it re-
quircs constitutional remedy like Hoods
Sarsaparilla, which, acting through the
blood, reaches every part of the system,
cffecting a radical and permar ent cure of
catarrh in even its most severe forms.
Made only by G. l. Hood 81 Co., Lowell,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12
FishingcreeK Friends MOnfhfS
Meeting school NIilIvilIe, Pa.

A graded day school for both sexes hav-
ing well organized preparatory depart
ment. The course of study adopted, offers
superior advantages for thorough, guard
ed education at very moderate terms.
Boarding obtained at reasonable rates. For
full particulars address,
ANNIE G. DoRLAND, Principal.
oc15.3m* Millvlle, Pa
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

Inc new depot is fast nearing compile.
'ion--the painters are busy at worl, giving
.he hnishing strokes Heavy planks have
oeen laid or both sides the crossing max.
ing 1t convenient for foot passengers.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

Iaui b. Wirt Esq, recently obtained an
,"Junc''oh In the U. S. Court in New York
o''y 10 restrain party from manufactur-
ing ana selling fountain pen which was
an infringement on his patent
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

A single bottle of Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla will establish the merits of this medi-
cine as a blood purifier. Many thousands
of people are yearly cured of chronic dis
eases by the faithful use OF this remedy.
1t is uuequaled for the cure of scrofula.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

onfls and Lena" gave a good show to
small house on Monday evening. The
performance was very funny and but for
sngh' unge Of vulgarity would have been
hrst class for variety show.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12
AND DEMOCRAT, BLOOMSBURY, COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA

The Chautauqua circle wilLmeet at the
residence of Mrs. John on Main street.
Monday evening Nov. 10Th An interest
ing program has been prepared for the
occasion
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

MIS-. Finney has bought thirty-hve feet
of ground on Third street from E. H. Lltlle'
for $1,000, and will erect brick dwelling
thereon. Charles Krug has the contract
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

Remember Mrs Rabb's is the place to
have your old fur goods done up equal to
new. Now is the time to have your sea!
caps renovated, also all kinds of muffs
made to order. Children's plush and vel
vet caps made to order at the shortest no.
tice and prices to suit all. Don't forget
the place, opposite Corelps furniture store
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

Read H. j. Clark C Sous ad this week,
decided bargains offered, not mere talk
but genuine reductions and the goods to
back it up. Call and sec for yourself.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

The first snow of the season fell on sa'ur-
Aay night melting as IL fell. There was a
little more of it on Sunday morning. ana II
was followed by cold wave.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

Dr. Montgomery of Mitfiinville has re-
Gently improved his residence by the erect,
ion of a handsome porch. Chas krng dia
the work
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

The COLUMBIAN was the only paper IN
Bloomsburg that printed the local election
returns last week. Our contemporaries
will get there this week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

The d. L. & w. r. X. Company nave
n,aced a switch and track for the sccomo-
dation of the School Furnishing Company
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

Wedding and party invitations, dance
programmes and visiting cards, cheap-at
the COLUMBIAN office. IT,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

Sheriff Smith and wife celebrated the
95th anniversary Of their marriage on
"Wednesday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

The regular monthly meeting of the |
Town Council was held Friday evening,
President Zarr and Messrs. Sterner, Rosen-
stock, Sterling, Sharpless aud Clark, men,
bers, being present. A committee from
the Rosemont Cemetery Co. appeared, So
liciting the Council to join with them in
putting down branch sewer, to extend
Centre and in the event such arrangement
could not be effected, then they desired
permission to lay pipe to said sewer in
Market street OF sufficient size to drain the
waste water from the fountain which they
propose to erect. The following resolution
was offered and,on motion agreed to:
Resoluei, That the Council grant the
Cemetery Co. the privilege OF laying a
branch sewer on First street, from Market
to Centre, and to make connection with the
main sewer gratis, and to receive the tap
page fees from any OF the property owners
along said branch who may desire to con-
meet, the same to be laid under the diree-
ton of the Supt. of Sewers, without any
expense to the town.
Nominations for tax collector for 1886
be ing dee Jared in orler, NJ. G. Woodward
was nominated and unanimously elected.
A petition WAS presented, signed by
thirty-fOur citizen'. praying the town to
construct crossing on Second street op-
posite the post-ofce. The prayer of the
petitioners was not granted.
On motion the town solicitor was order
ed to notify the D. L. S w. r. II. Co. that
for the safety of the public said Co. should
station watchman at their crossing on
East street or construct proper gates to be
closed during the passing OF trains over
said street.
The Town Solicitor appeared and ad-
vised the council against the passage of the
ordinance proposed by the merchants who
presented their petition at the meeting OF
Aug. 9th last, holding that council had no
authority to pass such ordinance, as there
is already law of the state providing for
the uuishment of hawking and peddling.
Accordingly on motion it was agreed to
decline action on said petition.
On motion the commissioner OF high
ways was directed to put up guard rails
along the dangerous parts of the Light
Street road, and the road along the bank of
Fishing Creek.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

Rev. w. G. Leverett has accepted the
all to st. Paul's church, and will assume
he duties of Rector about the middle Oh
next week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

If you have cutting, scalding or singing
sensations in the parts when voiding urine
Swamp-Root will quickly relieve and cure.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12


List of letters remaining in the Post Of
flee at Bloomsburg for week ending Nov.
0, 1886:
Charles Evans, Mrs. Alice NJ. Hess, Mr..
j. w. Mitars, VIM. Persing, William B.
Sheap, Mr.. George Scnenck, Mrs. Mary
Schenck, Miss Mary Woliver.
HUNGARIAN AND ITALIAN.
Estok Guyrgij, Dongto Mecca, Giuseppe
Mignonen, Giuseppe di Pietrantonio, Janos
Prbula, (ship) Michele Sovlno.
CARDS.
Borelli Vitantonis.
Persons calling for these letters will
please say advertised"
GeoRGE A. CLARK, p. NJ.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

DR.. Moore, the Eye and Ear Specialist,
was crowded for time at hls last Visit anu
those wishing to see him will confer Ia
,yor by coming early.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

DIR. J. H. Moore, the specialist from
Pittston, will be at the Exchange ho'ei on
Saturday, Noy. 20, from a. IN, TO p H.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

Kase's shoe store has been removed from
II q Hartman's to the Meyer building,
ext door to Saltzers music rooms
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

WANTED.-A journeyman timer, by the
month or year. Apply to G. N. smith,
Orangeville, Pa. 2t
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

The Friends School at Millville is now
under excellent management For par
ticulars see advertisement elsewhere on
this page.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

Clark g. Son have recently placed ne"
.tooL Of fab in the fountain in their store.
Read their advertisement this week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

There will be services in the Briarcreen
brick church on Thanksgiving day at ~
A. HoUTz.
O. m.
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400 doses 81" 10 true only of Hoods
Sarsaparilla, and 1t Is an unanswefaOie ar
gument as 10 strenglh and eC0uomy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

l. w. Hartman & Son are having a big
run on ladies', misses and chldren's coats
$50 to $500.
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Deeds, mortgages, bonds, leases, and all
kindl of legal blanks for sale at the CoLUM-
BIAN office. II.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

l. w. Hartman e Son are selling lots OF
fancy yarns for knitting and ali kinds of
fancy work.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

The d. L. & W. r. r. has made arrange
ments to place a tlagman at the East street
crossing
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Envelopes, letter heads, note heads, bill
heads, statements, business cards, and all
kinds of commercial printing at the CoLUM-
BIAN office II.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

Families supplied with the best quality
OF oysters at Phillips domestic bakery
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A solleder just received fine lot OF
night singing canaries, imported from Ger
wony Nov 12 2 W.
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Ho! for the West! Meyer Bros. sell
tickets via Penna X. X.
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The court was occupied Monday and
Tuesday in disposing of the Argument list.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

Executors and administrators receipt
books at the COLUMBIAN office. II.
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Mrs. Rabb has just returned from the
city with fine line of French millinery.
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Opened oysters should be kept in daik
room. They soon perish in the light.
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Iron Roofs.

Jacoby sells solid quart of oysters for
30c. that Weighs p lbs
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You want TO begin looking up Christmas
goods. See |. w. Hartman S Sons this
month.
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ouy your oysters from dealer in same.
west, via Pittsburg or Ere-tickets sold
by Meyer Bros. ''
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Court Proceedings.

Shipping tags, with or without strings,
at the COLOMBIAN office. II.
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LOCAL NOTICES.

For Corsets, Gloves, Hosiery, Ribbons,
Laces, Fringes Underwear etc. go to Clark
& Son. Try our SOC. button Kid Glove.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

|. w. Hartman & Son are opening up
fancy dishes and lots of fancy goods in the
grocery department and arranging them
for Christmas.
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Jacoby gets tub oysters daily.
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I. w. Hartman & Son are sending out
all over the county lots of that 25c. red
twilled flannel
We offer the best values in Coats, Wraps
and Jackets and childrcns Goats. Plush
Coats 1921. so equal to any $500 sold, also
better grades Fine Astrachan Jackets and
Wraps all at prices greatly reduced. Now
is the time for bargains. Clark & Son.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-11-12

See what the Secretary Of the Interstate Poultry
and Pet Stock Association, Of Golden,
Illinois, says:
August g. 1886.
SIS. MYERS.
DEAR SIR Il have used some Of your Chick
chiek-er--e-kee Poultry Food. lam satisfied
that ii increases the egg production Of my fowls.
A. A. COWDERY.
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SALVATION OIL,
The Vote in Pennsylvania.
BLACK PLURALtTIBS.

The following table shows the vote
of the State by counties;
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MCNlIIlp, BIooWsburg.
C-ayon Artist and Photographer.
Instantaneous process.
Fine Cabinet Photos, only SO doz. OF
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Beaver'si siplurality, 1858.
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PERSONAL.

spectacles and Eye glasses at George A.
Clark's Book Store.
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Having just received cylinder for fin
ishing silks and cloths, am prepared to
clean and dye gents clothing, ladies'
cloaks, sacques, silks, dresses. shawls, &c.
Feathers dyed and curled. Packages for
warded by express will receive prompt at
tention. according to directions. Call or
address, j. o. Caswell, dyer, Bloomsburg
Woolen Mills. sep24-tf,
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Chestnut, Thirteenth and Market streets,
and City-hall square.
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$50 Communication. srittu uu uulu sii,.
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ofn.
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l.kui & hfrust,lrs u,N IuiIIluE
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1Ihnrm,r- OF lr>u- up.. 'l.
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her questioning, reproachful look. .'Oh,
Matte, you thought it meant me. 1t is
my cousin. | am not married, nor in
love with any one but you"
Are you telling me the truth:" she
asked, in an eager, husky voice.
And then, as he replied, ut is true, y
she gave low groan and sank down into
a chair.
"0h, Paul, forgive me! 1t nearly broke
my heart! I didn't know that you had a
cousin by the same name. | ought not
to have doubted you; but twas there in
black and white-and this man, my hus-
band. came and | married him."
With bitter tears she told him how it
all happened. With clinched hands he
walked to and fro, then stopped beside
the cradle, and bent over the sleeping
child Lower ne bent, until his lips
touched its wee forehead, while he muir
INJURED softly to himself, "Mattie's baby
Then he turned, and, kneeling before
her, said. IN low voice:
Il forgive you, Matte; be as happy as
you can"
He took both her hands in his, and look
ed, steadily, lovingly, into her face. His
lips twitched conVulsively as he rose to
his feet.
II have no right here you are all,
other mans wife. Good-hy God bless
your
He turned as he went out of the door
and saw her standing there in the mid
! die of the room, with arms outstretched
He went back, and, putting his arms
around her, pressed one kiss on hel
| cheek, then left the house, never looking
! back.
! And she went down on her knees beside
her baby, and prayed for strength to bear
| her great trial.
They never saw one another again after
| that.
/ Seventy years old! Her stalwart sons
and bright-eyed daughters remember hel
/ as loving and devoted mother, and heI
/ gray haired husband as a amOst faithful,
! wife.
Never was 4 woman more patient and
/ kind, and as good a housewife as ever
/ was" he said.
And he brushed the back of his brown
hand across his eyes while looking down
on the peaceful face.
And not one of them ever knew of the
weary heart and broken hope that had
died in her breast, nor ever dreamed
of the sorrowful load she had borne
through life