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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31
l am gratefully yours.
Returns from Ohio.

had what is called sciatic rheumatism
so badly that ! was all drawn over to
one side. My hip sank in so that you
could lay your hand in the cavity, and
/ could do no work for over one year.
tried some of the best physicians and did
almost everything | could hear or think
of. and nothing did me any good until I
purchased Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup
of Hines & Son, Druggists. Van Vert, o..
Four bottles cured me, and l have never
had it since. ALBERT KING,
Van Vert, o.
We know the above statement to be
true. Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup has
cured great many of our customers.
HINES & Son. Druggists.
Van Vert, o.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31
Beware! Take Care! BE on Your
Guard!

Every drop of blood passes through
the kidneys each day for the purpose OF
being filtered and cleansed of all waste
and foul matter, urea and uric acid.
which are deadly poisons and the cause
of rheumatism. If these poisons are not
expelled the blood rapidly becomes thick
and instead of nourishing the system il
develops disease in every organ of the
body. The blood becomes more and
more heavily laden with this poison,
until the quantity becomes so enormous
as to finally poison the brain, and cause
those frequent and sudden deaths from
apoplexy, convulsions, paralysis, rheu-
matism of the heart and Bright's disease.
Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup is remedy
which will render the system proof against
these diseases. The secret of its wonder
full success in the treatment Of rheumdtisH',
is in its thorough cleansing and renew
ing of the blood, and restoring the kid
neys and liver to healthy action.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31
AMOS JAMES,
Proprietor Port Huron House.

TIE PERRY FAMILY, OF EATON COUNTY.
HEIRS TO AN IMMENSE FORTUNE.
am farmer sixty-three years old
and have suffered for years with rheu-
matism. loss of appetite and sleep. After
great expenditure of money and time,
had almost given up all hope of ever
obtaining any relief. but hearing of Hib-
bard's Rheumatic Syrup, grasped at it
as a last resort, and after using six bottles
found entire relief.
HARwIcK PERRY,
Anger, Mich.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31
Druggist at Oskaloosa, la

THE WESTERN MODE. AT VAssAR,
Teacher in Department." Miss
Breezy. suppose you wanted some butter
at the table and nobody noticed that you
wanted il. what would you sayl"
Miss Breezy, (of St. Louis)-" Sayl ]
wouldn't say anything. I'd just get up
and get what oleomargarine wanted
and tra-la-la back to my seat. ! guess
you are not up in St. Louis manners"
BIBLIcAL INFORMATION. Sunday
School Teacher-"Who wrote the epistle
to the Hebrewsl"
Little Mabel-"Paul, ma'zm."
Sunday School Teacher-"Thatis right
Now. wasn't he called Saul at one
timer"
Little Mabel-"Yes'm. That was hi,
name before he was married"
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31
TALK OF THE DAY.

I've seen her smile, I've seen her weep,
I've called her angel times score;
Now that we've we'd I've seen her sleep,
And. as I've also heard her snore.
Ine'er can call her angel more.
Motto of the fy-paper-There are no
flies on me.
II is strange fact that man can best
be used as tool when he is dull.
Beware of doubt faith is the subtle
chain that binds US to the infinite.
A heart that has been often rendered
is tough.
By ignorance is pride increased;
Those most assume who know the least.
The man most anxious to maintain his
rights becomes celebrated circulating his
wrongs.
In the midst of shifting scenes - The
stage hands between the acts.
Watering the stock of an industrial
enterprise does not tend to increase the
size of its plant.
Polite Passenger =" Pardon me. sir!
Can l sit down in this seat2" Old Sour
boutwell,, presume you can if you
try hard enough. ! didn't have any
trouble.
Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup has cured
thousands and will cure you.
One of the Old School. Parishioner-
swell. doctor, ] enjoyed your sermon
very much" Dominic" You pain me
deeply, sir. My sermons are written for
instruction, not. for the giving of pleasure
on the holy Sabbath"
How inconsistent some married men
are to be sure. They are bitterly opposed
to being tied down at home, but do not
hesitate to gather in knots about the
streets.
He is simpleton who imagines that
the chief power of wealth is to supply
wants. In ninety-nine cases out of a
hundred, it creates more wants than il
supplies.
Wright's Paragon Headache Remedy
stops pain in five minutes. Harmless,
tasteless, no ill effects. A positive cure
for headache and neuralgia.
He that hath pity on another mans
sorrow, shall be free from it himself; and
he that delighteth in, and scorneth the
misery of another shall one time or other
fall into il himself.
tThe talent of turning men into ridicule
and exposing to laughter those one con-
verses with is the qualification of little
minds and ungenerous tempers. Ayoung
man with this cast of mind, cuts himself
off from all manner of improvement.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31
What the NeighbOrs Thought.

Few Of us know just what our neighbors
think of us, and perhaps it is well that
we do not. II may be doubted if it would
be altogether for our comfort or advant
age If the poets wish were granted:
"Oh wad some power the giftie gle MS.
To see oursels as ithers see usi
There are certain kinds of unfavorable
opinions, however. which sensible per-
sons do not take unkindly.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31
A HAPPY CLERGYMAN.

Rev. ]. Roberts. pastor First M. E.
Church, Fremont. Mich. reports as fol-
lows: my daughter. Maud, was terri
bic sufferer from inhammatory rheuma-
tism. but by the use of Hibbard's Rhet-
matte Syrup and Plasters. the disease
was entirely broken up. The plasters
reduced the swelling in her limbs, and
the Syrup cleansed the rheumatic poison
from her blood. . We consider Hibbard's
Rheumatic Syrup and Plasters remedies
Of great merit
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31
A TRUE STORY.
HEROIC SACRIFICE OF A NOBLE
WOMAN.
She Saves the Life Of a Government
Commander, after a PerilOus and
Dangerous Ride OF Many Miles
through Binding Snow
Storm. to the Niagara.


through Binding Snow
Storm, to the Niagara.
The commander of government post
on the Niagara river was, apparently. at
the point of death. His associates gath
cred around him, but neither they nor
the Post Surgeon could do anything for
his relief. His heart throbbed so vio-
lently that every one in the room could
hear il beat, and the occasional spasm of
anguish that passed over his face showed
how much he suffered. At length one of
the officers spoke up suddenly:
al know OF an elderly lady who lives
many miles away, of whose reputation as a
nurse and doctress | have often heard.
] will bring her."
sAnd before any one could offer
approval or disapproval he was gone.
That night the snow came down in clouds.
The wind had full sway and piled
the snow in drifts But in spite of the
elements man and a woman, mounted
on horseback, patiently toiled through
the storm. At length they reached the
post, and under the skilfully applied
remedies which were administered, the
officer was brought back to health. But
the effect of the storm and the exertion
of travel were too great. and Chloe Hib-
bard, who saved the life of another, was
stricken with total blindness. Hers had
been a peaceful life. She had loved
nature. and. in studying it, had discov-
cred natures remedies. She had loved
humanity and longed to relieve its suffer-
ing. She had seen men and women
racked by rheumatism in all its forms.
and she had carefully studied to find a
means of relief. She succeeded in find
ing this means, and was gratified by see.
ing hundreds of sufferers restored to
health. She realized that rheumatism
was the cause of most so-called heart
disease. and she saved many lives, just
at the point of death, as she did that of
the post commander. But she sacrificed
herself upon the altar of philanthropy,
became blind and died unrewarded.
The remedy administered by Chloe Hib-
bard has long been known to the public
as Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31

AN IMPORTANT QUESTION, DISCUSSED
BY EMINENT PHYSICIANS STATE
MENT OF DIR. SPAULDING OF
GRAND RAPIDS.
am prescribing Hibbard's Rheumatic
Syrup in my practice, and unhesitatingly
recommend it. Ii is truly remarkable
medicine, composed as il is of the best
known alternatives and tonics to be found
in the Materia Medica. 1t operates upon
the liver, kidneys. and bowels, destroy
ing the poison in the blood and tissues.
1t is great tonic and appetizer. For a
diseased stomach or a dyspeptic per-
son it has no equal. and should have the
approval of the medical faculty. Hib-
bard's Rheumatic Plasters are the best I
have ever used.
DR.. A. M. SPAULDING,
Grand Rapids. Mich.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31
Hibbard's Strengthening and Rheu.
matte Plasters.

Hibbard's Strengthening and Rheu-
matte Plasters should be used in con-
nection with Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup.
They should be applied over the inham-
ed parts and will relieve the suffering
and reduce the inflammation in a sur
prisingly short space of time. These
Plasters may save life by drawing the
Inflammation away from. the heart and
other vital parts. and they cannot be
applied too quickly For sale by all
druggists.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31

DIR. ]. T. MAIN HAS A WORD TO SAY.
DR.. ]. T. Main. of Jackson. Mich, says:
IL have prescribed Hibbard's Rheumatic
Plasters quite largely in my practice, and
am much pleased with them. | do not
hesitate to recommend them as a supe-
rior article. containing the virtues of the
old belladonna plasters, with other valua-
BILE and important properties"
Acute and chronic rheumatism can be
effectually cured by the use of Hibbard's
Rheumatic Syrup. which strikes at the
root of the disease. by purifying the blood
and restoring the kidneys and liver to
healthy action.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31

Finnegan-What would you do if you
had million dollars1
Mudge-Id lick about fifteen fellows
that ! am keeping my hands off at pres
emit because / am not able to stand a
6ne.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31
Three Lungs.

Lady lin tone of sympathy How is
your husband to-day. Aunt Dinahl
Aunt Dinah (gloomily)He's mighty bad
off, Miss Mary. Two of his lungs is tee
totally gone. an de tease is done gun to
work orn another one.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31
RHEUMATISM.

Rheumatism is usually accompanied
by general debility, or in other words a
general breaking down of the system,
which is often the result of impaired
action of the kidneys and liver. Correct
this trouble by using Hibbard's Rheu-
matte Syrup and your health will be
restored.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31

SOMETHING THE SYNDICATE CAN
HAvE.-Cumso-I see that our English
syndicate is after the American springs,
Saratoga and the rest OF them.
Fangle-After the American springs1
I wish some English syndicate would
gobble the American winters.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31
Important Letter from an Iowa Cler-
gyman.

The ingredients composing Hibbard's
Rheumatic Syrup being of great medi-
cinal merit. led me to believe the remedy
a good one. and l bought six bottles.
had rheumatism and soreness in my
stomach and sides, also spinal affection
which threatened paralysis. ! applied
two plasters extending from my stomach
to my sides which l wore for month";
never found any medicine which gave
me so much relief; it has cured me.
REV. THos. BALLINGER,
Oskaloosa, la.
The above is true. and l have sold
hundreds and hundreds of bottles of Hib-
bard's Rheumatic Syrup. l have never
had remedy which made such wonder
full cures and gave such universal salts
faction as this one.
JOHN H. PICKETT,
Druggist at Oskaloosa, la.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31

COMMUNICATION FROM PORT HURON.
have suffered from kidney trouble
and rheumatism for number of years.
At times the pain in the small of my back
and about my hips was almost unbear-
able, preventing me from being able to
sleep. Two bottles of Hibbard's Rheu-
matte Syrup entirely cured me. most
cheerfully recommend It to all who may
be suffering from kidney disease and
rheumatism.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31

Wife James, if you are not doing
anything wish you would drive nail
or two on the outside corner OF the
kitchen so can put up the clothes-line.'
Husband with dignity =" Susan. you
win have to do il yourself. have sworn
not to touch hamp er until the strike Is
over
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31
DANGER (!

There are agents OF divers kinds
For quenching the vital spark
The bullet that kills In the light,
And the dirk that stabs in the dark.
The bludgeon with treacherous blow,
The potion with stealthy tread,
And weapons both brutal and soft
For turning the quick into dead.
But the one with poisoned. barb.
That slayeth again and again,
Is that acid poison in the blood
That causes rheumatic pain.
MORAL:
IT,. rT,t.L.,.lt, d. o.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31
MICHIGAN ITEMS
FROM ALL OVER THE STATE.

Fort ..nate Eaton County Farmer-A
.umberman's Big Deal-The jack
son Electric Light COmpany-Emi.
rent Physicians Discuss an Impor.
tant Question.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31
A LuMBERMAN's FORTUNATE DEAL.

I wish to acknowledge the benefit
have received from the use of Hibbard's
Rheumatic Syrup. Have been troubled
for years with inhammatory rheumatism.
and it helped me SO much that after
using three bottles was able to attend
to my business. being entirely cured. To
all those suffering with rheumatism l
would say, give it trial and ! know you
will never regret it.
GEORGE II. RANDALL,
Lumber Inspector, West Bay City. Mich.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31

ENDORSED BY DIR. A. Z. CHAPMAN.
prescribe Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup
for my patients as think il is the most
wonderful medicine known or ever put
before the public.
DIR. A. Z. CHAPMAN, Ionia, Mich.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31
THE MASTER KEY.

Every breast a corner holds,
Pure as on it's natal day;
Though by sins and sorrows folds
Hidden from the world away.
Through the callous crust of years.
Reaching to the tender part,
Homes sweet name will start the tears,
And unlock the secret heart.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31
Read the Following from New Bed
ford, Mass.

1t is with pleasure write in regard to
Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup. l think it
is my duty to let the public know what il
has done for me. have suffered for the
last five years with rheumatism in my
feet and hips. have tried all kinds of
patent medicines but received no benefit
from them. fortunately met with Mr..
John w. Rowland and he told me that
Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup would cure
me; he says, al am sure of it." l COM
menced to take the Syrup and in FIVE
weeks was well and went to work, and
nave been well ever since. / think the
Syrup will cure any case of rheumatism
If taken as directed. 1t cured me, as
hundreds will testify in this immediate
vicinity.
/ am gratefully yours.
c. w. WILCOX,
No. 274 Cedar St.
/ am personally acquainted with Mr..
Wilcox and family. / know the above
statement to be true in every particular.
LoUM H. FAUTcE,
No. 81 Parker St.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31

When plaintiff pants for damages.
And an action institutes,
Plain breaches of promise win furnish the STUD
For dozens OF suits.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31

A VICTORY FOR THE NORTHWESTERN
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
have been afflicted with rheumatism
for twenty years, and have used clutches
for ten years. From using powerful lini-
ments to get little sleep, my hip and
knee had lost nearly all strength. When
commenced to take Hibbard's Rheu-
matte Syrup ! could not take one step
without the aid of cane. | can now
walk without my cane from my house to
my Office and wish might herald to all
afflicted with rheumatism, the merits of
this wonderful medicine.
S. S. CoNovER,
Agent Northwestern Mutual Life Insur-
ance Co., Manistee, Mich.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31
BIRD SONG.

Thy song means more than words can say
OF things so sweet and far away,
OF things that bring to LIES worn eyes
A touch OF grand and glad surprise.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31

THE JACKSON ELECTRIC LIGHT CON-
PANY.
lhave used Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup
Tor the cure of sciatic rheumatism with
beneficial results. and can recommend
the same to all similarly afflicted. Un-
like an external application, at seems to
remove the disease by purifying the
blood.
GEORGE w. KENNEDY.
Secretary Jackson Electric Light Works.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31

GrandCo No
the
the
tin
givaf trial orkaper
ave reeived Signed W
Liver scie fcalIy
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be in cor
nectOn with Hbbards Rheumatic
Co.
Michigan.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31

Hibbard's Rheumntae syrup
cures rheumatism ny purifying
the blood regulating tine kfdneys
ana liver.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31
LATEST IN CARDS.

II is said that Chicago people lie awake
nights, to think up what they can have
engraved on enameled cards, as result
of which. we give the following illustra-
ton of Divorce Announcement Cards y:
Mr.. j. PHILIP MoGISE,
Announces his divorce from
MRS, j. PHILIP McGINN,
(Nee Gladys Gilhooly),
Saturday. April 10. 1890.
Chicago.
Judge Sheppard. ::
Grounds statutory.
The beauty and simplicity of this idea
are so apparent as to make comment
almost superfluous.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31

"A POs1t1ve cure for E1eadache.
THC HAn1Esw RoHT Co.
epao facial
he q
@ s friend induced n" c S Ss 2 Men
Ss,s hs a nEussats The Charles
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-07-31
What He Would Do.

Use Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-09-10
NOTICE OF SALE OF COUNTY PROP
FRTY

NoTIcE OF SALE OF COUNTY Prop
ERTY.
Notice is hereby given that by
virtue and in pursuance of an order
OF the Board of County Commits
sioners of Washington County
Idaho made July 18th. 1891.
l will, on Monday August 31st.
1891 at 2 O'Clock P. NJ. liz front
of the Court House in Weiser
Washington County Idaho sell
to the highest bidder for cash the
building now standing in the street
IN front of said Court House,
and known as the Old Court
House. The purchaser to remove
the same from the Street within
ten days from sale.
Dated at Weiser Washington
County Idaho this 23rd. day of
July A. D. 1891.
l.. f. Smith. Clerk of Board
OF County Commissioners.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-09-10

Mrs. Bowen had committed suicide
ON the river bank about one-half mile
from town. The husband of the lady
and two doctors proceeded to the
scene where the lady was found all
but dead from an overdose of
morphine taken with suicidal intent.
All efforts of the physicians to resusci-
tate the unfortunate women proved
uneless and ina short time she was
corpse. The lady is well known in
this city, cher husband having been in
the saloon business here for a number
of years, and both were universally
respected. 1t is said that family
trouble was the cause OF the suicide.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-09-10
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

Notice is hereby given that the copart-
nershp heretofore existing between the
undersigned, at Helena, in Washington
County Idaho, under the firm name and
style OF Fyfer and Rogers, is this day dis
solved by mutual consent, the uudersign-
ed John G. rogers Withdrawing from
said firm. The business will hereafter be
conducted by j. L. Fyfer, to whom all ac-
counts due the firm should be paid.
Date this Oath. day of July A. ID. 1891.
J. II. Fyfer.
JIG. Rogers
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-09-10
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Nothing Like Kind Ncighbors.

Idaho News.
When Mr.. kirkpatrick lost his en-
tire hay crop by fire two weeks ago
Mr.. Presto Burrell sent him word TO
draw on him for eight tons. AS his
neighbor he was willing to contribute
that much to make up the loss. That
was O noble offer. How near akin
would mankind de if everyone, good
Samaritan like, was as ready to as
sist those who had suffered loss OF
were afflicted. A community is
greatly enriched by having such a
man in it.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-09-10
NOTICE of FORFEITURE.
To o. Walker, has Heirs or as

NOTICE of FORFEITURE.
To o. Walker, his Heirs or As
signs.
You are hereby notified that we have ex-
pended one hundred dollars for the year
1890 for labor and improvements upon
the Sterling mine, situated in Washington
county, Idaho, and recorded in the record
books OF said county, as will appear by
certificate filed July Dist, 1887, in the Of
lice OF the county recorder of said county,
In order to hold said premises under the
provisions of section 1924 Revised Stat
utes Of the United States, being the
amount required to hold the same for
said year, and il, within ninety days after
the date OF the first publication of this
notice, you fail or refuse 10 contribute
your proportion of such expenditure as
n co-owner, your interest in said mine
will become the property of the subscri.
bers under said section 1924.
Jacob b. Blair.
1. P. Caldwell
Arch'd Richie.
Date of first publication, August 18th
l89l.-9 80
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-09-10

The Statesman says meet Green,
who has band of cattle on Smiths
prairie, tells a story of cowboy
named Holbrook who lassoed a black
bear on Deer creek a few days ago.
He started with the intention of rop-
ing the cub, but the little one hid in
the tall grass. The lasso was short
and the horse q work animal but
Holbrook has made up his mind to
have some amusement and he managed
to get the coil around the neck OF the
mother. After dragging her around
for time until he thought she was
senseless he drew near to Mrs. \Bruin
who suddenly rose and with a stroke
Of her paw almost disemboweled the
horse he was riding. The horse will
live but in terribly SCARED condition.
Holbrook succeeded in making game
out of his bear.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-09-10
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that an applice
ton will be made to the Board of Par
dons at Boise City, Idaho. at their ses-
sion in October, for the pardon Of George
f. Lash, now prisoner in the State Pen
itentiary.
George F. Lash.
Dated August 9th 1891.
Date OF first publication September Bird
1891.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-09-10
How Strange it Sounds to a Weiser Earl

Idahp Register.
At the meeting of the town trustees
held on Friday evening, an order was
made requiring the sidewalk along
the center of Front street to be raised
and placed on a grade with the
remainder of the sidewalk, also, that
the walk in front of Alma Marker $
store be lowered to grade with the
remainder of the street.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-09-10
Little Girl Burned.

Statesman.
On Monday morning last, Bessie,
little three year old daughter of
James Il. Hawley, who resides near
the corner of Tenth and Idaho streets,
was playing upon the premises with
two or three other children when it
was found that for some reason her
clothing became ignited and the body
OF the little one was burned in pain
full but not serious maner. The
children were all young, and the facts
are not know, but Mrs. Hawley thinks
some one among them must have had
matches. No other supposition is
reasonable.