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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-01-04

ROAD LEAGUE AT CREswELL.-A prelimi-
nary meeting was held at Mr.. A. H. Stras-
baugh's store, at Creswell, last Saturday even
ing, looking to the formation of road league.
Mr.. b. F. Hanway was chosen temporary
chairman, and Mr.. II. P. Strasbaugh, secre-
tary. The constitution and bylaws of the
Darlington Road League were adopted as a
model with few amendments. A committee
was appointed to solicit members and the
league adjourned to meet at Creswell, January
10, at which time permanent organization
will be effected.
Those present were Messrs. William c..
Michael, z. T. Gilbert, William Dallam, DR.,
John Mckee, George F. Burnley, B. F. Han
way, Willard F. Wright, r. E. Webster,
Thomas Tobin, John T. Akers, Robert T.
George, Joseph Shea, John F. Callahan, Fred.
Smith, N. A. Gorrell, William Osborn, Charles
Dawes, William II. Hudson and II. T. Stras-
baugh
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TROUBLE AT BALDwIN.-William j. Erwin,
postmaster at Baldwin, on the Baltimore and
Lehigh Railroad, was arrested last Friday and
arraigned before Justice Herbert at Towson,
charged with shooting and assaulting Charles
j. Peck The offense Is alleged to have been
committed the previous Wednesday at Bald
win, where Peck is station agent. Erwin, 1t is
said, was practicing for a pigeon shooting
match and Peck was standing in car used
for railroad Office. Some shot took effect in
Peck's arm. Erwin claimed that the shot
glanced and struck Peck and that he did not
shoot him purposely.
A quarrel ensued, when Erwin struck Peck
and knocked him down, but was prevented
from doing him further harm by Section Fore
man Hornberger.
Erwin was tried In two cases last June, in
the United States District Court of Baltimore,
for opening letters, and was acquitted in each
case. Peck was the prosecuting witness in
these cases. Justice Herbert released Erwin
on $500 bail for hearing.
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PRocEEDINas OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION
RRs-The Commits sioners met on Monday.
Road checks issued.-Isaac Rockhold,
5000; w. Fletcher, s19 Michael Whaland,
$1525; j. E. Wilkinson, $19.12; Walter P.
Reckord, $3.50 G. Osborn & Son, $2.25; ;
Peter Student, $12 Churchville Road League,
$15; John Lamb, $23 Isaac Lee, $15.9S; ;
james G. Bell, $50.
Certificates issued.-Dr. E. Hall Richardson,
vaccine account, $40 so; Parker l.. Forwood,
SIS.
GOT Ills REwARD.-The claim of 1900 has
been paid by the County Commissioners of
Anne Arundel county to Officer Thompson, of
Hartford comfy, as a reward for the arrest of
William Cadle on the charge of committing
an assault upon Daisy Stockett, of Anne
Arundel county. The Commissioners had
hesitated for while over the payment of the
claim, residents of Aberdeen having stated
that Editor George w. Brock, of the Aber-
deem Enterprise, was entitled to portion of
the reward, having assisted in the arrest.
While approaching the services of Mr. Brock
the Commissioners were advised that the re-
ward could be paid only to the officer who had
proved his claim.
Cadle was recently convicted in the Crimi-
nal Court of Baltimore, after pleading guilty
10 the assault, and was sentenced to ten years
in the penitentiary.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-01-04

OB1TuARY.-Mrs Elizabeth Kell Bradford
aged seventy-seven years, who was the widow
of Augustus W. Bradford, former Governor
of Maryland, and was a daughter Of Judge
Thomas Kell, died suddenly of Bright's dis
ease on Thursday, Dec. 81, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Thomas McElderry, in Balti-
more. Mrs. Bradford was born on the old
KelI homestead, Coax Hill" on the Philadel-
phia road She married when seventeen years
years in Bel Air, She then went to live at
her husbands home. "Montevideo," near
Baltimore portion of which is now occupied
by the Elkridge Hunt Club. She leaves
three daughters, Mrs. Thomas McElderry,
Miss Jane Bradford and Miss Emily Bradford
and three sons, T. Kell Bradford, lawyer
and notary public, Augustus w. Bradford, a
real estate agent and Samuel w. Bradford, a
lawyer now residing in Chicago.
Mr.. James Fulton, president of the Stew
artstown Railroad Company, died in Florida
last week where he had gone for his health.
Mr. Fulton was also president of the Stew
artstown National Bank and kept a general
store ana warehouse at SGeWaFtStOWn, Hls
cons being associated with him in business
He was also prominent member of the Pro-
hibition party and was noted for his acts of
charity.
Mrs. Mary H. Dunnigan, wife of Mr.. Andrew
Dunnigan, died at her home near Jerusalem,
on Wednesday, January 2, after lingering
illness, aged SO years. Her funeral will take
place on Saturday, leaving her late home at
half-past eight O'Clock, the interment being
at St. Ignatius' Catholic Church, Hickory,
where high mass will be said. 1t is expected
the funeral will arrive at the church about
ten o'clock.
Mr.. Henry Adams of Federal HILL died on
Monday, December 81, aged eighty years.
Mr.. Adams was much respected in his neigh
borhood and was a sterling Democrat. His
funeral took place on Wednesday, at Salem
church, Rev Mr.. Gilbert officiating.
Mrs. Rebecca Whitaker, widow of the late
Franklin Whitaker, of Whitaker's Mills, died
in Baltimore on Thursday, December 81, aged
20 years. Her funeral took place on Saturday
at St. Mary's Protestant Episcopal Church,
Rev. w. F. Brand officiating. The pail bear
ers were Messrs. A. B. and .. NJ Whitaker,
G. s. Norris, E. H. Hall, John T. Magness and
& s. Beyard
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CUTTING IcE-The cold snap came without
much warning, but the people throughout the
county were prompt to take advantage of 1t
by cutting and storing ice. Many persons al
ready have their ice-houses filled. The Sus-
quehanna river is reported to be frozen over
at Havre de Grace, and should the cold weather
continue, ice cutting will soon begin there. A
good crop of ice means a great deal to the
people there, as many thousands of dollars
are distributed among the workmen during
the harvest
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-01-04

NJ T.. CHRISTMAS TREE, BEL AIR.-The
Christmas tree entertainment of the NJ. E.
Church, Bel Air, was one of the finest ever
held there. The church was beautifully de-
corated, there being large star in the center
of the altar, and other fine decorations. The
programme consisted of recitations by the
scholars of the Sabbath school, and singing by
the school snd choir. The special features OF
the programme were the singing of several
solos by Mr.. John Fisher, of Washington, ID.
c., which was highly appreciated by all, as
Mr.. Fisher is one of the finest baritone singers
of Washington. He was accompanied on the
organ by Miss Cover. Another feature was
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WORK OF THE REGISTERS OFPIcE.-Mr. G.
Smith Norris, Register of VIII of Hartford
county, furnishes the following summary of
the work done in his Office for the year ending
December 81, 1894:
Wills filed and probated on which letters
testamentary were granted. $4,000. 46
Wills filed for probate and recorded to per-
feet titles. IL
Foreign wills filed and recorded to perfect
title. .....................
Total Wills ......... 81
Letters of administration granted. ........ 46
Administrators and executors accounts
passed NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. so
Guardians appointed. ......... .......... 10
Guardians accounts passed ............... 81
Most of the inventories of estates filed were
small a majority of them amounting to less
than $500.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-01-04

As u remedy for all forms of Headache Elec-
trio Bitters has proved to be the very best. 1t
effects permanent cure and the most dreaded
habitua sick headaches yield to its influence.
We urge all who are afflicted to procure bot
of habitual constipation Electric Bitters cures
by giving the needed tone to the bowels, and
few cases long resist the use of this medicine:
Thos G. Forwood s. Co.'S Drug Store, Bel Air.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-01-04

ScARBoRo, December 31.-A Christmas
tree was handsomely decorated at Ascension
Church, Wednesday night, December %, fol
the children of the Sunday school. The snow
prevented many from attending. Those pres
ent rected very creditably. They were liber-
ally treated, and number of the deserving
received prizes. The treat intended for the
absent ones was taken care of by Mr.. A. A.
Huff, and will be given them later. Mrs. Sal
lie Osborn, organist, received some handsome
presents from the members of the congrega-
ton, in token of their appreciation of her ex-
cellent playing. The pastor, Rev. j. G. Sadt-
Ter, received present from the Ladies' Guild.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles ID. Thomas left last Fri
day for visit to Mrs. Gussie Akers, of Balti-
more county.
MIR. and Mrs. Windsor, of Montgomery
county, are visiting their daughter, Mrs. John
b. Scarborough. BRUCE.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-01-04

i know an old soldier who had chronic di
arrhga of long standing to have been perma
nently cured by taking Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy" says Edward
Shumpik, prominent druggist of Minneapo
lis Mimi. II have sold the remedy in this city
for over seven years and consider it superior
to any other medicine now on the market fol
bowel complaints.,' rs and so cent bottles Of
this remedy for sale by Thos. G. Forwood .
Co., Bel Air.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-01-04

There is good reason for the popularity of
Chamberlains Cough Remedy. Davis g. Blu
zard, of West Monterey, Clarion Co., Pa, say
1T has cured people that our physicians could
bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
they now recommend it with the rest of u.s. -
25 and so cent bottles for sale by Thos. G. For
wood Co., Druggists, Bel Air.
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Carlton Cornwall, foreman of the Gazette,
Middletown, N. } :, believes that Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy should be in every home. He
used it for a cold and it effected speedy cure.
He says: 1T is indeed grand remedy, l can
recommend to all. / have also seen it used for
whooping cough, with the best results" 25
and so cent bottles for sale by Thos. G. For
wood & Co., Druggists, Bel Air.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-01-04
TRAINS SOUTHWARK.
SUNDAY TRAINS

Sunday trains leave Baltimore for Delta and
intermediate stations at $50 A. M. and 400
and $50 P. M. for Bel Air only. They will
leave Delta for Baltimore and intermediate
stations at 6.55 A. NJ, $50 P. NJ, and from
Bel Air for Baltimore at $40 P. NJ.
w. A. MOORE, Genl Manager.
]. K. SHINN, Acting Gen1 Pass Agent.
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Many stubborn and aggrayating cases OF
rheumatism that were believed to be incurable
and accepted as life legacies, have yielded to
Chamberlain's Pain Balm, much to the sur
prise and qualification of the sufferers. One
and its continued use insures an effectual cure.
For sale by Thos. G. Forwood & Co., Druggists,
Bel Air
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-01-04

A HANDSOME BANK BUILDING.-The officers
of the First National Bank, Delta, Pa, moved
into their new building on Deeember27. The
building is constructed of granite, taken from
the Rocks of Deer Creek, trimmed with brown
stone from the quarries at Hummelstown, Pa.
The interior woodwork is of solid oak, finely
finished. The building is warmed by cottage
design hot water heater. The entire cost OF
the structure, including heating apparatus
and land was about $1O,5OO. The plans were
designed by Architect Dempwolf, of York,
and the contractors were Spangler Bros. OF
the same place. The building presents fine
appearance and is a credit to the town and to
the bank officials. The first National is doing
good business.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-01-04

RIGDoN-GoRRELL.-Mr Ralph Rigdon, q
merchant at Aldino, and Miss Mary Amelia
Gorrell, daughter of Mr.. Bonfeld Gorrell, OF
Level, were married on Wednesday night,
December 26, at Rock Run NJ. E. Church.
Notwithstanding the severe snow-storm the
church was well filled with friends of the
young couple. A large arch, enthusiastically
made of holly, ivy and other evergreens, inter
mixed with red berries, extended in front of
the altar and in the centre of the arch was
suspended bell made of palms and ivy.
AtS20 o'clock the bridal party arrived at the
church, and under the strains of beautiful
wedding march, played by Prof. Joseph An
drew, of Darlington, entered the left aisle,
preceded by the ushers, Mr.. Howard Rigdon,
brother of the groom, and Mr.. Philip Gorrell,
brother of the bride, walked to the front of
the altar, and stood under the bell where the
Rev. E. H. Lamar spoke the words that made
them husband and wife. The bride was at
tired in dress of white brocade cashmere and
satin ribbons. The groom shone forth in the
usual black. Mr. Nathan Rigdon, brother of
the groom, was the best man, and Miss Flor
ence Gorrell sister of the bride, was the brides
maid of honor. She looked lovely, attired in
cream figured cashmere and silk chiffon.
After the ceremony the bridal party was en-
tertained at collation. at the brides parents
near Level.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-01-04

ORAToRY AT FRIENDsHIP.-A contest for a
silver Demorest medal was held last Tuesday
night at Friendship M. E. Church. The con-
testants and the themes on which they spoke
were as follows: Hettie Bagley, mot dead
nor dying" Joseph Crumlish, 1.-The ballot the
only hope for prohibition y Lille Bagley,
"Brave for the right Edith Woods, "a
freeman's ballot" Blanche Bagley, "a vivid
illustration !" Raymond Hoblitzell, "How to
curtail the liquor traffic; )" Helen Mitchell,
1.-THE Martyred MOTHER" Naomi spicer,
.sYoung Americas war cry" The prize de-
clamations wereinterspersed with fine singing
by the Keen Quartette, of Bel Air, and solos
by Miss Martha Amoss and j. w. Spicer.
Misses Fannie Keen and Ethel Bagley also
entertained the audience with Rotations.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-01-04
Philadelphia Division, B. and 0. 3. 3.
TAKING EFFECT NOV. IS, 1894.
TRAINS SOUTHWARK.

Trains leaving Philadelphia at 6. 15 A. NJ. and
200 P. M. are daily; and train leaving Havre
de Grace at $50 A. NJ. is daily except Sunday.
Train No. 515, leaving New York at 12.15,
night, will stop at Havre de Grace daily at
SOC A. NJ, on signal or on notice to conductor.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-01-04
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Can be seen only at his Ne,u Establishment 1927 Walnut
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a CHRISTMAS REUNIoN.-Mr. and Mrs. Jas.
R. Taylor, of Webster, held family reunion,
at their home, on Christmas day. Every deli
cacy of the season was served in the most
tempting manner.
Seated around the hospitable board were
five children and four grandchildren. The
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Taylor, OF
Bush River Neck, Mr.. and Mrs. John Temple,
Miss Leona and Master Roy Temple, of Brad
shaw, Mr. and Mrs. seth Taylor, of Webster,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Price, of Havre de Grace,
Mr. and Mrs Robert Tollenger and son, of
Webster, and their granddaughter, Miss Net
tie Moore, of Canada Mr.. Taylor and his
affable wife were the recipients of many hand
soma sOuvanire
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-01-04

Trains marked thus run daily.
Peninsula express, south, 1870 A. M.-week
days.
Through Express trains leave Havre de
Grace for Baltimore and Washington, on week
days 1.O2, La, 500, 30 A. NJ, 1.O2, 6.12,
7.4S. 9.O7 P. NJ. On Sunday, 1.02, 1.44, 5.29.
11.20 A. NJ, LOO 6.12, 9.07 P. M.
]. r. WOOD,
Gen'l Pass. Agt.
S. NJ. PROVOST,
Ganp Manauar
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Personal MENTIoN.-Mr. John Bechtold,
of Van Bibber, is visiting relatives and friends
at Washington, ID. z.
s. w. Bradford Esq, at present practising
law in Chicago, was in Bel Air the first part
of this week.
Mr.. Henry Somerville, of Wheel, Is visiting
relatives at Greenwood, Baltimore county.
Mr.. Hugh Scarborough, second son OF A. H.
Scarborough, of Cooper, is quite Ill with
pneumonia
Mr.. Charles McNabb son of j. Martin
McNabb, ESQ.,, of Macton, WHO'S attending st.
Johns College, spent the holidays at home
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-01-04
SAW MILL ANDE NeINES
HENCH 6 DROMG0LD, Manfrs., YORK. Pa
NOTICE.

WANT every man and woman in the United
States interested in the Opium and Whisky
habits to have one Of my books on these dis
cases. Address B. M. Woolley, Atlanta Ga
BOX 3s2, and one will be sent you free.
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Then, let us not forget this little trife. If it
can brighten the face of some little one and
make it sunny with smiles, our hands should
not fail to do this little act of kindness; nor
should we be blind to our duty and thought
less enough to forget any one who is looking to
us to make this day of all others happy one.
Who so poor that he cannot once year re-
member those around him with some little
token of affection.
These little gifts should not be appreciated
when measured by heartless dollars.
Then let us be generous, bright and happy,
and do what we can to make the little ones
around us enjoy the Good Cheer" Joy is as
contagious as sorrow, and the little child to
whom this holiday is not made overt1owingly
happy is the poorer for all his days.
We are prepared to supply such gifts for
Christmas as will make old people feel young,
middle-aged people feel happy and young peo-
pie feel happier still.
We wish you all Merry, Happy Christmas
J.G.ROuse & Son,
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Trains marked thus, run daily.

Trains marked thus, run daily.
Through express trains, tmaking no stops be-
tween Baltimore and i; de Grace for Whining
de Grace at 12.41, 1.5O, ola and 1850
A. NJ, 2.Os, 3.5s and 612 r. M. Other trains
leave Havre de Grace for Newark, Whining
ton, Chester, Philadelphia, and principal in
termediate stations s. 16, 7.39, 1921 A. M.
3.5s and 7.57 P. NJ. On Sunday trains leave
Hay aaxrs De Gsas s5s at s1a l24 So' 7ss'
Peninsula ex., north, 3.4S P. M-week days.
Leave Havre de Grace for Port Deposit
branch, 7.sS, GA, 1888 4: M, 2os, and S
500, 1904, A. M. and 12.4O, and 5.15,
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PATENT MEDICINE DEPOT.
MEDICINES, TOILET ARTICLES. PER-
FUMERY, &C.,
Cheaper Than Ever, and Guaranteed
the Best of Their Kind.

j. s. HOPKINS,
203 PARK AVENUE,
First door North of Lexington,
14ap BALTIMORE, MD.
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the playing on the organ by little Josephine
Sheridan, of Baltimore. Her playing is won
derful in one SO young. She played volun-
tary and, as the closing piece, played "Home,
Sweet Home"
The scholars received the usual candy, nuts
etc, also gifts from their teachers. The pas
tor, Rev. E. C. Gallaher, WAS not forgotten as
he received gift of money. The pleasant
and oblging organist, Miss Mamie Dean, was
presepted with nice little sum in gold,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-16
THE MINE SHUTDOWN.
Blames the Trouble on Selfishness o,
Pennsylvania Mine Ownera

Blames the Trouble on Selfishness o,
Pennsylvania Mine owners.
General Manager A. @. Blair, OF the Wheel.
Ing and Lake Eric road, which Is a large
owner OF Ohio mining property, speaking O,
the coal strike. says! "The Ohio operators
will all pay 81 cents per ton on the basis OF
go cents 10 the Pennsylvania fields. The
miners came TO the convention instructed 10
demand the old scale OF 20 cents, or 10 cents
more than the price, according TO the usual
cents differential between Ohio and Penn.
sylvania- They nnalIy came down to 60
cents and there they stopped.
''The whole trouble Is due to the sci tlsh n ess
OF the Pennsylvania operators. who wished
10 get the lake trade from Ohio without re.
gard to the cost OF getting 1t either to the
Ohio miner or operator. OF the summer
trade OF the Ohio operators fully IS per cent.
Is to the lakes, and 1t 10 this trade that the
Pennsylvanians want. To enable Ohio to
get any OF 1t the differential OF cents be.
tween Ohio and Pennsylvania must be OBJ.
served. The price OF 81 cents which Ohio
offers is the price with the differential on
the present Pennsylvania rate. 1t has been
the custom fer the two States to share this
trade equally, aud this Ohio is now willing to
do.
''There Is no division among the Ohio oper.
ators. They are united. and all are willing
to pay 6l cents. My latest advice are that
the miners will call a meeting between now
and May Is for the purpose OF reconsdering
the oner Of 81 cents, and this will probably
adjust the differences now existing"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-16
A BIBLE AND a SHOTGUN.
He Carried Both, Although lie was
Preacher, and Had Path,

The panther scare has spread over
the entire country, and " especially
Intense among the colored people. who
not only believe all the wild stories
they hear about the beast carrying
women and children away In his cruel
jaws, but will not be persuaded that
there Is no such cruel animal lurking
round Jacksonville.
A reporter while riding In the settle
ment south Of Panama, was hailed
through the woods by an old time dar.
Ky preacher. He was I'm interesting
type-short and bow legged. and these
bow.lcgs were incased In trousers 80
long they wrlnklcd Mt the heel. IIo
had on II Jim-swIngcr, the tails Of
which wiped the dew from tile huck.
lebery bushes along the trail he was
pursuing. He had on high standing
collar, to spit over which he'd have 10
get on q stump. The collar vas cncir.
cled by a clerical tie. Surmounting
the very black face with It's wrinkles
and fringe OF snowy beard was a silk
hat that looked as if II had been
brushed by n cyclone. The hat was
several sizes too large. and had II not
been tilted backward the ears upon
which Il rested would have been una.
ble TO support the burden.
As he hailed, the reporter stopped
and waited. The old man came up
out OF breath. The straugcst part Of
his outfit was double burrclcd. muz
glc-loading shotgun, loaded and capped
This was under one arm. Under the
other was II Bible.
Boss" said he. wiplng his brow.
you hearn anything bout wild crit.
ter In desc yer woods"
"Yes. have heard OF II, but | take
no stock In H."
"Dey say hits pantherT
$50 they do, but they are wrong. It's
only big dog that hangs out by tho
subtropical."
I'm powerful glad 20 hab you say
dat Desc people round here. an me.
too. been gwine to church armed"
80 that's what you have the shot,
gun for2"
"Yesscr. Ober at de church you'll
most likely find stack o. guns"
But l see you have q Bible. Isn't
faith better than u shotgsnY'
The old fellow scratched his head
He was puzzled. Yes. boss, faith Is
better'n a shotgun, but n shotgun Is n
handy thing 10 carry 'roun' To take
care o. youssef and not gin de Lord nc
unnecessary trouble.
Times Union.