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Sy1lGlC'S Sale.

s. j. Zeisler No 4o67. First District
vs.. Court, Caddo Parish, Lou
py virtue of writ of sale to us directed b,-
ID said Honorable Court, we will proceed ~
sell at public auction, on Friday the Olaf
day of August, A. D.; 1896, at the princinai
front door of the Court House, in Benton, La
between the usual hotirs of sale, the followDr
described property situated in the Parish Of
Bossier, surrendered by S. j. Zeigler to his
creditors. viz:
An undivided half interest in and to a LOT in
the town of Old Benton described as foIlows
Beginning at the southeast corner of W =
Prather's one acre lot, thence south 800 80
east 9 chains and AZ links to stake, thence
north chains and so links to stake, thence
chains and 40 links to tho northeast corner
of w. Il. Prather's lot. thence south to point
OF beginning, containing 3 acres situated in
the southwest quarter of northeast quarter of
section 81, township 20, range l3.
An undivided half interest in one acre in tina
town of Benton, described as follows: Com
mencing at the southwest corner of southwest
quarter of northeast quarter of section 81.
township 70, range Is, thence north 3 chains
and l6a links, thence east chains and I6k
links, thence south 3 chains and III links
thence west to point of beginning.
An undivided half interest in and to an I'M
divided half interest in the north halt and
north half OF southwest quarter and north
west quarter of southeast quarter and west
half of northeast quarter of southeast quarter
of section 6, less 20 acres sold to Sam Stroy.
and in and to southwest quarter of section s.
township 81, range -, in all ESQ acres known
as the Lewis lands.
An undivided half interest in and to an
undivided half interest in an to the east half
of southeast quarter of section 80 and west
half OF southwest quarter of section "a, and
south half of west half of northwest quarter
of section rs, township %, range IA, contain
lag $50 acres known as Dutch John hill lands.
An undivided half interest in the east half
of section 7, township %, range -, lot No Is
of StockWell subdivision, of Bossier CITY as
per map of w. T. Whitworth, and containing
about acre.
Lots q and 90 Bossier City lying in sections
% and 30, township Is, range IL, each con-
tanning | acre.
All the right title and interest of said oredi-
tors as assignees of said Zeigler in and to the
town of Benton, laid off into blocks and lots
as per map or plan of same recorded in Clerks
Office Bossier parish.
Terms of Sale-One fourth cash the balance
Oh credit of twelve months, purchasers to
give notes bearing Sper cent. per annum in
terest from day of sale, secured by special
mortgage and vendors lien on property sold,
with waiver of benefit of appraisement and
stipulating5 per cent. attorneys fees in event
of snit for collection. s. LEVY, JR,
l.. NJ. CARTER,
Syndics of Creditors of S. j. Zeigrer'
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The following road overseers for
ward 4, were appointed:
Pink Shaver from Stroud's bridge
to Mot.
w. L. Cole from w. j. Johnston's |
to Rogers gin.
Chas. Coyle from Rogers gin to
DR.. Martins.
Smart Robinson from W.. A.
Stroud's to Caney bridge.
S. Nj. Matlock from Mot to Red
Land.
Z. j. Chamlee from free bridge to
Walkers Chapel.
S. D. Bounds from Caney bridge
to DR.. Martins.
j. j. Swindle, Jr., from Carter
vile to S. A. Bogg's place.
E: w. Wallace from Carterville
to State line.
j. L. Crawford from Mot to j. NJ.
Madding's.
James Slack from j. NJ. Mad
ding's to ward line.
A. j. Demoss from Curry place
to ward line.
j. q. Belcher from ward line to
Plain Dealing.
The above overseers to work all
hands in legal bounds not otherwise
appointed.
The following claim was allowed:
j. ". Atkins removing drift from
Red Chute Bridge S..
Petition asking for a public road
and bridge by way of Sandidge
place on Red Chute was laid over
until next meeting.
On motion Police Jury adjourned
to meet tomorrow at 1880 a. m.
E. S. DoRTCH, President.
B. r. NASH, Clerk.
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Homestead Entry No. 48i6.
Land Office ut Natchitoches, La,


July II. 1896. I
Notice is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed notice of his in
tention to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
Clerk of the District Court, at Benton, La, on
August q, 1896, viz: Homestead Entry No.
48l6-Richard Neutrality-suspicious. the west half
Of northwest quarter of section 81, township
81 North, range IL West.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: Ed English and john JEFF
ferson, of Midway, La, and Frank Jennings
and Morris Jennings, of Rocky Mount, La.
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance of such proof, or who knows of
any substantial reason, under the law and the
regulations of the Interior Department, why
such proof should not be allowed, will be given
an opportunity at the above mentioned time
and place to cross examine tho witnesses Of
said claimant, and to offer evidence in rebuttal
OF that submitted by claimant.
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register.
July 16, 1896. aug 20
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Homestead Entry No. 4i9i.
Land Office at Natchitoches, La, }

Liuu OluC6 dU NdEcnlCOCneS, La,
July H. 1885, :
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make communication proof in support of
his claim, and that said proof will be made
before the Clerk of District Court, at Benton,
La, on August %, 1896. viz: Homestead
Entry No. 4l9l-Benjamin Neal Floyd-tor the
south half of southwest quarter OF section 25
and north half Of northwest quarter, section
SO. township % North. range II West.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence npon and cultivation
of said land. viz: j. w. Zachary, j. b. JOHN
ston F r. Garrett and J. c. Holman, OF Car
terville La.
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance Of such proof, or who knows Of
any substantial reason, under the law and tho
regulations of the Interior Department, why
such proof should not be allowed, will DO
given an opportunity at the above mentioned
time and place to cross-examine the witnesses
of said claimant. and to offer evidence in re.
buttal of that submitted by claimant.
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register.
July TO- 1899 aug20
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homestead Entry No. 44l7.
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,


July IL, 1896. {
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his in
tention to make final proof in support of his
claim. and that said proof will be made before
Clerk OF the District Court, at Benton. La, on
August 81, 1896, viz: Homestead Entry No.
44l7-Edward d. Windsor-for the southeast
quarter of northwest quarter, of section 81,
township % North, range 70 West.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz: Albert Goodwin, j. H.
Dees, c. Z. Matlock, j. J. Albums, of Red
Land, La
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance of such proof, or knows Of any
substantial reason, under the law and the reg
ulations of the Interior Department, why such
proof should not be allowed, will be given an
opportunity at the above mentioned time and
place to cross-examine the witnesses of said
claimant and to offer evidence in rebuttal of
that submitted by claimant
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register.
July Is, 1896. ang2 90
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homestead Entry No. 6l58.

LanU oHce at NatehltOcheS, La,
July 20, 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his in
tention to commute to final proof in support
OF his claim, and that said proof will be made
before the Clerk of the District Court, at Benz
ton, La, on August %, 1896, viz: Homestead
Entry No. 6l5o-Charles Bolinger-for the
northwest quarter, section 49, township q
North, range ii West.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz: c. G.. Cosby, of Emma La.
j. +. Jones, of Bolingsr, La, Smart Robinson
and Il. NJ. Matlock, of Mot, La.
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance of such proof, or who knows of,
any substantial reason, under the law and the
regulations of the Interior Department, why
such proof should not be allowed, will be given
an opportunity at the above mentioned time,
and place to crOss-examine the witnesses off
said claimant, and to offer evidence in rebattAI
of that submitted by claimant.
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Registerl
July %, 1896. aug21
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Police Jury Proceedings.

BENTON, La, JULY 20, 1896.
Police Jury met in regular ses-
sion. Roll call showed the fol-
lowing members present: E. S.
Dortch, President; J. A. Sewali,
W. NJ. Abney, j. II. Cavett, M. w.
Casou, J. T. Many and G. d. San
didge.
On motion the Police Jury re-
solved itself into q Board of Rgview
and announced that they were
ready to hear the tax payers whose
assessments had been raised, and
proceeded with the review.
On motion and second, Police
Jury took recess for dinner, to meet
at o'clock p. NJ.
EVENING SESSION.
Police Jury met after dlnDer.--
Roll call showed following members
present: E. S. Dortch, President;
J. A. Sewall, DR.. w. NJ. Abney, j.
r. Cavett, NJ. w. Cason, J. 7. Many
and G. d. Sandidge.
The Board of Review after hear
ing the tax payers the assessments
we're fixed as follows:
J. w. Atkins, reduced from S2SOO
to $500.
Fl. Z. s. J. W. Atkins, reduced
from $4,000 to $500.
JIM. Arnold, reduced from $3.50
to $3.50.
B. A. Kelly, reduced from 1926
to $4,000.
r. B. Campbell, reduced from
$1,000 to $1,000.
j. G. Gringras, reduced from
5000 to $500.
Mrs. r. A. Gray, reduced from
$1,000 to $500.
7. G. Barrett, reduced from S697t
to $500.
F. G. Hodges, reduced from
S1OSO to $40.
Perry Hutchinson, reduced frou
$1,000 to $500.
On motion and seconded thu
Police Jury closed as q Board O.
Beview until tomorrow and tool
up ordinary business.
Following claims were allowed:
Il. G. Stinson, Justice of Peace
ward 2, SIG 81; w. E. Morris
Constable, ward 2, 1917 40.
On motion, Police Jury adjourned
until tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock
E. s. DoRTCH, President.
B. r. NASH, Clerk.
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BENTON, La, JULY 81, 1896.
Police Jury met in regular session.
Roll call showed the following mem
bers present: E. S. Dortch, Presi-
dent; J. A. Sewall, DR.. W. NJ. Abney,
j. r. Cavett, N. w. Cason, j. 7.
Many aud q. ID. Sandidge.
On motion and seconded Police
Jury reduced W. T. Taylor's assess
ment from S1350O to s12O45.
On motion and seconded j. A.
Sewall, W. NJ. Abney, 7. j. Many
were appointed a committee to ex-
anime and report on the following
bonds:
w. Il. scanland, $1,000; Geo. D.
Alexander, $1,000; B. A. Kelly,
$4,000, Fl. Neeson, $1,000; j. G.
Holman, Constable OF ward 4, S5OO;
James Dooley, Constable of ward 8,
$500.
Said committee reported favora-
bly, and authorized the President to
sign some.
Petition Of American Oil Compa-
ny asking that they be exempted
from taxation provided they build
an oil mill at Bossier City was per-
sonslly presented to this body by
Mr.. Harrison.
On motiod and seconded the fol-
lowing claims were allowed:
DR.. G. A. Wise us vaccinations,
Is cents each, s1O7 70; DR.. G. A.
Wise, 10 visits to Willow Chute,
SIG; DR.. G. W. Davis, 60 VAGINA
tons, 1oa cents each, 81 90; DR..
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Church Directory.

Notwithstanding every third suraay
at II a. IN. and 1880 p. IN.
Prayer meeting every Thursday at r: 30 p. m.
Place of worship, Court House.
Notwithstanding every first Sunday at
ii am.
LOVELY POINT.-Preaehing ,econd and
fourth Sundays in each month at m.
IS. CAMPBEI II. Pastor y
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BENTON, LA, JULY ~, 1896.
Police Jury met in regular session.
Roll call showed the following
members present: E. S. Dortch,
President, J. A. Sewall, DR.. W. NJ.
Abney, NJ. w. Cason, j. 7. Many
and G. D. Sandidge. Absent: j. +.
Cavett.
On motion and seconded, E. S.
Dortch and G. d. Sandidge were
authorized to have Red Chute
bridge on Haughton and Knox
Point road repaired at lowest cost
to the parish.
The following claim was allowed:
j. W. Jeter, $14 20.
On motion of G. d. Sandidge
duly seconded, that a polling pre-
cinct be established at Allentown
was lost by the following vote:
Ayes: Sandidge and Dortch.-
Nays: Abney, Sewell, Cason and
Many.
On motion and seconded action
on petition of American Oil Com
pany asking relief from taxation
was deferred until next regular
meeting.
On motion the President appoint
ed Messrs. Sewall, Abney and
Many committee on budget.
The following claim was allowed:
R. E. Wyche repairing Bodcau
bridge 81 %.
Budget committee reported as
follows:
Sheeiff $3.50, Assessor 5000, Tax
Collector 500, Parish Treasurer
$500, Clerk of Police Jury 5000,
Parish Printer sl60, bridges $500,
schools 5000, miscellaneous $500,
roads $500, Police Jurors $3.50,
court cost $500.
Report was read and committee
discharged.
On motion the rate of taxation
for 1896 was fixed at 81 mills on the
dollar of the assessed valuation of
property.
On motion and seconded the &C.
count of District Attorney Murf
was allowed as corrected for $3.50.
On motion and seconded the
Treasurer is hereby authorized to
pay the bridge collector his monthly
salary on receipt of his monthly
report.
Following claims were allowed ::
j. P. Gleason four dollars and J. L.
Keith eight dollars and fifteen cents
The following quarterly salaries
were allowed:
A. r. Thompson 1887 80; w. II.
Scanland, Treasurer, SIS; W. II.
Scanland, Parish Printer, s62 SO.
The following per diem and mile
age was allowed:
E. S. Dortch 1913, J. A. Sewall
1913, Dr. w. NJ. Abney, 50, J. T..
Cavett SO, M. w. Cason S14 40,
j. T. Many $12, g. D. Sandidge
SIT So, Rafe Watson, janitor, 81 SO.
No. 1854 w. E.. Morris. -. 1877 40
S65 J. R. Cavett. 49,. so sc
S66 &c. Stinson. 49,. 10 50
SGT DIR. G. A. Wise. 1873 70
S68 Dr. E. j. Hall. =. Is 90
500 Destroyed.
$40 f. NJ. Hoyer. 49,. IL &c
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Whited & Wheless presented a
petition through their attorney at
the meeting on the Sth asking that
their planning mill be exempted from
taxation, and offered proof of ex-
emptioD, which was rejected by the
Police Jury.
Minutes of preceding meeting
read and approved.
On motion the body then ad-
journed to meet at the next regular
meeting.
E. s. DoRTCH, President.
3. r. NASH, Clerk.
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Houghton and Koran road near
Hobby place.
Parish Treasurer presented the
following statement:
w. H. Scanland, Parish Treasurer,
In account with
1896. Bossier Parish.
April l3.-To balance on hand. ...... $l794 10
- lS-To amount from w. E. Nor
ris, ON stray Observation-Disclosures. 25 90
June 23.-To am mt from j B. Dooley,
on stray sales. ..-.-.--....-... 5 Is
June 26.-To amount from City of
Shreveport, On Bridge settlement. IS Is
July S.-To amount from E. S. Dortch.
President Police Jury, Bridge Fund $50 90
July 15.--To amount from City Shreve-
port, Bridge settlement for Juue--- Sd q
July 20-To amount from President
E. 5. Dortch, On Bridge Fund...... $50 90
July 2O.-TO amount from Collector on
Roll of 1895, $2024 4S, less 5 per cent 1928 26
To amount from Collector on Supple
mental Roll, 1895, SIG Sc, less per
Observation-Disclosures. Is "a
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W. E. Morris, quarantine guard,
sos 26; E. NJ. Hoycr, quarantine
guard, s12 &C; Shreveport pest
house, 1926; Antrim Lumber Co.,
50 26; VIM. Timberlake, quaran-
tine guard, $50; Curry Burt, quar-
antine guard, $50; r. E. Wyche,
lumber, 81 25; DR.. W. NJ. Abney,
Jail medical bill, s36 As; DR.. E. j.
Hall, Jail medical bill, 81; DR.. T. J.
Heard, sc vaccinations, 81 so; J. j.
Davis, lumber, S. so; j. P. Ivy,
lumber, $40 81; J. NJ. McClanahan,
81; I. P. & j. J. Lay, 81 so; Geo.
Horton, for building Cross Bayou
bridge, 1896; W. II. Scanland, two
bridge settlements, S11 20; DR.. Il.
Neeson, examining Kate Burns, So;
DR.. H.. Neeson, inquest over body
of Geo. Washington, $40; L. G.
Smith, 9. NJ. Boreing, Ed. Logan,
j. &. Ogden and M. L. Bishop,
coroner's jury, So each; DR.. II.
Neeson, inquest over body of Isam
Smith, $40; J. D. Robertson, j. P.
Creswell, e. A. WATSON, DR.. E. j..
Hall and w. B. Simpson, coroner's
jury, 50 each DR.. II. Neeson, in
quest over body of w. E. Morris,
$40; J. M. Shaver and w. B. Simp-
son, A. E. Wright, E. NJ. Hoyer
and w. B. Mccormick coroner's
jury, So each; Heny Specs and
Pierce Pemberton, coroner's jury,
50 each ; medicines attaceed,
ISL; S. P. Johuson, inquest
over body of Bill Goodwin and
burial, So; 81. E. Martin, J. Ii.
Dees, NJ. w. Cason, T. NJ. Moore
and j. A. Martin, coroner's jury, 50
each; A. r. Thompson, S3O1 81.
On motion and seconded, the fol-
lowing commissioners and clerks
of election for April election claims
were allowed:
WARD
Precinct 2-H. P. Moore, A. Cur
It's, T. w. Holmes, commissioners
E. s. Dortch and G. ?. Meeirg,
clerks; $40.
Precinct Nv. B. Graham, T. D.
Cornell, r. Fl. Rains, commission
ers; j. Il. VanHoose, clerk; So.
WARD
VIM. Timberlake, T. J. Tidwell,
J. G. Ogden, commissioners; j. II.
Cabeen, clerk two days each SIG.
| WARD3.
| W. j. Waggoner, S. j. Caldwell,
j. o. Love, commissioners; w. II,
McClenaghan and T. q. Barnett,
clerks; $40.
/ S. Il. Strayhan, two days, 81.
l. NJ. Galloway, J. B. Thompson, s.
each, commissioners; L. P. Pey.
reux, j. P. Seabough, clerks, s.
each.
WARD
Precinct Wv. L. Collie, 2 days
81, II. NJ. Matlock, j. j. Albums
So each, commissioners; F. R. Gar
re:t, clerk, 81.
]. E. Rogers, J. B. Johnston, J
W. Zachary, commissioners; j. j
Swindle, Jr., G. T. Mays, clerks
So each.
WARD6.
Precinct 1T. p. Larkin, 2 days
81, j. NJ. Mccall, J. B. Wilson, S:
> each, commissioners; j. L. Keith
G. H. Irion, clerks So eace.
Precinct &C. Fl. Vaughan w. E
Farley, w. W. Belcher, Commits
sioners, 81 each; j. Fl. Burt, clerk
2 days 81.
e. WARD6.
: Precinct 1-R. E. Wyche, j. W
= Onley, L. G. Biggs, commissioners
g T. N. Braden, G. A. Moore, clerks
81 each.
}. Precinct 2-J. j. Davis; P. A
> Lawrence, G. W. McCaa, commits
i sioners; J. W. Elston, j. G. Hodges
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Jury Scrip

PAID DURING JULY TERM OF BossIER
DISTRICT COURT.
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Tabcr, Court House Insurance for
three years LOO w
June 22-By amn't paid J. A. Bowles,
order +. NJ Barnett. AZ 70
June 30 BY Witness scrip No. 925-
j. E. Caldwell. Observation-Disclosures. rs
July l8.-By amount paid 50 pieces
jury Scrip, hereto attached. 9l2 20
July 1S.-By amount paid l4S Witness
Scrip, hereto attached ..-.-..-..... ISL 90
july l8.-By amount paid W. B. Sinp-
son on Black Bayou and Willow
Chute Bridges, order J. A. Sewall.- 200 90
July 20-By am mt paid Witness Scrip
No. 923-1kc Barnett. ............ / 90
July 2l.-By amount paid Warrants
Nos. S53 to 1863, inclusive. AL 20
36O96 AZ
July 2l.-To balance on hand. .sI739 70
The above statement was accepted
as settlement in full to date, and
vouchers burned in open session.
The following claim was allowed:
B. A. Kelly, s54 G3.
A. r. Thompson, Collector, pre-
sented the following statement:
A. X. Thompson
In account with
1895. Bossicr Parish
Oct Ito Roll, 1895. .sl1sa2 81
1896
Jan. 14.-By cash paid Treasurer. .si749 6
April 13-By cash paid Treasurer. AIS Sc
July 20.-By cash paid Treasurer. 1924 as
BY Delinquent List. ....... 332 80
s1ls22 80
The above was accepted as set
Element to date.
On motion and seconded, the Par
ish Treasurer is authorized to pur-
chase a suitable book for use of the
Parish Surveyor to record surveysin.
BENTON, La, July 81, 1896.
State of Louisiana, Whereas, A.
Parish Of Bossier. r. Thompson,
Tax Collector in and for the Parish
of Bossier, has exhibited to me the
receipts of W. II. Scanland, Treas
urer, in full for the payment of par
ish taxes for the year 1895, I there
fore issue this, the quietus on the
part of the Parish of Bossier, in
favor of said Thompson, and against
any claim on the part of the Parish
of Bossier, for the taxes and year
above stated.
Given under my hand and seal of
Office this day and date first written.
E. s. DoRTCH,
President ?. j.
The following road overseers were
appointed for ward 6:
Geo. w. Jones from Mckinney
branch to edge of bottom on road to
POOLS bridge and work all hands
in legal bounds.
Sam Furniss on Bossier Point
and Knox Point road and work all
hands in legal bounds.
| W. B. Jocobs from Kenner bridge
to J. P. Ivy's and work all hands in
legal bounds.
On motion and seconded a bridge
was allowed at Sligo by the fol-
lowing vote:
| Ayes: Dortch, Sewall, Many
and Cason. Nays: Abney and
Sandidge.
On motion and Seconded, peti.
ton asking for bridge across Plat
river from Taylor and McDade to
Ash Point road is laid over until
next meeting.
Petition asking for a public road
from f. NJ. Barnett's to Fl. NJ. Mat
locks and then to intersect Rocky
Mount and Plain Dealing road at
Edens place laid over until next
meeting.
On motion and seconded, the
President was authorized to approve
Tax Collectors bond for $4,000,
and Sherii's bond for $4,000.
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But the ships they come and. go, and the
slss3 Il; q tides they ebb and flow, s. ..
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81 shores. - 5.
~ All! they told me he wes dead, but
know it liz not true: 4. III e$5
:3 Ia For he comes to me at night when the
23ss,s world is all asleep,
& And he speaks to me by day, when the
Ef tenpests sweep the bay,
And the pillows are at play on the deep
For he said. he would come back, and he
.tSi35 never brolxey,l1is word q
5 Have you seen my sailor boy! He IS COM
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To My Old Wheel.

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: You would get no prize, I know.
Dear old wheel, at cycle show.
81 - And good reason!
/. But you passed. through sorry Gays
While learned. your playful ways,
That first season.
i. And you weren't so very. fine =.
When i caught the dealers sign: I@
III, .second-handed." 49,. .&
And I paid for you my dear.
2 In installments which fear
I, a-i. He demanded.
From the. time the daffodils
Set their crinkle yellow frills
= - Flaunting gayly,
And from. time of vi'lets bloom
Till the golden rods dark plume
Darkened daily. ~
You and were comrades true
You to me and I to. you,
Faithful ever. y-.,t....- ,
Through the sunshine and the day,
Storm and sun we kept our way
'&% a2o' Close together. 8
Now as Winter lifts his wing
From his breast, where sleeps the Spring
I have sought you,
Just to tell youanot to fret, }+.: 's d
Or to think have regret ..y. Is. a- l.
That bought you.
q Were you sorrowful, old friend,
Waiting, In the dust, the end?
3 Let me tell you: s-.:ss.-
y Not for sake of any wheel ~ H.
That the season can reveal
5-F Would sell you.