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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-18
You Can Believe

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of Hoods Sarsaparilla. They are
written by honest people, who have
actually found in their own expert
cnce that Hoods Sarsaparilla puri-
flies the blood, creates an appetite.
strengthens the system and absolutely
and permanently cures all diseases
caused by impure or deficient blood.
HOOPS PILLS for the liver and
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-18

Send Your address to H. L. Bucklen & Co..
Chicago and get II free sample box of DR..
Kings New Life Pills A trial will con-
vince you Of Their merits. These pills are
easy in action and are particularly effective
in the cure of constipation and Sick Head
ache. For Malaria and Liver troubles they
have been proved invaluable. They are
guaranteed to he perfectly free from every
deletcrious substance and to be purely veg
ctable. They do not weaken by their nc
ton. but by giving tone to stomach and
bowels greatly invigorate the system. Reg
ular size 25c. per box. Sold by A. B. Nor
gan, Druggist.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-18
Not Fully Equipped.

A lady who spent last summer at
a Now England farmhouse over
heard her hostess sending her little
boy to the one store in tho village
for Goldfish. The store was of the
inclusive variety sort, and the store
keeper also ran tho postoflice. When
the messenger returned, empty
handed, the housekeoper exclaimed
Indignantly: "Smart postmaster.
Hain't got no Goldfish. New York
Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-18
For Over Eilty cnrs.

Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over fifty years by millions Of moth.
ers for their children while tecthing. with
perfect success. II sooihes the ,child. softens
the gums. allays all pain, cures wind collie.
and is the best remedy for Diarrh1a. Ii will
relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately.
Sold by rll druggists in every part Of the
world Twenty five cents bottle. Be sure
and ask for "Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing Sy.
rup,' and take no other kind.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-18
Preaching and Practice.

Parishioner-Your sermon yester-
day morning, doctor, OH the necessi-
ty of purifying our politics meets
my hearty approval. Tomorrow, by
the way, we hold our primaries. We
are making an earnest effort this
year to elect a decent alderman, and
wo need the help of every good citi-
zen in tho ward. ! will call for you
with my carriage at any time that
will be convenient. How will 3
o'clock in the morning
The Rev. Dr.. Lastly-Call for me?
What for?
Parishioner-To go to tho polling
place to vote for
Tho Rov. Dr.. Lastly-What! Let
myself down into the dirty pool of
politics? Countonance by my pres
ence tho ruf1ianism and vulgarity Of
tho polls? Brother Millsar you
grievo me beyond my power to OK
press. Chicago Tribune.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-18
Dr., DAVID KENNEDYS
FAY0Rl1E REMEDY

After taking the first bottle | felt some bet
ter. so continued its use, and by the time
hadtaken three bottles the pain was entirely
gone and have not felt sign of it since. |
have tried all of the different sarsnpurllas,
compounds and nervines on the market and
consider Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite
Remedy the superior of them ALL
Favorite Remedy restores the disordered
liver to II healthy condition and cor1ects
colstipation 1t is Il certain cure for the
diseases peculiar to women. 1t cures scrof-
ula, salt rheum, erysipelas. nervousness,
loss of sleep or that worn out feeling. In
eases of rheumatism, dyspepsia, Brght's DIS
ease, gravel, diabetes and bladder troubles,
it has cured where all else failed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-18

John Johnson OF Montpelier, in
fit of jealousy. tried to end his life
by taking 10 grains of strychninc
Wednesday morning. He will re-
cover. a simple antidote having re-
licvcd him.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-18

An American Dog Story From England.
A carter in Wilmington, Del, had
a staid and dignified big dog that
accompanied him on his trips. AT
one place an impudent little whiffat
used to como out and bark at the
big dog, who, however, did not
d,ign to notice this insolence. But
tho whiffet once went too far and
snapped at tho big dog, with the re-
suit that tho mastiff caught the lit
tie fellow by tho back of tho neck
and took him and held his head just
in front of the cart wheel. AS 500.
rs the wheel caught the little dog s
head of course it crushed it, as the
cart was heavily loaded with bricks.
Thercupon the mastitf walked back
with dignity to his accustomed place
beside the shaft horse nor deigncd
to cast look behind. London
Spectator.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-18

Blood and nerves are closely re-
lated. Keep the blood pure with
Hoods Sarsaparla and YOU will not
be nervous.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-18
Competent Witness

Competent Witness.
"Say, kid, wuz dey fight over
yere? Kid seq dey WIZ"
"Wuz one, but it's over now"
"Djou SEQ it,"
"Sce it? I'm do kid wot got lick.
cd "-Chicago Record.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-18
LIVER COMPLAINT
p. KieIy of North POwHai, W.T., suf-
ferei from d disease that
bafled Physicians
SIMPLE REMEDY CURES HIM,

1T is with my sincere thanks and graft
tude," writes Patrick Kelley of North Pow
nal VT, to DIR. Kennedy of Rondout, n. ".
II write youof the great benefit received
from your medicine, Dr. David Kennedy's
Fayorite Remedy. My case was severe
eighteen months ago | began to feel a pain
in my right side: it gradually grew worse
until was compelledby the almost unbear--
able pain, to give up work entirely. /
would belch up quantities of wind and wa
ter. l employed five different physicians.
and after taking about II wagon load of med
icines. seemed to grow worse. BY the adj
vice of a friend | began to use
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-18
Eat Pines Like Bonbons.

Our North American Indians eat
the seeds of many plants, parching
them, thon grinding them and max
ing them into Cruel. Their fondnoss
for the seeds of some pines is well
known, these "pinions" being to
them what sugar plums are to us,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-18

Dclcrna Fra>rrs estate. Wood>;ock. in
tcstatc.
Whereas. ELMER H. Fraser, administra,
tor of the estate Of D"lccna FIR scr. late
of Woodstock. in said district. deceased,
has presented to said Court his petition,
in writing, pr4 wing for lirrnS" TO sill certain
real estate Of watch said Dclcrnu Fraser died
seized and possessed. situate in this State, de-
s.,ibel ~ follows: The Homestead Farm in
Pomfrct. whcreon Daniel FRASER. late Of
Pomtrrt. in 81 District deceased. was rr.
siding at the me of his death; aud he repre-
scnts that il will br necessary to sell II part of
said real estate to enable him to pay the debts
due from said cStntc. and that II part thereof
cannot be- sold without injury to those inter
e>tcd in the remainder.
1hercupon, the Court appoints the Both day
of April a. - 1>o6. Us Il time and the Fro
bate Office in said Woodstock lis Il u ace. for
hearing and deciding ON said petition; and
orders that notice of said petition. the reason
for he same and of said time ard place of
hearing. be given to al persons concerned in
said estate by pub i>hing copy of the rec
ord of this order three weeks successfully in
the Spirit of the Age, Il newspaper published
at Wodd>tOck in this State. which circu'atcs
in the nrighborhood of those interested in said
estate, the last of srid publications to be pre-
viou> Ia lad time of hearing. that all persons
concerned in the premises may appear before
said Court and shl " "ll>c il any they have
why the prayer of-Hid petition should not he
granted.
a tue iocord, Attest.
y. j. SEAvER. Register.
A true copy Of record, Nttr-t,
70. SEAVER, Judge.
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The Mysterious Moving Figures

Inc mysterious moving flgu1es
Which our readers have become familiar
with through the Boston Herald Wheel of
Life, and the supplements of strips which
followed last Sunday. are II feature of the
Boston Herald on Sunday next. The Herald
made Il hit in issuing the Wheel of Life.
Such a toy. constructed on scientific prip-
ciples. is instructive. and the laws which
govern the sense of sight are made quite
plain to the younger generation. but the
lesson does not end here. for the muscular
action necessary to locomotion is made clear
and plain by the different positions which
each figure must assume in order to insure
the action Such of our readers who have
not secured the Herald Wheel of Life can
do ST. 10y sending five cents to the Boston
Herald. wit, their address Twelve new
groups are issued each Sunday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-18

Four months trial subscription to
The Age, Is cents.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-04-18

\ little i'll, then little pill. The Ill IS
gone, the pill has won. De Wits Little
Early Risers the little pills that cure great
Ills. A. b. Morgan, Woodstock; Scott
TIM ham. Quechee: L. j. NJ. Marcy, Tafts-
vile.
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AMEHlt\\ !On!IGN,
ARRE. QUINCY x S.'OTt nj
We respectful ~ refer 20
u V. ~. Sh rwin.
W. j.. > anon.
Norman !aui anl +. b Mrrrill
w. ". NrNast"r.-
Yrs. fno> Jennings.
III. ). Dewey.
WRITE Us tpR rEl
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THO'S SMITH.

STATE or |ERMo>I.l VIA + obair Court
Hartford District { held at Woodstock.
within nud for said Dist let. on the 4th day
of April. \. ID. iSI6
Present Hon. Thomas q. >r;vrr Judge.
Dclrrna FRASER estate, Wood>.ock. in
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Uncle Asberry's 0bsel vations.


A man what's not afeard toe pet a
mule gene'ly makes a good husban'.
De man what wants de earth don't
gene'ly want his neighbors in de bar
gain,
Hits mighty mean christian dat
can't remember to pray for de poo till
he gifts cold and hungry hisself
De holidays would be mo- enjoyable
if de man what drinks his Chris mas
Ticker benin de doc didn't want toe
get on de house top toe do his talkin'
Dere am nothin' pussonel in o pad
lock on de hen house doc, but il
reminds cherry niger dat he has mos
pow'ful appetite TO chicken.
Dere hain't much dependence toe be
put inter niger dat can't carry Q
Chris mas turkey home in daylight
'thout 'splainin' hit toe eberybody.
Wheneber yo' find anigger man what
am mo- iub'lant ovah a big snow
Chris mas dan ovah a big crop al
harvest, yo' can make up yo' mind daf
somebody is gwine toe haf toe LEND
him meal.
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For the Poor.

The poor of this city had royal re-
memberance the day after Christmas.
A dinner was spread for them in the
Opera House and they did not do a
thing to it. The good people of the
town at the request of the churches,
furnished the ''chuck, and about one
hundred and fifty were fed in most
sumptious manner. One hundred and
twenty-five partook of the feast at the
tables and enough for twenty-five more
was sent out to that number of the
worthy poor who did not come after it.
The affair was managed by the fol-
lowing representatives from the differ
ent churches
Presbyterian-Misses Efie Wood,
Elffe Smith and Mrs. Young.
Christian Church Misses Alice Mil
lard aud Dora Slater.
Baptist Misses Dora Cargille and
Mae Fuqua.
M, e. Church Miss Jodie Oliver.
NJ. e. Church south Misses Anna
Miller and Anna Pry.
Quite number of the citizens came
up and witnessed the show. The din
ner in quality was equal to those sci
for any other purpose, and great credit
is due the young ladies for their kline
efforts in behalf of those we always
have with us-the poor.
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SCRlBNER'S MAGAZINE.
A Rcd-Letter Year for 1897


The entire novelty OF many of the plans for
1897 is noticeable, For instance, the series de-
voted TO i4'ne
LONDON AS SEEN BY CHARLES DANA
GIBSON" Mr.. Gibson has not before ap-
peared as a writer. He visited London last
summer for Scribners Magazine for the pur-
pose of depicting with pen and pencil those
scenes and types which the huge metropolis
presents in endless variety.
or like novelty is the first considerable
NOVEL BY RICHARD HARDING DAVIS,
"Soldies OF Fortune The hero is one of the
vigorous men that Mr.. Davis has drawn
Illustrated by c, D. Gibson
1.-THE CONDUCT OF GREAT BUSI-
NESSES." A beautifully illustrated series
of articles Of which the following are already
completed
THE Great Department Store"
The Management of Great Hotel"
1.-The Working Of the Bank"
"a Great Mandatory"
UNDERGRADUATE LIFE IN AMERICAN
COLLEGES" series OF articles touching
upon the life of our older universities as rep
resented by the doings of the students them
selves.
Judge Henry Il. Rowland writes on Under
graduate Life at Yale"
Mr. James Alexander on Princeton" and
Robert Grant and Edward S. Martin on
Harvard
JAPAN AND CHINA SINCE THE WAR"
will be a most interesting group OF articles
richly Illustrated,
Ar ~ M ny
"The Unquiet Sex Mrs Helen Watterson
Moody will write series of articles-"Woman
and Reforms" THE College-Bred Woman
"Womans Clubs, and THE Case OF Maria
"a paper on domestic service)
w. D. HoWELLS'S STORY OF A PLAY
In this Mr. Howells gives us the best move
he has ever produced in his delightful vein OIL
light comedy.
GEORGE w. CABLE. In addition to the
fiction enumerated there will be a series o.
four short stories by George w. Cable, thu
only ones he has written for many years.
HOW TO TRAVEL WISELY with minimum
of wear and tear must be regarded as an ar
| little understood Mr.. Lewis Morris Iddings
in two. articles, will offer variety Of usefu
suggestions and data on ocean and Lan(
Travel" This will be happily rounded on by
all article from Mr.. Richard Harding Davi
on Travellers One Meets: Their ways anC
Methods" The illustrations by American
and foreign artists will be highly pertinent.
t4*It is impossible in small space to ever
mention the many attractive features for 1891
A beautiful illustrated booklet has been pre-
pared, which will be sent, postage paid, on re
quest.
Scribner's Magazine $500 year. 25 cents
copy, Charles Scribner's Sons, l53-l57 FIT
avenue, New York.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-12-31

Free Pills.

Send your address to II. f. Bucklen & Co,
Chicago and get free sample box of DR.,
Kings New Life pills. trial win convince
you OF their merits. These pills are easy in ac-
tion and are particularly effective in the cure
Of constipation and sick headache. For malaria
and liver troubles they have been proven in
valuable. They are guaranteed to be perfectly
free from every delerious substance and TO be
purely vegetable. They do not weaken by their
action, but by giving tone to stomach and
bowels greatly invigorate the system. Regular
druggists.
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nBIg Fonrn interchangeable Mileage.

The interchangeable one-thousand
mile tickets of the "Big -Four Route"
are indispensable to all business firms
and commercial travellers. The lines
of the "Big Four" penetrate all the big
cities of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois,
and a ticket which can be used to
reach these cities as we'll as cities on
principal connecting lines. is invalua-
BILE. 6t0-3t.
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ORIGINAL BREEzEs.
By George AbsaIom Ross.
THE TRAMP's NEW YEAR.

Ha, hal der New Years born--der old is ded
Ills midnight Hear der glad glad bells
Laughter o der watchip midwife tbs sod,
AS to der void der great event she tells
Sweet music-let her roar!
1t is likely kid, swear, me pard;
AS yet It's but a moment old
An still it's face is jes' as fierce an hard
An its breath is jes as cold
AS years now gone before
greet yer, too, youngest A. ID. on earth
Mid clamor an loud glad poals.
mus respec' yer youthful so called mlrth--
Crnel an cold as me sparse meals
But sail in, set yer pace.
1t is der same old story-ancient tale
OF peace on earth, good will to men,
An many, many be within that pale,
Yet some like me, beyond der ken,
Mus take der frozen face
Many hev bin me ups and downs-mo downs
Wild yer ancestry-plucky sires
I've stood brave fists o years, now forty rounds
Still on der calender respircs
In great big box car type.
Iknow yer rough, but shake and let's be friends
Der man atones for youths wild sway
When summer comes I'll laugh at yer amends
Forget dis bleak, cold natal day,
When berries once git ripe,
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A Significant Departure.

With the departure of another year when a
review is made OF the condition OF affairs it Is
only right that some thought be given to the
physical body which enables everyone to battle
with iife's problem and figure for themselves
the profit or loss on the trial balance sheet
Though the bank account may be large and each
ones material gain be great, it would not be
surprising II 1t suddenly dawns upon many that
good health has been greatly impoverished nv
| the low condition of the blood 1t is in this
state that the Tactic acid in the vital fluid at.
lacks the tibrous tissues particularly the Joints
making known the local manifestations of rheu-
I I1tsSnl InouSands OF people have found IN
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great blood purefier 4
positive and permanent cure for rheumatism
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-12-31
Did You Ever

Try Electric Bitters as remedy for your
troubles n If not, get bottle now and get re-
lief. This medicine has been found to be
peculiarly adapted to the relief and cure of all
female'complaints, exerting wonderful direct
influence in, giving strength and tone to the
organs, II YOU have loss Of appetite, constipa-
ton, headache, fainting spells, or are nervous
sleeploss. melancholy or troubled with dizzy
spells, electric oitters is the medicine you
need, Health and strength are guaranteed by
its use. Fifty cents and sl.OO at Mcfarland
Co.'S drug stores
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-12-31

The Washable Sun is regarded as
''pizen" by its shilly shally contempt
raries over the State. The Sun is about
right; there is. no use to hew unless you
hew to the line. The motto of the Sun
is; whats the use to run paper un-
less its HI of a paper"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-12-31

II you buy Ladies' Home journal,
Munsey, Mcclure and Cosmopolitan,
every month, they will cost you 81, 90
each, or 81 80 cents q year. If you
want them all for next year. | will fur
nlsh them for $3. 20, saving you Sill
Harper's Monthly, regular price $4.00
at $3.50, Other prices furnished on
Application Respectfully,
H. w. LYLE.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-12-31

The action Of some of our able con-
temporaries in the case of Comptroller
Harris indicate that they have a violent
attack of the che will be damned if he
does and he will be damned if he
doesn't"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-12-31

There is more mercy and pity in the
democratic press of the state than
might be supposed. Some of them
even condescend in their most compass
sionate moods to copy line from the
Knoxville journal.
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DR.. Bells Pine Tar Honey

Advances new theory in the treatment Of
all cough, lung and bronchial troubles, 1t
cures, and cures quickly.
Absolutely harmless and pleasant to take,
1t cuts loose the mucous and allows it to be
spit off without exertion or straining and stops
the cough at onceb by healing the inhamed parts;
gives vigor and vitality to the respiratory or
gans and produces condition in which all the
functions are exerted with regularity and har-
mony
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-12-31
From the Shutdown Simeon.

FROM Ine SldDJOWn SlnOOn.
We never make any foolish new
years resolutions; our wife makes
them and we sign them.
The thermometer is lowering about
zero, and our bank account is still
shivering below an over coat
The Spain war scare don't give us
much trouble We served four years
in the rebellion and were married imme-
diately after the surrender.
Just as we were about to abandon
the idea of having anything extra for
Christmas dinner, boy strolled in
with turkey and polite note from
Squire Comp, whom we shot three
times last fall for deciding q ease against
us.
We have received card from the ex-
press agent stating that there is pack
age in his office for us. Our curiosity
is somewhat excited. but as there is IS
cents charges on it we are not likely tc
ever find out what is in the package.
Bill Starks, who has been taking this
paper seven years without paying 6
cent, we are sorry to learn, died yester
day. Out of respect for his dentlesf
cheek we will print his copy this weel
on asbestos paper and forward it to hii
permanent address.
A cyclone struck this office last night
unroofed the building and caught oul
printer in the very teeth of the gale
He was too tough for it, however, an(
the last heard of the twister it was try
ing to gum it away through the mex
county.
The man who runs that robber'
rendezvous on the corner and calls it
bank, refused to cash our check fo
/ 80 cents the other day, but he will los
more than he will make. We are de
posting our money with the barkeeper
We apologize for the absence of tn
usual amount of original matter in th
Simeon this week. Wednesday after
noon while we we're at the house chop
ping up bedstead for our wife to ge
supper with, some scoundrel broke int
l the office and stole pint of corn whiske.
9 we had hid in the stove
We fred our ''deyil'' last week TO
eating up can Of paste and he wen
out and treid to organize an opposition
paper. That's human nature. Pic
up manout Of the ash barrel, put hir
at top ofcolumn next to reading matte
Q and he will swell up like "a wood has
Q cut.
We notice from an exchange tina
Rev. Nicely. our former pastor, is i
e Jail at Mucktown for stealing horse
4 He sung and prayed around here til
, he made some of the silly sisters be
lieve that his name was down on til
lambs book of life in three or four dill
ferent places, but he never caught u
for anything except two year. subscriT
ton.
A fellow staggered into our office da
: before yesterday and asked what W
t were paying for swamp mud. He wa
Il picked up at the foot of the stairs
n some kindly disposed young men an
carried into livery stable across th
street, where he revived in few hours
but he could not remember the quot,
tions we made him.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-12-31

1t has not become generally known
yet but some one is evidently fixing to
do up the working man. Nothing short
Of that would give Hanna an attack of
insomnia.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-12-31

Spain has not yet received General
Weyler's Cuban surrender Christmas
gift. Perhaps the butcher has decided
to make Fourth Of July episode of
crushing the rebellion.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-12-31

Low Rates for Holidays" Big Four Route.
Tho ''Big -Four Route" with its
time-honored custom, will sell tickets
from points on its lines at the low rate
of one and one third fare for the round
trip, on December "a, 25 and 81, 1896,
and January 1, 1897, good returning
until Jannary2, 1897. 65O-3t.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-12-31

A large white setter dog with large
black spot over one eye, also white and
black spotted setter bitch. Information
that will cause their return will be paid
for. RoBT. BURRow.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-12-31

1t would seem that Comptroller Har-
ris has made more enemies by having
surplus than if he had hunted up a
deficit.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-12-31

Exit Christmas, mid great applause,
And few would be its ills
If mythical old Santa Claus
Could only pay the bills.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-12-31

Ella Wheeler Wilcox is not only a
poet but heroine. She is 43 years
old and owns up to it.