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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16

Large yellow mare mule from my
stables at my home in No. 6 near DOM
ipicks. If taken up or any information
regarding same can bo given ploase
notify JNo' ohllH'
IT, Harmon, S. G.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16
Miss Bertha a. Wills "a,

Elocutionist, impersonator, delsarte-
an, and vocalist will appear at the ope-
ra house tonight under the auspices of
the Ladies' Aid Society of the Mctho-
dist church. Miss Willsca comes high
ly recommended by the press.
Admission only 25 cents.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16
VARIOUS AND ALL ABOUT.

spS }day is good Friday.
M ! lpervisor Schumpert advertises fo,
"} Hct to build approaches to Long
Hthe Cotton Mills ,tarted up again
Monday. There was no break of u
s5rious nature.
D The stockholders OF tho Ncwbcrry
Cotton Mills will meet in Council cham
oers on the fifth of May.
Mr.. J. e. Clary is now with Jones &
Copeland and will ho pleased to have
his friends call and sec him.
The weather this week has been
balmy and spring like and the farmers
have been utilizing the time.
The new Lutheran church will be
lighted by electricity, and workmen
are putting in the wires to-day.
The trustees are having neat fence
put around RosemOnt Cemetery, and
will put up u good gate with lock and
key.
The mayor and clerk OF council have
been busy this week signing the bonds
for the water works and electric
lights.
Don't forget the egg hunt at tho resi-
dence of Mr.. j. l.. Ramage next Mon
day afternoon by tho Wide Awake
Society Of the Lutheran church.
Rev. T.. z. McClintoc1 addressed the
Due West Sabbath school last Sabbath
morning. He also occupied the pulpit
that morning Due West A. R. Pres
hyterian.
Ground has boon broken and work
commenced in earnest on the water
works. DR.. e. G. Jones one of the
Commissioners Public Works drove the
first pick in the ground.
Bill Arp will lecture in the opera
house next Tuesday night April 20.
Just Human is his subject. This may
be your last chance to hear this philos
opher. Don't fail to secure your tick
cts.
Mr.. Robert =. Fair has rcturnedfrom
Columbia and now has charge of tho
Standard Oil Company's warehouse at
Newbcrry. They will run delivery
wagons for Newberry and Prosperity.
The Savings Bank received ycster-
day from Mr.. Geo. w. Williams $42,.
421 so the amount of the bids for the
bonds of the town Of Newberry and the
bonds were sent to him yesterday. He
sent three checks on New York for
$40, 900 each; $5, 900 in gold, and the bal
ancc in currency. The money is safe
in tho vaults of the bank.
Among the many lectures during
this week none were better or more en-
tcrtaining and instructive than the
readings last night by Mr.. Fred Emcr-
son Brooks of his own poems and
sketches. They were full of pathos
and humor and wisdom and SO blended
as to make the entertainment one of
real pleasure and profit. 1t was worth
the time and money to hear Picllett's
charge the grandest charge in the
annals of war.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16
Chamberlaln's Collie, Cholera and Dlnr
rhOca Remedy,

This Is the best medicine In the
world for howell complaints. 1t acts
quickly and can always be depended
upon. When reduced with water it is
pleasant to take. Try it, and like many
others you will recommend it to your
friends. For sale at 25 and 50 cents per
bottle by w. T.. Pelham, Druggist.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16

Why will you buy bitter nauseating
tonics when GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL
TONIC is as pleasant as Lemon Syrup.
Your druggist is authorized to refund
the money in every case where it. fails
to cure. Price SO cents. fly
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16
MUSIC AT MONUMENT.

Mrs. Peter Robertson, chairman;
Mrs. S. b. Jones, Miss Laura Bleasc,
Mrs. II. e. Epting, Messrs. L.. G. Jones,
j. Fl. Wicker, Eduard Scholtz.
The various committees will meet at
the call of the chairman.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16

You can get new crop Beans at Nc
Carty g. Co. IS, n. Q. Boozer's, Jno. Z.
Grams, J. II. Vests and w. w. Full
mers. l'A'
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16

Tho Central Committee of the James
ID. Nance Camp, u. 6. ", met on Mon
day and appointed the following COM
mittecs of arrangements for Memorial
Day.
COMMITTEE ON SPEAKER,
j. G. Rikard, chairman; Rov. T.. p.
McClintock, j. w. Gary.
COMMITTEE ON GROUNDS.
M. j. Scott. chairman; O. l.. Schum-
pert, w. w. Riser, D. A. Ruff, n. G..
Carlisle, N. Fl. Young, l.. S. Bowers,
ii. Ii. Folk, M. III. BuZhardt.
This committee will meet at off!co OF
Col. o. l.. Schumpert Saturday, April
18th, at II o'clock IN.
COMMITTEE ON MUSIC AT SPEAKERS
STAND.
Miss Emily Scott, chairman; Misses
Susie Jones, Alma Bishop.
COMMITTEE ON RECEPTION AND EN-
TERTAINMENT OF SPEAKER.
O. l.. Schumport, chairman; j. G.
Rikard, j. Cal. Neel, NJ. j. Scott, Geo.
JOhnstone.
COMMITTEE ON SERVICES AT MONU-
MENT.
G. +. Boyd, chairman; e. p. McClin-
took.
COMMITTEES ON DECORATIONS:
At the Village Graveyard: Mesdames
I "Tri irht ,h,i l,,<
ton, Dr.. S. Pope, e. p. McClintock, N.
B. Mazycl1, II. j. McCmry; Misses
Bessie Tarrant, Alice Hornsby, Lizzie
Griffin.
At Rosemont Cemetery: Mesdames J.
Y. Culbreath, chairman; Jno. &. Will
son, Y. j. Pope, Nj. A. Carlisle, L. NJ.
Speers, ]. N. Martin, w. II. Wallace,
Geo. w. Holland, d. B. Wheeler. J.
Cal. Neel, J. G. Rikard, William John
son, Emma Lake, w. Y. Fair; Misses
jamie Martin, Annie Tarrant, Mamie
Maycs, Essic Pearson, Bette Bradley,
Lila Cromer, Nathalie Mazyck.
At Monument:Mesda O. l..
Schumpert, chairman; b. G. Matthews,
,. l.. BooHer, Alan JOhnStOne, A. l..
Knighton, Nat. Gist, George Nc
Whirtcr, james Mcintosh, T.. b. Mar
tin, George Johnstone, w. Fl. Hunt,
w. II. Tarrant, S. =. Crotwcll, r. l..
Paysingcr, j. II. j. Caldwell, ID. Nj.
Ward, II. G.. Pool, Geo. S. Mower, e. G.
Jones, Misses Marie Tribble, Lille
Fair, Lucy Spcers, Ola Wilson, Mamie
Rcnwick, Lucy Wright, Fannie Nc
Caughrin.
Youny mems committee to assist the
ladies: Hugh X. Boyd, chairman; II. l..
Tarrant, l.. a. Carlisle, Nj. l.. Spear
man, r.. g.. Banks, Alonzo Quattle-
baum, Aumcrle Schumpcrt, r.. p. Fair,
G. M. Folk, j. G.. Wilson, Jr., j. e.
Rcnwick, Lawson Kibler, John b.
Mayes.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16
TIMELY ADVICE

Now is the timo to strengthen
tho system in order to resist inva-
sion of disease that stealthily at
tacks during changes Of weather.
Spring Tonics arc in order. Pei
hams Sarsaparilla large bottles
only 75c) braces tho system, puri-
fies the blood, produces appetite
and promotes health.
sY Physicians prescriptions
prepared by competent pharma-
cists at lowest prices at
PELHAM'S PHARMACY.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16
B Room Cottage

For Rent. Well good water. Apply
to T. Q.BeoZER.
FIT.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16

J.J. Lane has just received Il fresh
supply of guano and acid. Will keep
guuno till first of May. I
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16
NIulo Strayod or Stolen.

Pure Muscavada Molasses at }. w.
Recdcr's. l. OIL
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16
Golk kTlimblo Lost

On the Street on Tuesday. Reward il
returnea to the store OF
fit Davenport & Renwick.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16

Telephone Subscribers
Please add to Phone list "National
Bank" No. 27.
{. 1t
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16
MEMORIAL DAY.
Committees OF Arrangements Appointed
for tho Annual Reunion OF tho James
ID. Nance Camp and Memorial
Day.

Tho following has bcen handed us
for publications:
Tho Central Committee of the James
ID. Nance Camp, u. G. ", met on Mon
day and appointed the following COM
mittecs of arrangements for Memorial
DAY.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16

= Country FrOuuCC.
p,ttor ner H. ,..,.......... 10000.
T%~s nar dozen ...,............. 1O(0121c.
GREc,cna. each 15CG25c.
pnas ,,a,. bnshel 6O(665c.
1,o"n o' her bushel l.......,......... 45C050c.
Oats her bushel ,.............. 35(050c.
Swect notatoes ................... 50{G60c.
T,rmrxors. ner 10 ................. Go SC.
Gntton seed meal. per sac :. $1.10
IT,,IIS nov cwt 25c.
Foddsrp %ltI, p1r ner ccSt. cwt :........ 75@100c
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16
COMMITTEE ON SPEAKER.

j. G. Rikard, chairman; Rov. T.. p.
McClintock, j. w. Gary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
SIX MONTHS PROGRESS.
How Cavalier Go. Schools Have Progressed
SinmJanuary 1st, 1897.

How Cavalier Go. Schools Have Rwgressed
SinmtJanuary 1st, 1897.
County Supt. Fox has this week COM
pletcd his annual reportof the conditions
OF Cavalier county school for the school
year that has Just closed. Under the old
law his repert was made annually on
January 1st, but the'last Legislature pro-
uided that the school year should end on
June 3Oth, so the present report only
covers thesix months prior to June 80,
at which datethe report will hereafter
be made.
Supt Fox prefaces his report with a
few general remarks in which are eIsibodi-
ed the facts that as only six months
have elapsed since his last report the
numerical portion thereof is not subject
to any great change, but he states
the rapid increase in population has
greatly increased the number and use.
fullness OF the schools. There are now
in Cavalier county, ninety two schools or
departments, and the present condi-
ton indicates tl,atmore will be needed
III the near future With the exception
OF few Of the newly organized they
are al well supplied with furniture and
apparatus and Judging from his personal
visits ofinspection and thestatistics given
below the conditions. are most flattering:
The total enrolment OF pupils in Grand
Forks county during thepas six months
was 231O OF which 1900 were boys and
11OO girls. In the city OF Langdon it
was 24O, with the girls in the lead.
numbering 1874 to 106 boys. The average
cost OF tuition for each pupil in this
county is estimated at 81 .65 per month.
During the past half year 93 teachers
have been engaged in teaching. The
school marms being in the lead With So
in Numbers to 35 OF the sterner sex.
Their salaries have aggregated $7845.O 90
averaging $35.71 each. In this city
$1290.O0 being expended in teachers
wages. The total disbursements for
school purposes in this county from all
sources since January LIST amount to
$17,S47, 10, while .$1lO9.O2 OF school
funds remains in the hands OF the county
treasurer and the treasurer OF the 10
school districts have on hand $3G87 20.
Six schools houses have been built this
year, and Sup't Fox has paid 81 visits to
L
Altogether the schools of the county
appear to ba in very satisfactory condi.
ton.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
Dyspepsia or Indigestion.

@Dr. Fenner's Dyspepsia Cure'' as the
name implies is simply Tor dyspepsia
or indigestion. Itshould be superior to
the general run of prescriptions or pre-
parations because it is prepared by q
physician Of many years Of study and ex-
perienoe whose writings On medical
questions are accepted authorities. II
not satisfied after using one bottle H. D.
ALERT & Co., of Langdon will refund
your money.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
r W. PARKYN,'
TO THRESHERMEN.

We carry in open stock complete as
sortment of brass goods; rubber and
leather betting: lace leather; suction
hose; endless drive belts; tank pumps;
packing of all kinds; cylinder and lubri-
eating oils, etc., ETC., anything you want.
MERCER, the Hardwareman.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16

Owing to over. er.crowding and bad ven
tilation, The air of the schoolroom is
often close and impure, and teachers and
pupils frequently suffers from lung and
throat troubles. To all such we would
say, try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
For coughs. colds, weak lungs and
bronchial troubles no other remedy can
compare with it. Says A. G. Freed,
Superintendent of Schools, Praire Depot,
Ohio: "Having some knowledge of the
efficacy of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
I have no hesitation in recommending it
TO all who suffer FROM cough, lung
troubles, ETC." For saleby N. E. Nc
Gruer, druggist, Langdon, N. d.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16

WIFE WANTED-A wife wanted at
Boyd's. Yes, every wife who has any
shopping to do will find that the best
place in heoity.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16

For RENT-Store building on the east
side of Third street; size "a GO, double
glass front. For term OF one or more
years. Apply to ID. H. Mcmillan.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16

If you want farm loan call on or write
roe .at Milton, N. D. My LOANS are pay
able at Milton. No bonus or commission
charged, you get all the money that you
borrow. j. H. Mccullough. 4
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16

TABLE OPEN AT ALL HOURS
DAY OR NIGHT
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-21

off the heavy weights
that we are the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-21

Susan Ashley, who was recently buried
at West6eld, Mass, is remembered by
the Older residents as a member of the
most aristocratic family of that town.
She inherited one fifth of her fathers cs-
tate Of 81 100000, and at the age of 10
married ]. c. White, wealth young
man of Chicago. Mr.. and Mrs. White
spent their honeymoon in Europe and Of
the many women of that time presented
to the Queen of England at Windsor
Castle none attracted more attention
than the beautiful young American. Mr.
and Mrs. White were social leaders in
this country for several years. Mr.
White occupied many high positions, in
GLIDING that of ambassador to Brazil.
An estrangement took place between
them 10 years ago and Mrs. White re-
sumed her maiden name. Her daughter
went with her. Mrs. Ashleys fortune
dwindled to $4,000, and this was in
vested in real estate at Chicago, with the
result that in short time only $4,000
was left. Mrs. Ashley felt that she must
begin work, and without consulting her
relatives she rented shop on West Mad
ison street, Chicago, and hung out a sign
Lady Barber" She prospered in her
work and the shop is still running today
by the daughter, who shaves all who
come in spite of the fact that she can no w
afford to abandon the work.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-21
A Cheap Haircut.

There is in New York city little Ger
man barber shop, the proprietor of which
has a grievance against the Irish race
that will not be wiped out for some time.
One evening in his hearty German way
he welcomed customer-a burly son OF
Ireland with an enormous shock of hair,
who roughly cried
"Oi want a hair cut Do yez moind p
yah, Won haircut NIT der head?"
"Yis, that's it; wan hair cut" and
with yawn the Celtic gentleman threw
himself in the chair.
While the barber was preparing his
scissors the Irishman nodded a few times
and in short while had apparently
dropped into doze. The barber went
industriously TO work, and the locks fell
with every clip of the scissors. Mean
while the lrshman slept on. At last the
hair was cut and brushed, and the bar
Der exclaimed:
Zach, dat is goot You looks oost
like Won gentleman" With a start the
mhh VI ilSidiiu uWOhS anu gave II plu1lCC
in the mirror.
Say, Germany, did OF ask yez to cut
my hair p
yah, dots vot do"
whats that3 Did OF say wanted my
hair cut ? Did oi?"
yah, yah! Dots right
With rush the lrishman grabbed him
by the collar
Look here, Germany, oisaid OF wanted
a hair cut; that's wan hair--do yez
hear ?-the long wan that was hanging
in front. For what do yez want to be
cuttin all of thin ?" Oi'll have the law
on yez at once fer that" And with a
wrathfu countenance he slapped on his
hat and left the place before the aston
ished barber could recover from his
fright.
When the rollicking Irish wit turned
the corner he was heard to remark
Faith, that's chape way to git hair
cut. u Harper's Round Table.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-21

quiet town. Miss Sarah Bailey OF Cam
bridge read letter Of congratulation
from Rev. Dudley of Washington. d..
c.. once pastor Of the Congregational
church in Danville. He retains his
mental vigor to a remarkable degree,
although in his 92d year. Mrs. Ellen
Anderson brought greetings from an
absent member, Miss Marion Stuart OF
New York city. Samuel Harvey OF Bos-
ton told how they got excused from
declarations in school by bringing in
ten new kinds of wild flowers and he
feared that lift had been at the present
day, he should have felt tempted to have
canfscated some of the flowers on the
the ladies hats. Much disappointment
was expressed because Judge Cloud
Harvey OF Barnet, the president OF the
board of trustees, was unable to be
present. Mrs. Martha Clark Pedley fur
nished notes on the early missionaries OF
the town; Edwin Ford, grandson OF
Ezra Carter, the first teacher, told of his
familiarity with names in Peacham from
boyhood days, and of the escape of Ezra
Carter from an Indian bullet. Among
the pleasant, familiar faces seen
were the Marshes, Johnsons, Clarks,
Kennersons, Bigelows, Pearsons, Mar
tins, and Binghams and Flints,
Aliens, Scmple, Cowles, Banister,
letters and Strongs. congratulatory
letter written from Bottsford in Califor-
MIA, an anecdote about Congressman
Thaddeus Stevens by Prof. Isaac Clark
Of the Bureau ofEducation, Washing
D. c., and a very interesting letter from
Gen. John Eaton, former commissioner
of education, Washington, d. c., fol-
lowed. William Strong of Waban spoke
of boyhood days, and Leigh Pearson
requested that some OF the historical
papers be published. The lateness of the
hour prevented more "reminiscences, but
all expressed much pleasure in this re-
union of old friends, and rejoiced that
many more were already to join the
number another year, and it was re-
quested to send greetings to distant
members unable to be present at this
time. The meeting closed by singing the
grand old anniversary ode written by
Oliver Johnson so years ago for the semi
centennial, as kindly furnished by his
nephews and nieces for this occasion.
ALUMNI.
Boston, May II, 1897.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-21
An Heiress Who Became Barber.

Boston, May II, 1897.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-21
Bucklen,s Arnica SaIYe.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
eorns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by Flint Bros.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-21
DO You Want a Summer Home ?
1 can give yOu your choice of 100 lots at
Lake View Park.

-
Lake View Park.
West Danville VT. on the shores of Joe's
pond l shall introduce this season a great
sale of land for merely nominal prices which
will give to the people the pleasure of a sum-
mer home on the edge of the prettiest
and most picturesque lake in the state. Joe's
pond has been for many years great resort
for fishermen, is noted for its large variety
of fish, and the beauties Of the place can
only be realized by a personal visit to the
park. Arrangements have been made with
the Lake road so that both the morning and
afternoon trains will stop at the park when
ever there are passengers and the park is
only five minutes walk from the railroad
station. This makes Lake View park the
most accessible and certainly the cheapest
of any summer resort in the state. The cost
of one or two months vacation here is a
mere trfle compared with the expense at
other places
In connection with Lake Park l have a
nicely.iurnished house known as Lake Park
House. Board will be furnished here by the
day or week at a nominal price. Your atten-
ton is invited to this attractive summer
resort, All correspondence promptly an
swered
o. b. FLINT, West DanviIle, Vt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-21
NOTICE.

This is to give notice that my wife, Sarah
Moody, having left my bed and board,
shall pay no bills of her contracting after
this date, and all persons are warned not to
trust her on my account
FRED w. MOODY
East Peacham, VT, May 10, 1897.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-21
Report of the Condition
OF THE
Merchants National Bank


At st. Johnsbury, in the State Of Vermont,
at the close of business May ID, 1897.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts 1898 $685.
Overdrafts secured and unsecured, 1.O94.59
U. s. Bonds to secure circulation, so 10000
Premiums on u S. Bonds, 100000
Stocks, securities etc, 1472649
Banking house. furniture, fixtures, 81, 939.S2
Other real estate and mortgages
owned, I'D 600 90
Due from approved reserve agents, 10 500. 90
Checks and other cash items, 1854
Notes of other National Banks, 10000 90
Fractional paper currency, nckels
and cents 46.15
Lawful money reserve in bank, viz
Specie, S13521.2O
Legal-tender notes, 14,742.00
- %. 263. 90
Five per cent redemption fund, 2,250.00
Total, $537, 341 sc
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in, $500, 100000
Surplus fund, 100000
Undivided profits, less expenses
and taxes paid, 19,62S.S9
National Bank notes outstanding 45, 900 90
Due to State Banks and bankers, 1896
Dividends unpaid, 1867
Deposits subject to check, 151,O77.52
Demand certificates of deposit, o,Of5 rs
Certified checks S5.41
Cashiers checks outstanding, 2o3.93
Total, $537,341, SO
STATE OF VERMONT,
Caledonia County, S.
|, Charles w. Ruiter. cashier of the above
named bank, do solemny swear that the
above statement Is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
CHARLES w. RUITER, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
10th day of May, 1897.
GILBERT Il. WOODS Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
ELMORE T. IDE
". 3. pEGk, Directors.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-05-21

WANTED. SEVERAL FAITHFUL MEN
w or women to travel for responsible estab.
lished house in Vermont. Salary $780, pay.
able $15 weekly and expenses. Position
stamped envelope. The National, Star Build.
ing, Chicago.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-03
Absolutely Pure

cabin has recently been restored, and,
was IS years ago. when little baby
boy was born to Thomas and Nancy
Lincoln, or '.Linkhorn," as the name
was then spelled-humble settlers"
who had moved to the neighborhood
from Washington county four years be-
fore.
The few living people who remember
Thomas Lincoln, the father, say that he
was a rather improvident man, not
working long at any one thing. He was
a hard worker, but was poor manager;
and the little family was often without
more than the simplest necessaries of
life. Thomas Lincoln cleared few
acres around his cabin, and raised a
small crop of corn and grain. Then he
became carpenter and tinker, work.
ing at such odd jobs as he could find
among the pioneer neighbors. He was
away at work at the time Abraham was
born.
The neighbors heard that Mrs. Lin
coin was in the cabin all alone with the
little baby, and had little to eat except
corn and potatoes. They at once Wis
tied the Lincoln cabin, taking such deli
cacies as their houses afforded. The IA
Their returned in a few days; and the
baby was named Abraham Lincoln,
after his grandfather, who had been
killed by the Indians when Thomas Lin
coin was little hoy.-Geofge II. YelO-
wine, in St. Nicholas.