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The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19

Through an oversight, apparently,
Secretary Coburn's new book, The
American Hog" neglects to mention
the individual who occupies the entire
space in front of the fire on a cold day.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19

The violet, for modesty and shy un-
obtrusiveness, isn't in it with a girl
who is wearing an old hat when every
one else has on new millinery.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19

An Atchison man has better luck
than anybody. He works at night, and
in the daytime when bill collectors are
out, he is at home asleep in bed.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19

The Rough Rider has started out to
do New York on a gallop.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19
OUT OF THE GINGER JAR.

"a Georgia farmer writing to his coun-
try paper, says: "Our son, John, came
back from the war with his left leg
gone But we're all thankful that the
Lord spared his right One.''-Atlanta
Constitution.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19

When a piece of gossip cannot be
printed Ia ths neWspapers Gt Is given ia
The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19

An Atchison man who is going to ST.
Louis Saturday night, telegraphed his
friends there this morning to the fol-
lowing effect: Look out: company
cOming!"
The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19

Every time a stranger comes to Atch-
dson now wearing a plug hat, people
think he is the new Methodist preach
The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19

Tramp -''Say, boss, won't ye help
poor feller?'' Dude-''The old story, I
suppose-sicz wife and two starving
children Tramp-"No, boss, new
story-sick child and two starving
wives. s.''-BroOklyn Life.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19
GLOBE SIGHTS

CFrom the Atchfson GIobe.1
An Atchison man who has been Ego
ing with a girl ten years, married an
other woman last night.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19

We can now write 1t: San Juan,
Porto Rico, q. S. A
The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19

Eclipsed-'Yes, her picture was in the
paper all right; but you never saw a
madder woman in your life" Didn't
she want it there2" "Of course she
wanted it there, but they put her on the
same page with a naval hero.''-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19

Strong, steady nerves
Are needed for success
Everywhere. Nerves
Depend simply, solely,
Upon the blood.
Pure, rich, nourishing
Blood feeds the nerves
And makes them strong.
The great nerve tonic is
Hoods Sarsaparilla,
Because it makes
The blood rich and
Pure, giving it power
To feed the nerves.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Cures nervousness,
Dyspepsia, rheumatism,
Catarrh, scrofula,
And all forms of
Impure blood
The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19

Governor Stephens Of Missouri has
appointed a woman, Miss Fannie V
Mudd, inspector of oils for the city of
St Charles, in that state, to succeed
Julius Rauch.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19

Major Aarchand, the French officer at
F'ashoda. is described as very retiring,
a popularity which at school gained
him the sobriqUet Of 1.-The Mouse"
The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19

The flies are beginning to walk
around early in the mornings on legs
as unsteady as those of a man who has
been on a drunk.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19

for the State Journal
The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19

But few people worry themselves tc
death because Of other peoples hatred
The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19

Men never overlook a chance to take
a vacation, but it's different with gas
meters
The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19

Luck sometimes goes up in the eleva-
tor and then falls down the shaft
The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19

The confirmed bachelor prefers to set
tie his affairs out of court.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19

CHICAGO NEWS PROVERBS.
The sins that pay best are the last
ones we want to give up.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19

The whimsical taste In photographs
which has taken possession Of Israel
Zangwill, the novelist has induced him
to have his latest picture taken while
stirring the ingredients Of a cake.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19

Some men tire themselves almost to
death in trying to avoid the tire brought
on by labor,
The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19
Enthusiast for Humanitv-'fIt was M

EnthuslasL lot Human1ty-'' II was my
privilege this afternoon to do so much
for the uplifting of our unfortunate
brothers and sisters" Friend-"How
sop Enthusiast for Humanity-'fO, I
Just went to my room and thought
beautiful thoughts about the sIums be-
low Fourteenth street"
The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19
a certain Atchison woman for circula-

a certain AtchisOn woman for clrcula-
tion.
The flies are beginning to walk
around early in the mornings on legs
as unsteady as those of a man who has
been on a drunk
The violet, for modesty and shy un-
obtrusiveness, isn't in it with a girl
who is wearing an old hat when every
one else has on new millinery.
An Atchison man has better luck
than anybody. He works at night, and
in the daytime when bill collectors are
out, he is at home asleep in bed.
An Atchison man who IS going to St.
Louis Saturday night, telegraphed his
friends there this morning to the fol-
lowing effect: Look out: company
coming!"
CHICAGO NEWS PROVERBS.
The sins that pay best are the last
ones we want to give up.
The confirmed bachelor prefers to set
tie his affairs out of court.
Luck sometimes goes up in the eleva-
tor and then falls down the shaft
But few people worry themselves to
death because Of other peoples hatred.
Men never overlook chance to take
a vacation, but it's different with gas
meters.
Some men tire themselves almost to
death in trying to avoid the tire brought
on by labor.
Airships will only add to the troubles
of mankind. Every time a man starts
on flying trip he will worry about how
he will land.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19

Airships will only add to the troubles
of mankind. Every time a man starts
on a flying trip he will worry about how
he will land
The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19

- -
Harry and Ethel, 4-year-old twins, of
Cincinnati are descendants of a soldier
grandfather. During the recent, Grand
Army encampment held there a banner
with the letters G. A. r. was displayed
on the house opposite their home. 'I
wonder what those letters stand for?"
asked Ethel. why" replied Harry, cit
means that gran'pa's all right"
''How was that for satire?" asked
Senator Sorghum, after he had abused
a man for 20 minutes owing to a failure
to carry out his instructions. Why
you know satire is supposed to be some
thing critical, expressed in such q way
that it's object sees its force without TAX
ing offense." We'll that's what this
was That man can't take offense. He
owes me too much money."-Washing-
ton Star.
=
Little Robbie was entertaining Mr.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-10-19

Little Robbie was entertaining Mr..
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-13
A TEXAS WONDER
Hall's Great Discovery

One small bottle OF Halls
Great Discovery cures all kidney
and bladder troubles, removes
gravel, cures dia beteS, seminal
emissions, weak and lame backs,
rheumatism and all irregularities
of the kidneys and bladder in
both men and women. Regulates
bladder trouble in children. Ii
not sold by your druggist will be
sent by mail on receipt of 81.
One small bottle Is two months
treatment, and will cure any
case above mentioned.
f.. w. HALL,
Sole Manufacturer, Z. O. Box
2l8, Waco, Texas.
Sold by the Anti Monopoly
drug store, Ocala, Fla.
READ THIS
Cisco, Texas, Feb. %, 1896.
e. w. Hall, Waco, Texas: Dear
Sir-l have used your Great
Discovery for Kidney and Blad-
der Troubles. and have been very
greatly benefited by it, and |
can fully recommend it to any
one suffering in the same manner
Respectfully,
Col. j. II. HOICOME,
| President First National Bank
Cuero, Texas, July -, 1893. -
This is to certify that | have
used Halls Great Discovery for
Kidney trouble in my family, and
found il to give perfect Satisfac
ton, and cheerfuliy recommend
it. ALEX HAMILTON, Banker.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-13
Turpentine Operators

About sixty of the Florida tu'-
pentine operators held a meeting
in the Knights of Pythias hall,
Wednesday, the use of which was
rendered them by the lodge. The
meeting was a very important
one, looking to the uniform regu-
lation of their mems wages
Many who were not present wrote
that they would abide by the de-
cision Of the meeting.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-13
D. w. GOODWIN
MOntrzuma Block.

Fine Perfumed Nursery Toilet
Soap, two cakes for fifteen cents,
AT the An:i-Monopoly drug store
Cool shirts for warm people,
new stock has arrived. David
son 4 VanEchop,
Never mind the hard times
but go to the Home Restaurant
for a good meal.
A large line and entirely new
styles, of ladies' white sailors
Just received at G.. Rheinauer's.
Stop and look at the Racket
windows.
Look at the best map OF
Cuba. can't be beat. The Racket.
A few pieces of crash for skirts
left at Gerig q Co.'S.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-13

m. via Gainesville and High Springs, carries
Pullman sleeper Port Tampa and Ocala To
New York without change, via Richmond,
Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia
connecting at Washington with the Old
Colonial Express for Boston without change
Of cars. 40. 81 also connects a. Waycross
with through sleeper for Nashville via Mont
gomery without change. Direct connection
made al Montgomery for New Orleans; a.
Birmingham for Memphis; at 81. Louis for
Kansas City.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-13

No. -, leaving Ocala AT 2:i5 p m. solid
train, connecting at Waycrn=S with Pullman
sleeping cars a. follows: Woycro-> To ~. Louis
via MonIgom ana / i y. K. r; WaycrOss
To Nashville VIA Macon, Atlanta ana CHatta-
nooga and WaycTo-S 10 New York via Savan-
nah. Charleston, Atlantic Coast Line and
Penn-y lvania Railway; al Nashville direct
connection with the Chicago Limited Vesti-
buI- Soiii through train via the Evansville
Rnut- Also al Louisville ana Cincinnati for
Chicago Train No y. leaving Oca.a 20 a.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-13
FOR TAX ASSESSOR

present myself as a candidate for
county assessor, subject to the demo
cratic voters of the county at the com
ing primaries. My business for years in
real estate has familiarized me with the
work of that office, and l feel ! am
equipped to perform its duties efficiently
if elected. Very respectfully,
JOSEPH T. LANCASTER.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-13

Frank Barrett came down from
Jacksonville yesterday, stopped
over to visit friends, and joined
his Jacksonville company as they
passed through last night.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-13

Judge Hamp DubbinS of
Tavares VAS in town yesterday
and helped give our soldier boys
a send off.
A big line of stylish and we'll
made neghgee shirts with collars
and cuffs, a great bargain at 80
cents each. j. j Fuller.
The children of the Junior Ep-
worth League prepared great
many pretty little bouquets for the
soldier boys and gave each Of
them one at the train yesterday.
Each bouquet had a card attach
ed, on which the words "GOd be
with you till we meet again.
was printed. The boys were
loaded down with flowers.
Drive in pants The Racket
has just received a big stock Of
men > and boys pants right from
the factory, and you can bet your
bottom dollar prices are right.
Mrs. A. A. Winer returned
yesterday from a visit to her sis
ter, Mrs. George Douglass, at
Starke.
WANTED An elderly white
woman to do general houseworR
and care for small children. 4
good home for some one. Apply
20 James Cribbitt, York, Fla.
Wei Kid Oxfords for men
only. Davidson & VanEchop.
T Col. H. l.. Anderson, prOmi.
nent legal light Of Ocala, arrived
in town yesterday on business
Gainesville Sun.
R. A. Hall, the practical
painter, paper hanger, kalsomine'
and glazler, will be glad to dc
your work. Low estimates made
Address Box 296, city.
The cheapest Florida stall fed
beef at Edwards Bros.
The members Of the First Flor
ida Regiment will be permitted tc
elect their own officers. CAndi
dates for colonel are Captain
Woodruff of the regular army
and Judge r. NJ. Call Of jackson.
vile, and A. @. Hartridge oil
Jacksonville for adjutant.
An educated Cuban gentle
man is prepared to give lessons
in pure, grammatical Spanish
Apply at this office. Std.
Malt Extract for strength
6 bottles for 81, at the Anti
Monopoly drug store
Nice picked beef at j. w.
Davis, city market.
Battle Greek Sanitarinn
Health Foods at Gerig & Co s
The new edition of Cnbar
war map is the most reliable OF
any published Call and look al
it, at the Racket.
-COlfax Perfumed Castil,
Soap for hard water. A great
big bar for ) cents. At the
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-13
A mn OUNCE EN- ENTS
FOR THE LEGISLATURE

The desire on the part of my friends
TO return noe to the legislature. induces
me to offer myself candidate for re-
nomination as representative, subject
to the action of the democratic voters
at the coming primary.
w. K. ZEWADSKI.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-13
FOR TAX COLLECTOR

Having lately been defeated for this
Office in our county democratic execu-
tive committee, by the work and influ-
ence of Ocaia gold bugs, l now appeal
from that verdict to the democratic
primary. ALFRED AVER.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-13
FOR TAX ASSESSOR

| am a candidate for reelection to the
office of tax assessor for Marion county.
subject to the democratic primaries, and
ask the support Of the democratic party.
Respectfully, j. G. MATHEWS.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-13
FOR TAX COLLECTOR

| announce myself a candidate for the
office of Tax Collector for Marion cOun-
ty, subject to the democratic primaries,
and ask the support of the democratic
party. Respectfully,
+. +. THAGARD.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-13
A Place to Stop

1t is a goodly treat To stop
In the shoemakers little shop.
He quickly repairs your boots and shoes
While you only sit and read the news
He'll do i: cheap and do it neat;
In fact. this shoemaker can't be beat.
He's worked for me since here I've been
IT'S no one else than ID. Goodwin.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-13
ADDITIONAL LOCAL

places with the fire department.
For a good meal go to the
Home Restaurant.
A train Of sixteen empty stock
cars passed through town today
going north on the Plant System.
-Granola is nourishing and
palatable. In fact, all Battle
Creek Sanitarium Foods are good.
Gerig & Co., agents.
Adiutant Albert Wright re-
NAMED over in the city As a re-
cruiting officer and has secured
several recruits.
Cherry Ice and a variety of
other ices today AT the PostOffice
drug store
Rev. j. G.. Porter passed
through today on his way to
Gainesville. Mr.. and Mrs. Porter
have Just returned from Norfolk.
They visited Old Point Comfort,
Hampton Roads and other
places of interest.
Nice fresh butter, full line of
choice coffee and teas. Birdsey
Brothers.
Flour, meal and grits, only
the best, in car load lots at Bird
sey Brothers.
One of the most Hastily arrang
ed grocery windows in town may
be seen at the Tea Pot Grocery.
IT is the handiWOrk Of Will Cox.
We havea full line OF family
groceries, fresh and the cream of
the market. Birdsey Brothers.
For dyspepsia eat Granose
Biscuit. Gerig q Co., agents
Fresh and salt water fish OF
all kinds on ice every day at j
w. Davis.
Fresh fish daily on ice at l.,
$. Blacks.
DIR. s. p. Eagleton was one OF
the busiest men IN town for the
past two days till the company
left, and even now has to examine
the recruits Adjutant Wright is
securing. He examined and
made written return of 80 men
Spring suitlngs SIG and up
wards, fit, finish and quality
guaranteed. Davidson 4 Van
EchOp.
Are you troubled with indi
gestion? If so, eat Crystal Wheat
Gerig & Co.
Come in and get collaree
while you wait, for 25 cents
Davidson & VanEchop.
w. @. Richards left today fo1
New York and Boston on a bust
ness and pleasure trip and will b.
absent for two weeks.
Zone Minute Cough Cure is thu
best preparation | have ever solo
or used and | can't say too mucl
in it's praise" l. M. Kennon
merchant, Odell, Ga Anti Mo
nopoly drug store.
New wire screens have beer
put on the bank windows.
Tine cOlors in our shirts arr
absolutely fast, but they won
run out in the wash. Davidson
Il VanEchop.
Salt and fresh water fish
daily from Crystal River at L. S
Blacks.
Manager Frank Gadson of tn,
Bazaar Store, with his usual en-
terprise is giving out samples o
a new kind of soap, The Cola,
CASTLE, a very superior soap 70
our hard water.
The Home Restaurant has ;
splendid run of patronage as :
result of the excellent table set.
Best line Of canned goods
4 fnnoh
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-13

LEA We.
Nh % 2.25 PM. DAILY FOR Lee-hurK,
Nus I'd Fitzgerald, Trilby, kslEnd, Punta
t,orda. Tampa and all int-TH-d iatr stations
Nh 70 2.25 Pm. DAILY for Gainesville,
Nus q Lake City, Live Oak. savannah and
all points north, east and west.
Connection at Rochelle for Palatka. Jackson
Vile and intermediate stations. This train
carries through sleeper from Port Tampa 20
81. Louis via. DcaIa. PaiaIKa. jacksonville and
Montgomery
Nh ~ 100 Am. Daily for Gaines
NU, oZ VILE, live Oak, Waycross. Mont
gomrry. II aAHaA- Charleston, AId
ali points north, east and west. This train
CARRIES through sleeper from Port Tampa TO
New York, Via CcaLa, Gainesville, Savannah
and Charleston.
Nh az i2.2o NOON Daily for JuIiett y,
Nus I'd and all stations north 10 High
~prIugs ana south 10 7 rilby.
No Az 245 PM Daily except Sunds =
Vus To fDr Crystal and HCmO=G==a. Con
meets a. Juli-ttr with fast mail for
Tampa ana the south.
Nh l7 800 AN, Daily except Sunday
Nus ~ Tor DunHeiIOu.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-13
Stamp
Taxes

Are coming "a a necessary wal measure.
and "a consequence medicines will be-.
advanced in price. Therefore it is ad-
visable 10 lay III II years supply al once.
If you have not vet begun your courS
of Hoods Sarsaparilla. buy few bottles
and begin L. take il TODAY. BY 80
doing YOU will save money and regain
health
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-13
Low Prices and
|. First-CIass Goods
Visitors always welcome TDV IIc
whether they buy nj OOs
Harness..
Saddles and Brides.

W. have a Ia: ge and varied assortment OF
Riding saddles and Brides Saddles from 81
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-13
Robes, Blankets and Cushions.

complete line ri Carriage Robes. Aprons,
Saddle Blankets, saddle Bags, Buggy, Ga
riage and Wagon Cushions, Buggy Mats.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-13
Wagons in Car Lots.

We carry very large assortment of Wagons,
otudebakers. Florence. White Hickory. Ten
/ ur--pr all sizes
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-13
Wagon and Buggy Materials.
BuseieS.

Of all kinds. such as Wheels, Axle Points and
Boxes. Sp"ke-. Rims. shafts. SingIetress, etc
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-13
Sewing Machines.

We have nice assortment Of Ruggies hest
mnk-%. sold AZ close prices.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-13
Carriage and Wagon Paints.

We carry good assortment al Curria ~
Buggy and Wagon Paints ia all C"l"r>
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-13
KalSOmile or AlabaStine.

4 complete stock 81 kaI~ominr or AlaLa--
tine, also a Cold Water Paint which costs less
than onc-fOuTth OF OIL Paints
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-13

Judge Hamp Dubbins O
Tavares VAS in town yesterda,
and helped give our soldier boy
a send Off.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-01-10

/ am going to make very stout rope.
You know that sometimes a ropemaker
will take very small threads and wind
them together until after awhile they
become ship cable. And 1 am going to
take some very small, delicate threads
and wind them together until they
make a very stout rope. will take all
the memories of the marriage -day, a
thread of laughter, thread of light,
thread of music, thread Of banquet
ing, a thread of congratulation, and I
twist them together, and L have one
strand Then 1 take a thread of the
hour of the first advent in your house,
a thread of the darkness that preceded,
and a thread of the light that followed,
and thread of the beautiful scarf that
little child used to wear when she
bounded out at eventide to greet you,
and then thread of the beautiful dress
in which you laid her away for the res
direction, and then I twist all these
threads together, and have another
strand. Then 1 take thread Of the scar
let robe of suffering Christ, and
thread Of the white raiment Of your
loved ones before the throne, and a
string of the harp cherubic, and string
of the harp seraphic, and twist them
all together, and have third strand.
"Oh, "you say, "either strand is strong
enough to hold fast a worldp No. I
will take these strands and will twist
them together, and one end of that rope
will fasten, not to the communion ia
BILE, for it shall be removed-not to the
pillar of the organ, for that will crum-
BILE in the ages-but wind it round and
round the cross of a sympathizing
Christ, and having fastened one end of
the rope to the cross I throw the other
end to you. Lay hold of it'll Pull for
your life! Pull for heavenl
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-01-10

A basket kept on a swinging shelf
is the proper receptacle for eggs.
Dried fruits are best in bags and
hung upon dry wall, but they may
also be we'll preserved, if properly
dried lin boxes.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-01-10

Apples and oranges kee plonge st
by being wrapped separately in tissue
paper and spread out, 80 as not to
touch each other, in cool, dry place.
Cold cooked vegetables and the
like must be coverd if not kept in a
wired cupboard.-Good House Keep
tnU.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-01-10

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills, Bill
iousness, Indigestion, Headache.
Easy to take, easy to operate. 25c.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-01-10

l.
any association that makes me forget
that fact is bad association. Now, to
many of the cities there are two routes,
and you can take the Pennsylvania rail-
road or the Baltimore and Ohio; but
suppose that hear that on one route
the track is torn up and the bridges are
torn down and the switches are unlock
ed? It will not take me great while to
decide which road to take. Now. here
are two roads into the future, the Chris
tian and the unC Christian, the safe and
the unsafe. An institution or any asso-
eiation that confuses my idea in regard
to that fact is bad institution and q
bad association. had prayers before I
joined the club. Did have them after?
I attended the house of God before I
connected myself with the club. Since
that union with the club do I absent
myself from religious influences? Which
would you rather have in your hand
when you come to die, a pack of cards
or Bible? Which would you rath-
er have pressed to your lips in the
closing moment, the cup of Belshazza-
rean wassail or the chalice of Christian
communion? Who would you rather
have for your pallbearers, the elders of
Christian church or the companions
whose conversation was full of slang
and innuendo? Who would you rather
have for your eternal companions, those
men who spend their evenings betting,
gambling, swearing, carousing and tell
ing vile stories or your little child, that
bright girl whom the Lord took? Oh,
you would not have been away so much