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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-07-04
HoPKINToN

Erastus Smith of Manchester was in
town few days last week visiting with
friends.
Miss Jessie Ricketts, went into Dubu-
que this week and will remain until af-
ter the 4th of July.
In the rain storm of Monday night, q
couple of cows belonging to John Pow.
ers were killed by lightning.
Mrs. John Llttlefeld visited with her
husband at Marion last week. He is
working for the Milwaukee railroad at
that place.
Chas. Williamson arrived home from
Ann Arbor, where he has been studying
medicine at the University of Michigan.
Charles looks well and says he has had
good year.
M. Steen & Co., delivered Star en-
CINE to Michael Flanagan last week
Mr.. Flanagan is an old hand at the
threshing business and with an engine
of 16 horsepower will do business in
amuch more satisfactory way to him.
self.
Mrs. Mccoy of Denver, who has been
visiting her parents, r. Ottoway and
wife here for several weeks past started
for her western home Wednesday even.
ing. She took with her the four little
children belonging to Jas. Davis, their
mother having died several weeks age
and who was sister of hers. The faith
er accompanied them to Marion return
ing the next morning.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-07-04
ALMIRA

Where are you going to celebrate to-
day, all good people are going to Delhi
Charley Starr from near Hopkinton
was here on business Saturday.
G. A. Locke and daughter Mamie
were Milo callers Saturday.
Mrs. Mary Hugh visited relatives in
the Bay last week.
Rev. MUMMY and daughter Bell were
county seat callers Monday.
Ed. Sheppard and wife from neal
Nashville visited relatives here Fri.
day.
Frank Towne is the possessor of a
brand new buggy.
There was gentlemen through these
part last week, selling three bottles Of
Woods Sarsaparilla for a dollar, who
can beat that.
Dennis Harrington's team ran away
Saturday night. The buggy was dam
aged some fortunately, no one was hurt
Lots of peddlers going through the
country these days.
Mrs. Harrington and daughter Mrs
James Nc CURE and Ollie Thomas
were among the Ryan callers Monday
Mrs. John Nc Meel of Ryan, visi
ted relatives here Thursday.
Chicken buyers were through these
parts last week.
Tom Bond and wife of Central City
visited at G. A. Locke's Thursday.
Mike Flanagan was selling fish
through these parts last week.
Rumor says there will be creamery
here in the near future.
Mr.. Dalrymaple from Hopkinton
was making Gala to one and all in this
vicinity Thursday.
Mr.. Jacob Mangold has treated
the dwelling house and barn on his
farm now occupied by Will Haight tc
q new coat of paint which adds much
to the looks of the place.
John McCusker was home Gale
Sunday.
Mrs. w, NJ Michael was among the
Ryan callers Wednesday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-07-04
sTRAwBRRRYpo POINT

Miss Nora schofield, of Hopkinton, is
visiting with friends in town this week.
Mrs. Porter, of Delhi, was visiting
relatives and friends the first of the
week.
Mr.. G. w. Long and wife, of Della
ware, were guests at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. X. w. Kingsley, last week.
An interesting letter was received by
us this week, from w. L. Barker des
cribing the battle royal had by him and
three companions on the river at Nc
Gregor, in the finally successful effort
to land 6715 Id. catfish. The contest
lasted several hours before they were
able to get the fish into the boat and the
monster came near drowning one Of
their number who was pulled into the
river. Tho fish was taken to Nc.
Gregor and cooked and served free by
the proprietor of the Seeley house. Mr.
Barker says that old fishermen at that
place tell him that it is the largest cat.
fish that has been taken out of the rivel
for years, and that it measured nearly
5 feet in length.-Mail Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-07-04
PETERSBURG.

A severe wind and hail storm visited
this section last Monday night, blowing
down oats and corn and seriously dam
aging considerable oft Other damag-
es done were as follows: windmills on
the farms of Barney Mensen, Mr.. Potts,
George Scherbring, Frank ROLES, ST.,
Joseph Osterhaus The balm of George
Scherbring was partially blown down
and damaged to the extent Of $75. No
insurance.
The picnic held at Petersburg Thurs
day for the benefit of the church was
largely attended, visitors being present
from Dyersville, Greeley, Earlville, Lux
emburg and other places. twas success
in every particular. Solemn high mass
was celebrated in the morning at the
church by Father .Jungbluta as celebrant,
assisted by Father Wagner as deacon.
Father Altman as sub deacon and Faith
er ROettler as master of ceremonies.
The sermon was delivered by Father
Wagner. interesting entertainment
was given by the school children, the
music during the day was furnished by
the New Vienna band.
Herman Scherbring has been sick but
at this writing is considered improving.
Fred Ruby, our worthy postmaster,
was at Iowa City last week attending
| q meeting of the Roman Catholic Mu-
tual Protective Company.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ruby who were
visiting relatives and other friends here
have returned to their home in Chicago.
Charles and Fred Doolittle were here
last Thursday with anumber of western
horses. They made several sales among
the number four to Herman Ovel and
one to Mr.. Fitzpatrick.
Henry Hennekes and Anthony Woer-
denhoof, students at st. Meinrad College
| Indiana, returned home Saturday to
spend their vacation. They will return
to their studies in September
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-07-04
HARTwIcK.

The storm that passed this way Tues
day night of last week caused many to
seek their cellars.
Mrs. Benz. Mckee, of Marion, is the
guest of her mother, Mrs. Davis.
Amos Dance visited friends at Del.
aware recently.
Quite number of the young folks
of Delaware picnicked here boat Sat
urday. Come again.
Harry Conner enjoyed visit from his
cousin, Clarence Joslin, of Manchester,
Sunday.
Miss Ida Davis has new bicycle.
Pack peddlers are very numerous now
days.
The farmers are preparing to make
hay while the sun shines.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-07-04
pRAfRrE

To-day, we celebrate the Path. ami
versary of American Independence.
Mr. and Mrs. f. G. Nc Parland of
Middleiield, spent Sunday at the home
of John Mulvehill.
Mr.. VIM. Bushnell of sand Greek,
made a business call in our neighbor-
hood Thursday.
Mr.. M. Mulvehill and Lyness Bros.
marked hogs in Masonville Tuesday.
Mr.. j. T. Trainior of Monte, visited
friends in this vicinity Sunday.
Mr.. r.. F. Stewart visited friends in
Independence and Waterloo last week.
Mr.. A. Lyness and sister Miss Ella,
spent Sunday with their cousins,
Messrs. Lyness.
Mr.. Jim WEIGH was Winthrop
caller Wednesday.
Mr.. VIM. Barry marketed hogs in
Manchester, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Davis spent Sunday
with friends in Coggon.
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EHLER.

Mr.. John Fields nieces from Aurora
who have been visiting their uncle for
some time have returned to their home.
Mrs. Nelson Dewoody and daughters,
of Coggon. visited in town Thursday.
James Henderson was in Chicago
with cattle and hogs the first of last
week.
a. w. Savage was in Chicago the last
of the week.
VIII Fleming of Castle Grove pur-
chased very fine roadster of Thos
Henderson last Saturday for the rounc
sum of 500.
Alex. Warnoch sold a nice bunch OF
calves Saturday.
Henry Warnoch is sporting new sur
rey.
Reuben Wheeless, of East Manches
ter was in town Thursday.
Lille Patton, of Coggon, is visiting
here with her brother this week.
Alex Calhoun, of Silver Creek callet
on friends in town one day last week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-07-04

Debit

Mr.. and Mrs. Winburn of EdgewOod
visited their daughter, Mrs Win White
recently.
Chester Tourtellot of Hopkinton, was
in town Wednesday.
George Seeley drove up from Ana
mosa last Saturday and spent Sunday
with friends in town.
G. III. Cross and wife are visiting rela.
tiyes at Oelwein this week.
Mr.. Bateman was down from Della
ware on business Tuesday.
L. S. Stone drove to Delaware We'd
nesday with load of machinery for
Clark and Boomer.
Erwin Stone attended the meeting of
the Lumbermsn's association at Dubu-
que last week.
r. II. Bowman and Rob, Wilson at
tended the Congressional Convention at
Waterloo Thursday.
Myrtle Flack of Ryan, is visiting her
grandmother Mrs Jane Flack this
week.
John Cordin leaves tonight for Belvi-
dere, Ill. after a weeks visit with his
parents here.
r. Il. Bowman and family visited at
Dr. Mason's in Hopkinton Sunday.
John Allison of Manchester, transact
ted business in town Saturday.
Nick Wilson has had his house re-
painted, G. H. Cross did the work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rippon and Mr.. and
Mrs. Sidney Hunt of Earlville visited
at r. j. VanAntwerp,s recently.
Mrs. Sarah White of Manchester
is visiting Mrs. Flack.
Arthur and James Haight of Ryan,
spent Sunday with relatives east of
town.
Some Of the young people from here
attended the home talent play at Della
ware Monday evening.
Thursday when the gravel train was
backing up, the caboose went off the
bridge near the water tank. The
wrecking train came Friday and raise d
1t without much difficulty.
John Porter arrived home Thursday
night after an extended visit with rela-
tives in Wisconsin.
j. Yelden, of Delaware was here
Tuesday.
The Epworth League monthly bust
ness and social meeting meets Friday
evening with Mrs. Fraser.
The Bishop telephone company have
set their poles from here to Manchester
by way of the poor farm.
A new sign has been put up at the
bank during the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Perkins and
daughter, Hazel, left Wednesday morn
ing for Ocheydan to visit her sister,
Mrs Brown. Mr.. Perkins returned Sat-
urday evening, but Mrs. Perkins and
Hazel will stay several weeks.
j. w. Swinburne and 4. Ii. Blanch-
ard were county seat visitors Tuesda y.
Loren Plat, of Edgewood, was in
town Tuesday.
Mrs. Belle Saunders, of Hopkinton,
visited her son, Brice, recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Simons from near
Earlyille were shopping in town Sat
urday.
A. j. Arthur and family leave in a
few days for Kansas to visit relatives
few weeks.
Some young people from Delaware
had picnic at Hartwick Saturday.
Dale Blanchard visited his grand
parents at Masonville last week.
Mr.. McGrew, of Manchester, was In
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-07-04
For burns. injuries. piles and skin diseases
use DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. It Is tile orig
Ina. Commercials may be offered, Use only
Bros.


at is surprising fact says Prof.
Houton, "thst in my travels in all parts
of the world, for the last ten years,
have met more people having used
Green's August Flower than any other
remedy, for dyspepsia, deranged liver
and stomach. and for constipation. l
find for tourists and statesmen, or for
persons filling office positions, where
headaches and general bad feelings
from irregular habits exist, that Green's
August Flower is grand remedy. 1t
does not injure the system by frequent
use, and is excellent for sour stomachs
and Indigestion" Sample bottles free
at William Donnelley's, Ryan, Iowa.
Sold by dealers in all civilized coun-
tries.
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THORPE.
70 $4,000 sS39A9SoC

And it did rain. Who said it
couldn't?
Chas. Gibson has returned from an
extended visit to the north western part
of the state.
The family, of Herman Theel, who
have had the scarlet fever, are conya-
lescing.
There was large attendance and en-
joyable time at jim Robertsons' barn
dance Friday night.
There will be grand picnic near
Dutchtown, July 4th. Everyone in
vited to come and bring fried chicken
in abundance.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-07-04
EARLyILLE.

Henry Staehle returned from Dubu-
que Friday evening, having completed
his course in Bayless Business College
and received his diploma.
Herbert Stoner went to Oelwein Tues
day to play bill with the Edgewood
team against the team atOelwein. The
game resulted in victory for Oelwein.
Ethel, Stanley and Lewis Bush of DE
Kalb, Illinois, and Florentine Knowles
of Chicago, arrived Thursday to spend
the summer at the home of their grand
father, L. G. Hersey.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Winnard of Gree.
ley, spent Tuesday here.
j. M. Dunn has purchased the two
lots north of Perry Freeman's of VIM.
Wragg for $50 and will erect q residence
this summer.
Miss Eta Eldredge, who has been
teaching at Fayette the past year, visit
ed friends here last week.
Jas. Rogers, j. b. Taylor, II. G. Mil
len and ID. F. Laxson drove to Edge
wood Friday to witness the ball game
between Edgewood and Elkader.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kendall will
spend the Fourth at Fredericksburg.
A female snake charmer gave an ex-
hibition in a wagon on the streets here
Friday.
A happy crowd of children attended
q birthday party of one of T. S. Ar
nold's children at his farm west of town
Friday afternoon.
i Caro- Millen accompanied by hel
grandmother, Mrs. Robinson, of Rice
Vile returned from that place Saturday
i Mrs. Mark Fenton will have sister
from Webster City visit her this week
4 A gypsy band of fortune tellers made
stop here Friday.
Mrs. G. A. Pierce and family of Man
chester visited relatives here all las
week.
The Fourth of July will be celebrated
by the people here in the usual way
Many will attend the celebrations a
Dyersville and Delhi or the ball game
at Manchester but picnics will claim thu
attention of the majority. The larges
one will be held in H. j. Van Fleet
grove east of town.
!, Rev. Foote is suffering from an attach
of the humps.
j, Arthur Murley returned from Dubu
que Saturday evening where he ha
been selling stereoptican supplies.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-07-04

After many intricate experiments. scientists
have discovered methods for obtaing all the
natural digestants. These have been combined
IN the proportion found In the human body and
tive organs, making q compound called KOdo
Dyspepsia Cure. 1t digests what YOU eat and
allows all dyspeptics to eat plenty of nOurlshinr
food willie the stomach troubles are being rad
ically cured by the medicinal agents 1t contains
1t is pleasant to take and Will give quick relief
Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-07-04
LAMONT.

G. N. Bennett was delegate to
Waterloo Thursday to the republican
congressional convention.
George Hawley and wife returned
Monday from Illinois, where they have
been visiting over three weeks.
The new saloon is in operation. The
building was put up in a day and loomt
up like Klondike city.
Geo. Foster, ST., returned home from
Waterloo Saturday.
Mrs. Jane Kyle's sister, who hat
been here visiting her, returned Monday
to her home in Elizabeth, Ill.
Dan Perry, of Florida,and H. Hilton
were Masonville visitors Tuesday
Years ago they lived there.
d. NJ. Whitney was passenger te
Oelwein Saturday.
G. j.. Eaton was Dubuque business
caller Monday.
d, M. Brown went to Chicago Wed.
nesday.
Mrs. Jane Cooper returned to Lamont
Friday after several months absence In
California.
County Clerk H. g. Chapel was in
town Wednesday.
Mrs. Lake returned home from
Illinois Sunday.
Luther Trip and wife, of near Dun.
dee, visited at Mr.. Porter's Friday.
Nora Mansfeld's school closed Fri.
day with picnic in the grove al
Campton.
Ed Lee and wife, of near Thorpe
visited at II. Hilton's Thursday.
FL. Hilton was passenger to Thorpe
Friday. Saturday he went to Manches.
ter on business before returning home
Mrs. R. Sharp and Maud Flauchel
visited two days in Manchester last
week.
The NJ. E. Ladies Home Mission met
with Mrs. Geo. Foster Tuesday after
noon.
The W. G. T. U. will meet at the
! home of Mrs. j. j. Hesner Thursday
afternoon, July s. There will be q
program. All members are requested
to be present.
ID. M. Whitney was passenger to
Dubuque Friday.
County Auditor Davis was Lamont
business caller Monday.
Mrs. Shield went to Fairbank We'd
nesday where she has an art class.
Our new brass band is doing nincely.
Charles Richmond is leader. There are
several old.players in the band.
Elliot Wing and family are visiting
at Kingston, Ill.
Editor Bradley, of volga City, Wis
tied in Lamont last week
Died Tuesday, June 26, 1900, David
Lingenfelter at the home of his SOD
and only child, Charles. He was born
in Amsterdam, Montgomery county
n. y, August %, 1871, and was aged
So years, 8 months and 3 days. He was
veteran in the civil war. His wife
died in 1885. Funeral services were
held in the M. E. church, Rev. Smith
officiating. Intament was made al
the County Corners. He was buried
with military honors, the pail bearers
being six veterans.
John Penberthy went to New Hamp-
ton last week and joined his wife In
visiting in their parental homes and
with their many relatives and friends.
They returned Saturday evening.
Later Day Saints will have tent
meetings here after che fourth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-07-04
DYERsyILLE AND yIu1N

DYERSVILLE AND VICINITY.
Mrs. Frank Reiger came down from
Manchester Wednesday morning for q
few days visit with her father, Anton
Mueller.
John and Fred Forkenbrock and Eu-
gene Schacherer are home from college
to spend vacation under the parental
roof.
Charlie House and son John, of
Worthington, were in the city last Sat-
urday visiting friends and transacting
business. Mr.. House is one of the old
est settlers in these parts and is one of
those good old Jeffersonian Democrats
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold Boeckensteat
and daughter, Miss Rosa, of New vi.
emma; who had been at Oelwein visiting
relatives and friends were in town tues.
day afternoon en- route to their home
John Boeckenstedt came down after
them.
Ed O'Mesra invited crowd of hie
friends and neighbors to his home al
Plum Creek last Friday evening for q
general jollification. Ed erected q fine
new residence last fall and has it now
nearly completely furnished in modern
style. The Plum Creek orchestra fur.
nished the music for dance and num-
erous other amusements were INDUCED
in during the evening. All those who
attended speak highly of the hospitality
of Ed and his folks. Several from this
city were in attendance.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-07-04

A gentleman recently cured of dyspepsia gave
famous blessing: "Some have meat and cannot
eat, and some have none that want 1t; but we
have meat and we can eat,-kodol Dyspepsia
Cure be thanked" This preparation will d.
gest what you eat. 1t Instantly relieves and
radically cures indigestion aud all stomach dis.
orders Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-07-04

The law holds both maker and circulator of a
you dangerous counterfeit of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve risks your life to make little larger
profit. You can not trust him. DeWitt's Is the
only genuine and original Witch Hazel Salve a
we'll known cure for plies and all skin diseases.
see that your dealer gives you DeWitt's Salve,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-07-04

1t stands alone, It towers above.
There's no other, its natures wonder, q
warning poultice to the heart of man
kind. Such is Rocky Mountain Tea.
S5c.
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town Monday.

town Monday.
MIR. and Mrs. L. B. Porter and son
John visited relatives at Strawberry
Point last Monday.
A. p. Harris left Friday morning for
an extended visit at st. Paul and Min
neapolis, Minnesota, and River Falls,
Wisconsin
Mrs. Clark and little daughter, Ruth,
of Chicago, are visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs r. Holdridge.
q. o. White and E. H. Blanchard
were Earlvilie visitors Monday after
noon.
The Ladies Aid Society will give a
ten cent supper in the G. A. r. hall on
Wednesday evening July 18th. Every
body invited.
C. ID. Stone and Frank Wilson spent
several days the past week on tiahing
excursion to Buena Vista.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-07-04

1t has been demonstrated by experience that
OF One Minute Cough Cure. This Is the f;ivorite
remedy for coughs. colds. Group, asthma, grippe
and all throat and lung troubles. Cures quick
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-07-04
COCOON.

Tom Woods lost nine head of cattle
by lightning during the storm Tuesday
night.
The Misses Edith and Name Caro-
dus of Silver Creek, were guests of
their cousins, Verde and Myrtle shew
last Sunday.
N. b. Richardson returned Monday
evening from trip to South Dakota,
He says the crops there are badly in.
jured by the drouth.
M. S. Van Auken, of Collins Grove
Delaware county, was in Coggon last
Friday Afternoon on his way to Central
City to visit his brother, ID. II. Van
Auken and family.
A few of the farmers have com
menced making hay. In some local..
ties the hay crop is going to be short OIL
account of the dry weather. Oats
are looking well but will be short OF
straw, but the yield will be an average
and the weight heavy.-Monitor.
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Notice of APPOINTMENT of Executora

Low Rates via Illinois Central b. r.
Offers Its patrons for the 4th of July low rates
OF fare from Manchester station to all stations
on Its lines within 200 miles. Tickets on sale
July and 4. good to return until july 8, incu-
slye. F0r specific rates. tickets, ETC., call on
your local ]. Y. Il. II. ticket agent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-07-04

Special Summer Excursion rates to Denver,
Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Glenwood Springs,
Colorado; Salt Lake City and Ogden. Utah:
Sheridan, Wyoming; Hot Springs, Custer. Dead
wood. Spearhsfi, South Dakota, via the Burling-
ton, Cedar Rapids Il Northern Railway. Dates
Of sale July 8. 0 and II, August I. aud 81; for
tickets good to return not later than October 81.
1900. For rates, routes, ETC.. call on any agent
of the "Cedar Rapids Route" 27w7
35c, 35c, not Csc, not SOC, 35c, the price
of Rocky Mountain Tea the world over.
None genuine, unless made by the
Madison Medicine Co.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-07-04

If wives have any compassion for the
sorrows of CROSS, crabid husbands, give
them Rocky Mountain Tea. Twill re-
move any misunderstanding in the
family.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-07-04

DIR. w. E. Boynton wishes to an
nounce that he will be at at his office in
Pythian Hall from 10 q. m. to IL H.
2to 5 p. m.daily except on Wednesdays
and Sundays until July 18th, on which
date ne will return to Chicago. and will
give his attention to his speciality,
diseases of eye, ear, noseand throat
While here. 25w4
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-11-23
MY Half SISTER


But would teach you to play"
Mollie said quietly.
1t was no idle threat on Hates part,
she knew. Her fathers will strictly
enjoined that her wishes were to be in
dulged. and madame happened to be
in frightful temper that day.
would you like it," demanded
Kate, stopping abruptly.
II think it would be nice"
you can go on, John" she said i'm
periously to the man. Anything Miss
L'Estrange desires is to be DONE"
1t was the same in everything. Her
little face would grow haggard with
anxiety when Mollie drove with mad
met her on the steps; while one morn
ing, when Mollie awoke, she heard her
murmuring away to herself, and fur
tive peep revealed the little maid sit
ting up in her frilled nightgown, nurs-
ing her knees, her faxen curls falling
thickly round her shoulders.
.'She is so pretty; look at her long.
curling lashes!" she was whispering
in tone of satisfaction. "But l
should love her anyhow. for she is
my sister; she is my own Mollie, my
very own Mollie!"
my own Mollie." Just what her
mother had always called her. Mollie
knew better than to move or disturb
the child, but from that moment she
was never my half-sister Kate" again,
but the little sister her mother had
left to her, to be guarded and shielded
by every means in her power, to be
loved and taught all that Mollie,
humble in her strength. could teach
her, that together they might struggle
along that narrow path which leads to
eternal life.