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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
INSPECTING MINE.
Com missioner Shif1ett Still Engaged
at Coal Creek.

Coal Greek, May 81. -Commissioner
Shifiet is still busy inspecting the
Fraterville mine and trying to ascer-
tain the cause of the disaster. This
morning he sent kilograms to the sup
erintendent of the Sale Creek Coal and
Coke mines near Dayton, Tenn, clos
ing them down until the powder dust
has been removed, and also closed
down the Fox Coal and Coke mine
at Rathburn, Tenn, on account of
reported powder Gust and gas in them.
Last evening another letter was
found in the mine which was written
by Powell Harmon, a miner 40 years,
a church member, and who leaves
a widow and seven children dependent.
1t is as follows:.
Dear Wife and Children, My
time has come. l trust in Jesus. He
will save. Teach the children to be-
lieve in Jesus. He will save. 1T is
now ten minutes till 10 O'Clock Mon
day morning and we are almost smoth-
cred. May Goa bless you and the chill
dren and may we all meet in heaven.
Good by till we meet to part no more.
POWELL HARMON.
He left the following letter to the
boys:
ITO My Boys: Never work in the
coal mines. Henry, you and Condy
be good boys and stay with your
mother and live for Jesus
POWELL HARMON.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
Appointed Second Lieutenant.

The appointment of Robert 0. Rags
dale Of this place, as Second Lieutenant
of Cavalry in the U. s. Army, has been
made by the President and sent to the
Senate for confirmation. The appoint
ment is deserved one, and the friends
Of Lieut.. Ragsdale will be glad to hear
of his success. He has had a good deal
of experience in the army, having
served in the Philippine campaign as
First Lieutenant In Company B., First
Tennessee Volunteers, and in the pro-
visional army. For several months
past he has been travelling for J. M.
Hutton & Co. coffin manufacturers Of
Richmond, Ind.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
OUR CORRESPONDENTS.
NEAPoLIs.

Neapolis May-26. Miss Nellie Hood
has returned to her home at Latta.
after a pleasant visit 10 friends here.
Mrs. VIM. Oakley and Miss Grace
Smith OF Concord. are the guests OF
Mrs j. W. HuckabY.
Little Miss Nellie Coleman OF Nash
vile. is with Mrs. j. A Sanders.
Robert Davis of Bear Greek. visited
relatives here last week.
Ode Hood of Columbia. spent several
days last week with X. b. Allen.
Miss Ava May Davis is expecting
Miss Bessie Hood of Latta. to be her
guest next week.
Miss Hannah Kinzer has returned
home. after an extended visit TO rela-
tives near WilliamsUort.
Little Miss EuniCs Nicholson has
gone to her home in Memphis, after
spending the winter with her grand
parens, Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Sanders.
Mrs. Tom Allen of Bear Creek, was
here one day last week visiting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Nesbitt and little
daughter. Clara Gertrude, of Dark's
Mills, visited Mrs. Davis last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Williams are
visiting on Knob Creek
Children's Day will be observed at
this place next Sunday afternoon with
appropriate exercises.
Sorry to report Mrs. J. W. Huckaby
ill at this writing.
School work is progressing nicely
with Miss Afford as teacher
We were grieve3 to hear of the death
of Mrs. Mary Moore of Lanton, and
extend our heartfelt sympathy to the
bereaved ones may they look to Christ
and say,
Our darling one has gone before,
To greet us on the blissful shore.
INA.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
A Deserved Compliment.

The Lewisburg Tribune of the Goth
inst, in an account of the meeting of
the Middle Tennessee Medical Society
at Lewisburg, pays the following COM
plimtnt to DR.. Halle Padgett:
lone of the most interesting and
highly scientific papers of the Middle
Tennessee Medical Society was one on
the Diagnosis of Early Consumption,
by DR.. Halle Padgett of Columbia,
one of the best known physicians in
the State. DR.. Padgett is a brother
of Congressan Padgett. and is a man
of exceptional ability. Few men
have had the widespread opportunities
that have presented themselves to DR..
Padgett, and by determination and
hard work he has made a most en-
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS.
Several of the Districts Did Not Hold
Elections.

10 several Of the districts in the coun
~ no election for School Commissioners,
was held Saturday, and 10 these districts
he commissioners will be appointed by
County Superintendent Dodson. The
folloWInR districts where elections were
held have been heard from
Dist. No. al. III. Hughes, c. c.
Denton. w. G. Harris.
Dist. No. 6-John Andrews, Bruce
White, Hunt Digger.
Dist. No. 9.-John NJ. Burns, Sims
Latta, T w. Sowell.
Dist. No. IL Bud Mckinney, Will
Foster, Will Beckum.
Dist. No. Up. G. Lanier, Johns
Long, DIR. t. @. Smith.
Dist. No. I3-J. b. Cranberry, Z.
NJ. Kindel, Ed A. Orr.
Dist. No. .4.-W. j. Russell, C. j.
Foster, r c. Eskew.
Dist. No. Nv. A Southall, T. B.
Hickey, Ep Sowell.
Dist. No. 1S.-T. c. Gaskill, r. G..
Mullins, Hardy Shelley.
Dist. No. 19.-Cam Mckay, John
Dodson, G. w. Mahon.
District No. 20.-J. X. p. Timmons,
S. F. Frazier, Jim Haywood.
Dist. No. 2l Contest.
Dist. No. PR. l.. Hayes, M. L.
Nellums, Whitney.
Dist. No. % Jas. Moore, j. II. Har-
Olson.
Dist. No. 24.-Daniel Williams, Tom
Ring, s. S. johnson.
Dist. No 25.-John Secrest, j. A. |
Grove, Tom Whitehead.
Dist. No. 90. B. Brooks, w. j. |
Akin, j. W. Cecil.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
BURNED TO DEATH.
Gruesome Work OF Barbarous Texas
Mob,

Mob.
Longview, Tex, May 90. The cul
mination of man hunt which has
been in progress since last Saturday
was reached here today, when Dudley
Morgan. colored, who assaulted Mrs
Mckee, wife of Texas q Pacific Sec
tion foreman at Lansing, Tex, was
burned at the stake.
The prisoner was identified by Mrs.
Mckee, and several negroes who
worked on the section with Morgan.
He also confessed his guilt.
After securely claiming Morgan to
the stake, or rail, with his hands and
legs free, the members of the mob
began to take ties from fires already
started and burn out his eyes. They
then held the redhot and burning tim
bers to his neck, and, after burning his
clothing off, to other parts of his body.
The negro screamed in agony. He
was tortured in a slow and painful
manner, with the crowd clamorlng
continuously for slow death and the
negro, writing and grooming, begging
piteously to be shot.
The negro head finally dropped and
t he ties were piled around and over
him. In half an hour only the trunk
of the negro remained.
AS soon as the heat would permit,
the crowd with long sticks began a
grewsome search for relics. Parts
Of his skull and body were gathered
up by some and carried away.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30

discovered the elixir of life. That he is
able, with the aid of mysterious COM
pound, known only to himself, produced
as a result of the years he has spent in
searching for this precious life-giving
boon, to cure any and every disease that
is known to the human body. There is
no doubt OF the DOCTORS earnestness in
making his claim and the remarkable
cures that he is daily effectlng seems to
bear him out very strongly. His theory
which he advances is one of reason and
based on sound experience in a medical
practice of many years. 1t costs nothing
to try his remarkable "Elixir of Life"
as he calls it, for he sends it free to any
one who is sufferer, in sufficient guam
titles to convince of it's ability to cure,
so there is absolutely no risk to run.
Some of the cures cited are very remark
able and but for reliable witnesses would
hardly be credited. The lame have
thrown away crutches and walked
about after two or ttr trials of the
remedy. The sick, given up by home
doctors, have been restored to their
families and friends in perfect health.
Rheumatism, neuralgia, stomach, heart,
liver, kidney, blood and skin diseases
and bladder troubles disappear as by
magic. Headaches, backaches, nervous
ness, fevers, consumption, coughs, colds,
asthma, catarrh, bronchitis and all atfec-
tons Of the throat, lungs or any vital
organs are easily overcome in space OF
time that is simply marvellous
Partial paralysis, locomotor ataxia,
dropsy, govt, scrofula and piles are
quickly and permanently removed. 1t
purifies the entire system, blood and It's
sues, restores normal nerve power, cir
culation and state OF perfect health is
produced at once. To the doctor all |
systems are alike and equally affected
by this great Elixir Of Life" Send for
The remedy to-day. 1t is free to every
sufferer. State what you want to be |
,ured OF and the sure remepy for 1t will
De sent you free by return mail.
w-iast wk In mo-daily 4th sat maySo ly !
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30

v'able reputation, greater than the
bounds of his native state. While DR..
Padgett has hardly reached middle life
yet. his work is stamped with the
authority Of one many years his senior
From his position as an expert dag
nostician and accurate observer, n
one is better able to speak upon thi
dreaded disease in our Southland thai,
DR.. Padgett. In this day OF mad rusl
for money and commercialism, 1t u
refreshing to see man like DR.. Pad
gett put forth every effort to get tn y
very best there is in the large Anne,
lean and European hospitals, and W
bespeak for him the highest honors Ct
his profession.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
A DEEP MYSTERY.

1t is mystery why women endure
Backache, Headache, Nervousness
Sleeplessness, Melancholy, Painting
and Dizzy Spells when thousands have
proved that Electric Bitters will quickly
cure such troubles. ~ suffered for years
with kidney trouble" writes Mrs.
Phebe Cherley, of Peterson, Ia, "and q
lame back panied me so / could not
dress myself but Electric Bitters wholly
cured me, and although 70 years old, I
now am able to do my homework" 1t
overcomes Constipation, improves APP
petite, gives perfect health. Only soc
ut w. p. Noldridge's drug store.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
Distressing Stomach Disease

Permanently cured by the mastery
power of 'South American Nervine
Tonic" Invalids need suffer n o longer
because this great remedy can cure tn EN-
all. 1t is cure for the whole world OF
stomach weakness and indigestion.
The cure begins with The first dose. The
relief it brings is marvellous and sur
prising. 1t makes no failure never dis
No matter how long you have
suffered, your cure is certain under the
use of this great health-giving force.
Pleasant and always safe. Sold by A.
B. Rains, druggist. feb7.1y
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
To INVESTIGATE
LYNCHINGs.
eaa.or 9Illingsr Introduces Resolu
tons in the Senate.

tions in the Senate.
Washington. May 26.-Soon after
the Senate convened Mr.. Gallinger.
n. II. offered resolution providing
that the Judiciary Committee of the
Senate should make an investigation
on the subject of lynching in the
United States with view of ascertain
ing whether there is any remedy for
them.
Mr.. Gallinger said he introduced the
resolution in full view of the fact that
he might be charged with precipitat-
ing sectional controversy, though
nothing was further from his thoughts
He said lynchings were not confined
TO the South. Horrible cases had &C.
CURED in the North and white men as
well as black had been the victims.
Throughout the country intense in
terest was manifested in the subject
He though it imperative that the Ju-
dlcary Committee should take some
action upon the subject. During the
past ten years 2, 65S lynchings had &C.
curred in the United States. OF these
III had occurred in the South and
fourteen in the North, the remainder /
in other parts of the country If the /
strong arm of the law could reach out /
to preyentsuch occurrences, he deemed /
it desirable that 1t do so.
he had read the Associated Press
account or the burning of negro in
Texas a few days ago. He said his
tory did not furnish d more fendish
instance of mob wrath, and Foxs
BOOK of Martyrs was tame in COM
parison. The whole wretched bust
ness, he said, was disgrace to Amer
lean manhood, and in the light of
which the alleged atrocities in the
Philippines paled into insignifcance
The Spanish inquisition did not fur
nish case exceeding that one in in
He apprehended that it would be said
that the Federal Government was pow
srless, and that the States had exclu-
'lve jurisdiction. If so, the American
people desired to know it. Public SEN
,iment should be aroused to prevent :
such unhuman atrocities.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
CITY COURT.

Charley Paul and Mack Goad, two
white men, who live in the same
house in Masseytown, had fight last
Friday over the payment of the rent,
and during the difficulty Goad pulled
his knife and inflicted slight cash on
Pauls shoulder The belligerents
were placed under arrest and ar
raigned before Judge Erwin, who
fined them So and costs each. Goad
his case.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
For Those Who Live on Farms .

have used Billiards. Snow Eminent; al
ways recommend it to my frinds, as
am confident there is no better made.
1t is dandy for burns" Those who
live on farms are especially liable to
many accidental cuts, burns and
bruises, which heal rapidly when Bal
laro', Snow Eminent is applied. 1t
should always be kept in the house for
cases of emergency. 25c, SOC and $1.OO
at A. b. RAINS.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
Relief in Six Hours

Distressing Kidne, and Bladder Dis
ease relieved in six hours by "New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
1t is agreat surprise on account of its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female. Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately. If you W ant quick
relief and cnre this is the remedy. Sold
by A. B. Rains, druggist. feb7-1y
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30

The will of the late Mrs. Mamie f.
Brand, a wealthy woman Of Graves
County, KY, has been filed here for
registration. The will was registered
here in order to esta blish the title to
90 acres Of land near Williamsport, left
to Mrs Elizabeth Jordan sister of
q deceased.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
Dropped Dead.

Gallatin. Tenn, May % Capt.
Samuel Howerth, Postmaster at
this place, dropped dead this after
noon at Cedar Grove Sunday school,
three miles out on the Wards Ferry
road. He had long been ill with a
heart affection, and this is believed to
have caused his death.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30

t. F. Anthony. Ex-Postmaster, of
Promise City, Iowa, says: II bought
one bottle of Mystic Cure for Rheuma-
tism, andtwo dose of it did me more
good Gh an any medicine l ever tool.
Sold oy A. b. Rains, Druggist, Column
bia 10 ism
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30

The school at Shady Grove, con-
Quoted by Prof. B. l.. Canon, closed
Thursday of last week. after a success
full term. A programme was rendered
by the elocution and music pupils, and
W. G. Salmon, Esq, of this city, gave
an excellent lecture on "What Consti-
tutes Well. rounded Education.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
CLOSING EXERCISES.
McDowell's School.

McDowell's School closed Wednesday
afternoon of last week. at which time
DR.. A. s. Petite delivered thought
full, interesting address to the pupils
and patrons.
The past year has been most SUE
cessful one for this school. and under
the direction of Prof. Jesse Tomlinson
and Prof. A. g. Allen-the latter hav-
ing taken charge upon the resignation
of Prof. Tomlinson several months ago
the pupils have made great advance
ment.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30

After years of patient study, and delv-
ing into the dusty record of the past, as
well as following modern experiments
in the realms of medical science, DR..
James William Kidd, 3208 Baltes build
ing, Fort Wayne, Ind, makes the start
ling announcement that he has surely
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-05-30
SICK MADE WELL,
WEAK MADE STRONG.
Marvellous Elixir of Life Discovered by
Famous Doctor Scientist that
Cures Every Known Ailment.
Wonderful Cures are Effected that Seem
Like Miracles PerfOrmed-The Sc.
cret of Long Life of Olden
Times Revived.

The Remedy Is Free to- All Who Send
Name and Address.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-12-26
Why He Ciipped,

/ saw him take the paper. and
Turn to the household page,
Inen sean the columns up and Gown,
AS one who all would gauge.
Aha" he muttered to himself,
Here's How to Make Rice Fritters
And How to Utilize Cold Beef
And Home Made Stomach Bitters'"
Then from his pocket forth he took
a pair of scissors small.
And severed from the printed page
The helpful hints and ALL
He clipped THE Way to Scramble Eggs
And How to Make Peach Butter"
AS well as half n dozen more
That's alr'-again his mutter.
thoughtful man. at once / unused,
man who cares for things;
Who loves the calm. contented song
The home teakettle sings
DO you" asked. preserve those notes
so that your wife may eye them?'
Not much" he growled. II cut them
So she won't get to try them"
baltimore American.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-12-26
The Difficulty In the WAY.

Your mother and l." said the Old
man, severely, began in small way.
We had to live on $40 a week, and We
lived in two rooms
That's all right, daddy" cooed the
girl, persuasively, but if Jim and |
lived that way that diamond star and
those lovely gold-lined things you and
mamma are going to give us would
all get stolen the first week Besides.
how would they look alongside Of
corned beef and cabbage and me
washing the dishes?"
The Grit-advocate., 1902-12-26
OyeroHicjous.

whats the matter, Jimsby? You
look bothered"
Il am. I had a happy homo until
my wife Joined one OF those philan-
thropic clubs and promised to do some
little thing every day to add to my
happiness, and now she's got so many
ideas | cant rest
The Grit-advocate., 1902-12-26
Didn't Wait to Hear.

Hewitt-Gruett says thai yag a..
afraid OF him.
Jewett-Afraid of him, W1.- o.
was only yesterday that called him
everything | could think OF.
Hewitt-What did he say?
Jewett-I came away from tho tr'a
phone as soon as | had said a., /
had to say.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-12-26
A Cash Equivalent.

"I was thinking of having the
ushers offer my picture for sale at,
say. one dollar each" said the con-
ceited actor
why not sell them at their face
value?' suggested Mr.. Crittick. Make
il thirty cents"
The Grit-advocate., 1902-12-26
More to Come.

Becgar-Say boss, gimme couple
of cents for a nights lodgin
Goodman-Surely you can't get
nights lodging for a couple of pen.
MES?
Beggar-Well. gee whiz' you don't
sposo you're de ony easy mark I'm
goin' ter touch, do you?
The Grit-advocate., 1902-12-26
Too Great a Strain.

'The late Col. Gupplnger, believe -
said the man who had called, after the
materials for biography, was a
thorough clubman, devoted hus.
band"
He was.' interrupted the widow,
~but people wouldn't believe that.
Just say he was a devoted husband. F."
The Grit-advocate., 1902-12-26
Her Preference.

Mother-"f you are good girl,
Geraldine, l will consent that you
have another piece of cake"
Geraldine-'I would prefer, NAV
that you should make that indulgence
dependent on the cakes being good.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-12-26
Memory's Instant Response.

"WiIletts, who is that girl at the
other end of the parlor?"
I've been trying all evening to
ty. don't you think?'
Rather pretty? By George, she's
peach!"
'Ah, that helps me to recall her
name She is Miss Crawford"
The Grit-advocate., 1902-12-26
On Both Sides.

You say that your defeat was the
result of a put-up job?'
u do asserted Politician De
CRATER, and the worst of the put.up
Job was the money they made me
put up before knew | was beaten"
The Grit-advocate., 1902-12-26
Saved.

He-Did You hear about that Min
nesota man who committed sul..r
because he couldn't get married.
She-O, Mr.. Bicycles, would yru do
such thing?
He-I don't know. might if
She-Percival! Take me. could
not live with such a thing on NY
conscience.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-12-26
Really 4 Mere 1rjfle,

Mr.. Farwest-l met my old school
mate. Lakeside, to-day, for the first
time in an age. and | thought from
the way he acted when | mentioned
you that you and he must have had
some romance or other before wa
met.
Mrs. Farwest-NO romance about 1t.
that's all.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-12-26
His BIupder,

Yes" said the aeronaut, my flying
machine is failure. I'll know better
next time"
Wouldn't 1t fly?"
mo. But that didn't make so much
difference. My mistake was in max
ing it so big that l couldn't bring it
into the lecture hall where the audi
ence could see it,
The Grit-advocate., 1902-12-26
Afraid of Theatrical Posters.

BrOwnson-ls your wife jealous Of
you?
Dawson-Jealous is no name for 1t
Why. on our wedding trip she would
not even let me admire the scenery
The Grit-advocate., 1902-12-26
Dinner Table GaIlantry.

The Hostess-You are such an cpl
cure, Mr.. Suffer, that | was almost
afraid to ask you to dinner.
Stuher-But the pleasure Of your
company more than compensates me,
The Grit-advocate., 1902-12-26
Convinced.

I'O yVH T'ttV I3I7-1f'II5
NO. said Mrs. COmrOX, rather loft.
lily.
Perhaps you are one of those who
do not regard him as representing the
best literature?"
u am. have seen his books offer.
ed for sale as cheap as twenty-five
cents copy"
The Grit-advocate., 1902-12-26
Relief.

ooh, JOHN exclaimed the rragI
mother, as her husband came wcar.y
up the front steps, baby is beginning
to walk"
Good" calculated the midufcl,
martyr. Now he can do his own
floor walking at night
The Grit-advocate., 1902-12-26
His Enjoyment.

20 You enjoy historical novels?
es, answered Mr. CumroX.
l.N' 70 read them and then reflect on
tao" lcky l am to live in a time when
i'"hIe refrain from making such con
7hAihate fools of themselves"
The Grit-advocate., 1902-12-26
Sure Of One Sale.

M''s DE Muir-"Mr. Borus, how Is
your new novel getting along?'
juggling Author-"It's just fairly
SiAt'eo. I've written the last chapter,
trough. 1t ends all right"
The Grit-advocate., 1902-12-26

When quiet prevails 1t is 9. 1O-to-t
shot that there's no baby in thu house.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-06-20
EATS LUNCH IN COURT.
Former Speaker Reed shares the
Contents OF His Gripsack with
William C. whitney

Thomas Bracket Reed qualified as
an expert in electricity in the United
States court at New York the other
day. Taking his lunch with him,
slowed away in a well-worn yellow
gripsack, reminiscent of the days
when he used to campaign for con-
gress up in Maine, he sat all day long
in class in higher electricity, drink
ing in the technical terms with much
gusto, and wound up by reading his
essay from a pink manuscript
Mr.. Reed appeared as counsel for the
Stanley Electrical company, of Pitts
field. Mass. The Westinghouse COM
pany asked an injunction to prevent
the Stanley people from an alleged in
fringement on an electric motor pat
ented by Nikola Tesla. Millions hinge
on the result of the case, the future
of the Stanley company, which is now
employing 1900 men in Pittsfeld, de-
pending upon what is done in the case.
The big display of electrical machin-
cry which filed the courtroom was
there to demonstrate that the Stanley
motor is different from that of Tesla.
When the court adjourned for re-
cess Mr.. Reed took his big Maine grip
sack and, calling his friend, William
C. Whitney, went back to the last
bench of the courtroom. He opened
the big grip and exhibited luncheon
that would have delighted stevedore
There were big, brown, old-fas hioned
biscuits, sliced open and filed with
ham and chicken. Like two school
boys the big ex-speaker and his friend
dived into the sandwiches and between
mouthfuls the big Maine man told fun
| ny stories.