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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-21

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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09
Rev. DIR. A. c. Hopkins.

The Central Presbyterian of recent
date, in addition to portrait OF Rev.
DR.. A. c. Hopkins. gave the following
pen picture:
The Moderator of the General Assem-
bly, at Lexington is the Rev Dr. A. C.
Hopkins, of Charles Town. W. Va He
is SO well known and so highly esteemed
throughout the church. that it IS scarcely
necessary to introduce him to our read
ers. He is well fitted for h : service the
Assembly asks of him, and he is eminent
ly worthy of the honor bestowed upon
him for his long, full life of faithful min
istry. DR., Hopkins was born in Powha-
He was educated at Hampden Sidney
College, and was trained for the minis
try at Union Theological Seminary. He
entered the ministry with pastorate at
Martinsburg, soon interrupted by the in
vasions of war Entering the Confeder-
ate army he became chaplain of the Sec
ond Virginia Infantry, in the Stonewall
Brigade. He was we'll known, both on
the field, where he sometimes led his
regiment into battle, and in the fidelity
of his service as Christian minister. AT
the close of the war he became the min
lister of Willis Church, in Cumberland
county, but was soon called to the pas
torate of the Presbyterian Church of
Charles Town, w. Va. where he has
filled the measure of a Christian minis
ter through nearly forty years, winning
the confidence of a large section, as we'll
as the love of his strong church. He has
been valuable presbyter, faithful ex-
FOUNDER of the word, and sympathetic
and affectionate pastor. Calm and self
controlled, he has the regard OF the AS
sembly in such large degree that he will
have no difficulty in his service as Mod
orator.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09
Circuit Court.

Marshall Burns, Luther r. Huyett and @.
w. Conrad were appointed trustees of Beu-
lah Church, vice John Burns, Isaac Renner
and A. McCarroll, Jr, all deceased.
Ollie G. Cookus VS.. Alexander Henson.
motion to- dismiss proceedings overruled.
Trial by jury, which failed to agree and was
discharged
Naturalization papers were ISSUED to VIM
NJ. Stanley.
Order was issued restraining the County
Court from considering the prohibition pro-
ceedings against the Winchester Telephone
Company.
Geo. w. Green VS. Chas E. Roach; motion
for new trial overruled
Joseph Entler's admir- VS.. Ellen Little and
others; report confirmed and payment OF
bills ordered.
VIM. Phillips Sons VS.. George Washing
ton and others; report confirmed and F. W
Brown and II. H. Mccormick appointed to
| sell real estate of defendant if debts are moi
paid within 80 days of rising of court
Ann p. MARSHALL admir- VS.. John Fl. Hal
and others report confirmed and division
of funds ordered.
p. G. Kennedy ct al. vs.. John j. Donald
son and others; Cleon Moore and H. II. Nc
Cormick appointed special commissioners
to make out deed of property corner of Lib
erty and Lawrence streets, Charles Town
and deliver same to the heirs of the late Mrs
NJ p Kennedy
| On Tuesday morning the case of the adj
ministrator of the late H. H. Kennedy
against the B. & 0. r. r. was begun. The
suit is for $4,000 for alleged negligence Of
said railroad company resulting in the death
of Rev. H. H. Kennedy, with another suit
pending for the like amount in the case Of
Mrs. Kennedy, on the 10Th day of May, 1901
at the Warm Spring crossing west of Shen-
andoah Junction. Hon. Marshall McCor-
mick and Messrs. H. III. Mccormick and
Geo. M. Beltzhoover, Jr., represent the
plaintiff and Col Forrest W. Brown and
Hon. d. G. Westernhaver the defendants
Mr. Mccormick, ST., made the opening
speech for the plaintiff and Colonel Brown
opened for the defence Quite an elaborate
and handsome model of the road was intro
duced in the evidence as well as photographs
of the scene of the accident. The jury Oh
Friday brought in a verdict in favor of the
plaintiff for $6, 900, subject to the decision
of the court in a demurrer to the evidence
A special term of the court will be held june
26 and 81. On the last named day Judge
Faulkner will hear argument in the Ken
nelv case
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09

Miss Sarah Narcissa Blue and Nj. ].
Albert Link, both of this county, were
married Thursday evening in the Presby-
terion church, Rev. DIR. A. c. Hopkins
officiating. assisted by Rev. A. Gibson
Link, of Strasburg, Va. Miss Maud
Lipscomb, Of Washington City, was maid
OF honor, and DR.. Charles W. Link, Of
Martusburg. was best man. The bride
was given away by her uncle, Mr.. Vim
cent g. Moore. Messrs. James Tabb and
Samuel w > Hunter, Of this county; DR.,
Howard K. Moore, of Washington City,
and Mr. Herbert L. Alexander, of Mar.
t;nsburg, were ushers. The flower girls
were Miss Hlda Virginia Moore and Miss
Fannie Preston Marshall. Little Sarah
Elizabeth Campbell was ring girl. Mis-:
Fannie c. Campbell played the wedding
march. After the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Link took a northbound N. & w
train for an extended wedding trip.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09

Mr.. Newton Guthrie, Appointment mill
owner and merchant of Springfield, w.
Va, last Tuesday married his sister-in-
law. Mrs. Mamie B. Guthrie. widow of
Robert Guthrie, brother of the groom.
The ceremony was performed near Win
chester. in the same house where 10 years
ago Mrs. Guthrie became the bride of
her present husbands brother. Her I'M
Gle. Rev. James H. Wolf. of this place.
who was best man at the first marriage,
oficiated The former event was solem-
nized by the brides father. Rev. John
Wolff, of Springfield.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09

Rev. Peter Wager, pastor of the Epis-
copal Church, Memphis, Tenn, visited
the town last week after an absence of
fifty years. He came to see his cousins,
the Misses Wager. in the Harper man
sion and his boyhood home. the residence
of the Misses Marmion, He spoke of
former pleasant school friends, among
them Mrs Fannie Cutshaw Chambers
and Mrs. Addie Kilham Hammond and
recognized many familiar houses. He
entertaias warm regard for the old
Ferry. Harper's Ferry Times.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List of letters remaining in the Postoffice at
Charles Town. jefferson county, w. Va, on
Saturday last:
Mrs. Charles Tauper, Miss Nellie Verrick.
Miss s. Traub, Mrs. Sasie Shepherd, Miss
Sarah Harder, Miss Hannah Marshall, Miss
clara Hess. Miss Helen johnson, Miss Jennett
Buckler, Miss Mat Christian, A. Walker
Srmuel Robinson, Jod Lauce, John A. hoff-
master, IL. J, johnson, E. r, Warden. N. G,
Edginger, l.. j. Good, Jos. couley, Herbert
Aldesson, Geo. j. Allen j., s. w Chamberlain
w. s. cooling. DR.. VIM. A. Macmillan, care
A. A. ShanEey, NJ. D.
The above letters, il not called for within
fifteen days. viii be scnt TO the dead letter
office. Persons calling for them will please
say that they are advertised.
l.. ID. GETzENDANER. 2. NJ
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09

Judge Faulkner has granted an injunc-
ton restraining the County Court of JEFF
ferson County from revoking the fran
chise of the United Telephone and Tele-
grapy Company, and summoned the
County Court to appear on June &c TO
show cause why the injunction should
not be perpetuated. The franchise was
granted to the Winchester Telephone
Company few years ago and was after
ward disposed of to their successors.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09

Only $500 to Washington and return,
only $I2s to Baltimore and return. Sun
day. June "a, 1908, Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad. Special train will leave
Charles Town at us a. m, first day Of
the Saengerfest at Baltimore. Grand
sacred concert in the Fifth Maryland
Regiment Armory at 8 p. m. Call or
agent Baltimore & Ohio Railroad fer full
DarticularS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09
SIoo Reward SIoo

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able TO cure in all stages
aud that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is
the only positive cure known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being constitutional dis
ease requires constitutional treatment. halls
CatarrhCure is taken internally acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
TEN. thereby destroying the foun dation of the
disease. and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature in Goingits work. Tie prorrietors have
SO much faith in its curative powers that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that II
fails to cure. Send for list of Testimonials.
Address F. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sole by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are tlu best.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09

Messrs. Chew & Norris have sold to
Mr.. Robert Chew the handsome farm of
Mr.. H. c. Osbourne, lying three miles
east of Charles Town and known as
Federal Hill, and containing 2S2 acres,
for the price of sos per acre. This is
one of Jefferson county fine farms. The
mansion house on this place originally
cost $II,oo and is almost new build
ing now. The land is in fine condition
and noted for its great cropping capacity.
A fine stream of water runs through the
place. We congratulate Mr.. Chew on
owning such a handsome estate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09

Miss Alice Roosevelt on beng recent
ly told of an Italian cabman who boosted
that he had been married rs years and
that his wife had borne him 20 children
in that time, promptly exclaimed. " How
father would love that man"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09
. "A 81 TO 7IA.
Bears the a The Kind You Have Always BOughI
Signature q ZzAzzx

Commencement exercises at Storei
College, Harpers Ferry, were. says the
Times, of the usual character, in add
ton to the laying of the cornerstone Of
the new Industrial Building. The crowd
of visitors was not thought to be as large
as in former years. The programs rem.
dered during the week were of high
order
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09

The annual reunion of the Presbyte-
rians of the Cumberland Valley and the
adjoining parts of MARYLAND, West Vir-
ginia and Virginia will be held at Pen
Mar on Thursday. July 9th. The three
great branches of the Presbyterian
Church. Northern, Southern and United,
are all to be represented. The Norfolk
& Western Railway Co. will run an ex-
cursion from Elkton, Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09

WANTED--SEVERAL INDUSTRIOUS
PERSONS in each state to travel Tor house
established eleven years ard with largee capt.
tal. to call upon merchants and agents for
successful and profitable line. Permanent en-
gagement- Weekly cash salary Of SIS and all
travelling expenses and hotel bills advanced
in cash each week. Experience not essential
Mention reference and enclose self-addressed
envelope. TIE NATIONAL, 334 Dearborn
st., Chicago. Apr 2S-l6t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09

A negro assassin who did not even
succeed in killing the man he shot, was
hung, mutilated and burned amid laughs
and jeers in the Northern Republican
State of Illinois, Saturday night.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09


The game in Winchester last Saturday
was true pleasure to all Charles Town
rooters. After four innings rain came
and prevented further play. The score
then stood to IN favor of Charles
Town. Baker pitched for Winchester
and did rather good work, but was a
trlfe wild and his lack of control was
possibly responsible for the good hitting
of the boys from here Slifer had his
usual fine batting form and got beauti-
full three base hit when there was a man
on second. The team was well treated
ane hopes are entertained that good or
derby crowd will turn out to greet the
Virginians on their return game here on
Thursday next. While our game with
Winchester can hardly be considered a
victory, only four innings having been
played, still there is scarcely any doubt
that it would have resulted in victory
for our boys. This is the second game
the Winchester team has lost, the other
being with Delaplane by a score of to
2. Whether it will be the last or not re-
mains to be seen. The new uniforms
which the business men of Charles Town
have kindly donated to the team. have
come and are very pretty. They were
played in for the first time last SATURDAY.
and will of course be used Thursday
Admission j. cts. ladies 10 cts
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09

Mr.. Robert S. Grandstaff, of Charles
Town. and Miss Ida v. Horn, daughter
Of Mr.. George w. Horn, Of Uvilla, were
married Wednesday in the Lutheran
Church at the latter place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09
Eggs for Matching.

Eggs, at Jefferson Poultry Yards, fIom the
Celebrated Neiles & Thompson and D. j
Lambert Strains of Barred Plymouth Rocks
The finest in the Country. Strong, Vigorous
Healthy Stock. Reduced piiee on settings
after May Is. WALTER SHIPMAN,
May 12-1m. Proprietor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09
Bull for Sale.

Young Durham Bull, nearly two years
cd, for sale cheap. Apply to
r.. Z. COLSTON.
June 2-1m. Summit Point, W. Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09

Capt. Holmes and committee of the
Independent Fire Company took to Win
chester last Saturday two exquisitely
handsome floral designs for the Rouss
mausoleum-a large crescent and star of
Jacquemonot roses, smilax and palms for
the deceased members of the Rouss tam
lily; and large easel piece of American
beauty roses, carnations, ferns and palms,
. To the memory of our departed friend
and noble benefactor, Charles Broadway
Rouss. Capt. Holmes and committee,
accompanied by Mr.. T. NJ. Bantz, were
conveyed in hacks to Mt Hebron Gene
terry, where the beautiful pieces were set
between columns on either side in the
front of the Rouss mausoleum, and
were greatly admired by throngs of visi-
tors.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09
WALL PAPER
One Cent Per Roll, by
G. w. IA YLOR.
House, Sign, Fresco Painter and Paper Hanger.
ShannOndale Springs.


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ding tosns
an Blue iphur
nj meado land. - = ~. -,
Horses boarded al r ~ W
Will be sold at gallon from June 81 r. s ~
d. Charles Town w Va
N&
meet guests who give three
Music - " A1'As1A1 1A-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09
For Rent.

The House on Samuel Street now occupied
by me. Desirable Location, Every Conven,
lence. Possession given at once.
June 2-1m* sc. YOUNG.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09


Shepherdstown was the scene of great
excitement last Saturday. While Con-
federate Memorial day was being OBJ
served at Elmwood Cemetery news came
that fight had occurred between two
prominent married women. The exer-
cises came to sudden end and the crowd
gathered at the scene of the trouble.
Sheriff Billmyer was on hand with Depu-
ty Sheriff Conrad and tried to stop the
trouble, which he succeeded in doing IN
way. However. the trouble had Just
begun. The sheriff wired Gov. A. B.
White and received instructions to or
der out the Shepherd College Cadets to
stop any trouble that might take place.
The trouble was started, it is claimed, by
an inquiry instituted by the principal of
the Normal School at that place. The
latest news from the good old town of
Mecklenburg is that is is now "all quiet
along the Potomac.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09
LIST OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY

Other than real the County Of Jefferson Delinquent
for the payment Of Taxes thereon for
the year 1902
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09

Humerickhouse, VIM
| Alexander, c B
Armeutrout, g w
| Avis.. w J
| Albin, J w
Alger, J E
Allen, conrad
| Armstrong, Thos Fl
| Alexander, Jas
Allen, WIN IL
| Albip, G H
Brown, Joe
Brown, Robt
Bragg. r B
| Brent, w Ii
| Brown. Jos l.
| Buzzard, VIM, Sr,
Burke, VIM
Brown, VIM Edward
| Bragg. G E
Burnett. Eama A
Barr. Eugene
| Brown. ] d
Bailey. Kitty
Brown, Henry
Bowers. W W
Bnzzard. Dan
Bailey, Jno
Brown, Joe w
Brown. Joe
Berry, Henry
BylngtOn. 5 VI
Brown, Thos w
Blocker. Jno
BlankeushiD. w
Bell, Frank B
| Ball. Horace
Barber, Hunter
Brown. r BIT s
Benner. H X
Barnes, Walter j
Burke, Richard
Burke. Vince
Bennett, Henry
Burns, Charles
Bell, Frank
Boggs, James
Cellers, Henry
Conway. " II
Garter, win
Colston Geo
Ca ter. Elias
Chamilin. c F
Colsfon. chas f
4
{ oliins. I IA
Cob Henry
art, r, John
Cl ", Geo
Llemei l. Albert
{ ook. John
Ctibbage John
Cooper, Win
Garter. Archie
Carrier. I.ettie
Duniap.J Y
Dcrsey.P D
| Dcims o VII
| Dod,se j "
| Davis Annie
Drew. Mrs Addison
Dorsey t,has
Dillow Jas
! Dillow las +.
| Dailcv.J w Jr
Daley Thos
| Dixon .Lu len
! Dillow T w Sr
Davenport z d,
| Drew i d3ison
| Dougherty. Belle
| Farnsl,aw VIC
Fnch Gen
| Engle t,basT
Ellis. James
Elkins Albert
Fdwa,ds Robert
Frencl, lanes
Ferrell Gen
Ford Robert
Farmer viii
ri Ids Henry
Furr loo
FlowerS Henry
Ford Bsb
Freeman Frank
Ford BETTE
Flowers Dorsey
Griftirh n II
t,.llovay John
Green Narv
Green las
Green Iouisa
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09
SPRING MILLIN cry.

OPENING DAYS TUESDAY AND WE'D
NESDAY, APRIL 7th AND Sth
have returned from Baltimore with the
pretiiest aud latest Spring and Summer novel;
ties in Millinery and Millinery goods. and will
be pleased to have my lady customers and
those who have not heretofore patronized me
call and see for themselves. My ambition is
to please.
EETTIE F holland.
Apr. 7-03 South Charles St near Main.
~ and sod cheap. ut yesterday q Co.'S.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09
To The People OF Jefferson Co

The ansburgh Furniture Co.
in Washington City They make prices furnish
thing ID their 1.-The and can have their representative call should you
advice about furnishing your
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09

Golden Certificates. Ellie X. Lindsay 81
Zula LaBoyteaux, 902; Ruth Phillips, 90.1
General Certificates Elizabeth Leavell
Mollie Moore. Kate TschifTely, Rosa Turner
Hilda Kahn Margare Getzendanner. Nellie
Moore, Elizabeth Tanquary.
Special Certificates. Mamie Norwood
u. ). History. Physical Geography: Ethel
Brown, U. s. History: Ruth Wineow. u. S
History, Physical Geography; Eloise Beck
with, English History, Grammar, Physical
Geography; Maud Gartrell Rhetoric: Anna
Hughes, English History and Rhetoric: Zula
LaBoyteaux, American Literature: Molle
Moore, American Literature Algebra; Elz.
abeth Leavell, American Literature: Anna
Miller, American Literature, Botany. Chem
istry and English Literature; Ellie Lindsay.
Algebra, English Literature; Rosalie Lind
say, Grammar, Physical Geography, Eng
lish History; Pauline Rider, Grammar.
Physiolos y, Geography English History: Ruth
Snyder, botany, Rhetoric. Single Entry
Book Keeping; Lillian Talbot. English His
tory; Kate Tsehiffely, English History.
Grammar, Physical Geography; Rosa Turn
er, English History. Grammar; Genevieve
hearfott, U. 5. History; Mamie. Stump,
Chemistry, Stenography and Type Writing
Prize for Writing. -Ruth Wineow.
Composition.-2nd Glass, Ellie Lindsay:
Bird Glass, Barbara Campbell; 4th Glass,
Elizabeth Tanquary-
Prize for Improvement in Reading Paul
inc Rider.
Music Medal -Zula LaBoyteaux.
Primary Department Mary Moore.
Diploma. -Cornelia Winder Lindsay.
For Department. Elisa Brown.
Rev, DIR. A. c. Hopkins spoke interes.
tingly before the close OF the exercises,
giving good word for this well-known
and honored institution.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09


Davis, J w. Sen
Edwards. Frank
Fulk, Daniel J
Adams, Chas
Arnett, Charles
Alder. Jas l.
Barrow, Samuel
| Brown, Richard
| Branson, Wilson
Branson, Harry
Bowley, John
| Bowley. Fl H
| Prowu, Lawrence
Brown, Y ii
| Costello. VIM
| Cole, Charles
| Carper. Alfred
| Criswell, John
f,rpamer VIM
| Clarke, Frank
| Cephas, jesse
| Chase, Geo NJ
| Cornell, Jas w
| Crowl. J II
Costello, Scott
| Deck, Vim r
Du Ike, Ihos
Deyonshire, C W B
| Devonshire, j L
| Dunn, j r
Douglass, K ii
Dorsey, J "
Drew, Charles
bonner. Frank NJ
Emory, Mrs s K
Edwards, James
Fraley. Henry
Fraley, { w
Farrell, Charles
Fletcher, Charles
Fleming, J o
Graham, T
| Cigar, Edward
Greenfield. w H
| Harrison, Edward
| Greenwood, Harry
Hys ore, VIM
Haines, Jerry
Hoffman. G Harry
Hopwell. Mack
Housenfluck, ]
Hoffmaster, Geo
Hopwell. Thos
Hendricks, w IL
Humerickhouse, 8 P
Harris, B K
Hopwell. Preston
Holmes, Thomas
Hopwell. G w
Hopwell, Fletcher
Harris, John Jr
Humerickhouse, VIM
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-09
Capital Stock, $4,000.

HAS STOOD THE TEST OF A HUNDRED YEARS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-02
You Will Have TO Hurry!

If you want of those fine RASPBERRY and STRAW
BERRY plants. Remember, grow my plants They
extra size and of most excellent quality Don't them with
inferior plants shipped in They going fast you'll have
to order to obtain your your
mail carrier any other way you your ground pre-
pared.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-02

the stars, and again and again the ten
der face of the forest maid rose up in
his mind.
If he worked and waited for years
could she ever love him, he wondered
He seemed to. be so brutal, when he
contrasted himself with this little wild
thing; fit for nothing but money get
ting and the world.
All the hidden poetry of his nature.
all that higher life, which it was for
hidden him to live in the city, and which
drove him to these expeditions into the
woods, seemed to him personifed in
the spirit he had this day found there.
Useless as the damming of mighty
waters, or the placing of distractions
in the path of an avalanche, are the
obstacles we place in the way of a
dominating and strong willed nature.
They must either be destroyed or bend
before it, In time it came, slowly at
Grst. for the reluctant heart does not
unfold it's sweetness to the sun, until
it is quite ready to bloom and if that
blooming be forced, like the dollhouse
rose it withers all too soon.
It was a strange new life into which
she was carried. There was every
thing in it, that heart could wish FOR
and loving care, provide and for time
he realized his dream of perfect hap
piness. dreamed under the stars that
summer night. But she? Was this. all
there was of life, this endless round of
DAYS between walls? She longed for
her woods and dropped like her own
wild flowers when they are rudely
pulled from the shady haunts nature
intended them for, and placed in cul-
tivated garden.
He did not know how she pinned and
longed for the old life, for she loved
him, if that could be called love which
was in reality only the sweet echo Of
deafening symphony. When the
spring came and brought back to her
memories of all the pleasures that that
season used to bring, before a, relent-
less hand came and turned one of life's
pages, the longing ceased to be a thing
that could be concealed, for a mind
diseased cannot long remain unad-