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The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-02-04

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Harry Frazse. Harry Donaldson.
Uriah Aver, Jr., Ethcl Heckadou.
Myrtle Dotson, Julia = heatley,
Goldie wheatley. Ella Clifford.
Nellie aver, Rachel Mnsoa,
Bca Tilson.
Primary Department.
Josephine Aver, Martha Dotson.
Younger Donaldson May Dotsou.
Erva Griggs, Lois scCulloch.
Selena NcCuIloch, Lucy Sivls.
Minnie sivils, Harold Jones.
Clyde Robbins. Raymond Wilson,
Davie DOtson. Lille Dellicr.
WHO BROKE RIA CHINA PTrrHERg
Once upon a time Il was a cold
night. The wagon wheels creaked
as they went over the ground.
There was snow on THE ground.
Even the moon looked irostie. Kate
Is the girls nauae. Her mother said
20 20 up stairs and empty the pitch
.er. Kate said. "Iu a minus. Just
then jamie came In with his new
skates aud Kate was 80 amused az
looking az them she forgot all about
going up stalls 20 empty the pitch
er. Her mother aud father had heen
sitting by the nrs Her mother had
tscn putting the baig ga shVp and
now she had game go poe Il in It's
.pFih Tho cold uat looys saw kate
aud said, II muss puuish that httlc
girl"
SO he began 20 look, first BE- came
to the Kitchen where thcrc was a.
hot hre. THAT isn't the place for
me. he said. Then a. Went on look
Ing into window after window. un-
an az last be came O. a room where
there was 20 mr. and it was cold
This l. thepiace. guess De said
Then he ielt around aud so came 20
a crack In the window. "hen he.
said, then he s0t 10 and lelt around
tin he came Ia the washstand fhen.
Dc got up and them was the pitcher.
Then Dc hegan II sprsad his by
nngers over the water And thea be
gan To inecaA q. Il said. ~ ane an.
turning 10 nttic christAes rhcu Il
froR mora q, said the pitcher,
'Quit your pashing, y0a win make
me brake eve can't help IL, said
the water. we have ga have more
room. Then crack Weut tbe pitch
er. Then cold went oat doors and
met Jack Frost aud wcns 1anglng
on. while Kate was Ia lsd duamins
that Grandma's patcher Was GA her
mothers organ danciag
EaakE
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-23
A GAME OF MARBLES.

Last, winter my Grandpa i'll and papa went to
see him, mama, sister and went to her mothers
home for visit. One day saw boy chopplnS WOOD
across the track from grandma's. AS had been ac-
quainted in the town few years before, wondered
who it was because the boy who lived there then
had chance him, so did some wondering
When was out skating few days afterWard he
saw me and came where Was. Somehow or
other we began about skating and then about
animals. said he did not like dogs, and l SAID
did either; told about little black dog
near his home that would and get stick and take
it to master. Then went over by the creamery
and played marbles until mamas called U.s. Ihat
is the last ever saw Of my chance acquaintance but
we had a. good time while it lasted and I hope when
7 go to visit grandma again that may see MN ana
have friendlier greeting to begin with
Sixth Grade. Harold Woodwork.
Hope, N. D.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-23
R, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA,

I have never heard read about.
was interesting listened closely. When
he thru with the story of his trip we were many
miles away from starting point Then told him
how T had crossed the mountains and the snow
peaks, and how visited the gold mines and
taken to the top 1t took us four days
to reach home and in that time we had number Of
conversations Albert Kuncke,
Seventh Grade. Henderson, Mimi
A FRIEND OF SMALL FOLK.
One fine morning in December many years
when the lying thick the ground my Sis
and sent down town to buy some things for
the Christmas dinner. Just reached the store
we cutter coming down the street. In it was an
old man, reckoning to waited until he
preached. "Good morning. girls, will you please hold
till into the While 2" he said,
and as my sister was used horses. said, .yes sir
will"
of the store again with many
packages, and then asked if wanted ride in
his cutter. quite small then and forgot all
about the shopping to do, 80 Jumped into
the cutter before my sister, who older than l.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-23
AN ENTERTAINING MENAGERIE.

When about 6 or years old I had chance
ACQUAINTANCE with some people on the cars My mother
and were going to Minneapolis Some people sitting
few seats ahead of had three or four small black
and white mice, a parrot. went over to look at
them happened to be eating apple just then The
ladies let the mice of the and let the mice
eat nv anple T watched the feed their pets
and helping them do It. The ladies let
me play with their pets all wanted to- and played
with them nearly ali day.
The day passed quickly and was very sorry when
had to get off the train. not them since,
but enjoyed my acquaintance much, and hope
that other girls boys may meet such pleasant ac-
uuantances they travel.
sixth Grade Birdie Johnson,
Sharp School. Moorhead, MIMI
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-23
A VERY MEXICAN MAID.

One evening last summer when stepped aboard
going to Princeton, met very old gentle
man. The car I in crowded, and at first I
saw no seat. Then attention called to with
a large telescope in it. pushed it to the other side
and sat down. Some dark figures outside called
attention, busy looking out of the win
dow when tapped the shoulder. Upon
turning around a nice looking old gentleman
standing by my SIDE He laughed and said, "Hello!
He down beside and asked name and where
I was from. OF course told him, and soon we were
holding an interesting conversation.
He told about himself and where his home
was He said had been up north to Michigan and
was going home to Louisiana. He told me about his
little granddaughter, who rode a Mexican pony and
wore a Mexican hat Then sat in silence a while
till he suddenly said: z.'f will give your adj
dress will give you mine, and will write to you and
so will she.' He handed little book and wrote
my address he gave his.
Just then the conductor called, Princeton"
did not rush front, knew would have
plenty Of time to get off. bade him good-by and
Jumped That the last I ever heard
of him. Lydia Malone
B Sixth Grade, Princeton, Ind.
Lowell School,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-23
A SUDDEN INTRODUCTION.

A SUDDEN INTRODUCTION.
of embarrassing incidents OF my lie
was getting acquainted with a man
who proved professor, and helped me a
great deal.
I had small Indian pony of a buckskln color
His name was Cheyenne, but think Cayenne would
have suited better he very stubborn One day
I riding. Chey or "Shy' was very cross. was
about two miles from home when he began to stop
FREQUENTLY oftener this occurred the harder 1t
became make him Suddenly he stopped SO quick
v that T Right in front of him was
man who had caused him to stop. was too surprised
to speak, and before T could think Chey reared and
then Jumped high in the air. He down hard on
his front feet his heels in the air and on the
ground before the old gentleman. He helped me up
and asked me hurt. I not, and after a
few more words I mounted Chey who stood quietly
watching u.s. and home. almost glad I was
thrown that day because it the means of much
pleasure. -Gertrude Eerr1ck,
Eighth Grade, Anoka, Mimi.
= Irving School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-23
THE PLEASANT PROFESSOR.

Two years ago while attending the annual
county fair, friend and went for a boat ride on
small stream that thru the grounds. When about
a quarter of mile stream we approached an elder
ly gentleman sitting in boat reading He one OF
those pleasant old gentlemen with whom every Amer
lean boy feels desire to Upon entering into
conversation he told that he professor on his
summer vacation and at that time studying the
structure snas and mudturtes for his nature work
I consider this very lucky acquaintance, because on
meeting him a number Of times since then he has
always had word of advice encouragement for me-
Ninth Grade. -Ci A. HolHday,
ArdOck, N. D.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-23

At the next StatlOn boy
came in. I asked him if he
had seen the cowcatcher. He
said, Eyes" I told him that
the cowcatcher on the other
train was broken, too. 'HoW
did it all happen?" said he. l
told him all about it. Then
asked who he was and he said,
my name is Fred Vail"
was surprised when he said
this, and I told him that my
name was Stanley Vail. We
were very glad to see each
other. We talked while, then
the train stopped at our station
and we walked home together.
Stanley Vail,
Stewartville, Mimi.
Fifth Grade.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-23
SATURDAY, JANUARY %, 1904.

took down stairs and we carried an inter-
esting conversation with paper and pencil. Soon we
were friends. After school took her for long
ride with my pony. Many rides and visits
together during the next two weeks learned much
her of the ways of the deaf and dumb. Our
friendship grew all the time. At last the day
parting came. went to St Paul visit, and be-
fore my return her mother had moved. That
acquaintance grew of the best friendships Of
my life often think of her. She is at the state
school for the deaf at Delavan I think
Eleventh Grade Margaret Shelton,
Rhinelander, Wis.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-23
A MEETING OF COUSINS

Once when about years old | went to see
my cousin who lived about fifty miles from where
lived. went to the depot and bought my ticket
After while the train pulled out. We stopped at
station where two passenger trains met The train
in first. The agent told the eng1-
Our train had just begun to run at its
usual when the other train around the bend
stopped quickly they could but they could
stop quick enough The trains into each other
broke the cowcatchers.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-23

perpetuating their
existence as ami
mails, only we don't
so easily recognize
them. Every seed,
bulb or tuber is not
merely a reser-
voir OF material for
the plant that is to
grow out of it, but
also a mass Of fuel
for supplying heat
necessary to the
sprouting seedlet.
More than this, II
you look at the
early spring buds
and flowers, you
will notice that
those which are
likely to be exposed
to frost, such as
catkins or willow
and hazel, are well
protected by a
thick covering OF
soft material, a reg
ular plant overcoat.
H
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-23

after milk. I looked at her a
long time. I noticed she had
white dress on, hat neatly
tied under her chin, and that
she was freckled. She had not
noticed me, but when she
turned around she spoke to me.
I walked with her to the road
and then we stopped and talked.
She told me she was s years
old, and that her name was
Minnie. Then she went home.
After dinner she came back and
brought her dolls. We took our
dolls into the orchard and
played a long while. After, a
while Minnie tired of playing
with dolls; a quarrel followed,
and I found myself alone in the
orchard. I knew uncle and
aunty had gone down to the
creek, so I wandered around
trying to find them. saw the
cow going for {, drink, so fol-
lowed her. At last I found
them. I have not seen Minnie
for nine years. She must be
quite a young lady now. She
is still living where she, was
when I first saw her. I do not
suppose she would know me If
she saw me now, altho I should
Eighth Grade.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-23
A FRIEND OF SMALL FOLK.

could answer. My sister did not like to get into the
cutter before she had done the shopping Then the
old man. who her hesitation, said. eve will
wait till you have been in the store Glad to hear
that my sister again in ten minutes. He drove
about half mile into the country and then gave us
each very pretty present asked where we lived
and when we told him took home.
All this in less than an hour. 1t seemed
like three me, and yet do not know who the
old man was or where lived He must have been
fond of children as enjoy that drive He
also knew to entertain children. certainly have
never forgotten his kind face hope that day
T NAV see him again -Osina L. Kaasa,
Eighth Grade. NorthWood, N. -.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-23
WHILE THE TYRANT SLEPT.

When a small girl, about years old, my
took children to see our aunt, who at that
time lived in Norrie, Wis.
When We were on way home were in
depot at Wausau, Wis. and there met acquaint-
ance. Mama was feeling uncomfortable and warm in
coat, and baby William was cross and asleep,
she dared not disturb him. L moment later elderly
lady and a girl a little larger than myself, entered.
baby while mama took off her jacket.
The little girl meanwhile made friends with The
lady inquired where going, and answering
we found that to take the same train all the
way home She very thoughtful and kind
I now IS years old, and long to find the I'M
friend and the respect and kindness to her
and her mama that they did to mine.
Sixth Grade Mary Lotzer,
-Wahpeton N D.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-23

startling noise behind us. We looked back and per-
ceived that runaway We We're
frightened and both jumped out letting the horse go
which way it might I could get out of the in
time and trampled under the horses feet lay
senseless for hour my friend was afraid to
leave me alone to go help she told me later
After had regained consciousness and was able
sit up, in despair, not knowing how to get
home, when a coming toward us with our
horse and carriage He had found it empty, and
thinking accident must have occurred came back
The stranger to me, but we soon
acquainted. He assisted me into the carriage
and took home He told he intended going to
France in few days. and often when my companion
and talk together think of very obligng friend
in sunny France Olive Boutette
B Eighth Grade, Kent, Mimi
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-23
LOTS OF TIME TO TALK.

On my way home from trip to the west, met
a man on the platform Of little depot Both were
waiting the train going east and when the train
arrived here both seats the right When the
train started again my friend asked me where
was and where had been. I told him that 4
had taken trip California. He then told me that
he was York and had taken trip to the
Yellowstone park. He told all about it things that
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-23
WITH PAPER AND PENCIL.

had never visited deaf and dumb school,
altho always been desire to do so. Finally
during the week OF school, couple OF years ago.
the opportunity came.
There girl at the school, year or 50 older
than T. whom noticed at once. She seemed rather
Interested me- the teacher ques
lions time, Mae. for that was her
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-23

G l e a n shaven
Russians are very
uncommon. Nearly
every man wears a
beard. At one time.
it was the generaf.
belief in Russia that
a beardless man
was soulless.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-23
THAT DREADFUL sPAT.

When years old I went to spend a day
with my aunt and uncle who lived about mile from
city Pipestone. went around the house anus
ing myself first with thing and then another, as
there were children there and was very lonesome
Just before dinner a neighbours little girl came
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-23

When I told him, he said that he would go with me-
So we to candy store bought some candy
gave him some, but he said II do not eat candy
because it hurts my teeth" He went with me to the
hotel where stayed and there left told my
father how became acquainted with Tokietokieyoko,
japanese boy. About afterward he hap
pened going thru my home town with his father
He stayed with couple of days and displayed
him great pride to my Minnesota friends
A Sixth Grade Henry Young
Sonth Side School Benson, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-23
A SOURCE OF PRIDE.

Once T went with my father
to San Francisco. There l
met little Japanese boy who
said, "Kaedaemascka, which
means "Hello." He stopped
and asked who [ was, and
told him. He told me that his
name was Tokietokieyoko, and
asked me where was going.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-23
The Catkins' Overcoat.

Plants have developed almost as many lodges for
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-23

she saw me now, .altho I should know her.
Eighth Grade. Mamie Cheney
Pipestone, MINI.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-17
CONVENTION CONCLUDED.
Episcopas Finish Their Session In St.
AIbans.

Episcopals Finish Their Session In St.
AIbans.
st. Adams, June i6-The Hath annual
convention Of the Episcopal diocese Of
Vermont adjourned at noon today. The
following aiternates were elected to attend
the general convention at Boston in Octo-
Der Rev. M L. Woolsey Of Vergennes
Rev. Philip Schuyler Of Bennington, Rev.
Brian Roberts Of Barre, Rev. Joseph Rey-
nolds Of Rutland, Charles E. Parker Of
Yergennes, n E Smith 81 Montpelier, II
r. Gibson Of Rutland, Herman VI. Allen
of Burlington.
The following we're elected delegates to
the general convention 10 be held 10 Bos-
ton in October Rev George y. Bliss Of
Burlington, Rev. David L.Sandford of BEL
lows Falls, Rev. William r. Weeks Of
Brandon, Rey. Alonzo n. Lewis OF M0nt-
peiier lay delegates, E. L. Temple OF Rut-
land, Henry Wells Of Burlington, Charles
Fl Chapman of Woodstock, Charles u.
Parker Of Vergennes.
The following report was made of the
endowment fund for Bishop Hopkins
hall, the girls school at Rock Point, Burl-
ington, that the committee had received
since putting out its appeals last Noyem
Der IN cash. securities aud pledges, Sl4..
205 Is 81 STA Of this amount on pledges
yet unpaid
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-17
PRETTY JUNE WEDDING.
Miss Bessie Jane Ayers and Harry Will
lam Chamberlain. Married.

lam Chamberlain Married.
Standing within bower Of ferns, ever
green and roses, and beneath a bell oi ever
green and roses, from which the figure Of
a white dove was suspended, Miss Bessie
Jane Ayers, daughter Of NF. aud Mrs. v.
f. Ayers, and Harry William Chamber.
lain Of Montpelier we're married last even
Ing at 8 O'Clock, by the Rev. Asa. NJ. Brad
ley, in one of the prettiest weddings OF
the season. The ceremony took place at
the home Of the BRIDES parents on Ayers
street, about forty Of the relatives and im-
mediate friends being present.
The bridal procession entered the par.
lor Of the residence to the strains Of a
wedding march played by Miss Blanche
Spaulding, being preceded by six girl
friends OF the bride, Eula Ayerill, Blanche
Bradford. Bessie Thwing, Lena Wheaton,
FIossie Parker and Grace Worthen, who
formed an isle OF evergreen. The Rev. Mr.
Bradley followed, and after him the little
flower girl, Joena Smith. The brides
maid, Miss Maude Ayers, q sister Of the
bride, and the gro0msman, Alexander
Milne, came next aud lastly the bride and
the groom. The bride was dressed 10 a
beautiful gown Of white Brussels net
trimmed with white satin aud carried a
shower bouquet OF brides roses. Miss
Ayers, the bridesmaid, looked pretty in a
gown of French m0nsseIlaine and carried
bouquet Of pink roses. The Rev Mir.
Bradley used thedouble ring servioein the
ceremony.
After congratulations had been extended
to Mrand Mrs. Chamberlain, dainty col
lation was served in the dining room. The
decorations here were in pink and white,
while the table was partially buried in
a bank of ferns and carnations and about
il were draped festoons Of smilax. Mrs.
Mason I. Page was the caterer A par
tienlarly pleasing feature Oh the evening
was the singing BIZ the company OF two
songs made up to suit the occasion, in
which the happy couple were wished all
manner Of good fortune and given counsel
The grooms gift to the bride was a beau
tiful toilet set, TO the bridesmaid mani
cure set, to the flower girl pretty bracelet
and TO the gr0omsman pearl stick pin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chamberlain received a
large number Of valuable gifts, including
a check for $l00 from the brides father
and package Of $40 In gold from the Ma
tI0ual Lille insurance Companys ONCE.
The groom Is employed in the mortgage
and loan department OF this company at
Montpelier The bride is one Of the most
popular young ladies Of this city, and both
have the best wishes Of large number Of
friends. They left last night for a we'd
ding trip to Boston, after which they will
90 to Mr. Chamberlain's former home at
West stewartstown, N. FL. They win re-
side at 81 Barre street, Montpelier, and
viii be at home after July 16
Among those from out of town who at
tended the wedding were Mr.. and Mrs.
Marsh Chamberlain and daughter, Muriel,
Of Bethlehem, N. H., Miss Ola Chamber
lain and Miss Bertha Ellis Of West Stew
artstown, NJ H., and Miss Lillian Macau-
lay OF Boston. The guests were received
by Miss Bessie Thwing and Leon Smith,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-17

I0ta Tax rate $40
It was voted that August 10 be the last
day on which taxes can be paid to the city
treasurer, and also that notices be sent to
all tax payers.
Angelo Scanpini was granted q permit
TO empty his roof water into the main
sewer This Is contrary to the ordinances,
but then, what are the ordinances tO the
aldermen
N Trotfole, who had taken out peddler's
license for fruit, wanted It to include Ice
cream. Granted
Two bids were received for moving
2, 200 yards Of earth on Beacon street
Hezekiah Smeltzer bid 2Sc a yard and w
G. Jones % l-2c. The matter was left to
the street commissioners TO make con-
tract with the successful bidder
The mayor called on ex- Alderman Cur
rier to tell what he knew about the side
walk and assessments on East street ex
tension. Mr.. Currier said that no esti-
mate the street commissioners could make
would be binding as to the cost TO the
abutters He had talked with the abut-
ters last year and based bis estimates to
them on what it had cost to put ia the
sidewalk on Spaulding street earlier in
the season the same year, but in putting
IN the East street sidewalk they bad run
against some things that could NOT be
foTeseen and the expense bad run a little
above the estimate. He said copies Of all
communications in the matter could be
found ia the street commissioner Office.
Il was voted to refer the matter to the
committee Of the whole, ex-Aldarman Cur
rier and the abutters interested to consider
together
The mayor called for the report 81 the
special committee to Inspect fire stations,
Alderman Mckenzie stated Mr. lolburn
was making plans, and that they would
not be ready to report until they were
submitted
ii. @ Camp appeared before the council
in regard to the matter of sidewalk on
the north side OF Church street. If the
curbing was to be laid as planned it would
be great detriment to the street, with
three foot JAG at the rear corner OK the
church lot, Wm. Reid also protested,
Ex Alderman Currler stated chat two
years ago the city had arranged with the
Methodist church stewards for them to
use q strip OF land about 10 feet In depth,
Ia front OF the church lot, 50 long as the
city did not require it, and be thought q
similar arrangement might be made for
the city TO use two or three feet Of the
church land on Church street, under GER
tain restrictions. The matter was referred
TO the street commissioners, city engineer
city attorney and church trustee to ar
range, If possible, and meanwhile tha
work Of laying the curbing Is suspended.
Mayor Barclay stated L. j Bolster and
Charles Zanleoni had each TO give q strip
Of five feet on each side OF Granite street
In front Of their land II the city would
widen the street and set curbing. The
matter was referred to the street commit
tee for consideration. aud % see II all par
ties on the street would agree to give