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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-08
TIMBER LAND. AC- JUNE 3. 1873.
Notice for Publication.

United States Land ONCE, Duluth Mimi.
December 3. 1905
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress
Of June 3, 1878. entitled IAN act 4for the
sale of timber lands in the States, of Cali
fornia, Oregon, Nevada and Washington
Territory" as extended to all the pubic
land States by act of August 4, 1892.
Peter Koch, of Gladstone. County OF
Ramsey. State Of Minnesota, has this day
filed In this office his sworn statement No.
1891 for the purchase of the swA of Section
l. in Township ssh, Range Sw.
And will offer proof to show that the
land sought is more valuable for its tim
Der and stone than for agricultural pur-
poses, and to establish his claim TO saiu
land before the Register and Receiver
Of this office at Duluth, Minnesota. Oh
Thursday, the 24th day of March, 1904.
He names as witnesses: Ed. Nugent, OF
Duluth, Minnesota; l.. Wallace, l. Rex
Shane and De William Berry, OF st. Paul
Minnesota.
Any andall persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested 60 tile
their claims in this office on or before SAID
Gath day of March, 1901
VIM. E. CUIKIN. Register.
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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-08
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 8, 1873.
Notice for Publication.
IItU 0IdltS LdIIU OIIIC0,
Duluth. Mimi. Oct. %, 1903.

OIllcO 0ldlcS Lduu OlllCG,
Duluth. Mimi. Oct. %, 1903
Notice is hereby given that In COM
pliance with the provisions of the act
of congress of June 8. 1878. entitled
An act for the sale Of timber, lands in
the states of California, Oregon, Ne
vada. and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the public land states
by act of August 4, 1892.
De William Berry. of st. Paul County oil
Ramsey. State of Minnesota, has this day
hled in this Office his sworn statement No
S795. for the purchase of the Eh. NEA
Section ~. Township No. SO. Range No, s. and
lots 1 and 9. of Section No. T. in Township
No. 49, Range No. Z.
And will offer proof to show that the
land sought is more valuable for its
timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim
to said land before the Register and
Receiver Of this office at Duluth,
on Tuesday. the 23rd day of Feb. 1904.
He names as witnesses: Isaac Rex Shane
NeIs Carlson. l.. Wallace and j. M. Nugent
all of st. Paul, Minnesota.
Any and all persons claiming adj
versely the above described lands are
equested to file their claims in this Of
fee on or before.said 23rd day of Feb. 1904
WIN. E. CULKIN. Register.
lie 1-S
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E,periment Postponed.

He Feeling his ground)-Er-do you
-er-believe there is any danger in kiss
ing, Miss Mabel?
She-Well, I think it all depends upon
circumstances. For instance, papa
might come in here at any moment, and
then it would be absolutely perilous.-
Ally Sloper.
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land sought Is more valuable for it's tim
Der or stone than for agricultural pur-
poses, and to establish her claim TO said
land before the Register and Receiver
Of this office at Duluth, Minnesota, on
Monday, the 18th day OF April. 1894.
She names as witnesses: Frances ID. Far
reli E. j. Straw, Maud Brown and John j.
Mcneil. all of st. Paul Minnesota.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file
their claims in this office on or before said
18th day of April. 1904.
VIM. E. CULKIN, Register.
Smallwood & Son, Attorneys. l2-4 2:
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-08
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1878.
Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office, Duluth
Mimi,

December End, 1908
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions Of the act
of Congress of June 3, 1873. entitled
AN act for the sale of timber lands III
the states of California, Oregon, Neva-
da and Washington Territory" as ex-
tended to all the Public Land States by
act OF August 4. 1892.
John Dahl. of Minneapolis. County OF
Hennepin. StaCe of Minnesota. lhaSSthlS day
filed in this office his sworn statement No.
1888. for the purchase of the lots =. and
and seq of nwA of Sec. 81, IN Township OH
Range 7w.
And will offer proof to show that the
land sought Is more valuable for Its
timber or stone than for AGRICULTURAL
purposes, and to establish his claim to
saio land before the Register and Re-
ceiver OF this office at Duluth. Mime
sofa, on Thursday. the 14th day OF April
1904.
He names as Witnesses: Gale Schiefia
Alba Artlip aud Archie Artlip, of Duluth
Mimi and L. r. Mcdonnell, of Minneapolis.
Mimi. ,s
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described, lands are
requested to file their claims in this Of
fee on or before said l4th day of April, 1904
VIM. e. CULKIN, Register.
b. N. JOHNSON & SON, Attorneys.
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TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE -, 1878.
Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office,

United States Land Office,
Duluth, Oct. 2S, 1908
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the ACT
of Congress of June 8, 1878, entitled
An act for the sale of timber lands in
the states of California, Oregon, Neva-
da and Washington Territory" as ex-
tended to all the Public Land States by
act of August 4. 1892.
Maurice +. Johnson. of st. Paul, County
or Ramsey, State of Minnesota. has this day
filed in this Office his sworn statement No
1913. for the purchase of NWA of Section No
s. in Township No. So. Range No. Z.
And will offer proof to show that the
land sought is more valuable for its
timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes. and to establish his claim tc
said land before the Register and Receiver
at Dulnth. Minnesota. on Thursday, the 24tl
day OF March. 1904.
lie names as witnesses: Frederick w. OIL.
son, j. Rex shane. Andrew Z. Allison anC
John e. Holt. all of st. Paul, Minnesota.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
office on or before said 24th day of March
1904.
WIN. E. CULKIN, Register.
lie Is
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TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1873.
Notice for Publication.

United States Land Office, Duluth MINI.
November 16, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that in complianc
with the provisions of the act OF Congress
of June 8, 1873, entitled IAN act for the
sale of timber lands in the states Of Cali
fornia Oregon, Nevada and Washington
Territory" as extended to all the Public
Land States by act of August 4. 1892
Emeline q, Season. Of st. Paul, County Of
Ramsey, State of Minnesota. has this day
fled I'm this Office her sworn statement No.
S908, for the purchase of the seH OF section
10. in Township 56N, Range, 7w.
And will offer proof to show that the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-08
Initiating Mamma.

"This is your little girl, is IT. asked
the lady.
eyes," replied the father, with some
pride.
"How much she takes after her
mother! How old are you, dear?" con-
tinued the lady.
"Tell the lady your age, Elsie" said
the father.
81 wouldn't be like mamma If l did
papa!" came from the mouth OF the oD'
servant child.-Yonkers Statesman.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-08
The Secret Out.

"Why is it," asked the Ludlow youth.
shat Of all the people who come to you
for advice, none ever appear to 60 away
dissatisfed?"
That's easily explained" answered
the Cumminsville Sage. When man
comes to me for advice find out what
kind he wants, and give 1t to him. Gin
cinnati ENQUIRER
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-08
A Forerunner of Loquacity.

There's no use for me to suggest to
my wife that it's time to go home. She'll
talk for two hours yet"
What makes you think SOP"
Didn't you hear her remark when she
started the argument?"
mo; what was it?"
"She said: There's very little to say
on either side cleveland Plain
Dealer.
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His Point Of View.

Mrs. Peckem-I just received letter
from an old schoolmate Of mine. in
which she tells me that she had been mar
ried only three days when her husband
was arrested for bigamy and sent to pris-
on for ten years. Wasn't that awful?
Peckem-Oh, I don't know! Some
men seem to have more luck than sense.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Against the sherman Law.

''Hortense," murmured the fond youth,
"would you give me penny for my
thoughts?"
"Wilmot," she replied with an arch
look, 81 fear such proceeding would be
contrary to the law. You know it is held
illegal to control the entire output Of any
industry Judge,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-08
Fixing the Blame.

Caller-So the doctor brought you
little sister the other night, Ell?
Tommy-Yeh; guess it was the doc
tor done it, anyway, heard him tellin'
pa some time ago at if pa didn't pay his
old bill he'd make trouble fur him.
Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-08
TINBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1873.
Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office. Dulutl

United States Land Office. Duluth.
MINI.
Sept. 20. IyU3.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
Dliance with the provisions of the act
OF Congress of June 3. 1873. entitled An
act for the sale of timber lands in the
states OF California. Oregon. Nevada
and Washington territory as extend
ed to all the Public Land States by act
of August 4. 1892.
JONAH Il. Allen, of Minneapolis. County
of Hennepin, State OF minnesota, has
this day filed in this office his sworn state
meno NO. 1918, for The purchase of tine > "a
of The SM14, sec. d, En- .. N Nv a ana N ia vi
Of SW14. OF section in township oSn, Range
wv.
And will offer proof to show that the
land sought is more valuable for its
timber or stone than for AGRICULTURAL
purposes. and to establish his claim &c
said land before the Register and Re-
ceiver Of this office at Duluth. Mime.
sofa, on Tuesday, the 23rd aay Oh FeD., 1914.
He names us Witnesses: Fred Rossom
Martin Nelson. John O'ConnOr ana Dave
Boudoiu. OF Virginia Minnesota.
ANY and all persons claiming adverse
ly the above described lands are re-
uueSted to file their claims in this
office ON or before SAID 23rd DAY OF Feb, 1874.
WIN. e. CULKIN. Register.
b. n. Johnson Son Attys. lib Ills
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-08
What Did She Mean,

She-And are you really SO much bet.
ter since you returned from your trip
abroad?
He-Yes, indeed! I'm quite another
man, assure you.
She-Weli, I'm sure all your friends
will be delighted to hear it-Chicago
Daily News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-08
A Cruel Slur.

Something seems to be troubling
Chollyboy's mind. Notice how worried
he looks?" asked Smithers.
EYES," replied Smuthers; new sensa-
lions are troublesome. He has an idea
that he has an idea.-Cincinnati Com
mercial-Tribune
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-08
The Man for Her

Little Ethel-Reggie Rex and is goin'
to be married wen we grow up.
Nurse-I thought you didn't like Reg
gle.
Little Ethel don't; but married men
is never at home, and I'd rather have him
away all the time than any boy know
yet.-Tit-iBts.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-08
No Doubt of 1t.

Mrs. Closefst-Oh, do give me new
bonnet, my dear! Il will set ali my
friends talking.
Closefst-If you're after notoriety,
why don't you get the old one made
over? That will make your friends talk
twice as much.-Judge.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-08
The Real Measure.

"The tailor often fails to get mans
real measure" remarked the Observer
of Events and Things, until he sends In
his bill."-Yonkers Statesman.
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Too Risky.

Curate-Your grace, shall I use the
prayer for rain?
Bishop consulting barometer) Mot
to-day, my brother.-N. Y. Times.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-08
Time to Nap

Quinn-Everything closes in Chi
cago now at midnight
De Fonte-Yes, even the eyes of the
policemen.-Chicago Daily News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-08
As Suggested.

81 wonder if man is really made Of
dust?" unused the first dear girl.
81 don't know" replied dear girl No.
2, "but the one you marry should be
made of gold dust "-Cincinnati En-
Quirer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-08
Natural Question,

Mr.. Softnut-What lot Of wubbish
people do talk! Why, when was young
they used to say that if didn't leave
off dwinking and smoking should be-
come idiotic.
Mr.. Hardnut-Why didn't you leave
them off, then?-Stray Stories.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-08
Compliments Exchanged.

"You are a peach" said the callow
youth, 'and good to eat"
"You also are good to eat" responded
the maid in blue.
Am peach, too?"
mo; lobster. "-Chicago Daily
News
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Accom- mOdating.

Boy-Please, sir, give me sandwich?
Delicatessen Man-Will you eat it
here or take it with you?
Boy-Both.-Philade Inquirer.
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Rapid Improvement.

Mrs. Allow are you getting on with
your new housemaid?
Mrs. Bob, she's improving right
along. Why, yesterday she only broke
three glasses and one parlor ornament,
and this morning she only smashed my
sons bicycle, trying to ride it in the
hall.-Brooklyn Life.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-08
twas Ever Thus

It is woman, lovely woman,
Drawing with silken thread,
That makes poor deluded man
Think he leads while being led.
-Cincinanti Enquirer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-08
Dutiful DAUGHTER.

"You must admit that you gave mo
some encouragement" said the young
man who had been Tilted.
EYES," said the girl; you see, father
says that the first essential In the de-
velopment of character is to learn to
say no; and 1 wanted you to practice
on."-Washington Star.
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Leading Him On.

at is a great mistake, Mabel, to trife
with the affections of man who loves
you by encouraging someone else"
"Well, he's little slow, auntie.
think he needs q pacemaker." -Tit-Bits
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His Lins Are Scaled.

"Now, Willie, what will you say II
give you a piece Of cake?"
please, ma am, don't know what to
say, cause ma told me 1 wasn't to ask
for a second helping. Amer
lean.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-08
What Did She Meant

ga kiss is an experiment"
Said Mary, with much merriment.
The man stood by,
Afraid to Try
When that was just what Mary mean
Judge.
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A Backwoods Product.

Mrs. De Style-I never saw such .
countrified thing as that Mrs. Nextdoor.
Mr.. De Style-What's the matter with
her?
Mrs. De Style-She always dresses
according to the weather.-N. Y.
Weekly.
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Wary.

Mrs Farmer-Here, my poor man. are
some cold sausages.
Weary Willie-'Scuse me, mum, but
don't your sign say Beware of the dog?"
Judge.
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Getting Back Mt Him.

She-This is a very pleasant express
sion you have in this picture. l suppose
the photographer told you to look pleas
ant?
He-No; he didn't have to; wasn't
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-08
A Conjecture.

Clara-Have you seen Miss Passay's
fiance? Where on earth did he come
from?
Ethel-Possibly he came in answer to
an advertisement.-Broo Life.
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Compulsory,

"Have you noticed Mabers new ring?"
"Of course. None Of her friends 10
permitted not to notice it."-Chicago
American. -
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How 1t Happened.

Bleeker-Say, old chap, that cigar yot
gave me yesterday was a dandy.
Baxter-How careless of me?-Judge
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No encouragement

HA-n you didn't play golf 1t wouldn't
have any attraction for me.
She-Dear me! Now, do you know I
like golf for itself alone.-Puck.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-08

Clerk.-Mr. Bondclipp, lady begs to
speak with you over the telephone. 1be-
lieve it is your wife.
Mr.. Bondclipp-Begs to speak with
me? That isn't my wife.-Fliegende
Blaetter.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-08
Potent Love.

It's 'love that makes the world go round.
AS many people think,
But frequently, no doubt, you've found,
It's merely love of drink.
Catholic Standard and Times.
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He Knew His Wife.

your wife has some secret trouble"
You're wrong, doctor; my wife can't
keep a secret"-N. Y. Herald.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-27
FANCY ICICLE PRINCES.

Early day last fall I had to go a neighbours
for milk. It frosty morning and very slippery
glad of this because dislike to after the
and thought would have fun sliding along
arrived at the place. which two blocks away,
any accident. The folk filled my two-quart pail
with milk and started cheerfuly homeward because
was having great time skating the frosty walk.
had not gone far before my feet slipped out from
under and went down with great thump, milk
pail and ALL The milk splashed all coat,
up to chin, and hurt myself dreadfuly. But
I scrambled up, thankful that all the milk
spilled, and limped home with little cicles milk
had been careless. It was best coat, too, and
brand For while it looked tho was
ruined, but it all right, with spotto tell
tale after it was cleaned with hot water
1t good lesson to me, and after that when
went for milk I walked carefully and my old coat.
Seventh Grade. -Adella Byholt
Montevideo, MINI.
CHEWED AT THE EDGES
OF all the careless things have DONE the most
memorable to happened when I caused the loss OF
churning of butter.
Mama saving the cream to make some but
ter and kept it in open jar table,. Just above
this shelf where were in the habit of keeping
glass covers had been warned many times not to
put the too the edge, lest they fall into
the things below. But day in hurry, and
carelessly left just the edge. While
churning next day she said repeatedly 1T wonder
what that noise Is inside the churn? After the
butter taken out she found in the buttermilk
glass that looked If had been chewed along
the edges The dasher had broken off little pieces Of
glass, and these scattered all thru the butter.
All that delicious yellow butter had to be thrown away
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THE JOURNAL JUNIOR, MINNEAPOLIS.

dogs, and before had time to think or act all
four dogs and the cat jumping at each other and
whirlng thru space. Iii short time the combat
dog the line and the four marched out
thru the door and the street tho they
stood and looked about me- Under a
pile of torn and rags sat the cat her tail swelled
to enormous size and her back bumped like
cancels In the other were piles of cracked.
dishes of recent
storm. All pictures that had been hung
the walls torn to pieces and scattered in all drec
tons. The playhouse ruined and had heart
to repair the damage. This was the result Of my
:arelessness amanda Waale
sixth Grade. HaWley, MINI.
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ALMOST A. HEROINE.
(Honorable Mention.)

Among the first recollections of my childhood
exercising carelessness thru the stages the
dishWashing period of my life. I broke all the dishes
dared to and, of course, always finished the
work and called careless.
But a day came when I alone suffered from my
bad habit. 1t in and I wanted go
wheeling with some Of my friends Mother told
must have the tires of my wheel pumped up before
started but it too much trouble and enjoy
ing myself forgot all about the wheel When it
quite dark raced down to the bridge. AS go
ing down hill began to feel tho sailing
thru the air, and think When I to my
again found that the valve Of my wheel had
broken and the tire off. Every thought had
broken neck instead OF the wheel, taken
home and treated heroine until the folk found
nothing the matter with Then they all
went away again and formed good resolutions
which forgot in hour
Eighth Grade. Agnes Peterson,
Dassel, MINI.
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and of had to fall squarely in the pumpkin pie
which the lower shelf, tipping pitcher Of
at the time surely made use of my time
then scraped my clothes until all the pie off,
and then took clean napkin and mopped the cream,
which all over the floor. When this feat
complished discovered had not taken into consid-
Grafton how to rid the pie, which
smeared all over
Just then mother came in and caught me- 4
sent upstairs until dinner for punishment Since then
have waited patiently until dinner ready to
the cranberry sauce and other things.
Seventh Grade, Lester Dickinson,
Washington School st. Cloud MINI.
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A SHOWER OF STARS.
(High School Credit.)

(Eigh School Credit)
It all happened year ago last June was sent
Upstairs to broom and pail of water that had
been there from cleaning not particularly
fond Of going up the back way the stairs
steep and dark so I went the front way
After getting the articles mentioned, started down.
and, Of course chose the back way that
the kitchen. The first half of the journey
complished with safety, and I was singing happily.
About half way down the stairs turned abruptly, and
this made side about inch and half wide,
other side wide. carelessly chose
the narrow side, and after about one step began
making very rapid descent The next thing knew
I had landed at the bottom head and shoulder,
and stars rained in profusion about have
doubt my movements very graceful, tho did
stop to Mama heard the crash and to
the frightened she fainter than
laid couch and grandpa dispatched to
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-27
THE RETURN TO LIFE.
(Honorable Mention.)

In the morning when I rose was rather cranky
because had to split some wood it wash
morning went to the shed for the and split
wood. threw the wood inside, then went in and piled
it. While had been doing these things think
ing of the glorious time would have at practice that
evening. I could imagine the people laughing at
already.
When went into the house everybody busy,
and I sped pile of porridge dishes. took
and began dishing out my own porridge. but was
still thinking about practicng, the dish fell the
floor with crash. did not notice it and went
dishing porrfdge, which fell to the floor When
heavy hand laid my shoulder and began lead
ing toward the shed back to life altogether
too quickly The result that received whipping
was sulky all day and kept home from the prac-
tce. Harlan Upham
Fifth Grade Grafton. N. D.
Central School.
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telephone to the doctor and papa, who had just left
FOR his office. They both came SO rapidly that the
neighbors began to make inquiries The doc
tors verdict broken shoulder and two weeks in
with shoulder ust So the pillow, and my
arm in sling for three four weeks after that. It
very pleasing CO to me, as it my summer
cation. My only consultations were books and
friends me kept
well posted the good times they were having.
And there lay, all on account of my carelessness.
Tenth Grade, Della Towns,
Paul. Mimi.