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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-09
FLEW THE TRACK
Fair Sixteen Couldn't
Love Seventy-Tw
SeventY-TWO Has Sixteen Arrested for
Theft. He Gave Them to Me. Says
Sixteen and She is Be-
Iieved.
Iieved.
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Asheville, NJ c., Sept. S.-Miss
Claude Campbell, 16 years of age,
who this week eloped from CataWba
county with f. r. Pollard. ~ years of
age, and a step-grand- father. has
been arrested here on a warrant sworn
out by Pollard, charging her with the
larceny OF $500 and n gold watch.
Pollard was tclegraphed at his home,
near Hickory today that the girl was
under arrest and to come here and
appear against her.
Miss Campbell denies that she stole
the money. She says that she eloped
with Pollard; that they intended go
ing to Texas to live, but that upon
reaching Asheville she became dis
satisfied and told Pollard she would
not go. Pollard insisted and gave her
the gold watch and placed a roll of
money in her hand bag. She says
she does not know how much. She,
then lodged him and Pollard COM
planned to the county authorities.
When arrested the young girl had
the watch pinned on her breast and
handed Sheriff Reed her hand bag,
containing 500 with the statement
that Pollard gave her the money.
1t is said that a negro woman stole
500 of the money from the girl Wed
nesday. The woman is now in Jail
awaiting a preliminary hearing. The
authorities believe the girls story and
say the best thing to do is to send
her home.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-09
SUIT AGAINST HIGH POINT.
Pat Does a Snake Have LaiSs. Yis,
Me BY, This One Has: Oh Saw
Thin"
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High Point, N. c., Sept. ga suit
has been instituted against the city by
Claude WoOdell, $4,000 being the
amount asked, 1t will be remembered
that Mr. WooGell and wife We're out
driving one evening recently when he
encountered pile of BRICK placed
along the road side by the city. The
buggy was overturned and Mr. and
Mrs Woodell precipitated to the
ground. Mr.. Woodell sustained few
bruises while his wife was rendered
unconscious for the time being.
A snake with feet an inch long was
on exhibition here yesterday. 1t was
killed by Mr.. O. A. kirkman at his
home, and it was one of the largest
pilots ever seen in this community.
Mr.. Kirkman placed the reptile in
the fire, and taking it out a few sec
onds later discovered four feet close
together near the tail. The feet were
matted on the bottom with fibre-like
prongS This is one Of many snake
stories that is true for your correspon-
dent saw the snake with clear glasses
and can absolutely vouch for the
truthfulness of the STORY
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-09
CAMPAIGN AGAINST TIGERS
Evidence Said to Have Been Secured
Against a Number i'm High Point.
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High Point, n. c., Sept. S.-One of
the biggest sensations of the year was
sprung here last night when twenty
five or more people We're summoned
to appear before court of inquiry
and give evidence in regard to certain
paries running blind tigers. The wit
nesses We're composed of both white
and black people. and the'' were eX-
amined privately and separately be-
fore court of inquiry behind closed
doors | learn that several good cases
have been secured against parties and
that this is only the beginning of a
campaign which will be waged against
the rum shops which openly operate
here against the law.
High Points mayor has shown him
self to be radically against the evil
in any shape and form and already
he is being called the temperance
mayor of High Point" He is backed
by the best element in the city in his
good work.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-09
DEATH OF MIR. Il. Fl. MAUNEY.
Stolen Brass Recovered by Railway
Detectives and Alleged Thieves
Captured.
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Salisbury, n. c., Sept. 8.--Mr F. H
Mauney, aged sixty years, died at his
home at Gold Hill, Rowan county
yesterday Of a complication of dis
eases. The deceased had been in de-
Ginning health several months. Mr..
Mauney was an alderman Of Gold Hill
and was one Of the most prominent
citizens of this section Of the State.
Southern Railway Detectives Bur
ton, Cornellson and Jordan this after
noon captured 1900 pounds of val
liable brass which had been stolen
from the Southern Railway Company
on the Asheville division. The metal
was being shipped from Cleveland
when the theft was detected. Three
negroes are lodged in Jail here on the
charge of committing the theft,
though it is believed they had assist
ance from prominent men.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-09
OPENING AT ELON.
Enrolment Oh First Day Larger Than
Ever Before
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Burlington, n. c., Sept, S.-Elon
College has opened and the enrolment
on the first day numbered 105,
being twenty-five per cent larger than
any previous year.
The annual reception to new stud
ents was held this evening, when all
were given chance to meet one an
other and be received by the faculty
and their wives.
Prof Z. l.. Moffit. the new pres-
dent. has already begun to put new
life into the college. He is a young
man full of executive ability, and
will make an excellent head for this
growing institution.
The work on the new dormiSory for
young ladies is progressing, and when
completed January ] it will be a VAL
liable addition to the handsome group
of buildings already erected.
Prof. w. A. Harper, who holds the
chair of Latin has recently returned
from Harvard, where he took the de-
gree of A. M. His selection for this
office was a wise one.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-09
NEGRO ATTACKED SHERIFF.
Knocked Him Down and Fled But
Was Later Caught and Jailed.

Burlington. n. c.. Sept. Sat Ala
nance court which is in session al
Graham, Judge Ward presiding, AL
bert Russell was fined for participate
ing in a fight at Gibsonville. The iine
and costs amounted to more than the
negro could raise. and he was order &c
taken to Jail.
Sheriff Kernodle started with him
but when they reached the street
Russell knocked the sheriff down dnC
choked him and made q break fol
liberty. He was at large until yes
terday at noon, when Deputies j. G.
Squires and Sherman Vestal located
and captured him near Burlington. He
is now i'm Jail.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-09
PrOtractcd Services at Fuauay.

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Fuuuay Springs, N. c.. Sept s.
Rev. j. w. Ham, has just closed a very
successful meeting at Tarboro with
Rev. NJ l.. Harris, The interest was
so great that he has been asked to
go back in November and hold a two
weeks meeting. -
on last Saturday he commenced a
ten days meeting at the Fuquay
Springs Baptist church, which promi-
SEES to be a great revival Already
there have been nine received in the
church. and the interest increases with
each meeting.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-09
A SUDDEN TWINGE

OF pain is generally the first warning
of an attack of rheumatism. 1t feels
as if the disease We're in the bones
or muscles, but the real cause Of
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-09
KENIL WORTH INN.
BILTNIORE, near

Dill Il MIMI, ISch
Asheville, N. G. I" In
the land of the Sky"
One of the most SUI
perbly furnished HO-
tells South of New
York. $500 feet above
sea level. Overlooking
BiltmOre, the magnifi-
cent estate of Mr.. Geo.
w. Vanderbilt. I'm
equalled scenery; dry
invigorating climate;
always cool and pleas
ant. Excellent macad-
amized roads. All wa
tiers used from the
KenilyyOrth Springs,
and fresh vegetables
daily from our private
gardens. COnsumptives
not accommodated.
Open throughout the
the year. Write for
booklet.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-09

also gone West in search of health" writes
Harry Hitter OF No. 1916 9th Street. Denver.
Colo. UOnly those who have suffered from
this dread malady know the pain and misery
/ endured for over five years Whenever the
weather was damp or cold my troubles were
increased and my joints would be so stiff and
sore tat was hardly able to move about
and zen unable to dress myself. used
number of highly recommended medicines
but they had no effect whatever on me. and
/ came to Colorado hoping to regain my
health but failed to obtain the relief had
hoped for. gentleman in the house where
lived advised me to use DR.. Pierce'S Golden
Medical Discovery. and in four months and
half after began using 1T was well man.
and have had no touch Of it for the past
seven months"
The sole motive for substitution is to
permit the dealer to make the little more
profit paid by the sale of less meritorious
medicines. He gains; you lose. There
fore accept no substitute for eGolden
Medical Discovery"
These tiny, sugar-coated anti
kNSSSSS bilious granules regulate and
XHNSS~ invigorate Stomach. Liver and
Bowels. Do not beget the pill
habit" but cure constipation. One or two
each day for a laxative and regulator. three
or four for an active cathartic. Once tried
always in favor Put up in walls: always
fresh and reliable
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-09

I IL e u III a I | ) III )
found in i'm p ure
blood. In order to
cure rheumatism
the blood must be
cleansed of the poi
sonous impurities
w hic h are tn Q
cause of the dis
ease.
DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical
Discovery has been
very successful in
the cure of rheuma-
tism, because it ell
tirely cleanseS the
blood from the
poisonous uric acid
which is the cause
of the disease.
eYour Sol d e n
Medical Discovery
cured me of rheuma-
tism after | had tried
a dozen remedies
sAAA nnliAf and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-09
ONE HUNDRED FRESHMEN.
Davidson College Opened With an Un-
preccdenteG Attendance.
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Davidson, N c., Sept. S.-Davidson
College opened today with an unpre-
cedented attendance, 1S6 students hav-
ing formally been enrolled before the
office closed in the afternoon. The
Freshman class viii number consider
ably over 100, and the total attend
andce will reach about 275. About
fifty men have been quartered i'm Ill
parts of the village, as the regular
dormitories cannot accommodate
them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-09
DIED OF HIS INJURIES.
John Holman Never Conscious After
Having Been Rucl Over.
Snacial 70 News and Obsarvor

ISpeClaI 10 NtWS atIIu ObSerVer.)
John Holleman, who was knocked
down and run over last night by a
hook and ladder truck. died at five.
o'clock this afternoon. He was never
conscious after the accident.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-09

robbed of all they had on a road lead
ing out from the citr-
1t is hoped that these candidates
for the hangmans moose will either
move on, go to gambling or keeping
blind tigers from the proceedings of
their DARN crimes. Then they would
pretty certainly get caught up with
Evening journal., 1905-06-23
MINISTER SUED FOR
BREACH OF PROMISE
Reading, Pa, Preacher De-
feAdant in an Action for
$4,000 Damages

Reading, Pa, June 23.-Because he
is alleged TO have Tilted Miss Martha
b. Boose. of Lancaster the Rev. IL.
Jerome Leinbach, pastor of Olivet Re
formed Church, this city. was yester-
day sued for breach of promise. The
plaintiff seeks to recover $4,000 dam
ages.
Mr. Leinbach a month ago married
Miss NJ Mary swavely, Of Pine Iron
Works, this county.
Miss Boose met Mr. Leinbach while
he was attending Franklin and Mar
shall College. The plaintiff alleges
that their wedding date was fixed.
Miss Boose also alleges that she had
prepared an elaborate tousseau prior
Ito the time that she received the news
of Mr. Leinbachs marriage.
She claims that in June, 1901, Mr..
Leinbach cemented his engagement by
presenting ring to her.
In April last he stln paid addresses
to me of the most marked character.
alleges Miss Boose but since that
time he has grown cold in his affec-
tion"
Miss Boose says she purchased kit
'chen utensils TO prepare for house
keeping after their marriage.
Mr.. Leinbach has been pastor of Oil
vet Reformed Church during the past
year. succeeding the Rev. II. II. Rupp
who resigned to take charge az Eas-
tom He was married by his coworkeI
i'm the ministry, the Rev. William r.
Herr, of Faith and ST. James Reform
ed church. this city. who Is also one
of his college mates. Mr. Leinbach is
25 years old. He declined to discuss
the details of his alleged courtship.
Evening journal., 1905-06-23
CONCERT AT FAULKLAND
West Choir Will be at Red Clay Creek
Church Monday Evening.

The concert which was to have
been given in Red clay Creek presby-
terian Church. Faulkland. last evening,
by the West Presbyterian Church
choir, of this city, was postponed on
account OF inclement weather until
Monday evening. on that date the
following program under the direction
Of Jacob n. Clymer viii be rendered:
Organ Prelude, Professor l., T. Will
son.
chrous, Te Deum Laudamus, w. NJ.
IS. Brown.
Violin solo.
Male quartette, "Juanita" (Parks)
W. Sherwood, Jr, j. r. Clymer, +. +.
Jones. l.. c. Fritz
Chorus. Praise Ye the Lord" (Lo-
ranz). solos. Mrs. ID. +. Souder, Mrs,
j. b. Carpenter.
Tenor solo. Queen Of the Earth,
(PinsutD Walter Sherwood, Jr.
Chorus, Let Mount Zion Rejoice.i
(Ashford)
Quartette, Must Jesus Bear the
Cross Alone?" (Brown) Mrs. J. b. Car
penter. Mrs. ID. Il. Souder, J. r. ely
mer. r. e. Jones.
Violin solo.
Chorus, "Harkl Harkl My Soul
(shelly).
solo, soprano, selected Mrs. J. b
Carpenter.
Male quartette. Lost ship" (White)
Chorus, Gloria" CMozarO.
organ prelude, L. II. Wilson.
Evening journal., 1905-06-23
REDUCED RATES TO BALTIMORE.
Via Pennsylvania Railroad, Account
international Convention United So
eiety Of Christian Endeavor.

For the benefit Of those desiring to
attend the international Convention
United Society of Christian Endeavor
at Baltimore. Md, July 10 10, the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
sell round trip tickets to Baltimore
from Harrisburg and intermediate sta
tions; and from Columbia, Frederick,
and intermediate stations on the
Northern Central Railway; from Lam
caster and intermediate stations to
Harrisburg; and from all stations on
the Philadelphia, Baltimore and WASH
ington Railroad Except stations south
OF Townsend, Del), on July 4, 5 and g..
good for return passage until July Is,
inclusive. at rate of single fare for
the round trip, plus fifty cents.
Special excursion tickets are on sale
every Saturday and Sunday from Bal
timore TO Washington and return at
rate Of Sf25 for the round trip. These
tickets are good for return passage un-
iii the last train Sunday night afford
ing ample opportunity for delegates to
visit the National Capital.
Evening journal., 1905-06-23
EaIees Held Book Reception

In their hall, Sixth and Tatnall streets
last evening members OF Aerie No. "A r..
o. T., held a largely attended book re-
ception. there being present about so of
the wives, daughters and friends OF meme
bers OF the o-der
A pleasing program was carried out
music being furnished by Compton's or
chestra. Vocal selections were given by
L. B. Preston, Mrs. Preston, Miss Fooncy.
Joseph MoCullion, James Gillespie and
others Refreshments were served. The
guests were conducted through the build
ing and were much pleased with the club
house
The visitors were welcomed by Frank
Kane. chairman Of the reception commits
tee The committee consisted of George
c. schuler. secretary. Mrs. +. =. Kane.
Mrs. Edward Krause. Mrs. George G..
schuler, Mrs W. l.. sasse, Mrs. John d.
Kelly. Mrs. d. II. Grantland Mrs. Fred
F. Harkins Mrs. +. l. Hanrahan. About
100 books were donated to the order.
Evening journal., 1905-06-23
DeInlar

During May the Rev. zack II. Web
ster. pastor of Delmar Church. received
sixty-six persons from probation into
full connection. At the first quarterly
conference recently held, the pastors
salary was fixed at $1,000. which was an
advance Of 5000 over last year. The
Sunday school is in a fiourishing con-
dition. During the last three months
the average attendance was 260.
The salary of the postmaster here
has been increased from $1,000 to
S1.100.
The Rev. and Mrs. =. II. Webster.
Mr. and Mrs. $. F. stephens, Mr. and
Mrs. II. NJ. Waller and sons. Herbert
and Mark Mr.. and Mrs T.. r. West
and Mr.. and Mrs. +. +. Lynch spent a
few days Of last week in Norfolk, Va.
A mad COW owned by Matthew Col
Inns was killed Saturday last.
G. A. Elliott is making some inn
provements TO his house on State
street.
James Moore is building two houses
on East street
A town ordinance was passed de-
claring that "all stores or shops must
be closed at 70 o'clock on Saturday
nights
Evening journal., 1905-06-23
VICTIM A MARYLANOER
Mr.. Beekwith, Killed in Lake Shore
Wreck, From Dorchester County.

Samuel G.. Beckwith who was killed
In the Lake Shore Railroad wreck at
Mentor o.. on Wednesday night, was
native Marylander. having been horn
at Cornersvile Dorchester county. He
was about so years old and son Of
John NJ. Beckwith, a prominent. resi-
dent OF Dorchester county. living at
the old homestead at Cornersville.
Mr.. Beckwith was a graduate of
Washington College. soon after leav-
ing college he became connected with
the Cambridge Chronicle. then con-
Quoted by Colonel Clement Sullivan.
After several years work along news
paper lines i'm Cambridge he went TO
Baltimore where he became connect
ed with one Of the afternoon napers.
Leaving Baltimore a short time there
after. he went TO Kansas city. No,
where he joined the Kansas city Times
staff. Leaving Kansas City. he re-
moved TO New York. where he en-
gagged In the advertising business and
afterward became the head Of the well
known advertising firm Of S. C. Beck
with & Company.
Mr.. Beckwith had associated with
him IN his business Messrs. Robert
Beckwith and Trippe Beckwith. his
brothers In this advertising business
the senior member accumulated an In
dependent fortune. ellis survived by
a widow. three brothers-Robert. OF
Chicago: Trippe of New York; and
Ennels. Of Dorchester county-two sis
ters-Mrs. Evans wife Of the Rev. Or.
William Evans. pastor Of the Monu-
mental Protestant Episcopal Church,
I'm Richmond. Va, and Mrs. Newvill,
wife of Dr. Newvill Of Norfolk. Va.
The latter is now visiting her father at
Cornersville
Evening journal., 1905-06-23
sDoingS in a
Social Way
So ciaI and Personal Notes

SO ciaJ and Personal Notes
Mrs. calver Anderson Of this city, is
the guest of Mrs. w. Lewis Duffy at
Newport.
J. Wesley Davis of the Z. C. I. Co..
Of Philadelphia, is visiting friends in
town.
Miss Mae Chandler Of Kennett
Square ds the guest of her aunt AIRS.
William Chandler Of this city
Miss stella Chandler and Miss
Jeanette Payne. are visiting in Charles
town, Md.
J. Harvey showalter will leave to-
morrow to spend several days with
friends an Spring City, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Mention are
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Mention Of this city.
Mrs. Eleazer Ainsworth has as her
guest for the summer Miss Melia H..
Monroe, Otsego, Michigan.
Miss Jessie Culbertson left yesterday
for a trip 20 Toronto and points of in
terest throughout the North.
Nfr and Mrs. Thomas Cardwell, Of
No. 1928 West Seventh street, are at
Atlantic City.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith have re-
turned from visit to the Pacific coast.
Mrs. Ruth Mac Nemar has returned
from a visit to friends in Bay View,
Md.
Mrs. Laura Cooper Of this city, is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. William G.
Postlos at Camden, Del.
Miss Lola Springer has returned from
visit to Miss Elsie Allen at Clayton.
George Reed has been visiting in
Little Creek.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Welch Of this
city, have retutned from a visit to
Harrington tfriends.
Miss Lucy Wilson Of Georgetown, is
visiting friends in town.
President Roosevelt passed through
this city last night at IL o'clock on his
Evening journal., 1905-06-23
MORE STATE CONTRACTS
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal
Dover June 23.-The final award Of
contracts for printing and supplies was
made yesterday when the contracts for
printing the general Incorporation laws
of the State was awarded by the
State Board OF Supplies to George T..
NJ. Stengle OF the Union Republican
Printing Company, Georgetown. whose
bid was $1.33 per page. or $l66.25 for
the work
The Delawarean Company of Dover
the lowest bidder. was awarded the
contract for publishing manuals and
circulars Of the county school superin-
tendents. The bid was: New Castle
county, $500; Kent county. $3.50;
Sussex county. 1880.
The work Of the insurance commits
sioner's Office win probably so to the
Sentinel Printing Company. of Dover,
which submitted the lowest proposal
on most Of the work.
Evening journal., 1905-06-23
Dowuev-POeh

w. II. Downey. of Midtown, and
Miss Theresa Roehm, of this city, were
married last evening at the residence of
the brides parents, No. 2o6 Van Buren
street.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Henry c. Baum. Paul c. Roehm
was best man and Miss Viola Downey,
of Aliddletown, was maid Of honor Albert
Alexander and August Veit were the ush-
ers. The bride was attired in gown Of
white albatross trimmed in silk and lace
and carried brides roses. The maid Of
honor wore pink silk and carried carna-
tions The brides goining away gown was
steel silk. They received many handsome
and valuable present.
Evening journal., 1905-06-23
DEATHS

FORREsT-On June 22d, 1905, S.
Eayard, youngest son OF Samuel and
Margaret Forrest aged 25 years
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited 10 attend the funeral from the
residence Of his parents. No. 706 Spruce
street, on Sunday afternoon, June 25th,
1905. at O'Clock. Services at Old
Swedes Church at $3.50 o'clock. Inter
ment at Old Swedes cemetery.
June 22d, 1905 Mary
Jane, widow of John Galbraith' aged
60 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to
ATTEND the funeral services at the resi-
dence of her son, Harry Galbraith, 1913
West street, on Saturday June gath,
lat 3 o'clock. Interment private
.LYNAM-At Newport, Del, on June
2lst 1905. Rebecca A., daughter of
Penrose S. and Jennie A. Lyman, in
her 25th year.
Relatives and friends of the family
ARE invited to attend the funeral SER
vices at her parents residence. New
port, Del, on Saturday afternoon.
June oath, at 2 o'clock. Interment at
st. James cemetery, Newport.
McCLANE-In this city. June 21st 1905,
at the residence of his parents. 1907
Madison street, Henry c., infant son
OF Henry c. and Helen NJ. McClane.
MOTE-On June 21st. 1905, James II.
Mote, aged &c years.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral services at his late
residence, near McClellandsville Del,
on Saturday afternoon. June gath, at
TIT Il
Newark, Del. Carriages viii meet train
arriving at Newark b. & o. railroad
lat 112S a. m.
SCHWAMB-At Guam. Philippine
Islands, on August oath, 1903, John
Merrick Schwamb. private United
States Marine Corps. aged p years.
Relatives, friends and members Of
the Delaware State Militia are invited
TO attend the funeral services at the
residence Of his uncle. Walter NJ.
Speal5man, 1922 Poplar street, on SAT-
urday afternoon. June gath. at o'clock.
.Interment at Wilmington and Brandy
wine cemetery.
WRIGHT-At Kirkwood. Del, on June
goth, 1905 William L. Wright, aged 10
years, months and IA days
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral services
at his late home in KirlcwoOd, on
Friday, June 23rd, at 1 o'clock. Inter-
ment at St. Georges cemetery.
In Memoriam.
In loving remembrance Of Annie v.
Moore, who departed this life June %,
1904. aged "a years.
We miss thee from our home. dear
We miss thee from thy place,
A shadow DER our life is east.
We miss the sunshine of thy face.
We miss thy kind and willing hand.
Thy fond and earnest care.
our home is dark without thee,
We miss thee everywhere.
Call not back the dear departed,
Anchored safe where storms are DER,
On the border lands we left her.
soon to meet and part no more.
Far beyond this world OF changes,
Far beyond this world OF care,
We shall find our missing loved one.
In our fathers mansion fair.
A Devoted Husband.