The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-04-09
WOMAN and
SOCIETY,".

Before Jemima got me l was jest
about as free
AS that er no.sv moclSin' bird a
singin' in the tree!
Springtfme. or winter, l never made
no moan
/ walked In snow an blossoms, an
called my soul my own!
(That wuz. / tell you,
Fore trouble hit me So
Fore Jemima got me,
Long time agoD
Fore Jemima got me, well-almost
any day.
I could saddle mule or pony, an
ride-ride away
/ made my plans for livin'-jest as I'd
have 'em be.
An the big sun riz each mornin an
the world turned 'roun fer me!
(That wuz. / tell you,
The freedom time to know
Fore Jemina got me,
Long time agoD
/ wuz freer than ole Adam, fore Eve,
she took han,
An he struck the apple business, an
made trouble fer the Ian!
/ wuz master of my vineyard-nor
ever asked release;
l passed my days in pleasure, an
dreamed my dreams in peace!
(That wuZ. / tell you
An ever word is So
Fore Jemima got me,
Long time ago!0
An now, good. folks, look at me!
They pass me by an say:
"You made out any schedule Got
any plans today
How's the world a-goin' with you in
countryside an town."
An they allus git this answer: Its
a-goin' upside down."
(That's what, I tell you.-
I've got my row to hoe
Since Jemima got me,
Long time agoD
But reckon that'n be rest for me-
fur from this world o. signs:
Kaze / passed through tribulation, I'll
be filter for the skies;
An I'll hear the angels sayin,' when
the heavenly gates | win
'Poor soul! Jernima had him: Swing,
gates, an let him in!'''
CHATS what. / tell you!
An I'll smile up thar. know
To think Jemima had me,
Long time ago!)
IF. l.. stanton.
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Mrs. James Bland left for Merry
Oaks yesterday, where she wil visit
relatives and friends.
MIR. and Mrs. j. f. Johnson return
ed to Barclaysville yesterday.
I'll 51r0 nh haC
visiting in the city, returned to Hot
Springs yesterday
Mrs. Franklin McNeill has gone to
Harnett county where she will make
an extended visit to relatives.
Miss Placide Ellington has return
ed from a visit to friends in Selma.
Miss Sallie Cotton, of Chapel Hill
who has been visiting Mrs. Julian Tim
berlake, returned to her home yester-
day.
Mrs. James Robbins, after a visit
to her father. Capt. James McGlenn
returned to Durham yesterday.
Miss Maggie Turner, of Wake For
Forest, is visiting Miss Emma Conn on
Halifax street
Mrs Fletcher Wray and Miss Re-
becca Wray, have returned to Fuquay
after visit to friends in Raleigh.
Mrs. M. Y. Prince is here from
Fuquay Springs to visit her son. Mr.
Mr.. j. w. Mcneil, of Wilkesboro
is here to spend Sunday with his wife
who is visiting her parents. Mr.. ano
Mrs. d. t. Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Will Hunter. ol
Union. S. c.. are visiting at the home
of Mrs Hunters parents. Mr.. and Mrs
B. F.. Skinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Stafford. oil
Burlington, are in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred j. Terry have
returned from a visit to Roanoke, Va
Miss Lulie Dickson, of Wake For
est, is visiting Mrs n A. Dunn.
Mrs w. A. Erwin has returned
to Durham, after visit to Mrs Chas
B. Root
Mrs.. Will x. Coley and sons have
gone to Richmond to visit Mrs. Coley's
sister, Mrs. Charles G. johnson.
Mrs MacKay and daughter OF
Ellington, were I'm the city yesterday
Miss Hattie Clegg. after visit
to Miss Mamie Hanff, has returned to
Franklinton.
To Christen Children.
Elizabeth and Henry, the little
children of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Black
nall will be christened this afternoon
at five o'clock at Christ church.
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Johnston Pettigrew Chapter.
The Johnston Pettigrew Chapter U.
D. G. will hold the regular meeting on
next Wednesday at 4:30 O'Clock with
Mrs A. B. Stronach All visiting
daughters invited Mrs Leo ID. Heartt
president; Mrs. Franklin Mcneil, sec
rotary.
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The Late Mrs. n. A. Mclean.
III. r, : :, <>o1.,,:o,, .,.4a.,-
a beautiful tribute to the late Mrs.
Neill Archibald Mclean, who died in
Lumberton last week after a long ill
ness. From the tribute this extract Is
taken:
"Of gentle, retiring disposition, the
beautiful traits of her character shone
most brightly for those within the in
ner circle of her friendship and her
love, and those who knew her best.
loved her most. A devoted wife and