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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

A little daught arrived at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. +. W. Andrews. Sec
ond street, June 10. Mother and daugh-
ter are doing nicely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Mrs. ID. A. Russell Of Danforth /. a
visitor this week at the home Of her
son. Rev. b. w. Russell on Lancey
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Weeks were pas
sengers on the sH train Monday morn
ing for. visits in Saco, Portland and
Lewiston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Miss r. a. Green of Lynn, Mrs. John
T.. Aines Of Boston and Mrs. w. NJ,
Johnson came up from Squirrel Island
on the Gardiner Monday ANA register
"a at the IiallpWrll House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Miss Annie H. Jenkins left Sunday
morning for Boston, where she has ac-
cepted a position in Thurston's dining
rooms as cashier
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Stafford. members OF
Lakewood Stock Co., were guests at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. +. w. Briggs
over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

]. F. McManus of Waterville arrived
in town Monday morning for few
days visit with his sister Mrs. G.. f.
Stevens, Manson street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

The eight-wheel combination car
Maranocook was i'll service yesterday.
just from the paint shop, and it was as
bright ana clean as they make them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Ralph Carey is at Five Islands pre-
pairing the cottage for summer accu-
pancy. Mrs. c. II. O'Bricn and children
go during the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Don Metalf of Augusta, who gradu-
ated last week from the Cony High
school. is working in F. S. Jacksons
drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Charles Haskell, Jr., went to Port
land Monday morning for a few days
visit with his father, United States
Deputy Marshal C. b. Haskell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

All the members of John b. Hub
bard State Relief Corps are requested
to be present at the regular meeting on
Wednesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

W. +, Marston is passing a few
weeks vacation in Massachusetts. His
son. James F.. is filling the editorial
chair during his absence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Frank G. Russell and party enjoyed
a short trip down the river yesterday
in the Marhifra. A larger number are
arranging for a trip to Bath today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. kimbali Of Gar
diner passed Sunday with their friends.
Mr. and Mrs. r. Lane. at Cobbossee
Farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

The II. of NJ. Farming Special will ar
rive at the Maine Central depot at 10
o'clock today and will remain until
l130
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Herbert NJ. Blake and family have
moved to this city from Gardiner and
will occupy the Simmons house on
Lincoln street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Schools closed here Friday. The
teacher. Miss Lula j. Avery, returned
to her home in Bucksport Saturday. ac-
companied by Misses Grace and Theo
CuShnlan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

George f. Morse returned yesterday
from weeks visit to relatives at
Raymond. He attended the Colby
RoWdoin game at Portland Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Mrs. G. II. Dunning Of Brownville
is the guest of her mother, Mrs. w. j
Getchell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26
SOUTH GARDINER.

Chester Fogg. who recently moved to
Lewiston. was at home over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

The graduating class Of the Winthrop
High school went on trip to Water
VILE Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

MISS Eva }. Day went to Portland
SUNDAY Tor q Few days visit with hel
sister. Mrs. Gertrude Sawyer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Almo r. Neri goes to Five Islands
the latter part Of the week to in
augurate the musical work for the sea
SON
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Clarence Carey, who played in the
outfield for Hallowell last season has
signed with Augusta for the coming
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

"Gramp" Morseof the last years
Trolley League team. was in town Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26
NATIONAL HOME.

John Golf has reported for duty from
4 leave of absence passed in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

]. w. Whittier returned yesterday
from 1O-days visit to relatives III
Caribou.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Raymond l.. Witham. principal of the
High school returned to his home at
Lisbon Falls Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26
This Week
at
BEANE:.'S

IT'S always rial treat to have
glass Of Brancs soda. Cooling fruit
nbos,hat-such as orange lemon,
wberry, pineapple, eta, made from
real fruit.
Delicious Ice Cream Soda and Sun
daes.
Don't fail to take home with you
anne of our brick Ice Cream. 1t is
gerry rich and made from pure. rich
country cream.
harlequin Ice Cream (made OF va
ni,la. chocolate and strawberry Is
very delicious We have this in pints,
quarts or any quantity that you may
desire.
TRY Hers Famous Root Beer. Ice
cold
Our confectionery department is not
excelled.
Our Banquet Mixture of Assorted,
high grade chocolates are the best
chocolates ever sold for 39c. The sale
Ia increasing every u'ty vi liliS ciloice
nivture: these are regular FIFTY
CENT Chocolates. Just try 10c worth
and YOU will be convinced Of their
ouaIity. We also hiV, good assorted
chocolates Tor 20 and 2"c per pound.
Ranoutt rriprilnials. wintrrgreens,
and orange crcanys only zoe per pound.
M better goods. ever sold for the
money
SATURDAYS CHOCOLATES The
Enicurran, choice assorted chocolates
In Fancy nM!. i',,l'Np BOXES only
n r.nts every saturday ii LIE year.
APOLLO iHGh Grade Chocolates In
bulk ana f'tucs l'.rirG.'a. beautiful
Gift LuX, y. 70, 25, 80. 80 ami Z, cents.
Hudnut4 Perfumes. Powders, Mani
cure supplies, Toilet Waters. etc. Also
Hudnuts Liquid Green Soap which is
preferable TO toilet soaps ana is fast
taking their place. Large bottles SOC
Abilena Mineral Water is superior tC
other waters in its action on the liver
and in aiding digestion. II makes YOU
we'll anu keeps you so. Brtttr thar
pills or i,lrSaiives. 81 cents.
Prescriptions rightly made. Drugs
that cure. Surgical supplies Whit
npys Fin.- Stationery in boxes with ;
beautiful souvenir post card FREE
Every drug store want.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

The Mite Circle Of Kings Daughters
have a Food and Candy sale this after
noon at the Congregational vestry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Mrs. r. HaSkins and daughter Lot
tie Of Rrnckton and F. l.. Blake of Bos-
ton are staying at Cobbossee Farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Mir and Mrs. Wallace Jenkins OF
Pennington visited Mrs. Jenkins ia
Their A. B. Carr. the past week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Miss Sarah H. Young of Thomaston
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Darby, Bart
lett street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

ter W. II. Titus farm and chores dur
ing Mr.. Titus absence in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Richmond Brann Of
SCmerville visited friends here a few
days the past week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Edward Dove ana friends. Miss Mary
Stewart of Boston, passed sunday at
Hoothbay fldrbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26
HALLOWELL.

Walkers blacksmith shop is under
going radical improvements this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. John Colburn of Cam
den are visiting Mr.. Colburns sister,
Mrs. n. Green.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26
City Drug Store, Hallowell

Berlin mill at Farmngdale this year
has helped business in Hallowell to
considerable degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Adelbert Towle ana
son Harold passed Sunday at c. p.
HannafordS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26
PITTSFIELD.

j. Matt Gilman went to Winterpor,
Monday for a two-days' business trim
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Miss Laura Murch of Augusta passed
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. d. A.
Murrh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Greedy of Gardi-
ner were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Warren Macomber over Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Amasa Clark of Boston is in town for
q few days on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Thomas ID. Perry Of Boston was the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. III. Weeb over
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26
EAST WINTHROP.

George F. Simpson of Worcester,
Mass, is passing his vacation with
friends here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26
WINTHROP.

Frank Quimby Of North Turner was
in town Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Clair Miller Of Rates College is visit
ing !ir. and Mrs. Henry Miller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Fred Drapcau has gone to Greene.
where he will work on the telephone
line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

E. l.. Conner. principal-clect Of the
Hallowell High school, was III Halo
well calling on friends yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Frank Wood has returned to Boston
after a visit here with his family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Mrs. Hattie Whiting is passing a
couple Of weeks in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

| Miss Annie Johnson Of Augusta
| passed Sunday at her home here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Mrs Helen Kimball and Miss Lena
Parker passed Monday in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Eddie Wadsworth began Monday
working for Dr. Bates
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26
UNION TROTTlNG PARK.
Progressing for This
Weeks Meet.

Union Trotting park which Is one OF
the best half-mile tracks in New Eng
land, has announced that everything
is progressing finely for his two days
meeting to be held Friday and Satur-
day of this week and the program of
the races is as follows:
FRIDAY, JUNE 20.
223 CLASS-TROT AND PACE.
PURSE 800.
Sunlight, b S, by Haley, P. f. Little
field. Rumford Falls.
Bayard L., &, by Bayard Wilkes
Chas. Dustin, Pittsfield.
Robert r.. blk 8. by Eolus. w. F.
Cool. Pittsfeld.
Rocky Star. red 70 &, by Rocky p.
Irving c. Warren, East Sebago.
Elsie W.. by Wimont. James DeFray
Newport, r. I.
Harvard, b G. by Golden Slope. c. r
Lcavett. West Enfield.
3-MINUTE CLASS-TROT AMI
PACE. PURSE 800.
Max. b &, by Bannerless. Chas. Dus
tin, Pittsfield.
Armada. b m. by Baby Wilkes. c. w
Day, SkOWhegan.
Mischief, b m, by Wideawake, c. l.
Curtis. Newport.
Magic f.. b m, by Van Helmont
Ransom Eldridge. Clinton.
Sappho. blk m. by Sterling. JOSEPH
Jewell, Canaan.
Frank Romans. b g. by Nelson, c. H
Nelson, Waterville.
Nero, b g. by Nicholson, Martin Farm
Pittsfield.
Cobit, b g. A. X. Libby, Hartland.
Bourbon De Long, g. by Bourbon
I. w. Pottle, Portland.
Outcast, s. A. Fowler. Lewiston.
Nina Bell. b m. by Wilkes. A. M. Ell
bridge. Clinton.
SATURDAY, JUNE 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-26

Prescriptions rightly made. Drugs
that cure. Surgical supplies. Whit
neys Fine Stationery III boxes with a
beautiful souvenir post card FREE.
Every drug store want.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-03
SOUTH CENTRAL LEAGUE.
Standing of Teams.

Tulsa Dropped to Fourth Ilace.
Muskogee, |. T., June Especial
to the World)-Nluskogee took the
second Cf the present series from the
Oilers today in a good game, marked,
however, by errors en- beth sides, In
losing this game, and by Font Smith
winning from Guthrie today, the Tul-
sans drop back into the four hole,
being a half game behind the Razor
backs. The third game of the series
will be played here tomorrow, for
which the Midland Valley is running
an excursion from Tulsa. Many fans
of the Oil and Gas City are expected
to witness the days contest, which
will in all probability be a great game.
Following is the score of today
game: ii T.
Muskogee 3 3 3
Tulsa | 4 4
Batteries: Craft and Mist, Smith
and Dennis,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-03

Successful men succeed by persist
ing in saving something each day,
week or month, economically earned.
Put your earnings in the Farmers
National Bank, Tulsa, where safety
and absolute reliability are the watch
words Of success.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-03

A Bank Account with the Farmers
National Bank, Tulsa, is a reserve
that its customers can draw upon at
any time. The strong reserve carried
by the bank renders your deposit safe
and always available. G-1-3
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-03

We can open your eyes in cur mil
linery department, moth ng reserved
and the finest line in the city, goes
during the entire carnival week, be-
ginning Monday at 8 o'clock, SOC on
the dollar. Means we must unload.
Hunt Mercantile company. 6-2-Gt
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-03
Wright Clothing Co.,
''0ne Price c|othiers," Cor. 1st and Main, Tulsa, +.
Concert.

There will be a concert given by
the colored school, Friday, June s, at
West Barksdale Hall. An interest
ing program will be rendered. All
are invited.-Miss Lulu NJ. Sims,
Teacher.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-03
No Game at Southtown.

McAlester, June Especial to the
World)-There was no game between
Shawnee and Southtown today. Wet
ground.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-03

The Clay Furniture company has
just purchased the furniture of a ten
room house. All these goods are as
good as new. Will sell at a bargain.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-03
Yesterday. Today and Forever.

Fort Smith, Ark, June Especial
to the World)-Guthrie was shut out
today by the R%azorbacks. Score, u
TO o.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-03

"XLNT" brand soda water is made
from pure distilled water. The South
western Bottling Co. 3-24-tf
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-03
National League.

Pittsburg. 10. st. Louis, 2.
Philadelphia, 0; New York, 2.
Brooklyn, .; Boston, ].
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-03

Other waters sell at 15c a Split
Sheboygan, the best Wisconsin water.
sells at 10 cents. All drug stores and
drinking fountains.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-03

Try a Csc Pound Of BUSY BEE
hand dipped Chocolates. 6-2-3t
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-03
Western League.

The Pueblo Denver game postponed
on account of rain.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-03

Try the turkey dinner at the o.
ford today,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-03
College Ball.

At characterization, s; Nebras-
ka, 3.
Cambridge, Mass, June 2,-Altho
outbatted, Cornell won from Harvard
today through the poor base running
of the Crimson players, by a score of
5 to 4.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-03

Ewing has the SWEETEST line CT R.,
~frigerators in the city.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-03

Turkey dinner, "Fine Doin's" at
the Oxford today.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-03

Try a 25c Pound Of BUSY BEE
hand dipped Chocolates, G-2-3t
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-03
American Association

Kansas City, 0; Minneapolis, ..
Louisville. Z; indianapolis, 2.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-03

Ewing for Pitts Wire,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-03

the finest knives OF a patent food
grinder. the oil In the nut being quite
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-03

potatoes. also cut fine: add tomatoes.
butter. etc, TO meat and vegetables
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-03

Just published, the first and JUST NOISE"
real rag since "Maple Leaf by e. |. Stewart.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-03

A certificate from the National
DoarJ ~ H.. TTuJ....- III l.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-03
Yesterdays BASEBALL news
OVER THE UNITED STATES

American League,
st. Louis, ,; Detroit, 0.
Chicago, &; Cleveland, /.
Boston, &; Washington, ,.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-06-03

office in lipoms Il and :, Half Build
New-York tribune., 1906-09-16
A Floating Theater

MY cousin owned floating theater, minstrel hall,
i'A and museum combined upon one large boat,
which was towed by a smaller steamer wherever 1t
was desirable These steamboats,, being flat bot
toned all their machinery IS the lower deck and
thus the saloon above reaches the whole length of
the boat, from bow TO stern.
On our first trip up the Mississippi, we stopped
at Galena and remained there for three days and
there | first had the pleasure OF meeting General
Grant. He was then a private citizen in business
in the town. He came TO the museum, having read
a description OF me published in the press OF the
places we had visited. He became much interested
and conversed with me for sometime, and, having
purchased my photograph, asked me TO put my
autograph upon it, which did
The next day he returned with his family and IN
troduced them TO me. They would not enter the
performing hail. but remained conversing with me,
departing with expressions OF pleasure AT our meeting
and many good wishes for my welfare. l atterward
New-York tribune., 1906-09-16

a teacher myself, l appreciated his position, but
my repentance came too late TO be of any benefit
TO him.
When l was sixteen years of age, the district
school had become large it decided 10 divide
it and form a primary department, consisting OF
pupils between the ages of four and nine years The
through them offered me the position of teacher.
accepted, and at the reopening OF the school was
duly installed in my undertaking. | was very
jealous in duty, and at the end OF the term re-
ceived the commentator and thanks of the COM
mittee for the excellent discipline maintained as
we'll as the progress made by the pupils under my
tuition. The Youngest even was far above me in
stature vet all seemed anxious to be obedient and
to please me. When | had occasion TO reprimand,
it would be received with meekness and repentance.
/ thought | had now found a proper and genial
vocation, but during the subsequent vacation an
event occurred which entirely changed the tenor of
my life
The idea of a career as a public character had
never occurred to my family. 1t was sug-
gested that summer by a cousin who came TO visit
us from the West. He the manager of mu-
scum a floating palace of curiosities the Ohio
going out West" as then called it. made me
eager to return with him. | added my entreaties
to his when he broached the subject to my parents
and begged 10 be allowed TO go. After a rather
stormy family session during which my eldest
brother declared that if | he would leave the
house forever my parents gave reluctant consent,
binding Mr. Wood by solemn promise TO keep me
under his personal supervision and cousinly care.
New-York tribune., 1906-09-16
Franks of the Little Woman

WENT TO school like other girls, and being fond OF
fun and mischief, my size gave me peculiar ad-
vantage in this respect One of my usual pranks
was 10 run about under the desk and administer
reptitious pincheS the unconscious children, caus
ing them TO scream out.
Il IS 10 be remembered that in country school
houses of that day there one continuous desk
around the side of the room against the wall, and,
my size enabling me TO walk readily under IT, |
could make the circuit of the room without coming
out from under cover. The teacher, Mr.. Dunbar,
knew al once the cause of the uneaSiness and outcry
and would promptly start in pursuit; but had the
advantage for l could readily him and easily
dodge while he had a much difficulty in locating
me as il he was II in a game OF hunt the slipper.
Watching my opportunity l would dart back 10
my seat and when he red and painting from an
Intellectual search under the desk, he would hnd me
de1nurely 7oring over my lesson as If had never
had thought outside my book
Here my size again served me. The teacher being
a great strong man. his instructive chvalry wouldn't
let him strike a feminine mite like myself, and in
desperation he would eXclaim. What shall | do
with vou2 Shall / shut YOU up in my overshoe'
He had enormous feet. What does your mother
do 10 punish you-does She set YOU top Of the
sugar bowl and make YOU wipe the dishes''
For the time being | conquered, Tor any
allusion to my abnormal size always caused me
great embarrassment, and the helpless man had
really no other weapon 10 turn on me. Later when