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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-03-22

Birtch & Liebeler can sell or locate YOU
on a homestead in the Canadian North
west.
The preliminary hearing of the hall
dozen Langdon blind plggers are for the
time being disposed of. Charlie
Wood and Doe Schoolcraft have
been bound over for trial and re.
eased under a $500 bond each. Young
Fitzpatrick never appeared for his hear.
ing, forfeited a cash bond of 800 for his
appearance and skipped out for the Ca.
madam Northwest. His father Kilpat.
rick, the senior member of the firm. has
gone into retirement at the county Jail
and boards at the expense of the tax
payers, not being able to raise the
amount of his bail bond. Jos. Latino.
der put up an acceptable bond of s2O(
to secure his appearance for trial. Char.
rette who was arrested at the same time
also was successful in keeping out o
Jail for the-time being by a similar con
venient arrangement,
Vincent Weller, for information con
corning whose whereabouts a reward o.
5000 has been offered since last Novem
Der has in all probability been found
Tuesday of this week one of the Ca.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-03-22

Our next meeting will be held on
Tuesday 27th inst. at which the follow
ing program will be carried out:
Recitation Selected
Teddy Davidson
Vocal Solo Selected
May Macarthur.
Debate-Resolved that the negro has
suffered more at the hands of the white
man than the Indian.
Affirmative Negative
kiefer Maloney
Larson Richardson
Edith Davidson Edith Cochran
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-03-22

Grand Forks counties will be here to
assist in the work. The program ar
ranged for the sessions of Friday after
noon, evening and Saturday forenoon is
as follows:
PROGRAM
FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
Improving School Grounds and Build ings.
Maud V. Haight.. Union.
Heating and Yentilating the School House.
L. G. Smith. ................. Minneapolis
Civics in the Grades.
n. NJ. Armstrong. Milton
Work of Teachers in Elementary .\gricul'
Prof. j. C. Mcdowell Fargo
EVENING SESSION.
Elementary Agriculture in Rural Schools.
Prof. J. G. Mcdowell. Fargo
Address
State Supt. w. Z. Stockwell. Bismarck.
SATURDAY FORENOON.
Primary Work for Rural Schools.
Elizabeth Jobe Milton
Special Work in Geography
Text Book.
S. j A. Hannah
Writing.
Leta V. ....... Lapgdop
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-03-31

Mrs. j. A. Paulk, of Landslot,
patronized the bargain sales in
town, yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. J. Bailey, oil
Douglas, were in this city pros.
pecting, sterday.
Miss Allie Rohannor, of Able.
vile, is the guest of Miss Ida
Taylor of this city.
Just received pretty and up
to-date line of Dry goods. Call
and see them at The Farmers
Supply Co. If
That $45 embroidered dress
10 Mrs. Hayes display, will be in
the window of Mrs. Field
Millinery store until Monday
morning only. 42-2t
E. M. Wins1ow the aged veter-
an was Frustrated yesterday on
his way to his home on Cypress
street as he was returning from
the postofice.
Mrs. S. Johnson an aged lady
of seventy-fve, has spent the
past five weeks with the family
of her son, Wright Johnson, and
will return to her home in Rigs
don tomorrow.
II property is worth buying,
get an abstract from Justice Alb
stract Co. limo.
Harvey Johnson, son of Wright
Johnson on Altamaha, who has
been quite i'll with pneumonia, is
recovering.
Hot and cold baths at the
Grant Street: Barber Shop, P. B.
Owen, Proprietor. If
Capt. WEIGH, Supt., of the ST.
George colony arrived in this
city yesterday afternoon, and is
stopping at the Aldine. The
Captain is we'll known in this
colony having been Supt., for
six years. He reports early
vegetables in his garden-even
picking ripe tomatoes from vines
that lived out of doors all winter.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-03-31

Miss Emma Boyd is visiting
friends in Irwinville.
Mr.. M. W. Howell, is quite
sick at his home on Grant street.
Mrs. D. F. Troupe. of Osier-
field. came over yesterday to see
the folks and do some trading.
Mr.. A. C. Corbert, of Osier-
visited greater Fitzgerald yes
terday.
Capt. D. C. WEIGH came up
from St George yesterday tQ see
Fitzgerald real estate soar.
Mrs. NJ. ]. Harnage, formerly
of this city but now of Jennings,
Fla, stopped over on her way to
Bushnell to visit her daughter.
To be- absolutely sure your
title is perfect, get an abstract
from Justice Abstract Co. limo
Mrs. Fl. A. Peacock, of.Ashton
was in this city, trading yester-
day.
For Sale. 5 acre tract north
west of town IL miles from A.
& B. depot. S room house and
Egood we'll water. Apply to Mrs.
j. S. Hardee
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-03-31

| For Sale:- five room house
and two lots. Inquire at this
Office.
Mrs, M. E. Coates, OF Suwanee
Fla, is visiting relatives in this
city.
Save money in buying groc-
cries and feed stuff, at The
Farmers Supply Co. If
Mrs Mary Ross, of Cordele,
who has been visiting in the
home of J. c. Ross, returned
home yesterday.
MOL Native Pea-vine
Hay. $14.OO per ton.
CRUGER & PACE,
3-27-1mo Albany, Ga.
Miss Lo'a Autman, If King
wood, on Der way TO Vienna,
stopped over to visit Miss Mat
tie Jones of this city.
Smoke the MADE in Fitzgerald"
kind. They re the best smok-
ers. IT.
Mrs. E. Stone sold he-- resi-
dence and four lots on Central
avenue to Lon Dickey. This is
one of the most desirable loca-
tons in this city.
Texas Rust Proof Oats,
Georgia Rye, EIue Stem
Wheat, Pearl Onoin Sets, at
CampbeII's Seed Store,
Phone No. 80. ri St.
The Roanoke school closed
yesterday and Miss Katherine
Hecker has proved herself an,
exceptionally good teacher. She
will soon take her departure for
her home in Atlanta.
Mrs. F. P. Stoner, 616 S. Lee
street, has linen and new designs
in eyelet work, for waists, skirts
and hats, and all material to
work them. Bargains in my
other goods. A new lot of toilet
articles. 3.29-1m
Wanted:-To rent. A piano
must be in good order.
F. J. Hansen.
Mrs. J. A. Weathers, of Triton,
who has been visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. P. J. Dell of
this city, returned to her home
in Triton yesterday.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-03-31

Call for the Georgia Best Smok-
err brand, G. B. S. They are
made in Fitzgerald and guaran-
teed all Havana. If
I have concluded to do a little
business in Real Estate sales.
Anyone wanting their business
hustled come to me.
E. M. Winslow.
Cypress street. 37-tf
Lulled by the tapping waves of
the Atlantic Ocean, surrounding
her beautiful home at Dungeness
Cumberland Island, Mrs. Will
liam Carnige's spirit passed into
the unknown. While visiting on
Cum ber1and Island two summers
Wgo we dwelt within the shadow
of that home aud the grave
cf the famous Light Horse"
Harry Lee where nature was
lavish in her wealth of beauty.
The deceased was not only sur
rounded by all that money could
buy and art could produce but
nature was in all her glory with
her magnificent monarchs OF the
forest and the broad expanse OF
ocean.
For Sale at a snaps acre
tracts No. 1855 and 1856, City
lots No. IS and 16 square IS
Block IA S. Lee Street. City
lots No. IA square IS Block Z,
Central ave, adjoining Opera
House. All desirable.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-03-31
Weather Report.
EDITOR ENTERPRISE:

EDITOR ENTERPRISES:
For publication in your paper furnish
herewith record OF meteorological observa-
lions taken by thaG6ndersigned as q coopera-f
tive observer of the Weather Bureau Of the
U. s. Department of Agriculture. during the
week ending Mar. 30, 1906. at Fitzgerald, Ga.
The instrumental readings are from govern.
ment standard instruments exposed In she
manner recommended by the Chief Of the
Weather Bureau.
Respectfully,
D. G. BROWN,
Cooperative Observer.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-03-31

Get busy at something useful.
BORN; To Mr.. and Mrs. W.
r. Paulk, a ten pound girl.
Do you love good biscuit?
Then buy Royal -four. If.
If it's in cans and marked Van
Camps its good. 34-tf.
Mrs. Ida E. Newcomer arriv-
ed yesterday from Atlanta and
will remain for several months.
Wasting in all. the pretty
styles at The Farmers Supply
Co. If
W. Brown, of Chicago Ills, is
visiting in the family of his sis
ter, Mrs. DaLee of Arbor Place.
Seed sweet potatoes, Pryor
vans, at Is cents per bushel.
3-36tf. S. G.. Pryor.
Capt. Hicks, whose life was
paired. of at one time, is
thought to be ont of danger.
Do not fail to get an abstract
on all property you BUY. Justice
Abstract Co. 3-31-1mo
Mrs. N. Fl. Gould's sisters
from Washington, D. c., arrived
Tuesday.
FOR SALE.-A new rubber
tired buggy and set of harness,
cheap. At thi, office. 3-tf.
Mrs. Mark Hogle took the
train Tor Triton yesterday TO
meet herhusband and will return
on Monday.
The Palace Roller skating
rink is now open. Good music
furnished. Band music Tues
days and Friday nights. 40.1m
Mrs. Mary E. Johnson of
Live Oak, Fla, returned home
yesterday after visit with her
grand daughter Mrs. A. P. Davis
of this city.
Just received,' Ladies Collars,
pretty and up-to-date styles.
if The Farmers Supply Co.
DR.. Holtzendorf was called to
Pearson on Thursday by tele-
gram announcing the critical ILL
ness of his sister, Mrs. B. Kirk
land.
Mr.. D. w. M. Whitley took in
the speech of Hon Hoke Smith
at Douglas on Thursday. He
reports a large and enthusiastic
crowd.
FoR RENr.-A nice front room
second floor Phenix Building.
Apply to Phsnix GroceryCo.
Miss Rose Holder, of Hawkin-
Esmlle, whomade a very pleasant
visit with the family of Mr.. ]. c..
+; Haynes, took her departure
yesterday for ~ home.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-03-31

T. Kay has returned from a
three weeks fishing trip on the
Ocmulgee.
Mr.. Jim Dorminy treated his
turpentine still negroes to a full
outfit of musical instruments for
a band to be organized by them.
A. Kratz has bought the Loed-
ing house and lot on Jackson
and Ocmulgee also one on Villa
coochie.
EDITOR Mercer was unexpect-
eddy called to the bedside of his
Uncle at Leary yesterday.
The balance Of the Wheeler
Memorial delegates from this
city to Atlanta returned home
yesterday and are enthusiastic
over the proceedings and their
welcome.
Mr.. J.. H. Boston, Of Arm
strong, and Mrs. C. Rodriguez
of Brunswick, are visiting their
sister, Mrs. r. c. Butler and
their mother Mrs. J. E. Butler
of this city.
The most fastidions house
wives buy Royal -four. If.
Because of the rain the Ladies
Aid Of the Oak Ridge district
DO, tponed their Pie Social until
Wednesday night April .4th. If
it rains that night it will be held
the following night Ladies
please remem Der 10 bring pies,
Teams will be at the P. 0. from
7 p. m. to 7:30.
Mr.. Hindman, of Missouri
who spent a couple of months
with Mr.. and Mrs. S. c. Brown,
on Altamabs, and then took a
trip through Florida, has re-
turned and will visit with his
relatives a few weeks longer and
enjoy Georgia strawberries.
E. D. Stone has sold bis house
and two lots on Lemon street,
Buy the made in Fitzgerald"
sort souvenir postal cards at the
Enterprise Office.
Sam Jones says of the cigar.
cite smoker Fire at one end
and fool at the other"
Turpentine men are shipping
Chinese la borers into Florida.
Mr.. John Mallory, the land
and industrial agento the Cen
trail, after a trip through the
fruit territory reports that
South Georgia peaches are not
damaged by the recent cold
weather.
St George boasts of FIVE fami-
lies of Smiths. Fitzgerald can
count that many on one street.
A party was given Monday
evening d the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Maban in honor of Miss
Hazel Small. Taffy was pulled
and games played. The guests
remained till late hour and
most enjoyable time was had by
all who attended.-St George
Gazette. :
St. George is having straw
berry festivals and Fitzgerald
goes next best with her straw
berry shoftcake.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-03-31

The following is an apostrophe
written by a member of the
B. P. C. to the T. o. G..
TO THE T. O. G'S
o, thou club of ten old girls,
With thy fair forms and corr screw curls,
Thy unhampered mirth and boundless wit.
Burned one fair face and caused one at.
To prove the greatness of thy wisdom then.
Thou needs must use the fruit of hen,
Not like Columbus hit 1t with pail.
But gently slide 1t down your back and hit
With a rail.
And now to thee. our Royal Ten
We bend the knee and bow again,
Long may thee live and show thy grace,
And for this old town to set the pace.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-03-31
Attention Farfr1erss

hILEIII1O1I I1T111SCS1
I will pay five dollars per bale
premium on all cotton raised
from my Floradora Seed. Get
them at the Farmers Supply Co.
ST. bale. I also have few bush.
els fine Sea Island seed at So per
bale. FL. G. Powell. i
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-03-31

y ~AAANAAAANANNN~AAANNNN~N
The butcher. Phone 1877. If
Ask your Grocer for Van
Camps, 34-tf.
Fred Harrington holds posi-
ton in Tisdel's Grocery.
FOUND:-A gold ring. Call
at this Office. 42-3:t
Wanted: A few vacant lots.
42-6t B. C. M osHER.
DR.. Polhil1, went TO Augusta,
yesterday On business.
Oleomargerine. High grade
at Whitchards. 131-tf
A little son of G. II. Young, of
Whitley, is dangerously i'll.
Mrs. H. w. Fisher, of Duluth,
Minnesota, is visiting relatives
in this city.
Clothing, suits for men and
boys just received.
If The Farmers Supply Co.
Excelsior Prolific cotton seed
ST. per bushel.
PRenix Warehouse &c.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. H: Hester,
expect to take their departure
for the north next week. \
Now is the time to- bed sweet
potatoes, get the Pryor yam at
rs cents per bushel.
3.36tf. S. G. Pryor.
A. "A. Stetson, of Tennessee,
prospector from Tennessee,
was visitor in the ,city yester-
day.
All the latest ideas in Hats
ribbons and flowers at the Fields
Millinery Parlors on Centrsl
avenue Friday and Saturday.
42-2t
The Misses Julia and Lola
Paulk are guests IN the home of
Mr.. p. W. NJ. Whitley of this
city. ~
Mrs. Alice Mckenzie of Triton
spent few hours in this city on
her way to Montezuma, to visit
her mother who is i'll.
Rev. G: T. Green, of S. Main,
street, who is the missionary ap-
pointed-by the Georgia Baptist
association, went to Seville, yes
terday in the interest OF his
work.
For Sale or Rent2Two story
house and lot, perfect condition,
near in households and kitchen
furniture for sale also fine piano
and good baby carrlage-Apply
216 w. Orange st. "a. tt
Bargain-counter chocolate I'M
der chemical analysis has been
known to yield starch, sugar, an
imal fat and oxide of iron tor
coloring-everthiog, IN fact. but
the foundation Of true chocolate.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Mallory
returned from Atlanta yester-
day. Mr.. Mallory who is watch
repairer in. the Russell Jewelry
store, having gone after his wife
as they expect to make this
their. home.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-03-31

: WARE HOUSE FOR RENT.
East end of Magnolia st. on
side tract of A. & B. Metal roof.
Adjacent lands suitable for 1um.
Der yard. Apply to ]. l. Camp
bell. or M. BULGE.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-03-31
TO THE FARMERS.

We sell Velvet Beans, Cow
Peas and all other kinds Of
field and orchard grasses.
Call and see us please. At
the Bee Hive Grocery.
42-2t A. Brunner & Co.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-03-31
FOR SALE.

In North west part of city
8 lots together and 6, and 2, at q
Bargain.
S. J. White at Simon Bros.
41-5-t E. Pine st.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-03-31

For Sa1e:-Fine piano, baby
carriage and household furniture
of almost every kindly parties
leaving city, apply-216 West
Orange Ave.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-03-31
FOR SALE.

Household furniture of all
kinds. Inquire at the Jessa-
mine House. 23.tf.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-03-31
For Sale Now.

Cash or monthly payments.
5.room house and 2 lots on cor.
ner. 4 blocks from P. 0. Write
quick to Box $40, city.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-03-31

TO OUR FRIENDS.
We have a few more Onion
Sets. Come quick, ere they
are all gone.
42-2t Bee Hive Grocery.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-03-31

For SALE Three lots
and 8-room house, Cor.
Grant and Cypress SITS.
W. B. Brown,
Fitzgerald.
Williams news., 1906-10-06
Duck Hunting Party.

Saturday morning, last, John Gilson took large party of duck hunters out to Coleman Lake, re- turning Sunday evening with a small wagon load of ducks G.. Simmons, with murder on his face, secured the largest number. while Mrs. Peter Burns, Mrs. H D. John son and MT. Gilson killed a good round number, the honors being divided as named above Mrs. Burns and Mrs Johnson enjoyed the sport immensely, both being equipped with rubber boots and weders. Mrs. Johnson, however. registered a kick when the recoil of her gun caused her to perform 8 horizontal feat. Several others. not equipped for ducks, took to the tall timber and bagged number of fine squirrels.
Williams news., 1906-10-06
Our Flagstaff News Column
FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA

Treasurer, Joseph R. Treat.
 Recorder Harry c Hibben.
 Probate Judge, Robert Kidd.
 County School Superintendent N. G. Layton.
 County surveyor, J. A. Lam port.
 Members of the Board of Super visors, F. O. Poison and J. o. liar rington.
 The chairman of the central committee is J $. Amundsen. sec relary c. M Funston, and F. w. Smith treasurer. The members of the central committed are the del egates elected at the primaries
 No caucus was held and the con vention was harmonious throughout.
 The republicans have nominated an excellent ticket ard one that will meet with favor among the voters.
 The platform endorses President Roosevelt and his .administrat ton endorses Governor Kihbey and his policy of equal taxation and com mends the republican officials of the county and opposes joint statehood
Williams news., 1906-10-06
SOME LOCAL ITEMS

We understand that Orie Smith has resigned his position at the Canyon and returned to the city to reside.
 F. R. Nellis, republican nominee for sheriff. was a visitor at Flagstaff Wednesday. Ferd has his hustling clothes on and Is after that office all right.
 Perhaps you need a bracer- something that will give you energy life and ambition A suggestion try I. w. HARPER whskey. Sold by J B JONES.
 D. A. Byrne, who has been in the employ of The Grand Canyon Drug Co., will leave here in a few days for Denver, Colo to accept a position in that city.
 Buno Davis. day man at the Key stone Monogram, left for Prescott Sunday, for a two day visit. He returned to his duties Wednesday morning.
 H. F. Ashurst was a passenger en route home to Flagstaff Wednes- day evening from Prescott. where he delivered an address Tuesday evening at the democratic rally.
 A. J. Arev, chief of the engineers corp of the Albuquerque Los An geles division, come in Wednesday
Williams news., 1906-10-06
Democratic Meetings

The democratic central committee has announced the following dates, for opening their meetings: Camp 1, October 4lh. Williams, October Sth. Flagstaff, October 11th. Maine, October 12h Camp 3. October 18th. Camp 2, October 14,h. Flagstaff, October 2Olh, Williams, November 3rd. Flagstaff, November 5th.
Williams news., 1906-10-06
The Gun Club.
RIFLE.

James Hogue, of Williams, was the guest of the Skylight gun club Sunday. On being asked who was the best shot in the Williams club, he promptly answered "Hogue," but from the score we doubt it. The gun club is making arrangements 10 have joint turkey shoot on Thanksgiving day, when the Will Hams club will have chance to disprove MT. Hogues assertion.
Williams news., 1906-10-06

C. J. Babbitt made flying trip to Winslow Tuesday. T. E. Pulliam made business "trip to Rhoades on Thursday. l Ferd. Nellis spent Thursday here moving around among the voters i L s. Williams spent Wednesday here attending a meeting of the democratic central committee ~
 Estel Fisher. and Harry Kelly left Monday for a weeks hunt on the mountain.
 :, Miss Dollie Roche, returned las, Sunday after very pleasant trip to the Grand Canyon.
 The Modern Priscilla Club was entertained at the residence of Mrs George Harrington on Wednesday afternoon.
 Miss Lulu Sargent, who has been spending the summer with Miss Bease has returned to her home in El Paso.
 Jesse Boyce, democra tic candidate for recorder, is in town this week He has made a host of friend dur ing his stay here.
 William Rabbit returned from the Grand Canyon on Monday last and left immediately for Ft. Valley where the c. o. outfit is quartered
 Robert J. Kidd has resigned his position with Babbitt Brothers and is devoting all of his time to the probate judges office to which he was appointed this week.
 The Young Married Folks Club was entertained by MT. and Mrs Edgar A Brown on Thursday even ing with game of progressive "Slough".
 Mis- Eliza beth Roche, who has been in poor health for the past two months and who has been at the Schnebly ranch on Oak Creek, returned home Tuesday. She is very much improved.
 Taking advantage of the pleasant wea ther, the democratic candidates went out to the camps of the Ari- zona Lumber and Timber Co.,, on Thursday and fired the first gun of the campaign.
 of the Grand Canyon, who were here last week visiting their daugh- ter Mrs. Edgar A. Brown, left the latter part of the week for Newcastle. Ontario. there they will spend several weeks visiting ~elatives of
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-06-21

In so far as you approach temptation
to n man, you do him an injury, and IL
he Is overcome you share his guilt
Etiquette Amons Forest Hangers.
While in the forest reserve In which
we hunted / met several OF the forest
rangers, all OF them intelligent men,
some with college education, men who
seemed peculiarly adapted to their
calling, who knew the mountains thor
oughly, handy with an ax and gun and
full OF resources. A degree OF ethics
obtained among the sportsmen, guides,
trappers and forest rangers that was
interesting. When any one goes to a
deserted cabin, In most OF which would
be found food, bedding. stove, etc, II
is proper form for him to stay all
night, eat all he can put away under
his belt, II In dire need divide any sup
ply OF tobacco and matches he may
find, but he must take away nothing
else, since to carry or an article or lit
tie value, such as hammer, hatchet,
plnchers. snow glasses, screw driver.
fish hook. pipe or other similar article
might Inconvenience the owner greatly
when he happened along and wanted
them and was forty miles or more from
source OF supply. If belated wan
dercr fails to wash the dishes and leave
supply OF dry wood sufficient to build
1rc aud cook n meal he Is at once
tabooed and his companionship is not
sought after. = Northwestern Sports
man.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-06-21
THE FIRST SPECTAcLES.
They Were Made In italy I'm the
Thirteenth Century.

They Were Made I'm italy In the
Thirteenth Century.
Spectacles We're invented late in the
thirteenth century. The use Of glass
to aid the sight OF defective eyes is,
however, much older. Nero looked
through a concave glass in watching
the gladiatorial games. and many other
historical men of his day were depend
ent on similar devices for lengtheninG
their sight
Till the latter part Of the thirteenth
century only the single glass was in
USE In 1890 the double glass was in
vented, and in the fourteenth century
spectacles were used quite frequently
by the very wealthy and high born, al.
though they were still so scarce that
they were beQueathed In viii with all
the elaborate care that marked the dis.
position OF a feudal estate. The first
spectacles were made in Italy.
Somewhat later the manufacture OF
cheaper glasses sprang up in Holland
and 1t spread late In the fourteenth
century to Germany, Nuremberg and
Rathenow acquired fame for their
glasses between 1890 and 1900.
For many years glasses were used
only as means Of aiding bad eyes, un'
til the fashion of wearing merely fol
the sake Of wearing them sprang up in
Spain. 1t spread rapidly to the rest OF
the continent and brought about the
Transformation of the old thirteenth
century spectacles into eyeglasses and
eventually into the monocle.