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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-11
color seh.me. In BuiIdiag.

Strange how little we Americans do
with color. We have a red brick house
or yellow brick house with a red tile
roof or a green roof. and that's about
the gamut we run. Most beautiful eff
fects can he gained 10y the use OF enam-
eled colors even on Hat surfaces; dainty
patterns can be worked out and bril-
liant yet harmonious effects gained.
Our coloriag schemes are tame. We
certainly have much TO learn In that re-
spect from the Perslans OF old. They
were masters In enamel. and their
work was gorgeous. beautiful. With
us II Is lack OF taste: II certainly Is not
lack OF material There are American
makers OF tile that produce material
equal TO that OF antiquity. the richest
colors and the most easily adapted
shapes. -Clay Worker.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-11
when Lowell wa. suspended.

A biography Of James Russell Lowell
says OF a famous incident of the poets
college life: Throughout his senior
year his unexcused absences from reel
tations and chapel exercises Increased
In number until they reached total
that even now Is startling 10 an aca-
demically trained reader. Finally. 40
the story runs. there came a character
istIc ebullltlOn during one 81 his infre-
quent appearances NJ evening prayers
that brought matters Co "A head. Iiav-
ing been elected In the morning poet
OF his class. Lowell had spent the day
In ambrosial jubilation. At prayers
that evening. being still jubllant. he
arose in his seat and bowed low 10 the
right and TO the left Coming nc the
end OF long career OF consistent negli-
gence. this breach of decorum was not
TO be passed In silence" Lowell was
as consequence suspended.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-11
Dl.periIas "a H.iIueina,Ioa.

The wldow-Now. gettin' right down
teh cold. hahd facts. Nose, what am yo'
prospects, The Sultor-Mah dear. Ia
got a good job as manager oh a laun-
dry In sight. The Wldow-Well, yo'
want teh git dat out OBJ sight an fo'git
Il. Nah last husband had dat same hal
lucinashun. but de lady who promised
teh Tub. honeh an obey him positively
refused teh be de laundry!-Puck.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-11

Modern scientific investigation In n
medical way declares that the plump
man Is not necessarily the ''healthlest"
or the best able TO resist disease. The
lean man not only enjoys greater re-
slstance 20 weakness and debility. but
he Is stronger In the performance Of a
given task. In other words. large
fat deposit in the general tissue Is no
evidence Of good general nutrition.
The rich and girllsh beauty OF the
plump man. sometimes called Fatty"
may delight the eye. but when IL comes
20 walking downtown In the morning
or running four blocks 10 a fire Fat.
~" blows out fuse and Is sent To the
repair shop. while his lean brother Is
merely put In condition for the day
by this little burst OF exercise Mime.
apolls Journal.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-11

The singing tree Of Australia some
what resembles gigantic nettle II
has an unpleasant odor, aud the ma
tlves and native animals ara careful TO
avoid H. When man IL stung 10y the
trec-or. 10 put II more prosaically.
prlcked 10y the trees thorn the little
wound gives him at first no pain what
ever. But In few minutes a madden
ing pain Is set up: the victim shrieks
and rolls upon the ground. For months
afterward when water touches the
stung part great agony ensues. Dogs
when stung rush about with piteous
whnes. biting pieces OF flesh from the
place that has been stung
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-11

A Glasgow steamer was laboring In a
heavy sea. the waves sometimes sweep
Ing her decks. but tine officers had as.
surei the passengers that there was no
danger. and all seemed reasonably
calm with the exception OF one meek
appearing little man. who every few
minutes would approach an officer and
anxlously inquire II he thought the ship
would founder,
mo. tell your one Of them finally
exclaimed. with Impatiencc. What Is
the matter with you; Look NJ those
other people-thcy are not scared 70
death"
"Oh. I'm not scared" the man ~.
piled. But. II the ship was going to
founder. wanted to know a little
ahead of time"
"Oh. Wanted To tell your friends
goodby and all thatT"
"well. not exactly" the man said
hesltatlngly. The fact Is. my mother
In.law Is along with me. aud II the ship
was quite SURE TO sink wanted To say
few things 10 Harpers Weekly.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-11
Tn. A.eie.,. aud Medicine.

A roll OF papyrus acquired by Dr.
Ebers In the vicinity OF Thcbcs. Egypt
In the winter OF 1872. from an Arab
who made ancient grave robbing a
business. after investigation and trans
lation was deposited In the library OF
the University OF Lelpsic. The script
OF this papyrus Is hleratlc. The date
OF Ills said TO he over 1000 years ago,
II Is a comprehensive treatise on medl-
cine. Diseases OF the abdomen. the
chest, the heart. the eyes. the ears, and
so on. are carefully arranged and de
scribed In a manner that would con-
mand respect AZ the present day. For
instance. OF the heart the papyrus clas'
sIfies the troubles as fatty degenera.
ton. dllatlon. cardItIs. angina. or
spasm: hypertrophy enlargement.
thrombosis plugglngl and dropsy. or
medicines over zoo different substances
are enumerated. and they are pre-
scribed In pills. In tablets, In capsules.
In decoctlons. powders, inhalatlons, 10.
tions. ointments and plasters
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-11

Those who have plaster casts that
they wish to preserve may protect them
from dust by brushing them with n
preparation Of white wax and white
soap. half tiaspoonful OF each boil
cd with a quart OF rain or other soft
water. Use when cold. and when they
are dried the casts may be wiped with
n damp cloth without injury. To hard.
en- casts brush with strong solution
OF alum water and brush with white
wax dissolved in turpentlne. Put the
cast In warm place 20 dry after using
the latter. and II will have look not
unlike that OF old ivory.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-11
derivation of Phrases.

Next 10 Shakespeare we draw most
profusely from the Bible for terse ex-
presslons. Proverbs and Ecclesiastes
furnishing the larger proportion from
the Old Testament and st. Pauls cpls'
ties from the New. Milton. though FAR
behind these two great sources Of Eng
fish speech. gives us more familiar eX.
pressions than any other writer after
them. From him we have learned TO
speak Of "A dlp religious light" OF
"grim death" "a heaven on earth" and
"sanctity OF reason" OF adding fuel
20 the flames" OF "tempcring justice
with mercy" OF the busy hum OF
men" "the light fantastic toe" chat
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-11

There Is something In obstinacy
which differs from every other passion.
Whenever Il falls Il never RECEIVERS.
but either breaks like iron or crum-
bles sulklly away like fractured arch.
Most other passions have their period
OF fatigue and rest. their sufferings
and their cure. but obstInacy has no
resource. and the first wound is mortal.
Johnson.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-11

Young Wife, want you TO promise
me one thing. II we would avoid trou-
BILE we must live within our means,
and to help me In doing this | want
your promise that you will never run
In debt Young Husband-I will prom
ise. my love. II l ever get In debt I'll
let the other fellows do the running.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-11
Tn. Perfect Exercise.

The game OF golf fulhlls the axioms
laid down for perfect EXERCISE
walk with an object. When II Is con
sidered that the limbs and the trunk
are exercised golf may be classified as
one OF the few games. II not the only
game. which affords a complete exer-
else In itself. - Professor Cautlie's
Physical Efficiency"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-11

An early use Of this slang expression
Is TO be found In some verses-proba-
bly, by Elkanah settle-quoted by Wal
ter Thornbury In his "Old and New
London" from a poem on the Lord
Mayors Banquet OF Sir Samuel FLUID.
yer" l76l. and apparently published at
the time:
Where are your eyes and ears9
See there what honorable gent appearsl
London Notes and Queries
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-11
The sappIr HeIa OCT.

Tommy Cat the supper tablel-Now.
ma. may have a piece OF chocolate
cake1 You said might after the min
lister had taken thrse pieces. COS that
was enough for any man. saint or sin
mar
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-11
Moving.

lie read the letter twice and then
said. This Is one OF the most moving
pieces OF literature ever saw"
as II an appeal for aidT' asked his
wife.
mo. It's a note from the landlord
saying he has raised the rent"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-11
'oon to provincial reporters ana IN

boon TO provincial reporters ana I'M
meat handed Phyllis" Chaucer. though
rich in material for quotation. has CIV
on US no plthy phrases. but from Spen'
ser who sang Of him rs the well OF
English undefyled." we get 'aor rhyme
nor reason" ''by hook or crook"
sweet attractive grace" ard through
thick and thin."-Chambers Journal
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-11

Berham-I can't let you have any
money paid a bill today. Mrs. Ben
ham-I thought you said you never
made mistakes.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-11

Hope writes the poetry of the boy.
but memory that OF the man.-nmss'
san
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16
lmportan, Real Estate Deal.

The J. w. Phillips homestead block
on G and d streets, s. w, has been
sold and conveyed to f. b. McElroy
by Mrs. Maud Phillips. Mr.. McElroy
reports that It is his intention to erect
an attractive cottage on the S. +. cor
ner Of this block, that the balance of
eleven lots as they will be re-sub-di-
vlded, will be offered for sale to the
citizens Of Ardmore; and judging
from indications all Of the same will
be sold within 30 days; that several
of the prospective buyers Of lots in
this block have signlhed their inten-
ton of commencing the erection OF
homes for themselves as soon as they
can buy the .lots that they desire II
is conceded by most every one that
the lots in the Phillips block are
about the most desirable residence
l6ts TO be had in Ardmore. MIR. Az
Eboy also states that he has sold a..
undivided one-half interest in the
phillips block; to H. NJ. Donuelly iJf
Oklahoma City on the basis OF 10000
for the block.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16
viii Practice Law.

c. o. Bum who has held the posi-
tion as one of the assistants to the
district attorney, went out Of office
yesterday. He will remain in this
city and engage In the practice of
law. Mr.. Bum has great confidence
in Ardmore and thinks that with
statehood the town will go forward by
leaps and bounds. About four years
age he was appointed to the position
of assistant by United States Dis
trict Attorney Johnson. At that time
he was official court stenographer of
the Southern district under Judge
Townsend. He is regarded as one of
the most efficient court reporters in
the country as well as one d the
speediest on the machine. Mr.. Bunn's
experience as an assistant has ac-
crued greatly to his advantage and
he takes up the practice of law well
qualified.
1t is rumored that United States
Commissioner Gullett will succeed
Mr.. Bum.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the pal L
nership heretofore existing by and he.
tween the undersigned in the business
of the Ardmore Job Shop & Planning
Mil is this day, February IA, 1906, By
mutual consent, dissolved, the bust
ness of said firm being continued by
w. L. Davis, under the name and
style Of the Arlmore job Shop &
Planning Mill, the said w. l.. Davis col
lectlng all accounts due the partner
ship for work heretofore done, pay
ing all obligations, liabilities and
debts heretofore and now existing
against the said partnership.
w. l.. DAVIS,
]. S. TATE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16
conind.

"A Royal Slave which has ere
ated a sensation among play-goers of
this country for two seasons, will be
seen at the opera house next Monday
night with the same great cast and
beautiful scenic effects that has made
it so conspicuous. and will be one of
the notable events of the theatrical
season Of this city. II is seldom that
Local play-goers of this country have
such an opportunity Of seeing one
of the best things in the amusement
world and It is to be hoped that
Manager Robison's efforts in secur.
ing the excellent attraction will be
appreciated 1862
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16

W. G. Doak has resigned the man
agement of the Pennington Wholesale
Grocery Co, here and will return wish
his family TO Ardmore this week. Dur
ing their stay here Mr. Doak and fam.
lily have made many friends and their
departure is very much regretted \
l.. Stokes of Davis who has been IA
sociated with r. L. Freeman, will sc
coed Mr. Doak as manager hete -.-
Pauls Valley Enterprise.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16

You want what you want when you
want IL. Isn't there some piece of
sheet music you want? Maybe you
will buy Phonograph or a Victor
Talking Machine! We will be glad to
have you come in and hear some OF
our new music and look over our
stock. Ladies especially invited TO
call, we won't ask you to buy. Boyds
Book and Music Store. On your way
to the post Office. 15-2
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16
Lovers of Good Stories, Attention,

We have been pretty busy with
taking stock and then valentine time
has required some attention--and by
the way, We sold some valentines, but
now we will have some time for or
ganizing a new circulating library and
we have a new scheme for putting in
good one. If interested come in and
ask about 1t. Boyd's Book and Music
Store, "On the way to the postofice. "
1862
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16
Something Good.

Manage robson of the opera
house has succeeded in booking Cor
don and Benefits production, "a
Royal Slave The contract which has
been made with Gordon and Bennett
calls for their original company,
which means that local theatre goers
are to have the opportunity Of seeing
one of the finest productions in this
country. Monday Feb 18th 1862
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16
kino Richard III.

Patrons of the highest class OF the
atrical performances--people who de-
mand absolutely THE BEST will
be pleased TO know that Americas
leading tragedian John Griffin. will
shortly appear in this city in majes'
tic revival OF Shakespeare's immor-
tai tragedy. King Richard the Third,
aided by n superior company and
compleet and scenic equipment
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16
Lyeeum Attraction.

Thomas Elmore Lucey, poet, author,
actor and entertainer will be the next
attraction on the Lyceum course Civ.
en- by Broadway Methodist church
and league. This Riley of the South"
who is unquestionably a genius IN his
line will be seen at Broadway Metho-
dist church on Monday evening Feb.
18th. 15
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16
For Sale.

single, top buggy and harness.
l three-quarter breed Wilkes colt.
Densmore typewriter. and house
hold furniture. Must be sold by Mon
day noon, Feby 10Th. ]. N. HAYNIE.
Cor. 9th ave. and ST.. N W.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16

The most attractive designs in val
cntines that have been produced this
year are represented in our superb
showing All prices from &c TO s..
F. ]. RAMSEY, Druggist.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16

Mr., Ditzler, buyer for the Ardmore
Dry Goods Co, is In New York and is
forwarding new goods daily by freight
and express. Call and see the most Sc
lect styles in the Indian Territory.
ia
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16
Al Broadway Methodist Church.

Thomas Elmore Lucey, the Riley
OF the South" will be the next at
traction on the Lyceum course given
by the Broadway Methodist church
and League Monday evening, Feb, 19
16
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16
CITlZENShIP.

II you claim citizenship rights and
are not on the rolls or have busin. So
before the interior department write
Immediately to w. w. Wright, rogis-
tered attorney. Corcoran building
Washington. ID. c. "a
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16
BROWN q sRIoGMAN.
Funeral Directors anG Licensed
EmbaImers,
Open Day and Night.

In meat smoking save time, save
shrinkage. save labor and have bet.
ter meat and more profit by using
Iaamsey's Liquid Meat Smoker, 75c
T. +. J. RAMSEY, Druggist
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16
TYpeMrIters.

Don't forget that G. A. oppliger
represents "The Worlds Best Type
writer" The Smith Premier once on
the way to the postoffice. TeL 24i.
29tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16
Notice.

This is to notify our friends and
patrons that our Office is now over
Bonners drug store with DIR. Payne.
14tf FAM & WOODARD.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16
Notice.

This is to notify our friends and
patrons that our Office is now over
Bonners drug store with DR.. Payne
14tf FAM & wOODARD.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16

Don't fail to DC entertained by "The
New Sol Smith Russ a'r' Thomas El-
more Lucey, at Broadway Methodist
church, Monday evening. Fob. isth
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16

No matter how obstinate cough
may be II has to give In and be cured
when Hoffman's Throat and Lang
Syrup is taken.
Z F. J. RAMSEY, Druggist
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16

Fielder can do your work right.
Give me a hcance, I will do the rest.
Phone $50. 7-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received up
to and including Feby. Goth 1906 at
three o'clock p. m, at the mayors
Office for the erection of a brick or
stone building, 80 by 20 IT,, for the
city of Ardmore According to plans
and specifications on file at said Office,
the city reserves the right to reject
any or all bids. 1874
r. w. DICK, Mayor.
r. w. RANDOL,
Chm. Improvement Committee
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16

Have you tried Eds snow fake
cream bread and snow fake mothers
bread? II not, call for 1t. Have Eds
wagon to stop.
30-tf EDS BAKERY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16
For sale.

Choice Jersey milch COW, fresh,
second calf. Plain View Farm. Phone
S72. 11tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16

Weather is good now. Marston is
ready for work. Phone 325. 29-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16

Phone rs for closed carriage any
hour Carters Hack Line 19-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16

Call phone No, $50 for all kinds
cement work Every foot guaranteed.
Tim ]. w. FIELDER.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16

II II is canvas you want the Ard
more Dry Goods Co. has II. 16
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16
r. r. DALLAS

Real Estate and Rentals.
Notary In ONCE.
Ofiice over Hell & Hills. Phone 349.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16
FOR RENT.

We have some good farm lands to
rent. |
MULLEN a. MULLEN.
2S-tf Ardrhore, I. 7.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16

Sea Marston, get his fgures on all
cement work He meets all competi-
tors. 29-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16
LOST.

Elks' hall the setting out
of a watch charm. Finder return TO
this Office. 15tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16
WANT COLUMN


catalogue explains how
we teach barber trade quickly
Write nearest branch. Moler
Barber College, TT. Worth or Dal.
las, Texas. 11-6
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16

WANrED-At once. one or two girls
to train as nurses. Ardmore Santa
rum. 30tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-02-16

Chm. Improvement Committee
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1906-06-02

William Woolcy Schaeicr, who read
essays and gave orations as noted last
week Dr. J. NJ. II. Rowland, OF the
Baltimore Medical College, delivered
the address to the graduates, and
President George A. Blake, oi the
County School Board, presented the
diplomas. The Alumni banquet was
held at the close OF the exercises. I.
B. Hopper, OF, presided and delivered
the Presidents address, Rev S. NJ.
Perry and Superintendent Biddle also
spoke, and responses to toaSts were
made by Harold Steele, Clark Bar
wick, Charles Ellison, Miss L. NJ.
Reed and Mrs. William Rowan The
class day exercises were held on We'd
nesday night and were largely attend
ed many Elktonians going and re-
turning on the "Spray'
The closing exercises at North East
were held yesterday morning Cover
nor Warticld was the orator OF the
day, and the Assembly room was
crowded with an appreciative audience
The Governor presented the diplomas
to the graduatcs-MisscS Annie Brick
ley, Matte Churchman. Elsie Gamble
Myrtle Rose, Rhoda White and Mar
shal Thompson State Superintendent
M. b. Stephens was also present.
Governor Wartield was the orator
also at the closing exercises of the
Cecil County High School, held in
Mechanics Hall yesterday afternoon
He was met at the station bv Com
pany +, and escorted to the hall where
the exercises at once began The
Governor made happily wordcd ad-
dress and presented the diplomas to
the graduates as follows:
Teresa F. Alaga, Elkton; Pauline
Arbucklc, Cherry Hill; Kathryn A.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1906-06-02
Trouble On The Fair Grounds Track

Just after the close of the races on
the Fair Grounds, on Wednesday,
Oliver Jones happened to drive too
close TO Reuben lIevelow on the track.
brushing him with the wheel of his
wagon. llevclow's son. also known
as George Rhoades, with his brother,
proceeded to call Jones to account.
He was pulled out OF his wagon and
struck upon the upper jaw bone which
was badly injured, and, it is said,
broken. Jones aSsailants were arrest
ed and his son, Curtis, proceeded to
tackle George Hevelow. Jones
was attended by DR.. Cawley and later
was sent to his home near town. The
IIevclows were to have a hearing be-
lore Justice Bouldcn yesterday, in
tending. it is said, to plead guilty of
assault and pay their fine, ii not held
for Court
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1906-06-02
Farmer ImpaIed On Fork

Elzey Wright, the well-known and
popular tenant on the Kcrshaw farm,
on the Blue Ball road, near town, met
with a painful and, for a time it was
feared possibly fatal, injury. Getting
of! a hay NOV in the barn, he vaulted
down backwards and dropped upon the
handle oi fork standing upright,
which he failed to notice The fork
handle penetrated several inches into
his body, inllicting severe but not
necessarily serious injury He bled
considerably and was much weakened
ior several days, but at last accounts
was improving