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The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-06-04
Notice of Sale Of District School Bonds

Notice is hereby given that the trus-
tees of School District No. 9, of Twin
Falls County, State of Idaho, will on
the 9th day of June, 1908, at the post
office, in Filler, Twin Falls County Ida
no, at 1o'clock P. M. on said day, Of
fer for sale to the highest bidder
for cash, lawful money of the Unit
ed state coupon bonds of the United
School District in the sum of twelve
thousand dollars, (s12,00O)
Said bonds to be dated June 10Th
1908 and drawing interest at the rate
OF five per cent per annum
Interest payable semi-annually.
Bonds to run 10 years with option to
pay in five years from date thereof.
10 be issued in denominations as fol-
lows: One bond in the sum of
100000
The school board reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
A. d. Vining Chairman.
e. F. Cedarholm, Clerk.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-06-04
Notice for Publication-i

Notice for Publication-FinaI Proof.
l. Loren N. Eldred Of Twin Falls. Idaho ~.
signee Of Oscar A. Cortrieht who made entry No.
1746 under the provisions Of an act of the leais.
iature OF the State Of Idaho. commonly known a.
embraces Lots 7 and 8 Of section Is. Of
township S. Of range ICE do hereby give notice
OF my intention to make final proof to establish
expect TO prove that have resided on, reciaimed
and cultivated said land - required by law. -
tore =; h Williams, representative Of the State
1908. by two Of the following witnesses.
X. Bliss, J. McTaggart Chef Hill W A. Pow.
ers al Of Twin Falls Idaho. -
Deferred until June Ia
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-06-04
Notice For Publication, Final Proof.

|, Edwin M. Hooper, of Murtaugh,
who made entry No 1865, under the
provisions of an act of the legislature
OF the State of Idaho, commonly
known AS the Carey Act approved
March End, 1899, which embraces lot
OF section 6, of township S, of
range 20 E. B. NJ, do hereby give
notice of my intention to make final
proof to establish my claim to the
land above described, and that l ex-
pect to prove that l have resided on,
reclaimed and cultivated said land as
required by law, before e. B. Will
l1ams, representative of the Sac Land
Board, at Fwin Falls, Twin Falls Co.,
Idaho, on the 9th of June 1908, by
two of the following witnesses. B. F.
Jain of Murtaugh; W. E. Beers of
Murtaugh; Lee L. Pearcey of Muir
laugh, and Jacob S. Fritz of Twin
Falls.
Edwin M HoOnor E1tryvooo
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-06-04

Strawberry crates and cups at the
Twin Falls Grain and Produce com
pany. 5-2S-6-4
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-06-04
Notice for Publication, Final Proof.

Notice for Publication, Final Proof,
friedrich or Fred w. Glenn, of
Twin Falls, who made entry No. 1886,
under the provisions of an act passed
by the legislature of the State of Ida
no, commonly known as the Carey
Act approved March End, 1899, which
embraces the S. E.A of S. E.A of Sec
ton 33, township 10 s. of range TIE.
and lot !, section 4, of township II s.
OF range II Q. and who was assignee
OF Jesse E. Jefferies, who was assignee
OF Joseph Tester who made entry No.
1888, under the provisions of an act
OF the legislature of the State OF Ida
no, commonly known as the Carey
Act" approved March End, 1899, which
embraces the N. En- of theS. E. u
OF section 80, of township los, of range
II E. do hereby give notice of
my intention to make final proof to es-
tablish my claim to the land above
described, and that expect to prove
that l have resided on, reclaimed
and cultivated said land as
required by law, before E. B. Will
liams, Representative of the State
Land Board, at Twin Falls, Twio
Falls County, on the 9th. of June,
1908, by two of the following witnesses
c. W. McIlvain, T. J. Douglas, Justice
H. Stuller and M. F. Gamble all of
Twin Falls.
Friedrich or Fred w. Glenn, Entryman.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-06-04
Edwin M. Hooper, Entryman.
Notice For Publication. Final Proof.

L 10
l, Lee L. Pearcey, of Murtaugh, who
made entry No. 1914, under the pro-
visions of an act of the legislature
OF the State of Idaho commonly
known as the Carey Act" approved
March End, 1899, which embraces lot
3 OF section 6, of township II S, of
range 20 E. B. NJ, do hereby give
notice OF my intention to make final
proof to establish my claim to the
land above described and that | ex-
pect to prove that l have resided on,
reclaimed and cultivated said land as
required by law, before E. 3. Will
llams, representative of the State Land
Board at Twin Falls. Twin Falls Co..
Idaho on the 9th of June, 1908, by
two OF the following witnesses. B.
+. Jain OF Murtaugh; w. E. Beers of
Murtaugh; Jacob Fritz of Twin Falls:
E. M. Hooper of Twin Falls.
Lee l.. Pearcey, Entryman.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-01-03
CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY.

Mr.. and Mrs. James L. Overton en-
tertained a few friends December 27,
1907, celebrating Mr.. Overton's thir-
ty-fifth birthday. The house was
beautifully decorated with ferns and
holiday vines. A delightful literary
and musical programme was rendered.
Mrs. Villa Reed pleased the audience
with a beautiful solo, Don't be cross"
Mrs. Thomas Cash and Mrs. Overton
rendered recitations, as also did Mrs.
John Shelby, who recited "The One
Leg Goose" She was recalled and re-
cited Sunday Fishing" Mr.. and Mrs.
Pruitt displayed their musical talents,
after which all marched to the dining
room, where a delicious three-course
menu was served. The table, which
had for it's central ornament a large
fern, was yelled in Battenberg lace
and drawn linen. The out-of-town
guests were Mrs. Shute, of Briers-
vile, Tenn, Mrs. Susie Jones, Of
Chicago, Mrs. Hannah Cummins, Chi.
cago, and Mrs. DR.. Reed, Bowling
Green, Ky.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-01-03
CHARMING BIRTHDAY PARTY.

A charming event for a company of
twenty-five children was the birthday
party given last Thursday afternoon
by little Miss Mary S. Ewing at her
home, 500 Cedar street. The home
of the hostess was very bright and at
tractive with it's appropriate decora-
tons of bells and Yuletide ever
greens, making a pretty background
far the young guests in their gay cos
tunes. Games were features Of
amusement and later the little ones
ushered by the hostess, went into the
dining-room. The table, extending
the length of the room, was decorated
in holiday colors. In the center was
a large birthday cake, sent to the
hostess by her grandmother, Mrs.
Tony Hildreth, Of Franklin. Placed
around the cake were eleven red and
white lighted candles. A ~hve-course
menu was served. Before leaving the
dining-room the hostess called on
eleven children each to extinguish a
candle. They returned to the room
and began their amusement until the
hands of the clock pointed to the
hour of five, when all departed for
their homes. The hostess was as
sisted in receiving by her cousin,
Lenora Waters. Those present were
Iva D. Wyatte, Robe May Wyatte,
Odessa North, Ollie Dale, Ell
sic Dale, Viola Overton, Rubie Mai
Williams Amelia Keeble Toe M
J Keeble, Nancy Keeble, Roscoe Keeble,
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-01-03
TuLLAHoMA T

Zenith Lodge. No. 90, A. F. and A.
NJ, celebrated st. Johns Day, Deem
Der q, with a grand Masonic banquet.
Haley Lodge. No. 143, and Shelbyville
Lodge, No. 50, sent representatives,
Music was furnished by a string band
from Winchester. Rev. N. p. Greggs
(Knight Templar), Morning Star, No.
II, of Columbia, was the speaker of
the evening. The speaker showed
clearly that the Lodge is of Negro
origin and that the Negro is the only
race with prime authority of the 33rd
degree. All kinds of refreshments Of
the season were served. The ban
quet was well attended.
The Christmas trees and exercises
at all of the churches were good and
well attended. The M. E. Church rem
dered a most beautiful drama, Moth
err Goose"
Mr.. S. B. Howse, of Nashville, and
Mr.. T. J.. Sanders, Of McMinnville,
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J, w.
House.
Mr.. Begt A. Holman, of Franklin,
KY, visited his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Hale, of Chat
tanooga, Tenn, visited their parents
during the holidays.
Mr.. Aaron Hale, of Nashville, Wis
tied his sister and daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams, of Winches-
ter, visited friends during Christmas
week.
Mr.. D. Bone, of Winchester, visited
friends.
Revs. R. B. Ross, J. S. Swift and
A. Ridley filled Rev. Golfers pulpit
Sunday morning, afternoon and even
ing. TIE occasion being a rally.
Tullahoma Public School resumed
its work Monday morning. with a good
attendance.
DR.. Edwards, of Meharry Medical
College, Nashville, a the. guest Of
DR.. T. B. Spencer.
Miss Maggie Nelson visited friends
in Nashville and Louisville, KY, dur
ing the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. j.. W. House enter
tanned on Friday Mr.. and Mrs. A. G..
King, Rev. N. P. Greggs, Rev. F. N.
Collier and Mr.. T. j. Sanders. An eX-
cellent menu was served at 4 o'clock,
consisting of six courses, after which
a few instrumental selections were
rendered by Rev. and Mrs. N, P.
Greggs and little Zenobia Howse.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-01-03
DEATHS.

jamie Barnes, 1851 Edgehill avenue,
9 days.
Gardner Swanson, 1902 Ivy street,
50 years.
VIII Felix Davis, 917 Horton street,
4 months.
Lizzie Townsend, 521 North First
street, Is years.
James Williams, Gil Sixth avenue,
North, 1 year.
Infant Of Matte Crowder, Tenth
and Louisiana avenues.
Camella Bledso, Az Peabody street,
10 months.
George Washington, Donelson Sta
ton, % years.
Monroe Riley, 422 Fifth street, 10
years.
Georgia Ella Beasley, Clifton ave
nue., Is years.
Minerva Powell, 821 Third avenue,
North, q years.
Myers Dunlap, 800 10 Johnston ave-
nue., q years.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-01-03

Mr.. Henry Allen Boyd, the Assistant
Secretary, interrupted the merry horde
by a very short speech, at the conclu-
sion of which he presented DR.. Boyd
with a beautiful gold watch and chain.
1t was a complete surprise to Secre-
tary Boyd, who attempted, in accept
ing the gift, to respond. The host of
workers concluded their meal pleas
and at the end it was announced
DR.. Boyd that no one was expected
return to their duty until the next
Morning. Thus passed the first day of
the year at the Publishing House.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-01-03

Ernestine Cross. Loutrell Taylor,
Odell Taylor. Mary Bell Allsn, Henry
Hockett, Claude Tony, LenOra Waters,
Tommie T. Waters, Bessie Waters,
Theodore Williams. Price S. Erwin,
Linsey Overton, John Overton, Floyd
Hodge, of Franklin, Miss Lizzie Dick
erson, Mr.. Tony H%ildridge, of Frank
lin, MI. John Standfeld, Mesdames
P. R. Burrus, Roy Erwin, n. P. Porter,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Ewing. The host
ess was the recipient of many valua-
Bile presents.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-01-03
& 90.

Maggie McGreen, 1912 Sunset
street, AZ years.
Harriet Keel, 21S Tenth avenue,
South, 55 years,
Ellis James, Trenton, KY, Sc
years.
Malissa Rutledge, 514 10 Johnston
avenue, 60 years.
Caroline Johnson, 1922 Second ave-
nue., South, 67 years.
Infant of Emma and John Taylor, 81
Highland street..
Fred Head, 72O Eighth and Sewer
streets, 20 years.
Mary Stringer, 1247 Third avenue,
South, 40 years.
Amanda Delridge, City Hospital, 40
years.
Verna Buchanan, 4 miles Harding
pike, 5 months.
Infant of Chas. and Myrtle Brooks,
Bell Meade, 7 hours.
Lucinda Fits, 40S Sycamore street,
81 years.
Isabel Buckner, 112 Fifth avenue
South, 20 years.
Lizzie Hibbitts, 1907 Eighteenth
avenue, North, 81 years.
Lula May Henderson, GIG Peabody
street, 1 year.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-01-03
DETACHABLE TOAST.

A delightful Christmas dinner was
given on Monday by Mrs. R. L. Miles.
of Twelfth avenue, South. The entire
house was decorated with holly, Mis-
tletoe and additional Christmas deco,
rations. Those present were Rev. and
Mrs. p. M. Lawrence, Rev. and Mrs
]. c. Lott, Rev. and Mrs. I. G. Sher-
ron, Mrs. Mary Williams, Mr.. and Mrs.
Pleas Redmond, Miss e. Shivers, Lit
tie Joseph Devices Lawrence, Little
Laura Lott, and Mr.. and Mrs. R. L,
Miles.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-01-03
MARRIAGES.

Jesse H. Gray and jamie B. Wilson.
Jesse Cleveland and Dewitt Bandy.
Eugene Roach and Magnolia Hamp-
ton.
1 Amos Hyde and Sophia Hall.
Albert Mayes and Emma Baugh.
Chas. Linston and Carrie M. Ran
son.
Wesley Hayes and Martha Nc
CLAIM.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-01-03
MOVING INTO NEW QUARTERS.

The Clarion Printing Company, that
has been located at Col Second avenue,
North, is moving into their new
quarters on Gay street, between
Fourth and Fifth avenues. They will
be conveniently situated, having COM
pletely renovated the building, con
verting the same into a commodious
printing office. Windows have been
put in on all sides which afford abun-
dant light.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-01-03
TWO PROMINENT PEOPLE DEAD.

The announcement of the death of
Mrs. Bessie Lucas, a relative of
Mrs. Fannie Foster, the dairy owner,
on Lebanon pike, whose property joins
Greenwood Park, and Henry Allen, the
drum major Of Company G, was made
at the time of going to press. Both
are prominent. Taylor & Co., will have
charge of the two funerals. No in
formation as to where the services will
be held had been given out up to 10
o'clock this morning.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-01-03

Mrs. Maggie Lawrence, wife Of Rev.
E. NJ. Lawrence, the efficient Superin-
tendent of Missions of the Baptist
State Convention of Tennessee, will
leave tomorrow for Bellbuckle, to be
present at the bedside Of her nephew,
Garfield Holbert.
Messrs. Ebby and Thomas Starnes,
of Chicago, are in the city visiting rel
atives and friends.
Miss Mamie Cheatham of 700 Sc
vier street, is visiting her aunt, Mrs.
Fannie Hamilton, Of West Nashville.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-01-03

nue., North. It was a quiet but very
brilliant affair. The bride was at
tired in white wolfe and carried bride
roses. A number Of handsome and
valuable presents were given. Rev.
w. T. Haigler OBLIGATED. After the
ceremony the happy couple repaired
to 1914 Holman street, where they will
reside.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-01-03
ELECTION oE TRUSTEES.

The annual election of Trustees of
st. John A. M. E. Church took place
last Tuesday night, December 81, 1907.
The following were elected: Frank
Mills, w. B. Reed, M. V. Buford, Sam
Johnson, Jas. Pepper, Napoleon Ran
som, A. G. Ferguson, VIM. York and
D. A. Hart.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-01-03
MOTHER ILL.

Mrs. Addie Simons, the organist O.
Keys Chapel, M~urfreesboro, has not
been able to meet the choir for some
time, owing.to the illness of her moth-
err, Mrs. Bell Robertson.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-01-03
WlLLIAMs-BRoWN

On Tuesday evening, December 81,
1907, Mr.. Robt. L. Williams and Miss
Odessa Marie Brown were married at
the home of the bride, Twelfth ave-
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-01-03

Many of the colored employees of
the Louisville & Nashville Railway
have been taking a vacation, but it is
learned from Mr.. Wright, who has
charge of the filing system, that near
ly all of the old employees are back
at their posts of duty.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-07-01

w. H. Abel, of Springfield, Ill, di-
vision passenger agent for the Chica-
go & Alton railroad, passed through
this morning on his way home after
a visit with his family, who are liv-
ing temporarily at Carlsbad. He is
a friends of S. 1. Roberts, clerk Of
the district court.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-07-01

The Woman's Exchange will be op-
en- on Friday instead of Saturday of
this week on account of July 4th Gel
ebration. 05t2.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-07-01
PIANO FOR SALE.

Only one year in use. Splendid con-
dition. Very cheap for cash. Cause
Of sale, going to move to farm.-Mrs.
F. NJ. Denton, 401 West College Boul-
evard 09t2
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-07-01

Mrs. L S Hodge left this morning
for Vernon, Tex, for a visit of two
or three months with relatives.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-07-01

WANTED.-Woman cook at Milne.
SIS. O5tf.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-07-01

w. N. Thielan. OF Pierce City, Mo-,
who has been here on business and
seeing the country, left last night on
a trip south.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-07-01

No more opportunities like this
a mo1th.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-07-01

If you want to see the prettiest
things in pianos you will eve see,
drop in at Big Piano Sale, Ill Main
street. IL
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-07-01

Expert piano tuning tor ten days
only. Leave orders at piano store,
Armstrong, Byrd & Co., Ill IL Main
street. O4t5s,
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-07-01

ST. Louis, Mo-, after spending a week
in Roswell visiting Mrs Redheld's
sister, Mrs. j. T. Clayton.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-07-01

For abstracts that are never turn
ed down, go to the Roswell Title &
Trust Co.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-07-01

l.. T.. johnson returned last night
sheep camp.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-07-01
CASH FOR SMALL ADS.

, Small ads, under one dollar, &
2 must be paid in advance. We g
3 do this in order to avoid the 8
3 keeping of many petty &C 6
3 counts. It. q
g RECORD PIIR co e
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-07-01

J. H. Beckham, jr., of Artesia, went
north on a business trip this morning.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-07-01

For a few days only you can saw
500 to $3.50 OF a piano. IL
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-07-01

Borde Cooley has accepted a Pc
sitio7 in the First National Bank.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-07-01

Guy H. Herbert returned last night
from a trip to Texico, where he
went on business for the sheriff's of
flee.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-07-01
Rubber Tires,

1 have all kinds, from a buggy tire
to q cab tire.-R. F. Cruise. Off
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Mrs. Maud King, of Hagerman, was
a visitor in the city yesterday.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-07-01

Correct legal blanks. Record Office
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MT. and Mrs. j. A. Rerf1eld left on
the morning train for their home in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-24
Simpliffiied Spelling, Ducks, and Other I

bottom d,respect photography most heartily,
and as heartily dsrespect everything that has been
said by anybody in defense of it. Nothing protesting
be defense of ludcrous spellings has had any
basis, far my observation goes, except sent-
mentality. In these arguments the term veneer
able used instead of moldy and hallowed instead
of devilish; whereas there is nothing properly
venerable antique about language which is not
yet four hundred years old, and about a tumble OF
mbecile spelings which were grotesque in the begin
ming, and which grow more and more grotesque with
the flight of the years.
DICTATED MONDAY. Nov EMBER 80, 1906
Jean Papa walking past the barn the other
Jean little newly born baby ducks she
exclaimed she perceived them don't see why God
gives us much ducks when Patrick kills them so.
CUSY is mistaken as to the origin of the ducks
~ They were not gift l bought them. am not
finding fault with her. for that would be most unfair
She is remarkably accurate in her statements as
historian rule, and it would not be just to make
much of this small slip of hers besides think was
quite natural slip for by heredity and habit ours
was religious household and it common
thing with US whenever anybody did handsome
thing to give the credit of it to Providence, without
examining into the matter This may be called
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-24

automatic rellg-
ion,- fact, that
is what it is: it is
SO used to its work
that it can do it
without your help
or even your priv
ity; out of all the
facts and statistics
that may be placed
before it, it will
always get the one
result, since it has
never been taught
to seek any other.
1t is thus the un-
rejecting cause of
much injustice. AS
we have seen. it
BETRAYED Susy into
an injustice to-
ward me. 1t had
to be automatic,
for she would have
been far from do
ing me an injustice
when in her right
mind. 1t was a
dear little biog-
rapher, and she
meant me no harm,
and | am not cen
surfing her now;
but am only desir-
Gus of correcting in
advance an erro-
neous impression
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{ DICTATED Nov. 10. 1906. ]
EVER since papa and
IL mamma were married.
papa has written his books
and then taken them to
mamma in manuscript and
she has expergated them.
Papa read Huckleberry
Finn" to us in manuscript
Just before it came out. and
then he would leave parts of
it with mamma to expergate.
while he went off up to the
study to work, and some
times Clara and | would be
sitting with mamma while
she was looking the manu-
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morning he drove them from the stable down to the
river and the children always there to and
admire the waddling white procession. They
there again at sunset to Patrick conduct the
procession back to its lodgings in the stable But
this not always gay and happy holiday show,
with JOY in it for the witnesses no. too frequently
there tragedy connected with it, and then
there tears and pain for the children. There
was stranded log or two in the river, and these
certain families of swapping turtles used to con-
gregate and browse in the and give thanks, in
their dumb way, to Providence for benevolence
tended to them 1t was but another instance of mis-
placed credit: it the young ducks that those
pious reptiles were 50 thankful for-whereas they
my ducks. l bought the ducks.
When crop of young ducks, not yet quite old
enough for the table, but approaching that age.
began to join the procession, and paddle around in
the sluggish water, and give thanks-not to me
for that privilege the swapping turtles would sus-
pend their songs of praise and slide off the logs and
paddle along under the water and chew the feet of the
young ducks. Presently Patrick would notice that
two three of those little creatures not
ing about but were apparently at anchor and were
not looking as thankful as they had been looking
short time before He early found out what that
sign meant,-a submerged swapping turtle TAX
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which her words would be to convey a readers
mind. No elaboration of this matter is necessary,
it is sufficient to say provided the ducks.
1t was in Hartford The greensward sloped down
hill from the house to the sluggish little river that
fertile in good ideas, had early conceived the idea
of having homemade ducks for our table. Every