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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-12-18

1917, when her husband became chief
executive, and along with the Christ
mas turkey, baked In the "Ole yirginy"
style, outlandish dishes came into
vogue.
Although it is a matter of history
that In 1896, about a year after. John
Quincy Adams took the oath OF; Office
as president, congress protested inst
bill for billiard tables for the White
House, declaring billiard playing a
species Of gambling and alarming to
the religious, moral and the rejecting
portion Of the commu>,..y," President
Adams was not n spe.SChrift, and 1t
was difficult matter to get him to
agree to Christmas celebrations. He
believed In great simplicity, and econ
Omy controlled every action of his life,
even to wearing one hat for ten years
lie was notably the shabbiest dressed
man that ever occupied the White
House. TO celebrate Christmas after
the New England style was Sufficient
for him, and Santa Claus did not cut
much Of figure during the four years
Of Mr.. Adams administration.
President Andrew Jackson during his
two terms saw that Christmas was
celebrated after the good old style Of
Tennessee. Mrs. Emily Doncison,
whose husband was the presidents
secretary, assumed the duties OF first
lady. and she was .JacksOns niece. but
he called her daughter" and she was
very fond of the sad hearted man and
was Of great assistance to him in the
turbulent administration. During the
eight years the president left in the
hands Of daughter" all arrangements
for Christmas
President Lincoln took leading
hand in all the holiday festivities.
When lie entered the White House he
had three SONS but the second one.
William. died in 1862. Tad. another
son. died shortly after the assassina-
tlon Of his father Like her husband.
Mrs. Lincoln believed in giving the
children all the pleasure possible, and
each Christmas found splendid
Christmas tree laden with presents not
only for the boys, but for the employ
ees of the White House. regardless Of
Washington Star.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-12-18

The valleys ring. Yes, and the sled up.
set, too. and we We're all thrown into Il
ditch The edge Of the wagon bow
caught my bcau's big feet under II. and
thought ! should cry from mOrttica-
ton when he lay there aud actually
bawlcd and SMILED. was so put out
about It that wouldn't sit by him
after we got into the sled or speak 20
him afterward.
When We reached the achoolhousr
we found II packed 50 full that we
could but just crowd In. Most every
body had brought n candle to stick up
on the logs and some sprlgs Of ever
green and berries 10 make the room
look Christmasy. There were four diff
ferent teachers and we'll known spcI
ers from all over the TOWNSHIP
'Iccta Plumb and | chose up |
got first choice and took Harriet Hep
ner She was pale rs death aud looked
nervous and frightened. I.ecta took
AbImelech Abers. the leading spellrr
from the Red Haw school, aud took
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-12-18

Red Haw district, but he had not spo-
len TO her for years and would not al
low his folks to look at or speak to her
or her children.
The poor woman had. In the first
place, married against the squlrc's
wishes. That angered him. Stlll, he
spoke to her when they met. though
they did not visit back and forth any.
"Mr. Waitely. the squlre's Lrothcr.ln.
law. was the ole that first suggested
the dividing Of the district and did
more 10 bring II about than any other
man. which was natural. for the dis.
trict was So big and the schoolhousc so
far or that the Waitely children could
not go TO school in the winter time.
But that didn't make the least diff,
ference to Squire IIepner. lie was fu.
riously angry with WaItely. and on
town meeting day he and Waitcly had
some dreadful words.
'Of course Mrs WaIteIy sided with
her husband. and from that day the
squire turned from his own kin. lie
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-12-18
HE STOOD WITHIN FOOT OF HIS UNCLE HEpNER.

never spoke 10 them again. not even
after Mr. waltely died Tn" poor man
gnt caught under q falling tree and
was Killed. leaving his widow With
four children and nothing hut a shabby
roof over their heads aud three OF four
acres 81 scrubby land.
''she had frarfuIIy hard tim" sup,
porting herself and the children. but
the squire never helped her And. Ia
make matters worse. her oldest child.
little Sam. WAS a cripple. humphacke'i
and lame In "ne leg. ~ that be- bad
10 walk with u rrutrh. 40 course he
wasn't ans help tn hl- mother 0n IN"
pla"c. hut ST" vas trying to etlurate
him. knowing that he never could la
any physical work.
We'll. the Fla'lling Ice excitement
h"cnsn" more AMI more Inicts" as the
time drew near. and when Christmas
eve nj last came tho obl -Four Mile
sCIuolbuuse was a sight 10 see,
THE night was one Of the coolest I
ever rptnrtulrr The stars shon" Ike
bright humps in the sky The sItighing
was go,d aud the air sharp enough I"
stir the bIopi aud. II possible. still more
90 stimulate the boys aud girls. \ lot
~ the boys had borrowed o pair %
rlrd runners and put a big wagon or
them. Then plenty % straw was put
IN the box. and about twenty ~ us
boys aud girls piled In. with lots %
quilts aud buffalo robes aud warm
shawls.
Il had my Grst beau that night Ills
name was AEralel Whitehead, aud u
ail awkward boys he was The awk.
wardest. I think was the FIRST girl he
had ever asked 10 90 with him. Any
how, know be- fell Hat on hls back
trying 90 help inc out Uf the sled. and
he let me go head FIRST Into a snow
bank.
II remember that his handkerchief
was wet with cinnamon drops aud That
he gave me q handful 81 peppermint
and cloves I remember. iS0. how We
oil ~ ~ went up aud down hiil sing
ing and laughing % tie top ~ ouf
voices. We mad" The aid wuois autl
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Christmas
at the
WhiteHouse

~UNSHINE and shadows, happi-
- ness and misery, have mingled
together In the celebration of
Christmas at the White House
since the days of President Adams to
the present.
Mrs. John Adams, the first mistress
Of the White House, had an unpleas-
ant experience. Her husband had
taken the oath of Office i'm Independ-
ence hall, Philadelphia. on the 4th Of
March, 1897, and on the 10th of No
vember, 1900, came to Washington, the
White House being announced as
ready for occupancy. But the good
lady found the building anything but
ready, and In letter to friend she
said that not single apartment was
finished: no fence, no yard. no c0nven-
fence whatever without. land the great
unfinished audience room make a
drying room of to hang up the clothes
In. Two articles we are much
distressed for. One Is bells, but the
more important one Is wood. Yet you
cannot see for trees. We have used
about nine cord trying to dry the walls
Of the house. Congress poured in, but
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-12-18

CIndy Patch. the hest spellcr from JACK
Oak.
Then Ne chose cveryi'~iy In the
room VIII" could sl"'ll at all think We
hnd NOR" than tIfty on side. We
st"h In long rows un lH'th sides 81 III"
hnuss against III" wall, and. much {"
nay disgust. got my hair full ~ tai
los from Il dripping candle
We were atTnit ready To commence
spelling and rv"ryb~iy had hcrom"
quiet when the l'"olde wh" sat near
the door mad" way Tor some one Whu
had come late. aud IN came little Sam
Walt"ly uu his crutrh. With his mother
bphind him In n I"nr, thin. patched "I'l
faded cali,u dress an1 a thin ,bttnt
shawl. with faded sid real hoO'l Un
her head | could sre n hole worn TN
her sh"r ~ shs pat her foot up nn u"
stovc hearth
sam was then about tif'trn years
old. hut not rs tall as souIe boys Of
nine lie was very thluly dressed fot
such q SHARP night. aud they had walls
cd fully tWo miles.
II felt sorry for them aud spoke o.
az once aud tUok sam on my slde, 4
happened 60 h. my turn 10 choose
aud was bound tho pear fellow
should not 10 slighipd. whether b.
could spell sr mol.
Gle had hair u mInd mt to try. bu'
I saw bis mother reach out her ham
aud gently push him. aud then be- hoh
blcd down 20 the cnd of the line and
stood within q foot Of his Uncle Hep
ner.
"rhen the spelling commenced.
blush "a tell II. but I actually mlsse,
the very frat word given me. aud tba
was mermaid spelled II 'mur
mer.' I knew better but was .,
nervous could not collect M!
thoughts. So I had 10 take my seat
aud ~ course I had little cry oil Il
myself.
"Rut I nearly laughed - a. 10 h
heard M over the rU"m when Azrale
Whitehead missed 'gposr' lie spcllc'
Il 'glac, and hr l1ad tod ~" IN copi.
d,ucc that h. ttnlf expected "a GIT g.
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shiver. shIyer. have no looking
glasses but dwarfs for this house nor
twentieth part o. lamps enough 10
light IT,
With the families Of the presidents
cabinet and few invited guests from
Georgetown Ms. Adams celebrated
the first Christmas at the White
House. but her letters clearly show
that she was not entirely happy In the
unfinished great house In the wilder
Bess." aud after four months she re-
turned 10 the family estate az Quincy.
Mass. and during her husbands al
minlstratlon did not return save on
visits
Thomas JeTersons White IIousc
Christmascs were truly after the "Jef
fers"nian simplicity" style. Mr.. Jcfrcr
son was a widower aud when he came
to Washington In 1881 10 L. inaugural
ed as chisf executive he rude horse
hack from his estate at Monticello vi
accompanied 10y even a servant II,
was the first president 10 take the cat
81 Office In Washington. and the rrccp
ton Of the white House that evcnln:
was the greatest affair during his nd
miniStraiion. He had four daughter
the eldest. Martha. presiding at Il.
White House during her fathers scr
ond administration. While christina
had not hecn celebrated to any extern
a IN Standardization
Martha made IL exceedingly intrr.stin :
after she became the first lady. Christ
mas trees and entertainments of every
Kind we're arranged for the children
and ln these the president would taxi,
part
while James Madison served two N.
terms iS9.I>l1 as prrsldcst. h" an.
his beautiful wife. holly. did n";
spend all of these In the white I1nu.r
bat II was joyous christmas eat
year for them. Mrs Madison wo,ihi
not have II any other way. In fact. tie
sIeht years of MadIson's admim<tra
tien were the most brilliant as we'll IL,
most exciting In the history " An"ri
can society. Before the british sarkc,j
and burned the white House In An
gust. 1914. Mrs. Madison had for fiv,
years shown Washington folk how Ia
celebrate Christmas. II was the hrf
liant wonan's pleasure 90 entertain
rather 10 please her friends than Il
gala glory for herself. aud each Christ
mas was indeed a joyous season for
every inmate Of the white House. from
the humblest servant 90 the president
Mrs. Madison always invited many 81
her friends 10 these Christmas Cclchra
lions, aud during the holiday wert
there was always one evening sci
apart for the entertainment of her III
tie friends. the children. After Che
British soldiers interrupted the morn
ing breakfast nj the white House and
made bonfire OF the building the proc
ident took up his residence In the nn,
ed Octagon house. where they resided
for about two years ana then move
To residence nc the corner II Nine
tscnth street aud Pennsylvania avrnuc
In these tive houses Mrs. Madison con
tinued TO dispense Christmas cheer. bu
on smaller scale.
French methods Of cooking and scrv
ing dinners at the white House wcr.
lnaugurated Ivy Mrs. James Moarur I.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-12-18
Santa and
The Merkid.

The pole where Santa has his shop
Is now a wireless station,
And messages which reach its top
Arrive from all creation.
The other day one landed there
That set the saint 10 guessing:
The merkid wants a Teddy bear!-
Good gracious, how distrsssinsI
For this was what made Santa blue
And reused such sad emotion
The rnerkid lived a mile or two
Beneath the bounding ocean.
"A mermaid fair. a norman strong,
Whose habitat was water,
Had been norman and wife for long:
The merkid was their daushter.)
Old Santa gave a dismal groan
And nuttsrsd: "Jumpin' jim'neyI
! don't believe the rnernans own
A cubic foot OF chimney.
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And yet ! simply must not fail
The nsrkid without striving,
Fer just 10 zee Il waa its tail
Would pay for miles Of divinsl"
The reindeer would not leave their shed
And baked al ocean cruising.
~ gives us NAL de nsr." they said.
sour meals we'll all be losing"
So Santa took q submarine
He'd borrowed from the Germans
And soon appeared upon the scene,
Among the wasgish msrrnsns.
But when they saw the Teddy bear
No hshliks tail was waasin9
The nsrkid and the norman pair
Gave Santa Claus q Raging.
Their rage, alas, knew no restraint Z
Toward Teddy and his maker.
They set the doshsh on the saint
And called him nature fakir.
s-Earie Hooker Eaten In harpsr's
Weekly.
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The Only Execution.

The Suburbanitc-I suppose the folks
nest door don't know we have a Christ.
mas tree.
The Wife What makes you think
so?
The Suhur'anIte Well. they haven't
sent in To borrow it Brooklyn Life.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-12-18

"W YES. my dear" said Aunt Su.
~ san reminiScently, II re-
IA member my school days as
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-06
CITY BRIEFS

DR.. and Mrs. z. q Myers of sSs
South Cleveland avenue, left last
night at $50 o'clock over the Penn
sylyania lines for New York city
where they will take boat Saturday
for the island OF Jamaica. Mr.. and
Mrs. Myers will reman on the island
during the remainder Of the winter
when they win return to their apart
ments for the summer.
orpheum Theatre. Matinee daily al
2:30. 10 cents.
DR.. Church. OF Buchtel college, ad-
dressed the students OF the senior
class OF the Canton High school yes
terday morning In the large room.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-06
Sale

New six room house (Unger Ave. }
with reception hall, bath, electric
light. two (2) lots. 50x105 each, $4,000.
$1,000 down, balance same as rent.
Block OF eight 90 lots ON schwalm
st., for $4,000, or will trade for Inn
proved city property or small farm
and pay difference In cash.
New brick business block, centrally
located for $4,000; $4,000 cash, bal,
ance to suit purchaser. Present lessee
pays $1,000 rent per year.
Ten room house No. 701 North
Cleveland Ave. Lot 40x200 for $4,000.
Cash.
Five room house. No. 1919 8. Cherry
st.. for sl.4oo. Cash. Rents at s12
month.
1eS acre farm. miles southwest
OF Canton with two sets of buildings,
at sl15 per acre. s1s.16o.
100 acre farm with good buildings,
Q miles north OF Canton al s145 per
acre. s13.920.
so acre farm. good buildings (pew
barn) 4 miles southwest Of Canton at
t12o per acre. $4,000.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-06
MISSIONARY MEETING.

The missionary society OF the First
Reformed church held meeting In
the church parlors Wednesday after
noon. A short musical program con-
eisting Of whistling solo by Miss
Belle Adler. n piano solo by Miss
Schoeninger. recitation by Miss Hell
en- Schwingel. duet by the two An
derson children, and short talk by
Mrs. DAILY. president of the Aid So
ciety of the First Christian church,
Following a light luncheon was served
by the ladies OF the society.
The next meeting OF the society will
be held in the church parlors wednes-
day, April 1.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-06
CHURCH TEA.

The Trinity Reformed church tea
for March on Wednesday afternoon
was q most interesting and-delightful
one. After the business meeting OF
the Missionary society, the following
excellent program was observed; Vo-
cal solo. Mrs. J. NJ. Rohrbaugh; pi-
ano solo, Maynard Smith; reading,
Cleo Braucher; plano solo, Verda
Braucher; select reading from ION the
Trail of the Immigrant" Mrs. "a.
Baubof and Mrs. ]. NJ. Rohrbaugh gave
reports of Missionary institute re-
Gently held at Alliance.
AT 4 o'clock the 150 guests were
served with a fine lunch by the COM
mittee for the day. Mesdames Walter
Double, Harvey Miller, james Willis.
Thomas Thompson, Allen Aungst, Da-
vid Motts, Jacob Roush, John Neu-
man, Melanchthon Weldler, James
Boyman, william Frankham, Homer
Double, Ed. L. Smith, Rachel Miller
and Sarah Fishel. The committee on
program was Mrs. Edith Banks. The
reception committee was Mrs. Philo
Smith and Mrs. Harvey Nimon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-06

Findlay-Isaac Thompson McMich-
ael. ex-attorney and real estate agent,
pleaded own case before Police Judge
Carlin, but despite 30 years experience
with law. was fined $40 for threatening
to kill himself.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-06
FAREWELL SURPRISE.

A farewell surprise was given Mics
Isabel Blantz last night at the home
OF her aunt, Mrs. J. w. Herbst. s22
8. Mckinley avenue. Cards and other
games were played and lunch served.
Miss Blantz will leave Saturday ev-
ening to enter st. Joseph's academy.
Cleveland. Those In attendance az
the affair were Misses Isabel Blantz,
Zelma McCafferty. Madeline Burke.
Hilda Weiss. Eta Ritter. Della Love-
less. Louise McEiheny, Mary zirhut,
Edna, Heeney. Florence Seikel. Mr..
and Mrs. y. w. Herbst. Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Kirskowsky.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-06
THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLuR.

The Thursday Afternoon club. met
at the home of Mrs. r. l.. Cobach. Of
s27 Summit street, yesterday after
noon. The time was spent in varlors
amusing diversions, followed by a
light lunch served by Mrs. Cobach
at 4:30 O'Clock.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-06

FOR SALE-one brand new house,
win be finished in a few days In the
north end near N. Cleveland avenue.
near N. Cleveland avenue car line,
one OF the most desirable properties In
the city. This property will be sold
reasonable and on easy terms. Also
for sale on N. Cleveland avenue two
rood homes and one vacant lot, one
Ave and one fifteen minutes walk from
square. Apply Chas. A. Kolp, s25 n.
Cleveland avenue. Bell phone 76o
Stark C-280. 6d3
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-06
a2sax.
NSCArHARTic TAalErs ~
'"Nof 70 - ''''

A Modern Laxative for Young and Old.
Price rs Cents.
PURELY VEGETABLE.
PERFECTLY HARMLESS.
DO NOT GRIPPE.
This remedy Is far In advance of pills
and ordinary medicines az a treatment
for Constipation, Sour Stomach, Sick
coated Tongue Foul Sreath oh, ens an lr-
regularities OF the digestive system.
THE NATIONAL DRUG Co. Canton, o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-06
David iZollars g. Son.

maker by trade, and moved here sew
eral years ago from Newport. Ken
lucky. The funeral announcements
will be made later.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-06
HARMONY l.. o. T. M. CLUB.

The Harmony l.. o. t, NJ. Social club
met in their hall yesterday after
noon, where the time was spent in
fancy work, and many amusing games.
Luncheon was served by the ladies OF
the club at 8 o'clock.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-06
workhouse Directors Elect Guards.

The directors OF the Stark county
workhouse at a regular meeting elect.
Cd the following guards and other
help for the ensuing year: Captain,
Charles Maurer, Adam Jackman, VIII.
liam Hasler, Victor Staub and Jacob
Nicodemus. Lewis Sliker was elected
cook, william Crubaugh, engineer, and
Fannie Rufenacht, housekeeper.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-06
'A' poWEL.L-MINsER.

Miss Erma l.. Powell and Homer Il.
Minser. both Of Alliance. were quiet
ly married by Rev. Il. p. Herbruck at
his residence on North Walnut street
yesterday morning. Mr.. and Mrs.
Minser, after brief wedding trip Will
will reside on farm near Alliance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-06
FAREWELL PARTY.

Miss Florence Book. OF 404 Rowland
street, entertained about s5 of her
friends at a farewell party previous to
her departure for Canon City. Col
orado.
The Canton Philharmonic club fur
nished music for the occasion. How
ard Wolf rendered several comic Sc
lections; also selections on piano, gui-
tar, mandolin and banjo.
A luncheon was served at q late
hour.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-06

FOR SALE-on Canton a Akron
car line between Canton and New Ber-
lin one 10, one 80 acre tract, no
buildings. Also two lots at Edgefield
on car line. Apply Chas. A. Kolp, s"5
". Cleveland Ave. 6d3
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-06
MEMORIAL SERVICES.

The memorial services OF Letna
Loutzenheiser. the little daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harmon Loutzenheiser,
who died at the home of her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Fell, on
January 80. from diphtheria, will be
held at the Reformed church at Louis
Vile, Sunday afternoon at Q o'clock,
sun time.
One week after the death Of the
child, six more persons were taken
down with diphtheria. but all have
recovered. and II is for their benefit
that the memorial exercises are being
held.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-06
I. o. o. F. INSPECTION.


/ About rs members Of Canton canton
No. so. ]. o. o. F. met in the lodge
rooms Of the canton In the Odd Eel
lows temple wednesday night, where
the evening was made merry with var
ious amusements. During the forepart
OF the evening, about 20 members OF
the Uniformed Rank met for inspec-
tion, which was held by Major II. A.
Casper. Following this inspection,
the ladies OF Molly Pitcher council,
Daughters of America. held a comic
exhibition drill, each lady wearing a
false face. a sun bonnet and an ap-
ron, placed in such a manner that II
looked as though they walking back
wards.
The members. with the ladies and
friends, then marched TO the banquet
hall where a light lunch was served
by the officers. A fiashlight photo
was taken OF those present while at
the banquet tables.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-06
THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLUB.

Mrs. b. c. Kibler, of west Tuscara-
was street. acted in the capacity of
hostess at the meeting of the Thurs
day Afternoon club at her home. The
afternoon was pleasantly spent by
those present, followed by luncheon
served by the hostess at 4:30 o'clock.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-06
DEATH OF CHILD.


6rape-Nuts, contslnIng all
the nouslshlnO elements
ssom wheat end barley. In.
clwdIn0 the phosphate OF
potash which Nature uses to
rebuild breIn and nerve
cells. represents sound theo-
~ snd practical results.
IN everyday living Grape.
Nuts Is Q powerful factor
In overcoming weak dIaes-
tIon and In bulldlng up
steady, clear. dependable
bs0lnS.
;'Ihese's ! Reason
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-06
SOCIAL EVENTS
TEDDY BEAR CLUB.

Miss Helen Roth. OF 1902 Allen
street, entertained the Teddy Bear
club at her home yesterday afternoon
nearly all of the members being pres
ent. Many parlor games were played
for the amusement Of those present
while luncheon was served by the
hostess at o'clock.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-06
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

LoST-A ladies gold watch. Fin
der please return to 1926 South Mark
ct and receive reward. Owners name
Is engraved in back. 6d3'