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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

Mrs. Benham-Henry, I am more
than glad that you don't drink now.
but how did you come to leave of!
benham-You remember the last tina
your mother was here2 Mrs. Benham
Yes Benham-Well, one night
came home in pretty bad shape ans
saw three of her. That settled It
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

We showing here three pieces of an 11-piece
bedroom suite consisting of Dresser with 24x30
inch mirror, one Washstand, 18x20-inch mirror, one
Bed with heavy roll footboard, four good, broadseat
Chairs with straight backs, large Arm Rocker
one Center Table with 24nch top, of Springs
with 100 coils, and one 35-pound cotton Mattress
this sale for
~ Loo
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20
EXCLAIMED.

Old Gentleman Ito newsboy on the
common)-- you tell, me, my LAD
why that bell is riaging7
Boy-Yes. sir; some ones pulling
the rope"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20
A THIRD REASON.

We're out of the ''high rental district
You do not pay an extra profit for the land
lord. Again you benefit. Surely this store is
headquarters for the economical.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07
Vassa.bo-o Grange.

Vassalboro Grange held it's regular
session Tuesday evening. A large num-
Der OF the members were in attend
ance. After the regular business the
committee on entertainment furnished
tie following program: Music by the
Grange choir: reading, Miss Bradley;
reading, Mrs. Arno Little; song. Miss
Annie Mower; talk. Arno Little: piano
duet, Misses Nancy Gates and Ger
trude Richardson. An address by Mr..
Knowlton of Vassalboro, "Should Ag-
riclllture Be Taught In the Rural
Schoois?" Music by Alonzo Hamlin,
accompanied by Mrs. Frank Taylor;
music by Grange choir. At the conclu-
SION chocolates and other candies were
passed. The meeting was one of inter-
est and the paper by Mr.. knowlton
brought out many new thoughts re-
garding school methods and branches
to be taught in the rural schools The
next regular meeting will occur Tues
day evening, May -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07

John Murphy. Of parts unknown was
one of the trio who lined up before the
Judge at the municipal court yesterday
morning. and was handed sentence OF
60 DAYS in Jail and costs. Had Mr..
Murphy been more familiar with the
workings of the court or had he known
that it is always better to keep prom
ise made to that tribunal than to break
it things would not have gone so haru
with him. but when on beng ailo"eo
to go free Tuesday morning. AFTER ne
had been taken in by the police for be-
ing drunk on the city streets on a
promise to get out of town and stay
ont. instead of keeping his promise ne
proceeded to fill up again and the me
vitable happened. When ne came w
again yesterday morning there were n"
alternatives in his case and he went up.
,rhe other two prisoners. Timoth!
Tewksbury and James Davis were each
fined s. and costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07
SMOTHERED.
Smith Grammar Trims Williams
Wednesday, II to 2.

The Smith school team won another
easy victory Wednesday afternoon
over the Williams school team to Inc
tune of II to 2, the game being played
on the Reuel Williams field and in the
presence of large number of specta-
tors. From the start things went
Smiths way and although Harvey
pitched a good game for Williams an
obvious lack of practice was apparent
in the field Home runs for smith
were made by Mitchell. Fletcher and
Cummings, drive by the latter in the
eighth inning bringing in four scores.
The batteries: For Smith, Prout ana
Mitchell; for Williams, Harvey and
Carey. Umpires, Douglass and L..
Morton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07
sAGADAHoc PROBATE COURT.
Large Amount Of Important Business
Tuesday At Bath.

Judge Lowell and Register Weber
had one Of the busiest sessions of pro-
bate court Tuesday at Bath which
has taken place for several months.
There was a large amount of routine
matter as well as important cases to
come up for hearing.
One of the most important cases
was the petition of Helen E. Gaffry
of Midtown, Province Of New Bruins
wick. The petitioner is the widow of
Captain Thomas B. Gaffry and the
petition sets forth that he was mas
ter of the ship Arthur Sewall of Bath
which sailed from Philadelphia ON
April 3, 1907, for Seattle, but of which
nothing has been heard since she sail
ed. The petition was presented by
James NJ. Beckett, Calais attorney,
who represented the petitioner. Among
other matters were:
Wills allowed-Will of William H.
Berry. late of Richmond, William r.
Hall, administrator with the will an
nexed; will of Lizzie Sullivan, late CT
Bath, George E. Hughes, executor;
Martha B. Talbot, late of Portland,
James c. Perry, executor
Wills presented-Samuel Ripley, late
of Bath
Administrations granted-Estate Of
George O. Percy. late of Georgetown,
THOMAS N. Williams, administrator
estate of Freeman C. Oliver, late of
Georgetown, Albion K. p. Oliver. ad-
mnistrator.
Aff'davits filed-Estates of Edward
D. Cornish, late of Bath; Margaret 3.
Blethen, late Of Bath; Julia Gibbs. late
of Bath Andrew J. Perkins, late Of
Phippsburg.
Inventories f1led-Estates of George
G. Pattee. late of Bath; Elizabeth
Soule. late of Woolwich: Julia Gibbs,
late of Bath; James w. Rock, late Of
Bath; George O Perry, late of George
town.
Guardians appointed-Samuel Knight,
dr., Of Topsham, appointed guardian Of
Miriam c. Knight of Topsham; Cath
crime J. Graves. appointed guardian of
Catherine B. Graves of Bowdoinham:
Albert j.. Strout. appointed guardian OF
Melville c. Croker of West Bath:
Catherine Spinney, appointed guardian
OF Harry c. Sullivan of Bath.
License to sell real estate-Estates of
Olive e. Strout of Bowdoinham: John
W. Tihbetts. late Of Bath; Hiram A.
Huse. late Of Bath. EREHEN
Accounts presented-Sixth account
of Galen c. Moses and Benjamin F.
Harris. trustees under the will Of Oil
yer Moses, late of Bath: first account
OF Joseph Whitney, guardian of George
A. Ward of Topsham,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07
AFTER TEN YEARS.

MIR. q. l.. Stephenson, of Peterborough
Ont. says: For over ten years suffered
constantly with Piles. first Itching, then
Bleeding; pain almost unbearable; life a
burden. Tried everything in vain till
used DR. Leonhardt's Hem-Roid
Il had taken but a few doses when I
began to notice an improvement and
now, after using three boxes. am glad
10 say ! am completely cured MY gem
ef;u heaftn has also greatly improved. It
gives me great pleasure to remommend
Hem r lid to all sufferers with Piles. and
! feel CONVINCED that what It has done for
me Il Will surely do for Them
Price 31.00, Bowditch &; Webster, An
gnssa; or DR.. Leonhardt Co, Station B,
6utt'do,eM. fH.'trTW s.iA DsA.4 .a.iL- tact 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07

The many friends of Capt Frank d.
Cakes Of the National Home VIII re-
greet to learn that he sustained a par
alytic. shock Monday and Is now IN the
Hospital at the Home. his right SIDE
being affected. He was reported to be
somewhat improved but the outcome
cannot be stated as vet. Capt. cakes
Is well known in Augusta and vicinity
and all will wish him speedy recov-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07

The big brook trout which had been
on exhibition in the tank in the north
window of the Brooks Hardware Co. $
store, and had been an object of much
admiration on the part of the local
fishermen, is no more. The glass cover
on the tank got moved little to one
side Monday night. and the fish. seeing
n possibility of escape. made a Jump
from the tank and landed among the
fishing tackle in the window, ieat
which resulted in his undoing. ...s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07
DaiIy kennebe'',cI;' Journal
Cards Of thanks, Obituary notices, .,

Cards Of thanks, obituary notices, res
outions Of respect, etc. will be
charged at the rate of ten cents per
line. No charge less than IS cents.
All advertising announcements Of en-
tertainments whose object is the
raising of money, will be charged at
the rate Of fifteen cents a line.
Advertising notices, news form will be
excluded from our local columns, ex-
cept such as refer to advertisers &C.
cupying space in our advertising
columns and will be run under a
separate head on one of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer favor
by notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07

At meeting of ST. Augustine Court,
G.. O. F., of this city, held Tuesday, an
invitation was received to visit Lew
iston on May "a and participate in the
celebration of the 25th anniversary OF
the founding of the order. which Will
be conducted by the Lewiston and Au-
burn courts and also the State Court.
The invitation was accepted and st.
Augustine Court will attend in body
and participate in the parade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07

W. w. Jackson's crew has begun the
work Of extensive improvements on
the residence of Fl. L. Merrill on
brooks street. A new foundation will
he put under the ell. and an addition
will be built for dining room anu
pantry, with sleeping room on the
second floor, and hard wood floors Will
he laid, so that when the work Is COM
pleted it will result in decided IN
crease of room in that portion OF the
house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07

Gen. Selden Conner and Capt Thorn
as Clark left yesterday afternoon for
Portland, where they will attend a
meeting of the Legion of Honor to
be held in that city today. Capt. S. I.
Ansell of the Sth United States Infan-
try, the military instructor of the Ma
tional Guard of the State of Maine,
will also be among those present at the
meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07
At LITHcoW LIBRARY.
List of New Books Recently Placed on
the Shelves.

The following is a list of books
Lithgow library:
MISCELLANEOUS.
Altar Fire, Benson
Beside Still Waters, Benson
Boy Travellers in Central Europe.
Knox
Browne Sir Thomas. GOsse
cathedrals and Cloisters of Midland
France, 2 Vols. Rose
College Man and the College Woman,
Hyde
Congo and Coast of Africa,
Davis
Days Off and Other Digressions.
Van Dyke
Edison, Thomas A., Jones
Emerald and Ermine.
Father and Son; Biographical Recol-
Fessenden, William Pitt, 2 Vols.
Fessenden
France Of Today, Wendell
Greece and the Aegean Islands,
Marden
Adams
History of the United States Navy,
Spears
Howard. oliver Otis, Autobiography,
2 Vols.
Howell, James, Vols, Repplier
Hudson, Henry, His Times and His
Voyages, Bacon
Hypnotic Therapeutics, Quackenbos
Ibsen, Henrick, Gosse
Maker Of English Fiction, Dawson
MARVEL, Andrew, Birrell
Modern Egypt, 2 Vols,
Earl Of Cromer
Old Dominion, Her Making and Her
Manners. Page
Cid Indian Days, Eastman
Old Pemauuid. Sylvester
Open Road, a Little Book for Way
farers, Lucas
Poole's Index to Periodical Litera-
ture, 19O2-1906.
Prescott, William H., Peck
Recreations of an Anthologist,
Matthews
sheiburne's Essays! Varieties of Re-
ligious Experience, James
Wesley, John, winchester
Ancestors, Anterior
Ancient Law, Glasgow
Arethusa, Crawford
Arizona Nights. White
Between the Dark and the Daylight,
Howells
Betty Wales. Sophomore,
Betty Wales, Senior. Warde
Broken Road, Mason
Come and Find Me, Robins
Fair Lavinia, freeman
Five Little Peppers in the Little
Brown House, Sidney
Friendship of Anne, Deland
Fruit of the Tree, Wharton
Grandmother, Rlchards
Hannah Ann, Douglas
Helpmate, Sinclair
Her Friends Lover, May
King Spruce, Day
Lions Share. Thanet
Little Colonel's knight Comes Riding,
Johnston
Money Magic, Garland
No Friend Like a Sister, Carey
Peters Mother, PASTURE
Redcoat Captain, Olllvant
Pooa The London
Romance Of An Old Fashioned Gentle
man, onil'n
Rosalind at Redgate, Nicholson
Shuttle, The burhett
! Somehow Good, DE Morgan
Son of the Revolution, BROOKS
Traitor, The DlHoii
Under the Crust. Rage
WeaverS, The farheI
Washington's Young Aids, Tomlinson
Yolanda, Maid of Burgundy, Major
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07
The Kidneys and tho Skin.

In the spring, the kidneys have
much to do. II they are weak Of
torpid. they will not do it we'll, and the
skin will be pimply or blotchy. That
IS telling the story in a few words.
Hoods Sarsaparilla strengthens and
stimulates the kidneys, cures and pre-
vents pimples, blotches and all
cutaneous eruptions.
Don't fail to take it.
Buy bottle today. J7.FsHKiKI3I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07
Personal MENTION.

Mrs. Clara l. Perley of Vassalporo'
who had been spending the winter at
Wakefield, KY. has returned home ana
is the guest of her son. Arson Perley'
on Melville street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07

The Crawford ranges advertised IN
the Journal A. d. Ward is agent for,
must have numerous friends in the
city'and vicinity, to speak a good word
for them, judging from Mr.. Wards
sale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07

Fred Perkins, the well-known horse
trainer and driver, was at WaterVllie
Tuesday, where he purchased FOR A. ).
Pratt, agent for the Edwards mills, a
handsome bay gelding. The horse
stands 1872, weighs 1900 pounds. is
clean limbed and stylish, and goes at
the trot, and while he has no mark 1t
is thought that he can step mile in
o15 before the season is over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07

How few people realize. or know,
how extensive is the stock Of dinner
sets C. w. Conant Co. carries. Some
36 patterns give shoppers an oppor-
tunity to inspect all the late and beau
tiful designs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07

Townsend & Ingraham advertise a
line of $50 suits of their own make
which must be great values Ihey
claim they would be even at va
They likely have obtained concessions
in the cloth market and propose giving
customers the benefit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07

The young people of tushnoc orange
of Riverside will entertain the other
members at the meeting next saturday
evening. filing the chairs and FURNISH
ing the entertainment An interesting
progresn is being prepared and a good
time is eXDeCted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07
Congregational Won|en's
Societies May Combine.
|otticers Elected by The Maine
| Missionary Society.
Committee to Consider State Mis-
sioaary Field With Conference.

Bangor Me-, May 6.-The annual
meeting of the Maine Missionary So
ciety and the several women'S Organi-
cations auxiliary to the Congregational
church were held in Central church
Wednesday. A committee was appoint
ed from the Missionary Society to con-
fer with like coWmittee from the
conference, to consider the whole ques-
ton of the missionary field in Maine,
and also to consider the adviSabiliry
Of asking for an increase in the sala-
rie.s of ministers. A most important
matter was the receipt by the commit
tee on resolutions of resolution
framed by Rev. David L. Wilson Of
Belfast, calling for a broader anG
more active church policy, especially as
regards getting into contact with the
laboring classes. On the matter Of
merging the several women's organiza-
tions, a vote was taken overwhelmingly
in favor, and special committee was
appointed to take the matter under
advisement officers elected by the
Maine Missionary Society are:
President, A. w. Butler, Rockland;
treasurer, William p. Hubbard, Ban
gor; secretary, Charles Harbutt, Port
land.
Rev Phillip S. Mason. D. D., of
Springfield, Mass. delivered an address
Wednesday night on 1.-The New Align
ment."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07

c. J. Higgins of this city,s moved his
family to Cobbosseecontee Tpesday and
they arc now occupying their cottage at
Robbins Point, on the west shore, for
the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY

Sealed proposals.
Augusta Trust Go.
Postun-Food Coffee.
NJ. G. Barnard-Financial.
O. n. Small-ReaI Estate.
Glenwood Spring-Pure Water.
E.. \. Strout CO.-Real Estate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07

Master Harry Murphy, son of Mr..
and Mrs. G. B. Murphy. who had been
i'll with pneumonia, has so far recov-
cred that he was able to be down town
for the first time Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07
LOCAL NOTICE.

Mrs Rose Cook. the skin and scalp
snecialist. will close her offices perma-
nently on July to reopen Sept; l II,
Springfield, Mass. where Mr.. COOK mas
obtained a very desirable position.
may5d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07

Music.
Prayer.
Music.
The New Anglo Saxon.
Francis Davis Millett Howard
The Door of Heaven,
Ethel Matilda Hall
A Brave Boys Deed,
Frank Gerard Greenlief
Music.
The Bridge of a Hundred Spans,
Margaret Edna Carson
Marcos Death, Walter John Robertson
Telephone Romance,
Bernice Adelia Gould
Music.
The European Guide, Paul Jackson
(a) "Jasiar"
OBJ 'Iite's Tragedies"
Cora Mag Curtis
when Lish Played OK
Morris Wayne Bragdon
Music.
Editha's Burglar. Edith Marsh Carson
Edinburgh after Flodden.'
James Roy Packard
A Voice from Far Country
Marion Adrienne Manter
Music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07

Monaghan's dancing extra last
night was a very enjoyable AFFAIR
about 40 taking part.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07

G.. w. Wadleigh as usual makes &
specially of garden seeds, at his cast
prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07

A Merry Widow" dance will be
given this evening in A. o. U. w. nall
at Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07

Mrs. Rose Cook will sell at cost
..;oo LOT of fine wavy and pam
switches in all the different coiors.
switches may5d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07

Fred E. Hilton. who had been on 4
short business trip to Boston. returned
nome on the "Wednesday morning Pull
man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07

Read today. Messer-Perley Co.'S new
ad. Another mems clothing sensa-
ton"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07

Monaghan's class in dancing VII,
,tve an extra In Golden Cross nan
glve ~ may4d3t
w e0lcosSS1NS ~ s..JA-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07

Another lot Of that genuine maple
sugar from Mt Vernon at Merrill Bros.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07
LOCAL BRIEFS.

The Eastern Star Whist party will
be postponed until next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07

After shaving. when skin Is wet Apply
aatin skin cream. Soothes ana heals Z'c'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07
JUNIOR EXHIBITION
At Monmouth Academy Largely At
tended and Much Enjoyed.

Monmouth, Me, May 6.-(speciaD.-
There WIS large attendance at the an
nual Junior Exhibition of the students of
Monmouth Academy at Cumston hall
Tuesday evening and the following pro-
gram YVES carried out in q very commend
hlt flarDpr:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07

Bangor, Me-, May 1.-THE 101St an
nual meeting of the Maine Missionary
Society, the Maine Congregational
Relief Society and the Women's Mis-
sionary Societies were held today in
connection with the annual conference
of the Maine Congregational churches
The Maine Missionary Society occupied
the attention of the delegates during
the forenoon.
The forenoon session of the confer
ence today was devoted to the meeting
of the Maine Missionary Society. The
reports of the corresponding secretary
Rev. Charles Harbutt of Portland, and
Treasurer w. P. Hubbard of Bangor
were read and accepted. The committee
on nominations reported the following
selections and the secretary cast the
ballot of the convention:
Vacancies in beard OF trustees, H. G.
Day of Auburn, one year term; Rev.
Langdon Quimby, Gardiner, and H. M
Goodhue, Fort Fairfield, two year
terms; Rev. Jesse Hill, Portland, Pro-
fessor II. L. Chapman, Brunswick, G
H. Bass, Wilton, r. L. Grindle. Mt
Desert. Professor c. H. White, Water
vile, Revs. L. D. Evans, Camden, c.
w. Collier Bangor, B. S. Rideout, Nor
way, George A. Merrill, FoXcroft, B. 3
Merrill, Skowhegan, ]. nj. Bieler, Ma
chias, George Lewis, South Berwick,
members of the board for three years;
Rev. H. H. Noyes, Island Falls, record
ing secretary; Deacon w. P. Hubbard
Bangor, treasurer; Rev. Raymond
Calkins, Portland, director of Congre-
gational H. NJ. s.; Galen c. Moses
Bath, and Rev. d. N. Beach, Bangor,
three-ycar terms and Rev. c. H. Cutler
Bangor, one-year term, corporate men,
bers of Congregational H. NJ. S Rev
c. A. Moore, Bangor; Rev. Warren
Morse, Brewer and Rev. r. b. Mat
thews. Ellsworth, committee On secrc-
tary's report.
Addresses on missionary work were
given by Miss M. l.. Woodbury. of
New York; Rev. J. c. Gregory of Mill
nocket; Rev. w. B. Hague of Gorham
Joseph Parillo, Livermore Falls; Mrs
P. l.. Mientinen of South Thomastor
and Professor c. NJ. Clark of Bangor
Seminary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-07

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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-08-06
u - II q III Z "A.
R,.,,th. <,Ihs Kind You Have AHayS Bought
'sas'''' 4 &'>9NRzIzSx
one Housekeeper !s ouIet.

One HousekeepeT Is Quiet.
One recently married (not so awful
recent either) woman has promised Ia
allow ner husband 20 chew tobacco
in the house and take drink when
he Is in Kansas or Texas or some
other wicked state, all because Of her
failure TO be careful as to what She
uses when cooking. She Is a brave
little woman, and only five women
and six men are in league TO keep
the story from breaking into print.
She walked into a grocery store
the other day, angry TO the roots OF
ner hair. Throwing a piece Of yellow
substance on the counter she said "a
the grocer's clerk who had taken re
fuge behind the counter;
Here, is the soap that does the
washing alone; the soap that makes
wash day a thing Of joy wnen the
housewife may 81 Ia her easy chair
and receive callers the soap that
makes lsther fine enough for a man
to shave with. but which takes ont
every stain-no matter OF what ma
tuTc-from the linen. Here Is the
soap"
y beg your pardon, ma'am" began
the clerk
Never mind, dom interrupt me.
broke in the irate woman
But. maam,' insisted the clerk
picking up the piece OF yellow stun
the woman had thrown upon fhs
counter. this isn't soap. this Is
cheese"
"Cheese," exclaimed the astonish
ed woman. ~Cheese?'
yes. ma'am. your husband bOugh
three pounds OF soap yesterday. and
also three pounds OF cheese This ia
the cheese. ma'am.
"Well, that accounts for the other
thing. also," said the young house
keeper. becoming milder in temper
That's why couldn't GET saas
today aai why-tbe welsh rabbit
tasted So queerly last night