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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-06-23
NO in Social, Club and Art Circles.

Muncie: Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hodgin,
Mr.. and Mrs. Brumfiel and daughter.
Miss Nellie Hiatt, Mr.. Harold. Miss
lin OF Indianapolis.
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Announcement OF the engagement OF
Reata Apparatus OF Indianapolis, to
Raymond Mendenhall Of this city has
been made at Indianapolis. The we'd
ding will take place July 80 or 81. the
exact date not being determined. Miss
Apparatus is well known In this city,
where the family formerly resided.
She is popular and accomplished
young woman Mr. Mendenhall is Il
city salesman for Pogue. Miller and
Company. He has large circle OF
friends who will be in at the fuish
with a vengeance.
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A party of local friends OF Miss
Frances Cheesman. of Greenville. o.,
the guest of Miss Blanche Compton.
formed a picnic crowd at Glen Miller
park yesterday afternoon and evening.
The fact there were thirteen in the
party did not daunt the frollickers in
the least Those who composed the
party were the Misses Margaret Far
row. Marion Russell. Esther Gard.
Frances Cheesman, Mary Mather,
Trnestine Conley, Eunice Green, Mary
Tingle, Iona Lamb, Madge Smith, Cor
nelia Shaw and Marion Krone.
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Word has been received to the ef-
feet that Mr.. James E. Berry of India.
napolis and Malinda Pugh were MARI.
ed In this city during the month Of
May.
A picnic is being held today by the
Robert Park Choral society OF India
|napoHs at Glen Miller park. This ev.
ening the society will take dinner at
the Country club house. They will
give recital tonight at the Reid Mem
orial church.
A one o'clock luncheon will be Civ
en- Saturday by Miss Pearl Cisco, com
plimentary to Miss Edna Bayer. q
June bride. Places will be arranged
at the table for nine guests.
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Mr. and Mrs. p. W. Smith left last
evening for their summer home in
Oden, Michigan. They will be gone
several months.
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Mrs. j. ]. Bollinger and Mrs. Cash
Gardiner of Wynne, Ark, are the
house guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ
Kramer.
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Miss Clara Brown left this morn
ing for Detroit. Michigan where she
will spend the summer visiting with
her sister. Mrs. 8. Van Baalen.
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The wedding Of Miss Gertrude Mey
er daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Gustaves
Meyer, 2010 Main street and Mr.
Henry Erik will be celebrated this ev
ening. Rev. E. G. Howard Of the First
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English Lutheran church win perform
the ceremony.

English Lutheran church will perform
the ceremony.
A delightful picnic and dancing
party was given last evening at Jack
sons park by Miss Lucille Turner for
her guest Miss Louise Millikan Of
New Castle. Among the guests were
Miss Abbie Schaefer. Miss Myral
weeghman, Miss Sarah Addington,
Miss Bertha Taylor. Miss Pearl Atkin-
son. Miss Airline Shreeve. Miss Elaine
Jones. Miss Emerald Hasecoster and
Miss Fay Covell: Messrs. Irwin Cot
fin, Walter Davis. Everett McConaha.
Carl Allison, Robert Crane, Carlos
Haas. James Harrington. Wiley Glass.
Arthur Curme and Robert Ta.lant.
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Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Walker, Of this
city and their daughter. Mrs How
ard A. Dill. of Richmond. are at Lake
Maxinkuckee for the summer. Mrs.
James d. Stanley IS there for short
time before going to her cottage at
Higgins lake, Michigan. to remain un-
til fall.-Indianapolis News.
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Mr.. Carl Eggemeyer and Mr.. Stan
ley Schaefer have returned from
Bloomington, Ind, to spend their sum-
mer vacation in this city.
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An informal dinner company was
given hast evening by Miss Alice Nolte
at her pretty home on South Fourth
street. The affair was given to cole
brate her birthday anniversary. There
were twelve guests.
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The careful hostess will not permit
the young guests to take privileges
that her mother would not grant, and
girls away from home quite often ov-
erstep the bounds. Do not sulk or be
cross II the girl does something dis
pleasing, for girls are girls AMI very
easily wounded and so often they
thoughtlessly do things OF which
their elders do not approve. Sitting
up late at night with young men and
driving after dark are liberties girls
are liable to take as privileges.
Should such occur. be very gracious
and tell your guest Just as kindly az
you can that it would please you
more II she would not do So II she
has Internationally done something
displeasing, she will not do SO a sec.
ond time, but will appreciate your
kindness.
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Miss Elizabeth K. Thomas

picture hat trimmed with plumes. Up
on their return they will be at home
at I'll South Fourteenth street. The
young people received large number
OF beautiful wedding gifts. They
have the best wishes Of their host OF
friends In this city. Mr.. Brubaker Is
q promising young business man. Mrs.
Brubaker Is well known in social cor
cles.
Perhaps the most beautiful wedding
for the weeks social schedule will be
that OF Miss Ethel Patton and Mr..
Harry Doan. The affair will be cele-
brated this evening at seven-thirty
O'Clock ut the home OF the brides
grandfather, Rev. Henry Luring, SO
South Fifteenth street. Miss Margaret
Patton OF Kansas City. sister to the
bride will be maid Of honor. Master
Harold Roberts, nephew Of the groom
will act as ring bearer. Little Misses
Mary Luring and Gladys Longnecker
cousins OF Miss Patton will be the
flower girls. The ceremony will be
performed under a canopy OF green.
On the white pedestals arranged near
the altar will be placed vases filled
with pink sweet peas. Flowers will al
SO be used on the piano. Rev. Henry
Luring assisted by Rev. H. r. Keates
Of the South Eighth Street Friends
church will perform the ceremony.
About eighty guests have been bid
den. A number of out Of town guests
will attend.
Miss Edith Nicholson OF East Main
street entertained with a dinner party
1t the Country club house last evening
for several out-of-town guests.
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Miss Margaret Starr and Miss Clara
Comstock gave an informal tea this
afternoon at the homo OF Miss Starr
on North Tenth street. complimentary
II Miss Mary shiveley, a bride OF
next month.
Mrs. August Schade entertained
Tuesday for Miss Edna Bayer. The
time was spent socially Luncheon
was served. The guests were: Miss
Muriel Bartel, Misses Lenora and
Viola Wickemeyer, Miss Ethel Mar.
latt, Miss Edna Bayer, Miss Pearl CHS
CO and Misses Aida and Ellen Swain.
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Mr.. Hiatt was given a surprise
last evening at his home, 233 North
Thirteenth street, by a large number
OF his friends who called to help cele-
brate his birthday anniversary. He
received number of pretty gifts.
The house was arranged With nastur-
tiums and roses. Euche was the main
feature Of the evenings amusement
Mrs. Adolph Stauber and Mrs. Isaac
Meyer won the favors. After the game
a luncheon was served Those pres.
emit were: Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Meyer
Mr.. and Mrs. Harmon Wierhake. Mr.
and Mrs. Adolph Stauber, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Reid, Mrs. Edward
Singer and Miss Mable Singer OF
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A beautiful home wedding was cele-
brated ct high noon today at the home
Of Or. and Mrs. George Ferling on
South Sixth street The bride was
their daughter Miss Elizabeth Ferl-
ing and the groom Mr.. Ora H. Bru-
baker. The house was especially at.
tractive with it, decorations Of honey
suckle, ferns and daisies. An altar
had been arranged near an archway
between the parlor and living rooms.
Honeysuckle. daisies and ferns had
been utilized for this purpose. Meath
q large white wedding bell the cere-
monyi was performed. Miss limo Elk
enberry sang Il Love You Truly" and
20 Tender Heart and True" as the
wedding guests assembled.
The wedding march was played by
Professor Jesse Wood pianist and
Professor Hicks. violinist. The bride
and groom were unattended. Rev. e.
q. Howard Of the First English Luz
theran church performed the cere-
Inony. The bride wore an elaborate
white gown fashioned Of white silk
mousseline. She carried bouquet
OF bridal roses. After the ritual had
been said = luncheon was served to
the guests. The brides table was at
tractively decorated with pink roses
and ferns. Places were arranged ct
the table for sixteen persons. The
other guests we're served at small
tables. The out Of town guests were
Mrs. Self and Mrs. Gill OF Indianapo-
liz; Mr.. and Mrs. Roch. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Wetzel Of Columbus; Mr.. and
Mrs. George Wetzel of Louisville;
Mr.. and Mrs. Brubaker Of Camden,
o.: Mr.. and Mrs. Lane, Miss Nellie
McWhinney, Of Eaton: Mr.. and Mrs.
Harold Pence of Pittsburg: DIR. and
Mrs. Boor Of MunciA and the Misses
Young OF Eaton. Mr.. and Mrs. Bru.
baker left for q short wedding trip,
They will visit friends at Columbus,
O., Levisville and Indianapolis. Mrs
Brubaker's going away gown was q
linen suit. She wore a large black
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Roots, Herbs and Banks.

You can no doubt recall the ccllec-
ton OF roots. herbs and banks your
grandmother made every fall for the
family medicine chest.
It is interesting to note that the
most successful remedy for female ills
had its origin more than 30 years ago
tn one Of these home medicine chests,
and Lydia = Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound j. made today IN immense
quantities from those same roots and
herbs with sxtrems accuracy. care md
cleAnlinanA
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Former Pastor Of the Local
Third N. E. Church Has
Filed a Sensational Suit
Against Former Wife.
MANY MATRIMONIAL
VENTURES FOR HIN
Other Sensational Episodes
Connected With His Career
Have Attracted States IN.
terested Eyes.

The Rev. w. e. McCarty. former
pastor OF the Third n. e. church a.
this city and dean among Methods
ministers. who has gained an kinda oe
notoriety. because OF marriage VENT
ures and Sensational episodes. II again
beneath the spot light. He 10 veil
known In this city where he resides
for several years and became highly
respected. Since leaving the city. how
ever. he has experienced ~ much no.
toriety rs some police court hahituea
His latest sensation 10 . suit aGAinst
his former wife.
A Portland dispatch says q the min
ister's present project:
Demanding &e.500. Rev. w. =. 10.
Carly. the aged Methodist ninistes.
has brought suit against his former
wife. Mrs. Isabella WilliamA from
whom he was divorced last September.
asking an accounting under the pro
Visions Of an ante-nuptial contract In
to which the two entered In August.
1907. . month prior to their mar.
riage. Attorneys for Mrs. Williams.
who reverted to her Arst husband'e
name after the granting Of the decree
that freed her from the pars0n. ~
that the contract became null and vos1
with the decree. while Rev. McCarty'o
counsel contend that the contrac& was
not affected by the divorce and -
mains effective.
centention Msde.
The plaintiffb' attorneys further
| state that, even II the contract - now
invalid. there 10 due Rev. NcCarty the
amount asked In his petition. the debt
comprising moneys advanced the DE-
fendant. expenditures made by him %
Improvements on her property and for
services N manager.
| The ante-nuptiAl agreement. Just
prior to the marriage provided among
other things. that upon marriage q
the couple the management and con.
duct Of all the property OF each was
to devolve upon him: he was to con-
tinue his work N . minister: all the
income Of each subsequent to the date
Of marriage was to be placed In one
common fund. out Of which al ex-
penses Of the management Of their
business In every detail was to b
horne The remainder or surplus VAS
to be divided semi-annually. he TO re-
ceive one-third and she the remainder.
Ubon the death Of Mrs.. Williams In
case 1t occurred prior 20 that o. NJ.
McCarty. he. was to receive. - Nh
share. 5000 In lien Of any interest.
certain beaueots having been aoyoe4 %
by him. for relatives Of lGrs- Williams.
who were named In the agreemeae. ana
to be paid prior to his claim. saoaIe
she survive him. At his death. ne -
to receive Ill Of his personal property.
except one dark oak dinin8 Anie S00
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CLUB NOTES

The ladies' aid society OF the First
English Lutheran church will meet
Thursday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Charles Backmeyer, east of the
city. All women who expect to attend
are requested to meet at the church
promptly at two o'clock. The affair
will be in the nature of picnic.
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Mrs. Adolph Stauber is entertain
ing the members of Wednesday card
club this afternoon at her home on
South Seventh street. Mrs. Edward
Singer and Miss Mable Singer Of
Muncie are the honor guests.
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A bridge party was given this morn
ing at the Country club house for
members. The game was played at
six tables.
Mrs. Emma Eva of North Nine
teenth street has gone to Kokomo TO:
few days visit with friends and
relatives.
Members Of the G. A. r. will meet
Friday afternoon at two o'clock In the
new room at the court house. A good
attendance OF members Is desired.
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Members of the Sons OF Veterans
and the Grand Army of the Republic
were entertained pleasantly last even
ing by the ladies' auxiliary Of the
Sons of Veterans. The following pro-
gram was given:
America" by the audience.
Song by Clyde Curling.
Recitation by Demas Ball.
Recitation by Miss Maud Miller.
Song by the Curling children.
Recitation by Clyde Curling.
Following the program, Comrade
Markley and others gave short ad-
dresses which were followed by a gen.
eral social time. Later infthe evening
refreshments were served. The hall
was prettily decorated with flags and
bunting. The affair was in charge Of
Mrs. Adela Phenis, ex-president Of the
Ladies' Auxiliary.
J. %. Miller, OF Winchester, divis-
ion commander of the Sons of Veter-
ans and who was expected to be pres
ent at the reception, was unable to be
here on account OF business matters.
The Auxiliary will hold its regular
meetings in the new quarters in the
court house, last nights meeting be-
ing the first.
The Sons OF Veterans are arrang-
ing to take in class Of forty or nifty
in short time. They have invited
"Old Forty Four" Of Winchester to
come to this city and take charge Of
the work.
Miss Margaret Carr was hostess
Tuesday afternoon for the regular
meeting OF the East End aid society
Of the First Christian church. The
society has decided to meet Thursday
afternoon instead Of Tuesday. A sup
per viii be given Saturday evening at
the church. The July meeting will be
held at the home OF Mrs. Davenport.
A progressive luncheon will be Civ.
en- this evening by the aid society OF
the First Presbyterian church The
first course will be served at the home
OF Mrs. J. NJ. Lontz. South Fifteenth
street, the second course at
the Shroyer residence on South Six.
teenth street and the third at the
home OF Mrs. Howard Campbell, East
Main hn subtle - s--~S%nA
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Peefeetlv loojcal.

A Philadelphia lady one spring de
termined to turn her lawn into flowef
garden and decided to do the planting
herself. One evening the lady's hus-
band came home and found her porting
over q seed catalogue. She had long
list Of seeds written on q sheet Of pa
per.
This il list, my dear" she said.
''that I want you to buy for me tomor.
row at the seedman's."
Her husband looked Mt the list. Then
he laughed loud and long.
You want these flowers to bloom
this summer. don't youl" said be.
Yes, Of course
well, those you have put down
here don't bloom till the second sum-
mer."
"Oh. that's all right" the lady said
easily.
IAN right? How Is It all right!"
II am making up my list" she ex.
planned, from a last years catalogue"
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Moeal;A~-

Morality.
We cannot kindle when We win
The IRE which in the heart resides.
Tho spirit bloWeth and 10 still.
In mystery our soul abides.
But tasks in hours OF insight Wflled
Can be through hours Of gloom fulfilled.
with aching hands ana bleeding fest
We dig and heap. lay stone on stone.
We bear the burden and the heat
OF the long day and wish 'twere done.
Not till the hours Of light return
All We have built do Ne discern.
Matthew Arnold.
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The Judges Advies.

Some years ago many farmers along
the line Of the Missouri Kansas and
Texas railroad brought suit against IT
and Engaged Z young lawyer named
Broyn. Judge Can't. who Vas ere
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THE SCRAP BOOK

siding. MAS co:n.ss..,0 To throw many
Of the cases out Of court because they
were improperly brought.
Brown was mad all over. Swelling
with indignation. he arose and said.
'Your honor. will you please tell me
how 1t IL possible in this court to get
justice against railroad company
Judge CAN'T quietly ignored the con-
tempt Of court shown by the lawyer
and asked. do you wish an answer
to that question. Mr.. Brown
Yes. SIR" denantly replied the in
dignant lawyer-'yes. sir. and ] want
to know how farmer can get bis case
into this court so that II win Be
heard"
Judge CAN'T smiled ana said. "well.
nrst. Mr.. Brown. ia advise the farmes
to hire q lawyer"
Brown wilted.
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The shortest and surest way to 1--we
With honor In the world Is to be In
reality what We would appear to be.
and II Ne observe we shall ind that all
human virtues Increase and strengthen
themselves by the practice and expert
ence OF them--SocF1tes.
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NOTICE.

A free demonstration Of the wonder.
full Wilson Removers will take place at
the store Of the Jones Hardware COM
pany, Richmond, Ind. between 500
Z. m. and 500 p. M Tuesday. June
-. TO exhibit the wonderful simplicity
and ease Of removing old varnfshes Or
paints without staining or raising the
grain Of the most delicate woods: re-
velation beyond conception over the
old way. Bring cabinets. furniture.
doors or wood trim. etc. With most
obstinate surfaces and re them clean
ed to the natural grain Of the wood
while you vait-a booo to coano1s-
seurs OF vanished or waxed noo1-
appeals to the practical painter ana
amateur alike. The demonstrators WIN
explain everything ~
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Before and After.


One Of the Philadelphia .organiza-
ton" ward leaders who had been no
toriously pr0fane became converted
and church attendant This caused
great surprise among the mans friends
and acquaintance In politics.
One Of the leaders associates was
approached by q politician who had
known him fer many years. rs II
really fact that S. has joiaed the
churchy
Yep: that's what he has" replied
TIE associate.
We'll. Is he really religious?' con-
t1nued the inquirer. whereupon this
instance was given IN proof:
Wei. met him In the city ham yes
ferday. an he said to me. Jim. I'm
fecIin' lfke hell today An ron know
how he'd a said that a year ago whex
h. didn't have religion. Oh. he's -
0gtC0s. al right!'
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One Button Was In Uss.
A school principal was trying to
make clear to his class the fundameu-
tai doctrines Of the Declaration Of In
dependence.
Nov. boys" he said. II win give
you each three ordinary buttons. Here
they are. You must think of the first
one as representing life. Of the second
one as representing liberty and the
third one AZ representing the pursuit
Of happiness. Next Sunday I will ask
you each to produce the three buttons
and tell me what they represent"
The following Sunday the teacher
said to the youngest member, "Now.
Johnny. produce your three buttons
and tell me what they stand for"
81 amt got 'em ALL" he sobbed. hold
ing out two Of the buttons. Here's
life. an here's liberty. but mommer
sewed the pursuit Of happiness on my
pants!'
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She Wasnx Selfish.

A little girl OF three was having a
naughty time Of It one evening. The
mother undressed her and put her to
bed and decided to leave her for q
time. to the gentle ministrations Of
her father. He succeeded In quieting
her. The mother came 70 bid her little
girl good night and upon asking. well.
dearie. have you asked God to forgive
you:" received the reply:
..Yes. and / asked him to forgive
yOu too."
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Respsetabiilsy Of tl,, ssaee.

Rsspeetahiiity Of the Stage.
Miss Amelia Bingham used to have
Q habit of going to the theater early
and sitting in the box once for half
an hour before the performance BE-
gan. One evening while she was thers
two women came up to the window
and asked for two seats. The man
was just about to hand them over
when one Of them said:
''Wait q bit. young man. Tell me. I,
this funny show? We are pretty par
ticular. I read in the paper that II
was or wasn't frisky-I can't remem'
Der which-and I'd IKE to know fos
certain"
The man was 80 taken back that he
was nonplused for q moment, when
the other woman chimed IN with:
"Oh. I guess It's all right. Clara.
saw her net In the New Magdalen,
and she was quite respectable then"
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witty and caussie.

Lord Cranworth when lord chan
'cellor used to sit continually with the
lords justices. for the purpose. 1t was
said, Of enlightening himself on points
Of which he was ignorant. II wonder
why old Granny always sits with the
lords Justices" said some one to Sir
Richard Bethel. Al usual he was
humorous and At the same time caus-
tic. II take It to arise" said be. from
. childish indisposition to be left alone
In the dark"
When attorney general, Bethel once
finished an elaborate address just ~
the court adjourned at noon His
junior. who expected to follow on the
snme side after lunch. said to him.
mfr. Attorney General. You have evi-
IDENTIFY made strong impression on
the court" II think 90. too" replied
Bethel. Don't disturb It"
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Lettins Hin Down Easy.

letting Him Down ea0y.
The manager Of the music hall was
testing the abilities Of q few candi-
dates for stage houors one day last
week. and this 10 how he let down one
Of the would be funny men.
"Your songs won't do for me.
can't allow any profanity in my the.
ater," said he.
"But don't use profanity" was the
reply.
NO." said the manager, "but the
audience would. STRAY Stories.
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STARTLING Motto.

A travelling salesman died very sud-
denly In Pittsburg. His relatives teIe-
graphed to the undertaken to make q
wreath The ribbon should be extra
wide. with the inscription REST In
peace" en- both sides and II there II
room. I'VE shall meet In heaven."
The undertaken was out Of town.
and his new assistant handled the job.
1t was startling 6oral piece which
turned up at the funeral
The ribbon was extra wide and bore
the inscription. REST In peace on both
sides. and II there Is room we shall
meet In heaven"
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A cestix chssss.

A Scottish farmer was one day cell.
ing some wool to . carrier. and after
Weighing It in the yard be went into
the house to make out an invoke.
Coming back. he missed Q cheese
which had been standing on . shelf
behind the outer door. and. glancing
at the bag Of wool. be observed that II
had suddenly increased IN size.
Man." he said to the carrier. II hae
clean forgotten the weight o. that bag.
Let's pit 1t on the scales again"
The carrier could not refuse.
Being duly weighed. the bag was
found to be heavier BY the weight Of
the cheese inside. A new invoice was
made out. and the crestfallen carrier
went away.
The farmers wife at once missed
the cheese. snd. rushing to the gard.
told her husband that some thief had
stolen the cheese.
Ma. ma. Meg" replied the farmer
quietly. II hae just self the cheese
for twa shillin's the pund."