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The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-06-12
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Aaron Wade to w. I. Calvin, lot 3
block 3, in Alder View addition te
Enterprise, $1,000.
James C. Flippin to Susan E. Flip
pin, sw sec, 5, tbs, r42. $1,000.
James A. Fitzpatrick to C. A. Fitz
patrick, Und. Y interest elase, sec
II, whsw, sec. 12-2s-4S. 81.
James A. Fitzpatrick to L. p. Nc
Cubbin. Und. Y interest elise, Sc
IL, w1asw, see. 1:-2s.43. 81.
James A. Fitzpatrick to F. w. Fitz
patrick, Und. Y interest e1ssc, sec
II, wlssw, sec. 12.2s-4S. 81.
VIM. II. Wood to Nellie NJ. Wood
NV Sc, e1ase,sec. 30, sw sw, sec. 80
1s-H. $500.
M. C. Davis to d. L. Curtiss. From
a point 200 It. n of sw corner of NV
Of secl3-ln.42, thence 216 it., thence
northwesterly to point on W line OF
nwA of said Sc, tion, 175 IT. due north
of place ofbeginning. thence due to
place of beginning.
w. H. McFetridge to NJ. F. Harris
Sc ne, sec. 17-2s.i5. $1,000.
Thomas Morgan to Edith G. Policy
land in amended Zurcher add. Enter
prise. $4,000.
U, S. Pat. to Nancy S. Fleshman
ne NV, sec. 23-in42.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-06-12
A ThrilIina Rescue.

How Bert R. Lean, of Cheny, Wash
was saved from a frightful death is
story to thrill the world. "a hard
cold,' he writes, brought on a des-
perate lung trouble that baffled an
expert doctor here. Then l paid $40
to SIS visit to a lung specialist in
Spokane, who did not help me. Then
l went to California, but without
benefit At last l used DR.. Kings
New Discovery, which completely
cured me and now l am as we'll as
ever.' For Lung Trouble, Bronchi-
tis, Coughs and Colds, Asthma, Group
and Whooping Cough it's supreme.
so cents and $100. Trial bottle free
Guaranteed by Burnaugh G Mayfield
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-06-12

ly kept the Roosevelt boom alive
after Colonel Roosevelt had given the
country to understand that he would
not be candidate Bourne was the
original Second elective term" man
and he carried his flag right to the
doors of the Chicago convention, walt
ing for the sensation that was to
sweep the delegates off their feet
and start the Roosevelt stampede.
One day prior to the convention
Senator Bourne was at the White
/ House He was there every day, for
that matter, but zone day. is an
effective beginning for story. Well
on this lone day" group of news
paper men happened to be there also,
/ talking shop, and one Of them was
telling, apropos of rate regulation,
how difficult it was to get the word
/ ''intrastate' over the wires and into
print, because it was so much like
Interstate 81 WISH" said the sena-
tor sadly, butting into the conversa-
tion, "that the newspapers had the
same difficulty with the word Taft !"
But now the second elective termer
is the golf companion of President
, Taft, and 1t is said would not be
averse to being the Taft mouthpiece
in the upper branch of Congress il
the President desires such function
ary,- He's popular fellow, is Bourne,
an energetic friend and the cham
pion in loyalty to the president
what am
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-06-12
NOTICE FOR SEALED BIDS.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received for plumbing
and heating the Wallowa County
courthouse, now under construction
at Enterprise, Oregon. The bids to
include all labor, material and install
lation complete. Plans and specifi-
cations can be seen at the office of
S. r. Haworth in Enterprise and at
the office of c. R. Thornton in La
Grande. Bids will be opened at IL
O'Clock, noon, Thursday, July 8, 1909,
and must be fled with the County
Clerk on or before that date.
BY Order of the County Court.
42c4 w. C. BOATMAN, County Clerk.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-06-12
RED FRONT LIVERY SOLD.

w. A. Moss has bought the livery
business, rigs and teams Of the Red
Front livery, from Boswell G Son for
S1425, taking possession June 8.
Ben Boswell retains ownership of
the buildings and lots and also re-
served the black team. For the pres
ent he will not engage in other bust
ness. He is one of the pioneers, and
accumulated considerable property
and is deserving Of rest. c. c. Bos-
well will move out to the ranch he
has rented up the river.
The new proprietor is we'll known
resident and will keep the livery up
to the highest standard.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-06-12
GOOD FRUIT PROSPECT.

A visit to beautiful Mountain View
fruit farm will delight the lover OF
good fruit, for never was there a bet
ter promise OF nearly every kind of
fruit. Cherry trees, Royal Ann, Black
Republican, Bing and the less pre-
tentious pie I'll e., are loaded. The
big 20-acre orchard was one mass OF
blossom a few days ago. Apple and
pear trees of all the choicest varie'
ties will bear heavily. The straw,
berries and raspberries also promise
an abundant yield, and as everybody
around here knows, the quality is
meXcelled.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-06-12
cHIl.pREN,s DAY pEocRAM.

Following is the Children's day pro
gram at the Presbyterian church,
Sunday night:
voluntary ...... :. Edna Ragsdale
Opening song, school and congrega-
ton led by Mr.. Kay.
iProcessional-"Come and Join the
New Crusaders"
Invocation 80. ...... 80. Pastor
Scripture reading, led by Mrs. w. w.
White.
Solo, Pure as the Breath of the
Morning" ......... Irene Forsythe
Chorus by School.
Exercise, "a Crown for Jesus -.
..... ...... Primary Department
Duet, Song of the Doves" ......
........ Elsie and Joe Olmsted
Recitation ..... Margaret Galloway
Address to the Children, Rev. Harris
Song ........ ....... Class No.
Recitation ...... Emmett FOrsythe
Solo ...... ...... .... Clara Bauer
Recitation by five scholars.
Children's Day Offering.
Offertory ...... 80. Edna Ragsdale
Chorus, Recessional. ....... 49,.
...... ...... This Happy Day.
Dohe"io'ioI ........ ...... faSlor'
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-06-12

U. s. Fat. to Oscar Victor, eAnw
sw Sc, NV Sc, sec 34-2n-41.
U. S. Pat. to John Martin, WIZ NV
sec.27, es ne, sec. 28-4n49.
U. S. Pat. to James H. Fleshman
sw sw, sec IA, WIZ NV, Sc NV, sec
23-4n-42.
U. S. Pat. to C. s. Haney sw ne,
Sc NV, ne sw, NV Sc, sec. 7-2n-43.
U. S. Pat. to Rose T. Hughes, Sc
Sec 3-4n-42.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-06-12

Hascall Cole went out to Elgin,
TUESDAY.
John Wo tman, Sr., went to Elgin,
Monday.
Fred ]. Holmes will erect fine
residence in La Grande.
Iapalac. varnish stains. linseed oil
at Burnaugh G. Mayfield's.
Mrs. J S. Matthe VS. went to Wal
Iowa Tuesday for few days stay.
Your choice of GO0O Post Cards 3
or ) cents at Jackson C Weaver's.
A. B. Conaway left Tuesday on a
business trip 10 points in the eastern
part of the state.
lid you see those fine local view
photo Post Cards, at 5 cents each
at Jackson & Viewers?
The largest assortment of Rugs
and Art squares ever received in the
county has just arrived at Ashley's
Sewing Machines for rent, by the
week or month, at the Second Hand
Store.
Mrs. Willis Wright and children of
Alicel returned home Tuesday after
visit with Mrs. j. S. Matthews.
Miss Maude Hudson and Miss Sadie
Morris were guests the first of the
week of Mrs. Willard McCully at
Lostlne.
Get your rugs made now Good worl;
guaranteed. Mrs. j. S. Matthew,
third house west of courthouse on
North street. 13r2.
Miss Lily Logan, who had been
visiting friends here, left Friday for
Centralia, Wash, the home of her
parents.
Mrs. NJ. HOFFMAN and child of Port
land returned home Friday after a
weeks visit with Mrs. Lou Long OF
Aller Slore.
from attending the alumni meeting
of the medical department of Will
lamette University
Frank Ready and Mrs Byron Brady
returned to their homes at Grossman,
Monday, after visit here with their
father, j. B. Ready.
w. II. Graves returned Monday
from Hot Lake. Mrs. Graves re
NAMED for longer stay. Her health
Is considerably improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. D. Sanford left
Noncay for Portland, and after visit
there and other points, expect to To-
cate in the Rogue River valley.
Mrs. w. w. Graham and baby OF
Frairie Creek left Friday for Big
Horn county, wyoming, called there
by the serious illness of her mother.
Miss Maude Hudson returned re.
Gently from visit at Milton. accor'
'anied by her cousin, Miss Sadie
Morris, who will be her guest untlI
after the 4th.
Ion't forget to attend the meeting
at the Electric theare, Monday night.
everyone in town or vicinity, who
has stake in the country Is
invited.
Mrs. John Shoemaker went to Unior
We nescay, where she and Mr.. Shoe
maker will reside for time. They
expect to locate in this part of tn
state permanently.
The o. e. c. class of the Presby
terlan Sunday school with its teacher
Miss Amy Olmsted, was charmingly
entertained, by Miss Fern Weaver,
Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Weavei
served delicious Ice cream and cake
rhe class will meet. regularly every
Thursday afternoon, the next meeting
being at the home of Miss Portia
Steel.
Many of our citizens are drifting
towards Bright's disease by neglect
Ing symptoms of kidney and bladder
trouble which Foley's Kidney Remedy
Will quickly cure. Burnaugh &
Mayfield.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-06-12
FRIEND OF PRESIDENTS.

From Chicago Record-Herald.
Senator Jonathan Bourne Jr. of
oregon is Likely to pass into history
as the friend of Presidents He likes
presidents SO well that he cannot
bear to see one of them leave the
White House. 1t was Bourne, it will
be remembered, who most persistent
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-06-12
Stomach Troubles.

Many remarkable cures of stomach
troubles have been effected by Cham.
Delialn's Stomach and Liver Tablets
One man who had spent over two
thousand dollars for medicine and
treatment was cured by few boxes
of these tablets. Price, 25 cents.
Samples free at Burnaugh & May.
fields drug store.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-06-12

Colds that hang on weaken the con-
stitution and develop into consump-
ton. Fo,eys Honey and Tar cures
persistent coughs that refuse to yield
to other treatment. Do not expert
ment with untried remedies as delay
may result in your cold settling on
your lungs. Burnaugh G. Mayfield.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-06-12
Department of Public instruction
Salem

Department. of Public instruction
CIRCULAR OF INFORMATION
Giying the sources of examination
questions for State and County pa
pers, February and August, 1909.
1. Arithmetic, One fifth from State
Course of Study, four-fifths from
Smith
2, Civil Government, Strong &
Schafer.
3. English Literature:
August, 1909
A. One-haif from texts: New
comer's English Literature, and
Newcomer American Litera-
ture.
B. One-half from the following
classics:
l. Shakespeare, julius Caesar
(Riv. lit. ser.) Houghton, 25c.
22c.
2. Ruskin, Sesame and Lilies
(Riv. lit. ser.) Houghton, 25c.
22c.
3. Carlyle, Essay on Burns
and Burns. Poems pocket
Classics) Macmillan, Csc. 22c.
The first figure is the publishers
price, the second the price to schools
contracted for between the Oregon
Library Commission and The ] X.
Gill Co.
Geography, One-fifth from
State Course of Study, four-fifths
from Redway & Hinman.
8. Grammar, One-fifth from State
Course of Study. four-fifths from
Buehler.
6. History, U. S. One-fifth from
State Course of Study, fourfifths
from Buehler.
Z. Orthography, Reeds Word Les
sons.
s. Physical Geography, Tarr's New
Physical Geography.
8. Physiology, Krohn, Hutchinson.
10. Reading, State Course of
Study, Whites Art of Teaching, Oral
Reading.
IL. School Law, School Laws of
Oregon.
~. Theory and Practice. Whites
Art of Teaching.
13. Writing, Outlook Writing Sys-
tenn, Tests in Writing.
IA. Algebra, Wells: Algebra for
Secondary Schools.
10. Bookkeeping, Office Methods
and Practical Bookkeeping. Part /.
16. Composition, Herrick & Damon
IL. Physics. Millikan & Gale: A
First Course in Physics.
IS. Psychology, Buell..
10. Botany. Bergen: Elements Of
Botany.
90. Geometry. wentworth: Plane
and Solid Geometry. questions on
Plane Geometry.
81. History. General Myers: Cen
eral History.
An examination is required upon
the first thirteen subjects for first
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-06-12
City and County
Brief News Items

Gus Frice is home from Hot Lake
S. d. Houck was a Wallowa visitor
Thursday.
p. l.. Mcpherson returned TUESDAY
from McDuffy hot springs.
]. B. Ready went to La Grande,
Thursday to visit old friends.
Room size Rugs made to order any
size. See the samples at Ashleys'
Fresh lot of fine candies just arriV-
ell at Jackson & Weaver's.
Miss Eva Maxim was Wallowa
visitor Friday.
Mrs. Sim Cray and baby went to
Lostine Friday to visit over Sunday
Fred Falconer and ]. A. Funk were
business visitors at Wallowa Wednes'
day.
Mrs. A. C. Mi Ter and Miss Nellie
Stubbefield spent Thursday at Wal
Iowa.
Mrs. Ella Rutter returned to Union,
Wednesday, after a stay here of sew
eral weeks.
Mrs. l.. J. Jordan and daughter
Fanny went out to La Grande, Friday
to visit relatives.
DR.. C. A. Ault and S. r. Haworlh
were passengers on Mondays train
for Portland.
We are the sellers of the e. How
ard watches, the best on the market.
Call for them at Martin Larsen's.
Attorney d. w. Sheahan has sent in
his resignation as U. S. commissioner
owing to the press of his legal prac-
tice.
Commissioner Sam Litch went to
Portland, Wednesday, where he will
join Mrs. Litch and enjoy the Rose
Festival
j. w. Emmons has some goo1
specimens of "petrifed potatoes" on
exhibition in the window of w. E.
Taggart's real estate office.
Miss Allie Lloyd, who had been en-
ployed at the Commercial Hotel, re-
turned to her home at Gros3man,
Thursday.
Robert Wissler Is now conductor OF
one of the branch trains in place of
Frank Mytenger, who was trans.
ferred to the Pi OF Rock run
Charles wilkins of Bedford, Iowa,
arrived in this city, Monday, and has
accepted a position as lineman with
the Home hide. endent telephone com
pany.
Chesnimnus catt'emen received
car load of salt at this station las
week. A car load of table salt was
received by local merchants this
week.
j. II. Mimnargh, o. the Nibley-Mim
naugh company of Wallowa, was
here on business Thursday night. The
company has its office, cookhouse and
stables erected and work begun on
the foundation of the mill. The ma
chinery Is ordered. 1t is hoped to
begin operations late this fall.
Mrs. J. w. Allen and baby returned
home Thursday from a weeks visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. F.
Sergeant, at The Buttes. Mr.. and
Mrs. Sergeant came to Enterprise witt
her, to meet another daughter, Miss
Irene Sergeant, who returned on
Thursdays train from six months
visit at McMinville.
Everyone would be benefited by
take Foley's Orno Laxative for
constipation, stomach and liver troub
lie, as it sweetens the stomach and
breath, gently stimulates the liver
and regulates the bowels and Is much
superior to pills and ordinary laxa-
tives. Why not try Foley's Orino Lax
ative today? Burnaugh & Mayfleld.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-06-12
Could Not Be Better

No one has ever made salve, oint-
meat, lotion or balm to compare with
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Its the one
perfect healer of Cuts, Corns, Burns,
Bruises, Sores, Scalds, Boils, Ulcers,
Eczema, Salt Rheum. For Sore
Eyes, Cold Sores, Chapped Hands its
supreme. Infallible for Piles. Only
20 cents at Burnaugh & Mayfield's.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-06-12

To avoid serious results take Fol
oys Kidney Rene ly at the first
sign of kidney or bladder disorder
such as backache, urinary irregular
tiles, exhaustion, and you will soon
be well. Commence taking Foley's
Kidney Remedy today. Burnaugh
& Mayfield.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-06-12
OF Interest to Farmers and Me.
chanics.

CUdHtCS.
Farmers and mechanics frequently
meet with slight accidents and injur-
les which cause them much annoy
ance and loss of time. A cut or
bruise may be cured in about one
third the time usually required by
applying Chamberlain's Liniment as
soon as the injury is received. This
soreness of the muscles and rheu-
matte pains. There is no danger of
blood poisoning resulting from an
injury when Chamberlain's Liniment
is applied before the parts become
tnflamed and swollen. For sale by
Burnaugh & Mayfield.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-06-12
wALLowA BRANCH TIMETABLE.

three years; upon the first eighteen
subjects for a State certificate valid
for five years; and upon the twenty
one subjects for a State diploma
valid for life. 42c2
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-06-12

Go to Jackson & Weaver's for Ice
Cream Sodas, Sumdaes, and Soda
Water, all flavors. Everything san
airy and clean.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-06-12

If your sewing machine needs re-
pairing, call at the Second Hand Store
We guarantee to make them run.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-06-12
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.

Notice is hereby given that the
County superintendent of Wallowa
County will hold the regular exami
nation of applicants for state and
county papers at Enterprise, as fol
lows
For State Papers.
Commencing Wednesday, Aug. II
at o'clock, a. m. and continuing
until Saturday, Aug H. at p. m
Wednesday, Pelmanship, History
Spelling, Physical Geography, Read
ing, Psychology.
Thursday, = Written Arithmetic
Theory of Teaching, Grammar, Book
keeping, Physics, Civil Government.
Friday Physio .ogy, Geography
Composition, Algebra, English Liter
ature, School Law.
Saturday, ,-Botaly, Plane Geometry
General History.
For County Papers.
Commencing Wednesday, August
II, at o'clock, a. m, and continu
ing until Friday, August 10, at
p. M:
Wednesday -Penmanship, History
Orthography, Reading, Physical &c
ography.
Thursday = Written Arithmetic
Theory of Teaching, Grammar, Physi
ology.
Friday = Geography, School Law
Civil Government, English Literature
YoIrs truly,
]. H. ACKERMAN,
Superintendent of Public Instruction
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-06-12

Up-to--date shapes and colors in
ice cream cones at Enterprise Cream
cry.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-06-12
Have You a Bank Account?

II not, why not open one with the
Stockgrowers and Farmers National
Bank? The fact that our bank has grown
steadily from the first day we opened for
business, indicates that our customers are
being well cared for, and that the public has
implicit confidence in our institution. We
render statements as often as desired, and
DO everything in our power to make it
pleasure for the people to deal with us.
StOckgrOWeT and Farmers National Bank
Wallowa, Oregon
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-30

them favorably 70 our people. The
former, G. c. Wheeler, has been
admitted to the bar in Wisconsin,
and is full fledged lawyer, while
Mr.: Gunderson Is not yet admitted to
the bar In this state as he was educat-
ed In tho state OF Minnesota, but ex-
poets to be admitted to practice in this
state in the near future. They have
selected Grand Rapids as their future
home and hope TO receive fair share
of patronage which they hope to prove
themselves worthy OF. We take plea
sure in presenting them to our readers
and hope they will be given a cordial
greeting We shall have more to
say about them in the future,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-30
.ATONEMENT SERVICES
ON SATURDAY

The resident Jews in this city held
services on Saturday in keeping with
the Jewish rites of their church.
And this shall be an everlasting
statute unto you, to make an atone
ment for the children of Israel for all
their sins once a year. '-Leviticus
1884
Saturday was the day that all Jews
celebrate the atonement commanded
by their forefathers. This Day of A
tenement or Yom Kippur, marks the
close of a period of ten days Of pen
nance and fasting, which began on
the Jewish New Years day. 1t is
observed in the Jewish temples and
synagogues and temples by services
beginning at sunset the day before
and lasting until sunset of Yom Kip
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-30

At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Buss
at 937, 18th street, Milwaukee, Wis,
Sept. %, occurred the marriage OF
their oldest daughter, Sonia, to Henry
Eberhart of the town of Grand Rap
ids, Wisconsin. Henry Eberhart is
the second son of Mr.. and Mrs. A
dolph Eberhart, who reside in this
city. The young couple will make
their home in Port Edwards, where
he has a beautiful home all ready
prepared for their occupancy. They
will be at home in said village after
November first. We join with
Henry's many friends in this county
in extending congratulations fol
their future success and happiness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-30

We extend to you cordial invita-
tion to call and examine the largest
and best selected stock of furniture
in Wood County. If you are contem-
plating going to house keeping just
look over our stock and see how nice
we can fit you out and you don't have
to pay all cash down. just a reason
able payment and the balance on
monthly payments. Also a large
stock of carpets and rugs shown on
second floor-J. R. Raglan, Spafford
building, East Side. Freight paid on
all outside shipments. We deliver
goods to your home. 4w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-30
E. A. HARMON TAKES BRIDE

E. A. Harmon, our popular jeweler,
who recently came here from Grand
Rapids and purchased the store of G.
M. Hall, left Tuesday for his old home
where on Wednesday he was united
in marriage with Miss Georgia Kel-
logg Of that city. Mr.. and Mrs, Han
non are both very popular in Grand
Rapids which city has been the home
of both till Mr.. Harmon came here
this summer.
We join the many friends Mr.. Hau-
non has already made in this city IN
extending congratulations and an
equally warm welcome to MIR. and Mrs
Hannon who will make this city their
future home .-Waupaca Republican
Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-30
FUNERAL OF MISS
CHRISTINA WITT

On Monday afternoon Sept. 9th,
occurred the funeral services of Miss
Christina Witt, who died Saturday
at the home of her nephew, VIM.
Goldberg The deceased who had
and patient sufferer, was seventy
two years of age at the time of her
death. The funeral services took
place from the German Lutheran
Church, Rev. Mack officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-30
melody is grand.

And when we sit on cushioned pews
and hear the master play,
1t carries US to realms of bliss un-
numbered miles away.
1t costa cool three thousand, and
it's stood the hardest test;
Well pay a thousand on 1.-THE La
les Aid the rest.
They'll give a hundred sociables,
cantatas too, and teas,
They'll bake a thousand angel cakes
and tons of cream they'll freeze,
They'll beg and scrape and toll and
sweat for seven years or more,
And then they'll start all over again,
for carpet for the floor.
No, it isn't like digging out the mon
ey from your vest,
When the Ladies Aid gets busy and
say, We'll pay the rest
Of course we're proud of our big
church from pulpit up to spire,
1t is the darling of our eyes, the
crown of our desire.
But when see the sisters work to
raise the cash that lacks,
1 somehow feel the church was built
on women's tired backs.
And sometimes | can't help thinking
when we reach the regions blest,
That men will get the toll and sweat
and the Ladies' Aid the rest.
CONTRIBUTED.
The above contribution to the Shaw