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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-04-22
Notice of Primary.
To the Qualified Voters of the
Town of Lumb ertOn, North Car
DINA:

You will take notice that a primary
for the election of town officers to be
voted for at the town election to be held
on the first Monday in May, 1909, has
been duly called by the Board of Com
missioners Of the Town of Lumberton,
N. c., and that at such meeting the I'M
dersigned We're elected and appointed
as managers for said primary, and the
qualified voters of the Town of Lumber
ton will further take notice that pri-
mary for the nomination of town officers
will be duly held at the court house on
Tuesday, the 9th day of April, 1909,
and that the polls will be open from
sunrise to sunset. and that at said pri-
mary there will be four ballot boxes
provided, one being marked 'Mayor, "
another Board of Commissioners, an
other BOARD of Audit and Finance, y
and another BOARD of Graded School
Trustees" and the voters of the Town
of Lumberton are further notified that
at said primary the following officers
will be voted for, to-wit:
A Mayor to serve for one year, three
members Of the Board of Commission
ers to serve for two years; three mem
bers of the Board of Audit and Finance
to serve for one year; four members of
the Board of Graded School Trustees
to serve for two years.
The qualified voters of the Town of
Lumberton are further notified that on
Saturday morning at 9 o'clock, preced-
ing the holding Of said primary, a full
list of all the candidates for the offices
to be elected will be posted in front Of
the court house.
Dated this April 18th, 1909.
GEORGE M. WHIT FIELD,
A. P. MCALLISTER,
JAMES D. PROCTOR,
IRA L. POPE,
J. P. TOWNSEND.
4-22
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-04-22
A BANK CHANGE.
Mr.. A. w. Peace, of Fayetteville,
Succeeds MIR. G. H. Morrow
as Cashier of Bank of Lumber
ton-Mr. Morrow Resigns to
Accept Better Position.

Accept Better Position.
At special meeting of the
board of directors of the Bank
of Lumberton yesterday Mr.. A.
w. Peace, Of Fayetteville, was
elected cashier to succeed Mr.. c..
H. Morrow. who resigned some
time ago, his resignation togo
into effect the first of May, or
earlier, if his successor should
be chosen in time. -.
Mr.. Peace was for some time
assistant cashier of the Bank of
Granville, at Oxford, and later
he was cashier for several years
of the bank at Chapel Hill. He
has for some time been engaged
in the fire insurance business at
Fayetteville. Mr.. Peace comes
highly recommended by his
former business associates. He
will begin work here Monday
and his wife and child will join
him here in few weeks, or as
soon as he can secure a house.
Mr.. Morrow, who was cashier
of the Robson County Loan &
Trust Co. and was promoted
some time ago to the position
which he has just resigned, has
been contemplating a change for
some months. He has had under
consideration several positions
which offered better induce
ments, and it is his present in
tention to go to Seattle, Wash
ington, in the early fall. He will
leave Lumberton as soon as he
can be released from the bank
and will go to the home of his
parents at Burlington and begir
making preparations to 60 Wes1
about the first Of August. Mr.
Morrow has a host of friends in
Lumberton who regret very
much his decision to leave the
town and whose good wishes
will follow him wherever hi
goes.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-04-22

At the regular quarterly meet
ing of the directors of the Lum-
berton Cotton Mills, held in the
Offices of the mills Tuesday, the
regular quarterly dividend OF 4
per cent. was declared. The di-
rectors of the Dresden Cotton
Mills, which are under the same
management, met yesterday and
declared a quarterly dividend OF
2 per cent, the amount paid out
by the two mills being $li, 900.
At a recent meeting of the di-
rectors of the National Cotton
Mills a quarterly dividend of ;
per cent. was declared.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-04-22
PERSONAL.

Mf. II. M. McAlllSter spent
yesterday in Wilmington.
Mr.. Archie Collins, of Proctor
vile, was in town yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Inman,
OF Mcdonald, are in town today.
Mr.. Mckay Byrd, of the Burnt
Island section, was in town yes
terday.
Mr.. Stephen Powers, of Ten
Mile, is in Lumberton today on
business.
Mr.. Ira Barker, of Ten Mile,
was a business visitor in town
yesterday.
Mr.. Charlie Grantham and son,
Mr.. Irwin, Of Fairmont, are in
town today.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. F. Ratley, of
Fairmont, were in town shop
ping yesterday.
Mrs. Alfred Britt and daugh-
ter, Miss Clelia, of Buie, are in
town shopping today.
Mr.. j. C. McCaskill, of Max
ton, was among the guests at
the Waverly yesterday.
Mr.. J. c. Parish, mayor of
Maxton, was among the visitors
in Lumberton yesterday.
Mr.. F. L. Purnell, who lives on
rural route No. 2 from Lumber
ton, was in town yesterday.
Mr.. N. M. Allen, of rural route
No. S from Lumberton, was
among the visitors in town Mon
day.
Messrs. J. |. Townsend and
Ed. M'White, of Ten Mile, are
among the visitors in town to.
day.
Mr.. Mem Lewis and sisters
Misses Burgie and Lizzie, oil
Fairmont, are in town shopping
today.
| Mr.. John w. Smith, of rura
route No. 5 from Lumberton, was
among the visitors in town yes.
terday.
Mrs. Ellen Redmond returned
last evening from Fayetteville
where she spent a few days Wis
iting relatives.
Mr.. H. L. Lazenby, Of Sails
bury, who spent several months
here last year as inspector of tn,
work on the court house, spen
Tuesday in town on business.
Mrs. S. F. Morley, who ha
been spending some time her
on a visit at the home of DR.. an,
Mrs. H. T. Pope, will leave to
morrow for her home in Gibbs
boro. N. J.
Mrs. Queen Hinson, of Laurin
burg, arrived Tuesday and Wi
Spend two weeks here at tn
home of her son, Mr.. D. D. Hin
son, corner Of Fourth and Chest
nut streets.
Miss Mary Nance returned thi
morning from Dillon, S. C.
where she went Tuesday eve
, ming with Mr.. and Mrs. E. [
r Mcdonald, who were marie
+ here that afternoon.
2 Mrs. N. H. M'White and littl
) daughter, Ethlyn, left yesterda
} morning for Wilmington in re
Spouse to a message stating tn
serious illness of Mrs. M'White'
2 mother, Mrs. Rivenbark.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-04-22
Death of Mrs. Joe Mercer.

Mrs. Joe Mercer, aged about
43 years, died yesterday morn
ing about 9 o'clock at her home
near Singletary's Cross Roads,
Wishart's township, Of a com.
plication of troubles. She is sur.
vived by her. husband and sever
children. The remains were in
tered this morning at the fam
lily burying ground near the
home.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-04-22
Here Is Relief for Women.

If you have pains IN the back, urina-
ry, bladder or kidney trouble, and want
a certain, pleasant herb relief from
women's ills, try Mother Gray's Aus
tralian-Leaf." 1t is safe, reliable
regulator, and relieves all female weak
nesses, including inflammation and ul-
cerations. Mother Gray's Austria
Han Leaf is sold by druggists or sent
by mail for so cts. Sample sent FREE
Address, The Mother Gray Co., Leroy
New York!
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-04-22

A twenty-five cent can of Campbell's
Stain will restore the finish on four or
binary chairs. Any lady can use it.
When applied it flows out under the
brush, and drys without showing laps.
A seventy-five cent can Of Campbell
Floor Finish will do an ordinary floor
one coat. Ask Caldwell & Carlyle for
color card.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-04-22
Notices of New Advertisements.

Walk on Star brand shoes, sold
by Crump & Floyd.
Chas. M. Stieff will tell you
how to make 500.
Complete lire of spring and
summer garments for ladies and
gentlemen-Blacker Bros.
Anything you want in the bug
gy line-C. M. Fuller & Son.
Jewelry Of best guaranteed
quality Boylin's Jewelry Store
Floor mattings *. M. Biggs.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-04-22

A Guaranteed cough remedy is Bees
Laxative cough Syrup. For coughs, colds
Group, whooping- cough, hoarseness and
all bronchial affections. Best for
children because it is quick to relieve
and tastes good. Gently laxative. Sold
by ]. D. Mcmillan & Son.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-04-22

Virginia 3, North Carolina /,
was the result of a Trimmings
baseball game at Greensboro
Monday between the Universe
ties of the two States.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-04-22

Sick headache, constipation and bill.
iousness are relieved by Rings Little
Liver Pills. They cleanse the system
Do not grippe. Price 25c. Sold by ]. D.
Mcmillan & Son.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-04-22
LlSCOF LETTERS

Remaining in the Lum berton,
N. e., postoflice, April, 10, 1909.
Al not called for in one week, will
be sent to the Dead Letter Office,
Washington, DC. Parties call
Ing Will please say advertised.
Robert Allison, Miss Mary
Brisson, Brandon Adkins. Mrs
Mary A Bullock, Miss Redna
Butts, Solomon Carlos (2), Mrs
Mae DAVIS, C. ID Dixon, The
Evans Cow R Goodnow, Joseph
Lewis, j T Lewis, w J Nichols,
Miss Mary Norris, L D Murroy
~, r J Patrick. J O Smith, Miss
Sarah j Tyson, Miss Nancy
Ward, Mrs Lucy Williams.
r. M. Norment, P. M.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-04-22
K. M. Norment, P. M.

Builds up your whole body. Regulates
the bowels, clears the blood, aids diges-
ton, makes you well from head to feet
That what HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea will do, greatest spring regu-
lator. Tea or Tablets, 35 cents. :.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-05
Chanqed at LAST.

butcher in small way Of business
was in the habit of sending his son
out with small trap to deliver or
ders. The lad was careless driver,
and one day he Knocked down an old
lady. The inevitable lawsuit followed,
and the butcher had to pay heavy
damages
Shortly after this the son was the
cause of another accident. which had
n similar unfortunate result, and the
drain on the butchers resources
brought him to the verge of ruin.
y few days after the second case
had been settled he was sitting In his
shop thinking over his hard fate when
a neighbor came rushing In brcathless
with the information that the butch
ers wife had been run over by the
careless driver of private carriage
and she was lying In the hospital with
crushed leg.
Thank goodness" exclaimed the
butcher, as If greatly relieved. MY
luCk's changed at last.'
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-05
He Wouldn't Shoot.

During n strike in the coal mines OF
West Virginia some years ago appre,
hcnsion on the part Of the state au.
thoritics led to the calling out Of the
militia. There was really no trouble,
but the situation was tense, and blood,
shed was looked for at any moment
One day n soldier In uniform off duty
was strolling through the main street
of the town wherein the greatest VIC,
lence was feared when he was sur,
rounded by crowd OF strikers.
"Honest. now, Bill" asked one Of
the men Of the milltiaman would you
Ere nj yGur fellow men?"
"No, 7 wouldn't" promptly replied
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-05
Consolation.

Lord Aberdeen at Il charity dinner
in Liverpool said: Il arrived at rail
way station one day where | was eX-
pectinG Il telegram to await me. |
went up to porter and asked him
would he mind inquiring at the station
masters office whether there was Il
telegram for me There's none for
you. sir replied the porter. rive just
come out of the office. and there's only
one telegram there. and that's for
Lord Aberdeen just then an official
who knew me approached. and eN-
planned the position to him, remark
ing iocula"ly that the porter certainly
did not think | looked tn" part. BY
way of conSOling me he promptly re
piled: Never mird. my lord. If YOU
don't look it. YOU feel it,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-05
In Black and White.

a southern banker gave his young
son s.. and instead of spending it the
boy handed 1t back to his father to de-
pOSit for him in order that he might
draw the interest. \ few days later.
however, the yOungSter saw something
he wanted more than he did the inter
est, so asked his father to please re-
turn the money.
This the banker refused to do, cX-
planning that the son had no note for
the money and unless he could prove
in black and white that the money
had been handed him the S. was his.
The youthful finAncicr looked both
puzzled and unhappy. Then his coun-
tenHncc cleared. He called the cOlored
butler.
"John, did YOU see me give father
s. the other day."
He was answered in the affirmative.
Then he put the same question to his
grandmother.
When she, too, said yes young Ma
chavclli turned to his father trium-
phantly:
There, father, l have it in black
and white"
He got the money.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-05
q RcfresLir~ Bat!'

81 remember" said Philadelphia s
mayor. 1--WE all remember. the time
when the mildcst storm would make
our water unfit to bHthe in. let alone
to drink. The only man in those days
who could ever find n good word to
say for our water was Peter Burmese.
the optimSt of the court of quarter
sessions
"'Actually.' | said to Peter one
morning after storm. Il couldn't take
a bath today on account of the muddy
water 1t was like brown paste
"'Oh. took n good long bath said
Peter. when the Schuylkill water is
like that it is the best fluid in the
world to bAthc in. So medicinal You
know Better than Homburg or Mari
enbad or any of those places
"'Rut it's SO muddy said |.
"'That'S Just the point said Peter.
It's medicinal mud-f of all sorts
of phosphatcS and things. Tonight
when YOU get home fill your bath.
jump in and splash about. But after
ward don't use any towels
NO towels" | objected
"'Thcrc'S Il much better way than
towels, said Peter. Stand before the
radiator and let the water dry on your
body. Then brush it off with whiSi
broom"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-05
Mortifying.

She began, dutifully enough, with
hating man very bitterly indeed. But
man. with characteristic obstinacy,
omitted to rcciprocatc. and this made
her position very difficult, Indeed, ii
was no long time until the best she
could do for her cherished principles
was to hate the Providence which had
made man so wrctchcdly indispensa-
BILE.
After that she hated herself for
awhile.
Then. greatly to her chagrin, she
discovered that she hated nobody,
which left her no alternative but ta
live happily ever after.-Puck.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-05
The Wronq Line.

Two telephone girls were talking
over the wire one afternoon. The sub
jcct of the conversation was a lawn
party which was to take place the next
day. Both were discussing what they
should wear and after five minutes
had come to no decision. In the midst
of this important conversation Il mas
culine voice interrupted, asking hum
bly, what number he had. The lack of
any reply did not squelCh the inquirer,
for he asked again for the number.
One Of the girls became indignant and
SC0rnfully asked:
What line do YOU think You are ON,
anyhow?'
well" said the man. II am not
sure: but. Judging from what l have
heard. should say was on a clothes
line"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-05
FROsTBURG, MD, SATURDAY, JUNE ), 1909

the man in uniform. 81 never shot ut
any one in my life, an l amt goin' to
do 1t now"
The crowd cheercd, and some one in
vitcd the militiaman to have drink,
an invitation which he accepted with
alacrlty When he had satisfied his
thirst the question WAS put:
IF you are in sympathy with the
strikers, why did you answer the call
to come here|
81 amt said was in sympathy with
the strikers" was the unexpected re-
ioindcr of the man In uniform.
But you said you wouldn't shoot at
n miner: that's the same thing, pro
tested one of the men.
We'll. fcllers," said the uniformed
one after a moments hesitation, "to
tell YOU the truth, | never carried Il
run In my life. The fact is | play the
tornet in the band TIarpcr's Weekly.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-05
- The
Scrap Book
A Quick Recovery.

''lf man wants to encourage Calam-
files that sometimes result in mira
ClcS, all he has to do is to send n son
to college and present him with an
automobile" declared the father of Il
young man now in his second year at
one of the big universities.
"That boy of mine was likely to
bankrupt me with his calls for money
to pay damages to and by his machine
until | wrote him that in future he
must cover all such expenses out Of
his allowance, which is about ten
times what my father gave me when
] went to college.
For Il time there wasn't Il single
demand from him. but last week he
sent me a telegram like this: Wire
me $500 Immediately. Have killed a
mans horse OF course | said things
unfit to repeat and finally tclcgraphed
him: demand eXorbt"nt. viii be on
tomorrow to compromise
"lma@inc my amaZcmcnt, in view of
the horses late demise. ut receiving
within two hours this incxplicablc re-
ply: Don't trouble to come. Horse
recovering"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-05
A SIiqht Misunderstanding.

A lady from South America, pos
SeSSed Of decidedly quick temper,
visited New York with very incOm-
pletc knowledge of the English Ian
guagc At her hotel she rang for the
chambcrmaid But a waiter came in
stead. Having aScertained that the
name of the chambermaid was Susan,
the lady marShaled her meager knowl-
edge of English in a desperate effort
to make tie waiter understand that he
should call the chambermaid. What
she said to him, however, was:
call me Susan"
The waiter leaned against the wall
much alarmed.
Call me Susan" shouted the South
American.
The waiter became appalled,.
call me Susan roared the lady,
her eyes flashing furiouSly.
Susan, then, if you will have It,"
exclaimed the poor waiter. Then he
fed precipitately.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-05
The Progressive Lion.

The latest lion story is worth repeat
ing, even if it is only a change from
the fish yarn. The narrative comes
from Nairobi, In British East Africa
\ hunter met most magnificent lion
almoS. face to face. With terrible
roar the beast sprang at the man, but
missed his aim by jumping two feet
too high. Disappointed, 1t dashed
away into the woods The next day
n party set out to track the beast
down. At last they came upon It In
nm open space In the jungle. The beast
was practicing low jumps.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-05
Locating the Joke.

\ hearty laugh had gone almost
around over the story of the fisher
man who to locate the place on the
lake where he had had good luck cut
a nick In the side of his boat. al
most around" for the EngliShman sat
solemn and silent. About five minutes
later. however. he awolle with Il roar
of laughter and when asked the trou-
bic replied, well, wouldn't it be a
corking good joke if that fisherman
got different boat the next time he
went OUT"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-05
Meant Her Invitation.

Ms. simmons, who had been spend
Ing the day with Mrs. Maycs, was pre-
pairing to go home. Susie who had
been very troublesome all day, begged
her earnestly to stay to supper.
"Why. dearie," said Mrs. Simmons
81 did not know You were SO fond of
me"
at ithn't that, Mitheth ThimmOnth."
said Susie honestly. Mother thath
the'th going to give me a good, thound
thwitchin' atb thoon ath you go
home "-DelineatOr
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-05
Went Him One Better.

President Nicholas Brown for whom
Brown university was named, was
fond Of quizzing small boys. one day
while walking in the streets of Provi.
dcnce he came upon little fellow
who attracted his notice.
'IIow do you do, my boy" said the
PRESIDENT what is your name?"
MY name is Harry, sir" replied the
child
Harry, Is IT." returned President
Brown And did you know the evil
one is often called Old Harry?'
"Why, no. sir answered the boy.
II thought he was called Old Nick"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-05
All He Had

But" said Cooley, Or Price
Price doesn't ask for pay from poor
patients"
"No," replied Marklcy. because he
wouldn't get it. When he treated me
he asked me If had any money. and
| said Yes of course"
"Wen?"
"Wcl, he said, III take it.'"-Cath-
olic Standard and Times.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-05
e e e
A Persistent Hen.

Ever hear about our little red hen?
Well, sir, she was on the set for
keeps Couldn't keep her off, Old
doorknobs, soda bottles lamp chin
neys, match safes-anything was good
enough for her. Finally | put her on
three mud turtles, and hope to die
If she didn't hatch out alligators-yes,
sir, three of 'em! One of 'em ate her
up, and when we opened him there
was the hen settin' on his back teeth,
and they'd sweIled up so they choked
him to drath.-EXchange
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-05

AS the clock chimcd the half hour
previous to midnight the fair maid in
the parlor scene let out soulful sigh.
"Why do you-er-sigh, Miss Dolly|"
asked young Callowit.
"Because,P answered the fair one,
at isn't always good form to express
ones thoughts in words" "-Minneapo-
lis Journal
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-05

"My husband is SO very uurcasona-
Bile"
Most husbands are What did yours
do?"
"IIe fixed a fishhook In one of his
pockets because he pretended to sup
pose that | robbed him at night, and
then he blamed me because he forgot
1t was there "-Cleveland Plain Dea 'cr.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-05
SunstrlIck,

Old Deacon Calhoun appeared on the
street one day with his face banged
and battered and patched in most
fearful manner.
"Yo' say yo' wuz sunstruck. Deacon
Calhoun:" exclaimed friend, 'Fo'
de lans sake, man, no sun could dis
tiggah face like dat
Deacon Calhoun, with sad smile,
shook his head.
"You don know nah son." he said
simply.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-05
Retort Courteous.

Work of art" exclaimed the critic.
Say, if that daub is work of art,
then I'm an idiot"
The latter part of your statement"
rcjoincd the artist calmly, would
seem to furnish conclusive proof that
it is work of art" "-Chicago News.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-05
His Finish.

Charlie-Can you play golf?
Willie-To n tee.
Charlle-But that's only the begin
Ning of the game.
Willie-Can't help that, old boy;
that's my fnish.-Douglas (ArizD Dis
mitch
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-05
A Poser.

"You take great deal Of interest in
the weather probabilities for Inaugural
ton"
Yes" answered the statesman.
That's one of the great problems
which we can neither settle for our
selves nor leave to posterity. Wash
lngton Star
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-05
He Beat II.

Where did you steal that mat
from?" demanded the policeman as he
seized the tramp.
81 didn't steal It," said the tramp.
"A lady up the street gave 1t to me
and told me TO beat it'''-Judge.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-05
The Mean Thinq!

Mrs. Oldham-Why are you so down
on that lively Mr. Bachelor? Mrs
Younsling he snubbed our pre-
cious Alfred, He said he thought
baby might some day become vice
president t Xchange.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-05
They Have 10.

Wife-But. my dear, these airships
of yours are so expensive.
Professional Aeronaut-Yes, know,
they come high. but we must have
them Baltimore American.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-06-05
Hard to Tell.

First Ranger-Sam, did you ever
hear Of fellow big and hungry
enough to eat a mountain lion?
Second Rangcr-Yep; old Bill Tuck
err
First Rangcr-lIow'd he like it?
Second Rangcr-DunnO. The lion
was hungrier than Bill.-DougIas
AriZ) Dispatch.