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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05
REPRESSION OF. p. L. &. PYLE

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Peruvious Ingomar Rensselaer, Pyle.
Was one of those boys
Who never a moment believed 1t worth
while - :. 49, .ssss,.cz<5 sri
To stop making noise. S. 81:
Fer Ruvey awoke at the stroke OF thu
clock = n s
He was snoring In glee. ~
He made enough noise to wake the whole
Did Peruyious p. .,-...x-.- .,,......-
He yelled while he dressed and hi
stamped on the floor
TO the dread of his ma.
he raped on the windows and banSee
on the door. So" ~ -,
Which wakened his pa (naturally).
he coasted downstairs and cried Wher
he fell,
Which made such din.
That all of the neighbors knew mighty
When lingo was in.
he. footed and banged, P. I. Rensselaer,
Pyle,
. Till folks in the town,
Had him stuffed with guncotton in grand
army style
10 keep the noise down.
They wound him in down quilts and
blankets and fleece
In undisguised hopes
That 'twould stif1e the noise and bring
back the peace.
They tied him with ropes.
When I tell you that mercury stood in
the shade
At a hundred and ten,
You'll know how uncomfortable Ruvey
was made,
lie won't racket again.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05
FIowers-A Game,

The company divides itself into
equal sides, and each side must have
a home" in opposite corners of the
lawn The sides retire to their own
homes" and one side privately
chooses a flower, then crosses over to
the other side and gives the initial
letter of that flower. The children on
the second side must try and guess
the name of the flower, and when they
have done so they catch as many as
they can of the opposite side before
they reach their home"
Those caught must go over to the
other side, and the game goes on I'M
til one side has won all the children.
The sides take it in turns to give the
name of the flower.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05
A Necktie Holder.

A convenient and stylish holder fof
stocks, and string ties, so much worn
with summer shirtwaists, is made
from a strip of suede or glazed leather
80 inches long and Is inches vide.
with one end pointed.
This case may be lined with con-
trasting color or left unliued, as pre-
ferred. 1t is bound with inch-wide
ribbon to match, and a length of the
ribbon is fastened to the point
On the inside of the case, two
inches from each end, Is a band OF
colored silk elastic cat stitched to
the case, at intervals Of four inches
The stocks and ties are slipped under
these bands and can be easily kept
smooth on long trips, II the case Ii
not rolled too tightly.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05
Bird in the Cage.

nephew, you see the little bird out
side the cage? Well, soon you shall
see the little bird walk right into the
cage without our having to touch the
bird, the cage, or the pencil"
"Oh. how?" cried Harry, in astonish-
ment.
In answer to this question Uncle
Dick placed the paper in Harry's hand
and drew from his pocket an ordinary
calling card, which he told Harry to
place upon the dotted line and watch
the bird carefully. his pose just touch
ing the card
All was still in the room for mo-
ment and then aHrry cried out:
He is moving-he really is-there
he goes right into the cage!"
Just then the card dropped and
Harry looked at the paper in amaze
nent, for there was the cage, the dot
ted line, and the bird beyond the dot
ted line just as it had been before.
Uncle Dick laughed at Harry's con-
fusion, then explained to him that it
was sort of trick; that the bird did
not really go into the cage at all, yet
It seemed so to him because it was a
proof of simple sight with both eyes,
or, and he laughed at the look of won
der in the little boys face, what wise
men like your old uncle know as BIZ
nocular vision"
Harry committed the long word to
memory, and not willing to be out
done, drew a cage with two birds out
side, then whole flock, and joyously
watched them journey inside the bars.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05
A Very Old Game.

One player stands on stool in the
midst of her playfellows, representing
in her own person that mysterious
grandee, the Grand Multi.
She makes any motions which she
pleases, such as lifting her arms, ex-
tending her hand, signing, putting her
hand to her head, etc.; in fact, any
kind of absurd gesture, saying at the
same time, Thus does the Grand
Mufti!" or $50 does the Grand Muf-
til" Now, these two words, thus
and 49," make the game; for when
she says Thus does" etc., every one
must make just the same gesture, or
do the same thing; but when she says,
$50 does the Grand Mufti," no one
must initiate her; if any player does,
she pays forfeit.
It requires great attention and
Quickness not to get confused by the
game as it Quickens, and thus to make
mistakes.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

plenty OF cause to change it, the Lord
knows, when he started down this
way. l know he's here all right, and
I'm going to find him."
AS the man left she caught up the
telephone receiver and called a num-
Der.
Il want to speak to father, please.
Is lie there? Well, wait. Give him
a message. Tell him to come over to
the depot right away. Tell him to
come around by the river road, not
Main street. I want to show him
something there"
Then she waited. It seemed hours
before she caught signt of the dear
old figure, swinging along the river
road, his gray felt hat well back on
his head, his gray mustaChe and i'm
perial giving added distinction to the
fine, gracious face. The tears rushed
to he: eyes as she watched him, but
she controlled herself, and met him
with smile.
sit down and rest a minute, honey
You've got 20 minutes Ttey-they've
wired for you to come down to Alca
Ear. It's some committee meeting,
believe She turned away, and bent
over time table, so that he should
not see her teil-tale eyes. you can
make the 1:10 local, dear. And-don't
bother about coming back tonight
I'm sure they need you Down there
In a rush. aren't theyo" laughed
the colonel, wipfng off his forehead
Guess it's about their new town hall
1t consists of four flags ON a center
plot at present, with geranium bed
In the middle. l suppose I'll have tc
go. BE all right, won't you, Nell?"
She nodded and smiled 1t was II
minutes now. She watched the road
to Main street every now and then
half expecting Fate to play her trick
and send the long-limbed stranger
back again. It wasn't wrong. She
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

The Southwestern flier drew ul at
Canaan Junction. It never stopped,
merely slowed up long enough to
throw out the mail sack, and give the
curly-headed boy in the express car q
chance to call hello to Nell.
But today it stopped, stopped while
one man swung off sleeper, and the
porter dropped suit case and grip
on the platform beside him.
The man left behind was young, so
young that he had outgrown his years.
and there was a latent. careless
strength, mixed with awkwardness
about him that reminded one of cub.
Nell took one look at him and
caught her breath sharply. She knew
him in an instant, but there was a
bare chance that he had forgotten her.
1t had been four years, and four years
is lengthy stretch when one is II.
He set the suit case down under the
ticket Shelf and went back to the
water bucket
ITS hot enough down here, isn't
it," She watched him drain the tin
cup second time before she an
swered: 1--WE don't mind it much"
Il suppose not. l came from the
north. Don't suppose you know any
body here named Acton?"
The girls hand closed tightly over
the package of letters she had drawn
from the mail sack. Her back was to-
ward him. But her voice was steady
and natural
mo, / DON'T"
You'd be pretty likely to know,
handling all the mail. and so on,
wouldn't you?"
"Oh, yes, would know. know the
name of everybody in this town."
Except mine."
He came over to the ledge and
leaned one elbow on it, smiling in at
her cheerfully. She did not answer.
Maybe he's using different name -
he went on. presently. "IIe had
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05
MEANING OF SCARLET THREAD
Woven Into British Naval Rope as
Positive Method of Identification
of Royal Property.

Ever since the day of Nelson, a Pc
culiar custom has been observed in
the British navy. A scarlet thread is
woven into every one of the thou
sands OF ropes used in the British ma
val service. This includes all ropes
from the smallest heaving line to the
largest hawser. Several romantic sug-
gestions have been advanced as to
why the thread is woven into the
ropes, but the real reason is simple
and practical one.
1t simply means sure way of iden-
flying royal property, and if any rope
with the red thread is found in unau-
thorized hands the presumption is
that 1t was improperly taken. 1t is
forbidden that any rope manufactured
for private use contain the red thread,
in just the same way that in the Uni
ted States the manufacture of paper
for private use containing bits of silk
is forbidden. This paper in the Uni
ted States is used for currency pur-
poses only.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05
Embroidered Wells,

Nowadays, when wells are so heavi-
ly embroidered, the woman who is
exact and delicate in her needlework
can save herself a pretty penny by
herself embroidering her plain net
wells. The work must be done in the
finest embroidery silk in loose out
line stitch, and great care must be
taken not to tear the mesh of the
veil. It is best to confine ones self
to the simplest patterns-the new
comet design, after our late visitor,
is a good example-and to choose the
large sprawly designs, so popular in
any event, as the different figures
will never approach the machine
stitching in exactness; and this is
less noticeable where there are few
and far between.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05
The DRUGGIST.

1 am a druggist, lorn. and lone.
A being without guile.
When strangers grab my telephone
I merely smile.
a big directory I keep,
And should, through any stress.
You want my aid, I'll In it peep
For an address.
I have on hand of glue and string
A large and free supply,
TIL gladly get you anything
You'd like to try.
At midnight climb slowly to
My little cot to camp.
But I'll get up to furnish you
A postage stamp.
Emotions have learned to curb;
I've always helpful been.
And naught that happens can disturb
Ny gentle grin.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05
NeiQhborly Attentions

A parson was applied to for advic4
by a member of his congregation. WIN
complained Of the continual noise
made on trombone by y next-door
neighb0r.
Can a man." he asked, who prao-
tises on such an instrument from
morning to night, be a good Chris
tian?'
such a man might possibly be a
good Christian" the parson replied.
"but his next-door neighbor couldn't :
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05
Trick With Decanter.

upward one-third of it's length, or
enough to bring it under the shoulder
of the decanter; then push into the
decanter, leaving the long end out
side, and lift carefully. The idea is to
displace the center of gravity. The
performer should take care to use a
straw without crack or flaw in it.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05
Advice,

Father" queried Bob, just home
from college, you've worked for me
pretty hard nearly all my life, haven't
you?"
"Quite right, quite right, son."
unused father. retrospectiyely.
"Just So" returned Bob, briskly.
Nov, you had better get busy and
work for yourself bitch, dad?"-
Life
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05
A Sack Race,

Another good game is a sack race.
For this game, each child is put into
a sack, fastened around the neck. The
one who is to start the race stan1s
the sacked persons in a row, at a
given distance from the winning post.
The object of the game is to get to
the winning post first by running, hop
ping or rolling. If sacks are not OBJ
tainable, the players arms may be
tied to their sides and their legs tied
together. All the players start at a
signal. The one who gets there first
wins the game.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

extends the whole length is attached
to the sides by wide wrapped seams.
The back is not panel, but the bodice
and skirt have slight fulness at waist.
The turnover collar and cuffs are Of
embroidered lawn.
Materials required: yards 40
inches wide.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

from the same family, never missing
a day. Then, for 81 years l was shaved
by the same man in the same shop.
Our family began taking milk from
Mr. schurmer, u farmer out Strongs.
vile way, about fifty years ago. When
he died We bought milk from his sons
and for AZ years We got milk from
them without missing a single day.
Eight years ago man by the name
OF Shuman bought out their milk bust.
ness and we have been taking milk
OF him ever since. So you could al.
most say that I've been getting milk
from the same place for an even half
century. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05
RARE TRICK WITH DECANTER.
Oisplacing Center of Gravity by Means
Of Bent Straw-Latter Must
Be Strong.

Can you lift a decanter, half filled
with water, by bent straw? 1t ia
a narrow neck and wide and rather
square shoulder-part. The stray must
be good and whole one, about 2 it..
or 2% it. long. This should be bent
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05
Silk Fishnet.

If In your shopping tours you are
fortunate enough to see q piece of
silk fishnet, buy it.
The coars mesh offers little cover
ing, but much decoration, when used
over contrasting shade of supple
material.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

In gray or the favorite Irvine color
1t allows almost any combination. For
entire turbans. for huge bows or for
transparent scarfs to be thrown over
gorgeous evening costumes, fshnet is
a valuable asset in the up-to-date
woman's wardrobe.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05
Warden Not Much for Chances

When George J. Warden took his
manufacturing business to a new loca-
ton recently it was a noteworthy
thing for him to do. For Warden Is
about as little addicted to making
changes as any man In Cleveland. He
himself was speaking of this fact q
day or two ago.
Il lived more than sc years In the
same house on old Perry street, he re-
marked. and for AZ years took milk
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05
A Dreamer.

"You say your boy Josh is dream
err" said the literary lady. Does he
write poetry or romances?'
"Oh," replied Farmer Corntossel.
he don't write anything. But he jes'
natcherally refuses to get up till
O'clock"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05
Plenty of Material.

TIc1Iy OF VTdIeFIdT.
"Son," said the press humorist, you
have inherited some of my humor."
mot enough to make a living with.
dad"
Never mind. I'm going to leave
you all Of my jokes"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05
ENOUGH Provocation

Enough Provocation.
Patience-Does she know any songs
without words?
Patrice-No, whenever she sings ith
certain to bring on words.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

If there Is plenty of room at the top,
why do people who get there continue
to fall of?
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05
TRICK OF BINOCULAR VISION
Young Lad Apparently Sees Little Ca.
nary Bird Walk Into Cage, But
He Does Not,

Guess what l have in my hand,
Harry" said Uncle Dick, holding one
hand teasingly behind his back.
Some books?"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

"A new magic lantern"
mo, l shall have to tell you," and
he drew forth big white sheet of
paper, upon which was drawn an open
bird-cage, at the right a dotted line,
beyond the dotted line a little bird,
writes Belle Lawrence in Youths
Companion.
Nov, Harry" said Uncle Dick, as
he drew up chair beside that of his
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-05

JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-11-10
morning in an automobile.

Sunday morning in an automobile.
George Stark invested in handsome
little rabbit dog, last Monday and it
would be well for the rabbits to migrate
if they would save their lives.
Charles Ralston, of Keyser, w. Va,
is spending few days among his old
friends and neighbors at this place.
Messrs Noah and Leonard Stark, of
Chaffee, w. Va, are visiting their home
at this place.
Benjamin Long, of Mt Lake Park, is
a guest at Mrs. K. A. Bittinger's this
week.
Wade H. Lohr, of Swanton, was a
pleasant caller in this village last week.
Mrs. j. 7. Lohr, of Mt. Lake, and her
sister Miss Nettie Brininger, were
visiting here last week.
Communion service will be held in the
Lutheran church at this place next Sun
day morning.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-11-10
MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK.

We have but few Democrats in the
Park but they are happy bunch
The Epworth League and young peo-
pies classes will hold a monthly bust
ness meeting and social at the Chance
cottage Friday evening.
An oyster supper for the benefit of
the M. E. church will be given Thanks
giving eve, at the Columbian hotel.
The ladies Of the congregation will have
charge and try to make pleasant time
for all who attend. Proceeds for good
cause.
Our people were badly frightened
yesterday by fire extending along the
railroad front, started by sparks from
a passing locomotive. No damage re-
suited.
Rev. L. A. Rudisill took an eastern
trip this week.
Mr.. A. W. Miller is now a resident of
Mountain Lake Park. His family are
domiciled in Inwood cottage.
The United Brethren of Loeb Lynn
are pleased with their new pastor.
Rally Day was observed by the M. E.
Sunday school Sunday afternoon last
The regular program was used after a
short school session. The attendance
was large and the program well rem
dered.
A large chandelier and number Of
handsome lamps formerly used in the
NJ. E. church are for sale cheap They
are good as new and would be an orna-
ment to any church. Inquire Of the
pastor or Cuppett, Leighton & Co.
There are still many inquiries with
reference to the rental and purchase of
Park properties, and our people are led
to believe that next summer the crowds
will be larger than ever before, and
that building operations will be resumed.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-11-10
HOYES.

Our protracted meeting is still in pro-
greas and is well attended considering
the cold weather.
NJ E. Atkinson, son and daughter, all
of Homecoming, arrived in Hoyes Mon
day evening this week, and purchased
another wagon load of butter of w. A.
Smith. They returned to their home
Tuesday.
Miss Freda Dewitt was guest of Miss
Blanche Calls Sunday afternoon.
Freeman Dewitt and wife spent Sun
day with D. o. Dewitt and family.
Miss Ola Mattingly, who is teaching
at FriendsviIle, was home over Sunday.
Miss Bertha Dewitt spent day with
her aunt. Mrs. Chase, quite recently.
Troy Glover and family were visiting
the past week at Hazelton, w. Va Mr..
Glover will move to his father-in-law' S
farm in few days.
Mrs. Willie Mattingly and two child
rem spent day with Mrs. Mattingly's
mother the past week.
James Wllburn sold fine horse to
Mr.. Hugh Atkinson one day this week.
Some of the smaller children of Asa
Friends have been quite i'll, with mea-
sles.
H. R. Dewitt and wife spent Satur-
day and Sunday with Arthur Dewitt
and wife.
Charles Calls, teacher of Selbysport
school, spent a few days with his
parents the past week.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-11-10
FRIENDSVILLE.

Weather still cold. 1t must have
gone into trust the way it keeps up.
Hurrah for the winner. By the time
this IS in print the election will be over
and the 81 told you SOS" will get in
their work
R. NJ. Holman's little son, Oran has
been very sick.
c. V. Guards children have had the
measles.
Miss Gertrude Welch is recovering
from the measles.
Harvey Fixes family have been down
with the same disease, Mrs. Fike hav-
ing been seriously i'll with it and other
complications.
Adam Shroyer, of Pittsburg, was
shaking hands with his many friends
here,
George Frantz. of Connellsville, was
here for few days visiting his rela-
tives and friends.
Martin Fortner was running his auto
mobile around town Monday evening.
We think it very wise plan to get an
auto like that one, for you can hear it
some time before it comes in sight.
A birthday surprise was given Miss
Floretta Savage last Tuesday evening.
About ten young persons enjoyed them
selves.
Mrs. Sophia Friend and children are
the guests of w. H. H. Friend, Jr.,
and family. VIM. H. Friend is still in
Texas.
Mr., and Mrs. Percy Friend, have
rented the Lupton Frantz property at
the bridge, and now residing there.
W. A. Whitehair, of Terra Alta, was
in town on Saturday, shipping several
carloads of sheep. He was shaking
hands with his many friends. He had
not been here for quite long time.
Is it possible that the Accident people
don see the advantage Of a good road
to FriendsvilIe when it would save
them hundreds of dollars year in wear
and tear to their wagons and horse
flesh Citizens don't let the matter
drop, but call meeting and see what
can be done This town is bound to
have better facilities for reaching neigh
boring towns.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-11-10
Whu He Was [ are

Pat was late again, and the foreman
was dealing out the usual reprimandS.
Mine O'clock" he said. What do
you mean by coming at this time Of
the day? l wonder a man Of your
means troubles about coming 81 all.
Now, then, what's your excuse?"
Pat considered for a moment, and at
last the excuse came.
"Sure, sor,' he said, Il dreamed last
night l We're at football match which
ended in a draw"
what about that?" Interrupted the
foreman.
''Well, sor, the referee ordered an
extra half hour to be played, and, be-
CORA, l only stopped to see the fin
ish. San Francisco Chronicle.