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Willmar tribune., 1910-06-22

'sYou mustn't say learned him..
Polly corrected. You must say taught
him. You can't learn anybody any.
thing. You can only teach them .
"Lordy sakes! didn't know dat"
She rolled her large eyes at her young
instructress and saw. that Polly looked
very serious. "She's gwine ter have
anudder one dem 'ticlar spells"
thought Mandy, and she made ready to
protest. "
''See here. amt you nebber'-
She was interrupted by a quick
"Have you never" from Polly.
1T done make no difference what yo'
say" Mandy snapped, $50 long as
folks understands yo'." She always
grew restive under these ordeals, but
Polly's firm controlled manner gener-
ally conquered. :
"Oh, yes, it does," answered Polly.
II used to think it didn't, but it does,
You have to say things in certain
way or folks look down on YOU"
"1's satisfied de way be-" declared
Mandy as she pumped herself down
on the garden bench and began to
fldget with resentment.
'The way am," Polly persisted
sweetly.
''See here, chile. is dat why yo'
been a-settin' up nights an keepin' de
light burnin'y'
"You mustn't say 'settin' up You
must say sitting up Hens set''- \:
$50 do L." Interrupted Mandy. "I's
doin' it now" For a time she pre-
served an injured silence, then turned
upon Polly vehemently. "lf l had to
think OBJ all dat 'ere foolishness eber9!
time 1 open my mouth, I'd done been
tongue tied afore l was born" 4
II could teach you In no time.' vol
unteered Polly eagerly. vi
81 don't want ter be teached," pro,
tested Mandy doggedly. "Hasty Jones
says rs too smart anyhow. Men don't
like women knowin' too much: II
skeers 'em. rs good enough for my
old man, an amt a-tryin' ter get
nobody else's." Mandy wound up fatty
"But he'd like you all the BETTER
persisted Polly. laughing.
II don't want to be liked no better
by no nigger," snapped Mandy. "I's
busy woman, I is" She made for
the house; then curiosity conquered
her. and she came back to Polly's side
"See here, honey. whose been l'arnin
yO' all dem nonsense"
II learn from Mr.. Douglas. l remem.
ber all the things he tells me. and at
night write them down and say them
over. Do you see this, Mandy?" She
took small red book from her belt
and put it into Mandy's black. chubby
fists.
II see some writin', If dat's what
yo' mean," Mandy answered helpless.
ly.
'These are my don'ts," Polly confded
Willmar tribune., 1910-06-22


taught the meaning Of rue Christian
iE." The deacon was plainly disap-
pointed. -
''1s it possibleY' gasped Elverson.
weakly.
''Well, what are you goin' to do
about it?'' asked Strong when he
could trust himself to speak again.
II shall do what is best for Miss Pol
y," said the pastor quietly, but firmly.
He turned away to show that the
interview was at an end: Strong fol-
lowed him. Douglas pointed to the
gate with meaning not to be mis-
taken. "Good afternoon, deacon"
Strong hesitated. He looked at the
pastor, then at the gate, then at the
pastor again. ''I'll co." he shouted.
but it amt the endv' He slammed
the gate behind him.
"Quite SO. quite so," chirped Elver-
son, not having the slightest idea Of
what he was saying. He saw the
trigid expression on the pastors face:
he coughed behind his hat and fol-
lowed Strong.
Willmar tribune., 1910-06-22

Ing their summer dresses. polly's 1.-THE
girlish figure looked almost tall by
comparison with the children about
her. She wore plain. simple gown of
white, which Mandy had helped her to
make. 1t had been cut ankle length.
for pclly was now seventeen. Her
quaint, old fashioned manner, her seri-
GUS eyes and her trick Of knotting her
heavy brown hair low on her neck
made her seem older.
Mandy waited until the children had
disappeared over the hill, then began
bustling about. looking for the step
ladder which Hasty had left under the
vines of the porch. 1t had been busy
day at the parsonage. A social always
meant perturbation for Mandy. She
called sharply to Hasty as he came
down the path which made short cut
to the village.
SOS youse back, is yo'?" she asked
| sarcastically.
"Sure Is back" answered Hasty
good naturedly as he sank upon an
empty box that had held some things
for the social and pretended to wipe
the perspiration from his forehead.
"Massa John done send yo' to de
postotfice two hours ago." said Mandy
as she took the letters and papers from
his hand. give minutes is plenty OBJ
time for any niger to do dat job"
II done been detained" Hasty
drawled.
"Youse always 'tained when dar's
any work a-goin' on" Mandy snapped
at him.
"Whars Miss Polly?' Hasty asked.
ignoring Mandy's reference to work.
"Nebber yo' mind bout Miss Polly.
She don't want yo'. Jes' yo' done
fetch that stepladder into de Sunday
school roOm.'
"But l wants her" Hasty insisted.
"1's been on very 'ticular business
what she ought to know bout"
"Business?' she repeated. "What
kind OBJ b1lsiness?''
Il got to fix de Sunday school room. "
said Hasty as he perceived her grow
ing curiosity.
"You come heah. niger" Mandy
called. determined that none of the
village doings should escape her. "Out
wild it!''
Willmar tribune., 1910-06-22

my children do not play in promis.
cuous games," said the. widow icily.
"Oh, but this isn't pro-pro-pro"-
Polly stammered. "1t's new game.
You put two here, and two here,
and"-
II don't care to know" The widow
turned away and pretended to talk to
Julia.
ooh" gasped Polly, stunned by the
Widows rebuff.
She stood with bowed head in the
center Of the circle The blood flew
from her cheeks; then she turned to 20.
Douglas stepped quickly to her side.
'Wait a minute he said. She
paused. All eyes were turned upon
them. els this game that grownups
can play?"
"Why, yes, Of course"
Good! Then I'll make up your set.
I need little amusement just now
Excuse me-" he added, turning to the
deacons. Then he ran with her out
through the trees.
The deacons and the women stared
at each other, aghast
'Well, what do you think Of that?"
said Mrs. Willoughby as the flying
skirts Of the girl and the black figure
Of the man disappeared up the path.
II think it's scandalous, If you are
talking to me-" said Miss Perkins.
''The idea Of full grown parson
a-runnin' off to play children's games
| with circus ridin' girlr'
"She isn't such q child" sneered
Julia.
Willmar tribune., 1910-06-22

small book from Mandy's awkward
fingers and began to, read "Hens set
He frowned.
"Oh, denis jes' Miss Polly's 'don'ts,'"
interrupted Mandy disgustedly.
.'Her 'don'tsY" u
"She done been set-sit-settin' up
nights tryin' ter learn what yo' done
tole her." suffered Mandy. g
Dear little Polly" he murmured,
then closed the book and put it into
his pocket.
Willmar tribune., 1910-06-22

your affair."" shouted StronA "sOhen
that girl is eatt,a' the chalrc3ts bread!"
Cling and sputtering when Strong in
terrupted impatiently.
1T makes no difference whether we
believe it or not. We're goin' to. do
our duty by the church, and that girl
must leave Or
'Or I must" Douglas pieced out
Strong's phrase for himself. 'That
threat doesn't frighten me at all. .dea-
con. After what you have said l
should refuse to remain in this
church"-the deacon stepped forward
eagerly-'were it not that realize
more than ever before how much you
need me. how much you ignorant, mar
row minded creatures need to be
Willmar tribune., 1910-06-22

"Well. it's bout de circus" Hasty
answered, seating himself again on the
box. "Dey's shown in Wakefield to-
night. an next month days comm
here"
dat same circus what Miss Polly
used to be wid?' Mandy's eyes grew
large with curiosity
de very same," and Hasty nodded
mysterious!y.
How yo' know dat?" Mandy was
uncertain whether to believe him.
"'Cause da's big red wagon down.
town wild dc name OBJ de show painted
on 1t. It's de advertisin' one what
Willmar tribune., 1910-06-22
Hard to Please.

Hard to Please.
did Bliggins enjoy himself at the
banquet?''
"pm afraid not. He was scared all
evening at the possibility Of being
called on for speech and when it
was over resented the fact that he
was overlooked" ed."-Washington Star.
Two Points Of Difference. g.
'The difference between the COW and
the milkman." said the man with a
eare memory for jests, lis that the
COW gives pure milk I 5s.s.
There is another difference" retort-
ed the milkman. '.The cow doesn't
give credit" :ys=
Willmar tribune., 1910-06-22

stopped in on the way from school for
Mandy's new made cookies she used
her customary trick to get them away.
''Tag; you're it!' she cried and then
dashed out the back door, pursued by
the laughing, screaming youngsters.
Mandy followed the children to the
porch and stood looking after them as
the mad little band scurried about the
back yard. darted in and out among
the trees. then up the side Of the wood
ed hill, just beyond the church.
The leaves once more were red and
yellow on the trees, but today the air
was warm and the children were wear.
Willmar tribune., 1910-06-22
CHAPTER TX.

~ DOUGLAS was turning toward
h the house when the Widow
nD Willoughby came through the
~ wicker gate to the left Of the
parsonage, carrying bunting efor the
social. She was followed by. Miss Per
k1ns with bucket of pickles. which
Mandy promptly placed on top of Mrs.
Elverson's ice cream. The women ex-
planned that they had come to put the
finishing touches to the decorations.
1t anything was needed to increase
Mandy's dislike Of the widow it was
this announcement.
Mrs. Willoughby was greatly wor-
ried because her children had not been
home since the afternoon school ses-
sion. Upon hearing that they were
with Polly she plainly showed her dis
pleasure, and Douglas dispatched
Mandy for them. She saw that her
implied distrust of Polly had annoyed
him. and she was about to apologize
when two Of the deacons arrived on
the scene. also carrying baskets and
parcels for the social.
Strong led the way. He always led
the way and always told Elverson
what to think. They had been talking
excitedly as they neared the parson
age, for Strong disapproved of the re
cent changes which the pastor had
made In the church service. He and
Douglas had clashed more than once
since the baseball argument. and the
deacon had realized more and more
that he had met will quite as strong
as bis own. His failure to bend the
parson to his way of thinking was
making him irritable and taking his
mind from his business.
"Can you beat thatr' he would ex-
claim as he turned away from some
disagreement with Douglas, his temper
ruft1ed for the day.
Polly was utterly unconscious Of the
unfriendly glances cast in her direction
as she came running into the garden
leading the widows two children.
She nodded gayly to Julia Strong, who
was coming through the gate, then
hurried to Mrs. Willoughby, begging
that the children be allowed to remain
little longer. She was making up a
new game, she said, and needed Willie
and Jennie for the set.
Willmar tribune., 1910-06-22
lcoNT1NUED.l
CHAPTER VIII.

HlT) HEN Polly understood that 10
1M by was actually gone it seem
V ed to her that she could never
~ laugh again. She had been too
young to realize the inevitableness Of
death when it came to her mother,
and now she could scarcely believe
that Toby would never, never come
back to her. She felt that she must
be able to drag him back: that she
could not go on without him. She
wanted to tell him how grateful she
was for all his care Of her. She
thought of the thousand little things
that she might have done for him. She
longed to recall every impatient word
to him. His gentle. reproachful eyes
were always haunting her. You must
come back. Toby!' she cried. "You
must!'
1t was only when body and mind had
worn themselves out with yearning
that numbness at last crept over her,
and out Of this grew 4 gradual con-
sciousness Of things about her and a
returning sense Of her obligation to
others. She tried to answer in her
old, smiling way and to keep her mind
upon what they were saying instead
Of letting it wander away to the past.
Douglas and Mandy We're overjoyed
to see the color creeping back to her
cheeks.
She joined the pastor again in his
visits to the poor. The women Of the
town would often see them passing
and would either whisper to each
other, shT:lg their shoulders or lift
their eyebrows with smiling insinua-
t1ons. but Polly and the pastor were
too much absorbed in each other to
take much notice Of what was going
on about them.
They had not gone for their walk
today because Mandy had needed Polly
to help make ready for the social to be
held in the Sunday school room to-
night.
Early in the afternoon Polly had
seen Douglas shut himself up in the
study, and she was sure that he was
writing, so when the village children
Willmar tribune., 1910-06-22
First publication June s-4t)
Citation for Hearing on Petition for
Dstsrmtnstion Of Descent Of
Land

ESTATE OF P. JOHN ANDERSON.
State of Minnesota, County of Kandiyohi,
In Probate Court. 4:
In the matter Of the estate of John Johnson.
Decedent. So : :,
The State of Minnesota to all persons
interested in the determination of the descent
of the real estate Of said decedent: The
petition. Of John Johnson having
been filed In this court, representing that
said decedent died more than i've years
prior to the filing thereof; leaving certain
real estate in aaid petition described, and
that no viii Of deesdsnt has been proved
this state, and praying that the descent Of
said real estate be determined by this court:
Therefore you and each of you, are hereby
cited and required to show cause. # any
you have, before this court at the Probate
Court Room In the Court House In the city
Of Of Willma ar il the county Of Kandiyohi, state,
of Minnesota, on the 9th day of July
1910, at tow O'Clock p. M, why said petf-
tion should not be granted. sE-@=*=s
Witness the Judge of said court, and the
seal thereof, this est day of June go.
fcoURrl r. o. GILBERT
SEAL Probate Judge.
r. w. STANFORD,
Attorney for Petitioner, 3::s
WIlmar, MINI. =5,z$
Willmar tribune., 1910-06-22

"lt's enough to make folks talk, !" put
In Mrs. Willoughby, with sly look
at the deacons.
AN me awaitin' to discuss the new
church SERVICE" beloved Strong.
"And me awaiting to give him Mrs
Elverson's message" piped Elverson.
"The church bore all this In silence
so long as that girl was sick," snapped
Miss Perkins. "But now she's perfect
~ well and still Arranging on. No
wonder folks are talking"
"Who's talkin'?'' thundered Strong.
Didn't you known" simpered Mrs.
Willoughby, not knowing herself nor
caring SO long as the suspicion grew.
'Know what" yelled the excited
deacon. Mrs. Willoughby foundered.
Miss Perkins rushed into the breach.
"Well, If was deacon of this. church
it seems to me I'd know something
about what's going on in It,"
"What is gon' onT' shrieked the
now desperate deacon.
The women looked at him pityingly,
exchanged knowing glances, then
Willmar tribune., 1910-06-22
fro BE CONTINUED
A Popular Mexican Name.

~ FoPUJ1T m6XIc1h Name.
Jose Is the most popular name In
Mexico. This is easily shown by the
fact that on the feast of San Jose the
telegraph offices in all the large cities
have to put on number of extra
messengers to deliver the felicitat1ons
which are sent by friends to those Of
this name. The work Of the telegraph
Offices is heavier on this day than on
any other day Of the year. not except.
ing New Years.
Willmar tribune., 1910-06-22

goes ahead wid all de pictures what
dey pastes up.
AN yo' been hangin' roun' dat
wagon?'
II done thought Miss Polly might
want to know"
"See here, lazy Niger, dom yo' 60
putin no circus notions into Miss Pol
ly's head. She don care no more
bout dem t'ings since her Uncle Toby
done die. She done been satisfied right
whar she am. Jes' yo' let her be-
Il amt done nothin'," Hasty pro.
tested.
''Nebber do do nothin'," growled Man
dy. 'Go long now an get a-work.
Willmar tribune., 1910-06-22

Minnesota Farmers Mutual Insurance Company
Be not deceived This COMPANY has
mutu lin
n 1owest
502 Bank of Commerce Building MrNNEAPO
Willmar tribune., 1910-06-22
kandiyolli County
PLATS

We have a limited supply of loose
leaf plats of the same used in the
Illustrated History of Kandiyohi
County. Until disposed of we will send
copies of the same postpaid to any ad-
dress at the following prices:
COUNTY MAP, two pages, in five 6Ar
TOWNSHIP MAPS, full page, colored by
school districts, showing farms, roads,
schools, churches, ETC., any township 9SH
of the county, each. AOV
VILLAGE PLATS. of Raymond, Atwater,
Splcer, K kandiyohi, New London, Pen 9En
mock and Priam, each. I........................ASI ASI
GREEN LAKE SHORE PLATS, No 1, con-
tanning Green Lake Beach. Park Addition,
Echo Beach, and NOrthwOod Beach; and No.
2, containing Crescent Beach, Haverly's Ad-
dition, Lake Front and Summit ad- 9Ea
o1t1OnS,
MISCELLANEOUS PLATS, Monongalia
historical chart, Original Kandiy Obi histor-
ical chart, Geological map of county, 0En
W1LLMAR CITY, City and ward EAr
"aPs, per
Willmar tribune., 1910-06-22

First publication June s4t.]
Citation for Hearing on Petition for Ad.
miniStT1tion.
ESTATE OF PEDER o. NEGAARD.
STATE OF MINNESOTA,
County OF Kandiyohi, In Probate Court.
In the Matter OF the Estate of Peder O. Ne
gaard, Decedent.
The state of Minnesota to all persons inter-
ested In the granting of administration of the
estate Of said decedent: The petition of Helene
P. Negaard having been filed in this court re-
presenting that Peder o. Negaard then .
resident OF the county OF Kandiyohi, state Of
Minnesota. died intestate, on the 22nd day of
June, 1905; and praying that letters of admins
tration of his estate be granted to Otto Ne
gaRrd, of said county; and the court, having
fixed the time and place for hearing
said petition; Therefore, you, and each
of you. are hereby cited and required
to show cause, II any you have. be-
fore this court at the Probate Court Rooms in
the Court House, in the city of Willmar in the
county OF Kandiyohi, state OF Minnesota, on
the 5th day OF July 1910, at l O'Clock p.
m why said petition should not be granted.
Witness, the Judge OF said Court, and the
Seal of said Court. this 1st day Of June,
1910.
T. @. GILBERT,
fcOURT sEALl Probate Judge.
Willmar tribune., 1910-06-22

~ DOUGLAS was turning toward
|n the house when the Widow
|D Willoughby came through the
WickQr cato RI loft ~ 1,o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
MISS EFFIE WAGNER
 HOTEss LAST EVENING

The Nonpareil club, composed or a group Of school boys and girls. met last night at the home of Miss Effie Wag- ner, who entertained them delightfully."- at dance, 4 contest preceded the dancing, the prizes for which included a silver pencil for the girls and A knife for the boys. Dainty refresh ments were served during an intermis- sion. The members of the club and their guests were Miss Dorsey Harris. Miss Carrie Yates, Miss Effie Wagner. Miss Lda Ott, Miss Lida Otis, Miss Lizzie Lee Pond Miss Pattie Rena Shep- ard Miss Roberta Lamb, Miss Valiie Young White. Miss Mary Ellen Per kins, Miss Martha Bradsh aw, Miss Min nie Cooke, Miss Sallie May Wade. Miss Margaret Clover and Masters Griffith Harsh, Dudley Vaughan, Louis Eber sole, William Francis, J. D. Moore, Jr., Henry Hamilton, Nee Norment, Ed Dor sey, Lee Poe, Ralph Riddle, Harry Stirling. Percy Meadow, William Heidt Stuart Coleman and Edward Lee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13

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 This method is simple. safe, sure and can be used privately at home without pain or blemish 1t makes the electric needle entirely unnecessary and is quite different from anything else ever offered for the purpose. In my own case this simple remedy a harmless soluble liquid made the hair disappear like magic, and enabled me permanently to find entire re- lief from all trace of unwelcome hair, and to forever end all need for my embar- rassment, and I am making this an nouncement in order that others may dc the same
 To this end I will tell in detail, free and without charge, full particulars by which any sufferer can receive the same happy results did. All ask is a two cent stamp for reply. l will answer al letters without delay. and will giv, the full information absolutely free ant in confidence. If you wish to ge rid of all trace of hair; if you wish to- dc away with the unsightly growth tha msrs your good looks; if you wish te forever end all embarrassment from thi, unwelcome blemish, simply write me z 1Atter, inciosing 2-cent stamp for reply ant address to Caroline Osgood. s53 R. Vaughan Bldg, Providence, R. I.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
MISS MARY SESSIONS
 ENTERTAINsQ O. $. CLUB

The e. S. club and number of ad- ditional friends were guests of Mss Mary Sessions yesterday afternoon al an "up jinks" party, which proved one of their most enjoyable experiences There were six tables of players anc the club colors. orange and black, were noted in the cards on which the score wss kept-gmsll yellow pennants bear Ing the club insignia, @. s.' in black letters.
 The prize was handsome box O. candy and inc consolation, drawn frop q bowl Of yellow tulips. was pretty picture. The bonbon table in the din ing room, where dainty refrcslmcnt were served was adorned with yellow tulips further carrying out the colol scheme.
 The men1ters of the little coterie ant the additional guests were Miss Mar Sessions. Miss Mary f.ykcs. Miss Car rle Boardpsan. Mss Mary Sibley, Miss Grace sibley, Miss Elizabeth Massey Miss Frapeer White. Miss Gertrude Motion, Miss Nora Screvsn. Miss Alict Bowie Miss Marian Pnclsard. Mis-. Lida Otis, Miss Rachuel London, Mss Margaret Jemison. Miss Mary Munger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13

ersl succeeding entertainments, will again give a presentation of fancy Indian club swinging
 The boys and girls calisthenic dri.l will he given by Dorothy Luna, Bates Whatey. Florrie Miles, Illwyn Cobbs, Emily Ford, Fucker Agee, Grace Sibiey. w. C. Agee, ,Jr., Mary Sipley, Harry Niles, Jr., Lee Ola shannon, John Dear born. Ruth Pearson, Richard Johnston. Lorraine Hyrcnemus, Carl Hogue, Dor othy Rand, William Shackeiford, Eliza beth Turner Felix Blackburn. Jr.. Mil- dred Seals Mary Snyder and Mary Streit.
 Classic statues. Greek and Roman. will be posed by Mir. w. l.. Anderson. Mr. Ed Spencer MT W. b. Goodman. MT. ". w Moss and MT. K. C. Charlcton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
BRILLIANT SPECTACLE TO BE
 PRESENTED AT SOCIETY CIRCUS

The leading event of the week will be the Society Circus. which will take place tomorrow evening under the auspices of girls and young men will augment the work of some of the club athletes and drill In which the children will be fea- tured promises to interest many
 The vaudeville and dance portion Of the circus will be under the direction Of MT. Hill Ferguson and Mrs. Henry Gray, who have devised some clever novelties. Six of Birmngham's prettiest society girls will be included in the Hello Girls sketch. They are Miss Mabel Wheelock, Miss tistelle Nabb, Miss Mar garet Latady. Miss Sadie Glllespy and Miss Virginia White. With them will be MT. George Watkins, MT. Robert Ware, Mir. Campbell Gore, MT. Ernest Sifford. MT. Will Bason and MT. Will Lawson. A photograph of the double sextette ap- pears in The Age-Herald today. The Spanish dance is another pretty featurSSf the circus. It will be danced by CO., terie of pretty girls in typical Spanish costume. A photograph of Miss Esselle Nabb and Miss Mabel Wheelock en cos tune. appears in The Age-Herald today, with the hello people grouped in cos tune.
 Miss Elise Jones is to be a solo.st. giving several numbers Miss Jones is so we'll known and so much admired that her first appearance with the Birmins- ham Society Circus is an innovation de- cidedly welcome. The Masqueraders have agreed to present Janet" one of their most interesting sketches. The char aeters are taken by Miss Elise Jones. MT. William Warren, Mr Mohun and MT. J. W. Adger. Miss Dorothy Orr directs One of the most beautiful at fractions of the circus will be the Rus sion peasant dance, giverf by MT. Ed Miles and Miss Gerirude >Molton
 Miss Mary suel Braae,f. who has been one V the principal performers at sey-