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Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-01-15
Proceedings of the Police Jury
OF THE
Parish Of St. John the Baptist.

TUESDAY. JANUARY 11th, 1910.
The Police Jury met this day in reg
ular session with the Hon. Aug. Lassei-
gne in the chair and the following mem
bers present Messrs. Bourgeois, Ora
nier, Barre, LeBrun, and Nagel.
The minutes of last meeting were read
and approved.
The Committee on claims reported ia
vorably upon the following bills. which
were ordered paid
Geo. Bourgeois, work on road 9th
ward S26.3O.
Launch two Friends freight, $3.50.
W. w. Care Il Co, Lumber. IA 81.
Andrew Nagel, work on road 1st ward
$50.
Songy Planting Co, work on road 5rd
ward $3.50.
A. Granier, work on road 3rd ward
$3.50.
A. Lasseigne, work on road 4th ward
S6.55.
A. Lasseigne. work on Court House
$ll7s0.
JOS. LeBrun, work on road 5th ward
s37. .75.
Chas. Lasseigne & Son, stationery.
$500.
Lutcher & Moore, Lumber. s47.05.
Paul Berthelot, Merchandise, $l2.55.
E.J Caire & Co., Merchandise,$ SIPS.
Comeaux Leblanc Packet Co., rent
for Tarpaulines to protect Court House
$3.50.
Paid to Jurors $1,000.
Emile Laurent, Hauling states, $500.
Paul Berthelot, s days attending
Court $4,000.
Paul Berthelot, services in Criminal
Cases $63.75.
Moving by Mr.. Granier and seconded
by Mr.. LeBrun that the District Attor-
ney be authorized to draft an ordinance
prohibiting the running at large of dogs,
On motion of Mr.. Granier seconded
by Mr.. Nagel, the following resolution
was offered,
Be it resolved that the License ordin-
ances for the year 1910, be the same as
same as those adopted for the year 1909,
with the only exception of the additional
licenses That for the business of Ped
ding and Hawking. the license shall be
and is graded as follows:
Peddling OH foot 5 800
!" I" Horse Back 1000
g in Horse Vehicle 1000
g 2 Horse g $500
Automobile $500
Boats, Luggers,
Skiffs Or other water Crafts $500
Adopted by the following vote yeas
Granier, Bourgeois, Barre, LeBrun, Nagel
and Lasseigne.
The Police Jury reported faVorab y
upon the following Bar permits and the
Sheriff is authorized to issue the proper
licenses.
j. d. Perrilloux, Lions, La.
Bnreh & Champagne, Lucy. La
Fontenot & Perrilloux, La Place, La.
Moved by Mr.. Barre and seconded by
Mr.. Bourgeois, that the same contract for
publishing the Parish business be con-
tinued with q The Meschacebe" for the
year 1910, at six hundred dollars per year
payable quarterly.
Adopted by the following votes: yeas
Granier, Bourgeois, Barre, LeBrun, Nagel
and Lasseigne.
The president appointed Messrs. Barre
and Bourgeois. a committee OF two, to ex
anime the books of the Parish Treasurer.
There being no further business. on
motion duly seconded, the Jury adjourn.
AUG. LASSEIGNE,
President.
A true copy:
HAMILTON BoDIN,
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-01-15
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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20
DOINGS FRIDAY
Into the Shadows

Mrs. Augusta Dove, widow of the
late Carl Dove Of Horizon, died at the
family home, SIC Madison street, this
morning following an attack of paraly-
sis a week ago. She was born in Ger
many July %, 1916 and came to Wa
tertown seven years ago from Hori-
con, where her husband was engaged
in business many years. She is sur
vived by nine children, Mrs. E. F.
Hampf, Mrs H. Kluetz, Merrill; G. Z.
Dove, Johnson Greek; Arthur Dove,
Milwaukee; Mrs. B. F. Zillisch, Misses
Cora, Augusta and Martha Dove, Wal
ter Dove, this city. The remains
will be taken to Horizon Monday
morning at 800 O'Clock over the
North Western road for burial. Mrs.
Dove was a good woman in every
sense of the word and her death will
be learned with sorrow by the people
of the community in which she re-
sided
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20
DOINGS WEDNESDAY
Into the Shadows

The many friends Of Mr.. George
Roper will be sorry to learn of his
death, which occurred last night in a
Milwaukee hospital. He had been in
poor health several years suffering
from tuberculosis and went to New
Mexico in the hopes of regaining his
health. The change of climate did
not avail and he returned to Wiscon-
sin. He was a son of the late S. @.
Roper and was born in WatertOwn
May II, 1876, his death occurring or
his natal day For several years he
was engaged in buying cattle in this
section until failing health compelled
him to retire. One brother, Charles
Roper of this city, and one sister,
Mrs. w. E.. Woodland of Milwaukee,
survive. The body will be brought to
Watertown Thursday at 1902 p. m.
and the funeral will be held from the
train. The burial will be in Oak Hill
cemetery.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20
DOINGS MONDAY
Into the Shadows

Mrs. Ella Barber, widow of the
late DR.. Martin n. Barber, died in
Milwaukee this morning. Death fol
lowed stroke of paralysis suffered
several days ago. Her son, DR.. Neal
Barber, was called to Milwaukee by
her sickness and was present when
the end came. Mrs. Barber was born
in Chestertown, n. Y. July 20, 1881.
In 1869 she was married and came to
make her home il Watertown, where
she resided until few years ago, TAX
ing up her residence in Milwaukee
with her daughter, Miss Laura Bar
Der. Mrs. Barber was wo-
man of refined tastes and enjoyed
her home life. A woman of kindly i'm
pulses and who accomplished much
good in the community in which she
lived She was a member of the Con-
gregational chucrh during her life and
was one of it's most highly esteemed
communicates and she goes to her re-
ward with a record of a life we'll
spent. Surviving her are two children,
DR.. Neal Barber of Watertiwn and
Miss Laura Barber of Milwaukee. Two
Stepchildren also survive, DR.. Frank
Barber of Chicago and Mrs. John R.
Buchanan of WaukeSha. The remains
will be brought to Waterfowl Tues
day and will be taken to her former
home, 419 North Washington street,
where funeral services will be held
Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20
After the Bad BOYS

Two boys were arraigned before
Judge Rogers this morning for mis-
conduct, both in school and out of
school. The complaining witnesses
were Superintendent w. P. Roseman
and Truant Officer H. G. Block.
One boy was committed to the state
industrial school at Waukesha, and
the other was placed on parole for
two weeks, after which time, both
parents will be asked to appear and
give reasons why their son should
not be sent to the state Industrial
school,
superintendent Roseman and the
truant officer are determined to force
the young boys in the city TO do one
of three things: First, go to school
and behave; second, go to work and
behave; third, go to Waukesha where
they will have to behave. Boys, the
day for young loafers has passed. Go
to school, or get job and stick to it,
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20
Into the Shadows

Mr.. William Stueber died at the
family home in Juneau Monday after
noon. He had been in poor health
dition of late was critical and his
death therefore not unexpected. For
many years he was engaged in farm
ing in the town of Lebanon, but re-
tired owing to sickness. His widow,
formerly Miss Vina Kuenzi, sister of
Walter Kuenzi of this city, survives.
He was about As years of age and was
we'll known in this city and through
out Dodge county. The funeral will
take place Thursday afternoon at Jul
neau.
Mrs. Leonard A. Meyer died at the
family home in Milwaukee Monday
evening. Death was due to typhoid
fever from which she suffered five
weeks. Her maiden name was Emile
Swartung and she was born in Mil
waukee about forty-ive years ago. Be
sides her husband, her father and
one sister survive. Eugene Meyer and
sisters, Mrs. Henry D. Winkenwerder
and Miss Agnes Meyer, were called
to Milwaukee by her death.
Mrs. Ursula Fischer, who resides in
route 6, four miles south of Water
town on the Milford road, was found
dead in bed this morning. Heart dis
ease was the cause of death. She was
a native of Bavaria and was born in
March, 1882. Her son. Joseph Fischer,
resided with her. She was a widow
The remains of the Rev. George
Allbrecht, a Lutheran minister, who
died May IA at his home in Osceola,
Wis, were brought here for burial to-
day, the funeral taking place at 2
o'clock this afternoon and services
held at ST. Marks church. The burial
was in the Lutheran cemetery.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20
Personal Mention

Alex Buchheit was a Milwaukee Wis
itor today.
Miss Lucy Stiemke was home from
Milwaukee to spend Sunday.
Miss Isabelle O'Brien was home
from Milwaukee to spend Sunday.
Miss lima Steinmann was home
from Milwaukee to spend Sunday.
Eugene Iffland of Milwaukee spent
the past few days at the home of
Peter Iffland.
A. N. Thauer, P. H. Ziegler and A.
J. West were registered at Milwau-
kee hotels Sunday.
Mrs. G. E. Donovan and Mrs. Char
les Janisch and Miss Emma Janisch
of Waterloo spent Saturday at the
home of Dr. A. H. Hartwig.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20
DOINGS SATURDAY
Personal Mention

Miss Louise Sproesser spent the
day in Milwaukee.
Judge NJ. L. Lueck Of Juneau was
the guest Of his brother, r. w. Lueck,
last evening.
Mrs. w. P. Brown has returned
from Florida where she spent the
winter months.
Miss Maude Green has returned
from visit of two weeks with rela-
tives in Milwaukee.
w. j. Cavenagh and family of Mil
waukee will spend Sunday at the
home of j. w. Cavenagh.
There is a probability that sanitary
drinking fountain will be placed in
the city park soon. 1t will be appre-
ciated by hundreds of people during
the warm weather.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20
WeddinQ Bells

At 1 o'clock this afternoon at the
St. Lucas church parsonage took
place the wedding of Mr.. Charles
Schnucke1 and Miss Tillie Book, both
of the town of Emmett The Rev. H.
Sterz performed the ceremony and
the couple were attended by Messrs.
Theodore Koerner, William Book and
Misses Amanda Thauer and Elsie
Schnuckel. At the conclusion of the
ceremony a reception was held at the
home of the BRIDES parents, Mr. and
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20

the schiols at salary of $2100 per
year.
An appropriation of $3.50 was made
to defray the expense of taking the
school census, which duty devolves
upon the clerk of the board, G. R.
Field.
proceedings of the board in news
paper. The bid of the Weekly Leader
at 20 cents folio being the lowest,
was accepted.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20
Personal Mention

Theodore Kusel attended to bust
ness matters in Milwaukee today.
Frank S. Trucks of Jefferson, super
visor of assessments, was in the city
today.
Mrs. G. S. Stacy and children of
Waterloo spent the day with rela-
tives here.
Mrs. Louis Kronitz entertained a
number of friends at cards yesterday
afternoon at her home in North
Fourth street. Prizes were awarded
Mrs. A. H. Hartwig and Mrs. William
GOrder, Jr.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20
Personal Mention

The Rev. H. Sterz will leave this
evening for Adrian, Mich. to attend a
Lutheran ministers conference.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Walloch an
nounce the engagement of their daugh-
ter Celia, to Mr.. G. G. ellis of Keno
Sha.
Mrs. Kate Madole returned to Ocon-
omowoc today after brief visit at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. J.
Bethke.
At the meeting of the city council
last evening Frank Mclaughlin was
appointed commissioner of noxious
weeds at a salary of SIS for the year.
The appointment was made by Mayor
CRUDE
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20
Read This, Mr. Merchant.

A duck which stuck faithfully to bust
ness during the summer and laid several
dozens of large, fawn colored eggs, COM
planned that she wasn't appreciated
''See that hen over there" said the duck,
"she hasn't laid as many eggs as [ have,
nor as big, but she has books written
about her and verses composed in her
honor, while nobody is saying word
about me-"
"The trouble with you" said the wise
old rooster that was standing near, rs
that you don't tell the public what you
have done. You lay an egg and Waddle
off without saying word, but that sis
ter of mine never lays one without let
ting everyone in the neighborhood know
about it. II you want to cut any Ice IN
this community. my friend, you must
learn to advertise"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20
Each Drew Sixty Days

Frank Dusowski and Herbert
Gruetzmacher, who were awaiting
trial at Jefferson on a charge of taking
two robes belonging to Emil Behl,
plead guilty before County Judge c. B.
Rogers at Jefferson today and were
sentenced to pay a fine of 500 each
and costs and in default be imprison-
eded in the county jail until the same
is paid, not however, to exceed sixty
DAYS
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20
DOINGS THURSDAY
Into the Shadows

Mrs. Gustina Jaeger answered the
final summons at the family home in
Lebanon this morning after linger-
ing illness. Mrs. Jaeger was born in
Germany December 80, 1881 and has
been resident of Lebanon for a good
many years. She is survived by six
children. The funeral will take place
Sunday at 1:30 o'clock from the home
to the Baptist church in Lebanon.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20

Mrs. Henry Book, at which only rela-
tives and immediate friends were
present Mr.. and Mrs. Schnuckel
have large circle of friends who ex-
tend congratulations and best wishes
for happy married life They will
reside on a farm in Emmet.
Mr.. Louis Moldenhauer and Miss
Frieda Schumacher were united i'll
marriage at 4 o'clock this afternoon
at the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ferdinand Schumacher,
406 Lincoln street. The Rev. H.
Sterz OBLIGATED. Mr.. Erwin Modem
hauer, brother of the groom, and Miss
Martha Biefeld were the attendants.
After the ceremony a wedding lunch
con was served at which only imme-
date relatives were present. The
groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. H. r.
Moldenhauer and is a young man of
excellent character. The bride is a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ferdinand
Schumacher and is a popular young
lady and both bride and groom have
host of friends who join in wishing
them happy welded life. They will
reside at 1549 Oconomowoc avenue
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20
DOINGS TUESDAY
Prof ROseman Will Remain

An adjourned meeting of the board
of education was held last evening at
the city hall, all members being pres
ent except Commissioner M. O'Malley,
who is out of the city.
The present superintendent of
schools, w. P. ROseman, was unani-
mously reelected superintendent of
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20
Firemen Elect Officers

At the annual meeting Of Phoenix
Hose Co. No. last evening the fol
lowing officers were chosen:
Foreman-Albert Borchart.
Assistant foreman-August Henze
Hose captain-Louis Schultz.
Assistant Hose Captain-R. Sell.
Secretary-F. w. Zipfel.
Treasurer-Frank Sell.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20

vile visited at the home of A. F.
Kruger today.
Mrs. Andrew Roegner and Mrs. Ed
ward Weber spent Wednesday with
relatives in Milwaukee.
The Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Yandre of
Madison and Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Waltersdorf of Milwaukee are guests
at the home of the Rev. H. Karnopp.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20
ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Sunday school at 10 a. M; sermon al
II a. m; evening service at 1880 p. m.
All cordially invited.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20
MORAVIAN CHURCH

Sunday School 9:15 a. m. Preaching
Service, 1920 a. M; Y. P. S. c. E. $50 p.
N. Evening service, 7:30 pm.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20
ST. PAUL S CHURCH

Sunday services: Holy Communion, 8
a. m. Sunday school, $50 a. m. Morning
service, 1920 a. m. Evening prayer
and confirmation, 7:30 p. M.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20
GERMAN NJ. E. CHURCH

Sunday school at 9 a. NJ, preaching at
1918 a. m. Prayer meeting Thursday at
1870 p. III. each week.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20
Personal Mention

Mrs Frank Tercinski is spending
a few days with friends in Milwaukee.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20
Personal Mention

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph J. Toussaint
spent the day in Waukesha.
Mrs. William Dauffenbach of Reese
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20

EVANGELICAL PROTESTANT
Rev. Herman SterZ, pastor. Services
10 a. NJ: Sunday school 9 a. m.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20

EVANGELICAN LUTHERAN
Rev. Otto PETIT, pastor. Sermon at 10
a. NJ, Sunday school, 8 a. N.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

First Church of Christ, Scientist, SER
wees held every Sunday at 1870 a. NJ.
Subject: Soul and Body"
Testimonial meeting Wednesday even
ing at 800 o'clock. All cordially invited
to these meetings. Reading room. cor.
Fifth and Spring streets, open every
afternoon, except Sundayfrom 2:30 until
4:30 o'clock.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20

ST. MARKS LUTHERAN
Rev. j Klingman. pastor. Sunday
school at 9 a. NJ, sermon at 10 a. m,
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20
ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN

Rev. H. E. Eggers, pastor. Services
$50 a. N. and 1870 p. H.; Sunday school,
p. m.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20

Sunday school at 1 p. m, and preach.
ing al p. m. All are welcome.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20

ST. BERNARD'S CHURCH
Low mass at a. NJ. high mass al 1920
4. NJ; vespers at p. m.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20
P1PERSVILLE M, E, CHURCH

Public Worship at 1 p. M Theme Of
sermon: "The Child and the Kingdom"
Sunday school at 2 p. m. Lesson
The Death of John The Baptist"
F. Lounsbury, Supt.
EpWorth League at $50 p. N. The
delegates to the District League conven-
tlon at Beloit will give their report
A cordial invitation is extended to all
Plpervlllians and friends in surrounding
region to attend.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20

ST. HENRY'S CHURCH
Low mass at a. M; high mass at 10
a. M. vespers at 3 p. N.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20
AT THE CHURCHES
FIRST NJ, E. CHURCH

I1hO1 IL Z. I'd LhIh
am, Fuhllc worship at 10 a. M. Theme
lne Children and the Kingdom :"
Sunday school at IL a. m. Lesson
"Ihe Death Of John The Baptist"
EpWorth league at $50 p. N. Topic
"A Measure for Prayer. Leader, II. A.
FOrncrook.
Public worship at 1870 p. m. Address
6y Prof. John G. Vaughn of Lawrence
College.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20

Smoke --latest Out" SC cigar.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20

REFORMED CHURCH
Morning services 10 a. M; Sunday
school II a. m.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-05-20
Affection (SALEM) CHURCH

Affection (SALEM) CHURCH
Sunday school at p. m, and preach
ing al p. m. All are welcome.
ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Sunday school at 10 a. M; sermon at
II a. m; evening service at 7:3O p. m.
ALI cordially invited.
ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN
Rev. H. E. Eggers, pastor. Services
$50 a. N. and 1880 p. NJ; Sunday school.
Up. m.
ST. HENRY'S CHURCH
Low mass at a. M; high mass at 10
a. NJ. vespers at 3 p. m.
EVANGELICAN LUTHERAN
Rev. Otto PETIT, pastor. Sermon at 10
a. H., Sunday school, 8 a. m.
ST. MARKS LUTHERAN
Rev. Klingman. pastor. Sunday
school at 9 a. NJ, sermon at 10 a. m,
ST. BERNARD'S CHURCH
Low mass at a. NJ, high mass al IO:30
a. M; vespers at 3 p. m.
EVANGELICAL PROTESTANT
Rev. Herman SterZ, pastor. Services
10 a. NJ: Sunday school 9 a. m.
REFORMED CHURCH
Morning services 10 a. M; Sunday
school II a. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-26

Just in front and made a dash. bring
ing his enormous jaws down on the
tigers paw.
The bather nearly tainted with
fright when he saw the tiger fall into
the water, and for a few moments he
could not understand why the crea-
ture did not devour him. Why did he
persist in keeping one of his paws I'M
der water. beating savaGely with the
other? And the water turned redl
Then all at once the assaults of the
tiger became more furious. and his
growls developed into roars. The huge
tail of a crocodile reared up out of
the water. The obvious intention was
to pull the tiger under water and
drown him. and the tiger. understand
Ing this purpose, tried to Illustrate 1t
by beating the Snout of the crocodile
with his other paw. But the snout
was too far down. and he left much
of his force on the surface Of the wa
ter His struggles became more and
more feeble. and at length he disap-
peared altogether. only a cluster of
bubbles remaining to show where he
had been.
His fight. however. had been game
one, not entirely in vain. for when
the bodies of the two beasts finally
came TO the surface it was seen that
the tiger had literally torn away the
whole front of the crOcOdile's face and
had blinded it so that its victory was
a useless one.-Chicago Record Herald
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-26
Beaten TO q Mummy.

Until pretty late in the eighteenth
century mummies entered into a great
variety of drugs, balms and other
medicaments. As the genuine mummy
was then expensive. recipes were Civ
en- by many ancient writer's for con-
verting human flesh into mummy.
Usually only certain portions OF the
body were used. and these were beat
en-, dried, macerated and spiced out OF
all likeness to their natural condition
hence beaten to a mummy" Numer
Gus illusions are made to the prac'
tice in ancient literature. and in an
old play. BIRD In a Cage" are the
directions. Make mummy OF my flesh
and sell me to the apothecaries."