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Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-22
VISITED A MERMAID
IN THE BRINY DEEP
HONORABLE MENTION

Dear Aunt Laurie:
One morning 1 was wishing I could
take a ride, when all of a sudden 1
found myself sliding into the sea. 1
looked around and saw l was on the
slippery tail of whale.
At first 1 was afraid 1 would slip off,
but soon found l was tied on.
We went very fast 1 couldn't see
any sky or sand. After awhile we
passed through great forests of sea-
weed and then came to a castle of
sparkling white salt. The ropes of
seaweed that held me on slipped off
and 1 went to explore the beautiful
castle
on the door was a knocker made Of
moss, with golden and silver lights
playing about it. and sprinkled with
sparkling salt. 1 lifted the knocker
and a. sound like the tinkling of bells
foated around me. The door opened
and a small mermaid ushered me into
a beautiful hall. Here 1 met the mis-
tress of the house.
After my wraps had been removed
the mermaid and I went for ride on
her whale. We road through her won-
derful sea garden.
When we returned there was just
time to dress for dinner. At dinner
we had delicious moss bread with
jellied seaweed bulbs. We had fried
goldfish and other dainty dishes.
After dinner / found the whale wait
ing to take me home. AS we-Came out
of the water 1 woke up to find the book
which had fallen from my hands when
1 fell asleep almost covered with sand.
CAROL e. VAN CLEAVE.
Central school, grade 6.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-22
SAILED THROUGH THE AIR
ON A KITES TAIL
HONORABLE MENTION


Dear Aunt Laurie:
One hot summer day my sister and
went out under the pepper trees and
started to read a book, when we found
ourselves going up in the air. When
we looked up found that we were rid
ing on the end of a big kite
1t had long ropes on each side of it
and at the end was big chair covered
with green velvet. We were sitting in
this.
The kite took us over mountains
covered with beautiful tall green trees
and pretty wild flowers. We swung
over big rivers and running brooks.
We rode over this beautiful scenery
all day and then suddenly it grew dark.
The big kite was covered with all
colors of lights. The ropes and the big
chair turned to the color of gold.
Gradually we felt ourselves going
down and things became light. A cool
breeze had raised. We finally stopped
still. When l opened my eyes 1 found
it had all been dream. We were both
sitting under the pepper trees.
LIBBIE LINDSAY.
Santa Ana, CAL; Central school,
grade 6.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-22
A RIDE WITH A MERMAID
TO THE SEA KINGS PALACE
HONORABLE MENTION

Dear Aunt Laurie:
| was on my way to Africa. The
ship l was on vas named Nancy Lee
was leaning over the rail looking
out upon the oceon when some one
came and pushed me into the water
1 couldn't swim, and was about to give
up in despair when a pretty mermaid
came up to me and asked me If I
wanted to visit the land beneath the
sea. l seated myself on her back,
but she said she couldn't carry people
on her back, so l got on her tail and I
found it to be very comfortable.
What an exciting ride that was! The
mermaid said I couldn't stand to ride
under the water unless 1 had some
thing to keep me from suffocating, so
she gave me some little pills to swal-
low when | got too warm.
When ] came to the underworld I
found it to be very beautiful. I visited
the king and had a very nice time at
the palace, which was made of solid
gold.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-22
Letters to Aunt Laurie From Nepfprvs ande Nieces
VAIN COMET CHOSE
GOWN RATHER THAN HOME
FIRST PRIZE

. Dear Aunt Laurie:
TN a little village named Aurora
there lived boy whose name was
4 Babiet. lie loved 10 listen when
someone was talking of stars and the
moon.
One day he was sitting under
tree, when he heard the fiuttering OF
wings. and before another instant the
largest bird he had ever seen stood be-
fore him.
To Babiet's surprise the bird began to
talk 1t told him that its name was
Candor. and that some hunters had
wounded it. Babiet dressed the wound
and soon it was well again. He told
the Candor he would like to visit the
moon.
And so the condor said he would take
him there.
The moon was very glad to see Babiet
and soon they were talking about the
stars They all had names that suited
each best. Soon they were talking OF
Halley's comet. This is what the moon
told Babiet:
I'm your world you call her Hal
ley's comet, but up here we call her
peacock, because she is so vain. She
was star that the people on your
world did not notice. She worried a
great deal about it. and one day she
had an idea.
She came to me and asked If would
buy her a dress with long train be-
hind. 1 told her would ask her father,
the sun.
IKE asked her If she was not ashamed
of herself She didn't look as though
she was ashamed, sc he roared out:
Would you rather be like you are now
or will you take the dress and leave
home forever"
"He expected her to take the first,
but Vain Peacock chose the last She
has never come home SINCE"
Soon the condor came to take Babiet
home. On their way they stopped at
many different places, but Babiet liked
the moon best. ELSIE WINKLER.
615 East Thirty-siXth street; Twenty
eighth Street school.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-22
RODE ON AN ELEPHANTS TAIL

Dear Aunt Laurie:
One day when we were in a South
American jungle saw an elephant.
Mamma and papa got on his back and
there was not any more room, so I
got on his tail. We passed through
the ruins of an OLE city and then we
came to the forest. We started up
lane and there at the end of the lane
was big hill that we had to go up.
We started up it. Mamma and papa
went up first and as I was left at the
end when mamma and papa were
away up high I was away down low.
I got off once and walked a little
while
After we went down the hill the
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-22

I stayed two or three days, when
thought 1 had better go home.
The mermaid took me to the surface
of the water on her tail. There I saw
a ship, which 1 boarded, and went
home on it. RUTH ALLEN.
Sawtelle school,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-22
SAILED GAILY THROUGH
THE MILKY WAY
HONORABLE MENTION

Dear Aunt Laurie:
Walter had gone to bed early so that
he could get up to see the comet.
The next morning he was up bright
and early, and ran out into the back
yard to see If he could see the comet.
For a little while everything was still,
then suddenly there was a flash, and
an old man stood beside him. His
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-22

Look what's on the kitchen shelf
Mother made 1t all herself;
Almost all herself, / mean.
Course 1 licked the dishes clean,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-22

An when every bit was gone
Helped to put the candles on.
John is Ave years old today,
I'll be three the last of May.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09
In Memorlam.

The relatives and friends Of Mr. John
COllinson White, Of Buck Lodge Monteom-
cry county, were grleved to learn Of his
death, which occurred at his home Sunday
morning. August 28th. Although he had
been great sufferer for many years. his
death was great shock to all who knew
him.
He was born at the old homestead. built
by his ancestors about three generations
back. and has always made his home there
He received his education in the public
schools Of the county. and while still a
young man enlisted In Company b, 35th
regiment Of the Confederate army from
Maryland. and served throughout the war in
Whites battalion Of Lees army. He was
for eighteen months q prisoner Of war at
Point Lookout. At the close Of the war he
returned to his farm, and on September
7th, 1885. married Miss Grace Boteler, Of
jefferson. Nine children were the result
Of this union. eight Of whom are still living
Mr.. White was an esteemed member Of
the GAINESVILLE Baptist Church. and at the
advanced age Of nearly seventy seven made
public profession Of his faith in baptism
on Sunday. August 7th, 1910.
The funeral took place from his home
Tuesday, August 30th, at 10 A. M. His
pastor. Rev. Frank b. COwell, conducted
the service. and In a touching way referred
10 the sterling characteristics Of the de-
ceased The funeral was largely attended
and the floral tributes were many and
beautiful.
The widow and family have the sympa-
thy Of the entire community
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09
Religious Notices.

Services at Ascension Church. Gathers
burg, every Sunday at $3.50 P. NJ
Church-music class every Friday. at 8 p
NJ. at the Presbyterian Church, in charge
of Prof. Middleton.
Rev. w. d. Keene will preach in Rock
vile M. f. Church South next Sunday
morning and evening. All invited.
Rev. Vim. l.. Smith will preach at PO-
tomac M. f. Church South next Sunday at
II A. M. and Travilah at $50 P. M.
Upper Seneca Baptist Church, at Cedar
Grove, Rev Frank B. COwell pastor, Sunday
School at P. NJ; worship with sermon
by pastor at P. M.
Protracted services will begin at Ger
mantown NJ f. Church on Monday night,
September 18th. Preaching every night
during the week at 1880 O'Clock. The pub
lie cordially invited to attend.
GAINESVILLE Baptist Church, Rev. Frank
B. Cowel pastor, Gospel meetings in charge
of Rev. Jos. F. Cropp, of Grocer Seminary.
every evening Except Saturday, at 8
O'Clock Sunday. September nth, service
morning and evening at II and 8 O'Clock.
Rockville Baptist Church. Rev. Oscar W.
Henderson pastor. Divine worship at II A.
M. and 8 P. M. with sermon by pastor
Bible school at $50 A. M; Young People s
Society at 715 P. M. Sunday School and
preaching at DerwoOd in the afternoon at
| 8 O'Clock.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09
Poultry Organization.

Pursuant to the call of number of
poultry fanciers residing in and around
Rockville. large number of poultry raisers
throughout Montgomery county met at the
poultry building on the fair grounds here
Immediately after the judging of the poul-
try last Wednesday and organized the
Montgomery County Poultry and Pet Stock
Association.
Mr.. j. F. Defendorf, of Garrett Park, was
chosen chairman, and G. II. Robertson, of
Rockville, as secretary. Judge George O.
Brown of Baltimore, addressed the meeting
and gave many experiences Of his. illus
trating the advantages to be attained in
such an organization among the Mont
gomery county poultry raisers. He com
mended the movement and offered his aid
at all times TO further its interests. Others
who made talks we're Messrs. Charles F.
Brooke, Washington Waters, Calvin Hicks
C. II. Robertson, Alban Brooke, DR.. John
L. Lewis. Henry J. Hunt, R. C. Drum-Hunt
W. S. Tamper, j. F. Defendorf and K. P.
Hines
After the adoption of a motion to Or
ganize, the following officers were elected ;
President. Calvin Hicks; Vice-President.
Edwin w. Monday Secretary. c. H. Rob
ertson; Treasurer, Henry c. Allnutt, Board
of Governors, o. B. Williams, K. c. War
field. Frank Clancy. Henry J. Hunt, Chas
F. Brooke. Hezekiah Day. David Ward
Milton Darby and J. F. Defendorf The
president, vice-president. secretary and
treasurer we're authorized to enlarge the
board Of governors to the number Of thir-
teen, one for each election district of this
| county and to fill any vacancies that may
occur.
The president. vice-president, secretary
and treasurer were made a committee to
report a constitution and bylaws to be
submitted to the association at a meeting
10 be called at the instance Of the presi-
dent. The association then adjourned
The object Of this association is to adj
vance in every way possible the culture Of
pure bred poultry in this county and to act
in conjunction with the Agricultural Society
Of this county.
IL will ask the Agricultural Society to
elect as one of its board Of directors a
poultryman to be selected by the members
Of this association.
It will offer special premiums and rib
bons to winners Of prizes who are mem
beers Of this association, and do other
things looking toward the elimination Of
all mongrel chickens now raised in this
county, by education, lectures, shows and
the like. the particulars Of which have not
as yet been outlined.
An important point Of encouragement is
the prominence Of the men who have mani
tested such interest in the organization Of
such a movement by their presence on
Wednesday and words Of encouragement.
All persons desiring to become members
Of this association must be interested in
pure bred poultry and pay one dollar a
year as a membership fee. All communi-
cations may be addressed to the secretary,
C. H. Robertson. at Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09
Lawn Fete and Musicale.

The Hermon lawn fete and musicale,
with the farce entitled How the Story
Grew" will be given on the piazza and
lawn of "Stoneyhurst," the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank p Stone, near Cabin John,
Md. on Tuesday evening, September 18th,
1910
Supper will begin at O'Clock price rs
cents. Refreshments at usual prices
Adults admission. 10 cents children,
free
The musicale and farce will be given by
Washington talent, at 3 o'clock and will
include Frank Shipe. sOloist. with Mrs
Emily Dickinson, pianist Of the Rubenstein
club. as accompanist. Mrs. Dickinson will
render several piano solos The Misses
Mudd and Masters Duva will give voiIin
music, with piano accompaniment The
farce will have Mrs. Darius Clagett as lead
ing character, supported by other local
talent.
Come. "eat and be merry" Help a good
cause. enjoy the moonlight
If rainy. next evening
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09

The nominees Of the two parties in the
other Congressional districts are
First district. J. Harry Covington. Demo
Graf, A. Lincoln Dryden, Republican; End,
J. +. c. Talbot. Democrat. VIM. Is. Baker,
Republican 3rd, George KONG, Democrat,
Charles W. Main. Republican 4th, J. c.
Lnthicum. Democrat Addison E. Multi
kin. Republican; 5th. James Enos Ray,
Democrat, Thomas Psran. Republican.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09
Souvenir PostaIs.

Nicely colored POstals Of the various
Government Buildings. etc, can be had at
Reislneers Bakery. Mail orders promptly
filed Price, for Sc Postage prepaid on
SO cents worth.
We have also had made in Europe some
fine colOred Souvenir Postals Of Rockville
for which we will be pleased to I'll orders
at same price
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09
Card OF Thanks.

want to thank my many friends of the
Democratic party for the letters Of con-
graduation and friendship received during
the past few days on the nomination Of
my son. Mr. b. II. Warner. Jr.. and also on
their general sympathy and kind treat
ment extended during the campaign. 1t
has always been pleasure to help my
neighbors and friends wherever possible,
without regard to party or creed.
Very respectfully,
b. II. WARNER.
Kensington, Sept 6, 1910.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09
The Congressional Nominees.

The Congressional primaries held through
out Maryland on Tuesday of last week re-
suited as follows
In the Sixth district David j. Lewis,
Democrat, carried all the counties except
Frederick, which gave II. Dorsey Etchison
Democrat majority vote. Mr.. Lewis is
the Democratic nominee.
The following is the Republican vote by
counties in the Sixth district. the nominee
heinz b. n. Warner, Jr
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09
From Sickness 10 "RxceIlent
Health -

So says Mrs. Chas. Lyon. Peoria, III. 81
found in your Foley Kidney Pills a prompt
and speedy cure for backache and kidney
trouble which bothered me for many months
am now enjoying excellent health which
! owe to Foley Kidney Pills" Sold by r
W. Vinson.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09

On charges Of being a travelling speak
easy" George Brown, colored, was arrested
on the fair grounds Friday by Sheriff Welt.
He was adjudeed guilty by Justice Read
ins and sent to the House Of Correction for
six months.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09
LADY CORRESPONDENT WANTED.

A well-to-do business man Of high stand
ing, age SO. wishes TO correspond with
lady between 20 and 30. with view to
matrimony. Address
GEO. MARVIN.
Berkeley Springs,
sep 2-3tP W. Va.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09
pRws FOR SALE.

Sixteen modern pews for sale all new.
Owing to the fact that new church Is being
built and that these pews are not sufficient
for the same we are compelled to sell
- G. Z. DRYDEN,
aug 12-4t BroOkeville, Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09

deB,OOo
ED To loan as whole or In sums Of
$1,000 or 5000. Also $1,000 10 loan.
First-class ample security or first mortgage
on real estate required. Apply TO
BOWIE r, WATERS,
July 22-tf Rockville. Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09
Going Out or Business.
Public Auction or Millinery Goods

well sell at public auction on Friday
September 18th. 1910. commencing at 10
O'Clock. A. M, all my fine line of millinery
notions laces, ribbons, hosiery. underwear
and also store fixtures.
ELIZABETH G. ANTHONY,
Rockville Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-09-09

Griffith End, Miss T.. " Kicker crochet
art in silk, lst Rose Griffith. End, Mrs A.
c. Finklestein crochet art In cotton. LIST
and End, Mrs. VIM. Is. Trundle; knit art in
cotton. list, Susie Darby; End, Mrs. Ada X.
Thompson fiedebO work. LIST. Irene Sher-
wood End, Ida s. Dove infants Dress
handmade, LIST, Mrs. 7. X. Hall End, Mrs
A. 2. Beall tatting in cotton, list. Mrs c. b.
Nichols End, Miss T.. Peter; embroidery
in cotton, LIST. Mrs. A. p. Beall End, Mrs
M. Welsh darning in cotton on worn gar
ment. 1st Mrs. Irving Underhill End, Mrs
w. II. Talbot fine sewing by hand, LIST.
Mrs. Harry Williams End, Adele Maus I;
plain sewing by machine, Mrs. T. X Hall I;
End, Mrs A. r. Beall patched garment on
worn garment, LIST, Mrs Irving Underhill /;
End, Estelle Ricketts, hemstitching, LIST,
Marie Talbot End, Mrs. W. b. Trundle /; but
ton holes. list. Susie Darby End. Mrs.
Irving Underhill embroidered sofa cush-
ion, LIST. Mrs. Charles Albert End. Mrs. f..
G. Ward pin cushion LIST and End, Mrs.
Nicholas Brewer rag rug. LIST, Susie OAR
by End. Mrs. ThOs. W. Waters: H0niton
lace, list, Edith Prettyman End. Mrs. A. G..
Finklestein. embroidered center-piece In
silk. LIST, Mrs. w. b. Trundle End, Mrs.
Charles Beall embroidered dolly In silk.
not less than six, LIST, Minnie Lowery End.
Mrs Geo. Henderson satin stitch embroid-
cry In silk on linen. LIST, Mrs. j. 7. Trundle
Brazilian point lace, lst Elizabeth Broadly;
End. Mrs. Irving Underhill raffia work, LIST,
Anna Farquhar End, Mrs j. Lough-
borough afghan. LIST. Mrs l.. Lewis cot
ton embroidery in satin stitch, LIST, Mrs.
Nicholas Brewer End, Mrs. l.. A. Brewer
cotton embroidery in Kenslngton stitch, LIST,
Mrs A. c. Trundle; End. Mrs. Calvin
Broadly; eyelet embroidery. LIST, Katherine
r. Poole End. Mrs. Bertha Fletchall Wal
lachian embroidery, LIST, Laura NJ. Higgins
2nd, Mrs. j. T. Trundle cross-stitch en-
broidery, LIST, Mrs. b. Steinburg End, Mrs.
W. II. Talbot shadow embroidery, LIST,
Miss b. A. Dove Hardanser embroidery,
LIST, Mrs. r. c. Ward End, Ida s. Dove.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-01-06
IN ITS NEW HOME

The Silver Belt has moved to its new quar- ters in the Amster block and in the course ot few days will be settled and doing business III one of the finest appointed printing offices m Arizona The confusion incident to removal and the replacing of the plant will naturally impair the service of the paper for brief time, but with the increased facilities following the complete installation there will be so much m the added worth of the paper that the discrep- ancies of today will be forgotten.
 The Silver Belt is now occupying the entire basement of the Amster building at the corner of Broad and Dak streets and room 25x30 feet on the first floor, giving in all about 5000 square feet for the conduct of the business, which IS perhaps the largest floor service used by any newspaper and printing concern in Arizona.
 The mechanical department and editorial rooms occupy the basement floor. The editorial rooms, neatly partitioned off, consist of large reporters room, private sanctum opening into an expansive library room, which will early be provided with a handsome collection of books. These departments are entered by stairway from Oak street The business office is located on the first floor directly west and adjoining Anderson's candy store. They are pronounced by visitors to be the best arranged counting rooms in the city. Off from the main office a commodious room has been partitioned off for the advertising force. A neat private office has also been provided for the manager and gal lery affords room for the files of the Silver Belt covering period of more than thirty two years.
 In the course of a week or ten days when the plant is running smoothly in every department, the Silver Belt will formally open it's new home to iao public at which time general invitation wi! bc extended to the people to visit and see in working order one of the best equipped news paper and job printing plants in Arizona In thf meantime visitors will be cordially received and given full and hearty welcome.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-01-06
CAUSE FOR NATIONAL PRIDE

At this, the opening week of a new year, both forecast and retrospection gives Americans cause for pride in their country.
 This nation has made progress relatively greater than any other, and in the world strife is maintaining it's lead, allowing no other to come near in accomplishment,
 In achievement, in material nrogress, and III the sciences, we have held our position in the van. The proud station and rank that our own efforts have given us are becoming more secure from year to year. Natural resources such as no other nation on earth ever knew play part, But more vital part is that played by the az gressive and intelligent use of the facilities and advantages which nature has provided
 Europe may disdan our artistic talents, may sheer at our crudeness, may call us money mad, but notwithstanding all this few Americans there be who are not proud of their land, be it native or adopted We have comforts and we have luXuries in keeping with our stations i'll life, but, more than that, we have the necessities for all ranks and classes.
 The United States, with but } per cent of the world 's population, produces B per cent of the manufactured goods, 20 per cent of the wheat, B per. cent of the coal B per cent of the petroleum, 80 per cent of the corn, 40 per cent of the pig iron, 70 per cent of the cotton and 45 per cent of the steel. With these supplies there is no argument about the ability of this country to feed and cothe its inhabitants better than other large nations.
 We have no quarrel with other nations; we are glad to see them advance, but our loyalty makes us proud of living in land where deeds count where man is given credit for his true worth, and where the race is open to all