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The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-05
That 4! Awful

Did you hear it1 How embar.
RAISING. These stomach noisesmake
you wish you could sink through
the floor. You imagine everyone
hears them. Keep a box of CAS-
CARETS in your purse or pocket
and take a part of one after eating.
1t will relieve the stomach of gas. ora
CASCARETS 1oc q box for a weeks
treatment. Ahdruggists. Biggest seller
In the w~orld-million boxes q month.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-05
Fire at Sioux Falls.

Sioux Falls.-A fire which started al
2 o'clock a. m. in a railroad freight
house threatened several buildings on
the south side of the city. The shops
and roundhouse Of the Dakota &
Southwestern railway were wiped out
and several locomotives destroyed
The loss will aggregate $4,000.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-05
Sunday School Workers.

Huron.-The annual convention of
the State Sunday School association
was held here at the Baptist church
with a good crowd in attendance from
various parts of the state.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-05
CHAPTER ix.-contlnusd.

Suddenly he almost fell over q az.
! IN his path. It was an old woman
stumbling and sobbing incoherently as
nhe stumbled weakly ID the direction
tof the temple. Like an inspiration
the thought came to him that here
WAS his opportunity OF gaining admit
Nance y that multitude Of women and
children. He seized the old woman BY
HE arm ard spoke words Of courage
70 her a. be half carried her ON her
way. A few minutes more and q blaze
~ light burst upon them and the great
square fl which the temple was Sits
Afed lay open before them. Half .
hundred yards ahead q IRE was burn
ms; oil and pine rent their lurid
lame high up into the night, and In
NE thick doom behind II, intensified
oy The binding glare. Nathaniel saw
NE shadows Of men. He caught the
I'D woman A his arms and went on
Boldly. He passed close TO 8 thin line
~ waiting mon. NV the faint CLINT OF
0rolight On their rides. and staggering
Uast them unchanenged With his
weight ~ stopped Tor ! moment to
nook back. The effect wa startling.
Beyond The three great fires that
olaaed around the temple the clearing
Was bathed In ! sea Of light; in its
ouncealment Of giant trees the temple
NJ buried "a gloom. From the gloom
: hundred cool men might slaughter
I'VE times their number charging
ocroGs that death squarel
Nathaniel could not repress 4 shud-
6er = be looked. Screened behind
each Of th6 three lres was . cannon.
IN ngured that there were more than
= hundred niles III that silent Gordon
- mon, what was there on the oppo-
~ side q the templsf
H. turned with the old woman and
3oined the throng that WAS seething
about the temple doors. There were
women. children and old men. crush
hng and crowding, nghting with panic
STRICKEN nerceness for admittance to
~ thick log walls. Through the doors
'thero came the low thunder OF count.
oo1s voices pierced BY the shrill cries
~ little children. Foot BY foot Ma
1haniel fought his way up the steps.
~ the top were drawn : dozen men
1orming barriers with their rifles. One
o than showed him back.
Not you'll" he shouted. .This ID
~ ne women!"
Nathaniel fen back. nlled with hor.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-05
Driving Association at oritton.

DRIVING AsSoctdtIon az OrIttoH.
What will be known as the Britton
Driving association has been organ
lied. The association has Joined the
Corn Belt circuit, and will pull OF a
three days race meeting on June ~.
IS and 20.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-05
Tired Feeling

That comes to you every spring is a sign that
your blood is wanting in vitality, just as pimpIes
and other eruptions are signs that 1t is impure.
Do not delay treatment; begin at once to take
Hoods sarsaparila, which effects it's wonderful cures, not simply because it
contains sarsaparna, but because it combines the utmost remedial values Of
twenty different ingredients raised to their highest efficiency for the cure Of
all spring troubles, that tired feeling and loss Of appetite. There is o real
substitute; insist O. having
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-05

Mrs: Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething. softens the gums, reduces innamma
ton. allays pain. cures wind collie. Csc q bottle
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-05
Takino a Chance,

Employer-So, then, Miss Willing
you're leaving us for good?
Miss Willing-No, sir! For better
or for worsel
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-05

Self-possession implies the capacity
for ~self-restraint, self-compulsion, and
self-direction.-W. H. Thomson.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-05

All married men are heroes, but
they can't always prove 1t.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-05

81 felt tired all the time and could
not sleep nights. After taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla a little while l could
sleep well and the tired feeling had
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-05

gone. This great medicine has also
cured me of scrofula, which had
troubled me from childhood" Mrs.
c. M. Root, Box rs, Gilead, Conn.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-05
USE ALLFN.s FOOT-rAsr

the Antiseptic powdsf to be shaken into the shoes
Tor tired, aching fee. 1t takes the sting out of corns
and bunions and makes walking q delight. Sold
&c. Refuse substitutes. For FREH
trial package, address A. 8. Olmsted, LIE Roy, ny.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-05-05

A man is seldom arrested for stril
ing an attitude.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-07-07
HONfEDALR.

The GLORIOUS fourth" received
little attention at Homedale, as
the hay needed to be stacked so
badly that nearly everyone was in
tn hay fields.
Elmer Clark and party Of Cald-
we'll, made a flying trip by auto
through Homedale enroute to the
Graf ranch.
Mrs. Cowan is anticipating this
week visit from her brothers wife
week a visit from her brothers wife
and her sister.
Miss Ethel Noon delightfully."- en-
tertained a number of her young
friends Friday evening at the home
of her sister Mrs. Chas. McCord'
Dainty refreshments were served
after a series of games, interspersed
with music. Among those present
were the Misses Tracey, Van Wingar-
ten, Cowan, Thomas, Stevens, Hal
len, Gotten and Messrs. Mcdowell
Tracy, Irwin, Myler, Jordan and Van
Wingarten.
The Ladies' Aid will give a ghost
supper and social at the school house
on Saturday evening July ath, Every
one cordially invited.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-07-07
Death of Marie Boone.

To Rev and Mrs. w. ]. Boone go
the sympathy of the entire commu-
nifty. Their daughter is dead and
all feel distinct loss. Miss Boone
was we'll known and greatly be-
loved by the entire community. She
was born and raised in Caldwell. Her
death was felt In many homes.
For many years DR.. Boone has
been at every death bed; at most
marriages and at a great many other
solemn and joyful events. 1t has
come to be that he has entered at
one stage or another the life of every
person In the community. All SYM
pathize with him now In a way that
few OF us can express. With Mrs
Boone II is the same. While she
has not been brought In touch with
tho people as closely and intimately
as DR.. Boone yet mono tho less goes
out the feeling OF sorrow and sym
pathy.
At 2:45 Friday Miss Marie Boone
died. She was taken sick while
visiting friends at Roswell. Dealt
resulted from appendicitis. An op
Grafton was performed at a loca
hospital; owing to her weakened
condition she could not stand al
anesthetic. She never recovered
from the operation.
Miss Boone was born In Caldwell
January 81, 1889, and has live
here her entire life. She ATTENDED
the Caldwell public schools and !
graduate of the College of Idaho
She was an active member of tn
Presbyterian church. For man
years she was organist at the churcl
and a Sunday school teacher.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-07-07
MIDDLETON ITEMS.

Mrs. A. L. Murphy of Caldwell
IsIted at the Lafe Murphy home
thursday.
Miss Mable Stark, one of the
pachers at CLANCY, Washington, ar
wed here Thursday morning to
pend the summer with her parents.
K. F. Allen and wife left here
thursday for Portland where they
III spend the summer.
Those attending the Chautauqua
Boise this week were Mrs. Foote,
rS, Fowler, Mrs. N. Jones, Misses
NINA wilkins, Murine Hadsall, and
lev. Pemberton.
Mrs. ]. H. Moberly celebrated her
rthday on June both, with an old
shioned quilting.
H. Stark and J. Stark proved up
} their homesteads Wednesday.
Miss Lulu Walker came down
Om Boise and visited over Satur-
Ry and Sunday with her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. A. s. Bixby visited
Notus Wednesday.
r A. Watkins is building a fine
CIV cellar at his home east of
pwn
D. NJ Stark moved from his home
cad to town Thursday.
D. 5. Foote went to Boise on bust
'eSs Tuesday.
~ Il. Miller strained his back by
|ltlng and was under the doctors
re Tor a couple of days.
Miss Treavette gave her recital to
crowded house Friday evening.
u G. Moberly traded places with
yea Rutledge and is moving this
eek
MIS- Newton Jones' sister, Mrs.
HFamore and two daughters, Morea
~ Florence, of Bloomfield, Iowa,
'i'ed here Monday morning. They
'pect to spend the summer here.
MISS Lucy Flint of Iowa is visit
. ner brother, H. c. Flint.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-07-07
DIR. T. o. Humphreys Succeeds DIR.
w. @. Stalker,

DR.. T. o. Humphreys Succeeds DIR,
w. 9. Stalker.
l wish to recommend to the peo-
pie of Caldwell and Canyon county
DR.. T. o. Humphreys, who takes
charge of my dental Office and will
conduct the business in the future.
He is a Christian gentleman wor-
thy of your highest confidence and
trust. Well trained and skillful in
his profession, careful and conscien-
lions to such a degree that I have nc
hesitancy in leaving my large circle
of friends and patrons in his hands
l wish to thank the people OF
Caldwell and surrounding country
for their many courtesies and un-
failing patronage which they have
extended to me the past 81 years.
I trust you will give DR.. Hum
phreys the same kind consideration
and patronage you have given me
and that you will welcome him AMI
his family as citizens of Caldwell.
DR.. W. @. STALKER.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-07-07
Caldwell Gets Hammer.

Al thu state Convention of the
chr,s,,an Endeayor Union held at
pocata,,o last week tho Caldwell
Ifn,on reoeIyed tho Missionary BAN
mar FOR having given the largest
amount 20 missions during the past
war Tho Boise First Christian
church received the banner for hav-
inc tho largest number OF members
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-07-07
Salesman Wanted.

A good position for the right man
in Caldwell. We want a man to
represent US who is we'll acquainted
in Caldwell and vicinity. A man Of
good address, honest, neat appear
ance, a hustler and who can drive
team and piano wagon. Address
with references. Idaho Music Co.,
Boise, Idaho.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-07-07

Coal is always best taken direct
from the car. 1t is not broken up.
Remember we have Hiawatha and
Rock Springs Lump, and Rock
Springs Nut on hand and several
cars a week coming. Do not delay
putting in your storage Coal any
longer. We can sell at $500 a ton
for a few weeks.
CALDWELL LUMBER co.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-07-07

Eddie; Hitron, T. j.; Nor
ris. M. G.; (2) Mitchell, Geo.;
Masiker, r G.; (2) Macheler,
Adolph; Murray. w. R.; Nolan,
John; Philbrick, Mr.; Ranada, W.
M; Taylor, ltedOen; Thomas, Bert;
Yaliontone, Mrs Ann.
JAKE Holm, Postmaster.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-07-07
Looks Like Southern Pacific.

The general opinion among the
railroad men and contractors who
have been here this week is that
III Southern Pacific division Of the
The drinks to brace you up. Those
satisfying drinks at the Botkin-
Harmon Drug Co.'s soda fountain.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-07-07
Notice of Time and Place Appointed
For Proving VIII, Etc.

TUT EEONAhB "AhS HSSs
In the Probate Court of the County
OF Canyon, State of Idaho, in the
Matter of the Estate of Rachel A.
Scott, Deceased.
Pursuant to an Order of said Pro
bate Court, made on the fifth day OF
July, 1911, notice is hereby given
that Saturday, the 22nd day of July
A. D. 1911, at ten o'clock a. M, OF
said day at the Court Room of said
Court, at the Court House in the
City of Caldwell, County of Canyon,
has been appointed as the time and
place for proving the Will OF said
Rachel A. Scott, deceased, and for
hearing the application of William
A. Scott for the issuance to him OF
Letters Testamentary when and
where any person interested may ap-
pear and contest the same.
Dated July 9th, 1911.
B. w. HENRY,
Clerk
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-07-07
Advertised List.

LAST OF Advertised Letters at the
' ~ postofiice for the week
Jung July &, 1911. Due 10 each.
"'"ood' Geo; Brown, Mary;
.aSe' VIII; Christy, Geo.; Day,
T. and Mrs. Clinton; Hamm, Mrs.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-07-07
ON His Vacation !.

Tho Caldwell Commercial Club
hoe oran,ed Secretary II, 8. Kneed-
Ior a month,s vacation. Mrs. Kneed-
Ter will spend month or six weeks
visiting friends and relatives IN iowa
NJ Knaadler will spend a month
OF Occur d'Alene Lake IN north la
ho.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-07-07
Left for Texas,

Rev. Golightly left Monday for
Texas where he will visit friends
and relatives during the next month
or six weeks. Mrs. Golightly will
spend her summer at Portland and
the coast.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-07-07

There is A REASON WHY WE
SELL MORE COAL THAN ALL THE
OTHER COAL DEALERS COM
BINED IN CALDWELL.
CALDWELL LUMBER co.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-07-07
EXCURSIONS TO SAN FRANCISCO

Via Oregon Short Line and South
ern Pacific daily to July 9Th, inclu-
sive, for National Educational Asso-
citation Convention. Rates apply d.
rect or via Portland and Los Angeles
returning. See agents for further
particulars. City Ticket Office Hotel
Utah.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-07-07

If you want relief from mosqui-
toes get a bottle of skeeter scoot
from the Botkin-Harmon Drug Co.,
Ltd.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-07-07

egg layers in world. Also new 200
egg incubator. Apply at 901 Bel
mont.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-07-07

Baby's needs, a large and varied
stock at the Botkin-Harmon Drug
Co., Ltd.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-07-07

Indian Runner Ducks FOr SAFE
twenty-five pure bred white anu
,own indian Runner ducks, greatest
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-07-07

Mems Shoes Ladies Shoes, High Top Shoes Table Line
Union Suits, Ladies' Underwear, Bleached DOme Miss
Mems Underwear, Linen Crash Huck Towels Infants
Embroidery, Table DamaSIx Dress Goods In
New-York tribune., 1911-02-12

solute veracity, the exactness. the Iiteralness.
of the man. And that, Winifred thought
paSSionately, was why it would be so hard
for him either to understand or to forgive her
lack of truth.
He threw down his hat and stick
"Kitten-the new gown! And it's so
sweet"
And instinctively Winifred felt that the
ringing note of Joy in his voice was some
thing more than mere pleasure in her new
gown. She met his eyes-thev were shining
with tenderness. He came over to take her
in his arms.
"Nly dear little Kitten-girll7
She drew back sharply. "No-nol Wait
don't touch me! There is something
want 10 tell YOU
Cant YOU tell me here. Sweetheart?7
"NO-nO, | can't-not if I'm near voul
Stay where you arc-you must! Now lis
ten, She went over to the window and
stood with her face away from him. "Last
night there wasn't any new gown. That
was lie; Just as 1t was lie about the ride
that morning | don't know why can't tell
the truth; but CdnN | have tried all
these weeks | have tried to be absolutely
ltCral-but somehow | can't-that's alllr
In the silence that followed, except for the
sounds from the street the room was tensely
STILL She had not turned or looked toward
him; she was still standing by the window.
And why have YOU told me this now?"
His voice was quiet; it expressed nothing at
al.
81 don't know
"And the gown you have on?'
81 bought it to-day so you would not
know
at answers its purpose-I should not
have known. You knew that?'
"Yes."
~But still YOU told me?"
"Oh, with a hard little laugh, "vou are
trying to help me,-to imply that after all
was too honest 10 deceive you. But now
have started, YOU may as well know the
whole truth: II was only because | knew
that sooner or later | would tell some false
hood which | couldn't carry through
Then why did YOU get this new gown
why did YOU wear it,
She did not answer.
Before | came YOU had not intended to
tell met was not until | spoke? That is
what am trying 70 get at. Answer me that,
Winifred"
"No, not until YOU spoke
u hen II WASH because YOU suddenly
realized that sooner or later | would know.
You had time 20 think that all out before.
You told me because 1pkaH" His
voice was compelling.
Because YOU seemed so glad she fal-
tered. Because I saw then YOU had
doubted my story about the gown, and YOU
were so happy to find had not-licd |
couldn't bear that note of JOY in your voice
because | had succeeded in decciving you,"
"Ah, that's it-that was what | wanted.
Now come here, Winifred," His voice was
grave but very gentle now.
She did not turn or move. "Come-comc,
Winitred. l want to talk to you, and want
YOU here beside ME.
Still she stood motionless. Then he strobe
over 10 the window. took her in his arms.
and swept her back 10 the couch. She tried
90 draw away; but he held her firmly.
Then suddenly she hid her face against his
shoulder and burst into tears.
DOOR little girl It was hard. It wasn't
L an easy thing to do. But | know we will
both be glad that YOU did. Dear, l have
New-York tribune., 1911-02-12

DOOR little girl It was hard. It wasn't
an easy thing TO do. But ! know we will
both be glad that YOU did. Dear, | have
known all along about this fault Of yours.
knew long before the incident OF the ride.
And | wanted TO help YOU conquer it. |
think | can"
"Oh, YOU do understand?7 she sobbed, her
face still hidden.
"Yes, Dear | understand it all. And
have seen Your efforts TO be very literal
these past weeks. l have seen YOU stop and
modify cXaggerations, correct small mis-
statements. \ lifc's tendency isn't an easy
thing TO change, little woman but if you'll
Lex me help YOU in the end wc'll succeed.
"How-how can YOU help me-
But. even as she asked, great weight
seemed being lifted from her. She clung
closer o. him with the implicit belief she al
ways had in his strength, his ability to do
whatever he undertook.
Suppose We begin like this. Whenever
YOU tell me an untruth, Just stop and say,
That isn't quite true Don't wait. Say it
at once. Il won't be very hard, because III
make It easy. I'm sure can. And in time
weM have an absolutely truthful little girl.
Shall we Try it that way. Dcar;'
"Oh. ves-ves, and III try so hard.'
He pushed back her hair and kissed her
On the forehead in the way she loved. My
little Kitten, | know YOU viii.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-12
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. .tf E3 E3

ANYONE can easily do il and save good money have
~ great big interesting free book which shows you
hoU M part- are the and most economical IN the
world Write today for Free Book and let me show YOU
how TO say money IL h,heer,Deyt' ouine!i.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-18
STAFFORDVlLLE
New Boss Carder at WooIen MilI-
 Accident-PersonaIs.

Mrs. A. Arthur West has recently tbeen the guest of Mrs. William Crane of Willimantic and Mrs. M L. Hyde in Norwich.
 MT. and Mrs. G. Snow are moving to Mrs. H. G. Dunham's cottage from New Jersey. MT. Snow is boss carder for the Fabyan Woolen company.
 R. M. Chamberlin, who has been spending a few months in Hartford, returned home last week for the rest of the winter.
 Badly Burned.
 Miss Minnie Moranger, while get ting boiling water from the stove last Saturday, fell to the floor and was badly burned.
 Mrs. Lizzie Shepard was called to Troy, N. r., recently on account of the dangerous illness of her sister.
 Mrs. William Taylor of Coventry has been the guest this week of her daugh- ters, Mrs. Minnie Belcher and Mrs. Jennie Chandler.
 Mrs. Etta Durham visited her daugll- ter, Mrs. Fife Clark, in Terryville re- gently.
 Benjamin c. Phelps has resigned at the Garland Woolen company.
 MerI, the little son of Mir and Mrs. B. G. Phelps, is tll with bronchitis.
 Rev. Marion H. Jones has been spending a few days in Hartford.
 Mrs. James Putnam is visiting rela- lives in Greenfield, Mass.
 Rev. Robert Williams has recently been the guest of MT. and Mrs. G. B. Howard in Chaplin.
 MT. Loomis of Manchester, formerly bookkeeper for the Garland Woolen company, was in town last Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-18
WELLINGTON
Rev. Mir. Gardner Seriously Ill-Obit-
 uary Notes-ChiIdren's Party.

Rev. MT. Gardner is still seriously i'll.
 There was a large attendance at the Baptist church to listen to Rev. E. w. Barrow's excellent sermon on "The Breastplate of Righteousness" Secre- tary Pratt reported 46 at Sunday school.
 The cnildren's party at the confer ence room Saturday afternoon was well attended and much enjoyed. Miss the hostesses, Miss Pratt and Miss Bugbee.
 The Endeavor meeting was interest ingly led by Mrs. Esther Brown Dim ock, who was the guest for the night of Mrs. Sarah Matthews.
 Death of Mrs. Elmer Phillips.
 News has been received of the death at her home III Philadelphia of Mrs. Ellen Carpenter Phillips, daughter of Dr. Carpenter, a former practicnig physician here; she was a native of the town. She was a graduate of Mt Holyoke and later a teacher there. A floral tribute was sent by the college for her funeral She married Prof Elmer Phillips, who has been an in- structor in several we'll known insti- tutions, including Hamilton, N. Y Mrs. Phillips was 8. cousin of William Henry Holt, their mothers having been sisters.
 Mrs. Abigail E. Dunham's Death
 A copy of the Denver (Col.) Repub- lican, issue of Feb. 6, contains news oi the death of Mrs. Abigail Eldredge .Dunham at her home in Greeley, that state, on the eve of her 94th birth day. Mrs. Durham was born in Will ington Feb. 8. 1917. She was one of II children. Miss Lucy, who lives on the old homestead being the only one re- maining. Mrs. Durham passed her girlhood in Willington and was an apt pupil in the district schools, and later successful teacher. Many delightful things are told of her early life. in Greeley, where an energetic, ambitions New England woman was an import ant factor in the development of the city. She was the first to plant trees and the largest shade trees that adorn the city at present were of her plant ing.