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Middletown transcript., 1911-10-21
New Poles and Bigger Ones

The Diamond State Telephone Compa-
ny have finished replacing their poles be.
tween Wilmington and Smyrna via Odes-
o., about 1900 in number to the outskirts
OF the town.
They placed monster three ton pole
so feet in height five feet in girth on the
s. E. Corner of Cochran Square.
The Light and Water Commission is
also replacing many of their small poles
with larger ones.
Middletown transcript., 1911-10-21
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF
APPOQUINIMINK HUNDRED

The taxable residents of Appoquini
mink Hundred, and all persons liable to
pay tax in said Hundred, are hereby
notified that the Taxes for the year 1911
are now. due, and the undersigned Tax
Collector for said Hundred, will be
AT THE. OFFICE OF GEORGE N. D. HART,
IN TOWNSEND, DEL,
EVERY SATURDAY,
During OCTOBER 1911,
From to 5 o'clock, P. NJ.
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the Collector, or
by sending written communication en-
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, SECTION 8, CHAPTER
30, VOLUME 81, LAWS OF DELAWARE, AS
AMENDED:
Section 3-That on all taxes paid before
the first day of October there shall be an
abatement of five per centum. On all
taxes paid before the first day Of Decem.
Der there shall be an abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid during the
month of December there shall be no
abatement whatever. And on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January FIVE
per centum thereof shall be added
thereto.
WILLIAM C.. MONEY,
Collector OfTaxes for AppOquinimInk Hundred
Middletown transcript., 1911-10-21
Variety Shower

A number of friends of Miss May Kun.
pei rendered her variety shower, We'd
nesday evening. The event being in an
ticipation OF her approaching marriage
next Wednesday, and was complete sur
prise to her. Forty or more guests were
present and the gifts we're all appropriate
and useful. The time YVES spent in social
intercourse, vocal and instrumental music
and all spent a delightful evening, after
which refreshments were served.
Middletown transcript., 1911-10-21
ODESSA

Miss Louise VanDyke, Of Philadelphia,
visited friends in town.
Miss Mollis Stats is spending some
time with friends in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wilson we're Phil.
adelphia visitors part of this week.
Mrs. Emily McClellen, of Chester, Pa,
spent part of this week with relatives here.
Mrs. Hester Shape, of Philadelphia,
sbent some time last week with friends in
town.
Captain William Rhein, of Reedy Island,
was an over Sunday visitor with his par
ents here.
Mrs. Joseph Heller and daughter Eliz.
abeth were Delaware City visitors part of
last week.
Mr.. Harry HUM, of Chester, Pa, visit
ed his father, Mr.. Geo. Huhn, Wednes.
day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Columbus Watkins, Of
Philadelphia, were guests of relatives in
town this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bolton and daugh-
ter, of Galena, Nd, we're over Sunday
guests of her parents.
Mr.. Ewood Thornton was elected dele.
gate to the Sunday School Convention
held in Wilmington this week.
Miss Helen Hall, of Middletown, was
the guest of her cousins Miss Viola and
Isabella Smith part of last week.
Mr.. Charles Bush, of Wilmington, was
visitor at the home of Mr.. G. L. Town.
send and family Friday of last week.
Rev. J. h. Gray and wife also Mr..
William Bogensheitz attended the Ep-
worth League Convention at Greensboro,
Nd, this week.
Middletown transcript., 1911-10-21
Large Apple Orchard

One Of the greatest apple orchards ia
the United States viii be set out by ~
Delaware Apple Company on its planta.
ton near Bridgeville, for merly the s.
Harrington Messiek farm, this fall and
next year. At q meeting of the company
on Saturday in the Offices of Marvel and
Marvel, the varieties of apples to be plant.
ed and arrangements for the planting were
decided upon. II was agreed that 5000
trees should be planted before winter and
in the spring they are to plant 2O, 600 more
trees to make 100000 In all. one oi the
largest orchards In she country. The trees
70 be put doRn will he two years old. and
6sayman'a Wibesap ana Williams win 81
among the principal
Middletown transcript., 1911-10-21
READY FOR APPLE SHOW


DelaWare's greatest fruit exhibit-the
one to be displayed in Madison Squiae
Garden, New York, next month at the
United States Land Show when two
Delaware apple growers will compete for
$500 gold prizes is now occupying the
attention OF the State Board Of Agricul-
ture and Is the subject of weekly CON
sideration. The board has just contracted
with New York decorator TO erect and
properly ornament the booths which
have been rented for the show to display
DelaWare's exhibits. For the first time
in any agricultural movement ell the bic
apple growers, including those who
introduced modern spraying and growing
id this State and have since made for.
tnEes, are united in the determination to
make a showing worthy Of Delaware
remarkable adEance 4 custodian d
demons os aha axhihi& WEll ~
selected py tha iona Nkb annl
growers ia oN Ahe Sfnan
AIooking
Nhioil also
Middletown transcript., 1911-10-21
To Give Church Supper

The ladies Of the home Missionary So
ciety of Bethesda M. E. Church gave
in the hall of the New Century Club, or
Thurday evening one of their always pop
ular suppers for the benefit of the society
tickets IS cents.
The ladies of the Mite Society of Be,
thesd met on Saturday evening at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Martin B. Burris, and
among other business planned their annu'
al bake, to be held next Thanksgiving
night.
Middletown transcript., 1911-10-21
Large Chestnut Crop

The chestnut crop Of 1911 on the Della.
ware-MaryIand Peninsula is larger than
for many years, and the small boy and
larger one too, who are accustomed to
gathering two or more quarts eacl, fall,
have in many cases this year gathered
from one.to four bushels.
Middletown transcript., 1911-10-21
Wedding Announced

Mrs. Z. v. Russell, Of Clayton, an
nouncea the marriage Of her daughter,
Edith Virginia Russell, of Chicago, I'll,
TO Mr.. Elmer Sherman Webb, OG Della
Wars City. On September 2sth. u New
Caasls. The ysnnH people will be a hena
after Al Delaware
Middletown transcript., 1911-10-21
MArrHEW,s Connra aoHoor.

The following pupils deserve special
commendation for the month ending Oc-
sober l4th. Seventh Grade- Ethel Daniels
Willie Rcemer. Third grade Grant
EllingsWorth.
Middletown transcript., 1911-10-21
The MiddleteWn transcript
Mails Close a. Follows.

Going Nortb-z5 .. M, 1906 am, 4.O5Ip.m,
D, m. and 8 p. m.
Going South-8.00 am, 4l6 p. m,1 ana pm
For Odessa.-7.50 Q. M, $50 q ms 1l.SO .. m.l
80 p m.
For warwick, Cectlton ana Earlv1lle S.20 q.
m. and A.45 D. m.
Middletown transcript., 1911-10-21
CURRENT PRICES
FOR SALE!

A Guernsey Bull Calf of best blood,
from one of my best COWS. Sire my bull
Governor, 1st of the Chenes, son his dam
Marana, bred by me. She has just gone
into the Advanced Register with a years
record of 1859 lbs. of butter. Governor
lst of the Chene, sire of the above bull is
by the greatest of Island bulls. Cham
pion Governor of the Chene and his dam
Ringdale Bella I'd, took second prize and
gave 263 quarts of milk per day.
Price $40 if taken at once.
JOHN G. HIGGINS,
Delaware City, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1911-10-21
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF
BIaCkbird Hundred !

The taxable residents of Blackbird
Hundred, and all persons liable to paw
tax in said Hundred, are hereby notified
that the Taxes for the year 1911 are now
due, and the undersigned Tax Collector
for said Hundred, will be
AT BLACKBIRD, wATsoN's STORE,
OCTOBER 28th, 1911
From to P. M.
AT FLEMINe's LANDING,
OCTOBER Both, l9Ii
From to P. y.
AT DELANEYs,
OCTOBER 26th, 1911
From l to 4 P. M.
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the Collector, or
by sending written communication en-
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY:
Section 3-That on all taxes paid be-
fore the first day of October there shall be
an abatement of five per centum. On all
taxes paid before the fr7t day of Decem-
Der there shall be an Abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid during
the month Of December there shall be no
abatement whatever. And on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January five
per centum thereof shall be added thereto.
JOHN BETH,
Collector Of Tax for BIaekbird Hundred
Middletown transcript., 1911-10-21

Mrs. Fannie Guessiord spent a few days
of last week with relatives in Whining.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03
ASKS FOR PARDON.
Etna Man Petitions Governor and
Council for Release from Prison.

A petition has been received at the
Executive department for the pardon
of John T.. Hackett of Etna, who is
serving sentence of 10 years in the
State prison at Thomaston for the
crime of incest. He was committed
to prison Feb. 2S. 1908, and has al
ready served three years. two months
and u days of the sentence.
The petitioner urges that he is and
always has been an Industrious. hon
est. law abiding citizen and is inno-
cent of the crime for which he was
convicted. He further sets forth
that he has a father whe is aged and
infirm and very much in need of his
support and care. also a mother, who
is aged, living alone. and is very
much in need of his care and atten-
ton. The petitioner claims that his
conviction was secured almost wholly
upon the testimony of a woman who
was not mentally responsible at the
time of giving her testimony, and
that, together with the revolving ma
ture of the charge invoked a mis-
carriage of justice and a great wrong
to the petitioner. Martin & Cook of
Bangor are counsel for Hackett. A
hearing will be ordered upon rhe pc
tition at the next meeting of the Gov
ernor and Council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

yides for a special Investigation of
educational facilities by the State
superintendent of schools of such
towns as are included under the pro-
visions of the act and the special aid
from the equalization fund is paid
upon the recommendation of the State
superintendent of schools. All of the
equalization fund not distributed nor
expended during the financial year
shall at its close be added to the per-
manent school fund.
The enactments of 1911, on account
of the referendum provision of the
State constitution will not be effective
until June 80, 1911. The compilation of
the State school laws as effected by
the new enactments is carefully edited
and the substance of each act and
change is indicated in the marginal
notes on the side of each page. The
pamphlet will be sent free upon appli-
cation to the State superintendent of
schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03
PETITION REFUSED.
Topsham Will Have to Be Content
With Old State Road Location.

The town of Topsham will have t.
be contented at present with its ole
location for State road. 1t was an.
nounced Friday afternoon by Stat,
Highway Commissioner Hardison tha
the petition signed by residents oil
that town appealing from the coun-
ty commissioners ard asking for new
location had. after a hearing, which
was held Thursday at Topsham, beer
denied end the old location. the Nal
lett road, so-called, leading from Tops
ham to Bowdoinham, as approved by
the county commissioners. is to be
retained.
Levi T. Williams of Augusta. coun-
~ commissioner of Kennebec county
was present at the hearing as a com
missioner from an adjoining county
to assist in determining the matter
and the town of Topsham was repre-
scented by F. f. Daggett of the board
If selectmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

KENNEBEC COUNTY. - In Probate
Court, at Augusta, in va cation May 20,
1911.
Certain Instrument, purporting to be
the last will and testament of Andrew
p Smiley late of Vassalboro in said
County, deceased, having been presented
for probate;
ORDERED, That notice thereof be
given three weeks successfully prior TO
the second Monday of June next, in the
Daily Kennebec Journal a newspaper
printed in Augusta, that all persons IN
terested may attend at Court OF PRO,
bate then to be holden at Augusta, and
show cause, if any, why the said instru-
ment should not be proved, approved
and allowed as the last will and tesla
ment of the said deceased.
HAROLD f., COOK, Judge.
Attest: r. w. LEIGHTON, Register.
may27. sat st
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03
New Corporations.

The following corporations have
filed certificates of organization at the
office of the secretary of State:
Wells Investment Co. organized a
Portland for the purpose of carrying
on general construction and building
business. with $4,000 capital stock
of which 5000 is paid in. Officers:
President, Eugene l.. BODICE of Wind
ham, treasurer, Scott Wilson of Port
land. Certificate filed June /. 1911.
The Stockton Canning Co.. organ
lied at Portland for the purpose OF
canning Holsters. clans. oysters. crabs
and all kinds Of shell fish, with $4,000
capital stock. OF which 5000 is paid in
Oficers. President, M. A Mulne OF
Portland. treasurer, Harry r. Virgin
of Portland. Certificate filed June ?,
1911.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03
RANGES IN GOOD ORDER.
New Ones Being Built at Biddeford
Rockiand and Pittsfield,

Lieut.. Col. John J.. Dooley of Port
land, chief ordnance officer, was at
the adiutant generals office Friday on
business. Col. Dooley has been en-
gagged in experimenting the putting
of all the rifle ranges of the State in
first class shape. New ranges are
being built at Pittsfield and at Bidde-
ford and at Rockland for the newly
organized Naval Reserve company,
The range at Pittsfield covers dis
tanees from 200 to 1000 feet inclusive.
giving all the firing points, while those
at Rockland and Biddeford include
distances from 200 to 500 feet. The
one at Biddeford is located upon the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

state farm The construction of
these three ranges will leave but one
company in the State, that at Bath.
without a range, and arrangements
will probably be made to have the
Bath company make use of the range
at Brunswick.
The State rifle team will try out for
places upon the Auburn range, June
20 and 80 and will leave July to at
tend the New England shoot at Wake
field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03
Petition Granted.

The commissioners of inland fish
cries and game Friday granted the
petition asking for the closing to fish
ing for four years of the North
Branch of Sourdabscook stream and
its tributaries in the town of Etna and
Carmel. Regulations covering the
matter were at once promulgated by
the commissioners
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03
CORPORATION CHANCES.

The Carney Cobalt Mining Co, a
corporation organized under the laws
of Maine with headquarters at Au-
gusta, has increased its capital stock
from $4,000 to 100000 and a notice
of the change was filed Friday at the
Office of the secretary of state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03
&EIq4{sasz
Railroad


TIME AT WHICH TRAINS ARE FIX
PEcTED TO ARRIVE AND DEPART.
In effect November q. 1910.
A. FROM BANGOR.
MOO A. M, for Caribou. Van Buren,
zoIt Fairfield and intermediate stations
Va Medford.
7O6 a. M, for GreenvilIe, st. Francis
FIT Kent Washburn, Grand Isl< MAZDA.
waska, Caribou, FIT. Fairfield and inter-
mediate stations. Dining car Bangor to
Milllnoeket
s1 A. NJ. for searsport ana intsrms-
diate stations
I'D p. NJ, for Caribou. Van Buren,. Ft
Fairfield and principal intermediate sta
lions via Medford. Change at No Me
Jet. for Stockton and Searsport
$50 +. NJ. for Greenyiile, Brownyills
and intermediate stations
ARRIVE BANGOR. e
.7.3o p. A.. from searsport and interms
SEQ A. NJ, from Greenviiis, Brownviiis
and intefA1RdIafe stations
210l r. Nc. from Van Buren,. Caribou
and suFIfcfpai intermediate stations. Din.
I'M t1Inocket to Bangor.
60 NJ. from Searsport and inter-
Ufafions. Change to Maine Cen.
nj No. Me. jet.
MI. from Madawaska. Grand isle
MIN, ST. Francis. Ashland, Carl
<s Fairfield. Greenyliie and inter-
ri NJ. from Van Buren,, Caribou
761ri4Aid. and intermediate stations.
BROWN, GEO. NJ. HOUGHTON
w Supt Pass'r Traffic Mgr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03
GOOD FISHING.

Cobbosseecontee Lake Trout, Salmon
Bass and Pickerel. Come to Hallowel
and stop at the Hallowell House. Mod
ern hotel, finest cuisine, moderate
rates; two miles from Capitol; cleo
tries: best garage in State; auto line
to the lake: livery. Price $1,000 pei
week; $500 per day.
= Write F. w. DREW. Prop. Halo
well, Maine.
mays tu-th-sat, emo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03
REST ksp HEALTH 10 MOTHER ANn cplln

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS OF
TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS #
So0THES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS,
Al.LAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND CtaIlIc and
is the best remedy for DIARRHEA. 1t l. ali
solutely harmless. Be sure and ask for mrs.
Winslow's Soothing syrup" and take no other
kind. Twenty FIVE cents bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03
B0OThBAY and the ISLANDS.
Effective May 10, 1911.
STEAMER ISLANDER.
nnprAIh pnarnr ,urcrnAn

Leaves Augusta every day at 705 A. M
Hallowell ION signaD 71S; Gardiner TAO:
South Gardiner Con signaD $50; Cedar
Grove sos; Richmond s.35; Bath City
Landing Wharf 935; connecting at Bath
with the L., b. & b. Electric II. r. for
New Meadows Inn, Merrymeetng Park,
Brunswick. Lisbon Falls and Lewiston
Arrives at Boothbay Harbor about II 30
A. NJ, Ret. leaves Boothbay Harbor ev-
cry day at 100 +. M. Bath BIS, connect
ing at Bath with the afternoon train for
Portland and Boston. Richmond AIS
Stops at Cedar Grove and So. Gardiner
on signal. Gardiner 515; Hallowell ION
s1gnaD; arrives at Augusta about &
O'Clock y. NJ.
Agents:
H. T.. BOWDITCH, Augusta, Tel. 1888
III. G. TURNER, Hallowel
w. L. TOZIER, Gardiner Tel. 147-5.
Connections at Boothbay Harbor daily
Except Sunday for Wiscasset and Mon
hogan. Connections at Augusta upon ar
rival of the steamer for winthrop, Ma
tional Home, Togus, and the NJ. C. r. r.
and Electric r. r. for Waterville. Stops
at Southport CON signaD Capitol Island
Squirrel Island and Ocean Point Subject
10 delays and change without notice
w. i. BERRY. Manager
maysdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

EXECUTORS NOTICE. The sph-
scrber hereby gives notice that he ms
been duly appointed Executor of the viii
of Abner d. Chadwick late of China in
the County of Kennebec. deceased and
given bonds as the law directs. All per-
sons having demands against the estate
of said deceased are desired to present
the same for settlement, and all indebted
-fhereto are requested TO make payment
Immediately.
10y EDWARD r, CHADWICK.
May %. 1911.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE. The
subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed Administrator
on the estate of Charles w. Mansur late
OF Mt Vernon in the County of l.enne-
bee, deceased and given bonds as the
law directs. All persons having demands
against the estate of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settle
ment, and all indebted thereto are re-
quested to make payment Immediately.
JOSEPH w. ALLEN.
May %, 1911.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03
!. NEW YORK
Z aEk VIA
Maine Steamship Go.

Steamers leave Franklin Wharf. Port
land, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
at p. M, Nov. 18th, 1910, to May 30tb.
1911.
Fare one way s6. round trip $40. Ex-
press service for freight of all kindH
freight rates include marine insurance.
All ships equipped with United Wireless
Telegraph System
Descriptive folder free on application to
II. A. Clay, Agent. Franklin Wharf,
Portland. Me. Tel. s20 Au
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

TWO ALL-ROUND GOOD USING
horses, 1900 and 1900 pounds Can be seen
at IS Chapel street. Tel. 447-l1, or at ~
Center street, Tel. 67-12. J. M. Nichols,
Augusta. apr25dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

NEW Mich COW AND CALF, w.
Il. Mace, East Readfield, Me, T.. O. Win
throp Route % may29d6t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

old, one two: one horse one 6-months-
old pig Inquire of b. II. Blake Est,
Hallowell, Me Florence Blake, admins
tratrix. may29dlw'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-19
Unavoidable Loss.

IS A CCORDIN' to my figures. one Of
"A these cash register companies owes
me Is CENTS remarked a travelling man
the other day. when I was ON a trip
out west not long ago our train stopped
at a small station for lunch. The only
industry In the town seemed to be the
little station eating house. conducted by
two women. A day or so before l got
there they had put in a cash register.
which glistened on the end OF the lunch
counter. Ny meal came to IS cents. l
handed the woman a half dollar. A few
moments before train time I asked her
If didn't have Is cents change coming
to me.
".Yes, indeed she admitted. candidly,
you gave me so cents and your meal
came to only IS cents. You're entitled to
10 cents change
But still she didn't make any move to
get the money. l asked her again about
why. you see.' she told me, I made
a mistake and rang up 80 cents on this
machine. You've got Is cents coming 70
you, but there's no way OF getting it out
now without mixing up the machines
records.
II insisted that there must be some way
of getting around that. and she admitted
that there probably was. but she said she
hadn't had the cash register long enough
to find out. My train whistled about that
time and had to get along. The woman
followed me to the door to tell me how
sorry she was that she couldn't give me
my change. She was perfectly honest
about it and seemed greatly worried to
think that ] was out 10 cents but there
was no help for It."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-19
An Attack of the "Ifs."

THE occupant of one of the chairs in
basement barber shop suddenly
stared above him with a look of terror
on his lather-besmeared face. and point
ed at the ceiling. The barber stopped
dabbing the lather into his ears and
looked up. too.
We're right under the sidewalk, aln't
we?" asked the customer, huskily, with
his eyes fixed on the little knobs of
glass that admitted the light through the
ceiling.
Yes, that's the sidewalk UP there"
said the barber, but you needn't worry
about that. No ones going to step
through on you"
Il wouldn't be too sure about that"
said the customer. I've been lying back
here and looking at that until l couldn't
stand it any longer. I was wondering
what would become Of me if an automo-
bile would brighten spirited horse and
the horse should run up on the sidewalk
and then break through there and light
all in a heap on my face. jolly Sit
uation 1t would be, wouldn't it?"
The barber assured him that there
was no danger Of such an event.
Il don't suppose there is" snapped
the man in the chair. 'but you just move
me to a chair up at the other end Of
the shop. / can't lie here and think
about that sidewalk and runaway horse
proposition any longer!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-19
The Second Man.

MAYOR MARSHALL OF Columbus
AVA apropos of Washington's birthday,
told this story at a republican banquet:
"A teacher said to her class:
WHO was the first mann
George Washington a little boy
shouted promptly.
"'How do you make out that George
Washington was the first man? said the
teacher, smiling indulgently.
Because said the little boy, The was
first In war, first In peace and first In the
hearts OF his countrymen.'
But at this point a larger boy held up
his hand.
Well said the teacher to him, who
do you think was the first man?
I don't know what his name was
said the large boy. but I know it wasn't
George Washington, mas am, because the
history book says George Washington
married q widow. SO of course there must
have been q man ahead Of him."