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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29
Deaf MuteS Visit
The National Home

Even the rain could not spoil the
who have been in the city for the past
three days attending the 32nd annual
convention of the Maine Mission for
the Deaf, have had. Miss Goldsmith.
the interpreter for the convention. in
formed a Journal reporter Monday
that the general opinion was that this
was one of the most successful con-
ventions in the history of the organ
ization Those in attendance returned
home on the late trains Monday aft
ernoon.
The outing at Togus was the ONLY
important event of the closing dav of
the convention. The party went on
special cars at $40 and upon the ar
rlVa! We're shown about the grounds
ana buildings, every courtesy being
leXtehded to them by Gen Richards
and all connected with the National
rome. A group picture of the party
was taken by one Of the members OF
the Home Band The visitors wer.
loaned the use of the Home diamond
| Tor game of ball between the Mar.
| rled Men and the Single Men, and the
Single Men had the score 8 to 4 wher
the game was stopped by a downpoul
Iof rain
The batting order of the two teams wa.
as follows:
Married Men-collins c, Parker 1b
Flynn p Skidmore IS kimbaIl 2b Rlak
lery 20, Quirion If
single Men-Hopkins c, Frazier H. Lib
py P, morrill, 2b, Jarvis SIS, Fogg 3b, Der
The score by innings:
MARRIED Men s....t........0 I o 1-4-6-
single Men ..+.....,........0 / / - -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

yenience, in order that they may not
be obliged to later at time which
may be inconvenient for them.
Sergt. Day has been appointed team
captain of the second team and he ex-
poets to take his entire team. includ :
ing all of the alternates, out to the
range and remain over Labor day.
List Of Unclaimed Mail.
Women-Mrs. A. Anderson, Mde Jos
Breton, Mrs. Mary Emery, Miss Marie f.
Franklin, Miss Lillian Frazier, Susar
Hill. Mrs Susie Hill, Miss Gladys Mace
Miss Tena MacKay, Miss Helen Melon
aid, Mrs. F. e. Moore, Miss Ida Styles
Mrs Ellen Thomas, Mrs. Chas. A. White
Florence Woodward.
Men-Alex Dyer. Willie Gussie, Rev
Charles A. Brown. Charles Quincy. Rev
F. NJ. Haight, Shirley HILBERT. E. l.
Knowlton, VIM. II. Lyon, George Nc
Ginley, g. Michand. Willie Provost. Au
GUSTAV Provost, Nathaniel Rolens. Ernes
Scribner, Earle w. Smith, A. S. Soule
A. Therien r. l.. Townsend. VIM. Frank
lin Walker. M. w. Woodman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29
SPLENDID BUSINESS
Being Done by Favorite Steamer Is.
lander on Augusta Boothbay Route.

Hardly day passes that the Jour-
nal does not hear someone praisiny
the beautiful sail from Augusta TO
Boothbay and the Islands. as well rs
| the service given by our favorite
| steamer Islander The business of the
| line has steadily increased year by
year. until now it will be but short
| time when the facilities will have to
be enlarged.
The we'll remembered City of Gar
diner carried but loo passengers The
Islander carries 250 and is often
crowded to the limit. The Gardiner
| formerly left here at 7.25 A. NJ. and
the long run fer the little craft made
the arrival home rather late. The Is
lander now leaves 20 minutes earlier,
at 7.05, and her powerful engines sends
her along SO that parties have longer
stop at the Islands and almost always
arrive home in time for supper.
Another great convenience to the
public is the lengthening of the season
from three to five months, people be-
ing enabled to keep their cottages open
during the prettiest. to many, part Of
the year.
The efficient management of the boat
and its business, the uniform courtesy
of the steamers officers and crew.
everyone striving to please the patrons
and better the service has made The
Islander one of the most popular era is
ever run on the river. 1t is safe to say
that it will be but a short time when
the management will be obliged to
announce to the stockholders: We
need larger boat"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29
ONMOUTH.

NORTH-Mr and Mrs. Toppan of
Fairfield were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Wedge last week. Mrs. Toppan
is a niece of MIR. Wedge
Mr. ard Mrs. Clyde Higgins and
son Harold Were guests recently of
MI and Mrs. Harry A. Hallowell.
Mrs Iiene A. Cutten of Daytona,
s'la., is visiting her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. A. r. King.
Miss Grace NJ Donnell is at home
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T.. l..
Donnell Miss Donnell has travelled
considerably in the Southern states.
Mrs. E. E. Walker is at the Bidde
ford hospital for an operation.
Frank and Meier Peaslee are at
Augusta. where they have good sit
uations as house builders.
Mrs. c. f. Moody. little son Nor
man and daughter Lora. returned
Friday from Cumberland Junction.
where they visited Mrs Moody $
mother her son Ralph and her broth
er, L. c. Gordon Her mother came
home with her for visit.
Mrs. john f. Lowell is quite iii and
under a doctors care.
More concrete sidewalks are being
| built. Freman's hall has just been
painted; it looks finely w. w. Drake
did the work.
Mrs James Withers, Mrs Nettie
Leslie. Mr.. and Mrs C. c. Clark and
Mr.. and Mrs. Alma y. Gordon are at
tending Lakeside campmceting.
Il any one wants to see what cul-
tivated orchards will do. just walk
over the orchards of F. NJ. Soper, A.
| Il. King and NJ. f. Richardson. About
every tree in these orchards are prop
ed up.
| a. n. Turner. the blacksmith farm
er. will in few years be an orchard
list if he holds out as he has begun
MIR. Farnham Of Winthrop Mills
civil engineer. has moved his family
tere.
AR and Mrs. George Jeffrey and
son Ernest of New York City are
visiting Mr. .Ieffery's mother. Mrs.
Lizzie Jeffrey, and other relatives for
a week. Mr.. lottery is a civil engineer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29
ATLANTIC 3 COMING.
Old Augusta Hand Tub viii Surely
Be at Labor Day Muster


TIL cid Augusta handful Atlantic
No. ., will surely be al the frenen's
muster at Augusta on Labor day. The
old machine was discovered a week or
more ago by Chief Buckley of the
Augusta fire department at Oakland.
where it had been stored for some
years and it was through his efforts
that the loan of it was secured from
its present owners for the occasion.
The Maine Central Railroad has offer
ed TO give free transportation of the
tub % Augusta for Muster day
So far as known. no one is living
of the original Atlantic Co. but there
are several men in town who have
run with the old engine during the
later days of her career and they will
be on hand to help break her down"
on Labor day. Chief Buckley,s efforts
In digging out old Atlantic from it's
present Oblivion has secured for the
tub good care in its old age, for the
Oakland firemen have already declar-
ed that when the machine comes back
from Augusta after the muster, they
VIII see that it is put in first-class
shape and will use it themselves at
future musters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29
NEW PORTLAND.

Mr. and Mrs. c. A. McKenney went to
Arson Monday to attend the funeral OF
his uncle. George Mckinney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Luce are at
tending the campmeeting at North Arson
Mr.. and Mrs. Wiseman McKenney were
in this place Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. John Metcalf have gone
to Michigan to visit his brother.
Mrs. o. w. Williamson and daughter
Josephine are visiting relatives in Au.
burn.
J. A. Hoyt, road commissioner, is max
ing great improvements on Bennett Hill
at the West village, which will be great.
ly appreciated,
One of the most common ailments tina,
hard working people are afflicted with is
lame back. Apply Chamberlain's Lini-
ment twice a day and massage the parts
thoroughly at each application, and you
will get quick relief. For sale by al
dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

Electric lights were strung Monday
above the eastern half of Augusta
dam. They were lighted that night
after the last of the days logs Went
over the dam, and by their light the
workmen saw what they were about in
replacing the fiashboards. The flash
boards hold back water for the fore
noon power at the mills receiving
power from tie dam. especially the
new log grinding mill Of the Cushnoe
Paper Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29
sankrupt,s Petition for piseharas.
In the matter of

II the matter of
Cyrus Hargrove. In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale. Judge of the
District Court of the United States for
the District of Maine
Cyrus Hargrove of Gardiner in the
County of kennebec. and State of Maine,
in said District, respectfully represents,
he was duly adjudged bankrupt under
the Acts of Congress relating to bank
ruptcy: that he has duly surrendered all
his property and rights of property, and
has fully complied with all the require
ments of said Acts and of the orders Of
Court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, That he may be
decreed by the Court to have a full dis
charge from all debts provable against
his estate under said bankruptcy Acts ex-
cept such debts as are excepted by law
from such discharge.
Dated this 18th day of August, A. ID.
1911
CYRUS HARGROVE.
Bankrupt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29
MANCHES r..

a Sunday school conference will be held
at the Friends church Tuesday, Aug. 90
at 10 o'clock. This conference is made
up of the schools in the towns of VIM
throp and Manchester and it is hoped
that everybody will attend. A cordial in
vitaton is extended to all. Picnic dinner
at noon.
Mrs. Carrie Foster who is seriously i'll
at her home, is but slightly improved.
Mrs. Leafy Leavtt of Augusta is with
her sister. Mrs. O. J. Foster. in her sick
ness.
Mrs. Josephine Wyman of Sidney is the
guest of Mrs. Lucy Meader, east shore
of Cobbossee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29
COMPANY M NOTES.
Members Have Already Begun Prac-
tce on Rifle Range

A dozen or more of the men of Co.
NJ, I'd Infantry \. G.. s. M. have been
out on the rifle range on the Written
road the past week, BY the middle of
September it is expected that two or
three meetings of the company will be
ordered at the range, at which every
member will be expected to be presen1
except those who have qualified as
marksmen, or better, this season,
Meanwhile those who can do so now
are qualifying at their own con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

SO easy to use-just
rub it on-that's all
and make your poor,
tired feet feel fine and
dandy in five minutes
no fussing around get
ting ready.
A 25 cent jar will put
gladdest kind of glad
ness into 20 pairs OF
poor. tired, overworked
feet and extract the
agony from so corns OF
bunions or callouses.
Ask you druggist fol
EZO-don't accept a
substitute-get EGO, a
delightful refined oint-
meut and get rid oi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

A consignment of NO" buttons ar
rived Monday night, at the headquar-
tiers of the No-License League on Wa
ter street The buttons are about the
size of a small coat button and bear
upon a blue background the letters III
white, Il Vote No Friends of the
movement who desire the buttons can
have them by calling upon members
of the league
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Anderson Of
Boston, who have been guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank L. Smith at theh
camp at Manchester, returned home
Monday. They were accompanied by
Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

The Pettingill Corner baseball team
will play the West Side team at P
Nj. Tuesday afternoon. The west
Side. who were whitewashed by the
Pettingill Corner team last FRIDAY
afternoon, have strengthened their
nine and claim that they will get re-
venge. The battery for the West
Side team will be Tibbetts and Hanks:
for Pettingill Corner, Harvey and
Groves
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

Miss Margaret p. Partridge. who
had been receiving medical treatment
at hospital in Boston, has returned
home, accompanied by her sister, Miss
Winifred Partridge. Miss Margaret
is much improved in health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

The funeral of tie late Sarah f
Williams will be held at 10 a. M
Tuesday. from her late residence. q
Maple street. The funeral services will
be conducted by Rev L. W. Coons and
will be private.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

Frank l. Bishop and H. L. Foster D.
Winthrop, j. Dudley Hunton of Real
field. Eben It. Blaisdeli of Rome and
George II. Gates of Vassalboro. Were
among the business visitors. Monday
at the courthouse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

The w. D. Hutchins Co. has sold
the farm of E. S. Boothby to Il. II
Hodges of Waterville for permanent
home This is finely situated farm
and located on the car line in West
Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

Turnkey Choate of Kennebee coun-
ty jail received seven new boarders
Monday. All came from Watervlile
and We're brought here by Officer But
Ter Of that city. The delegation IN
cluded three men who had been SEN
fenced for drunkenness, three va
grants, and an alleged pickpocket. who
had been bound over from the Water
vile municipal court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

Lewis A Burleigh left or train =
at 1912 P, NJ. Monday for Boston,
where he will attend the meetings of
the National Bar Association, which
will be held in that city Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday. Mr.. Bur-
leigh is one of the three delegates
from the Maine Bar Association, these
delegates having been appointed by
President Fellows of the Maine Asso-
citation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

Mir. and Mrs, Elmer E. Parkman
passed sunday in Portland. where they
were the guests of Mr. Parkman's
brother Horace G. Parkman, chief
clerk in the chief engineers depart
ment OF the Maine Central Railroad,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29
NOTICE..

Whereas my wife Mabel r. Mosher.
having left my bed and board without
just cause or provocation l hereby notify
farboring or trusting her on my ac-
count, as shall pay no bills of her con-
tracing after this date.
DANIEL Fl. MOSHER.
Augusta, Me. Aug. 2S. 1911.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

Among the marriage intentions
which have been recently filed in tbs
Office of the city clerk are those OF
John II. Russell and Agnes T. Mac
Murtie, both of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

Master Earl Folsom gave birthday
party. from to p. NJ, Monday. at
the home of his grandmother Mrs S.
b. Folsom. "A Bangor street. Inc &C
casion was his seventh birthday and
some % of his young companions were
present to help him make merry.
Games were played and luncheon
served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

Mr.. and Mrs A Nesbitt Phillips of
Moristuwn, n. j.. who have been visit
ing Mrs Phillips parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Lueus H. Webster of Vassal-
boro. passed through Augusta Satur-
day afternoon ON their way home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

Hon Cyrus r. Topper of Boothbay
Harbor was a business visitor in the
city. Monday, and was in conference
with Attorney General Pattangali at
the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

A fire escape is being installed upon
the north side of the Augusta General
hospital The work will be completed
about Wednesday. The fire escape is
being installed by the Fletcher Crowell
Co. of Portland and the foreman of the
work is w r. Davis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

Mrs Nora Bragg was called to Lew
iston Monday by the serious illness of
her granddaughter. Mrs. Charles Hall.
Mrs. Eall is at present at the Cen
trail Maine General hospital, where
she underwent serious operation,
having a tumor removed from her side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

Hon and Mrs. Richard Webb Of
Portland made an automobile trip to
Augusta Monday and were registered
at the Augusta House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

Russell & Weston Cos store will be
closed from to this afternoon,
out of respect to the memory of the
late Nathan G Weston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

Miss Esther Morrison. clerk in the
State pension office. has returned from
East Surry, where she passed two
weeks vacation very pleasantly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

The regular meeting of the W. g 7
Z. will be held. Tuesday afternoon
Devotional meeting at p. NJ. aue
business meeting at $40 2. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29
SORE FEET GO.
Drives Pain from Feet and 6snishes
all Agony from Corns, Bunions
and CaIlouses.

Nothing in all the world like EGO the
new discovery for tired, aching, burn
ing, swollen. dry and tender feet.
Rub on EZO and rub out agony-it's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

w. w Stevens of the supervising
architects office at Washington. d. c.
was in the city. Monday. ACCOMPANYING
by Mrs. Stevens. They were guests 81
tho Augusta House during their STAY
here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

Lieut.. Edwin Butcher. U. S. A, in
structor and inspector of the I'd Main
Regiment. passed Sunday at Ocean
Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29
NOTICE..

There will be meeting of the MEM
Society at Grange hall, Readfeld, on
Wednesday, Aug. 80, lY4, for the purpose
of transacting any business that may
come before said meeting.
All members and friends who are inter-
ested in#the success of the fair for 1911
are cordially invitsd to be present
MEMBERS COMMITTEE. -
Readfield. Aug. 26. aug29d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

Mr. ard Mrs f. T. Gardner of Win
.hrop. Mass, have been recent guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. o. L Stone of thi
city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29
J. n. BLACK
VETERINARY SURGEON
M. Vernon,

MI. Vernon, Maine
Telephone 35-s Calls answered at any
time. Special telephone line for night
and Sunday calls. over 20 years expert
ence. am prepared with all necessary
papers for testing cattle and horses. All
animals reacting, or failing to stand the
test. will be taken care of by the State,
Animal surgery speciality. Sick anil
mails treated In my private hospital at
soma hie ~ ilvJ2eodfS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

Mrs. Fred $. Rand and family OF
Chapel street are visiting in Portland
for a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29
Daily kennebec Jcurna,
| LOCAL BRIEFS.

Nj. S. Holway was in Bath, Monday
on q business trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

Louis Levine of Bridge street has
gone to Boston on a combined business
and pleasure trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

Ulysses G.. Merrill left Monday 70
short business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

Miss Louise Smith. has gone to Ken
hebunk for a vacation trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

Subscribers to the telephone are re-
minded that unpaid bills Tor service
to July 81 became overdue aug ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

C. H. Dinsmore of Etna is In the
city for d few days and is registefe''
at the Cony House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

foot misery. Mail orders filled, charges
prepaid by Eco Chemical Co. Roches
ter. n. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29

Hon. r l. Brown of Readfield. for
mer senator from kennebec county
was a visitor Monday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-29
light


Preserved and picked fruits
viii have an additional piquan-
cy when you use right spices.
You will enjoy them much
more during the winter months
when you open up a can or
bottle to treat the home folks.
We have the best of spices of
every kind. n
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-10-06
H00D00S OF WALL STREET
Men Who for no Apparent Reason
Do Not Make a Success In
Business.

Wall street people are superstitious.
They will deny it when told SO, but II
you ask any one In the street II he
ever knew a hoodoo he will say, Eyes,
many a one"
Such one was cotton expert who.
highly recommended, applied for 4
place with a Stock Exchange house
that had bought a cotton exchange
membership and needed a man to
open a new field of speculation to its
clients.
The applicant was in every way de-
sirable save for the fact that three
houses with which he had been con-
nected had failed, though not one for 4
dishonest reason. He was rejected az
a hoodoo.
Shortly afterward he made a connec-
ton with another house to fill SINH
lar want and proved very valuable
man in his sphere, but within a year
the fourth house failed.
The hoodoo is often a man whom
everybody likes, speaks we'll of and
recommends to every one else. with
the one reservation-he is man who
unaccountably has not succeeded.
There is nothing whatever against
him; he is honest and shrewd and all
that, but-unsuccessful: >
Once the hoodoo becomes known as
such he must attach himself to the
newcomers-those who do not know.
new and confident as not to care. Each
connection he makes is little less de-
sirable, until he finally reaches the
stage at which he Is ashamed Of his
associations.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-10-06
the Age Of the Human Being
Became Known.

DR.. Greasy l.. Wilbur, chief statisti-
clan of the bureau Of census in Wash
ington, tells story taken from court
records which. according to the Wo-
mans Home Companion, fairly typifies
the national attitude toward vital sta
tistics.
Farmer Hadley," he said, "of In
diana on dying left his valuable farm
in trust to his unthrifty son, to be-
come the property of his granddaugh-
ter on her twenty-first birthday.
THE girl had been told the date of
her birth and when her twenty-first
anniversary, as she supposed. came
around, she claimed her inheritance.
But her father refused to surrender
the farm, asserting that she was only
nineteen.
THE dispute was taken into court.
The family Bible was appealed to, but
the page for births and deaths was
blank. The father had rendered no re-
port to the town authorities: the FAM
lily doctor was dead. Finally q neigh.
Dor remembered that a certain COW,
much priced by the grandfather, had
given birth to q calf on the very day
when the girl was born and he could
swear to it.
Perhaps, the court opined, the
grandfather had recorded the birth Of