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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-08
oF me CoMPTRoLLER oF THn

OEElC OF THE COMPTROLLER OF THN
CURRENCY.
Washington. ID. C., September 10. 1912.
Whereas, by satisfactory evidence pre-
TO appear that the, Union National Bank
Of Newark located in the City of Newark,
Jersey. has compiled with all the provisions
of the act of Congress ito enable National
Banking Associations to extend their cor,
approved July II, 1882, as amended by the
act approved. April Il, 1902:
and Acting Comptroller of the Currency, do
hereby certify that the Union National
Newark, in the County OF Essex and State
OF New Jersey, is authorized to have sue
csssion for the period specified in its
In testimony whereof witness
IL. ST. tenth day of September. 1912
Deputy and Acting Comptroller Of the
DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
In the matter OF William e.. Amerman. bank
rupt. In bankruptcy.
OF the city Of Newark, in the County of
Essex in said district.
Notice Is hereby given that on the hfth
L. Amerman was duly adjudged a bank
rupt and that a first meeting Of his creditors
will be held at the Bankruptcy Court Room.
Essex Building. Clinton and Beaver streets.
in the City Of Newark, in said county. on
the twenty-soeond day of October. 1912. al
1880 o'clock In the forenoon. at which time
the said creditors may attend and prove
their claims, appoint q trustee. examine the
bankrupt and transact such other business
as may come before said meeting.
said proofs of claim must comply with
Section 81, of the Bankruptcy Law. and
Rule 81 Of the General Orders Of the United
states supreme Court. and must be properly
Endorsed In this matter. A fee of twenty.
FIVE cents must the proof of
claim.
Dated October I. 1912,
EDWIN G. ADAMS. :
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-08

WARRIOR Tuesday, October 8. George
Ward. aged 50 years, formerly of Avon.
dale.
Funeral services at the residence of
his niece. Mrs. James ii. Wallace. 100
Rleecker street. on Thursday. October
10. at o:30 y. IN. Relatives and friends
are invited TO attend. Interment In NJ.
n. Church Cemetery. Nutley.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-08
FLORISTS.

florist and funeral designs "A
specialty: seeds and plants of all descrip-
lions. 400 Eighteenth ay. Tel. 1205-W,
WaveriS.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-08

RIcHMAN-Efe Richman. wife of Or.
w. c. hickman, of 3S Hedden terrace,
passed away Sunday at 80 p. IN. Mt
the home of her sister, blum Pa.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-08

efMON-At Trenton. N. j.. ON Monday.
October Z. 1912, Jennie. beloved wife of
Samuel Simon (nee Herzmanl. aged 40
years, 5O2 High street.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-08
Fest & Fest
Urban and Suburban Department.
Scheuer Building

tJs BItUAD STREET..
BUILDING plots. thirty feet fronting GO: re-
strlcted neighborhood: best par, of Newark
s400i easy terms. Address John ]. CAUL-
LET & CO.. Inc. Essex building. Newark
n. !.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-08

TSHANE-on October 6. 1912. at the
residence of her son-in-laW, Nj. Jo-
street. Rose A.. beloved wife of
Charles A. McShane.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-08

cOLSToN=At Bellevillle, n. J.. on DC,
tober 7, 1912. Elizabeth, beloved wife oil
Henry c. Colston, aged 10 years .
months II days. 30 New street.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-08

MISUNDERSTANDING, on October y, III;
Howard Tanning, beloved nllsDhno u
Margaret Alloway.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-08

oSBORNE-At East Orange. n. j., Oc-
tober z, 1912, oscar Logan, son OF
Phoebe and the late John Osborn
"a Boyden street.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-08

VAN wINKLE-At Pine Brook. on Octo.
Der Z. 1912. Lyman W, beloved husband
OF Sophie Van Wrinkle. aged rs years.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-08

DAY-On Tuesday. October s. III Dan
lei Wood Day. in his 92d year.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-08

PIIRCELL-on October G. 1912, Ellen
Purcell.
Relatives and friends are kindly In
vited to attend the funeral from the
residence of the Misses Mctsovern, 100
Davis avenue, Harrison. on Wednesday,
October o. at S a. M. to Holy Cross
Church, where n High Mass of Requiem
will be offered at 8 a. m. for the repos
Of her soul. Interment in the Cemetery
of the Holy Sepulchre.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-10-08

JONES-On Sunday, October q, lsl2' FL
vira. beloved wife of William Jones, Is
Ray street. Montclair.
The Pleasantville press., 1912-12-25
In The Social World
Pleasantville Visitors and Other Items
Of a Personal Nature.

Capt. John r. Lake is spending the
| holidays as the guest of his daughter
at Salem.
Bertram E. Whitman is spending
the holidays among relatives at Eas-
ton, Maryland.
/ Mr.. Dorsey S. LeCompte is spend
ing Christmas with his parents at
Cambridge, Md.
Miss Ethel Churton is spending the
holidays with relatives in Plainfeld
N. j., and in New York.
Albert Strang, of Swarthmore Col
lege, is spending the holidays with his
parents in Pleasantville.
Mr.. and Mrs. William G. Pierson
are spending the holidays with his
brother at Cape May City.
Mr.. John Wootton, who has recent
ly become navy boy, is spending
Christmas with his parents.
MI. and Mrs. James Lewis Risley
leave on Thursday for Florida, to
spend the remainder of the winter.
Lawyer w. |. Garrison and family
leave tomorrow for South Carolina
Mr.. Garrison will put in the time hun
ting.
Mrs. Alison L. Stone, of Philadel-
phia, is the guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles w. Ingersoll, for the
holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Abbott and Miss
Bella Abbott are spending Christmas
Day with Mr.. Abbott's parents in
Mays Landing.
Emory w. Helfrich, of Lafayette
College, and Lester A. Helfrich, of
Cornell University, are guests of their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs H. w. Hell
frich, for the holidays.
Miss Evelyn NJ Peacock entertain
ed as her house guests over the week
end Miss Claudine Mann, Of Mount
Holly, N. j., and her brother, Mr..
Hamilton Mann, of Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma, and Miss Clara Rawley,
of Absecon.
Miss Evelyn M. Peacock entertain
ed at cards Tuesday evening, Dec.
18th The following were present.
Miss Clara Rawley, Miss Pearl Ad-
ans, Miss Dorsheimer, Mr.. and Mrs.
Raymond Ireland, Mr.. Dorsey S. Le-
Compile, Mr. Carl Adams, Mr.. Ralph
Sanders and Mr.. Roger Williams
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry G. Thomas are
entertaining at dinner today, WED
nesday,) at their home on Edgewater
avenue The guests are Mr.. and
Mrs. Ezra A. Lake, Lewis H. Lake,
Tilton and Pauline Lake, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph B. Thomas, Misses Dore-
thy, Frances and Elizabeth Thomas,
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Thomas, Misses
Marjorie and Ada Thomas.
The Pleasantville press., 1912-12-25
MEDAL FOR PRESIDENT LUTz.

At meeting called especially for
the purpose, Pleasantville Fire Co.
No. / presented to Michael Lutz a
handsome gold medal as a token of
appreciation of the services ne has
rendered during the past fifteen years
as president of the organization.
The Pleasantville press., 1912-12-25
PLEASANTVILLE TRUSTS
HIGH WATER MARK

On Friday last, when the Pleasant
vile Trust Company closed its doors
for business for the day, just one
year had elapsed since the baby fnan-
cial institution Of the borough open
ed its doors for public patronage.
The amount on deposit has gradually
increased from the beginning, until
the end of one years operation show
ed the tremendous sum of $121,000 to
the credit of the five hundred deposi-
tors of the bank The need of this
institution to take care Of the re-
quirements Of our rapidly increasing
population has been proven beyond
doubt, and the excellent showing
made in SO short space Of time re-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12
RECALL FOR BULL
MOOSE OFFICIALS
ProgreSSiveS Apply Principle to
Party Organization = Main
tain N. Y. Headquarters.

CHICAGO, Dec. 12.-Leaders Of the
Progressive party here to attend the
two-day general conference on organi-
cation. left Chicago today. Among them
went Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, bound
for his nome in New York. Colonel
Roosevelt left for the East at 1915
O'clock A big crowd at the
station bid him farewell The con-
ference came to an end last night with
a meeting in the LaSalie hotel.
IN the meantime the national com
mittee of the party had formulated
number of definite plans for organjza-
ton and the work will begin at once.
Permanent headquarters will be opened
in New York, with branch in Wash
ington. The organization work will be
conducted from New York. The pun
licity and legislative reference bureaus
will be in Washington, Medill Nc
Cormick, national committeeman from
Illinois and vice chairman of the ma
tional committee will maintain an Of
fee in Chicago, but extensive quarters
will not be opened here for the present.
The national committee at its closing
session here provided that the recall
should be operative against officers or
special committees of the Progressive
national committee. The officers Of the
committee may be recalled at any time
by a vote Of a majority Of the members
of the committee. 1t is also possible
under the rule to recall members or Of
fjcers of the executive committee one
faction of the party is said to have de-
sired the recall Of George w. Perkins,
bead OF the executive committee.
Special meetings OF the committee 20
act on a recall may be held on petit
ton signed by a fourth of the member
ship.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12
MATRON SHOCKS HER
IS MALE NEIGHBORS
WHEN SHE DISROBES

MACON, GA, Dec. 12.-Tnirteen male
residents of the Mercer university
neighhorhood have been summoned to
appear in police court against Mrs.
I,ennie Pringle, as the result of petit
ton filed by them with city council.
The council turned the petition over 10
the chief of police, who promptly dock
eted a case against Mrs. Pringle and
summoned as witnesses all of the citi-
zens who signed the paper.
Mrs. Pringle is young and very at
tractive married woman, living at 2O2
Tattnau street She and her friends
are indignant at the steps that have
been taken against her, and say She
has been grossly maligned, all because
she "snubs" her neighbors and refuses
10 have anything to do with them.
The neighbors say, in the petition
filed with council, that the last of Mrs
pringles offenses has been the undress-
ing in her rooms with the windows open
and the lights burning. so that she was
plainly to be seen from the streets. The
petition asked council TO make Mrs.
Pringle move to another locality
w. A. Thompson, a lawer; c. w,
Jones, q contractor. and other well
known citizens signed the petition, The
aldermen were puzzled over the matter,
but finally shifted the burden to the
chief of police, who has in turn put it
IN to the compliments to make out a
case
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12
A FINE OF S25 SPEEDING
MAY COST LAWYER $50, 1000

ROCHESTER,. n. Y, Dec, icon
yiction for speeding his automobile may
cost Garryson Payne, a New York law
Yer, $4,000. The complaint against
Payne was heard by Justice Buyck at
Irondequoit, who imposed a fine of $25
no be prepared to take an appeal, the
defendant had with him in court a
phonograph and moving picture ma
chine
Payne claims that a clause in his fa-
theirs win provides that if he has no
court convictions against him at the
age of 80 he will inherit $4,000.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12
BURGLAR STEALS NOTHING,
PUTS TEN CENTS IN TILL

ST. LOUIS. Dec 12.-Jonn Scherre,
proprietor of saloon at 6303 Olive
street road, reported at Clayton that a
burglar who forced his way into his
saloon between midnight and a. m.
not only didn't steal anything. but put
ten cents into the cash register.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12
ELLlJAY REBUILDING.

ELLIJAY, GA. Dec 12.-Following
the $4,000 fire which came near wiping
ElIijay from the map on November s.
the town Is beginning to rebuild. The
brick buildings Of NJ. ]. Webb & Co.
and Cole Drug Company are being rap
idly rebuilt and win soon be again &C
cupied. other improvements are con-
tempIated in the near future
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12
FUNERAL NOTICE.

friends and relatives of Mr.
and Mrs. Robert II, Troy and family
and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry G. Leonard
and family are invited to attend the
funeral of Mr. Robert H. Troy. Friday,
December 10, 1912, at II a m, from his
late residence, Hammond street. In
West End. The following named gem
tlemen will please act as pallbearers
and meet At the office Of II. NJ Pat
terson & Son, at 1915 O'clock: MIR
j. J. Ray, Mr. Louis Estes MIR. T.
u McCanley, Mr., j. c. Logan Mr.
Z. y. Sanders and Mr.. W. j. Me
Bride
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12
ELLlJAY ELECTS COUNCIL.

ELLIJAY, GA, Dec. 12.-The annual
election for mayor and aldermen Of FL
litav has lust been held and the follow
ing ticket was elected without opposi-
ton:
For mayor. V A. Trammell; for al
dermen, J. P. Cobb, Sam Penland, ]. w.
Wampey, W. A. Kell ana j. G. Cole.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12
MOVING RESTAURANT
FOR ITHACA STUDENTS

ITHACA, y. Y, Dec. ia travelling
restaurant from which Cornell students
sitting in their rooms at night may or
der d luncheon over the telephone and
have it brought to them, is the latest
scheme devised by youths who are
working their way through college.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12
GOLD SPECTACLES

The proper gift for father and moth
er. The correct lenses fitted after the
holidays without extra charge. A. n
Hawkes. Co, Opticians, IA Whitehall
ST (Adyt)
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12
VETS REFUSE TO ENDORSE
MRS. HELEN L0NGSTREET

MACON, GA, Dec. 1.-THE r. A.
smith camp Of Confederate Veterans
has refused to indorse Mrs. Helen
Dortch Longstreet for reappointment
as postmaster at Gainesville. A letter
in her behalf was received by the
camp, and a motion to lay 1t on the
table indefinitely was unanimously
or
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12

Piver's Perfume Sets, illustrated;
Extract, ribbon-trimmed Sachet,
Toilet Powder and Soap. Odors:
LIE Trefle and Azurea Hinged
crepe case of green and gold leaf;
$500.
Roger g. Gallet Perfume Set in
Violette de Parme; extract, TOT
let Powder, Soap and Sachet; ex-
ceedingly handsome case of-wood,
i'll green and gold, with gold clasp
fastening and tiny gold feet;
$500.
PlVer's New odor, Ika, in Leather
Case, $500. A handsome gift.
Aventurine, another new Piver Elk
tract, in attractive gift boxes;
/ Ia or, SIPS. Vegetal, 75c. Toi-
let Water, $1.25.
Houbigant's Ideal Extract, gift case,
$4.25.
Coty's L'origan Extract, 1.oz.. bot
ties, SAYS: 2-oz., $500. .L'Origan
Toilet Water, $3.50 and, $40.
L'Origan Toilet Soap, cake, 81.
Sachet Powder, 1-oz. bottles, $3.50.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12

Envelope Shape of very fine Grain,
Finch top of Gun Metal; lined
with heavy gray silk; extra flap
fastener and strap handle; card
case, silk lined 1925.
Genuine Levant and leather lined
deep style, finch top of heavy
German silver; double strap han
die; coin purse; 1925.
Of Fine Seal and leather lined; Gun
Metal top; double strap handle;
coin purse. $3.50, and an exceed
ingly handsome gift Other Bags
in real Seal, $500 and up.
Genuine Gun Metal Mesh Bag, fin
est quality and fully guaranteed;
heavy top, long link chain, 5-inch
size, $500. In very fine mesh,
round top, $3.50. Others, $500
up.
Sterling Silver Mesh Bags, 5-inch:
very strong, fine mesh, long link
chain, $14. Can you duplicate it?
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12

Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pens in
complete line, $3.50 to $1,000.
Styles Illustrated: Top, Plain,
$3.50; End, Two solid gold bands,
$3.50; 3rd, Solid gold filigree,
$1,000; 18th, Ladies Thin Pen,
sterling silver f1ligree, $500 All
in 14-kt gold pens.
14-kt. Gold Fountain Pen made by
the L. E. Waterman Pen Co. and
which We guarantee under our
own name. Unquestionably the
finest gold fountain pen ever of
Tered at the price, $1.oo. All
style points; barrels of plain hard
rubber.
Genuine Conklin Self-FiIIing Foun-
tain Pen for $3.50. The first real
self-hlling fountain pen on the
market under $3.50.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12
n Manicure Goods

! HE Largest Stock. the Best
Grades ana the Lowest Prices.
at JACOBS Unvaryingly.
The year round we carry the fin
est stock. A Jacobs Purchase in
sures positively the best value for
your money, whether Csc or 35c, for
a plain implement, or many dollars
for an elaborate set. Our stock is
beautiful now and weaurge prompt
selections.
Curved Manicure Sells
sors, style illustrated
and of excellent steel.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12

t36nch Chain of Sterling Silver with small
thysts $500
2-36inch Gold Chain, with emeraIds, 1o-kty 1925
3-36inch Chain of Gun Metal, small links, plain S5c.
4-Sterng Bar Pin set with emerads 1925.
5-5rooch, gold plate and pearl, Soc
6Sternq Silver Locket back gold washed
tiny design, beautiful coIoring $3.50
Hundreds of equally fine
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12
Importations Shown
at Jacobs Only

SHOWN in New York only at
Gorham's and other houses car
rying the Finest Stationery Shown
in Atlanta only at JACOBS. 1t is
beautiful. and of the finest quality.
Made in Germany.
Esmeralda, a new Barred Station
cry of exquisite quality. Comes in
delicate tones of Violet. Envelopes
lined with deeper tones of the
same shades. Correspondence
Cards and Envelopes, a box soc
and COO.
Gutes Leinen, a heavy beautiful
linen with the envelopes lined in
colors. all shades. Paper and En-
yelopes, quire boxes, SOC, 6oc, Csc,
$t.0o.
Hand-Painted Floral Box, long and
narrow glove shape; containing
Correspondence Cards and Envel-
opes; 75c.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12
Sets of Ten
SC Christmas Cards Csc

All different, each tied with silk
cord. Beautiful booklet cards. En-
closed in envelope case, thew are
ciean and fresh, and save much
time in sorting designs.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12

"A TTRACTIVE selection of small
lures in mission frames. Liked by
all young people. Others value them
at 25c. Jacobs Price 15c.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12
Gold Fountain Pens

ONE of the best selections for
the man, woman or student who has
not already good one. Few gifts
give so many years of good service
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12
Gifts of Perfume

+ OR Perfumes of Quality, come
to JACOBS. We are direct import
ers of the best perfumes from all
corners of the world And Jacobs
Prices are the LOWEST obtainable.
We know Perfumes. thoroughly,
and will assist you in selecting de-
sirable gifts.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12
Rich Cut Glass and China

You can buy Beautiful, Rich Cut
Glass of exquisite quality in Jacobs
Art Department from ID to 1-2 be-
low other regular retail charges.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12

Flat Hinged Boxes, pretty floral COW
GERS; quires Hurd's Linen Lawn,
soc.
Lawnette Pink and White Assorted
Stationery, in large. handsomely
decorated Floral Boxes; 4 quires
Very beautiful, S2.25.
8-lneh Floral or Holly Boxes. for
gloves, containing 3 quires Hurd's
Lawn Finish IN three sizes, 500
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12

A regular 75c grade,
which we offer at our y
Special Price, 39c. O
A Heavy, Strong Pair, extra long
needle points, SIPS value at 75c.
Other Styles from - to -
chamois Buffers, Ivoryoid handles.
steel rod and angeable,chamois:
SOC, 6oc, 75c. With Ivoryoid Cases
SIPS and $3.50.
5-piece Set of Solid Ebony, soft
grain leather case, fiat pocket
size; excellent selection for man
or woman; $3.50.
Pocket Set In Black Leather Case.
which rolls tight and compact.
chamois lined and flaps to prevent
scratching; pieces; $500.
German Silver Sets, heavy weight
French Gray finish; pieces, S4'
S-piece Set in a little lighter
weight, but durable for many
years, $3.50. 5-piece Set, $3.50: 4
piece Set, $1.oo.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12

ALWAYS acceptable and priced
by The recipient as a gift of genuine
quality JACOBS entire stock is
new goods of this seasons manufac-
ture Nothing left over or handled.
Ana customers find JACOBS Val
ues the BEST.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12

Water or CIaret Pitcher shown in
three cuttings Of rare beauty and
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-12

m Il C h admired;
Polar Star, Pin
wheel and Chry-
santhemum. Clear
and brilliant;
heavy; deep
i ly cut; 2, 8
Apt. sizes;
$3.es, $500,
$3.50.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-02-23
Daddy's Bedtime
O.. The Handsome
DLOIV Icicle That Hung
BY the Barn

he idcles shone like spikes OF silver in the clear moonlight, and Jack
and Evelyn stared out at them admiringly. Every tree wss hung.
with the icy spikes, and long frnges Of them trimmed the roofs Of
the house and barn.
They are very beautiful are they notp said daddy $50 beautiful that !
think 1 shall tell you q story about an tcce tonight
'Icicles, you know, are formed by water dripping down, one drop over
another until they form long spikes along the edges OF roofs or on treas~any-
where. in fact, that water leaks down or Inehs. When the CUTTERS On the roof
are frozen hard and a thaw comes Of course the water runs over the edge Of
the roof, for it cannot run down the pipes. Sometimes the frozen Tee bursts
a pipe, and then when the ice inside mehs it drps out through the break IN
the pipe. freezing when a cold day comes
there was not an icide anywhere that was bigger r handsomer.
they would stop and say:
"Oh, my, isn't that a 6e big icdeg
And as every day Z lhle more water AZ down owe the iccis there Was
no telling how big he might have grown il It had kept on just like that
by this time the tece had formed quite . sCod opam0n rs himself
He would look around with scorn at the smaller iccles and say:
Just look AZ me I am the biggest and best locking iiele you'll 6d any
where. Every one admires me- / pity you Door puny little things Why
don't you try 70 grow as I d. he yas very vain, was the bis aciele
"Wen, one day Farmer Brown think that WIS his nsme~pass@A hg theS
barn, and he looked up at the big icicle.
Its strange hoy thst fccle grows, said he a wonder f those guitars
that drain the roof ere not working right 4 think It'll Just haze look
$50 Farmer Brown brought a ladder aud climbed up He tpunh 4 hole In
the tin through which the wster htnklea out over the corner q ths easa
!" Tt will have to be soIdered up right away, the farmer called 10 lis sn
at the foot Of the ladderN VI
Now, stand a@Agr8he cried. With q blow he icosened tbs bg. vain
idcte and sent ~ craSninR 70 the ground, where ~ Nas smashed " 4 aundsad
pieces ~
There now, eScEIned all the other little ictes. isn't II lucky We wsrs
not Ike that Or the same Right have hnppened TO ns No one ever sMms to-
notice tiny things like us