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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-17

Mr.. Henpeck-Do you pull teeth
without pain?
Dentist-Oh! yes, sir.
Mr.. Henpeck-Then you won't do.
My mother-inlaw wants to get seven
extracted, so I'll have to take her
elsewhere.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-17
New Bank at Greenwood.

Madison Commissioner of Bank
ing Kuolt approved the articles of
Incorporation of the Farmers & Mer-
chants bank of Greenwood
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-17

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first put
up 40 years ago. They regulate and invig.
crate stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar
coated tiny granules.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-17
BADGER NEWS
BRIEFLY TOLD

Eu Claire.-A man giving his
name as G. N. Stout, Ramseur, N.
c., walked into the saloon of John
Gort here and, pulling bottle OF car
bolic acid from his pocket, drank the
contents. He died at Sacred Heart
hospital, No reason is known for the
rash act. Immediately after swallow
ing the fluid he wrote on piece OF
paper, torn hastily from a notebook,
the following: &c. N. Stout is my
name, Ramseur, n c." Other words
written were erased so as to be iIlegi-
ble He has relatives at Ramseur.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-17

ing will enable man to predict brain
storms in advance.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-17

One way to discount woman's an
gument is to agree with her.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-17

PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS
Your druggist will refund money ii PAZO ONT
MENT fails to cure any of Itching, Blind
Bleeding or Protruding Piles in TO Ia days. SOC.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-17

Mrs. Haymore-How is that mule
you bought of the deakin, Silas; is he
fast?
Haymowe (limping)-No, not en-
tirely; I discovered his hind legs are
loose
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-17

A man knows more at twenty-one
than he may be able to forget at fifty
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-17

Madison. McGovern APP
pointed Charles H. Crownhart and
]. D. Beck members of the Wis
consin industrial commission, and
Attorney Edward w. Frost, Milwau-
kee, as delegates to represent Wis
consin at the seventh annual meeting
of the National Civic Federation,
which convenes in Washington on
March 5 to Z.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-17

Sheboygan.-At the annual meet
ing of the Sheboygan County Ag
ricultural society at Plymouth the
profits of the past year were shown to
be $1,1S629. officers elected for this
year are: p K Wheeler, president;
Peter Reiss, vice-president; Otto Calf
ron, secretary; E. A. Dow, treasurer.
A new stock Judging shed with an
amphitheater for onlookers and a
$4,000 exhibition building are planned
for the coming season. Premium rates
are to be increased this year.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-17

Crandon.-Willis and Robert Bak-
er, two young men of this city,
have captured a black fox. The
animal ran into a hollow log east Of
the old Montey camps. The boys
blocked the end of the log and cut
into the middle to get at their prize,
and were elated to discover that it
was a black fox. They shot it with a
revolver so as not to injure the hide
and brought it to town. A local deal
err offered them 500 for it,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-17

Manufactured Schroeder, a mem
Der of the board of supervisors of the
town of Middle Inlet, who was arrest
ed on the charge of stealing { belt
has been released on bond of 5000.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-17

Kenosha-The boiler at the resi-
dence and garage Of z. G. Sim
mons, president of the Simmons Man
ufacturing company exploded with
such force that it rocked the frozen
earth for nearly mile. The model
garage was wrecked A portion Of
the boiler was blown through a wall
The heating plant was crippled Cost.
ly automobiles We're badly damaged.
The loss is estimated at several thou
sand dollars.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19

ONE of the prettiest homes and best
farms in the state is on the market.
Two hundred and ten acres lying along
public road and railroad from Warthen,
Washington county, to Marvin sidetrack
one mile out. In sight and hearing of
leading Baptist and Methodist churches
and Warthen high school; an eight
roomed dwelling; well built, plastered
and painted, porches running three sides,
three large substantial barns and about
forty handsome shade trees surrounding
the scene where the Sparta and Davisboro
public road crosses the SandersvilIe and
Mitchell public road. Four good tenant
houses, public ginnery, private shop, side
track and good business location.
One hundred and sixty acres in Guilt
walton. Just broken enough to drain has
been owned, petted, rotated, fortified
and farmed exclusively by one man for
THIRTY YEARS. IT KNOWS NOT
FAILURE IN PRODUCTION. One hun
bred acres Of this land is superior to the
average gardens of Georgia. Three miles
of fences inclose good pasture and a dozen
small fields connecting parns with run
ming water.
RED HILL SECTION" has a stiff red
clay subsoil, light grey surface, which
combined the virtues of these two sec
tons of Mother Earth-good water and
where Warthen set the world record for
production of cotton to single acre. It's
clear of stumps and rocks and has no
Objectionable grasses Has been offered
for sale but once in THIRTY YEARS and
then at Administrative sale. Surrounded
by lands that haven't changed hands
three times in half a century. In com
munity OF high bred intelligent people
who have led the state in agriculture a
hundred years. Under the pressure Of
the hour fifty dollars per acre will buy it.
A. X. Chamlee, Owner Warthen, Ga.
S-15-2s
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
Timber Lands For Sale.


FOR SALE-TwO hundred and thirty five
acres pine timber; never cut over and
one fifty thousand capacity shingIe mill
complete, will sell cheap for cash, or
party can assume fifteen hundred dollars
worth paper. Address Shingle MIL, care
Georgian 25-S-l0
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
Automobiles.

WILL exchange fine building lot at East
Lake, valued at $780, for automobile
worth $3.50 to $3.50 and pay or accept cash
difference. Box 80, care Georgian 2S-8-15
WE have a 0-horsepower racing roadster
that is worth much more than we ask
for it. You know a car must be right
when we offer It. Travis & Almond, 26
James St. third floor. Ivy 1892 S-13-21
FOR SALE-Cheap for cash, 25-horse-
power Maxwell in fine condition.
Owner. Box 201. care Georgian. S-6-19
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
Contractors and Home Builders

~<~~~~o-~->-0-~-~~~-~-~
IT WILL PAY YOU to get our estimat Is
on steam heating ana plumbing before
letting your work; IS years experience
in city puts US in position to give You
best work a minimum cost BashlOT
Heating and Plumbing Company, 43 Car
regie place M 455 7-20-4s
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
AMOS REPAIRED.

MAGNETS AND STORAGE BATTERIES
RECHARGED. MAGNETIC AND CAR
BURETOR work a specially We give
careful attention to electric auto and bat
terry work Hartrampf & Yarbray 90.
Phone Main 1910. So EdgewoOd avenue,
Just below Equitable building. 4-225
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
Monuments and Stone Work.

ATLANTA GRANITE COMPANY.
All kinds stone work.
17-19 Fraser street. Phone Main 354O
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19

POPE'S SPECIAI,-Bes dollar watch in
the world sent prepaid, only sec. Fully
guaranteed to keep correct time two years
free If 1t breaks. more serviceable
watch can not be had at any price. Mon
ey refuneded Immediately II you are not
highly pleased. Order today without fail.
Pope Watch and Diamond Company, 1914
Main street Dallas Texas 6-1-1
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
Real Estate For Sale.
w. A. Foster & Raymond Robson
Real Estate Rem ting and Loans
Bell Phones 1881 1922 Il Edg ewoOd

FOR SALE.
$50 OAK STREET, corner Bunker; nice
hve-room cottage with eght-foo hall;
lot is 5lXl50 to an alley. Remember this
IS a corner. Price, $500 on easy. terms
LOVELY HOME of six rooms in Kirk
wood, The lot is perfect-three street
fronts, beautiful shade, 196X350 house
fronts east This is a bargain good rea-
son for selling; will take 50, 500 cash to
handle this. Price, $4,75O. See Mr. Dews.
ON GORDON STREET and a good cor
ner, we have dandy six-room bun
galow; just completed Price SIS, 500 on
terms. See Mr.. White.
ON NANNOY STREET, close to South
Decatur and East Lake car line, a little
nome; no improvements, but are coming
soon Nice east front lot 50X147 Price,
$500; easy terms. See Mr. Dews
ON EAST FIFTH STREET we have
lovely house of eight-rooms; has all
improvements and furnace heat. The
mousse is artistically finished inside; large
closets. Price, $4,000, easy terms See
ON W. PEACHTREE, close in, we have
splendid home of nine-rooms; beau
nful lot; everything in perfect condition.
Price, $1,000. See Mr.. Eve.
IT YOTT HAVE MONEY! no t.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
Motorcycles.

ALL MAKES, $50 AND UP-Largest mo-
torcycle dealers in the South; exclusive
Southern distributors for Indian. Elyea
Austell Company, IS North Pryor street
1919
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
FREE TO TILE pIrR11C,


PROF. LA VOUX having rs years of
continued and practical experience in
these particular branches Of Mediumship
ana ana ClairVoyance and being naturally
GIFTED IN the Occult Art, he can unhesi-
tatngly, say. that he can convince beyond
reasonable doubt, the most skeptical that
he does know the PAST. PRESENT AND
PROF. LA VOUX meets the public pri-
vately in his parlors, "a Walton street, for
private readings daily. Does bad health,
business business affairs, family difficulties legal
eomphcatlons or laboring under evil In
fuences WORRY YOU? PROF. LA VOUEs
can aid you to attain your utmost hopes
ana desires and guide you into the realm
OF NE bnssful harmony and happiness.
PROF. LA VOJrX ws.f lei you Just what
you want 10 know just at the time when
It VIII do you the most good.
CLAtRNOYANCE DISPELS DOUBT
Every day the Immense practical value
or Cla1rVoyance is being demonstrated by
It's aid. Secrets of the heart are read
the plots of enemies; avenues to success
and happiness are clearly pointed out,
your true vocation and destiny.
DIFFlCULTIES ARE OVERCOME.
PROF. LA VOUX'S reliable and won
Citations are certainly paramount If you
are interested in the affairs of life for
better achievements. If love, marriage,
travels, changes, divorce, sickness, death,
law suits, reputation business transac-
tons, patent rights, wills or testaments,
mortgages, deeds, lost or stolen property,
stocks and bonds, hidden treasures or
absent friends interest you. If friends be
false or true; If trouble or danger threat
ems; If fortune Is to smile or frown If
good or Ill awaits you-why not know 1t
and be prepared for all such emergen-
Giles?
An business sacredly and strictly con-
fidental
Do not fail to attend PROF. LA vOUX'S
FREE LECTURE and demonstrations
Sunday night at his parlors. "A Walton
street, at o'clock.
PROF. LA VOUX meets the public in
his parlors, "a Walton street, from a m.
to p. m; Sunday IL TO a. For private
readings S1.00 this week only.
MAID IN ATTENDANCE.
PROF. LA VOUX accepts no fee in ad-
vance and expects none If you are not
well pleased Guarantees all of his work
S-17-5S
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
Sewing Machines


WE RENT new machines with complete
set of attachments for 81 per month:
also machines repaired; prompt delivery.
Both phones 1898 Singer Sewing Ma
chine Company. 10 Whitehall. 9-14-44
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
Business Opportunities.

SMALL meat market for cash, terms or
rent. 10 Houston street S-l7-59
COTTON EXPORTERS. buyers. graders
and all interested. send address to Ma
tional Cotton Company S-17-54
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19

700 ACRES, two miles from Warthen. five
from Chalker, on public road and on
railroad; has side track six houses beside
barns, etc; telephone, free delivery mail;
about 500 acres open, balance good tim
Der; strong lands lays well; accessible
to town must sell. a. X Chamlee,
Owner Warthen, Ga. S-15-27
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
For Sale-Miscellaneops


FOR SALE-Fine upright piano, account
leaving city, very cheap. Phone Main
l15. 34-S-l3
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19

AN assortment of chinaware, odds and
ends from our premium stock room, to
he closed out at very low prices. An op-
pOrtunity to secure some very beautiful
pieces of china a little expense. Can be
seen al our premium parlor, 20 East Ala
hama street. The Georgian. 1918
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19

FOR SALE-YatesviIIe tel
ephone exchange. See
W. NJ. Jackson, YatesviIle,
Ga. 6O-S-17
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
Houses For Rent.
NOTICE TO PROPERTY
OWNERS.

OUR long list of houses has about
been exhausted, We have never
experienced such a great demand
for houses for rer as we now have.
People are moving here from all
over the coun ry, and all must have
houses; and they want to locate
before September 1. If you have
a house for rent or will have one
by September /. come in and list it
with us. We have automobiles. sur
ries and buggies to show our pros
pective tenants houses for rent.
Our facilities for renting property
can't be eXcelled, and we only ask
you to give us a chance by listing
your property with us.
Thanking you in advance, we are,
Yours very respectfully,
FOSTER e ROBSON.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19

WANTED-Pa Partner with some business
ability and a little money, in good mer
camille business. +. r. j., care Georgian.
6l-S-l7
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19

Will exchange a 5-passenger touring
car, high grade 1912. in perfect condi
ton, for part payment of city property.
H, Box 643 8-14-27
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
Farms For Sale.

FOR SALE-Fifty- acre farm, IL miles
from East Point on Bryant road; run
ming water: about six acres good timber;
fine fruit orchard Price, 500 per acre.
Lula Rogers. East Point, Ga. 37-S-13
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19

FOR SALE-One baby carriage, nearly
new, cost s25: will sell for SIS. One
Oriole basket cart, cost IS; is as good as
new; for sale for SO. So Phone Main 573,
Atlanta 573 51-8-16
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
Building Materials.
Painting and Tinting.

FOR THE BEST PRICES CALL r B.
EMBRY Main 1855. 31S FOURTH Ma
TIONAL BANK BUILDING. silica
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
Money Wanted.

WANTED-A genuine bargain In real es-
tate, $4,000 or under g. r. o. Box 344.
Phone NJ 333O-I 30-9-l6
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19

National Cash Register.
1856. $50, $50. SIS. 500, $3.50 and UP to suit
your needs. Terms easy. Liberal ex..
change for cash registers in use. Bell
phone Ivy 4155, Atlanta 594
THE NATIONAL CASH REGISTER CO.
so North Broad Street. 7-20-52
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19

NEW RUBBER TIRES PUT ON YOUR
BABY'S CARRIAGE. PHONE IVY
3076. ROBERT MITCHELL, 229 EDGE
WOOD. 7-1S-15
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19

FOX SAL E-New Kelsey printing press,
5X9, with extra type, complete. $500
cash. E. NJ. Martin, 203 Empire Bldg,
S-15-32
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19

FOR SALE-One Radiant Home heater
No: and two stoves; all in very best
32-8-1b
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
PROF. LA VOUX

SPIRITUAL MEDIUM CLAIRVOYAN'T
AND PSYCHIC PIANIST,
WILL GIVE another lecture and demon
power of natural born Second Sight in his
parlors, "a Walton street, Sunday night al
o'clock.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19

FOR SALE-Five room house, three
acres, right at Mt. View; sc car fare;
timber lands Badger Real Estate Agency,
Forest Park Ga 3S-S- I
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19

UNUSUAL pickup in Kirkwood. Small
house on large lot in good neighborhood.
Modern conveniences. Phone Decatur 255.
49, {
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19

NORTH SIDE cottage in growing section
and renting well; buy cheaply and hold
a While for appreciation. Phone Ivy 300
S-17-20
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19

WILL SELL at a bargain or
exchange one two-barrel
Bowser tank, complete with
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19

DECATUR-Fine nine-room house; new
in best part of Decatur; all conve
nfences This is worth more; $500; terms
very easy; will take vacant lot or auto
mobile. w. II. S. Hamilton. Decatur
Phone Decatur Alb S-13-2
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19

pump, automatic register,
&c. Fer furthe" informa-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-13
LETTERS and STORIES
NY FIRST scHoOLDAYs.

started to school when I was five
and one-half years old. liked to go to
school because we played games and
I thought school days very nice times.
In one game played I was the duck,
and made my own fire and went fish
ing.
| skipped the A class and went INTO
the second room did not like that at
MI, so the next day went back into
the first room The teacher told me
to 20 into the other room because l
was a big girl now. which pleased me,
and afterward I liked to go in that
room.
One winter while was In the sec
ond room I got sick with whooplng
cough and had to stay home. When l
came back. I did not know as much
as the others and had hard time FOR
little while The teacher wanted me
to 20 back into the first room, but she
colud not induce me to go back into
the first room. ! am very glad that
did not go back, for / got along all
right. am now in the eighth grade
AS this is my first letter to the
Junior page. which like to read very
much, ! would like to see it in print.
We take the Ottumwa Daily Courier.
Lily Dahlen. aged IL.
7O7 Grant street, Ottumwa, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-13
1.-THE RABBIT HUNT"

Dear Editor: "Oh, Bob" Jim called
.lets 20 a huntin', sky's all clear, no
signs of rain" and he gazed at the
cloudless sky, and November sun. Jim
emerged from the shed. hammer in
hand for he had been making wagon.
Alright" he agreed ''but I want to
finish planning this board You go get
the guns, and I'll be done by that
time
In about ten minutes Jim returned
with two rifles. He handed one to his
brother, and they hurried into the
woods. Presently Bob said. with a lit
tie surprised scream, there goes a
rabbit" Jim turned about and fired.
but the bunny ran farther into the
woods, unframed Shoot" Jim grun-
ted" it was such big one. But the
boy did not lament long over their loss
for they were eager to go on. Several
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-13
THE LITTLE MESSENGER"

This little messengers" name 10
"Cook Wheeler" He was named AZ
ter the man who claimed to have
found the north pole short time ago
and he has become of great use 10
his mistress. She Is now able to hear
from the sick early in the morning. =.
My little brother had very bad
cold on his lungs and this little mes
senger" came every morning to see
him. One morning mamma wrote a
note stating that he was better. She
tied it around his neck. AS soon as
he got home his master saw the note
and was going to get 1t but the little
messenger" ran safely by to his mis-
tress.
Then another morning his nurse
wrote q note for his mistress and sent
it by him. as he came before We got
up that morning. He did not get IN
but he left the note out by the yard
gate so we could see it as we went
to school.
This little messenger" is q little
white and brown dog. No one taught
this to him, he just took it up himself.
Hattie Allen,
Belknap, Iowa. Route No. l..
Box Is.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-13
Selma, Iowa.
OLIVE ENJOYED HER VACATION.

Dear Editor and Juniors: | have
not written to the Courier Junior nor
heard from any of the Juniors for a
long time. but read the stories and
letters every Thursday and enjoy
them very much.
have written to four Juniors and
have met two of them.
I hope Santa Claus treated all the
Juniors as we'll as he did me. He left
me five books and a pocket book,
gloves, muffler, hair ribbons and some
cards with my name on them. The
school had Christmas tree and pro-
gram at the opera house the day before
Christmas. was not in the program
but I got my pocket book on the tree.
The tree was decorated with strings
of popcorn and colored balls and
looked very pretty. Santa Claus came
out and distributed the presents. There
were lots Of dolls hung on the tree
and this made it very pretty. Our
school will begin next Monday after
vacation of two weeks which GER
tainly enjoyed
There is pretty large hill near our
house and I spent much OF my play
time sliding down it and I also went
skating but now it is almost too cold
to play out doors. go to school
every day and am in the eighth grade.
Il teachers name is Sister Mary
Patricia.
have received nine cards from the
Courier Junior and two or three small
prizes which I thank the editor fo-,
and I have also received few cards
from the Juniors. I have never BE-
longed to the Christmas Stocking club
but hope too next year. I suppose a
good many boys and girls were made
happy by the club.
I Well I guess will close hoping TO
get a card from the Courier Junior
Olive Lemley, age IL,
MelrOse, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-13
A soasLEp.

1t was the sixth of January, in the
morning John and Henry were on the
porch mailing bobsled together.
Their sister Helen was in the house
working. She was wiping the last dish
when Henry said:
"Are you through with your work.
Eyes, Henry" said Helen, why, are
you going out sliding?"
Eyes, Helen, hurry and come with
u.s."
Henry and John went in the house
to warm until Helen got ready. Helen's
friend was going, too.
Helen, why don't you 60 over and
get Margaret" said her mother.
1--WE 60 past her house" ~
They started out, when Helen said,
IT guess it isn't so cold after all"
"Why, did you think 1t was coid?'
said Henry.
Eyes, it seemed like It," .."
! They came to Margaret Simmons
house. They knocked at the door and
Margaret came to answer the knock.
care you ready" said Helen.
Yes, I'm ready"
"Well,' come on them" said John.
They went to slide on a nearby
hill. When they were going up the hill
Margaret said:
81 can slide until II O'clock"
Eleven" said Helen. Il can slide
until twelve" They were up to the top
Of the hill.
Henry, you guide
"All right; get on, Helen and Mar
garet."
They were about to the bottom Of
the hill when Margaret said:
ut is just dandy
81 like bobsled best Of ALL" said
Helen.
When they were coming down the
second time, the girls said:
Look out, Henry, you're taking us
into a snowdrift. Oh, it's cold!' said
the girls.
Jump out, girls, till l get the bob
sled out of the snow
They were coming down the last
time when their papa was coming
home.
Come and have ride with us,
papa" said Helen.
"All right. let me guide this time"
said their papa.
All four said, ut is a dandy. This
will be all for this morning
"All right" they said.
They had fun all winter sliding on
their bobsled.
Anna Mahoney, age 9.
1923 East Second St., Ottumwa