Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19
Iron City Schools.
Rip Van Winkle

A~NsNe ANaaN" " taN hahc VI MP Ndu
Winkle. He was a descendant Of th,
Van Wrinkles.
He lived in a small brick house with
gabel fronts and latticed windows,
He had a daughter named Judith
and a sou named Rip. His wife was a
high tempered woman. She wanted
Rip to work on his farm. He had a
piece Of indian corn and potatoes
Every time he had any out door work
to do il would rain.
His cows would 90 astraY or get
among the cabbage.
He vas a Great faVorite among the
wives Of the village, They used 10
employ him to do little Odd jobs that
their less Oblieine husbands would moi
do for them.
His children too were as ragged as
II they belonged to nobody. When
his wife scOlded him he would take to
the side Of the house.
Rip had dog named Wolf; when he
came In the house bis crest fell, his
tail dropped to the ground. The flour.
ish Of broom stick or ladIe he would
ilV to the door with yelping precipita-
tion.
One daV while his vile was quarrel,
ing, he took his gun and dog. and went
to the highest part Of the CatskilI
mountains After while he heard :
voice hallOwing at a distance. Rip Var
Winkle, Rip Van Winkle, Wolf skulked
to his masters side and gave a Low
erOwl, looking down into the glen
After a while he saw some onV
slowly toiling up the mountain undel
the weight Of something heavy, Th,
man was square built fellow with
bushY hair and grizzly beard Oh
nearer approach it seemed that be haC
a keg Of liquor on his back. He made
signs for Rip to approach As Rip anC
his companion tOiled up the mountain
they heard long rolling peals OF thuu
der that seemed TO issue out Of a deer
raVine or cliff between lofty rock
towards which their rugged path con
Quoted, Passing through the ravin,
they came to a hollow like a amphi
theater. During the time Rip and hi
companion had labored on in silence
On entering the amphitheater on
level spot in the centre was cOmpanr
Of odd looking people playing at nine
pins. There was one who seemed /
be the commander. He was a stou
looking cid gentleman.
The whole group reminded Rip O
some Of the paintings in the parlor Q
DOminiee Van Shaich the village par
son. Rips companion made signs fo
Rip to wait upon The company. H
did what the old man told him to d.
Every time he had chance he woul
taste one taste provoked another, Hi
eyes swan in his head and he feI
asleep.
On waking he found himself on
green knoll. His gun was rusty hi
dog was gone He called his dog bu
no dog appeared. He started HON
when he got in the village The peopl
stroked their chins and looked at hi
long beard 1t was about a foot Ion,
He first went 10 his own house no on
was there he called for his wife. The
he went to the village inn. 1t too wa
gone. A crowd Of people was Poiu
around with a pocket full of han
bills. Rip began 10 inquire of some
his friends, he asked about NichOls
Vedder, an old man in a thin pipin
voice said that he was dead. then
asked about BrOm butcher, a man sal
he went off to the army and was kille
in a squall at AnthOnys nose. R
had no COURAGE 10 ask Of any more
his friends. He cried out in despai
does nobody know poor Rip Van Wi
kle, Rip Van Winkle exclaimed tv
or three oh to be sure. A won;
came up TO Rip she had a chubl
child in her arms. The child W
scared Of the old man. "Hush!" R
cried, hush yOu little fool the old IN;
won't hurt you"
What is your name my good womal
asked he. Judith Gardiner she sal
q which was greatly enjoyed by
present