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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-18
raV OnEcr Now Open.

County Treasurer y. C. Wallace to-
day had his office open To- receive
taNos. accordiug To- law. and will be-
ready from now ON to- take i'm taxes.
Up to noon today about two hundred
dollars had been taken i'm Ly the of
Nre
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-18

Washington, oct. 13.-Fiftccn-ycar
old liohbic Crawford. the messenger
who rode ir front of President Will
sons automobile Il few days ago, was
happy lad today. When he left the
hospital lully recovered nc received
a brand new wheel, the girt of the
president, and a personal letter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-18

The price of cotton is still off from
what 1t was Il couple of weeks ago,
but the farmers are still selling. an
parcntly, as rapidly as they can get
thcir CrOD picked
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-18

4140-D. A. Hatfield 900 lbs. oats
Al f45-A. T. lIaynSwOrth, Hauling hay, .-,
A 4149-Sumter Transfer Co.. Frt and drayage on hay
4196-D. B. BrunsOn, pay't supplies,
4202-R. W. Bradham, Shoeing mules etc
4203-Saw Newman, Exp. trans. prisoner,
4205-Emanucl q Co., Groceries, etc,
421O--W. G. Folk 20 bus. corn,
I217-City Of Sumter, Payt convict labor August
421S-J. r.. Dew, 40 lbs. hay,
4220-S L. Mcleod, 55 lbs. beef,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-18

plan to TX January to go as the time
for taking up Il woman suffrage con-
Stitutional amendment.
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W.
42o3-Saw Newman, EXP. prisoner 6 35
4205-Emanuel & Co, Groceries, 50
taiVV-W ~ fOlh, ~ pns. corn
421S-J r.. 74C lbs " 30
422O-S. L. Mcleod 55 lbs. beef,
~ 1s
4OS9T. NJ. globe repairs o.
looo-J P. Commander c. II. '''"'' 10 90
tiIE-Guhh DSin Co., Oo gais dsialectant
4125-sumter duston, SO
4127-W. b. Burns 35 gals disinfectant, "a OF
4129-Sumter Lighting C 70
42O9-James Scott, Work C. H. 90
42GO-James Scott, Work c. H. wk. 90
4O7S-H b. pris. Bordens c. ? o6
4oS3-J. Geddngs Exp. trans prisoner, 90 90
4iOi-J x Bradford, Dieting prisoners, Aug, 60
4lOi-J. H. inson Exp prisoners, 35
Al 4l29-Sumter Lighting Co, lights, 95
42OlJ. H. 90
40
4o76-Ms Antonia patients s 10 90
fsGws sp sgmmonng ] eoohe h Jury S M - 90
!os$-oteen Publishing Publishing So 20
4os6-Parros Book Co.. ,' once SUPPLIES 90
1OSS-knight Bros, Publishing and printing, 26 SO
4O92-Jcnkns Auto Co, Repair
ii0a 4i0a-J IA Bradford EXP trans prisoners
4io2-Dr NJ s. Kirk, Med attention, p Williams.
4iO5-Sumter Garage Auto and hire for R.
41"S-Standard i1S oil Co. 10 gals easolne
4ioS-Rescue Ophanage c. Monthly allowance orphans
411G-Geo Barnard Ca check books supvr. office
4Ila-Wake- l Evans cosswen Books, 4s Al
4l23-Cash Printing Co., Stationery for Sheriff,
4l2S-NatonaI Office s. Co., Supplies fol offices, As
44i$aa-Dr NJ L. Paler p M Exam, Porter Howard,
4,$S-Snmer t1S Sumter pee T Co.; Long distance calls,
4147-II. l.. b. Wells, on
42Oi-Rev c. c. Brown,
4227-Ii b. Boykin, Exp 80
faE9-J H. scale EXP. trans prisoners
425S-Ii c. IIaynswoh (3d
4259Aex Norris, prisoners, On
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4135-J. S. Geddngs, Ex-Con- Pension
4l44-J. NJ Geddings Ex- -Con-Pension
4 4l5O-J. w. Partin, X-Con- Pension,
4151-W. A. Parin, Ex- Comp Pension,
4 4l53-W. j. Atkinson, EX-COn Pension,
4154-W. B. Norton EX-Con- Pension
4155-E. r. Sanders, Ex-C Con- Pension,
4lo6-R. X. Thames, EX-COn-Pension,
4l57-T. w. Pritchard, EX-COn- Pension
HES. l.. Ardis, Ex Con-Pension
4159-JOS. Lewis, EX-COn-P Pension,
416O-Henry David, Ex COn-PensiOn
416l-Jas. AllsbroOks, Ex-ConPenson,
4l62-H. NJ. Spann, EXCon-Pension,
4 1G3-Abram Ards, Ex-Con- Pension
4164--II. N. Idol Ex-C Pension,
4166-W. A. Weldon. Ex- Con- Pensino
Belk, EX- COn-Pension,
Morris, Ex-Con-Penson,
4 4l69-P. w. Burgess, EX-Con- Pension
4l7O--Jas. Dorm, ExCOn-Pension
4l71-T. Benenhaly, Ex-Con-Pension
4l72-8. VI. Powell, EX-Con- Pension,
4l73--G. W. Scott, Ex-COn-Pension,
4174-IIamptOn Lee, EX- Con- Pension,
II. Boykn, EX-Con-Penson,
1176-Ceo. Hancock, EX-COn-PensiOn,
Alta. ii. Weeks, Ex-Con- Po nsion,
4l7S-IIenry Scott, EX-COn-Pension,
4l79-John Outlaw EX-Con-Pension,
1 lSO-J. u. Windham, EX-COn- Pension,
I1Sl-I. S. Wndham, Elk Con-Penson,
4 4lS2-W. J. BrunsOn, ExCOn- Pension,
lS3-JOhn Turner, Ex- Pension
1 isis. J. Brown, EX-COn- Pension,
4 41S5-R. d. Cooper, EX-Con- Pension,
41S6-D. H. BOykn, EXC ON Pension
41S7-W. r. Lackey EX-Con- Pension,
41SS--W j. Ardis Ex-Con-P Pension,
1S9-J. T. Hays. EX- COn-Penson,
l90-J. A. Dennis, Ex-ConP Pension,
1 il91-J. T. Flowers, Ex-Con- Pension
4 4l92-W. ID. Weaver. EX- COn-Pension,
SGT M. X McElveen, Ex Con-Pension
4 l194--E H. Sauls, Ex-Con-Pension,
4195-W II. Cook, Ex-Con-Penson,
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Road Improvement.

4113-Chatta. S. p. & F. b. Co, 9 CT T. C. pipe,
419-Shed Chsm, Grading ditchine, etc, (Hired abor)
4l42-Agt ~ w. r. r. Co., Freight metal cuverts,
4I46-Shed Chism Grading, dtching, etc. (Hed labor)
ABOLISHED Chism Grading, ditching, etc. (Hed labor)
l2lo-Shed Chism Grading ditching, etc. Iired labor)
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1l2l-W b. Burns, dys. board /
l2lI-W a. James, Sal Chain
l2I1-J e. lralhan, Sal night Chain
lZ2l--Jamos MickenS Sal JaniOr G. H.,
4zzZ-I NJ Pitts Sal SUPERVISOR
4223-R l." Mcleod, Is 30
l22o-I H. Holland, Sal. Flg 50
l226--lD b. Brunson, ial. as c.. G..
l22f-ll b. }oykn Sal Dist.
422S-Acx Norris, SAL Rural Policeman, 80
4"23-J H. Scale, Sal Rural Policeman,
42"o-C. w. McManus Sal.
12"2-S. f.. Flowers, Sal. 67
42"3R. e. Wilder Sal
12"l-l G. Wallace, Sal "A As
423o-l H. Scarborough, Bal. sal c. c. p
123G-J H. Bradford Sal sheriff 33
4237-J II. Ilaynsworh as Education,
423S-F H. Player. Sal. Alags. Ist Dist, Il 90
4239-G T. DcS(hamIs, Sal Magis md Dist, - SO
io-lL L. b. Wells, Sal. Magis. 3rd Dist. So OS
12ilJ. y. Hodge Sal. MaEs. 18th Dist, II so
12i2-W. j. RCcs, Sal. Il 33
R. H. iurkct rs Magis Dist,
42ll j L. Gllb, Sal. Magis 9TH Dist. - so
A2lI-M NJ ID. Weaver, Sal. ('onst. lst Dist, II SO
+2IG-J H. llinsOn, Sal. COnst. md Dist, 8 "a
i2l1 wy. Dinkns as 81
i2lSJ f.. Hodge, sal.
@2llJ j. Gcddngs sal 9Th Dist. 20
'l-E. j. Brown, Sal 7th Dist. s 81
l.'l H. o. 5radhan Sal S guard G. c.. 45
l2'2 Newman, Sal Policeman, 50 33
121" W. T.. Mciidc SAL. Rural Policeman, SO 33
l21l l.. D. Jennings, Sal II
i21I S II. E1munds Sal. Mem. Board Educ. II
II. Co q.
l2D1 ID. w. Sal County Jaicr "a
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-10-18
NINTH MONTHLY
r E p Q r T
SEPT. l-3O, 1913.
Roads and Bridges.

Roads Bridges
1"..1'~, flerbe hauling and labor
w. nus Fay freight pipe, ~
S5
4O2-Dr. NJ. $. Kirk, work. 30
bridge
tiai-M III. BOX % hrs dragging road, Is
Dorh WORK on bridges tean self and hands,
4l52-A l." Grooms, work bridges
i 4l53-J H. Holland Iayt 2SG
4l3l--l W. Warren, 1,216
a. -, H. MeENeeh work on ? bridges,
4 l13---A T. Iaynsworth, Dragging
g. McFNccn,
4 4l60---llck Nathaniel, Cutting
t.
izVV-J l. Bogdon Labor and lumber,
Holland
42OS-C W. }runsOn, an 6 l6
chandler, Work bridges hands, SELF
42l2-lenrI Eenenhaly, Putting
aiio-H, Dennis, work on road, 22S
l.
f-'i-IliS JohHSoh WORK on road
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Amounts Received From All Sources,

Sept. 80:
To Reed from 5 q mills Z co 1912 Taxes,
To Reed from Road taxes less abatement
To Reed from G.. IT, DesChamps, A. MONTGOMERY
TO Reed from j. L. Gllis, State Smith Brown,
TO Reed from T. T.. Player State W. III. Fleming
TO Reed from t. L. Player, State Perry VanIuren,
To Reed from f. !. Player, State Gray,
To Reed from f. l.. Player State L. DeI.ain
To Reed from f.. l.. Player, State Alex Dickson,
To Reed from j.. l.. Player, State f. Anthony,
TO Reed from f. l.. Player, State rs. Peter Cooper,
To Rcd from T.. J.. Player, State r. T.. Locklair
TO Reed from u. J.. Player State VS. ID. Singleton.
TO Reed from u. Nj. Pitts, Costs State Tonnage
TO Rec from r. l." Burkctt, 1912 Road Tax & 20
TO Reed from * mill & 7fo 1912 Taxes &C. IL S. F.
TO Reed from x mill & 10 1912 Taxes OR. l. s. FL
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RcCapitulatiOn.
Sept. +:
10 Balance County Ordinary Fund
To Balance Road Improvement Fund
TO Balance Road improvement Sinking Fund
To Balance Court House Sinking Fund,
Sept l-30:
TO Amounts received from all sources,
by paid warrants a-c Roads & Bridges
liy paid warrants Salaries,
by paid warrants Aims House.
by paid warrants Chain Gang,
by paid warrants &c Public Buildings,
BY paid warrants a-c Jail,
by paid warrants a-c Contingent
BY paid warrants "a Road Improvement,
by paid warrants a-c, EXh'on- Pensions
Oct. !:
by Balance County Ordinary Fund,
BY Balance Road Improvement Fund
BY Balance Road Improvement Sinking Fund
Ry Balance Court House Sinking Fund
Attest:
r. T.. MCLEOD,
Clerk Co. COmrs.
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l073 c. $. Ellcrhc, 1,iS0 lbs. oats,
4075 j. A. Parish Frt. and drayagc on road mach
l0Ni DuItaut lIdWc. co., dO2 shovcls. saddles,
1000 j. j. Whidon Rcpairing road machinery, etc.
lo9l w +. Han, Repairing road machinery, etc,
1893 Carolina Gr0c. CO., Grocer les for Ser. Div,
1854 sumter GrOC. CO., Groceries for Scr. Div,
lO91-G II. Hurst | cot for 'l q. gang,
4O9G--W. II. Yates. GrOc. for Ser. Div,
4O97-Jnon Bro. Co.. Groceries,
4O9S-W. Il. Boyle, 81 bus. corn & freight,
I Burns lidWC. CO., - ShOVls. mattOx, lines
/ lIO3 j. NJ Chandler, hat for convict,
! 41O1--lOOth- larby CO., Collars e.. pads. ctc
4IO9 w. A. Neal Son. lG doZ con- shirts and pant
lII1-U. T. Avin, - bus. corn,
4I1G-R l.. Mclcod Pay freight ON hay,
iI20-MOscS Green. Grocc cries,
lI22 Cuttno n Mcknight, Groceries,
4l2G- ODOnncl Co., SX beans,
A127-Burns q Son, Hardware supplies,
413O-Sumtcr Transfer Co.. Frt. & drayage Oh hay,
4139-J. l.. BrOgdon, % bus. corn 4 freight,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-11
SPENCER BROOK,

Little Marguerite Clough spent a
few days last week with her cousin,
Fern Smith, in Princeton.
Mrs. Ray Smith has been on the
sick list.
Nat Young will give another NOV
ing picture show at the Woodman
hall tomorrow evening. Everybody
come.
Jim Mckenzie left for the west
last Wednesday. Terry Nichols is
doing the chores for him while he is
gone.
H. J. Lowell is busy moving some
of his goods to Princeton, where he
intends to live. . -.
Mrs. Gil Clough gave party last
Thursday night in honor of Miss
Maude Clough of Minneapolis.
Annie Lund and Mrs. 0. W. B]om-
quist cleaned the Swedish church
last Saturday. Preparations are
being made for Christmas program.
Hans O'Brien has sold his place to
Arthur Grow.
Terry Nichols spent Sunday in
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-11
BRIGHTON.

The moving pictures and the dance
we're we'll attended. Everyone re.
ported a good time. Come again,
Nat Young.
Pastor Sulverson was here to at.
tend Sunday school and was very
pleased to see the new organ and the
classes getting along so nicely.
The Young Peoples society met at
Markgraf's~~on Monday evening. The
evening was passed pleasantly in
playing games and telling stories.
The children of the school are very
we'll pleased with their new teacher,
Miss Gladys Lateral, who arrived
here last week from St. Cloud.
Ethel Olson, Clayton Pitmon and
Gertrude and Rudolph Markgra1
were pleasant callers at Ruth Olson
home on Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ado]ph Mink have
returned home from a short trip.
We are very sorry to hear that
little Willis Young has been sick fol-
the last few days.
Henry Kuhn has returned home
from St. Cloud.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-11
Skin Sufferers Read!

The effect Of D. D. D. is to soothe In
stantly, soon as applied; then 1t pene-
trates the pores. destroys and throws
off all disease germs and leaves the
skin clean and healthy.
We are so confident Of the marvellous
power Of D. D. D. that we have taken
advantage Of the manufacturers guar
antee. to offer you full-size bottle on
trial. You are to judge the merits OF
the remedy IN your own particular case.
If it doesn't help you, It costs you
nothing.
Odd. Soap is made Of the same
healing ingredients. Ask us about IL
..g5 il CA. Jack, Druggist. &.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-11

Princeton.
The members of the town board
held meeting on Saturday for the
purpose of laying out new road in
the southern part of the town.
George Chapman got stuck in the
sand with his auto just in front of
the Woodman hall last Saturday y.
The Car was pretty well loaded with
girls and all had to get out and push,
Mr.. Cyrus included.
Telephone line No. 3O4 has been
disconnected with Isanti. Hereto
fore it has had the Use of both CEN
trails free of charge. Many new sub
scribers have been taken on the line
since the change.
Mrs. Gil Clough and children went
to Minneapolis on Monday.
Miss Edith House, who has been
working for her sister in Princeton,
returned to her home on Sunday
evening.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-11
WOODWARD BROOK,

Neal Byl is saving wood in and
around Pease and expects to grind
feed for S. G. Galley the latter part
of the week. -a.s H..
The Misses Heding Jorgenson and
Ivy Winants visited with relatives
in Milaca on Saturday and Sunday.
A brother and brother-in-law o1
Mr.. Albrecht came up from Mankatc
last week and spent a few days here,
They returned to their homes on
Tuesday morning.
Peter Jensen spent day in Milaca
last week and took time to visit the
schools.
Lloyd S)'ea invested in a new
manure spreader last week and ex.
poets to double the crops he raises.
The school board of district =
visited the school last Friday after.
noon. They found everything salts.
factory. That is saying much in
one word.
A missionary sent to China by the
board Of the Swedish Mission church.
being on a vacation in this country.
spoke in the Swedish church here
Sunday morning. It is interesting
to hear reports of work in our mis-.
sion fields directly from the lips Of
the workers, especially when they
can tell of promising conditions.
Complaints are brought in that
there is much reckless shooting be.
ing done along the Rum river, and
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-11
Ole Farm FireSide.
GIeanings by Our Country
GREENB BUSH,
correspondents. 49,.

Miss Randi Petersen, Alma Mag]y
and Pearl Labbissonniere were call
res at Henry Fosters on Sunday.
Olaf Petersen has gone to Anoka
to visit relatives for short time.
Miss Orpha Ross is seriously i'll at
her home here. Her many friends
hope she may recover.
A number of young people met at
the school house on Sunday and
practiced for the coming entertain
ment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Rehaume had
their infant son christened last
Thursday. They named him Louis
Nels. Hazel and julius Rehaume
were the sponsors.
The Young Peoples society meet.
ing at L. Johnson's last Friday
evening was we'll attended and every.
one had a delightful time.
Everyone should take the road tc
the west district 4 school on the
evening of December 10, where an
entertainment and basket social will
be given. Ladies are requested tc
bring baskets and men pocketbooks
full of money. Everyone is assured
a good time, Don't forget, Decem.
Der 10.
Alpha Orion has erected a feec
mill at his place and will be glad tt
accommodate the farmers of the
locality.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-11
GLENDORADC.

Ernest Secord, the great comedian
of st. Cloud, is guest at Daline'
this week.
Those who were entertained at
the Hubbard home on Sunday even.
ing we're Mrs. Chas. Zachow and
family, Jesse Harmon of Greenbush,
John and Dan Daline and Ernest
Secord of ST. Cloud. Mr.. Secord
gave selections on his violin and also
rendered vocal selections
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Wasmuth OF
Proctor are guests at the E. DENIM.
son home.
Paul and Waldo Magnus arrived
home last Tuesday for a visit with
their parents. ~s... -
Frank Hubbard delivered hogs al
Becker on Monday for his brother-in
law, Sam Walker. -....-..:.... =.
The Wise Builders met with Cora
and Tom Hubbard last Thursday
evening and a delightful time was
had. Their next meeting will be
with Edwin Indrehus on January 8
to which all are invited. --.-.. -.
Grandma Herme Is seriously il
with stomach trouble, and it is the
wish of her many friends that she
will soon recover.
The meeting in district 80 last Sat
urday evening was we'll attended anc
very interesting lecture was given
Mrs. Huldah Hubbard is AGAR
under the weather, but we hope she
will soon recover.
Rev. Jerdee of Minneapolis viii
conduct services at the Lutheran
church of Glendorado on Sunday
morning at IL o'clock. A specia
offering will be taken up for Rev.
Ingebretson's children. Everyone is
invited to come and help.
Miss Josephine Donovan visited
her folks in Foley from Friday until
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-11

We want all skin sufferers who have
suffered for many years the tortures Of
disease and who have sought medical aid
In vain. to read this.
We, as old established druggists Of
this community, wish to recommend to
you product that has given many re-
agony. The product Is a mild, simple
wash. not a patent medicine concocted Of
various worthless drugs, but scientific
ingredients It is made in the Odd,
laboratories of Chicago and Is called the
Odd. Prescription Tor Eczema.
This is a Doctors special prescription
One that has effected many wonderful
cures
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-11

those armed With guns should be
careful and not shoot into punches
of cattle. ~
We were pleased to read the report
in last weeks Union about the meet
ing of the directors of the Fair as
ISOLATION, and wished that the re-
porter had given the witty speeches
delivered at the gathering. We feel
sure that the different directors
promised to work for better and
more town exhibits, and winter time
is good time to plan and talk over
the line along which work should be
done in order to come out best at the
Mile Laos County fair of 1914. H..
Thursday happened to be the an.
niversary Of Mr.. Talen's birth and
several members Of the bible class
came to wish him many happy re-
turns of the day and spend the
evening in song and practice signing
for the Christmas entertainment.
L. Slagter received a message on
Tuesday telling of the death of Dirk
Vos, near Raymond. Mr.. Slagte1
left here directly for Raymond to at
tend the funeral. The boys mother
is niece of Mr.. Slagter. The de-
ceased was boy of II years, bright
and full of fun. He was sent to get
calves from field and tied one end
of a rope to a calf's tail and the
other around his neck, with the re-
suit that his neck was broken. Dirk
was former Sunday school pupil of
your correspondent and we certainly
sympathize with the parents and
other relatives.
Mrs. Umbehocker of Princeton
spent few days here with her
sister, Mrs. Andrew Anderson.
Mrs. Or]ey Jones visited with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. Yotten,
in Princeton on Monday.
Emil Carlson returned from the
twin cities on Saturday evening.
He had been working there for sew
eral months.
Improved or not improved, that is
the question. The roads were bad,
but the sudden frost on Saturday
night has not made them much
better, and they certainly are hard
on vehicles and horses. In driving
to Milaca last Sunday Bert Sorensen
had the misfortune to break an axle
of his buggy by sudden catch in
one of those frozen ruts in the road.
This will be the last week that
Orley Jones grinds feed for the pub
lie. His many customers will be
sorry to be compelled to go else
where.
" Andrew Peterson shipped car
load Of lumber from Milaca to Long
Siding on Tuesday, and Louis Talen
and John Damhof are now erecting
the new house for which this lumber
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-12-11

Sunday evening. On December 10,
in the afternoon, Miss Donovan will:
give a Christmas program which she,
and her pupils have prepared. .
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CHAPTER xxxIv.
A plan Miscarrled.


remembered as hurried down the
back stairway her flushed face, but
could recall no look OF indignant pride
in those clear eyes whose pleasant
memory haunted me. She loved me;
of this now felt doubly assured, and
the knowledge made my heart light,
even while dreaded the consequences
to US both.
stepped out into the kitchen and
came to sudden pause, facing table
laden with such variety and abun-
dance OF food as had been strange to
me for many long day. Directly OPP
posite, a napkin tucked beneath his
double chin, his plate piled high with
good things, sat Ebers, while at either
end beheld Mr.. and Mrs. Bungay sim
ilarly situated. The astonishment OF
our meeting seemed mutual The Ser
geant, apparently feeling the necessity
Of explanation, wiped his mouth so
berly.
II vos yoost goin' to all me op NIT
der dings like good soldier. Captain"
he said in anxiety.
mo doubt; well, am rather hungry
myself. Mrs. Bungay, in memory of
old times cannot you spare me a plate
II SO, will take pleasure In joining
your happy company. Thank you.
see you have found your man."
II have tibet, SIR" she answered.
grimly, AN reckon as how he's like
ly ter stay ct hun, arter this"
But you forget he is my guide" I
protested, not disinclined to test her
temper Surely, Mrs. Bungay, you
would not deprive the South Of his val
liable services?"
"An' wouldn't I, now7 An didn't
tibet little whifHt promise me long
afore he ever did you uns? Amt he
my nat'ral protector? Whut's a lone
female goin' ter dew we're in Their
mountings wiout no mani"
Come, Jed, what do you say? Are
you tired fighting the battles Of the
Confederacy, and prefer those Of
homer
Il like ter read all bout fightin' well
'nough, but durn 1t, Cap, 1t kinder
hurts whin they hits we on ther head
with a gun" His face lit up sud
denly. "'Sides, sorter wanter hev
Marian git 'quainted with tibet thar
muel o. mine, Beelzebub. He's out thar
now. hitched ter q tree, an eatin' At
ter bust. his biler--never durn mark
ON his hide fer all be whit through"
=. II n
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and picnic. with many and varied CO.
tests. 30 that every child In the coun1U
might compete.
During the most perfect 0ctobeR
weather shepherdsviile had her en1f
school rally. Early that morning -
children began to pour into town ~
rail. In buggies and Surveys. In ~
farm wagons and on wide spread hay
frames. on horseback and mulebacA.
and their friends and relatives cams
too. BY 10 o'clock. the time set for the
parade. the town was alive with boys
and girls The staid farmers that
braced the courthouse fence wore lone
badges hanging from tho lnpeis -
their coats. badges that read "TRUD-
TEE" or "FRlEND OF TIM
SCHOOLS" No one seemed Inclined
to talk about crops or poiiticn
With full brass band from Louin-
vile heading the column. 100 youne.l
sters marched. danced and prance
through the old town. II was pp--
Of exquisite beauty because OF b
that beOmed and sparkled In {. :
faces; II was parade OF grave ID
lance because Of the future citizt ~
that was there The long line wan
broken here and tsere by a gnyly b.
decked wagon overfiowlng with smil-
ing, giggling, rosy faced girls and boyn.
The contests at the fair groHilds>xcrN
begun as soon as the parade dIsbanded-
These contests were divided into eight
sections. so that children OF about the
same age might enter There were
spelling matches. arithmetic matches.
story telling matches. In progress al
most continuously. There were potato
races. foot races three legged races.
horse races. hitchinR up rnces. races for
each and every one. Now and then the
program would be interrupted by ..
marching column with its cheer leader.
The column would yell itself hoarse
and retire amid the applause Of the