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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-01-31
MARY and HER LAMB
She Took it to School in Massachu-
usetts Ninety Eight Years Ago

Anxious to ascertain beyond
question whether there was ever a
Mary" who had a little lamb, I
as the widely known nursery poem
recites. Mrs. S. w. Owens, of Pu-
eblo, Colo, travelled TO Massachu-
sets "a distance of more than
1900 miles to make thorough in
vestigation.
She has done it. She has found
that there was real Mary" and
that she had real lamb. The
lamb went to school, too, one day,
as the famous verses assert. The
young poet, John Roulston, who
immortalized Mary and the lamb,
took some poetic liberties with the
facts. Mrs. Owens found, but the
poem is correct in the main points.
Here are the verses as they were
written and handed to Mary, the
owner of the lamb.
Mary had little lamb,
1t fleece was white as snow;
And everywhere that Mary went
The lamb was sure togo.
1t followed her to school one day,
Which was against the rule;
It made the children laugh and play
To see the lamb at school.
And so the teacher turned him out,
But still he fingered near,
And waited patiently about
Till Mary did appear.
s.What makes the lamb love Mary sop'
The eager children cried,
''Why Mary loves the lamb you know
The teacher then replied.
The Mary of the poem was
Mary Sawyer, and later Mary
Sawyer Taylor. She lived at Ster-
ling, Mass, and when she was
eight years old, ninety-eight years
ago, she owned the lamb.
Mary's lamb was q pet. She kept
its fleece nice and clean, and some
times tied a ribbon about its neck.
One day she took the lamb to
school. When she went to the
platform to recite the lamb clat-
tered after her. That made a
laugh.
Mary then took the lamb outside
and fastened it to a shed. She took
the lamb home at the noon recess.
Jehn Roulston, who was studying
for the ministry with Rev. Samuel
Capen, Of Sterling, was on visit
to The school that day. The next
day be rode up to the school and
handed Mary the poem.
Mrs. Owens, who is president OF
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-01-31
Miss Nina Cozort

The friends here Of Miss Nina
.Cozort were made sad last Satur
day on hearing Of her death, which
occurred that morning about q
O'Clock at Tarpon Springs, Fla,
where the family had moved about
three weeks ago, with the hope
that the change would be beneficial
to her health. Tuberculosis caused
the death, after an illness Of about
ten months. Miss Nina was low
able christian young lady, about
"a years old, a member of the Bap-
fist church and held in the highest
esteem BY everyone. She IS sur
vived by her mother, Mrs. S. e.
Cozort, one sister, Miss Pauline,
and three brothers, Thomas and
Hugh, Of this county, and Leon,
who accompanied his mother and
sisters to Florida, The remains
we're buried at Tarpon Springs.
First-class job Printing done on
short notice at this Office.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-01-31

the Loyal Boys Club of the West,
made the trip from her distant
home for the sole purpose of delv-
ing into the past and getting the
truth about the lamb episode.
Mrs. Owens will write a book on
the life and death Of Mary and her
lamb. In a talk about her investi-
cations Mrs. Owens said:
4 came from Colorado pur-
posly to learn ii it we're true that
there existed d Mary and little
lamb, who followed her to school.
! am satisfied beyond question.
Years and years ago in the
town of Sterling, near Worcester.
lived Mary Sawyer, who later be-
came Mrs. Taylor, and, like her
lamb, which was celebrated in verse
by clever young Harvard man Of
the times, John Roulston, she also
became noted.
MARY Sawyer, at the time she
came into possession of the lamb,
was eight years old. That was in
1874. The lamb, / find after inter-
viewing old residents Of Sterling,
was born about March i of that
year, and, therefore, was a spring
lamb. The little thing lived until
the next November, when it met
an nutlmely and tragic death.
II find that on Thanksgiving
morning Mary was playing in the
barnyard at her home. The lamb.
which had before this, become
very fond of her and had created
the incident of the school, was fol-
lowing her about, frollicking. I'm
fortunately for the lamb, and also
to the sorrow of Mary, the little
thing got within the range of a
COW, which proceeded to dissi-
pate it.
i have been led to believe that
the COW became jealous of the af-
lection which Mary showed for the
lamb and seized this opportunity to
dispose of it.
The incident which John Roul-
ston made famous BY verse as re-
lated to me by Mary's old school
teacher, Rebekan Kimball, deYiates
in some ways from the verse.
1t is true that the lamb on the
morning In question followed Mary
and her brother, Nat, to school.
They discovered It as they were
crossing a stone wall, and at the
suggestion of Nat, the lamb was
brought into the schoolhouse and
hid in one Of the desks, but it was
discovered by the teacher and the
woody little animal was removed
by Mary" Boston Cor. New
York American.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-01-31
DeWitt-Baker

Joe Dewitt and Miss Estis
Baker, prominent young people
Of the Seventh district, drove over
into the Twelfth district Wednes-
DAY Of last week and were mar
ried. They drove to the home OF
Squire r. A. Crider, who said the
ceremony, while the young people
remained seated in their buggy.
The groom is a successful young
farmer and the bride most estl-
mabIe young lady. This was
Squire Orders first marriage cere-
mony, but he went through with
It all right, and says he thinks he
can do up the next one much bet
ter and with less nervousness than
he did this time.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-01-31
Resldence For Sale

Residence good as new, 6-room,
nicely finished throughout, hall,
porches, barns and other ontbuild-
ing, water and lights; near |. L.
S. school, depot and city. Cheap
for cash; or easy terms.
If you are in the market for
farm or city property call on US.
Yours for square deal.
45-tf JENKINS 81 SOE,
Office West Side Public Square.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-01-31
Fruit Growers Alarmed

The unusual warm weather which
prevailed The last two weeks
throughout the fruit growing sec
ton has caused the fruit growers
much alarm. In some sections
plum trees have bIoomed and other
trees are budding, and it is feared
the early crop will be damaged.
The excessive rains have delayed
truck growers very much ii their
work.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-01-31
What We Offer to Sell AT
Greatly Reduced Prices

Mems and Boys Clothing Ladies and Misses
Wraps, Mems, Boys Indies Misses and Child
rens Underwear, Ladies and Misses Sweater
Coats, g. Pieces Of Outing Flannel, 10 Pieces Of
Bingham, Aviation Caps and ZePhr Scarls. All
Calicos at Sc the yard About 10 Pieces Of Nov
city Dress Goods at Bargain. Also Dozen
Mems Hats, prices from St.5o to $50, to close
out at 75c and $3.50, We have about Dozen
Comforts to close at bargain, s Pairs Of Blankets
at Absolute cost.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-01-31
500 Per Plate

was paid at a banquet to Henry
Clay, in New Orleans in 1842.
Mighty costly for those with
stomach trouble or indigestion.
Today people everywhere use DR..
Kings New Life Pills for these
troubles as we'll as liver, kidney
and bowel disorders. Easy, safe,
sure. Only 25c at Patrick Drug
Co.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-01-31
PattersOn-C IaybrOok

A special from Milan to the
daily press says: John Patterson,
a young farmer of near Hunting
don, and Miss Matte Claybrook,
daughter of Arch Claybrook, Of
this city, were married January
%. They will make their home
with the brides father.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-01-31
chronic constlpatlon cured

Five years ago I had the worst
case Of chronic constipation | evet
knew Of and Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets cured me, "
writes S. f. Fish, Brookly, Mich.
Sold by all dealers.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-01-31

Many ills come from impure
blood. Can't have pure blood
with faulty digestion, lazy liver
and sluggish bowels. Burdock
Blood Bitters is recommended for
strengthening stomach, bowels and
liver and purifying the blood.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-01-31

Read the Democrat for oil the
Carroll county news. Order it
now 81 per year
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-01-31

The Democrat covers the news
fields Of Carroll county and is first
to reach the subscriber.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-01-31

The Democrat 50 weeks, 81.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-01-31
Mems, Ladies', and Childrens
Shoes Go i'm this Sale

Our entire line Of Mems and Ladies Heavy Win
ter Shoes At Greatly Reduced prices About
Dozen pairs Of Ladies Patent Leather Shoes at
one-hal our regular price. About Dozen pairs
Of Boys Gun Metal Blue Shoes and Patent Leath-
er Shoes to close at bargain, in fact our entire
line Of Winter Shoes must go in this Sale We
are aware ofthe fact that TALK is CHEAP, but
what we strive to do is to back what we saw So
you need not have any fear Of being mlsled, by
anything we say we do.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-01-31
"The road to Economy leads
to our Store"

Naturally every economical Shopper thinks
before she leaves home that this store is
her store and hence she turns this way and
really to hold back and check rightly direct
ed enthusiasm is to stifIe and paralyze the
very life and vital force of business and isn't
1t absurd for any woman to miss this real
opportunity of getting the very best mer-
cnandise at way under our regular prices.
Evening journal., 1913-11-13
NEWSY DOINGS
OF new CASTLE
LyCeum Festival to be Held
in Opera House First Days
of December
ROGERS WOODS TO
FALL UNDER THE AXE

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE. Del, Nov. 1S.-Wil-
liam Faulkner. of Townsend. has
shipped here lumber to erect the
foundation and building for the saw
miil TO be used in saving up the
tiees Of Rogers woods. There are
thousands Of good sized trees IN the
woods along the New Castle road.
and back towards Farnhurst. The
trees VIII be cut down by a force Of
woodsmen. and then sawed into lum-
Der to be shipped /by Faulkner The
woods were sold nearly a wear ago.
New Castle is TO have a thrco-days
lyceum festival on December /. 2,
: IN the Opera House. The gusran.
Tors OF the festival are Mrs. James T.
tiiasou, Mrs J.. E. lliason, Mrs Sci
len y. Dcemcr. Mrs A. H. Padbery,
he Rev. Albban Richey. the Rev. :.
Bcatue Wylic. The Rev. John T.. Johi-
son, George NJ. Mclntire. James T..
Challenger Miss N. 4. Duncan. Mrs.
w. II. Haukcr. Robert n. Megginson.
Mrs. John NJ. Wilson, William H. Ny
ars, James r. Biges. Miss
Mary +. Shaw, Dr Elmer c. Cross,
Mrs =. de II. Jsnyier. Miss Esther J.
stewart, Miss d. =. Phillips John
Il. Lambson, Miss Rcba S. Jenieson
and Edward w. Plat
The program for the three days fol-
lows:
Monday December / 3.3o p. m. Ser
lcs lecture Dr. a. T.. Turner. "A study
'a Social Evolution il5 y. n. Con
CERT. Chautauqua Musical Trio. with
AIRS a. ,. Turner soprano The best
music ln the best way. 53O %. m. Box
supper. All patrons are invited to bring,
thelr suppers and make this neighbor.
hood meeting. 100 p. m Concert
lhautauqua Musical Trio. with Mrs
inner. 40 p. ~. Lecture-recital. Paul
W. Pearson. The JOY OF Living 800
r. m. Notion pictures. two reels T. Il.
GrQg. operator
Tuesday December $50 D. M. Ser.
les lecture. DR. a. J.. Turner. "Conserya-
iion That Is Worth While" l.l5 ID m.-
'oncert. Lyric Male Quartet. In "a pleas
eng program OF mc'ody and mirth. $50
p. ~. boN supper 100 p. m. Concert
~ Nr'c Male Quartet. 7.1j D. M lyric
Male Quartet. 545 p. M. Psmahssika
fefiormmg Pets. A great entertain
meni. 900 p. ~. Motion pictures.
Wednesday. December 3. $50 D m.
Series Lecture-Dr. A. T.. Turner:
The Need of Social House Cleaning"
ll5 y. -Concert-Thc Conserva-
cry Players. Comic and Grand
Jpera in costume. VITA many excep-
uonal instrumental numbers: $50
D. m. Box supper: ZOO D. m-Con-
aert-The Conservatory Players: 7.85
p. nh-Lecmrc--Dr ~. W. Sears.
More Tahy and Less Epitaphy;"
300 y. M Motion Pictures.
The Publicity Committee of the
Board Of Trade viii have pano-
rama view OF the city taken. includ-
Ing the stretch Of river below and in
front Of the city From this will be
prepared a double page illustration
'ut 10 be placed in the book 20 be is-
sued this winter by the Board Of
Trade. A number Of river front
views were taken yesterday by the
Art Studio photographers OF VIII
Nington. Several New Castle persons
'ttcnded The funeral oc Mrs. Gal
aeacr In Delaware City yesterday.
Evening journal., 1913-11-13
HIGH SHOUTING
LOUD FOR The
CHESTER GAME

Wilmington High School football
team has Just started practice in
earnest for tomorrow's big
game. with the Chester High
School, at Chester Yesterday
afternoon Or. Speer had the candi
dates going at lively clip. and all
were working hard Although the
team has not had a particularly brit
liant season, yet considering the
grecuncss OF the men. il has been. a
success. Captain Ernest Wilson.
Aschcnbach, and Frank Dunn. who
We're ON the injured list at the last
game have returned 10 the fold. and
can be counted ON To be- on hand
when the whistle blows. for the
Chester game tomorrow. Asa Adair
the big half-back. of the Cherry aud
White" team. seems 30 have at last
struck his stride. and the way he
was running with the ball yesterday
reminded one of the days Of Doc
Hughes. Gibuey the full-back
was working IN good shape and tear.
ing biz holes In the scrubs lines His
forward passing was especially fine
As one of the High School coaches
expressed IL yesterday. that all of
tomorrow success will depend on
the quarterback. for on the fiod the
whole running of The team rests on
his hands. II rs fortunate for High
School that they have such talua-
bic field general as "Ducky" kecscy,
whose star playing all wear has been
big factor Is all the teams success
The line composed of Capt Wilson
Aschenbach, Durstcin, Hampton. Me
Corldndalc. Young and Dunn. are all
good men, and should show them
selves to advantage In this big game
The newly organized band and
cheering section. much revised. will
accompany the team and help 10 keen
things lively. The student body will
go by boat. while the team. compos-
ing twenty-five men, will make the
trip by train.
Evening journal., 1913-11-13
DISEASE
ENDS BUSY LIFE
OF MIR. MCCOY

Following q severe attack Of indiges-
tion which ne suffered at his office a
week ago David Mccoy aged - years,
died Mt his residence, 40. S3l Washing
ton street, late yesterday afternoon The
cause Or his death was valyular heart
disease.
Mr. Mccoy was born July 6. lS4l. near
Newark. IN the early part of his life
hc WAS a prominent farmer of State
Road. lhc latter years of his lite were
del oted to the interests of the vii
mngton Furniture Company. of which
bee was president at the time OF his
death. lie always tool, an active inter
est in politics. being a lifelong supporter
of the Democratic party
He was very active in church work,
and was an elder in Central Presbyter-
ian Church. He was a member of La
fsyetto Lodge, a. D. and A. N.
In 1875 he was married 90 Miss Emma
Alrich, Of near New Castle, by whom he
Is survived. lie is also survived by
daughter. Mrs. j. c. Woodward, of
Coate,ville. Pa. and a SON, Frank a. Me
Coy, Of this city.
Funeral services will he held at his
late residence ON Saturday afternoon at
230 o'clock, with interment at Riycrview
Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1913-11-13
NEMOURS CLUB
WOMEN END
TWO CONTESTS

Despite the chilly weather yester-
day. the women were out in force
at the Nemours Gun Club Two OF
the prize gun contests we're to be
ended aud the tie carried over from
last week in the Major Ramsey tro-
ply event was to be shot on. In the
gun contest Miss Maud v. Moody,
Mrs. Harry j. Stidham and Miss c.
ID. Genticu tied for the Coleman du-
pOnt foN gun event, After an eNcit-
ing shoot off Miss Moody won out
with the score Of 10 out of %. The
winning Of the gun by Miss Moody
Was popular one. aud she Is re-
ceiying the congratulations OF her
friends Mrs. y. V. Clark and Mrs b.
McKaig tied for the Marlin gun. and
Mrs. Clark was the winner. Mrs.
McKaig. however. did not lose out
without a struggle. two ties helng re-
corded before the gun could be finally
awarded All the women are pleased
with the close competition which has
been so much in evidence In their
prize contests. They all admit that
their "nepve is improving and the
result is that they are making bet
ter scores. Miss Jessie Gentieu won
the Major Ramsey trophy in shooting
OF the tic carried over from last
week. Miss Margaret Woodman won
the honor of wearing It for this week.
after close contest With Mrs. o. p.
Clark
other scores made during the day
were;
Evening journal., 1913-11-13
NO Law TO
HALT Lash
Attorney General MCReynOldS
Thinks Federal Government
POWeFIeSS to Prevent II
HOLDS THE STATE
STATUTE INVIOLATE

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1S.-Attorney
General McReynolds decided ycstcr-
day that il would be useless for the
Federal Department OF Justice TO
seek 10y injunction to prevent the
lashiug OF conyicts at the whipping
post in the New Castle county (DelJ
workhousc on saturday
An examination of decisions by the
supreme Court Of the United states
convinced the Attorney General that
that tribunal would not sustain an
attempt to restrain the State of Della
ware from furnishing these conviots
al ihe post II was stated at the
Department Of Justice that whom the
most cursOry examination of the rul-
ings of the United states supreme
Court would show. that the court has
held uniformly that the eighth
amendment of the constitution does
not extend to the states. but applies
only 10 the federal government. The
eighth amendment provides that
"crucl and unusual punishments'
shall not be- inflicted.
According TO officials of the De-
partment of Justice the uniform rul-
ing of the United States Supreme
Court has been that this amendment
to- the constitution refers only TO the
inaiction OF cruel and unusual puu-
ishment under tho laws of the United
States and that this prohibition
against cruel and unusual punish-
ment does not extend to The States.
As soon as he went 10 his Office
this morning Attorney General Nc
Reynolds found upon his desk a let
ter from Representative John NJ.
Evans. OF Montana. who yesterday Of
fered IN the house a resolution ask
ing that the attorney general be in
structed to apply for an injunction
TO prevent the whippings.
As the house was unable 10 pass
the resolution because Representative
Mann suggested the absence of
quorum, and Saturday would come
and go before a quorum could be OBJ
tanned in the house Representative
Evans mailed a letter to the attorney
general inclosing a copy Of the reso-
luton and suggesting that he take
such action as he might consider
proper to prevent the whippings. In
his letter Mr.. Evans referred 10 the
eighth amendment Of tho constitu-
tion and suggested that the Delaware
whipping post method Of punishment
was "cruel and unusual punishment" 4"
Evening journal., 1913-11-13
corNrRY GLIB ELECTION.

The Wilmington Country Club In
annual meeting last night reelected
officers and directors as follows The
board OF directors comprises the fol.
lowing Judge George Gray. Benjamin
Nields, Thomas r. Bayard.. Frank H.
Thomas. j. Ralph Baily They ars
elected for a term OF three years.
Mr. Baily succeeds Francis deli.
Janyier, who declined to serve again.
Following the election Of the board
Of directors. that body met and elect
ed the following officers.
Judge George Gray president;
Francis deli Janvier. secretary;
Caleb NJ. Steward. treasurer: James
f. Nields. corresponding secretary:
yice-presidents, Hlmer +. Mitchell
Andrew G. Gray and Henry p. Scott.
Evening journal., 1913-11-13
NEWS GOSSIP
OF YORKLYN

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
HORkLNN. Del, Nov. 13.-Benja-
min r. Slater has about completed
his contract with the George w.
Helme Company. Of cutting of %
acres of woods. timber of what used
to be one OF the most picturesque
views along the trolley route
B. Frank Wickersham, road con-
contractor. who was operated on for
appendicitis, in the Hahnemann
Hospital, is improving.
His hand badly crushed in a tube
machine a few days ago, Charles Nc
Carty, an employe of the National Fl
bre Insulation Company had two
fingers amputated.
John Donswiyller. who was shot
through the right leg by a supposed
empty revolver, is out OF danger.
Joseph T Kane has gone to Clarks-
Vile, Tenn, 10 become foreman Of
the American Snuff Co. Manufactur-
ing Department.
There was a large attendance at
the entertainment illustrated by Mr..
and Mrs. James Patterson, on Mon
day.
Miss Adaline Shortlidge. Of Rryn
Mawr motored here.-Miss Elsie
Caldwell, of Roanoke, Va. is-visiting
Miss Laura Whealer.--N George Sea
ton. of ConcordviIle, is visiting Mrs.
y. Gorrell and family.-Misses Laura
and Minnie Yeost Of PHILADELPHIA.
are visiting relatives here-Nalter
Groce and family. Of Philadelphia
have returned after a short visit with
their relatives here.~Thomas j.
Touhey is building an addition 10 his
residence.
Evening journal., 1913-11-13

The connable Cup event will be
shot ON Saturday.
Schuyler Colfax has challenged Eu-
gene DUPONT for the Glass A Cup,
This match will most likely be shot
on Saturday.
In the Miss and Out" event the
traphy purse for amateurs amounts to
$3.50. Two more Saturdays and this
purse will buy some attractive
trophies. The professional purse
amounts to 5000.
DUPONT shoots Camden on Novem-
Der %.
Twenty big turkeys for the gunners
Thanksgiving Day
President Coyne, i'm emulation of
President Wilson and the Governors
of the several States. has issued his
Thanksgiving Proclamation. Shooting
starts at $50 on Thanksgiving Day. so
everyone can como out and shoot and
get home in plenty of time for din
ner
The outcome of the match for the
State Championship, between j. g.
Hlghheld. challenger. and W. NJ. Ham
.mOnd. holder, is awaited with interest
Mr.. Highfeld is one Of the newer
members of the club. but has given a
good account Of himself in every con-
test in which he has shot.
~ x. Smith, after a lengthy caucus
with himself, announces that he will
"Takhoma Turkey Thanksgiving
Day.
Last year several Philadelphia
shooters came down for the turkey
shoot. and took two of the birds home
lwithNhem
II. W. Bush says that he has taken
IA correspondence course" in how to
win turkeys. and that his is as good
as won now.
Billy Highfeld has had the under
writer's insure his chances for win
ming his Thanksgiving dinner. and is
sitting back in anticipation now.