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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-12-10
ROMANCE FOUND IN WILLS
Beouests and instructions Reveal the
Humor and Pathos of the Or
dlnary Lives.

The romance of wills, to my mind,
consists primarily of the revelation
therein of the humor and pathos or
ordinary lives. writes f. Vine Hall
of London, in Case and Comment.
Thus II is that, when here in London
at Somerset house, | turn over the
multitudinOus leaves of old volumes,
covering centuries Of dispositions con-
ceivcd by common men and women
of other days. In the hour or in the
view of death, | feel that | am en-
gagged in a truly romantic quest. |
handled recently a romantic original
here, the last diary of Horatio Nelson,
written In little notebook inter-
leaved with thin blotting paper. 1t
contains Nelson's last prayer, fol-
lowed by document which was
proved as codicl to his will and be-
gins: October 81, 1905. Then in
the sight of the combined fleets Of
France and Spain. distant about ten
miles" The conclusion, which re-
calls in some ways Captain SCOTS
last message from the antarctic
SHOWS is, it will be remembered, as
follows: 81 leave Emma Lady Ham
ilton therefore legacy to my king
and country, that they will give her
an ample provision to maintain her
rank in life I also leave to the
beneticence of my country my adopt
ed daughter, Iloratia Nelson Thorn
bn will jyy
ture the name of Nelson only. These
are the only favors | ask of my king
and country, at this moment when |
am going to fight their battle. May
God bless my king and my country,
and all those I hold dear! My rela-
tions, it is needless to mention; they
will Of course be amply provided for"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-12-10
Nothjnu to FUSS About,

'Tve been a model husband for six
months"
That's a fine record"
And my poor wife finds life SO dull
she's about to die of ennui."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-12-10
His Mistake.

'T think that chap would like to buy
my place. I've been cracking up the
value in great shape
why, you fool, that's our new tay
sessor!"-Judge.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-12-10

production and crop mortgage
force the farmers into ruinous cCm-
petition with each other. The remedy
lies in organization and in co-opera-
ton In marketing.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-12-10
Schedule In Effect Sept. q, 1914.

Note-All trains arriving and leaving
Thurmont scheduled from Western Mary
land station.
Note-All trains arriving AMI leaving
Frederick scheduled from Square.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-12-10
Western Maryland r. r
Schedule In Effect Sept. q, 1914
GOING WEST.
GOING EAST

"700am 820am 10. 38am
Il 55pm 3. l3pm 542p m
'8.00pm 1.40pm 4O5 sos 700
AIS 5.34 8.l5
Daily. +Daily except Sunday. tSunday
Only.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-12-10
ECONOMY & COMFORT
Table, Bed Linens & Towels

made Sweet, Fresh and Clean by having
them washed in the laundry. Our method
gives it beautiful, pearly white tint, a
smooth velvet like finish.
The cost is so little that it is
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-05-07
Distinguished Eastern Stars in
The City

Mrs. J. M. Davis, Of OkolOna,
past grand matron and grand
treasurer Of the Eastern Star Of
Mississippi, and Mrs, Annie
Burchel of Tupelo, are here the
guests Of friends and will re-
main for the state U. D. c. con-
vention that will be held here
next week. Mrs. Davis is vice
president Of the W. T. Tucker
chapter of OkoIona. She will be
the lovely guest while here of
Mrs. B. F. Jameson and Mrs.
L. C. Perkins.
Mrs. Burchel is a delegate
from her home chapter to the
convention and is the guest of
relative, Mrs. Emma Martin, at
Mrs. A. N. Gitford's. Meridian
Dispatch, May 2.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-05-07
Samuel G. King

Samuel G.. King Of near Buena
Vista, died last week at the rire
old age of 81 years and three
months. He had been a resident
Of this county for over 40 years
and was an upright man in all
the word implies. He was a
progressive farmer and had been
a great blessing to the commun-
ity in which he lived, in raising
all kinds Of fine bred stock,
which in him was a great hobby.
He could always be relied on
to help in any kind of a forward
movement that had for it's object
the betterment of his neighbors
and friends. He came from
Ala. to Miss. and was a confed-
crate soldier from that state,
noted for his superior markham
ship and belonging to the sharp
shooters, a very important
arm of the service, which place
none but an expert could fill.
He served his country we'll in all
the relations of life, whether on
the battle field amid the rattle
of musketry and the boom of
cannon, or in the more peaceful
pursuits, where his good Judge
ment, kindly feeling, and I'M
sWerYing integrity, made his
presence always known and felt.
He leaves two daughters, Mrs.
Weber and Mrs. Dunn and five
sons, S. 7. King, J. A. King
and Frank King, of this county,
and viii King in the pension &C.
partment Of the government and
Ed King Of Water Valley.
j. VI. HALEY.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-05-07
No DiSCOlmfOrtS
From D0dsOn's
Liver Tone
Violent Purgatives Need no Long
err Be Used for Constipation,
so Why Run Risks OF
Their DlSagreeabie
After Effects

TO overcome constipation and
sluggish liver pleasantly, easily
and safely, Dodson's Liver Tone
is guaranteed by Bearden &
King, who will cheerfully refund
purchase price price (50.) at
once if you are not entirely sat
isfied with it.
Dodson's Liver Tone is made
to take the place Of calomel and
other strong purgatives. 1t has
none of the disagreeable and
often dangerous after-effects of
calomel, which is in fact apoison,
a mineral, a form of deadly mer-
curry.
Dodson's Liver Tone is a
strictly vegetable liquid, con-
tanning nothing harmful, 1t not
only leaves no bad effects, but
work easily and naturally, with
out pain or grippe and without in
terfering at all with your regu-
lar habits, diet or occupation. A
trial may benefit you greatly,
why not see about it today? adv
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-05-07
DrOke-JOne

Mr.. William R. broke and
Lucey Jones were married on
Thursday afternoon, April 80,
at the home of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. ]. Jones,
in Crystal Springs, Rev. W. L.
Howse, pastor Of the Baptist
church, officiating.
Mr.. Droke came to this city
from Crystal Springs a few
months and is connected with
the firm Of broke JeWelry Co.
He has made many friends dur
ing his short stay in our city
who congratulate him on his
happy marriage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Droke arrived If
the city Friday evening. They
will make their home in the new
residence Of Church street.
The Messenger join then
many friends in wishing then
success and happiness.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-05-07

Pontotoc Sentinel, April 30
Mrs. Sam Thomas, of Verona,
and Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Lyon
and their son, Kyle Lyon, of
Okolona. were called here last
Friday by the condition of Fred
Lyon who at that time was con-
sidered dangerously i'll, but has
since greatly improved.
The District Conference meets
at Prairie May 1881. Bishop
Murrah will preside at this con-
ference. The delegates from
the first Methodist church here
are eX-oficio F. ]. Mcdonnell,
Jr., C. A. Lagrone, elected F. J.
Mcdonnell, ST., J. E. Capps.
Alternates D. S. Cunningham
and Will Taylor.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-05-07
OkOl0na Mans
Lucky Find
Will Interest Readers of The
Messenger

Those having the misfortune
to suffer from backache, urinary
disorders, gravel, dropsical swell
ings, rheumatic pains, or other
kidney and bladder disorders,
will read with qualification this
encouraging statement by an
Okolona man.
Gilbert Ivy, carpenter, Gatlin
st., Okolona, Miss, says: -Four
years ago | was in such bad
shape with kidney disease that |
had to give up work. My back
was racked with pain and | had
sharp twinges in my kidneys. l
could hardly raise my hands
above my head. | spent con-
siderable money for plasters and
other remedies that were recon-
mended to me, but noticed no
permanent benefit. Finally, |
began using Doan's Kidney Pills
and in a little over a month |
was cured. The cure has been
permanent. At that time | pub
licly endorsed Doan's Kidney
Pills and it now gives me pleas
ure to confirm that statement. "
Price SOC, at all dealers.
Don't simply ask for a kidney
remedy-g get Doan's Kidney
Pills the same that Mr..
Ivy had, Foster-MiIburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, n. Y, adv,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-05-07
Majority Of Friends Thought MIR
Hughes Would Die, But
One Helped Him to
Recovery.

Pomeroyton, Ky.--In interesting ad-
vices from this place, Mr.. A. J. Hughes
writes as follows: 81 was down with
stomach trouble for five (5) years, and
would have sick headache so bad, at
Nncs, that | thought surely | would die.
| tried. different treatments, but they
id not seem TO do ne any good.
got so bad, | could not eat or sleep,
ard all my friends, except one, thought
would die. He advised me 10 try
TssJiogd's Black-D raught, and quit
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-05-07
STOMACH TROUBLE
FOR five YEARS

taking other medicines. decided to
take his advice, although | did not have
any confidence in it.
have now been taking Black Draught
for three months, and it has cured me
haven't had those awful sick headaches
since | began using it.
| am so thankful for what Black.
Draught has done for me-"
Thedford's Black raught has been
found a very valuable medicine for de-
rangements of the stomach and liver. Il
is composed Of pure, vegetable herbs,
contains no dangerous ingredients, and
acts gently, yet surely. It can be freely
used by young and old, and should be
kept in every family chest.
Get a package today.
Only a quarter. JGs
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-05-07
Mexico

AS a great many of us will have
to go to Mexico, supposewe sup
ply ourselves with Konner's
Kitchen Handy to take along.
1t might have a soothing effect
on the MeXicans to give them a
few blocks Of it too. And to eat
it ourselves will be such a sweet
reminder of home.
We will especially recommend
the Taffy, German Sour Kraut,
Peanut, Chocolate, Lemon, Or
ange and cocoanut all guaran-
teed to hold good in hot climates.
Manufactured daily by
w. P. CONNER,
No. 210 Main ST.,
Okolona, Miss.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-05-07
Local News
Keep your eyes on the Yellow

Lawn mowers. lest Ill IOWn.
CKoLCNA | d.. Co.
See Adams & Neubert for WOW
en- wire fence.
Magic Chicken and Stock Pow
ders at JONES.
Mr.. Beeder made a business
trip to Mobile the first of this
week,
Medicated Nest Eggs at JONES.
Guaranteed to kill Mites and
= Vermin.
Miss Mildred Baskin spent
Tuesday with friends in West
Point.
The work on the new Metho-
dist parsonage is moving along
nicely.
Rev. R. P. Neblett, of Hous-
ton, spent a part Of last week in
this city,
Ask your neighbor about the
Elwood Lawn Mower. JONES
has them.
Mr.. Geo. W. Scruggs made a
business trip to Memphis first of
the week.
Bug-Ola guaranteed to kill
Bed Bugs. Is cents at Jones
Hardware.
White Mountain Refrigerators
and Ice Boxes at Jones Hard
ware Store.
For SALE-Three good houses
and lots. Chance for a bargain.
Ask j. M. HALEY,
Mr.. R. E. Gordon, San Antonio,
Tex, is the guests of his sister,
Mrs. Howard Murphree.
Mrs. G. A. Brock, Of Meridi,
an, is the guest of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Howell.
Mrs. P. D. Williams, of CAL
houn City, is the guest Of her
sister, Mrs. Lonnie Richardson.
Screen Wire, all widths, II,
a and Is mesh.
OKOLONA HDW. Co.
Just received a car load Of Gal,
yanized Roofing.
ADAMS & NEUBERT.
Mr.. D.. G. Hair was called t
Quincy, ILL.,, the first of the week
on account of the death of {
relative.
O'Cedar Mops and Oil.
OK0LONA HDW. Co.
Old Reliable Elwood LaWr
Mowers at Jones Hardware.
We have a Kitchen Cabine.
Club started. Join today vol
may get yours Free. JONES
FURNITURE STORE.
Mrs. J. N. Davis, Mrs. 7. J
Buchanan and Mrs. Fannie Clarl
are attending the u. D. c. con
vention at Meridian.
The Revival meeting at the
Methodist church came to ;
close last Sunday night. A yer,
successful meeting was held.
Mr.. J. E. Bird, Sunday Schoo
worker, made an interesting
Sunday School talk at the Bap
fist church last Sunday night,
Join our Sewing Machine Club
Only one dollar to join and you
may get one Free. Ask US
JONES HARDWARE & FURNITURE
STORE.
Messrs W. w. Jacks and c. A
Moffatt, of Houston, passed
through this city Monday Ell
route to the Reunion at Jackson
vile, Fla.
Misses Lille Reinheimer ant
Gertrude Rubel left Tuesda.
evening for an extended visit t
the latters sister, Mrs. A. A
Sohn, at Brookhaven.
For SALE Registered Aber
deem Angus bull. viii sell t
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-05-07

, $1,000 ~ DAA
ers Head Cheese, Roast Beef
Go to VIENNA BAKERY.
Sunshine Hawks, Author and
Lecturer, will deliver a lectur at
the opera house Friday night,
May 9Th, under the auspices of
the Presbyterian church.
Meridian Star, May 5-Miss
Kathryn Murfee, of Okolona, en-
route from the Teachers Asso-
citation i'll jackson, spent Sunday
with Miss AiIeen Whitfield.
If you need a coffin for your
self phone SEYMOUR JONES.
Mrs. J. j. Higgins. Of Jasper,
Tenn, formerly Of this city, is
expected about nth Of this
month for an extended visit to
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. L.
Lyon.
Mr.. Dennis Murphree, Editor
Calhoun Monitor, spent a few
hours in this city Monday en-
route to Memphis. Mr.. Murph-
rec paid our office a pleasant call
while here,
Screen Wire ard Doors at
right prices. JONES HARDWARE.
FOR RENT-0ne business room
in Keeney building corner Main
and Center streets also the Eel
residence on Adams street. En-
quire Of r. J. KINNEY or WAL
TON MURFEE.
For SALE-5000 bushels ear
corn. ADAMS & NEUBERT.
Mrs. C. M. Savage returned
the first of the week from st.
Louis where she went for treat
ment several months ago. We are
glad to know that her health has
improved so much.
Meridian Dispatch. May 2
Mrs. Walter Smith, worthy
matron of the 0. E. S. of Okolo-
ma, was in the city yesterday,
the guests Of friends, en- route
home from the grand chapter at
Jackson.
Screen Doors, all sizes. OKo-
Iona HDW. Co.
Crystal White Orpington Eggs
81. so to $500 setting.
r.. D. BAKER.
LOST Route | Okolona, Miss.
3, Rev. R.. E. Brown, of Water
, berry, Conn, preached the com
mencement sermon for the Okc-
Iona Industrial School Sunday.
He preached at the Methodist
church here Monday and Tues
day evenings.
Let US furnish your Bath
Room. Prices viii astonish you.
I JONES HARDWARE STORE.
Keep your eyes on the yellow
Kid.
Mr.. A. L. Jagoe, Cashier First
-, National Bank, attended a meet.
ing Of the State Bankers Asso.
citation at Vicksburg this week.
Mr.. Jagoe was elected a membel
of the executive committee from
the state at large.
Odorless Brand Refrigerator
at JONES FURNITURE SRORE.
See Adams & Neubert fol
> Tupelo Fertilizer.
Tea Glasses of all kinds.
OKOLONA HOW. Co.
i Mrs. G. C. Smith has purchas.
ed Mrs. G. W. Harrell's resi-
dence on Center street. She
will use same to accommodate hel
roomers. Mrs. Harrell will leave
! in a few days for Kansas where
-, she will make her home in the
future.
Porch Furniture New an(
! Good at JONES FURNITURE DE
:, PARTMENT.
Mrs. Jerry Seals, one of thu
oldest and most highly respected
e AZ IL d;nl n,,ddnnl,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-05-07
Extra! SpeciaIII

Ambrose CrOsslots says: "Fellers
are funny. Some of them go around
with their hands in their pockets, and
others wear diamond rings.'-Judge.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-05-14
Shephdown Jefferson County, West Virginia Thursday May a. 1914
The Trace.it-back Club.

In Albany they have an organization
called the Trace-it-back Club. II was
organized twelve years ago as the out
come Of an inquiry as to who had set a
certain false story afloat. Aparty OF men
were in a cafe when a statement was
made that practically accused a we'll
known citizen of crookednesS.
"I'd like to see that story traced back, "
said one of the men at the table, "for
there's not the slightest truth in it, in my
opinion"
"Well, let's organize club to do it,
said another.
So the club was formed and commit
Tee appointed to investigate the state
ment. The story was run down within
two days. The club, elated over its sue
cess, adopted bylaws and arranged to
meet regularly. Whenever man OPEN
ed his mouth to accuse somebody the
president merely began: "l appoint as a
committee of investigation" and he
seldom got further. The Trace-it-backs
have had many ups and d0wnS and the
membership has thinned out considerably,
but there are enough still on hand to
practice and preach their principles.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-05-14
Seif-Criticism.

A business man who had amassed
comfortable fortune lost II In speculation.
He became a travelling salesman. and
having 10 "work" every hamlet and
country store in order to make ends meet,
he found himself one night crossing a
pasture where number Of mules were
grazing.
Now II Is a wel-known fact that those
animals, particularly after dark, will iol-
low in single file any moving object that
attracts their attention. This they pro-
ceeded TO do. stepping sedafeIy and at
regular intervals behind him.
When :he worried man, immersed In
his troubles, looked over his shoulder
and saw the sort Of procession he was
heading. he stopped. Then, although
he had only the rising moon TO share The
spectacle, he said, solemnly:
"Right you are. boys. You know me.
I'm the biggest donkey OF you all !"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-05-14

A man who had just been married took
a friend home to dinner Unexpectedly
and was met at the door by his wife.
The bride, somewhat flustered, for she
had provided only for two, got along
very we'll until it came TO the dessert.
There was just enough pudding for two,
and she divided if between her husband
and the guest. The latter praised the
pudding highly and her husband kept
insisting on his having more.
Fortunately he declined, but after his
departure the bride said:
"Why did you keep asking him to
have some more pudding? There
wasn't any more. Didn't you notice me
kicking your feet ?"
at wasn't my feet" said her husband
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-05-14
FOR STOMACH TROUBLE
John w. Skiilen Of Sidney, Ohio
Has Found q Remedy.

Experts declare that the rsasc1
stomach disorders are % common ~
this country is due TO hasty and care
less habits Of eating Stomach
troubles and rundown conditions
usually 20 together.
John w. Skillen Of Sidney, Ohio
says: Il had q bad stomach trouble
for years, and became 90 weak thas
I could hardly walk or DO any work.
Ny appetite was poor. and Il seemed
impossible TO get any relief. Since
taking Vinoi / and remarkable i'm
proyement In my health, my Digestion
Is much stronger, and hsye gainsd
ia weight I would not be without
Vinol"
yinol makes weak stomaehs strono
because It strengthens and tcoss 10
Tie weakened, tired and oyeFtaxe4
nerves Of the digestive organs. vinoo
d easily assimilated By the vsakeso
stomachs. and r. delicious 20 the tastes
Try . bottle of vinol with the ~
derstanding that your mousy WI b
returned II II does not help Jon. /.
p. Stop scratching. our 6a2e
5alye stops itching. We guarantee 4
OWENS & MILLER, Druggists,
Shepherdstown. VIVA.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-05-14
90 Ahead I

When you believe that you are right-Go Ahead
Be the first in battle fight-Go Ahead
Do not turn or twist or trim
Or listen to every whim,
But be filled up 10 the brim-Go Ahead
When you start upon one line-Go Ahead
And be sparkling as fine wine-Go Ahead
And you meet daring foe
Hit him square body blow.
And you'll triumph over woe-Go Ahead
When they criticise your act-Go Ahead
And they quarrel with the fact-Go Ahead
And they dictate what you do.
Never mind the bowling crew.
To thysef be brave and true-Go Ahead
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-05-14


A carpenter in an English town having
neglected TO make a gibbet that had been
ordered by the hangnan on the ground
that he had not been paid for the last one
he had erected gave so much offense that
the next time the Judge came to the cir
cult he was sent for.
Fellow" said the judge in a stern
tone, show came you to neglect making
the gibbet that was ordered on my ac-
count 2"
II humbly beg your pardon" replied
the carpenter. "Had known il was for
your iordship it would have been done
immediately"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-05-14

whats doing in the way of amuse-
ments ?" asked the newcomer of the old
inhabitant of Hades.
Baseball game every afternoon" an
swers the old inhabitant.
Baseball +? You don't mean it
That's great! was fan from way
back on earth. On the square, do you
have baseball every day ?"
"Sure thing"
"By ginger! This place suits me.
Baseball! Say. this can't be hell, then?"
ayes it is. The home team always
loses"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-05-14
THE BRICK DID THE TRICK
WHAT OTHERS SAY

I can heartily recommend your stock
i medicine above all others that l ever used,
i and | believe l have tried all of the latest
brands. Last spring cholera got among my
| hogs and one died before i really knew
/ they were sick. Two others were very sick
j when l noticed them. and as had bought
| two of your brick ( the horses. l decided
i to give II trial. / dissolved half MEDl-
| GATED SALT BRICK in some swill. giving
this to the two sick hogs and in few
/ seemed to improve so nicely, l bought sew
| erai of the Brick and gave it to all my hogs
and have not lost another one with any
kind of disease. One of the sick hogs lost
i ali of his hair, proving they had cholera.
i CHAS. o. GREEN.
l Newberry. Fla, Feb. 6, 1911.
For sale in Shepherdstown by H. I
Licklider and Hertle- Hoffman Co., ant
in Charles Town by Miller's Pharmac,
and D. w. Rodrick.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-05-14
Indigestionp Can't Eata No Appetite ?

A treatment of Electric Bitters in
creases your appetite stops indigestion
you can eat everything. A real spring
tonic for liver, kidney and stomach
troubles. Cleanses your whole system
and you feel fine. Electric Bitters did
more for Mr.. T. d. PEBBLES stomach
troubles than any medicine he ever tried.
Get bottle to-day SOC. and 81 90, at your
Druggist.
Bucklen's Arnica Salye for Eczema.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-05-14

A little boy had been punished by his
mother one day, and that night at bedtime
he prayed thus:
"Bless Papa and Sister Lucy and Broth
er Frank and Uncle Fred and Aunt Mary,
and make me good boy. Amen"
Then looking up into his mothers face
he said {:
suppose you noticed that you weren't
in il ?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-05-14
"Wherever did you find that ?" he

Wherever did you find that 2" he
asked.
"In kerosene can." John replied,
gravely. "And I've found two more in
the same can. II there were only more
empty cans on the place, we'd do a land
office business between now and spring.
As it is, ! suppose we'll have to be salts
fled with couple week"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-05-14

Some time ago a colored man applied
for work at the building operations and
was taken on. The first duty assigned
him was carrying planks from one cor-
ner TO another. The planks weighed a
whole lot more than heavy conscience,
and as the colored man wearily trudged
along he became exceedingly thoughtful.
"Look yeah, boss" he remarked to
the foreman, "did l tell yo' what nah
name was when started in TO wo'k."
"Why, yes" answered the foreman,
wonderingly. "You said it was Thomp-
son."
"Dafs ies' what did, boss. OATS
jes' what | did" was the smiling re-
ioinder of the coIored party. "Bm was
afraid dat yo' done gone made mistake
an fink il was Sampson"