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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Little Stories by Little Folk
(Firet Prize)
George Washington.

BY Anna Zimmerman. Aged II Years, II.
r. ID. No. 3. Gretna, Neb. Blue Side.
George washington was born in Vir-
ginia in the year i7S2 He lived with his
parents and brothers. Once for hts birth
day he received a Ratchet as a gift
So he went out in the orchard and
looked for n tree he could chop down.
He chose q cherry tree for his victim
and with a few chops Of his Ratchet It
came tumbling down 20 the ground.
George thought Il fine work and he con-
tinued his play. A little while afterwards
Mr.. Washington came out to tho orchard
TO sec how his trees were getting along
and when he saw that one OF his best
trees hid boon cut down he went back
into the house angry and asked. who
has been cutting down my trees. one OF
my best ones7'
George, hearing this. ran 70 his father
and said. Il did It with my Ratchet
father"
His father took him on his lap and
said. II would rather have you cut down
q hundred trees than 10 have you tell
ono ha''
Later thsrs moved from England lord
named Lord Halifax.
He liked George and often used TO let
him ride his horses and often they would
shoot targets and sec who would be tho
first TO hit the bulPs-eye Once he asked
George TO so out and survey his land
George did not refuse the request and at
once set out with a party of men In
charge OF him.
Sometimes there we're only Indian trails
to follow and sometimes tho rain would
pour down but he did not mind this
II h said that once he carved his name
on a natural bridge In Virginia-
After he returned home he heard that
the revolutionary war was going on.
He at once became head general. and
after they had conquered the British and
gained their freedom they elected WASH
sngton their president and lived happily
as long as Washington ruled over them.
lie died at the age OF 81 years in the
year 1879.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
wouldn't stand for II.

How is your husband|' asked Mrs
Wells of her colored washwoman.
'Porely, mighty porely, ma'am He's
laid up with a misery in his back but he
says he's mighty glad it amt no tooth
ache. He never could stand toothache."
TOO bad" sympathized the lady. Did
the clothes fit him that my husband sent
over?"
Nom" was the regretful reply. Nom.
t IN S tbs 10 6 TSs too pig He had
mighty glad they fit Eph, though
Dear me! I'm sorry the clothes did
not fit him. Has he worked any lately
Nom, he amt, Pears like he cain t
get no work. Says he's glad, though,
that times is gettin' better"
We'll, declared" said Mrs. Wells.
greatly interested. Your husband must
be regular optimist"
mo. indeed, he ain'tv' denied Aunt
Matty Indignantly. He's a Methodist.
an II he was to jine any of them new
tangled religions, I'd get a divorce. -
Judge.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Thinks War Will Help.

BY Kathleen Lumpkin. Aged n Years, 80
Hickory Street, Omaha. Red Side.
The European countries have not been
progressing the last year because OF the
war. but this is help 20 the United
States in various ways
The tourists do not care TO - to the
countries at war. They will now spend
their money visiting their own country
There Is just as much scenery in the
United States as there Is in the old eoun-
try.
In another way the United States Is
helped After the war they will have &c
buy great many things from the United
States This viii employ a great many
In factories.
After the war many articles will be
marked Made I'm the United states" in,
stead of Made In Germany" This is al
a help 10 the United states.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28

a ship. and they knew they would never
see their dear homes again.
Weeks and weeks past, and at last
they dimly saw the shore of America.
His parents were taken away from him
and put on the shore. After a day of
weary sailing. he joyously saw that he
was TO be put off. lie now knew that
he must search for his parents.
There was wilderness around him. and
at first he was much frightened. After
walking many miles he became weary
ana lay down to sleep. Charles awoke
early next morning and went In search
of his parents. A little way off from
his camping ground. he saw camp fire
showing that his parents were not far off
He eagerly pursued the trail. and at last
he saw them sitting down and mourning
his loss. He quickly ran up TO them, and
they were overjoyed at seeing him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
RULES FOR YOUNG WRITER'S

/. Write plainly on one side
Of the paper only and number
the pages.
2. Use pen and ink, not pen
Gil.
3. Short and pointed arti-
cles will be given preference.
Do not use over $50 words.
4. Original stories or let
ters only will be used.
8. Write your name, age
and address at the top Of the
first page.
First and second prizes of
books will b g given for the
best two contributions to this
page each week.
Address all communications
to CHILDREN'S d Il r A r T.
MENT, Omaha Bee, Omaha,
Neb.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
(second Pnxel
Feeds Birds in Winter.

BY Helena Yost, ASIA w Street. South
Omaha. Blue Side.
will tell you about the birda Every
afternoon about t;s0 O'Clock the birds
come for supper. they come IN the front
yard. My mother and throw bread
crumbs out on the snow, then one bird
comes down and soon about ten come
down. like to watch them eat. Some
eat II where they find II and some ny
away with big pieces OF crumbs in their
mouths. and after awhile come back after
more, ] feel sorry for the poor birds be-
cause they have no homo TO go TO. ]
hope every Busy Bee win 40 the same
with the poor little birds. will close my
story, hoping every Busy Bee viii be kind
to the birds
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Bad Scare When Travelling.

BY Mildred Jens Aged II Years. 1904
Hayes street Columbus, Nob.
Red side
We had just reached the shore OF Eng
land Three DAYS after we had arrived
We went TO see Loeb Lomond In Scot
land. The next day We went TO a famous
castle About fortnight after we went
L China and Japan. We passed one OF
the old walls around China. Il looked
strange TO see people riding in carts
drawn by mon on our way home We
went 10 Africa. One day when was
playing | looked up into a tree and saw
panther ready to spring on me I ran
as fast as l could and took refuge in a
cave. from where ! Was later rescued
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Our Picnic.

p,, rllen A, Nelson, Aged Years, BOX n,
n r n No. 2, Fort Calhoun. Neb.
Red Side
Once last summer we had our SUNDAY
school picnic in our friends pasture
When We came there we played tag and
some OF the children swung in the rope
swing and the big boys played base ball.
At o'clock we had our dinner. When
We were seated at the table the minister
prayed and then we had dinner We had
sandwiches and cake. pie, lemonade and
salad. Then We played drop the hardker-
chief until we had our lunch. After that
we went home.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Unfortunate Accident.
BY Archie Steffen. Aged Years, Wac
Neh Red Side

BY Archie Steffen, Aged 9 Years, Waco,
Neb Red Side.
one day one Of the largest boys in our
school came on the grounds with a pistol
and played with Il, The other boys
thought nothing OF this and so did not re
port II TO the teacher,
lie had been playing with II in school
time, All at once IL went off II struck
the girl ahead OF him In the hip. Tho
boys called the doctor but the bullet only
struck the corset stay and glanced off.
II made a small wound in her hip. The
doctor took her home In his automobile
This was Thursday morning, and she
came, TO school the next week, SO il Was
not very serious. II frightened us all
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Halloween Franks.

By Amy Kite. Aged 10 Years. South Au-
burn, Neb.
II was Halloween and my sister and l
had not thought Of any pranks we could
play, so we went to bed.
We had been in bed but short time
when we heard a noise at the window.
We knew quite we'll that it was our
brother trying to play some joke on us.
So my sister slipped quietly to the win
dow and just as he was trying to put
the iack-o-lantern TO the window. she
said Boo"
He was taken so by surprise that he
nearly fell off the ladder. He will have
to be more clever TO fool us.
We live in the country and we have
many more good times.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Lincoln.

BY Delphine Merrill, Aged 10 Years.
ia saunders Avenue, Hastings.
Neb. Blue Side
When Lincoln was little boy.
He worked with all his might.
He had not a single toy,
And he toiled from morn It'll night.
But he was honest, kind and good.
And did his work with a right good will
Earning his clothes and his food
The wood he could chop and the ground
could till.
His lessons were well learned,
(Though few books had he)
Dinner hour, he felt, was we'll earned.
Then again he was busy as a bee.
our country needed a leader true,
TIE protect our own Red, White and
Blue.
brought him fame,
For the people Honest Abe. their
president proclaimed.
His toll and his struggle was not In vain
We see
For was 1t not he who set the slaves free.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Auto Ride in Country.

BY Ealee Gass, Aged Years, Columbus.
Neb. Blue Side.
One day last summer we went to the
country. We went in AGAR. Our car
broke down going up a hill. Well, at
last we reached our destination. We ran
up and down the strawstack. Soon we
sat upon it, watching the boys play ball.
Then we had our supper. 1t was very
dark coming home. 1t was all right
then with the car. We went very fast.
hope 1 win the prize
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28

Of a the graduating
Columbian school a
Columbian Record" week, under the edorhp Of
of editors
including Virginia Reed Charles Voorees Ellison
8 william Oeon,
Edholm Robert Downs
illustrate thoroughly the children in earnest with
ambitious do things eff
Edhom prominent cubwoman to give them les
might
class meeting will be promptly
out o president
OF the Busy Bees
author OF unique
Christmas Seal Camilla
Nebraska Association for the Study and Prevention
familiar Christmas seal at that
Of the
awarded to Anna Zimmerman second
andbo 10 Smaey
Side
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Has Two Sisters.

BY Lola Lentz. Aged Il Years. Columbus,
Neb, Red Side.
am writing few lines to the Chill
dren's Page OF The Bee. This is my first
letter. am IA years old and would like
to Join the Red side, as l like that color
best My teachers name is Miss Benson.
go to the Third ward school and am in
the eighth grade. My father is painter,
have two sisters. One is in the eighth
grade and the other is in the fifth.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Has Many Pets.

Ey Luella Gibson. Clarks. Neb. Red Side.
am going to try and write a few lines
to this page. Ny mother is sewing car
ret rags TO pass away the time. My story
IL going to be about our pets.
My sister and l have pet pig. His
name is Bob We have two dogs and one
cat. We have a bulldog and a Scotch
collie dog.
We live four and a half miles from
town. l believe l would rather live in
the country than in town. In the country
you breathe fresh air 1 will close now
for my letter Is getting long.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
tEIonorabIe Mention Is
Our Pet Squirrel.

BY Lois Smalley, Aged 10 Years, COLA I'M
derwood Avenue, Omaha. Blue Side.
1t was a cold winter evening as my
mother ana sat In our little house. My
mother was reading and sat by the win
dow, looking out at the snowflakes falling
fast. As we both sat there in quiet we
heard light footstep on the porch, My
mother ran TO the door and there sat a
little squirrel, and she let II In. I sat
there long time playing with IL, then
all at once II ran 20 the door and let Il
out. Then we put some nuts on the porch
and II came there every evening and
gave Il nuts. hope this escapes Mr.
Wastebasket. as this 10 the first letter
have. written. I wish to Join the Blue
Side.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Likes the Country.

BY Cora Golden. Aged Years. Gothen-
burg. Neh. Red 5 dc.
went to the country this summer
where | had q jolly time. on the way
going we saw coyote perched on a
stravstack. My cousin showed me a pet
prairie dog that he had gotten from a
prairie dog town. We ate watermelon
most Of the time. ] helped the boys milk
and picked up potatoes. ] was sorry
when the time come for me TO go home
a farm is the place to make boys and
girls strong and happy as it Is a pleasant
place.
This is the frs, letter have written
wish to join the Red Side.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Likes to Read Stories.

BY Alyce Johnson, Aged T. Years, Platts-
mouth, Neb. Red Side.
/ will write to the Busy Rec page for
the first time. l would like to join the
Red side.
l am 70 years of age and am in the
Seventh grade, and have eight studies
in school. like to read the stories of
the Busy Bee page because 1 think they
are very interesting. l have three broth
ers and two sisters. I hope to see my
letter in print.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Attends Columbian School.

BY Mildred Bildt, Aged Q Years. 4422 Jones
Street Omaha Blue Side.
I wish TO Join the Blue side Of the Busy
Bees page, because blue is my favorite
color This is the first time I am writ
ms to the Busy Bees. There is a little
girl, friend of mine. that writes a story
every Sunday. l always enjoy reading
fer stories l go to Columbian school. I
am In the third B. always go to Sunday
school. If my letter escapes Mr.. Waste
Basket will try my luck at a story next
time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Fortunate Escape.

BY Ruth Smalley, Aged II Years, 50l4
Underwood Avenue. Omaha. Red Side
One day We went out in the woods and
were going to stay there all day. We
went fishing and didn't get fish. Then
We went wading and I stepped in mud
hole and holered for help. Fortunately
my father was close by and was taken
out. They put dry clothes on me and
then we went home.
| would like TO join the Red Side. for
It is very interesting to read the letters
every Sunday and look eagerly for the
Busy Bees page.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28

other pennies was taken to a bank in
Chicago.
A man came into the bank one day.
Three other pennies myself and two dol
lars were given to him, He spent me for
food. The clerk that he gave me TO was
a very kind man
He put me In a large drawer with other
pennies and money. In few days | was
given to a little hoy And the next sun
day ne took me 10 Sunday school and
put me in the contribution box. and here
] remain with many other pennies, wait
ing TO be exchanged for books and to be
sent 20 missionaries of foreign countries
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
A Bow of Acidie.

BY Bennie Frank. Aged 70 Years, COS
south Eiehteenth Street. Omaha.
Blue Side.
Far off In the island Of Acidie, about
the year ri5, there was family who
we're among the ones who were so per
secuted BY the English. They had a boy
who was 70 years OF age. and he knew
ne sufferinFs Of the people.
one day a proclamation was sent
through the village that they we're all
10 meet in the church 20 hear message.
Af.er they were an in the church they
fo'ind that a Nas only ruao 20 exile
them ali. struggling. they were put on
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Joins Red Side.

BY Gladys Lentz. Aged II Years, Co
luTnbus, Neb. Red Side
go TO the Third Ward school and am
in the Fifth grade. have two sisters.
They are both in the Eighth grade, their
names are, Eunice and Lola.
wish to join the Red Side. This is
the first letter have written to the
Busy Bees, and hope to see 1t in print
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Falls Asleep at Circus.

BY Marie Haase, Aged Z Years 1906 Fifth
Avenue. Kearney, Neb. Red Side.
When the circus comes to town papa
always takes us children, and one time
when Ringing Brothers circus was here
he took my three brothers and I. was
very tired and almost asleep. Papa was
busy enjoying the performance, when
some way fell down through the seats.
and we were on the row next the top. l
was not hurt much, but papas nose was
badly scratched because he jumped down
after me.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Has Dog and Pony.
BY Arnold shupe, Aged II Years. Box
fi2 Route s. AUDUBON, Ia,
Blue side.

BY Arnold Shupe, Aged ii Years, Box
fi2. Route 5. Audubon. Ia.
Blue side.
I have a dog named Prince. He IL a
little. low down. underslung rat terrier
can make him sit on his hind legs,
which think he likes very we'll lie
also goes 20 school with me, which IL
only about three-fourths OF mile
have a little white and brown pony.
Her name is Nancy. ] can ride or drive
her. She ia a bout years old. She also
has learned one trick. She will lay
down whenever I lift up her trout leg,
but does not like TO very weh. also
enjoy 20 ride her to school. pionics. also
like very much TO ride her. II l DO not
let him. he will jump and bark. l
like very much 10 tease the little dos
for he will gnowl and snap at me.
am getting tired and will close for my
fret time. I hope TO see my letter in
the paper.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Takes Nine Studies.

BY Gladys Clason, Aged II Years, Spald-
ing, Neb. Blue Side.
l am little girl of II years of age. I
go to school every day. take nine
studies. They are arithmetic, geography,
history. grammar, reading, physiology,
spelling. drawing and writing. 1 have
decided to join the blue side. as blue is
my favorite color AS my story is get
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Tale of Lincoln.

BY George Beal, Aged Years, 1915 North
Twenty eighth Street. South Omaha,
Neb. Blue Side.
On February II, 1909, little boy was
born in a Kentucky log cabin. His name
was Abraham Lincoln. His mother was
a bright woman, and everything he knew
he owed to her When he grew up he
became the sixteenth president Of the
United States. AS president he freed the
slaves. He was reelected and In his
fifth year as president he was shot at a
theater on April IA and died April Is, 1855.
The mans name that shot him was John
Booth.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
School Named for President.

By Rosie Lipshitz, Aged Years, North
Platte, Neb. Red Side.
love Sunday for many reasons, one
is that enjoy reading the Busy Bees
page. I am years old and am in the
Third grade. Our school is named after
Thomas jefferson. 1t was only built last
year. and is very nice. 1 would like to
join the Red Side, for 1t is my favoritc
color.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28

period in American history. the partici-
pants being members of the sighth grade
at Miss Redfields school, The first scene
disclosed the colonial danes at a tea
party, whore they were discussing the
celebrated tea tax, which finally brought
on the Boston tea party, famous in song
and story. Then the members of the
First and Second continental congresses
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28

were pictured and. finally. the signing
of the historic document The costumes
for the dramatization were all made i'm
the families OF the children. at a cost OF
10 cents each. An additional lark for the
youngsters was the fact that the teachers
arranged TO bring the children to their
homes in Jitneys, giving the children their
first itney ride.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28

We colonial danes and the signers of
the Declaration of Independence came
back TO life on George Washlngton's
birthday. when a unique program was
given for the Omaha chapter of the
Daughters OF the American Revolution.
Miss Jennie Redfield, principal of the
CASTELAR, school. and Miss Sarah San
borne arranged a dramatization of this
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
&E8S88SsH6Sga EgzRa6l1E@ |
CAMILLA EDHoLM.

Belglans, Each Sunday We have over
800 people in our Sunday school
! We have 81 and $40 every sunday. This
money lie being laid away for this pur-
pose.
My teacher at school was over in
Europe when the war started. she says
that Europe Is beautiful, but this dear
old land OF Uncle SAM has the fin
est flag that flies.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Captain at Basket Ball.

by GLADYS O'Den. Aged 10 Years, Column
bus, Neb Blue Side.
This is my first letter to the Children's
page. l am 10 years old. l enjoy the
stories Of the Bee. l have four sisters.
Lola. Daisy, Jamie and Nellie and one
brother, Oliver. ! am captain of a bas-
ket ball team at our school My teach
er's name is Mrs Thompson.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Busy Bee Note.

by Relic Robinson Aged Q Years. Te-
kemah. Neb. Blue Side.
enjoy reading the Busy Bees page
and wish to ioin this page. I am years
Of age and go to the Tekamah school.
would like to join the blue side.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
The European War.

BY Lucille Sonneland Aged y Years
hearney, Nen. Box e.
Red Side.
One OF the greatest wars Is raging over
in Europe. Millions " ncoplc are home
less and poor go 10 the Methodist
church. We are planning ON sending a
carload OF flour to the poor suffering
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28

very much. but think it taught the boy
a lesson.
1 am very interested in the Busy Bees
and would like to join the Red Side.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28

as much as they wanted Even the ami
mails had enough. Agnes was happy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28

ting long l will close. This is the first
time l have written.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-02-28
Adventures of Penny.

RN Helen Newemann. Aged 10 Years as
North Lincoln. Box 7S6. West Point.
Nch. Blue side
I Was once piece of copper in a cop
per mine Then I was taken from the
mine Nth lots OF other copper and Was
taken to a mint. There I was made into
a bright. shIning penny With a ,ot OF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-14
CHARLES HALL DAVIS
IS AGAIN WINNER
Circuit Court of Appeals Denies RE-
hearing Of Case In Which Judgment
Was Recovered Against Virginia
Railway and Power Company.

Charles Hall Davis. attorney and
former bank president of Petersburg.
won another important victory yester
day afternoon In his suit against the
Virginia Hallway and Power Company
e. ais. In which something like s1eo,-
600 is involved. when the United States
Circuit Court of Appeals refused the
corporation a rehearlhg of the suit
1t is believed that the case will be
taken to the Supreme Court Of the
United States by the street railway
company.
The case went against Mr.. Davis in
the District Court OF the United States
but when II was taken to the upper
court the decision Was reversed and
the case was remanded for further pro-
ceedings. in accordance with the opin
ION. The case is one of The most i'm
portant ones that has come before the
court In some years.
When the Virginia Railway and Pow
er Company merged the various street
railways in Richmond, South Rich
mond, Petersburg and counties adjtin-
ing these places. Mr.. Davis is said TO
have held seventy bonds of the Rich
mond Passenger and Power Comps NY
second mortgage on this corpor ation.
In plan OF reorganization 1t is claimed
by the appeilent, these $4,000. which
with interest amounts TO something
like sl20,o were not provided for.
while provision was made for all OF
tho others.