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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
TIL: Ri BnfT.
ROSEiEIs.

The Wild rabbit has warm. graz fur
real long ears and blk brown eyes Its
tail is nothing out Il little bunch OF
white tur. In the summer il stays in
what is called +" bed made Of grass !:
usually II is under a clump Of bushes
in the day. II walks around at night
and gets what L wants to eat at night.
In the winter IL has a warmer bed
to stay in when 4 is cold. The rabbit
eats cabbag es. turnips and grass and
other vegetables They are very de-
structive to cabbage patches in some
parts OF the country.
Out West th-y have kind OF rab-
bit called the Jack rabbit which Is
very destructive TO crops and young
fruit trees II is very large The small
wild rabbit watch we have here in
Virginia IL vec' clever When IL is
being pursued ~ hounds 1t will turn
back on its own track 10 disguise his
scent and throw the hounds OF the
trail The ordinary rabbit is about
fifteen inches long and abou, four
inches high. II can ram very fast;
The tame rabbi, il very much like
his wild friend except for his color.
The tame rabbit is black. white. gray
and sometimes yellow. They are
sometimes black and white. black
and gray, and sometimes gray, or yell
low and white. The white oncs have
pink eyes and a,e very delicate. Tame
rabbits are very nice pets for chill
dren. They are much larger than the
wild rabbit. II a tame rabbit IL turned
loose 1t Will 10 wild 4 wild rabbit
Is very seldom tanned.
Composed by
GEGMAlNE s. BROWN.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

MY Christmas was spent in no UNI
usual way. | stayed 1t home and went
out with my friends in the morning.
and In the evenings | would go 10 the
moving pictures.
Only one incident is worth men
tioning. We had a very large Christ
mas dinner. 10 which were invited
many people. including several from
the country.
AS the dime" hour approached, the
guests began to arrive, and the living
room was soon filed with laughter
and mcrriment. was sitting by the
door, which all of sudden opened
To admit the laSt or the guests.
AS beheld the new arrival. my
mouth and eyes opened wide with sur
prise. flew to my room. threw my
self OH the bed. end burying my head
under the pillows gave way to the
vainiy stined laughter. which was
unable TO restrain.
After n while. exhausted from laugh
ter. trying TO keep straight face. l
descended the stairs and found every
one ut the dining table.
The cause Of my merriment was
sravcly eating a"ay. AS my eyes again
rested on him the corners OF my mouth
twitchcd, much against my Will. for
pinned on the IL jcl OF his 'SundaN-go-
connecting coat were -FOUR large, ruiz
bloom, beautiful. white roses and one
large pink carnation, whose extra long
stems extended helplessly into the air
over his shoulder.
Whenever he bent his head 10 put
the food in his mouth. which he very
often did, the stems tickled his cheek
nfrcctionatcly. This young man. as |
later learned. was friend from the
country. who, upon receiving the in
vitation TO dinner, determined not to
hc outdonc in style by the city folks.
When lie reached town on the appoint
eli day. he Immediately went to the
florist, where he purchased the pref
test flowers. according 10 his taste.
with which TO decorate his manly
beauty.
| am sure Won will agree with me
when say that his efforts TO appear
stylish were not altogether wasted
when YOU thinH OF all the fun IL gave
me, as we'll as the others. although
we were 100 wcll-bred 10 show this
by word or act And by the fact that
he was very we'll satisfied with him
self and his appearance. which was
after ALL the main object.
,orlg!nal) JENNIE HERMAN.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
TIL; EARTH.

Verse i.
Gray are tho heavens. that fought with
tho sky.
Blue are the b!rdlinss that flew right
North are the winds that blow with
Sigh:
Green are the mountains that God
made SO high.
Verse IL.
Long are the rivers that God made
for use:
Large are tho reindeer. elk and the
moose.
Pink are the flowers that are born in
May:
Sweet are the lilies on Easter Day
Verse III.
Beautiful was the palace where King
James dwelt
Strong was the altar where Sir Fred
eric lSnel::
Soft were the roses that Queen Eliza
beth felt:
White Is the Snow that slowly Will
lOrisinalD GRACE McFiiAii.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
Wy ADVENTURE TO TREASURE
ISIA Nd.

Mn grandfather once owned a large
fortune Eut il was taken from him
and carried TO a far-on Island In the
Pacific Ocean.
After ms grandfather died my brother,
some friends and planned to go 10
this island and find the money II pos
siblc we went to San Francisco on
the train. and then We Travelled on
steamship.
While OH our way we were robbed or
an of our clothes and what little money
we had. After we were robbed we had
another accident. We We're ship
wrecked and 1, was long time be
fore We could start on our journey
again When We reached the island 1t
was : o'clock in the morning. We
waited until daylight and then we
started to look for the money.
we had not walked very far before
we came to Il large cave away down
under the ground. Some OF my friends
suggested that we should go under
this cave and see what was In there.
We all consented. and we started out.
on our way down the cave my brother
had a narrow escape from a snake.
which was trying to bite him. After
we had managed TO kill tho snake we
started on again.
we had not gotten very far before
wc came 10 Il large stone. the largest
. | haN. even seen. thought 1t a SoOd
plan To see what was under this stone.
We all got to work and in n few min
utcs we had IL up. Under the stone
was Il little tin box with these words
written on ii. do not touch My
brother. who was determined TO open
Il. lifted the lid. In the box was
large sum of money carefully
wrapped in tissue paper. We all Won
d"red If II was the same money we
had once owned. After searching the
box carefully we found Il paper stat
ing where the money had been carried
from, and how IL had been stolen. We
7 took the money back to our camp and
! laid II In - safe place. Then we gath
cred All Of our provisions and started
| for home. When we reached home my
mother was delighted and thought us
/ very brave to find it.
! (Original)
EMMA w. BROWN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
THE PLANTING or THE CHERRY
TREE.

want to plant a cherry tree
AS line as he
Eui where can We plant so small a
twip
That II Will grow so tail and big,
know where
SO rich and fair
Right in the garden by the paar
Is the finest place that We can spare
with spade and with hoe
Right IN the garden we must 90:
Wen dig hole--I great big place
And III the hole the tree we'll place.
And on the roots We'll pack the ground
SO il viii stand so very sound
We viii plant il over with lime.
5" /; viii be very hard 10 climb:
We'll wal; and wait for IL 20 bear
The cherries so rich and red and rare;
Then Well eat and merrily sing.
TN all the echoes around ~ ring.
The people AT home will laugh to see
The children around the cherry tree.
And al! the folks away would be
l!apiE indeed TO see the tree
Children around ii would merrily olay.
Ana eat III" cherries from day to day
The old tree there no longer will stay,
Its limbs Will fall and there decay.
II has been Of very great service TO
me,
When eating the cherries. l was happy
and free.
All In" children around will laugh.
While Viii SHOW them how to graft
For long. long time the old tree
stood.
Ti!l il vas burned for fre-wood
Thu children would not happy be,
TIL We had planted another tree
GEORGE MORGAN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
NAMES OF STATES ~
THE UNITED STATES.
JUMBLED NAMES or BOYS.
IiI:I.EN'S GIFT.

girl named Helen.
II was warm. and the sun shone
bright. She wanted 10 go out to play
with her playmates. Her mother came
In and said Helen. | am sorry to
say mat you cannot go out. because
the doctor said you must stay in the
house n little longer" Then she be
gan to cry. because the day was SO
beautiful and sho wanted To 20 out
so bad. AS Helen stopped crying, a
little bird flew on the window sill
She then told her mother about the
little bird. when she Mas well enough
she went out into the sunshine and
had nice time. She and her mother
lived happy ever after.
Composed BY.
ESTEILE. ROSHER
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
THE nIItTIIi'LACE.

Gone happy days. that spent In mr.
birthplace;
Gone, happy hours, that put pleasure
in my face:
Gone. happy home, It's the birthplace
II my heart
And, an how ii gricved mo when
found that we must part.
Now am old and weary, now l am
old and gray,
a md for tho birthplace, deary. has
long since fallen away
And here. my little g!rl!o. Is n piece
of that blessed wood
And Il piece OF that blessed earth,
dear
The earth where first | stood
Composed by
EVELYN CUAfMlNS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
THE wEEk's PRIZE WINNERS.

George Morgan. of North Emporia,
Nn.
Isabel V. larry. of Townsville, y. e..
Il. T.. H.. y. I. Rox 80.
Germainc =. brown. of South nm,
IA.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
BATTLE OF THE ALAMO.

The MeNicans arc comm. men,
we have no time to waste;
Get ready. boys. we have TO stand
Tho powders bitter taste.
Twas the morning OF that famous day.
Iha sun rose high and bright:
within the Alamo the loyal
Texans await the fight
Cross the court yard David Crockett
Drew line ctwas straight and
plain);
Boys" he said, we've tried to hold
Alamo, but all in vain
Escape is near Impossible
The battles drawing nigh.
Those who wish to fight for Texas
Cross this line, prepared to die
Scarce the words wee on, his Inns
When they, not waiting for a sign,
Every man and woman, even every
Child. had crossed the line
Then shot rang out. the battle
They had feared. had now began
stopping. just to pick gun mp
To the walls each Texan ran
What battle then was raging,
What heroic deeds wer. done
BY the martyrs OF the Alamo
But oil. what risks were ram.
But nought that those brave heroes
did
Could hope to save the day.
When even Houston's forces were
\ fun days march away
But on history's pages TO eternity
Those deeds will show
And may every frce-born Texan
Remember the Alamo"
ARTHUR LEVY, JR
Remember the Alamo was the war
cry or the Texans, during the Texan
n.ynln,;n,,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
fiiE IA Mp.

:. lamp IS always burning,
Turning bright End clear:
That lamp IS the lamp OF experience
Which always burns with us here.
That lamp is always with you.
Whatever YOU may see:
1t never fails Ia help you
Though weary YOU may be.
f.UGEEIA c. PATTERSON.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
ROSA BELLE BOWIE.


Ny Dear Editor.--l ann sending YOU
. story and a puzzle. Please priut
them next sunday. haven't writtcn
for some time guess tho members
think am not going to write any
moro. | viii try TO send something
every sunday now. Well. | remain,
yours truly
JULIUS w. GEETIiER.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
- NN '''''
I'rni>rs Christmas pnce.

My Dear f.ditor.--I am glad that our
contest viii he spring one. and I
am going to put on my Very best
thinking cap and see what ! can think
~ TO send. Well. we had three just
beautiful Christmas pages. and they
W"r" just fine: hut IL did not seem like
christmas i bit. because IL was 50
warm and there was no snow. but the
ground Gown here WAS covered with
snow Friday. ! would have sent in
something last week but was sick with
(. bad cold and sore throat, and had 10
miss school every day last week but
Monday. ! ircloSe with drawinl
witch ! hope win meet with success.
! ;.In, as ever, a devoted member.
PILLS Il. CRY.
Lester Manor Va
l.. $ Pleas" excuse hlots on nrst
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

Dear Iditur,-I was very much
plcas"d III seeing my first drawing in
print, hat nay nam" was wrong. | am
sending another drawing Hoping 10
So" that In print also. Your new mem
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
Richmond, Y
Scniis ItuEEIc.

My Dear Editor.-lt has been a Ions
time since have written anything for
the page, but | viii try some more.
\ friend WAS Visiting mother Christ
mas and said: she looked every sun
painted this sunday, and hope won't
IA. 'ith"r. ann going IL send puz-
ami all the members spent 4 happy
Christmas. Your old member.
4
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

Dear Edi,or.-i am sending you n
story that composed. hope that {
week. Please publish my story. | al
ways enjoy the I'D. G. {. page With
best wishes for 4 happy New Year.
from Your loving member.
=. 4 I,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

Remember the Alamo" was the war
cry or the Texans, during the Texan
Revolution.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
Another New Member.

Dear t.ditor,-A few weeks ago you
printed my letter, but said my poem
should not have been written on both
sides Of the paper, 50 | ann sending ii
in again, using one side of the paper
only. It served me right for not OBJ
serving the club rules. Hoping tina I
this tim. | am successful, ! remain,
your new member.
Ait'rlII'J.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

EVELYN CUNfAi1NS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

The MeNicans are comm. men,
we have no time to waste;
Get ready, boys. we have to stand
Tho powders bitter taste
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
4 busy Girl.

Dear Editcr,-i was very glad to Sc
that | won a prize sent my address
once. but guess YOU didn't get it,.
have been intended to phone YOU. or
either write YOU again, but mother
hasn't had Il cook for almost two
weeks, and have been very busy, SO
just haven't had the time. | will
send my address little piece OF
paper. when | send this letter. ! ann
sending in story, which hope Mr..
Waste Sket won't get, and hope to
see in print. | enjoy working out the
puzzles that are III the paper and read
Ing the stories. Your member.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16

ISABEL V. TARRY.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-03-09

received from the daughter saying
that she was coming home, and the
funeral was delayed until the wander.
er could be present at the final rites
During all the time when the par
ents went nearly wild this girl never
once communicated with home at all,
and so entirely disregarded what she
must have known would be the grief
OF chose TO whom she owed the most
Of any one in the world. She learned
Of her mothers death by an item cas-
ually seen in the public prints.
II this is not criminal thoughtless-
ness what is? And yet this is but a
little more :houghtless than is much
that is seen here and there in many a
nome in every town, where boys and
girls take everything from their par
snts as a matter Of course, and then
give them little If anything in return.
Boys and girls owe something 70 their
parents; they owe them love and ODE
Hence, they owe them reverence and /
they owe them case and SER
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-03-09
LONDONDERRY

Earl Davis of Newfane, was at his
fathers, f. S. Davis, over Sunday
Peder Peterson has bought the
barn and strip Of land of G. l.. Parker.
w. 0. Childs and son have returned
to their home in Newport, n H., after
a few days stay in town.
r. Corey and wife of Brattleboro,
were in town few days recently,
called her by the sickness and death
Of her father.
Scott W. Rounds died at his home
here Friday Of heart trouble. The
funeral took place Sunday, with inter
ment in Weston.
Carl Buttner has been in town a
week on business and visiting friends,
returning the first of the week to his
home in Roslindale, Mass.
Rev. T. d. Preston of Middle Hau-
dan, Conn, called on friends here the
first of the week and occupied the pull
pit last Sunday morning.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-03-09
BURR AND BURTON NOTES

II has been found necessary to dis
continue he preparations of Girls Of
Yesterday and To-day" announced II
last weeks Journal The Y. W. c. A
will choose another play, which will be
fully advertised later.
On Friday, March II, the girls bas-
Iet ball team Of Burr and Burton
will play the Bennington High School
girls. The game is called for S p. m
The usual admission will be charged,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-03-09
OBJECTIONABLE
THOUGHTLESSNESS

The state dailies print dispatch
concerning the disappearance Of a
young girl II years of age from s..
Johnsbury. Picture the agonized
search and unavailing grief of her
parents, and the final death Of her
mother, whose demise was caused at
least in part by the disappearance Of
the daughter. Upon the day Sc. for
the mothers funeral a dispatch was
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-03-09
FREE AUTOMOBILE RIDE /.

Not much like ideal automobile
weather, but this won: last long.
Any person contemplating the pur-
chase Of a new car must see the new
Studebaker shown by J. p. Cullinan al
the Arlington Garage. For a dem
onstration call Arlington Is ring II,
collect. J. Z. CULLlNAN.
adv-47-l
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-03-09

vice in return for the countless kind
nesses received and the innumerable
benefits conferred.
There is too much Of objectionable
thoughtessness in the attitude which
many boys and girls take toward their
nts.--Spingneld Reporter.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-03-09
MANCHESTER CENTER

A. b. Marsden Of Rutland was home
for town meeting.
The Service Club will meet Friday
with Mrs. A. y. Marsden.
Regular services at the Baptist
Church next Sunday morning and
evening
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-03-09
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Mrs Elia bourn VIII entertain inc
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h. h. Levns great alteration SAFE
rs still on at the big department store
IN Manchester Depot. bargains on
every aand. Take this opportunity to
save money by spending IT, adv
Leo Grout Of Arlington, was IN
Manchester on Friday. Mrs. Grout
and daughter who have been in Bos-
ton and vicinity for a couple Of weeks
have returned TO their home,
f. c. Williams, Jr., who has been
in North Adams, Mass, attending a
business college ever since last fall
has completed his studies there and Is
at his home here for a few days,
At the morning services at the Con
rregational church last Sunday The
rite of baptism was conferred upon
four bovs. namely: William Graham,
Robert Coy, Charles Kinney and Louis
Hosley.
Charles Mcclure gave a birthday
party 20 his school companions on
Saturday afternoon at his home on
Franklin avenue. Charles birthday
is on February 29th and he doesn't get
many chances to celebrate it.
There will he a simmer served at the |
parlors of the Congregations church .
this Thursday evening at 6 o'clock, fol- /
lowed bv Vermont sociable. Each .
person attending is requested to wear
come product of Vermont. Admission .
Is cents.
urs LAKELAND Nppson has spent
t.o mas. tpo peoks in Davtona. Fla
,s q g,es. Of Rev. and Mrs. Dumont
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-03-09

+ 81. Margarcts Guild will meet mex
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. VIM H.
Roberts.
Mrs. II. NJ. Swift, who has been in
Burlington hospital for some time, has
returned home.
Mrs. Ella Roberts who has been a
guest of her son, W H. Roberts, has
returned to Rutland.
Mrs. James Jameson entertained at
cards Friday evening Refreshments
were served and good time was re
ported.
There will be dance of the Eastern
Star at the Opera House on St Pat
rick's night. Music by a Bennington
orchestra,
A benefit dance will be held at
Union Opera House on Friday even
ing, March 10, from to o'clock
Tickets SOC each person. All are IN
vited.
The Uncas Patrol of Boy Scouts will
hold a dime social in the vestry OF
the Baptist Church Thursday evening,
March 9Th. A short program has been
prepared. Come.
our veterinary surgeon, DR.. Oscar
Cowlcs. has been chosen as inspector
of dairy cows for the Manchester
Dairy Co., who are shipping cream to
New York City.
When Levin's Big Department store
sets out to have a "Sale" it always
intends to have a good one. The pres
ent alteration sale is one that all fam
ilv heads should take advantage OF, |
adv.
Mrs. Owen Hanlon, an old time res
ident of this town, died from the eff
fects of shock on Thursday last |
She was widow of the late Owen Han
lon and was 73 years Of age. The
funeral services were held in st,
Pauls Church on Saturday morning |
and the interment was in St. Jerome's
,hurch cemetery in East Dorset.