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In The Rural New Yorker

YRTLE stopped playing on the
organ, and whirled about, address
ing the family gathered around the
evening lamp.
1--WE got conundrum for you,"
she announced.
zone of those that has no an
swer, I'll bet," said Tim, who was
popping corn over a bed of glowing
Goals. II don't get caught twice
the same way"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-12-20


each member of the family while engaged in pre-
pairing the box. Grandma seen in spectacles
and big apron, concocting the cake. Edith was
taken dressing the duck mother stufing it, Myrtle
packing it, and Tim screwing the lid of the box
which was on hinges
AT last the box was ready. and 1t made brave
appearance indeed, for it had been painted a rich
cardinal color, and in the corners Myrtle had
transferred pictures of holly and mistletoe
lunches 4
1t Christmas eve.
Uncle John sat in his bachelor home, his feet
stretched out before comfortable CRATE fire, his
good old pipe in his mouth. When Uncle John
in reminiscent mood he always smoked
pipe.
The housekeeper knocked softly at the door.
,"The expressman is here He has brought most
remarkable looking box. and he says to sign right
here"
The box was brought in please bring a screw
driver" he said.
The screw driver in his hand, he waited until
the housekeeper had left the room.
He had kept much track of his home folks
back the farm. After Sister Myrtle died he
hated to ever think of going back. Myrtle-the
good fellow, the charming companion-as good as
any boy-never took dare-even kept him on
the qui vve to keep up with her (she was two
years older). "Ah," sighed he. There never was
another girl like Myrtle"
AS his niece named for Myrtle, who had
always loved music, he had given her an organ,
but that was years ago, and he had almost for
Here then n box from the old home. His
conscience gave II twnge How he had neglected
them
The box empty. The contents had been
carefully placed the broad mahogany table.
Uncle John sat before the fire, motionless. In
one hand was the old picture. In the other he held
the photograph The wavering handwriting of his
mother, and the sight of her wrinkled face and
white hair In the phOtograph-such contrast TOY
that In the old picture-these touched him.
Then the sight of Myrtle, with her fresh young
face, her head bound around with heavy braids.
just his sister had worn hers-the coral beads.
even without which he never saw his sster-all
these things had seized him and transported him
back over the thirty years that had passed since
he had seen his home Selling the receiver at
his elbow he called up the telegraph office and
dictated the following message:
''will be home New Years. Greetings. Box re-
ceived. UNCLE JOHN"
Then he again took up the pictures and studied
them.
Grandma and-Myrtle His beloved Myrtle-re-
stored to him from the dead! He longer
marveled at that wonderful box
"Such girls accomplish anything II they
get chance!" he said. Suddenly he Strengthened
up and pounded the arm of his chair with his fist.
"And. by George! I'll that she gets q
chancel"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-12-20
A Joyful Yule.

Then drink to the holly berry,
With hey doicn. hey do,on derry;
The mtstlefoe tcc'H pledge also.
And at Christmds oil be .aerry.
The Coconino sun., 1917-03-23
At the Orpheum Tonight
Exception Noted

"Did Johnson's purchase include also the good will of the business ?"
 There wasn't any good will, it was a coal dealer that Johnson bought out"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1917-03-02
KlSER CREEK ITEMS

Mr.. Week was a Wood caller Satur.
day.
Miss Goldie Loomis was caller 1T
Bsuman's Monday.
Mr.. Bauman was a Wood caller
Wednesday. Roads are pretty icy.
Hannes Thomson had a very sore
foot from running pitchfork through
1t.
Mr.. Banman, wife and little dauph.
ter Dora were recent callers at r..
Weeks.
Miss Goldie Loomie accompanied
Miss Mcdonald 20 her home Friday.
returning Sunday.
Miss Mcdonald. who teaches the
Loomis school spent Saturday and
Sunday with Mildred Kemp, return
ing to her school Monday morning.
1t was reported some time ago that
Mr.. Baunan and his dog got into
quite fight with badger. The
badger made good use OF bis claws.
We almost forgot to sSy that Mr..
Bauman got the badger.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1917-03-02

The Vaughens had the misfortune
TO lose two year old calf ia the high
waters last week.
All are hoping this cold weather
and deep SHOWS are forerunnerS Of a
bumper crop this year.
Rolla ard viii Hedrick went TO
Colome, Sunday and were dinner
guests of G. w. Wilson, Monday.
Ray Rankin and wife and little
daughter were pleasant visitors at
Rose Blossom Ranch, Sunday after
noon.
E. II Muth returned home Friday
from Howarden, Iowa, where he had
visited his parents and other rela-
tives the past week.
March is at hand, and everyone
seems glad. as all seem to think
spring is near, and these Billiards
and cold weather will disappear.
Here is hoping for an early spring.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1917-03-02
BUTTE VALLEY ITEMS

More cold weather.
We miss Ridgelana and Cody items
j. ,. Noup called al Hedricks
Hneslay.
Have you heard the new song "All
Hail TO Our Flag?
Z. VI Albeis wa: a dinner guest at
Eedricks. Saturday
II. y. Mlth vent 10 Winner, Tues
day after soma furniture.
How many have not already looked
through the soad catalogues.
Alfred ile,lekson was in our valley
i0,,siag 10. horses. Saturday.
Bob Mel can has been rckyenougll
to set nire coyotes this winter.
willis bice was a Orchard Ranch
and tie Hire Homestead, Sunday.
Norecht Struchcn and Nike Gaf.
rney caIle. at Hosa Hiossnm r2nch
%undaT
Nirt Peterson WAS a Wood visitol
:satu day. 10 a.Sl went 20 Carter IN
TIE evening.
Miss Eva Naugi.eu made bushes,
calls at Rankins and Hedricks, Satuy
day afternoon.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1917-03-02
CODY ChOPSTICKS
(Too late FOR last week }

tToo tate for last week
W. J. Egleston IS putting up ice.
Gust Gunner went to White River
Friday.
Albart Shining lost a valuable calf
Tuesday.
Frank Barcal was helping wlllmes
last week.
Harry Atwood is still losing cattle
with the blackleg.
Many are short Of feed. This has
been a hard winter for stock.
Art Warner has been visiting the
past week with J J. Scheurer.
Leone. Brunson visited Thursday
evening with Mrs. Fred Egleston.
Charley Brunson hauled wheat to
Murdo for Matt Richards last weeS
According TO the present outlook
it seems as il all nations are prepar-
ing for the great battle Of Armaged-
don.
Another blizzard Sunday. Those
who were not acquainted with item
will surely be used to them ere this
winter is past.
Fred Lsnsma returned from Plank.
ington Saturday. He is not going to
farm there this year. but is shining
his tools. etc. to Murdo for use or
his farm in Mellettle county.
A large quantity OF plaster fell
Monday the 18th. Not being particu.
lar where it lit, it fell upon the
teachers head. He was busy and
not supposed to know that the root
might fall in However no lasting
damage was done with the exception
o, breaking his watch, which wa;
lying on the desk
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1917-03-02

Subject, MY Experience with Rails
ing Chicks on the Homestead, y
Mrs. Ritts.
Song, by Pupils of Mrs. Kemps School
Business Session of Club
Closing Song.
We wonder how many are in favor
Of changing the Club day to a week
day. Weare, for many reasons. Let S
hear from others.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1917-03-02

rank limerick lelU VIA valentine,
for "A business visit at bis old home at
Bancroft, Neb., last Tuesday. He
will be absent about week.
Misses Anna and Blanche Durrin
were among those from south Of the
trail, who attended church services
last sunday in Happy Hollow.
Walter and Charley Hagman called
at the Big Butte Place last Saturday
and brought home disc harrow they
purchased At the sale last fall.
P.S. Merrill and ii. +. Gillespie
were callers last Friday on Schan-
bacher and Jarboe at the Ski Iii, and
remained for supper in the evening
Frank limerick bought ten tons of
hay OF Pete Petersen recently at four
dollar, per ton, and it costs him at
least four dollars per ton to haul it to
his place.
Nearly every one in this locality
has had an attack Of la grippe some
time during the past two monlhs.
We are pleased TO report all as con-
valeScent now.
Elizabeth and William Sorensen
have not been able to attend school
the past two weeks on account OF
sickness. Their little brother has
haon anita Sick alec
Paddy Schmidt came up in his car
from his home On Antelope Creek in
Todd county, and was an over Sunday
guest ut the George Schmidt home.
He returned Monday.
Carl Sorensen had six hogs on the
Winner market last week that aver
aged 22S pounds each and brought
Al go per cwt. Walter Hagman and
p. A. Peterson also had bunch on
the market at the same time that
brought Sll.5j.
Mrs. Chas Wagner and babies re-
turned home last Thursday after
spending few days at tie residence
Of the Sjoholms The children were
sick a part Of the time during their
visit, and Mrs. Wagner has had the
grippe since their return.
Rev. VarYalkenburgh delivered a
fine sermon 10 good sized audience.
considering the weather, last Sabbath
at the Happy Hollow church. The
next service will be held Sunday at
400 p. m, March 10. Sunday school
every Sabbatn at 300 o'clock.
Miss Alice Lundberg was a guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. c. j. Buum at their
home on the Little White River sew
eral days last week, and spent Thurs
day and Friday as guest OF Mrs.
VanNalkenburgh, returning to the
Gallagher home, Saturday evening.
The many friends of Roy King. of
Texsam, extend their congratulations
and best wishes. as he was married at
Sioux City, on February II, 1917. to
Miss Myrtle Ingles. They are spend
ing a part Of their honeymoon visit
ing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. +. j..
King of Geneva, Neb. They will be
at home after March on his home
stead at Texsam.
Several have reported a big saving
OF their lumber bills they have pur-
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1917-03-02
ROSEBUD VALLEY

II. O. Satree called at }. B. Rittels
Tuesday evening.
Nj and Mrs. Hare called at Glen
Sherwoods, Friday.
Dorance Langley visited Albert
Joneschiet, Sunday.
James English made BUSINESS trip
to Gregory last week.
We imagine not IA few will be glad
when spring opens up.
Joe Brave Boy and wifs called at
VIM. Hares, Wednesday.
NJ. Joneschiet purchased two sows
OF Frank Hickman, recently.
J. 3. Rittel and family and Emma
Satrec visited Sunday at Pete Bach
mana.
Mrs. II. O. Satree called at Pete
Bachmans and NJ. +. Horizons, We'd
nesday.
Herds are again on the increase but
quite few lost stock during the cold
weather.
Mrs. VIM. Hare and Emma Satree
called Tuesday afternoon at Glen
Sherwoods.
Dorance Langley Is doing eighth
grade work under Miss Jessie Rienoeh!
OF Union school.
Emma Satree visited Thursday and
Friday night at the home OF her
friend Ruth Rittel.
Messrs. Krell and Aeschbacher are
getting up good supply Of wood
from on Oak Creek.
edwin Gustafson who has been
!; = nding the winter at Hamill is
as in at his fathers claim.
John Sherwood wife and children
cel'ed at VIM. Hares Sunday after
noon and took supper with them.
Nr. and Mrs. Frank Hakl enter
tanned Mr. Langley and family last
Sunday and served splendid dinner.
Jim Broken Leg and wife visited at
Wm. Hares. Monday. Mrs. Broken
Lcr was formerly Mrs. Clara Pawnee
Boyd O'Bryan came over from
Tripp county to look after his proper
ty nd stayed overnight at Frank
Hakl's
Here is hoping good year follows
the bard winter. Get prepared To
conserve your moisture as soon as the
warm days come.
Arnold .,cott and wife visited at
the home Of her aunt Mrs. VIM Hare
SUNDAY. They left Monday for a Wis
it with Mrs. SCOTS parents in Todd
county.
Glen Sherwood. wife and little dan,
glitter called at II. o. Satrees and Jnc
She woods, Thursday. Ed Graft ant
August Neiffcr were also dinner guest,
there that day.
George Smith who has been spend
inc a few days at his homestead and
with Mr.. and Mrs. Hare returned
Monday Of last week to Homestead
where lis wife is teachlng school.
John Ernst of Spencer, Nebrask;
has purchased II. L. Terpenings home
stcad. This now makes three quartz
sections Of land Joining for them n
Miss Mary Ernst has bali section.
There will bc meeting OF tile Ros
bud Valley CiuD at III. q. Satrees'
Sunday, March II, and it is hopet
there will be Il large attendance a
tl'ere will be come business 10 trans
act and also because Of the disarpoin
nn"nt OF those who were called from
our last meeting II Mr. Satrces BY til
prairie fire last fall. Let all who cal
= 1sibly arrange 70 be present, do sc
ITAere will be 4 program but we CA
oY ? give brief Outline here as 1t j
oc ne prepared OH short notice:
Ir r.ning Song.
n,c,toiioD, Emma ~atree.
4 pject, our COn,ng Farm Crops.
$. X. Langley.
discussion.
Song.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1917-03-02
PURE WATER DISTRICT
Hadja: yes. but didju?

Carl SorenSen was sick in bed last
Sunday.
Neal limerick sold calf TO Mr. Nc
Cauley recently.
Mrs. Carl Sorensen called on Mrs.
VIII Palmer last Sunday.
p. S. Merrill has been guest Of w.
j. Palmer the past ten days.
Mrs Lige Graham and baby were
both on the sick list recently.
Neal limerick has horse that has
been quite sick With distemper.
Hagman Bros, delivered ton Of
coal at Ca.l Sorensen last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Petersen entertained
ChAs Sjoholm at dinner last Sunday.
Mrs. Arthur Turner and the child
rem have all been sick with hegrippe
Homer Gillespie was Sunday guest
at the home Of his sister, Mrs. Elijah
Graham.
Geo Schumacher and Homer Giles
pie drove to town on business last
Tuesday.
Ed Kavanaugh Of Gooby S. d.,
was guest Of the Gala II. hers last
Thursday.
Miss Ruth HOuseman was guest
OF Miss Naomi Gallagher, last Thurs.
day night.
Mrs. Earl Hardy was a guest at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. }. L. Hardy
last Sunday.
Mrs. Joe Slegmund and Miss Helen
were callers last Sunday at W. }.
Palmer home.
Mrs. Chas Sjoholm is expected home
next week after an extended visit at
Lake Andes, 5. ID.
Miss Evelyn Arcon of Greenwood,
S d., is here as guest Of her friend,
Miss Nancy Schmidt.
J. L. Hardy and Lge Graham killed
a bob cat at Hardy's old sod barn, on
Tuesday Of last week.
Chas Sjoholm sent a load of fat
hogs to the Winner market last Tues
day by Walter Hagman.
Messrs. Helekson, Nollsch and
Lyon called on Schanbacher and Jar
Doe Wednesday evening.
Mrs. P. A. Peterson and the child
rem were reported on the sick list
with the grippe, last week
Lyman Baker has been working
and doing the chores at the Gallagher
home the past three weeks.
Mr.. End Mrs. Arthur Turner enter
tained Geo. Schanhacher and Frank
jarboe at supper last Sunday evening
Mrs. John Gretschman returned
last Wednesday.atter u two months
visit with her parents at Jamison,
Neb.
Mrs. II c. VanValkenburgh came
ont last Tuesday and is spending a
few days visiting at the Gallagher
home.
Neal limerick bought Is tonsor hay
Of P. A. Petersen some weeks age,
and is now busy hauling it 10 lis
place.
Misses Opal limerick. Eyalyn A..
con Nancy Sehmidtand Fred Schmidt
attended church IN Happy Hollow
SanuaY.
Misses Arcon and Schmidt anc
Mes5rs. FRED and Paddy Schmidt
were callers on the Nj ses limerick
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. kerlin came
out for church services with Mr.. ant
Mrs. VanValkcnburgh in their ca,
last Sunday.
John Honser gave big party to /;
number Of his friends last Monday
| Dancing and music were the order o
the evening.
ii. +. Gillespie spent several day,
at his homestead this week. maxim,
some repairs and otherwise improy
ing his residence.
Sclanhacher and !arboe were guest
tat supper and spent very pleasan
evening last Monday at the 900 rancl
with Lyon and Gillespie.
! T. X. Gallagher. who il making al
extended visit with his mother. a
! their oid home at Garrison. Neb., i
eYpect1& home next week.
Miss Blanche limerick came on
from White River Saturday, and va
an over Sunday guest at her home
returning Monday morning.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1917-03-02
u. 6. WEATHER BUREAU REPORT
For Week Ending February 26

Total precipitation from january
lst, 1917, to date, OF IS
Total precipitation for 1913 1885
Total precipitation for 1914, 1857
Total precipitation FOR 1919, 32 AZ.
Total precipitation fer 1916, 1882
Fred G. KyRcE, Observer
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
STORY TELLERS
GIVING BENEFIT
Instead of Closing Reception,
Present Program For Local
Red Gross Treasury

The Story Telling League of this
city, always ready to help others,
will dispense with their usual recep-
tion to close. the years work and
present instead an unusually attrac-
tive program of stories as a benefit
to the local Red Cross Society.
This open meeting will be held
Tuesday evening, May %. in the hall
oil the Public Library. the program
beginning at S o'cloQk. There will
he no admission asked but an Of
ferinS gathered. Some of the most
charming of the clubs girls will
usher, attired as Red Cross nurses.
The program will include: GLORY"
"a japanese Red Cross story. Mrs.
John {. Piper; The Transfgura-
uon,' by Catherine Bryce, Miss
Carrie Reinoehl; "Emmeline," by
Elsie Singmaster, Miss Dolores Sci
glebaum; "Blaekfoot's Masterpiece"
Mrs. George Matson; AN Original
Red Cross Story" Mrs. Anna Hamil-
ton Wood: Boy a Skeert o. Dyin',"
from Story Tellers Library. Mrs. En-
terline; "A Just For Fun Story
From SPAIN by Mary w. Cronin,
Miss Ellie Yost, and a poem from
Scribner's Magazine, "Vive La
France" by Charlotte Holmes Craw-
ford, based on a little incident of
the great war, wherein a mother
reached her ideal of patriotic duty.
as 1T is so nobly visioned by French
womanhood, told by Miss Lois X.
Booker
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
Entertainment Tonight
as a Red Cross Benefit

Another benefit for the local Red
Cross Society will be that of this
evening in John Y. Boyd Hall of the
\. w. c. \. with Mrs. Roberta
Swartz Harling and several of her
pupils assisted by some clever young
musicians in a most interesting pro-
gram of readings and music.
Among the numbers will be: A
sketch of Anne of Green Gables" i"
Miss Dorothy Kicker, of Elizabeth
town; Patricia" Miss Anna Gross;
The Story of Pollyanna," Miss
Lovinia Buckwalter, and humorous
readings by Miss Irene Peregoy;
piano duet the Misses Mae Gross
and Beatrice Bogar: piano solo.
Miss Maria Mausteller; songs, by
little Miss Lucille Appleby.
The Y. w. c. A. generously do
mates the use of the hall, and Mrs.
Harling gives the excellent pro-
gram. There are no tickets of ad-
but an offering will be taken
at the door for the Red Cross.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL NEWS
GAY PARASOLS
SHOWER CONFETTI
Large Basket of Gifts For
Bride-Elect Found Hidden
Away in a Corner

Miss Clara Millar. of II North
Sixteenth street, arranged a miscel-
laneous surprise shower for Miss
Henrietta Grimes, of Highspire.
whose marriage to Arthur Alpleu-
bach will be an event of next month.
japanese parasols suspended from
the ceiling by red, white and blue
ribbon and interturned with ribbons
of the same color rained showers of
confetti upon the astonished bride
to-be who found a huge basket full
of gifts including linen, cut glass
and china, in an obscure corner OF
the room.
Refreshments were served to Sis
ter Harriet Franklin. Mrs. William
Hoover, Mrs. d. L. Saul, Miss Mil
dred Saul, Mrs. E. G. Hoover, Mrs.
Harry Thompson, Mrs c. Earl
lWhitmoyer, Miss Sarah Davis, Mrs.
Edith Spayd, Mrs. r. l.. Dara, Mrs.
John MacMullen, Miss Sara Nc
Crane. Miss Lily Wolf. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ray Herman, of Camp Hill, Mrs.
Howard Stsinheiser, Miss Betty
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
Lemoyne Man Who Left
Home Last July Now in
Youngstown, O., Hospital

Lemoyne, Pa. May 10. = Albert
Fuller is in a hospital in Youngs-
town, Ohio. with leg severed and
suffering from other serious injuries.
This is the first bit of information
received from Albert Fuller, who
disappeared from his home here July
4, leaving his wife. Details of how
Fuller met with the accident and his
condition We're not included in the
letter which was received by Mrs.
Fuller last evening.
Mr.. Fuller has been a resident of
Lemoyne for many years and the
reason for his leaving home is not
known. After waiting for several
months. Mrs. Fuller fitted up small
building at the rear of her residence
in Hummel avenue and has been liv-
ing there since. Mrs. Fuller plans
to leave within the next few days to
visit her husband. There are no
children
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
Dinner Marks Opening Of
Newberrytown's New Plant

John c. Herman Il Co. celebrated
the completion of their fine new ci-
gar factory building at Newberry-
town, York county. with a dinner
and merry making last evening. The
firm has had a factory in that place
for 22 years, but the new building,
entirely of stone and equipped with
restrooms, shower baths and other
features for the comfort of employees.
so FAR surpasseS the old structure
that people of the community re-
fer to it as one of the finest pieces
OF architecture in town.
The tables were decorated with
flowers and flags and seventy per-
sons participated. Speeches were
made by Ed. s. Herman. president
of the company; John c. Herman.
j. NJ. Shelly, L. B. Bair and G.. s.
Herman, foreman at Newberrytown.
who was presented with gold
watch charm in token of ten years
of service with the firm.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
SkgST0RK
- NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. William p. Buckley
of 234 Harris street announce the
birth of son, William Phillips Bick
ley Jr.. Thursday, May II, 1917. Mrs.
Buckley is remembered as Miss Eliza
Lingle of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Krise
of 1104 Plum street announce the
birth of son. Edgar Sears Krise.
Monday, May Z, 1917.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Winfield Ro
denhaver of 1926 Green street an
nounce the birth of a son, Herbert
Winfield Rndenhaver Jr., Friday,
May II. 1917. Mrs. Rodenhaver
was formerly Miss Florence Bollin-
ger of Harrisburg
Mr.. and Mrs. George II. Fessler
of 36 North Summit street announce
the birth of a daughter. Marie AL
media Fessler, Monday. May IA, 1917.
Mrs. Fessler was. formerly Miss
Helen Sites of Carlisle.
Mr. and Mrs. j. r.. Underwood of
Golden, Colo. announce the birth of
a son. julius Erwin Underwood Jr.,
Thursday. May II. 1917. Mrs. I'm
derwood was Miss Jessie Dowdell
of this city prior to her marriage.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-19
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

Allen. Pa, May 10. - Samuel
Byers. a well known resident of
Cumberland county. attempted to
take his life Thursday morning. with
a mason's hammer. Mr.. .Byers had
made his home with his sister, Mrs.
Mary Eichelberger. About o'clock
Thursday morning he got up and
seizing hammer. hit himself several
times on the head. Before anybody
could get to him he had his head cut
and bruised. He was then taken
into the house and physician called.
1t was found that there were no
bones broken but his head was badly
cut and bruised. He was later TAX -
to the county home at Carlisle.