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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-10-04
Accidentally Shot.

Fred Burkins, young son of Mr..
and Mrs. Alfred Rurkins of this
town, while handling small rifle
on Monday afternoon accidentally
shot himself in the calf of the leg.
The bullet took a downward course.
lodging in the lads ankle where it
is causing intense pain. An X-ray
of the ankle has been taken but the
bullet has not yet been extracted.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-10-04
WEST NOTTINGHAM.

The children and grandchildren of
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Haines met at
their home in Colora on Saturday
last and helped to celebrate the 55th
wedding anniversary of the couple.
Miss Nora Martindale, of Port De-
posit, is teaching Monroe school and
stopping with Mrs. Geo. H. Thomp.
son.
Miss Kate Cowen, who spent the
summer at West Nottingham, is
visiting her old home in Baltimore.
Mrs. Carrie Lawsing and daugh-
ters are visiting at the home of Mrs.
Lawsing's mother, Mrs. Rose Wood
row, West Nottingham.
Mrs. Elan Krauss is very sick at
her home here.
Mrs. William McDougaI has been
taken to the hospital for treatment,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-10-04
Edith GOrrelk
Irene GOrrell,

A double funeral was held al
North East Sept. 81, when two
daughters Of James Gorrell, both
victims of pneumonia were laid at
rest in the M. E. cemetery. Both
had been working at Newark, and
contracted pneumonia. Irene, aged
fifteen years, died Sept. II and
Edith, aged eighteen, died Sept. 20
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-10-04
Henry ID. Scott.

Henry D. Scott, son of Harry
Scott, of Elkton, died Sept. % from
pneumonia, aged 27 years. He was
employed as a telegraph lineman.
The deceased will be remembered by
base ball fans as one of the Elkton
teams best players. His wife and
two children survive; also his
father and one brother.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-10-04
Cecil's Fourth Liberty Loan Quota.

The amount of the Fourth Liberty
Lean has been fixed at six billions OF
dollars. Maryland will be called
uopn to raise 83 millions. The
Federal Reserve Board has fixed
$713,0O0 for Cecil's allotment
about $4,000 more than was sub
scribed by this county in the Third
Liberty Loan.
The apportionment by Districts in
the county is as follows.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-10-04
Henry C. Sprinkle.

Henry Coleman Sprinkle, only
child of William H. and Mary Cole
man Sprinkle died Sept. 22 at the
home of his parents near Elhton,
after a weeks illness of pneumonia.
He was in the goth year of his age.
The deceased had been employed at
the Atlas Powder Plant, Perryville.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-10-04
DEATHS.
Edward III. Dawson.

Edward II. Dawson, son Of Mr.
and Mrs. Ezekiel W. Dawson, of
near Elkton, died Sept. a23 from
pneumonia, aged % years. His
parents and one sister survives.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-10-04

Five wheat stacks on the farm OF
John ]. Anderson, near Oxford, were
burned on Friday afternoon last.
Threshing was in progress at the
time. The Oxford auto fire engine
went to the scene and prevented the
flames from spreading to the build
iugs>
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-10-04

The infant son of Harry and
Annie Krauss died from catarrh OF
the stomach September 22 at their
home in Coatesville, Pa, aged four
months. Interment was made at
Rosebank cemetery on Sept. rs
The deceased was the grandson OF
Henry McMullen. or Rising Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-10-04
Mrs. s, Il. Kimble.

Mrs. Sarah Theresa Kimble, widow
of the late John H. Kimble, died
Sept. 25 at her home at Appleton
from apoplexy, aged 63 years. One
son and three daughters survive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-10-04
Joseph Pierce.

Joseph Pierce, an aged resident OF
near Conowingo, died early Satur-
day morning from a complication Of
diseases. The deceased was 80
years of age. He is survived by one
son and one daughter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-10-04
Charles B. GOodnON.

Charles B. Goodnow, a respected
resident of North East, died Sept.
%, aged SO years. He is survived
by his wife, six sons and two daugh-
ters; also by sister and brother.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-10-04
Taylor Foreman.

Taylor Foreman, former resi-
dent of this town, died Sept. 26 at
the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Leonard Deaver, Chester, Pa, aged
81 years. Three sons and foul
daughters survive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-10-04
TOWN AND COUNTY.
Short Paragraphs of Events in the County
Ns
During the Past Week.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS BRIEFLY NOTED
Buy To-day. Save and Pay.

Buy To-day. Save and Fay.
rive deaths in Cecil county from
pneumonia were reported last week.
Baltimore packers are paying 40
cents per basket for Keifer pears on
the Eastern Shore.
A train of more than a dozen
Army trucks passed through town
about noon on Tuesday.
Mrs. H. A. G.. Westerfield, Of Port
Deposit, was severely scalded last
week by upsetting pan of boiling
water.
West Nottingham church and
chapel are to be lighted with acety'
lene gas, plant being installed
this week.
The recent Polly Anna Social held
by the Ladies' Aid Society of Mt
Pleasant M. E. Church ,Snear Colora,
netted. $2S.
George Worrilow, of near Zion,
fell from a land roller and was
dragged some distance, being seri-
ously injured.
The long bridge in Chesapeake
City was closed to traffic on October
/ for period of 80 days. Extensive
repairs will be made.
Miss Marie Schilling, of Elkton,
was the winner of II first prizes
and 6 second prizes at the Delaware
AState Fair on fancy work.
)he annual reunion of Co. E, and
w's Battery will be held at
kyville Saturday, October s. ALI
ans invited to attend.
wing to the prevalence of Spanish
uenza the public schools and
wing picture places in Newark,
:, were ordered closed last week.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-10-04
More Cecil Boys Called To the
CnlOpsS
The following men entraine'

The following men entrained for
Camp Meade on Sept. rs:
Fletcher J. White, Herman e
Scott, Elkten; Bernace G. Carter
Chesapeake City; Reginald Alvin
Will, George Harman, Edward e.
Jenkins, Thomas Louder, Jr., War
wick; Howard Brown, Philadelphia;
Joseph A. Henry, Chas. R. Black
Monroe w. G. Hughes, \ Jacob W.
Dorsey, Port Republic: Archie j.
Brown, James William Garrison
Cecilton; Joseph Thomas Jones, Ris.
ing Sun; Randolph White, Havre de
Grace; Isaiah Brooks, Earleyille;
Harry A. Brown, North East.
The following were called to en-
train for Fort Thomas, Newport
KY, September 90-October 4:
William H. Currier. Principle;
William F. spratt, Provience; Her
man M. Matthews, Colora; Charles
P. Bye, Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-10-04

Safe as the United States. Blu
Liberty Bonds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-10-04

Enlist as our Soldiers Do. Buy
Bonds and Keep Them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-10-04

You can't eat your sugar and give
It to- the soldiers too.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-10-04

d Society recently raised
| they divided equally
Rising Sun Red Cross
the Zion Navy League
B. Bryan, at his Mt.
arm, near Havre de
, his twelve acres OF
eived over $4,000 this
will be held at Bethesda
h. OakWood, beginning
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-10-04

Idle dollars are pro-German-
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1918-01-09

al = VI OO11<14N4NkA kA3NACIxto\JN
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
Cook. IN PROBATE COURT.
In the Matter Of the Estate Of Johanna
Anderson, Decedent. =
The State of Minnesota, TO Clara A.
johnson and Henrietta Kinney and all
persons interested in the granting of
administration Of the estate of said de-
cedent. The petition of Clara A. john
son having been filed in this Court.
representing that Johanna Anderson,
then resident of the County of Cook
the 31st day Of May. 1917, and praying
that letters Of administration of her
estate be- granted to. S. G. Murphy and
the Court, having fixed the time and
place for hearing said petition: There
fore, You and Each of You, are hereby
cited and required to show cause, If
any you have, before this Court at the
Probate Court Rooms in the Court
House, in the Village of Grand Marats,
in the County of Cook State of Mime.
sofa, on the 31st day of January 1918.
at 10 O'Clock. A. NJ, why said petition
should not be granted. .&%= cIss.. -#-s35
Witness, The Judge Of said Court,
and the seal of said Court, this 8th
day of January. 1918. -: IS, r.
GEORGE III. DURFEE,
Seal Judge of Probate. Cook County.
&SAAAAO9OSc1sJ
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1918-01-09
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior

U. S. Land Office at Duluth. Minnesota.
November s., 1917.
Notice is hereby given that Bernard
Opsahl. Of Grand Marais. Mimi. who
on December 8. 1911. made Homestead
annie tion. No. 0e975. for ST. of SwM
Section a, Township 81 North. Range
East. 4th p. Meridian. has filed notice
Of intention to make Final flve-year
Proof, to establish claim to the land
above described before George LenF
Clerk Of the District Court at Grand
Marais, Minnesota. on the 18th day OF
December 1917.
Claimant names a. witnesses:
Ever johnson. Ole F.. Erickson, Ole
overly. Emil Anderson. all Of Grand
Marais. MINI.
=, " e JOSEPH WINCZEWSKI,
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1918-01-09
The State of Minnesota TO The Above
Named Defendants: ss-.- =:

Hundreds Of thousands Of acres Of
lands ii the United States, hitherto
untitled, may be placed under culti-
vation during 1918. ..z.s. B
An inquiry BY the Department Of
the Interior shows that approx
mately GOO, 900 acres Of various re-
Icamation projects and a. area Of
Indian lands almost as large are sus-
|ceptib1e Of cultivation.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1918-01-09
Order Limiting Time to File Claims
and For Hearing Thereon.
ESTATE OF FRANK PARO
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
Cook. IN PROBATE COURT.

In the Matter Of the Estate of Frank
Paro, Decedent.
Letters of administration this day
having been granted to Charles Paro,
1t Is Ordered. That the time within
which all creditors of the above named
his estate in this Court. be ana the
same hereby is limited to six months
from and after the date hereof: and
that Friday, the 31st day of May, 1918,
It ten O'Clock A. NJ. in the Probate
Court Rooms at the Court House at
GrandH Marats. in said County, be and
the same hereby is. liked and appointed
as the time and place for hearing upon
and the examination. adjustment and
allowance of such claims as shall be
presented within the time aforesaid.
/ Let notice hereof be given by, the
publication Of this order in the Cook
County News-Herald. weekly newspa
per printed and published at Grand
Marais. said county. as provided by
Dated December 10Th, 1917.
GEORGE H. DURFEE,
1913 Judge Of Probate.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1918-01-09

Z FOR SAlE-The Dave Mason place
at Tofte, being the 81 of NWN;
NWA of the SWA and the north 40
acres Of Lot 3, all in Sec. IL, T. So,
Range 4 West. Will sell all or part
on easy terms. Good title guaran-
teed.-M. E. Method, Grand Marais,
MINI.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1918-01-09
n | ! !! ]! / CEs
COlloIREoATloRlA ~ cHuROsls
NJ. 8. R1psa. Pastor u.
u ssryice every Sunday forenoon .
HIS. Sunday school St 10:1b, Evsn.
Ing services at $3.50.
NOR. LUTHERAN CHURCH
q. z. Joknson, Pastor.

There will be services next Sunday
at Hovland, Jan. 18th, in the fore
noon, and ct Chicago Bay IN the ev-
ening in the English language.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1918-01-09
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Regular Meeting Of the Village
Council, Village Of Grand
January End. 1918.

-. January End, 1915.
Present Ed. Toftey. J. G. Scott, p. J..
Bayle and Clerk p. E. Aim.
- Moved and seconded that Ed. Toftey
act. as President pro tenn in place of
Geo. Robertson.
Minutes of last meeting read and
upon motion approved. Z
Moved and seconded that Geo. w.
Robertson's resignation as president of
the Village Council be accepted. Ayes
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1918-01-09
WANTED TO lET-Contract TO

WANTED To lE1@C0ntract for
logging timber on SWA Sec. %,
SEA of SWA Sec. 8, NEA of NWA
and NJ of NEA, Sec. II, all in
Town 60, Range 3 West, near Lutsen,
and close to shore of Lake Superior
and Poplar River. Or will sell stump;
age. Address-A. L. Truax, Crosby,
North Dakota.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1918-01-09

I FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT
Newly furnished and in very good
condition. Centrally located. Rea-
sonable rates. Will be open by Sat-
urday evening.-John johnson.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1918-01-09
T0rrens No. 1853.
STATE OF M1NNEsOTA,)
County of Cook.
DISTRICT COURT.
Eleventh Judicial District.

DISTRICT COURT
Eleventh Judicial District.
In t tae o9 a GSar, Of tie f eRRisa
a ana Ssofse t f. E To che td to
situated in Cook County.
Minnesota. namely:
Lot One ~ in Section Thirty !;
nine $50 North Of Range
Principal Meridian.
Co.. Applicant.
Roderick Keenan,. and all other
persons or parties unknown,
claiming any right. title. es- w.
tate lien or interest in the ;,
application herein, SKI a.. =
Defendants.
The State Of Minnesota TO The Above
Named Defendants: s.~.- . Il
You are hereby: summoned and re:
the applicant in the above entitled pro.
ceeding, and to file your answer to the
sud application: in the, office Of the
Clerk of said Court, in said county,
vice Of this summons upon you. exciu-
siv Of the. day Of such service. and. If
you fail to answer the said application
within the time aforesaid, the applicant
court for the relief dsmand dR therein 1ne
Witness, Geo. Leng Clerk said Court,
and the seal thereof, at Grand Marais,
In IN said county UNITY. this s1st day Of Decem-
Der A: A. p, D. 1917. ,ro No.
tseal Of Dist. Court. Cook CO. Mimi
w. w. SANFORD, :
~ Attorney for Applicant. 1-2
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1918-01-09

The following bills were allowed:-|
Standard Oil Co.............$ 1890
Standard Oil Co.. 70.85
Ed. Toftey & Co.,. 800
Winger and Robertson. ....... 6:15
Winger and Robertson. ....... 4.36
Aron Lince Observation-Disclosures. 1850
p. o. Wahlstrom. ............. 400
signee 6. o. Backlund: ..:... 17e.15
Cook County State Bank, as 7
signee c. o. Backlund. ..... 22.25
Cook County, State Bank, as.
signee G. o. Backlund. 500. 3.75
Cook County State. Bank, as
signee G. o. Backlund. ..... 11.00
Cook County State Bank, as -
signee c. O.: Backlund. :. T.. Z ISL. 80
Cook County State Bank, as
signee c.. O. Backlund. $500. Oils
G. j. Johnson, insurance. $3.50. 500
No further business appearing, board
adjourned sine die.
P. E. AIM, Clerk.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1918-01-09

FOR SALE-160 acres-of timber
near Lutsen. Spruce and cedar. Will
sell land and timber or timber alone.
Inquire of w. M. White, Lutsen. 4
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1918-01-09

FOR SALE-Lots 1, 2, 8, and 4 Of
Block 10, Harbor addition to Grand
Marais. Any person interested write
D. B. McAlpine, 1ronton, Minnesota.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1918-01-09
Chickens for Sale

Thorobred White and Silver Leg
horns, White Orpingtons, Houdans
and few fine bred mixed breed pull
let's and hens.
Will sell reasonable. Phone or
write
THOMAS CARTER, Jr.
Grand Marais, MINI.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1918-01-09
alls Fol saI9 Elg.

Rate cents Per line Per wesk.
rs cents . month.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1918-01-09
FOR SALE ducks and 2 tul.
keys. Fred jackson, Jr.
4 FOR SALE A one horss cutter
as good as new. See 2. E. Aim. u.

B FOR SALE 80 acres Of timber.
Write Box So. Central Ave. Superior,
Wis. N. ss II
5ff:# II -, -s5.S .5ss2,55 tsi5S>#S
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1918-01-09

FOR SAlE-one team of horses.
They are reliable. Price reasonable.
liver Anderson, Rosebush.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1918-01-09
Citation for Hearing on Petition TO
Administration.

ESTATE OF JOHANNA ANDERSON
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1918-01-09
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY

!, c'eu'ntyom /. sr.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-03-21
NO II

don't 90 fishing. Just now nearly
everybody is chasing the finny tribe.
There is not finer body OF water in
the state thnn Qnartermaster harbor
for such sport.
There seems To be an unusual out
pouring from ,he cities this season:
every little nook and bay around the
north end being occupied by n merry
party of campers; enjoying the hunt
ing, fishing, bathing and numerous
other attractions the Island affords.
Last Monday evening the young men
of Lisabeula met and organized an
Athletic club. Mr.. David Gammcll
was elected president: A. G. Butt. see
Rotary; and Charlie Bridgman, treasur-
er. Their intentions are 10 have a
base bali. swimming and boating clubs.
The latest invention in cultivators
halls from Vashon. Ii consists OF II
cross-cut saw bent the shape OF horse
shoe, and fastened TO a frame, with
handles attached like shovel pillow.
The above was invented by S. w. Low
ering. and can be seen at his place any
day. 1t works like charm, and cuts
fern and weeds like down East fodder
cutter.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-03-21

He said, Mr.. Haley must have
bought that horse since saw him"
While in Ellijay met Thomas w
Craigo. principal of Elliiay Seminary.
our Conference institution under the
control OF the Freedmans Aid and
Southern Educations 5ociety Mr..
Craigo was a brother-inlaw TO l.. d..
Ellington. our Presiding Elder He
expressed the desire that come to
work in the Seminary.
Returning to my Circuit spent five
days in the week in the school-room
and the other two days in pastoral
visiting and preaching. went 10 all
my appointments on foot travelling at
least 10 miles month
ITO be Continued)
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-03-21
The V0ShOn Island Press
AUGUST 10. 1895
voi..I.
s.y... s.sss.s.s ...I.

MIR. C. A. Barton was in Lisabcula
last Tuesday.
Miss ella Barton has been visiting
mt tile Shows.
Mrs. Wiman has gone to British
Columbia to visit friends.
Walter Griswold has been engaged
to teach the Quartermaster school.
Mrs. John Mcdonald has been visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Thompson the
past week.
Mr.. John Markham and Jay Rohb
were hauling lumber for the church
building Friday.
Mrs II. G. Ward. who has been on
the sick list for some time, is able TO
he around again.
Miss Anna Burrows of Des Moines,
is staying with Mrs. Lawrence Crist-
man this summer.
Miss Hattie Blackburn and John
Yule were in Seattle last week, at
tending teachers institnte.
Mrs. L. ID. Atkinson returned Tues
day night from a restful and enjoyable
visit with her daughter in Tacoma.
burrows and Bickford started up
their brick yard last week. They give
employment TO number OF men in
this vicinity.
Charles O'Keefe shipped fine sam
pie .! Russian wheat to the Ledger
Office last Tuesday. 1t was grown ON
George Hoimeister's ranch.
Reports from Puyaliup state that
the hop picking season viii start in
about three weeks. Price paid for
picking will be from IS to 10 cts. per
box.
You are not 'in it, nowadays if you
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-03-21

head petition for her recall or
report her to the county supelin.
tendent and have her certificate
revoked, so that the children
need not be subject to this in
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-03-21

iuucul
learned that trick But thought /
was too busy.
Scott Edwards father, VIM A. Ed
wards. was well known 10 Shermans
army. He was a guide 10 portions of
that army as il was making its way
from Chattanooga TO Atlanta. He was
known as "Whi pering Bill" Some
time In early life lie took severe cold
that settled in the vocal chords of the
throat so that he spoke in queer
strained, squealSing whisper and would
sometimes utter a word aloud explos.
lively. But he was a very intelligent
man and well-posted mountain guide,
remember that later. when taking
my wife there to WISH them, warned
her not TO laugh at his peculiar way
of speaking. She said the warning
was needed.
| At the Christmas vacation deter
mined to visit Rev. b. NJ. Hips home
In Ellijay- set out afoot and got to
Thomas Haley's residence near SCOTS
Chapel, just before noon. Mr.. Haley
| and lis wife We're both away from
| home and only the daughter, about
| sixteen years of age, and young girl
friend We're there. inquired when she
! looked for her parents. and she said
she did not know concluded to
push on to Mr.. Bailey's. about two
miles farther, fer dinner. | had gone
aboai half the distance when man
on horseback overlook me. He said
as he stopped by me:
This is Mr.. b"
And / said. This is Mr.. Haley.
am clad to know you.'
"Will you not come back witt me
Cor dinner2 am sorry we were not
! there when you came"
said, mo, | thank you, but be-
Heye I'll push on, for wish to get TO
Ellijay as soon as can
We'll, il you will not go hack with
me, ] want you to lake this pony to
ride your trip. wish you also to take
this $40 TO my SOL Columbus, who is
in the Seminary at Eiliiay.''
Thank you, l will be glad 10 do
So"
And with a pleasant handshake we
parted J soon arrived at Mr.. Bailey's
aud put up my horse and was soon
seated Al a bountiful dinner while
we were eating, who should drive up
but Brother Hip and his son Alonzo.
OF course, this prolonged our dinner
hour. After dinner Brother Hipp chat
iingly said. Brother B., you ought
TO buy one of my mules so you could
ride instead of walk" He had fine
span of mules.
Thank you said. Il don't want
any of your mules. | now have a
horse TO ride"
"How's that?'
"oh, you come and see" When he
saw It he said, THAT is fine. Where.
did you get it,
We'll, ri tell you. As | was walk
ing along back here ways man
overlook me riding this horse. and he
got of of ii and told me to take it and
ride it,"
Did you know who he VASE"
Il never saw him before.
"Didn'i you ask him his manner"
NO, sir
Say, that's a stolen horse. and the
sherin will be after you"
"I'll run the risk Aud more--he
gave me SO. See the cash"
Now ! am sure that is stolen
horse. You'll see if you are not caught
pretty socn.''
He was really leased about it. /
did not explain until The morning 4
was leaving Ellijay. | said:
When began 10 Josh thought
You would recognize Mr.. Haley's
horse. But told you the truth. His
overtaking me 50 soon after my being
al his house and calling me by name
made me jump to the conclusion that
it was Mr., Haley and | SO called him"
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-03-21
Vasl,y.- School Notes

Miss Strase entertained the
Sophomore class at her home on
last Friday evening. Judging
from the reports. the evening
was a grand success, and the
Sophomores appreciate very
much Miss Strase's hospitality.
The Prospect Club had a meet
ing last Friday and decided to
give five dollars to the Soldiers
and Sailors Fund of the Y. NJ.
C. A.
Both the high school and the
grades will have vacation for one
week, beginning March 25th.
If the person signing himself
Solomon" in last weeks Re.
cord, will pardon the suggestion,
Simple Simon" seems from his
remarks to be more suitable
appellation. Didn't Solomon
say, A still tongue maketh a
wise heady" Isn't it rather "a
low-down trick to throw mud
from ambush? If the teacher in
question is a real menace to her
school, why doesn't Solomon"