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Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09
BIG BOOST PUTS MORE
 HOPE IN NEW LONDON

It now seems more likely that New London will subscribe it's quota of s1.- T10,000 to the fifth Liberty loan, for subscriptions Thursday brought the total amount subscribed to s1, ,1S5, 150, the subscriptions for the past 24 hours being S217,700, the largest amount ob tained during any one day of the drive. Of this amount the Standard Oil company of America, through it's New London agent, J. E. Collins, sub scribed s50,000. In order to over subscribe the loan subscriptions for the next three days must be ill excess of $474S50
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09
OBITUARY
Miss Mary E. Sheffield.

On Thursday evening about o'clock the death of Miss Mary F. Sheffield occurred at her home at 21 Cliff street following an illness of long duration
 She was born in Windham about TO years ago. the daughter of George H. Sheffield a native of New London, and Sally Chapman Sheffield, who was born in Newport. il. I. For many years with her sister, Elizabeth K. Sheffield, she conducted a dressmaking establishment in this city For a num- bre of years she lived in New London returning to Norwich about three years ago. Her sister died on March IS. 191&, at the age of S3 years.
 She is the last Of her immediate family and had always led retired life.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09
METHODIST PASTOR FOR
 MEMORIAL DAY SPEAKER

Rev. E. A. Legg, pastor of Trinity Methodist Episcopal church. is to be the Memorial day speaker here, having accepted the invitation of Sedgwick post, No. l, G. A. R.
 Officers of the post are already at work making some of the preliminary arrangements for the Memorial day celebration.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09
TRANSATLANTIC PLANES
 PASSED FISHERS ISLAND

The three navy airplanes which started from Rockaway Beach, N Y on Thursday morning on the first leg of their flight which will take them ultimately across the ocean were seen passing Fishers Island Thursday morn ing. It was Il o'clock when they went past the island, flying at great speed, but so low that they could be easily seen from New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09
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Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09

SlChiy uioct VI thS time. 1 went to a doctor and he said I had nervous indi- gestion, which ad- ded to my weak condition kept me worrying most of the time and he said if I could not stop that, 1 could not get well. 1 heard 90 muchabout Lydia E. Pinkham 5 Uo-,+,hla Caru-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09
Announce Enqaqement,

Mir. and Mrs. Joseph K. Maynard of New London announce the engagement of their daughter. Edna Robinson May hard to Charles Downer Prentice of Greeneville. The wedding will take place early in June.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09

Poe shad, Buck shad, Fresh Caught Mackere, Salmon, Steak ced, Haddeck, Ficunders, Boston Blue, Oysters, Lobsters, Today at
 CHURCH BROS.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09
CELERY KING
Blood Purifier and Real
 Spring Time Tonic.

Take it yourself and give it to the children, for it's purely vegetable laxative tea that acts gently vet ef- fectively, driving out all poisonous waste matter and making you feel bet ter right away. Thousands of men s;id women retain their ynutllful looks a:.d feeling by ating iheir sys- fen, each spring with this safe, reli- ;.i,ie family remedy.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09
IaEp''ly & HcCarry
 2O7 MAIN STREET

do not want to be renominated.
 City Treasurer Charles s. Avery and City Clerk J. A. Desmond like their jobs and will be willing to serve again.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09

For the first time in over four years European goods are again en- tering the Mexican market of Chi huahua.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09
THIS WEAK, NERVOUS MOTHER
Tells How Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
 Restored Her Health.

Philadelphia, Pa.-'1 was veryweak, always tired, my back ached, and l felt
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09

The price of glass in Belgium is six and c half times higher than it was in 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09
STOP. LOOK AND LISTEN

befOre you spend your money. ou can't clu- plicate this ..,arcllandise anywhere a.i the low prices we sell them for.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09

children's Dresses, large assortment, lowest prices in town.
 That new black ruff sailor for Women, worth $500 to $4.oo-our price si.ET.
 In fact we need not mention much about Millinery, as we can hardly sup ply the demands.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09
THE PASNIK CO. sell for less

THREE STORES Norwich, Danislsen, Willimsntic. All Three Stores on the Main Streets.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-05-16

Paintsville for the practice of his pro-
fession. He has Just returned from
the army and did service in France.
The many friends of Douglas Tur
ner. the l5-ytar- old son of Hon. and
Mrs. Jas, w. Turner, will be glad TO
know that he is much improved and
has an excellent chance now for re-
covery.
Rev. and Mrs. H. G.. Stewards left
Monday for Nashville, Tenn, where
Rev Stewards will attend a meeting of
the Board of Education of the South
ern Methodist church in connection
with the Jno. c. c. Mayo college.
John Frew Stafford returned home
Saturday from Florida, where he spent
the winter-Paintsville Herald
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-05-16
TWIN BRANCH

There will be church at Lower Twins
the fourth Saturday and Sunday by
Revs, Parker and Elkins and others,
Earsel Adams was at Smith Jobe's
Monday.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Silas lobe, a
fine girl-Mary Lillian.
Cleva Burton was shopping here
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hughes were Wis
iting their daughter, Coda BARLEY on
Tuesday.
Hattie lobe called on her bother,
Lindsey lobe, Sunday.
Misses Hattie and Ivory lobe and
brother, Clyde. attended church at
Compton Sunday night.
Ira Adams was recently married to
Miss Elizabeth Rakes OF Morehead.
They are at his mothers. Mrs. Della
Adams at present. We wish them much
success and long and happy life.
Cecil Adams was the pleasant guest
Of. Miss Birdie lobe on Sunday.
Herman and Luther Webb and Paul
Burton passed through our town Fri
day.
Tommy lobe expects to farm with
Dave Kitchen this summer.
George Walden of Morgan creek pass
ed through here last week enroute to
Irish creek.
Cecil Adams and Taylor Young at
tended church at Compton on Tuesday
night.
Ivory lobe called on her cousin. Bir-
die lobe on Sunday.
Henry May passed up Twins Satur-
day. y.
Willie Hughes is visiting his sister
on Blaine this week. A PET
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-05-16

been visiting Mr. and Mrs w. 7. Scott
John Boone of Raleigh y. G., is here
visiting friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Erna Miller have re-
turned TO their home at Williamson.
w Va. after visit to Mr., and Mrs
u. S, McGranaham.
Esta Marie, little daughter OF Mr.,
and Mrs. w r. Scott has been very
Ill with pneumonia.
Several OF the boys and girls were
out kodaking Sunday afternoon
The NEWS is q welcome visitor in
our home MAYFLOWER
Audrey McGranahan received the
following letter from her cousin. Fred
Stewart:
April II. 1919
Dear Cousin:- received your kind
letter a few days ago and was cer-
tainly glad TO hear from you. | have
written you several times and Just
thought you had neglected writing but
you say you received none. Well, II
isn't my fault, is it,
am glad all are enjoying good
health. | am feeling fine and been
sick day since have been over
here | would have answered sooner
but was on 9 days furlough when
your letter come and when | returned
we moved so this is the first chance
have had. had lovely time on my
furlough / was away from my Co. 16
days so you see | missed that much
drill We stayed in one town from
November 81 until April IL. We are
In a town now called Souligne. We are
preparing to come home. ! think we
will sail about May TO- / certainly will
be glad to get back to the land we all
love 80 much. | have been over here
almost ten months and have had many
hardships, but | think ! can forget
them all. would like to see you all.
suppose you are going to school VIII
close as my pen Is wounded and my
candle is almost gone. | will tell you
all when | return. Give my regards
to all. Lovingly your coz.
FRED STEWART.
Co. =. 113 Infantry,
American Eek. Forces,
A. +. o. 1855, via N. Y.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-05-16
WALBRIDGE

Several citizens from here spent Sat
urday In Louisa,
Miss Ethel Meade OF X. /. and Miss
Grey Brooks were Saturday night
guests Of Mrs Kenneth and Miss Biza
Peters.
Misses Emma and yessie Peters are
visiting their grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charley Peters OF TT. Gay.
Several young folks from Rocky VAL
ley attended prayer meeting here Sum
day night, The date OF prayer meet
ing has been changed from "wednesday
TO Sunday.
Lawrence See OF Kenova. visited rel
atives here Sunday. He recently re-
turned from overseas. He volunteered
for service and crossed with Gen. Per-
shing He has some thrilling eIper-
fences TO tell,
Iss u, Hs !, .. !. with the fmy Of os-
Kenneth Peters. who is in France
expects TO sail for home some time In
May
Glenn NJ Terrell OF Varnes, France
visited Bordeaux and northern Spain
in April He expects to sail for y. g. A.
In June.
Dover Peters arrived home Tuesday.
He recently returned from overseas.
Mrs. Myrtle shannon and children
came Wednesday for visit with Mrs.
Jane Peters.
Mrs Clark and Mrs. Holt called on
Donithon friends Monday
I. The ladies of the Banner Aux will
serve cream. cake and sandwiches at
the Wilbridge school house Saturday
night. Proceeds to be used for Home
Mission work.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-05-16
GALLUP

Fred Lowe was visiting his brother,
LinZie Lowe last week
Don c. Beloher spent the week end
with home folks
J j. II. Mcclure is trausacting business
in Louisa this week
I'D Hoffman was calling on the mer-
chants here Tuesday.
John Smiley was here Monday TAX
ing up ties for the Need Crosstie Co.
John Allen has moved from Hugh
Dobbins to the Sine Gilkerson place
on Contrary.
Geiger Fugitt received broken leg
Sunday while riding a freight train.
DIR. Wellman was called to set the
broken limb.
Orphie Damron who has been visit
ing relatives at Harold, has returned
home.
Mr. and Mrs S. j. Hardin were the
dinner guests OF Mr. and Mrs. G.. w.
Shivel Sunday.
Rumor says the wedding bells will
be ringing here soon.
Dereca Mcclure was the dinner
guest OF Mrs. Frank Childers Sunday.
Gordon Burgess went to Ashland
Monday to meet his mother, who has
been in the hospital at lronton for sew
eral weeks
Several from here attended the SOL
diers banquet at Louisa last week
which they very much enjoyed.
Rev ]. H. Howes was called to
Richardson Monday to attend the fu-
neral of Albert Small.
Mrs. L. A. Cared was calling on
Mrs n 4 RlIrpess Friday
VIM. Hardin was in Louisa We'd
nesday. POPPIES.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-05-16
Local and Personal.


Miss Virgie Rice, of Ashland, was
the guest of friends here recently. She
was called home by the death Of her
father, Ben F. Rice, of Riceville.
Frazier Newberry, son of Jeff New
berry, continues to improve at hos
pital in Cincinnati.
Mrs. l.. Dempsey and daughter. Mrs.
Chas Moss. Of jenkins, left for their
home in Inez Saturday, after visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cooper.
Mrs. G. b. Vaughan and daughter,
Mrs. e. M. Brown. were shopping in
Ashland and Huntington Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Archer, Of Pres
tonsburg, were the guests of DR.. and
Mrs. e. f. Archer here last Thursday.
Miss Exer Robinson was in Catletts-
burg Saturday and Sunday. She ac-
companied her sister, Mrs. Mont, and
children TO that point.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas York and chill
dren have returned to their home in
Louisa after visit with relatives here.
Mrs. Paul Frazier has returned from
a visit with relatives in. Louisa.
DR.. Archer has decided to locate in
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-05-16
List OF Petit Jurors For May Term.

Trimble Leslie, VIII Elswick, Lam
don Keesee. B. L. c. Francisco, Arison
Lowe +. b. Bingham, John Ratliff, O..
K Steele Wilburn Hanover, Jack Rowe
Mitch Blackburn, George Blackburn
Ambrose Bogar, j. e. Ratliff, Melvin
Keen, c. L. Daugherty, Ephriam Hat
field, Andy Terrell, John Robinson,
Hayes Blankenship, A. J. Akers, Jim
Daugherty, James d. Deskins, : U. G..
johnson, Spurlock Belcher, Mat Thorn
bury, John f. Ratliff, Ance Mounts,
James Powell, Green Layne, Jacob
Fouts, d. r. Coleman, Will Newsom,
George Tlswick.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-05-16
DELIGHTFULLY."- Entertained.

Miss Ella Noel White entertained
Saturday evening at her lovely new
home on Third street the following
persons: Misses Ruth Davidson, Tress
May, Josephine Harkins, Douglas Por-
ter, Tiny Spradlin, Ethel Stephens,
Olga Stapleton, Ethel Salisbury, Mar
ion Mayo. Messrs. p. D. Davis, Ray
mond Langley. Herman Mink, Green
vile Spradlin, Roscoe Howard, Oscar
Stephens, Taggett Allen, Mr., and Mrs.
Alex Davidson, DR.. and Mrs M. j.
Leete, Mr.. and Mrs. j. d. Harllins, and
Mrs. zula Spradlin, Mrs. G. L. How
ard, Mrs. w. r. Jillson. Mr.. and Mrs.
N. M. White, Jr.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-05-16
PAINTSVILLE
Return Home.

Attorney and Mrs. M. C. Kirk have
returned from Florida where they have
been spending a few weeks with their
sons, Russell and Holmes. They
brought back with them Mary Kath
crime Kirk, the little daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Holmes Kirk. On their re-
turn they stopped over at Ashevlle
N c., to see Mrs. Holmes Kirk, who is
in the hospital there for her health.
Mr.. Kirk bought another orange grove
while in Florida
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-05-16
GLEN ALUM COAL COMPANY
LOSES STORE. BY FIRE

The store Of the Glen Alum Coal Co.,
at Glen Alum, w. Va, was destroyed
by fire Sunday night. -The building and
contents were almost entire consumed
although every effort vas made to
check the fire. The 'company had a
large stock OF first cln merchandise
and the loss is considerable.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-05-16
Big Coal and Timber Deal.

e. B. Carr of Philadelphia capital
list and principal owner, and George B.
Haywood, of Frankfort, are nearing
the completion of the largest land deal
in the history of Kentucky, involving
over 100000 acres of valuable coal and
timber lands in Morgan. Elliott and
Breathitt counties. 1t is said the new
owners Of this property propose to
build a railroad from Index, KY, thru
West Liberty along the Licking river
to Farmers. connecting there with the
Chesapeake & Ohio.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-05-16
LICK CREEK

Several people from here were in
Louisa Saturday at the celebration.
Misses Stella and Della Carter are
visiting their sister. Mrs. Hiram Layne
Miss Eta Scott has returned home
after visit TO Williamson, w. Va.
Mrs. Allen Spencer is here visiting
friends and relatives.
Mrs. L. p. Lotus and sister, Miss
Cleo Smith of Williamson. w. Va, have
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-05-16
Local and Personal.

Prof. H. N. Cooley has returned from
Richmond. KY, where he attended a
meeting Of the State County Superin-
tendents.
Sgt. Troy Shepherd left few days
ago for his post in New York. his fur
Tough having expired.
Mr.. and Mrs j. w. Preston were the
guests this week of Mr.. and Mrs. H. F.
Patton, Mrs. Preston's parents, Mr..
Preston has resigned his position with
the Elk Horn Coal Corporation. and
has accepted lucrative position with
another company with headquarters at
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-05-16
PRESTONSBURG
Fuaitt- Burke.
PAGE EIGHT

Fugitt- Burke.
Miss Laura Fugitt, the eldest daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fugitt. of
Lower Cross srteet, was united in
marriage last Thursday evening at
seven o'clock at the home of her par
ents to Mr.. Carrie Burke. of Auxier,
Ky. Miss Laura was one of Prestons-
bnrg's pretty and popular girls and
while only in her nineteenth year, has
completed the common school branch
es, had some high school work and has
successfully taught one session in the
common schools and part of a term of
n private school, She was engaged in
teaching at Auxier when she met Mr..
Burke, young business man of that
city, and the courtship began which
eliminated in their marriage May /.
Rev. A. C. Harlowe. former teacher of
the bride, performed the ceremony.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-05-16
viii Leave saturday For New Home.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ratliff. who some
few weeks ago bought farm in Boone
county near Verona, KY, have packed
and shipped their goods and will leave
about Saturday of this week for that
place,
Pikeville regrets to lose these fne
people but all wish them the very best
of success in their new undertaking
farming.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-05-16
At Richmond.

AT HIchmond. No. -|I-'
Fonso Wright returned Friday from
a trip to Richmond where he attended
a superintendent convocation. Prof.
T. NJ. Coates, Pike county man, who
is now the President of the Eastern
Kentucky State Normal School, gave a
great address of welcome. Mr.. Wright
while there visited the school and was
particularly impressed with the great
work done by the model school.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-05-16
PIKEVILLE
Banquet Given BY Juniors.

Banquet Given BY juniors.
An elaborate banquet was given by
the Junior Glass of Pikeville college
Friday night in honor of the Senior
class. The Junior Glass is composed of
the following members: Misses Ora
Hatcher, Sallie Wears, -Thelma Nor
gan, Mary Elizabeth Michael. Lora
Rogers, Bessie Riddle, Louise Hughes
and Sarah Crawford. Messrs. Thomas
Hartman, Doris Music, Paul Riddle
and Cecil Greer.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-05-16
Meadows -Wriaht.

Miss Martha Meadows and Mr. Ezra
Wright were united in marriage here
Friday Of last week. The ceremony
took place at the Clerks office and was
performed by Rev. Hayes Maynard.
The groom was in the service of Uncle
Sam for several months,-News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-05-16
Criminal Arrested.

Earn Lemaster, charged with arson.
robbery and desertion. and many other
crimes, was arrested and placedin the
Floyd county Jail May Z. A $500 re-
ward was paidlast year for his appre-
hension, but after being taken to the
army on desertion charge, broke
guard and escaped,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-05-16
Harman-Dixon.

Saturday morning at eleven o'clock
n ss Margaret Hartman and Mr.. John
Dixon both of Auxier, were united in
marriage by Rev. A. C. Harlowe.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-05-16

Kermit, w. Va.
DR.. Chas. L. Hutsinpiller purchased
recently from Col, l. Richmond the lot
adjoining the boat house on South Sec
ond street for the reported price of
$4,000.
Mrs. T. 2. Johns is attending the
commencement this week at Hindman,
KY, where her sister, Miss Edith Fitz
patrick, is teacher. Miss Edith will
accompany her home.--Post.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-05-16

Doesn't hurt bit! Drop little
Freezone on an aching corn, instantly
that corn stops hurting, then you lift
it right out. Yes magic!
A tiny bottle of Freezone costs but a
few cents at any drug store, but is suf-
flcient to remove every hard corn, soft
corn. or corn between the toes, and the
calluses without soreness or irritation.
Freezone is the sensational discovery
Of Cincinnati genius. It 10 wonderful
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-05-16

Little Lawrence Stewart, Swear
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Stewart,
who received fall near the Harkins
barn injurying him severely. is much
mproved.-Citizen.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-05-16
To Ereot Model school House.

The County Board of Education and
the citizens of Hueysville and others
are contemplating building a model
rural school building at that place.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-05-16
Oil Well.

The oil well on the H. H. Fitzpatrick
farm on Middle creek has been com
pleted, and is regarded by oil men as
the most successful well yet drilled in
the vicinity of Prestonsburg.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-05-16

A. j. May, j. d. Smith and R. T.
johnson made tour of Wheelwright,
Weeksbury and Mcdowell Friday and
Saturday speaking to large audiences
in the interest of the Victory Loan.
About $4,000 was subscribed at Nc
Dowell
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-05-16

II MEL Products Cook Book. II really helps
solve the three meal day problem.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-05-16

IMPORTANT NOTICE Every Of Karo 10 marked with
exact weight pounds Of contained Do be msled by
packages of similar size bearing numbers only and having
relation to weight of contents.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-02-28
SWAMP-ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as a medicine for
durable ailments of the kidneys, liver and
bladder.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root stands the
highest for the reason that it has proven
to be just the remedy needed in thousands
upon thousands of distressing cases.
Swamp-Root makes friends quickly be-
cause its mild and immediate effect is soon
realized in most cases. 1t is a gentle,
healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at all
drug stores in bottles of two sizes. medi-
UNI and large.
However, if you wish to test this great
preparation send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample
bottle. When writing be sure and men
ton this paper.-Adv.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-02-28

the what-not and them Minervy flow
ers. When a boy tips over a what-nOt
he's goin' it purity strong"
swell, don't be too severe. You'd
better come now and git me a pail O.
water-ayes, 1 think We had"
Uncle Peabody did lot of sneezfng
and coughing with his big, red hand
kerchief over his face and I was not
old enough then to understand it. He
kissed me and took my little hand in
his big hard one and led me down the
stairs.
/ dreamed that night that long-leg-
ged what-not, with wax wreath in it's
hands, chased me around the house
and caught and bit me on the neck. I
called for help and uncle came and
found me on the floor and put me back
in bed again.
For long time I thought that the
way a man punished boy was by
humping his bed. 1 knew that women
had different and less satisfactory
method, for I remembered that my
mother had spanked me and Aunt Deel
had way of giving my hands and
head kind of watermelon thump with
the middle finger of her right hand and
with curious look in her eyes. Uncle
Peabody used to call 1t a "snaptious
look" Almost always he whacked the
bed with his slipper. There were ex-
ceptions, however, and, by and by,
came to know in each case the desti-
nation of the slipper, for if had done
anything which really afflicted my con-
science that strip of leather seemed to
know the truth, and found its way to
my person. ~
Aunt Deel toiled necessarily. She
washed and scrubbed and polished and
busted and sewed and knit from morn
Ing until night. She lived in mortal