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The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27
Be Pleasant to the Stranger

Be pleasant to the stranger with
In your gates. Lots of times that
is one of the best investments you
ever made.
Just think what a boom a town
would take if everybody in it made
it pleasant for every stranger who
showed up.
The trouble is that so many folks
grow careless in this as in lots of
other things that ought to looked
after.
This is a mighty good time to
start a new policy in the town
building game by never saying any
thing about your town unless it is
something good.
This will work in neighborhoods
just as well as in towns. and your
neighbor will return the compli-
ment.
Besides that, you feel mean after
you have done a mean trick. wheth-
er it is saying mean things about
somebody or otherwise. So why not
keep pleasant and do good all the
time when it is so easy?
Try the Sunshine route awhile,
then. The tax is off now and there
is plenty of room aboard.-Ex.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

Catarrh In On local disease greatly falH-
euced by constitutional coEa1toB1- 2e
therefore requires constitutions ffN9g-
ment. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
IL taken internally and acts through ire
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces OF the So
tenn. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
destroys the foundation OF the disease
gives the patient strength By tmproNiEsE
the general health and assists nature .
doing its work. $4,000 for any c@91 %
Catarrh that HALLS CA%AaeE
MEDICINE falls 20 cure.
DruGgigtm 76c. Testimonials 4fa8s
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

/ am now in the Bookkeeping
Department of the Old Reliable
Phoenix Drug Co. and would be
pleased TO have friends call when
in need of drugs, etc. Pay your
1921 account and we will thank
you. Come and trade with US
and you'll be pleased. Respect
fully. etc..
jl3-2t w. S. CARLTON.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27
The
Social Realm

The Social Editor is always glad
TO record in these columns any item
of interest. Clubs and other Organi-
cations are asked to phone notices
and reports OF meetings.
ROSE GILLESPIE, Editor
Cumb. Phone 1872.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27
Entertainments.

Notable among the beautiful par
ties given this week for Miss Lois
Reynolds, the much-feted and love-
ly bride-tO-be. was that given By
Miss Christine Rogers. Thursday aft
ernoon Five tables were arranged
for the bridge games in the living
and dining rooms. which were most
attractive, using effectively crystal
baskets of white narcissus and
ferns. The hOnoree wore an ex-
quisite gown of blue poiret twill,
heavily beaded in colors, with very
becoming hat of lighter blue. with
trimmings Of French flowers and
fruits. A colonial corsage of pink
roses completed beautiful cos
tune.
AS a special prize, Miss Reynolds
received a beautiful hand made
French organdie apron. embroidered
in colored wool flowers. Mrs. May
nard Holmes made the highest score.
the prize being handsome deck of
cards. Mrs. G. L. Tubb cut the
consolation. beautiful vanity which
she presented to Miss Mary bud.
ley Walker.
A most delicious salad course,
with butter-scotch pastries and hot
chocolate. was served.
About 25 guests had the pleasure
of being with the attractive hon
Gree. A most delightful afternoon
was spent with Miss Rogers. who is
a most charming hostess.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

DR.. B. L. Martin has been desig-
mated Dental Examiner by the u
S. Veterans Bureau for this locality.
Ex-service men who have had their
claims validated for this service. or
who are entitled to this service, can
have the needful dental work exc
cuted by making application to him.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

A special meeting of the Senior
B. Y. P. U. will be held next Sun
day night. Jan. %. 1922. at the
First Baptist church. Time-6:00
O'Clock, sharp. All are welcome.
Come Thou With Us; We Will Do
Thee Good (subiect). We are
planning our missionary work for
1922.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

The Quality Shop Fashion
Show will display with live mod
els the newest creations in
Dresses. Suits. Sport Coats. Mo-
tor Goats, Sport Suits. etc.. and
the very last word in Hats. Watch
the date. jN-lt
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27
Recipe For Happiness

If you think there is no such
thing as conscience. look how much
happier is the man who has paid
his subscription-paid it until 1928.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

See the "Mikado" Pencil" adj
vertisement in This paper. We
will sell a limited number of these
famous pencils at fifty cents the
dozen. Call and get yourslY
Aberdeen Weekly Office.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

Miss Adine Hampton of Jackson
and Miss Drucilla Brohan of Como,
will arrive next week to be in at
tendance at the Reynolds Stedman
marriage on the End of February
They viii be the guests of Mrs.
Walker Fowler.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Dees McDermott of
Little Rock. Ark. will be the guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Walker Fowler for
the Reynolds-Stedman marriage on
Thursday.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

The card party and dance given
by the Elks' Social club, Monday
night. will be of unusual interest.
A number of visitors gathered for
the Reynolds-Stedman marriage will
add briIliancy to the evening. The
West Point orchestra will furnish
the music for the dancing. Mrs.
Frank Ransom is chairman of the
entertainment committee.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

ROOMS FOR RENT.-One
or two nice rooms on South
Long street. Apply TO
j20-2t ]. w. GREY.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

Mr.. Cassidy Holden of Jackson
will join Mrs. Holden on Sunday
for visit to Judge and Mrs. D. w.
Houston.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

Mr.. Livingston Boyd Stedman of
Seattle will arrive on Monday. He
will be the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walker Fowler.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

Mrs. L. L. Dortch and daughter.
Georgia Dortch. will arrive on We'd
nesdsy for a visit TO Mrs. DOME
Sykes Napier.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

Rev. J. Lundy Sykes, of Laurel,
will be the guest of Miss Julia Eek
ford. Thursday. He will officiate
at the Reynolds-Stedman marriage.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

Mrs. w. B. Walker will entertain
Thursday afternoon with a bridge
party. complimenting Miss Lois
Reynolds, the popular bride-to-be.
On Friday afternoon Mrs. Henry
Dugan will again honor her with a
bridge party.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

The Woman's club was beauti-
fully entertained. Friday. at the
home of Mrs. McMahan. on the
Prairie pike. Mrs. r. NJ. Boyd and
Mrs. McMahan being the hostesses.
The program as mapped out in the
year book was carried out. Very
fine papers were read. A delicious
salad course, with coffee. was sery-
ed at the close OF the program.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

FOR SALE. - Six Blue Rib.
bon jersey HeiferS. Apply 10
GEO. G. PAINE,
i20 At Aberdeen, Miss,
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

lover the Hill. the wonderful
picture of Broadway. that has
easily outdistanced every other
screen presentation in the matter
of a continuous run in New York
will be seen here at
TEMPLE THEATRE
FEBRUARY 9th. 9TH, 8th.
Over the Hill" is an unusual
picture. 1t does not depend upon
the eternal triangle for its sus-
tanned interest. Nor require mob
scenes to bolster up shortcomings
in plot. There is something so
sweet and wholesome and inter
esting in the story that the blase
New Yorker, so particular and
discriminating in his choice of
theatrical entertainment. has seen
fit to give il his steady patronage
and unqualified enthusiasm ever
since il was first shown there IN
September, 1920.
Paul Fl. Sloan adapted the story
from Will Carleton's Farm Bal
lards" and Harry Millarde direct
ed II. William Fox. its producer
has supplied a corps of singularly
competent players.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

Mrs. Eugene Lanier Sykes will
entertain the members of the Reyn-
olds-Stedman bridal party, We'd
nesdsy night, after the rehearsal for
the marriage.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

Get your moneys worth at the
Phoenix Drug Store. iN.lt
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

FOR SALE.-50O bushels good
ear corn and 100 tons Of No. 4
and No. ? Johnson grass hay.
1885, BEN MCFARLAND.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

Mrs. Wade Browning OF New York
city was guest of her sister. Mrs.
J. A. Varnes. few days this week.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

FOR SALE.-One pair extra
good six year old mules; weight,
1000 pounds. A bargain for
quick sale. Cash only.
d. NJ. GOTT. Aberdeen, Miss.
i2O-tf
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

FOR SALE.-A bargain in an
improved cottage. Centrally To-
Gated; modern conVenienceS. See
Mrs. r. Wolf. Aberdeen. Miss,
for terms. ll3-u
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

Mrs. Acker Rogers will entertain
Miss Lois Reynolds and her bridal
party with a luncheon on Wednes-
day.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

Judge d. w. Houston was a visi
tor to Jackson this week.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

Subscribe for the Progressive
Farmer.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27
Wants, For Sale Ese.
WANTED.

A young able bodied white
man with wife. TO occupy resi-
dence on farm near Aberdeen.
which is ready furnished, plenty
OF good room. good water, gar
den, etc. all free, TO work farm
on salary. cash each month. A
good proposition. Must cone
recommended See
III. L. McDEARMAN
or j. NJ MORGAN.
Aberdeen, Miss.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

STRAYED-About Dec. 20th,
from my home one and one-half
miles east of Athens, one Dark
Jersey Cow, with short, crooked
horns. Reward for return of COW
or information leading thereto.
RUSSELL ROBERTS,
Aberdeen, Route ?.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

Mrs. Carter Luscher of Mobile j
the guest of Miss Lois Reynolds.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

tb6 quickly relievesa cold.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

600 cures Chills and Fever.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

Try the Progressive Farmer.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27
a Delightful Recital

The following item, taken from
the Columbus Dispatch, will be of
interest to many Aberdeenians:
Last Friday afternoon the pupils
of the Fletcher Method School of
Music. who are taught so efficiently
by Mrs. f. r. Simms and Miss Julia
Eckford. invited their mothers to be
present at Mrs. Simms' home. where
they gave a most delightful and un-
usual program. The members of
the Older class gave in a fine way
selections from Bach For Begin
ners." Handel's Twelve Easy
Pieces" and Beethoven's ''Varia-
tions.' The tiny members of the
beginners class played we'll their
pieces from miscellaneous authors.
Each pupil gave an analysis of just
what she was going TO play before
the beginning of her selection, tell
ing something of the form. key and
harmony therein. Among the pu-
pills who added greatly TO the pro-
gram of the afternoon was little Miss
Mary Edna BeH of Ethelyille. who
is the pupil of Mrs. Nelson Hutch
lnson. At the conclusion of the
Mrs. Simms and Miss Eek
.
lord invited their guests into the
dining room. where they were serv-
I'D delicious punch and sandwiches
while enjoying round-table discus
sion OF various composers, the pu-
pits telling many interesting Incl |
dents and anecdotes in the lives of |
these men and women.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

Judge f. o. Sykes of Jackson
spent Monday with his mother, Mrs.
India Sykes.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1922-01-27

Miss Frances Eubanks has re-
turned from a lovely trip to Natche7.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-03-25
SURPRISE PARTY
For MR.. LEVIN.

A very enjoyable surprise party was
held last week at the home OF Mr..
Chas. Levin on L. Mulberry avenue,
in honor. of Mr.. Lewin's birthday. The
house was beautifully decorated in
green and white. Favors were sham
rocks and patty hats. Mr.. Levin re-
ceiyed a beautiful Red Mems ring
from his friends. The evening was
spent in games and dancing and a
solo by Mr.. Chas. Weisenberger. At
a late hour a dainty collation. was
served by the hostess
Present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Grimm, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Weisen-
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-03-25

The Degree Team of Allequippa,
No. 7. d. of p, will trail to Nokomis,
No. 81, of Wildwood, on the sleep of
April ith, to witness a class adoption.
Other members wishing to go please
notify Ted Merriek before next Tues
day sleep, so that transportation can
be arranged.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-03-25

!. AWAITS

Frs. Anna Nipple, Mrs. Meta
My Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Erdman,
Mrs. Rae Ireland, Mrs. Gertrude
Gaunt, Mrs. Marie Crothers, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Horton, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Levin, Mrs. Zelda Hambleton, Mrs.
Esther Moore, Mr.. VIM. Ireland, Mr..
Walton, Mr.. Edw. Erdman, Charles
Levin and William Levin.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-29

\ Rsmlniscsnco1 " ne VINO Was
9Asre,s nrst psistsd n Keokuk. Jan.
III. 1856. are rspsb lisAed ~ the
eusrsnt issue q ~ Rock .isiand
naeazine, the Rock Island Lines
monthly, and tell q 1 railroad cele-
hrstion in Iowa City. Jan. 1, 1856,
attended by Rock Island, Davenport
and Muscatine folk, the use Of
iiouor in probation proving to be
ne apple Of discOrd which ''marred
the festival" according to the
chropicler.
II lie related that the committee
In charge put one over on the tem.
perance advocates by referring tc
the intoxicants ~ "refreshmeuts,'
on the announced program, whit
dancing was called "other festivi'
ties to ease the tender consciencei
OF some.
Iowa City, then the capital Of ths
state, was in gala array for the oc'
CASTOR, the state house being thu
scene OF the entertainment.
"One who was there" states thai
the Rock Island, Davenport ant
Muscatine delegation occupyin:
seven coaches, left Davenport at
o'clock In the morning, reaching
Iowa City at 2 o'clock in the after
noon. Their arrival was annouA GET
by the firing Of artillery
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-29
DAvENPoRT KIWANIS
CLUB ELECTS WALSH

Eugene Walsh was elected presi-
dent Of the Davenport Kiwanis club
at yesterdays luncheon meeting.
Forrest Treat was chosen vice
president and Harry d. Bloch,
treasurer. The secretary is APP
pointed by the board of directors.
who are John F. Schroeder. Irwin
Dierdorff. Charles johnson and
William Hetzel.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-29

Pets Kuehl, Davenport police Of
deer has besn advanced to detective
by Chief Charles Schiueter, to sue
ceed Henry Moelisr. who was per-
a,anently suspended after charges
were 1Aads that he attempted to
organize . protection ring among
the saloon keepers in hia district.
Kuehl assumes his new post Mon
day, Fred Werner. 1919 West
Third street. has bsen appointed to
Kuehl's~place on the police force.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-29

y y sss 81 l. &, 9. ~ A. - y.
1 y - elGtonIclor NJ
~ ling sp0h panee a the besepsu.
~ the lasts b6as4 yAiIe ~ Eeso-
~ proz-am - bong gsndered
sThus ~ aesir,- iamenfss ~o,s
who - Here WIS kept u IN
M naGht ~ so1nA Il 4 needless
10 ~ that several fnpFovod lhe
:Qtpevtaslty - ~ eloslosslx ham
'b0onled |.
Danoing va fl,e lsder ofths day
IN the chamberOf de house Of fsp.
feseutattves, whiIe tn pFoefara q
addresses was held II the rODm oc-
cupied ordinarily by ths stats s,u.
ate.
John a. DIX Of New York Re.
sponded to the first regular toast
in which he showed ~ statistics thu
suparior advantages Of the 13lis-
sissjppi and Missouri railroad r0uty
and.fhe gl0rious future awaiting It
He was followed in responses 4
regular toaats by Judge Grant, Mus
catinS, Or. MAXWELL, Chicago, alsS
by Mr.. Ogden and Mayor Boone
Chicago. and Mr.. Dillon, Davenport
zone who was there" cannot for
ave the committee TOR purchasing
$500 worth Of wine and serving !,
| to sueJts. and h;s parting cunlmeiI
! il IS follows: THAT the prOrrfaty
OF slch occasions should be. bur
4 y r. =
The Ordway new era., 1922-06-02
LZ|l|lNISI|yal(l,ys
1!||All|4N
.S - @
MAR9 SRAAAM B0NNER
IMPORTANT EVENTS

"As 1 told you the other day." said
the Fairy Queen, "the help that
Mother Nature gives me by showing
me her diary is the greatest help in
the world, when 1 want to get out a
copy of the paper we call the Nature
land News.
Mother Nature keeps such an ex-
cellent diary. She has all the dates
down, and just what happened on
every date, and then she keeps her
back diaries too, SO you can see what
happened last year at the same time,
and whether there was an early sum-
mer or late fall or whatever you want
to know.
Now have yet another copy of the
Natureland News to give about. and
so Fairies, I'd like to have you invite
our friends to come and receive
copies"
The Fairies went and asked all their
friends to come and receive copies of
the Natureland News.
And everyone of their friends came
to Fairyland. The Oaf family came !;
the Brownies came; the Elves came j;
'ic ooSeS laihiiy came, lhe phoihes
came; old Mr.. Giant came; Witty
Witch came, and the Breeze Brothers
came and brought with them Mr..
Wind.
II shall ask old Mr. Giant to read
the paper aloud today" said the Fairy
Queen. "and then we are going to have
frolic with the shadows. By the
time old Mr. Giant has finished read
The Ordway new era., 1922-06-02


Mr.. Alrich died in the year 1917.
"As l could not lift the forms alone,
and everybody was gone to war; ;"
says Mrs. Alrich, II was obliged to
close business.
"The statement was made In the
National Tribune, Washington, ID. c.,
that the story of Betsy Ross and the
flag is a myth l want to get the
refutation of Mr.. Alrich before the
public. / shall send copy to every
historical society in the United States.
The Kansas d. A. Il. state convention
took it up and indorsed it and placed
It in their records"
Mr.. iAlrich, in the Civil war. was
a member of Company B, Bakers Cali
fornia regiment (Seventy-first Penn
syIvania infantry. Mrs. Alrich is
senior vice president of the National
Woman's Relief Corps. Alaric G. AL
rich, their son. is past division COM
mander, Sons of Veterans of Kansas.
Mrs Alrich has printed pamphlet
with the title, "History, Not Myth"
which contains her husbands "refuta-
ton" mentioned in the foregoing.
Mrs. Alrich's pamphlet begins thus:
"The statement recently made that
the story of Betsy Ross and the Flag
is Myth aroused feeling that
would not be loyal to the memory OF
my late husband, Levi l.. Alrich OF
Bakers California regiment (Seventy-
first Pennsylvania Infantry, who en-
listed May, 1861. and took part in
Is battles in 1S months, unless pub
licity was given to his response to the
same remark several years ago.
"Born and reared in Philadelphia.
Pa, he improved the opportunities
of research, ia the State Historical
society; the records of the Friends
meetings; also of the Holland Society
of New York the latter In the de-
scent from jacob and Peter Alrich,
Dutch governors of Delaware. under
Peter Stuyvesant of New York.
"In 1868, when frequenting places
of information, he met William j.
Canby. who had the only genealogical
tree of the Candy family in America;
beginning with Thomas Candy, VINO
came from Thorn, England, in 1855,
which has on 1t all of his 16 children
md their descendants down to
1868. one Susan Candy. married a
Peter Alrich, who was the paternai
grandfather of Levi l.. Alrich. whiie
Susan was the maternal grandmother
of william J. Candy.
"This tree is tangible evidence Una,
william ]. Candy is NOT a mS'h anu
The Ordway new era., 1922-06-02
Versatility of Etching.

adds color. The needle is something
all the more eloquent because its
means of expression are confined with
in more restricted limits. 1t is familiar
and lively in the sketch, which by a
very little must say great deal; the
sketch is the spontaneous letter. 1t all
but reaches the highest expressions
when it is called in to translate a
grand spectacle. or one, or those fugi-
tive effects of light which nature
seems to produce but sparingly, so as
to leave to art the merit of fixing
tise of Etching"
The Ordway new era., 1922-06-02

about wife and child In Philadelphia.
"Claypoole with 215 prisoners) was
placed on board the ship Symmetry
and was exchanged on reaching Amer
lea. He sought out Mrs. Ashburn,
who was so favorably impressed with
him, that they were married, May
8, 1888. Five daughters were born
to them, one, Clarissa, married Will
son, and succeeded her mother in the
Flag making business.
1.-The original number and street Of
the Flag house was so Mulberry
street; but Mulberry was changed to
Arch. The numbers began at the
Delaware river, alternating on north
and south side of the street. In
1856 the present system of number
ing in all cities originated in Phil
adelphia, giving 100 to each block
Cor square, in local parlance of that
city,, the Flag house becoming 239.
The writer lived below the old house
a short time before the new system
of numbering was adopted, when
Mrs. Mund then kept tobacco store
In 1t, and refused large sums Of
money for parts of the house as
relics"
Then follows civilian ]. Canby's
statement:
"It is not tradition, it is report from
the lips of the principal participator
in the transaction directly told, not
to one or two, but to dozen or more
living witnesses, of whom I am one.
though but n little boy when 1 heard
1t. was eleven years old when Mrs
Ross died in our house, and well re-
member her telling the story. l have
the narrative from the Oldest of my
aunts, reduced in writing in 1857.
This aunt, Mrs. Clarissa Wilson, sue
ceeded to the business of making flags
which had been exclusively held by
Mrs. Ross. and she continued to
make flags for the navy yard and the
arsenals for many years until, being
conscientious on the subject of war,
she gave up the government business,
but continued the mercantile business
until 1857. Washington was a fire.
uuent visitor at my grandmother
house, before receiving command Of
his army. She embroidered his
shirt rufIles and did many other
things for him. He knew her skill
with the needle. Colonel Ross, with
Robert Morris and Central WASH
ington, called upon Mrs. Ross and
told her they were committee of
congress and wanted her to make the
Flag from drawing, rough one.
which upon her suggestion was re-
drawn by General Washington,
chiefly because the stars were six
cornered, and not five cornered. I
fix the date to be during Washing
toms visit to congress from New York
when he came to confer upon the af-
fairs of the army, the Flag being, no
doubt, one of these affairs"