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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-30
kennebee Pomona Meetina

Eennebec Pomona held special
meeting with Mount Phillip Grange
Wednesday, Oct. 22. There were 81
members who took the fifth de-
gree. The work was very PRETTY
and effectively done by the officers
of Eenncbec Pomona.
The hall was decorated with the
Grange colcrs. blue and gold. under
the direction Of Mrs. Arthur Hether-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-30
OAKLAND

Mrs' Wesley Fletcher. who has
N wen caring for her mother. Mrs.
,pafrell OF Strong for several weeks.
nss returned to her home at Oak
and Heights.
, ne school at Oakland Heights Is
aosed for the remainder OF the
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-30

Curtis Of Fairfield was appointed.
The enrolment committee includes
Miss Louise Benson of Oakland. Mrs.
III. X. Hatch of Fairfield. secretary
of the foreign society for Eastern
Maine and Mrs. Annie Cobb Smith
of Auburn. secretary for western
Maine for Home Missions.
At L. o'clock the meeting ad-
iourued for dinner and a basket
lunch with hot coffee was served.
The meeting was called to order at
80 in the afternoon. The devo-
tional services were led by Mrs. wal
tor Ouarington Of Waterviile. The
nominating committee reported ana
the following officers were elected:
president. Miss Alice Purineton OF
\Naterville: vice president, MIS-
Ruben Wentworth. Fairfield; secre-
tary and treasurer, Mrs. cara Ap-
plebee. Skowhegan. :.
ON account of the work wihch Is
beiny carried on by the White Cross
was given by Mrs. f. c. Whittemore
Of Waterville. a COLLECTION was taKen'
This was followed by a talk py Mi
Corey Of Springvaie ON the heSu
Ing Course OF the Miss'ohaLs e.
cieties and recommended nooNs ,,.
societies to read. The menus Gus
cd about $50 in the AFTERNOON
Tho regular meeting OF the
s.rnasipi Group of Camp Fire Girls
MS held at the home OF Ruin say
are tuesday afternoon at caoek.
The The meeting was opened by repeat !.
ING .The Wood Gatherer's Des're.
ramp Fire songs were sung anu
work was planned for the count o,,r
,sooks. A vote was taken 10 puI-
chase six dolls before the next NEE.
;n~ to be dressed and given TO neeas
chi,drenat Christmas. Inc sse ser
,arw was also authorised to sena LOT or
tne hook Of Christmas Carols 20 ue
smnp In a group on Christmas "a
sun" Mr. Hattie Lewis. Mrs; EDWARD
push1on- Row Doyle. Guy Grow anu
pamiine Goss of Norrtdgewock We" anS
r s"a Monday evening of Mr. and
Mrs. Chester Luce. A., c.s,e C,uv
Clyde Wheeler and Mrs Saa na,s. az"
were " business visitors in ee''as'
Tuesday. ~ skovhega
g. ths guest of her parents Mr. AN"
Nsrs r w. Sturtevant.
A8'~'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-30
throp were dinner guests Of Mr.. and
NIra Irving DnHiS l'hucxflnv

CHTUB were uiHNeF GUESTS OF MT. anu
Mrs. Irving Davis Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving DAVIS and son,
Arthur. were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Richardson of East Skowhe-
gan. Saturday evening. Mrs. Rich
ardson and daughters had prepared q
surprise for Mrs. Davis and Mr
Richardson, whose birthdays occur
on the same date. A bourtiful sup
Fer was served.
Asa Shores has had a radio in
stalled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-30
Legion Auxiliary Meets

ne auxiliary to the Harry G..
. .e,Ner Post. American Legion held
%elr regular meeting Tuesday eve
~ p'og al the home Of Mrs. Marshall
~ neims. 1t was voted to entertain
we legion at their annual supper
W NOV, 18th. and the following
yyvS,,,, ,it' We're appointed: Mrs.
wwuham Blake. Mrs. Walter Trask.
ny. NIX A. II. Oliver and Mrs. Jesse
ihsueu. Plans were discussed for the
lyon fair to be held Dec. 4th. and
W. and committee was appoint
S follows: Fancy table. Charlotte
,S.skierd. Ednp Blake. Clara Oliver,
~ May Hallett: candy table. Mar
Met Tucker. Florence Helms. Mona
rrscey' Mrs. Shores and Bessie
MMssk' supper committee. chairman.
wN Sweeney. Clara Hutchinson,
WSle Coughlin. Laura Brier. Mrs.
r. Tracey. Edna King. Bertha
aams and Grace McKenuey. During
~s evening George II. Bryant pre-
M Ma!ed the lodge with a piece OF
s I.scs crepe 10 be used to drape the
a1ter In the case Of the death OF
member
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-30

Oct. 23rd. Miss Marie Campbell had
SO far recovered as to be moved from
the hospital to the nome Of her
grandparents. Mfr. and Mrs c. g.
Campbell.
ridgewock last week assisting in the
care Of Mrs. Alma Lowe.
Mr--and Mrs. James C. Durham
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-30

THERE IS one place where all the
opportunities are listsd-tEs Classified
EsctiOn Of counsel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-30

There IS se7s,coo a year spent In
n,.mi Fla. for tourists advertising
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-30
Missionary Society Meets

~ ossOss SONiCtS NbNNs
an, Tue basket meeting OF the Won't
~ s Missionary Society of North
w,Saheoec Association was held
s,anesday at the United Baptist
Tch, Miss Alice Purington OF
~ 'ervllle. president OF the associa-
y Nv. presided. The meeting opened
S. .ae morning at 1890 o'clock with
nsuaonal services, lead by; Mrs.
s sssstt Of Waterville. About "a
iro.s present including members
cca,. Waterville. Fairfield. Norridge
c,. North Vassalboro. Skowhegan.
ssle. ~ "i'a''' ''sco anu Si' no
i'm dominating committee consist
Of y. AIRS. Walton, and Mrs. Hall
"aterville and Miss Gertrude
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-30
LAR()NE

Surprise Party for Arnold Morrow
Seven of the little friends of Arnold
Morrow gave him a surprise party
on October 25th in honor of his
18th birthday anniversary. The
delicious birthday cake was tested in
due time and many snuveni.'s Of the
occasion were left by the visitors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-30

afternoon at 100. Everyone invited
to be present.
Miss Helen Wheeler passed Satur-
| day in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-30
Building Materials

l. u NJ BER - Thornughly seasoned
spruce, pine and hemluck boards.
planks and studding. Matched pine
boards. Frank Il. Mace. 81 Winthrop
St. Tel. 684-M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-30
LIVE STUCK

Horses. Cattle. Vehicles %
driving. Bailey Ja-
cobs. r. %. Winthrop. Tel. l524.M.
RAM-Why not buy a pure bred regis
tered Oxford Down and improve your
flock? Oldest breeder Oxfords in
State. W. a. Cuokson. Coopers Mills.
STALLION-Black Percheron. IL yrs.
old: Is large. well developed. gentle
horse: at Fred SmaIrs. Weeks Mills
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-30

II wflI pay nny merchant to use {
classification 81 will tell you where to
buy something you want.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-30
Aouaehold Goods

Bed Double brass. spring and mat
tress; II yds. stair carpeting with
pads; / single bed. spring and mat
Tel 1194-W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-30
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE


6uSiness Property 81
LODGING HOUSE-lS rooms. $500
buys furnishings and business. Worth
$4,000. Income Sl75 month above
rent. Terms Mrs. Sleeper, % eros
cent St. Portland.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02
MORE MOVING PICTURES

Mrs. NJ c. Edwards and Elizabeth
Edwards returned Sunday from an
extended visit to New York, New Ha-
ven and other points in the east.
Mrs. c. NJ. Adams and Misses Bev-
erly and Shirley Adams returned Sat
urday from a visit to relatives in
Marion, Ala.
Ross Collier left Sunday for Helen.
Mrs. Collier and Jack Collier will &C
company him home in a few days.
Miss Marinel1 Garner left Monday
for Atlanta, where she will teach at
the Calhoun school this year.
Mr.. William Long, of Eufaula, Ala,
will arrive tomorrow for a visit to
William Edwards.
Mrs. L. G. CARTRIDGE is visiting her
daughter. Mrs. H. ]. Cooke, at Sparks.
Miss Gladys Cannon, OF Qultman,
is visiting Mrs. w ]. Chambliss.
Mr.. Wilson Fits, OF Americas, IS
visiting friends in the city.
Mr.. William Lewis spent Monday
in Cordele
William Edwards has been to Eu-
faula.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02
For MRS. GRIMES.

Mrs. R. R. Marlin and Mrs. Arthur
Hamilton were joint hostesses Thurs
day afternoon at three tables OF bridge
at the home of Mrs Marlin, honoring
Mrs. Tom Grimes, who has recently
moved to Dawson from Enterprise,
Ala. Lovely red cannas were used in
decorating the living room and sum-
mer flowers in lavender shades were
lastly arranged in the dining room.
Mrs. Raymond Dozier, who made top
score, and Mrs Grimes were given
dainty linen handkerchiefs. After the
games an ice course was served. Mrs.
Karl Thompson assisted Mrs. Marlin
and Mrs. Hamilton in serving.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02
THE SOCIAL REALM.

Complimenting Miss Elizabeth Jen-
nings, of Cordele, the guest OF Miss
Frances Rauch, was the lovely bridge
party at which Mrs. J. R. Bridges and
Mrs. J. NJ. Rauch entertained Friday
afternoon at the home of Mrs Rauch
Guests for four tables were invited to
meet Miss Jennings. The color scheme
OF yellow was carried out in the deco
rations OF golden glow which was ar
ranged in vases and baskets through
out the reception rooms, At the con-
clusion of the games tea and sand
witches were enjoyed.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02
The College Set Have an
Enjoyable Time at Cordray
Was Farewell Supper Before Discon
tinuing Weekly Prayer Services.

tinuing Weekly Prayer Services.
The young people who have been
holding prayer services every Wed
nesday night enjoyed a most delight
Jul moonlight picnic at Cordray's on
Thursday night, with about twenty
five present. A tempting spread was
greatly enjoyed.
The young peoples prayer meeting
is held every Wednesday night, al
ternating between the Methodist and
the Baptist churches. The college set
of both denominations began the
meetings, when the school closed, for
the study OF. the Bible. The picnic was
held by the members before disband-
ing the little league to return to their
studies, and was in the nature OF a
farewell supper
The last meeting will be held We'd
nesday night in the Baptist Baraca
room at 7:3O o'clock, and a large
crowd is expected An interesting
program has been arranged.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02
MR.. H. @. CRITTENDEN
SUFFERS SEVERE CUT
RANDOLPH MAN NEARLY LOS
ES EAR IN AUTO ACCIDENT
SUNDAY AFTERNOON

Mr.. H. O. Crittenden, OF Shellman,
was severely cut and other occupants
OF the car painfully though not serl-
ously bruised Sunday afternoon when
the Ford sedan in which they were
riding collided with another automo-
bile parked on the Dawson-Shellman
road near the Nochway creek bridge.
Those in the sedan at the time of the
accident Besides Mr.. Crittenden, were
his wife and two sons, Messrs. Albert
and Frank Crittenden, and Miss An
nette Arthur. The car was completely
overturned and Mr.. Crittenden was
thrown against one OF the glass win
dows sustaining several painful cuts
about the face and one of his ears
being almost severed.
There were two or three automo-
biles parked on the roadside, which
had stopped there to offer assistance
to the occupants OF another car which
had run out of gasoline. In trying to
avoid striking the front of one OF
these, the Crittenden car, which was
being driven by Mr.. Albert Critten-
den, crashed into the rear OF one OF
the others standing near by, complete
ly upsetting the sedan.
The injured members OF the party
were rushed to their homes in She'll
man, it not being known Just how
badly they were injured and were
given medical attention. Their hurts
were pronounced not serious upon
examination, and while Mr.. H. o.
Crittenden was painfully gashed, it is
believed he will recover from his in
juries within a short time.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02

Most skyscrapers probably have been
struck without the occupants being
any the wiser, because the steel skele-
tons conveyed the electricity harm
lessly and silently to the earth.
You are practically safe from light
ming if you are indoors during a thun-
der storm, and you are reasonably
safe outdoors if you stay away from
trees, metal fences and wooden build
ings with metal roofs. II caught in an
open field, on a bench, or IN an open
boat your chances OF safety are IN
creased if you lie down,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02
LIGHTNING BOLTS
OF LITTLE DANGER
LESS THAN ONE FLASH IN A
HUNDRED REACHES EARTH,
SCIENCE SHOWS.

Every time there is severe thun-
der storm Nature discharges more
electricity in the form of lightning
than the total amount that could be
produced by the simultaneous use Of
every generator, battery and other
electrical machine that has existed
since the dawn of electrical knowledge
In every single fash of lightning is
concentrated many times more energy
than could be produced at that instant
by all the electrical generating plants
in the world.
The present available electrical pow
err in the world is 100000 horse
Dower. while the energy released in
200 0OOth of a second by the average
fash of lightning is 250,00O,00O horse
nower-more than three times as
much as engineers say they could de-
velop by Harvesting every stream IN
the United States!
These amazing facts have been re.
vealed by recent scientific study OF
lightning. Natures greatest show,
writes George M. Ogle, of the Ameri-
can Institute of Electrical Engineers,
in THE Popular Science Monthly" "
However, he states, despite its almost
unbelievable terrible energy there IS
virtually no reason to be afraid OF
lightning.
1t is true that lightning is the sixth
most frequent cause of fire in the
United States, yet as source OF death
it is exceeded by practically every DIS
ease and every common form OF v1o-
1ence. Only AIS persons were killed
by lightning in the United States in
the last wear for which statistics are
available. as compared with l,O30,95Z
deaths from all causes These figures
show that you are far more likely to
die in a railroad wreck, to be killed by
an automobile, to drown, or even to
be murdered than to die by lightning
Science mas determined that not
more than one lightning flash IN 100
is even potentially dangerous to men,
for the reason that only one flash IN
100 reaches the earth. The rest are
spectacular flashes between clouds.
Also. only a small percentage OF the
flashes that reach the earth are dan
gerous, for lightning like all other
forms Of electricity, seeks the path OF
least resistance; and since the air IS
not a good conductor OF electricity
lightning, when it can, leaves the air to
travel to earth over some better con
ductor Nowadays it is likely to find
such conductor in a lightning rod,
the steel frame OF building, metal
fagpole, or grounded radio aerial. 1t
is only when it finds better conduc-
tor than air in man, an animal, a
tree. frame building or the wooden
masts OF ship that lightning actually
causes fire or loss Of life.
Tall structures, such as the Eiffel
Tower in Paris and the Washington
Monument, have been struck by light
ming many times without damage
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02
IN HONOR OF VISITOR.

Miss Martha Bell was hostess on
Thursday afternoon to four tables OF
bridge in honor of Miss Elizabeth
Parker, of College Park, who is the
guest of Miss Bell and Miss Catherine
Wilkinson. The tables were placed in
the living room and hall, which were
beautifully decorated with summer
flowers and potted plants. The top
score prize, a dainty powder puff, was
won by Miss Madge Jones. The guest
of honor was presented with an at
tractive compact. A delicious ice
! course was served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Little Miss Elizabeth Christie was
hostess Monday afternoon to about
thirty-hve of her little school mates.
AS the little guests arrived they were
served punch by the hostess mother,
Mrs. c. c. Christie, and Miss Helen
Goolsby. Numerous games were play
ed during the afternoon, one Of the
most enjoyable being fish pond. At
the close of the afternoon ice cream
cones and cakes were served. Those
assisting Mrs. Christie in entertaining
were Mrs. T. D. Lee, Mrs. Joe Chris
tie, Of Richland, and Miss Helen
Gnn1shv a
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02
DINNER PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Roberts enter
tanned at dinner Friday night in hon
or OF Mr.. and Mrs. Harry ]. Davis
OF Athens, and Mr.. d. H. Bowers
The central decorations of the table
was bowl gracefully arranged with
golden glow and asters. Covers were
laid for six.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Mrs Adams entertained Thursday
afternoon in celebration of little Sarah
Dean Adams fifth birthday anniver-
sary. About twenty of her little play
mates enjoyed the occasion. Games
and contests were played on the lawn,
after which ice cream and candy were
served. Mrs. R. R. Jones and Mrs.
John Clark assisted Mrs. Adams in
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02
GOOD COTTON CROP IN
THE WORNER VICINITY
Family Reunion at Home of F. M.
Daniel. Other Items.

Family Reunion at Home of F. M
Daniel Other Items.
All OF the farmers of the Worner
vicinity are very busy gathering the
cotton crop, which is better than IN
several years. Cotton pickers are in
great demand and good prices are be-
ing paid them.
Miss Emma Kate Williams, OF
Sumter, has been visiting Miss Arliffa
Davis. Miss Davis accompanied her
home.
Mrs. Clarence West and Miss Ruby
Gregory, OF Sale City, visited their
sister, Mrs. ]. w. Daniel, the past
week
The young people OF this communi-
ty enjoyed an ice cream at Mr. and
Mrs. Coleman's Friday night.
Miss Lizzie Nichols and George
Nichols have visited their uncle, Mr.
Leman Coleman.
Mr. F. NJ Daniel had family re-
union last Wednesday at his home.
Quite a number attended the meet
ing at Turkey creek last week.
Miss Lillian Daniel spent Sunday
with Miss Laura Street
Mrs J. S. Oxford, OF Sale City, has
visited relatives here.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02

Wouldn't the world be an awful
place if the man who paints magazine
covers opened beauty shop!
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02
PEANUT GROWERS! We have 4

PEANUT GROWERS! We have 4
of the old reliable Sterling" thrash
ing machines for grain and peanuts,
with pea and bean huller attachment
Will clean your peanuts as no other
machine, and can be operated with
six horsepower gas engine. Correct
price. ALBANY HARDWARE &
MILL SUPPLY CO., Albany, Geor-
gia. 0-lz-ot
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02

Get school cards at the Bank OF
Dawson.
Get school cards at the Bank OF
Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02
Special Notices

FOR SALE-Fine mich COW. Prlce
reasonable. If interested Phone z45'
OPT.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02

WANTED-One good mich COW
fresh in milk. W. R. WALL, paw "a
son, Ga. o-Zo-@l
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02

FARM OVERSEER-Wants position
on well located farm as overseer,
with privilege OF running two or three
plows. Have my own labor and mon
ey. References exchanged. Address
FARMER, Route B, Box 40, DaW-
con "a 9-2-1t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02

WANTED-To make hair switches
out OF combing8 or cut hair. Mail
orders given special attention. MRS.
IR. E. FOSTER Brentwood, Georgia
-8-26-3t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02

FOR SALE-Fairbanks-Morse wind
mill practically as good as new. See
.SHIELDS-GEISE LUMBER Co.,
Dawson "a 8-12-4t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02

FOR RENT-Seven-ro house on
corner of Church and Vine streets.
cee w p coz 9-2-3t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02

FOR SALE-New Ford touring car,
perfect condition. fully equipped. A
bargain. K. S. WORTHY. 9-z-Zt
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02

WANTED-1,OOO fence posts, light
wood or cypress. R, b. HkA ~ H. J,
Route A, Dawson, Ga. o-zo-ot
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-09-02

FOR SALE-Three new two-horse
wagons. Prices right. Apply ~ ~ 4
NATIONAL BANK. o-zo-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-07

vantages." didn't know just what she meant, and, as loathed her from the first. avoided her as much as possible.
 But her clacking tongue got some of the other boarders, who were from all sorts of walks of society gabbng; and through one of them, manicure the tidings reached Jonas LandRey that young, pretty. wide-eyed kid from the sticks was groping around, bewildered, looking for job.
 Giving jobs to exactly such was the best thing Jonas Landrey did. He owned the checkroom privileges in all the paying cafes and hotels in town, and in them he employed nothing but girls / and the nature of the work was such that 1t re- Quired no expert talent. 1ourished especially well with young and pretty girls taking the mems hats and coats and dropping the dimes into the one way boxes that Landrey emptied: and thB work paid better than the average and attractive to untrained young
 So Landrey overrun with applications He had reputation that skunk would have depered, found out in time for not girl who ever went through his hands got by unmolesed.
 He told the manicure to send me around to his office and he would put me to work. She was square enough to warn me, without directly advis- ing me, and I only partly understood her mean ing. But next morning I was in Landreys finely furnished den, with my best frock on q had only two in the world) and he was extremely pleasant. He spoke kindly and made no advances, promised place and even asked if I needed any money to tide me by until 1 got my first pay.
 The little had heard about the heartlessness of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-07

ATHOUGH was bon of parents who claimed
 no snobbish prejudices against the accus-
 A toned order of affairs in small and sleepy town where We lived, my home rearing was such that was kept almost uhbelievably ignorant of what most people will understand when I call it Life"
 My mother rarely discussed with me anything personal at all, and my father was always busy with his practise as the local dentist that I saw him little except at meanes the rest of the time, Sundays and holidays we'll, and at all hours he was at his chair in the forward part of our house. which was his office, or in the rear, which his workshop.
 Thus wall built around me, through which l never penetrated into those secrets which many girls begin buzzing about when they growing up since nay intimate paymates were younger than myself as 1t happened. And as was very back ward student, was always in a class couple of years lower than my age and associated with boys and girls of those divisions
 Tn less than year. when I was sixteen, my mother died and my father married woman who, of me, because my father never lavished much affection my way-took a dislike to me that was as dreadful as 1t was unreasonable.
 She dominated my poor weak, busy dad, so that after she had yelled him down the first few times when he protested against her cruel treatment of me, he was afraid to talk up. wasn't much Quarreling and didn't know how to defend myself.
 So, when 1t grew entirely unbeatable and could sec no other way, ran off to the nearest big town, with enough money to keep me about week. no acquaihtances, no knowledge of how to make living no experience with worldly affairs. just a hick-town boob at the dangerous period and open to almost anything fate might send me against or send against me.
 fell into boarding house run by a woman who gossiped day and night and fed on petty scandals She had been demirep, herself when younger I later learned, when I began to understand such things and had all the surface wisdom and hard boiled opinion of humans which her career would have naturally given her. She used to admire my figure and my young physical freshness and cackle about what she would do if she had my lad