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Woman’s Page. CONDUCTED BY EDNA CAIN. o Since We Mi st Die. Though we must die, I would not die When fields are brown and bleak, When wild geese stream across the sky, And the car t-lodge timbers creak. ; For it would be so lone and drear To sleep beneath the snow, When children carol Christmas cheer, ; And Chri-lmas rafters glow. Nor would I die. though we must die, ln.n yearlings blindly bleat, When cuckoos laugh ami lovers sigh, Ami oh, to live is sweet! When cowslips come again and spring So winsome with her breath, And life’s in love wbh everything— With everything but death. Let me not die, though we must die, When bowlsare brimmed withcrean » When milch cows in the meadows lie Or wade amid the stream; When dewy dimpled roses smile To see the face of June, And lad and lass meet al the stile < >r roam beneath the moon. Since we must die, then let me die i flows the harvest tile, When the reaper lays the sickle by Ami taketh down the flail; When all we prized ami all we planned I is ripe and stored at last, Ami autumn looks across the land Ami ponders on the past— Then let me die. —Alfred Austin, Poet Laureate. THE LORD’S PRAYER. Repeated by a Brother Tramp, It Soothed His Last Moments. The way train ahead of us had struck an open switch and had been ditched, and two passengers ware killed outright and five or six others more or less injured, runs a story in the Detroit Free Press. The killed and injured were lying on the depot platform as our train came up, and among the latter was a professional tramp who had been stealing a ride. The doctor had ikiooked hiijn over. The vagabond, \ho luuTndt lp st consciousness for a moment, smiled faintly and then asked: “Well, pard, what’s the verdict of the jury?” “You are very badly hurt, was the reply. “I know that 1 was right in the squeeze w hen the two cars cum to gether. I'm as flat as a pancake Will I ever tramp again?” “I’mafraid not.” “Are my legs off?” “No; you are fatally injured, however." “That means I'm a goner?” “Yes.” “Wall, I’d hev liked to got over this and had somethin to talk on and brag over, but I ain't doin’ no kickin.’ My pard was on the car ahead. Was he hurt?" No; here he is.” At that moment a ragged, un kempt and typical vagabond came forward and bent down over the victim and said: “Well, Jim, they say you hev to go" “Yes.” “How are ye feelin' over it?" “Sorter. No use to kick, Tom" That's right. You never was no kicker, nohow. Have you got any friends? - ’ “No.” “Kin I do anything fer you? ' The dving man gazed at him lor a few moments in silence and then whispered: “Torn, ye are the only pard I ever had as knowed the Lord s prayer. Just say it over to me. The old tramp pulled off his cap and knelt down, and as the score of us uncovered and bowed our heads he repeated the prayer word for word, and with such feel ing as antonished everybody. When he had finished he rose up and said: “That's it, Jim. and can 1 d<- anything more?” "Nothing more for him.’’ ans wered the doctor, as he looked down on the pale face! "Yotir partner is dead." KARTAH, GA. Mr. Editor: —As I haven't seen any news from our valley in your valuable paper, I will endeavor to write. It seems as if winter has come at last as today is the coldest of the season. Mrs. J. R. Owings continues quite sick « e are sorry to say. Her many friends hope that she will soon be restored to health. Mr. Thomas Weaver is thought to be critically ill with congestion with but little hopes for his recov ery. The many friends of Mrs. S. Haynes and daughter, Mrs. Boman, will regret to hear that they will leave Kartah in a short while and go to Subligna w here they will make their future home. They have many friends in this section who regret to see them leave. Miss Ozora Wright of this place, is visiting relatives and friends in Floyd county. Messrs D. B. Sanders, Bobo and Guthrough all of Floyd county, spent several days of last week in Dirttown, squirrel hunting which was quite a success. Miss Nellie King, the accom plished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. King, has charge of the school at Bethel for next year. Prof. W. J- Crawford, of this place is teaching school at Arriiu chee. W. P. Gaines of Vann's valley is visiting his brother, C. P. Gaines of this place. Country Girl. Presence of Mind. A young woman in a western state, who lives near to a railroad crossing, looking out of the window the other day, saw a laborer jump from one track to the other to es cape an approaching freight train. He was apparently dazed by terror, and stood still, not seeing that be hind an express train was rushing down upon him. The girl saw th'at before she could make him understand his danger it would be too late. She therefore threw up her arms, shout ing wildly: “Help! Help! Help!” trusting to the impulse which sends a man on the instant to the relief of a woman in distress. “I'm coming!” shouted the Irishman, springing toward her in time to escape the engine as it rushed past. He started back at it, and then at the woman crying and laughing in the window, and taking off his hat with shaking hands, he said: “I <>we you something, miss.” and walked away. His intentions probably were as friendly as hers, but the wit was slower. Another example of presence of mind was that of a woman who, being left alone in the house one night, heard a noise in the dining room, and knew that burglars were removing the plates. She was too far from any other house to sum mon assistance. Seizing a large paper bag which lay on a table, she inflated it and broke, it on the wall of the stairs with a loud re port. The thieves, mistaking it for a pistol, dropped their plunder and lied. —Youth's Companion. Life is made up of little things. He who travels over a continent must go step by step. He who writesbook must do it sentence by sentence. He who learns a science must master it fact by fact, and principle after principle. What is the happiness of our lives made up of? Little courtesies, little kindnesses, pleasant words, genial smiles, a friendly letter, good wishes and good deeds. One in a million —once in a lifetime — maw do a heroic action; but the little things that make up our life comes every hour. If we make the little events of our life beautiful and good, then is the whole life 1 full of beauty and goodness. MENLO DOTS. Mrs. W. M. Ransom visited her sister, Mrs. John Agnew, Friday returning Sunday eve. i Mrs. McGinnis is conva'escent after a few days sickness. Miss Pluma Humphry a charm ing young lady of New Moon, Ala., visited Miss Lillie McGinnis last week. Willie Jennings has entered Chattanooga Medical college and ’ will prepare himself for a healer |of the ills of humanity. Willie is i one of our best young men and his many friends wish for him I much success. Mr. Sam Baker moved to the ■ Gilbert place in Shinbone valley last week. Mr. Ike Gilbert moved to town last week. Mr. T. J. Leslie moved to Alpine last week, and will open up a new stock of goods with that efficient salesman, E. M. Jelinings, in charge Prof. Ransom’s school is in a condition. That Prof. Ransom is one of the best instruc tors in north Georgia is proven by the large attendance from other counties. Prof. T. A. Murray of Catoosa county, came in a few days »go j and will receive instruction from Prof. Ransom for a term. We are glad to say Mrs. J. G. Williams is improving, and it is hoped will be restored to her health again soon. Rev, 0. T. Starkey is away on a business trip in Alabama this week. J. N. Rush was in our little burg on business last week. H. G. Abrams will move out in the country this week; we hope him success in his new field. There is talk of an Xmas tree at Menlo Baptist church. It is need less to say they will succeed. Gippy. FROM TELOGA. Our people are through gather ing corn, picking cotton, sowing wheat and some are squirrel and turkey hunting, while others are turning land and preparing for an other crop. Must of our people have made enough this year to do them another and nearly all have hogs to make meat for their own use and some to spare; think our farmers have concluded that it is best to raise their own supplies at home instead of keeping their smokehouse and wheat garner in Chicago, or some other northern city. J. T. McWhorter went up to Chattanooga last week on business. Mrs. T. S. Littlejohn has remov ed *o Menlo for a few months to give her children the benefit of the school there. Myself or the News typo made a mistake in my last week’s letter in regard to Mr. J. B. Henry. He has been suffering with sore hand not head. Mr. Frank McConnell goes over to Summerville sometimes on Sun day ; wonder what the attraction is, how about it Mr. E. T. H — seems to be hus tling very much of late, don’t know why but guess he is going to quit going to the big spring Suon. Say boys how about the girl that was slow in getting the door open? Today has been cold and rainy and my fellow has not come and oh, my how lonely. Hark, I hear I footsteps; that is him now, good evening Mr. Willie, have a seat. D — move up nearer the fire, for are you not about to melt? Good night. Valley Girl. Two Lives Saved. Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junc tion City. 111., was told by her doc tors she had consumption and that there was no hope for her, but two bottles of Dr. King’s New Discov | ery completely cured her and she savs it saved her life. Mr. Thus. Eggers. 139 Florida St., Lan Fran cisco, suffered from a dreadful cod. approaching consumptn n, tried without result every tiling else then bought one bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery and in two weeks was cured. He is naturally thankful. It is such results of which these samples, that prove the wonderful efficacy of this med icine in coughs and colds. Free trial buttles at H. H Arrington's Drug store. 1 Regular size 50c. and SI.OO STORM IN THE WEST. Severest Blizzard in the Dakotas For Years, St. Paul. Nov. 28. — An Aberdeen S. D , special to the Dispatch says: The present storm has not been paralleled since the great blizzard of January 12. 18 s 8. Drifts in the streets and on the railroad track are five or six feet deep. Railroad ing has been entirely abandoned until the storm breaks. A freight train on the Hastings and Dakota, is in the terrific drifts near Bath station and the Eureka accommodation is fast at Hillview. A demoralized condition every where prevails. The loss to stock, it is feared will be very great. A Dispatch special from Mellete, S. D., says: The worst storm and blizzard through this section for years commenced Wednesday night. The trains are blocked and snowdrifts in the main street are 15 feet deep. The wagon roads are blocked and stock will suffer great ly- I have removed my Jewelry and Watch Repairing establishment from Summerville to Lyerly, where I will be glad to have the public call on me. All work guaranteed. D. J. Cameron. The difference between printing and publishing was aptly defined by a young lady, who said to her lover: “You may print a kiss on my cheek but you must not pub lish it.” With that he locked the I fair form in his arm and went to press. MISS ADDIE LYNAM Fashionable and Artistic DRESSMAKER. Parlors Over the Store of HOLLIS & HINTONS. In Memory (»f little Ruth, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 11. V. Johnson, who died at her home at Perennial Springs, Ga , Aug. sth, 1896; was born Jan. 18th, 1896. Just as the glad light of morning Crept over the eastern skies, Their darling was loosed from earth’s fetters And awakened in paradise. Free from all sicknessand suffering, Saved from all earth-taint forever; Pure as a fresh driven snowflake, The gift has returned to the giver. Among the white robed sinless angels, And close to the dear Shepherd’s breast; She is tasting the pure joys of heaven, Sweet rapture and infinite rest. But oh! the sad hearts that are aching, And the home that’s so darkened today; Since their darling little Ruth, Was silently bore away. Poor mother, so crushed neath her sorrow, Calls yearningly out in her pain; For one kiss, one blessed love-token, From the lips of her darling again. Bend near in thy pity, dear Savior, Beneath thine outspreading wings; May her stricken heart find a shelter, A refuge through her sorrowing. May the sweet star of faith, ever shin ing, Through deepest and sorest distress, Point the way thro’ these dim. dusky shadows, Toward their darling who is in sweet rest. Toward yonder bright City, eternal, Where sad partings never may come; And where dear little Ruth waiteth, ' To welcome her mamma at home. A letter from the associate editor, who is in Atlanta, reaches us too late for this issue. It will appear next week. All parties are warned not to hunt or otherwise trespass on nw lands near Alpine. All whouisregard this notice will be subject to prosecution. Mrs. A. C. Agxew. Onii AND ITS *“crius To the Ebitor —I have an absolute remedy for Consumption. By its timely use thousands of hopeiess cases have been already permanently cured. So proof-positive am I of its power tint I consider it my duty to send two bottles free to those of your readers who have Consumption, Throat, Bronchial or Lung Trouble, if they will write me their express and postoffice’address. Sincerely, T. A. SLOCUM- M. C., 183 Pearl St., Sew York. , The Editorial and Business Management of this Paper Guarantee this generous Proposition. ’ jg HBHMSBISIt ®®®®®®®®® HOIBK3IO6OK ®®®® LOVEMAN’S. 5-1 | | 1 W taskaj ii lit ML | Exquisite Millinery, jackets and Capes. ® ® immense Carpet Department. ® I >. —S ■ I ® % fine J ® - DRESS GOODS, g 5 MA SILKS, LACES, GLOVES, ® MB • CORSETS, ETC.® 6 . ? "'•’-Fwß ALSO A COMPLETER ® r ART DEPARTMENT, & & I. EMBROIDERY,SILKS,» & ■#L STAMPED PIECES, & g L lY ZEPHYRS, ETCiK ® P ” ® 0 TT" Write for Catalogue. | D. B. 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