The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, February 24, 1911, Image 1

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HONE SD ALE, WAYNE CO., PA., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1911.
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IT PAIS TO BE
GOOD IN SEELYVILLE
BEAD AM) SEE HONEST YOUNG
MAN, LATH OK GEHMANA,
FINDS LOST 1'OCKETBOOK,
AND THHHEBY MEETS FAIR
YOUNG LADY.
That "truth Is stranger than no
tion," is shown by this tale of how a
splendid young fellow, who came
from Germany to America less than
a year ago, bringing his "honesty"
with him, found a lost pockotbook,
returned It to the owner, and there
by met a fair young lady. The
Father of the girl related the story
to a CITIZEN man In these words:
Lost!
"My daughter and her cousin came
home from store Saturday night. It
was snowing gently, and the walking
was treacherous. She fell on the
ce; It dazed her a little; she slid her
Lead along; not just a solid crack.
They picked up their bundles and
camo into the house. Nothing came
of it. She slept pretty good.
Found!
"On Sunday afternoon in walks a
itranger a young man and he
sks mo In broken English, 'If I
wasn't Mr. So and So?' He hauls
out of his pocket a portmanteau and
too said 'if I knew this?" 'Yes, it
was my wife's or daughter's.
"Well," he says, "I found this In
front of the house." "That's my
laughter's," I said.
Hewnrdcd!
"We called her. So she gave him
x little reward, but he woiildn t take
it. My wife made a unch for him.
Tiie gins went up to tue lunerui. ""
Iio must take the money, said my
daughter and get himself cigars. "It
was nothing," he said, "but what he
expected anyone would do for him.
Ho wouldn't keep that money for
tho world" so he wasn't going to
take it. Finally she insisted on it.
Host every young man smokes. He
said he'd take it, but he wouldn't
spend it for cigars, but would buy
a keepsake to remember no nau
found good people and friends.
"He was very honest. Only eight
months in this country. Ho speaks
English very well.
"There was ?0 or ?7 in tho pocket-book
her wages. She gets paid
every two weeks. She never know
anything about her pocket book un
til he camo with it. Ho found it
right In front of tho house.
Tlio Hero!
"I think he is a pretty honest
aliap. He could have kept that and
nobody would ever have found It
out. I thought it ought to bo men
tioned. It only goes to show that
everybody Isn't bad.
Ho Blushes!
"He blushed terribly when my
daughter came down. He's a nice
young chap. You could see he was
brought up all right."
DON'T WANT THEIR
CHURCH FUMIGATED
Lutherans of Jonestown Beslsted
AVork Of Health Ofllccr Dr. Dix
on Hud To Iio Appealed To.
Zion Lutheran church at Jones
town, quarantined for diphtheria
lnco February 8, was fumigated last
Thursday by tho Board of Health of
that town aftor a fight that for a
time divided the citizens of the place
and threatened legal complications.
The trouble at Jonestown was car
ried to the State Department of
Health which some days ago notified
tho Jonestown Board of Health to
fumigate the place of worship. For
sentimental reasons the local Board
refused to break into tho church
with their machines, according to
tho Harrisburg Patriot.
Two Itcccnt Cases.
There Is no cpldfmic of diphthe
ria in the town, but recently there
bavo been two cases, following five
cases in January. Ono of tho per
sons now ill with the disease at
tended a service in tho Lutheran
church on February 5 and when the
Board of Health went to fumigate
the building the doors were locked.
Then Itev. H. J. Leinbach, the
president of the board, ordered that
placards bo tacked on all of the
doors of tho church, this being done
on Wednesday of last week. Bev.
Mr. Leinbach Is tho pastor of St
John's Beformcd church, and while
lie fumigated his own church, a feel
ins very much strained arose be
tween tho two congregations.
Tho town took sides and argued
that because Thomas AVInklobleck
nd William Hlnterleltor were 111
with diphtheria was no reason why
tho church should be fumigated as It
liarbored no person that was sick,
Hcnovatcd Last Spring.
"And then, too," remarked ono of
the members of tho Board of Trus
tees of Zion church, "our church
wa3 renovated and thoroughly
cleaned last Spring, and how could
U bo contaminated now."
"That's right," assented other
members of tho congregation and
they found many supporters among
men and women who did not go to
tho church.
Bev. Mr. Leinbach and tho secre
tary, H. C. Bungrove, and tho other
two members of tho Board, H. S,
Gtauffer and II. E. Stoudt, replied to
this argument.
"Wo have had Ave cases of dlpli-
MEET ME AT
THE MARTHA !
n
JOHN ND MA11Y, FATHEIt AND
MOTIIEH, UNCLE AND AUNT,
GHANDPA AND GKANDMA, EN
JOY DELICIOUS "M. AV. TUll
KKY" AND OTIIEH A'lANDS TOO
NUMEHOUS TO MENTION.
Everything was "Martha Wash
ington" In Honesdalc this week.
"Meet me at the Martha" was the
common greeting, when friend met
friend along the Irving Boulevard.
Hundreds of people thronged the
spacious chapel of the First Presby
terian church, Wednesdny evening,
where the annual Martha Washing
ton supper was hold, to enjoy the
420 pounds of turkey furnished by
Daniel Brown, Lebanon township,
who has had the contract for furn
ishing the piece de resistance of these
great social affairs for many years,
Ho raises turkeys just for this par
ticular occasion, and It is claimed
is the originator of the "Martha
Washington turkey which excels In
flavor the far-famed Bhodo Island
fowl. Ho delivered them dressed
this year, receiving compensation for
them at the rate of SG cents a
pound, or total of $147.00.
Mrs. John E. Krantz had charge
of the supper arrangements. Serving
with her on the committee were:
Mrs. E. T. Smith, Mrs. C. M. Betz,
Mrs. Emma Taylor. The table com
mittee consisted of Mrs. E. C. Mum
ford, chairmani Mrs. Edward W.
Burns, Mrs. M. Lee Braman, Mrs.
Jujius J. Smith, Miss Emma Brown.
AIro PlmrloQ T. Tlnooott Aire W W
,Hawken had charge- of the candy
booth They were assIgteu by Mrs.
iTu,ison Yerkes and Miss Bessie
swift. The decorations were in wis-
tarla, lavender being the general
color scheme employed throughout.
The table decorations were "cut
glass" candlesticks with lavender
shades. -
Tho church women made all the
flowers themselves, under the direc
tion of a decorating committee com
posed of Mrs. Harry Bockwell, who
was assisted by Mrs. Carl F. Prosch,
Miss Sutton, Miss Jennie Lee, Miss j
Anna Seaman, and a large crowd of
helpers.
Fancy work was on sale at sever
al lattice-work booths, under the di
rection of various committees. The
"miscellaneous" exhibit had Mrs.
John T. Fuller for Its chairman.
Mrs. Martin Heft sold "bags." Miss
Mary Mumford and Miss Mary Pen
warden explained the beauties of
"jabots" to eager purchasers. Mrs.
John Smith and Miss Isabella Pen
warden presided over the "apron"
booth.
The name of Mrs. William Soltz
should be added to the Fancy Work
committee. As TIIE CITIZEN was
going to press it was learned that
about GOO suppers were served; that
tho gross receipts would probably ex
ceed 51,000, and that, It Is claimed
tho net proceeds would he between
I ?700 and $800, $400 of which, it is
said, will be used in liquidating tho
debt on the church.
theria in a population of GOO, an
average of one to every 120 of pop
ulation, therefore we should tako
every precaution."
when matters had reached this
stone wall, the State Department of
Health was notified and Dr. Charles
J. Hunt was sent to Investigate. Ho
conferred with tho Lutheran church
officials and the result was that tho
officials agreed to open the doors to
the Board. This was last week, but
tho officials who held tho keys re
fused to turn them over to the
Board.
Congregation Hesists.
On AVednesday evening a congre
gational meeting of Zion church
was held at tho parsonage of Bev.
George B. Delsher. Thirty-five
members were present and they una
nimously adopted a resolution
against the fumigation of the place
of worship. Knowing of the disin
clination of tho Board of Health to
break into the church, the members
at the meeting gave instructions to
the Church Council not to surrender
the keys. AVllllam Hlnterlelter re
cently appointed health officer, on
AVednesday demanded tho keys but
was Informed that John Desh. tho
president of the Church Council,
would give them up
The Board yesterday decided that
the quarantine cards should remain
In place until the church was fumi
gated. Early In tho morning tho
matter was taken up with State
Commissioner of Health Samuel G.
Dixon and tho result was, it was
stated at the Capitol, that the
church was fumigated In the after
noon. Services may now be held
there on Sunday.
MAPLEWOOD.
Special to TjpfB CITIZEN.
Maplowdod, Pa., February 23.
The Grace church was well filled
Sunday evening to hear Rov. J. G.
Bosenberger's farewell sermon.
There was special music and tlio ser
mon was very powerful. Monday
evening tho congregation met at tho
church and tendered tho pastor and
his wife a farewoll reception. A
program of music and speeches was
tho order ana refreshments were
served. Bov. Bosenberger has been
with us four years and a very suc
cessful term it has been. The mem
bership has Increased thirty-flvo and
a now parsonage nearly completed
during his stay with us. Everyone
wishes him a pleasant pastorate in
his new field wherever conference
may send him.
LENTEN RULES IN
T
BULKS ISSUED HY UT. BEV. M. J.
ilOHAN THE GENEHAL LAA
OF FASTING DISPENSATION
FOB THE USE OF FLESH
MEAT.
The following regulations for tho
observance of Lent In tho Catholic
diocese of Scranton have been Is
sued by Bt. Bev. M. J. Hoban, bish
op of Scranton:
The first day of Lent, Ash Wed
nesday, falls on March 1.
General Law Of Fasting.
1 All tho faithful who have com
pleted their twenty-first year are
bound to observe the fast of Lent,
unless dispensed for legitimate rea
sons. 2 Only one meal a day Is allow
ed, except on Sunday, and this meal
should not be taken until about
noon.
3 The use of fish and flesh meat
is not allowed at the same meal,
even on -the Sundays of Lent.
4 A collation, or partial meal, Is
allowed In the evening. Tho gener
al practice of pious Christians limits
its quantity to tho fourth part of an
ordinary meal.
5 Bread, butter, cheese, milk,
eggs, fruit of all kinds, salads, vege
tables and fish are permitted at the
collation.
C Custom has made It lawful to
drink in the morning some warm
liquid, such as tea or coffee, or thin
chocolate made with water,
7 Necessity and custom have au
thorized tho use of lard instead of
butter in preparing fish, vegetables,
etc.
8-: The following persons are not
bound to observe the fast: All under
twenty-one years of age, or over six
ty; the sick, pregnant women and
those nursing infants, those obliged
to do hard work, and, in general, all
who, through weakness cannot fast
without injury to their health.
9 Persons exempt from obliga
tion of fasting are permitted tho use
of meat at any meal on those days
on which its use is granted by dis
pensation. 10 Those who have any reason
able doubt as to their ability to fast
should seek the advice of their pas
tor or confessor.
Dispensation For The Use of
Flesh Meut. 1
1 By indult of the Holy See,
granted August 3, 1887, and subse
quently renewed, the use of flesh
meat during Lent is allowed to all
the faithful at any time on Sunday,
and once a day on Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday, except tho
second Saturday and Holy Saturday.
2 By virtue of special faculties
granted us by tho Holy See, March
1C, 189o, for ten years and subse
quently renewed, worlcingmen, to
gether with their entire households,
are a, lowed the use of flesh meat on
all the fast days and days of ab
stinence throughout the year with
tho following exceptions: All Fri
days of the year, Ash Wednesday, the
days of Holy Week, and tho Vigil
of Christmas. Those members of
the household, however, who are not
exempt from the obligation of fast
ing, can avail themselves of the dis
pensation only at the principal meal.
From the abovo dispensations,
therefore, It follows:
1 The faithful In general may
eat flesh meat three times a day on
Sundays, and once a day on Mon
days, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat
urdays of Lent, excepting tho second
Saturday and Holy Saturday, 'inose
who, for any reason whatsoever, are
not obliged to fast may eat meat
three times a day on the above-mentioned
days.
2 Worklngmen, together with the
members of their households, who
are not obliged to fast, may eat
meat three times a day on all the
days of Lent except Ash Wednes
day, all Fridays, and Wednesday and
Saturday of Holy Week. Those
members of their households, who
are not exempt from the obligation of
fasting, may cat meat on tho same
days, but only once a day.
MICHAEL JOHN HOBAN,
Bishop of Scranton.
A. J. BBENNAN, Chancellor.
N. B. On the first Sunday of
. Len a collection will be taken up in
all the churches of the dloceso for
the Negro and Indian Missions of
the United States, for the propaga
tion of the faith and for homo mis
sions. The pious practice of contributing
a small amount on Good Friday for
the support of tho sanctuaries of tho
Holy Land should bo encouraged.
LOOKOUT.
Special to THE CITIZEN.
Lookout, Pa., February 13. Mrs.
E. Teoplo is suffering from a severe
attack of rheumatism.
Mrs. AVilliam Lake visited friends
at Braman a few days last week.
AVm. Flynn returned homo on
Saturday from a trip to Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Daney spent Sun
day last at the homo of AVllllam Var
coo, Glrdland.
AVilliam Lake made a trip to Han
cock ono day last week.
Orvis Butledge, Galileo, spent
Saturday and Sunday at E. Teeplo's.
DOCESE
Tlio Ono Cheap Necessary.
The cost of living mounts or falls
And wo have little picking,
But fortunately nought at all
Affects the cost of kicking.
New York Sun.
LOCAL INSTITUTE
HELD AT HAM
f EACH KltS OF AA'HITE MILLS,
PALMYRA, PAUPACK, HAAA'LEY
MEETS AT HAAA'LEY HIGH
SCHOOL, LAST SATURDAY IN
TERESTING PROGRAM.
Tho teachers of AVhlte Mills,
Palmyra, Paupack and Hawley held
their Institute at Hawley High
School Saturday, February 18. It
was called to order at 10 o'clock.
After a song, devotional exorcises
were conducted by tho Bev. B. P.
Blpley. A. II. Howell was then
elected chairman. Miss Orrle Bolll
son gave a talk on "Essentials In
Primary Beading." "Every teach
er," sbo said, "should have large
sheets of cardboard, scissors, paper
with lines one inch apart, letters for
word building, large pencils and a
printing set.
Begin the day with music anu
memory gems. Give tour perioas
a day to Beading. Have the child
give his idea of tho lesson before
you hear him read It. See that he
gets the thought.
"Play games to arouse
interest
height,
writing
and stop when it is at its
Greater part or llrst year
should be at blackboard.
Tho next period was taken by
Miss Eleanor D. Gill, who spoke on
tho "Seventh and Eighth Grade
Problem."
"Three of the problems: How to
get practical work? How to keep
children in school? What to teach
and how to teach so that pupils may
be ready for high school work and
life? See that pupils apply their
lessons to their every-day life. Be
at homo with pupils and got them to
feel free to ask questions." Others
discussed the subject aftor which
tho Institute adjourned until 2
o'clock.
The afternoon session opened with
a Children's Chorus which was very
good. Then County Superintendent
J. J. Koehler talked on the "Prob
lems of Seventh and Eighth Grades."
"In history get pupils to read books
that have connection with the les
sons. In Arithmetic do not send pu
pils to board to work out a question
they can't do, working without a
purpose wastes time."
Miss Edith N. Freed read a very
well-nrepared paper on, "Vocal mu
sic in the Schools," Which was en
joyed by all. '
"Human voice has no equal in its
productions of music. Everyone may
be taught to sing."
A. II. Howell next read a very in
teresting paper on "Selecting the
President," in which he discussed
from the Federal Government down
to the present day tho manner of
conducting nominations, conven
tions, caucus, and elections.
"Athletics in High School," was
taken up by Chas. E. Martz in a
very able manner. Ho considers the
school a factory where raw material
is brought and that it turns out tho
most important product In the
world. From ten years on is a very
awkward period. Athletics trains
the muscles to work In harmony
thus overcoming this awkwardness.
Athletics aids in developing tho
activity of mind, self-control; prop
er use of leisure time. Interesting
the child thus keeping It in school,
in bringing teacher and pupil into
closer relation, and in giving the
school a name."
The High School girls sang two
very fine selections that pleased
everyone. Then the last period was
taken by C. H. Pennell, "How AVe
May Induce Pupils to Aim at a Col-
lego Education." "Should try to
mako their aim education, not tho
diploma. Too much theory in our
schools; they should be more practi
cal." Institute adjourned promptly at 4
o'clock.
MABIE MUBPHY.
Secretary.
BRAMAN AND KELLAM
Special to THE CITIZEN.
Braman and Kellam, Pa., Febru
ary 23. Plenty of snow and cold
weather but the "bear's shadow" has
nothing to do with this, as the sec
ond of February was a very cloudy
day.
Preston Teoplo, New York City, is
home with his family at Braman.
A. F. Lawson has pneumonia.
Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Peck, Long
Eddy, called on Lodusky Barnes, re
cently.
' Mrs. George Skinner returned last
Sunday, having spent six weeks with
her parents, in Deposit, N. Y.
LEDGEDALE.
Special to TIIE CITIZEN.
Ledgedale, Pa., February 23.
George Boese, who has been suffer
ing from La Grippe, Is recovering
rapidly
Georgo Bennett was at Hawley
last week, visiting his brothers.
AVilliam Patterson returned from
Gouldsboro, AVednesday, where he
has been employed at harvesting
Ice.
Isaac Martin made a business trip
to Ariel, Thursday last.
L. AV. Healsy was a business caller
In town last week.
Those that attended the chicken
supper from this place wero Mr. and
Mrs. D. Smith, Bert McKane, Isaac
and Cora Martin.
Matt Harloo is recovering from a
severe attack of La Grippe.
Beporter: "AVhat's the latest stylo
in hair cuts?"
Barber; "Call It feather-edge."
TENER ADVOCATES
GOOD ROADS IN PA.
ADDRESSES ANNUAL BANQUET
OF GROUP 5 PENNSYLVANIA
STATE RANKERS' ASSOCIA
TION, URGING ISSUE OF BONDS
TO AMOUNT OF $50,000,000.
Harrisburg, Feb. 22. Governor
Tener, in an address delivered to
night at the annual banquet of
Group 5, of the Pennsylvania State
Bankers' Association, spoke empha
tically In favor of a state bond Issue
of $50,000,000 for the construction
of a system of good roads to make
Pennsylvania's highways the best In
tho country.
Tho governor's declaration follow
ed tho lines of his Inaugural and is
significant in view of recent discus
sion of ways of financing the pro
ject embraced In the Sproul good
roads bill. In addition to favoring
this view tho governor said that he
desired to see the bonds sold as need
ed. Governor Tener said:
" As bankers, you will undoubted
ly bo interested In a bill now pend
ing which provides for the planning
and construction of a complete state
wide road system. It is proposed In
this bill that the state create a bond
ed Indebtedness of $50,000,000; tho
proceeds of which are to be used ex
clusively for road building.
"AVhlle It Is very creditable to be
able to say that tho 'state has no In
debtedness, I am sure you will agree
with mo that It Is no proud claim
while our roads remain In the almost
Impassible conditlonof to-day. If wo
apply to road construction and road
improvement only such amounts as
can consistently be spared from the
ordinary revenues of the state for
that purpose, none of us here will
live to see good roads connecting
county seats throughout the state.
"As a business proposition, I am
quite sure you will agree with me,
should authority bo given for the Is
suance of the proposed bonds, It
would not bo wise to negotlato tho
entire Issue and deposit tho money
received from that source In the sev
eral state depositories at a less rate
of Interest than tho bonds draw and
good business practice would sug
gest, and so I would recommend
that only so many of the bonds would
be sold from time to time as would
bo necessary to meet tho annual es
timates of the engineers. Or, if tho
whole issue can be sold to a better
advantage at one time, then tho pur
chasers must agree to a delivery on
this basis. The creation of this debt
would not directly Increase' the taxes
of any individual in the state, and a
sinking fund could bo provided and
tho bonds eventually retired without
working a hardship on any of our
people. Pennsylvania is woefully
IT'S A I
in
That will stand the Test of Reputation. Read
Ours. Every argument in favor of our efforts is
worthy of your attention. Our ability to sell you
Merchandise at a remarkable saving is the Key
to success of our Monday sales.
MONDAY
GROCERY DEPARTMENT OFFERS
Best granulated sugar, 25 lb. bag $1.25
Quaker, White Rose, and Mother's Oats, 10c. value
8c. per package.
Fel's Naphtha Soap, 30c value 6 bars 25c
Dunham's Cocoanut, 1-2 lb. package, 20c value. .16c package
D. A. R. Red Salmon, 18c value 15c can
Fancy California Navel Oranges, 40c. value... 29c. doz.
Wayne County Creamery Butter, 35c. value, at 30c. lb.
OTHER DEPARTMENTS MAIN FLOOR
36 in. half wool Dress Goods, 29c. value 22c. yard
2,000 yards Lawn, Silk, and Poplin 19c. value 15c.
New assortment Galatie Cloth 18c 14c.
Best Quality Silkoline, new pattern, 12 1-2 c 10c.
Extra Fine Niagara Cotton Batting, 25c. value 20c.
(In Boll Llko a Sheet.)
Heavy Unbleached Linen Toweling, 12 1-2 c. value 8c. yd.
Gents' Socks, Plain and Fancy, 15c. value nc. pair
Gents New Stylish Neckwear, 25c. value 19c
Ladies' Fast Black Stockings, 15c value nc pair
Men's Suspenders, new stock, 15c. value 10c.
Children's Supporters, 10c. value, 7c. pair
Colgate's Talcum Powder, 25c 15c.
SECOND FLOOR SPECIALS
Final Clearing Sale of Ladies' Outing Night Gowns, 75c at
63c each. Best 50c. Quality Outing Gowns at 43 cents.
Ladies' Percale Waists, well made, 50c. value, at 41c. each.
Ladies' Tailored Waists, . good quality, Madras, 59c, at 45c.
Extra Heavy Granit Carpet, 35c. value, at 25c. yard.
KATZ BROS inc.
WARNING !
Washington, D. C, Feb. 212.
AVai nliig was sent out by tho Depart
ment of Agriculture today urging tlio
people of tho United States not to cat
pork, wlfbllier it 1ms been Inspected
by federal, stale or municipal au
thorities, until it lin.s been properly
cooked, us "nn average- of one or two
per cent, of the 'hogs' .slaughtered
in tho United Stntcs are infested
with parasite, or llesli worm.1'
You hnvc two chnnces to take "A
Trip To Tho Moon." Better secure
your scats, now. Tlio performances
will bo given nt the Lyric Theatre,
to-night (Thursday) and to-morrow
night.
behind other states in road Improve
ment. The opportunity to secure
state highways running Into every
county In tho state Is now before us
and it is given to you bankers who
come in contact so much with the
public to lend your influence and
bring about as soon as possible a
consummation of this long cherish
ed project."
The meeting of the group and ban
quet was attended by 150 bankers of
a dozen counties In this section of the
state. AVllllam A. Low, of Philadel
phia, president of tho State Bankers'
Association, and John H. Maltzber
ger, of Reading, presented paper at
the business meeting and at the ban
quet in addition to the governor the
speakers Included Lieutenant Gover
nor John M. Beynolds, Banking
Commissioner AVllllam H. Smith,
Deputy Attorney General J. E. B.
Cunningham and Bepresentativo Geo.
E. Alter, of Allegheny. Senator J.
E. Fox was toastmaster.
Kcserosky Susnitzky Nuptlnls.
.Special to THE CITIZEN.
New York, N. Y., February 23.
Miss Ethel Harriett Susnitzky, a
sister of Mrs. C. M. Harris, Hones
dale, was married, Thursday after
noon at 5 o'clock, In Lexington Hall,
109-11, 110th Street, New A'ork City,
to AVilliam Beserosky, of the same
city. Among the out-of-town guests
were: Mr. and Mrs. A. AV. Abrams,
Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Harris, Hones
dale; Lewis Harris, Norwalk, Conn.
A Beligious Temperament.
"Say, Ma," said Billy, "I think the
man who comes around to dump our
ashes is a real good Christian man."
"AVhat makes you think that, my
dear?" asked his mother.
"AVell, ma," said Billy, "yesterday
when he was at Mrs. Brown's house,
he took up tho ask barrel, and was
about to dump It into tho ash cart
when the bottom of the barrel came
out and ashes fell all over him. He
was a terrible sight, but ho didn't
get a bit angry. He brushed him
self off and then just sat right down
on the curb and told God all about
It."
FEB. 27
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