Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 October 1902 — That Creepy Feeling. [ARTICLE]

That Creepy Feeling.

“There is an old saying that ‘the boy is father to the man,’ ” said a well known local character. “That this rather trite saying is true is evidenced every day of our lives. A man s recollections of his childhood are the clearest and brightest. I can distinctly recall the fact that as a boy I had a perfect horror of flying roaches. The kind that were satisfied with crawling over the floor did not worry me much, for I could easily put them out of existence by stepping upon them. But those that flew through the air, striking with explosive force against the walls or object In the room, always gave me a creepy feeling. I have had little experience with roaches the past ten or twelve years, but a few days ago I had occasion to spend some time in an old warehouse. Well, sir, you may find it hard to believe, but I saw a roach flying about the place, and in nn instant I was in a cold perspiration and was absolutely cowed. I was compelled to remain in the building and transact the business which had called me there, but it. was a terrible experience to me, and I cannot really say that 1 am afraid of them, for I know perfectly well that they cannot harm me. But the sight of them unnerves me, and I frankly acknowledge that I believe that If one of them was to strike me during ita peregrinations through the atmosphere, I would have convulsions. It Is peculiar horror they give me. but one I cannot overcome. I suppose It is about the same feeling women have when they see a mouse about them.”—New Orleans TimesDemocrat.