Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 42, Number 95, 3 March 1917 — Page 14

PAOB TWO

Twb mOHMONp PALAPIUMf SATURDAY, MARCH I, 1HT

, ' ' " News From Greensfork in A i pi i

"The Valueof Books" Books are written records of every phase of life, man, animal and plant. No deubt every High School in Wayne county has a library containing books of every kind, but perhaps not every pupil realizes the value and advantage to his life, that books are. I think that we as students should be more careful about the kind of books that we read, especially when we are going to school. The majority of books that are read in the schools of today are modern ones of fiction, read with books of a deeper 'nature, 'will aid In developing our power of judgment, but we should be careful to select books written by authors whose literary productions will be read in the future and not just for a few years. Every pupil should be interested in starting a library of his own. The books that we collect should be those which will really be of a benefit to us in many ways. Many Ideas are to obtained from books that can be applied to everyday life. Green's Fork Editor.

HOW PIONEER CLOTHES WERE MADE The cloth used by our forefathers was very different from the cloth of today. The Flax, Cotton and Wool was then raised on farms and spun and made Into clothes by the women. The first of May the men would shear the sheep. Then In June the wool would be washed and sent to the carding machine, where it was made Into rolls. Then It was reeled on reels into skeins. Next it was colored with what was called a. sour dye. This also was made at home. Then It was woven into cloth for clothing. The coarse cloth was for men's clothing and the finer was for the women's dresses. " George Washington's Inaugural suit and Mrs. Washington's inaugural dress was made of flax and cotton' raised on their own plantation, spun and woven 'by their slaves. The carpet used by the pioneer people was made by hand. The carpet chain is first spooled, then warped and then it is beamed. It was then put through two sets of gears to hold the threads in place to make the threads cross so the shuttle can go through. After this the shuttle goes through the reed. The reed (which is a comb-shaped part of a loom and beats the rags up to the chain) determines the width of the carpet Lora Boyd. Greensfork.

SCHOOL LAWS We pupils of the Greensfork school are not allowed to snowball because the teachers are afraid of getting hit. We are not allowed to go down town at noon unless we have an excuse because some have fallen and injured the sidewalk, so to avoid the expense of putting In new walks our teachers keep us at the school building. Whispering is entirely prohibited because it leads to match-making or at least it ought to. Harold Nicholson, Greensfork.

The Battle of Bunker Hill The British army which consisted of about ten thousand men, was in Boston. The Americans believing that they were about to occupy Bunker Hill, decided to get ahead of them. On the night before June 17, 1776, about twelve thousand Americans marched from Cambridge and threw up breastworks on Breeds Hill. The next morning the British were greatly surprised when they saw what had happened. They tried to destroy the breastworks by turning the first of their war vessels on them but did not succeed. . About 3 o'clock in the afternoon the British charged the Americans but were driven back. The second time they were also driven -back but the third time the Americans had to retreat because they had used all their powder and ball. The British were victorious but a great number of them were killed. The news of this battle brought joy to all the Americans because the American troops had stood fire. When Washington heard of it he said, "The liberties of the country are safe." Dennis Weaver, Jr.

CONUNDRUMS What is the difference between a bottle of medicine and a troublesome boy? Who was Jonah's tutor? Why is a nobleman like a book? When is an altered dress like a secret? Why are gloves unsaleable articles? Why is a cherry like a book? What insect does a blacksmith manufacture? What is always behind time? When is coffee like the ground? Why. Is a cautious, prudent man like a pin? Why may carpenters reasonably believe there is no such thing as a stone?. (Answers next week.) Katherine Strickler, Greensfork.

How Wayne County Used to Be

Wayne County was settled in the early part of the nineteenth cen- ' tury by Quakers. The name of the county was chosen in honor of an .Indian fighter, General Wayne. The advantages of these people were very; very few. The implements for the farm, the cooking utensils, and even the homes were of the rudest material. ", ' ' : At a very early date schools were established, also churches. The school, buildings had a long slab for the writing desk, under greased paper windows. On the deek lay a supply,, of goose quill pens, on which the ink would often freeze. The course of studies was limited . to Reading, Writing, Spelling and Arithmetic. Although these seem poor to us, they were In advance of the other counties around. The-city of Richmond has . not always been the county seat. Salisburg was the first one. This place wa3 about half-way between Centcrville. and Richmond. There is no trace of the city now, everything having been torn 1 away. From there it was removed to Centervlll during the years 1817-18. When it was reported that it was again -to be changed, this time to Richmond, the people of Centerville built a fine new jail so that it might still be the county seat. ' About : the" year.-I87S, however. It was removed to Richmond, where It has remained since. : . The , roads that were formerly used are not to be found today. Some of them were mud roads, tome were mere paths through

forests, and a few corduroy roads were found. The latter were simply logs placed across the road so as to keep the horses and wagons from sinking into the mud. Dirt was thrown over the logs but of course they were very rough anyway. During the time of the Civil War, when slaves from the South were trying and were escaping to Canada, Underground Railroad3 were in use. An important station was 'the home of Levi Coffin of Fountain City who, with his wife, hid many slaves and thus helped them gain their freedom. After loads known as "pikes" came into existence, toll-gates were stationed at different places along the road. Some one lived or stayed at each of these so as to collect money from everybody who travelled the ' reads. This fund, was used in keeping up the roads. A few of the old toll-gate houses may be found today but of course they aren't used for that purpose. One was just at the top of Jie hill east of Greensfork, another one was about two miles west of town on the pike. These two just mentioned are still standing. Children, would we have liked to live in those olden times, having all those what we should now call disadvantages, having none of out modern improvements, and those kind of Fchools? No, I think we aro very glad we have nice school buildings and nice homes. Lela L. Kl'terman, Greensfork.

The Origin of Greensfork

In the year 1818 the town of Washington was laid out by Thomas Hatfield. It was in the center of

Clay township and was the only the Green's Fork creek. This name the Greens Fork creek. This name

was chosen because of the murder of an Indian named Green at the

fork of this creek. A fort was built about a mile north of Washington for protection

from the Indians. The first house

was probably built where George Bish now lives. The Ellis Brother's store now marks the site of the first brick building. Among the first industries of the town was a griBt mill owned by Henry GarretJ and later a sawmill owned by Thomas Hatfield. Then at one time there was a factory for making Bilk hats. Allen Osborn had the first general store. The railroad was put through the town in about the year 17854. In the year 1865 a Union Sunday school was started and was held in a building on the east side of the bridge, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. William Coffin was the superintendent at that time. The first school building was down near the cemetery but was later moved up into town and is now used as a dwelling. In 1888 the schools of Clay township were centralized and the first hack then known about, was started by the trustee. William Hatfield. There being a town named Washington in Davis county, this caused a great deal of confusion both in freight and passenger service. On

one occasion several Chicago passengers alighted from the train and found they were in the wrong Washington. At another time a large sack of silver came on the morning train, but as it was bound for Washington, Davis county, it had to be sent away on the evening train. This show how greatly things were misplaced. So in about the year 1895 the name of Washington was changed to Greensfork, this name being suggested by the name of the creek. Helen Roller, Greensfork.

OUR SCHOOL Way out In a splendid country Down In a lovely dell. There stands a red-brick school house The best you ever heard tell. Some students come from the country. And some students come from the town. But that makes it all the better Because both make this world go - round. The High School has the best teachers That anyone ever did see; The one is always happy. And as pleasant as she can be. The other teacher knows malhmatics, Not a bit cross for a man, He'll tell you many a Joke And help you all he can. And so if some are discouraged Just bring your books this way. And I am safe in Baying You never will go away. Russell Saunders, Greensfork.

The Latin Class of G. H. S. Once upon a time there was a very brilliant Latin class In the high school of Greensfork. This class . consisted of Freshmen and Sophomores, so naturally it was an Ideal class In every respect. The pupils were so eager and willing td reqite that it was necessary for the teacher to divide the class in order to give each pupil an opportunity to recite to his heart's content. This class claims the honor of having the two star Latin pupils in Wayne county. Both of these are boys. One of the boys whose namo is Fred has tow hair and has many mysterious spots on his face. From these come the source of his knowledge. This same boy once sup: pressed the-teacher and the class by learning a whole word of "three letters in a half hour. The other star , pupil's name is Cas&ius and noble Caseius is be too. He in

herited his name from the ancient Romans so it is natural for hica to! love Latin. Frcm One of the Class.

Camp Fire at Greensfork I think every email as well as large town school have a Camp Fire

organization for the young girls. I

am greatly in favor of one in Greensfork. The Camp Fire is an organization

of girls and women to develop the home spirit and make it dominate the entire community. And it re

cruits first from those who have ability to do and to help rather than from those who need help. It is a means of organizing a girls' daily home life. It gives girls wholesome, interesting things to do together. It shows that beauty, romance, and adventure can be found on every hand and in wholesome ways; that the daily toil may be made to contribute to the beauty of living. When girls become members of the Camp Fire organization they receive honors for the work they do each day. Also for the interest they take in nature. Each member is supposed to do a certain amount of work such as washing dishes, making their beds, taking exercises such as walking a certain distance for so long a time to receive honors. They may give socials, plays and entertainments in order to earn money for their dress and dues required for the Camp Fire work. This will arouse enthusiasm than moBt any other kind of activity. It serves to teach girls how to make, use and keep account of money. It brings about a sense of power and independence that is hard to get In any other way. It is also a way In which the idea of self-support is brought into the minds of the girls and then to help them to practice the methods of getting the money, keeping accounts and wisely - expending it. The world is demanding more and more each day that women shall know more about money, how to earn it, how to keep it, how to spend it and thus the Camp Fires are helping to meet this tremendous educational need.

The advantages in having a Camp Fire organization are to create a social spirit, good health, knowledge, trustworthy friendship, and to extol work. Mable Wise, Greensfork.

"Old Glory"

Washington went to Betsy Ross to have her to make the flag, for he thought it would bind the nation more closely together. The country was very poor so this woman said she did not have any material to make the flag. He said he wanted thirteen stripes and stars of red, white and blue, to represent the thirteen colonies. So she had an old red petticoat that she would use for the red and he gave her an old blue coat and a white shirt. Few people know that the original "Old Glory" is still in existence, it is not as large as it was. But it is not because of the sewing of the New England women for it had held firmly during the storms of the ocean, only the goods of the flag have parted. The flag . was given to Mrs. Roland three years ago and it Is praised today as high as it was when it was first made. If any country Insults this flag they insult the whole nation. So Old Glory still lives today in Wells, Nevada, and is honored by every other country as It Is by ours. Alta Sowers, Greensfork.

JOKES If Lester Kitterman lost his cap for the same reason John Myers lost his it will be all right.

"What did George Washington do for his country?" asked the teacher. "He gave it an extra holiday," promptly answered the boy at the foot of the class. Rachel Gwin, Green's Fork.

Green's Fork Want Ads

SCHOOL GAMES

Just before school started in the fall the Township trustee purchased , an acre addition to the playground, which enabled us to make a ball diamond and a race track which are not in use now but will be later on. The Girls' Athletic Association made a tennis court but did not get to use it much until the winter set in and are waiting until it is warm. Snowballing is not allowed so the games have been mostly those that can be played indoors, Jackstones being the leading one and it has developed some real stars. , We are all waiting for the weather to improve so we can get out on the acre.

Lost Purple button, about the size of a dollar. Finder return to Rocella Keever. Found Five drinking cups. Loser call at the office for the same when thirsty. Found Small boys' black glove. Call at office of Green's Fork high school. Found Two boys' pocket combs. Owners call at G. II. S. office.

of pencils.

Found A number Loser call at office.

Found Ten cents, call at office. Found Two knives, both have black handle and two blades. Call at office. Found A ring with four saphire sets. Owner inquire Mr. Shaffer's office.. Found Black heads. Owner see Mr. Shaffer. Found Small pocketbook, but empty. Owner call at office. Found One side comb. Inquire at office. Lost Several hours of beauty sleep Lester and Russell. Lost A dark brown barette. Finder return to Ruth Gentry.. Lost Little brown glove pocketbook. Finder return to office.

THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY

V