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Childhood
A menagerie with circus variations was announced for Milton or town near. Mrs. S. very anxious to go, but they feared it would not be considered quite the thing. The family hesitated. By & by Deacon No. 1 of the Bap. Church came on his way to the show, he followed by No. 2 & then 3 with family. Lastly Elder Powell followed suit. There was no longer any question. "Frank" went to the show.