The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1867-07-03
Written for the Cddiz Sentinel.
A STORY OF CADlZ LIFE.
RESPECTFULLY
Dedicated to the Patrons of the
Cadiz Sentinel.

Cadiz Sentinel.
On lovely day in Summer, the gay and
fascinating Laura Belmont was reclining on
one of those elegant Chairs, for the sale of
which L. H. GRIDER has made his ware
rooms so famous, where Albert Fosdick en-
tered her presence with more haste than
ceremony. The truth is, that he had been
detained at his Office somewhat later than
usual, and had occupied considerable time
arraying himself in an entire new suit of
fashionable Clothing, which had been sent
him that afternoon from the establishment
of j. BRHLEs, Market st. Knowing Lau-
ra's dislike to be kept waiting, he had made
all haste, and upon reaching her door way
he rushed up the stairs four steps at time
feat which he certainly could not have
performed had he not been provided with
the beautiful and elastic Boots purchased
at the store of W. & S. HAMILTON, Main
st.
The moments Laura beheld him she be-
came pale and agitated and had it not been
for the use of bottle of the excellent
smelling salts, sold by SHARP & MCKINNIE,
she assuredly would have tainted. Such,
however, is the wonderful efficacy of that
astonishing restorative, that Laura was
presently as composed and calm as the pic
ture of the beautiful sleeping baby hanging
on the wall, and which had just been pho
| tcgraphed by that eminent artist, HENRY
| DAVIS whose rooms are on Main St. near
ly opposite that splendid Hotel, the Cadz
House, kept by that accommodating land
lord and prince of good fellows, JACK
| COLEMAN.
Not SO, Albert, be was too agitated to
speak; yet amidst all his emotion, he could
not look upon those roseate checks, the Ill
ly whiteness of that complexion, without
feeling the warmest admiration.
Albert cast whitening look on the fair
one, exclalming, '"That bracelet mean
the one you wore at Sewing Society last
evening. Say, was it not the gift of my
rivaP"
The lady, as if not needing the question,
arose from her seat, and moved towards
center table on which lay some of those
beautiful Books, and Photograph Albums,
purchased at N. A. HANNA & Co.'S.
She then deliberately took the bUou from
its depository, and placed it in Alberts
hand. Two powerful emotions struggled
for mastery in his breast-hatred for his ri
Val and admiration cf the magnificent
bracelet "Yes," he exclaimed. Il see
It ALL" In the chaste and brilliant design,
the exquisite workmanship, in the skill
ful assembly of jewels, in the wonderfully
artistic execution Of the chasing, in short,
in the unequaed tout ensemble of this gor-
gous bauble, l perceive fatal termination
to my londest hopes" At those words,
Albert agitation was so great that Laura
could scarcely restrain her own sympathetic
emotion. ''Too well I know continued
the lover, still gazing on the subject at once
Of his dntestation and his praise. ''Too
well know that so costly a specimen of art
could only have been presented you by my
wealthy rival. Cruel, false woman! he, |
know, has long been your persevering ad-
miser. He is rich; worthy, l an bound to
confess; for his wealth has been acquired
by honest industry and superior ability
Yes, it is he who has laid this inestimable
token of his regard at your feet, and you
! have accepted it!
The intense agony which Albert betrayed
at this crisis could no longer be witbstood
by Laura Belmont, and she determined to
undeceive her afflicted lover.
"Town," she said, "that it present.
| However" continued the lady, smiling
blandly, as she laid her hand affectionately
on Alberts arm: lit was not presented to
me by the gentleman of whom you have
spoken, it is a gift from my Uncle, the gen
eral, who bought it of the enterprising
young jewellers, CLARK & RAMSEY, whose
splendid Store is on Main st. few doors
East of the FIRST NATIONAL BANK"
On hearing those words the feelings of
the lover can be better imagined than des-
cribed He offered every apology, and it
was not long before mutual good feeling
again existed between the two. Having
chatted awhile on various subjects, Albert
proposed that they should visit the Fair
Grounds. As the weather was delightful,
Laura acquiesced in the arrangement, and
retired to prepare herself for the prominade.
As Laura passed from the room, the young
man, to console himself during her absence,
drew from his pocket cigar of the stogy
brand, manufactured and sold by JOHN H.
MANNER, Market st. Stepping out upon
the balcony adjoining, and lighting the fra
grant weed, he paced slowly to and fro, the
delicious aromatic smoke wreathing itself
in fantastic shapes about him. As he walk
ed, he pondered on the great happiness he
was now blessed with in the love Of his peer
less Laura, and pictured to himself the still
greater happiness that would be his when
he could call her by the ~endearing nam Of
wife.
Leaving Albert absorbed in a pleasant
reverie, we will endeavor to trace few of
the incidents which had thus brought to-
gether these two loving hearts.
! Albert Fosdck was the son of rich and
prosperous merchant, who had lavished all
that wealth could procure upon the educa-
tion and advancement of his only son, know
ing full well the Importance in this enlight-
ened ago ofacquiring a thorough theoretical
education. He was therefore always ardent
in his praise Of all institutions Of learning,
and especially recommended the system OF
instruction given at the HopEDALE NOR
NAL SCHOOL, and at the FRANKLIN COL