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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-05

SAVANNAH. Aug. A. Cotton dun and
very quiet; low middlings II; net receipts
23s bales; exports eoastwise PSI balsssales
100 bales; stock 4,991 bales. Net re-
eeipts Of the week S06 bales; exports coast
wise 947 bales; sales Of the week 800
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NASHVILLE. TENN.
uwoRD To CORRESPONDENTS

We beg to say TO all correspondents
that if they wish their articles published
they must write on only one side OF 8
sheet of their paper.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-05

DIRECTOR
W. W. BERRY, Of Berry, UemovI
& Co., and Pres Sd National Ban
d. z. CARTER.
3. Il. GARDNER, Of Gardner, Bue
ner & Co.
A. G. ADAMS, Of A. @ Adams q
d. WEAVER, Trustee Planters Bal
J. s. GILBERT, Of Gilbert, Parkes
Gordon.
THOS. D. FITE, of Evans, Fiss, p
ter & Co.
VIM. PHILLIPS. of Phillips, Hoop
& Co.
National Bank.
R0BT. 3. MCLEAN. Of Mclean & d
JNQ. 7: WIRELESS, Of Wheles
MeAlister
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Wanted.

A TEACHER AT DIXON SPRING ACAn
"A my-seasion 70 eoumeHos the 1rst Mons
IN September. This q . splsndid location foI
good school. Appliestions with good rsfersnl
must be made By the 10th Of August.
J. d. ALLEN.
President Of Board Of Trustees
tyn satkved4E 4thr
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-05
louisville Markets.

LOUISVILLE, Aug. 4.-Tobaeoo drm and
active at unchanged prices; sales 40 hhds.
Flour quiet and steady, extra family 1915.
Wheat-good demand, sales 5000 bushels,
red from store 1 30. Small sales of corn,
shelled and sacked, at CSC. Oats-demand
light; small sales new at 80 J. Rye quiet
and steady at 75c. Provisions dull and
weak. Mess pork $13 cash in reserved
lots, $13.S75 on orders. Bacon-small
order demand; shoulders held at sc, clear
rib sides SIC, clear sides s4c, packed hams
In fair demand; sugar cured 15c, plain 14c
packed. Lard, prime leaf in fair demand
st 12c in reserved lots on orders. Whisky
steady at 92c.
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cNashvtElo Produce rIar,xet

EeGs-We quote at 6@7c, and market
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Baltimore Cotton RHarkst.

WILMINGTON, Aug. 4.-Cotton quist,
miedling 19kc; net recsipts "a bales; az
ports ooastwise 1873 bales; stock 612 bales,
net receipts Of the week 134 bAless ozp0Rss
coaatRiaa 42S halas. salaa mona
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Eees-We quote at 6@7c, and market
dull. sd 90 sra
POTATOES Small sales of Irish from
wagon to-day at 81. 25@1.5 so per Dbl
POULTRY Chickens are plentiful, and
change hands at $1.50@2. 40 y dozen by
the coop. -trlruIc5 r-7-
HAY--We quote nominally at $2l per
ton. -. s--f -r--.a
BUrTER-OrdiEary commands 109l2e;
choice 20@25c. 7g -
FEATHzRs- quote large receipts, but
market rather dull, the outside figure for
prime being Coo. 49, -,
BEEswAx-We quote at 30@32c
GNsENG-In fair demand at 75@80c-
RAss-We quote az &c, and market dull.
I WooI-We quote combing 35@3Sc y n;
carding free from burs, 32@35c; tub
washed 45@5Oc; bury wool 5@10c y 10
le6a. .rar r.r....-..
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Photography.

The Gallery, corner Cherry and Union
streets, is being newly fitted up with all
the latest improvements in Photographic
instruments and furniture, etc., for the
production of all kinds of work. The
public are respectfully invited. All work
guaranteed. 4. Poole,
aug4 3t Proprietor.
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Galveston Cotton snarkst.

GALVESTON, Aug. Cotton quiet; good
ordinary 1644; net receipts l39 bales; s1-
ports coastWise Is bales; sales Is bales
stock 1857 bales. Net receipts Of Tia
week 9lS bales; exports eoastwise 10 bales
sales 10 bales; stock 1857 bales; exports
coastVise 2,1I2 bales; sales of the week
$50 bales-
Baltimore Cotton Market.
BALzIMoRz, Aug. Cotton dun ana
nominal; middling 1Sf@20; net receipts
10 bales gross receipts IL bales; exports
ecastwise Al bales; sales 81 bales; stock
1882 bales net receipts Of tbs week 100
bales; gross receipts 536 bales; exports
eosstwise $50 bale; sales Of the weak 315
bales.
Wilmington Cotton MaxksG
WILMINGTON, Aug. 4.-Cottoa quist-
miedIing 19Ic; net recsipts "a bales; en-
ports coastwise 1873 bales; stock 6I2 bales.
net receipts Of the week 134 bales; exports
coastwise 42s bales; sales none.
Charleston Cettea Market.
CHARLESTON, Aug. 4.-Cotton Dun;
midding 181c; net receipts 81 bales, sx-
ports coastWise 122 bales; sales 50 bale;
stock 8, 800 bales; net receipts Of the vssk
1,276 bales; exports eosstviss ,085 bales,
sales of the week $40 be.ss, : =
Norfolk Catsoa Market. ST q
NoRFcIz, Aug. Cotton steady; low
middling 17sci net receipts 3S7 bales; stock
665 bales; net receipts Of tina week 7e5
baleas exports cOsstwise nc bales; sales Of
thu week 80 bales.
HOston Cotton Market.
B sToN, Aug. Cotton qaiss and
steady; middling 20c; net recsspts none;
grass recsipts 172 bales; expozas sosstwiEo
20 bales; sales $50 bales; stock 900 bales,
net receipts Of the week 2S7 bales; gr0ss
4, Ais bales; exports TO Great Britain saS
bales; eoas.vise 20 bales; SALTS Of the week.
], 450 bales.
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Mobile Cotton ma-,...

MoRuE, Aug. 4.-ooeton nominal.
middling 1s4; net receipts 11O bales; sr-
ports coastwIse 100 bales; sales 100 bales,
stock 7.949 bales. Net receipts Of ths
week $50 bales; exports coastviss s5S
bales; sales Of the week 21O bales.
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RAUROkD TIME TABLE.

r~unnasee nrsd Pacific Railro@d.
Two Daily Trains t8undsy exceptedl
ID. 4 Leaves Nashvflle Ct. 30 M
Arrives Il Lebanon at $50 p. NJ
Leaves Lebanon st.-..-o 10 A -.
Arrives at Nashville at y 80 NJ
na. Iesyes Lebanon at -..---l:31 ?. n.
Arrives At Nashville 1t T:ft ?. n
Leaves Nashville st.. .6:1b A. \.
Arrives ct Lebanon at 800 A, n.
ma.hvfIle and Decatur Rafiroeo'
aoxEe suyTH-E1hvtIls and Dec.sur trans
AVE station on Eoush Cherry stress ~ y" - NJ
go : sl :. X. no train Sunday morning.
REORGANIZATION & 8 80 y. n, teoeB TO ooiumnial
r,.Sns arrive At 80 a. n. and e:i5 .. u. Accom-
nodssaoR st s:s9 A u.
R,nm,evflIe and Nashville Batlroee.
Es.ve atstion on North College street, q s:As
A NJ ana Z as p u. and 9:4' r. n.
Arrives Al Z so A. NJ, 4:40 p. u. and e;sO 7. NJ
bs a:ls p = train dec not % q i TGrsessd
sSnofiop. snd does not run on Sunday.
GnIInsIn Accommodation, dairy
60. Nsrs,vtlIe :3 ?. n
Arrives ct osllhttn :. A
H,,z.,xvfIIem ud Cincinnati short Lsno
RaLfroads
a.1a, vas A. n, and 400 uao "
Rdwezzeld aad Kentucky He Ne
Trains ON the Kdeeheld and Kentucky Railroad
an run @ follows:
Man leaves b:0o 4
Express leaves Nsshville.....'...''-'- l1 ~
NAL arrives ~ r NJ
Express arrives t" s:eO A. NJ
m, Louis, Wemphiss kashvtIIe ono
UhRslanOOga Great CeDSreA
Through Line.
caatkanoogs train leayess:Oo II: sna s ~ p n
Meuphis train Leaves :46 A. n. and sly ?. =.
arrives. g 80 A. n. snd ~ 2. y.
a Lcuss train Iesves ..3 40 A n and ~ Z. NJ
% arrives IS 80 A. n. and $50 2. n.
sheibyvfIle train lesyes..4:00 ?. NJ
arrives % :3o A n.
Tne $50 An, and sso0 ?. n. trains 40 not run
me az A. N. and 40 r. n. trains run daily.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-05
GENERAL MARKETS.

FRIDAY, Aug. 4, 1871.
Nashville Cotton Market
The market continues dull and heavy
and prices nominally unchanged. W,
quote as follows:
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y. II. GoIsadayss Fiftieth Monthly
Drawing


Will take place at Harrodsburg, KY, Aug.
20, 1871. Among the list Of prizes are
81, 900 in greenbsoks; splendid building
lot in Bowling Green, $3.50; seven and
ene-fourth octave Gsbler Piano, $500;
horse and buggy, $500; building lot in
Bowling Green, $3.50; Belcho, thorough
bred Durham bull bred by the Shakers,
South Union, Logan county, Ky. $3.50;
gold watch and chain, $3.50; Lady's watch
and chain, 5000; diamond ring, $50; dia-
mond watch, $3.50; 800 in gold; also 4S9
other prizes, consisting of diamonds, gold
and silver, greenbaoks, sewing machines,
furniture, carpets, gold and silver watches,
dry goods, fine paintings, standard books,
etc. Statement of drawing and prizes
forwarded promptly. Tickets 81, or six
for $5. For sale at -. Orders by
mail should be addressed to j. r. Cola
day, Bowling Green, Ky. aus d&w1t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-05

FIEeUu buUUthuBs -'--"
A pigeon shooting match between John
Brooks and ANDY Meadows takes place at
O'clock this afternoon. 11sril. 'Gl7.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-05

Gold opened in New York yesterday at
1125 and closed at 1124. Dealers here pay
11l2 and hold at 1921.
Exchange on New York Is bought bs
the banks at par and Is sold by them at I
premium.
OoyzvnpoaD4 aacv,xitsas a-a as folIovs
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-05
THIRD NATIONAL BANK,
NASHVILLE, TENN.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
". ". BERRY, OHAs. Z. HuLMAH,
John KRKMAN, EDGAR JONES,

TyRANsAOTs A GENERAL EXCHANGE BUSI-
Il MESS and deals In United States Bonds and
Gold EDGAR JONES, Cashier.
". ". BERRY, President.
mo. KIRKMAN. Woe President. sspl-iy
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-05
The Continental Life Insurance
Company of New York.

Company OF New YORK.
This Company was organized on the Sd
day OF May, 1866, and by the 31st day of
December, 1866, had issued !, 455 poll
cies, insuring So, 907, 800 and received in
premiums s73, 299. 84-a result unpsral-
leled in the history of life insurance.
Up to the LIST day of January, 1871, the
total number of policy holders was 30, 40,
and the amount of Its policies was
$54, SIG, 95S. All of its qualities attest it
to be one of the first in the United States.
James Hickman, Special Agent, No 6
Maxwell House, Cherry street, viii be hap
py to serve all those wishing to insure in
this reliable company. aug4 If
Geo. Z. Calhoun Co., at the Maxwell
House, have large and splendid stock of
jewelry, which they are offering very
cheap. my7 tt
Burnetts Cologne is the best in
America. APPS s1w1y sat-
F. L. DAVIES d Bro. Jewellers and Silver
smiths, Nashville:
The attention of watch buyers is called
to our stock of Wsltham watches In gold
and silver cases, specially selected for our
own trade. These watches greatly excel
any others made in this country in beauty,
finish, variety and in fine time keeping
qualities, and are offered at much lower
prices. marl7 Il
II you want bargain in good watch
and chain, 60 and get one from G. X. GAL
houn d Co., Maxwell House. my7 II
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-05

can the coarse, gritty tooth powders and
tooth destroying chemical fluids find a
place on the toilets Of sensible people.
The fragrant and preservstive Sozodont
has superseded them all.
sug5 2taw 1w sat&wed
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-05

Ii you want Mosquito Bar, ready for
use, go to the Headquarters.
aue5 If CHAs. RtCHHEIMER 4 Co.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-05

Just received, z0,OOr OF the celebrated
Big Cigar. Price zoe per dozen.
w. II. JONES, % Cedar st.
aug4 wed, thu, sa&sun If
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DR.. W. @. Oook-Ofice 70 Church
street, Maxwell House. aug4 At
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II you want bargain in a good watch
and chain, 60 and get one from G. r. GAL
houn d Co., Maxwell House. my7 If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-05

Families always have missed the COM
fort and quiet of home at the majority of
hotels. They need do 80 no longer when
visiting Boston. At the American House
light, airy and quiet rooms, en- suite or
single, may always be obtained. 1t
The new Colonnade Hotel, Philadelphia,
Pa, is convenient to Summer Tourists.
aug5 1w
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-05

The United States Hotel, Louisville,
KY, is within four blocks of four different
Lines of Street Railroads. 1t
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Below we give summary of the trans
actions of the day
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20
City Barber Shop.
ED. DICKINSON,

FASHIONABLE Hair Dresser and Barber
his services to the citizens of Van Bnrcn and
vicinity. Particular attention paid to cutting
Misses and childrcns Hair either at the Shol
or their dwellings.
Razors Honed and put In complete order.
Terms cash down. Positively no credit.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20

T" c. BOSTICK & CO., sell nothing
/" but FRESH GOODS. They receive
New Goods every week
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20

- A very smart hoy on his return
from college. attempted to prove that two
were equal to three. Pointing to . roasted
chicken on the table, he said; "Is mot that
one" and then pointing to another: " is not
that two9 and do not one and two make
three? Whereupon his father said; "Wife
you take one and I'll take the other. and
our smart boy can have the third fer his din
usr"
- A learned Bishop once said to cler-
Syman, who asked him why no wss so
often silent. when he had so much to say
that was worth saying: Il was young. and
said . great many foolish things that l
have been sorry for. l have never been
sorry tor anything ] did not say
- A leng-ness thin. .shanked old maid
appeared at the door Of farmers house
in Iowa the other day and wanted the farm
OF wife to subscribe to some woman's ncwa
paper and sign pstitonf for woman's suf-
frsgs. The wife called out Charles. Tom
Richard. Lucy, Jane !" and was soon sur
rounded by a crowd OF rosy .eheekod chill
drsp. She then turned to her visitor and
said. Haze you any Of these 2" "No /"
was the sharp reply. Then, replied the
buxsm wife, 60 get few, and afterward
csme to me about woman . right. IT, you feel
like it."
"A negro philosopher. discussing the
relations Of the races. said: "you know de
turkey be roost on dc fence an de goose he
on Dc ground. You will pull de turkey of
Dc tssce and he get up again You clip his
wings but soms how or nuder gwins to get
back On Dc feuco Now, you put the goose
on Dc fsuco, an he fall off; he don't b'lone
dsr. D. turkey am de white man. Hesze
dekn asw' but is gwins to get up again. Dc
Niger is dsgosss. lie bsiser slsy whsr he
blsnss.'
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20
100 sacks
Shoemake kers look out for your Souls,

4 IL kinds of Shoemakers Trimmings,
~ Lasts, boot Trees Shoe Pegs, by the
bushel shoe Thread, Avis, and thousand
other things to tedious to mention.
by u. AUSTIN.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20
whiSlxSy,

warranted not to cut in the eye--not head
ache in a hhds. of tit is no sooner in your
belly than lis on your back in a pound of beet
and it carries bead like necklace; for
sale by
GEORGE AUSTIN.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20
iron :.

from the Globe Rolling Mills, CHM. bought
since the govt. manufacturing duty was re-
moved, which our customers and all hands can
have the benefit of, by calling early on
GEO. AUSTIN.
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20
1869 e. 20.
Van Buren Agricultural Works
STEA
Cotton Gin.

TNHE Van Buren Agricultural Works have
erected in connection with their other
works, a Steam Cotton Gin, consisting OF
Two sixty Saw Gins an Improved
Press, etc.
They are now prepared to receive and Gin
all Cotton that may be brought to them.
They have large BRICK WAREHOUSE.
for the Storage OF the Seed cotton, as well as
when haled. free Of charge; thus obviating all
danger from fire. We offer TO cotton produc-
ers great inducements in the ginning of their
cotton.
ty- We will Gin, Press, Store and deliver
cotton on the river bank on as liberal terms
as any other Gin.
Ne are nor rapidly rebuilding these
Works, destroyed by fire last ciater. The
machinery, Gins and Miis. ,cW be Of the
most improred styles. We rW be readi-
ness for he FIRST Of the ensuing crop, and
ask our old friends TO remember as.
HAfMAN & SCOTT.
Van Buren, Aug. l6, 1869 If
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20

You can Juya Cookiag Store in Fan Barea
as low as if you sent to St. Louis for it.
To those who order from US in advance of ar
rival We will furnish
Filley's Celebrated Charter Oak
Stove.
at the 81. Louis Manufacturers retail prices,
adding only the cost OF freight and insurance,
to be paid for on the delivery of'the Stove in
Van Buren,.
For beauty of finish, simplicity in manage
ment, convenience in use, and durability in
wear,
tits beyond question the
Best Cooking Stove,
Manufactured in the west.
To those desiring to obtain one Of these su-
periOr Stoves, we will furnish in person or by
letter, any desired information in regard to
size, style description or cost in st. Louis.
We intend to order = lot of these stoves to
be shipped when the river rises, and when Il
stove is ordered in advance of arrival. and
paid for on delivery, we can afford to sell it at
lower price, Therefore send us your order.
Lower priced Stoves, from the same manu-
factory, ordered through us, will be furnished
on the same terms, viz: Mt st. Louis retail
prices, insurance and freight only, added, to
hr paid fer on delivery at Van Burcn.
oiI6 G u. {. WILLIAMS & co,
The Van Buren press., 1871-06-20

~ Pay for your paper.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1871-10-03
Hndn't lined 'em Yet.

! A rather verdent young man, whose
features exhibited every symptom of
having been slightly tinged with the
emerald, lately entered a jewelry
store in New York, and, gazing ear
nestly into the showcase, remarked:
You've got a heap of mighty pref
ty breast-pins there. Mister, what
might you ak for 'em ?"
"What sort of pin would you like
to look at ?" inquired the merchant.
"Well, l dunno" said the visitor,
pointing to plain Masonic pin 1.-THE
compass and square,, show much is
that yere?"
give dollars, only, SIR" was the re-
ply. "It'sa very fine pin, eighteen
carrots gold, and"
"You haven't got any one with
little gold hand saw laid across it, hev
you ?" interrupted the would-be pur-
chaser.
II believe not, cir" sad the mer-
chant.
"I'm just out of my time and gwine
to set up as carpenter and jiner, and
| thought I'd like some sort of sign
to wear about me so folks would have
an idee who l was. What do you tax
for that ar pin you've got your hand
on ?"
"Seven dollars" said the merchant,
producing a compass and square sur
the letter G.. -
"Seven dollars, eh p said the youth, |
I'll take it-sorry yer didn't hev the
hand saw, though, but reckon every
body'll understand it. The compass
10 measure out the work, and the
square to see it's all right after its
lone measured; and every burned
DOL orter know that G allus stands fer
,,mlet."
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1871-10-03

FROM THE NORWEGIAN.


Thord was the mightiest man in tn,
sarish. He stood one day in the par.
sons study, tall and grave. IL have
son." he said, land wish him chris
tened"
"What shall be his name ?" -
"Finn, after my father"
"And the godfathers ?"
Thord told their names, and thew
were the best men of the parish, and
women of his own kin.
as there anything more ?" asked
he parson, as he looked up.
Thord stood moment. al would
like to have him baptized alone" he
said.
"That is to say, on week day ?"
Saturday next; at IL o'clock"
"Is there anything more? ?"
"No, that is ALL"
Thord fumbled with his cap; he
was about to leave. Then the parson
vent straight to him, and grasped his
hand. Good give" said he, looking
into his eyes, "that this child be
blessing unto thee"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1871-10-03

waited. There was silence for long
time.
Then said Thord II have some.
thing with me / wish to give to the
poor" He stood up, laid money on
the table, and sat down again. The
parson counted it.
ut is great sum-" said he.
"Half of what 1 have; 1 sold my
farm to-day"
The parson sat in long silence. At
last he asked mildly, "What will you
do now ?" oyE
Something better"
They sat awhile; ThorI with his
eyes on the floor, the parson with his
eyes on Thord. Then said the parson,
slowly and very mildly: "Now l
think thy son has at last become a
blessing to thee"
IL think so, too" said Thord; he
looked up, and two tears dropped
heavily down his cheeks.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1871-10-03

"Too COOP COMPANY For Nh
One evening last summer, lady who
belongs on the editorial staff of one of
the leading dailies of New York, had
been detained by Office duties until a
rather late hour. Living on the
Heights in Brooklyn, but a short dis
lance from Fulton Ferry, it was not
much of venture to 60 home with
out escort, and so she started.
On the boat, standing outside en-
joying the refreshing breeze after the
days toll she perceived a gentleman
~ leaning over the guards, but said
nothing.
care you alone ?" said he, as the
boat neared the slip.
mo, sir" said the lady, and with
out further interruption when the boat
touched, she stepped off.
III thought you were not alone"
said the fellow, stepping to her side
again.
II am not" replied the lady.
"Why, don't see any one. Who
is with your
"God Almighty and the angels, sir.
/ am never alone w
"You keep too good company for me,
madam good night" and he shot for
a Fulton avenue ear, then nearly a
block away.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1871-10-03

Ten years after that day, the father
and son were rowing in calm weather,
over the water to Storliden, to speak
about the wedding feast.
"This seat is not firm under me-"
said the son; he rose to make it right.
But the board he stood upon slipped.
He threw up his arms, shrieked, and
fell into the water.
"Take hold of this oar" said the
father; he stood up and held it out.
But when the son had made a few
strokes he grew stiff.
"Wait minute" cried the father
he rowed toward him. But the son
fell back, looked longingly at the faith
er, and sank.
Thord could not believe it. He
kept the boat still and stared at the
spot where the son had gone down, az
if he must come up once more. Some
bubbles rose, some few more, then one
big one that burst, and smooth lay the
water like glass.
For three days and three nights the
people saw the father rowing about
this one spot, taking neither food nor
sleep; he sought for his son. On the
third day, toward morning, he found
him and bore him home, up over the
Nils
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1871-10-03

In illustrating the fruits Of adver-
Using, an exchange says: "a family
in Florida lost their little boy, and ad-
vertised for him in a daily paper
That very afternoon an alligator crawl
ed up out Of swamp and died on the
front door step. In his stomach was
found a handful of red hair, some
bone buttons, pair of boot heels, a
glass alley, pair of check pants and
paper collar. The advertisement
did it,"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1871-10-03

About year passed away. Then,
one late evening in the fall, the pafson
heard somebody cropping in the entry
and feeling for the lock. He ..sSsned
the door and . tall but STOPPING man
came in; he was thin and had gray
hairs. The parson looked at him for
a long while before he knew him; it
was Thord.
"Thou contest late," said the parson,
and he stood still before him.
eyes. I1ome late" said Thord
he SAT down.
The psrson sat down, too, a. If be
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1871-10-03

An elderely lady who was handling
a pair Of artificial plates in dental
Office and admiring the Auency with
which the dentist described them,
asked him: "Can a body eat with
these things ?" "My dear madam,
mastication can be performed with a
facility scarcely equalled by nature it.
sell" responded the dentist. eyes, 1
know, but can body eat with them ?"