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The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

We copy tho following items from the
Traer Clipper:
Mr.. .. D. Donney IS erecting = fine
dwelling on Fourth ST., between Walnut
and Main street 1t will be An ornament
to the hill
At saloon opening SATURDAY night, one
John Keller got too much "40-rOas' into
him and proceeded to take possession OF
the town He prainenldei the streets
tiourshing dirk but was finally arrest.
ed. after considerable trouble. tic
was taken before Squire Rogers and was
held to appear Monday morning At
o'clock. Constable Newconlb had charge
of the prisoner, from whom he managed to
escape Sunday.
The trial of the State vs.. John Mahaney
for the murder Of Young. Of Dysart, came
up before Squire Mclntire last Monday
for preliminary examination. and ny
change of venue was taken before Squire
Rogers. The examination occupied near
ly two days, and only witnesses 70 tn
prosecution were examined. William
Hanlin and Christian Lynder were the
principal witnesses examined, both OF
whom testified as to the shooting Of Young
by Mahany, being present at the time
Two medical men were examined rs e
the treatment necessary in such case
which resulted in opinions exactly oppo,
site. The prisoner was reminded to Jail
to await the action of the grand jury al
the next term Of the District Court.
A meeting for devising the best means
of protecting the town of Traer against
fire was held Saturday ching.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

N. Maston & Co., Chicago, Wholesale
and retail jewelers. advertise IN our
columns to-day. This firm is one OF the
best of its class in the United States.
They have on hand at all times everything
in the line Of Clocks, Watches, Jewerly Of
all kinds, &c, &c. They pay special At
tention to orders by mail. They c rry one
Of the most complete stocks OF Jewelry,
such as Pins, Ear Rings. Bracelets,
Chains, and in fact everything sof the
kind. in this country. As the Holiday
season IL approaching, We expect they
will receive large number Of orders from
our readers for various articles. and we
can guarantee that an order sent them by
mai. will receive the same prompt ana
careful attention ss though given in per-
sOn
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19
FOR BEST TEAS.
Go to Springer's Drug Store.

A RARE TREAT = When any Of our
readers are visiting Chicago, they will find
it one of the richest treats Of their lives to
visit the great Bookstore Of Jansen, Nc
Clurg & Co, at IL and li9 State Street
This house not only publishes books, but
also keeps constantly on hand all of til.
works issued by the leading houses Of
this country and Europe. II matters no,
what the department of literature in
which you wish to replenSh Cur library
Law, Medicine. History, S:icn e, Re-
nance. Poetry, Music. Travels, Agrcul-
ture, etc, etc, -yon will find what you
desire upon their shelves In the higher
branches Of literature,-in choice stand
ard works, no house, East or West, sur
passes them. They import direct from
Europe, and the publications Of any
house in England or on the Continent,
may be procured quicker by giving them
your order than in any other way. They
are also very heavy dealers in Stationery
and Blank Books, and they carry one Of
the heaviest stocks in the country. The
visitor always receives prompt and kind
attention, and il Is richer treat 70 US to
spend an hour il this vast establishment
than to attend the most popular place Of
amusement in the city. Booksellers in the
interior can certainly find no better place
in the Union from which to replenish
their stocks.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

One of The Ro-hoys who was celebrating
at Tama City last Friday. having INDUCED
in too much benzine, along with the slice
Of OK which he had probably devoured
was foolish enough TO try 70 hold the T &
n w. r. w. engn by graSping hold OF
the COW catcher, when the train started
for Toledo.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

At the annual meeting of the STOCK
holders Of the Agricultural Association a.
lama County. Iowa, held at me Cour
House in Toledo. Nov. AIN, 1874. ]. $
Townsend was electet President, and II
III. Wilmington, Vice-Prcsident for the en-
sing year. D. ". G. Dickinson, J. w
Willeti, jackson Rines, c. E. Hayes. W
Is. King, j. T. Mccormick, West Wilson
NJ. NJ Avery, J. B. Furrow, Peter Lichty
J. r. Felter. Welcome Mowry. and Frank
Davis were elected as Directors.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

The annual Stock holders meeting OF
the Farmers Elevator Company Of Tole'
do. Iowa, will be held at the Office of the
Elevator, Tuesday, December LIST, 1874
II the hour of one o'clock p: NJ, for the
purpose of elccting Seven Directors fol-
the ensuing year, and for the transaction
of any other business that may come be-
tore the meeting.
+. j. SWEAT,
Secretary.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19
At Springcr's Drug Store

learn from Mr.. II. s. Miller that
4 ie are three families of Kansas emi.
9 nts from the grasshopper regions nun.
being sixteen persons in all. living in an
old rookery about a mile north east OF
Tama City, and that they are in very
destitute condition having neither food
nor clothing sufficient TO supply their
,rfnal wants. These parties should be
] cd utter and y ovidcu for by IL
proper authorities
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

A high toned blood of Toledo last Sun.
day evening went home with his sweet
heart. She invited him in. He took otfhis
ha, and said. lay there YOU $40 hat; lie
pulled off his overcoat and said lay there
YOU $50 ovcrcoat, then he took off his
gloves and said lay there you s. gloves.
He then stepped into the parlor, and went
70 sit down. She pulled the chair from
under him and said, lay there you IL
cent fo0k
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19
/. j. SWEAT,
Secretary.

Everybody who uses coal should buy the
Celebrated Logan & Garfield Lower Vein
Coal. It is worth 81 90 per ton m re than
any other coal in the market. It is better
screened, and will last longer than any
other kind. No fine coal or dust
w. C. WALTERS,
Sole Agent.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

The /. Q Of O. f. Of Toledo, propose
holding their regular annual Festival on
Christmas night. We are pleased to learn
this, as the Order on these occasions
usually gets up something truly nice All
are cordially invited. Further particulars
,, will be given hereafter.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19
Original Notice.

STATE A,a OF iowa SIS
To George Herson.
YOU, ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED,
y That on or before November 9th,
1874, there will be on file, in the Office of the
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Tama Coun-
ty, Iowa, y petition Of Elizabeth Herson
clai ming of you Divorce from the bonds
of matrimony. and the custody of her
minor child, Adelia Herson, and other
Equitable relief.
And that unless you appear thereto, and
defend, or on before Noon. of the Second
day of the next term of said Court, being
the December term of said Court for the
year A. D. 1874, commencing on the first
Monday of December A. D. 1874, 1t the
Court House. in Toledo, in said County,
default will be entered against you, and
judgment rendered thereon.
STRUBLE & GOoDRIcH,
IS Attorneys for Plaintiff.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

The OConnor Bro's-t.ie same that be a,
Pttrick SINNERS not long since-are il
trouble again This time the effort i.
being made by one Of their ncighbors L
have them bound over to keep the peace.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19
Original Notice.
STATE ATE OF sp,, IOWA f..

ON81nll NOTICE.
STATE OF IOWA, 8.
TANA COUNTY,
To Nathan Sals0ury..
VOU, AND EACH OF. YOU, A..E
/ hereby notify, That on or before
November 9th A. D. 1874, there. wi ! Be
on file, in the Office of the Clerk of the
Circuit Court Of Tama County, Iowa, Z
petition Of Emma Salisbury claiming Of
You divorce from the bonds Of Matri.
mony, and asking for other equitable re-
lei. And that unless you appear thereto,
and defend, on or before NOON, Of the
Second day Of the next term Of said Court,
being the December term Of said Couri
for the year A. d. 1874. commencing on
the Fint Monday Of December A. D. 1874,
Is the Court House, in Toledo in said
County, default win be entered against
you. and judgment rendered thereon.
e11U118 b 0ooDnucu,
Attor1sys for PlaintiG.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

The following advertisement appeared
IN IN eastern paper recently, st J mes
Church.-On sunday next, the afternoon
services will commence at half past three,
and continue until further notice.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

j. II. Bailey has opened Blacksmith
shop at Heak's old stand, near Paige's
grocery store. Farmers having work to
be .onc will do well to give him a call
Horse shOcing . spccialty.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

II say" said a rough fellow to Toledo
Top, last Sunday with CONSPICUOUS bow.
legs. II say, don't youhave to have you,
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

Piano For SALE! A magnificent new
u octave Rosewood Piano, worth 5000
Tor sale at u little over half price, ut the
CnRoSIcLE Office. A rare chance for a
bargain
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

Dir. Geo. T. Craig. ..ye timer man. from
Nathan Worley & Sons Marsh alltown. is
IN town doing some work on the furnace
in Maj. Clark's residence.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

W.. C. Walters is still selling the celc-
brated Arnold, Wilbur & Co.'S Lower Vein
Coal This coal is from the same vein
as the unrivaled Logan & Garfield, and
is equal in quality
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

II our town authorities would listen "a
the croakings of the indsoendent they
would never cause the arrest Of any one
for drunkenness, unless the agsressor was
extremely boisterous.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19
Choice Cigars at Wilson & Nefrs

DR.. }. n. Springer has been again called
to Buffalo Co., Nebraska, to care for his
son, who was recently taken with q
relapse of his former sickness-Irfiamma
ton of the bowels.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

A old clergyman spying boy the
Q her day creeping through a fence ex.
claimed: What crawling through . fenc.
Pigs do that" yes" retorted the bow.
and old hogs 20 along the street.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

Girls ~ you value your lives. don't get
IN and get breakfast in the morning. A
young lady attempted TO one day last
week, and she was burned to death. Show
this to your mammas.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

DnD.-At Moutour. Oct 29th. 1874, Mrs.
MARY TIBBrLs, aged SO years, months
and 10 days.
Deceased was mother Of Mrs. J. -.
Wilson Of this place. Her remains were
taken to West Irving for interment
beside her husband who died some four
yean previous. TIE funeral services
wsre conducssd b ~. W 8. 1sesmar.
q 81 plaes.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

II has been suggested that an Amattu,
Theatrical Club be organized in Toledo
7" give q few entertainments drring The
winter for the bencfi, Of the poor of the
town
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

TO to the BOOK Store for Shades Anti
frt ezing and Non-corosiye Jet Black Ink
A bottle always on tap for sample.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

For SALE CHEAP-A mith's American
Organ the best manufactured. Any one
wishing an instrument will mike money
~ calling at the CHRONICLE office
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

Go to w. N. Browns, for Lard, Sal,
Pork. Oysters: in fact for almost anything
! YOU want in the eating line
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

Said Toledo lady to small boy
whom she found crying in the street. the
other day: .Will you stop crying if I give
you penny" No, said he "hut if you'll
make it two cents I'll stop if it kills me. "
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

The Coal Merchants Of Toledo are on
tie rampage. The price Of coal is great,
reduced thereby much to the satisfaction
OF the community generally.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

We hear that our friends OF the Ta.na
City Watcr-Power were rather precipitatc
in turning the water into the grand Reser.
vor last Friday They should have turn
ed it in gradually, which wouldhave given
the emhankment time 10 settle. In our
humble Judgment the company will be
compelled to rip rap the embellishments
before they can success. fully hold the
water
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

Placek has III d very comfortable
addition to his Tailor Shop, to be used MS
Arrsiieocc
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

Read the advertisement in this paper o.
the only located Specialist in Iowa, Dr.
Alice, Davenport. Iowa.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

TEAS TEAS! TEAS! TEASt
AT Springer's Drug Stor
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

II you want anything in the Drug line
re sure to go to Sprineer's Drug Store
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

Go to w. C.. Walters and get your
rock salt for sailing your meats.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

FIRST class Drag and Medicines of all
kinds at epringer's Drug Store.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

Il pounds good coffee at w. G. Walters
for $l,OO
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

Go &C. c. Written, 1T the depot for the
celebrated Ontario Cca' and 'o"an 4 Can
field LOWER VEIN GOALS 60 per ton
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

An unaert.ker in Mount Vernon adver-
tises: Collins made and repaired on short
ro.irp
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

Try the Loga. 4 Garfield coal, and con
vince yourselves that il is the best. For
sale by W. q. WALTERS
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

OLD FtRs. -Poth Ladies' and Gents,
remodeled and lined, in the latest styles.
by Mrs. A. NJ. Reynolds. State street, di.
rectly north of Court House.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

THASKsGIy Nc Sew cEs.-We I'm -er.
stand that Rev. F. NJ. Robertson viii
Preach the Thanksgiving sermon next
Thursday. The place Of holding the ser
vices will be either the Presbyterian Or
Congregational church. 1t has not been
fully decided which yet Notice will
however be given through the pulpits
next Sabbath, we presume.
BEST TEAS!
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

49, AcClaskey who has been visiting
ner relatives n Tole .. returned 70 her
home n Linn Co. last Monday evening.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

Farmers can Obtain lunch BY calling
at Wilson q Nefrs.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

VIC. Walters is still selling new sal
for 81 so per barrel.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

IT the times are hard stop vour paper
but do not shorten your allowance for
whiskcy and tobacco. 4 good paper in
family is a great comfort to the wife
and children. Subscribe Tor the CHRONI.
Gle
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

Farmers. buy your Gov. OF our Toledo
dealers. They are dreadfully in earnest,
and will give you better bargains. than
you can get anywhere else in the county
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

Weiting Bros. have az in crowded down
the prices of their goods in order to close
out their stock, and those failing to call
on therc will certainly miss rare chance
for good bargains.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

The T. & N. w Rail Way Company at
Toledo are now prepared to fill orders for
Ontario Coal and Logan & Garfield
LOWER VEIN COAL at s. 90 per ton.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19
Administrators Sale

ADMINISTRATORS Sale,
DUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That
the undersigne will sell at pub ic auction 1t
the residence of the tate Vim. Hines, in Carroll
Township, on
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21st,
The following articles, TO wit:
Eighteen h al )f cattle cons sting Of mich COWS
and young cat.e. Is h, ad Of hors and colts y II
80 acres of corn. !. Of $50 bushe of wheat cup
board bedst ad aud tick pair woolien b ankets
cover ct shirts Woo len shirts scarf. salt
Of clothes. | suit Old cloth bib g. } ooks.
stove with pipe aid furniture, household and
ki. chen furniture. farmin. Implements and va
rious other articles too numerous To mention.
TERMS OF SALE:-Ali sums Of 31u-OO Or un.
der cash in hand. over that amount. one y. III 9
time on notes with approved security without in
terest il paid when due. II not paid whtn due to
draw ton per cent per annum from date of note
Sale TO commence at 10 o clock a. III.
KNIGHT DEXTER.
462 Administrator.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

Tie Hon. Jas. Wilson delivered IN able
address at the barbecue in Tama City las'
week.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

FoK sALEl One set Of Single Buggy
Harness, nearly new. gs
Enquire Of BERaEr 4 YFIsER.
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EtCl l AZ
At Springer's Orig Store.

Re. F. Ilurd, of Montour, WAS in town
Monday and Tuesday.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

Our worthy Sheriff is doing lively
criminal business. His pockets are well
lined with warrants for the arrest of Il
number Of parties. The Hotel de Austin
has another inmate the result Of little
trip made by the landlord last Monday
afternoon.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

The Independent is fearful Of ''our Ii.
berries" because the Marshal arrested u
party who vas found drunk.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19
school Report.

A summary repo Of the Toledo Publ,
Schools for the month ending Friday Nov
9Th. 1874.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

Dehsly Bros Tams City Brick for sale
~ =. p. TERRY At his lumber ward.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

The d. +. ociab!e, will be held 4; the
residence of Mr.. Philips, south Of the NJ
E. Church A cordial invitation is OK
tended to all
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

The best and largest stock Of Confec
tionery IN town. at Wilson b NefTs.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

Woolwor,h keeps the best Jet Black
Ink in town. Shades Anti.freczing and
Non.corosive. Try lottle. only 10 cts.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

Mr. Chss. A. Haas, of Delmar, Clinton
Co., formerly Of this place, is in town
visiting his friends for few days.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19
TEAS! TEAS, TEAS! TEAS
At Springer's Drug Store.

We noticed in an exchange the other
day, an article advertising patent lever
cork drawers We have seen fianel draw
ers. and buckskin drawers hut cork
drawers, and patent lever at that, never.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

Come and try those prime set. Cigars
u Wilson & Ncfrs.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

Much bad whiskey punished b, tn
,ads. at Tama City last Friday.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19
FOR BEST TEAS!
Go to Springer's Drug Store

At the beginning Of the fall coal trade.
our Toledo dealers were selling it at .W
per ton. II can be brought of them now
for S. 90 per ton while at Traer it is $3.50
per ton, at Belle Plaine 800 per ton, and
at Tama City it has been selling all along
for So 90 per ton.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

A beautiful buggy for sale!
Inquire of D. SrAYTH.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

Fresh Oysters at Wilson & Neff's by
The dish or can.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

Woolworth has a nice lot OF Hobby
horses for holiday trade.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-11-19

5000 Turkeys and Chickens wanted by
" II. Crab IN.
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ElSI' II AS +,

residence.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-13
A Welcome Iaan.

II tbe sight Of man is beaateous. ]. il
when you first catch glimpse Of him through
q black night, in a strange depot. when pack
Of hyens backmen are to be defed, your lug
gage looked after, Jour hotel found, aud you
are alone, a stranger and woman. In that
moment, il no other. am duly grateful tha,
a man was made who is ready 70 smooth mj
path and to take care Of me. 2t this moment
four women were thankful for The same fact
IN that day shall seven women take hold oi
one man. Poor man He has always bad
my pity. There was bu. four Of Us, yet each
one Of us knew that our guide. philosopher and
friend had more than his portion. though be
took il up With smile aud carried it like q
sain: TO the end
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-13
Too Refined for Texas Society.

A few days ago wagon drawn by yoke
az lons-horned Texas cattle, halted on lafay
eite street. The wagon contained a good look
ing woman, seven children and considerable
plumber. A man, small boz and dog that
run to tail, were the adjuncis. The party was
from Texas and were returning from their olp
home in Decatur County. An alderman Of
this city, who passed 4 good many seats in the
Lone Star State, approached lie party and
said to the woman
From Texas, presuii,e p
Yes, sir"
Didn't you ike the country -
"Yes, sir"
Didn't yon like the climate ?"
"Yes, SIR"
Did ron have good crops"
"Oh, yes"
Chow was your health out there :"
A" II was good
well then, madam, *hs, wrs your objec-
lions to that State2'
"Why sir, couldn't stand the rough society
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