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Middletown transcript., 1875-12-25
Taking Toll.

A gentleman Of an autobiographic
turn relates how he was instructed in
the custom Of taking toll, by a sprightly
widow. during moonlight sleigh-ride
with merry party. He says: The
lively widow L. sat in the same sleigh,
under the same bufalo-robe, with me.
"Oh! oh don't, don'tr' she exclaim-
ed, as we came to the first bridge. at
the same time catching me by the arm
and turning her veiled face towards
me, while her little eyes twinkled
through the moonlight. '.Don't what?'
I asked. ..rm not doing anything" !"
"Well. but l thought you were going
to take toll,'' replied the widow.
..Tou" I rejoined. Whats that p
"Well, l declare !" cried the widow.
her clear laugh ringing out above the
music Of the bells, ''you pretend you
don't know what toll is!'' "lndeed l
don't. then," l said, laughing; eek
plain, if you please" ''You never
heard then" said the widow, most pro-
vokingly,-"you never heard that when
we are on sleigh-ride the gentlemen
always,Lthat is, sometimes. when
hey cross a bridge, claim kiss, and
call it toll But I never pay it." ]
said that l had never heard Of it be-
fore but when we came to the next
bridge I claimed the toll, and the
widows struggles to hold the veil over
her face were not enough to tear it.
At last the veil was removed. her
round. rosy face was turned directly
towards mine, and in the clear light Of
frosty moon the toll was taken. for
the first time in my experience. Soon
we came to long bridge, with several
arches; the widow said it was of no
use to resist a man who would have his
own way, SO she paid the toll without .
murmur. .'But you won't take toll for
every arch. wiu you ?" she said. so
archly that could not fail to exact all
my dues and that was the beginning
of my courtship.-Frons "Literature of
Kissing.D pu5lished BY. B. Lippin-
colt & Co., Philadelphia.
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TbShker Of Kindness.

/ Iu.tks Sutumn of 1871 notices were
posted ID public places in Cadis. Spain,
that on certain day the bull Ell Moro,
! magnificent animal, would be intro
duced into the arena of the amphithea-
tire, and that when be had been goaded
to the uttermost fury young girl would
appear and reduce him to quiet subjec-
tion The girl who. was to act this dar-
ing part was a peasant girl who had fed
and petted the bull during the years Of
its growth. On the appointed day the
vast amphitheatre was packed with an
eager or. wd, when. with terrific roar.
FL Moro entered the arena, with eyes
Of FIRE and dilating nostrils. The pic
adors attacked him warily, and hurled
their banderillas-small jayelins intend
ed to infuriate., When the creature bad
killed three horses aud received eight
banderillas in his neck and shoulders,
the signal was given, and be was left
alone in his paroxysm of wrath
Presently soft. musical note was
heard, and pretty girl, not more than
fifteen years of age. in the tasteful garb
of an lAndalusian peasant, sprang light
ly into the arena. approaching the bull
fearlessly, at the same time calling bis
name-"Moro, Moro! va voyr
AT the first sound Of the sweet voice
the animal ceased his fury and turned
toward the place whence it came, and
when be saw the girl he plainly mani
tested pleasure. She came to his head
and put forth her hand, which he licked
with his tongue. Then she sang low,
sweet song, at the same time caressiug
the animal by patting him on the fore
head, and while she sang. the suffering
monarch kneeled at her feet. Then she
and gently removed the cruel
banderillas. after which. with her arm
around Ell Moro's neck she led him
toward the gate. Thus was beautifully
shown the power of kindnsss.
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No TINE TO READ.-We have often
encountered many who profess they
have no time to read. Now we think
of it. there always have been men ol
such characters, the point Of which are
easily summed up. Nine times out Of
ten they are men who have not found
time to confer any substantial advan-
tage either upon their families or them
selves. They frequently spend whole
days in gossipping, tipping and swap
ping horses, but they shave no time to
read" They sometimes lose day ask
ing advice of their neighbors; some.
times 3 day in picking up the news. the
prices current. and the exchange, but
these men always shave no time to
read" They have time to hunt. to
fish, to fiddle, to drink, to-do nothing.
but .'no time to read" Such men gen.
orally have uneducated children, unim-
proved farms, unhappy tiresides. They
have no energy, no spirit of improve
ment. no love Of knowledge they live
unknowing and unknown, and often die
unwept and unregretted.
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The Two Apprentices.

Two sboys we're apprentices in car
penter shop. One determined to make
himself a thorough workman; the othel
"didn't care" One read and studied
and got books to help him understand
the principles Of his trade. He speu'
his evenings at home, reading. The
other liked fun best. He often went
with other boys to have 'sgood time. .
s'Come," be often said to his shop
mate, '.leave your books !; 60 With Us.
What's the use Of all this reading r.
IF I waste these golden moments. =
was the boys reply, II shall lose
what ! can never make up 4
While the two boys we're still ap-
prentices, an offer Of $4,000 appeared
in the newspapers, for the best plan Of
State House, to be built in one of the
Eastern States. The student boy saw
the advertisement. and determined to
try for it. After careful study be drew
out his plans and sent them to the COM
mittee. We suppose be did not really
expect to win the prize; but still be
thsught there was nothing like trying
In about week afterward gentleman
arrived at the carpenters shop and ask
ed if an architect BY the name Of Wash-
ington Wilberforce lived thore. q
"No." said the architect. .'but /
have an apprentice BY that name"
Lets see him" said the gentleman.
The young lad was summoned, and
informed that his plan was accepted,
and that the $4,000 we're bis. The
gentleman then said that the boy. must
put up the building. and his employer
was SO proud Of his success that be
willingly gave him his time and let
him 60. This stndious young carpen-s
ter became one Of the 6rst architects Of
the country. He made . fortune, and
stands high in the estimation Of every
body; while bis fellow-apprentice can
hardly earn food for himself and family
by bis daily labor.
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Now -Now!-A grain Of sand OF
boundless plain. A tiny ripple on ,
measureless ocean. Over the ocear
we are sailing; but the only part Of j,
we possess is that on which our yesse]
this moment floats. From the stern
we look backwards and watch the shin.
wake in the waters; but how soon
every trace disappears. We see also
some landmarks further of; and then
the horizon closes the view; but be.
yond that the ocean stillrolls far, far
away. Memory contemplates the few
years Of our individual life, history
shows Us dim outline of mouptains |:
science tells US that still further back
out Of sight, stretches the vast sea ;
reason assures US that. like space, ii
hath no boundary; but all that we uos-
sess Of it is represented by this small
word-now! The pact, for action, is
ours no longer. The future may never
become present; it is not ours until it
does. The only part Of time we can
use is this very moment-now
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The Men who can be Spared.

The other day gentleman was max
ing inquiry for the purpose Of finding
man to gil a responsible position in .
large mercantile house. He came to-
person whom be thought would b
likely to give him accurate and homes,
information concerning several meu
whose names be had. One was dis
cussed. and another, and another
Then the namc Of Mr.-was mention.
ed. ea sss-zsss
"The very man for the place CON-
petent and worthy in every respect
but he cannot possibly be spared from
the position be nov holds
''Sir," said the gentleman, '.sce do
not scant a man ,cho can Be spared ~
Thereswas.s big svolame il. that re-
mark. We do aot pant a man .oho can
6e spared. What ! multitude of men
Who can be spared cumbsr every ave-
nue to promotion. The barnacles, the
the sharks. tho nskeshiftss somebody s
nephews, somebody's proteges. some-
body's good-for nothings. Young man
please remember that these are not the
ones who are called for when response
BILE positions are to be filed. WoulG
you like to gauge your own fitness for
a position Of prominence Would you
like to know the probabilities Of your
getting such position Inquire with
in What are you doing to make
yourself valuable in the position you
no~ occupy? If you are doing with
your might shat Jour hands find to
do. the chances are ten to one that you
will soon become so valuable to that
position that yoa cannot be spared from
1t; and then, singular to relate, will
be the very time when you will be
sought out by promotion for better
place.
Be content to grade among the men
who can be .pared,an you may rest as
sured that nothing will ''spare" you so
certainly and SO easily az promotion.
-Er.
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Selett poetrp.
CHRISTMAS rs COMING.
ny 4. SMITH.

BY A. SMITH.
The old north breeze through the skeleton
trees - -
Is chanting the year ont drearily,
But loud let it blow, for at home we know
That the dry logs crackle cheerily.
And the frozen ground is in fetters bound,
But pile up the wood, we can burn it,
For Christmas is come, and in every home
To summer our hearts can tnrn it.
Here's happiness to all, abroad and at home,
Here's happiness to all, for Christmas is come.
And far and near DER landscape drear,
From easements brightly streaming,
With cheerful glow on the fallen snow
The ruddy light is cleaning.
The wind may shout as it likes without,
II may bluster, but never can harm US,
For merrier din shall resound WITHIN;
And our Christmss feelings warm US.
Here's happiness to all, abroad and at home,
Here's happiness to all for Christmas is come.
j - i 4 1 = -.
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s.ls this the doctors Officer" inquired
a man who popped his head in the sane
tum door, No. sir-the next flight
ofstairs." "Well, am too tired to
20 any further" said be sadly; "but if
you see the doctor any time this morn
ing. wish you would tell him that my
step-mother is dying and we'd like to
have him call In if be gets time. -
Nor,cich Bulletin.
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CHURCHES.

FOREST PREsBYTERIAN.-Rev. John Patton.
D. D Pastor. Divine service every Sunday
ut II. 80 q. m and TOO m. Sunday School
at a. m. Lecture on Wednesdays at 7.30 p.
M. Sunday School in the Chapel at Arm
strong's every Sunday at 2.3O p. m.
Sr. rANNe's PROTESTANT EPlscoPAL.--Rev.
VIM. C. Butler, Rector. Service on Sundays
at Il. 30 a. m. and 8. 80 p. m. Sunday School
at 2. .3Op.m. Services ou Fridays at 8. 30 p. 10.
METHODIST EpIscopAL,-Rev t. G. Matlack,
D. D.. Pastor. Service every Sunday at 1000
q. d. ana I 90 > N. -'Sunday School at $50
a. m. and 2.30 p. m. Prayer Meeting on
Thursdays at !. 30 p. N.
: CoLokED METHODIST. Rev N. Norris
PASTOR Service every other Sunday at 1890
p. M; and p. m. Sunday School every
Sunday at l p. m. - A
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The Richest Man in the World.

Ten years ago John Maokey was q
mining laborer in Virginia City at four
dollars day. To-day he has larger
income than any other single individual
in. America. and if his wealth continues
as it has for the last rwo years, his for
tune will rival that Of the richest Roths-
child. He owns three -ifths Of the min
ing properties Of Flood, O'Brien. Mack
ey and Fair The firm own &c, 900
shares Of Consolidated Virginia stock
on which they declare a monthly divi-
dend of ten dollars share Mackey's
share of this is $36. 600 month. OF
stock in the California mine they own
go, 900 shares. The first monthly div
idend of ten dollars is to be declared in
November, and this will add to Mr..
Mackey's income $360.00O a month
The other mines that the firm control
pay no dividends. but they yield large
revenue to the firm in ways more indi-
rect. For instance, the firm own all the
wood used in their working, both for
fuel and Nr timbering, and they sell it
to the companies at an immense profit.
The Savage, Hale and Norcross, and
Gould and Curry. all crush more or less
ore. and this is done in the firms mills
at cost of thirteen dollars ton. The
yield Of silver being scarcely enough to
pay the cost Of both mining and crush
ing. assessments are levied to make up
the deficiency. The FIRMS income from
this source and from crushing the ore
of the Consolidated Virginia, which is
also done 10 their own mills. is estimat-
ed at $500 month, of which put
Mr.. Mackey down for $4,000. The
whole of bis income from all sources is
estimated at 1881. 900 a month, or
nearly $40, 900, 900 a year. He is the
most mod st and retiring Of all the CAL
ifornia millionaires.
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Brigham Young said the other day
that he would marry thousand wives
If he wanted to and he would like to
see Uncle Sam even make up face at
him The old man viii get boot,jacked
some day.-Detroit Free Press.
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lIBUtLDING AND LOAN!

MlpDLErowr B. b L. ASSOCIATION
Pennington, Pres; "A g. Coz, Secretary. Meets
on the 6rst Thursday of every month at
o'clock, p. m.
MUTUAL LOAN ASSOCIATION OF MIDDLETowN.
JAS. H. ScoRdrick, Pres; A. g. Cox, Sec
retary. Meets on the third Tuesday Of every
month at 8 o'clock, p m.
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II there is anything that will bring
tears to the eyes Of an Indian tobacco
sign it is to witness . young lady un-
dergoing the trying ordeal Of endeavor-
ing to bring . fallen clothes-line. full
Of c'othes, to q realization Of its solemn
duty.
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OFFICERS OF CITIZENS NATL
BANK.

DiRscroRs.LHenry Clay ton, b. Gibbs, B.
T. Biggs. John A. Reynolds, james Culbert-
son, E. G. Fenimore, M. E. Walker, J. B..
Cazier, Joseph Biggs. *ag@
PRESIDENT Clayton,
CAsHIER.-J R. Hall.
TELLER.-John 8. Crouch.
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MASONIC.

AposmAM CHAPTER No. s. R. A. NJ Meets
ia Masonic Hall on tie second and fe1feh FRI
days Il every moaAi dts e'clodN pan.s
UsIoN LoDGE No. s, A. F. A. N. Meets on
the first and third Tuesdays of every month
at 8 O'Clock, .. m. Masonic Hall.
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THE RESPONSIBILITY "A young mar
had been sadly Incorporate. He was ,
man Of great capacity, fascination ant
power but had passion for brand,
which nothing could control. Often,
in his walks, friend demonstrated viii
him. but in vain as often, in turn,
would he in vain urge his friend to take
the social glass. On one occasion the
latter agreed to yield to him !; and, al
they walked up to the bar together, The
bar-keeper said:
Gentlemen, what will you have p
Swine. sir,Y was the reply.
{ The glasses were filed, and the two
friends stood ready to pledge each other
in renewed and eternal friendship, when
be paused, and said to his intemperate
friend |!
"Now If / drink this glass. and be-
come drunkard, will you take the rc-
sponsibility?"
The drunkard looked at him with
severity. and said:
"Set down that glass;"
It was set down and the two walked
away without saying word.
Oh, the drunkard knows the awful
of the first glass! Even
in his madness for liquor. be is not
willing to assume the responsibility of
another becoming a drunkard.
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POST OFFICE.

OrrrcE HouRs.-Opens at 30 m and
closes at g p "a every day except Sunday
Nails for the North close at 7.30 a N, and
2.45 p m.
Mail for the South closes at 10 Is a m.
Nails for 0desss close st lo.2sa % md 7.so
p@ Mails for Warwick, sssasairss as ! ! and csciltOn
close at 10. .23 m.
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

DAMON LODGE, No. IL Meets every Friday
evening at o'clock. Lodge room in the
Town Hall.
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PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY.

PrAcH BLossox GRANGE, No. 8. Meets every
Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. Grange Room
in the Knights of Pythias Hall.
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|. O. o. F.

Coon SAMARITAN LoDes, No 9. Meets every
in Cochran Hall, No. 2, Cochran Square,
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STAGE LINES.

Stage for Odessa, with Q. s. Mail, leaves
shortly after arrival Of the 10.43 am and 7.55
p % mail trains. 5gt ~
STAGES for Warwick, Sassafras and ,Cecilton
leave shortly after arrival Of the 1913 q m
train.
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DELAWARE RAILROAD.
Passenger trains going North leave at TAG
a m and 3 OF p N. going South at 1898 am
and 7.55 m. Freight trains with passenger
car attached, going North, leave at $40 p m
going South, at $50 . m.
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FURNITURE. g
!. UNDERTAKING.
-55aCd 1Nk aGl5ao7
&c & UPHOLSTERING.
FURNITURE.

T.
The undersigned respectfully announces to
the citizens Of Middletown and vicinity that
he has en- hand large and well selected
stock of handsome and durable
Walnut and Other Furniture,
which be will sell very cheap for cash. Buy
ing at wholesale cash rates he feels assured
that he can sell as low as the same goods can
be bought elsewhere. By buying of him pur-
ehasers will be saved the freight on their
goods from the city.
He is also prepared to attend to
Undertaking Work
at short notice, and in q manner excelled
by none. Persons wishing Metallic or Wood
en- Caskets or Gases will find it to their adj
vantage to call on him. He has, also, ~
! IL 8 1TAYhOh q s6N,s y
Celebrated Corpse Preserver,
The Corpse may be dressed in the finest fab
ricS and NOT be soiled, land can be seen at all
times) as nothing but dry cold air enters the
Casket.
GEORGE W. WILSON,
Practical Cabinet Maker and Undertakes,
Febl-l2m Middletown Del.
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8sltaald5,plt aatsibrp.
CORPORATION OFFICERS.

Town COMMISSIONERS e. W. Lockwood,
President; j r. Hall, Secretary; L. P. Nc
Dowell, j. H. Walker, L g. Vandegrift.
Assessor &C. E. Anderson.
TsHZsUHER|Jgseph Hspson:s
Jusr1cEUr rhEPE2cE. Dew G. Walker.
. CONSTABLE AND PoLlcEMAN.-Vacant.
LAMpLIGHTER.-F.C C. Schreitz.
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New Bedford is said to have but one
Whaler left--a schoolmaster.
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DIRECTORS OF TOWN HALL co.
J.M.Cox, Pres; Samuel Pennington, Secs
J. r. Hall, Treas; R. A. Cochran, Jas Cul-
bertson, Jas. H. Scowdrick, VIM. a. Barr.
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-25

AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION.
PrN1Ns. AGRICULTURAL AND PoMoLoGIcAL As
soclAfioS .--Wm. R.CocKtan, Presidenf ]. T.
Bddd, Bscf<tqrt; Nm. RsC Co6hfal; Chairman
Of Board 81 Managers. Annual Meeting third
Saturday in January.
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DIAMOND STATE BRASS BAND.
Meets for practice every Monday evening ct
o'clock.
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|.MIplLETOWNe, LLBRARY-S.AND
- - i HEADING ROOMsE
Ew. Lockwood, Pres; J. T. Budd, Sec'y
Rooms in TRANscRIPr Building. Reading
Room open every day until 10 o'clock, p m.
Library open on Wednesdays and Saturdays
| from O'Clock 10 s pm.1At
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NOTARY PUBLIC.
John A. Reynolds.
TRUSTEES ITl OF THE ACADEMY

Hon John p Cochran, Pres. Henry Davis,
Treas. Samuel Pennington, Secretary; James
Kanely, B. Gibbs, R. T. Cochran, n. Williams.
PRINcIpAL OF AcADExY.-T. s. Stevens.
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CLOTHING HoUsE!!
THE ONLY ONE IN TOWN.
Also, a large stock Of
BOYS CLOTHING
SUITS TO ORDER

on hand. Besides ether Clothing at Low
Prices. We also make
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-25

There are 1926 idiots in America
Middletown transcript., 1875-12-25

and guarantee a good fit. Give us call at
the old stand, Lock kwood' 8 Corner, before you
60 elsewhere.
s. B. ESTES & CO.,
90 sN1 fsffssi' Middletown, Del.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-04-22
SECRET SOCIETIES.


"A. M.-Iowa Chapter, No. 6. Regular convo-
.,,,on 6rs and third Mondays In each month.
Calvert spensley, II. p.
Al. "A M.-Mineral Point Lodge No. l..
rsyuIar communications first and third Tuesday .
.ch month. G D. Wilber, W. NJ
MINERAL PuiNr CoMMANppRy No l2 "Ksioars
q,yeLAg"-R.yular meetings the fret "Wednesday
AZ each month n: their Gas, luIn," Masonic i'al
Visiting Sir Knights are courteously invited to at
s.nd Il. Deus pulford, Z. c I; 5. A. Ferrin, Re-
sorder.
loo. F-Ioua Lodge, No. 1. Regular meeting
,yery wcdnesda, evening VIM. Treweek, n. Il.
Nrpsos FNcAMrN,NT, No 33. REGULAR meetings
Ncona nnd fourth Tuesdays each month Josiah
Jaeka e. p; William link. Scrife.
EnrLrA EEBFccA. No. % Regular meetings nrst
Yurs..ay ,ach mouth. j. Vivian, N g.
l. 0 T--s Emery Lodge, No. 3ll. Regular
meeting every Friday evening. ?. Alien, Jr,, w CT
Bkxp Of iIopg--Cold Water Temple, No 3ll.
Regular meeting every Tuesdey evening. =. H.
todsgur by ". }. 7.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-04-22

THE Mineral Point TRIBUNE persists In
slandering the people Of Belmont by report
ing the perpetra,ion of crimes never com
mitted dhere.-DARLISGroN REPUBLICAN.
That editor has continued for
several months to misrepresent the
TRIBUNE. We have nothing to say
against the character of the Repub-
Hcan. 1t is enough to state that
the leading Republicans of Darling
ton, and those most Interested in
the paper, offered $1,000 to have it
change hands. This speaks loudly
of its present management.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-04-22
The Tribune Directory.
CuuRcn Es.


MsrRopisr EPisCoPAL-Rev. @. Bushby-
yreachine service a, lus0 A. VI. and P. y. sun
day School At 2P. N.
PRIMITIVE MsTHonlsr-Rev. 7. Kenf-Preschnr
.sr,ice every sunAuy at 1890 A. ~. and ?. w.,
.nl Thursday evenings Al I O'Clock. sunday School
A2pu ".
psrsnyrERiAN Rev. Mr.. Red - Divine service
snraays at l0ia A. NJ. and I p. ~ Thursday even
,,ya,TP,u. Sunday School At 2P NJ.
ry,scop,I Rev. pr. samuels - NVine ~rvi;es
s,,says st ia:3p 4. and 7 p. NJ, on Frdss at
-pM sunday School at a:i5 A. NJ
sr pAui's IRIsa CArgoIIc- rasher TReefe-
preachnu s-vvices days si ~ N. and I r N.
sunday schonl al NJ
ST. MAE1's GkRM'S Saraorio-Fa'her Vein
IA .srdt-preauning service sdays AZ l0:3o A. NJ.
md Up M, Sunday School at 2P NJ.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-04-22

"THERE was a sound of revelry
by night" and Mineral Point had
gathered then her music and her
chivaEy. We need not state the
cause of Il serenade last Friday
evening. 1t is enough to say, that
young man Of this city on that
day returned from trip abroad.
which was taken, some say for the
purpose of finding an owl, (but in
reality not that kind of a bird ]
when crowd of young men assem-
oembled at the rear of his sleeping
apartment with drums, tin-pans,
stove-pipes, and everything that
would make a noise except shot
guns. They at once began to dis
course sweet y music, which would
continue for q few minutes, when a
dead silence would follow. only
broken by the leader calling for the
appearance of the youth. Again
the sounds would break forth aud
again silence follow, during which
q trumpet whistled through the
key-ho,e the words, beer - beer.
The boys had q good time; and,
while We confess the music had
little resemblance TO the strains OF
. pheuS, we only wonder that the
band with so little practice could
play SO well together. Judging
irom the appearance that night VT
have reason ia congratulate ouI
neishbor, and hope that bis associa.
tions be happy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-04-22

A SAD case Of girl suicide took
place in Rock county few days
ago. A girl named Lilly Stebbins,
aged l3 years, was alone in the
house, there being no one at home
except a boy who was at work out
Of doors. About 6 o'clock she
called the boy to supper, who
noticed that she acted strangely.
In short time she fell into spasln,
and the boy at once ran for help,
which soon arrived and found the
girl lying on the floor in fearful
COMMISSIONS. She confessed that
she had taken strychnine, and tho
best antidotes were given her; but
to no effect, She died in short
time. No one can imagine any
motive for ,ne suicide.