Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-02-12
How Troy Woman Got New Bonnet.

The Troy IN. " Times tells this enter.
tanning little story:
James Maxon is a duly-initiated and
valiant Knight of Pythias, residing on
Fourth street. The other night he left
home, telling Mrs. Maxon that he was
going to the lodge. About half-past
eighs O'Clock two well-dressed men rang
the door-bell, and when Mrs. Maxon ap-
peared they introduced themselves as
companion Knights of Pythias They
said the lodge had just held an election
and that Mr.. Maxon had been unani-
mously called to the Chancellor's chair
the highest position in the lodge. They
had been duly appointed, in accordance
with the custom which is peculiar to
this order, to inform her of the distin-
guished honor that had been conferred
on her husband anG to solicit her consent
to his acceptance of the office, another
stipulation peculiar only to the knights
of Pythias. Mr.. Maxon, they said, ac-
cording to the rules, would hold the
of1ce for three years and would receive
an annual salary of 81 1852, this being the
levied on each knight by the Superior
Council. Mrs. Maxon was overjoyed
thanked the courteous conference.-the
had meanwhile seated themselves in the
parlor-and gave her freesL consent to
the acceptance of the high and lucrative
once conferred upon her worthy hus-
band. The visitors rose to leave, and as
they were about to withdraw with all
the thoughtful etiquette of thorough
gentlemen one of them suddenly re-
marked: "Oh! by the way, Mrs. Maxon,
| almost forgot to give you this note.
Mr.. MaXon especially impressed it upon
me not to forget its delivery" A hur-
riedly-written note was handed to Mrs.
NJ, and eXcusing herself she retired to
the lighted parlor and read: q.
DEAR WIFE: have been selected from among
the 3I5 members OF my lodge to act as Chancel-
IL il always customary for the newly-eected
chancellor to furnish refreshments for the
knights have only S5 with me- Please send
Send 800 II you have II handy, or borrow r il OF
the neighbors. II will all come back when get
band, JAMES MAxoN.
Mrs. Maxon's eyes opened, and she
thought moment. Then she went to a
wardrobe, plunged her hand into the
pocket OF her black silk dress, pulled out
pretty Russia-leather purse, and, from
its snugly tucked-up corner, took a bill.
1t looked nice and fresh, in big figures
upon it $100." Going to the door she
inquired of the waiting gentleman,
=" Will you take the money to himP" The
fne-looking fellow who handed her the
note, protesting not to know what was in
i, spoke up: "Oh, certainly, certainly,
I'll see that he gets it safely. Glad to
accommodate you, madam"
Said Mrs. Maxon 81 have only a S100
bill and James wants but $50, and beside
that, | don't wish TO send the whole of
it. viii you get it changed for me,
pleasey"
The two gentlemen consulted mo-
ment and then said: "Oh, we have
change" Straightway they made up
$50, gave it to Mrs. M. in exchange for
the bill, and, wishing her very good
night, retired with all the elegant grace
and manliness characteristic OF the noble
Pythian Knights.
In about twenty minutes Mr.. Maxon
came home. why" said his wife, 81
thought you were entertaining your