The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-06-20
LETTER TO THE INTELLIGENCER
SLAUGHTER. JuI

oLAUGHTER, June 10, 1919.
ED. 1STELLIoENCER - Probably a
few lines would not be amiss from this
classic land, Which ranks Al in the
production Of that staple which consti-
tutes the chief source of sustenance of
the gentlemen from Erin. Taking the
same for granted. we will dot down q
few items pertaining to affairs in gen.
ersl. Our name would seem to imply
On inclination to oOd-thirstiness, but
don't be at all alarmed; q more peace
full. quiet people, it has rarely been
our pleasure to meet. True, We have
our little domestic infelicities; our lit
tie nsighborly "marks of affection" o.
and our large tea'party gossips. Once
in q while ssh-pans are used with tell
Ing effect upon the Uranium of some
belligerent cavalier, whose emphatic
language has aroused the Irish of
some indignant dame. Big brothers
oftimes remark the growing lateness
and suggest an immediate retirement
TO thAt-"no place like home" But oil
in all we are moderate, temperate, and
moral; giving measure for measure, and
striving not to hide the good Tor bad
qualities of our neighbors under .
bushel.
Mr.. Joseph Brannsn, one of our most
enterprising farmers. has this year rent
ed his farm to son in-laws' No. / and
2, who have succeeded, notwithstand-
ing the unfsvorable state of the wealth.
er, in getting in full crop, all of
which is doing finely, bidding fair to
bring forth q rich reward to the meri.
torious.
Mr.. Thomas Christopher. whose farm
10 situated out in the low land, has ex
perienced considerable difficulty in his
agricultural pursuits. owing principally
to the extreme highness Of the water.
We learn that he is at present not en-
joying very good health. which. by the
way. is the only case in the vicinity.
Our bachelor farmer is doing well,
with fair prospect of doing better in
the near future, since we learn from q
reliable source that interested friends
are diligently 1t work, striving by hard
knocks aud (hard) promises to grasp q
will-of-the- wisp like $50, that appears
lowering near, only waiting to drop
isto the hands of the successful labor
or in this cause Of love aud matrimony.
Our venerable postmaster and lady
have partially recovered from their
great loss incurred during the late
flood. Things look quite cheerful and
home. like once more. and soon the old
folks will have things up and going as
in days Of yore.
Charles, the G. N. A. p. f.. is fat
and sassy as ever. and what time hs
can spare from his attentions to the
poultry. he kindly devotes to the allie
Walton of suffering femininlty. Yes.
Charles, 'thou rould be the better OF
being married." the matrimonial yoke
wouldst rest lightly on thy broad
shoulders thy protecting arms couldst
lovingly eucircie the sylph-like form
thou hankerst after; thy manly breast
wouldst serve a. the resting place for
her; who in after years wouldst smooth
thy furrowed brow ard lullaby to
sweet repose the manifold results Of q
lifelong partnership. Our advice is
gratis. Take it, and res. assured that
in its accomplishment you will ever
have the kind wishes and friendly as
sistsnoe Of VEINS.