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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-06-05
THE BEAUTY'S CHOICE.

Mrs. Hawley's prettiest boarder
was the bit of a blonde girl named
Florence Castleton. 1t was ro-
mantle name, and she had n roman
tic history. Her parents were
dead, she was the Eeiress Of their
property. and had a guardian. He
had been in love with her mother,
and was very jealous of the daush-
ter's guardianship, treating her
with arbitrary power, and teasing
her quite as much as pleasing her
with his affections.
Yet, it was quite exasperating to
the young men to see her hanging
ON his arm, and he a handsome
bachelor of only forty. He boarded
at a hotel. she had Mrs. Hawley's
prettiest set of rooms. They were
furnished by herself, and most
charmingly, in rose wood and blue
damask. She had canaries, and
paroquet and a King Charles span
iel, and maid under her authority,
and it was but a short time after
her arrival before every Young
man in the house was remarkably
subservient to her.
There were four young men in
the house-Charley Childs, Fred
Grove, Leonard Martin and Dick
Manchester-all bright, agreeable,
marriasable young men, and all adj
inirers of Florence Castleton.
Finally there was another, but he
was too plain and bashful to be adj
mitted to the elegant ranks of Miss
Castleton's galaxy of beaux, and no
one thought of his being any ones
lover.
His name was David Atwood.
He was book-keeper, was plain in
dress. and evidently Strengthened in
means. He had one of the smallest
of Mrs. Hawley's side rooms, spent
his days and most of his evenings
in the office where he was employed,
never went to theatres or the opera,
and possessed not the slightest style |
of manner.
The others laughed at him-he |
was SO shy, and awkward, and |
bashful. And Florence Castleton .
often joined the laugh, silyerly; yet
no one offered him any disrespect
Indeed. they all acknowledged him
to be "a good Young man. but so
homely and awkward"
Florence Castleton had pretty
voice for singing, and used to play
upon guitar, beautiful one, in
laid with pearl, which her guardian
had given her.
One evening. after David Atwood
had resided in the house about six
weeks, she brought it down into the
parlor and sat down to play.
The young men gathered around
to sing with her. Young Martin
sang very well and Charley Childs
sang better. While they were
singing David Atwood came in.
He slipped into corner and sat
tiownsin his shy way, and was I'M
until Dick Manchester, who
was restless for mischief, called
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-06-05
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ROGERS LINIMENT
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W.. H. Toomer Nf,s Orleans In Auo / 1879
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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-06-05

ISeS- -akls -Ab"OoNas "SA = Oa NSAHS
and sing with u.s."
81 do not sing" he said quietly.
"Nor play?" asked Dick.
''Only upon the VIOLIN" he ans
wered.
Florence was strumming her quit
ar carlessly.
"Won't Mr.. Atwood let us hear
him play upon the vioiin?" asked
Dick. glancing slyly at Martin. as if
ne was starting game, All awaited
Atwood's answer with a certain de-
gree of interest.
81 have not used my violin since
came here. Twill unpack it, and
if none of the strings are broken l
will play" and he rose quietly and
left the room.
81 never knew country bumkin
who hadn't fantasy for fiddle
said Martin. "There. he's coming
back. Now, if anyone has fastidi-
Gus musical sensibilities I'd advise
him to deeamp.'
"I'll stay" said Dick.
We'll all stay and see the fun"
said Grove, sitting down by Miss
Castleton.
David came in. / began to I'M
derstaDd what was coming as he
bent his head over the violin and
drew the bow lightly across the
strings. In a moment he glided into
an air of Verdi's, so light and grace
full that it was like the fall of sea
spray. Every ear and eye was
given in rapt attention: some in
delight, some in troubled doubt,
as if they could not believe their
senses: some in spleen and envy,
and all in Arrangement. .Astonish-
ment was the prevailing emotion.
When he had finished the opera
air, be asked. SIS there any tune
you would particularly like?" And
he glanced toward the side of the
room where Florence Castleton sat,
rather than at Dick and Martin.
"Wi!l you play the Phantom
Chorus from Faust?" asked Flor
ence. And the mild, sweet tones
came forth obedient!y. in beautiful
perfection. Air followed air. The
company sat spell-bound until the |
suddenly revealed musician laid |
down his bow. A chorus of eulogis-
tic phrases and expressions of graft
tude followed, but David Atwood |
smiled only at Florence Castleton's
simble remark. Eve thank YOU"
He left the room. A little while
after I went through the hall, and
met him.
"Iou have surprised and delight
ed us with your performance, Mr..
I said.
He smiled.
Il learned to play to please
little sick sister | had once, he an
swered. "Since she died ! do not
care to play much, although l love
Just then Florence Castleton fit
ted by and went up stairs. / think
she heard what he said. II
do you think she liked it," he
said, with amusing simplicity and
eyes, | am sure she did," / an :
swered.
1t soon became percentible to all {
people how much David
Atwood was in love with Miss Cas-
'leton. He would turn pale every j
lime she spoke to him, and once, t
when he brought her chair in an ,
awkward hurry, l saw him tremb-
ing like leaf under her beautiful j
eyes. They were together that
,vening. with three or four others,
n the parlor.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-06-05

! L lOISHCc SdSllclOh -D<uolOos ~
was the only time / had seen her
blush. Looking up, she suddenly
met the eyes of her guardian, Mr..
Gray, who was present. Rising
quickly, she went to the piano, and
seating herself, she played q light
air.
That night cry of fire awoke
me. I lay unaffected for a moment,
until I suddenly perceived the odor
of smoke. Rising hurriedly, l open
ed my door; the hall was filed with
smoke, and there was great confu-
sion in the house. The cry of "fre,
fire." arose.
| flung on q wrapper, drew on
pair of slippers, and commenced
putting my most valuable papers
in my writing desk. While I was
doing this there came quick step
on the stairs, anda voice crying the
names of all who slept on the land
ing. I opened my door again and
saw for the first time that the doors
of all the other chambers we're open
and the occupants had fed. 1t was
a servant.
sob, come down, for heavens
sake" she cried. "The back part
OF the house is afire, from cellar to
roof, inside!"
There were doors in the hall
shutting all the back part of the
house from the front.
"Are all out?'' I asked, finging
coat around me aud taking mp my
precious writing-desk. "Where are
Miss Houston and Miss Castleton?"
Heaven have Mercy" cried the
Irish girl, 'but 1 don't think Miss
Castleton is out! I haven't seen
her! Oh, what shall 1 do?"
Just then a figure came leaping
up stairs.
$50 down." he cried to me, as he
sprang past.
He flung open the door between
the two halls. A rolume of smoke
poured out, and l retreated.
1t was David Atwood, and I knew |
iLstinctirely that lie had gone after !
Florence Castleton, and that she
would soon be safe.
Down stairs the people were car
rying out furniture, amid the great
est confusion.
Mr.. Gray caught the arm of Mrs.
Hawley, rs she fed down stairs
with a pile of valuable clothing.
Miss Castleton, Mrs. Hawley-
where is she?" he cried.
Il don't know = she exclaimed.
iespairingly. Some one went after
her. I have not seen her" |
Mr. Gray interrupted her with
IN oath, and sprang to the stairs;
out at that instant the figure of
David Atwood emerged from the
smoke on the stairway, with the
'enseless form of Florence Castle
on III his arms. She had appar-
Entity tainted with fright, or been
'yerpowered by the smoke. She
vas half dressed. Her beautiful
lar swept over David's arm; her
White, unconscious face was clasped
o his breast.
They carried her into the air and
he soon survived, after which she
'as taken to the hotel where Mr..
Tray resided.
The fire was finally extinguished,
ut the house was very much in
lred, and rendered untenable IN
i repaired. 1t was spring, and 1
'ent out of town; but that summer
received the following letter from ,
jeanette Manchester:
my Dearest Esther-Ive such
ews to tell you. Florence Castle
m has marl1ad th.t hnr,.;l nu,l
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-06-05

Call and examine the premises. There
are abundant Fruit Trees ON the place
Splendid Residence and good water in
the yard. Out-houses of every kind
that are needed in this country. and
small Sugar Mill. in good order.
The place is on the Columbia road.
eight miles and half from Covington.
Apply to
CHAS. STRATTAIAN. Il
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-06-05
NOTICE.
Property for Sale I'm Nladfsoga.
Vile and COyiMgtOn.

Several dwelling house1, emptx lots
and land. One small farm near MSsison-
vile. Twelve squares OF land in csfing-
ton. Apply to
r. GAIATA4
Madl.i
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-06-05

Ne,o Orleans. Ia. dug. /, 1879
'RoGERs' LINnHENT' on Old Sores, pronounce
r saw, and recommend it to all who are in -
=. BoSsEiGNEuR 3;S4 south Basi17
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
Personal.

Miss Lester, of Boscobal. is visiting at
Mr.. John Schreiners
Mr.. Quinn, Of Avoca, is counting in Ian.
caster for few days.
Mr.. W. w. Robe has again been a pains
full sufferer from intermittent fever.
Mira. c. A. Dillon and Mrs. P. II. Parsons
left yesterday morning for Colorado, to see
their sons, who went thithcr many years ago.
Mr.. Eden, principal of the brick school
in Plattevills, was a pleasant caller at the
HERALD Office last Saturday.
Miss Smith, teacher Of Platteville spent
part Of last Saturday in town among friends
Mr. Lewis Eaton was in Mineral Point
this week
Mr.. and Mrs R. f. Mccoy have returned
to Lancaster, and are now living in the house
formerly occupied by Capt John Cover
Miss Jones, of Plattoyille, is visiting her
sister, Mrs. L. p Sheers.
Will McGonigal has been quite sick the
past week, so sick that he was scarcely exs
pected to live, but is now about again.
Col Clark started Monday tc attend the
l. 0. o. F. Sovereign Grand Lodge of the
World, held in Canada.
Ed Lowry is home again from Vermont
Miss Emma Sprague returned home from
the Good Templars' Grand Lodge at Madison
last Saturday. She received the appointment
of Superintendent of Juvenile Temples for
another year. The appointment was a very
worthy one, and showed appreciation of the
excellent manner in which she has performed
the duties of that position for the past two
years.
Mrs. Huntley, of Madison is visiting at
Hon. j. Allen Barbers.
-Mss Emma Waggoner is in Lancaster
for the winter, not on visit Of pleasure how-
ever, but for solid Aard work teaching the
young idea Of the grammer department of
our public schools.
Mr., F. S. Kidd has so far recovered as
to be able to be about. Yesterday he was
up town in his invilid chair
Mr.. and Mrs f. NJ. Durand, of Philadel.
phia, are at l. Durand's, for season of en-
joyment. It is about seven years since they
lett Lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
Hyneneal.

In Lancaster, September 18th, 1850, Mr.. Z. II.
Scrihner, of Cherokee iowa, aud Lille, youngest
daughter OF S. II. Farnsworth, Of Lancas ter.
A distinguished clergyman in western
city, after giving away two of his daughters
in marriage, remarked to a friend that now,
having but one daughter lefi, he should at
once purchase large Watchdog. A close
parallel might be drawn between his case and
tina. of Mr.. Farnsworth, with one exception
the latter gentleman apparently omitted the
close watch established by the former, and
the result is concisely stated above. Seri--
ously, we are in doubt whether to pity him
for losing devoted daughter from his home,
or to congratulate him on the acquisition of
a son who seems to be eyeryway worthy Of
the prize he has won. Mr. Seribner has been
known from boyhood by few Of our citizens,
and friends Of the bride who have Just made
his acquaintance. find their impressions Of the
peasantest, and are fully prepared TO credit
what they have heard in his favor The we'd
ding party last evening was pleasant gath.
ering of Lancaster friends, besides several
from abroad Among these latter we noticed
Mrs Bushnell and little daughter Mamie. Of
Appleton, Mr. George Farnsworth, Of ST.
Paul, Mr.. Charles Farnsworth, of Burlington,
Mrs. Scribner and daughter, of Cherokee,
Iowa, Mrs. Douglas, of Sandwich, H., and her
son +. S Douglas, Of the Sandwich Gazette,
Mr. A. S Flagg, Of Edgerton, and Mr. Buss, Of
Platteyire Other friends from a distance
had sent their gifts in lieu Of their presence,
A peculiarly pleasant feature Of the occasion
vas that oil the brothers and sisters Of the
bride we're present, having most Of them come
from widely scattered homes. MF aud Mrs
Stribnar start 60 day en- az extended Eastern
tour, including visit to the ehildhood's
home Of both in New York State. The bride
will be sadly missed from large circle Of
warm friends here, who are nevertheless
glad that If obliged to relnquish her, they
can give her into such excellent hands. They
would fam hope that the pure air and mellow
radiance which pervaded the landscape OF
this happy evening. were prophetic of fa,
( ture as sweet for these two lives so anspi
| eiously blended
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
--77777777-77-7-7--
A Drummes's Revenge.

Galveston NeWS: Young Bummel-
hans has just boon discharged by his
employeF,old Twopercent. The facts
are as follows: Bummelhans had
just returned from trip over the
State. His trip had been very sat-
isfsctory to himself, perhaps, but
not so to his employer. lie had
spent great deal of money in bug
gy rides. and one thing and another,
and had taken very Jew orders.
When Bummelhans called in to see
the old man, the latter was as had
as the mischief. He said: 81 uon't
pelieve you makes any effert to sell
goots. Van / wash a drummer | al
ways sold goots to de merchants no
matter ven dey don't want any, |
made de acquaintance Won every,
pody."
Bummelhans came very near re-
plying that IL was the reputation of
bis principal that prevented him
from selling anything, but he re,
strained himself.
SHOW did you use to manage to
sell goods when you were drum
mer 2"
81 will show you all apout dat.
Schoost you sits down in chairs.
You PEGS 3 coon;ry merchant, |
plays now de drummer"
"All right, says Brummelhsns,
iii be country merchant, md III
show you how they do"
Bummelhans pretended TO 10
writing at bis dosk, and old Two
percent came up from one side, bow
ing and scrapiDg.
Good morning, Cant | sell you
some goots?"
"Who the h-ll are you? says
Bummelhans, looking up.
81 travels for do Galveston firm
of Twoperceut,"
"You do, do you? So you travel
for that internal old thief, do you ?
Take that!" and 10 impress upon
bis employer the difficulties Of drum
ming up trade, Bummelhans kicked
the old m.n four or five times,
pushed him ap in tho corner and
and ohoked him for q whlc, and
then told the old gentleman, who
was speechless with bona-fide rage,
eff you ever come in hero again III
not leave whole bone in your car
cass."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
Wanted at once, two hundred cords Of
wood at the Lancaster Noolen Mills.
STREET Bros, MARSHALL & Co.

Wanted at once, two hundred cords o
wood at the Lancaster Wooden Mills.
STREET BROS. MARSHALL & Co.
e. Mccormick, of Liberty Ridge, hat
seven hi4h-grade Cotswold ram lambs, from
pre:Alum stock, fer sale from SIS. 90 to $500
each. II.
Mr.. Geo. Lace obtained a Judgment OF
500 against the town Of Liberty on his suit
for damages caused by bad road-a warn
ing to Lancaster
Hamilton Cardy. one and one-half miles
west of the stone .sehool,house, in the town
of Potosi, will sell lot of farm property and
household furniture at auction on Saturday,
September 25th.
-Hilliard Demotts circus showed here
yesterday. 1t was at least up to, and we
should say rather above the average Of trav>
cling shows, and all the tumbling was done
without an error.
The FIRE company of Platte vile had big
excursion to Galena last Thursday. The Ca
lena fremen met them and paraded to the
fair grounds The Mound City and Hook Il
Ladder Bands were with the excursonists
and the Galenians think the whole party ac
quilted themselves honorably and afforded
much pleasure to those who mingled with
them. 1. took eight cars to carry the party
to Galena.
We will pay the highest market price for
all hogs brought into the market on Monday
and Tuesday of each week, also make cons
tract for future delivery. HOWE & BAXTER.
September 10, 1880.
john Betham's sale of cattle, horses, etc.
in Mt. Ida, takes place one week from next
Wednesday. For particulars see new adver-
tisements.
New Dress Goods, Cloths, Re pellants,
Fannels, Silks and Dress Trimmings being
opened every day at
NATHAN, SoHRIINER & Co.
Republican Town Caucus in Lancaster to
choose delegates to the Beetown convention,
Saturday, September %.
Court business has progressed ,apidly.
There are not many cases of public interest.
The Platteville cases absorb mos. of the
time. Out of 50 jury cases on the Calendar
4l-just half-srs Platteville cases.
--Bundy's Life of Garfield, elsewhere adyer
tised in this paper, is very interesting book.
This lives of candidates are Of course usually
gotten up with the view of examining the
minds of the people with the subject. Doubt
less this book would not be written if Gar.
field were not a candidate, but the reader of
almost any page in the book cannot fail to be
impressed with the feeling that he is acquaint-
ing himself with the life of great mana
Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Webster
or Lincoln-and that a knowledge of his
life is necessary to an American gentleman's
education and the book indispensable to
his library. The book is published by A.
S. Barnes & Co., New York 1t costs only
one dollar, but is closely printed and contains
a great deal of matter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16

THERE ia remarkable man in
Michigan. lie ia the present Con,
gresham for the 8th district in the
State, and his name is r. G. Horr.
He has been renominated, but does
not want to run. He wants to get
out of Congress 80 he cau attend to
his private business. He was re-
nominated against his will, and de.
clined, but tho Congressional COM
mittee will not accept his with.
drawal. 1t ia indeed refreshing to
find mao at his Day who wants
to get out of Congress aud go into
private life. Congress is full of
those who have scrambled for the
place, and to see a man Of lhe indie.
pendeuce snt good sense of Mr..
Horr, fills Que with admiration for
the Exchange.
Remarkable man." sure enough.
There 're no such men in Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
"Yon're man after my heart" as
tbs blushlng maiden said when her
lover proposed marriage.

"WoULD you mind standing hore
Till | go 10 and get a cigar ?"
no asked. sOf course not, 'she re-
piled "but don't you think, jim,
that smoking is offensive, and that
it will be castor practicing economy
after marriage it it is praotioed dur.
ing courtship p You're right" be
said IL shan't smoke any moro,
sweet and sho looked unutterable
love at him SIS they resumed their
stroll. Just then thoy came to an
ice cream saloon, snc he said,
"There. now, | meant TO treat you
to ice cream; but, 81 you say, it is
best to practice economy during
cour.ship. Ten cents for 9 cigar,
thirty cents for two creams-forty
cents saved in single night. Let's
go over 10 the fountain and take a
drink of water" They wsut, but
she was mad enough to bite her
own head off.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16

0. Bortle, of Manchester, Ontario Co., n.
y, writes: II obtained immediate relief from
the use of DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil. | have
had Asthma for eleven years. Have been
obliged to sit mp all night for ten or twelve
nights in succession. | can now sleep sound,
ly all night on feather bed, which had not
been able to do previous to using the OIL"
Another writes: 81 have been troubled
with Asthma for years have used half O
bottle of DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil, and the
benefit have received from il is SO great
that | would not take one hundred dollar
for the balance if | could get no more" Sold
by James A. Jones.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
Lancaster High ana Graded Schools
Fall Term.

The services Of highly recommended, en-.
perienced, competent and thorough Principa
and Corps of teachers have been secured, and
our Fall Term viii open on Monday, septem-
Der 90, 1880
Tuition for non-resident pupils in the sew.
eral departments will be as follows:
High School. ........ 80 cents per week.
Grammar School. -. >. 25
intermediate and LIST and
20 Primary ~ 90
No pupils received for less than half term
and no deduction for occasional absence
Good board, or ROOMS to live and boaId in.
may be had on low terms
john P. LEWIS, A. r. BUSHNELL,
Clerk. Pres. of Board.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
The FennImore Public Schools

will open September 90.
Tuition for nonresident pupils Is sl.50 per
month or 81 term e months.)
Students viii not be admitted for less than
half term and no deduction will be made
for occasional absences.
Board can be obtained in the village at
reasonable rates.
1t is believed that the opportunities here
presented for young men and women to OBJ
tain an elementary education are not sur.
passed by the schools of any other village or
city in the county. 26ws
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16

Where she no longer needs our poor prote>e
Aud Christ himself doth rule.
IN that great cloister's stiffness and seclusion,
By guardian angels led,
Safe from temptation, safe from sins pollution
She lives whom we call dead.
And though at times, impetuous with emotion,
And anguish long suppressed. Tocean
The swelling heart heaYes, moaning like the
That cannot be at rest.
We will be patient, and assusge the feeling
We may not wholly stay
BY silence sanctifying, not concealing
The feeling that must have sway"