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pocket putso, Mrs. Miles Groonmari; Venetian
vase, MIR. and Mrs: J. Il. Winston, Jr; ash vase.
Mr jSha {, L!ncoln, Jr Hurry la,aI. NJ ana
q 81 .tiaMonds; @ d. ars. Y; K. Nl1aS; hoise.hoo Of
Seoan ehin" rs H. I'D IT, Hsoa
tsh spoun anl FORK, A: 4. hunger; frai!. fork,
Atr and Mrs. 7. 4 Nataill: toilet. mirror. Mn. =:
l,utEnloi nil.i'atntlns and easel, Mr: mud Mrs.
Carlos Coax; ent-Rluss icc-sut, Mr.. u. II: Camp
hsll. "; palr olt'g1as tlhsks, Mr and Mts. lien
tho bride; ,aolld silver ptchur, "nral,dfather
ureenwoad''; silver, grate with silver lonRs,
eoa..bucket. asa andirona. VI: and MIS-. Angus:
Mrs, u. u. Z. Scott.
A,ioNo TIE INVITED auKsra
wero tho Hon. and Mrs. \. u. wasnburne. Mr.
fa M Ers: H. a u 5osxo s w. W:ssax ksxss
saith, Ns, sna NJ; Charlie, G1.ass: ,Mlss Wash.
Sas Mss snss KnE s. NJ. Mssty wsxs Mr
Mite Corwlth. ueu; md Mrt. J. =. Leake. So;
NJ I Nskss N ss kar 'x x Ga s sas!o IT,. S.ss saa
sSsss sio"ss ~. ie!"ps!.aa iie M.s jose III s! !s.
May ltnoll. Mr; a,iu birs; 0en.v9 l.. Dunlap, Mr.
sSa %s ta o Tssss .sss assnss Ga%snss s.s H. ism
GSot ~ ind H.. Hs4se sS.o ss sS4:S s1.
1 !as a!sses Slssros, sis; r, i: sSs!asa. ~: sa1
ntrch Mr. james ~. A,lsIt, Nr. and Mrs L: T.
uctcnell. htr: aud 1lrs. us9ssn Q. Aortnn, slr.
tuli. Str. Gem Morton. Dir. Al Morton, Or. SUN
jones. hlsa Nina Warrcn. Mr. AMI Mr. AuKus-
tuil, bir. and Mr.. ". K. Ni1ou. Ar: Al llovyo,
NJ. and. Mira Arthur J. Cation, bfr. aud s(rs.
lionty ". King, Ar. li!hhard Porter, taa Mts.cs
rprtar, Mr. and Sra. Freu y. EnmUs, Ar. John
siculnisIa, Mr. i. II. T.ittlu. Mr. mud Mrs. Ed.
ward Foreman. Mlas nettts Hamilton. Ar. and
Mrs. Robert L.. HcAry. Sir. Paul Dana, Col. mud
STR. ii. V. Sheridan, MIas Claudio Huoll, BIZ: Otts,
&iiss 0eprkla Wndsworth, Miss Emma Wads;
worth. Mr. aud Mrs. r. ". WAdswo1th: NJ: md
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-01-13
Newspaper PATRONAGE.


/ There appears TO be many differen;
ways Of understanding the true mean
ing of newspaper patronage, as it is
called, and as an interested party We
give place to a disquisition of the
| subject by one who knows whereof he
speaks. It will serve, perhaps as a
mirror where certain persons can see
themselves as others see them.
Many long and weary years have
forced the conviction upon us that
newspaper patronage is a word Of many
definitions and that great majority
/ of making are either ignorant of the
/ correct definition or are dishonest in
strict biblical sense of the work.
Newspaper patronage is composed Of
as many coiors as rainbow and IS rs
changeable as a chamleon.
One man comes in and subscribos
for a paper and pays for it in advance
and goes home and reads it with the
proud assurance that it is his. He
hands in his advertisement, asks the
price, pays for it. and goes to his
place Of business and reaps the ad-
vantage thereof. Another man saws
that you may place my name on your
books. and goes off without saying 4
word about pay. Time passes on and
you want money and want him to pay
you what is honestly due you He
flies into passion, perhaps pays, per-
haps not, and orders his paper stopped.
This is called newspaper patronage.
Another man lives near you-he
does not take the paper-he Doesn't
like the editor-the paper is too
small for hilu-yet he goes regularly
to his neighbours and reads 1t, and
quarrels with the opinions Of the
editor Occasionally he sees an
article he likes, and he begs the num-
Der. This is newspaper patronage.
Another man takes two or three
city papers and cannot afford to take
home paper but he likes it and
comes into the Office and begs one
whenever he comes into town. This
is called newspaper patronage.
Another man likes the paper and
takes copy for his family, and pays
for it, and does all he can to get new
subscribers; he never grumbles, but
always has a cheerful word for the
editor. If any little item of interesJ
occurs in the neighborhood he informs
the editor. This is newspaper pat
ronagc.
Another man has. taken the paper
for several years, but has not paid for
it, and comes in with four or five
dollar advertisement and asks you to
insert it for nothing, because he Is an
old patron of yours. This is called
newspaper patronage.
Another man-"A young man
about town." no use Of taking a paper
he knows all there is going on. By
and by he gets married and hands in
notice with '.just give me dozen
copies" He gets them and when
you mention pay looks surprised-''you
surely don't charge for such thing?
And this is called newspaper patron
age.
Now isn't newspaper patronage a
curious thing? And in that great
day when the gentleman in black gets
his dues, as he surely will, how many
Of the patrons enumerated above will
fall to his share? Now it will be
seen that while certain kinds of pat
ronage are the very life and existence
Of newspaper, there arc other kinds
Of patronage that are more destructive
than the deadly nightshade. -Erper-
aehce.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-01-13
DIED..
Yours Truly,
D. B. WoRTHINGToN.

Dec 3Oth, 1880 Mrs. Eliza Roberts, in hor
18th year, of Quick Consumption.
1t will be remembered by many OF
our people that Eliza Roberts is a
sister of Mrs. Chas Herschleb, of
this city, and the daughter of Mr..
Mark Whitrock, of the Town of
Grand Rapids. She left this city
seven years ago-after being joined in
holy wedlock to Ethan Roberts, - for
Ellington, Iowa, where they have
since remained. She was hard work
ing, devoted woman, full Of Joy and
sunshine making her home one of
much peace and comfort. Her nu mer-
Gus friends and acquaintance will
regret her early departure. She was
also a christian woman, living life
of devotion to her God as we'll as her
family. Wherever known she was
admired for her amiableness of dis
position and purity Of character. Dur
ing her long and weary trial through
two years of sickness, she remained
patient and uttered not murmer Of
complaint until, as above, she fell in
sweet sleep to awake no more She
leaves a boy one year old and her
husband to mourn her sad and un-
timely death.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-01-13

Lecture

sHome-Its Influence on Society,
and the coming Man
Rev. II. NJ. Hackney, of Mcmillan,
will lecture on the above theme ia
the Methodist Church on Thursday
the Goth inst. at ! IL o'clock P NJ
Admission for adults 10 cents. For
children 10 cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-01-13
Foreclosure Sale.


STATE OF WISCONSIN-CIRCUI COURT
WOOD COUNTY.
John Riley, Plaintiff, against Nentz Brestavy
Catharine Brostavy. Thomas Riley and
Harry ii. Compton, defendants.
Judgment and decree Of foreclosure and sale
entered and docketed, Dec. 11th, 1879.
For PRINCIPAL and interest 1892 IS
For Solicitors fees go. ............ 80. SIS 90
For Costs and disbursements. .....<s58.5
s276. 10
More than one year having elapsed, and de-
fault having been made in the payment of the
above Judgment, notice Is hereby given, at
plaintiffs request. that will offer for sale al
public auction, and sell te the highest bidder
for cash at the front door of the Cout Il ouse
IN the city Of Grand Rapids, Wood County,
Wisconsin, on the 18th day of February 1881,
at o'clock N. Of that day, the lands do
scribed in sa i'd de cree, as follows: The south
east quarter OF the northwest quarter of PEG
tion fourteen QD in Township twenty thrse
(23l north Of range five 81 east lying and being
in " God County, Wisconsin.
PETER MCCAHLEY,
Dated December .. 1885, Sheriff.
WERE i COCHRAN, Dec:0w6
Plaintiffs Att'ys.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-01-13

Damas Boisvin died last evening at
the Grand Rapids House, of Quick
Consumption. His funeral will take
place Saturday, under the auspices OF
the St. John Society, of which he is a
member. Six weeks ago Damas was
bright, healthy looking, young man,
weighing 165 pounds, and to-day his
soul has gone to its Maker while his
remains will not weigh over 65 pounds
How uncertain this life is. Who will
be next to pass away?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-01-13

The pews in Mr.. Beecher's church
sold the other pay for S41. 1852, an in
crease Of 81, 914 over last year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-01-13
RAILROAD TIME Table.

WISCONSIN VALLEY r. R.
Pass going north de. 915 A N.
Pass going south de. 5,37 z. NJ.
WISCONSIN CEN R R.
Pass at Juuc't City going \ 10 A. n
Pass at Junc't City going s 4 10 Z N
GREEN BAY & NJ. R. r.
Pass. Trains going east de. LIS T. NJ
Acc'm g g IL L. NJ.
Acc,m :" 400 A. NJ.
Pass. Trains going west IL. 90 A. NJ,
Acc'm /" @. A. NJ
Aeon &" 4 A. NJ.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-01-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
DISSOLUTION.

NOTICE is hereby given that the firm of
Edwards q johnson is this day dissolved 10y
mutual consent. All outstanding accounts and
debts due the late firm will be collected by
Nels johnson, and all Indebtedness will be
paid by him.
CentraIia, Wis, Jan'y II, 1881.
WIN. II. II. EDWARDS,
NELS JOHNSON.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-01-13
MUSIC IS s OWs
JOHN D. SWARTZMEYRE

Is prepared to give lessons in music on appli-
cation at - ents per lesson. One term 20
lessons, payable after each half term. Word
may be left at this office or at Rev Beyrlc's
residence, near the Catholic church.
jan12tf
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-01-13

Only SO degrees below zero Satur.
day morning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-01-13
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
CHURCH. DIRECTORY

C0NGREGATlON4L,-R j. S. NoRRfs.
Services every Sabbath at half past 10 A. NJ.
and half past 7,P.M. Sabbath School at Il n,
Prayer Meeting every Wednesday evening
METHODIST EPISc.-R.v. p. s. BExxr-r
Services every Sabbath at half past 10 AN. and
{ r VI. Class Meeting at P. NJ. Sabbath
School at Il N. Prayer Meeting every Thurs
day evening.
Services every Sabbath morning at 10 o'clock,
Cxtechism at | r. Eespers at Pm
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-01-13

All kinds of Four and Feed. Farmers pro-
duce, Fresh and Canned Fruits, and anything
house,
My prices shall always be reasonable and
residence here of nearly q quarter OF a
century, ought to be a favorable Introduction
~ ~; purchasers. Call and see me at the Miller
srsns Rapid,, Jsu. %. 1880
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-01-13

The columns of newspaper always
show the enterprise in city or village.
from the amount of advertising done
by the Merchants and business men
in it. You can invariably know the
real prosperity and progress of any
City or Town by the same rule. Mer.
chants who do not advertise, do not
assist in building up a prosperous
place. It requires advertising and
go ahead work to give good times and
induce outsiders to come among US.
Our prices for advertising are as cheap
as any man can ask for, and our circu-
lation as large, if not larger than any
journal in the county.
New York Times (Rep.) The
time has gone by when a minority will
be allowed to deprive a majority of
their rights without let or hindrance,
simply because the majority include in
their number men with black skins
who are Republicans. The South
is no longer composed solely of white
Democrats and the latter will not be
allowed to enjoy an increased represen-
tation on account of the freedmen, aud
at the same time TO rob them of their
votes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-01-13

At Ellington, Hancock Co. Iowa Thu rsday.
Dec. 30th, 1880. Mrs. Eliza Roberts, in her
18th year, of Quick Consumption,
, 1881-04-03

.L1rE .-.lc4s11.e19le,t>:is: 11sOte1GCE: Z
Notable and 4! Significant Sijgg !l| Points
THlRTY.slX1H ANNUAL REPORT
~: :':: OF THE = :..:
: NEW YORK
Life Insurance! Company,
ORGANIZED 1s45.>.
Purely Mutual.
Cash Assets: over $4,000, 10000
Dtvtae',as 4's'taozzy. ];
Surplus over $9,0oQ,oo0,o
Yearly Incoms over $780, 10000
Increase in Gross assets in $780,.
$4,18G,982.15.
Increase in Premium Income,
$G43, ,794.41.
Increase IN Interest Income.
; = $284, ,236.34. :.":.
Increase i,a Surplus at 4 per cent,
$1,1@4,725.51.
Increase IN Surplus, 4 I-2 per cent,
$4,000, 100000.
Increase IN Ne,v Policies issued,
1922.
Increase IL. Ne,U Insurance issued,
$5,131,so6.oo;
Increase il, Policies II, force,
2S4j. t.:
Increase IN Insurance IN force,
$500, I53.00. -.
Total Interest Receipts, 1880,
$2,317, ,6S3.34..
Total Losses by Death, 1880,
$1,7$1,721.'57:.
THE NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY has been doing business for
thlrty-six years, and now offers to those de-
string Life Insurance Combination OF Ad-
ya1ltages which only long experience, 4 large
and well established business, and carefully
perfected plans and methods. can afford.
Among these advantages are:,', IN The abb
so1ute Security of its Policies. {2) 1nsur-
ance at Low Cost (5) Liberal and Equita-
bic Dealing.
Death Claims Paid, 1s45-188o .$z2, ,42o, ,2o4
Dividends and Return Premiums
Paid, 1845-188o. :. ..... 3o,577,285
Endowments and Annuities Paid,
184s-1888o. 88o.............: 3,64o.66
Total Paid Poicy-Ho1deEs to Jan.
I, 1881. .I:.$56, ,638,154
Amount Held for Policy-h -holdets
Jan. I, 1881. ..:.......::. 43,183,934
Total Paid and Held ....:::;, ,$9o, ,822, 2,o88
Total Received from Po4icy-ho1d-
. efS. .....-. 91,661,354
Having always been a pa1Se4$6nut1al Com
pany, policy holders receive their insurance
It actual current cost, and its age. strength, |
and economical management !
combine to reduce that cost to the minimum. I
The Company is conducted ID the interests |
of policy-holders alone. In the decision OF |
questions involving their rights the invariab1e
ule is to consider, not the technical legality
If the claim alone, but also its real justice.
The non-fo1feiture system Of policies orig
mated with this Company in 1860. and has
ince been adopted though sometimes in
questionable forms-hy all other Companies.
rhis feature saves millions Of dollars ev-
Try year to p0licy-h0lders, and for this
her are indebted primarily to the NEW
l0Rk LIFE. The system as now per-
ected by the NEW YORK LIFE secures
safety to the Company without which all
interests are jeopardized) and Justice to the
insured.
The s'T0NTINE INVESTMENT POL
CY''of THE NEW YORK LIFE 1NSUR-
ANCE COMPANY combines in one form
he greatest number Of advantages OBJ
ainable in a Life Insurance Policy.
>: MORRIS FRANKLIN, President. i
VILLAIN Il. BEERS, Vice-Pfes. and ketuary.
, 1881-04-03

THE NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY has bsen doing business for
thlrty-six years, and now offers to those de-
string Life insurance Combination Of Adj
yantages which only long experience, a large
and well established business, and carefully
perfected plans and methods can afford.
zoute AfE saeafy sassd 2osanf of its IN fnsu aR
ance at Low Cost. (s) Liberal and Equita-
bic Dealing.
, 1881-04-03

Having always been a a1se4{anutual Com
pany, policy holders receive their insurance
ct actual current cost, and its age. strength,
prosperity, and economical management
combine to reduce that cost to the minimum.
The Company is conducted ii the interests
OF policy -holders alone. In the decision Of
questions involving their rights the invariab1e
rule is to consider, not the technical legality
Of the claim alone, but also its real justice.
, 1881-04-03
LINEN GOODS.
|UNEASINE:SS
IN DRY GOODS CIRCLES.
Collections
ARE SLOW.
Holders Of Goods Must Realize.
Therefore We have Succeeded
in Buying The Greatest Bar.
gains we EVer Expected
to get, Of
/ IN Z. 6. II
J

4All-Iiuen Towels ut 90c per. .doz; worth
$l.50.
All.Linen Towels at $1.25 per doz :;
worth So.
A1.Linen Towels at $1.75 per loz !;
worth SO.
A1l-Linen Towels worth 81, We sell for
$3.50 per doz.
An-Liuen Towels worth $4.50, We sell
for $2.75 per doz.
Bleacied Table Linen re sell for 4Sc !;
worth Soc.
Bieached Table Liucn worth 81, for 60c
per yard.
Table Linen worth S1.75 for ST.. Is.
Cream Table Linen, worth GO and Soc j.;
for As and G0c.
Other Linen Goods in tile same propor-
ton, such as Napkins, Doy1es, SC.
, 1881-04-03

The line Of Chamber Suits
that we are exhibiting for the
present season in MAHOG-
ANY, B1RD'SzEYE MA
PIE, ASH, and WALNUT,
are the finest productions
ever displayed.
The same careful study
has been bestowed upon Our
plain and medium suits as on
our most expensive; and par
ties will find the design, ef-
feet, and workmanship Of our
SIS SUITS, equal to that
of the highest grade.
:; We have also in stock a
complete line of the justly
cele brated "Ge1d owsky"
Suits, in different woods.
These goods are world-re-
nowned, and are coveted by
all connoisseurs.
Our spring stock is the fin
est we have ever displayed,
and OUR PRICES are AL
WAYS the LOWEST.
An early inspection is re-
spectful1y solicited r ':'"". '''~'. >'
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-03-05
AN AWFUL SITUATION.

George Meade is miner in low,
Guich, near Leadviile. On Wedues
day night two weeks ago, being alone
III his cabin and fast, asleep fin his
bunk, he was started from his sIum.
Der by thunderbolt that seemed to
have shaken the universe. SCraw Wing
to the door he tried to getit open.
but found himself a prisoner. Then
1t slowly presented itself to his dazed
mud that his cabin had been buried
by an avalanche. He trimmed his
lamp aud waited for daylight, but no
daylight came. Several hours were
passed in horrible suspense. The
air III the cabin showed signs of ex.
haustion. He was alive in his grave.
He made up his mind that he must
cut his way out. He began at the
peak Of the roof, saving q hole big
enough TO crawl through. Tlen he
dropped handfuis of snow Into his
cabin. makinga vertical tunnel, the
sides OF which he packed with his
spade. Tunneling upward cautious
ly for several yards he, at last shifted
fresh air. Then he moved still more
and at last emerged, find
ing himself on a crust that would
bear his weight. A few hours of
hard work brought him to AL IN.
touched cabin two miles nearer Lead
willie
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-03-05
H1GG1NsvILLE.
Business is good.
Hurrah for the fair.
Haalfh oanarallv pooi

Business is good.
Hurrah for the fair.
Health generally good.
| The "water-tank" is booming.
There is talk Of another dance.
Did you get mired last Saturday?
Mr.. Geo. H. Hereford is sick at Alma
Died ,.recently, Mrs. Lehman. mother
of our postmaster.
The Advance 10 to be all "home.
print" whatever that is.
Mr.. Robinett's transfer bus and bag.
gage wagon is always on time.
Higginsville will have a fair. tsStow
this fact in the archives of thy memory
The Office of our excellent little hotel.
the Commercial House, has been re-
painted.
Mr.. w. L. Hickam, OF Lexington.
passed through here, last week, on his
way to Corder. where he will take charge
of the Corder House.
Mr.. Al. Groves. transfer man, took
a 1,60O pound refrigerator, through the
mud, last Saturday. from the e. & A..
to the. Pacific depot. HE handled 1t SO
careiulee" that it didn't get bit mudee.
Peter Eagan was bound over, at his
preliminary trial. last Saturday. BY 'Es-
quire Barnes. on charge OF stealing an
overcoat, watch, chain and a sum. Of
money from Maj. N. S. Lawrence. Con-
stable Kellar took him to Lexington
Monday. Conductor Hughes, of the c.
& A. was detained here as a witness in
the case. -...-. JOHN.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-03-05
FAST IN THE SNOW.

On the 22d of Janusry stock fen.
der on the shore Of Henry Lake. near
Fire Hole, Mou., saw ali arm rearb-
ing out of u huge snow-drift on the
other shore of the lake and waving a
handkerchief. The stock man went
to the recue and found w. Ii. Bassett
young mail-carrier, tastin the snow
and utterly exhausted. Bassett had
started from Fire Hole three davs
before. The snow was in no place
less than three feet deep, and often
there were drifts ten feet high. He
was obliged to abandon his horse on
the first day. Then for two days aud
lights he fought his way tn, ouyh TIC
snow. Fart of the time it was storm
ing and always intensely cold. He
lost his way. He hadn't, a mouthtul
OF food. He says: 81 ate snow SO
long that | was unable 10 ca: food
when rescued, because my throat was
TOO raw to permit swallowing. 4
Knew that my feet were frozen, but ID
was afraid to take, of my boots, lest
couldn't get them on again. shall
only lose two toes and a few tingers.a
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-03-05
CABIN PHILOSOPHY.

II. A. Macon. in February scribnsr.l .
Jes turn de backlog ober. dar-and pull your
An watch dat 'possum cookIn' In de skillet by
de fire; 80 : : =
Lemme spread my legs out on de bricks to make
my feelings how,
AM I'il grin out fac or two. to take bsfo'
you go. l4..
Now. IN desc busy wukln' days. dey,s changed
de Scriptnr, fashions.
Now. when you's wanting loaves o. bread, you
got to 30 an fetch 'em,
An Of you's wantin' fishes, you must dig your
Wums an kefch 'sm; -
For You can put it down as sartin dat de time is
When sassagos an 'taters use to rain FUN on,
de sky! ~
Ell you think about 1t keerfuly. and put it to the
You'll diskiver dat de safes' plan is gin ulIy de
Ef you stumble on hornets nss' an make de
critters scatter : : = -
You needn't STAN dsr like tool an argsrfy de
An when de yaller fever come. an settle oil
aroun'. ! -
IT'S better dan de karanteen to snume out o..
town!
Dsr's heap o. dreadful music in the very fines,
fiddle;
ripe an melIer apple may be rottsn in de mid !.
De wises' lookin' trabeler may be de bisges'
fool;
Oars lot O. solid kckin' in the humbles' kind
o mule;
De preacher amt de hollies' dat wars de
meekes' look,
AM does de loudes' bangin' on the k,ver Oh d,
Booki " W
De people pays deir bigges' bills in buying lots
Dey scatter all deir picayunss aroup, de- mann,
stan's,
De twsnties an de fities goes In payin' orf der
But Heben an de organ grinder gets de copper
ceRts.
nebber likes de cuilud man dat thinks too much
Dat frolics froo de wukin' days, and ,poozes at
Dat jine. de Temp'ance 'cIety. an. le. o. git
TIM tight,
An pulls his water millions in de middle OF dc
night V. ~ Wv
Desc milertsrry niger chaps. with muskets in
perradin' froo de city TO de music oh de bans
Had better drop dier guns, an 20 to marchin, i,
wild deir hoes
An get honest Ilbbln' as dey chop de cotton
Or de state may put 'em arter wbIIs To drI,,in in
de bitches,
Wild morn single stripe q runnin' 'cross dler
oresches.
Well. you think dat doin' nufiin' tall fs mighty
sOf an nice,
But 1t busted up de renters In de iably Para
disc!
You see. dey bofs was human beIn,s les, like
AM dey couldn't reggsrlate delrselves wild net
thing to do;
Wild plenty wuk befo' 'em. an cotton crop 10
Dey'a nsbber thought o. loarn' 'roun' AN chat.
tim Wild de snake.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-03-05

distinguish who they were. When
Marshal Walton reached the scene, he
questioned Smith, who said he would
know the men ii he saw them, and, 60
ing up town with the marshal, they en-
tered a saloon. whereupon Smith pointed
out man named Whalen as one OF the
persons who had attempted to rob him.
Whalen denied the charge. and became
involved in difficulty with Smith, of
which the latter got the worse, and here
the matter ended. There are a great
many rumors current regarding the af-
fair. aud, though tried to learn the de.
tails, SO as to do no one injustice, this is
as correct version as could get.
ESKAY