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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

A new book on etiquette says, ''soup
must be eaten with a spoon" Persons
who are in the habit Of eating soup with a
fork or carving knife, will be slow TO
adopt these new tangled ideas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

Our good friend. Jack Hubbard, Of Sun
City, was in 10 see us this week. We are
always glad to see him, as he generally
has something Of Importance 10 com
municate.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

According 10 the Citizen, Peter Brewer,
a Hollander, walked from Atkinson, ILL.,,
to kingman-having made the entire dis
lance in Eve weeks. As car fare is cheap,
the chap evidently likes TO "hoof' IL.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

medicine Lodge now has two Oood
e'aessmitha. whose advertisements snr 49,
IN .hia paper. Stock men Just from ,bo
oss VIII end IL TO their ADVANTAGE - 80 ,.o
ault our advertising columns and oIwar,
paHonize those whose names o,rcss
theron. appear
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

We understand there is TO be another
store at Kiowa in a short time. A gentle
man by the name Of Curtis is 10 be the
proprietor.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

We understand that social party was
held at the residence OF G. w. Ellis, on
last Friday evening, which was pro-
nouneed The most enjoyable Of the aeaaon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

We neglected 10 mention last week the
marriage Of James Carl, Of Lake City, 10
Miss Polly Watkins. The ceremony took
place on Christmas eve.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

Graham Bros. 4 Finch issued n very
creditable New Years edition Of the Har-
per Times. last week. The amount of
reading matter in that paper, ia immense.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

The wrong men always get rich. Il is
the follow without money who is always
telling you how much good he would do
with money II he had IL.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

Mrs. DIR. Yant hands rs a we'll written
description Of the famous Eureka Springs,
ArkaDsaw, which we should very much
like 10 publish-but space forbida.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

The tax payers Of Barbour county can
congratulate themselves on the fact that
the expenses Of printing have been cut
down Just one half for the coming wear.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

Charley Hickman 10 again hard at work
behind the counter of the Merchants and
Drover's bank.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

Alpha UpdegraR was up from the range
the first Of the week. Alph. Is one Of
those good boys whom we like to chat
with.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

Dick Carter returned from his eastern
trip, on Wednesday evening. He reports
an immense time.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

Word has been received from Frank
VAlodin that his wife recently presented
him with bouncing boy baby, at their
home near Oakland. III. TT, Frank.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

ID. L. Pierce and wife, Of Sun City, ac-
oompanied by Mrs. Dougherty, made this
office a short, but pleasant call yesterday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

s. J. Shepler is having lumber hauled
for an addition 10 his building, which will
be 1924. s. ]. Is an enterprising citizen.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

Mr.. and Mrs. s. p. Coan gave an oyster
supper at their residence on New Years
eve., 10 a large number of their friends.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

X. F. Carter. holding cattle on the river
south Of here, called last Saturday and or
dered the INDEX sent 10 his address.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05
Notice 10 those Intending 20 Prove Up
on Usage Lands.

Every individual in this or Comanehe
county. who intends 10 ''prove up" vii
"a d II 10 their advantage TO call upon S.
J. shspler, Probate Judge. He is the
proper person 10 make out final proof pa
pers, and will give full information con-
corning late land Office rulings.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

w. E Campbell, the man who was shot
through the wrist by the COW boys during
their Caldwell raid, IL rapidly recovering.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

Charlie Hickman was over from Medi-
cine Lodge enjoying the holidays with his
friends. Il Wellingtonian.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

Mrs. DR.. Kessler has been visiting
friends at Turkey Greek mills, for the
past week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

The Board Of County Commissioners are
m session this week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

Mrs. Taylor has n new sign for her mil
linery store.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

II man wants 10 know Of how little
importance he is, let him 20 with his wife
10 the dressmakers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

q. W. Winn, Henry Bhckhahn's part
ner, was over from Wellington this week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05
LETTER LIST,

The following is a list of the letters re-
naming uncalled for in the post office al
this place. Dec. 31st.
brldenthall, N cartwright, VIM
McGee, L (2) Potter, Geo
Swiney, wv Weddel, wmR
POSTAL CARDS.
Nelly L MCGEE, JF
Aule, v w Smith, GF
BUSINESS TALK
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

Corn IL worth $500 per one hundred
pounds at Mobeetie, Texas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

j. II. Weller, Of Kingman, called lasI
week and subscribed for the INDEX.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

A. X. Tanner, Of Evansville, Indiana,
writes that he wants the INDEX.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

Our life IL but a winter day,
Some only breakfast and away,
Others 10 dinner stay and are full fed,
Tn oldest man but sups and goes 30 bed.
Larger islhis debt that fingers out the day
He that goes soonest has the least 10 pay.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05
Picture Frames

Picture Frames Picture Frames
Mrs. S. P. Coan. at the photo
graph gallery has lust received a
large invoice of the most beauti-
full Picture Frames ever seen in
Barbour county. Call and see
them and you can not help but
buy. 81
w. D. VanSlyke, at the post
ofhce has just received the Fin
est and best selected stock of
Blank Books and Stationery ever
brought to Medicine Lodge. Call
and see, 81
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05
Picture Frames Z

Here men of business speak,
And something new tell every week
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05
Sheep for Sale or Trade.

300 head of Arkansas sheep
tor sale Cheap for cash, or Trade
for cattle. For particulars. en-
quire at this office. 80
For Sale.
$50 head of good Domestic cat
tie, in good shape; branded JHR
connected. p. o. Sun City.
20-m3 A. j. HUBBARD.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05

L nave lett my DOCKS and &C
counts with K. 81. Jack. at the
city meat market. All those
whom / have accommodated in
the past, will call and settle and
get receipt. This is urgent.
27-tf r. I. LEE.
For SALE.--House and lot on
Main street. Fdquire at this Of
fee, n
Largest stock of lamps at
Sheldon's ever seen in the city.
Cigars, cigars, cigars, and only
the best at the o K %
Hot Coffee, sugar and cream.
at the OK %
Toys both large and small &
many useful articles to be found
at Sheldon's.
Go to Sheldon for Christmas
G Gods. z
Shell boxes and dolls from
large to small at Sheldon's
Gents, and ladies cups and
saucers of the latest styles at
Sheldon's.
Corn, az Turkey creek Mills, e5 cents
per bushel. 81
Full Estock English stone
china at Sheldon's.
If you want a cheap buggy
whip 60 to Sheldon's,
A full Line of Canned Goods at
s. & Y's.
-Standiford, Youman & Co.
have just received another in =
voice of those Field classes.
Tney are q great saver of horse
flesh. 4S-tf
,,-13 new brands of cigars at
Macs. Is
Don't fail to call on Sheldon
and examine his NEW stock of
boots and shoes Is
For sale--A good residence
conveniently situated. Price
1910. Enquire offs. j. Shepler.
Sheet iron and tinware made
frem the best material, at Gep-
|perts,
The place to get Gents Fur
nishing Goods is at Lebrecht's.
Best Staple and Fancy Gro
ceries at the Central store. Is
900 pounds of Fresh Can
dy-dlrect from the manufactur.
ers-jhst received at the Central
Great variety of toilet sets
and roses at Sheldon's.
Don't fail to go and see Shell
don's new stock of dress goods 4
notions just received. Cheap as
ever.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05
n G. ECkERT,
Barber and Hair Dresser
Mekicine Lodge, Kansas.

For smooth Shave, Shampoo, Hair
cut, give me call and will guarantee
satisfact. on. The fnese Sea Foam nj
Ame lea. The aides are cordially in
Wit. d to all and e ibes- hair cleaned
in bet style,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05
Sheep Din.

We keep on hand at our ranch
3 miles ne of Sun City, q supply
of Extract of Tobacco for sheep
dip; NANCY horses and lousy cat
tie. Has been used with good
results. Prepared by w. e. Math.
ews d Sons, Louisville, Ky.
% TEvIs PRoCToR.
Select oysters, 60 cts per can,
medium, 30 cts at o K Bakery.
20
For SALE.-Neat residence and
4 lots. Enquire at this Office. q
Go to the o K Bakery for
candies. %
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-05
The WESTERN HOUSE
Kiowa, Kansas.

f. j. KERcHNER, prophetic.
The travelling public will find
this house frstrclass in all re-
spects.
This house is a favorlte stcp.
ping place for the cattle men.
Feed Stable in connection with
the house.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1882-01-19
What is Life?

Say what is life? A feeble flower
Declining as it blooms;
Which bears at heart the whitening power
The cantcr that consumes;
a wintry cloud, an April beam,
A stage for empty strife,
A waking thought, troubled dream,
Ali such is life!
A web Of ohcckorod hopes and fcars;
a bubble on tho wavc-.
a ehado, composed Of smiles ond tears,
a pilgrim to the grave!
a barquc upon the waters tossed,
The sport Of storm aud strife,
Her ruddcr gone, her anchor lost
All! such is life!
And what is death? A dreadful doom
To plcasure's silken slave;
Who fears to sleep amid the gloom
That wraps the silent grave,
10 quit the scene Of earthly joys,
Oh, who would yield his breath?
Resign ambition's sildcd toys,
10 welcome dcath2
The soul that feels Affections pang,
10 lifc's dark ills prey,
Scars to the source from whence it spran..
And spuins The cumbrcus clay.
No more may tcrrors shake my breast,
Or waste my feeble Lrcalh
Death rocks the cradle of our guest,
Then welcome death!
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1882-01-19
WALHALA, SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 1852

Taking The first car (ho would have
walked, bat too much time would have
been consnned,) lie was going to his
! mother.
"Such nnisanccs should not DO permitted
to dsgracS our city cn.s. Rise your dress,
Julia, Or nc might soil it hateful, rouscd
little newsboy!" The red lps of two SUI.
perbly dressed bellies ourled disdainfully,
and they drew themselves as fir away as
possible !cou the cause of their remarks,
lest he shoald coutnmiuato them.
"Do yon not SEQ you arc botkcring these
ladies, ycn chap? Gcs out there With The
driver, and here's nickel for you"
Tho boS's eyes, like artificial suns, liter
ally construed tho insignificant wretch, who
| astoundpt at seeing such scorn and pride in
a ncwsb, i, sat like one s;upcGcd, ho'diog
tho rcjcc.cd nickel.
The p4:socuicd little one wcut out with
the drive; the place was crow led, anl an
evil looking, soicd STRIPPING Insisted he was
taking 10 nach room. In vain he pro-
tested lI' vas using as little space as pos
slb!c. . he rulliun called him q Swim
dog"
There was q dull, heavy sound, as If
,ho ~ .mI - 'unou'' :'oPt'hS OF
,;, ~ ;... ,.;,, ~ Wv y" '''c do'ct a'r went
s,;r;,,. ,.,v "'v" ""a voHoo"'ra.eu q "no'e
o,,n p,v Sir L",. WV III WHEN was 'nt
Irnan ,o."v.' :,
+, ,tv ',9 s'.H'.' n's heaven ',He
u.;ig = '',; - " '"' ''o'S's ise' ms
VIZ. n'"!'HH iocNs wearing "Fcddor strains
'"ah ln' loPpiGs Knew lay The bright
young fspH.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1882-01-19
Tho Governors Message Approv-
ing tho Stock Law.
STATE or SouTH CAROLINA,
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER.
CoLUMnlA, S. C., Januory HISS,

COLUMBIA, S. g., January IL, 1882.
GcnHeme" or tic Gcacrul lSsemLly:
i herewith return with ny approya
tho hoi to provide general stock law and
regulate tic operations Of the same. IL
doug 50 desire TO accompany tic approval
sSish S0ce comment.
The Agricultural Department nj Wash
ipgton, u an elaborate and carefully pre-,
paved rolpTt, in 1871, upon the cost Of
farm eno's in tlic United States estimated
the cost d such icrccs in South Carolina
at $2l, ,l'6,606. Before and since 1871
some OF Tic most accurate acrieulnro,
writers u tue State have established tho
fact tia; the average cost for boundary
! fences a one in the State is about 81 for cycry
acre cG'loScd have not the li"uycs Of
the ccnRs recently taken, bat prcyi0usly
tho Eunbrr OF acres Of improved laDas in
South !aroina was put at 1000 900 acres.
This gvcs the sum Of $l6,0OO,OOO as the
cost Of our boundary farm ioncos, and is
corfepr"tlEc OF the estimate of tho United
StotcsAsrlcuiural Dcparmout, Which 10
cludcssross as well as boundary fences.
Ihoduralon OF the ordinary rail fence
OF thccountry is known not to exceed ten
years. With therefore an annual dcpre
cia,iolof 10 per cent. upon the invest.
mcntlt clearly appears that the annual
cost G boundary fences to our agricultural
indusry exceeds $2,70O,OOO.
III State aud ccuuty taxes levied for nh
purpScs ior the last fiscal scar, as shown by
the 'omp'roIicrs BOOKS, amountcd t. 81
3OSlC.
US therefore apparent that tho aho!i-
tioh boundary fchces saves annually to
tho Hr'cuItura! industry twice as much
mon. as Is paid In taxes by all the indus.
tries the State combined.
llilow OF the facts and figures | have
Sivct the general scope and object of the
Act return to you meets with nv an
prosG | regard it as cmiucntIy wiso una
judictls'y progressive. Thcrc is feature
In IT. hwcYcr, which does nos commend
Itself me and which is not necessary 10
the accomplishments OF the object sought.
You IIi permit nc TO call your attcntion
to itnd suggcs! ts removal by supnIc-
mcD9y legislation,
G9mon of pasturagc on nncncloscd land
's fturc III OUT public policy cooval with
our hRory aud has prevailed unmpaircd
WIN ' until very recent period. Along
With came our law Of enclosures, which
the ia under consideration so fundamcn.
tally tangcs. Common of pGstnrogc was
tho 'bht Of cyory citizen to grazo his
animal upon tho unencoscd (Which was
Then anonymous with his unimprovcD
lands Sf his ncighbcr. Ii was q right
ionndh not only in supposed public
policy but in abstrac: equity The theory
OF outlaw Of real estate iy tlat in the origin
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1882-01-19
VOLUME XXXIH.--NO. 9.

The Richmond 4 Dunvillc II. II. Com
pany took the $500 premium at the Atlanta
Exposition for the best display of native
wood
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-03-06

of which we sat in when registering
our names. Another chail is there,
an old-fashioned ''kitchen chair"
bottomed by Mr.. Lincoln with hick-
ory bark, about twelve years before
he was elected president. To pre-
serve this chair from relic hunters, it
was first covered with wire, and this
not being sufficient, it was put into a
strong wire cage.
September g., 1869, excavation
commenced for the monument. 1t is
built of granite from Quincy, Mass,
is 72H feet from east to west, 119H
from north to south, and 100 feet
high. The total cost when the
two remaining groups of statuary are
in place will be about $4,000.
The statue of Lincoln and coat OF
arms were placed on the monument
September, 1874, and the infantry
and naval groups in 1877; the others
are expected the coming fall.
w. III. HOLMES.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-03-06
A CALIFORNIA PARADISE.

A Santa Barbara correspondent
writes The maratime vale of Santa
Barbara, for sixty miles facing the
Pacific Ocean, we consider the most
attractive in California. The soil is
extra deep dark alluvium. By the
formation of the coast it is sheltered
from the rude trade winds, elsewhere
so unpleasant on our shores. San
Francisco being in north latitude 370
80 min., Santa Barbara is $40 80
min.-3' southwardly. Here -four
ish in luXuriance the fig tree and the
olive, the prune and almond, the Or
ange and the lemon, the nectarine and
the pomegranite. Here grows Afal-
ia clover, giving three cuttings year
and pasturage through the winter.
Here flowers bloom perennial. Here
only is paradise of roses and other
fragrant flowers cultivated for COM
mercial perfumery. Here the bee
pastures all the year, the hivers gath
er honey every day, and, abstaining
themselves, they give to man nearly
their whole production. Only in
stress of stormy weather they draw
upon THEFT boarded sweets. Feath-
cred songsters never migrate from
this elysium. Mans dwelling is en-
livened by the chirp of birds, and
their music gives perpetual cheer, un-
checked by winter frosts. Happy,
thrice blessed are they whose lot is
cast where happiness is so lightly
wooed and won! Here in mid De-
cember the company's rose gardens
are sight to charm the eye, when,
day by day, children gather ever
blooming flowers for extraction of
perfume for the toilet At Kezanlik,
in the foothills of the Balkan Range,
in Roumelia, South Turkey, north
latitude 421ao 9, is a valley devoted to
rose culture exclusively for like pur-
poses, but there the sale of the nose
gays to many villagers is extra profit
able. There, as here, the hair and
the clothes of those who work among
the roses retain the perfume for g
week of absence from the valley.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-03-06

Oliver Wendell Holmes not very
long ago, wrote this of the true wife:
Oftentimes | have seen a tall ship
glide by against the tide as if drawn
by some invisible bowline, with a
hundred strong arms pulling it. Her
sails are untitled, her streamers are
dropping, she has neither side wheel
nor stern wheel, still she moved on,
stately in serene triumph, as with her
own life. But / knew that on the
other side of the great ship, hidden
beneath this great bulk that swan so
majestically, there was a little toll
some steam tug, with a heart of fire
and arms of iron, that was tugging
it bravely on; and knew that if the
little steam tug untwined her arms
and left the ship, it would wallow
and roll about, and drift hither and
thither, and 90 off with the refuent
tide. no man knows whittier. And
so | have known more than one gen.
ius, high-decked, full-freighted, idle
sailed, gay-pennOned, that but for
the bare, toiling arms, and warm
beating heart of the faithful little
wife that nestled close to him, so
that no wind or wave could part
them, would have gone down with
the stream and have been heard of
no more.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-03-06

A class of "personals" sent to
newspapers for publication is well hit
off by an exchange as follows: News
paper offices receive many contribu-
tions every day. Correspondents as
sumo the editorial "we," and, with
out signing their names or giving any
clew to their identity, they write !:
"We are delighted to announce that
John Catchall, our genial harness
maker, has been united in the bonds
of matrimony with Miss Mary Take
anybody, the beautiful young maiden
who has acted as milkmaid for farmer
Hayseed during the past thirty years.
The happy couple rode in lum-
Der wagon to the depot, and started
on the Central train for days visit
with friends in Turnipville. During
the absence of Mr.. and Mrs. c.. the
Simpkins place will have few clap
boards nailed on and the blinds paint
ed, and when they return, they will
occupy the upper back rooms. We
wish them much joy, etc., ETC." p.
S.-Please insert in the Eagle. s'Ap
Old Subscriber" Some people have
a habit of writing "personals" also,
and say: "Ten thousands of friends
of Arabella Pinkerton of Podunk will
be glad to know that she has fully
recovered from the effects of the car
buncle on her neck, and will attend
all the balls in her part of the county
4 this season. P. S.-Mr. Editor
! please publish this as joke on Ton
Calleverynight. The boys and girls
of Podunk will understand about thai
carbuncle. One of them"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-03-06
THE OLD STORY.

Twas weeping, sad and weary,
And the night was long and dreary,
Endless seeming to my child heart,
Longing for the morning light.
Pain and woe full sore were DER me,
And the shaded lamp before me
Seemed to mock my bitter yearning,
Long ago, one winter night.
Till my mothers soft caressing
Fell upon me like blessing,
AS she told of One who suffered
Bitter throes on Calvary;
Till hushed my sobs and crying,
On her gentle bosom lying,
While she told me ofthe Saviour
And his death upon the tree.
Told me DER and DER the story
OF the Christ-child and HIS glory,
of the shepherds wondrous vision,
And the stars of promise bright;
OF the humble shed and manger
Grading the holy stranger;
OF the angels, praises singing,
Long ago, one winter night.
Stiller grew my hearts quick beating
AS she told me of the meeting
At the tomb, one Sabbath morning,
Of the angels fair and bright.
Then, at last, the story ended,
Up to God a prayer assembled
All, it all comes back so plainly
To my fevered brain tonight!
AS upon my couch I languish,
Soothingly upon my anguish,
Like star that breaks the darkness,
Or ray of morning light,
Comes the thought of that sweet story
OF the Christ-chld and His glory,
That was told to hush my walling,
Long ago, one winter night.
All, my burden seemeth lighter,
And the darkness groweth brighter
Pain and grief no longer DER me
Their dark wings of sorrow cast;
Christ, my king, forever reigneth.
And my soul no more complainant;
Christ hath raised the veil of shadows
From my weary heart at last.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-03-06
UPON MY WORD SHE DID

Her hair aUas black. "But black" she sighed.
'Is very much too cold;"
And 80 she bleached her locks until
They looked almost like gold.
A simple satin robe she wore.
Which closely to her clung
In fact 1t was extremely scant),
And from her belt lily pale
And four sunfowers hung
Four big sunfowers hung.
She would not touch bit of meat,
But oft she'd sit and weep
To think the broiled chops were once
Part Of a baby sheep.
"And oh /" she'd moan, "these scared steaks,
So full of gravy now
(This was slight mistake, l think),
.'Once wandered Ger the fields and meads,
Attached to a cow
gentle browsing cow
She was the most poetic thing;
She wouldn't harm fly;
ats life is short at best" she'd say
"Oh, pray don't make it die!"
The very cat for catching mice.
In fearful voice she child,
And then at last she married
(And seemed quite glad to get him, too)
A butcher: yes, she did
Upon my word she did!
Margaret Eytinge IN Harpers Magazine.