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Kimball enterprise. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1883, 1883-07-06
How They Married.

Marriage in Indiana is illustrated by
the following expedient Of a Munce
couple: Last winter sethiM. Whitten, an
eccentric attorney of Union City, came
here on behalf of remenstrants in GER
tain liquor cases appealed from that
county to this. He took up his abode at
the Maddy house, and apparently pre-
pared to stay. The magnet which at.
tracted him was found to be a fair fellow
hoarder, Miss Maud Macarthur, blush,
Ing damsel of some 35 summers. The
attraction proved mutual, and finally
the devoted couple contracted to be-
come one. Here it is that Whitten's
crankiness took form. He lives, he
claims, in higher moral aud religious
atmosphere than common, everyday
mortaIs, and disdained to approach the
hymeneal alter under license duly is
sued under the laws of the state, and
made binding by the interposition of
preacher or squire. Spurning these le
gal conventionalities, he induced his
fair inamorata to sign with hima written
contract which sets forth their belief in
the sacredness of promise to each
other, and its being the only true mar
rage ceremony. They agree that they
shall each, before God and the world.
take the other to be his and her lawful
and welded husband and wife, to love.
to cherish and to protect, in sickness
and in health, till death or Competent
legal authority shall them part, the
same being made binding on their heirs
executors, and assigns forever. This
novel document was signed by both the
contracting parties on Feb. "a. since
which time they have done their best
to avoid being declared defaulting con-
tractors; 1t has only just leaked out,
cutioh for living together unlawfnlIy,
Under the statute they are legally mar.
ried, but the novelty of the ceremony.
or lack of ceremony, causes some ex,
citement. intermingled with disgust. in
social circles where the lady has beer.
favorabIy known.
Kimball enterprise. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1883, 1883-07-06
One Stew.

A tinicky, fussy, round little man step
ped up to the first waiter in a new oyster
saloon in Sixth avenue, and said:
lave you got any real nice, frosh, good
oysters?"
yes, sir"
Net too fat; you know-but not thin,
either, l want them just exactly right and
want them perfectly fresh"
how Will you have them--half SHELF"
stop moment" said the little man;
II you have got just the right kind in just
the right condition, please take pint of
small ones (not too small, you know and
strain the juice off them carefully, leaving
Just little juice on them; put them in pan
which has been scoureda aud dried, and then
add a.1i little butter (good, pure butter) anda
little milk (not New York milk, but real
country cows milk, then place the pan
over coal fire, and be careful to keep the
pan IN motion SO as not to let the oysters or
the milk burn; add little juice, if you
choose and then watch the pan closely, so
that The exact moment it comes to boil
you can whip it off. At the same time have
deep dish warming near at hand, and
when you see the first sign of boiling
empty the pan into the dish. Doyou think
you can remember that?"
One stew!" the waiter called out.
Kimball enterprise. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1883, 1883-07-06
Sour Upper Class. :"
From the New York Grsnhic

From the New York Graphic
Some journalistic scribes of America
speak at times of our" upper classes" What
constitutes our upper classes? Who are
they? Is not the phrase comparatively
new? Was it even in use forty years ago?
Analyze American society. AS to means,
we have very rich men, very poor men.
From which is drawn our upper class !?
Again, as to antecedents we have very rich
men of two or three generations pedigree,
very rich men of no pedigree, ten years ago
keeping corner groceries out Of which
cometh the upper class? Again, doctors,
lawyers, ministers, editors, merchants,
Generally well educated. A few well off: a
great majority of moderate incomes,
Which of these belong to the American
upper class? Again, army and navy. For
the most part, sons of merchants mechan
les, lawyers; in fact, sons of the people.
Is this the upper class, or a part thereof?
Again, does an American of education and
refined tastes, with an income Of $1,000
to $4,000 Per year, belong to the upper or
lower class? Does the steady, honest, in
telligent mechanic belong to the upper or
lower class3 Does the great republic in
his class scale tolerate any standard save
that of intellect, virtue and intelligence?
Are intellect, virtue and intelligence, at
81 200 per year, relegated to a lower social
standard than intellect, virtue and in
selligence at $1,5OO,000 per year income?
Kimball enterprise. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1883, 1883-07-06
The Senator lnd the Travelled Man.
From Perley's Washington Letter

The mystic letters written on visiting
cards are source of bewilderment to the
congressman from rural districts, who can
not decypher their meaning Once that
stalwart Kentuckian, Senator McCreery,
met foppish young constituent who had
just returned from Paris, and said to him:
II received your card the other day. Tree.
ognized your fathers name which is the
same as yours, and supposed that it was
his son; but what did the letters E. P.
written IN corner, mesn7. Why, NJ.
Senator" replied the Travelled man, ait is
customary in Paris to write the initials of
certain words on leaving cards. For
example, had been going away, l should
have written P. P. c., the initials of
Pour prendure conge-to take leave. As l
was, calling myself, I wrote E. P, the ini-
tials of En- Personne-in person. "Ohl"
said McCreery, I understand" A week or
SO afterward the two met again, and the
young man said: Senator, received
your card, but couldn't comprehend what
the letters S. B. A. N. in the corner meant
Pray interpret them?" "With pleasure"
said McCreery, his eyes twinkling with
humor. IS. 3. A. n are the initials of
Ssnt By q Niggar!" The young man tried
to laugh, but really couldn't see the point
Of the inscription. Others did.
Kimball enterprise. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1883, 1883-07-06
Barrenness of Rich Mems Re-
sources for Enjoyment.

While on the subject of money, let
me advise the reader to stop for mo.
rnent and think the thing over. Take
Senator Fail-probably the richest man
in the senate. What of it? He is out of
place and he knows it, and so is never
in his place in the senate. 1t was a nov
elty for a year, but it is stale now, and
he is tired of it. Suddenly acquired
riches are no good i'll the long run, but
who will refuse them? Certainly not
the poor newspaper correspondent,
who moralizes on hard crackers. can.
permanent good. Jay Gould is rich
after years Of labor and calculation.
He, by his own study is u scholar. He
has resources within himself for
enjoyment. He can appreciate
rest and he is now going to
do the things he has not had the tima to
do for the last fifteen years. Do you
think that Vanderbilt enjoys life? Not
bit of it. He can drive faster horses
than we can, and he can drink better
wine; and he drinks good deal of the
better wine, if the stories are true
What is the etfect-the result? He is
breaking down, and will 60 OFT like a
shot one OF these days, and he can't
take his beautiful house with him. He
will begin life even with us il the next
world. and not be left a. hundred mil
lion of dollars by his brainy father, who
accumulated the money by years OF hard
work, and thought. No, Mr.. Editor, it
is better that we should be obliged to
work. If 1 had money and idleness,
might be either in the penitentiary or
the mad house within a year. Then
where would your readers be?-Wash-
ington Corr. Philadelphia Press.
Kimball enterprise. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1883, 1883-07-06
Hunting the Lion.
From the New York Herald.

Lion hunting has hitherto been The priv
ilege of few. M. Bombonnel, of Dion,
proposes to make it sport to the world.
Through the leading journals of Europe he
has issued circular to hunters of all coun-
tries, inviting them to q forest distric,
which he has secured in Algiers. There,
upon the payment of 1900 francs, they
will be boarded for two months in "cyn-
egetic establishment, designed for the
hunting of lions and panthers, which will
be attracted to the spot by the presence, in
specially constructed pen, of number of
old and broken down animals, such as
goats, horses, mules and asses. If this
bait does not suffice, the scene of opera
the monarchs of the forest will probably
find more toothsome than the goats and
asses. Moreover, the native keepers will
be sworn to procure game, and the Arabs
are so notorious for their fidelity to their
oaths that no doubt need be felt on this
score. The lions having thus taken up their
abode in the neighborhood. which enjoys
the advantage of being close to the railway
and affords an easy decape for the hunters,
M. Bomhonnel proceeds to look after
the comfort Of his guests. He has fur.
nished casino, with all the modern i'm
provements, including billiard room, card
rooms, good cellar and q Grst rate kitch-
en-. From the verendahs and bedroom
windows his subscribers will be able to
amuse themselves by shooting the hyenas.
jackals, lynxes and tiger-ca who will
come to devour the rest Of the bait left by
the larger game. A pack of barriers will
always be kept ready for use, Snipe, par
tridges and quails will be found in the
woods. If any sportsman should be SO
venturesome rs to sally out against the
lions at noon, he will be duly projected with
an umbrella from the sun; Ind if
he should brave the inclemency Of the
night, he will be comfortably wrapped in a
waterproof Lest even these attractions
should prove Intellectual, NJ. Bombonnel
promises to invite a bevy Of fair hunts
women, the Lady Florence Di1ies OF the
world, who will enjoy the sensation Of
hunting big game without exposing thei,
limbs to the claws of these wild beasts. !"
Tickets will be available for Ave years, and
the claims Of subscribers widcws and or
phans, will, on no account, be entertained
by the protector.
Kimball enterprise. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1883, 1883-07-06
Putmau's Wolf Den.

l herewith send you piece Of gran
ite ..cut from the inside of the famous
"Putman's Wolf den," situated in Pom
fret, Conn. l visited the den yester-
day with small party. Up, up, we
rode; past farm-houses, green meadows,
and orchards, and entered road. All
wood. Finally we came up tumble
down cabin, a crazy barn, and a pig-sty
The cart-road soon terminated in foot
path, winding along through dense
woods, crossed a stone wall and plunged
down steep and rocky hill toward the
north. Following few rods further
we suddenly came upon the wolf den. l
knew it by Mr.. E. l.. Sawyers tine his
torical painting, once exhibited in Hart
ford before the legislature to the great
admiration of that body. Besides the
"den" it contains perfect likeness of
General Putnam, his negro, "Pomp."
and others. The den is situated under
a granite hill, the mouth facing the
northeast. 1t is formed by an upheaval,
which rett rock apart some two feet,
shelving the rift over with huge granite
ledges. The mouth is not over two feet
square. Stripping off hat and coat, and
taxing my hammer IN one hand, l
crawled into cave distanhe of twelve
feet. Beyond this the accumulated
debris forbid. This part of the cave is
superficial, extending on 40 angle ten
degrees, but it is said that at distance
OF thirty feet there was perpendicular
well of unknown depth. By much eff
tortl chiseled off some fine specimens
OF the granite, and, half sutfocated,
backed out; On a shelving rock at the
mouth OF the den visitors had lett their
cards, with compliments to Mrs. Wolf"
The story Of "Putman AMI the WOLF is
well Observation-Disclosures to Hartford
Post.
Kimball enterprise. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1883, 1883-07-06
Judge Jere Blacks Application
of an Old Rule.

Everybody knows how admirable
Judge Jeremiah Blacks style is. They
say that when his gifted son Chauncey
was about to write his first article fol
the press he consulted his father about
the subject he had in mind.
"That will do very well-very we'll, :"
said the Judge; ''you understand that
subject, and you ought to write about it
very well. Let me see what you write
when You get through. may be able tc
make some suggestions to you"
The young man went off and buckled
down to his task. He spent week al
it. When he had about reached perfec-
ton he took it to the old gentleman
The Judge read it carefully through.
"Welle" asked ChauEcey as his hear,
sank within HIM.
every well done," said the Judge
every wellssdone. But, Chauncey. it can
be improved. | think ifyou cut it down
one half that it will improve it very
much"
Very we'll, SIR" said Chauncey, tax.
When he had taken out little more
than one-half of his fine sentences he re.
turned to his father. The old Judge
read it through again, "Well?" asked
Chauncey. "You can't imagine how
much you have improved it,' said the
Judge; "it reads very we'll. But, Chaun-
cey, if you cut it down one-half again il
will read much better" Very well, sir
said his son, putting the knife to his
child again. BY the time this latest cut
was made the article had gotten to be
but halfa column long. "yery go cd
indeed; very good, indeed" said the
Judge, nodding, approyingly,, But
if you wo uld cut it down to quarter Of
acolumn." "Well. l WON'T" the troubled
youngster is reported to have replied
and he didn't. The Judge was probably
right, all the same. We all like the ex,
tract better than the vanilla bean
Philadelphia Record.
Kimball enterprise. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1883, 1883-07-06
A Dime Novel Tragedy.

A specia. from Worcester, Mass, Nov.
lG, says: The dime novel mania was the
cause of a fearful tragedy last even
ing, James Morrissy, aged 1G being shot
dead by Fred. Markham, one of his COM
panions. The two boys in company with o
third, John Brennan. thoroughly imbued with
Buffalo Bills spirit, from constantly reading
dime novels, cheap story papers and an oc-
casional visit to the Opera House to wit
ness some blood-crrdling play,
were engaged in miniature gamb-
ling at Markham's house. They
had extemporized money out of bits of pa
per. Morrissy had two shoe horns for re-
volvers, and Markham had resurrected q
rusty revolver belonging to his father,
which lay on the table beside him. Finally,
MOI rissy shouted that the others were
cheating and that he had got the drop on
them, at the same time raising the shoe
horn. Markham spurned the imputation,
and raised his revolver and cred, not
knowing that it was loaded. Morrissy fell
mortally wounded. dying in an hour. One
OF the boys ran for doctor, and the other
for priest, and on their return were ar
rested.
Kimball enterprise. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1883, 1883-07-06

Kate Field thus describes the Ameri-
can dude: Take strip of something
that, for the sake of convenience we call
man-which, by the way, is gross Ii
oei on man. Around its neck place a
tight collar, enshrouded with hideous
scarf and breast-pin. Put upon it silk
nat ana cutaway coat. Clothe its low.
er eNtremitios with pants wherein the
caves were never meant to grow. In its
hand cane, and on its feet boots that
creak Gi, at every step in limping measure.
race cigarette in it's mouth; teach it a
orlef vocabulary of verbs and adiectives,
commencing with immensely CLEVER
ana s see yon latter, you know and in
my humble opinion you obtain a fair
conception of the brains and capacity Of,
the American dude" IN
Kimball enterprise. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1883, 1883-07-06
WHEN THE ROSE GAME.

When the rose came loved the rose,
And thought Ct none beside;
Forgetting all the other flowers,
And al the Others died.
And morn and noon, and sun and
showers.
And all things loved the rose,
Who only half returned my love,
Blooming alike fol these.
I was the rival Of q score
Ofiove on gaudy wing;
The nightingale would implore
For pity not to sing.
Each called for his; still was glad
To wait and take my part.
l loved tho rose-who might have had
The fairest lily's heart.
Arthur O'Shagnessy.
Kimball enterprise. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1883, 1883-07-06

prompter and instigator of your elope-
ment."
II promise. papa," said Dora.
And SO do l, sir" said the young
husband Immediately afterward.
Kimball enterprise. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1883, 1883-07-06
The American Dude.

le stew!" the waiter called out.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-08-14
Nrs. Grundy Saws

That hogs and cows running at large are a
nuisance in any city
That three new business enterprises are in
contemplation for the early fall in Tallahassee
That a number Of the fair daughters of the
Floral City will become brides of gentlemen
from distance during the fall and winter
That those sportsmen who squander three OF
four pounds of ammunition without killing bal
ought TO take fishing pole and knock them
down.
That Tallahassee merchants are leaving for
Northern markets early in the season, which is
an indication that they are preparing for busy
season and will buy large stocks.
That two young gentlemen of Tallahassee
were engaged at game of euchre a few even
ings ago. IT'S strange, but nevertheless true
that their conversation for time was about
things matrimonial. Finally No. said III
bet you I'm married before you" No g
promptly: Name your figures, and I'll take
the Bet" The bet was made and both parties
are confident of winning. No made good
move day or two ago, and is now said so be q
big point ahead.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-08-14

Mr. f. W. Gamble desired to remove large
tree from his premises on north Calhoun street.
FOR that purpose he put some men to work on
II yesterday. A rope had been made fast to the
upper portion OF the tree with the hope that il
could be made to tall in the direction desired
But the tree was to" heavy to be thus managed
by small force, and We learn that it fell across
the Kitchen, completely dcmolishing it and iniur-
ing his dwelling. This seems to be an unlucky
year for Mr. Gamble, bu man OF his pluck and
energy never succumbs to misfortune and his
lhdomltable perseverance will overcome all ordi-
nary mlsforiunes and win in the end
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kill the Weeds I'm AuRusr.

There is no better month, says an agricultural
journal in which to kill the Canada thistle. rs
we'll as weeds generally and the destruction of
bushes than August. It's also peculiarly time
when farmers are not so much hurried and
when weeds have fully developed themselves.
The farmer can see AT glance indeed has seen
all the season, the necessity of commencing the
work OF destruction. The best thing to be done
with weeds of all kinds extrpated from the land
is to use them in the compost heap, OF to gather
them in large heaps to remain there until dry,
and then burn them up root and branch"
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-08-14
To Printers.

The extract printed below appeared as an ad-
vertisement in a recent issue of the New York
Herald James Sloan was in this city about the
time mentioned. He was good printer, though
at times he was demented, and during one of
these unfortunate spells left Tallahassee:
- "ANTED information to the whereabouts OF James
sloan compositor native Of Scotland aged 80 height
feet inches last heard OF two ago Tallahassee
Florida. Any information gratefully received nv his
mother. Address lock box s4f. Pittsbnrr Pa y
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-08-14

Parties desiring to visit Middle Florida's de-
lightful Gulf coast summer resort, will find the
sloop John Edwards, Capt Vent, at ST Marks
every Tuesday and Saturday, ready to carry
passengers TO st. Teresa. where Mrs. B. Donel-
son, at the Hopkins house is prepared to accom-
MEDIATE visitors in first-class style at low rates.
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AGENTS FOR THE FLoWsDrAN.

Tas following gentlemen auihe:i; I'd Agents r.
FIgIDAN and will receipt for all Lail lhep.
APT q. Z. l. ALLISON. Quinct
rAPT FRANK PHILIPS Mariana. 3.
K SHEPPARD Milton =
THOMAS SIMMONS Monticello
n MeRORY Lloyds.
\ SHINE. Orlando.
IL. }. NJ. CAKN. Cenireyille
J - BRADLEY. Iamona
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-08-14
County Matters.

The County Commissioners, at their meeting
held yesterday, fixed the rates of taxation for
the current year. Those in force the past wear
were adopted, except for general county pur-
poses. Last year they levied tour mills to raise
this item Of revenue, but yesterday they reduced
the levy 10 three and one half mills
MIR. Geo A. Groom Tax-Assessor, las com
pleted his book for 1883, which shows the as
sessed value of real and personal property in
Leon county to be 81 ,965 COS
Mr. Groom says the colored people are gradu-
ally lettering their condition by acquiring title
to real estate and increasing their ownership of
stock of all kinds They now own 1892 acres
of land, valued at $3OSO5, while their CITY prop
erty is assessed at $34,670 They own 1926 horses
and mules, 2,Ol5 head of cattle, lO7 sheep and
23le hogs, valued at $50 494 and other personal
property to the value 1886 The assessed
value OF their real and personal property agere-
gates $134 4O5
Base Bali Challenge.
To tie Second Nine R,l55ers:
We, the undersigned Quickstcp Base Ball
Club, do hereby accept your challenge to play
us IA match game for $40 on the Goth, at ITALIA
hassee 81 SuEuFE Cantain
c. }. COLLINS, Secretary.
VAR. Auhns,
AT Joseph Cohen's store, is now offering the
balance of his summer stock at cost, to make
room for large stock Of fall and winter goods
achelOr'S Star BrOgam
Is the best Brogan made, and is sold Tor 81 80 a
pair, by HI r. WILSON
Il.
The best Green and Black at Affords II
Keeps shirts.
W t. Wilson has just received II iull line OF
Keeps Shirts Collars and Cuffs Il
smiths Tonic.
A full supply of This valuable medicine at
Raws. Il
The Farmers Comfort!
Calt-skin Shoe, English le-cut, low heel,
broad bottom, sold by
100000 Brick
For sale at Dumon's brick-yard
l6-lm GEORGE DAMON
New Lumber Yard.
Lumber, shingles, elc Apply at
II I'm CoBB's LIVERY STABLE
Going Like Hot Cakes.
100 lbs. Ruta Baga Seeds,
so lbs. Turnip Seeds,
% lbs. Cabbage Seeds, at RAwLS'
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-08-14

Open Wednesday. August 18th !
Fresh Tnrnip and Cabbage Seed
New Stock Drugs Paints and Oils.
New Stock Fine Cigars.
Best 6-cent Cigar in the city, at the
II CRY DRUG STORE
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-08-14

MARRIAGES.
In New York City, Mr.. Will J. LEngle of Jack
souNle, and Miss Bessie Chess
DEATHS.
At Ocala, Mr.. Albert W. Owens
In Hillsborough county Mrs q. A. stephens
AT Key est, Mr. VIM. Z. Williams and Mrs VIM
A. Wright
At Mayport Mr.. Lewis L. Iiogans
At Springfield, Mr. w. H. Register, Sr
At Quincy, Mrs. +. C. Love and Mrs. d. H. VIII
son.
In Suzanne county, VIM p Moseley, Jr.
In Calhoun county, Thos. Hinkey.
In Monticello, little jeff infant son of Mr. and
Mrs. w. NJ Girardeau
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-08-14

r Tn FIoKIDIAN is alw avs kept 1pn sale
g. + Clark. of Tallahassee T. Suctsion. JacksoA
80. IS My fernEndina &. G. Yo; <" .Ir and Dow
4 t.- rell-acola.
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Meat. Meat. Meat!

Just received two carloads of following meats
To be sold strictly AT Savannah quotations.
Freight to be added at the rate of AZ cents pei
100 pounds, on gross weight: Fat Backs SIC
Bellies, SEC.
15-u Y. A. LEVY
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-08-14

The best family medicine made. 1t is the
latest and by far the best corrective of all disor-
ders of the Liver, Stomach and Bowels in the
market Acts like charm In Indigestion, Tor
pid Liver and Constipation. Only try It, For
sale by all druggists. 6-6m
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-08-14

Mr.. NJ NJ. Cobb yesterday received carload
of the Old Reliable Mburn Wagons, which he
will sell low for cash or for good notes. lG