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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-04-23
OAKLAND FARM, WAYNE,


Alfred Pray, Esq, Rhodes. Kan, Dear Sir:-l
hand you herewith bill OF sale Of Banker 1904
$3.50. feel sure that you will ind him horse
that Will satisfy you in every way. His two years
In stud here have been entirely satisfactory. In
his breeding he traces on both his sire and dam
side, through long line OF most noted sires; and
as an individual | consider him one among the
very best of his size that have imported.
Very truly yours, NJ. W. DUNHAM.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-04-23

Mares that are insured must be returned regu-
larly the horses. they will be charged as seas
on mares. Parties dfspOsing of their mares before
fOalng time must pay the insurance whether in
fOal or not. Persons trying their mares and not
returning them regularly to the horse will be
charged as season mares. Every care will be taken
to prevent accidents, but should any occur they
will be at owners risk
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-04-23
HAVE JUST RECEIVED
100000 WORTH Or FRESH GOODS

trade They
for all sofI
merchandise They dten Of
loads of Agricultural w -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21
A'lrginia free gress.
Nay Fl. 1855.
LiUGHIYG Gas.

''Yis, said Pat, olive signed two pledges
wan to the praste an wan to his Honor"
It's fone man yez are, Pat" replied
Bridget "an do yez think yen kape thim?'
Begorra, DILL thry an kape wan av thin,
anyhow"
Now, sir" said a man in defense Of the
recent session of the Arkansas legislature,
point, if you can, to a single act out of the
way" ooh, none Of them are out Of the
way, replied some one, " but they will be"
When, sir?" "When the next legislature
meets and repeals hem."-Arkansas TraU-
eier.
You ought to have your baby baptized,
Rastus," said a member Of the church to a
colored father.
"Yei, Sab, but | can't afford de cost"
"It doesn't cost anything"
"I know it doesn't cost nuthiu' TO de
mere act of baptism, Sah but yo' see / owe
dc minister 81 for perio'min de weddin
cer'mony yeah ago, an he mought object,
Sch, to baptizin baby dat hadn't never
been paid fo'."
"Travers' latest has now been travelling
about the clubs quite long enough to be en-
titled to the honors ofprint. Driving along
in light trotting wagon he espied Gov.
Dorsheimer on the sidewalk, drew mp along
side and asked him to get in. The portly
statesman looked from the skeleton wheels
to the narrow space on the seat. and after a
careful survey of the vehicle said I'm
afraid I'm too big for that trap of yours"
" N-n-no," suffered Travers, p-D-per-per-
haps you are not so b-b.big as you think
you sTe."-Ne,c York Tribune.
A tough old clubman, notably a stickler
for exacti,ude in his play, was brought the
other night into direct antagonism with a
bewitchingly beautiful maiden. He held
three kings she had cards which, accord
ing to Hoyle, couldn't have won the pot or
anywhere near it, and yet he pushed the
chips over 70 her after moments hesitation.
What under heaven did you do that
for" a friend who saw both hands after
wards asked
Her two pairs beat my three Of kind, 5"
he replied
"But she didn't have two pairs
90, yes she did-apair Of aces in her hand
and pair Of eyes in her head-blue ones
with tears in them They d beat a royal
flush if hsld it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21
Mount Parvo Institute,

CHARLEsTowN, JEFF. COUNTY, w. VA,
A BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR
N YOUNG LADIES. will be opened Septem-
Der 18th. 1884. under the management of
MRS. BELLE w. GALLAHER
MISS AUGUSTA V. WILSON.
Athorough course Of instruction in the usual
branches of an English education will be given
and competent teachers will prepare students
in Ancient and Modern Languages for admis-
sion into any Collegiate Institution.
No requisite OF a tirst-ciass school will be
Terms Board per Scholastic year. sl6O; ;
Tuition. S25 to $40; Board from Monday morn
ing to Friday evening. $40 per year; Music,
$50; Use Of Piano, 50.
Faculty.
Mrs. BELLE W. GALIAHER,
Miss A. V. WnsOS.
English Branches and Mathematics.
Miss EMMA J. SuIPLEY,
Languages.
Miss Shipley is a native Of Virginia. lady
who has had the advantages of European edu-
cation and travel and extensive experience rs
teacher in prominent institutio ions in the North,
including the Free Academy of Norwich, Con-
necticut. one of the most celebrated schools in
New England.
Music-nstrumental and Vocal;
Miss Z. L. WILLIAMS,
"A lady of unquestionable ability and large
experience as q teacher.
REFERENCES:
Bishop a. w. Wilson, d. d., Ii. D., Balti-
Rev. Samuel Rodgers, D. D., Alexandria, Va.
Rev. o. p. Fitzgerald. D. d., Editor of the
Christian Adroeate Nashville, Tennessee.
Rev W p. Harrison. ID. D., Nashville, Ten.
Hon. Eugene NJ. Wilson, Minneapolis, Minn.
Rev p. II. Whisner, D. D., Winchester, Va.
Rev. J. Watts Shoafi, Salem, Roanoke co. Va.
Rev. j. l.. Shpley, MOoreiield, West Va.
Rev. w. G. EggleSton, Charlestown, w. Va.
Rev. j. f. Armstrong Shepherdstown, w. V.
Hon. w l.. Wilson, late President West Nir-
ginia University. CharlestOwn, West Virginia.
Rev \. c. Hopkins ID. d. ChareStown.
Hon. VIM. II. Travers. Charestown.
Rev A. j. Huntington, d. d., Prof Colum-
bian University, Washington City D. c:
Rev. r. y. Baer, ID. D., Washington City.
Rev. w s Edwards, j. D., Washington City.
Rev s. G. Ferguson, Woodstock Virginia.
Hon. Jno. Blair Hpge Washington City.
Rev Dallas Tucker, Charlestown. W Va.
John Hess, Esq, County Superintendent of
Public Schools. Kearneysvile, jeff. Co, w. Va.
Rev r. r. 5. Hough, NJ. d., Baltimore.
Rev. VIM. II. Meade, d. d., Philadelphia.
Rev J. A. McCauley, d. d., LII. D., Presi.
dent of Dickinson College, Carlisle Pa.
George w. Corner, Esq, Baltimore.
Robert Cathcart, Esq. Baltimore.
Rev. T. B. Shepherd, Bayard, Warren Co. Va.
Mrs. S. c. Trueheart, President of Stanford
Female College Stanford, Kentucky.
Rev. A. II. Ames, NJ. D., Dubuque, Iowa.
For Circulars apply to the
PRINCIPALS.
CHARLEsrowN, JEFF. Co., w. Va,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21
NOTICE
TO
USERS OF TIN PLATE.

We don't use small tin and
want everybody to know it
TIE reason why we don't is
that if you have small tin put
on yourroofthe more seams you
will have and the more leaks
will be in your roof. Call on
us and we will prove to you
that large tin is the best to put
on your roof 1t will pay you
to look around. You will not
only save time but money by
calling on
EARNSHAW s. DOOLEY
Apr. I6, 'S5.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21

THE undersigned has recently enlarged and
very much improved his salesroom, and
added largely TO his stock, both I'm variety ana
quantity of goods in his line. His supply OF
COOK STOVES AND RANGES will compete
with any, embraces the celebrated Excelsior
and Farmer Girl, which never fail 10 give
entire satisfaction, besides a large number OF
Others. With each Stove there are given Fifty
Pieces. exclusive Of plates, all of them very
useful housekeepers. Important additions
to many of these Stoves, as furnished by me,
are Side Automatic-Oven and Pipe Shelves
Water Backs and Warming Closets. Coal Oil
Stoves always in stock, and the hest Wood and
Coal Heaters on hand in season. Every Stove
guaranteed. Ny supply of Fine Goods in my
line is one of the best ever offered in.Charles-
town. and includes handsomely ornamented
Water Coolers and Chamber Sets, Beautiful
Drip Coffee Pots, Soup. Ice and Cream Ladies,
&c, with all the usual variety ofTil and Sheet
Iron Wares of all Kinds. Prices always mod
crate. Price of Stoves from SO Up.
Roofing and Spouting and other Tin Work,
promptly executed
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21

Dandruf is dirty and disagreeable in ev-
ery way. 1t soils the clothing continually,
and is accompanied by hardly less annoy
inp sensation of itching. The scalp Is dis
eased. There is nothing in the world 20
thoroughly adapted TO this trouble as PaT-
ker's Hair talsam. It cleanses and heals
the scalp. stops the falling hair and restores
its original soltness. gloss and color. Is not
oily. highly perfumed, an elegant dressing.
VERY economical, as only a small Occasional.
application keeps the hair in perfect condi-
ton
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21
Coachman meeting an ex-coachman;
Hello. John. where's your driver
cntnrrh and Inn Eerer.

For twenty years ! was sufferer from
Cafarrh of the head and throat in a very
aggravated form, and during the summer
with Hay Fever. l procured ooule oi
Flv's Cream Balm and after few app ica..
tions received decided beneft-was cured
bv one bottle. Have bad no return OF the
complaint Cha lotte Parker, Waverly, y.
y. Price 50 cents per bottle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21
Ayers SarsqpanM

Is the only remedy that can be reliedupon,
i'm all cases, TO eradicate the faint OF hered-
itary disease and the special corruptions
OF the blood. II is the only alternative
that is sufficiently powerful TO thoroughly
cleanse the system Of SerofulOus and
Mereurial impurities and the pollution
of Contagious Diseases. 1t also neu-
tralizes the poisons left b. Diphtheria
and Scarlet Fever, and enables rapid
rccuperatiOn from the enfecbcment and
debility caused by these diseases.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21

"How long does this train stop for refresh
meDts?" asked traveller as be entered arail-
road restaurant in Georgia.
at depen's on how hungry de conductah
am" said the waiter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21

The young ladies Of the Baptist Church
at spartanburg have missionary quilt"
II j. composed Of forty-two squares, made
by forty-two young ladies. Each square IS
composed Of ten pieces Of silk, satin or vel
vet. and each Of these pieces represents ten
cents procured by the fair workmen from
some one a. a missionary contribution. 1t
thus has already netted the society over for
~ dollars. 1t is intented to send it TO the
Baptist Convention, and ultimately 10 sell
il.
When was much younger than am how,
| once took an alleged comic story to the
editor Of a comic paper. lie printed it, but
seemed much amazed when asked for pay.
Funny papers" he said, never pay for
articles from beginners. That's what makes
them so funny"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21
POETR Y.
1RT IND POETRT.


There Is no mood no heart-throb fugitive,
No spark from man imperishable mind,
No moment of mans will that may not find
Form in the Sonnet and thenceforward live
\ potent elf by Arts imperative
Magic, to crystal spheres of song confined -
As, in the m0onstones orb pent spirits wind
Mid dungeon depths daybeams they take
and give.
Spare thou no pains; carve thoughts pure dia-
mOnd
With fourteen facets scattering fire and light:
Uncut, what jewel burns but darkly bright
And Prospero yainiy waves his runic wand,
If, spurning Arts inexorable law,
In Ariels prison-sphere he leaves one flaw.
THE TRAILING 1RBUTUS.
Oft by the side of snowdriftS cold, upspringng
The little May flowers grow,
Seeking beneath their broad, green leaves pro-
lection
From chilling winds that blow
But when, from out their hiding places peep
ing
They meet the suns warm rays,
Their pure, pale checks, with modest bushes
burning,
Turn crimson meath his gaze.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21
THE TRAILING ARBUTUS.
4 FRAGMENT.

Thou airy-footed Spring,
Lead on the brown-eyed Hours in bright ar
ray,
While elfn hands thy floral tributes bring;
For now hear, like music far away,
Thy tuneful herald on the pendant spray,
With idly folded wing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21

Last Saturday Messrs. Marshall McCor-
mick. :. J. G. Moore. and J. j. Williams,
special commissioners, sold at public auc-
ton the dover right in the North Hill prop
erty. consisting OF the residence and % acres
of land. at $695O per acre. Mr.. c. u. Cas-
.Ieman was the purchaser. He also bought
two undivided one-fourth interests in 8 acres
of land. bordering on said estate and adJoin'
ing the Ferry, at sl4l.50 per acre.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21
Tie jefferson Co. Mutua!
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1873.

OFFERS to the people of jefferson County,
~ Insurance in "a safe Company at the actual
cost of insurance which Is much cheaper than
thc rates usually charged and keeps the money
at home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DnrcroRs-N. 5. White. Henry B. Daven-
p1r,. J. Garland Hurst, John ". Rider W. Il.
+ Lewis. r. Preston Chew, VIM. L. wilson,
Eu.ene Baker = ". Washington, james Logic,
Charles Z. Wilson, John II. little Jacob ;.
Melvin. f. q. ". Herr. .saac II. Strider.
y VIII IE.... .....''.l IesIuelt.
II. Is. DAVENPORT,..........-. ......... Treasurer.
FxrcUrlvE CoNNIrrEE-N. S White, VIM.
n g. Lewis. Eu.ene Baker Isaac ID. Strder,
r. 2. Chew. S. ~. Washington.
LocAL AGEyrs.- s.-0liddleway-J. G. Shirley /;
Kclrnevsyille-J C. Bitner; Harper Ferry
Chas. T. Trail. Shepherdstown-H. II. {. Ent!eri ;
Dutfields-C. L. Barnhart; CtaTlestown-
Washington Il Alexander.
Es~Thc Secretary will be found al the Com
panv's Ohicv, Gibson Building, Cuurt-HouS
yurd in ChHrlestUwn. .
4, 4. ALEXANDER,
Fs,, y, les SsEeprY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21
common SENSE CHIMNEY JACK.

which have the right to manufacture and sell.
II will make any Chimney or Flue draw IN any
kind Of weather, and is a perfect spark catcher,
and protection to the top of the chimney.
JAMES w. BUTT.
Anril %. 1885.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21
" - 'HHRRIsoY d. TAYLOR.
ATLANTA. Ga, March -, II
ID a. II. fl u.


Harrison D. Taylor Esq, Hartford. KY:
Nv Dear Friend-Your very highly esteemed
favor Of the 2ilh inst. reached me on the 23th.
You wantiuformation in regard 10 the cclebra-
ted medicine manufactured here. known az >.
SIS have watched with much care the efiect
Of this medicine upon those who have used II,
and bear willing testimony 70 its good results
i'm "A great majority Of instances. The firm en-.
gagged IN its manufacture arc gentlemen and
capitalists. and are far above falsehood or de-
cepiiOn as any men IN your community You
may conhde implicitly in any of their state
ments touching is utility. You can get II az
the drug stores in Louisville, Evansville or
even in OwensbOTo, Ky.
I am sorry for your affiiction. but believe
this medicine will cure you If persisted IN. 1
would not stop under one dozen or more large
size bottles. which can be secured at reasonable
cost JOhN ~. JOnHSO.'i
- Marietta street, Atlanta, Ga.
Treatise Oh Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free. THE SWIFT Specific Co, Drawer 8 At
lanta, Ga.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21
MyriadS of Cures

Achieved by AYERS SARsAPARILLA, in
the past forty years, are attested. and there
is no blood disease. at all possible of cure,
that will not Weld TO il. Whatever the
ailments of this olisS, and wherever found,
from the scurvy OF the Arctic circle 70 the
'veldt-soresn Of South Africa, This rem
edy has afforded health TO the sufferers
by whom Ii was employed. Druggists
everywhere can cite numerous eases, with
in their personal knowledge, of remark
able cures wrought by il, where all other
treatment had been unayailing. People
will do well 70
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21
ROBUST Health

Is not always enjoyed by those who seem
to possess il. The taint Of corrupted
blood may be secretly undermining the
constitution. In time, the poison will GER
tainly show its effects, and withallth more
yirulence the longer it has been allowed
TO permeate The system. Each pimple, Sty,
boil, skin disorder and sense of unnatural
laSsitude, or languor. is one Of Natures
warnings of the consequences of neglect.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21

Every year increases the popularity 81
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. hevommsnueu iOf
ali pulmonary troubles.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21
Farmers.

TVFRY farmer should have a can OF our
r. Brown or Red Paint. It Is put up n and
one TALON cans. already 10 put on. The very
thing for painting gates, pumps rooisr anu a.!
sslrts of agriculturul implements
AlSQClTH q ~.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21
OH Anc Seeklna Relief.

Hartford, KY, March y, Isoo
DR.. John NJ johnson:
bear Old Fricnd-Pu6s similar 20 the en-
closed fRey Jessie II. Campbell's Two More
Important Gases occur almost weekly In our
paper in relation 10 Swift Specific. presume
upon our old friendship TO inquire Of you IN
relation 10 tits curative qualities, price and
manner of procuring IL. Having lived eighty,
three years through the most important part OF
the worlds history. the prospect OF dying from
cancer on the face is not very consoling. Let
me hear from you at earliest convenience.
Very truly your old friend,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21
Roofing and Spoutjng q
Speciality.

! always use smaller tin in Roofing. Why
do use il? 1t takes double the work, double
the solder and more tin to the square than lar
ger sheets.
Call and see at my place Of business.
| also call especial attention 70 the American
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21

No other preparation meets the wants OF
the debilita;ed system u d0es Ayers Sara
paIilla.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21
Trust Nothing Else

than AYERS SARsAPARILLA. Numerous
crude mixtures urc offered TO the public
as "blood purifiers" which only allure
the patient with the pretense OF many
cheap doses, and with which it is folly 10
experiment while disease is steadily be-
coming more deep-seated and difficult of
cure. Some of these mixtures do much
lasting harm. Bear in mind that the only
medicine that can radically purlIy the
yitiated blood is
Ayers Sarsaparilla,
PREPARED By
DR.. j. G. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass
Sold by all druggists; price 81,
six bottles for 50.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1885-01-10

A Boston maiden got lost in a
forest recently, and the way the
detective struck clue to her where
abouts, WAS by accidentally find.
ing her eyeglasses and Greek lcXi-
con in an adjacent cornfeld.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1885-01-10

Dude to Young salcswoman -
lave YOU any ncck-ties OF a
color to match nay eyesi'
"Oh, yes said she, handing
him II green one: land we have
some nice soft hats TO match your
head"
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1885-01-10

Maine sold Si2j.OO worth O.
spruce z ~ last year. At ; cen
Il chew, this would represent
aggregate Of -, 500 0O0 Amcric
boys and girl, made happy.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1885-01-10

Girl graduates in England wcaI
gowns precisely like those worn BY
L riv"r-itv men, and made by II
sun tailor The only way tot
whith from 'iothrr i, to wait fer
m"ll>e.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1885-01-10

II YOU want iCurtss cards, cal
ing cards, or any kind of busincs,
cards, envelopes, neatly printed
letter heads. statements. notes or
any kinds Of blanks, call ON us.
wen d. it. Job work done neatly,
quickly, and in a manner to suit
all. Do yru want posters, dodg-
ers, handbiIls, programs, or, in
fact. anything that can b- done
with type and ink, if you call on
III we will do it for you, tor
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1885-01-10

II am srca ing, sal a long
windcd orltor, ''f,r the bench. %
postcrity.' Yes said one OF Ii
hearers, land if Won keep nu mucl
longer your audience will be here =
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1885-01-10

"A modern philosopher says
that women who excite the great
est love are often very plain, wen
ugly ii is safe to assume that
after that philosopher got his idea
printed he was careful to clip it
ont Of the paper before taking it
home to his wife.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1885-01-10

Customer to baker
Your bread is very light"
Thank You; ! appreciate the
compliment from one So well able
to Judge"
Yes. our home scales made
just . ounce in your pound"
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1885-01-10

Boy 10 his mother: " Nv tca,l
,r cant remember my name. ST.,
always calls me Silence.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1885-01-10
How H Cot a Wife

weruah a long sack made OF the
same material. a dress trimmed
with it and shoes lined with it.
He was perhaps forty years of age,
but She dad not appear 10 be more
than twenty-five. After looking
around awhile he contided in a por-
ter aid asked to be shown to a de
cent hotel where he could stop Il
few days.
"The tact is" he observed, Eve
are on our wedding tour. and while
I'm not a bonanza thar exactly |
have got enough to sec this town
with and I'm gong To- do it,"
After the porter mad named over
half a dozen hotels and ma e him
self otherwise agreeable the travel
er insisted on Introducing him to
his wife. When the porter was
presented To- Mrs. John Fellows the
proud husband said {:
There now. Jennie, ! told YOU
I'd introduce you in society, but
this is only Il beginning"
The porter showed signs of want
ing to get away, but Mr.. Fellows
clang to him.
You don't know how we came
to be married, do yon No, I'll bet
you don't. Well, now, I'll tell
you. We're from Eagle City,
Idaho /; right frum the mines you
might say. I've been there ayear,
but Mrs. Fellows, here, came only
about six months ago. | remem-
Der mighty well the day she hoof
ed it in, don't |. Jeunie We'll !
should smile. There was a gans
OF them, and when they came over
the mountain the snow vas Morn
neck deep and it WAS cold enough
10 put frost on the windows of to-
phet. Well, q | was saving, there
iots Of fellows coming IN win"
didn't have no business in that
hard country, and one Of them in
this batch | felt kinder sorry for.
He was a slight little chap, no
moren up to my shoulders, an
there was a kind of a go d look Il
bout his eyes and mouth somehow.
So when | saw he didn't have no
grub, and no dust, AMI not much
muscle, and no liquor, ! took MGR
cy ON him, and told him If he'd be
my partner we'd gy ii together, and
! would see that he got feel cnuff.
Wei sir. he swollered that bait
hook, line and all, and we worked
together three or four months. I'VE
Reen richer claims than mine, bni
i1 Yields en- nigh TO keep me from
grnmbling, and that's mnre'n mos
of them do. WIl. as | was say
ing. my parInvr made him >.lf rs,
FIJI in ago! mary ways. he W.,
a mighty good cuuk-thr best coo
| ever saw. AMI lie wan no %Slnucj,
either with a pick AMI sin vel. On
day this fall he got XII d rs k, and
l took care of him. ana finally
when he got w"r>e | thoughi I'd
Just GO t" the camp and & : Il doc
tor. He didn't want no Decor.
but | got one. When tnc doyt, +
came in hun aroand aV!lile, and
then went out on an crrund. A.
cnte c,l the cabin agnin the hoy
WAS CRYING. aud tie doctor takrs
Inc off on one side, and, says he to
me
"'Nour pard is a woman"
"'Gi ont says |.
"'lt's a fact SAYS he. she
just told me 3d.
We'll, that broke me up wors,
than 4 dynamite explosion. was
ashamed, and | said
Take her away, doc she's
your'n,' but ne SAYS:
No. sir she's sick, and you
must take care OF her
Then ! thought it all over. and
made mp my mind would. Tie
doc and | nursed her for four weeks
and %hrn sln got So she conld- sit
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1885-01-10

"You are now one said the
minister to The happy pair he had
just tied together. (which one Z"
asked the bride. You will nav,
to settle that tor yourselves" said
the clergyman.