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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-14
South Woodstock.

FRIEND McMAsTER Il see by your
paper that Grand Army Post has re-
Gently been organized at your place,
and my sons name honored, and
knowing that but few could have been
conversant with his early history, l
give you few facts for publication.
Before the commencement of the war
P. T. Washburn had an independent
company drilling, with no expectation
of ever being called for "real war;"
My son joined and drilled, and enjoyed
it. When the news came, and three
months men were called for, and Cap
tain Washburn's company volunteered,
my son was too young to be admitted,
being only 10 years of age. P. T.
Washburn came to me TO know if /
would allow him to be enrolled. My
answer was, eyes, if that is his wish"
He was gone three months and came
back, and with Gen. Washburn's re-
commentator got permission of Gov.
Fairbanks to enlist men, and l think
through his efforts he got so in his
squad, and was elected commander to
meet and organize at Montpelier. The
first battle of Big Bethel he led the
company across the pond. One half
of his men were killed and wounded,
and at the battle of the Wilderness you
will see what Lieut.. Col. Oscar A.
Hall says of him.
NATHANIEL RANDALL.
So. Woodstock, Jan. s, 1885.
Col. Hall in long letter to the Doc
tor speaks in the highest terms Of Capt.
Randall both as an officer and man.
The regiment lost $50 in killed wound
ed and missing in the engagement. The
Col. thinks had medical aid been con-
venient his life could not have
been saved. The Captains courage
and hope of recovery never left him,
and his young life ebbed quietly into
the mysterious hereafter. Capt. Geo.
Combc Randall has left record Il at
his friends and comrades may well fee
proud of.-lED.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-14

People who buy things should see
that all labels are removed. A lady in
Cleveland created II great deal OF
amusement by parading the streets two
hours wearing cloak on which was a
card reading, Former price $50,
marked down to S12 to close out"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-14

HoME.-In calling attention to an article
advertised in our columns, we are pleased
to notice an excellent sign in regard to it.,
viz: sthat the testimonials relating to
Hoods Sarsaparilla are from New Eng
land people, and many ale from Lowell,
the home of this medicine. We ara as
sured that the sale Of this article In
Lowell, where 1t is best known, is wholly
unprecedented IN the annals ofproprictary
medicines. We leave it with you to de-
eide as to the probable merits Of an article
with such solid foundation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-14

golden DAYS, always welcome, is
doubly welcome now that the long
winter evenings are here. This favor
lite boys and girls magazine holds its
place against all rivals, and maintains
a high standard in all its departments.
The monthly part for January is a
capital number. James Elverson, Pub
Usher, Philadelphia.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-14
East Barnard.

Harry Turner had the misfortune
to lose one of fingers while at work
with saving machine one day last
week. He let the dog down on to it
and cut it entirely off.
The Good Templars held an open
meeting last Saturday evening which
Was we'll enjoyed by all who attended.
1t is reported that one OF our fair
daughters contemplate marriage soon.
Avis NJ. Keith graduated in the
first course with high honors last week
in the Normal School at Randolph.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-14

- The Boston Herald sends us a
handsome calendar for 1885. A news
boy is crying "Herald," and holds up
a copy of the paper bearing the in
scription "Circulation Nov. 5, 1884,
3O2, OSO."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-14
West Randolph.

Mrs. Byron Manchester while
walking across the burnt district
one evening recently, fell into one of
the cellars and was so severely injured
by the fall that she was unconscious
for some time. 1t was narrow es-
cape from a fatal accident.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-14

p Mr.. S. B. Elkins is discre ct
party man. To a reporter he said that
when the campaign was closed he had
neither explanations or apologies to
make.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-14

Some say Consumption can't be cured
Ayers Cherry Pectoral, as proved by forty
years experience, will cure this disease
when not already advanced beyond the
reach of medical aid. Even then its use
affords very great relief, and insures re-
freshing sleep.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-14

70 A dispatch form Ohio tells of a
man who hung himself with towel.
This shows the folly of leaving towels
in the way Of those not accustomed to
them.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-14
SPIRIT OF THE AGE,
Woodstock. w., Ian. IA, '85.
w. IL. IL. TIME TABLE.
sstIsitsssSsA
[;a:a';y [Eyy;97gs! I s

The following Is the running tms Of
the trains over the Woodstock Railroad,
commencing Tuesday, Nov. 2S, 1851:
Trains Going East.-No. 2, Mail, A. NJ
Leave Woodstock, II 10; TaftavllIe, II ~ |;
Quechee. IL 80; Dewsy's Mills, II 81 Hart
ford, II IS; White River Junction. IA 10.
Trains Going East. No. 1, Aeeommo
dstion, p. M.--Loavo Woodstock, 4 10
Taftavilo, 429; Qusches, 4s5: Dswsyi
Mills, SO; Hartford, ASS; White River
Junction, 500.
Trains Going West. No. l, Aesommo.
dation, A. M..--Loavs White River Junction,
$50; Hartford, 7 IS; Dsuey'a Mills, TVS
Quechee, 500; Taftsville, $40; Wo0dltssA-
$40.
Train Going West. No. :, Nail, P. n
Leave White River Junction, l 90; HIATT
ford, IS; Deusyi Mills 2li; Qusshss,
2l7; Taftlville, 227; { Woodstock, 2sS.
JIG. PORTER, supt.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-14

John A. Logan, it is said, "does
not think much of Cleveland's letter"
John, by the way, does not do very
much thinking now.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-14

Your health depends on the purity Of
your blood. People who realize this are
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla with the best
results, 80.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-14
Sharon.

Sharon.
-"Comical Brown gave concert
here lately.
This place is getting religion, and
perhaps it needs it as much as any
place. Some thirty Joined the Cong'l
church recently.
Frank Dexter and his sister are
attending school at Saxton's River.
Percy Wiley and wife are settled
in their new tenement in the store
building.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-14
Barnard.

Barnard.
Last Saturday Harry Turner,
while saving wood, got his hand
caught in the machinery, bringing the
index finger of his left hand in contact
with the saw, severing the bone. DR..
Mcmillan was called and hopes to save
the finger.
Big "hos trot' on the lake Satur-
day. Barnard has walked up at last.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-14
PARK COTTAGE HOTEL,
Central st., Woodstock, VT,

Opposite the Public Library and Court House,
the best located and nearer to business of
any hotel in town. This House has been
newly fitted up and several new rooms added
the past season. and newly furnished through.
out, and is in fact home for the travelling
public. Several Stages leave this place daily
for Springfield, ludlow, Rutland and Bethel
all calling at this House for passengers
the Bethel Stage making its headquarters at
this House. Good stabliog for horses In
com ection with the House.
II. RALES, formerly Of Bishops Hotel,
Montpelier, vt.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-14
Administrators Sale at Auction

I will sell at Public Auction on the
Square in Woodstock village, Saturday,
January 9lst, 1885, at 2 O'Clock P M,
unless previously disposed of, mortgage
note for the sum Of $500 and interest
since last April. Said note is secured by
first mortgage on the late. David Gates
farm. Due on demand with interest at 6
per cent. II. II. DANIELS, Admir-.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-14
HIhloPhoroSl

Don't be skepticaL II you have any doubts as
TO what ATHLOPHoRos can do, write to some Of
those whom 1t has cured For instance, Rev. s.
r. Dennen, D. D., Pastor Third Congregational
Church, of New Haven, Conn, the Rev. W. p.
Corbit, pastor George St M. K. Church, of New
Haven. the Rev. J. T. searles, pastor Willett st.
N. Z. Church, New York city. Mr.. Brummell, tho
well known candy manufacturer, Of New York,
Ex-Gov. Bigelow, Of Connecticut and many
others, equally well known
III you cannot get ATHLopHoRoa Of your druggist.
poenone dollar nsr Sott an prsSsr tsst Won Suy
II fromyour druggist but II he hasn't It. do not DO
persuaded to try something else, but order at oncc
from us ~ directed
ATHl0PH0R0s CO., III WALL ST., NEW YORK.
NORTHUMBERLAND
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-01-14

Friends and neighbors to the num-
Der of about 100 gathered at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Howes,
on Central ST., Friday eve, Jan. I'd,
it being the 25th anniversary of their
marriage. A large number Of valuable
gifts were presented them in neat
speech by Norman Paul, which was
responded to in their behalf by Rev.
Mr.. Kidder. After spending a pleas
ant evening all departed leaving behind
them their best wishes for the welfare
Of the happy couple.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-22
FLoTsAAT.


Look for tho now advertisement OF
81. Edwards college.
There will DO q grand pigeon shoot
nc the race course this afternoon,
Sesterday. wa, a brnegv dav. vot
despite this tho waothor was Sppfcs.
siv6ly warm.
Rlccl. Rms ,bos st,r, ,-u ,,,,v,
Sentnn,ber /. to 50t Hlm girr,i peyt I'm
Rsumenis.
Vba I,felicia ci,h ,.,a olsg,rii,, nj,
,,rtsJrnj irbursi.,, ,,is,,,t H,. ~ y IS -
4, i"jf,vich ''0''' ~ '''i'' 80
-. No.. -,,....... ..u, .....
hloch hr9sY .u,'. ,Vor'' wiz move
iso"r ,,oSSi - ~ ''' '''''' '''''' ''N' w
-,
., ttohpt euN Nl ntiNi hio hue sure
,h99e are the lch'AIt' Oh htu St't
NouSn OAre'
Bloff br39su s1oa Store, wiz muvo
Geptenosr u s'tN' ''m Ni'eat n2hJ 90
bAumane'
Tho city paid NrJ. N. Horny. $1,000
yesterday, the ina estimate tor
street paving.
DutI, o Ouu,h.. .I rr,-t ,y,.Il,.l.g
wer '' over vestSr5av on arr,s,ecii1@
I tonr. DALLAS extends to tbtmt bGarty
Welcome.
N..,t.r.n e., ,.t...,...... NJ. ~.
Don ,"l, ~. .lll ,,..ilo 9uyhs ~
yuu5 e,,,. 1917 "iu NnuIie'.
hoe.HtsI nN' a"i ~, t1iGis' NNs"tsi everything
~ y. ."o h'" ., '''o'
DIVA yrSnd oio,ic sn o n wyT"t to 'a,
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PERSONAL


Miss Kste Mcleod hiss returned
from Paris.
Mr.. j. Q. German 10 lying very III at
the Grand Windsor.
Mr.. II. c. Byruo, or Terrell, was In
the city yesterday.
Captain A. n. Wilson, sheriff Of
Kaufman county, was IN the CITY yes
terdgy.
Miss Manic Kor, OF Waco, Us the
guest o, her friend l'igs Nootio
Mckee.
Nc. Paul Jamiaon loft last evening
for Plt.shurg, 10 ioln his Wife who hu,
boon visiting friends there.
Mrs. George r, F6oru and daughter,
Misa Mamie, loft yesterday for q visit
TO Jackson, Mississippi.
Mrs. Cougnord and SON, j.. Cnug-
u0rd lo'L last evening for Rs visit 20
-su Antonio and Galveston.
M 8nnio BehranG OF Wgio, who
l1H bgaur a visit t1 nor friends in
Dallas, Pes. s'Hr..I home,
j. W. F'gndHrs, Es,Hu8t i1r Ur. =.
G. a g0r a. Co.,, lIWs'l, Macs luhus tjs,
is 10 tU' CITY aud pBitua CRu,
Mr. &. II. EFes and wife returned
yesterday from Franklin, kentucky,
whore Mrs. Epys has been visiting hor
parents.
Tho little Misses Irma Fosdick, OF
I Fort Worth, andOliye Craig, of Paris,
sre on visit 20 tho family OF j. b.
Mcleod, ~. George hotel
Mrs, Mullen, NJ Glasgow, Scotland.
a alster of Mrs. j, A. Johnston, arrived
yesterday from the old country and
will remain In Dallas with her SON
| in.law.
Miss Laura Malone the accom-
plishod daughter of Rev. J.iR. Malone,
who has been teaching nj Forney, left
Dallas yesterday to visit relatives at
San Marcos.
General George b Mcclellan passed
through over tho Missouri Pacific yes
terdey morning en- route from North
west Texas, where he has large
landed intoreat,on route TO 81. Louib.
The friends of Mira. Ella Leonard
and Mr.. j. J. Eakins' faulty, will bt
grieved TO know OF the death OF Mrs
Leonard. Her funeral will take place
to-day, from Mr.. Eakins's, mt . O'Clock
Professor L. T.. ~. Clair, momber
of tho faculty of tho we'll known Ham
ilton Female college, Lexington Ken.
lucky, isin the city and Will make
tour OF the State Ia tho interest of hi
school.
DR.. s. ID. Conger, an eminent ply
lslcian of Cedar HUI, viii leave IN
few daye for Florida ON prospecting
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y'7THY ~Y~ n
r,st~ - r4g-.-4sS 10, u-ksEAaz
TIN
Best Institution On Earth
Relieves from Lodge Duties; has
paid il Death Claims nearly $780,.
600, and saved its membership So.
100000, as compared to old line
rates, RIB PAREOLT, Manager,
Waco, TeXas.
I1straoI 1.om InnncialNoport

"Iho ToSu5 Benevolent Association, con.
duoledupongtsicty business principles, as
ruch SO s6opy banking system, and om-
bod ing the assessment feature ts raise
mD.'r2ry iuud-dom1nstJcnbly tho only
egn.tth.o combines m its prsetloBl
ro.t"esa'l advantages ormutu8l CO.
operation. Ine interest OF tba momhor-
auip end man s'Wrnj ct mUgu and
reciprocal tits not ola 10 conceive how
any nearer approach to perfection IN any
system OF securing sa.o and economical
provision torloved ones can he devised.
1.-THE best clerical help to bo had A. found
IN tho home Office, which Us q marvel OF
sUtcmatig5d manage Everything
Y conducted with cleorne@ and dispatch
that leaves nothing lobe deslred.n
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-22

t,ip. The doctor Il a leading citizen OF
this section aud his many frlends wish
him 8 pleasant and profitable trip.
The Rev. p. South, @. S. G, ofAustin,
guest Of Rev Father Martniere, stops a
low DAYS in tho city, collecting boys
tor ST. Edwards college, Austin,
Texas. Ho viii proscl NO the Sacred
Heart chuch tomorrow ut 10 o'clock,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-22

AtheuUum, Columbia, Tennessee, will
he in tho city on Thursday chic 2Tth iu-
slant, EG tho Grand Windsor hotel 70
complete arrangements Cor his purils.
His special car starts from TONprkanp,
Wednesday morning, september -.
Young ladies' desiring tho best advau-
tgges ia one of.hr oldest schools In the
South should no. MI this oppor-
tunity.
Wa wsro surprised to-day ID SEQ She
'mmCnsoEtDck of books aud station
cry carried by psars ~ Jones, sos
Main street. This IS certainly the
large9t and most oOmp'oga stock iU
Northern Texas and thoir prices dU,v
competition. We would advise pll
vho want To- hlv book ys auy kind,
writing paper, albums, holiday goods.
or anything carried bY ,gesioN'r8, to
SEQ thgir goods ard .ut prices h4l'ra
, buying, wa Hro Sur0 you wilt mako
money by go doing.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-22
LOANS oN LANDS.

Made For Long Time, o. Rour0lah,-
Rates Ia Amounts 90 suit Now tHtGs
limo 70 Borrow for Investment ot
speculation.
For particulars, crll on ar address
-. rs, N4tsH1sS l.. -. Co,
fFrlin., Yes4r.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-22

Try Csrler's Little Norve Pill. Tor
ANY case otu0woUsnogs, s'CCplosSlN ss,
wesS stomach, indigo l0l, dvapeNsiN,
Ne.,t rtNof is sure. Tao only uoryo
medicine fur ,ho p-ico in mUEet ln
ylgls pt 9l cents.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-22
Ilnnnrlnc ~ N ndrlcla nnn.ehnld

WAugEEHA, WISE Aug, 2l.-rho
most brilliant social evont over Wit
messed here occurred Last evening,
tho occasion being the reception gnd
full dress BAH IN honor OF Vice
President and Mrs. Hendricks.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-22
| 90 81

~ 30
A tirst.clsss, haud.sewgd, mems crli
ahop,iu gaiter, buttons aud balsiorS SO s..
Tho easiest and best shno IN tho land
Tor the money, ut Loon kahn's.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-22
Tho Chgisilan Convention

Tho present session OF the Christian
convention viii close one OF its most
important meetings 30 dgN a mass
meeting Of the children,ut 10 a m. VIII
ba held.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-22
weather Report,

uOrrON BELT REPORT,
The cotton belt weather report for Texas,
showing the maximum aud minimum
temperature; also the rainfall FOR tho past
n hours, Ia ps follows.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-22

Evoty trst-clFgs doaler soils OIera
pan cigarettes, Avo.d Injurious imi
--ILmuu.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-22
LAND LOANS
100000 TO lend On FARMS and
RANCHES cl long time al low rates.
AMES B. SIMPSON,
aAllas. Texas.
MONEY 20 LOAN.

N, lons OF short time. Land notes or
aced ~ ftugt security required.
WV TEXAS LOAN AGENCY,
Gofslcana, Texas,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-22

sra Baby vu mex v, gsu her CAsTONIA,
SEA- ~ uH GAid. she usi tH CAsrQslIA,
san as b,aus Mss ne clSng " CAsTORGA,
'bia ID, hid uailars h rave n,H CAsTORI a
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ornrv aunt COS ~ v. Bauman'a.
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Young and MiddIe-Agsd Men !
A STIPE CTTPN

Tho awful effect OF early vice, which
brings organic weakness, destroying both
mind and body, with all lis awful ills be-
fore tho Inevitable sequel, CONSUME
TION, sets in or Palplt8tion of the Heart,
Timidlty, Trembling, Nervous Discharges,
so MUCH TO BE FEARED, Lack Of Ideas,
Sadness Of Spirits, Ugly Imaginlngs, Dis.
like TO Social Life and Breeding Melan-
ChOly,
MARRIED BIEN, or those entering
on that happy life, aware of Physical De-
bility, Excltability of the Nerves, or other
Irregularities, quickly assisted.
NO MINERALS UAED.--iOung people
losing their health, and spending tins
and money With those unskilled and un-
qualified TO treat them, causing fatal dig
orders to the head, throat, nose, liver and
lungg, stomach and bowels, SPEEDILY
CURED.
LET NOT FALSE MODESTY deter you
from calling at once on
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-08-22

a Europe NJ lowest fateg.
ages 20 parties vinaing 10
20 thisconntry. For tickets
B llrmstion, call on OF address
OSCAR q. MURRAY,
IA son.pf Agent. Galveston
W. j, Hjfe,Rnh,
Ticket A goat, Da las
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o# F,'.' 49, '.r''f7' ET'h.'-o' onIls',
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placed
4 p ov Gus tismn
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-11-13

This destroyer Of the foliage d the
apple tree appears to be constantly
spreading in various portions Of the
Western States. IL has largely ex-
tended in some parts Of the East,
while in Others its progress has been
promptly checked. Il seems remarkable
that the owners Of farms, who will en-
ploy very prompt means to turn ma
rauding cattle out Of their wheat and
corn tic.ds. will look on and do moth.
ing TO rid orchards Of this equal de-
stroycr, which may be easily and read
lily extirpated BY spraying early in the
season with Paris green. Foe large
orchards, ill with water and with
sevcn-hundredth Of its part OF Paris
green. or with It's equivalent with Lon
don purple, one Of the wagon tanks
used BY steam thrashcrs, and drive
through the orchard and shower tho
trees with forcing pump A pound
Of Paris green will treat an aero; and
with these appliances fifteen acres may
be gone over In q day. For smaller
orchards barrels will do We have known
whole ncighborhoods thoroughly cleared
Of the canker worm In this way. where
10 had before infested thousands OF
trees. This remedy seems to require
many rcpctitions before all owners are
willing 70 apply L.. = Country Gentle
MQ,A
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-11-13

Hsrel jnst LOOK = ~ sIzs q thsse
crabel BIZ - your bead. every 80 q
them! When fhe boy ct Big platter
ful down IN front % those two fellows.
their eyes fairly bulged out They
stared q the platter and then g each
other, bnt didn't say . word. Then
they looked around 10 see Il anybody
was watching them. but ] lodged b.
mind the box.
/" How much u tho billr said ~
biggest fellow 70 the waiter.
" The boy came 70 the bar and asked
for check. ought 70 have charged
them four dollars. but didn't stab
them hard; sent them . check for
three dollars and fifty cents. They
stared At that harder than they had e
the crabs. and they began 70 60 down
IN their pocketA guess e about
cleaned them out tor they got down to
nickels and pennies. but they paid Like
How many crabs did they eatP"
{" Not crab! va. out there By the
cigar case when they passed out, and
asked them TO have . cigar"
:" We don't smoker!-Delrolt Free
Presa
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-11-13


TIE Great Feats Performed By Modest
Travelling Man.
"Greatcst man to Jump into town
and get acquainted with folks / ever
raw, Jap johnson was" said travel.
ing man Give Jap : night and . day
in country place and everybody there
would call him BY bis first name. and
he'd call everybody the same way, even
the girls In forty-eight hours he'd
know every man.. woman. child, horse,
dog and car in the town and could tell
who married who, who got drunk once
In awhile. and who had fits or rheu-
mates. Give him three DAYS il town
and he'd have every bit Of the gossip
and old musty scandals that ever went
over the back fences Of that town down
finer'n silk. He was . wonderful man,
Jap was. and be could sell goods like .
house attire.
The biggest thing he ever did,
though, was bout four years AGO. He
had four hours to spend in q little town
out IN Western Iowa. In that time he
sold two bills Of goods. was invited 70
dinner BY the Mayor, decided four bets,
was referee in : dog fight proposed
marriage and was accepted BY the belle
Of the place, borrowed five dollars from
her pa. beat another man two games Of
billiards. and, i happening to be cleo
ton day. be capped the mansard BY
sailing in and having himself elected
town clerk by . majority Of eleven
votes. ~ CHICAGO Herald
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-11-13
BAD FOR THE APPETITE.

The E0sct Produced on Two Country
Doys By : Dozen Prime Grabs.
Il haven't got but fifteen cents.
What can I get the most Of for that
amount Of money!" inquired some
what seedy-looking man Of waiter in
. cafe
Pork and beans" replied the youth
Of white aprons and dude hair.
He'd better try soft-shell crabs"
said McGough in an aside to q reporter
who was liquidating in two-fold
sense. for . lunch There's nothing
like soft-shell crabs for satisfying !
mans hunger. I've seen men lose their
appetite before they d taken mouthful
OF crab"
':And thereby hangs taleP" said the
reporter, inquiringly.
You ought to have been in here and
seen it, and you'd added a-laughing. /
can't half tell il to you. but I'll do tho
best car" responded McGough.
1T was the week Of the races. A
couple Of young fellows came in here,
sat down at the table over there in the
corner, and az the walters were all
busy went over TO take their order.
They were looking at tho bill Of fare
and one Of them said:
Jim, did you ever eat any soft-shcll
crabs?'
!" No said Tho other. .vh.t 49,
thevP'
III dunno. 1et,s ~ ,en,
".All right