The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1886-05-06

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Tho editor Of tho Elsllins. (Dskota.) J
Bel humorously observes:
Al some little misunderstand anding SCENE
10 exist concerning the siEc Of pun this
paper will give In return for iAvors rsal Or
supposed, Ne take this oppostanity b
publish the following ntss which tahs
effect from this date
For one watermelon handed Ia d The
ofacs We win say: "Mr. 0srdsnTaak.
our esteemed fellow townsmsn. presented
US last Wednesday afternoon with large
luscious watermelon Of tho Plymouth
Rock variety, on which the printers feast
cd. May hc live long and prosper" In
case the melon proves 10 bc green this will
be the form: Farmer Gardentruck laid
good sixed melon on onr table this week.
Thanks
Asmall lot Of new potatoes will call out
the following: "Uncls Abner Etubblsblew
remembers the editor, just n ws 20 70
press. with most luscious looking msss
Of new potatoes. We and our family a
peot 10 revel In the fruit during the oom-
ming week. He informs Us that the bugs
are doing great damage TO the vines Of
his neighbors. Uncle, you struck the
printer in the right spot; may your
shadow never grow less"
When . box Of cigars is left this il the
formula: "The sanctnm OF the Bsu was
invaded last Tuesday by tho genial pres.
ence Of Tom Liverpill, the handsome
young proprietor Of the Red Front Pion-
eer Drug Store, who placed on tap full
box Of choice Havsnas Here's TO you,
Tom! Our many readers will remember
that be has just got in full line Of paints.
oils. axle greese. condition powders. per-
fumery, putty and other drugs. and toilet
articles.
Green corn will produce the following
editorial effect: Eye scribe's family has
been enjoying another luxury for the last
four days. Mrs. Deacon Churchdept hav-
ing presented our wife with good dozen
OF roasting ears. Such iavors ~ this are
fully appreciated by yours truly - we'll ~
by his wife and family. May Mrs. G.
meet her reward is our earnest wish.
This for the big egg: esquire Apple
jack laid the largest sample Of hen fruit
AL la kak
have ever seen. He assures us that II
measures eighteen by ten feet in circum-
ference. Next"
A bouquet will be acknowledged like
this: Yesterday afternoon ~ 70 pencil
pusher WAS busy with an unexpected rush
Of job.work who should come IN but Miss
Birdie Pistolpracsice, the charming
daughter OF our worthy fellow eilisen.
Colonel Pistolprsctioe. She presented us
with beautiful bouquet Of wild flowers
which she had plucked with her own fair
hands. Among the varieties ws noticed
fire.weed, dandelion, wild buekvhsst, red
top, tansy and sunAowers. II shall remain
many days TO beautify our saucsum. Oar
wife is also pleased with Il.
The giver Of spare rib may expect
this; "Our genial and Justly popular
nsighbor, Msior Porcine. having frequent.
ly noticed the hungry look on the pFiotsss
face, took occasion early Monday morning
TO leave mammoth spare rib q our hmm.
BILE abode, taken from one Of his drove Of
famous Southdown porkers. We and our
family have accordingly been fsastiDg on
fresh meat. BY the way, We understand
that the major will accept the nomination
for the Legislature II II Is rendered him.
lie ia thelmsn for the place.
A turkey will inspire this: "Whils
sitting 10 our sanctum ssnctorum about
II o'clock Thursday morning reclining
our head in our hands, We were greatly
as we'll as pleased. by having
Colonel McTongh walk 10 with mysts-
rious air and bundle under bis arm.
We had just finished writing our leader
lsund on the frst psge entitled True
Tariff Reform as Compared With Tariff
Juggler. and felt considerable fatigue.
bnt It was immediately dispelIsd vbsn
The handsome colonel disclosed iasge.
Ist turkey III the bundle which be assured
Us MAS Tor our Thanksgiving dinner. To
.ay lhst We we're pleased but family sx-
presses the emotions which suTgcd
through our breast. We Immediately
called our wife. who was ever more pleased
han We. II Is such things ~ this that
make life amid the exscting cares Of The
aswspsper Office eDdurable. causing us 70
Keep ON the editorial harness without ~.
pining Colonel. may Heaven reward you!
L may not be out Of place 70 inform orr
'ssdens that the coloDeI's friends expect
be coming Legislature 70 elect him 10 The
United States Senste He seems 70 be The
ch0ice Of ouf peop1e We