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Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08


Morris Tribune: One day last week
we spenta few hours looking over the
freight bills which the merchants Of the
village have on file. No one who will
do the same can tail to see The necessity
for reduction in freight ratks. In
many inst more fsas been charged,
by the Manitoba road, for bringing goods
frem st. Paul 10 Morris than other roads
have charged for bringing the .ame
goods from Boston to St. Paul, and we
had 10 look time 10 find even ode chrrge
that seemed reasonable" In nearly
every case tho rates charged were exor-
b,tant ana excessive. A perusal of these
bills will enable one to understand how
much is added to the cost If groceries
dry goods, fueniture, hardware and 9TH
err necessities whoch must come to US
from eastern markets by the railroad
cumpanies, and how great a tax the
railroads are yearly collecting. through
the merchants, from the people. That
this tax is greatea than it ought to be
no fairminded person can deny. Fraight
rates must be reduced.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08
Parker Pointers.
u Parker Jan. 3. 1885,. q.

II Wonder It ii Is legal to mntila,e blanks
sent out ~ county officers 10 town
clerks
NJ Nosnow. and the most solemn looking
loggcrs you ever saw; most Of the fore
men are dischifgsng their men and
giving il Up. ] ..5 IN
Some relatives 81 w. Elrod are here
on 4 visit. 10 Try Minnesotn winter.
The young lady and gentleman came
from Kansas. 5 sass.
s S. g. Cochran and Miss Ellen Rick
eraon were married tie nth of Dec.
by Rev. Mr. Morrison Of Sank Centre. /.
They have the best wisher Of every body
The mill company at the pioutl, Of the
Little Elk have their camps completed
preparatory TO building adam at the,
outlet of Lake Shamahaukis, which will
create quite reservoir. IN
Dances, etc, have been. quite numerous
during the holidays, tile most notable in
| Parker being at the residences of T..
Allen, ]. 2, Strahl and ]. :McCauleys
also q turkey roast at the house of s.
| Mills and surprise at Erod's. S*{.
y. NJ Gisl and John Kenner departed
a few days ago for lie Sneur county, after
\ short visit 10 their relatives and friends
here. While here they took us through
a course of skirmishes We don't like;
they us. to show them 4 live deer
and We tried and tried, but couldn't.
We wen, all the way to Lake Sbama-
haukis and back without seeing 4 fresh
track and now if any more brothers and
friends, and sheriffs and the like come
up and 60 kalehauliag us around through
the woods, somebody is going 10 get q
black eye--that's all. Ss ...s.s.s,= . T.. T..
| An acquaintance requests that we
comm0nicate the following in the cause
of humanity and the interest Of oivili.a,
ton. We do SO hesita,ingly, though we
1 are sure it cannot reflect upon anyonc>in
this community; lift did we would not
say q word: A new code Of manners is
reported extant. A man has an oyster
supper at his own house; has no
seasoning, but after serving his guests
! with thin water and salt soup, 10! it rs
his turn TO partake, and he suddenly
finds milk, butter and pepper I. in
abundance, and regales himself exult-
ingly in presence Of his guests. Out of
the fountain Of his inexhaustible
ign france, he boasts that he has
performed something smart.
! We ne,ice that some of the Eastern
| papers are inquiring into the cause Of
the drought this winter. You may
telegraph down to them that it is the
lack of wafer out here, and sign our
name 10 it. w. .>.1 - y <tG:. = ri.
If We cart get OUT lies, cordwood, etc,
this winter, there is one thing we all
can do; We can make tiddles and s.arve,
which is better than nothing r..
! r. @-'> 49, SENIOR GUsTo.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08

tJ- +: fHcnnenlann has secured a pair
of 5buck's :lnads, The horns of which be.
came interlockcd in a desperate tight
and cannot be separated. When Mound,
one Of the animals was dead, and The
other nearly SO. Mr., Hennemann is
having the heads stuffed and preserved
by Moos ~ .Me@ncmaxn.-St. Cloud
Times. +, #l=$ j."
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08
school, Report, District No. II

-
& Following is the report Of the second
month Of the present. term ofrchool ia
district NJ. II, Buchanan, Morrison
county, Mimi: e.. ..a.@... la +
/. Whole ,idmber enrolled .:...f. .,...... .26
Average daily attendance. .......2 IS
4 The following are the Names IF those
whs were neither absent nor tardy during
The month: Mary Kienow, Nellie
Skinner, Hannah Docken, Lena Bocken
Florence Thompson, Laura Skinner,
Harry Docken, VIM. II. Thompson,
Jesse Skinner, Elonzo Weaver, George
Skinner and Frank Kienaw. =
The following deserve to be especially
mentioned as being the bes, IN their
.lespective classes: ''.. l..
A grade-Lena 8. Docken. s-%
b grade-Mary Kienow.
& grade-Anna Ninscher and George
Skinner were tie. ''%' '- ii
D xrade-Florence Thompson. -.
+ grade-Lena Winscher. .... u.s.
Messrs. II. Dockcn and Charles A.
Ayres were the only visitors who horored
us with their presence during the month
w. NJ. WEIGH,
Teacher.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08


~. a. M iller to Is K iller ~.
nwf Of NV of sssetion sstoHi
ran Sc , s. 220
q. a. Miller =toy "a ma NJ. Miller B
mel ar NV i of SECTION l, town
l, range 80 !: 80
George Borman and wife to Mike
Osorkw IF nw4 and nwf OF
swi Of section Il, 81 town s. b s555 4
range !. s.., 81. 80
John +. Weaver and Wlfe Ito
I Wesley Neil l1sznw4 Of section Es s
Z, to wn 80 range 81 4. go
Abraham Leme,,x and wife to
Frank * Goulet ssafa of sec- s... 4
ton u, town Al range 81 ~. ~. So go
Katharine Deidricll and husband
to j ohm Grpss II part lot 8, blk
Little sF 80
Lewis Johnson and wife 10 John &c
| Anderso e3 Of sW4 Of section
II town ~ range 81 1890, 80. 90
ST Pa n r railroad company To
| .NeWbry Briggs sw4 Of neI OF s...
/ section g, town al !, range 80. l0
st P5& n P railroad company to b. {
| &5& NeWbry Briggs -nE1 s.f sell =:
and net of sW4 dissection 90,
town II range q. q
4 Edward Taylor and wife tn L.. "a
rel,zo Cofeld-nH4 of.ne4 and a$*.' !: !
I cd ofnw4 Of section a, town Il
fzS range 81 SO
II 2 smitl.and wife to a lexa,n der ~ q, q (.
j scott-lots ;, block q, Little SsJ,
fallS. Observation-Disclosures. 81
II D Logan and wife to- James
/ Hill lots and e, block 10, 4
Logan's add to Royalton....::....
] ID Logan and wife to James
Hill-lots45 and 9, block II, =. =.
Logan's add to Royalton.........
| Vital Rasicot to- Olive Rasicot-
net Offset and lots 7,t8, g, Il
AaAd IL of section %, town ~,
range 3l..... Il Il. +. 40
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08
Bncklenss Arlifca Salye.

The BEST sSALvE in tho world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores. letter, i, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures Piles or no pay re,
CURED. 1t IS guaranteed to give periec,
satisfaction, or money. refunded Price
Is cents per box. For sale by j. W
Close. ~ a5s:.. ~.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08
4 :. = 7 ). = e 4 Z. n
Insurance.

# You want to '1'sure your property in
good, reliable companies, j. c.. Hessel
can suit you. They are agents for
the Continental and Germania compa-
MES of New York, the Orient of Hart
ford and the North British Mercantile.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08

Came onto my premises in the town
OF Green Prairie. Morrison Co.. MINI,
about Sept. 10, 1885, one bull with white
spot in forehead. / The owner is re.
q'ested to prove PROPERTY, pay charges
and take the animal away =. :"
% 81. Il GEO. BkuNDRETT.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08
Team for Sale.

have good team (mare and horse)
which will exchange 70, stock or. sell
for cash al II reasonable price:
j. W. MILLER.
Little Falls, NOV. 4, 1885.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08
Thousands Saw 80.

Mr.. T. w. Atkins, Girard, Kar..
writes: III never hesitate to recommend
your Electric Bitters to my customers
they give entire satiseaction and are rapid
sellers" Electric Bitters are the pures>
and best medicine known and will posi-
lively cure kidney and liver complaints
Purify the blood aud regulate the bowels
40 family can afford to be without them
They will save hundreds of dollars lr
toctor's bin every year. Sold at fifty
'eats bottle by i. w. Close.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08

wQuackenheimer, Elliott. Standard
Time, and otherstiuest grade whiskiess
ARE to be found only at the Palace Sample
Rooms. +' "s'
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08
BOarGers Wanted.

"a "A few parties desiring board eau be
accommodated by applying. to Mrs. ). u :.
Lachance, first door ives, of',lle Popular
rink.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08
MONEY TO LOAN

On improved farms: will advance money
to parties wishing to- pay up on railroad,
school and other lands
Call at Register of Deeds Office,
Little Falls, MINI.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08

r. A few Of the latest style hanging
lamps left at H. F. 6chleusoner's. Call
,and see for yourself. Notrouble 10 show
q goods. e, II 4: Is z5s
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08
Clothing, Clothing, Clething.

Clothing, Clothing, Clsthing. /:
We are not given, to blowing, very
much; but we can blow good deal this
fall about our Clothing Stock, rs being
the most comglete, the best, and the
cheapest ever brought to this town: Our
Clothing Room ia 24xs0 feet, and is all
occupied. You would please US very
much by canning over to see our 81 all
wool suits. RICHARD BROS.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08

OAKLAND CEMETERY NOTICE.
r All persons desiring any information in re
gard to Oakland Cemetery will please call or
John Workman, actuary.@~ No burials will be
rotary. BY Order of the Boa I'd 81. Trustees.
O. A. Churchill. EecrhtarY.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08

The Oliye Chill plow leads all others
Sold by j. W. BERG.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08

Democratic matches, 80 ,loxes for 81
cents, at MAURIN g. MEDvED's.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08
CHAs. SALISBURY.

Lewis famous 1865 distilled whiskey
It SPRANDEI.'s,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08
Cattle and Horses for Sale.

l have 8 No. work horsesand IS No
l work oxen which will sell for cash
or on time to parties furnishing gooo
security. Inquire at my farm 8 mile:
east OF Little Falls.
CHAs. SAIIsRrJRY.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08

CB Buffalo Mead, the best temperance
drink II town at the Palace sample
] Rooms, 3f. Isl. f45s Ii. *..sI 5
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08
NOTICE.

l., -. &fT! .s..,- NOIIClI. i -.
Notice is hereby given to all whom It
may concern that this day i rive my
minor son, George II. Tanner, his time,
and will collect none Of his dues and pay
no debts contracted by him. -
q.... +. .s..n&. = J. w. Tanner.
Dated Gravelville, morrison county,
mimi. Jan. 5, 1886. i: a@5:sa " A".*d ri
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08

$4,000 white oak lies wanted at
MAURIN e MEDyED's
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08
u NEW HARNESS SHOP.
A Large Stock OF New Harness,
Etc, for Sale Very Cheap.

Etc, for Sale Very Cheap.
We have. opened in. the Gross store
building, on Oak street, Little Falls. a
new harness shop and have the largest
stock ut harnesses, whips, horse blankets,
h,ridles, haters, cards and combs and all
nther~artielcs kept in a harness shop
and we are selling the same cheaper
than they e:An 's,n ght anywhere else
in HE state north of Minneapolis. Call
and see our stock and prices. g." a.
.es5.. ~. 81 ~ ! y .. Gross & PARIsH.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08

Until further notice l will make a
reduction Of $500 per dozen on my
cabinet photos. :, The making .,af baby
,pictures.a specially. G: G. NEAL.
B H. NJ. s. NJ. McFadden is at the
Central Saloon. -
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08

Call and see our. new goods :. .s--
HEBRON BROS.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08
A Watkiay Skeleton.

A cloudy day is just as good as clear
one for making pictures. Meal.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08

Gravel & Goulet
Bros -four is. now
for sale at their feed
store at these re-
.,d ] I1l,l, prices :: ...= = :"
xxx, y 1926
Fancy. : e: 4, : $3.50
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08

Attne Palace Sample Rooms will
be found the largest aad finest line of
cigars to be obtained at any one stand in
the Northwest, A specially made OF
fine brands.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08

BEER. Ph. Best's 'sst3elect'' bottled
eer chlitz's bottled beer, and Best's
kegg beer At the e Iace Sample Rooms.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08
The Wrong Man Pound ed.

The wrong MIN Pounded.
Shortly after Tie close 81 the year
1854 row occurred inC has. Mechas sa-
loon which, resulted in two or three Of
the cofabstents being we'll pounded,
and m innocent party getting the
worst sf II. Cilas. Sprandel left his
aaloon abonl midnight on New Years
eve and started down to visit some Of
his friends who are in the same bnsi-
ness. He called at Chas. Meachau's
place and found a large crowd there
and treated the company to drinks.
Tie father and two brothers Of his
{sprandels) wife were present, and as
they are not pleased with his. failure
to support them since his marriage,
they took this occasion. to get into a
quarrel; with him After short fight
with several Of the crowd attacking
Sprandel, and each side getting q u in-
ber. OF wounds, it become evident that
| if the fight was to last much longer
ISprandel wou'd get decidedly the
| worst Of It, and he succeeded In escap-
ing from his as,,ailants and getting out
Of the back door. He then passed
around the south side of the saloon
and started 10 return to his saloon, as
he was bleeding badly from several
cuts on the face and scalp. AS he was
| passing the front door of Mechau's sa-
loon the door was opened and another
rush was made towards him by some
unknown party. Sprandel Immediate.
~ Knocked him down and kicked him
once in the face. and then ran for hif
| saloon in order to escafe from the re-
'mainder Of the crowd whom he sup.
posed were after him. It proved. that
The Ran. struck by spranded was VIM.
| Miller, and came towards sprandel t.
/ give him a hat which lie found in The
1 saloon and supp6sed was lost b,
Sprandel during the fight. OF course
all concerned regret the accident ia
Mr.. Miller, who is an old man, and
was laid up for several days by the two
blows he received. >~>< i.
Sprandel is to be examined before {
justice Of the peace next week.
Yesterday a committee Of attorneys
Messrs. D. T. Calhoun, F. E. Searle and
o. W. Baldwin, subjected Mr.. +. W.
Taylor to thorough examination il
the law, and on their recommendation he
was admitted to practice ut the. bar
Mr.. Taylor is the son Of Capt. Oscar
Taylor Of this city, and few months
ago returned from seven years of student
life in Germany. The committee and
Judge Collins say that he passed as good
an examination as any applicant ever
admitted by this court. We do NO
doubt but that is happy augurd Of hi.
future success in his profession. In Gel
ebra,ion.ofahe event Mr.. Taylor enter
tanned the bar and "A few of .liia gentle
man friends ut J.. II. Mares rcs!auran
last evening Press.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08
Unclaimed Re tier List.

kt
81. a List Of letters REMAINING nncallel for
tAin The pos.onice Al Little Falls, Morrison
county, MINI, Jan. i, 1885, which il not
called for 10 One month will be sen, ID
tho dead letter Office: III 4. II n
Brown, a. # Henderson. G. s.
Chadwick. lalhes, Lamar, MrsssMate
Coultans, Maria Lumick. Michal e
/ File, Mrs. Joseph Nc Rea. MIa. NJ
Farrow, Mrs. Ciaas. Mnrshs Mi, N rs. WIN
.Hamer. Mash Maray.
Garkiil, y. A. Nikkslsor, Peter
Call for adver,lsed le,,ers anil give
date. JoHs WErzEL, K. II.
M.s.rs. A. Q. Huubyd and Parker
Mcclure nude The distance from Sank
Centre to the heah'afihe lake. n. miles
ln15 mihueis on wednesday last with
the ice boat. Tho,wind was onaoc boom
and had they dared 70 run straight BE-,
fore it they weuld have gone mucl,
faster-Sauk Centre Tribupe. III
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08

\ / have, q ! 9 \: not the ex-
elusive I. Il sale Of Good
y ear Rubb Ell 8 Is
in THIS town g '''ll1.,, l|'.I'.1
|h b We a full { l | !. and com
|Iolete ass !! . rtI1nent Of
their SC q |, and % ! shall "a, ].
carr a full u, st ock Of
them tluring the sea;
IS on. ER. 4.
Don't buy Tickets lor Iths Congresa.
tseraI lsecs slre 90. lass Foa van il.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08

La Cuba, Old Well Club, Rare Treat,
Our Key West and other standard brands
Of ten cent cigars, also tho best five cent
cigars in town at u, @s.l.
# IF s5#E@ft5ffz $ESpRANnrIss5 y
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08

A new brand Of whiskey, pure Ken
ztncky Snow Flake, At SPRANDELs.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-01-08
Ch,oapo 81. C,[lOtI,

Cheapest Cloth
Before ron buy your clothing. examine
our sack and paiccs
WV. BUTLER.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-09-29
Commissioner Blacks Report.

The commissioner of pensions has
filed with the secretary of the interior
his report of the operations of the pen
sion bureau for the fiscal year ending
June Both, 1886, from which it appears
that on June Both last there were
1865, 1888 pensioners on the rolls, COM
posed of 265 1854 army invalids; so, 162
army widows, minor children and de-
pendent relatives; 1858 navy invalds :;
1877 navy widows, minor children,
ETC.; l $3.50 survivors of the war of 1912,
showinga loss during the year of ,406
of this class. There were 1897 widows
of soldiers of the war of 1912, show
ing loss during the year in this
class of 3,S15. Twenty-four original
claims were filed in this class during
the year: the names of 304 additional
widows appeared on the rolls; 40,S57
new pensioners were added to the rolls
during the year; 1929 were restored to
the rolls; 22,0S9 pensioners names
were dropped from the rolls on account
of death, remarriage, frauds, ETC., leav-
ing net increase in the roll of 20,6S5
names.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-09-29

floors, while carpets simply did not ex-
list in their wake. Despite the scrub
bings and scourings of quarter CEN
fury, their marks are yet to be seen in
some houses. The use of wooden bot
toms for shoes was by no means con-
fined to the negroes. They were worn
by a majority of laboring people, as
well as by many of both sexes who had
been reared in afiluence. The scarcity
of the last winter of the war drove
whole families into them, except the
little feet that could not be trusted to
steer such craft, but bore their share of
martyrdom by being imprisoned indoors
through the livelong, dreary months.
Great skill and caution were requisite
to keep afoot in wooden bottoms at all.
A queer spectacle it was, too, to see
ones fellow-beings stepping gingerly
around, as if there were universal mis-
givings as to the safeness of the earth's
crust. One may forget his first feat
with firearms and even his first exploit
on skates, but never his first fight on
or, to be accurate, his first abduction
by-wooden bottoms. If the soles,
which in a clumsy attempt to fit the foot
were shaped like rockers, were once set
in motion, they persisted in invariably
fitting one foreward, especially if de-
scending a hill, till volition was utterly
lost, and nothing short of an ascent or
fall could arrest them. However, in
time they become comparatively man.
ageable, one getting able to chose his
own path, as well as to have some small
voice in stoppages. Uppers were made
of such random pieces of leather, or
anything bearing the faintest semb-
lance to leather, that could be lighted
on. Carriage curtains and buggy tops
were acceptable. In cases old morocco
pocket-books were converted into chill
dren's shoes, while many ladies man
aged to fashion themselves a sort of
moccasin out of the most heterogeneous
and unpromising materials. Woe to
the careless wight who suffered his sad
died horse to stand out near the church,
store or post-office after nightfall. The
chances were that when he went to
mount he would find that some one had
appropriated his saddle-skirts for sole
leather, unless, indeed, he had fore
stalled such an act by appropriating
them to that end himself.-Atldntic.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-09-29

soldier in the Army of Virginia, and
sentenced to be shot. The congress
man took the old man into Mr.. Lin
coins room. Well, my old friend,
what can | do for your" asked the
President. The aged father told his
story " / am sorry to say that | can
do nothing for you," answered the
President in the most mournful of
tones. Listen to this telegram which
l received from the general" The old
mans grief as he listened was too
heart-rending for the merciful President
Selling pen, he exclaimed: "By
lingo, general or no general, here
goes" and wrote:
Job Smith is not to be shot until further
orders from me. ABRAHAM LINCOLN"
"Why, / thought it was to be par
don," cried the old man, as he read the
words. " But you say mot to be shot
until further ORDERS and you may order
him to be shot next week" Well,
my old FRIEND" said Mr.. Lincoln, smil-
ing at the aged fathers fears, 81 see
you are not very well acquainted with
me. If your son lives until l order
him to be shot he will live longer than
Methuselah did" The old man de-
parted, invoking blessing upon the
head of the good President Youth s
COMPANION.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-09-29
Lincoln and the Rebel Soldiers.

While the President was at Frederick
City he passed house containing a
large number of rebel wounded.
Stop" said he, " let me go in here"
And standing up in that hospital Mr..
Lincoln said that if the wounded men
had no objection he would be glad TO
take them by the hand. "The solemn
Obligation" said he; g which we owe
to our country and posterity compels
the prosecution of this war, but it is
probable that many are our enemies
through uncomfortable circumstances.
bear these no malice, and take them
by the hand with sympathy and good
feeling" Looking at the tall man
standing there, the embodiment, in
their ignorance and intensity, of all
the hatred they bore the Union, a
strange dissonance, like bells that be-
gin to Jingle before they are chimed
went through the house. The silence
continued until it seemed as if there
was no brotherhood. Suddenly one
man walked up and took the Presidents
hand. The others caught the infection
and followed. 1t was the strangest re-
ception of the civil Cincinnati
Enquirer