davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-26
GOLDEN FLEECE.
Mr.. Mcdaniel, of Philadelphia, VIII
Come Home Laden With Spells.

Mr.. S. B. Mcdaniel, sheep man of the
Upper Sweetwater, passed through the city
yesterday on his way to Philadelphia, his
old home. Mr. McDaniels has the most
valuable sheep clip with him the world,
beyond doubt, has ever produced. The
wool was full of fine scales Of gold, from
the size Of a pin point to that Of an average
thumb nail. Mr. Mcdaniel told the story
of his golden fleece to the reporter while
the latter was examining its curious and
rare richness.
About month ago one OF Mr.. McDan-
iei's herders came into camp in great ex-
etement and said that sheep the ''color
of the SUM- was in the herd. His employer
accompanied him back TO the herd, and
there sure enough when they came in sight
oil the bunch was the sun colored sheep.
The glittering animal was standing on a
small elevation, and the herd, evidently in
spired by curious fears, was circling around
it at a safe distance. The golden stranger
appeared in no manner different from any
other sheep with the exception of his coat.
The animal proved to be shy, however,
aud, when the two spectators approached,
broke away ana ran, making toward the
bluffs. Determined not to lose such sin
gnlar prize, Mr.. Mcdaniel put spurs to his
horse i'll pursuit, intending to circle the
fleeing sheep back to the herd.
He soon found, however, that he was
getting left in the race, and reluctantly
made up his mind to shoot the animal.
The third shot from his Winchester brought
down his quarry and riding up he dis
mounted and examined it at his leisure.
The animal was a specimen of the common
range sheep, but had no owners mark
ON it. The wool was of average thickness
and weight, ard was absolutely mixed
with golden scales. On being removed and
rolled up it glittered in the sun like ball
of fire.
Mr.. Mcdaniel came to the conclusion
that the animal belonged to a band Of
range strays, and had acquired the COLDER
scales by rolling in some rich mountain
deposit. Impressed with this idea he spent
couple of weeks prospecting the surround
ing country, but he failed to find any gold
en- mountain pocket or any more COLDER
sheep.
Mr.. Mcdaniel estimates the value of hi
golden fleece at $500 He will probabl,
place il on exhibition East CAeyean
Leader
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-26
MOTHER.

We were at railroad junction one night
waiting few hours for train, in the wait
ing room, in the only rocking chair, trying
to talk brown eyed boy to sleep, who talks
u great deal himself when he wants to keep
awake. Presently freight train arrived,
and beautiful little old woman came in,
escorted by German, and they talked i'll
German, he giving her evidently lot OF
information about the route she was going,
and telling her about her tickets and bag
gage check, and occasionally patting her
on the arm. At first ourUnited States baby,
who did not understand German, was
tickled to hear them talk. and he smoker
cd at the peculiar sound of the language
that was being spoken. The great big
man put his hand to the lady's cheek, and
said something encouraging and a great
big tear came to her eye, and she looked as
happy as a queen.
The little brown eyes of the boy opened
pretty big, and his face sobered down from
its laugh and said, Papa, it is the moth
err We knew it was, but how should Il
four-year-old sleepy baby, that couldn't
understand German, tell that the lady was
the big mans mother? We ask him how
he knew and he said, ''Oh, the big man
was SO kind to her,
The big man hustled out; we gave the
little old mother the rocking chair, and
presently the nun came in with bag
gage man, and to him he spoke English.
He said, This is my mother, and she does
not speak English. She is going to Iowa,
and have got to go back on the next
train, but want you to attend to her bag
gage and see her on the right car, the rear
car, with a good seat near the centre, and
tell the conductor she is my mother. And
here's dollar for You, and / will do as
much for your mother some time
The baggage man glasped the dollar with
ont hand, grasped the big mans hand with
the other, and looked at the little German
mother with an expression that showed that
he had {. mother, toe; and We almost knew
that the old lady was well treated. Then we
put the sleeping mind reader on bench, and
went out on the platform and got acquaint-
cd with the big German; and he talked of
horse trading, buying and everything, that
showed he was live man, ready for any
speculation, from buying yearling colt to
a crop OF hops or barley, and that his wife
was very busy one; and at all times he
was full of hard work, disappointment and
rough roads, but with all this hurry and ex-
element, he was kind to his mother and we
loved him just a little, and when after few
minutes talk abont business he said, "l GU
must excuse nc, must go into the depot
and see if my mother wants anything, we
felt like grasping his fat, red hand and kiss
ing it. Oh, the love of mother is the same
in any language, and it is good in all Ian
guaees.-G. ". PEEK.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-26
Don't WORRY NOR HURRY.

Each hour will take care of itself; and
only according TO our need have We the
promise of strength. but" exclaims some
overworked. overstrained housekeeper. sit
is very well to theorize, but not so easy to
put your theories in practice. There is SO
much to be done, and if things go wrong
you're "a careless, shiftless wife, more a
hindrance than a help So see nothing
for it but to bear the burden as we'll as
can, and break down if must :
Let us stop and think moment; are all
of these burdens put on you? None of them
self-imposoi? Is the dear little boy obliged
to have ruffies, as well as hens. around its
palmer dresses? VIII it not be every bit
as sweet with trimming on neck and sleeves
only? And will not this afford you more
time to make, and consequently more pleas
ure in making, few dainty little robes,
such as delight the eyes ofloving mothers
So, too. for the larger children; is not a
simply-dressedl little school girl, with bright
eyes and snowy apron, just as attractive as
Ato'tt-tP hidiuNii. HhoSt 10
wrecked if she cannot have everything as
fine as Mrs So-and-So's children?
Is it absolutely necessary to make rich,
elaborate dishes. damaging to both health
and purse; that the hams should be stuffed;
the pudding boiled for hours, and the pre-
serves such fine specimens of canning that
it seems a sin to eat them
Does the virtue, peace or comfort of the
family depend upon having the washing on
Monday; or the ironing finished at just the
usual hour and even though unforeseen cir
eunstances render it at that time almost
self-martyrdom to accomplish it? / am a
great believer in system, that oiler of do
mestic machinery; but in the laying out of
your plans, if possible, allow for Interrupt
tions; remembering that they are all a
part of Gods great plan, in which there is
in reality neither hitch nor hindrance.
In time, take timel
1t is health, comfort and sunshine,
against luxury, WEAKNESS and clouds,-L.
". Roberts, IN tie Current.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-26
pERso NALITIEs AND iii. REPORTS

Keep clear of personalities in general con-
versation. Talk ofthings, objects, thoughts.
The smallest minds occupy themselves
with personalities Personalities must
sometimes be talked because we have to-
learn and find out mems characteristics
for legitimate objects, but it is to be with
confidential persons. Do net heedlessly
report i'll of others. There are times
when we are compelled to say, Il do not
think Bouncer a tue and honest man.
But where there is no need to express an
opinion, let poor Bouneer swagger away.
Others will take his measure, no doubt, and
save you the trouble of analysing him and
instrncting them. And as far as possible
dwell on the good side of human be
ings. There are family boards where q
constant process Of deprecating, assign
ing motives, and cutting up character goes
forward, They are net pleasant places.
One who is healthy does not wish to dine
at dissccting table. There is evil enough
in man. God knows, But it is not tho
mission of every young man and woman ta
detail and report it all. Keep the atmes-
phere as pure as possible. and fragrant
with gentleness and charity. Dr. job,
Hall
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-26

Was this the wise Heavenly Fathers
way of answering that sad-hearted wife's
prayer that her husband might be brought
to see his danger?
There was no wine served for dinner
next day. The glittering decanters and
the bottles with the age mark of which
Mr.. Granger had been SO proud, and the
cut-glass wine glasses had all disappeared.
No need now for Alice to watch!
Her father had left forever the danger
GUS path, and had resolved never again to
lift the Wine glass to his lips.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-26
VOL. III.
CHURCH FAIR OYSTERS.

here we have Methodist oyster;
ia! Why hesitate TO hoist 'er?
Here is a Presbyterian oyster;
Memory makes the eye grow moister.
Here you see Catholic oyster,
Brought from its secluded cloister.
HOW recollections of former Joys stir
The heart, recalling the Baptist oyster,
How do ones spirits grow high and bolster
Gus DER the Congregational oyster!
hat do you think of chance to royster
Ger an Episcopaian oyster?
VINO says church oysters soups inferior9
Who says such soup is not soup-crior?
IL you find such Il slanderer down him
In caldron of oyster soup drown him.
Drown the wretch and sing the doxology,
Then he'll! find it's stew late to make an apoI-
ogy
-/V,ic0uo yTeroyd
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-26
WHAT IOWA WOMEN ARE DOING.

In Iowa 955 women own and direct
farms, IS direct stock farms, ) own green
houses. 90 manage market gardens, IS
serve as county superintendents, 81 manage
intermediate institutions of learning, 125
are physicians. 40 are registered phaima-
cists, ) attorneys law, 10 ministers, 3,
dentists, 40 professional nurses, and one
is civil engineer - Chicago Tribune
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-26

When my boys got to be IA years old
laid aside every week 81 for each Of them
to lie considered as wages. When they
wanted some new clothes took them into
town and let them pick out samples them
selves and get just what they wanted. The
money for the clothes came out of their
wage money, and ethei expenses were
figured i'm the same way. The plan work
ed well in every way. My boys got an
idea OF business that has stuck TO them.
Too many boys are just taught to lie and
steal by their fathers. | know men who
tell their boys they must not touch an
apple or peach, or any other fruit. Who
ever heard of boy who could ever keep
away from fruit when he really wanted it
and it was right before him? | wouldn't
give cent Cor such boy even if he could
be found. A wise man will have a barrel
of frait opened and tell the boys to go and
get what they want. II they do this there
won't be any sncaking about to get an
apple, or any trying to hide the fact after
the apple has been taken. BE fair and
honest with the boys if yon want them
to make men.--iS III y. IN RuraI Mem
| Yorker.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-26

The W. G. T. L. of Clinton are not TO be
outdene. They are their own carpenters
which case can scarcely find parallel.
Previous to the recent entertainment the
committee procured lumber and built set
of substantial tables for permanent use.
every joint being set and every nail driven
hy a woman's hand Ho,ns Visitor
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-26

1t is a familiar and yet it always strikes
one as a marvellous fact that worlds may
have been Tor years in existence, the light
of which has net had time to reach ON
earth, and that VIC may continue to see thu
light of stars that have been for long
time extinct.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-26

Nothing less than $50 day will keep
Liberty ablaze on Bedloe's Island. In
other parts of the country the price of
Liberty remains unaltered lG is still
Eternal Vigilance,
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-26

In doing we are done unto. Whenever
his might, he sets spiritual hand diligent-
ly to do with its might, and while making
a career is making a character.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-26

Twilight or moonlight has more ghosts
than perfect dark A little knowledge is
full OF superstition.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-26

All kinds of crockery and Queensware
We are selling lots of goods OF TINS Rihu
now that we've room to show them st our
old stand at the eorner.-E, d. HUN
phreys Il Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-26

Melancholy is dismal owl frightening
the larks and linnets of laughter from the
soul.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-26

Worn-ou jerseys have hitherto found
little use The sleeves and over the hips
wear first, and generally the remainder #
the garment is ia good condition when 1t
is put aside A mended jersey is not be-
coming. Ifone cannot be cut down to
make basque Oh waist for child it Is
best to utilize IT as an undsrwaist to new
Jersey A black under-body shonld be
worn with al; jerseys, and the old jersey
with the cuffs cut of will fit more snugly
than one of muslin and be better protec-
tion against cold
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-26

H..
b1Df7k1UbL1 0J7lc/PS IN tins /lHP
Mt LbO7/f fIP same (y7lPJ>I0p Mt b17(P
. y
nc TP/O7p
Ayers Cherry Pectoral &c.
Hop Biiteis 65c.
Shakers Extract, 40c.
Ayers Satsaplrilla, toe.
Ayers Pills, llc.
Alcock's Porous Plastefs. Zoe
Browns Iron Bitters, t.,c.
Barker's Nerve and Bone Imminent, tic.
Bankers Horse and Cattle Powder, l2c
Benson's Capcine Plasters, lie.
COx's Gelatine. 15c.
Green's August Flower, acc
Holloway's Worm Candy, lie
Hansen's Butter Coloring, lSc
Jayne's Pills, lie
Jayne's Alternative, G5c.
Jayne's Expectorrint &c
Jayne's Vermifuge, 24c.
kunkel's Bitter Wine of Iron, 65c.
Kidney Wort zoe
Pure Camphor, two o., 05c
Pure Canphor, per o. 03c,
Rings AmbroSi;i, Doc
sewing s1ugn M Machine chin, OIL Ssc
swaim,s Panaeea. .., o,, sl ;5
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-26

We're headquarters for quilting mate
rials-just opened $500 yards Of best stand
ard calico at s cts per yard. Quilting Got
ton, weighed on the scales when soid.at ~.
IA aud bets per he. b. Humphreys "
Co
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-26

Seine one has an idea like this: Charac-
ter is lost coin, and reputation the light
by which it is found. But is not the re-
verse true, that reputation is the lost coin,
and character the light by which we find it?
#*%
Truth is the only justice" Who said
that? Myself OF someone else? But it is
justice-severc, tender, saving
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-26

That we can, in connection with The MONITOR,
secure you n subscription to any paper or
magazine published, ut much lower price
than the regular rate, and you will do well 10
let us know If You are contemplating sub
scription to any publication.
Tile MoNIToR WnndsfnN,n \ i
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-26
PATENT MEDICINES

Webyabose to KEEP a stock Of
allie 0w7ons Proprietary Meai-
zines Mat there rs any demaua
for, and aVH from time to time,
add to our stock all surh that may
be euqm,ea far. Ne annex a
Price hsh and ean furnish any
b1oenru5Le articles IN this line
at about tie same acreage Of Price
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-26

In action lies enduring education,
***
Crooked beginnings arc syllabled by the
lips Of crooked endings.
Temperament makes beautiful nature,
will beautiful character; but nature is
mortal, while character is immortal.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-11-26

Gid an asses head with gold, and q
crowd will stand ia gaping wonder, filling
the air with its chanted praises, but let the
gold be stripped from that admired head
and the same crowd will kick the poor Eel
low TO death.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-25
IN 81 : e. y
How Lost, How Restored

VERW ELLIS Celebrated Essay on the Radi-
cal cure Of SpermatorrhOea or Seminal
Weakness, Involuntary Semina Losses, I'm
Impediments to Marriage, etc also, Consum- ;
ton, Epilepsy and Fits, induced by self
induI gence, or sexual extravaganza, &c.
The ce!ebra ted author in this admirable
years successful practice, that the ala rming
consequences of self abuse may be radically
cured; poi ting out a mode of cure at once
simple, certain, and effectual, by means of
every sufferer, no matter whar his condition
may be, may cure himself cheaply, privately
and RADICALLY.
G557 THIS lecture SUiLL PROVE boom to thousands
and thOWS GndS.
Sentunder seal, in Il PLAIN envelope, to any
postpaid, on receipt Of four cents or
two StamnS Ad6rnSS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-25

four years ago, this young couple APP
peared to be greatly attached to one
another, but since then they have been
seen together but a very few times,
and that within short time preceding
their marriage, so that even the parents
of the young lady had no idea of what
was to take place The ceremony was
performed in the same quiet manner at
about seven O'Clock on Monday even
ing, after which cutter and driver
were secured at Dorsey's livery stable,
IN which they were conveyed to Wau-
sau the same evening. The relatives
first learned of what had taken place
yesterday morning, and they are salts
fled, have no reproaches to offer, and
will "Welcome home" Charlie and his
bride on their return next Friday
evening. The groom is successful
young business man of Grand Rapids,
intelligent and active, and possesses
all Of the necessary traits to make a
good husband The bride is one of
Stevens Points prettiest girls, and the
possessor Of as sunny a disposition as
she is pretty. Bright, afabIe and
sensible, she is all that man could ask
for as a life companion, and the
Gazette wishes them both a long and
happy life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-25

A STARTLING Discovery
VIM. johnson, Of Huron, Oak. writes
that his wife had been troubled with
acute Bronchitis for many years, and
that all remedies tried gave no perma.
nent relief, until he procured a bottle
of DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con.
sumption, Coughs, and Colds, which
had magical effect, and produced a
permanent cure. Il is guaranteed to
cure all Diseases Of throat, Lungs, OF
Bronchial Tubes.
Trial Bottles Free at E. J. Wood &
&c. Drug Store. Large size S1.00
may10no5y1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-25
Auburndale Locals.

Q. S. Whalen the gentlemanly clerk
IN Connor & Co.'S store still continues
to have charge Of the Conner House
and seems to be doing well.
r. Conner & Go. will getin between
7 and 100000 feet of logs. Both
the saw and planning mills are running
now. About IS men are given en-
ployment by the company. The help
is all in charge of the junior member
Of the firm Mr.. Win Conner.
Miss Eva Crawford and Miss Dawson
are the successful teachers of Auburn
dale School this winter and they are
giving excellent satisfaction to the
district
Mr.. Will Conner is the possessor of
one Of the finest jet black span of
horses in, the state. They are young
animals, but are a large, we'll mate d
team, besides they are fancy trave lers.
They were purchased at Fond du Lac.
D. r. Coon has put in large am
cunt of wood, bark, Eastwood and oak
bolts, ties and logs this winter, but
has not as yet made balances so as to
furnish the amounts. They have done
a large business this winter. A. G.
Hastings manages the books and store
and does it most satisfactorily.
Sherry, Willard & Co., the new
numbering firm, have purchased the
Meehan lumber at this point and
Slothewer's mill, about 1900, 900
feet.
Dr. Hill is kept on the go up and
down the line. Wednesday of the
past week he was called to perform a
surgical operation upon W. Alex
Cain, at Sherry, W. & Co.'S mill,
where he lost his two middle fingers of
one hand while at work in the planning
mill. Alex will probably resume
practicing law.
A seemingly worthless old fellow by
the name Of Daniel Henry fell into a
railroad culvert Thursday morning
while drunk and was saved from death
by the timely arrival Of assistance.
He was in the water and the train was
also about ready to start that way.
He was lucky to get off with much
bruised face and ducking.
Considerable sport and speculation
has been INDUCED in at the stations of
this line concerning an elopement that
took place from Sherry Tuesday. The
facts are related somewhat in this way:
A grass widow Of about As years weigh
ing in the neighborhood of 225 pounds
residing at the station and Mrs.
Mcdonald about 80 years of age who
is the mother Of five children and had
q home and husband, eloped with two
young men whose names are given as
Farrell McCarty and brother, and have
found their way to st. Paul or Mime
apolis. Mr.. Mcdonald instituted
search for his wife and found that they
had registered in hotel at Marshfeld
but that they had gone westward.
He gave up the search and will let her
so. She has taken one Of the five
children with her. 1t is said that the
fellows are only young men about 20
and p years of age. 1t has created
quite sensation along the line where
the parties are known. The misteri-
Gus freaks of human nature are beyond
our comprehension. 1t is unnecessary
to predict their early disgust at their
own foolishness when they come to
their right senses.