davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-09

Or. and Mrs. Hill OF Willard, were
in town on Saturday.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-09

The first through train Oh the Min
nc&pols and Pacific was runon Tues
day.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-09

Chas. +. White has returned HON c
for the winter.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-09

Shall we attend the Carnival, Janu.
ary Eth, at ST. Paul?
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-09

Wood is coming to town in large
quantities.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-09

The toboggan slide IS pronounced
Ivy AL to be much superior to the one
last winter.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-09

SIX lectures and entertainments for
$i.U0, Less than votes sold for.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-09
Gard, of Thanks, %

To our friends and neighbors-Mho
so kindly rendered their aid and s YIN
l,athy during the sickness and after
the death OF our little one. we desire
to return our heartfelt thanks.
~ Mr.. AND Mrs. G.. M. Boss.
Sank Centre Dec. 9th. All i
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-09

II is some times better not to be so
exacting- EVEN on printing.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-09
THE WAR SFRIES.

which hrs been followed With unfsgsing
interest by n q eat audience. will occupy
burg will be described By Cen. Hunt (Chlef
Of the Union Artillery, Gen. Longsireet,
Gen, T.. q. law, ami others; Chuck apaugn,
ssa bv epsrns owa a March slo 20 1me
ueneratsf @ A. ,Gillmo,e, WIN. r. smith,
John Gibbuu, Horace Potter, sud John y,
Mosby VIII describe special battles and trci
dents. Stories az navel engagements, prison
life ptc ale. ~ m upopnr. .t... -
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-09

Good dry hard wood is plenty, and
is selling from $500 to 50 SO per
cord
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-09
NOVELS AND STORIES,

THE tiundradtb Mau," u hosel by Frank
4. Stockton, author ui 1.-The Lady. or the
novelties bvN George W. Cablr, stories by
Mary ~. HallocK, FoOte, "Uncie RenIus,"
Julian hawthorne, Edward Egglesto,. and
other prominent, American authors will be
t,rf oh ri t,of h. wan
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-09

Geo. Dunc;.A was in town on Sat
Urday.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-09

TIL: Acme Hose Company will
give their annual dance on Christmas
eve.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-09
Tie Makers Wanted,

For information call on or address,
J. y. Brewer. ,rowerville, Hartford
Postofiice. ...,... 81 ..... .... ..- "a !
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-09

Holiday goods, toys and notions
at \. Dah!emS.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-09

John R.IInWard is ut work upon
the books of S. NJ. Bruce.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-09

THE CENTURY
lfFor'1SS6-S7

~. q y
The CESTGEY-is an illustrated monthly
smagaZlne having n regular circulation, OF
about two handled Thousand cnpits, of en-
rtaelling and soinetines exceeding two hun
died and twenty-five thousand. - chief
among, Its many atir;ations fIr the com
Ing year Is ser; nj which has been In active
preparation for sixteen years. II is q his.
tory OF Our ewn cJni.try III its most critical
lime. az sci forth In l.E- 49, -. 49,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-09

II will only be short tim. before
the new addition to the elevator is
full of wheat. The two together
have capacity OF Jp,O)J bushels.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-09

About ten couple. went out to
james Loves in Ashley OH Friday
evening last, and tripped the ligh
fantastic until the wee Eours. They
are in unison in saying they had ii
splendid time, and the oyster-supper
WAS immense.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-09

Mrs. +. Z. Turner, nee Hattie Can.
non, died of consumption after u
lingering illness. She was buried
on Tuesday in the Oakland GENE
tery. The funeral services were held
at the CONGREGATIONAL church.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-09

Pure sweet cider at \. Dahlem's.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-09

Ed Thomason is visiting friends in
Nebraska,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-09

The Trionions will give their Sec
ond sOciable OH Thursday evening
Dec. 16LL, at the residence of Mr..
William Woods. All are cordial ly
invited.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-09
LOCAL RECORD.
THURSDAY DECEMBEk 9, 1886.
Whea

Sleighing is fine. .. , .-
n. w. Hoople is in town.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-12-09

Saturday was bitterly cold day.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-04-27
Origin OF ga One.Horse.Town."

The old Virginians were singular city
builders, says Joaquin Miller IN one of
his letters. All cities of the earth, ex-
cept the two theocracics of Jerusalcmand
Salt Lake city, as a rule, took root at
some port. But these ''cavaliers" never
seem to have cared for boats or anything
but their horses to carry them. And so
We find Jefferson and Monroe away out
here 100 miles from the nearest port.
And to this day these people literally
live on horseback. You oan not get IN
old Virginian to take the cars If the con.
templated journey can possibly be made
on horseback. And so it is that at all
the towns you pass by you see horses
hitched to the tracks, up and down the
long struggling streets. Sometimes you
see two dozen horses, sometimes ten,
sometimes six, sometimes only a very
few. 1t depends on the size and digni-
ty of the town. Sometimes you see only
one horse. And so that is a one-horse
o wn. This is the origin of the expires.
sion "A ssrscrse town.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-04-27
statesmen n Street Cars.

Washington, says a correspondent,
abounds in fine carriages and horses, yet
two-thirds of the House of Representa-
tives, half the Senate and nearly all the
Supreme Court patronize the street cars.
Senator Edmunds loves a scat at the front
OF the car, where he may turn his back
on everybody and look out of the win
dow. On cold days he carries q heavy
blanket with him, which he spreads over
his legs. His ride is along one, from
the Capitol to the outer end Of Massachu-
sets avenue. :" was crowded out by
the excess Of civilization down at Thomas
circle" he says, land ] have gone clear
out under the shade of the woods at
Kalarama." The Southern men use tina.
cars without exception, unless it be But
Ter. He loves to roll homo In q coupe.
Hackmen and him q good customce.
Sabin, Of Minnesota, usually keeps him
company ind they ,chipSi in on fases.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-04-27
LADIES' DEPARTMENT..
Tho Song or nou.e Hroou

Tho Song OF the House Broom.
lsing the crisp song of the house broom,
So brisk and of nothing afraid,
The emblem of order and neatness.
In the strong grip of mistress or maid.
For whether to whisk, sweep, or freshcn,
sing and rejoice while ut work,
And my honest homo thrust is at rubbish and
dust
WhereSoever they rally or lurk.
In drawing room, boudoir and chamber,
I'm ut home rs III kitchen or hall.
Upon doorsin, piazza, and stairway
Swish! swish" sounds my CHALLENGING
call.
I'm the tyrant Sloth's Nemesis; swiftly
The chains of neglect I unloose.
Room, room for the broom, inactivity's doom,
Sworn foe to defect and disuse!
Over Administer wool and rag carpet
\ My march I inlpartially take,
While my sister, the plumed feather duster,
Head erect, follows fast in my wake.
Not a corner SO dark but l search it,
Not a Granny too deep to explore;
After which, shoulder arms! Till tho next
days alarms
Call mo forth, Thoroughbred Us before.
My queen, lovely woman, impcls mo,
I'm her slave or defender ut need,
AS many u foo will bear witness
Whom n broomstick hath put to his speed.
In her grasp, be it dimplcd or bony,
I'm the sceptre or drudge OF her will,
And my besom-like course, gathers dizziness
or force
AS her houscwifely wishes I fill.
l am the sprite of arrangement,
/ am tho vassal of thrift;
10 woman, for mans better comfort,
am civilizations best gift.
While clcnnlincss-so runs tho proyerb-
Is to godlincss nearest allied.
Room, room for the broom, amid sunshine
and gloom
Tho housekeeper's glory and pride!
Nathan d. Urner, in Ncw York Sun.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-04-27
Silent Sounds.

You do not hear it7 Unto me
The sweet low sound comes ceaselessly;
And, floating, floods the earth and sky
With tender tone.
You do not hear the restless beat
Upon the floor of childish feet
OF feet that tread the flowery street
OF heaven alone.
At morn, at noon, at eve, ut night,
I hear the patter. soft and light,
And catch the gust of wings, snow-white,
About my door.
And on the silent air is borne .
The voice that from my world was torn
hat left me, comfortless, to mourn,
For
Sometimes floats up from out the street
The boyish laughter, bird-like, sweet
I turn, forgetfully, to greet,
My darling fair:
Soft as the ripple of the stream,
Breeze-kisSed beneath the moons pale beam,
How strangely real doth it seem!
And he not there.
All, no; o cannot hear his call;
You catch nc laugh. nor light football;
I am his mother-that is all;
And He who said,
az will not leave thee desolate,"
Has, somehow, looscd the bonds Of fate
And left ajar the golden gate
Which hides my dead.
Nellie Watts NC Ven.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-04-27

oil you'd find there's plenty of whales
left. But Pm afraid that time will not
come in my day. A whaling trips not
exactly a pleasure trip, but one gets at
tached to the business, and although Pm
over sixty years old now 1 believe I could
throw an iron as well as I ever could. In
the old days n captain would make enough
money in a few trips to keep him the
rest of his life, but now he's lucky if he
makes enough to keep him a year. No,
whaling's not what it used to be."-Neso
York Tribune.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-04-27
Prince Bismarck Mt Home.

A North German periodical gives the
following story of the great Chancellor
at home rs told by u Bible colportcur:
''1n one of my journeys I came to Varzin
while he Imperial Chancellor was rcsid-
ing there. After l had done a long day'.
work-it was generally understood that
my object was to spread abroad the word
of God-I went to the inn. I was there
asked if I would go to evening prayers at
Bismarck's house, as the daughter of the
host was going. I accepted the invita-
ton, and when I got there I found my
self in n spacious and very suitable room,
which had been built for the purpose,
1t was we'll filed with servants, farm la
borcrs, and villagers, some of whom, hay
ing seen me before, greeted me kindly
and invited me to sit beside them. Soon
afterwards Prince Bismarck made his ap-
pearance, and went through the assem-
bly, to the rcading-dcsk, nodding kindly
right and left as he passed. I was de-
lighted to sec him take the place rs mas
ter OF the house IN such a way. He thon
commenced, Il hear we have a Bibleman
among u.s.; and he looked me straight in
the face in a kindly way, whcreupon, on
course, all eyes were turned upon me.
You will be so kind as to conduct SER
vice for this evening" I rose up and an
swered, 1T would be %displacing your
highness for ME to - I could not say
any more, when the prince interrupted
me with, 'Ah, my good man, what docs
highness signify? Here in Gods sight
VIC arc all poor sinners, so come here and
take my place this evening, and conduct
the service for us So, of course, l ac-
ceptepted his invitation, the prince taking
his place amongst the audience; and
when it was over he shook me warmly by
the hand, and wished me Gods richest
blessing on my way"
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-04-27
Mrdlcal Intelligence.

Col. Witherspoon, to whom we have
frequently referred to as the mcanest
man in Austin, has been in poor health
for some months past. The principal
cause of his fccblcness is his unwilling
ness to feed himself with sufficient copi-
business.
A few days ago, while he was taking
the air, he met DR.. Perkins Soonover.
Withcrspoon thought this was a good
chance to get some medical advice with
out paying for it.
"How do you do this morning, col
oncl9" asked DR.. Soonover.
Poorly, doctor, poorly. For some
time past I have been suffering from
weakness. AS you sec, I can hardly
walk. What shall I take, doctors"
"Takc a hack" replied the doctor,
grufiy, as he strobe of. "--Svtiags.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-04-27
Persian Women,

Diplomacy, intrigue and influence in
Persia arc dependent in a large measure
on the force of character displayed by
the women If q man wishes to inlu-
cnce another in an affair of Importance,
he manages it by contiding the matter to
one or all of his wives, who in turn visit
the wives Of one who has influence over
him, and by urging and presents seek to
attain the object. Most Of the important
transactions of Persia arc conducted in
this manner.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-04-27
Womnn's

Every woman has some special charm,
which she should find out and cultivate.
1t may be her eyes, her mouth, her hair,
her brow, her form, her hand-or her
foot. 1t may consist in some trick of
smiling, or of a dropping lid; some grace
of speech or of silence, of laughter or of
motion. There are ugly beauties-thc
New York stage has onc-and Fifth ave-
nlc anothcr-as ugly and as irresistible
as that famous Countess of Berlin of
whom Lola Montcz used to tell. She had
a dull eye, u rough skin, a dumpy form
and 4 pug nose. But she had an exquisite
voice and she understood the difficult art
of conversation. She knew in what her
strength lay, and she had cultivated her
two gifts to the highest point. "Had I
a daughter" Lola Montcz said, "the first
thing I would teach her should be that to
converse ch%armingly is a far greater nc
complishment than to play, sing or dance
well.-Fashaon Bazaar.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-04-27
Delcrium

The late John B. Cough thus described
his experience of this disease:
Gas in the former attack, horrible
faces glarcd upon me from the walls
faces ever changing and displaying new
and still more horrible fcaturcs-black.
bloatcd insects crawlcd over my face,
and myriads of burning, conccntric rings
were revolving necessarily. At one mo-
ment the chamber appeared rs red as
blood, and in n moment it was dark as u
charncl house. seemed to have a knife
with hundreds of blades in my hand,
every blade driven through the flesh of
my hands, and all were so ncxtricably
bent and tangled together that I could
not withdraw them for some time; and
when l did from my laccratcd fingers the
bloody ibcrs would stretch out all ouivc-
ry with life. After u frightful paroxism
OF this kind I would start like a maniac
from my bed and beg for lifc-lifc!
What 1 of late thought so worthless
seemed now Of unapprcciablc value. l
dreaded to die md chung to existence, as
feeling that my souls salvation depended
on a little moro of life. A great portion
of this time I spent alone; no mothers
hand was near to. wipe the big drops of
perspiration from my brow; no kind
voice chcercd me in my solitude. Alone
l encountered nil the host of demoniac
forms which crowded my chamber. No
one witnessed my agonics or counted my
woes, and yet I rccovercd-how still re-
mains a mystery to myself; and still moro
mysterious was the fact of my conccaling
my suffcrings from every mortal eye. In
about n week I gained in n great degree
the mastery over MY accursed appetite, but
the strife had made me drcadfully weak,
Gradually my health improved, my spirits
recovered, and I ceased to despair. Once
more I was able to crawl into the sun
shine; but, oh, how changed! Wan
checks and hollow eyes, feeble limbs and
almost powerlcss hands plainly enough
indicated that between me and death
there had indeed been but q STEP"
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-04-27
In IN Social Circles OF Mexico.

There is great excitement in the higher
social circles of Mexico. A number of
~lnnovators arc attempting to introduce
the Partisan bonnet, and many Mexican
ladies are wearing them instead of the
national and poetic mantilla. Mexican
patriots sec in this the entering wedge of
national decay, and call upon the ladies
to resist the Establishments of those who
would bring them under the dominion Of
the Partisan milliner. The ladies, how
ever, do not appear to be impressed by
their appeal. Chicago Journal.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-04-27
W0man's Glory.

Zone of the few markets fora woman's
work which is not overcrowded, and ut
which competent and fairly intelligent
girls can earn good wages from the first
day they enter upon tho profession, is
that whichincludes the working, cutting,
and general arrangement of the human
hair" said a leading New York tonsorial
artist recently. cat present the hair
trade, like other businesses, is very dull.
Wearing short hair had a great deal to do
with the depression, but now it is going
out of fashion, thank goodness. It used
to take six or eight people cutting hair
all day to earn $40. Tho average wages
for female hairdresscrs are SO a week,
rising to $18 and sinking to SIS. A girl
who understands tho whole business
thoroughly in all its branches can COM
mand $1S anywhere. One large artist in
this city used to employ 14O girls, and
paid out $500 weekly in wages"
"Where do the profits of the profession
lie7"
'In the false-hair department. We sell
on nm average three wigs a day, even
during dull times. The ladies who have
had their hair cut and are tired of it buy
wigs or switches to wear in the street.
Those whose hair is poor, or who suffer
from badness, wear them at all times.
Girls who %contine their attention to hair
working alone earn from % to $40 a
week. It is an art that needs some skill
and no small amount Of patience and per-
severance to succeed with. The hair
with which the wigs are made isscol-
lected by special drummers in Germany
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-04-27

and France. England and Belgium are
but poor markets for hair, not because of
its scarcity, for both English and Belgian
women have the finest heads of hair in
the world, but because they will not sell
it. When collected it is put through a
cleaning process severe enough to fetch
the dirt out of m elephants hide and
then dyed several times over. The best
hair-dressers never buy hair from the
head or from private hands"
"What is the rarcst kind of hair?"
"Perfcctly white hair it will command
almost any price. Natural curling hair
is also of considerable value. A good
wig Of white hair costs $40. The mate
rial Of which these wigs arc made are
clipped from the festive goat, and seldom
from tho human head. A peculiarly soft,
silky kind of snow-whitc hair originates
on the Angora rabbit. A perfectly white
and abundant wig of white human hair
would cost at least $1,000, which price
few ladies would be willing to pay.
Dead hair-that is, hair cut from the
head after DEATHS never used by INV
tonsorial artist worthy Of the name. In
deed, it annot be used to any advan-
tage, as it will neither curl, twist, mol
manipulate. Hair cut from aliving head
IS not dead, q fact which can he easily
proved by taking q hair and stretching it
out to its utmost capacity. It will then
contract quietly back to its former posi-
ton"
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-04-27
She Knew Him.

Sarcastic wife = Coming home as
usual, I suppose"
Fond of staying out late husband
eyes, certainly"
Sarcastic wife-"Well, put this lette,
in the first mail in the morning. and II
you meet the milkman tell him to leave
two quarts. "-Judgs.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-04-27
Fashion Notes.

Tucks are revived for frocks.
Bordercd stufrs are worn again.
Silver and gold braid arc much worn.
Striped chcviots come in new shades
and colors.
The new cotton goods are as handsome
Us India silks.
Homcspun promises to be popular for
new costumes.
New hats and bonnets arc as high as
ever or higher.
Velvet surfaced waterproof garments
are much worn.
Puffs and pads around the armholes
arc things of the past.
Summer h%omespun come in d~iagonals,
stripes and plain ground.
Blue and green, giving a peacock eff
feet, is used in Partisan costumes.
Jctted tissues have stripes with de-
signs in round beads and pendants.
Partisan fashion DEGREES that each
dress must have a mantle to correspond.
Gallons of loops and fraycd ends of
braid are employed for trimming man
ties.
Violets will lose their popularity soon
as soon as they become plentiful in the
fields.
For combination toilcttes of which
velvet forms o part the bonnet is of the
velvet.
Iridescent and jet beaded tissues are
shown in rich designs for panels and
plastrons.
The old-time fashion of trimming the
edges of basques with bead pendants has
been revived.
White p%ctticoats are no longer worn
directly under the dress skirt, except for
indoor toilets.
Another season of black hosiery pre-
dicted, but not to the exclusion of col
orcd stockings.
Shirrcd bodiccs have sleeves, to CORE
spond, resembling the old time leg-of-.
mutton sleeves.
Fashion DEGREES that old and elderly
aides may wear colors as we'll as black
and dark gray.
Short loose jacket fronts opening over
long-pointed w%aistcoats are seen on some
of the new spring street dresses.
Some of the new dresses have full
overskirts SHRED on to the long bodice,
which is pointed back and front.
Dark blue, dark green, pansy shades,
garnet, bronze and drab are worn by
elderly as well as by younger
Velvet basque bodices may be worn
with contrasting skirts of silk or wool
and tulle or lace. The velvet should be
of q dark color.
Neck trimmings nYe of the daintiest
and most exquisite description, and will
be a most becoming adjunct to many Of
the spring styles.
Immensely big buttons-too large to
pass through a buttonhole-are used
simply dccoratiyely, being sewed on
dresses that are fastened with hooks and
eyes.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1886-04-14

Captain Harry E. Rulon, of Philadel-
phia, late of the United States mint, has
in his possession a shovel which for seven
years was used for no other purpose than
transferring the silver coin of the realm
from drying pan into boxes. BY con-
slant use of the implement about an inch
and half was worn from its blade, thus
rendering it useless for raising precious
metals. During the seven years of its
use, according to a calculation made by
the chief clerk, Captain Rulon, handled
the almost fabulous sum of 1882, 600, 900
with that shovel. The captain purchased
it from the government for twenty-five
cents, and is now using it in his coal bin.