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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

The new building near Kuehner's on
Broadway, will be done about the same
time with Gray's. Two new business
houses will liven up that old corner won
derfully. There is one more building
needed there vet.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

A great feature of the Reunion at
Portsmouth this year will be sham
battle, by old soldiers, commanded by old
Generals. This alone will repay the per-
son who has never seen the real article,
and who goes to see the sham. An effort
is being made to get Gems. Sheridan and
Logan to attend
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

1t will pay you to visit Montgomery &
Smith for goods in their line while they
are closing out stock preparatory to re-
moval to Gray's new room. Their store
for several days has been almost con-
stantly filled with customers seeking for
bargains, and the packages they carry
away with them or have delivered to
their homes is good evidence that they
find what they seek for.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

A lady was overcome by heat, near the
residence of Frank johnson one day last
week. 1t is fortunate that there are no
more such mishaps, as people will tramp
out to the brier-patches in the boiling
sun. after berries
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

Henry Olendorf and John L. Doss are
the BARRIERS in Rogers barber-shop,
Broadway. This shop will not be kept
open on Sunday, but through the week
good workmen will always be on hand.
Everything in first-class style. Try the
new SHOP
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

FROM THE MILDEsT AILMENT of the
stomach to the deadliest epidemic fever,
CALIFORNIA VINEGAR BITTERS is con-
quering maladies which have defied the
faculty. Dyspepsia, gout, rheumatism,
urinary complaints, biliousness, nervous
disabilities, and all disorders not organic,
are obliterated by this matchless vegeta-
BILE tonic and Alternative.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

McKitterick Brothers are successors to
Joel S. French, in the handling of Kings
Great Western Powder. Persons want
ing an excellent powder for any purpose,
should leave their orders with the Nc
Kittericks, at the big store, corner Bridge
and Water streets.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

The Little Ten Band was out serenad-
ing on Saturday night, and played in a
manner highly creditable to themselves
and the town. The addition of the clari-
onets and piccolo greatly improved the
music.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

The funeral of Jimmie Dixon. adver-
tised to be preached at Hamilton Church
some weeks ago, and postponed on ac-
count of bad weather, will be preached at
that place on the last Sunday in this
month, the 25th.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

The Salvation Army may have its
faults, but it is remarkable fact that
young men and women who have been
carefully trained, will attend the Army
meetings and act so outrageously as to
interrupt the proceedings.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

We like Republican like Samuel
Llewellyn, of Coal Township. Although
Sam failed to get a nomination before a
Republican Convention, he has been a
faithful, accomplishing worker in the
ranks. He is one of the good old-fash-
ioned kinda Republican because he
thinks it is right to be so.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

DR.. J. w. Laird will address the Grant
Club on Thursday evening, at their Club
Room, corner Broadway and Pearl Streets.
All Republican voters are urged to be
present at this open meeting.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

The Democratic papers in this District
find great enjoyment in spelling Noah J.
Dever's name without capital letters.
You should be more respectful, gentle
men, Noah may have to sentence some of
you to the Penitentiary yet.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

d. D. DUNCAN has for sale number OF
good stoves, at $500 to $1,000 each. In
quire at the great Grocery and Provision
Store, near First National Bank. The
great stock of Groceries and Provisions
is kept fully up to the reputation of this
fire store. Call and see.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

OF all the varieties of harvest apples
yet brought in, we have seen none to
equal the Red Astrakan, as a cooking ap-
pie. We have a tree of this variety
which yields largely, and they cook
quickly and thoroughly.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

The Portsmouth papers have made
wonderful discoveries as to the political
schemes of the Statesmen of this Dis
trict. Some of these schemes will be a
surprise to the men spoken of.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

The doggery-keepers in the neighbor-
ing counties have been enjoining the
Treasurers from collecting the Dow law
tax. Then give them the prohibition
feature, and see if they like it any better.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

Prof. Michael writes that he is getting
some pupils from Jackson County. The
Prof. is certainly remarkable teacher of
Penmanship, and has the power to i'm
part his skill to others.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

The Waverly Watchman's Republican
Friend" has been talking again, giving
away all of Senator Greggs privat plans.
It's pity the Republicans cannot keep
still over that way.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

There is some talk of turning the big
Mitchell Foundry building into Saliva
tion Army barracks. The public "testi-
mony" and sacred song would sound fun
nv on Eds old stamping ground.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

The finest assortment of Mems Calf
and Dongola Shoes to be found in the city
is at r. W. Thomas shoe store on Broad
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

The greatest, grandest and most Won
derful sale of Mems Suits, Boys Suits,
Pants for everybody, Hats, Trunks,
Shoes and Furnishing Goods, ever known
to civilized man, is in progress at
G. II. STERNBERGER e Co.'S
Opp. Court House, Chestnut's old stand
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

The low prices we name for Clothing,
Hats and Gents Furnishing, will amaze
and astonish you.
c. H. STERNBERGER & Co.
Opp. Court House.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

The First Brigade Ohio Militia has
been in camp at Washing G. H., but has
now retired to private life for the time
being. By the way, Jackson has mater
ial for an excellent military company.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

A. W. Long says the County Sabbath
School Assembly this year is fixed fact.
We trust it is. These were always ex-
cessively pleasant occasions. Aside from
their value as moral agencies for good,
they were grandly enjoyable social gath
arinOc
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

White and Colored Shirts, Underwear
of all kinds, Ties, Suspenders, Silk and
Linen Handkerchiefs, at c. FL. Sternber-
ger & Co.'S, opp. Court House Chestnut's
old stand.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

A young colored man addressed the
Salvation Army on Sunday afternoon,
and became so loud, and so mnch in earn
est, that people travelled clear around the
square to see what the noise was about.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

d. ID. DUNCAN has a number of good
moving machines which he will trade for
horses. Now is your time to get ma
chine without paying money for it. Call
at the store.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

Snyder of the Waverly Republican is
getting after the Piketon editor in rather
lively manner. Three Republican pa
pers in Pike County would seem to be
crowding the thing somewhat.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

r. W. Thomas has the best selected
stock of Ladies' Kid Button Shoes and
sells them lower than any other dealer in
Jackson can afford to.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15
Weekly Infirmary Report.

DISCHARG ED.
Minnie Pollock. placed in home.
Grace Skinner, placed in home.
Number remaining July u, 1886:
Adults, 45; Children, As: Total, 80.
G. W. HARBARGER, Sup't.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

Henry Olendorf has sold his barbar
shop, on Broadway, to J. HI. Rogers.
Henry thanks his many friends for the
the patronage given him, and bespeaks a
liberal patronage for his successor.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

In my Pioneer Sketches on the fourth
page, speak of Esq. John Stratton. 1t
should be Thomas Stratton.
For the next two or three weeks l will
occupy my space on the fourth page with
the great speech of Senator Logan, in the
Fitz John Porter case. DIN.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15
Try Langdon's City Butter Crackers.

J. M. Kimberling & Bro. are selling the
best Indigo Blue Prints for 6 cts. per yd.,
best Shirting Prints 4 cts, good Dark
Prints cts.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

The first nail ever made in Jackson
County was made at Wellston few days
ago. We trust it will be long time be-
fore the last one is made.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

Miss Clara Dickson is agent for
Grants Memoirs. and is taking large
number of orders. This book speaks for
itself, and is ready sale everywhere.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

GOLDEN TEXT.-Our friend Lazarus sleepeth;
but go, that may awake him out of sleep.
John IL. IL.
TIME.-During the four months between rhe
feast of Dedication and the last Passover.
PLACE-Bethabara, beyond Jordan. (See
Descriptive IndeX)
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

1t is pleasant fact for old soldiers to
contemplate, that the people of this
country are paying Grover Cleveland
fifty thousand dollars a year for vetoing
pension bills.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

There is one apple-tree on Portsmouth
Street, the prospective yield of which has
been estimated as high as fifteen bushels.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

Montgomery & Smith are making some
exceedingly low prices to close out stock
before removal. soc. corsets for 4Oc, and
$1.OO corsets for S5c
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

Lawns and India Linens, 100 pieces,
from 10 to 25 cts. per yd., the best goods
in the market for the money.
j. M. KIMBERLING 81 BRO.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

The G. A R. boys and Sons of Veter-
ans of this place ought to send big dele
cations to the Portsmouth Reunion this
year.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

Jackson is talking of a "boxing match,'
or, rather, a small portion of jackson
is. Well tell the young men how they
can astonish their friends more: By go
ing to work.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

Straw Hats must be closed out. Come
and buy one. That is to say come and
we will almost give you one.
G. III. STERNBERGER & Co.
ODp Court House.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

Bert Gibson has rigged up a fountain
in the yard of the Gibson House. 1t
takes work to keep it running, but it
makes pretty effect.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

See our Unlaundried Shirts for thirty
five cents. Guaranteed worth seventy
five cents. G. H. Sternberger & Co., opp.
Court House, Chrstnuts old stand.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

The street brigade will have to get out
their old scythes again pretty soon. The
weeds and thistles are getting a pretty
good start.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

Sheriff Lively will be re-nominated by
acclamation, by the coming County Con-
vention. No more thoroughly popular
officer has ever held office in the County.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

Fine wool bunding dress goods for 10c.
and the best plaid dress gingham for S15c.
per yard at Montgomery & Smiths.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

The dog poisoner evidently let up too
soon, or was he waiting for the man with
the shotgun? There are at least fifty
dogs too many in town.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

If Jackson concludes to go into the
Sunday-closing business, let the business
houses" all be closed.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

DIR. J. w. Laird will address the Grant
Club, at their Club Room, on Thursday
evening, this week. All Republicans are
invited to attend.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

1t is said that Hon. Mills Gardner will
be candidate for Congress from the
Twelfth District, on the Prohibition
Ticket.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

Large assortment of Crinkle Seersuck-
ers in all the new shades at J. NJ. Kim
berling e Bros.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

Four brickyards in operation in Jack
son. A large number of bricks are used
this season,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

Curtain Scrimms for 1Oc. per yard at
Montgomery & Smiths.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

Target guns are all the rage now, and
many bull-frog hoarsely chuckles as he
slides under the muddy waves, after be-
ing missed by the hunter.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

Blackberries are so plentiful that the
little fellows gather them in immense
quantities. in sight of town.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

Sheriff Lively went to Wellston on
Saturday, to appraise some land.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

25 handsome patterns of colored en-
broidered Dress Robes just received at
the cheap store of
] M KIMRERTING & BRO
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

Miss Jessie Bum, daughter of Clay
Bum, exhibits some pictures that show
wonderful artistic talent.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

A new stock of those soc. unlaundried
shirts at Montgomery 81 Smiths.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

The Salvation Army Post at Jackson is
just now perhaps the most thriving of
any in this part of the country.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

There is talk of the Salvation Army
Band coming here shortly.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

For $1.35 you can buy a Mans Nailed
Brogan at the shoe store of r. W. Thomas.
Sold elsewhere at $3.50 and $165.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

cuses Gen. Logan of selling out to the
Democrats!
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

Mr.. Nieuvahner is having his house
thoroughly painted and fixed up in style.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15
Saturday, August 14th, 1886, at
Three O'Clock p, M.

the following described real estate, situated in
the County of Jackson and State of Ohio, to-
wit:
The north west quarter and the south west
quarter of: the north east quarter of Section
number thirty (32, Township number ten
(lOl, and Range number seventeen (1O.
Appraised as follows:
First described ira CT at $500.
Second described tract at $1,000.
Ierns OF sale, one third cash on day of sale,
one third in six and one third in twelve
months To be secured by mortgage on prem
lses SOLD ana TO bear interest at per cent from
date of sale.
10 be sold as the property ofHirdm G. Lasley
10 satisfy a Judgment in favor of Samuel N.
Yeoman ct ais.
Given under my hand this 18th day of July,
1885, J. M LIVELY
Sheriff and Special Master Commissioner Jack
son County, o.
Harrison, Olds & Marsh, Att'ys for PI'fs.
July Is, l8S6-5W.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

One pair ladies' cuffs for 1Oc. and two
collars for 15c. at Montgomery & Smiths.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

MoNDAY.-Lieut.H Hartinger, of the Sal
vation Army is making inquiry as to per-
sons engaged in disturbing meeting last
night. Some talk of persecution. .....
Jim Poor is on the sick list =. Ira Rice
received photo of ]. D. Gillian and lit
tie son, of Utah. Jim" don't look as if
the new country was making him very
fat. .... .Dever has staked off the lot re-
Gently purchased of Judge Miller, on
Portsmouth Street, for another dwelling
house. -. The Grant Club have put a
number of chairs in their room and fixed
up for the speech on Thursday night. -.
Art Monahan and Charlie Bloss have
gone to Cincinnati, we learn to seek en-
ployment.
TUEsDAY-Sheriff Lively took George
w. CLAIR to the Athens Asylum yester-
day.. Mike Woolweaver, of Hamden
is in town. ED. Adams brought in
eight gallons of blackberries this morn
ing. They are selling at 1Oe. per gallon
for choice. 80. There is scarcely any sale
for green apples in town now. A prom
inent groceryman says this morning that
he is not buying them at all. A gentle
man from Liberty Township says the
farmers out his way are feeding their
sweet apples to their hogs.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

See new advertisement of d. L. Pick
rel &CO.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15
Sf0YpS 7

Bleached Sheeting 21a yards wide for
1Sc. per yard at Montgomery & Smiths.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

The room in the basement of the Ish-
am House will probably be fitted up as a
barber-ShOD
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

There are no idle moving machines
now
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

Children's handkerchiefs for cent and
2 towels for sc. at Montgomery s. Smiths
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15
Probate Court Notice.
Accounts Tor Settlement.

Notice is hereby given, that the following Accounts
have een filed in the Probate Court of jackson CouR.
ty 0hD for settlement. and that the have been
set for examination and hearing the 3oth day of
July, A. D. 1886, to which time interested parties
may except, to-wit:
FINAL ACCOUNTS:
Carrie Booth, admX. of j. r. Booth.
j. A. Lackey, admr. of John lackey.
John Strepes, guar. of Micha A. Cochran.
Joseph PATTERSON, guar. of Martin Patterson.
Franklin French. guar. of Fannie Miller.
f. w. Redding. guar. Of Jessie Shook.
Joseph Rowland, EXr. of Murray Dowell.
ID. ID. Evans, gPar OF Mary Il. Evans.
e. G. Powell admr. of Sarah j. Sims.
Dan. McKeever jr., EXr. of d. McISeever.
David I. Jones. admr. of j. p. Lloyd.
Tlos. Rees, guar. of Oscar e. West
John E. Edwards, EXr. of Evan T. Edwards.
Thomas Woodson, admr Of James Woodson.
II. G. Summers guar. of Clarence B. Summers ct al.
David Armstrong, guar. of Electa c. Willis, ct al
PARTIAL ACCOUNTS:
w. T. Lewis, guar. of Sarah NJ. Jones.
Thos. Owens admr. of John Owens.
Thos. Jenkins, guar. of Thos. w. Jones.
J. A. Sell, guar of Samantha MITCHELL
EF The examination viii be in the order OF publi-
cation beginning at O'Clock a. m.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, / have hereunto set my
hand and the Seal of said Court, this 5th day Of
July, A. ID. 1886.
II. G. MILLER.
(Seal.) Judge.
July s. 1SS6-3w.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

The Martin boys are getting ready for
the erection of another building on the
Martin corner.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

A heavy rain-much needed-on Mon
day night.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

Some of the corn was knocked over by
the little storm on Monday night.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15
Dave Hunsinger has gone to Kansas.

The new home of Mrs. Carrie Booth
on Portsmouth Street, is now one of the
prettiest in town.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

Johnathan TreXler was moving the
meadow on the Hobby Hill, on Friday.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15

Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance of
an order of sale issued from the Court of Com
mon Pleas within and for the County of Jack
son and State of Ohio, in a certain cause
wherein Samuel n. YeOman ct ais. are plaintiffs
and Hiram G. Lasley ct ais. are defendants and
to me directed as Sheriff and Special Master
Commissioner of said County, will offer for
sale, at the door of the Court House. in Jackson
in said County, on
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-07-15
Sheriff's and Special Master Com.
missiOner's Sale of Real Estate.
The State Of Ohio, Jackson County, IS.
Court of Common Pleas.
On Order of Sale.

Samuel N. Yeoman ct ais. VS.. Hiram G. Lasley
ct ais
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Opp. Court House.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-29
Getting Married at Easy Rates.

"Wedding-rings ST. upwards. So
ran the legends in the window of q
cheap jewelry store on Fulton street.
"You can get married now at easy
rates, " said an uptown clerical friend
to the writer as we passed; more espe-
cially," he added. ''if you have learned
the latest economy in the art OF feeling
the minister" "Be kind enough to en-
tighten me, | said in eagerness for use
full information. Il found it out
couple of nights ago." my friend re-
piled, when young couple waited on
me at the close of the prayer-meeting
and asked me to make them one. TAX
ing them to my house | performed the
service with the best grace can COM
mand; the register was duly signed,
and they were about to leave, when the
young lady, who seemed to be decided
ly the more courageous half, handed me
the customary envelope. 1t contained,
when opened after their departure, half
sheet of notepaper, on which had
been written with much labor the
words: 4 am very much obliged to
you. / have not yet received the
thanks of the groom" This reminded
the writer of an earlier incident at East
New York. One of the clergymen of
that place was invited by gentleman
of color to land him in the ''blissful es-
tate" The work being done with neat
ness and dispatch, the Hurried de-
meanor of the Benedict became pain
fully apparent Nor did his agitation
subside until he had taken the parson
into an adjoining room and whispered
to HIM: "Say, mister, Use done got
married, but Use got no money; but If
yoah want job of calclmine at yoah
house you be shoah an send to me-
Brooklyn Eagle.