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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-07
HANGED WITH 4 WOM.INS nj
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HANGED WITH A WOM.IN'S ia
Among the strange things which
found their way into the rooms Of
Natural History Society is a spa4
which was hanee by woman's !
1t was discover by I. A. LansoA
% Florence street. Near his house
large number Of pine-trees, and he
at the end of limb on one Of 4
trees asparrow suspended from brs1
He could see nothing by which the
was hung, and it was very cn1
sight. His son. who was called, !
up into the tree and carefully sawed
the limb. The whole secret was l
revealed. On the twig was a ns1
built nest, in which were three speed
eggs.
When examined they were fona)
be cold, which showed the home
been broken up for some time
male sparrow was hung by a wont
hair, which was placed around his 4
just as neatly as though it had
done by human hands. The Other
was fastened to the nest, being "a pau
it. The eggs We're on one side Of
nest, while on the other side was |
just large enough for the bird I"
through. 1t may be, perhaps, tha'
had been attacked by al enemy
took this way Of escaping, only ton
his death. In going Through the ;,
the hair might have caught around,
"chipper's neck, and thus caused 4,
bird to choke to death. -VOfre>'u 81
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-07
He WANTED 4 WIDER 1REt

On the day after the battle OF oal
some one was asking a German s0u1
who belonged to Willich's IhlrtF1
ond Indiana, which had been tA'"|
both days fighting, if he knew an'''1
about the beginning Of the battle
these days, when people are talkl"s
writing so much about the dls's',
the first day and the responslbll'lS u i.
the soldiers reply will be interest,"
Said he: "Oh, yaw! I know all VI
I vas der goompany cook, ''n'
morning I vas gone me ould to /, 'J]
some brode fon der poys, unit V''Sl
make me dot brode, I hear Mt \
pals come, Spit spit, Ply de't' !,
I tink me I stay me avile nit do' a II
Poorly soon dem pals dey come so"
unit fasdter den I drinks me l gov -, i;
hint dree. Veil, 1 vas got me ~" w.,
dot dree, but [ don't vas dele =, ,;;t
six OF ten minute till I could hlcA =.
selef all ofer dot field dot aoD \
me a dree dot vas WIDER ould. .D !,
der way dot BEETLE peglns,, ~,
friendt." This explanation VIII j
less be as satisfactory as many Id
explanations of the affair when III
gotten into print.-Arkd7ssdu -"
ThEv al wavs taIk who never ln''
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-07
THE MISTAKE rs NATURAL.

Rural communities are not used to
the pomp and splendor that attaches to
the household arrangements of the very
wealthy, and the passage of a coach
whose driver wears brass buttons,
light hat. yellowtopped boots, and
footman to match, drawn by horses in
gold-plated harness, through a back
country district always causes the farmer
and his hired man to drop their agricul-
tural implements and gaze in admiration
OF contempt on such an undemocratic
display.
A lady on horseback always has the
same effect on the rural mind. A few
years ago a wealthy family took up their
summer residence in region not acc1s-
toned to display The lady of the
house was an enthusiastic horseback
rider and somewhat English, you
know" in her ideas. Soon after arriv-
ing she transformed a farm hand of pre-
possessing appearance into a groom,
whose business it was to attend her on
her daily rides about the country. She
was furious rider and the grsom was
instructed to keep a proper distance in
the rear. This spectacle Of lady flying
along country road, closely pursued
by the groom, resemhled race, and
astonished and delighted the farm
hands along the route who enjoyed
what they considered the race exceed
ingly.
One day while passing along the road,
her horse making his best time, her
groom close in the rear, she was very
much mortified to hear son of Erin call
out to the groom as they went flying
past: $50 it, Pat. Yez ill bate her
yit. All, Patsy's the bye that yez can't
make way wild. ALBANY Journal.
The oldest pe1lsiolrer on the rolls of
the United States Pension Office is
John Batchelder, the dependant father
Of Samuel Batchetler, late of Company
d. Fifty-ta4ird Illinois Infantry. He is
103 years Of age.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-09-07
LATEST FASHIONS
Some Very Recent DEGREES Of
tie Ruling Goddess Of
Fashion.
LANY PRETTY NOVELTIES N
DRESS.
106ssms Ostfits for Lovely Women DIV.
I'M the Present and Coming
Months.
LATEST FASHIONS
BY ANNIE E. MYERS.

A few years ago it was looked upon
as state of deplorable decentralization
for woman to exhibit any desire to be
athletic. Our grandmamas passed
their days brewing in the kitchen or in
stitching their names and date of birth
on useless samplers. When Grandpa
jeremiah called upon Grandma Sarah
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

The Middle Georgia Progress Of
Sandersville. Ga. Is qnite correct in
stating that there is scarcely an In.
.lustry from which our farmers could
d rive greater profit and which has
been more sadly neglected for long
term of years than that Of raising
mules and horses Ono Of tho most
hopeful signs we have noticed recent
" Of return to the economical Gus
toms Of the past in this region. is the
manifest disposition on the part Of an
increasing number Of our people to
give moro attention to stOck-raising.
Especially is this true Of animals Of
the horse kind. We venture the A.
,crtion that there are more colts iE
Washington County now than at any
period since tho war.
Commenting on the above the
Monroe Advertiser. of Forsyth. Ga,
adds: W. are glad to note the ten
icncy Of many Of our Monroe County
farmers to this enterprise There arc
a number Of horses in our county to-
lay that are ivi x evidences Of the
fact that rs good horses can be raised
in Monroe rs are raised In Tennessee
and kentucky. Besides. there are
numerous colts that are splendid
specimens ard that now promise to be
as good horses rs can he obtained any
where. This is a farm enterprise that
has been in the past too much neglect
ell by our farmers, and this neglect
has been source of heavy drainage
upon the finances Of our farming peo-
ple.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

Souscd cheese is very appetising
dish. and a nice one to have for sup
per when visitors drop in. You make
it by boiling the head until it is soft
enough for the bones to drop out.
The cars carefully scraped and
cleaned. may be boiled with the head
and made into sousc. which is almost
the only use that can be made Of them.
One head and dozen ears will suffice
10 make q good sized souse cheese.
When the head has boiled perfect,
soft. take out the bones and
mince mp the flesh as fine - for
chicken salad. Flavor It with salt
pepper. mustard. celery SEED. or any
condi,ncnt you may fancy. Put 1t
in bowl. and set It away till the fol-
lowing day. when you will be able TO
turn it out in q solid shape and cut it
in slices.
1t is astonishing what . great vari-
ETY. Of dishes the hog furnishes us
with. Nearly every part Of its body
may be made into something
palatable or serviceab!e by an cxperi-
rncc.l housckeepcr. When We con.
slider the many uses to which . hog's
flesh can be put VIC are struck with
the appropriateness OF tho title which
some noted person has bestowed on
that animal. viz: 'ahe universal hog "
Nary W. Ear'y. IN Home and Farm.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

Of m the means Of public convey ancc In .
large city even for . few hours, during
strike OF the employees means . genera
usraiyxing Of trade and industry for the
time being, and is attended with an enor.
mona a04rcoate loss TO the community
How much moro serious TO the individual
d the general tie-up Of his system, known .
constipation, and due to the strike OF the most
important organs for more prudent treat
mcnt and better care. II too long neglect
ed, torpid or sluggish liver van Rroauce
malarial trouble and chronic dyspepsia Or.
Piercc's Pleasant Purgative Pellets arc .
preventive and cure OF these disorders:
fhey are prompt, sure and effective, pleasant
70 take, and positively harmless.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18
GREAT LUCK.

Coed Fortane that Came BY Chance ana
B1sinsss Sagocity.
Ono can not help being struck with the
important part the element Of chance plays
in tho history Of most men who acquire
great fortunes.
II il peculiarly illustrated IN the career Of
Thomas n. Williams, . California six-mill
ionaire. He went from Kentucky to the
Pacific slope in 1Sa9. and settled in Virginia
City. Al attorney for . mining company,
b acquired . claim against it for 81, 800 for
services, and when the company failed he
bid in it, mine for the amount Of his claim.
He moved to San Francisco, years rolled
On and tho transaction had passed from his
mind, when he was one day approached by
representative Of Flood, Iackay &
O'Brien, who offered him $780, for his
ng-forgotten mine.
He was not . greenhorn and he at once
refused the offer, ~ he did successive
offers OF e35O, 900 and $500, 1000 But when .
member Of the great hrm came TO SEQ him
with profIers Of negotiation, they were not
rejected and resulted in tho reception Of
the firms check for 100000.
II WAS . great piece Of luck, but the luck
was supplemented by keen business saga
city.
In April, 1857, Charles w. 6prague, an
orange grower 1t Chaseville, Fla, was ~
ing in bed, suffering the ''torments Of the
Mrsed, {" with disease Of the kidneys, with
which he had been troubled for two years.
dc had been under the treatment Of IN
sminent physician but kept growing worse.
Ono day wien, ~ he says, ''cven hope itself
had become inanimate," casual acQuaint-
anco happened In and advised the trial of
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18
DUPLICATE PRESENTS.
4 SAOp where New York 3rsAoo Can nj
pose Of Unwolcomo Glets.

pose Of Uawelcoms Giats.
Here are thirteen lamps, seven clocks
and six salad bowls. u. dear! What
ever are We do with all these thingse
Why could not they have arranged and
given us each something different and
something we needed?"
The speaker was = young wife. and
she was unpacking her wedding pres
ents. Eighty-six presents had been
sent to this couple. Of this cighty-six
there were thirteen lamps. seven clocks.
six salad bowls. five water pitchers.
four silver tea services. nine sets Of
carvers. and many other articles. Of
which there were in number of cases
more than two Of . kind. AT any
rate. continued the bride. I'VE shall
never have to buy lamps. clocks. carv-
ers or dozen other articles all our
lives. even il we live to be q hundred
years old"
Had the bride known as much rs
some Observant persons know. she
could have found an easy way out Of
the dilemma. A New York jeweler and
silversmith advertiscs that he will ex-
change or buy duplicate wedding gifts.
A reporter visited the establishment,
and there saw in short space Of timo
more brides than he had ever dreamed
OF. Some of them brought with them
articles they wished to exchange, and
some wished clerk to be sent to their
home. The proprietor examined tho
articles. appraised them. and then
showed what he would give in ex-
change.
The silversmith said that there were
many. He said that he often had odd
incidents in his business and one of tho
oldest happened not long ago. Il re-
ceivcd a letter from prominent law
yer to call at his Office at n certain time
on business. The lawyer received me.
and then having shown me trunk full
"f silver asked me to buy it l asked
him first where it came from and he
said: We have just procured y divorce
for lady from her husband. She is
unable to pay our bill and has sent
down all her wedding gifts to be sold.
These are the gifts Rather strange is
it not that a woman should sell her bril-
dial gifts in order to get money TO pay
the expenses incurred in getting di-
vorce?
..Some time ago two ladies came to
buy welding gifts. After great deal
of thinking they decided that each
should buy silver salad bowl--one to
lie placed ut each end of the table.
They thought that no one else would
give salad bowl. They were wrong;
the bride received nine. and some Of
them were brought to ME to be cx-
changed"
'.How do you appraise the value Of
the articles brought you?"
If they are solid silver by weight.
If silver plate by the manufacturer. de-
sign and kind Of article. Old English
silver is the most valuable"
What articles do you find the most
common"
Salad bowls. clocks. tea services.
cake baskets and silver forks and
spoons. We exchange . number Of
these every day. Persons in making
bridal gifts now usually say if they are
duplicated they may be exchanged. "
n. Y. Mail and cypress.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

- 1OWo WDVWOUS 10XV6
he small town Of Putsig. near Dantxic.
containing. according 70 the last census
i,0o6 inhabitants, b the happy possessor
Of an independent fortune estimated at
upward Of 100000 marks, originally the
gift Of IN sxilsd King Of Sweden two or
three centuries ago. There are not only
no communal taxes levied, but the hand.
some surplus from the Investment 10 an
nually added to the principal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

Give the boys aud girls chance.
Give the girl some chickens. swarm
If bees. a sheep. a CIV Or \ garden
s,ot. and give her all the profits aris-
ing. and sec il she will not become
moro attached to :hOme and work.
Give the boy colt, calf. = hog. a
piece of ground for his own. 10 make
what he can. and you will SEQ that be-
ing a propcrty-owncr will increase
his self-rcspect. make him moro manly
and less likely IA wander into for
hidden pastures Give them chance.
-D0EOk0 Ewralsak
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

Every farmer should make -
/, 6ovt to have farmers meetings thi
winter. ut which general farm worb
and individual experience can b dis.
cussesl, in no ether man. her can The
winter more probably b spent
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18
AN AvENG,N0 GHOST.

The rl0a Of . Chinese Farce ~ Played
on - Oriental stage.
The hero. . sea captain, comes in and
seats himself at table to write; but he
is heavy with sleep. his head soon
droops. and he falls into \ peaceful
s,umbcr. But scarcely has his nap be-
gun when he is disturbed BY the hasty
entrance of a breathlesss fellow who
begins. with an air of great confidence,
to pant out long tale of not the
slightest importance. The captain lis-
tens for time with wide open eyes.
but when he finds that the story has
settled down into an uninterrupted
sing-song which shows no prospects Of
reaching an early conclusion he tries to
break the thread of the narrative. All
in vain, for the tedious fellow represses
his interruptions with . deprecatoly
wave of the hand. and goes on his
monotonous way with head thrown
back and eyes half closed in an ecstasy
Of delight At having secured a listener.
After time the captain. submitting to
the inevitable. adopts the wisest course
in the circumstances. and dozes of to
sleep again. The bore is 80 satisfied
with himself and 20 engrossed in his
tales that he never notices this. and
still goes on. seesaw. sing-sOng.
with never a stop till the audience. or.
ut least. one of them. grows as weary
rs the captain. But . mysterious
avenger is at hand. A limping ghost
If horrible appearance. who remembers
his own sufferings on earth. hops in
unseen to befriend the captain. He
sauats silently behind the chair Of tine
story-teller. holding the club he carries
in readiness to strike, while that worthy
is still quite unconscioasly jabbering
his iuterminable nonsense. Once the
club is raised thresteningly over him.
and twice, and yet he goes on; then a
laundering stroke descends on his
shoulders, which stops his voice SO sud-
denly that it leaves him with open
month in the middle of . word. In
comical terror he gazcs about in vain
attempts to find out whence the blow
CAmc. I0cUs LII 0bsASLChasVssss CSs1SS sssO
sleeper and rouses him to tell Of this
terrible new affair. But the captain
listens with hazy inattentiOn. evidently
thinking it some more of the same tale.
and dozes OF again Immediately. Tho
bore, abandoned now to the tender
mercies of the specter. runs hither and
thither in horror. adopting first ono
nlan and then another to discover or
avoid his invisible assailant; but tho
shost crawls after him wherever he
enes. now clubbing, now clntching him.
Sst;i NJ last the poor wretch makes his
escape half dead with fright and the
captain il LEFT to sleep in peace. while
~ ghost curls up BY his side like
faithful dog whose labors are DONE
Nlcsillosss Magazine.
What il said about keeping animals
-r Aur;n . the winter does not apply
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

And that, too, in the SHAPE Of the heart
burn (most abominable Of acsdities y after
eating, il indigestion, in its chronic form,
has you in its clutches. Neither, il i has
car YOU long expect immunity from bilious
ness and constipation, its pleasing Coz
leagues, the hideous trio vieing each with
each 70 render your life moro miserable
Get Hostctter's 0toms h Bitters ut once
insist upon the genuine in glass-and use It
with rational persistence.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

His tam1II0 NJ NV
fbsm have become tEade marx, ana tns
good he has done h illustrated IN the ioi0~
ing marvellous instance: Jan. IL. Aocr
George C. Osgood 4 Co., drueg'sss' L~ e.
Mass, wrote: "Mr. Lewis Dennis. no. -
Moody st., desires TO recommend p. 's0o
Oil to any afflicted with rheum.t'ssn. .ne
desires especially to say that Onin Hoo'nso
Of Granville, Mass, . boy Of Il yealH' 1..'s
to his house In ~ sSassser u 1851 "sl."
upon clutches, his len leg having reen oe,.s
at the knee for over two months ana cou'1
not be bent hack. He could not Walk up"
il. Mr.. Dennis had some st. Jacoos VI, :"
the house and gave it to him to run on =.
knee. In six days he had no nse 70. ="
crutches and went home well without tnem'
and he has been we'll since II. Jacobs w e9!u
him." In July, 1887. inquiry was nna,se ~ ti'e
Nessrs. Osgood to ascertain the c0nenn1n =.
the little cripple, which brought the ! s1
ing response: Lowell, Mass. July ~
The poor cripple ON crutc!,c:. Ornn nom
son, cured BY St. Jacobs Oil In lSSl, ~
nained cured. The young man mss De.I
and b now 1t work every day ~ n,anS ~
labor. DR.. George C. OsgOcd. "; u. ~"
other remedy can make the same shOWsn%
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

II you want TO DO cured OF cough, use
Halefs Honey Of HOrehOund and Tar.
Pike's Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

EMYTRE, who lives In . boarding house.
wants tho old song. Hold the Fort for I am
Coming" changed TO hold the pianoforte
till can get away.-.kercAass Troreler.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

A COURSE dinner in . nrst-claa hotel
ought to DO . fine affair. OF course-Hoss
Nail
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

SUDDEN Changes OF Weather cause Throat
Diseases. There is no more edectual rem
edy for Coughs, Colds, etc, than BROWNS
BRONCHIAL TROCaIA Sod Only = ooeA
PriOa q eta
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

In the volapuk language the word for dol.
lar 10 ''doah" But It will be Just ~ hard -
ever to borrow Pifts6wvaA Chronieie-
Tile yraph
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

A YOUNG lady in Chicago acknowledges
that she bankers to marry an Indian chief
That's the kind OF handler chief she IA
Ttzos SiJIiags.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

EvoLUTIox-tieht boots make corn; corr
makes whisky; whisky makes . man tight
In his bootA -Bostow ComSssyeial Bxlt<fia.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

EvERY person Is interested in their own
affairs and il this meets the eye of any one
who is suffering from tho effects Of atorpid
liver, we will admit that he is interested IN
getting well Get bottle Of Prickly Ash
Bitters, use il rs directed, and you will al
ways be glad you read this item
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

MONEY talks, and lots Of people like TO
hear It 10 long - It hes cents In what Il ssya
-ROchesier 20 f-ExprNs.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

FRER, trial package for instant relief and
speedy cure OF Asthma. Send address TO Hot
myers Drug Store, Lincoln Park. Chicago
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

There Is no end to the tasks which daily
confront the good housewife. To be sue
cessful housckeeper, the nrst requisite y
good health. How can . woman contend
eaainst the trials and worries ofhousekcep
ing Il she Do suffering from those distress
ing irregularities, ailments and weaknesses
peculiar 70 her sexl DIR. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription il . specific for those dis
orders. Tho only remedy, sold BY drug
gists, under positive guarantee from the
manufacturers. Satisfaction guaranteed
in every case, or money refunded. 6c<
printed Ruarant to on bottle wrapper.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

WIFE (reading from evening newspapeE7-
" Money was very tightin the Street to day.'
Now ", found out Why Il h the root Of all
evil "-Kextxcky STATE Journal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

II you would secure fresh share OF life
seek the fresh air-Txas Siffisys
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

TEE girl with the highest hat II reckoned
at the lowest figure HareH Nesa
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

Of tho soil Ho can make IL OF wood,
though -Texas SifIisga
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

PRPEa adulteratcd with buckwheat mid.
dlings Ii naturally only middlings strong
Nereh0nf TtoSsler.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

II afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water Druggists sell It sc.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

TaERE h q great deal of blow about tho
signal service OfliccrA-Bost0s Post
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

II is fancied by grateful patron that the
next comet viii appear in tho form OF huge
bottle, having Golden Medical Discovery"
inscribed upon it in bold characters. Whether
this conceit and high compliment will be
verified, remains to be :sss, but DIR. Pierce
vegetable compound, and potent eradicator
Of disease. Il has no equal in medicinal and
health giving properties, for imparting vigor
and tone 10 tho liver and kidneys, IN
purifying the blood. and through Il cleans
ing end renewing the whole system. for
lung scrofula. in its carly stages. It u
uositiyo spccific, Druggists.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

AsAnoR generally feels tired after day.
port-7t1as SJtiags.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

MONEY Just now In like many men who
have it-close -Terss SJlisys.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

A GOOD motto for . liniment-Alrs well
that ends swell -BsrlsyfOs FIRE: Pres.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

What 10 said about keeping animals
warm during the winter does not apply
"a manure. Smoking is more injur1as
- - compost haap than p hQv&
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-02-18

A woaD % the y ~ - often given b
Welsh -Ttxss Sitlings.