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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-23
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-23
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No ball game today.
Hot weather yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-23

The Evening Record says Colby
University, down in Maine, has elected a
new president 35 years old. who will put
some life and snrp into that institution. y
Yes sir
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-11-28

Small girls wear q cloak older girls
only q Jacket, and still oldcr-in their
teens-haye the choio-r Of Jacket. a
cape (single or triplej, or tight jacket
with q cane.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-11-28

I'm, reck'n he'd better knock under.
But Tobe-"
"Tobes bizness lays rollin'," said that
gentleman, moving away.
"Tobe," called the Colonel, 81 don't
want yer boss"
II don't, nuther. Nor my gun,
nuther. l don't want nuthin' erbout
me ter make me think NV this day." and
he disappeared in the hazel thicket.
Fatty-bread and sausage are not good
for the digestion Of man whose habits
are sedentary. But when he marries,
on Thanksgiving Day, the woman he
loves and who loves him, the wedding
feast is of small concern to him. So it
was with Burton.
walter" said the Colonel, solemnly,
with one hand ON his son-in-law's Shout
der and the other on a side of the prize
hog, as they stood in the smoke-house
that night after an inspection of the
contents, "at the very minnit you spoke
erbout my fine hogs in the Caney range,
or you did that mornin', felt my grip
on Cinthy or loosenin' an your'n er
Eighteenth. But wuz too stubborn ter
give up then. Won't you take er dram
befo' goin' ter bed? But you don't
drink. Mos lawyers do. WAL, eff there
IL er time when l kin erford to take one,
it IL when hog-killin'. Thanksgivin'
an or weddin' all come right erlong ter
gether In my family"
CHARLES S. BLACKBURN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-11-28
NUMBER 40.

can assure him that the old woman is
not very strong, as She has suffered with
rheumatism for number of years.
What, you don't want to burn her2 Then
your first lesson hasn't wholly converted
you. Humphl you'd better take anoth-
er"
The Major fastened out into the gar
den, slamming the gate after him; and
Mrs. Carter, turning to Zilda, remarked:
at is said that every person is insane
on some subjects. Your father is surely
insane on his hobby. Ordinarily he is,
as you well know, the gentlest of men;
and not only that, he is, aside from his
hobby, liberal-minded man."
81 don't know and moreover don't
care any thing about the cavaliers"
Zilda answered. II am a thorough
American and like every thing that is
American. | have never enjoyed my
self more than did at that Thanksgiv-
ing dinner, and next Thanksgiving Day,
which will be only two weeks from now,
/ am going to have a Thanksgiving
dinner here at home
"Your father will not hear to it, my
child"
"But he must hear to it. If he is so
avowed an Englishman, why does he
vote in this country2 Why did he run
for the Legislature year before last? lie
ought TO know that his foolishness beat
him at the polls; and by this time
should think that he ought to know that
the people are not in sympathy with
his silly romanticism. / don't like to
speak thus of my father, but can't help
it. Why, Thanksgiving Day is quite as
popular here now as it is in the East.
Nearly all our neighbors observe it."
"What has caused you to change so,
Zilly2 Was it your visit to the East2
Hitherto you have been Indifferent with
regard to the day"
my Eastern trip, of course, has had
something to do with it, but how much
and in what manner l shall not say.
I've got my eye on that big gobbler out
there, and unless his death warrant be
signed by the master of this household,
l shall resort to mob violence"
well, there is no use in speaking to
your father about it,"
Pm going to speak to him, any way"
"He will be angry"
Il can't help it; but can we not con-
vince him of his foolishness?"
mo, fear not"
sis there not some way by which we
may prove to him that he is insane?"
mo; he is stubborn"
"Well, but are we to be slaves to his
stubbornness? / love my father, undcr-
stand, but he should not expect me to
embrace so silly a prejudice. think
that you have been altogether too weak
You ought to have cured him of his fool
ishness long ago"
Zilda said nothing more with regard
to the subject. Two days before Thanks
giving, while Zilda and her mother
were sitting in the big room, as the
negroes termed it, the Major entered
He had been huNting, and placing his
gun in a corner, he took up one of
SCOTS novels and was soon following
the nodding plumes of the "Black
Knight" Zilda took up the gun and
went to the window. She was ac-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-11-28

he often spoke of the great civil war In
England. Indeed, one not acquainted
with the history of that conflict and its
"long agonies," would suppose that the
Major had heard the belching of divers
cannons. He cared nothing for recent
political factions, regarding with con-
tempt the Republicans and Democrats.
but looked with extreme hatred upon
the Roundheads. TO him our civil war
was conflict between the Tory gentle
men and the Barebones. Sometimes,
upon taking up daily paper (which he
knew was much inferior to the old-time
newsletter sent out from Wills coffee
housed, he would say to his wife that he
wanted to see if they were still burn
ing witches in New England.
Zilda Carter, the Majors daughter,
was declared the handsomest girl In the
Limestone neighborhood. She had been
literally educated and Of course could
not share her fathers absurd views.
She did not, however, attempt to argue
with him, for she knew that the only I'M
pleasantness that had ever come up be-
tween her parents was caused by slight
with regard to Charles the First.
just about year ago Zilda was per-
mitted to visit friend who lived in New
York, and, before returning home, she
went down into Connecticut. While in
that State she and her friend "a young
lady we'll known to the family ate
Thanksgiving dinner at farmhouse.
When Zilda told her father that she
had gone into New England, he
frowned; but when, suddenly moved by
a bold impulse, she told him that she
had eaten Thanksgiving dinner at
Connecticut farmhouse, the old fellow
raved.
"You are not true daughter" he de-
clared. you know that our family has
ever turned a cold countenance upon
every patriarchal institution. The cold
blooded fanatic tried to destroy our
Christmas, and yet you, member Of
the high-minded class that holds Christ
mas in endearment, make confession, as
It were, of a flagitious error by giving
countenance to Thanksgiving Day. l
am ashamed of you, and never again can
repose full confidence in you"
'Why, Majors said Mrs Carter,
weak but sometimes assertiye little
woman, THE President of our common
country sets aside the day. and instead
of frowning upon an observance of it
think that it is our duty not only TO the
Lord but as good citizens to the Presi-
dent to-"
"To do what?" the Major struck in.
ITO observe the day"
"You think SOP said the Major, plac-
ing both hands on table as though he
had his wrath down and was determined
to hold it, you think VIC ought to burn
old women, don't your
"No, don't think that"
"Oh. yes, Sarah, come out now and
acknowledge that you do think it. Stand
right up now and declare your Princi-
pies. Admit that you would like to see
old Sue Hackney tied out there to the
horseback and burned up. Ifyou want
to take up contribution to raise money
enough to hire somebody TO tie the old
woman, III throw in. ! will not have
it said that have ever stood as an OBJ
struction to any enterprise gotten up by
my wife. Zilda, get the clothes-line
ready. Yonder comes a man down the
road. May be we can hire him. We
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-11-28

He took the gun like one used to it
and neatly "dropt" the hog.
Say, young Teller, never knowed
you could shoot" exclaimed Nath.
'''Phought you wuz erfeered Nv er gun. -
I'VE all think wrong sometimes,
Colonel"
The hog was cleaned and drawn.
"Now," said old Nath. 'Tobe bets 1t
won't pull over four hundred. say it'll
tetch five hundred, one side or tother,
not further'n twenty-five pounds. What
you say, Mr.. Burton?"
II would estimate it at four hundred
and eighty"
Ii weighed four hundred and ninety.
Say, young Teller, you've got more
sense than | give you credit fur. |
thought you never knowed nothin' but
law" said old Nath., effusively.
1--WE all think wrong sometimes, Mr..
Doyle. This morning Miss Cinthy and
thought to get married without your
consent. But we concluded it would be
poor Thanksgiving to treat you to to-
morrow, so we came down to see you
about it. There she stands by the big
beech tree"
"Cinthy, come here" the old man
called.
She came. whats this mean?" he
asked.
Didn't Mr.. Burton tell you, pappy2"
"Yes, but contour it, what-what
will yer nanny say?"
''She has already said yes" was the
answer.
"Waal, when er mans wife's ergin
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-11-28

quainted with the use of firearms. She
placed the gun on tho window-sill and
sat looking out into the yard.
Don't cock that gun" said the Major.
cit might go off"
Again he was following tho nodding
plumes of the "Black Knight" He had
begun to smack his lips, as though
he were eating a venison pasty with
Friar Tuck, when BdRgi went the gun,
Mrs. Carter sprang to her feet and ex-
claimed:
''Gracious alive, child, you have killed
the white gobbler"
The Major threw down the book. 81
told you not to cock that gun, said he.
Nov look what You have done-killed
the finest turkey in the State. | could
have gotten five dollars for him any
time"
"Major, you know that accidents have
habit Of happening" Mrs. Carter
answered. "Well, well have to eat
him"
The next day at dinner the Major
said: Thought you weEe going to eat
that turkey?"
'We are" Zilda answered; "but
turkeys are not good, You know, until
they have been dressed a day or two.
"Well, then, whom may we expect the
feast2"
"Let me see, mother, do you think
that tomorrow will be time enough?"
81 think so.
"Well, we will have him tomorrow.
The next morning the Major went TO
the village, short distance away, and
when he returned he was 'snorting
mad"
This is fine trick you have played
me-" he exclaimed.
why, what is the matter?" Zilda
asked, with pretended innocence.
"YOu know what the matter is. You
and your mother, too, know well
enough You are trying to trap me into
this Thanksgiving foolishness, that's
what you are trying 70 do; but it won
work, can tell you that
"But, Major" said his wife, "the
white gobbler Is done now"
makes no difference, viii not eat a
bite of it. | won't come TO the table.
Won't have any thing to do with It.
Won't give it countenance I'll take a
piece of bread and piece Of hog meat
and go of down into the woods. II you
and Zilda want to make Roundheads Of
yourselves, all right"
He sat down with thump and began
to humble over "Ivanhoe." The ladies'
paying no attention TO him, proceeded
with their preparations for dinner. Al
the weather was fine the table was SCI
on the long gallery, When every thing
was ready-when the great turkey had
been placed on the table-the Major
putting bis book aside, stretched him
self yawningly and remarked;
"Sarah, have you got any bacon"
mo, didn't cook any"
you've got some beef, haven't youP'
"No, have not"
'Well, hang i'll what sort Of meat
have you?"
Turkey"
"But told you wouldn't eat any Of
it."
"Well, you needn't"
"But what am l going to take down
into the woods with me?'
There's some corn-bread and cold bis
cult in the boiler"
"Do you reckon want 70 eat bread
and nothing else2"
There's some dried venison in the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-11-28

Smoke-houSe.
~ hate dried venison."
"Well, believe there is a small piece
Of sausage hanging up in the loft"
II despise sausage. Cut me OFF slice
or two of that turkey and let me take 1t
along"
''No; II you want any you must sit
down to the table and eat it,"
Look mere Sarah, what do you mean
by debating 20 me this way?"
II mean just what say You said
that you were not going to have any
thing to DO with this turkey and you
shall not unless you surrender com
pletely."
"l'll show you about that"
lie sat down on the steps of the gal
lery. Zilda stood at the gate looking
down the road
who is she looking forP" the Major
asked.
81 don't know exactly. Yonder comes
some one
A young man rode up and dismounted
at the gate lie shook hands with Zilda,
and then She, taking his arm, conducted
him to the house. A mischieyous light
shone in her eyes,
''Mr. Howard, said the girl, "let me
present you to my father and mother"
When they had shaken hands Mrs.
Carter remarked: "You are just in time,
Mr. Howard, for dinner is ready. Major,
please take a seat at the turkey end OF
the table Mr.. Howard, you sit over
here"
The Major after hesitating moment,
sat down and began to carve the white
gobblcr.
You have quite pretty place here"
said the young man.
Eyes" the Major answered. "You
are a stranger here, ! presume; and, by
the way, | do not wish 10 be imperti-
ncnt, but will you please tell me where
you got acquainted with my daughter2n
Il am a stranger having never been
in this neighborhood until to-day, but
for some time have owned the blast
furnace and rolling-mills over at Bolton
and"
What" the Major exclaimed, drop
ping his knife and fork, you are not
Howard the millionaire"
"Well, am sometimes referred to in
that way. ! met your daughter at q
Thanksgiving dinner in Connecticut last
year and since that time wo have been
corresponding with each other"
"Why, bless my SOUL" exclaimed the
Major
And, said Zilda, eve had agreed to
eat Thanksgiving dinner together this
year.
Il may add" said MIR. Howard, "that
your daughter and are engaged to be
married
That afternoon the Major, after
long silence during which he seemed TO
be struggling with some deep conviction,
looked up and said:
as all right, reckon. The romance
of the affair takes away its fanaticism.
Wen have another white gobblor this
time nexs year OPIE +. READ.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-11-28
The difference Explained.

Professor limkins, explain the diff
ference between experimental philoso-
ply and natural philosophy.
Slimkins-I suppose if I were to ask
you to loan me ten dollars that would
be experimental philosophy.
Professor-Yes, and if | were to re-
fuse that would be natural philosophy.
--Peok's Sun.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-11-28
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Prominent Features of the Latest HOus
and Bridal TOilettes.

Prominent Features of the Latest House
and BRIDAL TOilettes.
Ali shades of tan, Suede and almond
are in high vogue.
1t is quite noticeable that the most
women on the promenade wear the sim
plest gown. These are of expensive
material and tailOr-made, but show an
entire absence of fripperies of any de-
scription.
A stylish carriage-dress is made of a
handsome tint of golden fawn-colored
cloth. 1t is trimmed quite deliberately
on bodice and skirt with superb pas
sementerie in exactly the same shade.
A band of the garniture goes round the
armhole in a circuit. which gives some
of the effect of a zouave jacket. A
mushroom cloth gown has revers from
the shoulder turned back with tan kid
embroidered in silver. The front is of
white English serge, almost hidden by
bands of silver galloon, through the in
terstices of which the white fabric
shows.
Fashionable features of new bridal
length flowing train, surplice folds on
the bodice, full sleevs, the corsage
pointed or rounded to show the throat
and the nape of the mock. White ar
mure silk rivals crepe de Chine and
faille as material for youthful wedding
gowns.
There is meeting of great extremes
just now in the wonderful show of fash
ionable wraps viewed upon the prone,
made, and in many instances there is a
total disregard of the slender effects
elsewhere so evident. This is manifest
in the loose full Huguenot cloaks in
which many fashionable women of the
city noted for their willow-like figures
appear, these cloaks hanging in straight
folds from the shoulder, like the verita-
BILE NoahS Ark wraps seen in treasured
pictures Of Mesdames Shem and Ham.
In new tea-gowns from Paris are some
lovely creations which show perfectly
fitted princesse dress of tinted silk or
brocade, from the right shoulder of
which fall enchanting draperies of crepe
de Chine. No adequate description of
their grace and artistic attraction can be
given. They are simply ideal gowns,
the finger touch Of skilled Partisan be-
ing evident in every slightest curve or
fold, and also made of the daintiest and
richest fabrics, and combining tints
which no one but the master hand of a
French artist would venture TO unite.
The red and blue REFERS made of
heavy winter jacketfabrics, and trimmed
with deep square collar and bands Of
beaver fur, will be the everyday wear
of young girls all winter, in lieu Of any
other street wrap N. Y. Post
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-11-28
THE WHITE GOBBLER.
The Part It Played in a Romance
and Dinner.

l j o r 3 z A s.
LEY CARTER
W as a W IL
known citizen of
Northern Ala
bama. He was
something of a
character, proud
of his lineage,
though he could
n OF trace it
furth er bac k
than a few hun
dred yards. His
forefathers, he
avowed, W ere
and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-11-28

''Why do you suppose they call II
angel cake?" said the young woman VINO
made it.
because it is divine, F" said the youSg
man who wished the maid to love him.
"Because it flies, said another young
man who had similar aspirations.
because it makes angels of those
who eat it," said the third who didn't
care much whether she loved him OF
not
And she-she burst into tears, and the
next Sunday told the cruel one she
would if pa would consent.-Harpers
Bazar
Small girls wear cloak older girls
only a Jacket and still Older in their
teens-haye the choie-e Of Jacket.
cape fsingle or triplej, or tight jacket
with cape
The favorite dress for girls is COM
posed OF a plaid skirt with the lines
straight or bias. and jersey bodice to
match one Of the colors in the plaid,
with either a belt or basque.
A corsage enjoying special favor at
this moment is the Figaro jacket, with
short rounded fronts meeting only at
the throat 1t is completed by
chemisette OF silk plated very fine.
Cloth costumes will continue in favor
for street costumes and for church
suits. and will continue to be worn at
afternoon receptions whore silks, bro
cades and velvets are also seen.
The newest chcmisettes are Of ribbed
silk like Ottoman or Sieilienne; they
are turned under to bag at the waist,
and may be either Of the same color as
the rest of the dress or in contrast
with it.
The small cape has a collar or great
height. with cloth outside and fur lin
ing, or else il is entirely Of fur, cat 70
flare outward and wired. while point
of the fur extends u the end OF the
cape in front
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-11-28
OLD NATH. DOYLE.
A Story OF Thanksgiving, Hog
Killing and Wedding.

LID NATH. D0YLR
was a practical man.
To use his favorite
expression, he made
"ever aidge cut. I"
His manner of as
sorting it was con-
vincing enough, but
those who traded
with him feel Utmost
keenly. His front
yard-two acres, be-
hind which his log
house squatted-was
planted in peach
erees. Roses amt
fifteen ter eat" said
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-11-28

Parties wishing their papers discontinued at
expiration Of year must notify this office, as the
papers are sent until paid and ordered stopped.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-11-28

Young girls should not wear silks
before marriage.
Braid is the only trimming used on
street or walking dresses.
II is TO be feared there is a general
tendency toward short waists
India cashmere with black velvet
figures is used for wraps of all kinds
Embroideries have come to be one Of
the prominent factors in this winters
toilettes.
Elaborate small wraps designed for
visiting toilettes are ornamented with
handsome gold or Jet gallons.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-11-28
A TRAGIC TALE.

When up the slope with gallant air
A turkey gobbler strutted
He proudly bore his head erect
And hurriedly stalked by
Some brother cocks that idly pecked
With necks turned all awry.
November's days were nearly passed,
The one for which he sighed
Had almost come to him at last
And brought his bonnie bride.
What marvel that he loved her when
Her form was full OF grace;
The tenderest, meatiest, plumpest hen
That pecked around the place.
The weary months Of waiting done,
His heart was light and gay;
The morning sun would see them one
A glad Thanksgiving Day
Already he might laugh at fate,
A farewell kiss, and then
The gallant turkey COB would mate
The peerless turkey henl
He reached the yard. What hideous sight
Is this which greets his eyesf
Upon block In bloodiest plight
His chosen sweetheart lies
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-11-28

Anu Sne VINO was To De MS pride
Was minus head and brainsl
The neighb'ring turkeys stood around
Protesting at the slaughter;
While with their tears her parents drowned
The body OF their daughter.
Before his eyes they cruelty took
His matchless flancee,
And gave her to the ruthless cook
To roast-Thanksgiving Day.
Then on that cleaver down he fell
And with its edge collided
And in less time than can tell
That gobbler suicided.
At early morn they found him there
And counted II blessing,
To make OF him Thanksgiving fare
Served up with oyster dressing.
SAM r. CLOVER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-11-28

Persons wishing to send THE HERALD away
are Informed that the postage on single copy
Is one cent 70 any part ofthe United States, Can
ada OF any Of the countries Of Europe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-11-28
CITY GUIDE.

LANCASTER LoDGE A. F. e A. M. meet first md
hied SATURDAY, IN each nsnth ~ z p. m. IN then
iieln the Showllter building.
GRANr CmAprRa Royal ARCH MAsoNs. Reg
uier l1yoct inn Setnld aud fourth tn sday OF
each mont NJ .. y. IN IN their nan IN th'
Shlwa'tert 'ildirg.
srARofth West Encampment No y meet
tn ut ard 3D. Mondays in each month, at z ~
.. 10 Oh Fellow Hall
MtsslssIpPI vAlIEl LopaK . Q F. Meet
V, ~ Wednesday al ;0p m IA Odd Fellow
a ] MaPle street.
tampof 0 0 +, meets Let and 30 Monday
in each month. ~ 7:i0r. N. in Odd Fellows
II Z Napl. street.
HoInnne lodge. meets every Friday. at
10 Old Fellows Han. Maple Street
FpElfrY Lonae A. D. q. ". Meet first and
bird Mondays Or each north in Baxters
Block, a 1:}D j. m
sYLyAS cAxr. " w.oeA Meets 81 and 80
friday ~ tuh nln.h ia liaxfers BLOCK ~
-, ?. IN,
TON cox Po.r. 10. ~, y \ Il. Meets every
seeo1 M folrtn darl'y aishts Of each month
10 Gtyters Block.
cry f.rneAR4. CONT House. Open wcdrcs
ny afternoon tGd SATURDAY afternoon and even
tn@.
arnE'- orseA nou.r. c'r"er Madison and
Cherry -trt ets.
cry CotNcrL Meets lst Tue day in each
Month ia ~ city Clerks office, over state
Bank
urNA f SOCIETY. Meets st ana Sd Tues
days 10 each month N Dr.. } Reeds office at
100 p m.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-11-28

Entered at the Post ONCE, in Lancaster, Wis,
as second class matter.
WIN. b. MINER, Proprietor
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-11-28

BAPTIST CHuPcH MaIisoi Street. Rev. j.
Il. Mcintosh pastor. Services every Sunday at
u31a. H. AMI z 30 d. M Sabbath school every
sunday 40 It's 4. m Praye. meeting Wednes-
day evening at % O'Clock.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-11-28

GERMAN EyANGELIcAL On mon. Madison st.
sunday school A. NJ Sery ces l0.30A.M. Sing
ng -ehool 2P NJ.