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The southern argus., 1891-09-24

SchOo. is progressing finely.
CIV. Dawdy is at home. We heard
him laugh.
Mrs. Joel Curtis is lying very low
as we 60 to press.
Rev. Robt. Binkley is visiting rela-
tives here this week.
Miss NJ. C.. Jackson went to the cell
ebration al Parsons on the 22d.
Several persons went to Joplin yes
tcrday to attend the celebration.
Say, L. L., how are the Fort Scott
girls? We are told that you know.
The weather is very warm for Sep
TENDER, and watermelons are scarce.
Rev, Richardville is building an eX-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-12-31

OF the big cedars in the grove until we
all went by. She has not bit of use
for Ernie, and he knows it; vet he will
torment herr
Lunch is ready, young ladies; won't
you come fix bit?" the girl asked, as
she led the way.
They followed her to their several
aparments-al but the eldest daugh-
ter.
As the last one left the room Mrs.
Cheverill said:
II wish Elsie would come in; you
know do not approve Of single couples
wandering away by themselves in the
woods
THE truth is, mother, Mr.. Rodney
and Elsie became engaged this day, a
year ago. Three months after, they
quarreled about u mere trife, and since
then they have not been on speaking
terms. It was something of shock to
both when they met here"
"They would make such nice couple;
it is q pity" said Mrs. Cheverill, sympa-
thizingly.
"Do4't sigh over it, mother. I'll
wager that it they met in the grove the
affair is all Axed by now. There is an
atmosphere about that place perfectly
irresistible to young lovers
The meal progresses gaily, and the
jolly host has just asked: "What' has
become of Elsie?' when the door opens
and, looking very flushed, little con-
scious, and wholly breathless from fast
walking, she and Rodney appear. He
carries his gun and empty game-bag,
which the butler takes from him with a
slightly deprecating air, while Nellie
removes Miss Stewards wraps, and Mrs.
Cheverill insists that she shall sit.right
down and leave her toilet until after
lunch. So they take their chairs and
make show of eating, but really ac-
complish but little in that line.
There are some sly, amused glances
thrown at the very conscious pair, but
they are mercifully left unteased and
unrailed at their long absence, until the
irrepressible Leda says, with a burst Of
long suppressed merriment:
For what lot of marriages is this
old plantation answerable! Even from
the time of our grandfathers. Say,
Elsie, did you stop at Engagement
Oak?'"
And then, to cover the young couples
confusion, the gracious hostess
arises, and in the general movement
Elsie escapes to her room
Christmas Eve The negro quarters
are alive with highland joy and dance.
Great piles Of pine-knots blaze on the
brick and ,earthen stands which are
placed one in front of each negro-house.
Not rough cabins these, but comforta-
Bile frame buildings with huge Chin
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-12-31
Robinson looked appealingly at the

Robinson looked appealingly at the
planter.
''This is our wedding night, Mr..
Cheverill, and I have not a place to
take her. Her father drove us away
with curses, and she thought of you
that you might give me employment -
Out from the inner room comes a
burst of music and gay voices. The
girl tre1nbles and looks longingly at
the light and warmth within.
ga nice position you would put me
in" protests Mr.. Cheverill. ssBy en-
ploying you would give seeming in
dorsement to your conduct-which I do
not in the least feel-and anger against
me my good and old friend, your
father"
'But am so tired, and it is so late, :"
murmurs the girl.
Tonight you shall have rest and
entertainment. I turn no one from my
door; but tomorrow will be-''
merry Christmas!'' comes in one
great shout from the dancers. The
tall clock in the hall peals twelve, and
the great plantation bell jangles merri-
ly, rung by the little darkies who have
it in charge.
''Merry Christmas, father! I've caught
your shouts Leda, rushing out and
hugging her father ecstatically: then,
catching sight of the strangers, ex-
claims: why, Miss -
''Mrs. Robinson, my DEAR" interrupts
Mr.. Cheverill, impressively; "the wife
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-12-31

and awaiting him, stands Sam, who Is
under the master himself -the ruler
Of this little world.
This, the day before Christmas, is a
half liday, and begins for every soul
on the plantation week of careless
merriment.
The old mansion is in festival attire.
The treasures of the Southern woods,
glowing vines and berries, and even
winter flowers, have been used In
adjoining the great dining hall and par
lors, while every bedroom has its
wreaths Of crimson yapon and lovely
holly twisted and fastened with grey,
dropping moss. Above the front
entrance CLOVIS = i Welcomed standing
out in bold relief- the letters formed
of orange and scarlet berries against q
background of soft, green, wood-ferns.
There is a merry din of voices as the
doors swing open md g gay company
Sof young men and girls troop in. They
crowd into the p6rlor, throwing on
wraps and hats IS they come, and
1 grouping about the Ere, jostls each
other good naturally, al endeavoring
to speak ut once to their hostess, 9
pretty, b1ack haired matron, looking a
young as her own dang hters.
Have you seem Elsie and Mr. Rod
ney. Mrs. Cheysrill2 She started with
\ rs on Il our walk, and he promised to join
us ut the style over the pasture fence.
I Int he never 1nade his appearance, aJpd
Elsie vanished before we passed By
Cedar Grove. q
IL wath the strange rest thing, Z put u
little Ernest Trayers, "a jgth LETT hes
{ s moment Ia take IL brier from NTH
Annie,th sdreth md when Game bach
ahs Wi comet
III, Sbe Mafli r lid Issdy Oheyer
HI ~ fh1 6ame olefnl aes but IN
s. 1Ipost94 IL W. inoth ~ psts
~ w sn 4! hshaaa -
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-12-31

all to the season, not to me. Do your
duty, Robinson, and let your wife forget
who she has been, and we will get on
well enough. And now excuse me, my
family is waiting" and leaving them
there, in the small, cozy sitting-room,
awaiting the summons to their own
house, the kindly gentleman went in to
his gay home circle.
He had done good deed and still up
held most decidedly his pride of class
and station.
"Did you take him. father?" whis-
pered Leda, as she passes him his third
glass of egg-nog.
eyes; look through the window yon-
der and you will see their shadows on
the curtain"
Far off across the lawn, the light is
cleaning brightly through the white
curtains of the overseer's house, and
within the young wife is saying:
81 would rather have you and this
dear little home, John, than all the
glories of planters daughter
A knock calls them to the door.
A young darkey, bearing tall, COW
cred pitcher, presents himself.
"Miss Leda SEN dis aig-nog, and say
as how she hope you'll hab a merry
Christmas and happy year in de new
home.'
The fires are dying down in the negro
quarters. but still the sound of song and
music rings out from the long room,
while the fiddler calls the figures of the
dance, and the dusky forms wheel and
turn and then salute your partners"
In the "big house" the lights are out
in the parlors, and the tired servants
have gone to bed. for theirs has been q
busy day. The girls gossip softly with
each other, for fear the chattering will
disturb the old folks, while the young
men smoke their cigars, and Rodney
sees laughing brown eyes in the smoke
of his as he takes his last puff, and,
with a soul-contented sigh, goes to bed.
Duncan will be furious" says Mr..
Cheverill to his wife, as he relates the
incident of the evening; and she replies,
with the dear contradiction of wom-
ans heart:
"You were very right to help them,
poor things, at Christmas, too! won
der how that girl could ever so forget
what was due to her station?''
Off in the "overseer's house" across
the lawn, there is peace and joy. Love,
the great comforter, has made them OBJ
livious to tired limbs and strange sur
roundings. With light hearts and hap
py smiles, they look into each others
eyes and remember not the barriers Of
caste AZ
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-12-31

OF Mr.. Duncan'S overseer, who ID now
out Of a place and looking for employ
ment, which he wishes me to give"
Her position is clearly defined, but
again the young bride smiles fearlessly
in her husbands face.
Give him the employment, then,
father. we are waiting for you to toast
the Christmas tide
Leda, went in as she spoke, and from
the negro quarters came the sound Of a
Christmas hymn, with its high-pitched
chorus OF Peace on earth and to all
men good will!'''
Mr.. Cheverill rang the bell near him
sharply. 5,
Tell Sam want him." he said to
the boy who came.
The man answered the summons
quickly.
Merry Christmas massa; Christmas
gift" he said, as he drew near.
Merry Christmas, Sam, and here's
your #, handing him some silver
pieces II am sorry to take you from
your fnn, but is the oycrseer's house in
good repair?'' 81, :, Al
Yes, sab; but it's dark and shet up.
asWell, have fires lit in all the rooms;
send Elsie to see that every thing Is
sughty and when all lis ready let Mr..
Robinson know. have engaged him
for the next year to be my overseer, and
Hope you will be q very good sssist ~
and the young couple rose to express
their Joyous thanks. .5.
Not 4 word not : word; you owe II
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-12-31
THE MARKET TUNED.
How a Young Man, Who Waited for;
Prices to Drop. Got Fooled.

How a Young Man, Who Waited for
Prices to Drop. Got Fooled.
One day, while George Mace was
walking throughout oftheside streets,
just off Broadway, he saw a pair Of
vases in the window Of a little shop.
They were large and hideously Japan
ese in design, and therefore appealed
strongly to his uncultivated taste.
The inspiration flashed across him
that here were the very things to give
Nellie for Christmas; they would look
we'll on the mantel of her room, with
out destroying the effect OF the other
decorations, which were of q sort to
stand good deal of killing. Theprice
was only five dollars, and they GER
tainly made a great show for the
money.
This was in September.
In October, George walked around
and looked at the vases again. They
were still there, but had been ''Reduc-
ed to $4.93."
"Wonder why they knocked off the
seven cents?" Thought he; probably
| for luck"
Along in November George took an
other look in thewindow. This time
the vases were placarded: "Cheapl
1887"
"Better yet" he unused. ~ guess I
won't buy now; they may take an
other drop" And he turned and
walked away.
A few days before Christmas, George
strolled around to the little shop,
fully determined to make the pur-
chase.
AS he drew near a bright blue sign in
the window caught his eye:
NEW IMPORTATIONS
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-12-31
HOLIDAY GOODS.

At first George was afraid his vases
might have been cast aside to make
room for the new stock, but he soon
saw them in the old cor ner.
Before entering the store he stopped
to read the figures on the ticket, and
received a shock which ne arly dislo-
Gated his nervous system.
"This pair OF Rare Old Japapeea
Vases-Tou Hi Periodically SIT, co."
Puck.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-12-31
Christmasat Rolan's.

Carroll, from over the fencs
ssPfwhat's goin' on, Mishter Bolani"
Bolan It's q bit av Ghrish mask
fistivity we're havin' John, an Rosie
an me concluded it wor ashem I, pull
mp q good shade-three fer jjist van
night. & i
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-12-31
OUR CHRISTMAS TRD

o,
the
Christ
mas tree
so bright
and green,
awaits Old
Santa Claus.
And the CHM
ney place all swept
and clean gapes wide
its ponderous jaws.
The little stockings are
all hung up, and baby's
just makes four. Won't
old Santa Claus be sur
prised when he finds there is
one more! There's an elegant
place up in the tree to hang
Johnny's gun and a place for
May and one for Kate to leave
their dolls upon. But for little baby
blue eyes lower branch he must
choose. Where she may reach and
find the place he's hung her first shoes
Turn down the light little now, so
good old Santa Claus can see. And
baby and all must go to bed
and be as good as can be,
and tomorrow morn get up
early, after long nights
sleep,
... an
come
softly
down 49,
to the
Xmas
tree
n d
8 e
Who will get the first peep.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-12-31
A CHRISTMAS EVE DREAM.

plantation, dancing merrily to the music
Of the fiddle.
In the parlors of the "big house, all
is life and light and Joy. While the
elders have formed whist parties or sit
quietly conversing, the young people
dance
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-12-31

Unto slow waltz melody, whose tall
Holds in its spell their graceful, moving feet.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-12-31
FIRST CHRISTMAS BELLS
In the United states Chimed From
Venerable St. Lulse's.

The first Christmas church chimes
ever heard in the United States rang
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-10-09
How / Made My Start

You must have lots of boy readers who
would like to hear of my experience and
how 7 started in business. l am IA years
old, and my father is dead and my morher
is an invalid so | had to leave school and
earn some money. saw in your paper the
experience of William Evans, and how he
made money plating knives, forks and
spoons, and I thought l would try the
plating business, so l sent to II. +. Delno
& Co, Columbus, Ohio, and got a So
Lightning Platter. 1t came by express and
is beautiful machine. In one week did
$13 worth of work and last week l was
sick and made $11. The price received for
plating is nearly all profit and the work is
very nice. Every person has gold, silver
or nickel plating to do and hope to start
little store soon. If any of your boy
readers will benefit by my experience in
starting in business | shall be very glad.
JAMES ANDERSON.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-10-09
Personal.

Rev. Adam Schwenisberg left for Novd
Scotia, Saturday.
w. w. Blackmore is back at his ole
place in Bickers store, looking as hand
some as ever.
Hail Clark has gone into business o.
Oakdale station, on the Panhandle road
below Piittsburg, and iemoved his family
to that place this week.
Rev. Bell has been re-appointed to thu
N. z. Church here; Rev. Rollinger to the
Church at Brownsville; Rev. Davis te
Harmony and Rev. Hunter to Prospect
A Fairview twp. man is said to boas
that he can "mash" any woman in hv'
minutes.
An absent minded lady picked up red
pepper in one of our groceries the othe
dav. and being under the impression tina
she had tomato in her hand proceeded II
tasted Of it, and Oh! Ny!
A son of L. B. Snyder of near Union
vile is down with typhoid fever.
Mr.. Naily Of Greensburg is clerking TO
his brother in-law Henry Biehl.
Johnny Grieb has returned from New
York, and reports that the operation tina
Alex submitted to was o very successiu
one.
NJ. Sullivan, Esq. of Bradford droppe'
in on h is friends in Butler this week.
VIM. Turner has rented his farm in ALE
rheny twp. to the Joseph brothers, ant
intends making his home with his Sol
Samuel at Parnassus.
Miss Ida White, of the South Side, i
visiting friends in Williamsburg, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-10-09
Blaine,

The man of destiny, the most stalwart Republi-
can of them ALL is no more popular among the
members of his party than arr Marvin's new
Blaine Waters" with all the people.
Have You tried "Blaine Waters? They are a
delightfully."- dainty morsel and are destined 10
find place on almost every table In the land.
You can get Blaine waters from your grocer.
II he doesn't already keep them. he can get
them for you, And right here IL might be well
10 warn yol against accepting substitutes.
There are STALE poorly made crackers on the
market that unscrup1lous dealers can buy Al
very low prices, and by substituting them for
Maryins goods. at regular prices, make big
profits.
Don't be imposed upon In this way. Stale
crackers are unhealthful. Insist on having
Marvins goods and on having them fresh.
Marvin Oysters Crackers are the finest on the
market.
There's Shell oyster Crackers just the shape
and size OF a dainty blue point, Hand Made
Oyster Crackers. Pearl Oyster Crackers, Extra
Farina Crackers. xxx Farina Crackers, and
Little Gem Farina Crackers, all of them delight
fully crisp and fresh.
They're the most popular crackers made. and
In connection with Marvins Superior Ginger
Snaps, Royal Fruit Biscuit and Soda Crackers
should find place on every table.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-10-09
More About Nuisances.

Nusances, public nuisances, are wha'
the Council of Butler propose abating-
''and dcn't you forget it, E"
Two weeks ago they adopted a stirring
set of resolutions regarding them, and ap
pointed special officer at $50 a month,
the Chief of Police and the High Constable
to be a special Committee to investigate
and report-but not single case has been
reported.
At the meeting of Council Tuesday eve
ming Mr.. Alexander brought up the matter
by complaining of a certain pig-pen in his
part of the town, from which a stream Of
filth oozes, and called for report from the
Com mittee Neither the Chief nor the
Special were present, and the High Con
stable reported that he had notified laval
regarding his nuisance on ". Jefferson st.
and laval had gone to the Burgess, who
gave him 60 days in which to abate it
while the ordinance drawn under the
provisions of the Act of 1851 allows but 10
days.
The ordinance was read to the II. c. and
he was directed to do his duty, and the
duties of the other executive officers of the
town were discussed, but there seems
to be a lame place in the law as to the
abating of public nuisances, and the
Borough Solicitor and Mr.. Forquer were
appointed Committee to look up the
matter.
On Motion the High Constable was
directed to abate the nuisance coming from
the property of c. Duffy at S. E. corner Of
Main and North SITS; and the same was
ordeed as to properties frontin e on n. Nc
Kean, and E. Diamond SITS, and the Mar
shall pig pen in Springdale.
Mr.. Root was notified to remove the
Opera House brick from the sidewalk, and
the Fire Marshall TO see whether or nc
the old walls should be allowed to stand
On motion of Mr.. Forquer the appoint
merts on the Board Of Health were re-
scinded, and new Board appointed and
requested to organize and meet with tho
Council next Tuesday evening, and also &c
communicate with the State Board o.
Health. The names Mcssrs. d. Cupp:
of the Ist ward, ". ]. Mckee of the
I'd, j. n. Patterson of the Sd, ". II. II.
Riddle of the 4th, and Ed Colbert of the
5th were suggested by those present, and
they were appointed.
Mr Osborne was paid $4,000, on work
done, and Long d Doyle $4,000. Warrants
for wirg-walls, plumbing, police, engineer
ing. teamiDg, repairing, etc, aggregatine
about $1,000, were also ordered drawn.
Mr. Shaffner's bill for the Centre Avenue
wing wall was $1572.50.
Propositions from the West Penn and
Shenango Il. r. Cos. regarding repairing
the streets in the vicinities of their depots
were referred to the Street Committee; the
Gas Committee was instructed to report
the number of new lamps needed; some
petitions for new sidewalks were referred
TO the Sidewalk Com; the petitions of the
Hose Cos. for moro hose were referred to
the Fire Com; some small bridges and cul-
verts were ordered to be repaired; the
Sec'y was directed to notify Mr.. Heiner
regarding his sidewalk on Fulton ST.; the
minutes of the previous meeting were read
and adopted and he Council adjourned till
next Tuesday evening.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-10-09
Death Of Wendell Kirk.

Wendell Kirk of Oakland twp, near Car
bon Centre Station, was killed by his bit
Durham bull, last Saturday.
About 5 o'clock that afternoon Mr.. kirh
led the bull from the barn to the watering
trough below and when he thou ht the
bull had drank enough he tried to pull him
away. but the rope broke and Mr.. Kirk fell
across the trough. The bull instantly
charged upon him and crushed his ches'
against the trough and kept at it until
every rib was broken.
None Of the family were near excepting
a girl Of about twelve years, and she ran II
and caught the bull by the nose and held
ON till the dogs came. when the bull shook
her loose and turned his attention to the
dogs; q circumstance that probably saved
her life.
Some others soon arrived on the seem
and Mr.. Kirk was carried to his home,
where be died at $50 p. IN.
He was about A years of age, and leaves
a wife and eleven children.
The bull is the one he had at the Fair
and had never before been vicious, and MI
Kirk said before his death that the animal
seemed to be in more of a playful than VI
cious humor; and after the dogs were call
ed off, it did not object to being led to the
barn and tied.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-10-09
Weddings.

On Tuesday Morning at half-past nine,
the marriage Of Chas. T. T. Pape, the vel
known jeweller, TO Miss Annie E. Golden,
daughter of Mr. p Golden, the oil pro
ducer, occurred at the English Catholic
Church. 1t was one of the most brilliant
events of the season and was attended by
very large number After the wedding
reception was held at the residence OF
the brides parents, and the happy couple
departed on an ext ended tour through the
east. They will be Eat home" after Oct.
10th.
Amidst scores of their friends, and sur
rounded by rare flowers and plants, Mr..
David E. Dale and Miss Mary Wick were
united in marriage. Rev. 0ller performed
the ceremony at two O'Clock Wednesday
and the impression was general that never
was there fairer bride and groom, never a
married life begun under more auspicious
circumstances. A sumptious banquet fol-
lowed, and at five o'clock Mr.. and Mrs.
Dale left for New York and other Eastern
cities They were preceded by telegram,
kindly sent by Mr.. H. ". Christy, giving
the news that they were newly married,
and their trunks were decorated with
ribbons and old shoes, while rice was
everywhere.
We wish them happinesS.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-10-09
CICK PEOPLE want TO get

CICK PEOPLE want TO get
~ we'll and are anxious TO
secure tie most reliable rem
edies. This is important, for
the physician may be ever so
competent, but if drugs are
dispensed that have become in
ert by long standing or not be-
ing properly cared for the re-
suit expected cannot be obtain
ed. We have ever tried TO
supply our patrons with the
very best and purest drugs the
market affords. Our stock is
new and fresh and every arti-
Gle is carefully inspected on
reaching our store. Our rap
idly growing trade is the best
evidence that our efforts are
being appreciated. We en-
deaVor 10 keep everything lnat
is likely to be called for, but
if we do not have what your
prescription calls for we will
frankly tell you SO and not re-
place it with something else,
and will try to secure it for
you in the shortest possible
time. Physicians prescriptions
and sick room requisites a
speciality. Our prices are as
low as consistent with pure
drugs. We do not care to
handle inferior goods at any
price.
Respectfully,
G. N. BOYD, Druggist.
Diamond Block, Butler. Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-10-09
Special Train to Pittsburg.

A special excursion train, under the
management Of Rupert Bros, of the Con-
meanwhile Courier, win be run over the p,
S. & L. f. Railroad to Pittsburg and re-
turn, stopping at all intermediate stations
north OF Butler, on Thursday, Oct. 10th,
1891. Train arrives at Allegheny at 11:00
o. M. and returning leaves at 10 o'clock
p. IN. giving ten hours to visit the great
Exposition and see the city. Tickets also
good returning OF any regular train up to
and including Saturday, Oct. 18th. For
articulars see bills or enquire Of nearest p,
s. & l.. Il. agent.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-10-09
New Advertisements.

Troutman's Cloaks and Wraps.
Ritter g. Ralston g Spoons.
General Election Proclamation.
Jury List for Nov. L.
Barrels for Sale.
Excursions.
NorR-All advertisers intendingto make
changes in their ads. should notify us OF
their intending to do so, not later than
Monday morning..