davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-01-21
SOME Rare EXCEPTIONS.

There wag q woman oil clone
Within gloomy house.
Who in the watches OF tho night
Beheld an awful mouse.
And then the woman, fair but frail,
In widest terror fiedf
Ah, mo- She caught 1t by tho tail
And soon tho Idouse was dead.
A fellow loved . maidon once,
And she became his bride,
And pretty soon his vife's mamma
Came with them to reside.
And then they fought like cats and dogs
And n,yer could agreef
All, mol They live together yet
Inpeacc md harmony.
once on y tine o thoughtlesB boy
Who gough, to hcge some fun
Iieedlesgly ct playmate aimed
A rusty, b oxen gun.
Ard one ia!r youth wGs killed and one
Was fsArfully aiarmcdt
All, mo- IT wasn't loaded, so
That neither one was harmed.
A gil who'd taken lessons
At cooking school or two
Her heart unto her suitor gave,
AS women often do.
He ate some cake she made and then
He died, poor haplcss MANI
Ah, no! He says his wife can bake
"As good us mother can"
A youth who loved his sweetheart
AS he loved his very lifo
70 on his knees and begged OF her
To be his darling wife.
ua. hal And then she told him
That she would his sister bef
All, mol They soon were married
And ore living happily.
Chicago Post.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-01-21

whoever he Is, can pursue his vocation
without interruption. For Armidas
future, which is really threatened" land
here the old man spoke with greatearn-
estnoss) sis far too serious matter to
be triGed with, and must bo sacrcdly
guarded"
II Mrs. Delaro had only guessed the
truo meaning Of these words OF one OF
natures gentlemen, she too would have
reioiced at their import but she did
not, or she would have been moro earn
est In her manner.
"Lot Percy remain where he is for a
few weeks longer, then II he does not
mect with any success, cable him TO re-
turn home, said the widow.
"At any rate ! must send him .
message tomorrow, Ter have not had
sword from him now for three weeks.
and 10Y Instructions were that no
should send line or two at least once
. week." were Mr.. wilcoxs next words.
There was Just. the slightest look OF
alarm In Mrs. Delaro's face as she
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-01-21
as he pondered he said to himself:
"Some dav Will ASH her."

M f BNt
as he pondered he said to himself
"Some day will ASH her.
just at this moment Mr.. Wilcox
looked over TO Mrs. Delaro and said:
'Ts that Harlem gentleman going to
stay here all pight?'
"They certainly must be too busily
engaged to notice the time was the
reply, ''but will remind Armida, by
walking into the parlor, that l am pre-
pairing TO retire." and with these words
she rose to put her words into effect.
When Mrs. Dclaro walked into the
parlor she spoke very kindly to Eugene
and no ona could have told that she
cherished any feelings OF suspicion
towards him. They conversed together
for somo moments, during which Mrs.
Delaro made kindly inquiries regarding
Mrs. Breezy This seemed to remind
Euguas OF luty he had to perform
and he commenced 1t by asking Mrs.
Delaro II sho could give him Mr..
Blodgers address, as ho and his
mother wished to see him on some
business matters. AS they had never
seen Mr.. Blodger except at their store
they had never known bis address.
Mrs. Delaro told Eugene where he
could find Mr.. Blodger most OF the
time, and Eugene in confidence said
that Mr.. Blodger had offered to rent
him larger and more convenient storo
little farther downtown, and 1t was
on that account he wished to see him.
As Eugene finally rose to go Mr..
Wilcox joined the party and Mrs.
Delaro observed that he would probably
willingly carry message to MIR
Blodger from Eugene as he saw that
gentleman down town nearly every
morning. But Eugene was not dis
posed to intrust Mr.. Wilcox with his
business, as he said: "0h, 1t does not
matter" and then bid them all good
night.
Before retiring Armida and her
mother sat for long time talking In
the freight why, mamma, how
serious you are becoming" said Armida.
"This is serious matter" said her
mother "You know not what hopes
and aspirations you may have already
engendered in that young mans heart
nor into what foolish delusions yor
may lead him."
81 had never thought Of 1t In tha
light mamma, dear" was the reply.
"But it demands your thought, m,
child"
"And must tell him not to com'
againp"
"Well, no, not quite that, but do no
invite him quito SO often" said tn
sweet-tempnred widow, as she ksse'
. the one treasure OF her widowhood.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-01-21
AVENGED AT LAST;
Or, a Worldwide Chase.
A STORY OF RETRIBUTIoN.
By WABASH"
lcoPYRIGHT, 1901
CHAPTER xIII.-coSrrNUED


"Dear me-" said Mr.. Wilcox, "but
this matter is getting serious. Here's
that young grocer again. He was here
last night too; he'll begin to think he
owns the place very soon, and all be-
cause he happened to bo laid up week
or two on account OF an accident. 1t
would have been better for all con-
cerned II ho had taken the five hundred
dollars VIC offered him; we should then
have been rid OF him with all obliga-
tions Cancelled"
"Armida tells me he makes very rapid
progress in his studies and Is really a
v,ry remarkable man." responded Mrs.
Delaro. without accepting Mr.. Wilcox's
remarks in their serious sense. Then
noticing that her apparently light man
ner OF treating subject which each
had q short tmo before thought so seri-
GUS did not seem to please Mr. Wilcox,
who remained perfectly silent and con-
tinued to read the evening paper. she
again spoke "Mr. Wilcox The tone
in which she addressed her old friend
was quito sufficient; had tho paper been
hot the venerable millionaire could not
have dropped 1t quicker, and in an in
slant he was all attention. do you
not think 1t would be wise to concoct
some plan whereby VIC could, for a
time at least, interrupt the studies
which arc being pursued with such in
dcfatigable zeal in this house?"
THAT Is something which has oc-
Cured 10 me very MANY times OF late,
but have been waiting for the first
suggestion to come from you" was the
answer.
sand am very much puzzled to con-
ceive OF q suggestion which is worth Of
fering," answered tho widow.
For a few moments they both ap'
peared to be lost in thought from which
quiet state they converged simultan'
eously Sup they began together
and both smiled. Mrs. Delaro gave way
to Mr.. Wilcox, who said: ~ will wager
a pair OF gloves, which is the most Sc
rious amount ever bet IN my life, thai
we are each thinking of the same thing.
THAT is probably So" said Mrs De
laro, "but will defer to you and per-
nit you to give your suggestion first"
"Well ! was about to say, suppose
that when Percy comes back We all g
10 Europe"
"Precisely the current OF my
thoughts" was Mrs. Delaro's ready
response
"Then Percy can not come back mo
ment too soon and this Mr.. limerick
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-01-21


And charity and hope
But greater for than tnese. my friends,
Is Biodosr's mdtchL,H cop.
Wis used TO wash the trotters Of
His holiness the Pope,
And little children slack their thirst
With suds from BIof0er'sso p.
None genuine without these verses on
the wrapper, over the signature OF
Stephen Blodger For sale by all Gro
,ers and Druggists throughout the
country'"
Mr. Blodger looked round with an air
OF pride as he finished reading and
gracefully accepted the commendations
which his verses drew forth from Mrs
pregy
Before he could continue the conver-
sation, however, some customers came
In and his listener had to wait on them,
N sooner was the store clear again
than the letter carrier stood in the door
way and, In the manner peculiar to New
York postmen, who are always. in such
hurry, he dipped letter into the
store from between his fingers and did
not even wait to see 1t drop in the pan
underneath the molasSes barrel
"That's gentlemanly way OF hand
ing In letter." said Mr. Blodger, while
Mrs. Bregy picked 1t up and wiped 1t
II guess the poor fellows are on their
feet 80 long and have so far TO walk that
they won't step yard farther than they
can possibly help" said Mrs Bregy,
sympathetically
Then she tore open the end OF the en-
velope and drcw out the letter which
she commenced TO read
"Whatever can this mean? IL Is from
lawyers Office" 'rhon she commenced
over again and read aloud
"Dcar Madam
II you will please call at our otice
at your earliest convenience, you will
hear OF something to your advantage.
Yours very truly.
BnousE & TANNER"
''Brouse & Tannerp" said MIR Blodg-
er "Why. they are my lawyers in Tenn
pie Court; whatever can they want with
your
That is something can not even
guess at, eXclalmeu Jno oAOitou "Ou
an at may be they can tell me where
my dear husband ls."
''Oh, no, 1t can't DO that They wouic
have nothing TO do with any thing tha
concerned your husband; that could no
possibly DO. SAID MIR Blodger. Just thei
Eugene walked in, and after shaking
hands heartily with Mr. Blodger HI
received tho letter which his mothe
, handed TO him, and as ho read 1t won
dered what 1t could mean. llo gave hi
wonderment expression, and asked q
much. Neither could answer him, s
, 1t remained for him to mako tho sug
gestion that as II was only just turne'
= two o'clock his mother might as we'll 6
. downtown TO Brouse g. Tanners oflic
and find out all about It,
!. "Ccrtainly, said Mr. Blodger. and /
y 20 along You can't be too careful wit
|. these lawyer fellows"
1t did not take long Tor Mrs Bregy
prepare herself, and very soon the pc,
:, ple Of tho neighborhood poked the
heads out OF the window TO see th'
'stuck up" woman from the grocer
- walk down the street to the elevate
railroad with the retired soap man
facturer.
NseaH.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-01-21

Good afternoon, Mrs. Bregy," said
Mr.. Blodger, as he entered the store on
the following afternoon. He had come
up to Harlem to inspect some buildings
which he was having erected. and
thought he would call on his pros
pective tenant on the way homo. "How
are you, and how is the grocery busi-
nessP"
well, my health is good, and busi-
ness is as good as usual" was the ready
response.
"And where is your son to-day?"
"He has just gone TO put the horse
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-01-21
nov 60 Drink Mix.

Some complain that they can not
drink milk without being distressed"
by IL. The most common reason why
milk is not well-borno is due TO tho fact
that people drink il too quickly. II q
glass OF 1t Is swallowed hastily, 1t en-
tors into the stomach and thoro forms
ono solid. curdled mass, difficult OF di-
gostion. II, on tho other hand. tho
same quantity is slipped, and three min
utes at lcast are occupied in drinking IT.
then on reaching the stomach it is so
divided that when coagulated, as itmust
be by the gastric juice, while digestion
Is going on, instead Of being in one
hard, condensed mass, upon tho outside
OF which only the digestive fluids can
net 1t Is more in the form OF sponge,
and In and out Of tho entire bulk the
gastric juice can play freely and per
form It's functions. American Analyst.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-01-21

The largest tree In the world is ro-
ported to have bcen recently found In
California measuring i7a feet In circum-
ference at distance OF six feet from
the ground. This would give diam
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-10-06
HIS WEDDING l F

Gifts are too often made as a duty,
not as the expression of any genuine
feeling of regard. An amusing ex-
ample of this happened on the occasion
of a fashionable city wedding. Young
MI. Jerome Vernon had been invited
to be usher at the marriage of Mr.. Bell
and Miss Everett. Assoon as the invi-
tation came in, his mother said: "Now
you must send Miss Everett a present
at once and go to call on her"
"YOu pick me out something for her,
will you, mammal" said young Mr..
Vernon.
His mother did so that very morn
ing; she ordered a rare vase sent to
Miss Everett, and put her sons card in
it. When he called at five o'clock he
was shown the gifts already sent to
Miss Everett, and directly began
especially admiring this vase, not OBJ
serving his own card with it.
Again and again he returned to this
vase, praising it's color and outlines,
and saying at last that he thought it
the prettiest of all her gifts, while Miss
Everett gazed at him curiously.
When he met his mother at the din
ner-table he described to her this vase,
and he hoped she would get Miss
Everett something as handsome as
that for his gift to her.
"Why, l sent her thatr' exclaimed
Mrs. Vernon, and the laughter that
followed Jerome's exclamation and ex-
PLANTATION was lively for an hour.
"What a l do? can't do any
thing. l can't tell her that 1 didn't
know it was my present. said Jerome,
his face red with merriment and NOR
LITIGATION.
There was nothing to be done but to
let Miss Everett think one of her ushers
either a great joker or stupid boaster,
and Jerome Vernon has always hoped
that she took his praise of his own
present as a piece of modest, airy chaff,
intended to prevent her from express
ing her gratitude. = Youths Com
DQniOn.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-10-06

face, was rather a delicate matter.
Then l should have to undergo the
torture of feeling myself an intruder,
as the servant would announce me in
the reception room where, perhaps,
half-a-dOzen ladies, unknown to me,
would look me over from head to foot
as | advanced, as if to ask: WHO is
this person, and where does he come
from?"
When 1 thought it well over, how
ever, / reflected that there had been
occasion to talk Of me, and, at the
name of Paul Barnard, Mrs. Carman
would know very we'll who I was. At
all events, I determined to renew the
acquaintance, and so the following
Tuesday found me at the door of No.
Pine street.
l must confess l did feel rather I'M
easy when my inquiry Mrs. Car
man2" brought the answer: Yes,
sir; shall l take your coat, sir?" and [
was presently ushered into a hand
somely furnished room, where l pro
ceeded to pull myself together while
awaiting Mrs. Carman,
Since then some months have passed
Paul, what are you writing there2'
"a little story darling"
LET me see."
NO, nO-not yet"
But shehad looked over my shoulder,
and a small hand soon covered my
eyes, while an arm slipped round my
neck and her soft lips pressed mine.
"Oh, you naughty boy! But just
wait a minute"
She disappeared, laughing, and came
back quickly with a blue sachet, from
which she drew out two pink street
car transfers.
You see, I've kept them safely
you did not think I had thrown them
away, dear9 The first Tuesday I cried
all night. If you had not come the
second"
"Well, what would you have done,
EtheI?"
"Shall I tell you?"
Yes, do"
You won't be CROSSE Well, l would
have sent you one of them by post"
How jolly! And Mrs, Carman
knew
"NO, no no. She was ever SO sur
prised when you called. 1t was I who,
before closing the envelope, secretly
wrote at the foot of the card Tuesdays.'
Are you sOrry?"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-10-06

to his eyes and he suddenly becomes a
great big BOBBY. She has to hold his
hand to get him to sleep, and when he
wakes up he wants tea and toast and
jelly and he is as petulant as a sick
baby until finally put to bed. He is a
new man when he awakes in the morn
ing, and when she asks after his throat
he replies:
"Throat-humph. Mrs. Bowser, for
about five hours yesterday was hover
ing between life and death Had it
been you you would have died ten
times over, but grit pulled me
through"
"Grit!"
Yes. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
courage and fortitude. 1 let none of
you know how bad I actually was, but
just shut my teeth and determined to
1--we and here is the result of it. All!
Mrs. Bowser, if you only had a hun
dredth part of my courage and will
power you'd be a far different woman
from what you are nova far different
woman?"-M quad, IN NeoU York
World.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-10-06
NEXT TO A BABY.
He Eventually Decides to Offer his Seat
to a Woman,

TO q w OIlaus
She had a baby, evidently her first
baby, and she made the mistake of
choosing the next seat to Josh, who
hates babies, and of course tried to be
rid of this one. Josh looked the infant
over curiously. Then he addressed the
mother:
Excuse me, madam, but is there
any danger of the child's exploding?'
"Sir?"
ct mean drooling, or splitting, or
anything of that kind"
L think not sir"
And you won't let it suck it's
fingers and then grabble them over my
face, or pull off my eyeglasses or
snatch at my hat?'
Il will not, sir"
"And the child's safe? | mean it
hasn't get measles or whooping cough,
or Group, or s~carlatina, or chicken-pox?
Those diseases are light for children,
but serious for adults, madam"
"Sir, my child is quite healthy"
"Ah!' he said with a sigh of relief.
''Thank you, madam. Only pray don't
let it splutter."
The a was crowded and a young
woman was standing near Josh. His
victim sought to retaliate.
There is a young lady standing;
wouldn't it not be we'll to give her your
seat?'
Madam, turn and turn is fair play.
When did you ever see a lady give a
young man her seat?"
But the baby took matters into it's
own hands and began spluttering, and
Josh, hastily getting up, rendered his
seat most politely to the young lady
and took another on which she had
been turning her back.-TOIedO Blade.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-10-06
HE TOOK TOO MUCH.
The Smart Young Fellow Was a Little
Too Fresh for the Governor.

The Smart Young Fellow Was a Little
Too Fresh for the Governor.
One day a smart young fellow with
shiny shoes, a new hat and checker
board trousers boarded a street car in
a western city, and stepped to the front
platform. He pulled out a twist Of
paper and lighted it, and began puff
ing a concentrated essence of vile Odors
into the faces of those who were obliged
to ride upon the platform if they rode
at all. One, a plain old farmer, couldn't
stand it, and stepped off to wait for the
next car
When he reached the station the
young fellow was there before him,
and it happened that the two met at
the restaurant counter.
Got any sandwiches" called the
young man to the waiter. Here,
gimme one," and he tossed out a
nickel, and then proceeded to pick up
and pull apart every one Of the half
dozen sandwiches on the plate before
he found one to suit him.
The farmer, who had been waiting
for his turn, drew back in disgust.
Finally he found something which the
fingers of another had not fouled, and
presently followed the loud young man
to the car. He found every seat occu-
pied, including the half of one on which
were piled the young mans gripsack
and overcOat.
els this seat taken2" he ventured to
inquire.
Seats engaged" was the curt
answer, with a look meant to squelch
the old farmer, who went into the
smoking ar.
That afternoon the same young man
walked into the Office of the Governor
of the State, armed with recommended
tions and Endorsements, an applicant,
for a position under the State Govern
ment. He was confronted by the same
plain old farmer, who recognized his
travelling companion of the morning
without any trouble.
Glanc1ng over his papers, the Gov
ernrnor said, HIN, yes; you want
me to appoint you to so-and-so. If 1
should, 1 guess I might as we'll write
my own resignation at the same
time"
"Wh-why so3" stammered the
young fellow.
Because 1 saw you pay for a street
car ride this morning and you took the
platform of the cal, You bought a
sandwich and spoiled the plateful.
You paid for a seat in the train and
took mine, too, and if I should give
you this place, how do I know that
YOU would not take the whole admin
is~tration?"
Don't stop, brother, UntH The Pro-
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-10-06
Poetry
I WILL BE WORTHY OF IT.

ELLA WHEELER WILCOX.
Imay not reach the heights l seek,
Nv untried strength may fail me
Or, half way up the mountain peak,
Fierce tempests may assail me-.
But though that place l never GAIN
Herein lies comfort for my pain
l win be worthy of it.
| may not triumph in success,
Despite my earnest labor;
l may not grasp results that bless
The efforts of my neighbOr.
But though my goal see,
This thought shall always dwell with me:
] will be worthy of it.
The golden glory of loves light
May never fall on my way;
Ny path may always lead through hlshl'
Rut tboTgh Iife's dearest joy | miss,
There lies nameIess JOY in this:
/ will be worthy OF 1t.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-10-06

He-"Tell me what you think of my
last poem. l want to finish it, as L
have other irons in the fire"
She-"I should withdraw the irons
and insert the poem"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-10-06

HoU are you off for cash? We are
needing some bad. Please return kind
ness for accommodation. We sent y0u
the paper Uhen yOu Wanted 1t. NOU
aCe need the money. Don't aUGit till
nert Week or nert month, but send as
some money today.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-10-06

Don't stop, brother, UntI The Pro-
greSSiUe Farmer goes regularly to eUery
home IN yOuT neighbOrhOOd.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-10-06

Cut a quarter of a chicken in small
pieces. take off the skin and remove
all the fat, add to it a pint of cold
water; cover it, and let it simmer till
reduced one-haIf. Strain it and serve
warm with toast lightly drowned. Add
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-07-29
The Hop Tea Stations.

For some time past the officials Of the
town have been Of the opinion that some
thing stronger was being dealt out over
the counters in the rooms where hop tea
was advertised. Hence Mayor Couch de-
cided to serve the following notice upon
each dealer, which was done Saturday.
The notices were directed personally to
the following persons, II. M. Battle, Hen
ry Bard. Walter Dowd and Z. Bernard
and read as follows;
The municipal officers are unanimously
Of the opinion that the ordinance making
II unlawful TO keep any ale, beer or por-
ter house or any place where Intoxicating
liquors are sold at retail within the cor
poratlon limits is being violated In the sale
OF so-called hop tea Therefore, / hereby
notify you that after August /, 1901, any
sale Of hop tea will be considered as VI
olation of the ordinance and prosecuted
accordingly.
GEORGE l. CoUcH, Mayor.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-07-29
Wellington Fair Notes.

Anyone Wishing fair book should call
on the Secretary, Z. L. Benedict, at once.
The races are filling well tor the fair.
Ladies should enter articles in Hoial
hall department and endeavor to make
the display a credit TO Wellington,
A large show Of stock is looked for this
year.
Lewis Ely Is billing the country for
twenty miles around with Wellington fair
notices.
The premium lists this year are the
neatesl and most attractive Of any ever
furnished by the society.
Vigil Rene has a fine picture 10 the fair
books. Base ball games will be good ones
at The fair this year.
The running races at the fair will be
exciting,
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-07-29
Teachers Institute.

The Lorain County teachers institute
will be held in the high school room,
Elyria commencing at 10 a m, on Mon.
day August 18th. and continuing two
weeks.
Every teacher in the county shOdld be
present II possible.
FIRST WEEK: Supt r. II. Klnnlson,
Of Wellington will give instruction in
reading, physiology and civics Supt
H. NJ. Parker, in language, arithmetic
and geography, and Miss Ida NJ. Allen 10
English and American literature.
SECOND WEEK; Supt. Jones, of Mas.
sillon, member Of state board OF exam.
liners, photography, U. s. history and
psychology as relates TO didaciics. Miss
Allen will continue her work In litera-
ture. Mr.. Parker will have grammar,
arithmetic and school organization and
management.
Teachers should endeavor to secure
boarding before coming.
II. NJ. EBERT.
Miss NJ. LAMBERToN,
Miss L. A. DICKINSON.
Ex. Com.