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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-18

SINCE announcing. through THE
TIMES, that we would furnish to the
people OF Roanoke 10 piece English
Iron Stone" toilet set for the astonish-
ingly low price of So, we have had our
delivery boy constantly ION tho GO"
Roanokers know COED thing when
they see IT, Call and examine. An
drews. Boone * Engleby.
MISCELLANEOUS books at Thoupson's
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-18

n LARoE assortment of novelties in
French, China and Japanese goods
suitable for Nmas presents, can be
found at
ME E. II. STEWART EURNITuRE Co.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-18
The Committees at work.

SEE our picture display. Thompso
q: Co.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-18

GOLD pens and pencils. Thompson
& Co.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-18

MISCELLANEOUS books at ThOmpsou's
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29
rar rleelNla rarE pRrSS--TAE 0Lo fAMltY J0UaNal.
JULIUSC.HOLMES
Late Superintendent Of Repairs Of iubic
Buildings
Charlestown, Jefferson County, West Virginia.
Inow offer my services again as
Architect and Builder,
as well as a General
Contractor or Superintendent

for All classes of building, and Repair work
neatly and promptly done. Plans and Speci1-
cation and estimates furnished upon opphca-
tion. Nv aim shall be 10 give you work equal
10 the best in the United States in material
and Workmanship. defy any city mechanic
to beat IL in workmanship or IN time oil cont
petion.
My past experience in the erection OF the
following large buildings attest my AFFINITY rs
q Builder and Contractor Oakland Hotel, IS
& o.. Luay Inn, S. v r. 49, Roanoke Hotel
and Union Passenger Station, Roanoke, Va,
and all the stations on the Shenandoah Valley
II Il. and the handsome station for the Nor
folk and Western r. II. 60 Norfolk, Green no.
tel al Harper's Ferry, Harrisonburg Court
House. Rockingham county Va, the Is. q u
stations at Charlestown and Grafton and other
points of the road all were done under my SUI
pervision-as well as numerous buildings erect
ed here plans aud specifications OF which iuI-
nish 20 the satisfaction of all parties 80 IL
YOU want q frst-class building according to
modern STYLE of architecture, with the best
seasoned material and tirst-claSs work. with
interior finish ceilings or side walls IN any de-
sign i'm soft or hard wood l can do IL at less
cost and shorter time than any city builder can
do 10 for YOU So whatever class of work you
want done. in rough or fine OF extra fine shall
have the same care-Shall be done to your en-
tire satisfaction. But bear ina mind that will
give You drst-class material free of any defects,
with lirst-class workmen who understand their
work, 40 q moderate cost and as low as 1t can
be done anywhere. Ny motto shall be TO give
satisfaction 70 all who employ me, whatever
grade of work YOU want, prices will be an evil
dence. Old buildings will be altered to any
modern design Of architecture you may desire
so if you purpose to build or make alterations
or repairs and YOU want il done in workman
Ike manner. give me q call aud You Will save
money. Ny past experience of p years as a
builder and my experience Of four years and
four DAYS as the General Superintendent of Re
pairs OF Public Buildings, viii give you the
guarantee of having it done iirst-class in every
respect i'm the most approved style OF modern
architecture
May so, 1850. JULIUS G, HOLMLo'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29
1tirainia ftes grtss.
Nc,rsV Votes

Mrs. Haliord, wife Of the Presidents PR
vate Secretary, died recently in Washing
ton.
The Minnesota legislature adjourned sat
urday without passing ,he iamousan,-tighis
bin.
Baby Mckee is to go to Europe next
mouth-taking his mother and Mrs. Russell
Harrison with him.
Dipbtheria, grip and measles have carried
or two hundred children within a radius OF
twenty miles Of Reading, Pa. within short
time.
Rear-Admiral Alfred Taylor L. 5. y,
retired. died in Washington sunday, 81
wears Old He was native Of Fairfax
county, Va.
A woman weighing nearly 500 pounds
died Of the grip on the top floor Of tene-
ment. house ia Brooklyn. The coffin bad TO
be lowered from a window
The proposed meeting Of President Har-
rison and President Diaz of Mexico at El
Paso. Texas, had to be abandoned IL APP
pears that ;he President Of Mexico cannot
leave his country, nor can ,he President Of
the u. ;. cross the border without vacatng
his office at least temporarily.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29
Clothing, Boots. SHOES, Hats,
Trunks, &c.
Geo. H Hagley.
The American Outftter.
Mar. ls 1891,
Garter House Reopened.
GE0BGEs WATSON, Proprietor.

VHE CARTER HOUSE has rcccntiy under
4 gone "a thorough renovation newly paint
ed uapercl and furnished and on Monday.
Nav l9ih was reopencd for the accommoda-
lion of thc public Transient or Permanent
Guests are assured that the best provision Will
be made for their comfort I'm every PARTICULAR.
The House shall be a model OF ucatuess and
CLEANLINESS. and the table will Zoe abundanty
and richly supplied. Attentive and courteous
servants only viii he retained and the pro
prietor win not only give general supervision,
bat close attention 10 details, so that the guests
of the House shall have no room for complaint,
but have complete satisfaction guaranteed
them
May 81. 1890
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29
10. H. BgASoH

Probably the greatest official clog on the
administration at ,he present time is Mr..
Fred. Douglass, minister 90 Hav,i AND there
IS little doub, De would have been dropped
from Office long ago had DEE been white man,
but as he Is professional negro aud has
so long passed as che representative Of his
race. his removal might De construed lo be
an ahroul 10 his race -BGtimsre Sln
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29

Trains No. All, 4l9 and Az are daily except
Sunday; Train No. 449 runs Sunday only.
Additional mixed trains leave southwark at
2.31 a. m. and SIT n. IN. and arrive at Harri-
sonburg at 9.OS a. IN. and 550p. m. ex Sunday
WESTWARD.
Train AS connects at Harper's Ferry with
Vestibuled Limited at 1885 p. M, arriving in
Pittsburgh at $50 p. m, Columbus 2.45 next
morning, Chicago 1885 next morning. and
with Cincinnati yestibuled Limited at 4S9 p.
M, arriving in Cincinnati at T.4O a. m. next
morning. St. Louis 6.55 p. m. next evening,
EXCURSION TICKETS will be sold to par
ties of ten or more between all ticket stations
on the Valley Division-Good for two days.
For tickets and further information apply to
b. & o. Agents or to b. f. Bond, Pass. Agent,
Baltimore, c. 4. Dudrow, Travelling Passenger
Agent, Winchester, Va.
b. & o. Palace Sleeping Cars are run through
to Cincinnati. st. Louis, Chicago and Pittsburg
on all express trains.
j. T. 0DELL, Genl Manger
CHAS. o. SCULL Genl Passenger Agent
T. c. PRINCE, Superintendent.
Feb 8. 1890
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29
Mill for Rent.

THE FLOUR AND GRIsT MILL at Charles
town, w. Vn, belonging to the Charlestown
Water and Manufacturing Co, is for rent.
1t was recently put in thorough repair. Ca
pacity 10 to 20 barrels of flour per day.
II has a long established patronage and can
be operated proiitably.
For terms and further particulars, address
b. C. WASHINGTON, Manager.
Charlestown, JEFF. Co., W. Va.
Sept ~ 1S9O-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29
To the Public.

"AVING severed my connection with Ste
III phcnson Seminary ] respectfully an'
nouuce that Z viii teach VOCAL AND IN
STRUNENTAL MUSIC 40 my residence on
the corner OF Mildred and Liberty streets. In
O. community where ] ann SD well known as an
instructor I 90 not deem 10 necessary to cun-
Der thi, announcement, with testimonials.
MADAME BERTHA RUHL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29
Diamond Dues.

4 : fhe spring advances we call attention "a
"A fail stock Of Diamond Dyes. and guar
antee them TO cqlor Ribbons, Dresses. Hats
Feathers aud Cotton Goods.
GEO T. LIGHT
Druggist Next Door to Post Office
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29
.N'OTFCE

OF CHARLEsTOWN AND
MIDDLEWAY DISTRICTS.
IF Taxes are not paid promptly ] will be
/ compelled to sell property as the law di-
reefs. No other help for it.
EUGENE BAKER,
Deputy Sheriff.
June Is, 1857
Spirit and Dem COPY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Time Table in Effect February 9Th, 1880.
N0RTHWARD. 40 AIS AIS $50
Stations Pass Pass Mix Mix

Trains No. 420. AIS and AS are daily except
Sunday; Train No. 450 runs Sunday only.
Additional mixed trains leave Charlestown
4.O5p. M and 1.l6 a. m, and arrive at Harpers
Ferry at $40 p. m. and l.55 4. m. ex. Sunday.
SOUTHWARK. AZ 4l9 Az 449
Stations. Pass. Pass. Mix. Mix.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29

Mr. Robert Moore, q weii-kuowu cloth
merchant of Baltimore, died at his home,
"Glenmore," foug miles from the city, on
Sunday last, I'm the 13.d year Of DIS age.
lie was twice married h,s second wife, who
survives him, wa, Che widow of Col Alfred
NJ. Barbour Of thi, county The Baltimore
>u saws clitorial.y
Mr.. Robert Moore, whose death occurred
on SUNDAY, was an lr.sb-Amer.-an whose
modest bu, manly gualIue, and sterling
worth did equal honor Co tde country ot his
nativity and ,o chat of h'- adoption Be
ginning his business life $40 tbe bottom of
the ladder. DE worked hi, way to the top by
his energy aud busiHes, capacity, and when
DE retired from active mercantile life carried
with him Che respec, and confidence of the
bushes, community in which Boa had been
so long prominent Warm hearted. genial
and ho~rian', hi~ MANY kindly personal
trait, made him aD excellent ,lp. I'D, the
fine OF Irish gentleman placed on ,hc mod
erD stage OF lite and possessing a'l the vir-
tues of tlcorieiua.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29

MOULD inform the public that every Pre-
W scription that comes 20 my store is pre-
pared by me individually. Persons can find
ne al night at the room over the old Sherif's
Office, Jail Building. Respectfully.
July IS. 1881 GEO.T LIGHT
ERUIT Puddine, Corn Starch and Shred Co
i coanut. Gelatine, Tapioca, &c, for sale by
May ., 1880. {. d. EBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29
To the Public.

I HAVE ia stock some superior brands OF
4 Whiskeys among them Sour Mash Ken
lucky Whiskey highly recommended as una
dulteratcd and pure.
Nov. y John s. EAsTERnAY & 60.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29

WE HAVE just received a new and elegant
w assortment of Combs and Hair Brushes,
also Tooth and Nail Brushes.
AISQUITH q co.
OUR OWN PALM SOAP-made from pure
~ Palm Oil and Soda. Ten gross just re-
ceiyed and for sale at cents per cake Also a
large lot Of all of themost popular fancy soaps
AlSQUITH Il co.
lust RECEIVED large lot Of Boston
- Coach Oil for oiling Buggies, Carriages, &c.
Also "Favorite' Sewing Machine Oil and Con-
tinental Ointment for man or beast
AISQUITH * co.
4 LARGE STOCK of Arnold's Chemical
"A Writing Fluid and Staiiord's Commercial
Inks all sizes, for sale at AlSQUIlH 81 CO.'S
WE have Just received i'm stock Pure Black
" and Red Pepper Sage and Sweet Mar
ioram. all freshly ground Also pure granua-
ted Saltpetre and Coriander Seed for seasoning
sausage and curing pork. AISQUlTH q co.
IN REAMS of Writing Paper all sizes and
~ sorts Also 2O,O0o Envelopes just put on
sale in our Bool, and Stationery Department.
October p 1887. AlSQUIFH * co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29
JEFFERSON WOOLEY MILL
Formerly Porter's Factory.

Under the above mentioned name the old
"Porter's Factory" which in days gone by en-.
joyed almost a national reputation for excel
lent manufactures, will be operated by the I'M
dersigned Necessary repairs have been made
and improved machinery introduced, and II Is
our expectation TO maintain the reputation Of
the mill and TO meet the demand Of the public
for frst-class goods
The Highest Market Price will be paid for
Wool delivered at the Mill or at such points as
may be designated.
Orders for Cloths, Yarns, &C., will receive
prompt attention.
Respectfully,
JJ. J0BE & co.
Post Office Ripon, Jefferson County, VIVA
j. J. lobe & Bro. will continue 10 operate the
Mill at Brucetown, Frederick County, Virginia,
and will pay the top market price for Wool de-
liyered there.
April, 49, 1888
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29

DAINTS, Oils, Varnishes, Window Glass,
1 Putty, Paint Brushes, &c. We have a large
stock Of these goods on hand to which VIC call
the attention Of the people. Lewis pure Lead,
pure Linseed Oil and Lucas celebrated Pre-
pared Paints, ready to apply, in all colors in
cans from one pound to one gallon. We have
all colors, either dry or in oil. Examine our
stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Apr. l6. IS. AiSQUITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29


"R HI" writes as follows of The late
Hon. Logan Osburu Co ,be Lee,burs Ha.i-
mg'mar
1Ir Osburu was oae of thc leading cid-
zens of Jefferson county. Hcvas mem-
Der of the old County Court, OF chat county.
Several time, he was elected O. delegate to
the Va. General Assembly aal in 1861, he
was sent 90 the Va, Convention OF thatyear
where De remained unit, the end I'm
every position iu which De has filed he
did his duty. aud exercised the influence
which high character. courage, courtesy,
good sense, aud industry always command.
Few men were more respected i'm jefferson
county, or welded larger Influence than
Logan Osburu. Although he lived Co an
advanced age. he always took 81 decided I'M
tsrest in everything thot concerned his stare
or his people He was devoted TO the eoun-
~ ana State OF his nativity, where DE has
many friends-aud also 90 the county and
State Of his adoption. He WAS a natural
leader Of men, being manly, generous, hon.
est and true % his conviction, and Co his
friends. with no trace of the demagogue In
any part OF his life and conversation; lac
stood mp for the right, as he saw it, at all
times and under ail circumstances.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29
NOTICE: NOTICE!

w Z are the leader in Low Prices and Head
w Quarters for Tinware. To prove the fact
TO you We are selling the best Fruit Can in the
market. with a guarantee with every one, at
the small price of 30 cents per dozen Hoping
you will call before buying elsewhere, we are,
Yours, very truly.
September 5 80. g. d. EBf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29
NOTICE
TO
USERS or TIN PLATE.

We don't use small tin and
want everybody to know it.
The reason why we don't is
that if you have small tin put
Oh yOurroofthe more seams you
viii have and the more leaks
will be in your roof. Call on
us and we will prove TO you
that large tin is the best to put
on your roof 1t will pay you
to look around. You will not
only save time bat money by
calling ou
EARNSHAW & DO0LEY
Apr 10 s.,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29
senator Kenna Before the 4. $. supreme
Court.


>o,rm T,iepfa 90 hc WELDING E.gsiu
WASHINGTON d. O., April lO.-Tbe case
Of r. E. Boutwell, and y. C. Ball, former
West virginians, appealed to the supreme
Court Of the United States, from the Eastern
District Of Texas. where che defendants were
sentenced 90 death for murder, Ssas argued
in the Supreme Court to-day by Senator
Keuna for the condemned men, and Solicit
tor General Taft for the United States The
argument was comparatively brief Mr.. Ken
ma opening and concluding, but it elected
more than usual interes, ON the part Of the
court and the spectators present Justice
Lamar gave solemn attention from the be-
ginning to the end with scarcely move
ment. while Justice Field also at one or two
points inierposed ana inquiry and the grayi-
" Of the case aroused general and special
interest.
Senator keuna's argument wss confined
TO the leading questions involved, aud as he
declared, ouly such features in the case IS
seemed toinvoke worthily the consideration
ofthe Supreme Court ou che validity of the
indictment, The insufHceucy OF the judg
ment, and the admission of a certain class
oftestimouy. Hewas particularly emphatic
and urgent in his presentation of his argu
ment in exposure of alleged errors.
IF anything could be Judged by the man
mex and action of the jigniied persouages
composing the august Jribuua. Il. is aiiogeth-
er likely that the convicted men will secure
a reversal of the sentences, and thereby
further lease of life. Mr.. Eenua seems quite
confident that De viii win This Important
case.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29

tONN fOliONc.
AT ROANOKE with east bound trains on main
line for Bedford, Lynchburg and Norfolk
with west bound trains for Radford, Pulaski,
Bristol and the South.
AT RADFoRD with New River Branch for Po-
cahontas and the Coal Regions also for Clinch
Valley Division
Ar PULASKI with North Carolina Division
for Iyanhoe and Gossan.
AT HAGERsTowE with Western Maryland and
Cumberland Valley Railroads.
For tickets, time cards and all information
call on agent Norfolk & Western r. r.
w. b. BEVILL.
Gen. Pass. Agt., Roanoke Va.
Jan. II, 1891.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29
BUILDING LOTS
FOR SALE.

CEVERAL BUILDING LOTS situated near
- the corporate limits, opposite the Nursery
of VIM. Hopkins, are offered for sale on the
instalment pan-S2.50 monthly. Apply 10 +.
b. Souders, who will show plat.
DAVIS & CO.
June 9 1857.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29
N : = :. w hoIfo|EaXGsteTn
In Effect January mn, 1891

Nos 1, 3 3 and run daily between Hagers-
town and Bristol. Nos. u and 2S run daily
between Hagerstown and Shenandoah.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-01

1
Mr.. Broadweigh," said the lovely
Boston girl, a flush mounting her
pale forehead and her voice trembling
slightly. 81 will not deny that your
avowals moye me strangely. can.
not disguise the fact that my heart
pleads for you. But in matters that
involve the whole future happiness Of
two human beings. no step should be
taken lightly. Mr.. Broadweigh." she
continued, softly wiping her spectacles,
while | should not look upon your
residence in another city as a wholly
unsurmountable barrier to our union,
there are, nevertheless. other things
to be considered. You are not aware,
possibly, that am a vegetarian Z"
"Are you. indeed 7" exclaimed the
man delightedly. "Why, so am I!
Miss Mowjames-my own dear Emer-
sonia. / -"
"One moment, Mr.. Broadweigh. It
may seem trivial to you, but it is, I
am persuaded, a matter of vital i'm
portance that we should entertain
harmonious views in particulars as
well as generals. Pardon me, but
what are your preferences among veg
etables Z"
The young mans arms dropped to
his side again.
"The vegetables to which I amer
addicted" he replied. "are tomatoes,
cabbages, turnips, rice and rutabagas,
eggplant, beets. sweet corn, peas, po-
tatoes, lettuce, parsley, and mangel-
wurzel. I also eat a great deal of
oatmeal and cracked wheat"
Nothing else, Mr.. Broadweigh ?"
inquired Miss Mowjames, anxiously.
"Of course use all the principal
fruits" he said. II consider apples,
peaches, pears, grapes, melons, cherries
and berries of all kinds nearly veg
etables."
"You have omitted from your list
nothing that-seems to you peculiarly
and distinctively brain.nourishing
and-and respectively vegetarian in
itself?" she said with an effort.
Nothing that I can think of. I
have mentioned all the varieties, I
think, that but why this agitation,
Miss Mowjames Are you i'll?
Have / -"
"Mr. Broadweigh." faintly spoke he
lady, "in the angry of this disappoint-
ment, the keenest that I haye ever
felt, and whose bitterness you, too,
must share"
"Emersonia Howjames," he ex.
claimed in thrilling voice. a light
breaking in upon him, "did I forget
to mention beans2 Did l omit beansf
Why, beans, my darling, are my very
lifep
She fell into bis outstretched arms,
they mingled their tears Of ecstacy
together, and New York and Boston
again CON puned in spirit, as they
have done once in a great while from
the beginning, do occasionally now,
and probably shall do at rare intervals
world without end.-Chicago Tribune.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-01
He Was Sorry.

"Can you driver" asked . fair
young damsel, as she stood by th'
side Of her adorer and gazed out o
the window at the snow.
20, yes" replied the young man
unthinkingly; "Im quite goot
driver"
ut looks like good sleighing the,
girl went on.
"Y-e-e-s."
The young man relapsed int
silence, which was occupied chiefly il
mental calculations as to how many
sleigh rides at current rates he coult
afford Oh his $40 week salary.
"You said you could drive, didn'
you ?" asked the girl, resuming th'
subject.
"Well---er--- it's been long time
since l did much driving, and In
afraid 1t would be hardly safe for me
to undertake it"
20. I'm so sorry. / was just going
to ask papa to have the cutter hitch
ed up so we could take a ride."-Ex
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-01

Charlie-"What an annoying thingl
Blank, the taylor, has offered my ac-
count for SALE"
Amy--"And l suppose IL was
bought by somebody who will force
you to payr
Charlie-"No.. Nobody would
make him any offer for it."-Munsey's
Weekly.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-01

If there is such thing as real,
downright modification on this earth,
it is in the feelings of a man who. him
self intending to cheat, finds that he
has picked up the small end of a
horse trade.-Indianapolis journal.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-01

Man is only an atom in the realiza-
ton of the great cosmic plan, but he
does not feel so at all when his new
boots persist in squeaking as he walks
down the broad aisle little late to
his pew in charch.-Somerville Journ-
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-01

Man at the bar (to loafer)-You're
a miserable drunken bum and de-
serve to be treated as such.
Loafer-Pd just as soon be treated
as such as to be treated with respect
so long as you're treatin'. Let me
pour It this time, will yer, bark eeper
Detroit Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-01

"Clara," said Nellie, dropping the
fashion paper she was reading, "what
would you do if you had a mustache
on your lip?" "After he took il
away I should tell him that l prefer.
red to be married in June."-.Boston
Herald.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-01

Justice of the Peace-"Prisoner,
you we're caught trying to enter a
poultry yard at 10 o'clock last night.
Did you know it was a reprehensible
offense?"
Mr.. Gambrill-"No, sab F; I thought
it war a wooden fence, sab; but il
turned out to be barb wire, sah."-
Puck.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-01

"No," said the Boston girl, l can't
say that enjoy thunder storms.
"They are such loud, Aashy things"
Brooklyn Eagle.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-01

Having heard of the attempt of a
citizen of the town to commit suicide
by cutting his throat, Uncle Simon
sagely remarked: "Well, if he's
severated the bugle vein there wouldn't
a bin any alternity under the panickes
o heaven !"-Lewiston Journal.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-01

The average man would sooner pay
dues at a gymnasium than saw his
own wood for exercise.-New Orleans
| Picayune.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-01

Woman may be able to pack a
trunk better than a man, but she
needs the man to sit on the lid after
she has packed it, just the same
Somerville journal.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1891-04-01

"Does your wife sit up for you
when you come home late from the
club ?" mo, but she often sits down
on me after l get in."-Boston Her
aid.