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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-31

The boy drew a long breath. ''Thep
can have the rest Of the turkey" he
said, in tone of satisfaction. because
mamma told Mary she might 90 TO din
ner with her sister after we were done. I"
Cousin Sarah looked at him in amaze
ment. My dear little boy" she said,
what do you mean2 The rest Of this
huge turkey? Why. you would die
And anyway You couldn't eat half Of
it."
Il don't want it myself the boy ex-
planned. II want to take il to the
Jawl1inses, because they have nothing
but salt fish and potatoes, and | am
Gtraid that they may not know that
they ought to give thanks for that"
Cousin Sarah thought it very prob
able, from what she knew Of the jaw
kins family, but she listened with in
terest to the boys story about Jimmy
Jawkins, the apple, and the salt fish.
Then She rose and said: You stall
take the turkey to them, dear boy. /
am sure it is just what your mamma
would like. Only, ! think you will
have to let me carry it for you for it is
almost as big as you are"
So Cousin Sarah took the turkey on
its great blue platter. and the boy took
the cranberry sauce in one hand, and a
dish of apples in the other, and off they
went
The people whom they met looked
very much surprised to see a young
lady carrying a huge turkey through
the street, but Cousin Sarah didn't care
in the least for that but only thought
how pretty the boy looked, trudging
along before her, holding his cranberry
sauce so carefully, and looking round
every now and then to see if she was
all right.
So they reached the poor little cot
tage where the Jawkinses lived, and
they stopped moment outside the
door TO take breath, for they had been
walking fast
They heard child crying inside,
and then tired woman's voice said:
ITS all there is, dear, 'cept taters.
Try later, and then Jimmy II give
We the pretty apple. DO now, Sissy,
like good girl Doctor said We must
eat else ye wouldn never git well. "
At this moment Cousin Sarah opened
the door and stood holding up the great
turkey, while the boy marched in brave
ly with his two dishes.
Here is your Thanksgiving dinnerr'
he said, looking round at the six hungry
faces which were clustered around the
bare table. You must give thanks,
you know, even when it's only salt fish,
but thought you could give E,o. thanks
for turkey and cranberry sauce, cause
I'm sure | could myself" And, for the
first time in their lives, the Jawkins
children did give thanlzs!-Laura f.
Richards, in Youths Companion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-31
SELECTIONS From THE POETS.


October
Nov a sense q winter fingers IN the azure
TINTED air
And in the browns and yeIlows that the fields
and forests wear,
And 81 the seficncd sunlight that with mel
lowed radiance CLOVIS,
And marks each days dawn later and each
evenings earlier close.
And IN the deepened sadness that upon my SOU
IS thrown
For October brings no gladness to the heart
that dwells alone.
Now the birds their ways are winging where
un:elt Is winters chill
And the woods without their singing seem for.
lorn and strangely still.
Now the hectic tints Of autumn are upon the
tree-tops she'd
With a f1eeting touch Of beauty that too soon.
alas is fed.
And the sight Of dead leaves falling in the arms
Of every blast
Keeps to my soul recalling saddened memories
Of the past
There is a sound Of signing in the chill October
breeze,
And vail Of sadness lying in the rustic Of the
trees
As the north wind hurries through them, and
the branches softly tell
OF their sorrow. as they becLon to the leaves a
last farewell.
Is 1t some sad influence dwelling in the blast
that seems 10 me
AS a voice forever telling: This is the fate in
store for thee?n
W. H JEwErr
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-31
QUEER THINGS IN PLANTS.

AN orange tree only four inches high
at Yuma City, Cal, has borne a perfect
ly formed orange about the size of a
currant.
To MAKE white roses blue, water the
trees throughout the winter with so
luton of Prussian blue, and if you
want them to be green use sulphate Of
copper.
THERE is a horticultural curiosity in
Troy, Kan 1t is a branch containing
lot of peaches and two plums. The
peach tree from which it was taken in
terlaces with a plum tree, hence the
phenomenon.
THE Florists Exchange mentions
paper flower pots as one of the latest
things out for florists use, and une-
qualed for sending plants into market
with root-ba lis intact They are lighter
than earthen pots for shipping in and
cheaper
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-31
WORK OF INVENTIVE GENIUS,

a sIX-YEAR-oLD boy at st. John, \. Is.
has invented toy that has been pat
entcd
\ LIVERPOOL matchmaker has in
vented leycr watch that only requires
winding once in eight days.
4 PERFUME lamp, which burns cologne
and spreads pleasant scent about the
room, IS among the late household nov
elites.
To SAVE the fnger-nails, AZ ingenious
fellow has invented poclSetllnifc, the
blades of which are made to open by
touching spring.
\ PHILADELPHIA tobaeeonist has in
his window a curious clock. The frame
IS made Of cigar boxes, the dial is
coated with coloring from cigar
smoke, the figures are made of cigar
cites, and the two hands are clay pipes
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-31
OUR YOUNG READERS.
Why I'm THANKFUL.

I'm thankful that Pm eight years old,
And that I've left of dresses.
And that I've had my curls cut of,
Some people call 'em tresses.
Such things were never meant for boys,
HOrrid. dangling, tangling curls-
They go quite wei with dress and sash
And are just the thing for girls.
I'm thankful have pockets four,
Though they're almost too small
To hold the things ! want to keep,
Some strings, knife, my top and ball
I'm thankful that there Is no school,
least there's none to-day,
II gives a fellow time 10 eat
And drink and think aud play.
I'm thankful that we're going to have.
All my folks and !,
just jolly feast to-day,
with turkey ANA mince- pic
And I'll be thankful if you viii,
Kind Mr.. Printer man,
Print these many thanks Of mine,
For ali to read who can.
o. one thing more-my mamma says
And what she SAYS is true;
IT'S God who gives US everything
And keeps and loves Us too.
And so thank Him very much
For all that enjoy,
And hope that next Thanksgiving day
VIII hnd a better boy.
brooklyn Eagle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-31
Phebe's knitting.


Sweet Phebe in the mellow sunshine sits
And knits.
The little sister watching at her knees
With curious eyes the coarse blue cotton sees,
And does not dream that Phebe's flying hands
Are weaving in a hundred different strands;
For all into the lengthening sock that goes
Who knowss
The freshness of the summer day, begun
With sun,
The breath of flowers, the stir Of budding
trees,
The thrushes music and the hum OF bees,
The song that trembles on her happy lips,
The kiss for Bettys hindering flnger-t tips
The faith and duty that her gentle soul
Control
Sweet thoughts. and dreams that bloom in
tranquil hours
Like flowers
Grave plans and girlish hopes and little fears.
Blusnes and smiles the sudden dew Of tears,
Vague visions Of a Joy beyond belief.
The passing shadow of a gentle grief
And holy, half unconscious, here and there,
A prayer
All these into the circle blue she weaves,
And leaves
Her homely task with unseen jewels rich,
A golden moment shared in every stitch.
But Betty, watching wide eyed at her knee,
Smiles at her sisters work. and Goes not see
One whole sweet hour OF happy life is knit
With it.
-Harpers Young People.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-31
THE CHlLDREN'S SACRIFICE.
what the Little Harpers Decided to Give
Up for Their Infortnnhte Neixhbors.

what the Little Harpers Decided to Give
Up for Their Unfortunate Neixhbors.
Mrs Harper called her four bright
little children to her one day, and told
them sad and touching story of dis
tress.
A poor woman in the village had lost
her hus band, and had nothing left to
live upon-and had five children!
All the little Harpers were very sorry
when they heard their mothers tale.
How can we help?' said jamie, the
eldest. We've no money a all"
Mrs. Harper smiled and said; ''No,
you have no money; but if you would
like TO give up some OF your pleasures
you can earn some.
How, mother?"
you might give mp having sugar in
your tea, for one thing.
But it's SO nasty without mother. 3"
Well perhaps you can think of
something else An Of YOU 80 into the
garden for half an hour. and come and
tell me what YOU dN upon"
off ran jamie and Harry, and Svbil.
and wee Johnnie. hand in hand. and
walked solemuly round the garden for
Just half an hour When the clock
struck twelve they ran in again, helter-
skelter
"Wel?" said their mother.
jamie spoke:
We've thought of everything all
round, mother, and, if YOU please, we
II lie
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-31
Her Day.

He was a mighty, rolling river,
She was little, ripping rill;
He was mountain naught could shiver.
She was tiny, shifting hill.
He was lion loudly roaring
She was a lambkin, born to love;
He was an eagle, proudly soaring,
She was gentle cooling dove.
He was a sturdy oak, defiant,
She was a slender, clinging vine:
He was brave and brawny giant,
She was wee thing feminine.
All, but the day when they went shopping,
She was the one who took the lead
She was the earth, so far o'ertopping
Him that he seealed a mustard seed.
Yankee Blade
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-31

My little willful maid knelt down.
At close Of summer day,
And elasped her hands upon my knee,
Her simple prayer to say.
But when the sweet petition closed.
With blessings on us all,
The rosy lips took naughty curve,
At memory's sharp recall
'Pease, God, my mammals bad TO me;
Won't let me have my way;
wis you'd tell her she must do
just ev'rything say.
She makes me wash my face and hands
And keeps my nalr in curl.
Please God, to make her have herself,
And hey her little girl"
Villa Lloyd jackson, in Atlanta Constitution
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-31
A Meadow Fancy.

In the meadows yonder the winged wind
Makes pillows along the grain;
With their sequence swift they bring to mind
The swash Of the open main,
Till smell the pungent brine, and hear
Mine eyes grow dim-the cry
OF the sailor lads, and feel vague fear
OF the storm wrack in the sky.
Richard Burton, In Christian Union.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-31
NV Iassie.

VI A-asstcs
All wad sc Sen WA my heart hauds dear,
Whose bcnny eyne ere bring me eAeerY
No ithec lover dotl come anear
My dainty lassie!
aIy lassie an read the self same took.
As togither we sit In the inElo nook,
she gies me mouy q lovin' look
My bonnie iasSiei
My lassie IS little an l am tall
Lies tale she's beginnin', while Iken it all;
But toeither We bark 10 the Masters call
] an my lassje.
Ny lassie Is winsome (an' sonsy as welD,
An love her more than my tongue can tell;
pray that we lang may togither dwell
an my lassie!
For she's my ain wee dautie ye see.
An that is why she's sac dear 10 me;
Dear Lord, may we bath Thy glory see
an my lassiel
Helen Percy. in Good Housekeeping
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-31
CHEATING
IN EORSE
Is Ian KETS

Nearly every pattern Of "a Horse
Blanket is initiated in color and
style. In most cases the imitation
looks just as good as the genuine,
but it hasn't tie 70ayp threads, and
so lacks strength, and while it sells
for only a little less than the genu-
inc it isn'tworth one-half as much.
The fact that 5A Horse Blankets
are copied is strong evidence
that they are THE STANDARD,
and every buyer should see that
the "a trade mark is sewed on
the inside of the Blanket.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-31

Mary and Her Little Hat.
Mary had little hat,
Its crown was very low,
And everywhere that Mary went
That hat was sure to go.
She wore it to the play one night
And furnished fun for all;
For how those girls did laugh and shout
To see a hat so small
Cloak Review.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-31

A Perfect Success VII
1he Rev. A. Antoine Of Refugio, Tex, writes
As far as am able to judge, think Pastor
koenig's Nerve Tonic is perfect success for
any one who has suffered from most painful
nervousness as did. feel like myself again
after taking the Tonic
WEST SIDE, Iowa, Oct. 4, 1890.
was suffering from nervousness, brought on
by overwork, for about three years 1 could
not sleep nights, could not work. and my MEM
DRY got impaired; l commenced using Pastor
koenig's Nerve Tonic, and, after giving it trial
feel much better, my sleep has returned end
am every way well pleased with its effect on me
THOMAS BOWLING,
WooDsIDE, Mimi, Nov. q, 1890
Pastor Koenig's Nerve Tonic cured me of
heart trembling and swimming in the head, i"
ANDREW JANSEN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-31
Contributions.

THE FIVE DOLLAR BILL.
The fvers spread upon the plate,
Its right side up with care,
Sos all the people on the aisle
win surely know it's there.
THE TWO DOLLAR BILL.
The two is folded over once,
But still is well in view
And shows its figure every time,
Especially II it's new.
THE ONE-DOLLAR BILL.
The dollar bill is crumbled up,
Which makes it hard to tell
The bills denomination, but
The donor knows il well.
THE QUARTER.
The quarters dropped with nonchalance,
And makes pleasant sound;
But causes not a smile TO cross
The deacons face profound.
THE CENT.
The humble cent is dropped with care,
And rolls into it's place;
And then look Of sheepishness
O'erspresds the giyer's face.
N. Y. Herald
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-05
About the Steam laundry.

An effort was made some time ago by some
citiZens to get up a steam laundry IN New-
berry. Now is their time-the Laurens Laun'
dry is for sale-Newberry Observer.
Laurens will be pleased to have 4
good citizen of Newberry buy the laun-
dry, settle at Laurens anc run 1t. Any
how the laundry is fixture at Lau-
rens. is now running on full time and
will be when next heard from. More
over, it is prepared TO do any amount
of work for the New berry people at the
lowest rates to their entire satisfac-
tion.-Laurens Advertiser.
The Herald andNews was one Of those
interested in steam laundry TOR New
berry. A meeting was held and COM
mittee appointed to investigate the cost
and the probable expense Of operating,
and also to see what amount OF stock
could be raised. Two Of that commit
tee visited Laurens and subscription
papers were started. The committee
has not vet reported. 1t was thought
best by some to defer the matter for
while. The committee expect to make
up their report soon and submit 1t to
those who are interested in the enter
prise, and if it is thought that the laun-
drv can be successfully operated there
will be no trouble to raise the money.
lit is not trolght best to build the
laundry why II will not be undertaken.
The Herald and News would like to
see a steam laundry built in New berry.
In fact we are always ready and wll.-
ing to help in the erection OF any IN,
dustry that will benefit our town and
community, and will continue to en-
courage all such enterprises.
We are glad to learn that the Lau-
rens laundry is still lin the ring" and
that it is fixture in Laurens.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-05
Mission Services.

Rev. J. A. B. Scherer preached last
Sunday morning in the Lutheran
church at Newberry, addressed the
Sunday-school in the afternoon, and
preached again at night. On Monday
morning he spoke to the students OF
Newberry College, and in the after
noon to the women of the church. In
all these services was manifest his deep
consecration to the work to which he
has been called. He won the hearts Of
the people by his Christian manliness,
and the congregation was rejoiced to
have him in their midst.
Bro. Scherer will visit as many
churches as possible before going to the
foreign field. Next Sunday he will be
in Columbia. He will be ordained in
Charleston on November 22nd. and
will sail from San Francisco for Japan
about the first Of next February. He
will spend about two years III the cities
of Yokahoma and Toxic, in mastering
the Japanese language and becoming
acquainted with the habits and lie of
the people. 1t will not be so very long
before he will have helpers in the work,
for greater interest in foreign mis-
sions is already being shown among
our churches since Bro. Scherer has
beer called to go to Japan.-Lutheran
Visitor.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-05
Call at
Jones' Restaurant
To be Served a First Class Meal.
Fresh Oysters Every Day.
Helena HeraltliDGs.

Mr.. I. D. Shcckley will not have a
"buff-tint ticket for 10 cent fare' on
the rail between the villages, as he has
secured a seat on the safety" and can
fix his own schedule.
The two upward bound passenger
trains as they bend in opposite curves
around the village every morning, is
pretty sight, but it would be more
pleasing to some OF US if one of the
trains went toward Columbia.
Everyone should have heard Rev.
Mr.. Daniels sermon last Sunday after
noon. His exposition of divine truth,
in reference to his subject, conversion,
was clear and convincing, and at times
startling.
The beautiful October days have de-
parted but the charming weather con-
tinues, for the dreary November has
not yet appeared to weep the live-long
day in joyless tears away The leaves
are marching a million strong" ard
as they fall with their pink, crimson
and golden faces upon the clean ground
form a very attractive picture, but
teach at the same time a mourntul
truth that all things temporal are rush.
ing to dissolution and decay.
Mr.. Thos. Cromer has returned from
Chapin's where he has been building
extensively. Mr.. Cromer built beau
tiful Lutheran church at Little Noun
tain cot long ago and added hand
some dwelling to the many stylish
residences recently erected in New
berry, the last of which is the charm
ing home of our late neighbor, Mr.. J.
NJ. Bowers, built by Mr.. e. G. Davis.
The dwelling we refer to is the story
and-a-half cottage for Mr.. J. II. Sum-
mer on Main street. SANS SOCCI.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-05
us your cotton to be ginned,
#asR corna, wai2lsWs and noors,
6ved quickly and surely by-nsssa
9au,sEast Indian Corn Paint.
parties Died

we 70 do Tie 0HFoad'nS0 Oil il Mill Gi"ners'
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-05
The Survivors Association.

The Survivors Association of New
berry County held meeting in the
Court house on Monday. The attend
ance was small. Treasurer Wallace
reported the amount collected for the
JEFF Davis monument fund. The new
constitution was read aud adopted.
We publish it below III full.
The attendance was so small ina!
the election of officers was continued
TO the next regular meeting and the
present officers hold over.
The new constitution provides for the
Office of chaplain and on motion otDr.
Pope Rev. E. P. McClintock was
elected to serve until the regular elec-
tions.
The treasurer was instructed to hold
the money for the jeff Davis monu-
ment until called for by the proper
person. The following report OF fhe
treasurer shows the amounts collected.
The amounts are those collected by
persons with lists and also Individual
contributions not in the lists. If you
have not contributed anything and
desire to do so you can hand it 10 Mr..
w. H. Wallace, treasurer, and proper
credit will be given
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-05
Artists fine Tube Oil Paints for sale at
If. Salter's Photograph Gallery.
Personals.


Col. R. Y. Gist, of Union, was in
town yesterday.
Hon. Geo. S. Mower has gone to
Winsboro on business.
Col. #. J. Lspscomb, of Columbia,
spent Monday in Newberry.
Mr.. Jesse H. Coleman of Dyson,
Edgefeld County, was in the city the
early part of this week.
Mrs. Harriet Lane and Miss Sallle
have returned from Hendersonvllle,
n. G..
Mrs. w. E. Pelham is visiting rela-
tives and friends in Charlotte and Lam
caster.
Mrs. C. C. Chase and her two little
boys and Miss Rosa, of Spartanburg,
are on visit to relatives in Newberry.
Acknowledgement Pope spent several
DAYS in Newberry the past week but
returned to Columbia on Monday
night.
Mrs. Lucy Evans and little Miss
Marion Evans left on the 18th uit. to
ioin Col. Frank Evans at New berry,
much to the regret of a NUMBER OF
friends in Laurens. Col. Evans and his
family are decided loss to Laurens.-
Laurens Advertiser, Nov. 3.
Mr.. Robert Montgomery, of Marshall
County, Tenn, after visit OF two
weeks among relatives and friends, LETT
to return to bis home On Tuesday. Mr..
Montgomery removed from the chm
:. - section of this county to Mar
Wnlc.A >..y, Tenn., about sixty-ones
owe U.s. Tha:,. near twenty years OF
..aelp us. Youcpo two short visits to
: pfsssszssssssss. aLous to this one.
Ill Counwaouats you a.. inceompanions
srs az ago has "a madealx you wLo'-
~ na'{ss fsw eSTp Of hi; Doyho0d e@OFDlsh 'e1,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-05
NOTES FROM EN-.

Excelsior school opened on M1-1,
morning.
Quite number of our farmers went
to Newbe7ry, on Monday, saleday.
Potato digging is the order of the day
now. The crop is turning out well.
The new bridge near Mr.. NJ. L..
Kinard's residence has been completed
and is quitea convenience to the travel
ing public.
Messrs. James D. kinard and Rufus
Counts, of Newberry College, spent
Saturday and Sabbath at home.
Mr.. Walton Lake, of Georgia, son of
Mrs. Lucy Lake of this section, is now
spending several days with his mother.
Mr.. Lake hasent been on visit to our
quiet little community in number OF
years.
This has been fine fall for the aver
age farmer to gather his crop and yet
the tieecy staple remains very low.
Same oat sowing has been going on
but the earth is too hard TO finish up
and the farmers are waiting for rain.
The corn crop in this section is fine
while the cotton crop will fall far short
to that of last year.
Bessie, the little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. P. L. Wheeler who received pain
full injuries by falling from wagon
last week we are glad to state is able to
walk about again.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. P. Crosson, of
Fredonia, Lexington County, S. c., has
been spending several days in this COM
munity. We are glad to know that
Mr.. Crosson's health has improved so
much that he is able to get out again.
Mr.. A. A. Mates had three small
shoats killed by the freight train on
the G.. n. and l.. Railroad last week.
This much accommodation the new
road has been to Mr.. Mates. We are
not complaining for the old III bothers
nothing that Keeps clear of the track
and such is the case with all other rail-
roads.
Mr.. S. Werts and family, of Saluda,
have been on few days visit to this
community. Glad to state Mr.. Werts'
arm that was so badly injured by a
cotton gin some time ago is rapidly
and he is now able to get
about by carrying his arm in a swing.
Mr.. J. A. Rikard has sold his planta-
ton in this community. We will miss
t1r. Rikard's daily visits to our quiet
little neighborhood.
A good number of our people will
attend the State lair to be held in
Columbia next week. Let's all 60 down
to the Fair enjoy a pleasant time and
take in the sights and sounds Of the
city.