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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

"Aprill walks the Weakening earth,"
and .he is not SO mody as she usually
is. The f.mers have had II fine sea.
son for work, and the rains last Wed.
ncsday and Thursday wero timely and
did much good. The outlook is very
promising. Everything is Lovely and
the goose hanks high.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25
prndnnA NJ nAnnf.

Ear Corn, white and mixed, Corn in
sacks, Oats. Bran, Hay aud Fertilizer,
tor sale at Macon Depot at the lowest
cash price by j. l.. GRACE.
Also cotton seed hulls and shingles,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

There will be service at the Presby.
terrain church tomorrow and Rev,
Mr., Colt will deliver the sermon. Mrs.
Colt and baby are guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs, II. Hauenstein,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

Born -Tucsday. April 81, a dnugh'
ter 10 Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Carpenter, Of
Brooksvillc.
On Friday April "a, q son 10 Mr.;
aud Mrs. John Dougherty, Of Macedo.
nj,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

You needn't send a thousand miles
from home for tailor.made clothes
when you can get o perfect fit at f. NJ.
VanSnydcr's in Meridian, and he'll
never take your money until you are
satisfcl.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

Don't spend all your dimes for the
Blind Tom show, but remember that
Mrs. Jarlcy's Wax Works are coming
the week after.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25
DANGERS SALE.


RANsEn's SALE.
win sell in front OF the Court House Ii
Macon, Noxubec county. Mississippi, on
Saturday, April II, 1891.
one BAY MARE. taken up by John Cotton,
about Il hands high, about four year, old,
right hind foot white, and . little white on
left fore foot, white star In face n brand.
ed with letter IN" on left shoulder and
valued at $a5.
Also ut the sarie time and place one
DUN STEER,
no msks or brands Visible, about two years
old and Appraised At $500.
Also, on the
Saturday, the 2sth day Of April, 1891,
one COW aud CALF and REFER. taken
up by Sarah Moore, living near HsshuQus.
The COW Ia white and black spotted, mark
| ed with underbit In right. and swallow fork
| in LEFT, car, about 10 years old. The cali II
| white and black spotted, but no marks.
The hrifer 10 black and white. marked with
| undcrbit In right. and swallow fork In leftt,
| ear, about u yssrs old. The COW and cal
valued at $3.50, the heifsr 1t %: spla-St
mcksI-st Coroner and Ranger.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25
Stock Holders Meeting.

Stock Holders Meeting.
+ The annual meeting ofthc stockhol'
dcrs of the Home Building aud LOAF
| Association of Macon, is hereby called
for Tuesday, May 9th 1891. at 2 o'clock
u. m. in the Court House. A full Ut
tendance is desired, as there will bt
| an election of Directors &c.
Respectfully.
w. 7. IfoDGEs.
anl25 q Scc'y.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

Mrs, NJ. l.. Kelly will receive Butter.
ick's patterns about April 18th, and
have.a supply always on hand at the
Jewclry store 0t Mr j. l.. Ford.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

When Baby was SICK, w gave her csssorA
wbsa she was . Child, shs cried for cAssof'a'
wb.u sbs became Mis-, she chung 10 castos'a-
when .he had Caudrse, shs gs,e tben oasfor'a
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25
Cotton Receipts.

Bales of cotton shipped from Macon
station from Sept. LIST, 1890, to 2lst
nst.--lO,ss7. Same date last yesr-12.
205. Same date lS89-l0.9S6.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

Plesbytcry convened at StaIkyillo
last Thursday, and will be in session
until TO. morrow. Elder Il. S. Tyson
represents the Macon church,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

OF Every line set up f1Apriniiug
Office costs somebody something.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

Remember the date of Mr.. Jarley's
Wax Work show at the Court House,
Friday, May 9Th,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25
Cure Your Corns

BY using AbbOtt's East Indian Corn
Paint. For Corns, Bunions and Warts
Il 10 great.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

Just received at Mrs. +. II. Stoner's.
Please call and examine these latest
creations of fashions.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

The camp hunters wonld have had
poor luck and no vonison at all, II Mr.
Noah Scales hadn't killed o deer yes
terday morning.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

EDITOR BRAooN:-As il is the order
of the day TO be recommending cahdi.
dates to the Democratic party TO be
voted for, this part of the county
wants Maj. G. G. billiard for Senator,
As far as | have heard an expression,
10 Is unanimous. lie has been tried
and not found wanting. II would be
a great misfortune for us not to have
him in the next senate. lie certainly
con do ne and the State more good
than any other man from our county.
lie has bceu elected Senator twice
and q delegate 10 our Constitutional
Convention, and now is assisting in
codifying the laws under tho new
Constitution by appointment of Gov.
Stone. His presence in the next Sem
ate is really necessary. What say 9th.
er portions of the county about It =?
Let US hear from you, aud let us call
him out from all over the county, In
such strong endorsements that the old
Roman cannot resist the call. lie Is
no Office seeker, but a modest man.
Let the people seek him for the Office.
WET WATER.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25
LumSsr YARD II Macon.

Ihnyc made nrrn~xrWrn's ~ k"Cp
vcncrul sss,se,Mene ~ lnm''"r ~ MA
..r An oyN,ss s,>a1 xe.,'"nsih'e p'r..
liz. lcn NJ any eseSs, cwm vs."
pr mtrks ~
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

A. G. FAINT, Esq, has just returned
from q trip away out to South Caro-.
lima. whittier he went on some profcs.
sional business.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

President and GCul. Manager, ]. G.
Clark, passed up the N. & o. in hIs
private car Wednesday morning last.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25
NOTICE.

lurATlON NOTICE.
Tn. State OF mississippi.
Noxubco County.
| No. 1851, VS.. III CnanceiS
! Mary King.
| To Mary King
we command you to he and appear before
| the Chancellor Of our said Chancery Court
ut Y term thereof TO he holden at the Court
| House. In the town Of Macon, in said coun'
| ty. On the -
Ath Nondayia April. A. D., 1891.
then and there ia plead. answer or demur
to the bill OF complaint IN said cause. :,
Witness my signature and the seal o satc
| Court all xed, tlas It'll day Of March, 4. D.,
1891, B.J. ALLEN, Clerk,
inch. i44t r8i r.. Z. " YATES u.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25
CHERIFt's SALE.
The State Of Mississippi,
NOXubee County,

Inc state Of mississippi,
N0xubee County,
J. A. ROden
No. S4l5 VI. Execution.
j. NJ. Jefries.
by virtue OF the above stated writ direct
ed to me from the Office Of John A. Tyson,
circuit clerk Of said county. | will, on
Monday, the 4th.. day Of Nay, 1891,
at the Court House of said county. within
legal hours, sell BY auction to the highest
bidder for cash. the following. described
property. which has been levied on by mt
as the property Of said defendant. and will
be sold to satisfy said writ and all costs, TO-
wit:
All the interest OF tie defendsnt...J y. u.
Jeffries, In and to the following described
lands. viz: northeast quarter of section ~,
northwest quarter and west half OF north
east quarter Of section "a. southwest quar-.
ter OF southwest quarter Of section q, AMI
south half If west half OF southeast quar-
ter Of section IL and 30 acres of the south
end Of. east half Of southwest quarter OF
section IL. and east half Of southeast quar-
ter OF section q, all In township IL. range IL
in No1ubes county. Niss,.sippl.
z. I. DORROH,
api4-4t snorln.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

EDITOR BEACON II see iu your last
weeks issue that there is a call from
West Noxubec, recommending Jos. A.
Nicholson rs a suitable candidate for
the Legislature. This part of Noxu.
bee says amen. lie has the courage
and the will TO do right, Independent
of side issues. A Democrat of the
true blue not q Democrat, Il you do
my way, but u that stands by HE
state and national platforms, and is
not in favor of shelving true and tried
men fer those that are trying 10
spring some side issue, outside the
Democratic party to ride into power,
without which, they never could get
office. What say you friend, Joe ?
Announce and we will Try and elect
you. You have had some experience
In the Legislative Halls. we need such
men now. Wet WATER.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

Mrs. Henry Herman has been i'll for
some time but her friends think there
Is n change Tor the better in her coDdi.
finn
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

Mr.. Jno. 2. Hunter has got into
big business. lie has u good force
employed in getting out spoke timber
aud shipping it TO the Aberdeen Fac
tory. just suppose we had such II fac
tory in Macon, where the farmers
could bring their loads Of timber and
sell them readily for the cash. They
wouldn't feel the burden SO much Of
having to pay II dollar a bushel fol
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

II you wish to save your clothes
from tho moths, buy one Of Cahill's
cedar chests.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

Sam Jones is drawing large crowds
to Aberdeen this week. lilo is assist.
ed by Rev. George Ingc.
His next Mississippi appointment
will he tor Macon in July. If lie comes,
wo suggest that the Fair Grounds be
rooted in. 1t is the only place In
town TINT will hold all the people.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

ED. BEAcoN:-l notice in your col.
umns several issues ago some one OF
East Noxubee is calling on MIR. Charl, 9
Hardin to 10 a candidate for Sheriff.
fully agree with him and if Charlie
will allow his nalnc TO 90 before the
people, | mn confident he will DO
elected. Now, Charlie come out, and
we will support you, first last aud all
the time. OVER THE RIvEp,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25
Southern Hope Prolific,

II is not too late to secure some Of
this valuable cotton seed from Mr.. J,
Z. lIibbler, Cooksville. Miss. 1t sold
for two cents more in the market tina,
the middling cotton brought to Ma
con. This is a very great difference il
favor of the farmers, and they III nla
not neglect this opportunity TO great
~ improve their condition. II is nc
experiment and no risk is taken in
planting AL acre or SO Of this valuable
o,nI
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

Marx got in a good hnmor last
Thursday and sold n crate Of cabbage
for the cost and freight.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

Boneless Hams, 8 to S lbs. at 10 CT.
at Marks.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

Our express Agent says Mrs. Jarna.
gin gets new hats every two DAYS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

Sixteen pounds Of GRADUATED sug.
ar for 800 at Marks,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

Go 10 Mrs. ~Jarnagin's if you wan,
fine Millinery cheap.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25
Millinery Novelties

Hats and bonnets, black ribbon aud
lace renovated by Mrs. Ellison.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25
NuriCE.

All persons entitled 10 register under
the New Constitution and ordinarees Of
the town Of Macon, eaA 10 20 At ANY time
BY calling Ut my ONCE. For the next few
weeks I will mako II convenient TO he In
ms Office on Moidays, Thursdays and Sat-
urdnys for this special purpose. and ,hbpe
all win call promptly. l will also have the
! registration blocks at tho niuss meeting next
| THesdsy night. A. T. DKNr,
Mayor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25
L..i,sd to announce

Iori.ed to announce
m the office Of Chancery
~ the action Of the Demo-
horined to announce .n u
far the office Of Chancery
"a ii the action Of the Demo-
horised to announce
no. A. TYSON
for the Office Of Chancery
10 ~ The action Of the Demo
Iorlsed to announce i
". DEurisfSA
far the office Of Chancery
to the action Of the Demo
Aori.ed to announce
". NETHERY
|. for the office Of Chsncery
10 tho action Of the Demo-
bOrixed to announce
has, N. SCALES
1 for the office Of Chancery
to the action of the Demo-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25
horizcd to announce

NO. Z, ADAMS,
for the office of Treasurer,
.ctlcu of Democratic party.
horizcd to announce
iATT N. JONES,
/ for the office of Treasurer,
action of Democratic party.
horized to announce
IKE Z. EILAND,
! for the office OF Treasurer,
action Of Democratic party.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25
STYLISH
MADE CLOTHING
TO ORDER.

We offer an elegant lire Of
samples from
Borwning King Co., N. T.,
The American Taylors, Cin.,
M. Born & Co., Chicago,
at low prices. Fit guaranteed
N. SCALES & Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25
Fine Piano for Sale.

Fine Piano TOT Sale.
A fine piapo in good condition is Of
fercd for sale very cheap. Apply
early 10 Dr. Geo. Clement.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

The dog ordinance goes into cffe't
Mny lst and the ,ity marshal inform.
US that II will be rigi'K enforced,
without fear. favor or affection. lie
IL v lis motto will be, ''lei nc guilty
dog escape" If you love your dog.
YOU had better muzzlc him.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25
NowN PROPERTY ron SALE
+fNH s am RENT

i Or RENT.
My house aud 8 scre lot, situated on JET
ferson street. Its n Of the most eligible
sites IN Macon, convenient TO busiLs ss.
schools and churches. The water m the
place Is excellent, II has a good orchard and
IL generally well Improved.
Terms reasonable.
fcb:s-Sm q. n WILLIAMS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

En-. BEACON In your issu" of tic
18th inst, "Private" calls me 10 an.
uouucc myself to tho citizens OF Nox.
ubee as n candidate for the Office Of
Sheriff. which | re .pcctfully decline,
as my entire attention is essential Ia
the interest Of my business.
Thanking him for the honor and the
interest IN my behalf,
am respectfully,
CHAs. HARDIN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

hori.sd to announces
A. T. DoRR0h
loi n The Democratic party.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

horized to announce
J IN. wOODFIN
. for Supervisor District 4,
pe action OF the Democratic
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25
horized to announce

bOrizcd to announce
A. T. DENT
70, the office Of Circuit Clerk
action of the Democratic par
borized to announce
". P. MINOR
for the office Of Circuit Clerk
action of the Democratic par.
bOrizcd to announce
IORGE p. GAVIN
No for the Office Of Circuit
TO the action Of the Demo-
hOrizcd to announce
los. j. HOPKINS,
for the office of Circuit Clerk
action Of Democratic party.
horized to announce
OHN ". PATTY
for the office OF Circuit Clerk
action Of the Democratic par.
borized to announce
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25
horizcd to announce

horizcd to announce
W. n. HAYNES
t for the Office Of Assessor.
Q sltioa OF tho Democratic
horized to announce
IL II. COCKRELL
: for the office Of Assessor,
ion Of the Democratic party.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

100000
New YORK, January 18th, 1851
Received of THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY 81 the United SITS
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS,
in full of all claims under their policy, No. As, AZ. on Che life Of Robert G. Patty nov mr. II
deed said policy being in favor of Mn) EaH Patty, CHS v%C
t ELLA H. Pr!l
Whnma !. NJ JONES'
MI Patty lied D@ 8. $780, tn. proof oa. death vas nmwd In New YORK on the rn Of January and Gs y
issued to pgme same the 1Ah The policy was not quite Ms YEAR old
$5WOW MACON, Miss, October Ii, 1sr
Received Of The EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY " zz UNITED Sta +
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
lin full of all claims under their policy No. 24e17 on the life of Nrs) Frances A, Js \
now surrendered, said policy being in favor of Miss Fannie Jefras (hr daugbteG .~
IS ROBERT G. PATTY, Guardian Of Fanu6st JsF4
Witness r E.. V. YATES. Fl a- A@
~TnsA check nnn dMuw W" hdn thu" sam day hath proofs ddaA were reMdh New Yu4t
sooBa, Miss, April d, Isl
Received of THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE OF THE UNITED STAT
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS,
in full OF all claims under their policy No. 419 4S, on the life of Elisha L. Edwards nov .
rendered. said policy being nfvm of (Mrsy Ch A Edwards, this WHEY
Witness: Guy JACK. CORA EDNxk't
heck uhh dhm wShmdh mmed day. the proof 'ddchw was echWdh New York
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25
,orizcd TO announce

The lower House OF the
~ sti 10 The action OF the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

-, rop before date on
.-ir,nriUU .psr or on the wrapper
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

Sori.cd 70 announce
ks' II NEVILLE q.
n Sr the Office Of District AT,
,"dicial District, subject
an. democratic party.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

horize TO announce
u. UNDERWOOD
te for the Office of Surveyor.
e action of the Democratic
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

%. B. T. S0A0~
arrives OF SIS q. m.
nu arrives at 1901 p m.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25
hOrizcd to announce

for the office OF Circuit Clerk
action Of the Democratic par.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1891-04-25

As usual the "O1d Reliable" Equitable Life Assdfapes
Society Of New York. leads in PROMPT PAYMENTS
asn EVERYTHING ksE Read the following paid
through W. F. REDWOOD, speis
Agent Macon; MISC
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-09-02

on the said premises of said defendant at the
said county OF Esmeralda, between the houra
of nine In the morning and Ave In ,he after
noon, will sell at public auction to the high
est bidder fer cash all OF the personal prop
erty mentioned and described In the forego.
ing schedule Of personal property. belonging
to said defendant, or SO much thereof hs may
be necessary 10 be sod, In such parvs as
are likely to bring the higheet price, and II
from the sales of sad personal property a
sufficient sum oi money be not realized to
satisfy said judgment aud costs and accruing
costs, including the costs of this proceeding,
that ON the
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-09-02
NJ MISCELL.ANEO
SHERIFFS SALE.

ny VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION
ID icsued out of the District Court OF the
State of Nevada in and for ormsby county to
me directed and delivered, the same heing in
the suit of John Wagner plaintiff, against
State Line Consolidated Gold Mining Compa-
ny corporation, defendant, commanding
that the sum of twenty thousand five hundred
aud seyeniy-four and eli htyhundreoth dollars
(S9O,57l SOD principal Judgment, together with
legal interest thereon and the sum of twenty
seven and twenty hundredth do lars 1927 e0l
costs, and all costs legally to accrue, TO be
made out of the personal property of said
defendant, and, il sufficient person al property
cannot be found to satisfy said Judgment,
then to be made out OF the real property of
said defendant, and to be applied In satisfao-
tion Of said Judgment for said several sums
have this day, pursuant to tho commands
of said writ, levied, seized upon, and taken
in execution therefor at the county of Esme-
ralda and State OF Nevada, the following
described personal and real property to witt
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-09-02
NOTICE

rs HEREBY GIVEN, THAT AN ACTION
has been commenced in the District
Court of the State of Nevada in and for the
County of ormsby, wherein Washington
Berry is plaintiff and against John Wagner,
A. C. Ellis, the State Line Consolidated Gold
Mining Company "a corporrtien), and Robert
Stewart, as Sheriff Of Esmeralu a county, State
of Nevada as defendants, the purpose of said
action being among others) to restrain aud
perpetuolly epjoin the sale above mentioned,
and whereas an injunction in said action has
been issued and served upon me as Sheriff Of
Esmeralda county, Nevada, and defendant
aforesaid, commanding me to absolutely re-
frain from and desist from proceeding in
anywise to enforce and collect the judgment
rendered, and upon which the execution is
sued and the levy above stated was made and
the notice of the above sale was given, and
from in any wise proceeding to sell any Of
the real and personal property above dss-
cribed.
Now therefore the above sale of real and
personal property above described is hereby
postponed, until the further order Of the said
District Court of the State of Nevada in and
for the County of Ormsby or of the District
Judge thereof presiding
ROBERT STEWART,
Sheriff of Esmeralda county, Nevada.
Dated Hawthorne, Nevada, June IS, 1891,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-09-02
Fine Fresh Vegetables.

All kinds of vegetables are produced
in the Hawthorne gardens, and Charley
Qui has garden that would be a
credit to any region. He deires to no.
tify the public that he is prepared to
furnish fresh vegetables at reasonable
figures. Orders from Luning, Soda,
Candelaria and other points promptly
filled. Charley Qui is a good citizen,
has wife and family and is deserving
of liberal patronage.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-09-02
The Way To Do 1t.

Don Oe sudden about 1t. Many a
girl has said mo" when she meant
yes" simply because her lover didn't
choose the right time and pop the
question gently
Take dark night for it, Have the
blinds closed, the curtains down and
the lamp turned most out Sit near
enough to her so you can hook your
little finger INTO hers.
Wait until the conversation begins TO
flag and then quietly remark:
Susie, want to ask you some
thing"
She will fidget about a little and
probably reply;
"Yes?"
After pause you may add:
Susie, my actions must have shown
that is you must have seen-I mean
you must have been aware that"
Pause here for a while, but keep
your little finger firmly locked. She
may cough ard try to turn the subject
off by asking you how you enjoyed
the dance, but she only does it TO en-
courage you. After pause you can
continue:
| was thinking, as | was coming
up the street tonight, that before |
went away | would ask you--that is. |
would broach the subject nearest my
| mean | would know my"
Stop again and give her hand a
gentle squeeze. She may make move
to get away or she may not. In either
case it augurs well for you. Wait five
minutes and then go on:
"The last year has been a very
happy one to me, but | hope thai future
years will be still happier. However,
that depends entirely on you. l am
here tonight to know-that Is, TO ask
you-to hear from your own lips the
one sweet"
Wait again. 1t isn't best to be too
rash about such things, Give her
plenty of time to recover her compos-
ure, and then put your hand on your
heart and continue:
Yes, | thought as ! was coming
here Tonight how happy I'd been. |
said to myself that If only knew you
would consent to be my-lhat is, | said
if | only knew-if | was only certain
that my heart had no. deceived me and
you were ready to share
Hold on--there is no hurry about it.
moan outside among the trees. This
will make her lonesCme and call up
all the love in her heart. When she
begins to cough and grow restless, you
can 20 on:
Before met you this world was a
desert to me. didn't take any pleas
ure in life, and it didn't matter
whether the sun shone or not. But
what a change IN one shor: year! 1t is
for you to say whether my future
shall be a prairie Of happiness or one
long and never-endlng path way OF
thstles. Speak, dearest Susie, and say
and say that"
Give her five minutes more by the
clock and then add:
THAT you-you will be-that is,
that you will-be mine!"
She will heave sigh, look up at the
clock, and round the reom, and then as
she slides her head oyer your vest
pocket, she will whisper;
Henry-1 will"