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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-01-01

Year with her. When say all OF ms
mean pa and ma and Helen and Alice
and myself (Robcrt), the oaly boyin the
family. and can tell you being the
only boy. with two Older sisters order
ing you round. aud nagging and max
ing fun Of You. isn't delightful posi-
ton.
Pa Is grandrna's only child and that's
the reason there's SO few ~ US when
we come together at a family dinner.
To be sure we have other relatives,
but they live way up north. and !
haven't seen half of them and couldn't
even tell You half their names
Grandma lives on a farm about two
miles from the town OF shelton. and
though shes a very old lady she's as
srry and active as II she was young,
and manages the farm by herself just
n well as grandpa did when he was
living
We live 50 far from Pine Grove
that's the name OF the farm-thas we
always get there day or two before
New Years. must say for grandma
there isn't any stinting at her table. or
winking and frowning at you not 70
take two Helps Of this or that and
when She catches ma or the girls doing
IL at me. she calls out:
For goodness sake. let Bob eat Is
much as he wants TO! Where's the
sense Of stinting boy Of thirteen IN
his eating? ! like TO see young people
eat as IL they enjoyed their meals. and
not mincing and dallying over their
plates. Let the boy alone. Maria"
Grandma has cook. an Irishwoman
named Molly McShane, just as jolly
and good-natured Is herself She's
lived ten years ut Pine Grove. and she's
as glad 10 see us all rs granima =.
she's no beauty. Molly isn't. for she's
short and squat. and has no more fig-
urc than cotton bale, and her face IS
brosi and red. and her nose looks Is II
II had been mashed hat I.
She isn't young. either. but for all
that she's got a beau named Terence
O'Brien. A worthless young fellow he
is. grandma saws. who wants to get at
Mollv's bag Of saving. and i he can
cajolc her out OF them without marry.
ing her. hen do il: but II he can't, he'll
make her Mrs. OBrien. and get away
with the money but Molly keeps
tight grip on her bag. She and Ter
cncc count the money over every two
or three months. hut she holds on %
every nickel. and he cant get one OF
'cm out Of her.
Pa tried 70 persuade her 70 put her
money in q savings bank, but she boot
ed at him.
mo. sor, Ill be niver that silly 70
put me money where cannot see y
when l want Hanks break, and u
he'd all the goold and silver and Jools
Nv the wurld, no banks wouid see EN-.
and swnller 'em up. Sometimes
dhra,n nv inc money. and then y docs
me all the good In the wurld 70 open
me chist and see me bng all safe
Take care. Mollyl' pa said, laugh,
ing. ..Since Terry knows 50 Wen
where you keep your treasure some
bright morning you will wake up ana
ind both bag and sweetheart gone
Molly got red. and cried out: Al
do We main 10 say, sor, that terence
O'Dricn. what comes nv the good QUIZ
shtock--why. the O'l,rieus came az tne
kings ~ Munsthe THAT he would de'
name hirssclf % be dirthy thsie9 -
NivsrI'' Il
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Tom had his arm around Hct's waist
and De was praying out aloud And
Het after told the neighbors that the
next day that was New Year day., was
the happi<st day Of her life"
"Ilow long ago was this Aunt Janc?'
inquired. And to my astonishment
her reply was:
Lets see; ten--twcntv--f yes,
IL must be nigh on TO sixty years, and
there's been no happier home in all the
country than theirs. How time does
fiy! 1t all turned out well in their
case, but don't quarrel, my darlings;
you mightn't come out as well. Sixty
years. How time does fly. to be sure
but auntie," commenced, and
Abby gave my arm jerk as she said:
Hush, Lila; she's gone to sleep. and
that's all she knows about Il, any.
way"
We looked at her white hair tina,
shone like silver In the sunlight, and
thought what . wonderful thing Il -was
to know stories that happened sirt,
years ago; and we wondered II our
faces would be all seams and puclsers
II we should live TO be rs old as Aun,
Jane. Ard ~ we crept softly out ~ the
room We heard her murmuring, a in .
dream: 'sNixty years; how time dos fly!'
--Isabca Olcott, in Christian q Work.
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AUNT JAMES STORY.

4 Now Years ny Thst Mssat Great
Deal TO Two Folks.
"A good many years have passed
since Tom Shaw brought his wife home
to the house on the hill; and there ID
good deal older and wiser since then.
To be sure. as folks find IL now a-days,
time does fy fast remember now
the picture in my little primer books
Of old Father Time with sickle in his
hand: he seemed to be moving at n
right smart pace, but la! he looks
mighty weak in the legs. and don't
have an idea that he could get on very
fast Mt the best. On the very next
page there's picture Of a very little
tree with bushy top. and man as
big as itself sitting on Il, and under the
tree there's bit Of rhyme that says:
'zaccheus he
Did climb the tree
His Lord TO see
"Now know that II Zaccheus had
climb into that tree he never would
have seen anything, for IL would have
broken down. and that would have
been the end Of IT, And so neither
that picture nor the other would be
good for anything to me-
Aunt James voice was hushed. and
she knit two or three rounds upon the
gray sock that she was making for our
Poor society. and then her hands fell
in her lap. her chin dropped little,
and the old lady was asleep. Abby and
l looked intcntly at her; hair. that had
once been as yellow rs our own. was
Of snowy Wilderness, and II lay on each
side Of forehead that was full Of
seams and wrinkles; the eyes that
were tight shut were as blue - our
baby's, and the mouth that was : little
open was almost as small as his. Hut
her checks were one mass Of Fuckers.
and even under the edge of her white
hair we could see then deep and drawn
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a8y3 70 come
When va walk within his Palace.
And II seems "a sweet ~ home.
What would we ASK Of Time 70 bless ".
What from his hands would We receiver
But courage for the tasks before IA
And power TO do - We believe:
Let his royal grace command ~
In the name Of truth TO light;
Let his hammer. floating o'erus
Ever lsad Us 10 the right
Strike down the aims that smite N.
Danish the bandits In our way:
Like redcross knights be bold TO vanquish
The monsters making man their prey
In these days OF toll and striving.
There's 50 much Tor hands 70 do
And for lips that have q message
Is the need that they be true;
The ancient word Of love Is mighty.
Its living power 20 saw. Is sure:
And were our souls afiarne and zealouA
The day u victory we'd secure
Let Us strive TO make men better.
Doing something FOR the race.
Wiping out some gildei error,
bringing back some gentle grace
By honest word and deed defending
What earnest hearts desire to do:
by hope and help their plans pcrfecting.
And by the old enrich the new:
Let Us ask OF Time correction
or the pas we used but III;
Let Us ask 20 10 our duty.
With q Drawer. truer will:
Then waking In the new years portals
Thrilling with soldier love Of fame
Wen give our God our grandes; service
In holy worship OF His name
William Brunton. in Good Housekeeping.
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--Ths 'iery Worst
Cas- 'ec much In anv ia
nut. Is m Institution.
Iknow not ono that's halt 70 bad
~ We uew.ycsr rcsolvtioo.
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The effort Of the United States and
England to stop the indscriminate
slaughter Of seals in Behring sea has
led 10 some interesting discoveries
relative to the habits Of the valuable
animal. II was shown in the course Of
the investigation that the breeding
places selected BY the seals are often
nifty miles from their feeding grounds.
This fact led Mr.. Blaine 10 infer that
many young seals must perish As con-
sequence Of the mothers being killed
while IN quest Of their daily food. But
sir Charles Topper seemed TO excel the
distinguished secretary Ia the domains
q natural history. for he insisted
that the mothers never for an instant
leave their little ones during the suck
ing period. Sir Charles was right.
Inc mother suclles the youngstcr only
Twelve days. and eats nothing ia the
meantime. except some bits Of scawecd
mat may come within reach. This fact
mas lately been demonstrated by the
commissioners. who killed several f.
male seals during the suckling time
snu found In their stomachs nothing
9lla little seawecd and some pebbles.
detroit Free rresa
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UT WIN "
Iu CIR a n d m q
North's for our
New Years din
ncr. She dined
with US on Christ
mas. and we al
ways spent New
, 1892-11-26
FLETCHER & BRocKLEHURsT8
Improved Patent Composite Steam Pans.
in lieu Of Taychos or. for concentrating syrup into So
concentrating Syrup into Sugar.
in lieu Of Tayches, or,

1t will readily be seen from the Wood Cut that they are tho amt rma and Ia mat
e1ehe Ev9putoS in the markets guarantee. easily leaned dmy ~ lmmnoA a loo
discharge valve at the bottom. or by stacking ON the bs and allowing The horton e.
swing open by its crute1asa which will then admit Of the Pans bmr HKslvana
in case of a b@y tube there being no sem joints to break orr tuubHsmo steam drum
to hoist out for that o@y other purpose all Is simplicity itself ma great boon ito tie
Planter
Fl muycam Pans Now-1hao Puscn De- applied With the UIav Am I1nar@av aL4
and with the bottom bded on in te usual way without tho Comero8> and tho cM Mi Ie
reduced accordingly
Exhibition is universally acknowledged to be the best non ndufn ma md mEr a.
radiation Of b@d and preserving the Boilers &C.
Ti8ceIer than all other We-nown kinds suls asbestos 81. and H 1arnfa and
it can borealled over and over again. with the same good results bv simply mixing it uo
dUSh with little water
Frmpn & BnonIrHugrs PATENT STEAM CORRUGATED CIAHFIERs. are more
simple easier cleaned and less expensive than the tubular kind vnu bmr onvs
effective and give satisfaction
FLmrR ~ BauuEHR8Ts PATIENT FILTER PRESSES fr steam ~ lln wt can
Wind Mil Estates are highly recommended BY those who use Waa tm cost Havel in
less than crop
BpcDpWmTs PATENT STEP CRATE and ME9AssF FURNACE. with mrcntcrg
ming for burning green Mey@sd direct from the mill has proved n @Ttmv If4. M
Step Crates are as sound as when first applied no buhmgw wanmr M u
BacumTrs PATENT CIRCULATING TUBES for Td oEna:M hdrwc acr
cuaHua of the juice would be vastly improved and economy in every way d0gl aipuvd
by the omns steam Composite Pmsn uSe-THY THEM.
ABIL ud BRcKLETURTs PATENT HOT ARR GREEN MEGAST FURNACE viii Anita
matte Fireman, is a thorough se@s:n Damoprs Euat@hvmg these furnaces, use nothing
else out the egNs dretf from tsM ILL., ad the boilers give sufficient steam for all pnpmes
uooaha brother ando fuel bansusd, nothing but the Heg@a Try the Furnace, aifmt
satisfactory pay no royalty
SkEKEL and BRoC6Em@rs PATENT MILLS have gained Tho 1r class Ip0na and Gold
Medal from Paris Such progress
For particulars and prices the Pans Presses Cadfrs Step Gatos Cmult ting Tubes and
Mills please apply to ef sole Manufacturers, Mess Gl FnuFRF Co Colonial Enrnnr
london md Derby or to the Undersigned. who will also quote for the Nms Fupaosa
supply the BARBADOS BOILER COATING COMPOSITION
GEO BROCKLEHURST,
The state capital., 1892-04-30
SHAWNEETOWN.

In our late election Mr. J. f. Finnie,
one of our most noted colored citizens,
was candidate for Magistrate. He
was defeated by small majority
Rev. J. E. Cary, Presbyterian minis
ter, preached at the Baptist Church
last Sunday.--Rev. f. p. Baker has
been out of the city for several days
A little stranger has arrived at the
residence of Mr. Edward Wilson 1t
is a girl.--Mr. Samuel Elliott closes his
school this week.--Our boys and girls
should remember that they are making
history every day. Little did Attucks
Maverick, Caldwell and Gray know OF
how much they would contribute to
American history. Prejudice has
sought to Danish the valor of their
deeds into oblivion. Their deeds can
not die, but grow brighter year by
yerr.
Long as Freedoms cause the wise
contend,
Dear to your country shall your fame
extend;
While to the world the lettered stone
shall tell,
Where Caldwell, Attucks, Gray and
Maverick fell.n
The state capital., 1892-04-30
CHAMPAIGN.

Mrs. Carrie Holmes is seriously
ill at her home in Urbana.-Miss
Caroline Johnson has had an attact
of la grippe for several days, but is
able to be out again. Miss Flor
ence Lewis is on the sick list.-Mr.
& Mrs. w. III. Wilkerson were called
to Paris Saturday on account OF
the intelligence Of the death of
Mrs. Wilkerson's father, Mr.. Petit
ford, an old and respected citizen
of Paris. Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
Holmes have losts their only child,
Lawrence Perry, the little fellow
was great sufferer and relief came
only with an approach of DEATH
Mr.. Geo. Smith of Broadland was
in the city last Thursday as a dele
gate to the republican county con
vention which was held ere.---Mrs.
Ida Carpenter Of St. Louis is visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Nash of this
city, Rev. W. J. Davis has return
ed to his home after three weeks
visit in Chicago.--After the usual
services preceding the sermon
Sunday night at the A. NJ. E. church
an indignation meeting was held to
protest against southern outrages.
The state capital., 1892-04-30
AN INTRODUCTION

to the through car service Of the Wis
consin Central lines and Northern Pa
cific Railroad is unnecessary. Its adj
vantages and conveniences have been
fully established. 1T is the only route
to the Pacific coast over which both
Pullman Vestibuled first-class and
Pullman Tourist Cars are operated
from Chicago via st. Paul without
change. Through train leaves Chicago
every day at 10:45 p. M. The traveller
via this route passes through the most
picturesque, interesting and prosper
GUS belt OF country in the Western
World. There is scenery with most
striking contrasts that range from the
rolling prairie and the pine forest level
to the widest passes of the widest
mountains in the world.
There is series of the nOblest cities,
towns and villages of every variety
and size, from the hamlet or the tiny
farm, upward; the richest mines in
the world; the greenest and most last
ing pasturage, the widest scenery on
the continent; canons as weird as a
nightmare; hills, SHOWS and peaks
startling in the magnificence of their
beauty, and perfection of comfort in
travelling that has never been sur
passed. Fast train via the Wisconsin
Central lines for st. Paul, Minneapolis.
Ashland and Duluth leaves Chicago at
500 p. m. daily with Pullman Vesti-
buled Sleepers and the Centra's Is
am Gus dinning car attached.
The state capital., 1892-04-30
MOLINE.

Mr.. James Coates has been i'll for
some time but is convalesence.-
The ladies of the Benevolent Socie-
ty will give an entertainment the
latter part Of this month for the
benefit ofthe church.-Easter servi-
ces were held at the Third Bapstist
church under the auspices of the
Masonic Lodge Mr.. Judson Black
burn departed for Muscatine last
Saturday.-The Blind Boone Com
pany will give a concert at the
Methodist chuych tonight. t.--Moline
will have two young Colored la
dies enter high school next term
Mrs. Woods, one of our greatest
philanthropists will address the
benevolent society Wednesday att
ernoon. Mrs. Rouss has returned
and is in e. critical condition.-Mrs.
Milton, mother of Isaac Milton, has
returned to Canada.-A great mary
of our ladies were at the polls and
voted Saturday.--Death has visited
us again and taken away one we
loved so we'll. Arzilla, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Tower, departed
this life Saturday April 10Th, at
$50 a. m. She had been frail for
quite awhile, and finally death end
ed her intense suffering. The fu-
neral services were conducted b.
Rev. Williams. and the re ma in
were inferred at Riv erslde Gene
terry.
J. G.. M,
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LOCAL NEW ..

Mrs. Noah Thomas is able to be
about the house.
Mr.. w. T. Scott of Cairo, attend
cd the democratic convention.
In the future, all advertisements
ETC., sent from abroad, must:be &C
companied with the cash.
Mrs. G.. w. Garth's eyes are s.
badly effected that it is feared she
will lose her sight.
Mrs. Margaret Jones and her sis
ter, Mrs. Mary Jones, have been on
the sick list for the past week.
MI. Geo. Harmon one Of our in
dustrious citizens, formery Of Cal
70, has purchased q home IN the
Eastern part Of the city.
Hon. Hannibal g. Carter Of Chi
sago, was in the city this week,
looking out for his headquarters
for the Republican convention next
week.
Mr.. Edward Payne, managing
editor Of the "Chicago Review"
and Mr.. William Landre Of Chica'
90, were in the city this week at.
tending the Democratic convention.
The Zion Baptist church will
give grand fair, commencing on
Monday night May 23d, and clos
ing Saturday night, the 28th. Fol-
further particulars, see bills.
Mr.. Joseph Keeling, who has pap
Johnson as his assistant, is doing 3
fine spring business at carpet laying
aad cleaning and wall paper clean
ing, He was q great admirer O
father Abraham LlE coin, and while
passing the old residence said, 81
the old man was living, he woule
lay his carpets without charge
Mr.. G. w. Birdsong spent sever
al days this week at Clear Lake
the guest Of Mr. and Mrs. McCul
Tough and took tea with Mr.. CEeno
man. q wealthy white farmer: h'
plowed few burrows and imagin
ed he wasa farmer. He stopped q
Riverton, with w. S. Garnett, who
has recently purshased some valna
BILE land.
The state capital., 1892-04-30

Another well known colored man,
who is member of the lower house, is
George William Butler Mr.. Butler was
born i'm Port Gibson, Miss. May 1, 1856.
He removed to Vicksburg when II
years old, together with his parents,
where he attended the public schools
until 1871, when he received from the
state free scholarship in the Alcorn
Agricultural and Mechanical College,
near Rodney, Miss. He remained a
student there until May. 1875. when he
was graduated with honors. He then
taught school in Warren and Rankin
counties until 1877, when he became a
citizen of Sharkey county. He was
elected assessor of his county in 1880
and to represent Sharkey in the lower
house Of the legislature in l884-S0, and
at present is serving his third term of
four years in that body He has been
honored by the speaker of the present
house with an appointment on the
committee on levees, one of the most
important in the house, and is secretary
of the committee on federal relations
and member of the public education
He is a member of the Grand United
Order Of Odd Fellows and Knights OF
Pythias, and being modest, unob'
trusive gentleman, he has made many
| friends among both races.
The state capital., 1892-04-30
THE LINE OF LAKES.

The above name has been applied TO the Wis
COnsin Central. Lines on account of the large
number of lakes and summer resorts tributary
to its lines Among some of the WellknoWn
summer resorts are Fox Lake, H., Lake viii ,
H.. Waukesha, MukWonago, Ct dar Lake,
Neenah, Waupaca, Fifeld. utter ut and Ash
land. Wis. hese lakes abound in numerous
species of fish, such as black bass, rock bass
pickerel, pike, perch, muskallonge, while sports
men will md an abundance of game, such as
ducks, geese, quail snipe, etc. In the grandeur
of her scenery, the charm ng beauty of her rustic
land scapes and the rare perfection of her sum
mer cl mate, the state of Wiscons.n is acknowl
edged to be without peer in the union. He
fame as a refreshing retreat for the Overheated
careworn inhabitants OF the great cities during
the midsummer months has eXteG ded sOuthWarC
as far as the Gulf of Mexico and eastward to thu
Atlantic. Pamphlets giving valuable informa
ton can be obtained free upon application to
G. G. LENNON, II p. A.. or
JAS c. BOND, Gen'l Pass & Tiki. Agent
Chicago, Ill
The state capital., 1892-04-30
THE GRANDEST OF
THE KIND.
Reception to Dele
gates.

On the night Of May 4th, 1892
q GRAND RECEPTION in honor Of the
delegates attending the REPUBLIc AN
STATE CONVENTION in this city on
that day, will be held at ARMoRY
HALE, Corner 4th and w ashington
Streets, exercises commencing at
8 o'clock p. m. At half past seven
O'Clock p. m. committee consist
ing Of 50 gentlemen headed by the
famous Springfield Central Band,
-wilLeseert the delegates from the
Leland Hotel to the Hall, where
the following distinguished gentle:
men, and others, will deliver ap'
propriate addresses:
Hons. J. w. E. Thomas, r. r
Morris and r.. M. Mitchell, Chica
90, Hue Singleton, Decatur, Troy
Porter, Paris and Jehn Evans, Eas1
ST. Louis. The speaking will be in
terspersed with music.
This will be social gathering
for the purpose Of giving our citi
zens an opportunity to form the &C
quaintance Of the delegates.
The following we'll known ana
highly respected citizens will consti
tnte the committee Of arrange
ments:
The state capital., 1892-04-30

Hon. G. w Gayles, Republican rep
resentative of Bolivar county, is among
the most prominent Republicans in the
state, and also an able minister, his in
fluence among his people extending
all over the state. He as born in
Wilkinson county. Miss, June 20, 1914, !,
and was educated by Miss Elizabeth
Powell, of New York and Mrs. f. w.
Bedon, his owner before the war. He
was ordained in Greenville, Miss, in
1867, and has been president of the
Mississippi Baptist state conN ention
since 1876, ald that body has men,
bership of over 10000. After holding
numerous minor offices in Bolivar
county, Mr.. Gayles was first elected to
the legislature in 1870, serving two
terms in the lower house. In 1877 he
was elected state senator, representing
the Twenty-eighth senatorial district,
comprising the counties of Bolivar,
Coahoma and Quitman, which posi-
ton he held for twelve years. lie is
the only republican in the state hold
ing a commemorating medal of the
thirty-six ballots Of the "Old Guard, !"
for General Grant for president at the
national convention held at Chicago in
1880, and he is highly esteemed and
respected by all classes.
HUNT MCCALEB.
Jackson, Miss, March 10, 1892.
The state capital., 1892-04-30
Notes of Cairo.

Mr.. W. n. Merriam, a highly re.
spected christian gentleman, is en-
gagged in buslnss at 400 Walnut
street, and meeting the favor OF
the public generally.
Mr.. Jordan Partee, thorough
going business man, has purchased
a large ice wagon and has worked
up an excellent trade among all
classes.
Mrs. Amanda Clarkson, the en-.
terprising hair dresser, has moved
into her new two story residence
at 528 Walnut street, where she is
prepared to accommodate strangers
with rooms and board.
Mr.. s. Warfeld is an enterprising
young mau, and is engaged in the
tonsorial business.
Mr.. Watts, the genial and affable
proprietor Of the finest Afro-Ameri.
can barber shop. in Southern Hin
ois, has moved into more convent
ent quarters to accommodate his
patrons.
Mr.. Walker the young and popu.
lar hotel and saloon proprietor, is
still on deck and doing a favorable
business.
Mr.. Samuel Nixon, cor. 18th and
Walnut sts-, is engaged in the gro
eery business and receiving a fair
share of business at the hands OF
the Cairo people. He is a young
man Of good habits, and will prove
a benefit to our people.
The state capital., 1892-04-30

a FIRsT-CLAss REsTAURANT.-A AL
Harding, formerly Of Moberly, Mo-,
has opened up at 729 E. Washing
ton street, frst-class restaurant
and lunch counter, with all modern
Improvements, where the inner man
may be promptly filed with every.
thing in the eating line. Don't fail
to give him call: 729 E. Washing
ton street.
The state capital., 1892-04-30
Merit viii Win.

Hon. B. S. Smith, graduate Of
the high school Of this city, also q
graduate Of the law school Of Ann
Arbor, Mich, was recently elected
alderman Of the Sd ward Of Kansas
City, Kan, one Of the principal ci-
ties of the state. He has also been
chosen presidential eloctor, being
the second Colored man to be thus
nonored in a Northern State. He
is a young man Of push and ability
and has justly won this distinction.