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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06
FREE CAR FARE.

Having recently added to my store
room capacity the large room adjoin-
ing on the west by cutting four large
archways it gives me pleasure to state
thai l now occupy the largest store
room in Southern Kansas, which /
have spared no pains To fill to its ut
most capacity with full line of new
goods, consisting of all of the latest
patterns in ladies' and children's wear
of every descriptions; also including
the latest novelties in gents wear.
When in Columbus l will be pleased
to have you call and examine my
stock. II You are pleased with my
bargains of any department l will pay
car fare TO and from Columbus from
any railroad station in Cherokee count
ty to any purchaser TO tho amount OF
ten dollars or more, until further no
lice. Yours for bargains,
j. T.. LITTLE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

Go TO OhIcn's old reliable restaurant
when you want a square meal, dish of
ice cream or a cool, refreshing drink.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06
The finest line of
CANNED GOODS AT OSBORN'S.

We don't give any cheap prize as a
premium in a dollars worth of goods,
but we give you your moneys worth
in anything yon buy. Our stock is
complete. Don't fail 10 see our line.
The goods are the best made and the
prices the lowest.
HARVEY IL Son.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06
EGGS FOR SETTING.

From pure bred Black Minorca
fowls. The Minorcas are considered
one of the best laying breeds of fowls.
Price, 81 Tor l3. BENZ. S. WARNER,
Baxter Springs, Kan.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

Mrs. Osborn II Go. for the latest III
ladies hats. Styles and prices TO suit
all. Over Oshorn's store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06
CAR, CABi CABi

Cab to aud from all trains; cab 10
any part of the city. Leave orders
for calls at the National Hotel
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06
GASOLINE STOVES!

We wish TO say TO the people of this
vicinity who are contemplating the
purchase of Gasoline Stove this
spring that we have full line of the
celebrated Quick MEAL STOVES which,
after giving every style and make a
fair trial. have proved themselves the
best in every particular. Call and see
them. MCELHINEY " Son.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06
Near Reunion Grounds.

Many suppose that they cannot get
fresh made, pure candies in Baxter
but we are glad to say they are mis-
taken. From samples furnished by F.
IL. Hoose we know that he can and
does furnish the best and freshest can
dies made,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

The finest line of Hammocks, Fish
ing Tackle, Croquet Sets, Base Balls
and all kinds of Sporting Goods ever
brought to the city at PoIster's Corner
Drug Store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06
DECORATION DAY.

On the 9th day Of May, 1868, John
A. Logan, commander-in-clief of the
G. A. r., issued the first order upon
this subject. In this order he said !:
1T is the purpose of the commander.
in-chicf To inauguratc this observance
with the hope that il will be kept up
from year to year in honor of the
memory OF our departed comrades"
Since the first order was issued the
custom has become so general that it
has ceased to be confined 10 the q. a.
r.. and when the comrades 90 to the
quiet churchyard to place flowers on
the graves OF departed comrades, the
citizens generally accompany them
and fathers, mothers, sisters and
brothers take this occasion to send
messages of love 10 their departed
friends by strewing flowers upon their
graves. There never was more
touching, beautiful ceremony than this
simple act of meeting and causing The
graves OF comrades and friends to
bloom with rarest and beautiful flow
ers. But II we wish TO make our dec
0rations permanent we should have
the flowers together with beautiful in.
scriptions carved OH heavy blocks OF
marble or granite and erected in mon
uments which will remain after we
have joined the great silent majority
For monuments, headstones and
coping and all kinds of cemetery
decorations call on ID. NJ. JONES,
Columbus Marble Works
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

We keep the very best Oil, Lead and
Paint. Don't buy until You see us.
MCFADDEN " PRICE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

Our line of Clothing is complete
and tull, and as usual leads them all
in make, finish and price.
!. NJ, COOPER.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

We carry the largest aud most com.
plete line of Patent Medicines in Cher
okce county. MCFADDEN Il PRICE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06
.Haying Outfit for Sale.

One Standard Mower, Sulky Rake,
l Bull Rake, Wagon and Hay Rack.
Time will be given OH good security.
L. BINNS,
Near ReuniOn Grounds,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06
FISHING TACKLE!

We have very complete limo of
Fishing Tackle, consisting of Minnow
Seines, Cane Poles, Japanese Bamboo
Poles, Furnished Lines, Trout Lines,
Staging, Spoon Hooks, Bass Flies,
Floats, Sinkers, etc.
MCKINNEY y SoN.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

Don't forget that j. NJ. Cooper has
his counters loaded down with bar
gains in all the latest novelties in Dry
Goods. Prices lower than anyone.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06
MCELHINEY " SOY.

The best Castor, Machine and Black
Oils are at McFsdden IL Prices Pre-
scripiiou Drug Store, aud they give
YOU the best prices.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

Look in the show window Of Nc
Fadden & Prices store and see the fln-
est line of fishing tackle this side OF
Kansas City.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

Lemonade, the celebrated Hygeia
Water and other summer drinks on
sanat NCFADpFN 81 PRICES.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

The finest line OF Boys Knee Pants
ever brought to this city can be seen
now at j. M. CoOrER's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

For the latest STYLES and patterns in
While Goods, Embroderies, Laces and
Trimmings call on j. NJ. Cooper.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

Golfers strictly pure white lead and
all colors of tints-the best In the
world. Also best linseed oil sold at
Polster's Corner Drug Store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

For the best make of Ladies Shoes
20 10 Cooper's. All styles and prices
and the largest stock ever shown in
Baxter.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

Excursionisis coming to Baxter can
.,et furnished rooms by calling AZ Mrs.
;>lark's millinery and dry goods house.
Meals convenient.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

For SALE.-A good home in north
Baxter. House of four rooms. and
two lots; part cash, time on balance.
Inquire of DR.. brown.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

New millinery arriving daily a
Mrs. Stark's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

Tonkin, Crepes, Pongees, Wash
Silks, Ginghams, Percales and Prints,
nobby and cbeapa at j. NJ. COoPER's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

Onn bushels of nice clean German
OUU Millet raised on first sod for
saIa NV J. j. FRIBLEY.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06
ICE CREAMl

Henry Ohlcn has opened the ice
cream season. Milk shake, lemonade
and other summer drinks on tap.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

We have u lot of novels which we
are closing out at less than cost.
MCFADDEN u PRICE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

The city engineer has been setting
grade stakes this week and some OF
our people are doing some tall kicking.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06
Overalls, Shirts Il Pants at Osborn's.

We now have the largest and best
assorted stock Of goods we have ever
carried in Baxter Springs, and we are
selling more goods at closer margins
than ever before. j. j. OSBORN.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

IIammocks. Minnow Seines and
Fishing Tackle. MCFADDEN ~ PRICE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06
BICYCLES! BICYCLES!

We have secured the agency tor the
iinest line OF wheels made. Will have
saiuples here IN u few days. Call and
examine them. We propose Ia sell a
few wheels this spring aud summer If
Low PRICES will do II.
MCKINNEY & Son.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

Take your prescriptions to McFad.
den & Prices where they will be filled
accurately and as cheap as can be
done.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

Kansas City flour is the best. Try
a sack at Ba!dwin's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06
FLOWER POTSi

We have the finest assortment Of
Flower Pots and Hanging Baskets
ever brought to the rity.
McELmEEx & SoS.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

Don't fail 10 see the beautiful line Of
Meek's Cassimeres and Pants at
CoOrER,s.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06
MATCH FREE!

To every purchaser of a cook stove
or a gasoline stove within the next 80
days we will make present of first
class time keeper.
McELHINEY & SoN.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06
DEFRIGERATORS AND

REFRIGERATURS AND
ICE CHESTS!
Ifyou need first class Refrigerator
or Ice Chest this spring we can and
will save YOU from three to five dol
Oars. Give us Il call and get prices.
II. r. MCKINNEY ~ Son.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

"Many thanks 10 the fair ladies for
the beautiful basket of flowers left ut
my door. May they long be renlein-
bered on the other shore of time.
Mrs. ID. \. NELL"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

CHICKENS) Highest cash prices
DUCKS paid at all times by
GEESE j. A. SOUR,
TURKEYS The Popular Butcher.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

"Old Honesty" and "John McCul-
lough" cigars at pOslOtfice, MelrOse, KS.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

There is blood on the moon-we
mean that Jack Garrett has had the
roof of his livery barn painted red.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

We can save you money on your
Paints and Oils.
MCFADDEN & PRICE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

"I,nper;al Patent" prizr -four whole
sale and retail AZ Baldwin's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

in. Cooper is now receiving new
goods in all departments. Don't iail
TO see them.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

Ice Cream and summer drinks at
II. OHLEN's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

See the new spring styles in cotton
Dress Goods at J. M. CoOPER 5.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

Il. p. McGregor ~ son sold % bolts
of wallpaper this week which goes to
Louisville, Ky. They sold wallpaper
to Columbus parties last week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

Chas. Polster has returned from
st. Louis where has been for some
time under the care OF an oculist.
His health is considerably improved.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

J. 3. Ludlum desires the News to
correct the impression it made last
week that he has moved TO Marion,
Ind. We are pleased to say that Mr..
Ludlum aud family will return 10 this
city about the 10Th inst. to reside.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

We carry a full line Of 1ennent-
Stribling Mems, Women's and Child
ren's Shoes. Heap cheap.
J. J, OSBORN.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

The Galena correspondent of the
Joplin Herald says "V. West struck a
fine lead prospect last Friday at 70
feet. He caught it in drifting"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

Meek's Pants made 10 order at
CooPER's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

To parties contemplating coming TO
Baxter Springs we say, come now ;
don't pu: il off any longer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

Strawberries are ripening early aud
rapidly. Col. Warner gathered the
first ripe ones in his garden Wedncs-
day.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

Hurrah for Baxter Springs, the
Baxter Springs Board OF Trade and
last, but not least. the Southwest Mis-
souri, Electric railway
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

a. j. O'Connor has resigned his
position with j. G.. Polster and will be
succeeded by Mr.. A. l.. Cason, late OF
~. I.Ouis.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

New goods just received at
J. NJ. CooPERs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

The very latest in Silk Umbrellas at
j. NJ. COoPER's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

You will miss treat If you fail TO
witness the empire drill. At the city
hall next Friday evening.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

For the Finest Cigars and
Tobacco 90 to c. CapitO's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

+. H. Hoose sold the wallpaper
which is heiug put into l.. Murray
Perkins new residence on Cedar
street. The bill amouutcd TO over
800 and the paper is as neat as pin,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

The annual meeting OF the city Ii
brary association was held Wednes-
day evening, but owing 10 rush OF
other matters detailed account Of it
will not be given until next week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06
CITY AND COUNTY NEWS.

If YOU want good bread use Kansas
City tlour sold 1T Baldwins.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

Those much talked of sidewalks ar
now being put down. They will hell
the appearance of things.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

Misses Jessie Cooper and Ella Bu-
chan are the proud possessors OF bicy-
clcs now and right we'll do they ride
them, too.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

All the cisterns in town are full of
water and we can stand couple OF
weeks without rain now.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

Columbus can keep ,he county seat.
Baxter Springs will take the South
west Missouri Electric railway, and,
incidentally, the Missouri Pacific rail-
way, also. Ia. ia, poor old Columbus.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

a fellow who couldn't spare a dol
lar Il year for newspaper sent fifty
two cent stamps to a down east Yam
kee to know how 10 raise beets: He
got this answer: "Take hold of the
tops and pull" That beats all.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06


-- -,-
Almost frost MONDAY "'gh''
LOIS OF people III Town Ahursoa!'
IN .o., T.;1, - ov.,;,r
----
feaches are u" 'aise aS esS'-ei'"''
eggs
Fishermen are getting in their work
again.
Much building is being done at
present.
II. ii. Sands new house Is nearing
completion.
C,cns of nil kinds arc pct,iup
hump on themselves.
Wa wan, few days of lust such
we,,hcr as we had Tuesday.
Willard j. HAVING his residence
.,n,he1 IN a now coat of paiut.
-
roS;danca IN Nor,h Main street.
Don't fail to attend the empire drill
-
w. A. DOty has just completed a
neat cottage in Warwick Place addi-
=
d. w. stone Is creclihS ha! oarh
oOx9o ieet near the Mehiph's oepo'' IL
p. .e,,-;,-a ro.I oa,.,o g o,r.,dr
'; paA.et op1"S nt,. ,"" , ,o"" o' ill., ;f ~nv
pioN'"s s,.p,;,,~ W. ,N ~ sai, nn ~
n"'0 a." "s ~
All the clsterns III Town are l"ii VI
water ana we can s'ahd coupe o'
weeks without ram now.
Those much talked of sidewalks are
now being put down. lhey VIII heip
the appearance OF 'h'hSs.
Va, will, mi.s ,r.a, if vou fail 70
u,;,no,s the nmn;ro drill At the citv
hail next Friday evening.
------,----- ,,
10 parties contemplating ooi'''"s w
DaAlcr oPri',Ss we sa!' 'o'"o "o"
---
There is blood on the moon-we
mean that Jack Garrett mas had The
roof of his livery barn painted red.
The city engineer has been setting
grade stakes this week and some OF
our people are doing some tall Kicking.
.-------.------,..
rapidly. Col. Warner gathered the
first ripe ones in his garden Wednes-
day.
o.C,,,-or TO- ros;r,oa lie
position WIN d. u. rooster ana VIII oe
succeeded Dy MI. "A. u. Jason, ia'e VI
81. Louis.
Misses Jessie Cooper and Ella Blu.
chan are the proud possessors of bicy-
cies now ana rl2ht wen 90 tue! rue
them, 100.
Hurrah for Baxter Springs, the
Rayter Snriuos BOARD of Trade and
lasl. but not least. the Southwest Mis-
so"'i I'eo'i'o ra--M d.
Il. p. McGregor ~ son sold - bolts
L
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

The Pittsbnrg Headlight had bet
ter write. UP of the Odd Fellow cele-
bration which took place at Columbus
last week than did either of the Col
umhus papers. Those Columbus pa
mars ara ..,lAndies."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

j. w. Stone is erecting hay barn
50x96 feet near the Memphis depot. 1t
is whale.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

Baxter Springs real estate is already
picking up. Look up your titles if you
have anything to sell.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

w. a. Doty has just completed a
neat cottage in Warwick Place addi-
ton.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-05-06

Don't fail to attend the empire drill
at the city hall next Friday evening.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-04-06
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
Free Trip to Chicago.

Separate W-o-E-I-D-S "a I-R and use
the letters to spell as many words As you can
bv using the letters As many times as you
wish. cith her backwards or forwards, but not
use the same letter in making any one word
more times than il appears IN World talr
II Is said seventy five small EnEll ii words
can be spelled correctly from the ten letters
contained in "World's Fair Example;
Ward, waif idol. soar, etc. If you are good al
word making you can secure FREE trip TO
the Worlds Fair and return, rs The scott seed
Company will pay all expenses, Including H.
X. fare, hotel bills, admissions to the toinhl-
bian Exposition and 23OOO IN cash Tor ihcl-
dental expenses, to the first person able to
make seventy words from the letters con
tanned in world Fair as above; they vii
also give a FREE TRIP to the World : talr
and return With $500 for incidental expenses,
to the first person sending sixty words As
above. They viii also give ~ ihif 70
the World, Fair and return without cash
for incidental expenses to the first person
sending ffl,-iive words.
TO the first person sending fifty words viii
be given $50 90 in cash towards paying cNptH-
sos 10 the Worlds FAR; 10 the hrSt Sehdthg
fort, words will be given $3.50 IN cash
towards paying expenses to the World tAlf'
to each oi the first five persons sending thirty :
five words will be given $1,000 in cash, and
to each of the first ten sending thirty words
will be given $500 in ca h.
Only one prize Viii he awarded to the sdmc
person Write your name on list Of words
n lmbered aud enclose the same post ,paid
NTH fifteen [. >, two cent stamps Tor IarEe
package Of our Choice EhBloh tottaRe 'aiu
This combination includes the latest and
most popular English flowers of endless va
rIeties same Is 0fi * ce74tasssp@A ~ t59
elaborate exhibit of English flowers at the
This "Worid's Fair Contest will he care
fully and couscieutiouslY conducted solely
for The purpose of introducing our business
in the e. \ You viii receive the BIGGEST
value in Hover seeds ever offered, and u you
are able to ma Ike good list ot words and an
swer pr ,mptly you VIII have first class ep-
portunity to secure free trip from your
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-04-06

Bngnoli was intensely jealous of all
other tenors, never admitting for an in
slant that any one of them could sing
even passably well. When the hand
some. talented Tom Karl burst upon the
New York stage, Brignoli turned up his
nose.
what do You think of Tom KARL"
Tagliapietra asked him one night.
"Oh, he is very nice little boy" he
replied, with II shrug Il like him very
much, but he has missed his vocation.
think he was born to be a policeman"
Karl was tall and Of fine proportions
and was singing at the time with Titiens
in LA FaVorita. New York Tribune.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-04-06
Innocent What about?


\ popular captains wife was more
than usually anxious over the safety Of
her husband, and accordingly handed
parish clerk Il slip one Sunday morning
bearing the words, Captain Wilson hay
ing gone to sea, his wife desires the pray
Unfortunately, by the displacement Of
the comma after the ''sea, the congrega-
ton were told that Captain Wilson hay
ing gone to see his wife, desires the pray
ers of tins congregation on his behalf. -
Cornhill Magazine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-04-06
\ Good Dressing For shoes.

When meditating il ripon rainy day,
it is a wise plan to rub the shoes with a
waterproof mixture, which will make
them soft, pliable and hard'. a very
good recipe Tor this is an ounce of bees
wax, an ounce of turpentinc, a quarter
of an ounce of Burgundy pitch, melted
over slow fire with half pint of oil.
Be cautious with the turpentinc. This
mixture may he applied often and will
be found really excellent.-New York
World