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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-12-01
but halt and lame. and blind and mis-

but halt and lame, and blind and mis-
cradle"
"You blessed old dcarw exclaimed
Mother Gray. actually getting up and
gong over To her spouse and giving
him an atfectionate hug and several
kisses Nothing could be better than
that Perhaps it's providence after
all that none OF our children could
come, SO we could do this beautiful
thing for some OF the Lords afflicted
ones"
The clock struck ten-elevcn-before
they got through with all their talk
and plans for the jolly good time they
would give the poor unfortunates for
Mats sake.
Father Gray wouldn't trust letter.
but went 10 the city himself the next
day and had talk with the good mis-
sionary, who knew just where TO find
the guests he wanted and promised
they should be there the night before.
by the six o'clock train.
Now, remember. don't care how
poor and ragged they are. but they
must be the ones that never have good
times. afflicted ones, you know, only |
hope they can all eat we'll"
The next day was busy one, but at
six o'clock Father Gray was at the sta
ton, mile away, with a long barge"
on runners, borrowed for the occasion.
The train was on time, and his old
heart gave great bound. and some
thing cholsed him, for the very first one
10 appear was pale, slender little fell
low on crutches. But there was an
eager crowd behind him, and Father
Gray helped them out one after an
other. with hearty greetings, and such
a jolly twinkle in his eye that after the
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first anxious look at him every boy felt
sure it was all right, though as yet a
most unaccountable fairy tale sort Of
business 1t did not take many min
utes to get them snugly fixed for the
ride, though there was not sound one
among them
When the prancing horses dashed of,
and the bells jnglcd it was too much
FOR them, and a general burst Of delight
escaped them. A short, blissful ride
brought them to the open door of the
farmhouse, and there stood the dear
little house mother. smiling, and cry
ing, and kissing every little lad the mo-
ment he reached the ground After
they got fairly into the honsc SO she
could see them, there was danger of q
serious flood Of tears, for, indeed, it
was \ pitiful sight There were poor
little feet twisted out Of all shape, and
crooked spines, and painful deformitics
OF which the dear soul had never
dreamed. But the pale faces were
bright and cheerful, their clothes clean,
though patched and mendcd oddly
enough. as If they had done the work
themselves, mostly.
Soon they were seated about the long
table. A reverent blessing was In
voked, and then-what a sight for
hungry boys! Before each was q sen-
erous bowl Of rich, creamy milk; great
plates of white bread and brown bread,
heaped dishes OF delicious baked sweet
apples and cookies. 1t was a supper
the like Of which they had never seen.
simple. abundant, wholesome.
While they ate Father Gray told them
about the little pigs, and the new calf,
and all the other creatures of the great
barnyard, which they should see the
next morning. And oh, the delights OF
that hour after supper, around the
great open fire, with stories and games,
and curious toys. and picture books;
for all of Mats precious treasures were
brought out that night for the first
time since they had been laid away,
with heart-achcs and tears. solong ago.
And Mrs. Gray told them about her
dear Nat, how sweet and patient he
was through all his sufferings; how he
loved Jesus and was glad to go to Him
ut the las. After short Psalm and
tender little prayer, the boys were
mt to bed. Such beds! Clean, soft,
with warm blankets that Mrs Gray
tucked in snugly when she went the
rounds to see that all were comfortable
for the night. With a motherly kiss,
and God bless you, dear" for each,
they were left TO blissful dreams.
BY daylight the next morning they
were up, and out to see the cows
MIXED, and to explore the wonders OF
the barnyard, and the great barns, and
came in to breakfast with glowing
cheeks, and high scirlts, and such APP
pctitcs. and such breakfast to match!
Potatoes bursting their jackets open In
mcaly whitcncss, hcaped up plattcrs OF
sausage. puffy biscuits. great twisted
dourhnuts, with pitchers OF new milk,
or hot coffee IL they wished it--can you
imagine the comfort that pcrvaded
every little half-starvcd stomach. when
well filed with such a breakfast as
that?
Then came family worship, and as It
was Thanksgiving day, and their
guests not dressed for appearance 10
church, they had little service OF their
own In which Father Gray reckoned up
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crop FOR HENS TO LAY EGGS.
c,..r Things They Do ON . Schoharis
County Road.

c,..r Things They Do ON . Schoharis
County Road.
scboharie county has the distinction
., having within its borders one OF the
shortest, il not the shortest, rail.
,oads In the state. There Is noth'
nr remarkable about the road being
.hort. but there Is something really
mnny in the manner in which the road
srun.
In the first place the road, which
.rns from Schoharie junction, on the
neIawarc & Hudson railroad, to Mid
lleburgh, is but eleven miles long The
lad from the junction to Schoharie is
awned by several brothers named
yrooman, and from Schoharie to Mid
aleburgh by stock company headed
So George N. Frisbee as president.
Fiery year the Vrooman brothers hold
meeting and bid for the lease of their
norton of the road for the ensuing
GEAR. The brother bidding the highest
has full control of the road for the ensu.
inr year. This year Cornelius Vroo-
man has charge of the road. He took
nossession April 5 last, and Is showing
.he people of the Schoharie Valley an
| sxample OF a model railroad man.
Mr.. Vrooman not only manages the
road. but he sells tickets ut the Scho-
harie station and acts as conductor on
The train between Schoharie and the
junction.
The rolling stock of this remarkable
railroad consists of one locomotive and
two com bination passenger and bag.
cage ears. The road employees one en-
rineer. one fireman, q baggageman
and one trainman.
no track gang is employed, and II
repairs are needed to the road bed
farm hand is placed to work by the day.
The revenue from the railroad at
nresent will not cause its owners to
build air castles, but in the near future
their hard work and expenditures Of
money in operating road for the con-
yeniencc of the residents of Schoharie
and Middlcburgh will be rewarded.
Both these places are growing, and in
few years will have SO advanced in
population that the present road will
be unable to accommodate its patrons.
This will then lead to reconstruction
Of the road, which will, of course, help
those who have labored so hard for the
success of the old road.
An amusing incident occurred on the
train going from Schoharie junction
10 Schoharie one morning recently.
There we're several Albanians aboard
who were going to the Schoharie coun-
" fair. Among them was well-known
real estate man who had been "kid
ding" the conductor about the frequent
stops made by the train to pick up pas
sengcrs At a small grove the train
again halted and the real estate man,
addressing the conductor, said: well,
what are we standing here for?"
The conductor turned to his tor.
mentor and without sign of smile.
replied: You see that bush over
there? Well. directly under that is a
hens nest. the engineer saw hen &C
on the nest and he has stopped to wait
for the egg" The passengers burst
into laughter and the joking real cs
tate man felt like crawling out of the
window lie didn't though. and for
the remainder of the day received a
large amount of Kidding. Albany
Argus
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A ROLAND FOR HIS OLIVER.
Tho Negro Flourished Blg Wor Il Quite ~
Easily as tho La wyer.

Tho Negro Flourished BIg wor Il Quite ~
Easily as tho Lawyer.
A Kentucky lawyer was standing on
the steps of the Covington post office
the other day. when an old colored
man came up and, touching his hat.
asked:
kin you tell me, is dis de place
where dey sells postage stamps?"
Yes. sir; this is the place." replied
the lawyer, seeing q chance for little
quiet fun; but what do you want
with postage stamps, uncle?'
ITO mail letter. sab. of couse."
well. then, you needn't bother
about stamps; you don't have to put
any on this week."
IL don't?'
mo. sir"
"Why-for notc"
We'll. you see, the conglomerationo OF
.he hypothenusc has differentiated the
parallelogram SO much that the con.
sanguinity don't emulate the ordinary
eifervescence. and so the government
has decided to send letters free"
The old man took off his hat dubi.
ously, shook his head, and then, with
long breath, remarked:
We'll. boss, all dat may be true. an
! don't say it amt; but just sposcn dat
ue ecksen.ricity of de aggregation tran.
substanshuates de ignomniousness OF
de puppendickelcr and sublimites de
puspicuity of de conscquences-ion'
you qualificatc dat dc government
would confiisticatc dat dare letter? ]
guess I'd jest better put some stamps
on anyhow. fer luck'
And he passed solemnly on.-Cincin
matt Commercial.
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Eyes. doctor. he's very bad. lie was
ailing when he came home last night.
and"
"What is the trouble like?"
"Secms TO be his brain. When ]
asked him this morning what he'd have
for breakfast he glared at me In way
that frightened me and yelled: Green
halge! Jackson! McKin-rah! rahl feo-
oo-p!' and flourished his money -
though he wanted to bet"
IL fear ma'am, 1t Is case OF poll
fever. 1t is very violent, but not dam
gcrous Give him this powder and =
couple OF quarts Of soup in about two
houra Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Photographcr--Thcrc now, madam.
look as pleasant as you can! Try tc
mink OF something exhilarating.
sustomcr-Well. but what. wonder!
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT for instance,
mat you have only got to pay mo six
sh'iiings per dozen cartcs, while my
competitor over the way charges nine
Millings It'd Bits.
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What is your son going to do now
mat he has left college, Mrs. Sprig.
lins?"
dunno exactly. He's talkin' OF
soln' into law; but I've heern tell as
aow there's lots o. money in bankrupt
~ an I'd like to have him try that
Judge.
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days afford.
Nd here ! am agin this year, prepared to do
my part
Al rendcrin OF thanks dcvout. most humby
from the heart
For oil the good things / have got from this
horc sinful life,
Although vow I've seed OF late . mighty 10,
of strife.
My crops went back on me this year; my Jer.
sey COW, she's dead
Nd for sixteen mortal weeks lay groanin on
my bed
With rheumatic; nd crackyl Gcel 1t wasn't
! tell yc. Then my little mare-the speedy
sorrel one
sot so much store on-onc day she SHE'D nd
run away,
Nd famed herself for life nd smashed TO
smithcreens the shay.
Nd then my darter Susan she eloped the
fourth o. June
With that young silas Tompkins He's .
worthless sort O. coon.
He never earned an honest cent nd, far as
can see,
amt never likely TO begin The couple lives
with me
Nd wifc's gone kind O. Eighty, too 1t was In
For me to sell for rags the sock she KEEP her
savin's in
Nd yet you know I'm thankful spite OF all
my tcasily luck.
Because don't get fabbergasted ev'ry time
I'm struck.
know there's lean nd fat for all, nd I've Just
had my lean
Nd now a juicy slice OF fat II como my way.
wcen:
Nd even II IL doesn't come, you'll hear my
thankful roar
Because this dog-goned year just past s be-
hind me--ssot before.
-Harpcr's Magazine
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the children and grandchildren had
promised to come home for regular
good, old-fashioncd time, and at the
last moment letters and kilograms
came which proved beyond a doubt
that not one OF them could come!
After the first outburst Of grief and
dismay was over. another pcrplexity
stared them in the face Here was the
whole delightful old farmhouse ready
for the expected guests; four chambers
with beds aired and beautifully made
up, to say nothing of the dear old trun-
dle.bcd and cradle brought down from
the attic for the baby grandchildren.
The plumpest. latest Of little pigs was
ready to roast in the big brick oven,
turkey that never could be surpassed
was ready for its oyster dressing. while
there were rows upon rows OF tooth
some mincc. pumpkin, apple and cram
berry pies on the pantry shelves. There
were cookies enough in the big stone
Jars to last those blessed grandchildren
month, on the lowest shelf, just as
handy as could be for the little dcars to
help themselves, 20 say nothing Of the
frosted cakes and everything that could
be dreamed of for the great feast This
was to be an especial occasion; the very
first time it had seemed possible for
them to think o. such n thing since
dear little Nat had gone home to
Heaven. What could be done with all
these vast preparations!
As the dear old people sat before the
bright open fire talking the matter
over. accepting the great disappoint-
mcnt, as people learn TO who have had
plenty of them all the way through
life, the cat, which had been frolicking
about in a most unbccoming way for
one Of her years, guvc spring at little
Mats crrtches, which stood in the
corner. and they tumbled down with a
great clatter Instantly bright flash
swept over Father Gray's rudy face.
20 wifcl believe Nat has sent us n
message from Heaven! You know about
the Bible feast, bringing them in from
the highways and hedges The pig.
and turkey, and pies and buildings
have got to be eaten. Suppose we
have fresh cir Thanksgiving party,
for dozen poor afflicted fellows like
our Nat not too sick TO eat mind you.
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PROPRIETOR Of Restaurant-Yes, Iwant
u CO?
npplicant-Yss, air. I uao1 10 take
~ meals here Truth
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Too Much Booze.

1t really looked at one time yester.
day afternoon as If the city jail wa:
to remain unoccupied all night, and
80 break record. But it was not to
lie.
I. c. Benger. a farmer who lives
shout eighteen miles in the country,
came to town yesterday morning
10 buy some articles for his wife and
home. He bought them all right,
but he also bought considerable red
liquor, and this he didn't have put up
IN brown paper packages like his 9th
.er purchases. He stayed around
town ali day, and when at five o'clock
ne unhitched his team and started
east from Market Square, along Main
street, he didn't know any better
than to think the sidewalk was the
proper thOroughfare for his wagon.
Officers Wilfong and Drake caught
The team between telegraph pole
md store front and persuaded Mr..
Benger that he had better stay in Sc
dalia over night. A couple of new
quilts he had bought covered him in
his cell, and his greatest regret seemed
70 be that his arrest would break his
wife all up.
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A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
A Team of Mules Belonging to
Chas. Witcher, Break
Through a Bridge.

Last evening, about dusk, as Mr.
Charles Witcher, wife and baby, were
returning to the city, from Mr.. Sam
Stevens farm, in wagon, and when
coming down East Broadway, near
the stock yards, one of the mules on
stepping on the bridge went through
and cast the occupants out, one of the
mules falling upon them. The har-
ness had to be cut from the mules
and the persons extricated, when it
was found Mrs. Witcher and baby
were quite seriously hurt. After re-
moving the harness from one mule,
the other ran away with the wagon,
running into barb wire fence and
injuring himself quite badly. Another
team which was near, was only pre-
vented from a serious runaway BY
strenuous efforts on the part Of the
driver. Mr.. Witcher lacerated his
hand badly in cutting loose the har-
ness.
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A LITTLE BIT OF A BOY.

There was never smile in a weary while
And never CLEAN Of joy,
Till his eyes Of light made the whole worls
bright
A little bit Of boy,
lie came one day when the world was May
And thrilling with life and Joy;
And with all the roses he seemed to play
A little bit Of boy!
But he played his part with a human
heart,
And time can never destroy
The memory sweet Of the pattering feet
OF that little bit OF boy.
We had wondered how he could play all
day
With never 4 dream OF rest;
But once he crept in the dark and slept
Still on his mothers breast,
There was never a smile in weary while,
And never CLEAN Of joy;
But the world seems dim since we dream
of him
\ little bit Of boy!
-Ffmk l.. Stanton.
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DIED COLORADO.
The Remains of Miss Mary
Cranmer Pass Through
Sedalia.

At 1890 o'clock yesterday morning
the remains of Miss Mary Cranmer,
who died in Trinidad, Colorado, on
November %. passed through thi.
city, en- route to Otteryille, Mo-, for in
terment.
At this point the corpse, which was
accompanied by Miss Pauline Gran
mer, was met by Undertaken w. L..
Spahr, Mrs. w. l.. Spahr, Mrs. E.
b. Bunce and Miss Nellie Pendleton,
of Boonville; and Richard Cranmer,
of Otterville.
The funeral took place yesterday
afternoon from the Presbyterian
church at Otterville, near which town
the family of deceased reside.
Miss Cranmer, who was afflicted
with consumption, went To Trinidad
some months ago, in company
with her sister, Pauline, who
was with her IN her last moments.
The Colorado climate faile'l in the
desired result and the ynung lady
rapidly declined under the fatal dis
ease.
Miss Cranmer was tweL:y-one years
old and a daughter of Sheriff Thomas
Craumer, who was murdered four
years ago in Boonville by John Oscar
burlington. She was member of
the Christian church, and a most love-
able girl in every particular.
Her memory will be sacredly treas
ured by a large circle of friends, who
knew her but to love her and named
her but to praise.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1893-11-28
ROAD MUST PAY.
The Boone County Circuit
Court Gets After the St.
Louis End of the Katy.

In the Boone county circuit court
at Columbia last week probably the
most important case tried was that
known as the Providence road case.
The Herald says that the history of
the case Is familiar to its readers. The
NJ, h. 4 Z. railroad has built its track
along the colnty road, completely de-
stroying this road. The county court,
on petition of a number of taxpayers.
declared the road vacated, but at
tached to the order condition that the
railroad should pay $4,000 into the
county treasury.
The railroad appealed the case to
the circuit court. The railroad de-
clared that the county court had no
right to attach such condition and
endeavored to prove that the original
road was not of public utility, and
that there was no necessity for a new
road. Gen Odon. Guitar appeared
for the railroad and j. l.. Stevens
for the county. Judge Hockaday
decided that the order of the lower
court should stand, and that the NJ,
X: d +. must pay the three thousand
dollars.
1t is very complicated suit, and
involves some novel legal questions,
and the result is doubtful.
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Death of Mrs. Allen.

On November 9th. in st. Louis
Mrs. Carrie NJ, wife of George W
Allen, age 81 years.
MIR. and Mrs. Allen resided in Sc
dalia for several years during tn. STAY
OF the receivers of the NJ. X. & r..
and Mr. Allen was connected with the
railroad company and also with The
postal service. The family have many
friends in the city who will decply
sympathize with Mr. Allen and his
infant son. Mrs. Allen was a mem
Der of the Southern Methodist church
Of this city, and will be buried At
Louisiana, Mo-. to-day.
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Important Convention.

The probate judges of the state OF
Missouri will hold their second annu
al convention at Sedalia, commencing
on December the 9Th and continuing
probably two days. This is an impor.
tant convention and no doubt there
will be a large attendance. Judge
John NJ. Stewart, Of Buchanan
county, is the president of the associ-
alton and Judge Court Yantis, of
Saline county. is the secretary.
Newspapers in different parts of
Missouri are requested to give notice
of this meeting.
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Entertainment This Week

Mrs. Lureen Walker, assisted by a
competent caste made up of local tai.
ent, will give an entertainment at the
opera house Tuesday evening. Novem-
her Is. when will be presented the
play, ''Old Maids Made New" To
add to the pleasure in store for all
who desire to watch the process, the
Sedalia Rifles, the Ancient Order of
United Worlsmen and the Knights of
the Maccabees will attend III full uni
form, and will likely indulge in a
parade on the afternoon of that dav.
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Exciting.

Quite an exciting time was had on
East Second street last evening about
half past eight o'clock by party
throwing rocks at the harkeeper in
Terry's saloon. 1t seems that the
man was drunk and was elected from
the saloon and sought revenge by
throwing rocks at the barkeeper. The
police gave chase, and his lordship
will no doubt answer Monday morn
ing before some of the city courts.
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special correspondence sunday Morning B,zoe
MOBERlY MISCELLANY.

MoBERLY, Mo-, Nov. %.
Mr.. W. II. Sidenstricker, Junior
proprietor of the Monitor, has been
dangerously sick this week, but is re.
ported much better.
The North Missouri Teachers In.
stitute will convene in this city dur.
ing the holidays. Teachers from all
parts of the state are expected to be
present.
Geo. H. Colby, Deputy Head
Consul of the Modern Woodmen of
America, organized camp here last
night. The following officers were
elected: w. H Morris, Venerable
Consul; {. S. Van Horn. Worthy
Advisor; Neut. Chamblin, Excellent
Banker J. G. Bounas, Clerk; L. +.
Booth, Escort: d. Portwood, Watch
man; W. T. McCurry, Sentry; DR..
Z. b. Clopp, Physician. The camp
starts out with flattering prospects.
Aunt Joie" Ter,ill, wife of Rev.
John X. Terrill of this city, and one
of the first settlers in Randolph coun-
ty, died this week at the age of sixty
seven years. She was the mother of
Allen ID. Terrill. who was for four
years member of the republican
state committee from this district, and
tor several years editor and proprietor
of the Randolph Republican, published
in this city. She was a venerable old
lady and one of the most highly re-
spected citizens Of the county.
james Hess, a wood-hauler 1e-
siding near Moberly, was arrested late
Yesterday afternoon on a warrant is
'ued at the instigation Frank Aiken.
charging him with robbing the latter
If a watch and chain while he was in
on last Friday. Hess
'laims that he got the watch from
Aiken in trade, but witnesses viii
wear that he did not, but took the
ratca from him while he (Aiken)
ras drunk. Hess will be required to
i've bond for his appearance before
he grand jury.