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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1894-09-06
Miss Minnie Carson will teach
the Nickel school this year

Miss Minnie Carson will teach
the Nickel school this year.
FIT Fehrsnkamp withdrew from
the ticket for justice Of the peace,
in favor of f j Helwcg. Mr. Feb
renKamp would have made splcn-
did justice. but his business would
not permit of his accepting the
nomination. Mr.. Helweg will fill
the position with honor ard crccS
Here's congratulations Fritz.
Henry Bell, rising legal light
of Gonzales, rode into town on his
bicycle Saturday.
Columbus and Prof Walker, of
the Institute, were in town last
saturday,
Cotton rolls, rolls in. 1t is fun
for Fred but rough on Aleck; you
ought to see him sweat,
Mrs Weddington spent several
days in Gonzales last week attend
inga protractCd meeting.
Mr. Turner is with US again tax
ing life insurance.
Henry Neilneyer returned home
to Berclair Monday.
Misses Maud and May Chatham
visited friends in Flatonia last
week.
Tom Lsazer had the misfortune
to get his hand very badly hurt
by a gin saw at Whites gin one
day last week.
Several of our young men attend
ed preaching at Flatonia Sunday
night,
Mrs Allis returned from visit to
Hallettsville.
Miss Allie Moore left Monday for
Dallas where she goes to attend the
Oak Cliff college. She was accom-
panied by her father.
Hugo Buescher went down TO
Sinner Sunday.
Mrs Hampil is visiting friends in
Terryville this week.
Mr. Gafford left Sunday for La
verina, where he will stay few
days and return with Mrs Gofford,
who has been spending the summer
CONTINUED on 9Th lage.)
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-06-27

him. So 1 went to his Office, and 1
must say that I was greatly surprised
at his greeting. 1t was friendly and
even cordial.
Life insurance. he said. "WeIl,
now, that's a subject that interests me.
Suppose you come with me out to the
shop. I've got to 90 out there, and
while we are there you can tell me all
about your company"
He took up his hat and babe me fol-
low him. As we went out of the Office
/ noticed the clerks smiling, and I
dare say was smiling, too.
The proprietor walked hurriedly and
! followed after, till he flung open d
door and we entered the machine shop.
The din was horrible. A thousand
hammers must have been beating iron
all at once. put my hands to my
ears.
Then I looked at my man. His lips
were moving, and removing my fingers
from my ears, managed 20 catch his
words, shouted above the racket:
'tNow tell me all about it."
He smiled wickedly as he spoke. Ny
own feelings had better not be de-
scribed. Of course l was beaten, and
/ withdrew. 1t was a mighty mean
trick
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-06-27

loon was securely anchored. Then
the number of men allowed on the ball
at a time was limited to two and later
20 one from each side, but the result
did not seem satisfactory, as with the
tackling or ordinary football there
was generally a tangled mass of limbs
surrounding the ball until a warming
from the referee caused it TO be raised
in the air and juggledain the direction
of the man with the longest reach.
Considerable Roadway was made in
this manner, but the whole game was
devoid of anything resembling a
science. However, the bail viii be
used by the school for regular practice
and it is hoped to bring the game into
tangible shape before long.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-06-27
MIGHTY MEAN TRICK.
Canvassip- Under Difficulties Described
t- an Insurance Aren't.

Lie insurance agents have become
provcrbicl for their presidency and
push" business men. To whom min
utc5 arc precious, sometimes dud it
bard 70 treat them with civiiity. The
Albany EEpress, however, has heard
Of one uan, an iron manufacturer. who
has found way out of the difficulty.
His method is thus described by So
licitor who has had personal expert
eHce of it:
had heard that he was hard Gus
toner, but as he was rich and unin-
sured, l made up my mind to tackle
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-06-27
Frog Eating IN New York.

"Frog-eater' is supposed to be syn
onym for ''Frenchman," but now it j:
said that more frogs legs are eaten in
New York city than in all France. Hi.
southern frogship's saddles" begin to
arrive in New York in early spring,
and as the season advances his north
ern cousins, whose members are con
sidered by those who ere good judges
to be Of finer flavor. take their places.
The Canadian breed is most in favor
among connoisseurs. and so frogs legs
in the pretentiouS reItaurants0f New
York, whether born and brought MP in
Florida, Maryland or anywhere else
known as choice Canadian saddles"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-06-27
The Road tn Eeelrh

First Deaf Mute speaking on his
ifnCers)-What chance is there for YOU
and me in the business world, Id like
70 know?
Second Deaf Mute-Plentv. plenty.
Let's start barber shop.-Life.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-06-27
Els S-ncrt,ifr.

Els practice is % pcy no Bills,
Full many have by him been skinned.
And n0w with his r1eCE1t.c tire
he gees from place 70 place OF Wind
Buffalo Courier
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-06-27
Why Cadets Wear Crsv.

The question has often been asked
why the cadets st West Point wear
gray uniform. The criC;n Of this dis
tiuction dates back 70 the war Of 1912
IA. when the commissa-v general o.
the army could not procure the blu,
cloth required for Gen. Winfield Scott:
brigade and so they We're clad IN gray
SO distinguished was the conduct Of
that brigade at Lundy's Lane and chip
pewa that when after the war 81 1919
a reorganization Of the West Poirtril
itary academy was made. ont Of com.
pliment TO Gen Scott and his brigade
the uniform Of the corps Of cadets wal
changed from blue TO gray.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-06-27
Villains Trademark.

Here is one more way of telling the
villain Of melodrama as soon as he
puts in his appearance said Z veteran
actor the other evening. Look at his
feet. II he wears patent leather boots
he's villain. No matter where he
may be at the time. in Africa. Asia. or
anywhere on the hospitable globe. the
stage villain Of to-day must wear pat
ent leather boots. Its his trade mark.
Just as the cigarette used TO be-"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-06-27
FOOTBALL SUBSTITUTE.
The New Ball Is Ready But Rules OF tn
Game Are Yet 10 BE Made.

The New Ball Is Ready But Rules of the
Game Are Yet 10 BE Made.
"Roller-ball," the invention of A. IL.
Overman, of Springfield, Mass, is in
tended to supersede football and its
brutality. The ball used is the largest
football ever made, three feet in diam
eter, and filed with air. as is any kick
ing sphere. Although no rules have
been made to regulate the game, it is
understood that the ball is to be rolled
or thrown over the regulation football
field and through the goals.
At the first trial of the ball by the
Alden school IN Springfield the other
day little resembling a system was ac-
complished, but they are confident
that the big ball is the nucleus of a
revolution in football. At first push
ing the ball was tried, the ball to re-
main on the ground. but with dozen
men pushing it on each side, the ball
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-06-27

War IS believed to have been the
largest mule ever reared IN I'm erica
was sold IN Kansas City n 1883. Il
Was eighteen and three-fourths hands
high and weighed nineteen hundred
and seventy-fve pounds.
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birthday, last week, with a number of his young friends to help him.
 MT and Mrs V. Godfrey attended the golden wedding of their aunt and uncle, MT and Mrs Barlow in Norwalk, last week.
 The aid society of the Norfleld church will hold a sociable tonight, at the new residence of Mrs Dennis Chase.
 Theron Brown of Good Hill has been the guest of Robert Williams.
 The new flag pole was raised on the Upper Parish school grounds, last Fri day, with appropriate exercises. Miss Elizabeth Gregory is somewhat improved in health since last week.
 Dea' Fitch entertained Rev MT Cart ledge of New Haven, over Sunday.
 Miss Louise Rockwell and Miss Minnie Gilbert have visited in South Norwalk Miss Annie Fitch has returned from 3 | visit in Bedding.
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WOODBURY.
MASONIC NOTES.
with grip.

At the annual communication of King Solomon's lodge, No. 7, F. A. A. M., the following officers were elected: George c. Terrill, W. M; Thomas c. Galpin, S.. w.; Alfred N. Platt, J. w.; James Huntington, treasurer; Arthur D. War her, secretary; Henry M. Garfield, s. D.; Henry s. Stewart, J. D.; Levi B. Bradley, s. s.; George Squires, J. S.; Abernethy B. Stone, chaplain; Joseph Norton, marshal; Walter s. Bruin, tyler. Dea Truman H. Judson at this writing is critically ill, so ill that he is not ex- pected to survive the day. MT and Mrs Sheldon Summers and MT and Mrs Israel Strong are on the conva- lescent list.
 Sylvester P. Richards of Wallingford was in town last week, smiling as ever.
 Mrs E. W. Pend visited in Bantam, last week.
 Mrs Mary J. Clyde, aged 73, died Janu ary 12, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs Frank D. Thomas, in Naugatuck.
 The family of George Drakeley have been having siege of the grip.
 Miss Helen Shove was in New York, last week.
 David Betts of Seymour, brother of M. D. Betts, died last week. c. R. Hurd of Painter Hill district is slowly convalescing. The Turkish missionary who recently visited town and spoke in the church lec- ture room, last Sunday evening, January 21, has made arrangements to have his daughter, aged 14, remain in town and attend the Parker academy. She is the guest of Mrs H. w. Shove.
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THE KNIGHTS OF pYTHrAs.

Columbia lodge. No. 12, K. of F., con- ferred the first rank on one candidate, last Thursday evening. This is the first degree work performed in the new hall and for such the Knights unanimously agree it cannot be surpassed. Anyone who has the honor to attain the rank of "Knightn in Columbia lodges new castle hall, will receive it to better advantage than it can possibly be done anywhere else, as this hall is built in accordance to the new ritual issued one year ago and has all the necessary equipments for the rendering of this work. Columbia lodge was the first in the state to work the de- grees according to the new ritual and she's .sstill in it.''
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llok' lO0k' At these pces all on account the s an i'll wind
 that blows nobody good" is an old saying This time the
 customer who pair of
 BOOTS OR SHOES!
 Gets the Benefit and
 READ READ READ THESE THESE THESE PRICES! PRICES, PRTCES, Mems s5 Calf Favore size on size aBuuon Butcher
 French Kid Cloth Top Button, Dongola Buttons utons 800 as7 Mems Boys Misses space to quot goods but Money goods cash with and what
H. N. AIRES,
 BOOTS AND SHOES. 7 BISHOP BLOCK, BRIDGEPORT.

Mrs Baldwin Of Torrington is also there as nurse.
 Mrs William Marvin and Mrs George McCann were confined to their homes, last week, by grip.
 A small family dinner was enjoyed at Mrs c. E. Beeman's, last Saturday after noon.
 s. H. Mitchell of Burlington, Vt., arrived at H. w. Browns on Thursday of last week for few days visit. The sociable of the Y. P. s. c. E. was held on Tuesday of this week, at K. H. Beardsley's. Thomas Martin, the blacksmith, has been favored with a touch of the griE during the past week. Mrs George s. Lyman has been suffer. with grip.
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ROXBURY.
AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN.
cover,y.

The long looked for sleding has ar- rived and the people, Saturday, were out in force conveying their logs to mills and wood to their woodpiles.
 Sunday morning, was the coldest morning this winter registering two de- grees below.
 Messrs Hurlburt, Barnes and Preston filled their ice houses, the 22d and 23d, with very fair, nine to 10-inch ice.
 Charles Thomas is getting out the tim Der to build himself new barn.
 Harvey Thomas, Jr., can be seen pleasant days driving a fine pair of sor- rel colts which he is breaking for the proprietors of the Oak Tree House at Southbury. They are coming three and very fine and stylish.
 James Innis has taken the contract to dig and stone we'll on the premises, formerly owned by Nelson Barnes. Willard B. Hodge and wife of Bethel were guests of Burton, his brother, on Sunday.
 l Johnnie Eastman is making inquiries regarding yokes he purchased at the auction of the late s. T. Baldwin, W hich he left at tie barn. On going after them he could not find them.
 Edward Bishop and son have taken 8 contract to quarry mine of silica ir Tophet.
 George w. Lendeveg has rented s building at Judd's Bridge and is to as sort his two tons of tobacco and others if they desire. We also understand tha H. Dickinson, Ira Booth are to have their crops assorted in the warehouse o A.L.Hodge & Son at the depot. Bronson Brothers have secured large amount of logs at their mill, which ii now the only mill on Jacks brook.
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THE WAIERIOWN FAlR STILL LlN ES.
 Several weeks ago a meeting of the stockholders of the Watertown agricul- tural and horse association was called to take into consideration the matter of dis continuing the fair. After considerable debate for and against vote was taken which showed a majority in favor of closing up the affairs of the association. Considerable murmuring was indulged in by several of the citizens of the town who have always enjoyed the good old fair. The murmuring wasn't in vain, as it led up to an investigation of the meet ing and the action taken, which proved, according to the bylaws of the associa- tion, that the vote was illegal. Another meeting was called, last week, at which it was decided to hold the fair one more year. Why close up the fair? Why can this institution not be made to pay :: These are two questions of vital import ance to the stockholders. Your corres- pondenU has often sat and listened to the ideas of outsiders and insiders on the running of the fair to make it a paying business. Of course there are as many different ideas on the subject as there is men. Although some of the systems ad- vocated must have been put together af- ter considerable intelligent thought on the subject, yet you couldn't get one of those men to go to the meeting and ex- press his views on the subject. This is one great trouble. The stockholder will get around to one of the stores in twos or threes and perch themselves on top ot flour barrels, and, keeping drumming their heels on the sides, spin out ideas and opinions, when ii such were given at the meeting, might lead to concentrated action and an injection of new life which might resusctate the patient. Seeing the fair is to be held another year, let every citizen in town put his shoulder to the wheel and let the officers of the company advertise. ''There is nothing succeeds like success" and in order to make business of any kind a success now-a-days, you must advertise freely. Flowing posters hung up in stores and stuck to telegraph poles is not enongh. Very often one line in local paper is better than gaudy colored posters four feet square. Advertise where folks will read it. Advertise intelligently and ap- point one man to look after this and nothing else and you'll see everybody in. terested and the fair of 1894 will be a grand success, both socially and finan. cially, and a new lease of life will be given to the Watertown Agricultural and Horse association. Not word of fault is found with the old board of officers, who labored earnestly and wisely for the success of the fair. The trouble was the public didn't support 'em. Now let all show an interest.
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TO VISITORS.

The Building .& Loan Association of Dakota has passed through tho recent troublesome times paying all obligations promptly, in fact their sys tenn of doinglbusiness, together with the laws of the state, which protect them similar to our say ings banks, makes them with good management, proof against the severest panic. The monthly payment plan upon which their loans are made, together with other existing conditions, makes their securities an absolutely safe investment. Holders of them here or elsewhere, am quite sure, will ind the end to justisy my claim. Ihave ust returned from my annual visit to their office and am well pleased with their management and condition. It is well known that no such associ- ations have failed during the last panic. would recommend their securities to any who wish a safe and profitable investments where their inter. est will be paid promptly semi-annually, and the principal when due. offer a per cent Deben- ture, fully guaranteed. running or years; also their installment stock, which is a profitable in vestment.
 JAMES c. JOHNSON,
 General Agent for Connecticut
 STEpNEY DEPOT, CT.
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WARREN.
A YOUNG BLIZZARD.

January's maiden snow storm has come. Why not? We have reached the expiring days of the month and it's com ing has been tardy. We must welcome it whether agreeable or otherwise. We cannot plead abundance of it this winter What is it?
 Vapor that's frozen, men call it snow Wonderful its structure, you may know; Explorer Scoresby of Arctic tame Six hundred varieties does name. The microscope these beauties reveal And to the sight such wonders unseal; Crystals perfect as perfectcan be Of snowy whiteness, come, for you and me- The Grange held public meeting on Friday evening last. Officers were in- stalled and bounteous repast followed. The organization has passed it's iron and brazen age and has reached the margin of it's golden.
 The windmill of MT Lyman's is in posi-
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Silk Co. started up full time and full
 help, last week.

help, last week.
 INTERESTING VITAL STATISTICS.
 Abstract of births. marriages and deaths for the year 1893: Births-There was 4S births, q males and 24 females, all white, one pair twins, males. Of these 3l were born of American parents, eight of Irish, two of mother American, father foreign; seven father American, mother foreign. Mothers: American born, number at birth of first child, age l5 to IS, T. 20 to 30, &; second child, 20 to 30, 6; 30 to 40, |; third child, 20 to 30, 4; 30 to 40, 1; sixth child, 30 to 40, g.; seventh child, 30 to 40, 3; 18th child, 40 to 50, 1. Foreign born mothers, number at birth of first child, IS to 20, 1; 20 to 30, 3; second child, 20 to 30, 7; third child, 20 to 30, }; 30 to 40, 1; fifth child, 20 to 30, l, making a total of B children born to American born mothers and 15 to foreign born. By months: January, 6; February, 3; March, 5; April, ?; May, 3; June, 9; July, I; August, ?; September, A. October, 1; November, 4 December, 4.
 Marriages: The total number of mar. riages for 1893 was 20. The number of brides with both parents of American birth was l3. The number of brides with both parents foreign born was II; with one parent American and one foreigr birth, }. Number of grooms with bott parents of American birth, II; with bott parents foreign born, 16; with one par ent American and one of foreign birth, 2 Three widows, seven widowers and di vorced women re-married. Nineteen marriages in which both parties wer American, seven of both parties foreign with American male and foreign femal ?, with foreign male and American fe male, l, took place. Only one colore marriage occurred. All mari ages wer by parties residing in this state.
 Deaths: Thi~ty-five deaths occurred 19 white males, 15 white females, on colored female. By months, January, l February, ,; March, April, May, Jun and July, each 4; August, ?; September l; October, 3; November, }; December 3. Twenty-two were born in Connect cut, in other states, in England, , i Ireland, in Scotland and l in France By occupation there died three farmers five labOrers, 12 housekeepers, one eacl of pattern setter, painter, railroad clerk barkeeper, wood turner, silk worker an retired. Number whose occupation wa not stated, s. By diseases, one died 0 scarlet fever, five typhoid fever, one 0 cerebro spinal fever, other miasmati diseases one, cholera infantum two, can cer four, consumption four, old age four convulsions one, heart diseases one bronchitis two, pneumonia two, othe diseases of respiratory system one, othe diseases six.
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Litchfield County News.
 WATERTOWN.
WATERTOWN.
A GRANGE CELEBRATION.

Thursday evening, January 25, the grange celebrated their third anniversa- ". Many visitors from the granges in the surrounding townJ were also pres ent. In addition to business, there was ing, recitations and the reading of pa- pers. The patrons then sat down to the we'll furnished tables. After supper, w.. G. French was appointed toast master and the following toasts were responded to:
 "Our third anniversary D c. Callender. "Our grange and its past" Mrs c. Wooding. "Our grange and it's future," H. T. Dayton. "Our deceased members" Rev R. Pegrum. "Our visiting neighbors," Ard Melton of Ply
 mouth, E. W. Clark of Morris and c.
 N. Flower ot Bethlehem. "woman's work in the grange" Mrs R. Pc.
 grum.
 "Our married brothers," w. J. Munson. "Our married sisters" Mrs O. D. Estey. Song, eve areIhappy tonight" Choir. "The benefits ot the grange to its members
 c. N. Griswold. "Our grange millers," Howard Peck of North field.
 "Our single brothers," Edson B. Lockwood. "Our single sisters" Sarah Hungertord. Song, "Merrily sing" Choir.
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In Fairfield County.
SHELTON.
THEY DIDN'T FIGHT.

Some men from Ansonia and Derby undertook to have prize fight, last Thursday night, but the officers got hold of it and Sheriff Wheeler, Chief Tom- linson and Officer Burgess went to the barn of Oscar Hubbell, abnnt mile from the village and surprised the crowd, who immediately scattered. The fight had not commenced, although the preliminary arrangements had been made. Officer Tomlinson was the one who found it out about midnight and called the others to his assistace. He deserves much credit for the second time he has frustrated such brutal exhi- bitions.
 | SHELTON pEBArERs.
 On Saturday evening the first meeting
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MORRIS.
AT THE SOETH VIEW VII

AT THE SOUTH VIEW VILLA.
 A party of Waterbury business men stopped at the popular South View Villa, last week, for two days fishing on the lake. They were very jolly and appar- ently had a most glorious time and many fish were caught, both with line and sil- yer hai