Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-09-06


NV place in I'VE good old times,
when the farmer knew but
little or nothing of banks of deposit and
their advantages. but relied mostly up
on the honesty of his city acquaintances
or Of the host of his urban inn.
Therefore, when one nice day the
farmer of the lower village drove to the
city with a well-filled bag to make some
extensive purchases at the annual fair
he Was not little vexed to discover
that the inn. The Sun" wherein he
usually stopped. was filled from top to
bottom with guests to the fair. He
need only wait a few days, explained
the host. and there would be plenty of
rooms vacant. but till then Mr. Farmer
would have to apply to some other tay-
ern. Perhaps a few houses further on,
just around the corner of the next
street, in The Green Tree" there Nigh,
be room for him. That would be quite
near too. etc, etc.
Mr.. Farmer hesitated for a moment
He was not acquainted with the pro-
prietOr of The Green Tree" but the
host Of The Sun often kept heavy
sums for him. and readily handed them
over whenever demanded. 1t would be
good idea to deposit the 1000 forms
brought along for purchases with the
landlord of The Sun" meditated the
farmer. but there was too much of the
suspicious peasant nature in him to
eonfide his money to anybody lodging
outside the abode wherein he himself
was dOmiciled. Accordingly he prom
iSed the landlord OF THE Sun" 10 in
Guire again within few days and said
good-by
In The Green Tree" there was indeed
some rooms vacant. and when the farm
rr had consumed his knoedel and sauer-
kraut he inquired for the host and beg
ged few moments private converse.
ton with him. The landlord conducted
the farmer. who appeared quite we'll
TODD. into his private room TO listen to
his guests request
Il brought 1000 forms with me to
make some purchases" began the farm.
er, but | am afraid some one in the
-iAetf StNeA AINA4l AlOlIi W al
you please keep them safe for me?
That's what always did in The SUM- ;"
VERY well" replied the host; Just
hand them 10 me-"
But don't want anybody to know"
continued the farmer, that l brought
so much money with me-
Why, certainly not" exclaimed the
Ion.
50 many rogueS who think they must
steal right away when they imagine
there is anything OF value You Just
rest easy about it,"
Mr.. Farmer counted out his 900 for
ms on the table. the landlord locked
them up. both men shook hands and the
entire transaction was completed.
Feeling relieved, the farmer mingled
iiSht-hearted with the crowding popu-
lace. After searching examination he
found next day several articles which
he concluded TO purchase, and returned
TO his stopping place to fetch some of
his deposit.
But just depict his amazement and
CONSERVATION when the landlord of
'The Green Tree" declared in a brusoue.
manner that there must be some mis-
take; he hadn't received one farthing.
much less 1000 florins.
In vain the stupefied peasant remind
ed him of the day, hour and other de-
tails of the transaction. The landlord.
forsooth, turned tables played the role
of the injured martyr, and at last shout
ed at the top of his voice that the farm
er should produce his receipts or bring
forth his witnesses. Anybody and ev-
erybody could come and demand 1000
HORNS from him. Very probably the
Farmer had given his money to some
body else for safe keeping But he. the
proprietor of THE Green Tree" was
an honest man. and so forth.
And the willy tavern keeper talked
that much and he swore so high and
solemnly that he knew positively moth
ne at all Of the money that the Devil
Tered rustic at last totally stupefied. tot
cred out of the inn.
Just by lucky chance he encountered
IN old acquaintance ON the street. and
o him he related his misfortune.
Ahcit IL Dul one TeIicuy, III there Is
my" declared his friend; that is, go to
DR. Foxy and ask his advice. If he
ion't know what to do, then you'll
never see your 1000 forms again.
MI Foxy was veteran lawyer, who
vas near and far highly esteemed on &C
cunt of his shrewdness. and at the
ane time generally liked for his jovial-
~ and good will.
Next morning bright and early saw
nc farmer at the lawyers Office. He
Tas ushered in and explained his case.
Vhen he had finished Mr.. Foxy asked:
Have you got another 1000 flOrins?"
Il think | could raise them" answer
d the farmer.