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other fellows. Respectfully. eo
Box 294, Norman, Okla.

/
Meridian. Tex, May s.--Edltor TIA.
zette: Enclosed please find 4s votes ioi
| II. w. Peak. who is going TO Eurvpe
on your proposition, as he ~ Wor tIL,
and will be great esea II-f 70 So
| Worth. H. u
Fort Worth, Tex, May 3.---Dear MISS
| sissv Tune. tried to find where YOU
live, but no one could tell me, SO
| send these rs coupons and ASK you -
| vote them for my papa's old frlena,
Mr.. Howard w. Peak. The little BiIis
like Mr.. Peak as Wen as me pis
young ladies' do, ana i am BoIhs ~
cut out some more coupons whenever
can. His and your niue t e.tg y>,r
/ Dear little ida: Let Sissy thank You
| for vour dainty little, note and the
seventy-fye coupons you so kindly sent
and which were delivered 10 me to-day.
| sissy knows you and your papa ana
mamma very well indeed, and thinks
ever so much Of you. why, i can re,
member when you was a little DIT OF
! a gill, a heap smaller than you ure
now and before you could cut out
coupons and write such pretty notes.
An the girls send you q kiss and many
| thanks. and may God bless you.
SISSY JUPE.
Houston. Tex. May 81. l., Jordan,
Fort Worth. Tex-Dear Frank: IN,
closed find nine coupons. when l. send
you with best wishes. More Will fol-
-" '00"' i'''' j. NJ BENIsH.
with Houston Post.
Fort Worth. Tex, May 4.-Editor Ga
zette: Enclosed find my weekly remit
lance of 100 coupons for credit of Mr.
f. l., Jordan, with best wishes Of
MAUD KURTz.
Fort Worth Tex. May 4.-Editor Ca
zette: Twenty-tour coupons for the
man who Is going to Europe-Mr. i. u.
ABE NJ. MEHL.
Aurora, Tex, May 4.-Edltor Gazette:
Enclosed please find ten votes for Frank
S. IL. HAYDoN.
Abilene. Ten, May 4-Slssy Jupe: I
see our friend behind little to-day,
but presume Busby worked the rabbits
foot on him, and we will have to watch
him. Credit Howard with these Is
votes to help put him ahead again,
Yours truly, BlAVELL.
Thank you. sir, I think you must be
n Mascot; go | shall dust your note
with our own rabbits foot and see
what Sunday will bring forth. Please
let me hear from you again. SISSY.
Fort Worth, Tex. May 4.-Edltor Ca
zette; We incose you herewith 7j
votes for l.. Il, Cohen club, We wish to
thank j. NJ. and $. Il. II for packages
sent by mail and express. Yours re-
spectfully,
THE LEE COHEN CLUB.
Cowhorn, Ark, May S.-Edltor Ca
zctte; l inclose nine votes for II. NJ.
White. There Is a big Methodist meet.
ing going on in our town. and from
the way things are going l am afraid
that the sinners VIII soon be Ike soma
OF the can lidntcs on your list--ln
hopeless minority. Yours truly,
ARNANSAW DICK.
Fort Worth. Tex, May 4.-Edltor Ca
zette: lnclosed find 80 coupons for f.
l., Jordan from
OLD VIRGINIA" NO. 2.
Fort Worth, Tex, May 4-Edltor Ga
zotte: Inclosed lind 20 coupons for
Il. IL. Cohen
QUEEN CITY MFG. co.
Fort Worth. Tex, May 4.--Edtor Ca
zette: Please credit r, l.. Jordan with
Is coupons, Respectfully.
TEXAS AND PACIFIC SW1TCHMAN.
Dallas, Tex, May 4.-Editor Gazette.
Enclosed ind 90 votes for A. S. Bushy,
the druggist candidate. Buss is sure
TO win this race, If one of your report-
ers had been with us last Saturday
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Editor Gazette: Enclosed please find
40 votes for Mr. Frank l.. Jordan,
Best wishes for his succesa.
MRS. IL. Y, BROWNING.
The shamrock and thistle the lily and
the rose,
Bmblems OF the nations where the ia
vorlto drummer goes.
Busby's popularity gives him mahy
friend.
Who keep on clipping coupons, and will
do 1t tn the end.
Here's six to help swell the total.
GOODYEAR WELT.
Corsicana, Texas, May 3.
! am no poet. neither can l compose.
But listen to my ditty and III tell you
how It goes.
They say Busby is buzzer, Buz him
along;
Jordan Is Juner June him along.
Lee Cohen, they say, Is leader,
Ana lead, they say, he must
but Howard Peak II the man
That Will 30 TO Europe or bust.
or all the drummcrs IN the land,
Howard Peak Is the gentleman,
And of all the men that's In the chase.
Howard Peak will win the race.
Inelosed find forty-four votes for
Howard Peak. II. O. ID.
Crowley Texas, May 3.
Fort Worth. May 4.-Edltor Gazette,
lnelosod md i5l coupons for my choice
IN the contest, Il. l.. Jordan.
old VIRGINIA"
Fort worth, MAY 4-Editor Gazette;
Enclosed herewith lind eight votes FOR
Howard w. Peak. As his name lndi-
Gates that he should be on top, hope
tomorrow morning ne will be found ia
his proper place. l am, very truly,
S. $. ID,
Atoka, I. T., May s.-Edltor Gazette,
Mrs. j. w, u. cold Virginia'D OF Gle
burne, In yesterdays Gazette votes for
Frank l., Jordan. don't know Jordan.
but when the Old Dominion stands by
him he must be AN right" Inclosed
md four coupons for him. More 70
CHARLES w. DpNsrAN.
Old Virginia No. 2.
Fort Worth. May s.--Dear Sissy;
While II Is raining clip and send here
with thirty-four votes. for you to cast
Tor yosr faynrite, II. W. Peak. Like
othNrs. have become anxious to see
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Bowie Tex, May 4.-Editor Gazette:
In looking over the contest list we see
that our old friend, Mr.. W. i. Mellow
ell, IL still in the mine hole" Please
place the lnclosed vote to his credit.
Tell him TO keep a stiff upper lip; that
his friends are hard at work, and that
he will hear from us soon in a very
satisfactory manner.
w. G. HOMAN,
c. r. McADAMS,
c. C. PENN.
One vote lnclosed.
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Editor Gazette; Please creoit A. s.
busoy with so votes. Oklahoma l. safe
Tor Bushy, and II wind has anything
TO DO with II, we will surely blow him
along. Let the rest OF the "brethren''
respond TO the good cause and send
tusoy, I am not a druggist, but l
know busby can physia any Of those
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-05

Fort Worth. Tex.--Please credit F.
l.. Jordan with 2is coupons from
friends OF different sections Of the
state. w. c. PFAEFFLE.
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Hlll9boro, Tex, May 2.--Busby Club,
Fort Worth, Texas: Enclosed you will
find 1853 coupons for Sid Busby. You
will hear from us again soon. Yours
truly, HILLSBORO BOYS.
Buz is a buzzer; Buz him along.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-05

Alvarado. Tex, May s,-Mr. Editor:
Enclosed you will ind 100 votes. Please
place to the credit OF Mr.. Frank L.
Jordan. MRS. g. G. GOLDING.
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In response to many Inquiries, the
announcement Ia made that the bust
ness Office OF the Gazette has old pa
pers for sale containing coupons, at
the rate of 81 90 per hundred.
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Waco, May 3.-The Busby Club. Fort
Worth, TeNas.-Gentlemen: Enclosed
find twenty-one coupons for Mr. Busby.
Yours truly, w. n. GRIFFETH.
Buz is n buzzer: Bug him along.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-05

Nineteen votes for my friend, d. VI.
Nlcol. No better man lives.
ONE WHO KNOWS.
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CHARLES w. DpNsTAly,
Old Virginia No. 2.

Fort Worth. May s.-Dear Sissy;
with thirty-four votes. for you to cast
for yosr fayorite. II. w. Peak. Like
oth>rs. have become anxious to see
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Alvord. Tex. May 3.-Edltor azette:
Incl0sed you will find 20 votes for f.
l.. Jordan. Il. c. COMBS,
W. a. BROOKS.
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Bastrop, Tex. May 2.-Busby Club.
Box 1888, Fort Worth, Tcxas.-Gentle-
men; Please find inclosed Atty coupons.
Yours truly. BRUNO HASLER.
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Meridian. Tex, May s.-EdItor ia
zette; Enclosed please find 4s votes for
II. w. Peak. who is going 70 Europe .I.,
on your proposition, as he is worthy
ana viii be a great credit 70 Fort
yor,h ~" II. c. HUGHES.
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Blount and Abilene, you are the proper
people. Always stay with a fireman
and you will have friends-and true
blues. Keep an eye on the fircmen's
candidate. He is behind now, but 1t
will only be for a short time.
BEN RICHARDS, ALIAS FRENCHY,
II. S. CSTUMFC ASHBY.
OF Engine Company No. 1.
They say Buz Is buzzer; he's in 1t
good and strong,
And he's sure to 20 to Europe before
very long.
Please add these to his number, every
little helps, you know,
To elect the most popular drummer,
across the water to go.
One hundred votes for Busby.
BIG FOUR BUSBY CLUB.
Colorado, Tex, May ..
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Dallas, May 4.--Edltor Gazette: ] in
close you thirty 800 coupons for your
European candidate from my state.
Mr.. +. l.. Jordan. "Old Virginia never
tire" nor does any good housekeeper
OF using Arm and Hammer brand" OF
soda. II. b. NORMENT.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-05

North Fort Worth, May 4.--Thirty
votes for II. W. Peak. Yours.
STOCK YARDS HOTEL.
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Coleman, Tex, May 2.-The Busby
Club. Fort Worth.-Gentlemen; In
closed find $50 coupons for the winner,
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City Chemist, St. Louis:

club or to send In votes, please adj
dress Young Ladies' Busby club, boz
1883. Respectfully.
YOUNG LADIES BUsBY CLUB,
Per Il. V.
r S. DO you want a badge?
-
Waco, Tex, May s.---Edltor Gazette,
Enclosed find 225 votes, the fruits OF
our labor which please place 10 the
credit Of the Mile End thread man.
Dave Well. We are slightly dlshgured,
but stu In the ring We are yours
truly, JAKE BTNNEDICK,
LEVY BEAR,
BEN j. FOX.
ARTHUR SANGER.
ALEX WE'LL
DAVE LANDMAN.
PORTER FORARITY.
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Decatur. Tex. May S.-Edltor Ga.
zette; lnclosed you will find so votes
Tor Il. Il Jordan. w. A. BROOKS.
Busby Headquarters esq, Fort
WORTH Tex, May I've inclos1 24s9
votes received from
Fort Worth Fire Hail No. L.. $50
Fort Worth Fire Hall No, 4,. POO
Johnnie Howell, Manger .., 200
Fort Worth Fire Hall No. 5. Fer
Buson, captain. l4O
Fort Worth Fire Han No. 6, c. W.
Drcschel solicitor. 100
Miss Ruby Rowe ,.........,.. SO
CHARLEY Lewis .n.,.,.,.......... 90
Y 1. carr neutrality-suspicious.. 100
Denny Mountain .,,............, 100
I'D Huffman Observation-Disclosures. so
Fort Worth druggists, per Tolu
SmlNh ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 200
H. T.. Holland. druggist, the gem
ulne, name blown In the bottle
hoIand ..,......... .,...,....., 100
Miss Flora Hirschnold, ....., 20
Master Tillman Blbb .. "a
Master Jimmie Robinson .,..,,,' 100
Denton Busby Club. Forman, sec
ret1ry ,,s.....s............ 400
The Comanche Busby Club . 100
The Brown Chemical company, Bal
umorc, iMd.s,s......a...., 30
The Gordon Busby Club =. - 1g5
The stephneville Busby Club. -. lg5
W. i, Lace, Burleson "a
!, $. Douthlt, Sweetwater. rs
Woodville friends ...........,,,l 100
Total - otso
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Waco, May 3.-Editor Gazette: In
closed find iifty-seven coupons for our
iiremen's candidate, Horace Moore.
Boys, We will be in 1t yet. Wait until
they hear from the boys later. Yours,
NJ. G. A.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-05

Rockdale. Tex, May 4.-The Busby
Club: 1nclosed find siXty-nine votes for
MIR. Busby. Intend tc do my best for
him. Very truly,
A. Y. IsAACs, NJ. D.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-05

COLEBAN BUSBY CLUB.
JACK" Secretary and Treasurer.
Buz is u buzzer; Buzz him along.
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Waco May s.-Fifty more for the
brave fire boys and their friend, Horace
Moore, the fire apparatus drummer and
member of engine company No l.
WACO FIRE DEPARTMENT,
NJ. Q. A.
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WACO FIREMEN.

Fort Worth Tex, May 4.-Inclosed
! send 100 votes for A. Sid Bus-bee,
somewhat OF buzzer myself and
will buzz in again.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-05

Waco, May 3.-Edtor Gazette: You
Will find inclosed fifty votes for the
hremen's candidate, Horace Moore. As
ever, fireman's friend, and also old
trusty, DAVE BLOUNT.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-05

Aurora, Tex, May 4.-Edltor Gazette:
Enclosed please find ten votes for Frank
l.. Jordan. Respectfully,
S. Il. HAYDON.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-05

Chicago, Ills, April 1s.--Tditor Gazette:
Noting your European contest, we beg to
say that We will give to tho winning cRndl.
datu the nncHt six tile TO be found ia
Chicago to wear on the trip.
H. " BUCkLEN & CO.,
Proprlctora King'a New Discovery aud
Bucklens Aruica salyc.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-05

Waco, May 3.--Editor Gazette: We
are all very busy, but have forty.one
votes for Horace Moore, the fire hose
and supply man that we entered in this
race. and watch us stay with him. We
never quit friend and fireman. Matige.
come again. We are always pleased
to hear from the ladies'. The fire bows
all like the ladies'. as they are always
our friends.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-05

total -. ,............. 1900. .2t2s
bow,
THE FORT WORTH BusBY CLUB,
Y. .. Boy 1sA
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JOHN II. souIREs.

JOHN II. sQUIREs.
Busby Headquarters. p. o. Box 1Ss.
Fort Worth, May s.-Editor Gazette.
Kindly allow us to answer few ques-
lions that we have not had time to
reply TO through the NAH.
Greenvllle-Who Is Mr.. Busby?
Mt, Busby was born and raised In
southern Texas, spent the early mart
OF ms life on farm and there con-
tracted a vigorous constitution and
hne running qualities. He received
soou eaucation and has a mind stored
with erudite information--has trave,ed
al over the state OF Texas, ana ia
Wen acquainted with her vast re-
sources. and has a good gift of describ-
ing the same. Early in life he served
as an apprentice in n drug store. and
faithfully learned the business.
He travelled for Thompson q Ohm
stede OF Galveston, wholesale arnm-
sists, for number of years. and sho,,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-05

Fort Worth, Tex, May 4.--Edltor Ca
zette; Enclosed find 90 coupons for f.
l.. Jordan from
"OLD VIRGINIA" NO. 2.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-05

The Post oak Poultry Yards Will give
trio Of Cornish Indian game chickens,
the great table fowl OF America. valued
at $40, TO the successful candidate In
your drummera' contest
A, q. FOWLER. Prop,
HAndley, Tex.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-05

Fort Worth, Tex. May 4.-Editor Ca
zette: Twenty-tour coupons for the
man who Is going to Europe-Mr. i. II.
Cohen-from his friend,
ABE NJ. MEHL.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-05

rontinnsd on Fourth Page.
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Decatur. Tex. May S.--Edltor Ga.
Eette; lnelosed you win find so votes
for Il. l. Jordan. w. A RROoKs
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-05

Fort Worth, Tex, May 4.-Editor Ca
zette; We inclose you herewith 10
votes for l.. L. Cohen club. We wish to
thank j. NJ. and $. T. II for packages
sent by mail and express. Yours re-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-05

Fort Worth, Tex, May 4.-Editor Ga
zette: Enclosed find my weekly remit
lance of 100 coupons for credit of Mr.
+. l.. Jordan, with best wishes or
MAUD KURTZ.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-05

Fort Worth, Tex, May 4.-Edltor Ga.
2etto; Enclosed lind seven C0upong
Jordan from L.
PALACE LIVERY STABLE.
Denton Tex
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Birdylllr, Tex, April a0,--Eiltnr Gazette;
The ilairHvw Poultry Yard VIII glye the
enc that gets second highoat number NJ
VOTES for The European trlpe one setting
of eggs froIn any variety In the yards.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-05

Baltimore, Md, April 25.-Edltor Gazette;
We will give the winner In your contest
very handsome silk umbrella AUur1 truly,
THE Drown CHEMICAL co.
4. S-Sh0uid any Of tile candidates feel
weary during the race. We would say
at 10 Browns Iron Blttcrs yon need"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-05

Round Rock, Tex, May 3.-Edtor
Gazette; Enclosed please find six votes
for that prince OF drummers and all
around good fellow, Mr.. Frank Jordan.
He formerly lived here and at George
town. and has a host Of friends who
wish him success. He Is from "Old
Nirginia,' and Is positively one Of the
IF H. VS." His competitors are, no
doubt, all good, nice men. but they Will
aRsuredly ilnd Jordan a hard road to
travel" WIN send in lot more soon.
II. q. NATTERSON.
Bryan. Tex. May 3.-Editor Gazette;
Inclosed find ten votes for Mr. Il. l.,
Jordan. May he make Murphy nm
ish. ID M SIMS
Denson, Tex. May 2.-Dear BlIloo.
President Trllby Club postofflce box
2lS' Fort Worth, Tex: Enclosed please
ind fifteen coupons for Frank H. Tor-
dan. This place Is solid FOR Jordan.
we Know a good thing when we see il,
80 ew Will push It along. You viii
hear from US again soon. Yours truly,
j. AND b.
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Fort Worth. Tex. May 4.-Edltor Ca
zette: Please credit r. l.. Jordan with
IS coupons, Respectfully.
TEXAS AND PACIFIC SWITCHMAN,
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Dallas, Tex, May 4.-Editor Gazette;
Enclosed ind 90 votes for A. S. Bushy
the druggist candidate. Buss is sure
to win this race, If one OF your report
ers had been with us last Saturday
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-05

Fort Worth, Tex, May 4.---Edltor
Gazette; Enclosed find So votes Tor
Howard w. Peak from friend
MARY'S CREEK.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-05

Waco, Tex, May s.-Now ia comin,
for this air man dat am selling dis VIE
tread on Black spool what am caIIei
the Mile End. Is black man but he
am the widest man for that air trIpe
Tor ise going to helps him ali can. Ills
Eighteen votes.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-05

Fort Worth. Tex. May 4.--Edltor Ca
zette Here are 20 coupons which please
place TO the credit OF i. H. Cohen.
COUSIN
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-03-09
DROUTH LETTERS.

SHERMAN Co., June, a.
Dear Mother-I arrived West all Satur
day evening John the station and took
home 1t awfuy reary driving paes
and could hardly keep the tears back 1t different
the and pretty roads of Illinois The pares
level hreshng floor far the reach and there
be The blue globe
that fits down everything and shuts Our house
queer affair 1t is built of grow
the roof that gives peculiar appearance There
floor but the
dust have tackled all the sods inside and
makes John glad have
lonely all alone Though lie has said
his letters that he has felt the
The looking good but have had need
it badly.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-03-09
August.


My Dear MoherO God how tell you in letter Of
the and trouble have been since last wrote AS
take the misery par hand The weather kept
getting and dryer all the time Every living thing dried
ahough had swept off the fields John his work and
around the house seecess with misery The baby ain
and busy with her should have gone crazy
with misery Ore day the ecely the morning
usual There nothing denote that different from the
other hot days But about eleven o'clock the wird became hot
blast from We caught breath with difficulty
The house filled with oppressive heat The cattle stood
painting and the of heat could be the level
The baby gasped for breath and wildly snatched old fan
famed her. but avail She her mad
breath and heaved sigh Of relief her close her
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-03-09

Dear MotherThe weather has been extremely have had
rain and everything begins look yellow and sy John feels
blue and that will not have half Of anything OF
that have the world to look for food and cloth
ing this winter pretty hard Every day the wind blows
hot and dry there breath Of The corneaves
all shveed and do get rain pretty do what
will become of The baby has been sick She has suffered
much through the hot weather and that
hardly afford doctor 1t costs $40 time he
and not always able and take her myself neigh
Dor today She said that she wanted to
long before but that her kept her close home She
has lived here long time and she told dreadful tales
grassbopper times glad that did live here then
John has been putting hay We have low wet spot Of
ground farm and the there and John that
hay will bring good price this fall
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-03-09
October.

Dear MoherWe have absolutely nothing left but sod
house and its contents The other night about midnight
awakened by strong light in We
prairie fire approaching The first thing thought
hay We dressed and out with pals and old
got ready to fight the fire il needed 1t
see come came eaplng and roaring and playing Long
tongues OF flame would flash leap and
IN blaze on ahead and then the main body Of the caught
another flame would shoot and
standing and that there great
our hay would catch fire. We began tight with all might
whenever the flame would catch inside the powed would
fight with wet coats But hotter
the sparks began to fly and fire to the
mad and tore the fire out with his hands but still would
another place And had and We
dragged ourselves the house Our
and hands bsteed aud fearu We
others and sighed Out in the fields smoking heap
last OF our hopes for the winter want to back home IL
you can loan me the money will
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-03-09
THE COURIER

forever mother mother know
such John and stood little home made
coffin and tried but could the little coffin
out in the yard shrub and there her. We walked
back hand hand around
both wept like little children The hot went aud we
have nothing left but o little stacks OF hay
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-03-09
September.


Dear Mother:We have had little late The seed that
did not the spring the
coming and the fields look quite begun
to do some fall blowing and pulling the uned
burn this winter There have been number prairie
and John has plowed strip around his they
not burn.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-03-09

October TO- "a.
Dear MotherMoney received all right Will ship Marys
body home today. Will go west tomorrow. Good bye.
yours-JoHN
WILLIAM REED DUNRoY.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-03-09
A man cannot

And drink at the same time. But the
wide awake people who employ O'NEILL
to do their plumbing can whistle at hard
times and drink from the cup Of success.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-03-09
captain
ICUTTLE'S
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to make it watch seldom exalted but
never excelled."
finest made, and consequently need no
such operation. They are only $500.
Diamonds and
Silverware, too.
i. b. TriClkey Sc Co.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-03-09

Had to be pushed
back a halt hour
in the morning and
a quarter OF an hour
in the afternoon