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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-03-12
THE REV(?) MARSTON.

Under the heading "An Impos-
tor" Rev T ] Fouts, pastor of the
Baptist church here, proceeds to
expose the man calling himself
Rev J f Marston, who lectured here
several weeks ago on his visit to
Palestine, the Holly Land. Rev.
Fout's article appears in church
paper, and is as follows;
This part Of the state has been
recently visited bya man calling
himself j f Marston, who delivers
lectures wherever he can secure an
audience on his visit to the Holy
Land, in company, as he says, with
Mr. Coleman and others. After the
lecture he reads certificate pur-
porting. to be from Mr. Coleman. GER
tifying that the holder of same is
an upright christian gentleman, etc.
Marston has an artificial leg Calls
himself Is years Of age but looks to
be about forty. He has lcctured in
Smithville, Flatonia. Sinner, Hal
lettsville and other places in this
part of the state. He came to
Sinner and Hallettsville claiming
to be the pastor at Fatonia, and
thus secured confidence. Marston
indicated his interest in Baptist
work by taking subscriptions for
the Christian Index and for book
he claims to have written. He took
subscriptions for the two together,
as he said he had made arrange
ments to that effect. 1t turns out
that he is not only not pastor at
Flatonia, but bad reports are fol-
lowing him from several directions,
Itasca being one. Besides all this
here is a statement just sent me
contained in the Baptist and Re
Hector Of 1893. l give it in full:
"a man by the name Of Rev J ]
Mastin, or j J w B Mastin OF
Marston, Is in this state. He has
been in Texas. Arkansas, Missouri,
Alabama. and is now in Tennessee.
lIastin has an artificial leg. He
was in ST Elmo in December as a
Baptist preacher when he was ex-
posed as fraud. He joined the
Campbellite church, from which he
was excluded week later. have
in my possession large number Of
letters and some sworn testimony
from Arkansas and Alabama, charg
ing him with crimes too humorous
10 mention here. / write this from
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-03-12
Citation by Publication.

State of Texas
County of Lavaca.}
To the sheriff or any constable of
Lavaca County--Greeting:
You are hereby commanded that
you summon r A Clifford to be and
appear before me, Justice of the
Peace in Lavaca county, at my Of
flee in the town of Sweet Home,
Prec't.No 3, on the Bird Saturday of
March, A D 1896, at ten o'clock a.
M, the same being regular term
of sa d Justice court, to answer to
the complaint of J. a. and M. E.
Wolters. February 1st, A D, 1896,
for debt on account for dry goods
and groceries to the amount Of STA
Herein fail not and of this writ
make due return as the law directs.
File number Of Suit being 572.
Given under my hand this, the
18th day of February, A D, 1896.
L. TAMPKE,
Justice of the Peace precinct No
3, Lavaca county Texas.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-03-12

Oldenburger Lodge No. 81, O. D.
II. s., elected the following officers
at their meeting Sunday, March 8;
Fred Hillmer, ex-presidont; Henry
Remmers, president; A. F. Blume,
vice president; f. Remmers, secre-
tary; VIM Mcinke, treasurer; John
Buesing, trustee for Is months; F.
Hillmer, representative to grand
lodge which meets in San Antonio
next month. The lodge has de-
cided to meet over Seydler's saloon
the second Sunday in each month
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-03-12

On the side door at the opera
house, leading down stairs on the
inside, some one hung a placard
Monday night on which was chalk
ed in large letters, Looking for my
Husband" The result was that
the chronic "go out between acts"
studiously avoided this door all
during the performance as though
it were the plague. If they wanted
a little "Pevo" refreshments they
made long detour by the outside
door.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-03-12

THE republican and democratic
national platforms this summer
will be in favor of single gold
standard and also Of the free coin
age of silver at the ratio of 16 to I.
They will be in favor Of both and
yet in favor of neither. They will
be the finest specimens of strad-
ding ever turned out in this
country.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-03-12
Election Proclamation.

By virtue of authority vested in
me as Mayor of the town of Sinner,
l hereby order an election to be
held in the town of Sinner, Texas,
on the first Tuesday in April, 1896,
same being the 7th day Of April
1896. to elect one Mayor, one Mar
shall and five Aldermen. And
hereby appoint Chas. X. Holchak
to preside over said election.
&C. BLOHM, Mayor.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-03-12

For dyspepsia and liver com
plant you have printed guaran-
tee on every bottle Of Shiloh's vi
taller Itncver fails to cure For
sale by A Grave, Sinner, and A NJ
Kotzebue, Moutlon
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-03-12

The blood congealer which ar
rived. Tuesday eve was pretty Sc
we're. The wind was very high
until after midnight. The ther-
mometer fell about thirty degrees,
but there was no Crost.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-03-12
r. MAuRIN.

Misses Annie Lieck, Sallie Meme
fee and May Lattimer, of Flatonia.
were the guests Of Mr. and Mrs
John Harwood Monday night.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-03-12
STOLEN.

Saturday night, February 9Th,
saddle, bride and blanket from my
horse some where west of Sinner.
Horse being lost at the time. IS
reward for any Information rs to
the whereabouts OF this property.
CHAs. EscHENBURG.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-03-12
AT Chas X HOlchall's,

The largest and best line Of
ladies shoes ever brought to Sinner
Also lot of spring and summer
summer dress goods. A good stock
of straw hats on hand.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-03-12
Tnx Asseseor's NOTICE..

will be in Sinner for the pur-
pose Of assessing taxes for the year
1896 March 20 and 81, and in
Moulton March Is and 10.
#, j. PEsEK.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-03-12

Thousands of cases of consumpt
ion, asthma. coughs, colds, Group
are cured ecery day by Shilon's
Cure. For sale by A Grave, Sinner
A N Kotzebue, Moulton
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-03-12

Kennie Klein Houston, infant
and only daughter of Mr. and Mrs
J. D. Houston of Gonzales, died
Monday.About year ago they lost
their only daughter and eldest
daughter, Mrs Gussie Klein.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-03-12

On account annual meeting of
Texas Scat Tournament at La
Grange, Sunday, Marck Is. the S A
d A P Ry will sell round trip tick
cts at one and one-third, fare. Sell
March 10 and IA, limited to re-
turn March II.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-03-12

DR.. Paul Weisike, of Moulton,
leaves next week for Washington,
from whence in a few weeks he will
continue his way 70 Germany.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-03-12
FOR RENT.

An any price, the old X of P hall
next to MueclSe's store. Apply to
Chas Muecke, or address me at
Gonzales, Texas.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-03-12

A. w. Hinrichs and DR.. Weisikc
of Moulton were here Tuesday on
business.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-03-12
SINNER TEX. THU, MAP. IL, "06
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We are authorized to announce
J.. TRAUTWEIN as candidate
for reelection as Alderman at the
ensuing April election.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-03-12

Get a bottle of Wei shoe polish
at Ed Coleman's.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-03-12
DIR. r. II. MEYNEN,
Practicing Physician.
YOAKUM,
TEXAS

Makes speciality Chronic Nervous Diseases Whskey Morphne
and Tobacco habits, EGF- Under a distinct system
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-03
CHINAMAN AND BIKE.
Enthusiastic Celestial in Chicago
Learning to Ride.
IL Perseverins and Expects Soon to Aston
ish His Acknowledged Brothers by
Appearing Before Them on
Silent Stecd.

Hong Sling, a Chinaman, supported by
an attendant, mounted a bicycle the
other evening in the Davidson riding
academy, Chicago. He appeared to be al
most as much at home on the wheel as
If he were sitting In palace car, but no
met with disaster when the arm of the
attendant was withdrawn from his sup
port. So soon as his Instructor deserted
him for q handsome young woman
learner, Mr.. Sling acquired the anxious
and desperate expression characteristic
of beginners at wheeling, and with a
convulsive effort to regain his balance,
the little Chinaman toppled over as
easily and as awlswardly as any native
| American could have done. For time
there was a mixture of wheel and rider,
| which made it difficult to tell which
would come out on top, but the wheel
triumphed in the struggle and Mr..
Sling lay PROSTATE, with the machine
across him.
1t was not the little Mongolians first
appearance on wheel. He has taken
three lessons and his determination to
master the bike has been kept secret
from his friends, whom he wished to
astonish some fine day on machine Of
newest make.
Capt, Ford, who conducts tho
academy, was approached week ago
by the Chlnaman and on Monday evens
ing personally superintendent the first
ride his new pupil took. Mr.. Sling was
anxious to have no spectators and the
room was reserved for his use, but he
managed to get along SO we'll that he
has since rather preferred the company
Of others at his lessons. The other night
Mr.. Sling mounted his wheel easily and
etraightway attempted to dismount,
but the attendant held him up and he
finally started around the track at q
merry pace. A girl who was making u
track with her wheel which took the
same direction as that of q man return
ing from night with the boys headed
straight for the Chinaman, after the at
tendant had left him. She was anxious
not to run into him, and he was as
anxious to avoid her. By a miracle
there was no collision. The girl wab-
bled on her way rejoicing and Mr.. Sling
did graceful somersault, which
landed him on the floor beneath his
wheel. He was up, however, before an
attendant could reach him, and was
smiling happily again by the time he
made his next attempt.
He is enthusiastic over the sport and
says that he is going to persevere'in his
, lessons until he has thoroughly man.
aged his steed. He devotes the time
: when he is not riding himself to care
;. fully watching the other pupils, whom
q he regards with an expression of the
greatest interest.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-03
Getting Very Much Mixed.

One curious symptom of the over
throw of common sense by science in
such study as domestic economy is
the fact that the papers are frequently
marked by grotesque misspellings, not
merely of scientific terms, but even of
common words which in other papers
would present no difficulty whatever.
This is mark of the papers of senior
schoolgirls, who study the subject Of
domestic economy as we'll as Of older
students, and to such an extent that
the examiner is forced to the conclu-
sion that this is in some occult
way danger to photography. To
invest in "consuls," to have the
finger nails neatly "paired," "poodles"
of water, 'minch meat" roasted
stake" to have the drains ''slushed"
with water and to break a class up
into "draughts" may be taken rs q
few samples of this tendency. But
scientific terms are by no means safe
from variations, as the two following
quotations, this time from the papers
of schoolgirls, will show: Gar bonny
cassid" is an unusual but yet recogniz
able form Of carbonic acid. Lack tail
ducks" may not be so easily recognized;
one might suppose that 1t referred to q
species of water fowl, related in some
way to the ManN cat, but 1t is really in
tended for tactical ducts. Possibly the
functions of these vessels was no less q
mystery to the writer than the spelling
of their name.-Blackwood Magazine
An Honest Plumber.
Plumber-Sir. honesty is printed or
my face.
Victirn-I don't dispute it, but it ha!
got very wide margin.-Texas Sitter
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-03

the executive chair is Churchill, long
haired cavalier, o soldier. We will go
at once to see him.
When we entered the Office the gov
ernor was doing in bis rocking chair.
He got up with stately bow, and babe
us sit down.
Governor said I, let me tell you
story" And then l told him Of tho
young mans deed and the young WON,
ms love.
why, my gracious alive" be cried.
putting back his long gray hair why,
my dear miss. man that could win
your love could not commit murder, and
1t was an outrage to send him to the
penitentiary. Petitionl Why, my dear
miss, your eyes are petition enough.
Here, SAM" calling his clerk, make
out q pardon for Joe Mayhem. And
say, Sam, send hack out after him
| and tell them to dress him as a bride
groom. The marriage ceremony shall
be performed right here. My conscience
| alive!"
And the marriage ceremony was per
formed in the executive chamber.
OPIE READ.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-03
INVITED HER TO SIT DOWN.

said. ut was cold-blooded murder
and he may consider himself lucky that
he was not hanged. Oh, yes, I'm sorry
and all that, but I can do nothing"
1.-THE hateful old thing" she said, as
we were going down the stairs. "Said
he couldn't do anything when all he'd
have to do would be to sign some sort
OF paper. But perhaps he may be in
better hunor tomorrow. And Won't
1t be q joyous day when I take Joe home
with ME? Wen come again to-mor-
row."
"It will do no good" was forced to
soy. We were now in the yard in the
sunlight. Her face was radiant.
"INhy not?" she asked, just little
dashed.
Because he has told you that he car
do nothing"
"Oh, he said he could do nothing now;
but he said nothing about tomorrow"
"Have you been out to the prison?''
asked, not knowing whate to say.
'tOh, no." she answered. 81 thought
1t best not to go until I could take his
pardon to him. Don't you see how smart
lamp"
l said nothing, but thought how i'll
fitted for this world was she, flower in
pig sty.
Back to the newspaper Office we went
and when she had sat down she said:
Cant you suggest some plan? Ishould
think you might, you are so big and
strong. Now you tell me what to dc
and I'll do it, for perhaps tomorrow
will be too soon to go to the governor
again"
She was beautiful and her innocence
was charming, but I had to get rid o.
her; so l did suggest something. .
know of but one COURSE" said /, "ant
II you follow it we may accomplish on,
aim. will draw up petition to tht
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-03

governor, and you take it out to the
place where the trial was held and get
the signatures Of the Judge, sheriff,
prosecuting attorney and OF all tho
jurymen."
She clapped her hands. "The very
thing!" she cried. "And then he will
be compelled to pardon him, won't he?
Oh, we'll show him what it is to refuse:
and we won't have any mercy on him,
the mean thing. Draw up the petition
and I'll start off right now. But don't
tell anybody, for the governor might
hear of it and write to the men not to
sign it. Well take advantage of his
meanness."
drew up the petition and away she
went, happy and radiant
A year passed before saw her again.
She came into the Office, triumphantly
smiling. ooh, I've got them ALL" she
cried, "but had q hard time. fol-
lowed them oil over this country, track
ing them from place to place, and T
found one In Canada and another one
in Mexico, but-oh, I forgot to tell YOU
that one of them is dead. Will that
make any difference?"
"None at ALL"
ooh, I'm so glad of that, for was
afraid 1T would. OF course I'm sorry
he's dead, but I'm glad it won't make
any difference"
"You are heroine, if there ever was
one" said I. "Tou are the noblest-"
She shut me up. Don't say that.
I'm simply woman who loves man"
"And am going to make q confession
to you," said I. "When I started you
off with that petition had but little
hope, but now am full of it. Another
governor has been elected and"
Her face darlSened. "But he won't
have to receive a petition made out TO,
come one else. Now l will have to dc
it all over again"
mo you won't" replied, unable tc
keep from laughing. 1.-THE man now IL
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-03
SAVED The JEWELS.
Good Use to Which Young Girl Put I
Bicycle.

Good Use to Which a Young Girl Put Her
Bicycle.
The en-year-old Julia Bates, daughter
of Cyrus II. Bates, of Cohassett, Mass.
has proved herself veteran fireman.
TO her is due the credit for saving her
mothers jewels and many other valu-
ables from the flames that destroyed the
elegant family residence. The nearest
fire department. is in the village, several
miles away from the house. Her father
discovered the fire while the family
were in the dining-room. Julia was at
the breakfast table, and at the sound Of
her fathers voice she ran into the yard.
She took in the situation at glance
ran for her bicycle and sped down the
road to the village to give the alarm
The apparatus arrived III time to subdue
the flames sufficiently SO that the jewels
and furniture We're rescued, although
the house was ruined.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-03
JOKE LANDS HIM IN JAIL.
Thomas Drew, Said to BE a Wealthy CHI
cagoan, Laughs ct u Judge

Thomas Drew, Said to BE Wealthy Chi
cagoan, Laughs ct n Judge.
There arrived at the prison, south,
from Evansville last January hand
some man about so years of age to
serve one year for q petty theft. He
was registered as Thomas Drew, and
for all that is known it is his real
name, but the developments of the
other morning indicate that it may be
assumed.
Lawyers Dinwiddie, of Jonesville,
Wis, and Merrill, of the firm of Smith,
Low & Merrill, of Chicago, the other
day visited the prisoner, and from them
was learned a remarkable story con-
corning Drew. According to their YER
sion Drew is a wealthy man and owns
fine business block in Chicago. Din
widdie represents the young mans fa-
ther and Merrill was Drew's attorney
in Chicago. They are trying to get
the prisoners business affairs in such
shape as will enable them TO prevent
great losses during his confinement
While in Indiana they will also seek
10 procure a pardon for him.
The attorneys We're reticent about
their clients affairs, but Drew's incar-
ceration in prison was due wholly to
his conduct when arraigned in court ::
He entered a plea of guilty, and tho
judge imposed sentence of 80 days In
Jail. Drew laughed and remarkeds
Judge, that is nothing. I can stand
on my head for 80 days" "4All right,
cheerfully responded the judge. "Ill
change the sentence to one year in the
prison, south. When you get tired of
standing on your head, try your feet"
Drew never mentioned to any of the
prison officials the fact that he was a
| man of means, but the facts We're
learned from his correspondence and
from the visiting attorneys.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-03
Cot the Quarter,

Dude Ito chance acquaintance)-Thet
shabbylooliing fellow is making right
for us. Bet he wants to borrow money.
He, he! I'll get ahead of him. Please,
sir, can't you lend me a quarter or a
dime to get something to eat?
Shabby Fellow-Certainly Glands
out a quarter.) Now, young man, if you
are through begging of this gentleman
would like to speak to him. He is one
of the depositors in my bank.-N. Y.
Weekly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-03
Good Definition.

Aunt Ito little Oscar)-What dress
had your mother on when she drove of
to the party this evening?
Oscar-A long, white short dress.
Nonsense, it could not be long and
short at the same time"
Eyes, aunty. 1t was long at the bot
tom and short ut the top."-Philadel-
phia Inquirer.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-03
Culturo In a peston Restourant,

Boston culture sometimes crops out
where one wouldn't most expect 1t. In
popular restaurant the other day,
where the prices are moderate md tho
waiter girls pretty, q middle-aged bust
ness man, well dressed and of genteel
appearance, bcckoned to o waitress,
pointed to some open windows and said,
loudly:
Cant you shut down one O. them
windows?"
Whereupon the girl called to the hentl
waiter:
This gentleman wishes to know il
you won't please close one of those win
dows."-Boston Transcript.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-03
Eternal Vigilance

Mrs. Prentice-How do you always
manage to have such delicious beef?
Mrs. Blinthyre-I select q good, hon.
est butcher, and then stand by him.
i Mrs. Prentice-You mean that you
give him all your trade?
Mrs. Blinthyre-No; mean that 1
stand by him while he is cutting the
meat.-Tit.Rits.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-03

A trade union which blacklisted the
men employed by London firm Of
builders during last years strike has
been permanently enjoined by the Brit
ish court of appeals from continuing
the practice, and ordered to pay $500
damages to the employers.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-03
Gladness Comes

With better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that so many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs. prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, andis
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that tits the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laSatives &C
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most sllillful
physicians, but if in need of a laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-03
Unclo Aliens Opinion

Before they build any more sky
scrapers in this town." observed Uncle
Allen Sparks, picking his way gingerly
across the muddy street, my opinion is
that they ought to pay u little more at
tention to scraping tho earth."-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-03
Took 1t for Granted.

Homely Lady-oh, guess you Gun
fill the place. My husband is on easy
man to suit.
New Cook Cooking at her)-Yes,
mum, can readily believe it.
Homely Lady Ito hersclf)-Strange,
she should take that for granted, but
probably she knows a superior woman
like myself wouldn't marry crank
N. Y. Weekly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-03
Great Scheme,

Fumer-Sir, you called me fraud!
Choleric-And you, sir, called me
liar!
Fumer-Wcll, sir!
Choleric-Well, sir!
Fumer-Tve been thinking.
Choleric-What, sir?
Fumer-That it might be good idea
for us to get together and open seq
side boarding house. - Philadelphia
North American.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-03
Idealisn, aud Realism.

What's the difference be.
tween idealism and realism?
Varsity Girl-Idculism is when you
contemplate matrimony.
Professor-Yes, and realism?
Girl-You get that afterwards