Democratic Sentinel, Volume 9, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 July 1885 — “Grossest Man in Alabama.” [ARTICLE]

“Grossest Man in Alabama.”

crossest man In Alabama lives dar," the driver as we approached a wayside °° ke, near Selaaa, Ala., to ask accommodaT vona for the night. At supper, and after It, “mine host” scowled at every one, found fault with everythin* earthly, and I was Wondering 9 he would not growl if the heavenly didn’t lit him, when incidental mention being made of the comet of 18Si, he said: “I didn't like Its form; its tail should have been fan shaped:’’ But, next morning, he appeared half-of-fended at our offering pay for his hospitality! My companion, however, made him acceptors a present a sample from his case of goods. Six weeks later, I drew up at the earns horse. The planter stepped lithely from the porch, and greeted me cordially. I could scarcely believe that this eiear-oorn-plexioned, bright eyed, animated fellow, and the morose leing of a few weeks back, were the same. He inquired after my comp mion •of the former visit, and regretted he was not with me. “Yes,” said his wife; “we ore both much indebted to him.” “How'/” 1 asked, in surprise. “For this wonderful change in my husband. Your friend when leaving banded him a bottle of Warner’s safe cure. He took it, and two other bottles, and now ” “And now,” he broke in, “from an ill-feeling, growling old bear, 1 am healthy and so cheerful my wife declares she has fallen in love with me again!” It has made over again a thousand love matches, and keeps sweet tfcetfcempers of the family circ e everywhere.— Copyrighted. Used, by permission o/ American Rural Home.