Democratic Sentinel, Volume 12, Number 14, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 April 1888 — AN OUTRAGE-A WORT[?]Y CITIZEN CANED. [ARTICLE]

AN OUTRAGE-A WORT[?]Y CITIZEN CANED.

Pleasant Ridge, ) Aprl 20, 1888. J On last Tuesday Harvey W. Wood, one of -’asper’s best citizens, was induced by a neighbor, presumably in the conspiiacy, to accompany him on a fishing excursion. After spending some time along the banks of the classic “Big Slough,” and m>t meeting with much success among the Dog-fish, they concluded to return. While Mr. Wood was plodding along, no doubt trying to arrange a plausible “fish story,” he suddenly came in sight of his home, only to behold tha it had be°n invaded in his absence, and his house and grounds in the possession of over one hundred persons, ambiacing all sexes and ages. Hurrying forward to learn the cause of this invasion, he had hardly entered his home when he was set upon with a cane, a hatchet and a pocket-book unfortunately empty. Explanations following, it was learned that it was Mr. Wood’s fiftieth birth-day anniversary, and tha,t the friends had assembled to surprise him and join in the eelebration of his semi-centennial. — The surprise was complete. The cane, a beautiful gojd-headed ebony, appropriately engraved, and the pocket-book were presented, with neat littlegspeeches, by Lis neighbors. The hatchet was a present frem his venerable n other, who had doubtless read the legend of George Washington, wished to keep the reminder before her boy, and have him grow up a truthful man if every cherry-tree on the farm shouldjbe destroyed. The invaders had brought their commissary with them —full rations of everything inviting were served, and the dav spent in general enjoyment. In the evening the premises were taken possession of by the young people, who “held the fort” until the “wee sma’ hours,” and it is needless to say enjoyed themselves. It was a day long to be remembered by all present, and especially by Mr. Wood and his estimable wife, as an earnest of the esteem in which they are held, and of the large number of sincere friends it is their happy lot to possess. * * *

Try those white pickled onions, at Duvall’s. The uses of adversity are sometimes sweet, indeed. Frotheringham, the express messenger who was charged with rebbing his own car in Missouri two years ago, has been given judgment against his accusers for $20,000. This is really more profitable than robbing a very ripe express car. Goto Duvall’s and get pure early rose seed potatoes. A Wichita baker displays the sign “Eight Loves for sl.”

Sweet cider at Duvall’s. Try it