Democratic Sentinel, Volume 13, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 March 1889 — The Man Was There. [ARTICLE]

The Man Was There.

Indignant Wife (appearing suddenly in refreshment bazaar near theater—So here is where you have come to find that man, is it? I’d like to see the man. Is he here? Husband (feebly)—Yes, my dear. There he is. (Points to his own reflection in the mirror back of the bar) Will you join him? What’ll it be, my love? Chicago Tribune. A minister spent some time on Sunday morning announcing a “crazy supper” to be given in the church. On his return home he was delighted to hear his little boy spy, “Papa, I was interested in that part of your sermon.” “What part, my son?” “That part where you talked so much about the crazy supper.” This is the part of the sermon most relished by many of the big children. They go to sleep under the other part. —Christian Standard and Home Journal. Hicksville Neivs: The school board of DeKalb County. Ind., have a rule which is as follows: “That the County Superintendent shall license as teacher in DeKalb County no lady under the age of 17, and no gentleman under 18.” Miss W.—lsn’t your husband good to give you so much money every week to put in the bank! What are you saving it for? Mrs. L.—As soon as I have enough I intend to get a divorce.