Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 146, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 June 1920 — THE LUCKY SMITH. [ARTICLE]

THE LUCKY SMITH.

A public gathering in a country town was interrupted by the entrance of one who made his way to the platform and whispered excitedly to the chairmah. “Is Mr. Smith in the audiencer broke forth the presiding officer. *T am Informed that his house is afire. Forty gentlemen sprang to their feet “It is the house of Mr. John Smith," added the chairman. “Thank God!” fervently exclaimed one man, resuming Ids seat.—Everybody's