Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 March 1905 — Billy's head went up suddenly. His eyes were moist. [ARTICLE]

Billy's head went up suddenly. His eyes were moist.

“No, no,” be protested; “I don’t want no present, gentlemen. I’ve been working bard up there and have got some ahead. I’m all right long’s I can keep away from that stuff.” “Shut up, Billy!” O’Nell retorted ungraciously. “ ’Tain’t you; It's a present for the bride. And I reckon we’d better make it two of our best ponies. They’ll be handy’s anything up among them Mennonite farmers. Now, fellers. one, two, three, and crash!” And with the last word a half dozen or more bottles delivered from as many hands crashed against the stone.