Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 March 1905 — One of Lincoln’s Stories. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

One of Lincoln’s Stories.

“Did you ever hear Mr. Lincoln’s lightning rod Story?” asked Speaker Cannon of some friends who were spinning yarns. “Well, it’s a good one. “Mr. Lincoln said he had attended meeting at a country church where one of the stingiest creatures on God’s footstool went through the make-me-good Idea he was worshiping the Saviour. The minister asked for a free contribution to enable the church fathers to buy a lightning rod for the edifice. “ ‘Surely you are willing to lend to the Lord.’ said the minister. ‘ls he not

the owner of tne cattle on a thousand hills? Will he not repay?’ “This was the chance for the old miser to get in his work by giving a reason for not contributing. Rising In his seat, he said: “ ‘You say the Lord Is the owner of the cattle on a thousand hills. Then why can’t he sell some of the cattle and buy a lightning rod?* "—Washington Times. Pasture:—l have good pasture for 50 head of cattle; well watered at all times. Pasture located 5 miles north of Rensselaer, on the Mrs. Laughridge farm. For further particulars inquire at farm. J. E. SULLENBERGER. (

“SELL SOME CATTLE AND BUY A LIGHTNING ROD.”