Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 September 1909 — “STOPPING" THE PAPER. [ARTICLE]

“STOPPING" THE PAPER.

Some time ago, a cranky sort of individual came into this office and stopped his paper because something inr it did not just exactly suit his fancy. We have frequently met him on the street since then, and It is amusing to note the look of surprise on the old fellow’s face when he realizes that the editor Is still in existence, regardless of the fact we are no longer getting his $1.25. Some day, however—and it will not be long—that old gentleman will turn up his toes. His heart will be stilled. forever. There will be a display of pretty posies and crepe and the neighbors and friends will follow his lifeless clay out to the Silent City and lay it to rest in the deep, dark tomb. An obituary will be published in this paper, telling what a kind husband, loving father, good neighbor, beloved citizen, and how progressive and public-spirited he was —which the recording angel will overlook for sweet charity's sake—and in a short time he will be forgotten. As he lies out there in the cold, cold graveyard, wrapped in the silent slumber of death, he will never know the last kind word spoken of him will be by the editor of the paper which he so spitefully “stopped.” Have you, gentle reader, ever paused a moment to think that your editor—whoever he may be—will sofpe day write your obituary?— Pemberville, (O.) Leader.