Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 61, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 November 1911 — NOT ALTOGETHER A SUCCESS [ARTICLE]

NOT ALTOGETHER A SUCCESS

Mr. Cohen Got His Meal and Escaped the Rain but Departed Unsatisfied. A long way from home, and the rain pouring down, with no umbrella, Isaac Cohen was in a terrible way. But suddenly it struck him that he might get shelter and a cheap meal, too, from an old friend, one Kressler, a German, who lived in the neighborhood. So, after a little searching, he found his friend’s house, and gave the door bell a manful pull. Presently he was face to face with Kressler himself, who evidently was none too pleased to see him. Being conducted into the dining room, where eight little Kresslers were seated around the table, he was bade to take a seat and have a little dinner. Isaac rubbed his hands and quietly smiled. He was In luck! ..... After an enjoyable meal, and the rain had stopped, he rose from his seat, and turning to friend Kressler said: "Ah, my dear friend Kressler, I vish to tsnk.you for voiu^- —■*

"Don’t mention it, mine friendt,” interrupted Kressler slyly; “shust give the ki<s a quarter each!” I