Ligonier Banner., Volume 25, Number 41, Ligonier, Noble County, 22 January 1891 — Page 1

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4 > R ¢ t Sk 580 $36.50 e te-Galif araia 1 8 Tickei to A4B &5F Raikdn J.C. JUDSON & CO.’B peraonally cond 2ted Culif fornia Kxcursions in broad gauge. Pulim in Touris Sleeping Cars, via Denver & Rio Grunde R. 8., (the rcenic line of the world) leave Chicago via Chicu'.zgt‘ & Alton R. R. 12:009 noon Saturday of every Week, each excursion in charge of an efficientand zent]qé manly excursion manager. Pullmantouristsleepin cars through from Boston and Chicago toBan KFrancisco and Los Angeles. For rates, reservation of berths, ete., call on or address, J. C. JUDSON & CO., 195 Clark Street, Chicago.

Ui, L. 0.0 F.iExcelsior Lodge No. = segeE) A * 2067, meets every Saturday i evening, O.C. HARTZELL, N.G. GEO. MCMASTERS, Sec’y. CASPER WOLF, V.G.

WASHINGTON ENCAMPMENT N 0.89, I. 0.0. F.,meetson thesecond andtourth Tuesdaysofeach month,at7 o’clock p.m. : GEO. MCMASTERS, Sec'y. . W.A.GILBERT,Scribe, 21-4

20N\ K OF P., Ligonier Lodge No, 123 /5% I\.e meetsevery Thursday evening N 2 at 7:30 o’clockK. ! HeENRY WILKINSON,C, C. F.E.HEPLER, K.of R. & S. . 21-42

VOBLE COUNTY CHAPTER, No. 42, R. L M.. meets the third Monday evening each month, Visiting comrades are cordial welicomed, A. R. MCNAIR, H. P. J. B.STUTZMAN,Sec’y.

l IGONIER COUNCIL, No. 58, R. & S. M., 4 meet the second Monday evening of each month, Visiting comrades cordially welcomed. A. R. MCNAIR, 1. L. L. M, J. 13. SturzZMAN, Recorder.

TH EREGULARCOMMUNICATIONS of Ligonier Lodge No, 185, F. & A. M.,are held on the first Moudayevening in each month. Masonic Brothers are ilvited to attend. I.J.MCLALLIN, W. M .~ F.E. HgPLEß.Secretary. 351 y

\V. ‘E. NEWTON, ' Homosopathic Physician and Surgeon, SUCCESSOR TO THE FIRM OF ELLIS & NEWTON Special attention given to Chronic Diseases, OFFLCE —OverSol, Mier’s Bank, Ligonier,[nd Otfice nours-—-From 10to 12 A M., 1 to 4and TtoB P. M, ' ——————————————————— et 2 ALBERT M. SHAW, M. D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, LIGONIER, = - - - - INDIANA Oflice and residence in the Weir Bloc);. Calls | attended to promptly, night or-day. VW . H. FRANKS. _ " PHYSICIAN & SURGECHM, Olfice over Gerber's Hardware Storve. Residenee on Main street on hill, Ligcnier, - - > indiana U.ARB‘. & AHVBY PHYSICIANS & “URGEQNS Wiilattend promptly to all callg intrusted so them, Office and residencenn Fourthb street ldaonier.lndiana. : E W.ENEPPER. : : . - PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Wiliattendoromptly to all calls antrustedto himaitherday oruight. Office, Kline Building, sscondfloor ; Residence on South Martin str. Ligzonier.lndiana =l9 & ; fi QACK BROTHERS, L BAKERS AND GROCERS, . Constantly keep on hand Fresh Bread, Cakes, Pies,ete,,also Choice Groceries, Provisions,and Yankee Notions. Highest cash price paid forall kKindsof country produce, Corner of Cavinand Third streets, Ligonier, Ind. 38, e ————————————————— L. J. STIVER, . : } - DENTIST, LIGONIER, - - - INDIANA. Parlors over Sol Mier’s Bank. Fine filllngs a specialty., PRICES REASONABLE. WORK SATLISFACTORY. 24-48 M' J M.TEAL e s DENTIST. m Roomsover Post Office, southwestcorner of Main and Mitchell Btreets,oppositethe Kelley House Kendallville. 8~ Allwork Warran d. m——-—_—. P V. HOFFMAN, ; o ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, LIGONIER, -« - . - INDIANA - Mbney Lo Loap at Reasonable Rates. e e ee £ e e e L W.WELKER. . ATTORNEY AT LAW, ; ALBION, = - LNDIANA, - Special attention given to allclasses of col lections. Office east of Court House,in Clapp’s ~ Block, o Feb.14,1884.~44 03RS : G!“Llif V.INRS. ; . ~Dealerin— MONUMENTS. VAULTS, ~_Tombstones and Building Stones, corner of ~ Oavin and Wifth streets, Ligonier, Ind, |

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O TICE Banking House _ —OOF —— SOL. MIER, LICGIONIER ~ - Ixmy WILL LOAN MONEY, BUY NOTES AND MORTGAGES, RECEIVE DEPOSITS, BUY AND SELL EXCHANGE, and make collections in all parts of the United States, and - Sell Exchange on Europe, 885 Be sure and see me before sellIng any papers or making a loan.

SWiss Brewery,

A. WALDER, Prop'r, LIGONIER. - o INDIANA

Strictiy First-Class Beerin Eighth and and Quarter Barrels and by the Case, constantly on hand. Delivered Free of Charge

GIVE IT A TRIAL!

. B&@Persons having empty beer bottlesin thair possession will confer a favor by returning them at once, either to the brewery or to the saloons from whichthey purchased the beer.

Brewery 2nd Office on Chatham Street ~ north of L.S. & M.S. Depot

The Oold Stand of F. W. Shinke. Ladies’, Misses’ and Gentlemen, -lend me your ears, : The old stand has been trying for many years, To please old customers, and draw in the new, . By buying godds, that will surely please you.’ Ladies and Misses! Paden Brothers’ make 18 a " beauty, e Like those made by Douglas, always ready.for duty. : For men and small boys, Parks and Hazard’s are warranted, To give satisfaction for wear and comfort, The Robinson, too, has quite a demand, In short, a good stock is always: on hand. We are also Headquarters for Gustom Work and Repairing. ANTHONY RINK LIGONIER, - - . - INDIANSA Ligonier.Januaryv 9rh.]§B9o.

f 1 ‘ | 1\ I 1 L LR L 1 LR i. & 1 wish‘ to ;x?m;_:likthosé in need of work in my line and the public generally that I am now prepared to . put in first-class TUBULAR WELLS, or wells of any description on short notice and at reasonable prices. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. Shop in the Kerr building opposite the Postoffice. . J.O.BILLN A T] N. B.—Orders can be left at Gerber & Co’s. Hardware Store. = - ~ AND BUILDERS. —— | We wish to call attention to the fact that we are now prepared to do ripping, planing, scroll sawing, moulding, etc., having added to our machinery and prepared ourselves to do such work on short notice. We also get out hard woed doors and inside finish in approved style. Ce!l and see samples of our work in this line. To our old friends and patrons we wish to say that we still makelany special article of furniture to order on short notice and at reason=able prices. o BELT FURNITURE CO., Cor. Broalway and Second S t 2-27-90. : : :

LIGONIER, NOBLE COUNTY., INDIANA, THURSDAY. JANUARY 22, 1891,

TO SAVE MONEY ' BUY YOUR L . oF ' ‘ Eo _Po KO ONTZ’ ! & . Who Keeps a Large Line of FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS. ;%uvfl g ffitk'”ng&fi%fi» *.fié)i I M\ Em R T Parlor Sets, | Chamber Sets. Kitchen Furniture, Lounges, Etc.

ALSO A GOOD LINE OF CHILDREN'S CARRIAGES AND EXPRESS WAGONS.

Buy While you can Buy Cheap. E P KOOILTTZ,

Opposite Smith’s livery gtable and one doormnorth of Kinnison's Hardware Store, : -

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e - i | TAKE WARNING and Save Meney by buying your Boots, Hhoes, LAND-- | Rubber Goods __OFL THOMAS °. PRICKETT, in north room of Weir Block opposite the Ligonier House. Custom Work and Repairing 4 ~ Specialty, GIVE ME A CALT. THOS. PRICKETT.

FOR PITCHER'S & l . Castoria promotes Digestion, and overcomes Flatulency, Constipation, Sour Stomach, Diarrhea, and Feverishness. Thus the child is rendered healthy and its sleep matural. Castoria contains no Morphine or other narcotic property. ‘ Castoria is #o well adapted to children that I recommend it as superior to any prescription known to me,” H. A. ArcHER, M. D. 82 Portland Ave.; Brooklyn, N. Y. ‘T use Castoria in my practice, and find it specially aduapted to affections of children,” AvLex. RoBERTSON, M. D., 1057 2d Ave., New York. Tre CeExTAUR Co., 182 Fulton Bt., N, Y.

Wawaka News Nuggets. ' BY ALTA VISTA. Thomas Teal has am attack eof neuralgia. : Mr. Boss has moved to LaPorte, Indiana. | Uncle Joseph Ebey is somewhat failing in health. C. Felton went back to the hub Monday to sit as juryman:. D. T. Zimmerman was numbered with the sick last week. S. A. Folwell 1s stationed at Wagon Werks, Ohio, attending target. The weather has been somewhat serious on house plants the past week. John Conrad buried an infant child in the Ligonier cemetery one day last week. . The pay car came along on Monday which brought glad tidings to the railroad boys. ' Flora Zimmers is° Improving in health, which his many friends will beglad to note. : Our little Charley smelled a mice, he therefore made his presence scarce in this locality. Reason Franks has been confined to his room. It is reported that he is failing in health. Ambrose ‘Yorkey, of- Albion, was cireulating among his friends in this place over Sunday. 1 Miss Minnie Long is spending this week at Garrett, visiting her aunts, uncles and cousins.

Rev. Parfitt delivered a very interesting sermon Sunday evening to a good sized audience. '#

~ Marion Glant, Lee _l’;a.ndon_i and W. C. Mummert haye each filled a large ice house with ice.

At the M. E. church last week there were held a series of prayer meetings with a fair attendance.

Mr. Richard Stage took a pleasant trip to Leesburg Monday. He will be absent most of the week. Mr.Guffy Galbreath and his estimable daughter, Ollie, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Stage on Saturday. John Felton and Albert Reese, of Ligonier, were calling on their many friends in this neighborhood Saturday.

There seems to be considerable sickness just now. Dr. Seymoure is kept constantly on the go both night and day.

The Dunkards will continue their meetings all this week. They have large attendance and an excellent meeting. : i

In making mention last week of the death of the little daughter of William Frick, we said it was his only child, where we meant to say was his only little daughter. ' Several couple printipaily from Ligonier, came down here Wednesday evening 'of last week and occupied Chris. Stigner’s 'parlor until a late hour in the morning, 1n a social hop. A little two-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Tschabbold was buried in the Springfield cemetery on Thursday of last week. Rev. T. J. Mawhorter officiated at the funeral. William Hentzman, of Noble township, was married to Miss Esther Itt last Thursday evening at the residence of the bride, by "Squire Wm. Roberts. Their many friends wish them success in life. : z

Mr. Joseph Frick and Miss Lillie Brill were married Saturday evening, January 17, 1391, by Rev. T. J. Mawhorter. This happy couple has the best wishes of their neighborhood friends.

William Smith and wife, of Peru, lllinois, is here making Mr. and Mrs. Abram Franks a pleasant visit. Mr. Swmith is employed on the Rock Island road as passenger brakeman. He is a son-in-law to Mr. Franks.

Marion Glant says that he must have the money that is due him upon his accounts. He further says that if all accounts are not paid or settled in some way before February Ist, he will put them in the hands of a justice for collection. 38-4 t

J. A. Boyd, our popular poultry buyer, reports that he purchased sixty turkeys ‘'of M. J. Mawhorter, John Schwab and F. Klem that weighed within a few pounds of eight hundred pounds. .Mr. Boyd states that they were the best lot of turkeys that he ever handled. :

Bill Knepper did one deed before he was taken away from here that I guess he will never have to repent for, and that was renting ancther man’s barn to Tom Smith to shelter his horses in at nights. Knepper was' very liberal with Smith as he only taxed him a small piece of beef. Deputy Sheriff Albert Singrey, of Albion, was in town Thursday, and by the way he had a warrant for Wm. H. Knepper. He took his yictim along and we are told that his bond was placed at $1,500, and not being able to turnish the required amount he was placed behind the bars. Knepper may ke able at some future time to write a book similar to that of Silas oty’s. Last Sunday at about one o’clock the depot ticket office was robbed of $6.57,a revolver and a black overcoat belonging to the night operator. There were two robust and rather young looking tramps loafing about town in the forenoon and about noon they were seen in the depot. The stealing was done while the agent was at dinner, and they had gained an entrance through the transom window over the ticket office door. The agent did not discover it until late in the afternoon.

We Pay Salary

And expenses to Live Agents men or women. No drones wanted. Work steady year round and cash weekly. Good psy for part time. Fine outfit free. Experience net needed. Send references and stamp at once. J. EvGENE WHITNEY, Rochester, N. Y.

Be=This firm is perfectly responsible. 39-6 m

For Sale.

A goeod Feed Mill, Saw Mill and Engine. For particulars call on .or address C. R. GRAVES

’ Our Albion Column, | : BY INGOMAR. Court has been grinding all the week. The roads are in splendid condition again. . e We meet occasionally a case of the grippe. o And the hog case has taken up. all the time. o Dr. Tucker, of Cromwell, was here last Monday. ~ J. D. Berger, eur hardware man, will put up a business room in the spring. :

W. W. White, late of Albion, is sending lots of boom papers hereabout from Seattle, Washington. Fanny Beck was granted a divorce from Leonard Beck. These parties will marry again, no doubt. Dr. Thos. C. Green is commander of the W. R. C. of the G. A. R. Post here, The doctor is the right man in the right place. v : Marv. Kuhns is confined in a steellined cell, and watched day and night. Late reports from Tiflin state that he is suffering much from his wounds. The Indiana legislature is fully organized and now the mill will begin to grind. The doings there wiil be watched with much interest by their constitutents. 2

Conductor Joseph, who was seriously injured in arecent wreck on the B. & O. near Fostoria, is a very important witness against Kuhns in the murder case at Tiffin, Ohio. - g

Our representative, Roscoe, has introduced a bill that in all ditches ten miles or more in length, and costing $lO,OOO, or more, one-third of the cost shall be paid by the proper ceunty.

Quite a number of state cases were dismissed -as possessing no merit. Too much time is occupied by grand juries with one-sided business that is soon exposed when looked into in the court room:*

In the case of Alta Starke, relatrix, against John Prentice, upon a showing that John had done the right thing to the satisfaction of the relatrix, and that the same was of record, the case was dismissed. ;

Benj. Vance on being arranged pleaded guilty to larceny, and was sentenced to one year’s confinement in the state prison. Owing to his years, the sentence is held over his head during good conduct. ' A well-known person to most of the readers of THE BANNER, pleaded guilty to provoking an assault, and which might have been of serious consequences. Dora, however, thought better of it and dropped a dollar and costs into the slot and —became a wiser man. The seduction case of Harriet Hoftner against Wm. Castetter; the case of Olive Gilbert against George, her husband, for divorce; and that of Geo. E. Kimmell against his;wife, Elizabeth, for the same, were dismissed, and all went merry as a marriage bell.

Emma Ritchie was unhitched from the matrimonial wagon and her sweet William will have to go it alone. So completely has Emma cut loose that she was ordered, or rather permitted by the court to assume or resume, just as she likes, her maiden name. Dimes to doughnuts Emma will again marry William. ‘

As we are closing up this gossip, word -comes {o me that Mr. Thomas Shisler, an old and respected citizen of the town has suddenly expired. Mr. Shisler had been ailing for some days, but we had not heard that he was was thought to be in any danger. The deceased will be missed from our midst, as all respected and liked him for his quiet, gentlemanly qualities and manly character. The family have the sympathy of all Albion. At this writing we are not informed when the burial will take place. . About all the week was taken up with the case of the state against Wiggins and Smalley, indicted for stealing hogs from Ferdinand and Joseph Knappe, and others, of Washington townsghip. A great many witnesses were in attendance and great interest manifested, and ‘“hog’ was the talk. The case was tightly contested by Fleming and Peterson, for the state, and Barr and Hoffman, for the defense. The case was given to the jury Friday afternoon, and after being out all night, the twelye came into court next morning and infcrmed the judge they could not agree on a verdict, and they were discharged. Court adjourned at noon for the week.

Cromwell Clippings. B.&£O. TIMECARD. . HAST BOUND, WEST BOUND. No. 19.......11:22 A.M.\No. 9l L 29y PoM NO. 4.1 292 AOM: | No. 3.1 LOGAM . We are having a January thaw. - Wheat is coming to town plentifully. Mr. Isaac Barcus is now a resident of Cromwell.. | ‘ Charley Inks, of Ligonier, was in town on Monday. Mr. Will Yeager, of Lima, was in town on Tuesday. ' Mrs. Amanda Engall has been quite ill for some time. - Augustus Flowers has been on the sick list for a few days. Mr. McMeans from Albion is visiting his children and friends at this place. Mr. David Goodrich, of Etna, is rusticating at this place for a short time. : Hundreds of cars of ice are being shipped from Wa-wa-see lake this ‘winter. Mr. G. M. Reed and Mr. Simeon Bunger went to Goshen last Tuesday ‘on business. S

Born, to the wife of Alonzo Miller, a boy. First born and kicks the beam at eight pounds avoirdupois. Our Universalist frieuds are making preparations to build a house of worship at this place in the near future.

We. see on the bulletin in front of the drug store that Alliance oil is sold at ten cents per galion. We understand that Mr. James Holy is negotiating for property in Syracuse

and will ere long remové%tp that place.

Charley Slabaugh is slinging the dry goods to beat the dickens this week, his clerk being away on a visit. Mr. Will O. Koher is eontemplating a visit to friends and relatives in Decatur and the western part of Ohio this ‘week. Y g R Mr. John Miller and wife, of St. Paris, Ohio, are here visiting their children, Mrs. James Smith and Mrs. Prince. e : ~ Mr. Abraham Mayfield has been quite ill all winter and is not much better at present. We hope for his recovery. e T Sol Long has now about as fine a barber shop as is generally found in a country town, having purchased some new furniture. - Every thing is neat, cosy and inviting. L ' b Mr, James Hollenbaugh and Miss Maggie Liecount were married on last Thursday, went on a western tour and returned home safely this week. They will go to housekeeping in the near fature, Mr. Hollenbaugh having remted the farm formerly ocempied by Mr. John Miller. We wish them a happy voyage over life's rough sea. Brimfield Warbgvgs. , BY TOM AND JEREY. L L.S.& M. S.TIME GARD. : No. 5o el P, M. I No. g?mawns’gfi P. M. N0.82........11:80 A. M| No. 8350 ... .11:30 A M N 0.44........ 7:03p, M. I No. 48i....... 6:15P. M |

Will Griffin Sundayed at home. J. N. Mock and family were in town last Sunday. ; Mrs. T. M. Reed visited her mother and sister at this place Sunday. =~ Miss Ella Brown is visiting A. C. Emahaiger’s family at this place.

Mrs. Lucy Nickerson js at home again and is reported as all rigcht. Protracted meetings at this place has not met with much'success thus far. . Miss Carrie Niswander visited friends at Kendallville a few days last week.

t Miss Tresse Lane, of Kendallville, visited friends at this place last week. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Myers, of Maple street, Sundayed with friends at. this place- : e Next Sunday the U. B. and M. E. Sunday Schoels will be held at the same time. @ ' v ‘

‘Mrs. Lydia Lint has returned from Howard City, Mich., where she has been visiting. o kvery one is complaining of ‘that awful cold.”” 1t must be something like la grippe. e

Don Hitcheock started for Flerida last Thursday where he will remain or several weeks. ‘ e

A sister of J. Gelirin®, of Delta, 0., has been visiting with' Mr. Gehring during the past week. , :

- The Teachers [nstitute for this month was held at Rome City last Saturday. All the teachers being present the programme was well filled.- The meeting was called to order at 10 o’clock by the chairman, Prof. Bonnell, after which followed the reading of the minutes of the last Institute, which were approved. The first subject on the program was ‘‘History of Education,”” by C. B. Huston. This was followed by ‘‘Glagsworks of [ndiana,’”’ by Mattie' Bowman, followed by ¢Plant Study with Microscopic ‘Views,”’ by Prof. Bonnell; ‘‘Language,’’ first part by Lizzie Shannon, second part by J. E. Cain, followed by ‘‘Literature,” first part by Nettie Rumbaugh, second part by Gertie Morley. The meeting then adjourned wuntil 1:30 p. m. The next subject was Arithmetic, ‘“The Circle,” by Elton. Broughton, which was tollowed by ¢U. S. Mail,”’ by Anna Griffin; ¢“The National Period,”’ by Ruth Rhea; “Life Saving Service,’’ by C. D. Emahiser; Reading by J. N.Mock; . S. History,” first part, by Adda Osborne, second part, by Dollie Bufink. They then adjourned to meet in. four weeks at Brimfield. o

How Some People Live in Chicago. The Chicago Times states that ‘‘two years ago. with very complete data at hand, County Agent Foley estimated that 10,000 heads of families in Chicago had a weekly income of $B, Thefamilies averaged four members each. In other words, 10,000 men supperted: themselves and families on $1.14 2-7 a day. = Tostate it in a third form, 40,000 men, woman and children lived on $2 a week each. This army of the poor has been steadily increasing; during the winter it is nearly deuble, and today there are probably almost, if not quite, 20,000 heads of families, or 80,000 people whose income is barely sufficient to pay the rent for a hovel and buy the food hecessary to keep them alive. It was shown that 6,000 sacks of flour, 60,000 pounds each of beans and of rice, 1,200 pairs of shoes; and over one thousand tens of coal are given away every month, net to mention the tea, coffee, soap and pork which are also included in the list of supplies sent to the destitute. No more general terms can convey anything approaching a correct idea of the deep djstress, poverty and misery which exist in Chicago—youngest, richest and least pent-up_city in . the land.”’ : ; e

Happy Hossiers.

Wm. Timmons Postmaster of Idaville, Ind., writes: ‘‘Electric Bitters| has done more for me than all other| medicines combined, for that bad feel- | ing arising from Kidney and Liver| trouble.”” John Leshe, farmer and stockman of same place, says: “Find Electric Bitters to-be the best Kidney and Liver medicine, made me feel like a new man.”’ J. W.. Gardner, hardware merchant, same town, .says: Electric Bitters is just the thing for a man who is all run down and "don’t| care whether he lives or dies; he found new strength, goo‘d -appetite and felt just like he had a new lease on life. Only 50c. a bottle, at S. T. Eldred &| Co ndragatore. - o 0 B

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- PRRNSSOLUTELY PUEESH o a 0 i :p' 4] : : B Bl ) POWDER - _Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar baking powder. Highest of all in leavening strength.—U. S. Government Report, August 17th, 1889. S A -WP TP S SR Y¥R eSTTT T P S P TS S DS N A Artilicial Kdible Snaiis. - A dainty, dear to the pa,lz;% of Parislans, is in danger of disappedfing. ‘‘Beware of escarzots!” is the latest warning to epicures, ‘“‘unless you know where they have been gathered.” The escargot is the edible snail, the coms sumption of which has often been used as a reproach against Frenchmen by those who have never tasted the dish. Burgundy is the district whers these luxuries‘ are supposed to be found in their prime, and when a boastful bourgoeois gives.a dinner party he is generally careful to inform his guests that he ‘has had the escargots brought direct from Burgogne. They are fattened in the vineyards of that delightful province, but since it has become customary to put sulphate of iron to protect the vines from phylloxera and other pests the escargot has become harmful and dangerous. It has been found from experiments that after eating leaves which have been treated with this decoction the sndils are poisoned and die in two days. Of late years a large quantity of spurious escargots, made of milk and flour and flavored with the requisite seasoning, has been palmed off upon the ‘market.. ‘There is little doubt that this industry will be extended considerably by this new curtailment of the supply of the real article.—Bst. James’ Gazette. A Weighty Problem Solved. . An Italian on the river bank has solved the problem of giving his ‘children an outing with the least possible exertion to himself: He places his three children in a baby carriage, to the “handle of which a rope about twenty feet long is tied. The bank behind the house has a gentle decline, so “that a brisk push from the father sends the carryall flying down the grade. When the water’s edge is reached the vehicle’s flight is checked by a cord. But the most remarkable part of the ‘contrivance is the goat which draws the carryall back up the inclined back yard. The animal is made to trot through a long hall:-from one end of the house to the other. Thus the man can sit inside the rear outside door of the hallway, away from the sun’s rays, steer the goat by a well-directed kick, while at the same time the little dones are enjoying a delightful. toboggan slide amid the refreshing breezes wrafte% across .the stream.—Springfield :Republican. == Timmins' Strategy: - : Timmins—l've made myself solid with Miss Gotrox. I asked her most intimate friend if her complexion wasn’'t due to cosmetics. Wickwire—l fail to see how that will kelp you. , ; Timmins—lt’s ;just this way; I know her complexion is natural, for she has about as much color as a russet shoe.— Indianapolis Journal. - ' . KEas'ly Settled. . Charley Nobrains—Say, Mr. Brown, Fweddy Littlesense and I have got a bet of a pack of cigarettes, about the weight of a pair of denkeys. . : Freddy—Yeth; and® we want _you to thettle it for uth. ~ Brown—All right. Come over here and I'll weigh you.—Light. ‘One»mimment. ‘ ~ Cumso—l suppose Brown and his wife attracted the attention that newly-mar-ried couples usually do. 1 : Banks—Oh, no; Brown married a wid--ow, you know, and to avoid being suspected of being on a honeymoon trip she took-one of her children along.— ‘Munsey’s Weekly. _ S No Room for Doubt. “T wouldn’t be surprised if young Golightly does really love our Lizzie.” “Witat proofs have you?” . “I understand he’'s been at the register of wills'reading her grandmother’s will with a view to finding outhow much she owns in her own right.”—Philadelphia Press. Lig , . Moved by a Humane Impulse. . " Landlady—Mr. McGinnis, may I ask what you are trying to find in that ¢ream pitcher? ; ’ Boarder—l am trying, Mrs. Irons, to rescue an unfortunate fly from a watery ‘grave.—-Chicago Tribune.

—A stamp dealer named Palmer, in the Strand, Lendon, advertises *‘the only used specimen in existence of the stamp—Battleboro, 1846, and he wants $1,250 for it.

~—George: Kramlich left his horse and wagon in front of the Lehigh Valley depot, at Allentown, the other day while he transacted some business. In his absence the horse strayed away up the tracks. He was caught some distance away, having successfully pulled the wagon across a trestle bridge. s

+—~While Mrs. Dye was walking along Pearson street, Chicago, lagh Saturday a man a)proached and said that she looked like & woman who was wanted by the pelice for stealing a pocketbeok. He ordered her to ex~ hibit her purse, and declared that he was a detective. She him the purse and be fled with it. | ‘