People's Pilot, Volume 5, Number 9, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 August 1895 — SEVERAL OLD SOLDIERS SHOT [ARTICLE]

SEVERAL OLD SOLDIERS SHOT

In Rensselaer Between the Livery Stable and Bridge. All will recover. They were shot with improved Sharp’s rifle, a brass piece of short range; no friction primer used,simply press a button and Old Sol does the rest, causing your shadow to ricochet and come back like a boomerang. Comrade Charley Platt hadn't time to wink. Those that were hit say they did’nt feel the charge at all. They probably will later on. We have a good start, why not hurry it along and come in as soon as you conveniently can while the powder is dry and before we go in winter quarters. I will make you good, first-class pictures in good frame, but each one must help a little by spending about four minutes in my room. Don’t be afraid my room is too small. I took Sam Pass’ picture—brought him in endways. Now please come right along. No money wanted until your picture is hanging in your lodge room. Respectfully. J. A. Sharp, Owner, manager, leader, treasurer and general assistant of the One-Horse Gallery.