Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 May 1902 — Was Somewhat Puzzling. [ARTICLE]

Was Somewhat Puzzling.

A stranger in the locality was travel Mng the lower section of the city ir search of a small street. Coming to one which he thought might be the one he was looking for, and seeing no sign, he asked a passer-by: “What street’s this?” "Watts street,” was the reply. "What street?” "Yes; Watts street.” "This street.” "Yes, this street Isn’t this the street you're talking about?" "Yes! what’s the name of It?” "Watts street” "What street? You blasted Idiot this alley that you Philadelphians call a street, you escaped lunatic. What’s the name of it?” "I’m a stranger down here, and I asked you the name of this street, and—” “And I told you” (pointing to the blue enameled sign), “Watts street” _,The stranger’s back was to the sign and he had not seen it. He then proposed drinks at the corner.—Philadelphia Times.