Rensselaer Republican, Volume 22, Number 4, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 September 1889 — President Harrison's Pexallar Experience. [ARTICLE]

President Harrison's Pexallar Experience.

President Harrison had a peculiar experience near Deer Park recently, He alighted from his carriage and entered a drug store with a bottle in his hand. “A pint of alcohol,” he said. ••Have you a doctor’s prescription?" asked the proprietor. “No, I want the stuff for an alcohol lamp,” returned the President, who had not been recognized. “Sorry, sir,” returned the druggist, “but Garrett county went local option, and if you want to buy spirits without a prescription you’ll have to vote against prohibition.’ The, President walked thoughtfully to his carriage. while a bystander informed the druggist who it was he had bluffed. Love Is a weakness, but is too strong for most of ita unhappy victims. —Somerville Journal. ,