Rensselaer Republican, Volume 23, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 November 1890 — Joe’s Last, Sad Words. [ARTICLE]

Joe’s Last, Sad Words.

As I have sold my Gallery and trade to Mr. Williams, and wish to settle up my business; all persons having accounts with me, or pictures in the room, will please call and settle as soon as possible. I will remain in the room several weeks, in order to give you ample time. Everything must be squared up. I will not carry an account away with me. If you are not able to pay you can at least call and see me, bid me good-bye, wish me well, and I will make you a present of the account. There is a certain class 1 do not care to waste any more postage stamps upon by sending them statements. These same parties have met me on the street, when I would be carrying home a soup bone or a piece of liver, and coolly toss their heads and curl their noses, because their clothes were fine,while I must be content with I ‘hand me downs.” Ido not believe they have any more idea of paying me than I have of getting well of my lameness. To such I would say, that Jam Ist, 1891, their accounts will be placed on the backs of their photographs, and left in the bands of a collector. Thanking my many friends for their very liberal patronage. I am truly your most humble ser-

vant.

J. A. SHARP.