Rensselaer Republican, Volume 26, Number 5, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 September 1893 — A Sad Case. [ARTICLE]

A Sad Case.

Texas Siftings. “I see that you are in mourning again. Have you had another death in the family? 1 ' said Mr. Riverside Park to a Harlem Widow. “Not that I know of. The last death in my family was that of my husband about a month ago.” “But last week you were dressed in bright colors.” “Yes: but that was a special occasion.’ “What special occasion?” “I was going on an excursion with some gentlemen up the Hudson. Now that that is over I have resumed my habiliments of woe,” and here the poor creature broke down and sobbed convulsively. The smallpox at Muncie continues to give a great deal of trouble. Three new cases were reported, Tuesday.