Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 83, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 June 1899 — It Was Declined. [ARTICLE]

It Was Declined.

“We shall have to decline the Geezers’ invitation to their card party,” wheezed Mrs. Gazzam. “That’s odd,” replied Mr, Gazzam. “You enjoy playing so thoroughly.” “But I shouldn’t enjoy it to-morrow night, for I’m so hoarse I can’t speak above a whisper.”—Detroit Free Press.