Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 40, Number 86, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 July 1908 — Lost His “Mr.” [ARTICLE]

Lost His “Mr.”

For a man of mature years to have the distinction of Mr. removed from his name would, no doubt be a severe punishment. Yet this was what the Puritans inflicted on Joslas Plalstowe, and all because he stole four baskets of corn from the Indians. Ana then after poor Josias was Mister no longer, tne hard hear;ed foundeis of Mas--dchuseits were not satisfied, but fin'd him five pounds aterliug ana made him return eight baskets of corn 10 the offended red Mien in place of the four be bad taken.