The Daily Reporter, D. C. IRELAND *•<(?. PVBI.I8UERS. Subscription Kates. By Carrier per week............... 1»> cents ( Payable on Saturday.) Single Copy.......................................... - By Mail 40 oenta per Month (In Advance.) Kates lor Advertising Will be made satisfactory to all applicants. McMinnville, Or. - - Meh. 22, 1887 If I Should Die To-Night. The following poem was writ ten at Astoria, Oregon, in 1875, by a person who had conceived the notion that he was to die that particular night, from a strange dream revealing to him his own tomb stone, duly in scribed as he walked through a cemetery. It was passed around among his friends, and was pub lished in two or three places soon after. The Washington Star of last week reproduces it credited to llenry Ward Beech er. Beecher was not the author of it: If 1 should die to night. My friend* would look upon iny quiet faoe Before they laid a in its resting place, And deem that death had left it aluioat fair; And laying snow-white flowers against my hair. Would smooth it down with tearful tender ness And fold my hands with lingering caress. Poor hatids so empty and so cold to-night; If 1 should die to-night, My friends would call to mind with loving thought. Some kindly deeds the ioy hands had wrought: Home gentle word the frozen lips had said; Errands on which the willing feet had sped! The memory of my selfishness and pride, My hasty words would all be put aside, And so 1 should l»e loved and mourned to night. If 1 should die to-night, E'en hearts estranged would turn once moie to me, Recalling other days remorsefully. The eyes that ohill me with averted glance, Would lock ujsm me as of yore, perchance And soften in the old familiar way, For who could war with dumb unconscious day? So 1 might rest forgiven of all to-night. Oh friends, I pray to-night, Keep not your-kisses for my dead cold brow. The way is lonely, let me feel them now. Think gently of me; I am travel-worn; My faltering feet are pierced with many a thorn, Forgive, oh, hearts estranged, forgive. 1 plead ! When dreamless rest in mine 1 shall not need The tenderness for whioh 1 long to-night. It muv not be considered pru dent for us at this time to har- row the feelings of the person who wrote, nor unearth the dis mal domestic trials which lead to the production of this poem, but should like for the Star and and all others who so admire it, to know that it was an Oregon production. To persons having lands to sell we say, send a description and price of same at once to Hon. J. E. Magers, chairman of the board of trade committee, so that he can sell for you to parties coming from the eastern states, many of whom come ¿irectly to his office. NEW TO-DAY. CORRESPONDENCE. NEW TO-DAY. Lafayette. R. B. HIBBS, Mrs. Judge Hurley has been quite sick for some time with MERCHANT TAILOR. pneumonia, but is on the mend. Third St., McMinnville, Or. Miss Belle Belcher had a re- ----- o----- la! se, and has been dangerously ill again, but we are glad to Is still adding to his large and well hear she is once more improv selected stock of patterns for spring ing. A. B. Westerfield and wife and summer wear. were made happy by the advent of a little girl on Tuesday morn ing, -the 15th. The “Register,” Suits made to order at lowest living however, came out on time. rates. ‘•The Howers that bloom in the spring, tra la, Grace window and table and shelf. And the children keep bringing them in, tra la, And I ask them where they have been, tra la, Then answer the question myself, Then answer the question myself. For I see by the mud on their shoes that they bring Bouquets of the flowers that bloom in the spring, Tra la, la, la. tra la, la, la, la, The children keep bringing them in Tra la, la, la, la, tra la, la, la, la, The Howers that bloom in the spring.” Give Him A Call. W. T. BOOTH, NEW SPRING Y GOODS AT F. W. Redmond’s. E. N. FOBD, Booth. <& Ford, -------- (o)-------- Agents for the County of Yamhill, Headquarters at McMinnville. Deal ers in Agricultural Implements, viz : The well known Esterlv Binder, New ton Wagon, Hacks and Buggies, Standard Mowers, Hay Rakes, Roller Pressed Drills, Norwegion Plows, Bind ing Twine, Machine Oil, etc. Also have on hand at all times a full line of extras for the Esterly Binder. CALL AND SEE THEM. BOOTSi SHOES Thursday evening another WE GUARANTEE ALL GOODS one of Lafayette’s famous dime TO DO FIRST CLASS sociables was held at Old’s hall. WORK. A fine cake was sold, the pieces being numbered and selling at OKItIMn Hear ye, people of Yamhill county. I will 25 cts. The person drawing sell my tine stook of BOOTS and SHOES the highest number was to re now on hand at ten per cent discount, and my ceive a silver butter dish. The Large, New and Ele March 24th, 1887. lucky number was drawn by gant Stock Jas. Olds. The proceeds of the That is en route, will be sold at a profit of ten per cent. There is sociable were something over ONLY $14. Lafayette is determined to One BOOT and SH< >E store in McMinnville where you can Ret your moneys worth, and have street lamps and these so that is at Deilschneider's. Come and see me. Next door to Yamhill County bank. ciables help to swell the fund. The Great Musical Comedy F. DEILSl’HNEIDEK A dance at Old’s hall on Satur day night was gotten up for the same purpose. We have not heard what sum was realized on that occasion. Friday evening a jolly crowd —OR THE— of “old married folks” gave W. B. Carey and wife a surprise party, taking them completely Third St., Opposite by storm. The party carried YAMHILL CO. BANK. baskets of good things, and »Vith the Popular Comedians D on ’ t F orget the P lace , about half past nine a splendid lunch, including cotfee, was —Where you will— passed around and fully enjoyed by all ]»resent. A pleasant, so cial time was had. and it was —AND— nearing 11 o’clock before the party dispersed for their homes. Wes. and his family are soon to —Supported by— leave for eastern Oregon, and this party was arranged by their —IN THK— friends because of their near de parture. They carry with them ARTISTS Furnishing Goods of all kind, and above to their new home the good all THE LOWEST PRICES. Also agents Secure your Reserved Seats for the wishes of all the community. Brownsville Woolen Will, S elina . at Rogers & Todd's OPERA HOUSE One Night Only. BISHOP & KAT. Fun on the Bristol Widow O’Brien, THE CLOTHIERS YAMHILL CO., HARRY BROWN ALWAYS FIND Jas. T. KELLY, 12 LATEST STYLES. 12 Now is the time to subscribe. Drug Store. Carrying a full line of all goods made bv these celebrated mills. ?