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McMinnville, Or.
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- 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-
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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,
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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,
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