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The Fund Raising Problem Of Father Murphy
Father Murphy was a priest in a very poor parish. He asked for suggestions as how he could raise money for his church. He was told that horse owners had money, so he went to a horse auction, but he made a very poor buy. The horse turned out to be a donkey.
Father Murphy thought he might as well enter the donkey in a race. The donkey came in third and the next morning the headlines in the local paper read—
Father Murphy’s Ass Shows
The Archbishop saw the paper and was very displeased. The next day the donkey came in first and the headlines read—
Father Murphy’s Ass Out In Front
The Archbishop was up in arms and figured something had to be done. Father Murphy had entered the donkey again and it placed second. The headlines read—
Father Murphy’s Ass Back In Place
The Archbishop thought this was too much, so he forbade the priest to enter the donkey in the next daily which inspired the editor to write—
Archbishop Scratches Father Murphy’s Ass
When the Archbishop read this he ordered Father Murphy to get rid of the donkey. He was unable to sell it so he gave it to Sister Agatha for a pet. Headlines the following day read—
Nun Owns Best Ass In Town
The Archbishop read this and immediately ordered Sister Agatha to dispose of the animal. So she sold it for $10. The next day the headlines read—
Sister Agatha Peddles Her Ass For $10.
They buried the Archbishop three days later...