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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-08-24

81 believe not" said the mother; land
her heart is especially set upon having
Josephine Mills here. Now that poor
girl has but one dress, and Allie asks If
she may not send her the new blue muslin
| made last week think that if you take
it Josey will understand that it is not
charity, but little gift of friendship
So MIR. Day walked away with the Gress,
but lost his road strangely, and only
found it again after be had visited Harris
shoe store, Mrs Wilder's millincr shop,
and il,lmc's shawl-room
But who were invited to Althea Days
birthday dinner? Not by any means Julia
Lacy, the King girls, Tommy Strang, and
the rest, but Peter Henry, who had
limb amputated a year before, after the
falling of that piece of timber at Widow
Lakes barn raising; Mark Liyermore.
who sawed wood faithfully from morning
till night, to give his old grandmother an
easy life and plenty to eat; Sallie Lorey,
who was such dwarf you could have
stood her under your arms-any one OF
you over twelve years old; and Jane Rice,
want to Shut your eyes ii she came in your
way; then, Of course, Willie Mills and
Josey.
Prof Zimmerman, who lived next door,
and played the piano, and flute, and key
bugle, and violin-and, for aught I know,
the cornet, harp, sack. but, and psaltery-
came in and made every wall of the house
reverberate with his melodies. Miss Nor
ten, who just dropped in to see how Allie
was, threw off her bonnet and made her
self charming, telling all manner Of fairy
stories and singing songs that made the
children laugh and cry all at once.
The dinner? All, yes I had nearly for
cotton that. 1t was such feast as Josey,
Willie, Jane, Sallie, Mark, and Prter had
never had before. The chicken pie was GER
tainly as big as that the little dwarf was
served up in at the King of Englands DIM
ner, in fact it could almost have held Salley
Lorey herself; and the puddmgs, raspber-
res, sugar cakes, ice cream, and CharlOtte
Russo were all as delicious as mortal hands
could make them.
Strange! Before night every one OF the
twelve whom Allie had thought OF asking,
came in to inquire about her broken arm,
and once in they stayed, and staying, were
as merry and kind and altogether friendly
to the wood-sawyer, the hunch- backed or
phan, the drunkard's children, and the
dwarf, as they were among themselves
II shall have party myself, said Ellen
Horton" as soon as Allies arm is well J.;
and every one here must come"
"When thou makcst feast call the poor,
the MANNED, the lame and the bllLd.'-
Home md Health.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-08-24
A Plea for DAme>ttc Servants.

Some people are very apt to abuse and
ridicule their domestics. While there
m " be ground for their complaints and
ridicule, there is probably too often NOV
ing Cause for their conduct III the bad
temper and worse management Of their
employers. Every human being has
right 10 be treated with respect and kind
ness, whatever his or her station in life.
We must exhibit kind and coDs!derate
conduct III oydcr to bcgct affection in
ot'l% rs, an! obtain th> il hearty and reason
able service. Employ contrary course,
treat them with dlstrust and suspicion, be
always scolding and complaining, and
they will distrust, fear, and perhaps hate
aid dcspisc you.
There is nothing in which the aid of
imagination, that hand mail Of charity,
may be more atlvantagcous]y employed
than in considering the condition of do
lnestic servants. Let man endcavor to
realize it himself; let him think of its mar
row sphere, of its unvarying nature, and
he will be careful not to throw in unneccs
sarily the trouble even Of single harsh
word, which may make so large a disturb
ance in the shallow current of servants
hopes and joys How often, on the con-
trary, do VIC find that masters and too
OlICU ullSlTcSSCS, Stttl1 W ItVC uV dpkIC
hension of the feelings of those under
them, no ideas of any duties On their part
beyond c,lsn payment; whereas, the good
Old patriarchal feeling toward our house
hold is one which the mere introduction
of money wages has not by any means su-
pcrscdcd, and which, in fact, cannot be
superseded We would bear with lcnity
from child many things for which In
domestic we can find nothing but tho
hnrshcst names. Yet how often are our
dependents little better than children.
Another mode of viewing with charity
the conduct Of domestic servants, is to inn
agine what manner of servants we our
selves, or any one Of those whom in our
own rank VIC esteem and love, would
make. DO we not perceive, in almos'
every character, some element which would
occasionally max, it's possessor fail in pr
forming the duties ot domestic service?
Do We find that lailhiuln'ss, accuracy, dill
gcnce. and truth Irrvade the circle ot nur
equals in such abundance, that we should
be exorbitantly angry the moment we per
crivc deficiency Of such qualities among
those who have perhaps been Indifferent.
ly brought up, and who, perhaps, may have
imbibed tho vices Of fear and talschood
from their associations?
The essential requisites on the employ
er's part are truth and kindness. These
qualities however, may, in n high degree,
belong to persons who fail to gain the con
tidcnce Of their domcstics. In families,
confidence may be prevented by fits OF ca
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-08-24
Poetry.
DAWN AND SUNDOW4N.
RY MlLLIE W. CARPENTER

BY MlLLlE W. CARPENTER.
The rain is drifting down again;
1t sweeps across the ro c-plnk lawn,
1t trembcs O.. tho window pane,
Aud round the hill its veil IL drawn.
Oh, cold and lon, the day will ~;
No light, no warmth, it hrings t" me;
For you, my love! my love! to-day
Wait in tho sweet South far away.
How wait You. In some grassy place,
Rrnca,i, an arch of buwcry trees,
A smile upon your uptnrncd face:
Your hands cluSpCd idly on your H"''s'
My Lowell my love! the day IL dArh',
TIL. rain Is dull and cold; and h'N
The wid i up: hear lh'. -'',! ~,
That separates you. dear '''''' '
What happy -un shn+ , II" y,'r yn"r eyrr' y,> ,o,,
What I,'.v..r- ct france an"nf You hloomH
E,r in III low hi,la' purpl'sh gloom?
The garden leave, about me fall,
The vines hans, loosely on the wall;
And, hush! across the storm comes. faint,
The ring dove, murmuring, low complaint.
Dear love! when in some still roorday
Your rapt high glancc you Northward turn,
cat Ii it's light here far away,
Famed with the airs OF sweet Auvcrgnc;
Your face comes in my sleep Il star
To guide mo through my dreams atar:
forl kiss on cheek and hair,
And then; oh, then, the day dawns fair.
Through summer hours our love was born:
The water shunc about our Get;
The flc ds were green with growing corn,
And June laughed low In lane and street.
y love! my love! in days like these,
Whcl, We two watched the birds and bees
Flash through the flowers about cur door,
We asked the wo,ld for uothins, more,
What il the ship which hears you homo
Goes anilin.. by the sunlit strand,
While wccpn., here watch and roam
In memory tender, twi light landS
Olove! my love! | watch and wait;
The land with rain is dcsolatc,
Ard all the blue toss OF the sea
Lies now bctwlxt the III k,ht and inc.
So, on aud on my thoughts arc led:
hide my tears agninst the wall.
And, dreaming thus. hear the tread
Of INK own feet along the hall
dare not look: Nh, heavens! II he
ShUuld come This ra ny day I" me,
Then fh..-c .in.lrops shining cold,
Would turn to bits Of burning gold
--LpWncoirs Kagazine.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-08-24

asked you to ride with me" You are
noble, brave, Christian man," said the
robbcr with great feeling; your counsel
to-day has sunk deep into my heart, and
hereby promise you solcmnly that | will
lead hcncctorth temperate and hlamcless
life" The promise was kept. There had
been a correspondence between them for
more than thirty years when Mr.: May
told us the story. No one but their Maker
knew their secret. The rcpentant man
prospcred, and if he is still living will but
add one more to the thousands who weep
for his bencfactor to-day.-Syracuse, N.
Y. CIR. N Y Sun.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-08-24

TIE Anamosa Qrwa) Eurrkt says that,
while some men were at work in crme-
terry near the town, they came upon na'r
of stripc,l snakes AMI their young. Tho
reptilrs immediately took refuge in Il
stump, and, after a time, the old ones
were dispatched, but the young ones had
unaccountably become non est Upon cx-
animation, however. it was found that the
little fellows, twenty in number, and some
six inches in length, hsd "scooted " down
the throats of the parent snakes, and
upon being dislodged, showed as much &C
tivity as ever.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-08-24
NUMBER 20.
Youths Department.
IDLE BEN.

DIE BEN was a naughty boy;
tIf you please, this story's truc;)
He caused his tea, hers great annoy,
And his worthy parents too.
Idle Ben, in boa -tful way.
To his anxious parents told,
That while he was young, lie thought he'd play;
And he'd learn when he grew old.
"Ah, Ben - said his mother, and dropped tear,
"You'll be sorry for this by and by"
Says Ben, ITO me, that's not very clear;
But at any rate III try"
So Idle Ben, he refused to learn,
Thinking that he could wait;
But, when he had his living to earn,
lie found 1t was just too late.
Little girls. little boys don't delay your work;
Some day yol'll he women and men;
Whenever your tHsk you're inclined to shirk,
Take warning by Idle Ben.
TIt Nnyst1v
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-08-24

This is Bostons record of the light
fingered during the last twenty years:
Amount per month stolet1 on an average,
$ll 900, or nearly *3 ,OOO,OOO in all. For
the month ending June 30, the plumber Of
the rogues reached only $2,053.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-08-24

A LOUISVILLE physician, having been
presented with live rattcsnakc, con-
cludcd to preserve it. lie proce' dcd to
kill it by first administering chlorotorm
to it, and then, to preserve the specimen
intact, lc plunged 1t into large glass jar
full OF alcohol The reptile was quite
motionlcss after receiving the an;c c,thc,ic,
and exhibited no signs Of life until il had
been in the spirits full fifteen minutes. 1t
then began to writhc in the jar in such a
manner as to render necessary the forcible
retention of the lid upon the vessel. In a
short time, however, all signs of vitality
rra,rI
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-08-24

The following valuable recipe for
preparing gingerbread is taken from a a
Canada paper: Git your vinegar melt
molases till it bilrs over; melt some butter
till it's thin; stir it through the mo-
lases candy; multiply by wet sugar; thrash
them in the hopper (clean out the hopper
ready to grind coffee for breakfast, by run
n"K M sac *" Of cIEn pr moai on errdi! CUBS Of
sour oil Of Kline; b, at somebody out OF
the eggs; beat the eggs; strain them to
sll5stract the shells. Line tho pan with
red llannel saturated with equal parts OF
coal TAR and strong butter, and pour the
mixture ill., Bake with n slow fuse.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-08-24

"A GAINESVILLE, Wis, merchant entered
it on his ledger, "pole tacks, $1.00."
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-08-24

son Dit" writes in the New York
M1a: Some friends of ours, detained in
town all summer, are imagining them
selves in tho country by living in two
rooms, cutting off the gas and using kero-
sene, having their meals sent from n. igh-
boring restaurant, and playing croquet in
the back yard They say that it's almost
as uncomfortable as the real thing, snd
doesn't cost near so much
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-10-07
Illinois River Wines.

1t is the opinion of many of our wisest and
best Informed people that cheap, pure wines and
lager beer are more effective temperance agents
than all the lecturers in the country. Certain
it is. that on the continent of Europe where pure
wines are 80 abundant and 80 cheap, that nearly
all the people are able to use them. drunkedness
is almost entirely unknown. But long and pa
tent experiments with different varieties of
grapes can alone determine what soils are best
adapted to produce the finest wines The efforts
Of the most skiful cultivators and the scientists
we're employed for ages in Europe to discover
the best soils and the best modes of treating
them, and even now it ia claimed that consider
able progress has been made within the last few
years in the culture of the grape and its manu-.
facture into the best of wines. The real Johan.
nisberger-thst which the crowned heads and
the Rothschilds of Europe entirely monopolze-
10 all produced on . very small farm of forty
ness and value to some popularity of the soil and
the treatment of the grapes from which it is pro.
daced. These are the results Of long and patient
experiment. In this coutry CincihnaM took the
lead In the manufacture of wine and California
and Missouri soon followed. Much skill and at.
tenton is now devoted to the subject in the states
that are adapted to the culture Of the vine.-
These efforts are to Do commended, for in our
widely extended country, embracing every vari.
ely OF soil ana climate, soils Wall b found that
will produce grapes from which wines equal to
the best specimens from the old world will be
manufactured in abundance In this connection
It gives us pleasure t. notice two samples from
the vineyard Of E. Ssnserd, Esq, of Morris, Ill.
They were made from the Concord and the Del.
aware grape. No sugar and water were added,
from which, combined With the qualities of tho
fruit, alcohol Is eliminated; but here is the pure
juice of the grape, beautiful aud health giving.
Connoisseurs might discuss learnediy its merits
and domerits, bat certainly we never tasted finer
wines, or wines which in our Judgment it would
be more beneficial to introduce into general use.
From past experience, and careful sn,lysis of
the soil, Mr. Sanford thinks that the valley of the
Illinois river, say from Joliet to Peru from the
disintegrstion OF the csloareous aud silicious
rocks mingled in its soils, contains exactly the
elements necessary to grow the different varis.
ties of wine grapes in the greatest abundance.
This great success thus far, affords the best evi.
dence that his opinions are correct A. vet, he
has only manufactured wine ~ An amateur; but
If he could dnd time from his pressing business
usA successful lawyer TO furnish our druygists,
II nov the general public. with wine for the sick
and suffering, the blessings of many "ready to
perrL" would be upon him. From distributing
gra'niton.ly to few friend, his knowledge ard
skill would become source of profit to himself,
aud Of health and pleasure to those who should
purchase the Fruits Of bis vineyard" -Ch,odgo
Tribune.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-10-07

over it about po,I lad Who bad been foseod ~
| the Communist into thar Eanka sAot down. -
ken prisoner. and only saved hon execution b.
cause his wound wss Of % curious . asfare - to
excite the curiosity Of sarseea.-vhs. b sud.
dsaly stopped in The middle Of . seateaee; AID
looking mp . - What vAs the matter, won.
dered ct the Aush Of color which had spread over
his cheeks and forehead, and the expression of
sheePish embarrassment about his mouth and
eyea Before could aak what vas the matter,
hearty voice bshind ne called ost: 'Ah, Master
Martin ! 30 I have run you to earth At last. !
coald not come up 70 you"
"Ah. Kisey: how are you7 I am glad to see
you. replied Tom, holding out his hand. But
10 did not look glad. and the couvulsive witch
ct the corners Of his mouth was not smile, as he
hoped.
est down, and take glass of wiue," said I,
thinking Cancellation was the best thing under
tho circumstances; and to my relief the creditor
aoceded. I considered it q token that he meant
to Re reasonable. "Well," he continued, address
ing Ton, I've been looking for you every where
the last two months7 -
so sorry" murmered Tom "fact is, I've been
abroad in French hospitals-very busy. Only
came back to England to-day"
II almost wonder that you did not call upon
me at once"
"WelL you are some way out of town; 1 had
up soon; in a day or two"
II don't doubt that; cried Mr.. Kirby, with
jolly laugh. But come, since We have met 80
fortunately, we might as we'll settle at once"
II An very sorry," said poor Tom "but at
this moment, I am rather hard up; SO, if you
could make it convenient, to wait q bit"
What Oh airth are you talking about Muster
Martin If you are hard up, that is just the more
reason why We should settle at once it seems to
mol h. h,,rn IN, bat 4
l want to get rid of it."
Il do not understand you, Kirby; how..can the
thirty odd pounds owe you burn in your pock
et?"
lowe me !" cried Mr.. Kirby, "That is a good
'un. "Why, I have d balance of sixty.three
pounds ten shillings to pay over to you"
'Yes ?" said Tom. and 1 saw by his face that
he suspected the others insanity.
eyes Have you forgotten all about the Der
by sweep"
30 no; but my horse was not in the first
three"
"That's capital!" cried Mr.. Kirby, slapp,ng
his hand down on the table "Why, he won !"
thought horse called Favonius won"
$50 he did"
"Well. but drew some Boreas colt-or Zeph-
yr colt, was it9 Yes, the Zephyr colt"
That's richt-the Zephyr colt, named Favon-
Jus the day before the race"
"Waiter!" cried Tom.
'Yessir?
"A bottle Of Chambertin."
II hope, Tom," said I, as we walked back tn
my chameers-"I hope that this bit of luck will
| not give you taste for gambling"
"Quite the contrary" he replied. "There
were one hundred and fifty members, and three
prizes. therefore it will be forty.nine years be.
fore my turn to win comes again. I think I'll
wait that time, and perhaps start afresh.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-05-13

NEW GOODS.
NEW GOODS d BABE BARGAIESf
OIsh Purchases and Cash Sales

TVyRUSSELL 4 LUCAS have Just opened their
Fall and Winter supply OF staple and season.
able Goods large and varied in extent, beautiful
in styIc, durable in quality and as cheap If nos
cheaper than can be purchased in the county. In
ali departments their stock is complete.
DRESS Go0DS.-POplfEs, Alpaeas, M0asiaffs,
Plafds Srrges, Reps, Calicoes, &c, HOSIERY
ENGLISH and American, With Il fan assortment q
Ladie, and Gentlemen's handkerchief, Meek Ties,
Scarfs. Ac.
ROOTS and SHOES have been made special
tv. as ta style, quality and price, The stock is
complete in every department, manufactures 20
order at the best houses Of the city OF selected
from first hands nj manufacturers prices. Those
in want of anv article IN this line sbOSld noi iIii
10 call as all tastes can sute6, all guaiie. Ge-
tanned and all prices secures. Children ono iE-
fants' Shoes Of every variety.
HATS.-A complete assoi 'tment o. ever! Gcel!
variety and STYLE some Of wh'cb are sspefST 10
ANYTHING we have ever before Offered
READY-MADE CLUTHING.-A geSerai Sno
complete stock, of the best quality, iashEhsUiy
cut. substantially made, and sold at ne IoNes'
prices Also, Gentemen's Furnishing DoVasJ
complete in every department.
FAMILY GR0CERIES.-A large and gene. ~
assortment, adequate to all the wants Of old friends
and customers.
Thankful for the encouragement Of the past we
hope to merit a continuance in the future.
Oct. %, 1870. 1. l.
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NOTICE.
OyncE VALLEY FHE u.s., Co., or W. Va, ;
CharlestOMn. Fob. is. ISL I

OyfcE VALLEY FrE us, Co., or W. VAL
Charlestown, Feb. Is, ISL
TENIE Valley Fire Insurance Company Of West
Virginia having discontinued insurance and
placed their risks in the Peabody Insurance Com
pany nj Wheeling, the undersigned Officers Of the
Valley Fire Insurance Company would respectful
~ recommend the " Peabody" 10 the friends and
late customers Of the Nallss " a. Hr.f-rofe,
resPo"'lbie and hteroi Company, having suili-
cicntly large phil up capital and arpla. to enable
the Company 90 meet promptly 0U los.e-.
JOHN W. GRANTHAM, President,
G. 4. P0RTERFIELD, Secretary.
I'VE undersigned late Agent for the Valley Fire
/ Insurance Company, has been appointed by
the PEABODY INSURANCE COMPANY. to
take charge Of the Insurance business Of the Val
ley. Applications for renewals and new insurance
will receive prompt attention.
J. ED. DUKE.
Office at the Hardware Store Of McCurdy d
Duke.
Feb. Is. ls7l-ims.
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CHARLTSTDNVN
lTAESESLGG WORKS,
MAIN STREET Opposite THE CARTER House.
DichI 81 BRO.
rsov5-aznNrs TONES,

Head and Foot Stones Mautlos, Statues aud
Carving. in an its various branches, and all
work ia their business. An orders promptly filled
at tine lowest rate and ,hortestuoticc, aud al! work
delivered and put up, and guaranteed to suit pur-
ch1-ers. IF not. mo- sale. Please call and see and
Judge for yourselves before purchasing elsewhere,
and ratroair. liuue Manufacturers.
The subscribers have also importation th.Irslop
i'm Ntrtiusbs.r, where obey viii give prompt at
teud0u o. all work entrusted 90 them.
DiEuL BRO.
Cllrlc..1vu, July is, Iec7-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-05-13
JEFFERSON
REAL ESTATE AGENCY.

- WALTON, Real Estate Agent at Charles
>. town, is making extensive arrangements with
Northern and other parties who desire topurchase
Lands in the Valley the coming Summer. He res
pcctiuliy announces 20 those who have property Of
any description that they wish % dispose Of, that
be has many advantages for securing reliable and
sound buyers and feels confident that those having
surplus Real Estate would do well by having it
registered Immediately that it may be entered on
THE APRIL CIRCULAR.
which will be distributed throughout the Northern
and other States. Terms are moderate. Willnot
expect Commissions unless sales are made. 40
sale no charge. Call on or address
>. WALTON,
Real Estate Agent
Office adjoining Free Press Oliee,
Charlcstown, jeff Co. " Va.
March II, 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-05-13
Lool1 10 Your Interests !!

] AN he Insurance man, persons wanting insu-
rance Fire or Life had better call on me 10
do it-as ! am the only one representing comra-
mics. in this County, who have any pail mp capi-
toi worth speaking Of particularly ask the IA
vor of call from all those transferred to the late
Valley Company, assuring them low rates and
safe risks.
Feb. II, lS7l-Gm. L. N. AISQUITH, 81.
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PEABODY INSURANCE COMPANY.
WhccIin w. Va.
Hi2o.Voo.
With Privilege of increasing the same to 100000
DIRECTORS.

DIRECTORS.
VIM Bailey, 4. J. Panncll, A. NJ. Adams, Alon-
20 LoriYg, Jas. +. Barnes, Jos II. Woodward,
DR.. VIM. j. Bates, Henry Stamm, Thos Hughes.
TENIIlS Company having been fully organized, is
now prepared to take risks at fair rates on
Buildings of all kinds, Merchandise Manufactu-
ring Establishments, Furniture, Steamboats, and
Cargoes ON the Western Rivers and Lakes; also to
issue perpetual policies on Dwellings and Stores.
This Company being composed mostly of our lead
ing business men, recommends itself to the favor
able consideration Of the insuring public, and So
licits their patronage.
&Q-Applcations for Insurance will be prompt
~ attended oat the office of GEO. +. CORDELL,
CO., Agents at Charlcstown, Jefferson Co. W. V.
y. G. AHrHUR, Secretary,
W. ii. AGNEw, ASST Sco'y.
VIZ. BAILEY, President,
ALoNzo LOEING, Vice President
November !, lSGJ-tf.
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To the Public.

FINlE Public Is hereby notified that WIN l.
HEDGES Is not authorized to receive any
debts for goods purchased at the stores kept by
him in Charlestown, jefferson County, West Yif-
ginia, during the last two wears. All such debt,
should be paid % SETH NJ. TIMBERLAKE. nv
Agent TO collect them. c. ROUSS.
February II, le7l-tC