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Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-15
Referring to the prospective joint

Referring to the prospective joint
discussion between kirkwood and
LETTER, the Davenport Gazette says :
"All we want is 20 live TO hear that
discussion. It will be one Of the
richest things ever heard or witness
ed. it will more than equal the dis
cussion between Kirkwood and Dodge
In 1859. Gov. Kirkwood is hard
man to meet on the stump
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-15
DIAMOND BARBER SALOON.

pUTNAN BoREN have refurnished their rooms
on the east side of public square, and are now
Supplied with elegant Rochester reclining chairs.
ud other modern conpeniences. Give them n call, /,
and they will guarantee satisfactory work. i947 II
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AHEAD 1924.

GINGER SEWING MAcHINgs--No sold In 1873,
y 232 444. being Il3 R5I more than were sold by
sty other Company in time. Now is the time
T. get the Best and most Popular Sewing Machine Ia
the World keep on hand good supply Of needles,
Gttsehments etc. North side Of the Public Square
Knoxville J. Y4RGER.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-15

Ex-Gov. Kirkwood IL sixty-two
years old, and NJ r. Leffier, his com
petitor for gubernatorial honors, is
two years older.
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MERCAN1ILE, TRADES, ETC.
NEEDIE.WORK.

MISS NJ NJ. ORR is prepared to do TO order al
M elessss of sewing stitching cutting. fitting. ete,
u,an asijess aresses Ia elaborate style. ~ well ~
plain wagx eating and making gen tiemen's shirrs
3 speciality. Cal! at residence, corner Of sixth ana
nnbinson strasts 5II2
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-15

Henceforth students of the State
University must take military drill
in the regular course be fore graduat-
inp
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-15

The Secretary of the Treasury has
purchased s9,Oo0,000 in silver coin
which is to taN the place of retired
fractional currency.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-15
G. (. CONWELL.

DBALER IN STOVES, Tinwsre, Shelf and Heavy
~ Hardware, Reapers, Mowers and Agricultural
implements generally. Agent for VI. W. Warren's
Patent Atmospheric Portable Soda Fountain Old
Stand, east side Square, Knoxville. 1,2tf
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-15

Muscatine county has raised Q
$4,000 monument to the memory ol
her dead soldiers.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-15

Burlington's subscription Of stock
for the construction of Q narrow
gauge railroad north is 100000.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-15
cARPENTERS & InINERS.

MILLER 4 BELLyiLLE are prepared to do al
Ni kinds Of work in their line on short notice and
d reasonable terms Give them Call at
as.ir shop, near northeast corner Court House
sq,.srs, Knoxville. 1924 II
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Rumor has 1t that war is agai n inn
minent between France and Prussia.
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]. X. CASEY.
G. K. HART.
". N. s1oSE
STONE & AYRES.

ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Claim and Real Estate
a Agents, Knoxville, Marion County, Iowa.
Will attend TO all business entrusted 70 their care,
10 Hsrion ard ed joining Counties VIII practiea In
The State and Federal Courts. 3,lu
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-07-15
The death rate in Europe is one

The death rate in Europe is one
out Of every forty-two Inhabitants
every year. The rate In France il
highest -one death to every ~.
1t il lowest in England--one to cv-
cry 46. In the United States the
rate IL much lower, ard the tables
show wide range Of mortality. In
Arkansas the rate Is highest, one 70
~, in Oregon iowesi--one to 209.
The average yearly mortality IN va
Fious portions Of the United States
is shown by the following:
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KNOXVILLE NATIONAL BANK.

hoAIiLLE, IOWA. Capital. eI0o, 900.
~ eoid, Silver, Government and other Securities
soashi and fold. Interest allowed ON time deposit.
pesial kttenton given 10 Collections. Open from
1" a. 70 7. III. except Sundays.
w Collins, 3 1. Collins, u.s.. Cunningham,
tsesson ksmey, A. J. Kerr, j. BitsenF.en6sr,
A' teiiamy, w. Bachelor. Y. u. Woodruff.
" COLLINS, Press. .. 3. CUNNINGHAM, y.Pres
s-ss BRIGGS, Cashier. 6-lAH
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REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET

Gen. Frank p. Blair, of st. Louis,
died at his home on the Sth inst.
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PLssIERiNG.
KNOXVILLE MsRRLE.WuRKs.

DoBiNsoN BROTHERS. Manu- facturers and Dealer:
III in Monuments and Hesa- Stones, and Grave
yard Work Of every description. Near northwest
corner Of Public sqaste, Knoxville. Iowa II
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DRESS-MAKlK6.

MISS N 4 CLEELaNp. one door east Of fremont
M Rouse viii cut. 6tsna make dresses In latest
styles on short notice, and at fsir rates is-4syl
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'sioysq IsAo usq, isAoI ssoIld i
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HIGH THOMPSON.

pryTIsT-0fice over Freeiand Tnompet,
bakery, east side Public square, knoxville
Iows.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-12-22

But Mays eyes were dropping little,
in the midst of all this happiness. She
missed something, dearer than all.
"But want mammal" she said in a
grieved tone. "Did Santa Claus take
away mammap
The closet-dOO opened. and the two
ladies stepped out. dressed so nearly
alike, and resembling each other 80
much, that May shouted:
Two mammasm
"0ne mamma and one auntie, dar-
lingsm said Mabel, kissing the won
derinR little faces.
HAS Santa Claus been to see you
too II asked Mira, the second. noting
the unwonted happiness of her mothers
face, and the handsome Cashmere wrap
per she wore.
ayes. darling!n her aunt answered
.Santa Claus has brought mamma
home.n
"Is this beautiful room to be ours r.
"Yes; and when you lie down in your
crib, you can think that it is the san, =
one where mamma and auntie slel
when they were little girls. But are
you not ready for breakfast Don't
you want to be dressed. and see the
toys on your tree y"
"Ohm cried Mira. as the door opened,
'here is fairy gOdmother comingr
There was merry laugh then, for
Aunt Ellen was so small and pretty,
that this was not new name for her.
81 could not wait longer to see your
children. Mabel she said-"our second
Mira and Mabelw
1t was day the reunited family can
never forget. The children, young la
dies now, thinking of society and ac-
complishments, have passed many
happy anniversaries. but never one
quite so startling and bright as the one
when "Santa Claus brought mamma
homar y
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-12-22
Wisdom I'm Brief.

An exchange gives the following
sensible hints for 1873, which we COM
mend to the consideration of all con-
cerned: sit is better to live i'm a little,
mean, two story frame house, than in a
Jail; it is good thing, when you are
talking of another mans defalcatiOn, to
make sure that you could have handled
as much money, with like opportunities
for dishonesty, and not fallen before
temptation. 1t doesn't pay to worry
over what will happen to your wife if
you were taken away; she may get a
better husband; if you are wondering
what makes your former sehoolmate' s
hair so gray, or make such one so
wrinkled, or why such another one is
growing so stout, just take look in the
glass. Do not imagine, because you
have resolved to practice charity and to
speak well of everybody, that everybody
has made the same resolution regarding
you. If you are heartsick with regret
that you were not more tender and
thoughtful towards the dear ones you
have lost, just try to avoid further re-
pentance in the future by being good to
those still left to you. Don't put off
enjoyment. If you are not ready to en-
joy things As they come, when you are
ready they won't come. Planning to
enjoy friends and fortune in the future
is most insecure investment. The
chances are woefully few that You, your
friends and the fortune will all come
together in the future. IL you have any
good deeds to do, or happiness to enjoy,
to-day is the time. IL is only when we
are arguing ourselves into the commit
ting of some act where we believe the
end will justify the means, that it pays
TO wait till tomorrow. In such a case
one cannot wait too many to-morrows." "
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-12-22
Knife and Fork FIirtatf0ns.

To drop your knife means: 81 am
badly bored"
To eat with your knife means: 81 am
not posted"
To drop your fork means: | am des-
perately in love-"
To wipe your knife on the table-cloth
means: "All right"
To stir your coffee with a fork means /:
''How sweet you are"
To eat your soup with a fork means:
''You are very beautiful"
To whet your knife on your fork
means: "You see 1 am sharp"
To cut your mouth with a knife
means: 'I am very impatient"
To pick your teeth with fork means /:
s'I am the pick of the lot"
To wipe your nose on a napkin means :
81 am making fool of myself"
To drum ON your plate with your
knife and fork means: 1 am almost
crazy"
To scratch your head with fork
means: itch for an acquaintance with
you."
To dip your own knife into the but
ter means 81 am not very particular
you see."
To let your knife slip and knock the
gravy out Of your plate means: 81 am
exceedingly happy TO be here"
To draw the knife half way down
your throat means: ~ am enjoying my
self very well, thank you"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-12-22

to the reader, a little more than six
months having passed since her return
to New York.
As she drove toward her destination,
Mira Cresswell PRAYED silently, as she
had so often prayed, that. before aD0-
iher New Year dawned upon her lonely
life, God would restore to her the sister
whose loss she mOurned more than that
of uncle, father, or lover.
Her dead were. she trusted, safe in
the eternal home of Christians; but her
sister, living. yet lost, was perhaps suf-
fering want when plenty was her own
by right-was lonely when love await
ed her.
With sad thoughts for company, Mira
entered the toy shop, crowded with
purchasers, and as her foot passed the
threshold, a weight seemed to fall from
her heart and limbs. She was daZzled
by the light, she was bewildered by
the strange unexplained happiness that
seemed pouring into her heart.
Upcousciously she spoke the thought
that filled her brain and heart, and
MANY in that gay crowd turned, as the
sweet, clear voice spoke one word,
"Mabel !'-turned to see a shabbily
dressed woman, at the counter, devoted
to cheap TOYS, drop her tritiiDg pur-
chase, and fix her eyes upon the lady
wrapped in costly raiment who had
spoken.
Even In the contrast of dress, the
likeness between the two could not be
hidden. 1t was as if each faced mir
ror, though one face was thinner than
the other. Both were pale, deadly
pale, as the shabby figure, drawn by
the power of the others dilated eyes,
slowly crossed the store, never seeing
anything of the wondering group, and
found herself in a carriage, with Mira
sobbing and caressing her.
mabel, Mabel, Mabel J"
That was all Mira could say, feeling
her sisters kisses on her lips, her sis
ter's tears on her face. But after mo-
ment of deep, intense happiness, she
was recalled to this world again by the
coachman demanding the next desti-
nation.
"Drive slowly forward till pull the
check -string.n
Bang went the door, and the horses
took up walk.
Darling" said Mira, can it be true !
Are you really here-here in my arms" !"
"But, Mira, thought you we're in
Europe Z"
then, to find you. Tell me of yourself.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-12-22

Mira, and had told the children / was
afraid Santa Claus would rot come
here tonight. They have never been
without some toy, however poor, and,
Mira, the older one, as she said her
prayers, added little petition to the
saint of Christmas. When she rose
from her knees, she told me. with such
perfect faith, that Santa Claus would
surely come now, that | could not bear
to picture her disappointment. L re-
solved to take trif1e from my money
to buy few cheap toys, a little candy
and fruit, and trust to Providence for
the future. Kissing my little ones, |
stole out, leaving them asleep, uncon-
sciOus for the hour, at least. of cold
and hunger"
"Oh, Mabel! Thank God for the
child's prayer"
"To think that in answer | found yOu
found home. wealth, and Christmas
happinessl Mira, my heart is too
fullr
There was a moment of deep silence,
and then Mira spoke, with look of
merry mischief in her eyes, that they
had not worn for years,
mabel, let me take the children
home. asleep, just as they are. Wrap
the cavers round them, and we Will
carry them downstairs. There are
plenty of warm robes in the carriage.
Do, do let me carry out little surprise
have in my mind for the waking of
the dear girls
"Just as you WISH"
a rapid drive home to greet Amt
Ellen's delighted surprise, to put the
little ones, still sleeping. in bed, and
wrap Mabel in warm, handsome gar
ments, and then there was shopping
expedition through the busy, crowded
stores, that threatened to overflow the
carriage.
Little garments of daintiest make
treasures of books, games, and toys
tempting packages of fruit and sweet
meats, and wonderful machinery of all
sorts for Mira's surprise.
1t was past midnight when the sis
tiers stole from the room where the
children lay sleeping, to share once
more the room they had occupied in
girlhoOd. Day was just breaking when
they crept in softly again for final pre-
parations, and then hid themselves In
large closet to watch the waking.
Christmas morning broke bright and
clear, and the sun, peeping through
lace curtains, lighted one room, that
was in strong contrast with the attic
room where Mabel's children had
dropped into childhOOd's deep sleep.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-12-22

Gordon Blanchard was SO far pardon
able. that he lost his parents at an early
age, had had the control of ample means,
and been free from all restraint since
boyhOOd.
Mr.. Cresswell. alarmed for the happi-
ness of his child, opposed her choice as
soon as he became aware of her attach
ment, fOrbidding all intercourse be-
tween the lovers, and using his pater-
nal authority with rather iDjudiciOus
strictness. The daughter, who had
lived in an atmosphere of love and
sunshine from infancy, resented the un-
usual severity, and, yielding to the So
licitation of her lover, elOped from her
fathers house.
Before Mira had recovered from the
bitter grief of this first violation OF sis
terly love and confidence, she was
called upon TO mourn the death OF
George Sewell, after short sudden Ill
ness.
The girls health broke under the ac-
cumulation of sorrow, and by the ad-
vice of her physician, her father deter
mined to retire from business, and
travel in Europe. His brother and Sis
ter, with Mira, composed the party,
and they sailed from New York the
Fall following Mabels elopement. For
SIX wears the father forbade the name
of his erring child being spoken in his
presence, but he became Ill IN Flor
ence, and upon his deathbed he forgave
her, giving Mira his dying words OF
blessing to cherish in her heart until
she met her sister. Yet, his will drawn
up in New York before he sailed, lett
his fortune entirely to Mira.
1t was the girls earnest desire to re-
turn to her own home after her fathers
death, but her uncle Harry, who was
also her guardian, was ailing, and fan
cied the air of Italy or France was ne
cessary to his life.
So, for three more weary years, the
travellers fingered abroad, till Harry
Cresswell, too, died in Italy, and was
buried beside his brother. But by MS
will, Mabel, could she be found, was
left equal heiress with her sister OF ms
handsome property, his own sister FL
len being already independent.
The first grief being over, the Two
women felt return the weary homesicK-
ness they had conquered for the sake OF
those who were gone, and returned 10
New York.
As soon as they were settled IN tnelr
old home, Mira instructed her lawyer
to spare no money or time to ma ner
sister; but her efforts were unavalllng
up to the time when she Is lntroduceo
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-12-22

Haskell has been visiting pretty girl
up town, who is very wealthy; and
with an eye to business, thought he
could marry her and handle the funds
when the old man died; so he worked
hard to line his nest with feathery
greenbacks. The girl told him frankly
that she did not love him, but ''faint
heart never won fair lady," and he per-
severed. Again the young lady told
him her father would object to mar
riage with him; then he boldly proposed
an elopement, and there seemed to be
so much romance in this proposition,
that the girl at last yielded to his i'm
pOrtunities, and agreed to run off with
him and get married.
Now this pretty girl, as plump as a
dove, had penniless maiden aunt, as
ugly as an owl and as scrawny rs fence
rail, who was very anxious to marry
an unusual thing for a maiden aunt of
thir,y-five.
The night at last arrived for the
elopement, and everything was pro-
pitious, dark and rainy. 1t was just
such a night as was needed for a safe
escape. The clandestine carriage drove
up, Haskell hurried his blushing fair
one into it and rapidly they sped away
to the shores of Jersey to be made one.
Haskell was in ecstasies; his golden
dream of wealth was to be realized; he
could see il all in his imagination-first
the displeasure of his father-in-law,
then the reconciliation, and then he'd
be received into the bosom of the family.
and wouldn't do anything but live off
the old man and have a gay time.
They drove up to a little parsonage in
Jersey City, and stood up by the light
of fliekering candle, with the minister
and requisite witnesses, and were made
one. Then Haskell, in his delirious joy,
turned and raised the bridal veil to kiss
his fair, young bride-when, oh, horror
he found that he was married to the
penniless maiden aunt. The roguish
girl had played it fine on him; and.
knowing his mercenary motive, had
substituted the aunt in her place-and
to add to his misery, cards are now out
for the young lady's marriage with a
well-known young man up town.
The whole family stood at the window
that night watching Haskell steal the
maiden aunt away, and the old gentle
man, her brother-in-law, says he'll set
them up for housekeeping in plot up
town, and then they must scratch for
themselves.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-12-22
A MERRY CHRISTMAS
I am so hungry for news of you, Ma

I am so hungry for news of you, Ma
bel.n
mo more so than have been for I'll
dings of you, Mira. My own story is
soon told. | am widowed and very
poor, with two little girls at home, half
fed. and half clothed"
where is your home T. asked Mira,
and shuddered as her sister named the
poor locality
Again the coachman received diTec-
tions, and as he drove, Mira told her
sister of her fathers forgiveness, and
her uncle's legacy, receiving in return
the story of wretched marriage, of
children born only TO die, excepting
, the two little girls of eight and six still
living, of the gradual descent into pow
erty, of illness and unkindness, till
death left her free from actual abuse,
to fight the widows battle against the
world.
1--WE were in Cincinnati from the time
of our marriage, Mira, and Gordon died
there, two years ago. tried to make
money to come home, wearying for
you, hoping for some words of pardon /;
but it was not until last June came
here. went to the house, and found a
family there who said the house had
Dteu W NdilouS DditiCS iOt tCn
years. and was then about to be taken
by Mr.. Morrison"
"My lawyer-you know papa's old
lawyer is dead, and Mr.. Morrison acts
for me. He was preparing for our re-
turn, when he gave the family you saw
notice to vacate the premises"
81 never returned there. Indeed, I
have had my hands filled, to earn bread.
This is the reason have not seen the
advertisements you have had pub
lished. But, here we are at the only
home have known since my return"
But for the brightness the future
promised, Mira felt as if her heart must
have broken, as, after ascending three
long flights of rickety stairs, the sis
tiers stood in the dismal attic of the
wretche1 tenement house. In a small
open CRATE were the embers of n scant
fire, and the miserable furniture seemed
as if actually falling to pieces. Upon
the low bed, where their poor garments
eked out the scanty covering, were two
children, whose fair faces and brown
curls were miniature copies of the ia
ces bending over them. Even by the
light of the miserable tallOw candle,
these faces looked beautiful.
Upon the bed-pOst hung two tiny
stockings, andMabel's tears rose as she
whispered:
al have just two dollars in the world,
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-12-22

Acarpet of soft texture, covered with
bright boquets of flowers, was on the
floor; handsome furniture was taste
fully arranged, and low crib, of some
what old fashioned shape, with warm
covers, held two little figures curled
costly under the sOftest of blankets,
while two brown heads rested lovingly
together upon the pillows. Grateful
warmth filled the room, and every ap-
pointment was perfect. But the crown
ing glory stood directly opposite the
crib, where the little sleepers must see
it as soon as their eyes opened.
IL was tall Christmas tree, standing
upon a large table, and surely Santa
Claus, in his most generous mood, had
never dressed one with more marvellous
fruit. The small white stockings, hang
ing from one branch were well filled,
and from every bOugh were suspended
rare Christmas treasures, such as chill
dren love. Dolls, dressed in the latest
fashions, were there, and for the use of
their ladyships, furniture, carriages,
and complete wardrObes. Tea-sets, in
dainty boxes, were there games, in
variety; books filled with the most won
derful of fairy rOmances sets OF ex-
quisite pictures, in pretty envelopes /;
varieties of candies, fruit, and dainties
of every kind. And over all hung the
brilliancy of the rising sun touching
every object with warm golden light.
Suddenly, as children often waken
from deepest sleep, one curly, brown
head was lifted from the pillow, and a
pair of great blue eyes opened wide, In
delighted surprise.
THAT is Mira, your namesake," Ma
bel whispered low. in the closet.
Great gasping sObs of perfect happi-
ness held the child silent a moment,
then the joy became too great for soli-
tary pleasure.
MAY May!" she cried, the sweet
voice rippling with delight-"Oh, May,
wake up! Santa Claus came! l told
mamma he would come. May, wake
upw
Two brown heads were upraised now,
two pairs of blue eyes shining with
pleasure. rowing from the tree to the
wonderful room, the furniture. the mir
rors, the little bed, and ever back again
to the marvellous display of toys and
treasures.
"Oh, May, it is like heaven! How
warm am and see our nightgowns,
all ruffied, and with lace on them And,
oh, May see the lovely blue dresses
on that chair, and bronze boots! They
must be for US, for they will surely fit
u.s.