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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24

NV grandmother. n beautiful young
woman of 26 years, was, during part of
her journey, chained t. male convict
of the lowest class The treatment she
then received drove my grandfather to
frenzy, and he was killed by
an officer week after they
left st. Petersburg. Whether there
was ever any notice taken of his
death cannot tell. Three weeks after
my grandmother gave birth to daugh-
ter-my mother. Impossible as it may
seem, they both lived, and to prove that
there is a spark of manhood in the
most hardened my grandmotherrece
rather better treatment afterward,
though how She could have lived God
only knows. At length she reached
Tomsk, and there her journey ended.
Her sentence of Punishment had been
for twenty years, and she knew that
meant for life.
Hopelessly she dragged herself from
house to house, seeking a shelter for
herself and little one. At length a
wretched peasant gave her the use of
one miserable room. She entered, be-
licving she should at least find solitude;
even this is denied political cXiles At
any moment an officer may invade their
privacy and their poor belongings pass
under his inspection.
Hourly this most wrctched woman
prayed for death for herself and child.
but theylived on and on, and strangely
enough the little one thrOvc. -
They lived upon the small allowance
furnished by the government treasury
for the support of those unable to work.
This was barely enough to prevent STAR
walton; not enough to give them one
comfort, not even paper and ink. Cor
respOndencc was, however, doubtful
pleasure, as every letter received or
sent had to pass under the inspcc-
ton of an officer. Many a night after
they had retired their room was entered
and everything eXamined--cvcn the
bed
Through all this they lived and the
little Marie grew into fair, large-eyed
timid girl, with beauty so rare and
delicate that her mothers heart awoke
| TO still another ache. ...
With nothing to help her but the wis
dom of unUtterable love, my grand
mother cductcd her child and made her
worthy branch of the noble house
from which she Sprang. .
For fourteen years they had lived in
that dreary cottage. The mother was
now unable TO leave her miSera BILE bed.
Christmas was approaching and Mary
had never had Christmas present in
her life. ...
Young and old, as you gather about
your Christmas trees on this blessed
morn, think of this little grill She is
only the type of II class. There are
many more as forlorn, though, thank
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24
The Mlstletoe of Pagan Origin

The mistletoe is looked upon as the
Christmas plant. A great many people
believe that the distinction is owing to
the fact that it blossoms in some coun-
tries at this time of the year. Such
belief is founded on fiction. The mistle-
zoe has been an emblem of Christianity
almost since the time of Christ. II
first came into use as such under the
reign Of Pope Gregory /, who sent
some missionaries to Albion NOW Eng
land) TO spread Christianity among the
Druids Some years afterwards a pill
grimage Christianized Druids visited
the Papal city bringing mistletoe
branches and throwing them at the feet
of Gregory as an evidence of their re.
nunciation of Druidism II will thus
be seen that the mistletoe was first the
emblem of Druid-paganism
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24
The Holiday Season in Dark Town.

Deacon Burnside (of Brewster station)
Go slow, chile; doan' You drap muffin
on dis 'casion, ease we specs city-follis
dis Krismus, an coons frum town nevah
knows when t quit stuff der skins
when you puts billed birds in front NV
EN-.
Young Rube disciple of the deaon)
Dis am de las chick on de roos' uncle,
an eff yo' fren's frum de city doan'
swell up 'nuf on dis load OBJ white meat
den you'd better chuck in er lot o snow
balls fur dessart!
Deacon Burnside--You pore chile;
You doan' know de joys oh 'Hgion. Wat
yer heerd las Sabbat bout it bein'
mo blessed t glib den t take doan'
pear t hab tak'n er grip on yer in
telelS'
Young Rube--I doan' kno' muffin bout
interlek, but nevah knob a city mol1e
yit dat didn't t'ink dere wer heep mo-
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24
CONSCIENTIOUS FISHERMAN.
lie Refused to Accept More Than tn,
Market PrTca for Lo.steri.

lie Refused to Accept More Than the
Market PrIca for Lo ;steri.
Richard +. White, the we'll known
Philadelphia lawyer, told story on
himself one evening to party of
friends at the Quaker City Yacht club,
and It was the general opinion that he
had, indeed, run across Il specimen of
the stronger side OF the race who was
wonder in his way, says an ex-
change.
During the early part of last sum
mer Mr. White and party Of friends
aboard his yacht the --, were fish
ing at Bar Harbor, Maine.
They were ont fishing for Holsters,
and of course they got rome. but the
convenient fisherman was near at
hand, and as they approached his craft
Mr.. White asked him what he had
aboard.
"Lobsters, sin replied the native.
"Will you sell us some?"
YES sir
What is your price,"
Eighteen cents, was answered,
and Mr.. White ordered halt a dozen.
The old man went down into the bot
tom of his boat and selected the re.
quired number and threw them aboard.
There that will do very nicely, y
said the lawyer, as he counted out
Sl.OS and laid it into Unclaimed palm
OF the fisherman. The old fellow
looked at the money and then inquired
what it was for. That is TO pay for
the Holsters, replied Mr. White.
'0h, no." said the weather-worp
boatman. There is too much here.
] never said l would charge you so
much for them, and | won't do it, SO
thar" Mr.. White told him that he
understood the price mentioned TO be
eighteen cents apiece, and therefore a
half dozen would cost 81. 0S.
You are wrong said the man. Il
said the price was eighteen cents a
dozen, and / won't charge you any
more" The lawyer said it was all
right and that he thought he was
getting them very cheap as it was
and urged the old fellow to take the
money. But it was no use to urge,
for he was resoiute in the determine
ton not TO ovcrcharge us. That's
all / get fur 'em at market said he;
three cents apiece, and am not
going to ask you for any more. That
is all there is to it. | can not do any
more" +5tft
Then he launched into a lecture
which was something like the follow
ing: You fellows come here in yachts
and are forever trying to get us to
raise the market price. You can't do
1t. You are trying TO get us into
trouble. but you won't be able to do it.
only charge my people three
cents apiece at market and then |
have to cart them into town. Now, it
is wrong for you to do this can't az
cept more than the market price"
Mr. White was nonplussed He tried
to make the man accept 81, then sew
enty- five cents and then fifty cents
and after deal of persuasion, he
finally accepted twenty-five cents.
But he would only do this upon our
promise OF secrecy.
That was an Recommendations man
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24
said Ahont Christmas

A warm Christmas, a cold Easter.
A light Christmas, heavy sheaf
A Green Christmas, white Easter.
A green Christmas makes fat grave
yard.
A wind on Christmas day, trees will
bring much fruit.
If Christmas finds bridge, he'll
break it; if lie finds none he'll make
one.
IL ice will bear man before Christ
mas, it will not bear man afterward.
The shepherd would rather see his
wife enter the stable on Christmas day
than the sun.
If the sun shines through the apple
tree on Christmas day, there will be an
abundant crop the following year.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24
THE END OF 1891.
We Can Now Look Back at Our Successe
And Failures. ss


And Failures.
To the young the years speed not fast
enough; TO the old they are too short.
The young employ the closing of one
year in ambitious planning for the next,
the aged muse over the events of the
past and contemplate the mysteries of
the future. In the lives of some the
year has proved memorable one,
while in those of others it is suggestive
of no special events. The hopes of one
have reached fruition, the aspiration of
another have fallen short of success,
and thus the last day of December
brings alike pleasant and sad memories.
Whatever the year of 1891 has brought
to us, there is valuable lesson to be
learned. If any undertaking upon
which we entered has proved unsuccess-
full, we can now, on looking back over
the ground, soc more clearly the cause
of our failure. No lesson is so forcibly
learned as that born of experience. A
past failure ofttimeS points to future
success, il we but profit by the lesson.
No year is wasted which brings to us n
clear realization of our individual worth
and its best employment. The expert
ences of the old year will make our sue
ccsses during the new more assured,
for we will have learned what shoals to
avoid in the sea of life. If our bark has
just ground over rocky reefs with
but slight injury, let us feel
thankful that we were not entirely
wrecked. To be successful, the truth
has been taught that the best success
is that which is born with modesty
and humble exterior. 1t is q poor
success that brings with it an outward
self-consciousneSs of our talents or
gifts. The most admired and beloved
men and women are those who combine
prosperity with modesty. And thus to
all the year can be fruitful of good re-
suits, if we but extract from our in
dividhal experiences only that which
will be the most profitable for us to
remember. Then we shall be the bet
ter prepared to enter upon the New
Year with wisdom, zeal and energy.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24

Clip the last thirty years or more from the
century, and the segment will represent the
term of the unbounded popularity of Hostel.
year 1899 will be signalized by the appear
ance OF a fresh Almanac OF the Bitters, in
which the uses derivation and action of this
forth. erybody should read lit The cal
endar and astronomical calculations to be
found In this brochure are always astonish-
lions. humor and other reading matter rich
m interest and full of profit. The Hostetter
,ompany.of Pittsburg Pa, publish it them
n tire mechanical work. and more than
eleven months in the year are consumed in
Is preparation. IL can be obtained without
md IS printed in English. German, French.
Welsh, Norwegian, Swedish, Holland, Boz
Iemian and Spanish.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24
An Obsolete Cpstom

The custom of arranging the Yule
log in the hearth Christmas eve is now
almost obsolete. II became customary
in France at the beginning of the
christian era. II spread rapidly and
was soon adopted by all christian
countries In some parts of Russia the
custom still thrives So also in Ireland
only in different form, turf fire being
SUBSTITUTED for the "bock log
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24
Christmas siIppers.

Devoted Wife Have You any en-
broidered Christmas slippers?
Dealer Plenty of them. You wish
hand-worked, | presume?
"Yes, want pair that will look as
though it took all summer TO do them .
''Yes, Madam, we have that kind:
they make man almost weep when he
thinks of the days and weeks and
months of silent labor all for him.
well, here is my husbands measure.
Don't send any bin except for the soles.
Charge him few dollars extra for his
mex. meir of boots"
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24
The yyar-Corrc.nondcn,.

When a Roman general took the
field, it was the fashion to carry with
him a Greek historian or poet whose
duty it was to celebrate his employers
victories. 'Lucullus never went with
out his Greek to his wars. neither did
Pompey." In this custom may be
seen the first appearance OF the war
correspondent OF to-day. There is a
letter from Cicero TO Caesar recomi
mending u person TO act in this
capacity. This man, Apollonius. had
already chronicled n campaign for
Crassus. and he. now offers himself as
''war-historian TO Caesar in Spain. =
Saturday Evening Post
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24

A lady residing in Port Angeles has
a curiosity in the shape Of u chicken
born with four legs. 1t is nothing
curious TO see chicken born with four
legs but they seldom live as this ono
has done--now nearly five months
The lady has two OF the iegs tod hp.
so that the chicken is not embarra ssel
while walking.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24

Already the entertainments for the lone
evenings of fall and winter are being ar
ranged, and clubs for whist, euchre, higt
i've, &c, &c, are among the other pas
times. One or more packs of excellent
playing cards will be sent post paid TO any
address in the United States, upon receipt
of ten cents in stamps or coin for each
deck desired. Address C. NJ. Pratt, Gem
Ticket q Passenger Agent, Minneapolis &
st. Louis Ry., Minneapolis, MINI.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24

The use of Ely's Cream Balm, sure
cure for Catarrh and Cold in Head, is at.
tended with no pain, Inconvenience OF
dread, which can be said of no other rem.
edy.
1 feel it my duty to say few words in
regard to Ely's Cream Balm, and do SC
entirely without solicitation. l have used
1t half year, and have found it to be most
admirable. have suffered from catarrh OF
the worst kind ever since / was a little boy
and / never hoped for a cure, but Cream
Balm seems to do even that. Many of my
aquaintances have used it with excellent
results.--Oscar Ostrum, As Warren Ave-,
Chicago, Ill
Apply Balm into each nostril 1t is
Quickly absorbed. Gives Relief at
once. Price so cents at Druggists or by
mail
ELY BROTHERS, Sc Warren St, New
York.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24
Respect That was Earned.

"You must honor your parents. said the
Sunday school teacher to the new boy. 81
am sure you obey your mother.n
Eyes, sir 70 came the reply with an en-
phasis that rather startled the questioner.
"And you and your little brother here al
ways, don't you2''
you bet we does. Why, she kin lick
dad, she kim,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24

the grave, at secret communication
with st. Petersburg.
A short time after my father took an
adjoining room in this wretched cottage.
My grandmother had known and loved
his parents and she poured out the most
dcvout Thanksgiving to God for this
friend who would surely watch over the
child. His presence brought the first
feeling of security she had known since
her arrest so many years ago My
mother and father loved each other from
the first and my grandmother died
peacefully in my fathers arms. After
the burial they were married.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24

The Chicago, st. Paul & Kansas City
Railway, (DiagonaD have now on
sale full line of winter tourists,
tickets to nearly all points South West and
West, at greatly reduced rates. Full par
ticulars may be had by calling on or ad-
dressing, j. III. Green, Genl Agent, 230, 4th,
Street, Des Moines, Iowa.
The motto OF business men is push" 1t
is also that of business mems doors.
If you set up for a GROWER you can al
ways be busy.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24

If You hear man protesting loudly
during the week against the promiscu.
Gus slaughter of seals You may depend
upon II that he very grudgingly bought
his wife sealskin sacque for Christmas.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24
German
Syrup,
Asthma.

EH "Ihave been a great
Asthma. sufferer from Asth-
/ =--... ma and severe Colds
every Winter, and last Fall my
friends as we'll as myself thought
because of my feeble condition, and
great distress from constant cough
ing, and inability to raise any of the
accumulated matter from my lungs,
that my tine was close at hand.
When nearly worn out for want of
sleep and rest, a friend recommend
ed me to try thy valuable medicine,
" Boschee's German
Gentle, Syrup. I am con-
patxash,,. fident it saved my
e life. Almost the first
Sleep. ... dose gave me great
sp1aia relief anda gentle re-
freshing sleep, such as had not had
for weeks. My cough began immedi-
ately to loosen and pass away, and
found myself rapidly gaining in
health and weight. l am pleased
to inform Observation-Disclosures !
am in excellent health and do GER
tainly attribute it to thy Boschee's
German Syrup. c. B. STICKNEY,
Picton. Ontario" q
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24
I A Part of the Bureau

Gone % them artificial rainmakers is q
workin' around hereabouts," remarked
Uncle Job, as he came into the grocery
How do you knw2"
THAT there cork leg % mine has had the
rheumatiz all day. Who's got any to
hacker A
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24
The Only One Ever Printed--Can
You Find the Word?

There is 3-inch display advertisement In
this paper this week which has no two words
alike, except one word. The same is true Of
each new one appearing each week, from the
Dr. Harter Medicine Co. This house places a
Crescent on everything they make and pub
lish. Look for It. Send them the name Of
The word, and they will return you Book,
BEAUTIFUL LITHoGRAPHs OF SAMPLES FREE
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24

The testimony of the Fire Engine Depart
ment, and OF livery stable men of the city
of Baltimore, is to the effect that for cuts,
strains, gals upon horses and other abra.
sions of the skin, Salvation Oil is an in
valuable remedy. Price 25 cents
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24
SIBERIAN CHRISTMAS.
BY
MARIE VALHASKY
Y GRAND PAR

Y GRAND PAR
entson my moth
er's side were
hanished TO ST.
b eria in 1854.
II il e y W e T. e
among the first
eXiles under the
admins trative
process, that is,
ext led without
trial. They were
refined, educated
and wealthy
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24
A Herald or Ire Inr.n, ya.r

The average man doesn't know what he
wants and wouldn't know how to get it il
ha;d
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24

Now Is about the time when the fond
wife will begin to hook change out Of
her husbands pockets with which TO
buy him present, SO as TO make hir
believe she loves him,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24
LlRht-Haaded.

Hello, joint ] got acquainted with one
pf the dizzy bIondes'o of the GaietY Bur.
Iesque last night T.
sYesf What is she like7''
'f'il show you. She gave me her photo
graph"
'Oh let's sec it."
Certainly. Here you are,'' :"
''Sbe looks rather light-headed.
She is rather giddy, but the light.headed
look is the trick of the photogra pher.'
The photographer! How absurd! What
do you meanin
why he focused the light on her head to
give it a fluffy look.n
'Ohl We'll, s'pose some one must have
focused the light in your head then"
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24

The devil is proud of the man who never
tries to let anybody know that he is relig-
Gus outside of church.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24
Throat Disc asses commence with

Mamma" asked little Freddie, ''has the
Adams apple of an author got literary
taSta1D : 4
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24

For Indigestion, constipation, sick head
ache, weak stomach disordered liver-take
Beecham's Pills For sale by all druggists.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24

Steady employment, on salary, is offered in
another column, BYE. c. Pierson q Co., Wa
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24

Most peoples idea OF forgiveness of sin is
the privilege to go on SHINING.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24
Vile cod-liver oil has lost

Vile cod-liver oil has lost
its vileness in SCOTS Emul-
sion and gained a good deal
in efficiency.
1t is broken up into tiny
drops which are covered with
glycerine, just as quinine in
pills is coated with sugar
or gelatine. You do not get
the taste at all.
The hypophosphites of
lime and soda add their tonic
effect to that Of the half-di-
gested cod-liver oil. t.
Let us send you a book on
CAREFUL LIvING-free.
New York.
Your druggistkeeps SCOTS Emulsion Of cod.liyer
oa-all druggists everywhere do, 81.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24

FITS.--All Fits stopped free by DR.. KLINR's GREAT
Nerve Restorer. No Fit inter first day $ use Mar
yeous cures Treatise and 81 trial bottle free 10
fucases. send to Dr. Kline.93 Arch ST., Phila, Pa.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24

President Cleveland and his young wife
are happy in the present, and look toward
cheerfully to the future. DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup is excellent for infants and adults.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24

He seeks to. be a changeless beau
Despite the years that fly,
Defects you may not own you see,
Though plain to any eye.
His head Is bald as any egg,
The fact he can't disclaim,
And yet he always wants it rubbed
With hair oil just the same.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24

Secure n business Education at Home.
full Business Course given by mail. Perfect sat.
isfaction, low rates. Bryants College, Buffalo NY
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24

cured Mrs II. w. Harker, of Denison, Ia of neu-
ralgia in FIVE minutes This is certainly the finest
remedy In the world. Cures all pain Instantly. Can
be taken internally. 25 and so cents per box. All
druggists, mailed to any address upon receipt OF
price, Kenyon Thomas, Projectors and Manu-
facturers, Adams, N. Y.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24

Very few people are converted by long
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24

Dr Foote's new pamphlet on varicoeele tell
all about IT, and what N men ought to know. SEN
(sealed) for 10 cents Box 1888 New York.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24

Kemp's Bsisam will stop the cough at once Go
to your druggist to-day and get q sample bottle
free Large bottles. so cts. and sl.O0.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24
STATE OF ONO, Cry oy roLEpo,

1t is not what a man does, but what he is
caught at that weighs in the worlds judge
NnF.t
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24
rhe Autoorat of the Field.

rhe Autocrat of the Field.
Young Foot Ball Player-Say, if you hit
me, papa, I'll have you ruled off for slug
ging.
Papa-Who'll do itl
Y. +. b. mamma! She's the referee,
and what she says goes Sect
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24

F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
sB Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24

People who blow their own horns do not
always furnish good music for other peo-
MIA
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-12-24

Hnnson's Magic Corn SaIve."
warranted 10 cure, money refunded. Ask
your druggist for 1t. Price IS cents.