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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1894-12-29
What n Pity.

We had paused TO watch the quiver
OF faint mooDbeams on the river.
By the gate.
We had heard something calling.
And heavy dew was falling.
Yet We wait.
II Is no doubt very silly
TO stay out in this chilly
Evening mist.
Still linger, hesitating,
For her lips are plainly waiting
To be kissed.
So stopped to take possession
OF the coveted concession
on the spot;
But she draw back with discreetness,
Saying, with tormenting sweetness:
II guess not"
Her whole manner is provoking.
"Oh, well. was only joking"
! reply.
She looks penitently pretty,
AS she answers. what pity
So was l."
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1894-12-29

rhe vessel was awrack.

The vessel was awrack.
The wind howled and lashed the
waves into foam whenever the lat
ter were not busy rolling mountain
high.
Darling, fear notp
The youth drew his beloved yet
closer and waited for death.
81 am not afraid" she answered,
looking into his face with sublime
trust. "What is there for me to
fear? My hair curls naturally"
The rain laden tempest beat in
vain upon her brow, and the chill
salt spray of oceon broke likewise
unavailingly over her bangs.-De-
troit Tribune.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1894-12-29

He-Why don't you take your
hat off in the theater?
She-Why, / want it to be seen.
1t cost me $12.
He-Well, l know, but your hair
can be seen better with your hat
off, and your hair must have cost
you a great deal more than $12,-
Yonkers Statesman.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1894-12-29

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruis-
as, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tet-
ter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and
all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles
or no pay required. IT is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded
Price IS cents per box. For sale by Flaws.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1894-12-29
Prizes ON PQtGntS.
How to get 500 and Perhaps
Make q Fortune.

We secure patents and to induce people to
keep track Of their bright ideas we offer a prize
of one hundred dollars to be paid on the first
of every month TO the person who submits to
preceding month We will also advertise the
invention free of charge in the National Record
err a weekly newspaper published in Washing
ton, ID. G. which has an extensive circulation
throughout the United States and Is devoted to-
the interests Of inventors.
NOT so HARD AS 1T SEEMS. ts.
The idea of being able to invent something
strikes most people as being very difficult; this
delusion the Company wishes to dispel 1t is
the simple things and small inventions that
make the greatest amount of money, and the
complex ones are seldom profitable. Almost
every body, at sometime or another, concelves
an idea. which. If patented, would probably be
worth to him fortune Unfortunately such
ideas are usually dismissed without thought.
The simple inventions like the car window
which could be easily slid up and down with
out breaking the passengers back. the sauce
pan the collar button. the nut lock. the bottle
stopper, the snow shovel are things that almost
everyone some way of improving upon,
and Ii is these kind of inventions that bring
the greatest returns to the author.
The prize we offer will be paid at the end OF
each month. whether the application has been
acted upon by the Patent Office or not. Every
vention through us. and whether he secures
the prize or not, the inventor will have valu-
THE PRESS CLAIMS COMPANY,
JOHN WEDDERBURN Gem Manager,
els st. N. W., Washington, D. C.
Ps. The responsibility of this company
may be judged from the fact that its stock is
held by about seventeen hundred of the lead
ing newspapers of the United States.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21
MIsTLEToE ON THE ALTAR.
A Christmas Church Decoration De-
rived from Pagans.

A Christmas Church Decoration De-
rived from Pagans.
The Saturnalia again furnish us with
analogies to Christmas decorations,
when houses We're decked with 1aurels
and evergreens; the Druids, too, carried
cut mistletoe and laid it on their al
tars The custom was long preserved
in the north of England, and at York
the mistletoe used to be carried to the
high altar of the cathedral, and pub
lie pardon was proclaimed at the gates
OF the city toward the four quarters OF
heaven.
This, however, was not long used as
church decoration, on account of its
connection with Pagan rites, and is
said only to have been employed fol
this purpose either by mistake OF
through ignorance The most favorite
svergreens for decorating churches
We're holly, bay, rosemary and laurel,
ivy and cypress We're eschewed because
OF their association with Bacchus and
Death respectively; the most elaborate
display OF olden days could not be
mentioned in the same breath with the
artistic treatment which many churches
receive at the present time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21
THU GREAT IOC STORE.
613 w alnut Street.

The above name and number directs
you to one of the best notion stores in
the city This is not the year for buy
ing expensive articles, but it is the
year for getting a good value for your
money. AT this store you can buy use
full and ornamental articles from 1oc
upward. Every counter is marked in
plain. large figures, and the purchaser
knows just what he is doing. The
Great l0c Store has in stock such use
full articles as tinware, glassware, boots
ard shoes, toys of all kinds for the lit
tie ones, albums, books and stationery.
In fact you will find the majority of
the articles needed in every day life
and the prices offered make it to your
advantage to visit this store. This firm
employs large number of clerks who
are pleasant and prompt in the per-
Torrance of their duties, and ladies
and gentlemen will be shown the many
good bargains with the greatest OF
pleasure.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21
A Chr:stmas Romance.

was an intimate friend of the Hor-
ton boys, and on the strength of that
was invited to spend Christmas with
the family. OF course went. l was
desperately in love with May Hor-
ton, but | had kept my secret well
from the boys.
There were hosts of relatives, big
dinner and plenty of fun after it.
Mistletoe hung in tempting fashion
from the gas fixtures, and opportuni-
ties were not neglected. Dancing and
merriment were at their height when
| quietly made my way to curtained
bay window, where / hoped to find the
darling of my heart. In dusky cor
ner sat a dark little object, and for
fear somebody would seek the lovers
hiding place Immediately commenced
to pour forth my love. Twice she re-
pulsed me. Twice / drew her head
down on my shoulder. Then suddenly
she tore herself from me and shot out
into the parlor like comet, screaming
at the top of her lungs;
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

THAT good for nothing young ras-
cal, Sam Miller, asked me to marry
him.
That voice-great heavens! Twas
Susan Frizzetty, Mays spinster aunt.
They all thought it was good joke,
and catching hold of both of us they
called young Parson Peters and babe
him tie the knot. ] was beside myself
for moment, especially as Miss Susan
seemed growing reconciled to the sit
uation. With one spring dashed over
to May, who had entered the room and
stood leaning on the mantelpiece, with
a grave look in her eyes, and before
them all / desperately cried:
May, thought it was you. ] love
you. Will you marry me?"
Twas like thunder clap such a
surprise. May said Yes bless her
heart, and / led her forth blushing
and smiling.
Amid the congratulations of the
older ones and the delighted yells of
the small fry, we became engaged
beneath the mystic mistletoe; and
later in the season Aunt Frizzetty
danced at our wedding. l..
Jones'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21
The Festival of "Yule Peace

The German, the Scandinavian and
other northern races used to keep, at
the time of the winter solstice, great
festival known as ''Yule peace" or the
Twelve Nights. At this season the
forces of personified by all Pa
gan people-were believed to be en-
gagged in grand conflict. Gods, god
desses, giants and ogres we're strug-
Cling together with desperate enmity,
which ended only when Thor demol-
ished the castle of the ice king, and
Freija, goddess of spring, foreshadowed
coming life, light and warmth. Old
mythology is filed with striking and
beautiful legends of this turning point
10 nature
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21
STATE OF IOWA, |

STATE OF IOWA,
POLK COUNTY,
h. E. Teachout versus Geo. l.. Jarrett,
e. V. Wright, W. E. Hamilton and Kate
Mccormick In the District Court of Polk
County, Iowa.
By virtue of special execution to me
directed, issued by the Clerk of the District
Court of Polk County, Iowa, in favor of
H. f. Teachout and against George L.
Jarrett, principal, and q. V, Wright D. H.
Boxton nd w. E. Hamilton, suretiss, on a
judgment rendered by said Court on the
18th day of October, A. D. 1894, wherein 1T
was ordered, adIudged and decreed that
the following descrlbedproperty be sold to
satisfy said judgment, to-wlt Certificate
of Stock No. Is of the Des MONIES Man
ufacturing & Supply Company, consisting
one thousand dollars, (Sl,000O0,) and certifi-
cate of Stock No. 20 of the Des Moines Manu-
featuring & Supply Company, consisting
OF one share of stock and of the par value
of one thousand dollars, Gs1,000.00.)
Now, therefore, public notice is hereby
given that unless the said defendant appear
at my office in Des Moines, on or before the
9Th day of January, A. d. 1895, at ten o'clock
a. m. of said day, at which time said above
described property is hereby advertised to
be sold. and pay off the amount of said
execution, with interest and costs, | will
sell said property, or sufficient thereof to
satisfy said execution. with interest and
costs, at public cutlery, to the highest bid
der, at the east front door of the court
house in Des Moines, Iowa, for cash in
hand to pay off said execution
j. d. McGARRAUGH,
Sheriff of Polk County Iowa.
By G. w. MATTERN, Depdty
Sheriff's Office Des Moines, Iowa
Date of first publication, December Z.
Printers fees, $3.50.
TIE BYsTANDER
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21
Bracket & Maulsby,
RETAIL STAPLE AND
FANCY GROCERIES,
oo2 AND 9O4 CENTER ST.
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

In the District Court of the State of
Iowa in and for Polk county. Florence
Order vs. Stephen Order.
To Stephen Grider:
You are hereby notified that the petition
of plaintiff will be on file in the Office of the
clerk of the district court of Iowa,
in Polk county on or about the
LIST day Of January 1895, claim
ing of you divorce on the ground of de-
sertlon and inhuman treatment and unless
you appear AMI DEFEND before noon of the
I'd day of the next term, being the April
term of court, which will commence at Des
Moines the lst day of April, 1895, default
will be entered against you and judgment
be rendered thereon A. l.. BELL.
Attorney for Plaintiff,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21
7T17TT 7777T"T7T7 " TTT7T :
HIS KNIFE
was an Old Friend That Wouldn't stay
I,pat.

was an Old Friend THAT Wouldn't Stay
Loaf.
The old gentleman shook the water
from his palm leaf, hung up his rub.
Der coat, raped smartly his briarwood
pipe on the wood bench, pushed a
straw through the stem, filled the
bowl and started smudge equal to a
coal pit; tiirned pail bottoms Q up.
placed couple of neal bags thereon.
and as he sat down, gravely remarked:
ats wet rain"
This sage fenalk having been
adopted without dissenting Voiee.
the old man continued "I've got d
silver in one of my hanls and | want
one of you fellers to get It out, = at the
same tune producing an implement
which appeared to be u cross between
d marlin spike and IL cheese knife.
The silver having been removed and
thrown out on the wood pile for future
use, the old gent carefully wiped the
blade of his tool, bestowing on it
an affectionate glance or two, and
then proceeded.
..Ain't ii funny how some things II
stick to We wus'n the itch or bad dol
lar? Now, I've had that are knife
nigh on to forty year. The blade was
made for me by a tramp blacksmith.
and there never was a better piece of
stuff put into blade. The handle |
made myself from the horn of a deer
l shot out in the swamp yonder. I've
4 4; ~ J,oe f,,.s
up again as often.
..Drapped it into the lake onc't
through hole in raft Of logs, but |
cut it out OF big pickerel l caught
through the ice the next winter.
Another time | came across an old
bear with cub. / shot the old one
and tried to save the young one alive,
but the little cuss clawed and scratched
me so got mad and stuck the knife
into him fore / thought 1t must
have hurt him bad, for he gave a
powerful wrench, got away from me
and run into the brush with the knife
a-stickin' in him, / put a ball into
him, though, the next spring. and he
wasn't very fat, but the knife was
there just where I'd left it.
1.-The next time / lost it I'd been
about three miles up the river looking
for likely rollway. tied my boat
up to an old windfall while | ate my
lunch. Used my knife to cut some
meat. Stuck it into an old log. For
got it and started for home. When |
were about half way down / wanted
the knife to cut some baccy with. 1t
was gone. Well, as / knowed jist
where I'd left it, and as the water was
smooth, / thought I'd go back and
get it. Now. | hadn't gone more'n
half q mile. when I'll be blamed if ]
didn't see that ar knife stuck straight
up in piece of bark sailing along as
grand as could be and acoming down
the river to meet me.
Eyes, / do set great store by
that knife, but it's COW time, boys.
and l must be a-going." Forest and
Stream.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21
Socrates In London,

A costermonger was summoned
before London magistrate, recently,
for obstructing the traffic. His own
account was that he went into pub
lichouse 'sto light his pipe" When
he came out, constable threatened
to summon him. .. What for?' says
j. For stoppin' the line of traffic, he
says. / says, Where is the line of
traftic?' why, it's gone ahead now,
says e. ! says, Then 'ow could l
ave stopped it. then''" This socratic
costermonger got off with warning.
He seems worthy of better things
Argonaut.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21
A FRIENDLY CALL.

goodly number of friends and
members Of the A. NJ. E. Church gave
their pastor, Rev. I. A. Clark, an
agreeable surprise Thursday evening.
That all present had a pleasant time it
is needless to say. Mr.. and Mrs. Clark,
though no little surprised, soon com
posed themselves and extended their
hospitality to all present. Words of
congratulation and success were spoken
and some small tokens of friendship
given to the pastor and his estima BILE
yp;fa
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21
Tound at Last.

Inventor-I've hit a money-makins
thing at last. The preachers will go
crazy over it, and it will sell like hot
cakes. It's church contribution box
Friend What good is that Inventor
Its a triumph. The coins fall
through slots of different sizes, and
all dollars, halves quarters and dimes
land on velvet. but the nickles and
pennies drop on Chinese gong. -New
York Weekly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21
SHOES, SHOES, SHOES.

Buy your shoes of Harris & Land,
COS Walnut street. Women's 50 shoes
at Sl.50, and So shoes at $3.50. Mems
So shoes at 50. so, and 50. so shoes at So.
All honest. good goods Now is your
chance to save some money, as they
wish to make room for spring stock.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

IF we work upon marble, it will
perish; if we work upon brass, time
will efface it; If we rear temples,
they will crumble into dust; but if we
work upon immortal minds; if we
Undue them with principles, with the
just fear of God and love of our fellow
men, we engrave on those tablets
something which will brighten to all
eternity.-D. Webster.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

anguish torn,
And joy to those bereft!
Boys, here's another matinee
Ring out, sweet bells of Christmas day
Ring out the feud 'twixt Right and Wrong
Here's to the girl we love!
Well pledge her health in laugh and song
All other healths above!
Forever may the curtain fall
On jealousies and spites;
In dreams alone may we recall
Our unsuccessful nights.
Out, jack, there is matinee
Ring out, sweet bells of Christmas day!
Nay JOY attend the kindly hand,
And bless the gentle heart
May winds of fortune still be bland,
And luck no more depart!
A glowing season unto all;
The critics lines be mild;
A Yula Tide blessing softly fall
On parents, wife and child
What though it bring matinee9--
Ring out, sweet bells Of Christmas day!
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

Mr.. Henry Craven has entire charge
of the city circulation of The Iowa
STATE BYsrANDER and he is now
actively engaged in the work. He will
call on every family in the city for sub
scrintions and also upon those who
desire 10 pay.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21
Ants That Live in trees.

Several species of ants live in trees,
and cut and chisel the wood in a Won
derful manner, some OF them gnawing
the trunks into numberless stories,
always more or less horizontal, with a
distance of about five or six lines be.
tween the ceilings and the floor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

The literary held at the East Side
Baptist church Thursday evening was
as usual drawing card. A very inter
esting and classic program was rem
dered, each participant aiding mater
tally to make the whole grand sue
cess. The society is fast becoming
fully and thoroughly organized and if
the future may be judged by the past
literary circles will be greatly benefit
ted by the new organization.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

Owing to the illness of Mrs. E. 7.
Banks the II. i. S. i. c. did not hold
their regular meeting. The next meet
ing viii be held at the home of Mrs
w. H. Birncy, January 3. A fine pro
gram is being arranged and all are re-
quested to be present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

attended. In the absence of the presi-
dent and vice, ID. Level acted as chair
man. The question box, n declaration
by John Allen, Well written and
worded paper by Miss celia Davis, and
a debate, We're the features of the cv-
apiur
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

If You desire to purchase household
furniture, stoves. carpets, or have work
in upholsterlng, repairing, staining or
vanishing. remember Albert Hill. 7l9
w. Walnut and 300 w. Eighth streets.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

Rev. Thomas Johnson occupied Rev.
r. A. Clark's pulpit at st. Paul's a. NJ
E. church Sunday evening last. A
large congregation greeted him and the
discourse was both entertaining and
logical
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

The Ladies Afternoon Social Club
met with Mrs. Johnson. After regular
business, the club adjourned to meet
with Mrs. H. II. Hooker, COS West
Eighth street, January 9. 1895.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

The Iowa STATE BYsTANDER will be
found on sale at the barber shop of
Thurman Brown, on Fourth street, and
also at 7. E, Barton's shop on the
corner IF Fifth and Locust streets.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

Reilly Bell remains just about the
same as when we last went to press.
His mother is now at his bedside and
helping hands are constantly in
attendance.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21
Bound to Wear I'm.

Mother-Why did you get that bi.
cycle suit? Modern Maid--To wear,
of course. "But you have no bicy-
Gle. = Il have sewing machine
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

Y. $. Jones. of Abba, will visit Des
Moines during the holidays.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

Be sure and see our display of fancy
slippers for men and women at IS and
9S cents. Worth one-third more. The
Hub, 607 Walnut street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

Don't purchase gifts until you see our
display of fancy slippers for men at 6s
and SO cents. Worth one-third more.
The Hub, COT Walnut street
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

h. II. Hooker, Peter Holmes and J.
d. Reeler will be among the jurors for
the January term OF the district court.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

Mrs. b, j. Holmes and mother, Mrs.
Ice, leaves Monday for 0skaloosa and
MuchakinoclS co spend the holidays.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

The best Of dairy products can be
found at the Grand Avenue Creamery.
1901 Grand asenre. The proprietor, A.
Terry. guarantees satisfaction.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

Naomi Court will receive calls on
New Years day at the hall of North
Star Lodge No 2, corner of Sixth and
Walnut streets.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

1t is pleasing to note the fact that
Mrs. Cornelius. mother of w. H. Scott,
is much improved. She is able to sit
about the house.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

Primus Lewis and ]. H. Lewis,
brothers of sam Lewis, of the Arcade
barber shop, will spend the holidays in
thu city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

Rev. W. J. Laws, formerly pastor of
the A. NJ E church in this city, has
been transferred to warmer climate,
and we are informed that his future adj
dress will be Dallas, Texas. He is far
enough south to get good view of
southern life and southern methods OF
dispensing justice.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

Mrs. Dora Dungee will leave Wednes-
day night for her home at Mobile, Ala.
to spend the winter with friends and
relatives.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

The place to buy groceries for Christ.
mays and holidays is at b. McCarthy's.
the grocer, SO7 Walnut.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

Mrs Robt. Webster viii visit with
her friends and relatives at Mt. Pleas,
ant
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

Mrs. w. J. Laws is spending few
days in the city. She will join her
husband in Dallas, Texas.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

Mrs, Il. T. Banks was on the sick list
several days this week
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

Mrs. Charles Cornley is much i'm
proved and is out Of danger. Mrs.
Loni. ashington has been at her bed
4 sasay or to-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

Oranges, dates. figs, raisins. and all
groceries, at bottom prices b. McCar-
thy. S07 West Walnut.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

Miss Anna Smith goes to Muckaki.
mock to spend the holidays.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21
LOCAL IN EWS.
FRIDAY. DECEMBER 81, 1894.
Read our Ads. every week for good
Bargains by fiYst-c!ass houses.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

t. TREPANIER. DRY GOODS.
), 4. KEEFNER, GROCERIES.
LEVI BENDER GROCERIES.
H. MCCARTHY, GROCERIES.
THE HUB, BOOTS AND SHOES,
HARRIS 81 LAND, BOOTS AND SHOES.
y MASON MILLINERY. co.
LIvINGSToN'S SEED STORE,
EUREKA FUEL co.
STULLs & co. IS BAKERY.
A, TERRY, DAIRY PRODUCTS.
THE GREAT Ice STORE.
ALBERT HILL, FURNITURE.