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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-05-31

Eccentricities Not gns OF Insari. y.
An Eastern physician has broached a
theory in regard to some noticeable
ecentricities. Many of the foremost
men Of the world at present and in the
past have had queer little habits which
make them a laughing-stock. some
times behind their backs only, to their
friends and acQuaintances. The great
Samuel johnson, for instance. never
could pass a lamp-post without touch
Ing 1t, and always kept a collection of
lemon and orange peels under his pill
low. Emile Zola has many little hu-
mors, the qualification Of which form
the basis Of his daily happiness. These,
says the psychologist, are not signs of
insanity, but Of overwork. The tired
brain feels impelled to do certain
things. The human mind is a most
complicated machine, and although q
1ice exposition Of the causes Of these
really insignificant matters Is impossi-
ble to a general public. it can be con-
ddently stated that the healthy mind.
when fatigued by n days hard work. is
none the less sound for the queer things
It may impel the hand to do.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-05-31

Flogging has become 80 indispensable
In Russia that some inventor has per
fected a machine which saves the hu-
man arm. Under the hagellation Of the
machine taxes and arrears are to be-
come speedily collected.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-05-31
Chicaeoaus with Short Names.

The Chicago directory contains hun
dreds Of thousands Of names. The fact
that there are but ten names Of two let
ters in the book shows how rare such
names are among the nations. 1t would
seem that nearly every man born with
a name Of two letters promptly tacks
On another. The directory contains
hundreds Of three-lettered names.
Those who boast but two letters and
apparently have enough are Maurice
Ak. Emily Egg, Axel Elk. David Ex. Ed
ward Ey. william Gy, Sawg Po. George
]. Ply, Nicholas Re and Emil Ru. OPP
posed to them Is William Zwierzykow-
ski.-Chicago Chronicle.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-05-31
Groom Absent from Wedding.

A POlynesian bridegroom Is conspic
lous by his absence during the we'd
ding festivities. As soon as negotia-
tons are opened with the family Of the
bride the young man is "sent into the
bush," and there he is obliged to stay
until the wedding ceremonies are com.
r,1QfQd
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-05-31
Half Cont

OF the $4,000 half-cent pieces put il.
circula ton years ago not one has been
returned to the government for eoin-
are or II held b. the treasury.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-05-31

~
..Than r ] .-Aazatand -nn rishti-
snomd Mrs. Moray take out a protection
order against him, she won't be able to
claim the boy-as part of her rightT
Certainly not. The child belongs tc
her husband"
Mrs. Hephzibah Horton does not speah
for a few moments. II she were man
she would swear horribly-as she is Q
woman, she bites her lip and is silent
But the same choleric indignation that
produces oaths is rising in her breast the
while, and as soon as she thinks she has
obtained sufficient command over herself
to speak it bursts forth.
'So-this is your LAWS itr' she ex
claims, rising from her seat. Il wonder
an honest man like yourself is not asham
ed to sit smuggling in your chair anc
weighing it out as grocer does his sand
pretending to think it sugar all the while
You must know what horrid cheat and
fraud it il. What! You tell me there is
no chance Of redress for this unfortunate
woman. unless she consents to part with
her child-the only creature for whom
she longs to burst these unnatural bonds
and live in peace! But il she had been
frail instead of honest she would at this
moment have been free to quit her task
master and take her boy out of his
clutches. Here! let me go-do! l must
tell poor Della the upshot of this as soon
as possible, for I'm afraid I raised her
hopes last night for nothing. Ill come
and see you again, some day, when I've
got over this, and feel in a better tenn.
uer; or, perhaps I'll run out to Hamp
stead next Sunday and have tea with you
and the boys. But let me go now. for the
air of your room stiles me. Injustice and
robbery! Robbery end injustice! That's
what the whole system amounts to-"
Saying which, in no inaudible tone. Mrs
Hcphzibah stalks through the outer Office
into the street, leaving the clerks in a
tate of bewilderment as to what particu
ar wrong she alludes to.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-05-31
CHAPTER VI

On the fourth day after Mrs. Moray lef,
her husband, she rushes suddenly into
Mrs. Horizons room, and without preface
or apology for the intrusion, gasps out:
'They have stolen my boy from me!
They have come by night and stolen away
my boy out Of his very bed! Tell me how
1 can get him back again, or be revenged
upon them, for mercy's sake, or / shall
60 madv'
The woman looks as IL she were going
mad, as she PAGES up and down the apart.
ment, choking with anger and emotion;
her hair hanging down her back. her hat
half of her head, and the rest of her
clothes thrown on anyhow.
Della Moray, how can l or anybody
else understand what you have to say
while you keep trotting up and down the
room in that fashion? Come and sit down
like good child, and tell me all about it,
and then perhaps l may be able to advise
you on the subject"
Il can't sit down. have not sat down
since / went home last night and found
he was gone. The cruel, heartless
wretches! After all 1 have suffered
couldn't they have left me my poor sickly
child? Oh, Mrs. Horton! l wish l could
die! wish could fall down on the car.
pet this moment and remember nothing
nnd nobody ever again.
That's a sensible sort Of wish to have
when you know your boy wants a mother
more than most boys. You're talking in
riddles to me, my dear, and it seems likely
l shall have to unravel them as l best
may. However, I know 30 far that you
made an effort to free yourself from that
man, for as you didn't come here to learr
what news had for you from my solici
tor, walked round to your place on Fri
day and heard the whole story from yOuI
landlady."
The mention Of the solicitor arrests De
las attention.
"Oh, what did he sayT' she inquiries
eagerly. us there any hope for me ShaI
l be allowed to live in peace with my
boyY
Hes over seven years old, and that OLE
fool Bond tells me that after that ass
you have no legal claim to him."
mo legal claim to my own child tina,
brought into the world! No claim!
his mother. No right to supply hin
with the necessaries of life which hi.
father won't work to do. Oh, Mrs. Hor
ton! 1t cannot-cannot be truer'
1T d txpa. Della Moray, and q mor,
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-05-31
CHAPTER Nv.


The next morning dawns upon a bright
cold day. Mrs. Hephzibah Horton riset
with the lark. This morning, however.
she intends to devote to the interests OF
her friend.
Among the most ardent admirers of her
freedom Of thought and action is her legal
adviser, Mr.. Bond. This little man and
Mrs. Horton are always Quarreling, and
yet neither Of them IL happy without the
other. Mrs. Hephzibah, armed to the
teeth with an umbrella, boots and water.
proof, steps into the Office In Holborn and
asks for Mr.. Bond. The clerk in attend.
ance, having given her q dusty scat, tiies
to inform his principal that this we'll
known client seeks an interview.
"Well, my dear Mrs. Horton, this is ar
unexpected pleasure" commences the 50
licitor as she Is ushered into his pres
ence.
Don't talk nonsense! Why shouldn',
you expect me one day as well as an.
other?"
And here Mrs. Horton details as much
as is necessary of Della Moray's circum-
stances and history, to which Mr.. Bond
listens attentively, lying back in his Of
flee chair, with his eyes closed, and his
hands slowly rubbing one over the Other.
You wish me to understand" says
Mr.. Bond, when she has concluded, that
your friend is desirous to separate from
her husband and to maintain herselfT
That's it. She wants to get rid of .
brute who illtreats herself and her child
and squanders all her earnings"
''There is a family, then?"
There is one child"
"Well, it seems to me that the best
plan would be for your friend to establish
herself in a home Of her own, and if her
husband persecutes her, then to take out
protection order against him. But II
he can and will support herself and the
child, there is no law by which she can
leave his protection"
IAN she wants is permission to support
herself and her child away from that
man."
"Of course your friend is aware that
II her husband chooses to claim the child
she will have no power to oppose him 2
what! Can't she keep her own child r
mot il it Is above seven years old, and
the father will not consent 10 her doing
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-11-09

in behalf of any candidate, appeared
with the knowledge and consent and
by the request of the candidate for
which it spoke, whether written by us
or furnished by the person whose
cause was espoused, and no candidate
was solicited to use our columns to adj
vance his interests. We adhered
strictly to the custom and practice of
the paper, since it was founded. The
people of the county have by their
ballots expressed their will and it is
the duty of all citizens under our laws
and institutions to submit to the will
of the majority. We give in this issue
the vote Of the county by townships
for each candidate which is as near
correct as can be obtained until the re-
turns are canvassed by the Board of
Supervisors which meets next Monday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-11-09

in all its departments as at the pres
ent time. Having leased his grain
business Mr.. Luse now gives his en-
tire attention to keeping up his stocks
and his ever increasing trade bears
evidence of how we'll he has succeed
ed in anticipating the wants and
needs of the people.
The first lecture of the series of lee
lures to be given during the winter
will be given next Tuesday at the
Methodist church. This promises to
be the most pleasant and successful
undertaking ever given by the people.
Mr.. Weaver, the first lecturer, is a
man rich in thought and is the master
of eloquence. His lecture on the sub.
ject, " There's a Screw Loose Some
where is a very popular one and
never fails to please the audience. The
price of admission is so low that no
one can afford to stay away. We have
heard Mr.. Weaver and know him to
be a pleasant and forcible pulpit ora
torand will be present, Tuesday night,
to hear him again.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-11-09
Rev. Weaver, our Methodist minis

Rev. Weaver, our Methodist minis
ter, will give lecture at Ross Fri
day evening. His subject, "There is
screw loose somewhere is rather
unique, but of one thing we are sure
it will be ably handled.
While in our creamery Monday
Mr.. August Porsch reached over the
big churn while in motion, and was
caught by one of the handles, and had
it not been for the timely aid of Mr..
Goodnow, Mr.. Porsch might be
in bandages if not in his grave. 1t
was narrow escape.
Bob Henderson was up Monday
preparing to move to his new home
in Minnesota. He is loud in praises
of the country up there and thinks
his neighbors would do we'll to fol-
low his example. The land is rich,
fertile and cheap. There is plenty OF
fuel and altogether he thinks it very
desirable place to get a home and
grow up with the country.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-11-09

Miss Bertha Smith, of Viola town
ship, who is now attending school at
Audubon, visited over Sunday at the
Higgins home.
A much needed establishment in
the form of restaurant and lunch
room will be opened next week, and
we hope it will meet with liberal
patronage.
Mrs. Talmadge, Mrs. DR.. Beers
mother, who has been very low for
several weeks is thought to be i'm
proving, but so slow that it is scarce
ly noticeable and she is still in criti-
cal condition. Her daughter, Mrs.
Fairchilds, of Columbus, Ohio, is
still here and her son Charles Tai
madge, of Monroe, whom business
called away for short time is again
with her and everything possible is
being done for her relief and strong
hopes are entertained that she will
ultimately recover and again be her
old bright cheerful self.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-11-09
Obituary.

Again the Death Angel has severed
the brittle chord of life and one of the
pioneer settlers of the county sleeps in
a hallowed spot in Maple Grove ceme-
terry. Joseph p. Tharnish, one of the
best known citizens of the town passed
to his reward after few hours of lin
gering pain. He was born August 2,
1874, at Sheldon, Wyoming county,
New York. Hewas married to Miss
Elizabeth Gabel, February 9th, 1867,
at Sheldon, where he had spent his
boyhood days and grown to mans es-
tate. 70 this union three children
We're born, all of whom are living and
were present to attend the last sad
rites of their kind and indulgent
father.
They moved from New York to Au-
dubon county in 1871, settling near
Extra. The year following they moved
to the place where they now live south
of town at which time Audubon was
not founded, and the surrounding
country was but broad expanse of
prairie. For a number of years he
took care of large number of cattle
and engaged in farming to some eX-
tent.
In May 1880 when the town was
founded he engaged in the tivery
business and has actively been engag-
ed in the same ever since. Through
all the years he has enjoyed the friend
ship of a wide circle Of acquaintance
who mourn his loss. He was always
ready and willing to help his friends,
and was a man of tender sympathy.
He leaves behind wife and three
children-Eli A. Tharnish, of Dubuque
and Francis M. and Irma G.. Tharnish,
who live OF home.
He was stricken with apoplexy Sun
day noon and died that evening at 10
O'Clock. Thus in few hours lie pass
ed from the bloom of health to the
dark pail of the silent tomb. In his
death a wife looses the companion of
her earthly pilgrimage and is deprived
of the sweetest pleasures and fondest
hopes that the future had in store for
her; the children have lost kind and
true and devoted father who has ten
derby cared for them and shared their
childish griefs. To each and all of
them to whom he was most dear, his
voice is stilled and his his eyes closed
from the scenes of this world forever.
The funeral services were held at the
Presbyterian church, Tuesday after
noon, conducted by the Rev. j. F.
Hinkhouse.
| We hereby desire to express our ar
dent thanks to the many friends who
so kindly assisted us during the sick
ness and burial of our beloved husband
and father.
Mrs. ELIZABETH THARNIsH.
r. A. THARNISH.
FRANCIS M. THARNISH.
IRMA c. THARNISH.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-11-09

The Ladies Aid Society made $13O.O
at the supper and fair given in the
court house last Tuesday night
Mrs. VIM. Sucker, southwest of
town, was dangerously sick the first
of the week but is somewhat improved.
Mrs. Grace Kerr came down from
Breda last Saturday for a visit and to
be present and help welcome home the
boys in blue.
Elvin Cole writes back from Cali
fornia, that they have a baby boy at
their home which causes Grandpa j.
w. B. Cole to be very jubilant.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Ferguson came
down from Laurens, Iowa, the last of
the week and visited G. w. Chamber
lain and wife and other relatives.
Mrs. A. f. Townsend came up from
Atlantic, Wednesday, to visit at the
pleasant home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. S.
Culver on South Market street.
A ladies' pocket book was found near
Frank Ballou's in Hamlin township
containing a small amount of coin.
The owner may obtain it by calling on
Robert Mullinger.
H. B. Herbert will depart for Wash
ington, D. c., in few days to look
after matters relating to his Office as
chief clerk of the document depart.
ment. Few men have more friends IN
and out of political circles and all are
glad that he holds so important and
remunerative an office.
Mrs. R. j. Creveling, who has been
sick for the past few months, has been
growing worse for sometime and this
week she has been much worse. Hell
daughter, Mrs. Iva Erickson of New.
ton, arrived Wednesday evening and
will remain to help care for her mother
and if possible, nurse her back tc
health.
During the parade Tuesday morning
G.. G. Harper took picture of Broad
way. The town being gayly decorated
and the streets packed with people
watching the returning soldier boys
makes it a valuable picture and one
well worth preserving. Those desiring
the picture can secure one by calling
on him and giving their order.
One of the happiest aud most pleas
ant little parties of the season was al
the hons of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hern
don's on last Friday evening when ;
party of young friends and associate.
came in, all at once, and surprised
Master Aubrey. For short time h,
was speechless. However, he Tsoor
regalned his speech and led them I;
merry round for several hours. Dainty
refreshments were served and at late
hour they all departed for home, ask
ing, when may we meet again Aubrey
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-11-09
Ross News.

Markets-Corn 22c, wheat sic, oats
l74, hogs $50, eggs 10, butter l5c.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Bates Sundayed
at the w. F. Earheart home in north
Cameron township.
j. f. Luse is shipping another car
load of potatoes this week for which
he paid zoe per bushel.
John Markley will make visit
with relatives in northern Iowa, the
latter part of this month.
Have you seen those fancy Plush
Caps at the Farmers Store? 95c buys
a silk plush cap that would cost $3.50
elsewhere.
Markley Il Lee have finished F. e.
Miller's new house and Frank now
has one Of the neatest residences in
Cameron township.
Luther Corbin, of South Dakota,
arrived last week and is visiting rel
atives-the John Markley family-in
Cameron township.
Buy Geo. Watkinson Overshoes.
One pair will last all winter and they
cost no more than ordinary shoes, if
bought at the Farmers Store.
The North Star and SELF Boots and
Shoes are sold at very low prices and
guaranteed to give satisfaction, by
j. F. LUsE.
John Wagner and family are en-
joying visit from his sister, Miss
Emma Wagner, of Knoxville, Iowa,
who arrived here last Friday.
Ellsworth Bales who has been liv-
ing in the AL Miller house for the
past three years, will move his fam
lily to Viola Center next month.
Remember the lecture next Tues
day evening at the Ross church, by
Rev. S. Townsend Weaver. Subject,
"There's screw loose somewhere"
Mrs. G. G. Cushion has been very
| i'll for the past week, and at one time
her recovery was almost despaired Of,
but we are pleased to state that the
lady is cOnvalescent.
About the first Of December Ed
Finch will move onto his recent pur-
chase, the Dan'l Holt farm, and i'm
mediately John Courtney will take
possession of the Finch farm.
Henry Turner recently received the
unwelcOme news that his brother
Luther, fell from railroad bridge on
which he was at work, breaking one
leg and otherwise jamming him up
Luther had many acquaintance il
this vicinity who regret to hear Of
his misfortune.
Never in its history has th,
Farmers Store been so we'll stocked
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-11-09


muff, was lost last Monday between
the depot and center of town. Finder
please leave at J. f. Russells store and
receive reward.
Mrs. Ed. S. Van Gorder left for Des
Moines, Wednesday, to spend couple
of weeks with her parents and to wit
ness the marriage of her sister, Miss
Gertrude Getchell to Mr.. Richard
Rollins. Miss Getchell will be re-
membered by many here who have
met her when visiting here.
j. e. Mcclure has sold half inter
est In his grocery store to Dan Kerwin.
Dan is young man of exemplary
habits and enjoys the acquaintance Of
large circle OF friends. This will
make very substantial and popular
firm and we trust that as reward for
their courteous treatment and close
application to business they will enjoy
large trade as they justly deserve.
The following knights Templar in
uniform and members of the Blue
Lodge went to Extra this afternoon to
attend the funeral of the Hon. Will
liam Walker:
Ed B Cousins, w Burnside,
A II Roberts, f S Watts,
II b Herbert, Chas Van Gorder,
j II Jones, III w Hanna,
L J Rippey, j NJ McKarahan,
j E Griffith, Sam Randles,
J A Nash, Henry Young,
M G Gill, e f Moon,
George Ellis, Charles Tramp,
NJ G Griffith, d l. Freeman.
Owing to the increased trade, which
demands larger stock of goods, j. F.
Russell has decided to enlarge his store
room by converting the upstairs now
used as an opera house into a store
room. His store is crowded to it's ut
most and he finds it impossible with
the small amount of room not occupied
with goods to properly display and
and sell them. A large stairway will
be erected in the rear of the store lead
ing to the upper room where certain
departments or lines of goods will be
kept. Mr.. Russell is constantly add
ing new conveniences so as to accom-
modate his trade. These improve
ments will be made after the fall trade
is over.
AT the home of the brides parents
in Douglas township occurred very
pretty and happy wedding last Friday,
Earnest Mikelsen being united in
marriage to Miss Anna Jensen, Justice
d, q. Ross pronouncing the words that
joined them together as husband and
wife. Only few of the intimate
friends and relatives were present to
witness the ceremony that is to bind
these young people together, for good
or ill, for better or for worse. Miss
Jensen is a young woman of honor
and integrity and has many admiring
friends that wish her much happiness
in the days to come. Mr.. Mikelsen is
a prosperous and ambitious young
man well worthy of his young blide.
They will go to housekeeping at once
in the south part of the township
where they own a good farm and have
q comfortable home.
For the first time in the history o.
the county, so we are informed, the
Republican party succeeded in elect
ing their entire county ticket. The
campaign was quiet one, with but
little interest manifested But regard
less of lack of interest large vote wa.
polled, giving Leslie NJ. Shaw, repub
lican candidate for governor plurality
of 377. Asan independent paper we dis
play we display no rooster Growing
over the results. During the cam
! paign, whatever may have appeared
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-11-09
NASH, PHELPS & MOSIER,

TTORNEYS-AT-LAW-A kinds of legal bust
ness carefully attended to, both in the state
and federal courts, real estate, commercial and
drawn and estates carefully managed on reas
enable terms. We havea complete set of alb
stract books for all lands in Audubon county
Call and see any business you may have
Office in new rooms, first door west of Park
Hotel Audubon, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-11-09
HuduboD.

Cal Marlin will be in Audubon
every Wednesday gathering news for
the Journal. Watch for us, wait for
us and give us the news.