Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 18 February 1869 — Page 2

Bread CMt Up»« tli* "»•«. ''Please, sir, will you bujr mj chestDTlta "Chestnut*! No!" returned Ralph Moore, looking carelessly down on the upturned face, whos« large brown

eyes,

shadowed by tangled curls of flaxen hair, were appealing so pitifully to his own, "What do I want with chestnuts?" "But pitas*, sir, do buy 'em, pleaded the little one, reassured by the rough kindness of his tone. "Nobody saems to care for 'em, and— and—"

She fairly burst into tears, and Moore, who had been on the point ot brushing carelessly past her, stopped immediately. "Are you very much in need of the money "Indeed,

sir,

we are,"

child,

Gobbed

the

"mother sent me out, and—" "Nay. littla one, don't cry in such si heart-broken way," said Ralph, smoothing her hair down with careless gentleness. "I don't want your chestnuts, but here's a quarter for you, if that will do you any good."

He did not stay to hear the delighted, incoherent thanks the child poured out through a rainbow of smiles and tears but strode on his way, muttering between his teeth: "That cuts off my supply of cigars for the next twenty-four hours. I don,t care, though, for the brown eyed object really did ary as if she hadn't a friend in the world. Hang it! I wish I was rich enough t© help every poor creature out of the slough of despond!"

While Ralph Moore was indulging in these very natural reflections, the dark orbed little damsel whom he had comforted was dashing down the street, with quick, elastic step, utterly regardless of the basket of unsold nuts that still dangled upon her arm. Down an obscure lane she darted, between tall ruinous rows of houses, and up a narrow, wooden stair case to a room where a pale, ghastly looking woman, with large brown eyes, like her own, was sewing as busily as if the breath of life depended upon every stitch, and two little ones were contentedly playing in the sunshine that temporarily supplied the place of absent lire. "Mary! back already Surely you have not. sold your chestnuts so soon!" "Oh, mother, mother, see!" ejaculated the breathless child. "A gentleman gave me a whole quarter! Only think, mother, a whole quarter

If Ralph Moore could only have seen the rapture which his tiny silver gift diffused around it, in the poor widow's poverty stricken home, lie would ha*e grudged still less the temporary privations of cigars to which his generosity had subjected him.

Years came and went. The little chestnut girl passed as entirely out of Ralph Moore's memory as if her pleading eyes had never

ley,

touched the

soft spot of his heart, but Mary Lee never forgot the 6tranger wh# had «nven her the silver piece.

The crimson window curtains were closely drawn to shut

out

the

atorm

and tempest of the bleak December night—the fire was plowing cheerily in the well filled grate, and the dinner table all in a glitter witk cut glass, rare china, and polished silver, was only waiting for the presence of Mr. Audley. "What can it be that detains papa said Mrs. Audley, a fair, handsome matron of about thirty, as she glanc ed at the dial of a tiny enameled watch. "Six o'clock and he does not make his appearance." "There's a man with him i» the study, mamma—come on buwuess," said Robert Audley, a pretty boy. eleven years old, who was reading by the fire. "I'll call him again," said Mrs. Aud­

stepping to the door. But as she opened it, the brilliant gas light fell full upon the face of an humble looking man, in worn and threadbare garments, who was leaving the house, while her husband stood in the doorway of his study, apparently relieved to be rid of his •isitor. "Charles," said Mrs. Audley, whose cheek had paled and flushed, "who is that man—and what does he want?" "His name is Moore, I believe, and he came to see if I wou'd *estow upon him the vacant mcssengership in the bank." "And will you "I don't know, Mary—I must think about it." "Charles, give him the situation.'' "Why, my love "Because I ask it of you as a favor, and you have vaid a thousand times you would not deny rne anything-." "And I will keep my word, Mary,' said the loving husbands with an ail'ec

tionate kiss. "I'll write the fellow a note this very evening. I believe I've got his addresssome.where about me." 7"

An hour or two later, when Bobby and Frank and little Minnie were tucked snugly in bed, in the spacious nursery above stairs, Mrs. Audley told her husband why she was interested in the fate of a man whose face she had not seen for over twenty years. "That's right, my little wife!'' said her husband, folding her fondly to his breast, when the simple tale was concluded "never forget one who has been kind to you in the days when you needed kindness most."

Ralph Moore was sitting, the selfsame night, in his poor lodgings, beside his ailing wife's sick-bed, when a liveried servant brought a note from that rich and prosperons bank director, Charles Audley. •'Good news, Bertha!" he exclaimed joyously, as he read the brief words, "we shall not starve—Mr. Audley promises me the vacant situation." "You have dropped something from the note, Ralph," said Mrs. Moore, pointing to a slip of paper that lay on the floor.

Moore stooped to recover the estray. It was a fifty dollar bill, neatly folded in a piece of paper, on which was written: "In grateful remembrance of the silver quarter that a kind stranger bestowed on the little chestnut girl, twenty years ago."

Ralph Moore had thrown his morsel of bread on the waters of life, and after many years it returned to hiM.

The following from the Northwestern Farmer, is commended to the careful perusal of every young lady into whose hands the JOURNAL may fall. It is full of sound sense.

Work for a llTlng-Study for Girls. It is not discreditable for a female to be obliged to maintain herself by working. On the contrary, what young man, seeking for a companion through the journey of life, would not prefer one who could be recommended—"she supports herself, But there are females who have been so educated—by their parents, mark you—that they look upon work as something derogatory to their sex, and esteem those who are willing to work as far beneath them, and not fit for their company which is true, by reversing the term. But I ask all sensible readers which is the most honorable, to doze away our existence in following the foolish fashions of the day, dressing in the latest style, and walking like a goose with a weak back, and fawned upon by fops not worth their weight in sawdust, who spend more of their time in cultivating a mustache than they do their brains I, for one, prefer the young woman who rises with the dawn, takes hold of life in earnest, and enjoys the blessings of life by living as the God of nature designed they should. Which, we ask, is the honorable, the most useful life And who are calculated to become real companions, and happy and contented wives Who but a fop, a drone, or a fool, would choose a modern lady for a companion—one who intends to keep up with all the latest inventions—to cheat nature of its dues. Girls, if you know what belongs to your happiness you will never be ashamed to work. You will never let the crimson mantle your cheeks when it is said of you, "She works for a living!" "She enters a shop or a factory!" No. Rather feel pleased, and take it as a passport to success to a cheerful and happy home, and all the blessings of a virtuous life.

In passing the street we recently came up with two ladies, and one remarked to the other, "Sarah Weeks works for a living." "Can that be true remarked lady No. 2. "Then we must cut her companyand we concluded that any young man with a thimbleful of brains would cut their company at once.

Girls, love labor, despise sloth care not for the sneering remark or the scornful look, and your reward, though slow, will be sure. Years of trial and anxiety, with prudence and industry, will work out for you blessings great and lasting. "Take in work," do anything honorable, but live not a lazy, fashionable life. I, for one, distrust and abhor it. If your pareuts are wealthy, and you need not labor for a living, remember "liches take to themselves wings and fly away," and you may be throvn upon your own resources then you will find these fawning fops will leave you, and then you will find where true friends can be found. These young men do not bite at the empty hook. I hope the young ladies will take all these friendly hints in good part, and set me «lowu as their true friend.

CORNER BOOK STORE.

the

OLD

-ji CORNER

BOOK

THE

STORK.

fire of December 23 has caused removal of the old

CORNER BOOK STORE

To the

South Room, National Block,

WASHOTOTON STREET,

Where may be found a full stock of Miscel laneous, School, College, Toy, and Blank

O O S

Including a choice lot of Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books. Note, Letter, Cap, Bill and Wrapping

A E S

Buff and White ENVELOPES, SlateH, Ink. Mucilage, Crayons, Pencils, and all that is necessary to make a full stock of Stationers' Goods.

A full and nice line of

Pocket Cutlery and Pocket Books

Having lost our entire stock of

WALL AND WINDOW PAPERS,

we hare received since an entire new stock in that line, and ask your attention to the best, prettiest, rod cheapest assortment ever offered in this city.

Cartains, Goods and Fixtures,

A nice assortment.

PICTURE FRAMES & MOLDINGS.

We bad also to lay in anew stock of Frames and Moldings, which are cheaper than ever. Particular attention paid to FRAMING Pictures, and no extra charge for work. Cords, Tassels and Picture Nails.

Toys and Notions by the Million.

v'K# We receive all the leading

Magazines and Newspapers,

Having over fifty different kinds, and any not on our list promptly supplied.

The Indianapolis Daily Papers,

Journal and Sentinel, and the Lafayette Journal, received every morning, and delivered to subscribers at publishers' rates.

We cannot begin to enumerate all that we have to sell, but ask yoti to hunt up the old establishment, and see what we have. And while we would thank the public for their former liberal patronage, we would ask a continuance ol the same, and shall try and deserve it by our attention to the wants of the community, and selling at such prices as will suit all reasonable people.

L. A. FOOTE & CO.

ja28

CARRIAGE-MAKERS.

viv vt\y

J.S.JDLLEK&CO. Manufacturers of

Carriages, Buggies, &c.,

Market Street, north of Court House, CRAWFORDS VILLE, INDIANA.

HAYING

recently purchased, enlarged

and improved the premises we occupy, thereby saving expense of rent, and giving increased facilities for manufacturing we would respectfully announce to the public that we are now in a position to

DEFY ALL COMPETITION. in our line in this State, as regards prices style and workmanship, and invit* an In spcction of our Carriages, Buggies, Ac., fine assortment of which is kept constantly on hand. Being all practical Workmen, and employing none but the most skillful, and using the VEltY BEST OF MATERIAL, together with our long acquaintance with the wants of this scction of country, We can not help giving satisfaction, at) we confidently assert tbut our work and prices cannot be excelled by any other establishment iii Indiana. Old Buggies taken in Eschauge. All our work warranted one Tear.

BEPAIBING

Blackamithing, Trimming, Painting *c., with neatness aud dispatch.

Superior Farm Wagons.

Our Farm Wagon are built expaessly for this market by Studebaker Bros, of South Beud, Ind., of the very best timber, and more with the view of giving entire satifactiun purchasers than profit to the manufacturers or to us. We warrant them in every particular for one year.

PICTURE GALLERY.

E O IV.' S....

CALIFORNIA

PICTURE

BUILDINC MATERIAL.

JL X3JLTtT

To Builders and Others.

rpHE undersigned takes this method to I call the attention of persons building and repairing houses, and the public generally, to his Large and Complete Stock

.--v., ?. .OF 4' f'

BUILDING MATERIAL,

Consisting in port of

PINE AND POPLAR

SHINGLES,

PINE

LATH,

DELPHI

LIME,

LOUISVILLE

CEMENT,

DOUBLE-CALCINED

PLASTER,!

PLASTERING

HAIR,

PITTSBURG AND CLAY COUNTY

COAL,

KANAWHA, SAGINAW AND BAY CITY

SALT,

All of which articles can be had at

At the Lowest Cash Rates.

OFFICE AND YAJRD:

On Washington Street,

South of Court House,

CRAW FOIIDSVILLE, IXD.

J. V. IiEERAN.

jelSyl PROPRIETOR.

SHOEMAKER.

BOOT & SHOEMAKING. W". II. VANSLYIiE

HAS

established himself in the above business in the Graham building one door west of Wilhite's Tailor Shop, on Main street, and deals only in

CUSTOM-MADE WORK. He manufactures Boots on the patent Plumer last, which enables him to give a neat and easy fit. He is prepared to do custom work, either sewed or pegged, on short notice. Repairing done with neatness and despatch. He solicits a slwre of the pablic oustom.

RICHARDSON HOUSE.

CHANGE.

Richardson and Clifton Houses

TTN'ITKD AS TIB

RI€HASiS0.\ HOUSE. THE

undersigned wo«ld announ«e that he ha* purchased the fixture*, leaae, «fec., of the "Clifton House," and will hereafter occupy the same. The House known heretofore as the Richardson will atill be used for hotel purpose*, in connection With the new location.

Knowing

GALLEBY,

HUGHES' BLOCK,

Opposite Court House, Maiu Straet.

From tlie smallest to Life Siza Phot#graph, finished in Oil or Water Coiow. Small Pictures copied mid aiilai'ged. aprSS] W. KMN YQ5j Prop.

that the addition*! facilities will

enable him to •ccoumodate the publie, he cordially ask* a contiuuikiive of the favor he hae received, pledging hiiaself that everybody shall be satisfied, so far a* it ia posiblc to satisfy. He does not propose to meuepoliae the hotel business, but to «octen4 tha public such a««omm*dations a* th»y have a right to expact, and sach as will r*4oun4 to the cradit of th»citv.

I. H. BICHABDBON.

IliCHAKDSOX HOUSE,

(Farvw-lp Cliftoa

t'w. Wanbiugtaa m*I Hafkai IHrtvIa,

jaT CraWfardavilla, In#.

TOttACOO AKYI1QTE.

sossnrs.

Br. m. t.

TOfcftfiCO ANTJ

purijtm

DMCSi MEDICINES, AC.

T- W. FRY & CO.

Si i* 'A*'"-i

MATB JTW ©PWriD A 1

Fine Assortment of

Drags,

i*

a',"

A I S

CHEMICALS

MD OILS,

DYE-STUFFS,

TOILET AND

FJMATCY ARTICLES,

A LARGB ASSORTMENT OF

CIGARS'AJfD TOBACCO

OF THE FIKET QUALITY.

All of which we will sell at the very lowest market price. Call and see us, on Green Btreet, two doors above I. W. Lynn & Son.

June 21,1866 T. W. FBY & CO.

l.BIWOKt

MOFFETT& BOOE,

Dli UOO IfSTS,

No. 4, Empire Bloek,

CrawfordsriLie, Indiana*

Dealers in all kinds of

BRIGS and MEDICINES,

Paints, Oils, Dye-Staffs, Per­

fumery, Fanej Articles,

PURE WINES AID BRANDIK

For medical purposes.

Lamps, Glassware, Paper, Pens,

Ink, Pencils, £c.

1 #r*

ilteMO*.

WuuuwTiDlauaura AIX SI mtiniy veaetaUe dfcl ttamUn. th« blood, inTigoraOWdM •yweurfuiMMW frMt aauriibtag «d str*nftb«oiuKV«"-rwi *»iU«nt«Muc and appetizer, entblM tlw moilKlino difrant tb* aesrtiwt food, make* sleep rafrMhing,yKj ntkbliibM KbaM bftUih. Smoktrt and dwwrt tiilfrxyir. imtd rtict riftj ocntt par box, port frtfT An intAwlny IrMtiw o*

PRESCBIPTION S

Carefully compounded aud promptly attended to.

To the Pablic.

Thankful for past favors ft-oin agenerou* public, wa hope by a strict attention to the, want* of our customers, aud a just and liberal dealing, to continue to receive a large share of their patronage, aud we will endeavor to make it to their interest to continue their trade with us.

Hive

us a call

aud for yourself es. noli

PAINTING.

T. II. WINTON,

KOUSJi, siex,

Ornamental Painter,

WOULD

Ik* ia-

jorioo* affect* of Uffaoaa, «lti llatnlCtaatimonial*, Mimat&, aawrjnt*. Ag.nta w»ni«7TvA',|ir*'*

Du. V. R. Anton, V. i.

F&T 9ALE By ALL OBUSCit Mjtioil.—Be»»r« of huubug imiuj [Trademark X. CopyrigMid.\

return his Mtucere thanks to a

generous public for pant favors. Hoping by strict attention to bukineee and reasonable prices to share a continuance public fcvor. As a Glazier, Glifler, Papc Hanger, Engraver on W«»d. Ac., be iattqpa to the beat workmc® in the State.

Shop over £. J. Yanc«'s Drv Goods Store-" •row rtwet apiftg