Rensselaer Republican, Volume 22, Number 33, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 April 1890 — [??] [ARTICLE]

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A Portland boy committed some misdemeanor lor which he was about ti receive punishment at tbe hands o bis mother. The bo; begged to be ai low to go to his room. Permission was granted and the child went upstairs to bis own room and closed tbe door behind him. The mother followed and listened outside, after tell tne him be must burry and come dowi again and receive his punishment The boy wept to the side of the be' knelt down, and this was bis prayer “Dear Lord, if you love little bov aud want to help me out, now is th time.” ■ The prayer was answeratL— Lewi* ton Journal.