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Show t THE TfU-WEEKL- JOURNAL. Y LOGAN. UTAH. DECEMBER 24 1898. rear 4 iearf isir, tse Mgot or interrupted Joan ;C Tfiera fly tliS ciraftrart! , lpresscq Frostberg.- nMmng,yqtrwouja Never so kill well, him. TclKmo your business., he Madiscn, as rose his to from his scarlet never It lips so well. Attend to the order! No, he will not die, unless it bo of chair and Walked to the crayon on tbo Hadnt I better go for tho doctor, joy. ' . . . , , r tall. sir? - around, curing Kir 'blessings lti ffia was with difficulty -- thatJia head. reached the sleigh. Madison endeavored to keep the crowd off, saying: V ' , .Dontbe haugin on him so! Hea tired out with the blessed worlc Besides, he was tbinkln of you ajl night and got no rest. Just as hia foot touchod the sleigh he heard - his - name,- - John Frostberg I ' called. He knew the voicb. --where ar "Where, where, ybu? he ctieiL . frantically - , , . , , heart, Fanny, jpy my life, whijro No, Madison, saldJohn will 1 find yon? (Poor and suffering, I do hot wonder ut your smiliug. alone anf desolate, where will I fled alarm, but tho sleigh and I will soon get yon? You aro mine, and the earth cap-ji- i Fro-tber- ot hide you from me." Addressing tfio . yniatnre, heOiontinned: Fool tha ! Lave hectirMonsrer tjjuit'I anf, if peal; tome, and tell me where yon are, lovo end lifthl . Tbedarren waste of years l4iave forgotten, that 1 may livo lthe future with yon. Oh, counterpart my beloved, take tongue and tell me. Where is her abode: Pressing the picture to his lips in walked the room with impatient haste, with the dumb thing to lead Eleading im to his love. The chestnuts and the knftples, the wild flowers and the clover 'blossoms were all back in his heart, and che was priestess. As he returned to h? 3 chair he felt a knocking nfc his heart's door. Something was demanding admittance, and his face paled as he thought It might be the 'demuns greed, avarice, revenge and hate. Scmmoning the new occupants to resistance, opened to the visitor. It was only a grave which lie desired to enter his mothers grave.' There was neither sigh nor moan, but a The hidden waters, which are springs, burst tieir bounds, And the strong man was as a child. rt "My mother, my mother! bewailed; of-life- f I r i CHAPTER VL It was Christmas before John Frosjk-ber- g went to his bed. As he listened to the midnight chimes, telling the story of the nativity, his childhood days returned. The sweot song of the bells filled the air and floated into John Frost-berg- s heart, and the occupants took it up ' and repeated it. It was the Fame story that bad been told for over 1,800 years, and yet it was fresh and new as on the morning when the shepherds who watched their flocks by night on dispel it. g, , I Will, as he left the room, Vis, sir, replied 'Madison Meeting his,wifo iu tho hall, ho throw to - h i s- - mrrattrw i t h ''WliH there UIgs feruiust himself this morn-in- . Hes as mad as a March bare. Im" goin for & sleigh, too, mind you that, and when hes in it therell boa madcap time. I can tell you. With a'motion of secrecy to his wifo he left the house. W hen alone, JohuFrostli g busied bimseH ii looking over papers, which Jio drew from a small-irosafe which stood in his bedroom. Selecting some, ho placed. them iu his pocket. Taking a. pocket bookfrom his coat, ho tapped the end of a layer of bills and mattered :' There may not be enough. Should Seatthey give ont, I will get more. ing himself in the scarlet chair, he wa3 the opposite of the John Frostberg who occupied it the night before. His faco was radiant with joy and there was not a piuch in it. His lips compressed tightly for a moment, audible u' tone be said: "She is living, for Thave seen her. I will find her among the poor, sharing her crust with those still poorer than she. I will The sleigh is here, sir, said Madi. son, entering without ceremony. MPnt on your greatcoat, Malison. Yon will go with me. I may aecd you. Where, sir? That I do uot know. We must hnut them. I do not know where they live. Yis, sir, replied Madison, withdrawing. He ought to seek an asylum, where hell lie sure to land afore tbs day is over, be muttered as ho put oil his grsatcoat. Its a safe bet well both be there afore the suns down ha as the lunatio, and Iastheacconiplice.' . It waa a beautiful morning, not a cloud to bo seen, with the atmospbers cold, without being intense. The great city was just waking up, and the elapg cf bells and the inelody of chimes were heard in all directions, pealing a welcome to the day. - Do you know where' tho poor livo?" askdd John Frostberg of the driver. Is it the poor youd be fer, sir, said Madison before thedriver had time to reply. Sure, sir, I know where they keeps. I can take you where they huddles like swines. Vis, indeed, if its the poor youre lookiu fer. V Yes, Madison, 1 want to find the poor. I should know where, they live, hut do not. I am going to lift some hearts out of their sorrows and woes today. Oho! You told me so. God bles3 you, sir, but its a nico madness thats afdictin you. John Frostberg smiled as he get into the sleigh and directed Madison to be seated nt bis side. Drive where the most suffering peer are most congregated, directed John -. ' Frostberg,The horses were no longer of mist, but of flesh aud Hood and covered with bells that seemed to jingle, Merry as they dashed through Christmas the streets. John Frostberg saluted every lody - they passed - with - Merry Christmas! while Madison echoed his master at every utterance. As they passed, John Frostberg observed a bakery, aud ordered the sleigh stopped. Jumping from it, he inhaled the hot vapor which came from the basoment windows, the breath of the loaves' just from the oven. Filtering, he said: I want to leave a deposit with you today, on which I shall immediately commence to draw. All orders which yon receive in this handwriting and signed with a star yon will honor, paying yourself out-o- f -- the deposit, aud banding the baker a roll of bills was about to depart, when the latter said: Why not sign tho order' with your name instead of a star? You will know hia-ha- ad n Gome in,' sir. John Frostberg entered the room. The dying girl was Hitting near, tho grate. Ho approached tho bed. The withered old man raised his hand as he recognized the visiter.' I have' come, for your pardon and your mercy. My cruelty to you yesterday was pitiless to tloJV.it degree. 1 . beg that you forgive me! Here. . . Say no more, sir; say nr moie," raised hia eyes, and John Frostberg We all err ; we gasped the old man. the window ho Eaw the fair hair and all need forgiveness. I havo judged yon at face be had seen in his dream the sweet harshly iu my heart, hut there is noth- previous night. ing hut love there now. Fanny, my love, my heart, my life! John Frostberg dropped cn his knees tiir F.xa. at the bedside. The old "man reached out his baud and placed it 'UillvilleT rl V Frostberga head and said : The town of Millville was settled God ticca yon and prosper ycu au in names of the year I8Cl-.Th- e I Christmas moruiag. ypurs. Thiajs , . ( , .... -- host make announcement of the birth of him who was the baba of Bethlehem, the captive of Getbsemane, the prisoner of Pilate, the martyr of Calvary, and - whorls the Saviour of menf UnconGlory to God in sciously he uttered: the highest. On earth, peace and good Will unto men. Mingled with the song which thi chimes were telling he heard the greetAt times ings of Merry Christmas. it was from a voice piping with age, and again it was the treble of youth, or the rich tones of vigorous manhood. The sound of feet was. silenced by the soft white sheet, and the greetings were by the toilers of the night going to and from their labors. They were unknown 7 to eachotherrbutotnhie '"Cbneecfated of love and peace, of xnorn the spirit and fraternity, filled thei? Venftg and found expression in tenderness and kindness. -- - All thenight be hoped for the mor-roand as the day dawned a rap came to his door and Madieon entered. John .Frost berg extended his hand as he said: Chnstmas tQ you, Madison. ..I lav, Merry Christmas to you. The same to yon, sir, replied the old man as he (stooU astounded and mazed. ?Are yon entirely well this morniu, sir? he continued iu a ; tone . Whigh indicated doubt. Have uot been so well for 25 years As Inni this morning, replied John Froistberg. "I am new made, Madison, new made, and I say to yon, Merry I will Christmas, merry Christmas. -'- innlko it merry for yon before this day lo4es. Sod bo praised, sir- on this blessed day.fand its yourself can make every day yo the year Christmas if yon feels liiarity George J J-Mder- ry , - - . lw-abidi- Tl it. to! ho-h- ad yours." I have only a grave how. "Ha could not look at the daughter, but ns be passed her she threw out her wastod hand. He stooped and kissed it and then hurried from the room. He was gone before they could thank him or express the gratitude with which hs had burdened them. The sleigh sped back to the city. John Frostberg was soon among the poor. From room to. room lie went BquaTTd' wreTcIfetIncfcs m l h i niTe very where.. Hunger spoke to him from eyes and cheeks und tongues, from invalid -- bods, from naked floors and firelees grates and empty cupboards; spoke to him from raiipentles childyga aud.aF most clothesless women. From garret to basemout hunger met him at every turn. Sickness aud death were there, and every phase of human suffering. Over and over again the "star was signed, but John Frostberg did not tire. Women wept and children clapped their hands. From tenement to . tene- ment, from oue scene ot want to another, hour after hour, his work of love continued. In each room he would ask : Do you know a woman with two little babes, whose only covering is rags and apieCe of carpet? !Do yon know old Fred, the ragpicker The answer came: ; We are all covered with rags. Day , n?ht covering is rags. . -- , . i . 5 ! to"4 a 38tled against an old man wbo limped. - No doubt has. I blow, you, "A star," ne muttered. It leads to' cr--. , You waa yon to going put the polioe on ttr0 msn birthplace, where the great gift was lying in his mothers arms. Yes, a star is a good signature for this . - -- - r by Mr. William Haslam of Wells-ville- , and is doing a good business. We also have a creamery and dairy, ro there is a ready market for all the milk produced, right at our doors. The people, generally are progressive, manifesting a spirit of improvement and trying to keep in line with other progressive towns. Brick and frame houses are taking the place of many of the old log Jbouses of twenty years ago. The town has not built up as rapidly as some other towns in the county. The main reason for it not having done so is because' when first settled the citizens only owned a small strip of land on the east side of the river; but since the Church Farm has been opened for purchase and settlement, our chances have been better for advancement. When the ward was first organized ecclesiastically, Jos. G. Hove. was us first Bishop, and occupied that position for a short time when George 0. Pitkin succeeded him, remaining in. that position until the spring of 1890, John E. Roueche succeeding him in the . Bishopric during that season. Amongst other improvements that have taken place in th9 past few years, has een I provision lor the comfort ana convenience of the -- Wish you a said tt) the driver: It is early yet and the poor are still trying to sleep. Do yon know the old farm on the river called The Locusts? Yes, sir; very well. Only yesterday I drove' the" old man home when he fainted in the street . Drive there as fast as you can. Through streets, over hills and across xavines.sped the horses until Tho Lo''like custs was reached. John Frostberg got It shall be Christmas all the year ont of thf sleigh with a sigh. In answer round! said John Frostberg, lacing his to his ring an elderly lady opened the bouy fingers until they looked, like door. ' heavyVAlllv work. Go order n pair to see your husMadam; I wish ' 'h and a large sleigh and have band. ra at tho earliest moment. Wo He is not well, and in bed, she re. fv some visits this morning. . plied. j l gb, sirl Did you say a sleigh, I am John Frost-see him. must I :i3 you entirely well, sir? I beraif ' ng -- -- morning. The grocer, bntoher and coal yard were visited and deposits made at each. After the last deposit John Frostberg J - Are you Fred, the raw Ickert was thinking of the star and the manger and the Blessed Babe all night. He is with U3 this morning. Love is with us. John Frostberg rose from his knees. He felt that the old mans blessing. was resting upon him, and his heart wai full of love. ".In this house you and yours re main, ho said, as he drow from his takeu from seaeon. pocket tho papers the safe. The mortgages are canceled, We have a first-clas- s flouring and tlieie they are. Thev are satisfied. convenwhich mill makes it very to the elderly woman, he Tcrnirg to. for the citizens obtain their kissed her brow, saying: I had a ient mother whose head was white l:ir mill supplies.- - The mill is owned - si, ij- ,W.- Cummings, and family and j : , youth who "attend our district During the 'past season old. time our ... rock-- , school - house, which served us for many years, became a thing of the pi'st, and a n$w brick school house of modern construction has filled its place, and id furniehed with the latest d school improved room furnishings, so that the par rents can know that their children are amply provided for in the school room. . v Out: postmaster informs me that on Jan 3rd our office will be made & monepr order office, being another convenience for the good of the people. I "nhtice that our new Bishop has hisv new brick house He. informs nearing completion move to he in before me expects He has truly shown the holidays. the spirit f enterprise in building such a fin?, large and costly dwel ling house. It speaks for itsself that he must be doing a good husi- schools. seats,-desks-an- i f h1. rencbetl l1?9 k' hwe she bo, atc;5 sir, said the old m nu ns he rapped quietly at a door. It was opened by a woman whose face John Frostberg recognized as thut which he had met on his steps when he called for tho faithless officers of the law to drag the wretched beggar to prison, x Where are your babies? he asked as be pressed by her into the room. There, sir; there they are, she replied, pointing to the hearth. They were seated on a piece of carpet, bare-- footed, bare legged, wearing thin calico gowns. lie had them in his arms fin au star signature was sign ( jnstaut. The ed a number of times in that room. As John Frostberg left this tenement tho .rwbieuts cf his ,charitx crojyind , . i i -- t . ye-men- ! . . ta -- THE . (JuksL it n ' Joseph G. Hovey. . . Eazais Edwards was also among the first setters of said town. ' The last named person built the first eawiniUjr) this local ityt. from wbichthe town derived its name. It is pleasantly situated orrrtbe east side of Blacksmith Fork river, near the foot 'of the mountains, about four miles southeast of Logan numbers City. Its population hundred six about industrious, citizens. The chief industries are farming and stock raising. The soil is well adapted for all small grains, vegetables, and fruits. Alfalfa doeq exceedingly well, yielding large crops; some having produced yearly crops for over twenty years past, without new seeding. It surpasses any other settlement in the county for water for irrigating purposes, as there are two canals bringing the beautiful cold water from Blacksmith Fork river right On the east of U9 is through-tow- n a range of mountains from which the inhabitants obtain their wood and timber, and over which their stock range through the summer iMW" 1 Good morning, IheSrstsettlers areas follows; Garr Brothers, George vlien,-in-a- - n x. -- ,FaniyFanngff KcJi7)frtr7: the plains of Judaea heard an angelio on-Joh- . Another fine improvement our on is tithing office grounds. .. A larcje and commodious stock shed 150 feet in length, with good lumber siding and shingle, roof has been built.. Such 's.im pro of a substatial nature, when made by leading men. or corpora; tions, - are examples .worthy .ofj adbeing followed by others. In - -' we conveniehceaditloir to "other have a good store owned by Bishop John E. Itoueche, carrying a general assortment ofv merchandise needed in 'every household. We also. have two good blacksmith good shops, two shoemakers, one dress-making or two three machinist, establishments to attend to the wants of the ladies, andano-tar-y public; so our people have many of the conveniences enjoyed by those living in larger settle.J. K. ments. . nees. PACIFIC MILLS. The most prominent institution in the town, and in fact one may , mill say the only, one, is the flour Wil-Haowned androperated by Mrr Haslam otWellsville,- - one f-the countys men of enterprise and7 standing. The mill was originally built by Hammond and Sons,J)ut since their time it has virtually been rebuilt in the course of roak-in- g . improvements. Mr H&slam and.Mr. John Stoddard purchased the mill in 1892 and! not long alter it was converted into a roller mill of75 bar-- . rel capacity .x Some two years ago' Mr. Haslam became the sole owner since then numerof the mill-anous improvements have been added, making it up to date in every re . m . ?. d 8pect.7T7 The last of these improvements, was made but recently,' when considerable new machinery was placed in the mill, which was necessary in order to keep pace with the scientific progress of the milling business. Since Mr. Haslam assumed the control of the institution the mill has been run steadily winter as well as summer; for owing to peculiar conditions there the water does not freeze, and the entire product has been-readi- ly di?posed.of- within the State, as it has a reputation second to none. Three grades of flour are made, and all are famous in the markets for the;r excellence. "All other sorts of mill stuff are manufactured and ready sale is found for these products. Custom milling of course is done, and fair, courteous mill the greater part of the trade of the southern end of the .valley. This success is well deserved, for wide awake, the proprietor is-earnest - worker and -strives to merit all he gets. a ss,- Two Pointed Questions Answered. What is the use of making a bet- ter article tbafi your competitor if you can not get a better price for it? Ane.As there is no diflerenco in the price the public will buy only the better, so that while our profits may be smaller on a. single sale they will be much greater in the aggregate. ' How. can you get the public to know your jnake is the beet? If both articles are brought" the public prominently before both are certain-t- o, be triedand the public will very quickly pass judgment on them and useoply ihe better one. .. --This explain s t he -- large - sale on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The people have been using it for years and hav.e found that it can always be depended upon. They may occasionally take up with some fashionable novelty put forth with exaggerated claims, but ara certain to return to the one remedy that they know to be reliable, and for coughs, colds and croup there is nothing equal to Chamberlains Cough Remedy. 'For sale ly Riter Bros. Drug Co. . . , There are few ailments so uncomfortable as piles, but they can easily be cured by usine TAB-LER- S BUCKEYE PILE OINTMENT. Relief follows its use, and any one suffering from piles cannot' afford to neglect to give it a trial. Price, 50 cts. in bottles, tubes 75 Riter Bros. Drug Co. f cti; -- |