The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-11-02
RAVENNA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1855

m0nIDS Overtime DouseuOlu VI " hIom SOnOS'
One misfortune had brought another in its
train, until the desponding husband and faith. ]
er had almost ceased to hope for arsy OF
sunshine; and Oh the last evening of the m. !
happy year, feeble in body, dispirIted in mind, !
he sat gazing upon his helpless family, while
the heavy sighs which occasionally burst ,
from his oppressed heart, plainly told Of the
anguish within. With affectionate sympathy
his wife bent over him. .rr
"Do you suffer more pain than usual this
evening, dear William I" she asked. Ihad
hoped that you we're really BETTER"
sand go am better in bodily health, my
dear wife," was the reply ;"but on this last
night of the year, sad thoughts will crowd
upon my mind. How brightly dawned the
new years morning, but alas, the clouds
soon gathered thicklV around US, and now
what huve we TO look forward to The
little that we have remaining will be INSULT
Gent to furnish food for ourselves and our
poor babies, and many long weeks must
elapse before can resume my old employ.
ment."
"But what blessing TO think that health
is surely, though slowly returning, William.
All. we cannot be too thankful. What arr
t poverty and suffering while you are spared
8 to US O.
/, The husbands 8 reply was prevented by the
e merry jingle Of The bells, as the first sleigh
e drove up to the door, and a moment after
came the kindly greeting of Farmer Jones.
"Good evening, neighbor. Glad to see
you looking little better. A party OF u:
. have called to wish you happy new year
e Rather before the time, 10 be sure, but yo'
4 must excuse that as it is kindly meant"
v By the time the farmer had finished hi
10 speech, long line OF sleishs had drawn u
@, in the little yard, guest after guest apPeare
r. with cheerful and sympahizns words, whic
| fell like music on the ear Of the sick mo
and his hopeful wife.
e. The most sensitive pride could hardly hav
IN taken offence at the quiet, kindly manner !
ou which shed and cellar were now filled by tn
ut busy party, while another deposited in tn
e, neat little kitchen its appropriate share
winter stores together with many use''
:" package Of dry goods suitable both for p'
.e. rents end children. Few words were spoil
c. en-, but the light which shone on the d.
, spending cOuntenance Of William Jones, an
- the tears in the eyes Of his wife, showed tn
[ deep feelings were at work within, and
the happy party drove from the door, eve
heart responded to the farmers exclam
ge ton -
I'm "That's the right kind Of party, my got
,ir friends. The year has been an abunda
rs, one to us, and now that it is about to clos
e. it is we'll to obey the command, Freely ha
le, ye received, freely giue ="
er Once more the farmers sleigh took tn
he lead. As his own dwelling came in sigh
N, he stopped and looked at the merry tral
in and gave cordial invitation to dance out Il
I'M old wear in his capacious kitchen. And no
ii. the secret cause of Mrs. Browns absen'
m was explained for, dressed in her best, Il
good lady appeared at the door to WELDON
nv her guests, while as they entered, the sque'
of of the old fiddle belonging 10 old Simon,
rr. he sent forth its preliminary notes, might
en- distinctly heard. An excellent aupper
ev due season appeared, and merrily was Il
no old year danced out.