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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-03-23

EAsrErN PAPERS mention tina. new ma.
chimes for preparation Of flax fibre
promise to produce evolution IN flax
production equal to those pro- uced in
other industries by the Jacquard loom
and cotton gin. II the new machinery
operates as well as its inventors claim
Western farmers can supply fax for ex.
port SO as TO compete successfully With
Russian growers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-03-23

TnERE is a revival in the calico trade.
Manchester prints $4,000 pieces Of Fall
River cloth weekly, and IS preparing to
increase the amount by onehalf
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-03-23

TnE spectacle ola St, Paul paper labor.
ing under a spell Of virtue and morality
is at once curious and marvellous, yet a
good result is not altogether hopeless.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-03-23

The Seine az Paris was. wednesday,
above .he high water OF lsi3 and sti.l r,lng,
G1oding the .ow lands and a.gtng much
damage.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-03-23

Mr.. Blackboard has been arrested in
North Carolina for not paving his debts.
Why don't bis creditors take some chalk
and draw On him
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-03-23

TINS Black Hills cover an area Of some
5000 square miles, and it Is believed that
people enough O. populate il as densely
as China win 20 there in the next two
moths.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-03-23

William Warren, the popular eomodi.
an, recently fractured minor muscle in
the calf of his lcs. The accidcn. will
prevent him from playing Tor some time.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07
8 - . - I Il

TO the Working Glass. We farnisl
employment ut which you can make very
large pay, in your own localities, withou,
being away from home over night, Agent.
wanted in every town and county 70 TAX.
subscribers for The Centennial Record, tn.
largest publication in the United Sta,sss
Is pages, IS columns; Elegantly Illustrated;
Terms only u per year. The Record i.
devoted to whatever is Of interest connect
I'd with the Centennial year. The Great
Exhibition at Philadelphia is full " illustra-
ted in detail. Everybody wants it. tn.
whole people feel great interest in the,,
Country's Centennial Birthday, and wan
to know all about it. An elegant patriot,
crayon drawing premium picture is pre-
scented free to each subscriber. It is EMIT.
led, ''ln remembrance OF the One Hun.
dredtl Anniversary Of the Independence.
o: the United States" Size, % by 81
inches Any one can become successfu
agent, for but sho1 the paper and picture
and hundreds of subscribers are easily
obtained everywhere. There is no bust
ness that will pay like this u present. W
have many agents vho are making A. higl.
~. ~ BE gay d. and upy:Ed: i. the
a.'thing to give The bhs.ness triar. Send
Tor onr circulars, terms, and sample copy
OF pAper, which ire sent free u all wltt-
apply; do it to day. Complete outfit fres
70 those who decide to engagr. Farmer.
and mechanics, and there, soAs. and daugh-
tiers make th- very hest Of agents Address
" TIE CRNTENNIAE RECORD, ].
Portland Maine
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07
DIED.

In. the tsws Of Spriagdale, Mrs. So.
rah A. wife os Amos y, Leonard, on
Standby No,. zah, Of arops5 and con-
:: -. =. = =,
Mn. Leonsrd was 4e years Of sge.
Shs vas for several years troubled
with inasni.ory rheuwa,ism and liver
complaint. Her last sickness was very
severe, and she was patient sufferer
for tour months. Though in the ear.
Tier part Of shcr sickness, she combat
led the diseas with strong will not t
give up; yet she soon became recon.
silsd IS to 10 probable fatal termina
ton. and to the fact no medical ski:
could DO more than psoloog her suffer.
ling. -.
Her husband and friends have tn.
satisfaction Of Knowing that she CAV,
the assurance that all was we'll Wit.
her, and that she had the Christian ,.
hope.
She Was the frat adult woman who
has died in the town Of Spriagd.ls
r. ExsIoN.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07

The board OF examiner Of The: state
treasury, headed BY the governor and
the attorney general, made = sudds"
.ud unexpected descent upo, the state
treasurer yssterdsy, in .eeordaSee with
the Law, asd thoroughly Investigated
the condition Of tho books aud cash nc
count Of the treasury. 1t is the iu.en
ito. OF the laW to have tho treasury
overhaul>d several tiues year. and in
order that there may be no oppor,uni
~ afforded for ''6sing" things for in
speetion, the treasurer has no notice of
the day nor the hour when he may be
called on to show his hand, At . Civ
en- signal the investigators appear, aud
forthwith proceed to take 40 sccoun.
|of stock. It is needless to say ths'
Treasurer Pfsnde, always welcomes
these secret service agents Of the state
aud that they invariably iod his ofiic-
ial Affairs - strain ~ string, add his
books and accounts 10 systematically
kept that the correctness Of every de-
tail can be promptly veridcd.-(Pio.
nee Press.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07

The uudersigssd Treasurer or his
Deputy will be ia attendance at the
several towns At the places ana times
appointed, for tho purpose Of receiving
tax.
Sheridan January 10th 1877 At D.
B. Whitemore's.
Underwood January 18th 1877 At
Lev; Ten Eyck's.
Gales January 18th 1877 At J. A.
Porter's.
spsiogdale January 18th 1877 At E
B.dal's::
North Hero January 18th 1877 At
OVEN" Store.
Lambsrton Janu.ry 18th 1877 At
Schandera's Store.
Charlestown' January 18th 1877 At
G. Porter's '-'''< = -..
Willow Lake January 18th 1877 1t
a. h Goodrick's. =: -~.
New Avon January 18th 1877 At J.
3 Towls's.
Three Lakes January 2sd 1877 :.
Robert Pa,ker's.
Saadova Jsaaasy 1lsh 1877 q f.
Waadrsyh. s.
Brookvills Jaasary 2sth 1877 &c 4.
L. MeDonalds. seo.
shsru.a J.sa.ry 2e.h ls77aat A.
ksipplss .@.~s.: . =.
S~sdas Forest Janaary 3oth 1877
At p. swensoa's. &
Delhi January 3lst 1s77 1t Rassr',
Mill.
AT Redwood Falls 1t The County
rtsesrsrs O1os o. al days net men.
t;snsd sbeve.
Notice i given that oil Taxes ~,
soy des, sud nass - paid = required
[byls~. rseardiag The payment Of saxe,
ord eapale subject 70 cost.
FL i. "A. TOWER,
County Treasurer.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physieien. retired from active
practice. having had placed in Ais hands
by an East India Missionary the formula
OF a simple Vegetable Remedy. for tn,
speedy and permanent Case pfs copsuu,p-
ton. Bronchitis. CatarrA, AsGA,aa, and ali
Throat and Lung Affections, also Po.,.
tive and Radical curs Tor Nervous Debility
and all Nervous compaainss after having
thoroughly tssiea ID wonaerf., easativ.
powers in Thousands Of cases, feels ii hi.
duty tasmske IL known to his snEerins.fel
lows. Actaated by Tho motive, and =
conscientious desire to,Eelieye hunt, .uf-
iering, he will send 'ffee d cha,Kej 70 Il?
Who desire II, this recipe, with fnll diree.
tons for preparing and Successfully using
sent by return mail. BY sdars.sinx will
stamp, naming this paper.
Dr., W. 6. STEVENS,
70 nenros Block. sy1.ep.e. n. 7.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07
"From the Earth to the Moon"

We have just received this new book, by
Jutxs VE.xE, the famous author Of
"Aronnd the World in Eighty Days" etc.
1t is = most interesting, indeed exciting,
story Of a remarkable attempt to huA
huge hollow prcjse.i'e containing three
persons, viz: Barbieane, Nichol' and Ar
dan, to the moon! This pr"jectile was
discharged from an enormous cannon, bull.
At cost Of $780,, 900, and the wonderful
voyag" began. The earth is far below
them, the moon is only 800 miles away-a
passing comet nearly dashes them to pieces.
Like all vf Verne's works, its pages :are
reading, and it. profuss and
striking illustration. BY Twenty Eight dne
greatly increases the pleasure
Of its peruausl. Although the o.'linary
price Of this book is loo, vt Tns LAKE.
aIDE LIBRARY edition now before us is sold
ter only TEN CENTS. complete and una.
Lridged! For sale by all Newsdealcrs, or
sent postpaid by the publishers,
UONNELLEY, LLOYD h CO.,
-. Chicago.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07
BOARD OF AUDIT.
Anditnr's QEna

.s.ssx Auditors Office -, I II
Redwood Pals Mimi, Oct. 2Sth, 1875.
The undersigned Board Of Audit having
,hi. day examined the Books and accounts
Of the Auditor and Treasurer. fnd the
Treasurer accountable for Fund to Ii.
suouDt OF. Northumberland. 20, ga. u.
Upoo examination funds xsrs found in
tho Teesurer's hands as follow ): =.
Co. Orders redeemed, ........ $3.50 OIL.
Town ......... .l23. Is.
Cash IN hand sad on deposit -
belonging to the several funds. rs, ~
n, Total, $3.50. .......-...r... n, 2Sa.2l
( 81 p. Q. KING Chm. bard CO. Com
IN VANSCHAACE Co. Audisoe.
II: D. BALDWIN, Clerk Of Co~se.-,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07

A stage ride to New Vim has some vari.
ETY. in it. On this eud Of the route rum
ners are used, on the New Ulm end.
wheels. Prom Golden Gate cas-. there il
bu. little snow. Going west from Redwood
Pals the snow increases in depth. Twenty.
I've miles west Of this they complain Of
too much.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07
NOTICE.
TO TAX PAYERS OF REDWOOD
COUNTY.

Tx payers will please take notice
that the Duplicate of Taxes for the
year 1875 il now in my hands for col.
lection
The following pc. cent. IN mills has
been levied on esch Dollars valuation.
The following table shows the nsmbsr
Of mills levied in each town except
Special School T Z.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07

MRS. orA has opened = Millinery shop
in the store Occupied by Mrs. Sickle for
that purpose. Having purchased her stock
in New York, she can sell cheaper than
that class Of goods has been sold in town
before. She has had years Of experience in
first class trade in al eastern city, and
would invite the ladies to give her = call
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07
Cousty Treasurer .

Al NV GesDs Pksssira-0sch -
Albums, Vases. Toilet Sets, Smoking
6sts and Brd Cages besides full -
ssssnsnt Il fanny Sor4 Perfars,
Hair OILS, Cologoss, Brushes Etc., 80.
tihls fbr holiday gifts, At DANIELS
Drug Store. .s !
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07

Preparations are being made 10. { grand
Chr,.tuas entertainment at Knipple's Hall,
Lower Sioux Agency. 1t viii! lie under
the supervision Of Mr.. and Mrs. Knipp!e
who are experienced in that line Tenney
furnishes the music A splendid supper
and . good time generally is promised. II
will be on Christmas night, the 18th.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07

CHICAGO 4 NORTHWESTERN
RAILWAY,
Passengers from CHICAGO, Detroit,
Toledo, Cleveland, Buffalo, Niagara Fall,
Pittsburg, Cincinnati Rochester, Albany,
Toronto, Montreal, Quebec, Portland. Bos-
ton. New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Washington, st. Louis. Cairo. San Francis
co, Sacramento, Ogden, Salt. Lake City,
Denver, Council Bluffs, Marquette, Bscan-
aba, Menasha. Madison, Cheyenne, Omaha,
Winona, Green Bay, Milwaukee,, and ali
points North, West, South ana, 8sxs, should
buy their tickets the -, :.
Chica9o & Sarth- Western Railway.
Close connections are made at chicax.
with the Lake Shore / Michigan Southern,
Michigan Central, Baltimore g. Chic, Pitts
burg, Port Wayne & Chicago Kankakee
Like aud Pan Handle Routes, for all points
EAST end SOUTHEAST. AID with the
Chicago 4 Alton and Illinois Central for AZ
points SOUTH.
Close connections are also madc with
the Union Pacific R.. 4, .t Oman. for
~ far West pQin.s;
:. Close ,eoansss;.,4i are mare at juno.
.t;on po.ass 4tsa :z;s.;is. ~. aH:ero..
neaas. ..,. :. :::' ~. ..-,. x ~. -.
T.: PULLMAN r 4. !: !. j!
-. These celebrated oars 40 run on 81.
light trains on eli the lines Of chi; road
This is the ONLY LINE running
'hese cars between Chicago and St.
Paul or Chicago and Milwaukee.
At Omaha our Sleepsss connect with
'he Overland Sleepers'- on tho Union
l'iciao Railroad, far I'll point, west Of
the Missouri River. :: ;. =.
Among the go. =. ...5s
Z. Inducements offered by
this Route !,
70 the travelling public are 1.-the mod
era iOpsoveneuts: Rock sud, Gravel
Ball.ssed Track. Steel Rsil. Rock and
Iroa Bridges, rarlor and Drawing
Room Day Coaches, Smoking and
Lounsing Cars, Westinghouse Safety
Air Brakes, Miiler's Patent Saiet,
Coupling and Plasforpaa, Speed, Safety
aud Absol ~ ComGest. ...:s
Huaning Through Tn Great !:
|. 49, - t&tea.
and operating ovss 1000 miles Of road
this Uompasy pssiesss. To- the traveller
facilities that ARK Nut and CAN
NGT BE- offered 81 any Co1psiitor.
All ticket agsntl eau cell yes 4idkets
vis this route. .. ). !, -
r. ysa vish tie ,best ft;ssiing 40
eoaoodasioss, yes will bny gosr tick
a. " thissoats, aad~ viii. saAs % eth.
er.. =. :, :. =. - ri
MAaviK H6o11fr, os1stal Super.
iutendent. i. = -,
". q. 6TENHITr, General Passso.
ger Agent. : nl8.lys
= EFsk Sssst5 u
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07

This county has sucoesded, this yeas, IN
getting into The wintas without having the
Prair,es burned over, ex,eps = small por-
ton Of territory on the west side. ,Abopt
half Of the Town Of o Underwood Wa burned
over By : IRE coming in from Lyon county
Ths eesssU,1i, In .has locality, turned on,
and extihsn.hed Il, preventing general
sweep. We havs not learned Of any othe,
lSss. Il ws are Is fortunate In the spring
until he proper time, there vii, Be N op-
yoetunity for noticing the difference BE-
tween fall and spring Earning = U "
s6scts On vegetaAiea.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07
HARRleD,,.

At the ressdenes Of the brides Father
Nsv. Sceh lS7e, BY the Rev Il. A. Dodge
Ar. Abraham N. Perrier to Miss A1slla E
Byington all Of Redwood County, MIN
nesots. F.,' 49, b. "
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07
Vote for Representative s7th Hist

List Of unclaimed Letters remaining in
the Redwood Fails Post Office, Dec. 9th
1876. II not delivered bsfose Jan. 9Th,
they will be forwarded to the Dead Letter
ONCE, Washington, D. c.
Archer Miss Amelia Lauagan Peter
Anderson P, F. Luscher H
Alexander A. Lappsr Chas
Barum Miss Arvilla McPhec Jno
Carlis.e Ino. W. Morrison Netsis
Charter Mrs. Mcmillan Mrs.
Comfy D. Mason Eidon
Cooper J. W. Montgomery Robt.
Caster +. ". Novins 4. +:
Daveraux Albert McCorquodall A.
Demsrmy Martin Prechel Pauline
rribsieer Hon. Peters J. H. "
Hubris Miss Redding lessee
tr-wer Chas. ~. Ryan Phillip
Hu.sacx Geo. Rhodes II. J.
0inunestad Ole n, Richer Geo, -.
Hawkins Wn Simonictt Henry
HAL Ole Scrivens Ids
Little Jno. Stephens Jas.
when calling for this mail matter please
say "aavertised.''
..~, RoBr. WATSON, Pm.
A new lot Of No l. Drugs, also.
Christmas wo.ds Of every kind are ar
irving this week II
HIrcHcocx 4 Co.'S.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07

We have just learned that the young
ladies are getting up Lsap-year party 70,
next Thursday evening. the 18th inst. /,
will be in Tsuesdell's Hall, over the GAs-
Ste O6oe. The entertainment includes
IN oyster supper. The ladies are det.r-
mined to make i the finest thing Of the
hind ever known here. All the Young
Ladies ars invited and requested 70 seour.
their partners early. Meanwhile, the boys
are all putting on their most fascinating
manners aud winning smiles.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07
Kew Ulm 4 Red wood Stage Lines.

New Ulm / Redwood Sta&e L1neS.
"A DAILY STAGE EAoa VAT.
Redwood Falls 70 Narshsll .. Friday andretsrn
- Saturday.
Redwood Hsils to SpsinsasA % Friday and
sstsra sans Day.
Redwood Falls 20 xinn.sots vs'ls. via yellow
Medicine On f.ssaay' and Fddsss asa sssssn on
Wsdssslays and sasaraAys.
Redwood ra,ls and Beaver fs,is a.a ~ sssn
ssesy Tuesday, Thursisy and Saturday.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07

Mr.. Good, Of Dakota. who had span Of
horses stolen and soid 70 parties here. pass.
Cd through last wsek on His way home.
having recovered both horses. The thieves
are occurred and will prvbably pay the pen.
aaty. :.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07

Wood taken at this Office on &C.
count
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07
Church Directory.

Church Directory.
fhDssYfsRiAx.-Rev. Henry A. Dodge. Pastor.
Services every sabbath At II .. m. and At Pm.
SABBATH school At X before 10 .. .
Nl4Roplsr Rev. E. Goodman, Pastor, Ssrvieee
every Sabbath at lOk .. =. Sabbath school esesy
sabbath, At tx pm.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07
4 series OF meetings were commenced, At
the School HOUSE. on Tuesday evening.

A series Of meetings were commenced, 1t
the School HOUSE, on Tuesday evening.
The 6Ask1TE 10 settled in it, new ONCE
cor. "a aud Mill Streets, Mr.. Rzrs Trues.
dsll's building.
About twenty-five couple attended Ten"
n-y's Thanksgiving ball and were
delighted.
IN. Van schassk, County Auditor, 10
spending this week IN Lau-bertou aud
vicinity.
c. ". Griswold and family and Ars.
rszk Worden, Of Ainnesota Pals spent =
lev days In Town this week.
Unusual preparations are being made, In
the different Sunday Schools, for the en-
sestainment OF the children.
The present term Ct School will close,
On Friday the 22nd inst, with an exhibi-
ton. Further particulars in regard to it
will Be given.
No9arx'. Ltxs lT:-Full weight and uni.
form, perfect goods. such is the Best:
Chemical sal-ratus, made by D. B. De-
Mand Il Co
Ir. A. J. T,umbull, Adjusting Agent Of
the St. Paul Fire & Murine Insurance
Company. was here this week adjusting
the Schmshl losa.
Maj W. H. Kelly, former Receiver Of the
Redwood U. s. Land Odice made short
business visit here last week. He expects
to o. end The winter in the sOnth.
H Rood Of Dskofs Rho had 4 snau of
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07
FOR SALE.

One 4 years old horse, harness and light
sale, or trade for fat cattle.
VIM. CROWLEY.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07

Job Work Of every description done At
this o0ce. No. /. Press and material.
All communications and Locals must be
s.nt to this ONCE BY Wednesday morning
TO insure their insurtion,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07

wi.eaa& O. fstsr |, G.lanAs.
n. I.aA OF. 4 .lis tePp.n, vii =
opened = ,as1.aa'l ~ -. /! 'at,s I'sa,
-o&~A.~>A~~l l07E
: Geo, ,. doopwlF.
.t.# ..-s ~. III, Laud Con.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07

OAssrs u Redwood Ceunty.
j,Ae, Of tivsass>u. D. BALDWIN.
c,sfh ouust-H. ,. BALDWIN.
shsrlR-JAxEs DURTNAL.
Csressr-O L HITCHCOCK.
AsAitor-l. y. VAN SCRAAc1.
Tfsassrsr-A, roW1R,
Register Of Dssds-T1LL 71D1I1f1.
0ssvsyor-D /. DloAA1,
Atts.ssy-N. 3. rOw11l
csNr csaaissioner-S.S S1scK11.
9.yt It SsAssls-r. L. BfEHkH.
coase9 comnisstsusfs-D: Q. Zinc Chm,
DEDAE, e.POE1IR, J. II. LlfTLE. u. kGLl.Eh
Rssoaie-AN11gurrY LODGE No. u. A. a
4. A.-Rs9alR ueetiugs on the lat and I'd We'd.
sssasYsla sasA month, TX o'clock r. y.
K0Hr. WATSON. See'y.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07

Unusual preparations are being made, In
the different Sunday Schools, for the en-
tertsiuu,eut oil tn q children
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07

A HANDSOME, durable, eonvient, FOLD.
lNH LAMP SHADE, with beautiful L'th,-
9raph,c views u: Centennial buildings.
Every family, "Aaoe and student needs it.
Sent post pam on receipt ol Is cents, Or
Tor Que Dotlar address HAMILTON 4 ScHAF
n, Fort Madison. Iowa.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07

The 6Ask1rE 10 settled in it, new ONCE
cor. "a aud Mill Streets, Mr.. Rzrs Trues.
dolls building.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07

G. W. Grisweld and famil. and Ms.
rszk Worden, Of Minnesota Pals spent =
lev days In Town this week.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07

About twenty-five couple attended Ten
ney's Thanksgiving ball and were
deliShted.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07

IN. Van sehaask, County Auditor. is
spending this week IN Lau-bertou aud
vicinity,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-07

The uudersigssd Treasurer OF his
Deputy will be ia attendance at the
several towns At the places ana times
for tho purpose Of receiving
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-09
The Fence Story.

A man who prided himself on his moral
ity, and expected to be saved by it-who was
constantly saying, am doing pretty we'll
on the whole | sometimes get mad and
swear, but then ! am strictly honest work
on Sunday when am particularly busy, but
| give good deal to the poor aud never
was drunk in my life"-this man once
hired canny Scotchman to build fence
around his lot, and gave him very particular
directions as 10 his work In the evening,
when the Scotchman came in from his la
Dor, the mao said
Wen, dock, is the fence built and is it
tight and strong ?"
al Gamma say that it is all tight and
strong" replied Jock, q but it's good aver.
age fence, anyhow. II some parts are lit
Tie weak, others are extra strong. | don't
know but | may have left gap here and
there, yard wide or so but then | made
up for II by doubling the number of rails on
each side OF the gap. | dare say that the
cattle will find a very good fence, on the
whole, and will like it, though | Gamma just
say it's perfect in every part"
"What - cried the man, not seeing the
point, do you tell me that you have built a
fence around my lot with weak places in IT,
and gaps in il? Why, you might as well
have built no fence at ALL II there is one
opening or place where an opening can be
made, the cattle will be sure to find il, and
will all 60 through. Don't you know, man.
that fence must be perfect, or it is worth
less 2"
50 | used TO think 50" said the dry Scotch
man, but hear you talk so much about
averaging matters with the Lord, it seems to
me we might try it with the cattle. If an
average fence won't do for them, am afraid
that an average character won't do in the
day of judgment. When | was on ship
board, and a storm was driving us on the
rocks, the captain cried Let go the
anchor But the mate shouted back There
is broken link in the cable Did the cap
tain say, when he heard that No matter,
it's only one link. The rest Of the chain is
good. Ninety-nine Of the hundred links are
strong. Its average is high. 1t only lacks
one per cent. Of being perfect Surely the
anchor ought TO respect so excellent a chain,
and not break away from it 2 No, indeed
he shouted, Get another chain ="
lie knew that a chain with one broken
link was no chain at ALL That he might as
well throw the anchor overheard without
any cable as with defective one. So with
the anchor of our souls. II there is the
least flaw in the cable, it is not safe to trust
it. We had better throw il away and try
to get a new one that we know is perfect
Selected.