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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1877-12-20
The Daily PRAYERS Meeting

Reported for the New York Observer
AL communications should be addressed
'Futtoa st. Prayer Netting, Neac York
Every day at noon, as well as every
evening. prayer service is held in the
Carmel Chapel on the Bowery, under the
auspices of the Bowery Branch of tie n
\. Young Mems Christian Association
rhe poor and needy. the lowly and the
lost, fnd mere an especial welcome, and
many such are led to the Saviour, and the
services abound with testimonies to the
saving goodness of God. One day during
The week, four men followed each other IN
relating their experience, showing the
wonderful patience of God the Holy Spirit
in his search after such lost souls. Said
one: "lf ever the spirit strove with. a
man, be did with me. Ny resistance was
constant and long continued. ! jus! hated
God, and the more any effort was made to
induce me to turn to him and live, the
| more bitter and obstinate was my resist
Ance. | loved worldly and sensual pleas
ares. The last Of the flesh, the lust Oi
| the eye, and the pride of life, were tn,
trinity at whose shrine I worshipped.
mad money and used it freely in all manner
| # indulgences. | travelled much arc
! have twice been around the world; but N,
| experience, so far as any real happines
! goes, compels me to confess that was al
he while looking to broken cisterns tina
could hold DO water. All this while som
faithful friends were praying for me, an
when, through my tremendous and wilfu
folly, | had fallen so low that it seemed
could get no lower, then these friend
prayed the mJre earnestly for, me, an
God in mercy heard their prayers an
Changed my heart; and what change
was! 1t was like turning hell Int
heaven"
A sailor expressed his gratitude to Go
for saving him. Reckless and goddess,
had been led to discover, be said, that
sailors life could be a happy one. II
temptations were many, especially whe
among his blasphemous and SHINING cen
Ranions on ship6oard: but he had four
that Christ could give him strength to re
sist temptation and overcome evil.
Another said he had gone into all ma
Ger Of tue most fragrant: sins, and had gol
| 20 far into wick edness that he suppos
himself entirely forsakeR of God But t
Holy Spirit prompted him one day to a
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lions Herald, in a long editorial upon
the recent defectons from morality and
honesty of men prominent in churches and
religious circles, inquiries whether this is
due to the lack of power in the pulpit, and
concludes as foliOws::
The preaching Of our day is able and
earnest; it is powerful in defence, rich in
thought, and adorned with all the graees
CT persuasive address. AS whole, it is
Scriptural and in harmony with the accept
ed faith Of the ages. Perhaps the ethics of
religion-tte homeIy virtues of honesty
and purlty-are not as often and as distinct
ly set forth as they should be- But it
seems to US that the great fundamental en-
ror lies in not setting forth as wildly and
solemnly as the Bible justifes, the charact
er and exceeding sinfulness Of SIN; its Ger
tain moral poison, It's constant deterioration
of character. its inevitable fatal effect
ultimately upon the sinner, and its abso-
lutely certain Nemesis here and hereafter.
Without any serious change in the radical
faith of the Church, or even in its received
eschatology, there has been great soften
ing IN reference to the divine threateusacs
recorded against sin. The absence Of!
materinlistic and scenic views of the life
to come is not to be regretted; but the
neglect to utter just what the Bible de-
ciares-what fell from the lips of the
worlds Sayiour-is serious error. The
result is, in our religious movements and
life there is a lack of strong convictions.
Sin has come to be regarded as IA mis-
fortune, a weakness, and inevitable calami.
~, which God pities, and man should not
Ee held to too strict account about. Our
revlyals would be more powerful and per-
manent if penitents had but faint APP
prehension Of the true nature of sin. They
would not be So ready to tride with it
again; and the line Of distinction between
w0rldl.ness and holiness would be more
sharply drawn
These words are ture, and until men re-
turn to the old view of the Exceeding sin
fulness of sin, the morality" of the times
will not improve.
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Mr.. T. Ransch having on hand a large
stock of gold and silver ware, has deter
mined to sell AT LEAST from this time until
New Years Day. This is rare opportunity
which our readers should not fail to
embrace, to purchase holiday presents at a
greatly reduced rate. All articles bought
Of Mr.. Ransch are warranted to be just as
represented or they can be returned aud
the money will be cheerlully refunded.
lie has most complete stock Of solid gold,
ladies sets, watches, bracelets, pins, rings,
cuff buttons etc, etc, also full line OF
gentlemen's watches and jewelry which
together with bis stock of solid silver and
SILVER plated ware he will sell at ACTUAL
COST PRICE during the time named.
Boys, make your sisters happy by buying
them one of those beautiful cameo sets, YOU
will never get another chance for the money;
or if you haven'ta sister, just buy them for
some other fellows sister, which would
insure you the right to accompany her home
from church every Sunday night all winter.
Temple of Honor boys will take notice that
Mr.. Ransch keeps their society pins.
Remember the place, York st. bet 9TH and
Sth, north side.
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Pray for snow.
Now plant your Christmas tree.
Shortest day in the year tomorrow.
A merry Christmas to you, Tuesday.
See notice of City Treasurer to Tax
Payers. 1t may concern you.
The city schools will have vacation
from tomorrow until January 7th.
A fine lot of Christmas and holiday
goods, at City Drug Store-O. X. Bacon.
Two weeks vacation. That is what
makes the school children look so smiling
nowadays.
The rough weather on Tuesday was the
occasion of the propeller Depere remaining
in port nearly all day.
Hon. j. 4. Bentley VIII accept our
thanks for copy Of the Pension Office lie
port Tor the past year.
The mum social at tie Methodist EpiS-
! copal parsonage was most pleasant at1lir
| nd netted nice sum.
Sse new advertisement of Fred. lcti-
.A.n's Mea. Market in tins issue. 1t wa:
necessarily omitted from last.
A large stock Of tie best perfumes has
| usJ been opened by I. j Robinson
just tie thing Tor Christmas presents.
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st Paurs NJ. E. Church Lecture Course

The third lecture in the st. Paul's NJ.
E. Church Lecture Course will be given by
Rev. G. NJ. Steele D. D. Dec 26th. This
will be new lecture, and from the well
known ability of DR.. Steele there can be no
doubt that it will be one of the most in
structiye and interesting of the course. 1t
Is expected, now, that the remaining two
lectures viii be given by the Rev. w
Carhart D. D. and Miss Phebe Coins, of
St. L ouis. Miss Coins has national re
putation as being one of the most brilliant
female lecturers now on the lecture plat
form.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.
<. II. PAINE. II s.

homeopathic PHYSICIAN. SURGEON
III ana Accoucheur, has permanently located in
NanitOwOc.
OFFICE HOURS: II To- , and 10 s P. VI.
once. over Plumb Bros. store, corner sth and
PuhaIo streets Residence, North StH street.
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tend the meeting for prayer. There he
saw that while he had sadly forsaken God,
God had not forsaken him, but was ready
to receive him, if he would return to him.
lie invoked the prayers of Christian friends
in bis behalf and prayed for himself. Aft
er while 1t pleased Cod to reveal Jesus
to him in al his saving power, and then
came peace and joy.
The fourth speaker spoke in strains very
similar, remarking, in closing, that though
in respect of worldly goods he was poor as
Lazarus, yet be esteemed himself Que of
the richest of men and was certainly one
Of the hafHiest, for he possessed the Lord
Jesus Christ.
GLOW blessed to know that God can use
us for his glory, feeble though We may lie,
if we will but let him." Christian worker
said at the Fulton street meeting. "Not
long since, | was urgently requested to
preach in the open air, but hesitated, as
felt that was not equal to the task.
Indeed it seemed to be altogether too
great cross for me. Still my friends urg-
ed me and there seemed to be no one else,
While the crewd was increasing sll the
time; so | looked to God for strength, and,
remembering the words, My grace is suf-
feient for thee, said what | could. A
week after, was there again, ana learned
my joy that the few feeble words | had
uttered were blessed of God to the convic-
ton of very wicked young man, who has
since sought and found the Saviour and
has induced some of his old companions to
to forsake their evil ways and turn to the
Lord. Brethren, when we put ourselves
in Gods hands and are content to be
nothing, he can and Will use u.s."
'It is just year ago that found Jesus
as my Saviour" said our leader, a young
man, "and | have had a happy year, can
tell you. 1t was winter without, but it
was sutomer within, for my heart was
made glad and bright by the Sun of Righte-
BUSINESS. Since then have been trying to
lead other young men TO Christ. Pray for
me, friends, that may be successful in my
efforts
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1877-12-20
4 Word to the Wise.

Strenuous efforts should be made towards
electIng the editor of the Tribune mem
Der of tie County Board for the ensuing
year. He'd make a whopper. He'd re-
farm things to a L and wouldn't charge
81 per day for it, either. He'd desert his
form, his press, his family, and valiehty
wade in to official business. lie wouldn t
be absent the first two days OF the session
either. Not he. He'd be. there first, last
Court House being ATTACHED by the
voraeioas Mr.. Eaton. No fear of the
Sherif's claim being reconsidered and re-
ducei to the tune of few hundred. That
would be accomplished the first day OF the
session By the able chief of the Tribune.
For CELEBRITY Of business and general goa
headativeness" Grant County would stand
no show compared with ours. The many
able parliamertarians who usually grace
the Co. Board would stand aghast at the
manner in which things would be pushed
TO Il speedy and satisfactory settlement.
Even the Chair would consider his pres
ence godsend, and look to him appeal
ingly and confdingly for an intelligent
putting of the question. Men of Mani
towoe, then, do your duty and elect him.
Dress him in little brief authority, and
Ill wager a new hat that his fantastic
tricks before the Board will make the
Committee on improvements weep-shed
bitter tears for not awarding Inn the job
Of printing the proceedings by the page
instead of ''lumping'' it to Carl IL.
Schmidt. SUCCoTAsH.
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Local and Personal.
To Our Patrons.

We have waited with all the patience
we could command through the summer
that has Just ended, without annoying our
patrons with duns. 4 bountiful harvest
has been safely garnered, and reasonably
good prices prevail. The crop is moving
rapidly, and money IS flowing in. Our
demands are very small upon each in
iiydual subscriber, and our necessities are
great. Therefore we respectfully but earn
estly ask those of our patrons who are de-
IinQuent to remember the printer sub
stanliallY and Immediately.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1877-12-20

Tie LIST District school is indebted to
the Hon. Peter Johnston for volume OF
the Geology of Wisconsin, part Of the
report of I. c. Chamberlain, State Geolo
g;st, and the accompanying plates or charts
The book contains los pages of interest
ing matter aud seven fac coiored plates,
besides numerous diagrams. The charts
are fourteen in number, 32x27 inches, and
finely colored. They cover all the eastern,
southern AMI central parts of the state.
Many thanks are due the honorable gentle
man.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1877-12-20

Some of the sheriHs in this State are
in hard luck this winter. In Brown couu
ty the sheriff is under arrest for bad con
duet; in Marathon county the sheriff is il
limbo for not collecting the personal tax
Of last year that was placed in his hand.
for collection, and the Taylor county sheriff
!. bound over for appearance for the mex
term of the circuit court 70, assisting {,
prisoner to effect an escape.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1877-12-20

Prof Cumnock gave one of his read
lngs at the NJ. i. Church last night to
a crowded house whose breathless atten-
ton and hearty applause gave evidence
OF their keen appreciation. None who
were there will ever forget the sly auda-
cious humor OF Widow Malone, OF the
touching pathos of Conner. We have
not space to speak Of the tragic reading
as it deserves. He has face capable
Of expressing the slightest shade OF
character, voice exceedingly flexible,
and a manner that charms an audience
at once.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1877-12-20

CHRISTMAS SHoPPING-W With fair wealth
er the near approach of the holidays would
I'LL the streets with people and make lively
business for the stores. A 1t is the holi.
day trade promises to be fair, though there
is abroad u commemorate spirit Of economy.
Perhaps the stocks of goods laid in for the
season are not so large as they have been
in some years, and certainly the merchants
must content themselves with a smaller
margin of profit; but If people do not spend
their money this holiday season, it will not
be because Of any lack of tempting things
to buy, or because their prices are unsat-
isfactory to a reasonable mind. Not only
is the variety of tasteful articles astonish-
insly great, but many of them are also very
cheap. During the next ten days the
dealers will be busy night and day, and we
hope they will round the new year with
handsome balances in the bank and that
when christmas comes every body who gets
one will he satisfied with his present.
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New Invention.

BTRNE's IMPROVED metallic DRRss MopEL.-
Something every lady should possess. This model
is peculiarly constructed 80 as to nahle any per
-on Of ordinary ability 10 learn the art of Pattern
Cutting and DrcSsftting to perfection with but
very little practice. For durability simplicity
and practical utility rs dress model, il has no
equal Models with administrations FOR use may be
obtained at Mrs. BVRNE's DREssMAKISe EsrAE-
rIsunENT, Cor. Buffalo and Eighth SITS, over f.. X.
and E. Ii Band's Hardware store.
T.W. BYRNES,
Inventor and sole manufacturer,
Manitowoc Wis
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Have you been in Carl Paugburn's
barber shop lately? If nos, go there tbs
next time you want shave and you will
be a-reeably surprised. Carl is nov
runnin. three chairs, having lately secured
the services of an old experienced band at
the business, who will not take back Sc"
for anybody. You will not have to waii
half an hour, or more, but en- be served
Immediately. Don't fail TO try the bai Der
shop opposite Torrison's.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1877-12-20

The fourth annual report of the Com
missloners Of Fisheries Of the State Of
Wisconsin is in print, giving valuable. in
formation TO those interested Ia this I'M
portant branch of artificial propagation,
WHAT EVERYBODY SAYS That WI
cox is selling the best oysters-Booth' :
in the city. He has had eighteen years
experience in the oyster business and
warrants all he sells to be good or no pay.
He receives oysters daily, direct from
Baltimore and will not be undersold. Try
them.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1877-12-20

The following we clip from The Wiscon.
sin Calendar. If every Churchman in tie
diocese, reading this paragraph, will ask
his rector what has been done in his parish
towards defraying the expenses of the
publication of the Calendar, it might lead
to beneficial results, in bringing in the very
small sum needed from each one, to sustain
this important assistant to the Bishops o.
10th dioceses, in earring on their great
work.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1877-12-20

James Alan, well known in this vicinity,
has gone into the much abused agency bust
ness; but his in7ariable good nature and
the valuable Improvement he has to sell will
bring him cordial reception. Those ladies
who have tugged at sewing machine in
the vain endeavor to move it will appreciate
his patent casters, which when attached to
he machine, can by slight movement OF
the foot be made either permanent or
movable at Will. Every machine should
have them.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1877-12-20

The highest authority in New England,
the State Assayer of Massachusetts, after
careful analysis of Halls Vegetable Sicilian
Hair Remover certified that it is the
best preparation for its intended purposes
that has been exhibited for examination,
that its constituents are pure and carefully
selected for excellent quality, and that it
forms an efficient preparation for pro-
noting the growth of the hair and restor-
ing The original color. This worl t-renown-
ed preparation is fer sale by all druggists
= Record, Red OAK, IowQ.
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e. PAUL'S corner Seventh and State streets.
St' Rev. j. W. Olmsted, pastor Services =
los O'Clock 8. N. and o'clock ?. m. Sunday
schoul II O'Clock P. III. T rayer meeting on hurs-
day evening, al p. N. Leaders and Stewards
meeting on first Monday in each month, AZ p. m.
GERMAN. on Ninth street, near Marshall. Rev.
'R. Becker, pastor. Services AT l01z O'Clock a
m. and p. IN. sunday School al 9 O'Clock d. M.
PRAYER meeting, Thursday AT 7. m. Singing and
Bible class at and p. III. Fridays
MORN EsIAN, on Sixth street. near State. Rev.
~ 4. GuSt4i>cn. pastor. Services al lOs O'Clock
:. m. ana p. III. Sunday School at o'clock
4. II.
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One of the best farm in Msnitowoc county, will
be sold on term to 5 lit the purchaser. Said farm
contains about sixty acres, is mostly under good
free from stone and stumps, railroad
station on one side of it, school house on the other,
and in good neighborhood. y good house and
barn on 1t. This i altogether one Of the most
desirable farm To he found in the tate.
BRANCH, May 2j, lSi3.
q-6-iS CUAS. CAIN.
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CHRISTMAS SERyICE.-There will be
Communion at st. James Episcopal church,
on Christmas Day, at 1890 Il. m. The
church will be appropriately decorated, and
the offerings of the congregation devoted
TO the fund for the support of aged and in
Grm clerg7 and the widows and orphans
deceased clergymen.
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Tax PAYERS.
CITY TREASURER OFFICE,
ManitnHnc- Dec lhth- ISL.

Manitowoc, Dee. 18th, 1877.
Notice is hereby given TO the taxpayers
of the city of Manitowoc that ] have re
ceived the tax roll FOR the year 1877 for
The purpose Of collecting ali State, County,
School, City and ward taxes as levied on
the property in the city of Manitowoc, that
| will receive payment of said taxes at my
Office for the term of the ensuing 80 days.
If taxes are not paid within said time, |
will proceed to collect the same by distress
and sale of the goods and chattels of the
persons charged, according to law and the
following resolution of the City Board Of
Aldermen
ReS0Ired, That the city treasurer be,
and he is hereby instructed 10 use all law
full means to collect the taxes coming due.
All persons paying their taxes before the
first day of January next, will pay only
Jwo per cent collection fees: after that
time, five per cent on the amount OF their
respective taxes.
\. WHITMAN, City Treasurer.
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The Scow Ben. Jones, of this place,
which was tied up at New Orleans, has
been released, and chartered at $500 per
month between Galveston and New Orleans.
The tug Mime is still unemployed, and it
is thought viii prove useless in the strong
current of the river.
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Council Proceedings.

Dec Eth. 1871.
Board met pursuant to adjournment. Roll call.
Quorum present. The reading of the proceedings
Of last meeting was on motion dispensed with.
y petition of John Schroeder for damage on
account of a horse hurt on Sth street bridge was
referred to Committee on Claims.
Petition of f. Schultz concerning assessment
on improvement on lot block 81 for the year
1876, was referred 10 Committee on Assessment
and Finance.
Accounts were referred 10 the following Com
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1877-12-20

The Talisman by Sir Walter Scott and
Zanoni by Sir Il. BuIlwer LYtton are the
last editions Of the Lakeside Library,
price ten cents: both novels are famous and
at so cheap rate any one can make them
their own.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1877-12-20

The Temple Ct Honor meetings for the
next two weeks will be held on Saturday
evening, the oh inst, and Wednesday
evening Jan. %, instead of the regular
dates The latter will probably be held in
the new hall.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1877-12-20

lIapers' Monthly for January has been
received and Is as usual full Of historic and
scientific matter, also IOems, travels and
well considered articles on current topics.
The February number will contain two
new serial novels by William Black and
Thomas uardrY.
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We t0Mng ENIkS' i:OnthIY.

The Christmas number Of the YOUNG
Folks MONTHLY comes to us full of good
things for old and young; Stories, Adven-
lures, Charades, Declarations, Puzzels,
etc, etc. This Magazine should be IN every
household where entertaining and instruc-
tive reading is wanted Only $100 per
year. Al iress TIE YOUNG FOLKS
MONTHLY, Chicago, III.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1877-12-20

The Temple of Honor has leased the
upper story Of Richards brick block, and
workmen are now busy pnttlng it in proper
shape for occupancy By Jan. LIST. The
hall the Temple is using now Is too small
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c. JAMES. corner Ninth and Chicago streets.
~ The Rev. NJ. Y. ATerill. rector. Services
lex O'Clock Il III. and {. O'Clock p. m. Evening
prayer, Friday al o'clock p. N. Sunday school at
> O'Clock p. m
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1877-12-20

That Wife Of Nine, just out, is proving
"a great success; it is a bri ght attractive ana
excellent book Of its kind, having already
an immense sale, aud is especially to be
recommended for its pure healthy and
home like tone
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1877-12-20

Something less than million Christmas
trees haYo been brought into the city dur
ing the past ten days. No family should
20 without one, when they are 80 plenty,
even if they haven't anything to hang on
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1877-12-20

E'iRsl PRESBYTERIAN, northwest corner Eighth
and State streets. Rev. W. +. Cellars. pastor.
Hours of scrviccs-l04 8. m. :. ?. m. Sunday
school AT , ?. n. Weekly prayer meeting on
IAursAaE eNaning. ~ n.clnck.
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RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.
Church Directory.

G. BoNIFACE. corner Main and Marshal streets
~ Rev. Joseph Fessler. pastor Serylees--on
Sundays. Holy DAYS and Obligations, az 10 clock
NE: Nespers on Sundays 81 o'clock y. N.
G. NARY's POLISH corner I'D and Marshal
~. streets Rev. John GratZe. pastor. SeTYl-
ceS at II o'clock q N. Nespers a. : clock p IL.