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body Of David Birch, II was that Of
notorious burglar with whom no had
been several times brought In contact
In tho course Of his profession This
was further proved when he found on
inquiry that LIght.angered Joe, as he
was called, was missed frcm hlS ac'
customed haunts, aud one OF his ae'
soclatcs remembered having seen him
In tho nclghborhood Of Falham on tho
night named, Upon making inquiries
Ia that locality George learned that a
market gardener had been asking
whether any ono belonging to the
neighborhood was missing, as a man
unknown wal lying III at his cottage
Thus, step by step, the detective
had unraycled the mysterious affair."
II was thought that the drowned man
had ended his nights WORK ny ee'tihs
drunk and losing his way in the
dark, had fallen into the river, This
was the history Of the mistake through
which the young carpenter had so un-
Justly suffered, But the old bird
fanc,er seemed anxious to make up
matters by n full reconciliation with
his nephew, satisfying his grand
daughter by his unexpected libcml''y
towards the brother and sister, not
forgetting a reward to George Denton
for his faithful service. Polly made
no secret of her feelings towards John'
aud it was easy to see how it would
end with the young people,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-10-29
Every Day Religion.

There seems to be strange ten
dency TO associate religion only with
tho Sabbath, the prayer-room, the
sick -chcmber, the house oil bereave-
mcnt, and not give it its proper place
in all the duties and relations in life.
Men think that common, daily work
is something apart from religion; to
pursue n worldly occupation, to enjoy
the pleasures Of the world, to secure
its possessions,-this IS antagonistlc
to the spirit of true piety. But our
observation has been that the best ex-
amples Of the christian life are not
found among recluses, or men whose
profession has set them apart from
worldly affairs. There is healthi-
ness, a completeness in the character
OF Wilberforce or Havelock as pre-
sented to us by their biographies, that
we fail to see in q Brainard or Payson
while if you study scripture characters
this fact gains new significance.
Like David: he occupied positions OF
worldly responsibility, from shep-
herd to that of o warrior and states
man yet David had rich and fer
vent piety, and he was better suited
to write the psalms, which express ev-
cry variety of religious want, than
Samuel, who. was brought up III the
temple. Moses had very wide en-
perience of worldly care, on an extern
sive scale. We should prefer the pie.
ty of Moses to that Of Aaron, the high
priest. Joseph was a governor OF
Egypt, and Daniel the third ruler of
the great kingdom of Babylon. But
their piety seems to us more attract
tive than that of Elisha, who was
brought up in the school Of the proph-
cts. Abraham was man OF vast
property, and must have had the cares
and burdens which 60 with such
wealth. Yet Abraham was the father
of the faithful, and no one since can
hardly be compared with him. If
Elijah, who dwelt in seclusion, at
tanned such holiness that God saw tit
to translate him, the same was true OF
Enoch, of whom we read he walked
With God and had sons and daughters.
So in all ages the best men are those
who miugle in the cares and tolls OF
every day life. Then why may not
all men, whatever their occupation or
profession, live sincere, christian lives'
There is really nothing to hinder ex-
cept ones lack of faith and devotion.
"Not slothful in business, fervent in
spirit, serving tie Lord"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-10-29
MISSING.


mans teeth, uncle, and shouldn'
like to think that You meant them all.
So said Iohn Birch, the carpenter
MS re stood up before the bird-fancie1
tall, slnewy, and strong, with hi'
handsome face in q hot glow, and
fash of temper in his cycs--a speci
men of n fine physical type, showing
IN n marked contrast with q puny,
pale young man about his own age
who sat in corner apparently read
ing, but in reality watching what wa'
gcing on.
"rhe harder the better, so that they
hit the mark but what l have sale
to night I am ready to say again-ayt
and mean them too
John Birch had never won much
favor from the little hard featured oid
old man who kept the biId-shop, ano
lived there with his pretty grand
daughter. But to night he had been
insulted and before witness between
whom and himself there was an oper
feul, for it was as rivals they met
Tom. Bartlett, the soft SPOKEN school
master, had managed to insinuate
himself in the favor of David Birch
and was also striving to supplant the
young carpenter in regard to his
cousin Polly. The old man was first
to speak.
"You need not glare at me like that
because have found out what brings
you sneaking around here"
81 never sneak uncle, that does moi
belong to the Birches.
mo it does not, my lad,' the old
man replied, in slightly Modified
tone adding, "and am sorry you
don't take after them. There's a spice
of your mother--"
John Birch interrupted him saying
passionately, "Silence, Uncle David
you must not dare say word against
her."
"This to my tace Get out of my
house and never dare to cross my dool
step again till you are sent for, which
will be long enough, for I tell yor
once for all that, if / can hinder it
Polly Carson shall never marry ar
idle, baggarly fellow, always out O
work who can find nothing better te
do than to live on his sisters earnings
This was the stab that cut keenest
of all. The|young mans voice qulv'
cred as he said "That is too bat
Uncle David, you don't know wha
feelings you stir in me y and In hi
excitement he laid bis had on the old
mans arm.
At this moment the sly watcbfu
reader in the corner came forward
and willfully misunderstanding his In
teutlon, thruslhm self between them
saying, "Come, no violence, it would
be pity, and | should be so sorry
you ought 10 remember Mr.. Birch Is
your uncle, and an old man"
In an instant he found himself pu
back with just the amount OF fore
which strong man would feel need
full to use in dealing with some pun,
obstruction which he held in contemp
"Mind your own business Tom Bar
lett. and don't meddle with mine !
doesn't need your sly tongue to teaci
me what l ought TO remember. NJ.
uncle is 10 no danger of violence from
me and you know it." Then turning
to the old man he added: "Uucle
shall not want telling twice to go.
know you bear me illwill but | didn'
think it was in you to upbraid ma
for what was no fault of his ; for
defy any one that knows me to sa
that I eyei shrked work when coul'
get II to do. / am sorry for what ha
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-10-29
THE TRUE PATH or
GOSPEL TEMPERANCE

being the only life work and speeches OF
FnAScIs MURPHY, DR. REYNOLDS, and their
colaborers. Embracing, also, the history OF
selling temperance book published, 700
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address at once, c.-
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-10-29

There was great excitement in front
of fruit commissino house on South
Walter street. A party of dealears
overhauling and investigating a large
lot of Peaches which had just arrived
in the market discovered one basket
with the fruit just as good at the bot
tom as at the top. The error was
was soon rectifed and quiet restored.
Chicago Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-10-29
Cupid's Workshop.
4 BALLAD N THE oLD STYLE,

Deep within my ladye's eyes
Little cupId'a workshop lies
There with many subtle Arls
shapeih no his barbed darts
Darts TO suit tho young and old.
Darts TO suit tho shy and bold,
Darts that pierce aud wound full sore,
Darts that scratch and nothing more.
None eau pass my ladye by
hut tho god within her eye
seIzes on the aeetIng chance,
Aud, beneath furliye glance.
Shoots a dart, direct and true,
From thoao eyes Of heavens blue,
Those who feel tho pleasant pain
Linger to be pierced again
Should tho heart DO cold and stern,
And tho bailled arrow turn,
Cupid still doth poraeyere.
And distills peaily tear,
Who're brighloat gloam tho heart doth mel
Then tho stab Ia sharply dealt.
And tho victim feels the thrall
Which my ladyo casts DER all.
-lTinsloy's Magazine
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-10-29
Il =. ENDALL,
Marble and Granite Worker.

0ays,AtOnes, Monuments, Tablets, etc.,
etc, manufactured TO order, and At satisfactory
hhop on Main It,, (just South OF the now
iaptist 0urch, Windsor, VI, 1907
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-10-29
TREM ONT HOU u 8 E ,
Washington, b. e.

This popular hotel has been entirely re-
fted, having accommodations for 800 guests,
and will continue TO be the only First class
house in the city at moderate rates. Terms
81 so per day. F. P. HILL, Proprietor.
Free Omnibus from Trains.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-10-29

Charity covereth a multitude Of
chu: ch lotteries.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-10-29
Windsor Photograph Rooms.

FIRsT.CLAsA WORK GUARANTEED,
OLD PICTURES copied and enlarged and
finished In Ink, Water COlOrs, Gil, slereo'
seople Views taken Of Residences, llorses,
or Groups, and IN fact, all kinds OF ihoto'
graph Work done satisfactory or no charge
Albums, Picture Frames, SteIeoseones,
Views Of Windsor aud yloinity,
&c., &C., always on hand
Also, Agent for lhe celebrated Esty organ
Having had experience In the business
We trust we shah merit liberal public
patronage. llS3ayll
AMBROSE 4, VosE, Arlit,.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-10-29

"There too many women in the
world sixty thousand more women in
Massachusetts," growled the husband.
"That is the survival of the fittest,
nv DEAR" replied the wife.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-10-29
Hartland Business Cards.
Y. GIL II Il II 4 q,
Manufacturer Of and Dealer In

Plows, CultlyatOrs, Cottage and
Box Stoves, Cauldron Kettles,
SINKS, HOLLOW wARE,RoLL BAKERS
Door Rollers, Door ROLLER Track, Corn,
Shelters, Sugar Arch Mouths, Crates ane
Bars, Sap Pans, Arch Tops, Mouths rnd
Rlmmers, Slide Yoke Irons, boot Jacks
Registers, Door scrapers, Empire stove HiaGk,
Guards aud Doors, Bedstcad Castings, 6a,,
Castings, Birdsnest Tuycr Irons, Sleigh and
Sled shoes. chilled and common, Cart and
Wagon Boxes, Gr.mcs'S improved smut Mills,
IIowc's Standard Scales, GIBBS Cylinder Flow
Shares, Ilarrows, &c..
UT orders solicited. .
iIar,land, w., May |, 1871. 1884
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-10-29

passed tonight, and perhaps you will
be before you mo many days older, and
snaichIog his cap, he strobe aner'ly
through the shop into the street, with
out deiguiOg another look at Tom
Bartlett, who had skunk baek Into a
corner, and was once more taking
mental notes of everything that ho
saw and heard,
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1879-10-23

The following are the Methodist
appointments for the Red River Dis
trict for the ensuing year:
Fargo &C. F. Bradley.
Moorhead and Glyntlon-O. Will
lia,ns.
Dctroit-R. F. Metcalf.
Duluth-H J. Bible.
Casselton-R. L. Amber.
Bismarck. NJ. Bull.
Grand Forks and Calledonia-T. E.
Carter.
Wa'lena and Brainerd-C. H. Dixon.
Drayton-A. Healcy.
Cookston-C. B. Brecourt.
Fergus FalIs-Peter Clare.
Alcxandria-S. NJ. Bronson.
Sauk Centre-Wm. Spoor.
Melrose-A. Perkins.
In the Minneapolis (NorwcgiaM
District, Larsen is assigned to St.
Paul and Fargo.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1879-10-23

the newcomers are wsrml y welcomed
and assisted. They all have good
farms and their advice may be relied
upon by the settlers who may become
their ncighbors hereafter. Aldrich is
to be represented in our columns by
a irregular correspondent. A few more
and the peoples paper will contain
the largest list of contributors of any
Journal in this section and contain
each week through the medium of its
correspondents, a register the news
and progress of the many different
settlements in this and adjoining
counties, which will prove an inval-
liable feature in entertaining Our read-
ers from week to week. Let them
come, the news not personalities, and
THE FARMER will ever make room for
them.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1879-10-23

der to accomplish their selfish aim,
they voted Tor an inferior man. Show
ing conclusively that it was the inten-
ton of eight delegates in that conven-
ton to beat the rillage of Wode'ao at
the cost Of the best interests Of Wadena
county. Will the voters through the
county lend themselves to aid this
nef'rious scheme? We give them
credit for more manhood and good
sense.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1879-10-23

Il is somewhat peculiar and to
some it is even amusing to see to
what extent the bump of uncertainty
we'll develop itself in a candidate for
Office when he happens to be in
public meeting where he must vote
one way or the other. The tenacious
affection he shows for the top rail of
the fence is really touching.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1879-10-23
Ou7' Trip to x1hl1'tch

Ye editor visited Aldrich last week
and found the village in furnishing
and healthy condition. The Bryant
Bros. who own and conduct large
general mercantile store are doing a
good business and may well be con-
sidcred among the solid business men
OF the Northern Pacific country.
They are experiencing much trouble
and Inconvenience 10y being un.ble
TO secure cars to move the produce
OF the country tributary to the town,
which, however, the company will no
doubt obviate at their earliest. DOS
sible convence, in justice to the
town and it's business men.
Agent Nichols coducts the business
of the R. r. here in very able and
satisfactory manner. He also feeds
the hungry travellers who come to
Aldrich Oh pleasure or business bent
i'll q manner to do credit to any good
hotel. HI is dici,led acquisition to
the village and will no doubt prove
Il valuable factor in the progress Of
the place.
John Gillespie is another of the
solid men Of the p!a e and has built
himself one OF the finest residences in
the town. He has recently built a
store and put in 4 stock Of goods
which he sells cheap AMI is constantly
adding to as his trade inc,ca es. He
is also Postmaster here and is doing
his share toward the growth of Altlrich
in proof Of which we cite the fact that
lac has bcc1 instrumental in bringing
good citizen there to live. The sit
izen mentioned only weighed 10
pounds when lie first opened his eyes
TO the beauties Of .Altlrch, on the 10th
of Oct.1879, but, like his f.ther's trade
cannot help but grow heavier and
better. Loa5 live the house of
Gillespie.
Aldrich has wagon and blacksmi h
shop and possessing rs it does good
farming country surroundings it must
per force, have q continued and heal
thy growth. Several families have
recently arrived, to settle Of which,
our cor, cs,ondcnt VIII doubles,
speak more particularly in his co IL
uannic ttions. From such Intelligent
and wcll-to f.rmers as Messrs
Lyons +. G.. and c.. @. Lovcjoy,
French, Spencer, and many others
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1879-10-23
Republican Ticket.
STATE.

For Governor, JonS S. PlLLsBuRY.
Lieutenant Governor, CHARLES A. GILMAN
Secretary Of State, FRED. Wow BAUMBAcH
State Treasurer, CHARLES KlrrLEsoN.
Attorney General. CrAs. NJ. START.
Railroad Commissioner, WIN. R.MARsHA11
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1879-10-23
LAND OFFICE at Fergus Falls, Mimi, Oct. 10th

LAND OFFICE at Fergus Falls, Mimi, Oct. 10th
1879.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice Of his intention to make
final proof in support Of his claim and secure fl.
nal entry thereof at the expiration OF thirty days
from the date Of this notice, viz: John Stuart,
o So tor the Of
following as his witnesses, viz: james Strang and
William Anderson, both Of town 1874 n, range 50 ".
Mimi SOREN L1STOE, Register
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1879-10-23

LAND office at Fergus Falls, Mimi, Oct. 10th
1879
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has fleu notice Of his intention to make
final proof in support OF hs claim, and secure H.
nal entry thereof ut the expiration of thirty days
from the dute Of this snotice. viz: James Skog,
\ sec. TO- town l34, range 50, and names the fol-
lowing as his witnesses, viz: james Strang and
John Stuart, both of town l34 n range So W. MINI.
+Oct l6 SOREN LlSTOE, Register.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1879-10-23
COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Republican county convention
for Wadena county was held at Vern-
dale on Saturday, 9th inst, and re-
suited in the following nominations
Auditor, +. G. Fields, Verndale.
Treasurer, Z.Handerson, Thomastown
Register Of Deeds, c. E. Billiard,
Verndale.
Sheriff, Chas. Brown, Verndale.
Co. Attorney, f. L. Luce, Wadena.
Co. Surveyor, J. Sooms, Verndale.
Judge Of Probate, l.. w. smith,
Verndalc.
Surt. Of Schools, J. Barton. Wing
River.
Court c. mmissioner, j. E. Hall, Wa
dena.
10 those acquainted with the FORE
going names, it will be seen that they
were selected in the interests of Vern-
dale regardless Of the public welfare
of Wadcna county. Will the voters
Of this county sustain the action Of
the convention in pursuing this selfish
policy? 1t is to be hoped that they
will have the back bone to assert their
rights at the polls, rs we have no
doubt they will. The FARMER car-
not conscientiously support The whole
ticket as it has been placed in the
field through the Vaccinations of
Verndale men, in their interest only,
and it does not propose to do so.
In the first place, who and what is
Mr.. Fields, the nominee for the most
important Office of the county, that
of Auditor? He is a young, unmar-
ried man; has been clerk in the
store Of Smith & Co., about a year,
and has never paid a cent Of taxes in
this county, and furnishes no visible
evidenc" that he intends to make his
home in Wadena county. In elect
ing him at tie head of the Republican
ticket the intelligent voters of this
county will heap insult on their own
integrity and the ability Of eve'y
man who has encountered the hard
ships and privations incident to the
early development Of this county and
consequently has deep interest in
the strictly economical management
of our county finances. Every man
who solicits votes for +. G.. Fields Tor
county auditor, insults every tax
payer and old settler in this county.
We hope they will have the back
bone to resent all such solicitations
and maintain their dignity as men
and gentlemen and elect, at least,
someone who pays taxes and has a
permanent interest in the county.
Mr.. Billiard, the candidate for Reg
lister of Deeds, has reputation which
is sufficient to dcbar any and every
respectable and Intelligent voter from
using his influence to pllce such a
msn in SO responsible a position as
register of deeds, in which Office it is
absolutely essential to have q steady,
reliable and thorough going business
man and good pcnman. This county
c,nnot afford to pay assistant officers
The men elected must pcrf,rm the
duties OF their offices personally, and
it is q well known f ct that Mr.. Bul-
, Lard is personally incapable Of spread
Ing upon the records amy title or til
! ties in a proper or Ineligible manner.
Against the balance of the ticket,
we have nothing to say, except of
the office Of Supt. Of Schools. Prot.
Geo. W. Whitney was before that
c invention as a candidate for that Of
flee and was confessed Ivy all thinking
men to be the best man for that po-
s;tion in the county. And vet, in Or
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Land Office Notices.
LAND OFFICE at Fergus Falls, MIMI, Oct 10th,

IHNU UFF3CE dt FERGUS + HIS, W1un, Uct 1ot1I,
1879.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has fled n0tice OF his Intention to make
final proof in support of his claim, and secure
final entry thereof at the expiration OF thirty days
homestead application No. 2645, for the s n Of sc
If acc. town 1874, range 81 and names the fol-
lowing as his witnesses, viz: James Strang and
John Stuart, both of town; t4n, range 81 w.. Mimi.
*21 Oct Is SOREN LIsTOE Register.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1879-10-23
FOR SALE OR TRADE.

will sell or trade my hotel in Wadena for cash,
or farm or farming land Hotel doi"g = good
business. IL G. POTTER.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1879-10-23
A Hotel and A1gt1e? Store arc Needed.

Come and see US, or write and We vii
plea.e you. =; a>@ts~ =.
The daily gazette., 1879-12-22
Police Court.

The opening Sunday session of the
Police Court was held yesterday morn
ing, and the principal participants were
Barney and Ida Lapicrre, and an Indian
named Frederick Nonesuch. The cause
OF their presence at the Police Court
was rough and tumble fight the three
had been engaged in, on Saturday night,
in Barney's house.
Barney himself was given thirty DAYS
in the county Jail for vagrsncy and Ida
and Frederick Nonesuch were each fined
81 and required Ia pay costs.
Charles Gallagher, (not the celebrated
local political leader,) was sentenced TO
pay fine for being drunk and disorderly.
AT the session last evening Jim Kelley,
who had been found in drunken sleep
on the platform of one of the r., w. a.
Is. X X. passenger cars yesterday after
noon, was sentenced TO thirty DAYS in
the county Jail for vagrancy.
jim Boulden and Isaiah Temples, the
ringleaders in drunken fight in ne
gro tenement in Townsend's lane were
put in the dock and each fined So and
required to pay costs. The evidence of
the witnesses and the statements of the
prisoners was at times quite numerous
one witness testified that "I,aiaher
knocked Bob Graves clar over the table,
dishes and ALL" but the accused excused
himself TO the Mayer, saying, "Oh dat's
muffin dats de way we do around all
houses"
The daily gazette., 1879-12-22
THIRD EDITION
General NesCs.

The sfeam yacht Henrietts, belonging
N NJ sav. arrived In Hampton Roads
vseterday under sail. She broke ner
shaft Of Cape Hatteras on Satur lay, but
sustained NO other damage.
A telegram from Augusta, Me-, says
tbe Republicans elected to the Lesisla-
ture from Lisbon and Webster, IN An
droscoggin county, " ere counted out on
the aiIeg alton that the returns were
signed by one Selectman, Instead OF
three, as required by law. The Select
men, one of whom is a Democrat, have
made affidavit that each signed his
name separately to the returns, as re
quired by the act.
The steamship Syria became unman-
ageable when leaving her wharf, AZ New
Orleans yesterday morning, anu dfiite1
against the ships Gettysburg aud
Screamer, badly damaging both. the
Syria was but slightly damaged.
Two hundred and seventy cases of
measles aud twenty deaths from that
disease were reported in New York last
week.
A fifteen year old school girl in Belle
fontaine, Ohio, had a quarrel with her
lover, q boy of the same age, few days
ago. He refused To "forgive her" so
she determined on suicide. She drank a
bottle of black ink, but it only made her
very sick. Then she drank bottle Of
red ink, with similar effect. Next she
got rope and proceeded to hang her
self, but her schoolmates discovered her
and took away the rope. At last she
went home and cut her throat with a
pocket knife, making an ugly but not
fatal cash, and she is now under med cal
treatment. The families of the preco'
sious pair, being influential, their names
are withheld.
August Beck, a PhladelPhian, com
mitted suicide by shooting himself on a
train of the Philadelphia, Wilmington
and Baltimore Railroad, Yesterday. Hi'
body was left at Havre de Grace.