The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1882-12-01
BRISTOL.

On last Sunday Rev. H. M. COrSbie
gave another very interesting sermon
on "The Life and Times of David"
He took up the narrative Of David's
life, where Saul, the king, is pursuing
him with three thousand chosen war
riors. David's brother and cousins had
united themselves with him, ard many
outlaws had joined themselves to him,
until he had about four hundred fight
ing men with him, and they were en-
trenched in the mountains. This perl
cd of David's life furnishes some tragic
events, and is not devoid of romance
and humor. Saul, while on his often
sive campaign, goes into one of those
large natural caves which are numer-
Gus in those mountains, to sleep, and it
happens that David and his men are
concealed in the interior darkness of
the cave. David and his men, while
protected by the darkness, could readily
see any one enter. David'S men are
anxious to improve the opportunity to
kill Saul, SO that David might be king.
But David wisely refuses, and contents
himself by cutting away considerable
portion of Saul's outer robe. One can
easily imagine SauPs perpleXed look
and CONSERVATION when he awoke and
found his skirts so short, and he made
double quick time. But the hight of
the ludicrous is reached when after
Saul reaches his camp David approach
es to safe distance with the curtail-
ment of Sauls robe held up in his
hand. If such comedy did not con-
vulse Saul's audience of warriors with
laughter it certainly would any modern
army. The historian tells us there
was no fighting. Saul and his soldiers
went home, and David and his men
went the other way. Doubtless they
were in too good humor for fight. A
parallel instance is found IN an other
event of David's life. He and Abishal
go down into Saul's camp while Saul
and all his army sleep, and actually
take Saul's spear and bottle of water
from under his pillow while he sleeps.
At a safe distance in the morning David
calls out to Abner, the captain of Saul's
host. and asks him if he is not a va
lient man. David's sarcasm and hui
NOR in this striking event is unap-
proachable by anything recorded in
modern history. The reader can find
it in the 10Th and 10th verses of the
Goth chapter of 1st Samuel. David
by his adroitness, defeats the inten-
tions of his enemies, and Saul and his
three thousand warriors turn and go
home again, leaving David and his
men to 60 unframed on their way.
The next sermon of the series will
be given by the reverend gentleman
week from next Sunday.
A service of praise song was had in
the Congregational church last Sunday
evening.
The young peoples Bible reading
will be held on Sunday evening at Mr..
Abram Gulick's.
Mr.. Roscoe Torrey and family, of
Pleasant Prairie, were present at the
Congregational church. on Sunday
and listened to Rev. Corsbie's
sermon on "David."
On account of the infrmities of old
age, Mr.. J. P. Bishop is seeking a ten
ant for his farm, which is one of the
best in this county.
At Wesley, on Sunday last, the Pas
tor gave a good discourse to small
audience. The principal idea was the
responsibility laid on Christians be-
cause of Gods love. He made some
strong points with regard to temper
ance and what is our duty in the
premises. He stated also that in his
opinion it would be a good thing to
give the poor something to be thankful
for on Thursday.
Mr.. III. L. Adams has bought out
Wesley Gethen, and intends to occupy
the farm next year.
Mr.. Carpenter, from away down
East, has been visiting at Mr.. Burts
and Newell's. The old gentleman, al
though rs years old, set out to walk
from Woodwork, four miles, as if it
was an everyday occurrence. True
New England grit
Wesley Gethen has sold out and has
to look up new home. He will not
find better place than Bristol.
Bert Vincent has bought out his
brother Orville. and 1t is reported that
Orville has bargained for the farm Of
Welcome Burdick.
l rejoice to hear that the Bristol
Lyceum is about to start a library.
Recreation is want of our nature, ac-
tive or passive, and just as we seek to
enjoy those that are elevating and en-
nobling we destroy the tendency to
gross and lowering ones. Go on, and
have lectures and more books and a
higher plane of life.