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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-07-21
RIGHT I'm MEETING.

One Sunday, little Annie May,
who lived in the country, went to
church for the first time.
She wore a blue dress, blue shoes,
and white stockings, and white
straw bonnet, with blue strings tied
under her mite of dimpled chin.
Her eyes matched the ribbon, and her
cheeks were as pink as rose, and
her hair ives almost the color of my
canary's wing.
"Altogether, she was very sweet
and dainty little maiden indeed.
Elder Rogers was the preacher.
Annie knew him very well. He came
to her papa's house often in big
covered carriage; and he brought
her apples in his pocket, and took
her on his knee and told her stories
while she ate them.
Annie remembered all this; and,
when the elder had taken his place
in the pulpit, she slid off her seat
and crept out under the settees to the
pulpit, before anybody knew what
she was going to do. She held up
her wee mouth.
"Ive come to give you a kiss"
said she, sand 1 want you to tell me
a story"
The congregation smiled, all but
Annie's Aunt Jane. The elder smil-
ed too, and took the kiss, and told
Annie she must wait little while for
the story.
Annie climbed up on the big chair
to wait. But she couldn't keep her
eyes open, and the first thing she
knew Aunt Jane was shaking her
| awake.
"Pll bring you the story to-mor-
row." laughed the elder.
"And the apples?" asked Annie,
as she left.
The congregation all smiled and
aunt Jane looked pretty sober, but
the preacher kept his word and An
ME got both the story and apples.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-07-21
"SAFE ON CANAAN'S SIDE.

We are strangers and pilgrims on
the earth. Ours is wearsome jour-
ney through desert land. Dangers
seen and unseen ever attend MS.
More than we are aware of are our
"hairbreadth escapes" Many are
our bodily perils. We are exposed
to the "pestilence that walketh in
darkness, and the destruction that
wasteth at MONDAY" Our fellow
travellers are continually falling
around us. Many that started in life
with us have finished their course.
And often has there been but step
between us and death. We have
been exposed to many diseases that
have proved fatal to others. Mar
rowly have we escaped various calam-
tiles. And numerous as have been
our bodily perils, those that have
been of spiritual nature have been
more so. All along, from our first
setting out, we have had to encounter
foes within and foes without. The
evil of our own depraved hearts has
been strongly against US. Worried
out at times, almost worsted by this
subtle enemy, almost despairing have
we been forced to cry out with the
great apostle: 90, wretched man
that I am -! Who shall deliver me
from the body of this death %
Satan and his legions have been
against us. AS roaring lion has he
gone about seeking whom he might
devour. Often have we been in dan
ger of becoming his prey. We have
had need to put on and to keep on
the whole armor of God. And so ii
will be to the end. The last enemy
to be destroyed is death.
But by the gracd of God we shall
conquer. The captain OF our saliva.
ton is mighty, and in His strength
we shall overcome. We have His
promise that He will "never leave us
nor forsake us. He will be will
us to the end and in the end. He
has said: "When thou passes
through the waters, | will be will
thee; and through the rivers, the.
shall not overflow thee He will
shear us through the swelling cur
rent" and Gland us safe on Canaan
side"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-07-21
BITS OF ADVICE,

During this month, girls, and the
one that is just past, hundreds and
thousands of you in all parts of our
country have attended the Commence
ments of your various schools, and
received the longed-for diploma, the
result of your patient labor over your
books for the last four or five years.
While you are rejoicing over the
possession of this cherished bit of
parchment, I want TO call your atten-
ton to document l found the other
day in an old trunk. twas among roll
of papers quite faded and yellow with
age-the school certificates of young
girl, who, if she is living still, is now
an old lady with gray hair and grand
children.
/ was curious to read what this lit
tie grandmother teachers had said
about her when she was girl. l
read several of the notes, and / OBJ
served that they all said one thing
specially:
eve commend Miss Emily for her
cheerful disposition, and her pleasant
habit of looking on the bright side. "
"This would seem curious SEN
tence, would it not, to be found now
adays in a diploma presented to
young ladies about to leave 'sFe-
male College?"
| Well advanced as we think our
selves in this age of the world, l am
not sure but that we have something
to learn from the school certificates
of our grandmothers.
1 When you come down to breakfast
| girls, on the morrow after having
| graduated, remember if you can tt
add to your attachments in Latin anl
mathematics the quality for which
Miss Emily was so much commended
You may hold diploma, but you
place is still at home, and it is not tn
knowledge Of Latin or logic that will
affect the atmosphere there.
4 "My daughter is perfect sun
t beam. When you hear father sa
that, yon may know he has a treas
ure in the house.
One of these days when we get th
7 perfect school of the future, we sha
! have, alongside the statements as t
I book-learning made in the diploma
J. the assurance that our girl graduate
! 4 have fulfilled the requirements of th
/, 4 school course in regard to being ssof
= ! cheerful disposition"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-07-21
SCHooL-BOY HERoIsM.

Two boys were in a school-room
alone together, when some fireworks,
contrary to the masters prohibition,
exploded. The one boy denied it;
the other, Bonnie Christie, would nei-
Their admit nor deny it, and was Sc
verely logged for his obstinacy.
When the boys got alone again, "Why
didn't you deny it," asked the delin-
quent.
because there were only we two,
and one of us must have told false
hood" said Bonnie.
''Then why did you not say that
did it,"
''Because you said you didn't, and
/ would share the falsehood."
The boys heart melted; Bennie's
moral gallantry subdued him.
When the school resumed, the
young rogue marched up to the mas
ter's desk, and said, ssPlease, sir, l
can't bear to pc liar-I let off the
squibs, and burst into tears.
The masters eyes glistened on the
self-accuser, and the unmerited pun
ishment he had inflicted on his school
mate, smote his conscience. Before
the whole school, hand in hand with
the culprit, as if the two were paired
in the confession, the master walked
down to where yonng Christie sat,
and said aloud:
s'Bennie, Bonnie, lad, he and 1
both beg your pardon-we are both
to blame -
The school was hushed and still,
as older scholars are apt to be when
something true and noble is being
done-so still, they might have
heard Bennie's big boy tears drop
proudly on his book as he sat enjoy
ing the moral triumph which subdued
himself, as we'll as filled all the rest;
and then, for want of something else
to say, he gently cried:
"Master forever"
The glorious shout of the scholars
filled the old mans eyes with some
thing behind his spectacles, which
made him wipe them before he re-
sumed the chair.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-07-21

An all-round Christian is notable
specimen of humanity: man in
whose views there is balanced grasp
of Christian doctrine, and in whose
life a balanced diligence in Christian
practice. In our holy religion there
is "natural (or unnaturaI selec-
tion," which greatly mars the truth
of our doctrine, and the beauty and
power of our life. 1t is we'll to seek
truth and duty according to their in
trinsic and relative Importance, and
not because of mere personal interest
or sympathy. The easiest and most
agreeable pursuit is not always the
most necessary or profitable. The
cross may and must be borne by the
Christian in his very reading and
thinking, as well as in the more tang
ible sphere of his life and work, OF
else his views will lack in due pro-
portioned breadth and depth, and his
character will be without grace and
strength of symmetry.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-07-21
&eliaioas department.
COMBINATIONS.


Some one has spoken of heaven as
place of compensations, place
that shall complement, as it were,
these misunderstood, half finished,
fragmentary lives of ours. There is
JOY and blessedness in believing and
thinking so. 1t is the only way, in
deed, that most lives cannot be ex-
planned at all. There must be some
place in Gods universe where things
are righted. There are so many chords
out of harmony, such mal-adjust-
ment in the ranks and conditions of
men, so much confusion and misplace
ment in the affairs of this world, that
there must needs be place where
all these tangled ends" are woven
into shapeliness. 1t is not easy to
believe, as some profess to do, that
every individual, soon or late, finds
his proper sphere in this world, or
just that groove in which his life was
intended to run. This is written in
no querulous spirit, but in conformi-
ty to the facts of life as we see them.
If man had two or three centuries
in which to try himself, there would
be less excuse for his getting out of
place, and staying out; but when the
average of life is narrowed down to
thirty years or less, with nearly half
that time spent before there is any
effort made to get into any sphere,
it is not strange that many use up
this little margin of life running to
and fro, trying as many different sit
uations as they have years, and dy-
ing at last, wondering, with the world,
what they were made for. As a piece
of machinery they never seem to get
into running order; there is always a
cog loose, OF a wheel broken some
where, and the machine falls into
dust again without seeming to have
accomplished the purpose of it's exis-
tence. If we accept the dictum that
"Whatever is is right" then, Of
course, our argument has no founda-
ton, and everything is just as it
ought to be. But it is hard to recon-
cile such an idea with our view of the
Justice, love and wisdom of God.
How else can we explain the Unequal
tiles that we see everywhere about
us, Fthe kings that might be beggars,
and the beggars that could be kings"
the men in high positions whose tai
ents ftthem better for digging bitches,
and men digging bitches who would
grace a chair of State, than by the
belief that the time is coming when
every man and everything will find
it's proper level. sas.
Yes, we can believe that heaven is
place of compensations, where our
lives shall be filled out, these long
ings and questionings of the heart
shall be satisfied, and the riddle of
humanity shall be solved.
My own dim life should teach me this,
That life shall live for evermore,
Else earth is darkness at the core
And dust and ashes all that is.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-07-21
A Great Problem.

A Great Problem.
Take all the Kidney and Liver
Medicines,
Take all the Blood purifiers,
Take all the Rheumatic remedies,
Take all the Dyspepsia and indiges-
ton cures,
Take all the Ague, Fever, and bilious
specifics,
Take all the Brain and Nerve force
reyivers,
Take all the Great health restorers.
In short, take all the best qualities Of
all these, and the best
Qualities of all the best medicines IN
the world, and you will find that Hop
-BitterS have the best curative quali-
ties and powers of all concentrated
In them, and that they will cure when
all OF these, singly, or combined
Fail. A thorough trial will give pos
tive proof of this.
Hardened Liver.
Five years ago broke down with kid
ney and liver complaint and rheumatism
Since then l have been unable to be
about at all. My liver became hard like
wood my limbs were pulled up and flied
with water.
All the best physicians agreed that Moth
ing could cure me. l resolved to try Hop
Bitters; have used seveu bottles; the
hardness has all gone from my liver the
swelling from my limbs, and it has work
a miracls in my case; otherwise would
have been in my grave. J. w. MoREY,
Buffalo, Oct. l, 1881.
Poverty and Suffering.
81 was dragged down with debt, power
ty and suffering for years, caused by a
sick family and large bills for doctoring.
l was completely discouraged, until
one year ago, by the advice of my pastor,
l commenced using Hop Bitters, and in
one month we were all well, and none of
US have seen sick day since, and
want to say to all poor men, you can keep
your families well a year with Hop Bitters
for less than one doctors visit will cost.
/ know it."-A Workingman.
Rar None genuine without bunch of green
Hops on the white label Shun all the vile poison
stuff with "Hop'' or "Hops'' in their name.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-07-21
ALL SORTS.

With Ely's Cream Balm child can be treated
without pain dread, and with perfect safety Try
the remedy. 1t cures Catarrh, Hay Fever and
Colds in the head. soc.
Apply into nostrils with the finger.
The restoration to health of our child we consid-
cred uncertain. When two weeks old she caught
cold. For Is months was not able to breathe
through her nostrls, became emaciated. Upon us
ing Ely's Cream Balm her difficulty was removed !;
she breathes naturally Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Smith,
Oswego, n. Y.
From Col. C. II. Mackey, 32d Iowa Infantry:
have derived more benefit from Ely's Cream Balm
than anything else have ever tried. 1 have now
been using it for three months and am experiencing
no trouble from Catarrh whatever. L have been a
ey, Iowa, Feb. %, 1882.
Never laugh at the misfortune of others,
Castoria.
When Baby was sick, gave her Castoria,
When she was u Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children. she gave them Castorfa.
Never give promise that you do not intend to
ulfll.
butchers Ready Cleaner removes spots grease
dress goods, laces etc., without injury to fabric
Works quicker and better than benzine; no odor
Used in the bath; for soiled hands; removing the
odor ofperspiraton rendering hard water soft; il
short it is Indispensable. Mrs. F. removed hot lard
| from Cashmere dress with first application. Mrs
| c. removed grease of lamp from carpets. II. L. L
| removed gearing grease from coat, etc., etc. II
large bottles, Csc each. Dutton's, Barton, Hill
1 T
amp at druggists generally.
Causes nt,-ssCompletely PROSTATE,
| for days with indigestion and bilious fever. Tn
effects ftwo bottles of Burdock Blood Bitters as
tonished me; visible improvements right off," Nj
Noah Bates, Elmira, n. Y.
1t is asserted that Adam was married on his wed
ding Eve.
Cramps and pains in the stomach or bowels, or
any part of the body, no matter how severe or wifi
the cause, can be relieved by Johnson's Anodyn
Linnent used internally and externally.
More than twenty years ago we had chlls and f
yer, and the recollection of it shake even Bl
this disease no longer terriies Parsons Purg
tive Pills are sure preventive.
A tight place-The ballet girls dressing room,
, When the organs of secretion become inactive
reason of cold other cause, the inflammation
: material should be removed and healthy action r
7 stored Ayers PILLS accomplish this quickly, SAT
{ ly, and surely, Much serious sickness and suffe
ing might be prevented by promptly correcting su,
t arrangements which often develop into settled d
| ease.
] A tie game-Getting married
I The Hop Plaster win cure Back Ache, and
: other pains instantly. Is cts. only at druggists.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-07-21

The Hop Plaster viii cure Back Ache, and al
other pains instantly. Is cts only, at druggists.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-07-21
Continued from last aueek.)
How Watch Cases are Made.

This process of manufacture was invented
by James Boss, who started in business in
1854, and the methods and tools used in
making these watch cases are covered by
patents. This IS the only pdtch case made
under this process. For many years the in
PRODUCTION of these goods was slow, owing
to popular prejudice against "plated" goods,
but gradually the public learned that the
James Boss Gold Watch Case was not
cheap gold-,cashed or electro-plated article,
but was made of genuine gold plates OF
standard quality and thickness. Conscientious
adherence to the determination to make
the best watch case ever put on the market,
and the adoption of every improvement
suggested, has made the james Boss Gold
Watch Case the STANDARD -s.Dr MARK
In this watch case thc e,arts q D
most subject to wear-the bow, cror1a, hinges,
thumb-catches, etc., are made of SOLID GOLD.
stamp Keystone Watch Case Factories Phila
deipha Pa Illustrated Pamphlet showing how
James Boss and keystone Watch made.
Ito be continued9
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-07-21

See that the children
maintain their vigor
in the summer months
Ridges Food viii do
it. 1fyour child has
any symptoms of dys-
EMERY, or any trouble
of the bowels, COM
mence Ridges Food
as a diet without de-
lay. Unless the trou-
bile has become chron-
|ic, requiring medical
aid, il viii correct the
III n or1lfr-. anA nc n
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-07-21

youth :" but of these flowers death
gathers many. He places them upon
his bosom, and he is transformed into
something less terrific than before.
We learn to gaze and shudder not;
for he carries in his arms the sweet
blossoms of our earthly hopes. We
shall see them all again, blooming in
happier land. Yes, death brings
us again to our friends. They are
waiting for us, and we shall not long
delay. They have gone before us,
and are like the angels in heaven.
They stand upon the borders of the
grave to welcome us with the counte-
nance of affection which they wore
on earth; yet more lovely, more ra-
diant, more spiritual He spake
well who said that graves are the
footprints of angels.-Loeqtelioac.
Somehow, Skepticism and infdel-
ity are making poor Roadway. Their
ventures against Christianity all come
to naught. and their insane expecta-
ton turn to ashes. OF course this
cannot be otherwise, for 'sthe Lord
has them in derision the Lord shall
laugh them to scorn." Their puny
efforts against the Almighty arm and
will is less than nothing, for it is
turned even against themselves.
They are even beginning to give ut
terance to their Disappointment and
despair. One has said: CATER all
we have done for the past thirty
years, the people flock to hear these
ministers and fill up their mourners'
benches and anxious seats, and give
their money, and we can't get any
money for anything" Yes, you have
got to the truth at last. just look
back through the entire history of
infidelity. Has it not always been
so, and is it not even more so to-day
than ever before Is tpossible thatyou
cannot read your doom in this? How
many months will it be after the inf
del is dead, and gone to his own place,
before he will be utterly forgotten by
the world? But the Church of Christ
will live on, for it is founded on
rock. 1t has prevailed, it does pre-
vailed, and it will prevail to the end.
No inidelity, on the one hand, nor
hypocritical unfaithful professors on
the other, can stay her onward
march, or even seriously check it.
Christian at Work.
Medicine sometimes has it's uses;
but in the case of many patients
what is needed is not medicine, but
DEMONSTRATING food, and healthy, life
preserving conditions of existence.
They say health, like disease, is not
without certain kind of contagion.
1t may be still more positively stated,
that vigorous spiritual health tends
to spread from its possessor to those
who have it not, even as the blight
of enfeebled piety may be commune
Gated by one to church or neighbor-
hood. Feeble Christians, then, should
seek the society of the healthy and
stronghold the coincidence of those
who are spiritually weak. Though
it must not be forgotten that the eff
fort to establish stumbling or fall
ing brother is often means to ones
own invigoration; but what source
of health is open to us in our ever
present Christ His boundless plenti-
tude of health is available still for
those who come near to seek and
touch Him. Virtue still goes out
from Him. No man is likely to be
feeble who lives continually in the
presence of Christ.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-07-21

dietic in sickness it is invaluable physician OF
large practice says: at has never failed me and
have never lost child by diarrhea cholera in
fantum." In cans, 35c. and upward. 26-29
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SetretRr.
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Old Settlers Convention.

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