The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-02-26

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where the outside world will not be call.
ed upon to take note of their great
achievements.
SENECA TOWNSHIP ITEMS.
From observation we discover that il
is foregone conclusion that our facili-
ties for gathering the news exceeds
Anon's expectations, 1t is simply from
the fact that we do not cen6ne ourselves
within the limits of 20 aere lot fboA1
which to CLEAN our items, but we are
permanently located throughout Seuecs
township and shall erdeavor to write all
the current news that may chance to ial
under our notice. Anon seems to bt
exceedingly worried to know the reador
why we were so anxious to ascertain the
sex of Little Rosebud. 1t is for you
and Lovengood's special benefit. II i
is the masculine, we are very well aware
that It would be acceptable with you, ,ant
liz it is the feminine then Lovengood'
chances would be good, and we know h
would make good use of his opportuni
lty. But we discover that we failed tc
obtain the Information desired, therefore
your chances are not very fattering in
deed.
Now for gentle talk with Little Rose
bud. Your manner OF evading straight
forward and legitimate questions is nu
gatory and the way is paved for copjec
ture, and we are LETT to guess our way
through and with your permission w
shall guess that 1t is neither masculine
nor feminine, but the neuter. Little
Rosebud, there is nothing the matter ouI
here in Seneca. The ladies all know
tha. it. is leap year and they are making
good use of their time.
We are glad to- note the fact that you
are with us on the temperance question
and we hope that scores Of others may
be with us. for indeed it is no mean
cause to advocate, but where did you
get the authority for saying that this
temperance drama is splendid for Q
church beneft2 When we consult the
law of God, the Bible, we do not ihd
such authority for bringing these things
into the church. You say that the pull
pit and the press speak in complimentary
terms of it. No doubt, but they both
alike have deviated from the simplicity
of the truth. We admit that every gen.
tleman or lady, members Of the Church
of Christ. must be in possession of that
element not only as it respects the use OF
Intoxicating liquors but must be temper
ate in all things. We decline your kind
offer on these grounds hoping that you
will not take umhrage at US for We de.
sire to speak the trath for love Of it. Bye,
bye.
Mr.. j. W. Warner is prospecting with
the intention. of making purchase
of few thoroughbred black top merino
sheep. This is step in the right direc.
ton. If you deal IN sheep why not have
the best?
Mr.. Asa McMullen visited his son, T.
C. McMullen. few days last week.
Mr.. Thomas Carpenter, who formerly
resided on Long Drain, Wetzel County,
W. Va, is shaking hands with relatives
aud old acquaintances in this vicinity.
He, too, is prospecting, but not to pur.
chase merinos, but to take to himself a
better half. We thus Judge from his reg
ular visits down South.
We wpnld advise all real estate own-
ers to secure good title for their land
There are thousand and one land slides
in this section OF country.
Mr. 3. L. Carpenter was compelled to
vscate his dwelling on account Of the
foundation giving away and completely
destroying the building.
There are prospects Of another we'd
ding in this vicinity at present.
Is it not time some one would rise in
their wrath and literally exterminate
about nine -tenths of the worthless dogs
of Seneca townsblp2 Mr.. W. W Gil.
more had bead of sheep killed In one
night few days ago. That is as good
as S32 destroyed. and that will pay for
the pelts of several dogs.
The measles are still raging in this vi
cinitv, and it seems that they are accom-
panied with lung and brain fevers. Some
of our citizens were used pretty rough
and were under the care OF physician
for a long time before they recovered
sufficiently 80 as to he. oul OF danger.
Compliments to Vesta and her com
munication. Piesse come often. There
now we have measured Little Rosebud's 8
corn again in our half bushel ~
At this writing Mrs Julia A. Stephen
is lying very low with paralysis, accom-
panied by old age. She is nearing her
8Sth year She and her husband were
amongst the first settlers of this part of
Monroe County and shared together the
hardships OF. pioneer life in clearing
away the forests and preparing their
home 10 order that it might render them
more comfort in their declining years.
Her husband died Is years ago the IA b
OF last September. Mrs. Stephens is q
member Of the Church OF Christ and
lived lie consistent with her profess
sion and is ready to meet her God in
peace.
DIED-Of brain fever, Stella NJ
daughter OF Mr.. Cookson Carpenter,
aged about 10 years.
Farewell, Stella Thy unexpected de.
parture from earth ha' brought sorrow
and grief TO the hearts Of thy associates,
parents and brothers. Weep not. al
though the family circle has been bro.
ken and one of your number sleeps in
the cold and silent tomb, yet you have
the blessed assurance OF meeting her
again at the final consummation OF all
things.
We submit these beautiful lines In
memory of Stella:
One swee. flower has drooped and faded,
One sweet. friendly voice has fed,
One fair brow the grave has shaded
In the weary list of the dead.
But you must not weep in sadness,
Fo, your Stella is happy now:
She has knelt in heartfelt gladness
Where the blessed angels bow.
She has gone to heaven before us,
But she turns and waves her hand,