The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-12-31
BRISTOL.

Among the curious things that oc-
cur in postal matters this is one: A
Kenosha bookseller was to send a
book by mail, and instead of address
ing the party it was for, addressed it
to the author of it. Would that book
seller blame Uncle Sans officials if
that book had reached Washington,
and would not Miss Helen Jackson
have been rather surprised if copy of
her book had reached her? Sic transit.
The newly-married couple went on a
bridal tour to Rockford. where they
would enjoy the honeymoon, turkey,
and the greeting of friends; all very
excellent things to have at Christmas
Rsime.
All the Devlins but Mrs, M. Craney
were home for Christmas. The Doctor
left lis patients TO his patron, Escu-
lapius. Mrs. A. Craney concluded
that the young ladies Kenosha
would not want to be shopping. so she
came out, and there they were, and if
their mother did not feel proud of
them as they sat around her table,
well | shall scratch her name out of
my book.
Bert Vincent went out to Rockford
for Christmas and to see his sister and
old friends.
Mrs. e. Coe, of Chicago, has come up
to enjoy her vacation with her rela-
tives at Woodwork. Chicago does not
appear to have hurt her much. She
looks as young as ever. / hope her
friends had saved some turkey for her
as well as kind greetings.
The Plank Road Sabbath school
closed on Sunday. The report shows
a healthy state of things. The cOntri-
buttons to Home Missions, Young
Mems Christian Association, etc., were
large, the attendance good, and the Ii
brary in fine working order. 1t is
we'll managed school.
Miss Sarah Devlin came home from
the Normal to spend Christmas, and
all the young folks round here called
to see her.
The hOuse-mothers around Bristol
have lost their seamstress. Rachel
was carried off by a south Bristol man,
and who is to do the sewing? Well,
Miss Eliza Fiddler has taken her di-
ploma in that business, and will do
sewing for folks until Charlie come,
along and takes her off.
Quite a number of young folks wish
ed to see Miss Eta Gulick, so they
called on her all at once one evening
last week.
Andrew and Ralph Benedict came
home from Waukegan to get their
Christmas turkey.
On Sunday last Elder Lounsbury, of
Kenosha, preached an excellent, practi
cal sermon on he lawyers question,
seWho is my neighbour" and cave
some pointed illustrations from COM
mon life. The church was crowded.
Every seat was filled, and all seemed
well pleased. One listener land he a
Congregationalist) said it was about
the best sermon he ever heard. Quite
a number of Methodists were present,
one made remark that one seldom
hears from minister Every Chris
tian ought to he loyal to his denomlna-
tion-Methodist, Baptist or Congrega-
tionalist-but there should not be a
wall between them. That should be
broken down.
Mr.. Abram Gulick's home was the
scene of lively joy and mirth on the
evening of Wednesday, the 22d. 1t was
the anniversary of his younger daugh-
ter Etta's birthday, and a surprise party
was successfully planned for her pleas
ure. Some twenty or more of her young
friends honored the occasion by their
presence, and delightful long evening
was enjoyed by all.
Mrs. PAMELA Tarbell and her son
Alonzo ate Christmas turkey with friends
IN Kenosha.
DIR. ]. B. Devlin, of Kenosha, made a
Christmas present of his presence to his
mothers family, and a very acceptable
present, too, though his stay was neces-
sarily brief.
County School Superintendent Grant
visited the school in District No. 5, one
day last week. He put some pointed
questions to the scholars, calculated to
incite them to earnest thought in regard
to their work in school, and gave them
some excellent instruction. Mr.. Grant
will be remembered for his conscien-
tious work and sterling honesty.
The Ladies' Missionary Society will
meet with Mrs. J. P. Bishop Jan. 5, at
2 P. M.
Mrs. VIM. Kingman is expecting the
arrival Of brother, Mr.. Kettel, from
New York State, to make her visit.
Tuesday night was distin guished by
large surprise party at Mrs. Devlin's.
The house was well filled, the refresh
m ents were delicious, and the percent
age of happiness to attendance was 100.
After the service the Sunday school
closed with an interesting Christmas
concert exercise.
Rev. G. Selden, of Chicago, will occupy
the pulpit of the Congregational church
next Sunday at II A. NJ, as candidate.
Rev. T. G. Grassie, Secretary Of the
Wisconsin Home Missionary Society,
will preach in the Congregational church
on Sunday, Jan. Is, and will administer
the sacrament of the Lords supper.
Bert Vincent took the train on Friday
afternoon for Rockford, to enjoy Christ
mas fer tivities with his sister, Mrs. Chas.
BristCw, and family.
Misses Jennie and Nellie Marsh and
Louisa Burgess and Charley Fowler are
spending school vacation at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. FL. A, Newbury will
start on their journey for Texas on jan
uary 4th.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Tarbell have been
on the sick list, but are now some better.
Mr.. Henry Tarbell, of Kenosh a, was
out last week, to visit his brother
1t is long time since the Congrega-
tional church was filled with as large
and interested an audience as greeted
the Rev. Mr.. Lounsbury as he occupied
the pulpit on Sunday morning. The
sermon was both expository and didac-
teal, and was based on that part of the
tenth chapter of st. Luke's gospel which