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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-02-24
The Use of the Prayer.

1t is sometimes urged that any real
answer to prayer is impossible, because
of the fixedness of the laws of nature.
Because scientific research has led man
to see more clearly that the laws i'm
pressed upon the universe are steadfast
and unvarying, therefore some would
draw the inference that prayer is al
together in vain. They consider it
mere folly to pray for fair weather, or
for recovery in sickness, or about
any other matter which they consider
will only be determined by natural law.
But it seems to me we ought never to
forget that, among other laws, there
is none clearer than this-the mighty
force of a personal will. By means of
this we find the effects, which natural
laws would otherwise have reversed,
modified, made subservient to work
out results that we should never have
looked for. The apple that would have
fallen to the earth is caught in its de-
scent. The water that would seek
lower level is turned upwards. The
field once covered with weeds has a
glorious crop of grain. The steamship
plows the ocean. The electric current
carries it's messages beneath the wave.
These and almost everything around us
testify to the force of personal will
working out through natural laws that
which alone they never could have
done. But what shall we say of him
who gave these laws, and himself main
tains them? If we have faith in Gre
ator, what shall we say of one who hath
infinite wisdom, unfailing resources,
innumerable agents to do his bidding
and almighty power to carry out his de-
signs? Shall we deny to mans Creator
that personal will he gave to the crea-
ture? He that made the eye, shall he not
see? He that made the ear, shall he
not hear? So, we may add, he that
made mans will to be so mighty a
power in the world, shall not his own
will to fulfill his own purposes be in
finitely mightier? And may we not be-
lieve also that the law of prayer is one
of those moral laws that move side by
side with the laws that pertain to nature,
so that nothing need hinder our faith
in prayer? Not only precept and prom
Use, but law itself, may encourage us to
make known all our requests to our
Father in heaven.-The Qmver for
March,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-02-24
Queer and Quaint, but Good.

Josh Billings, in his odd style of
spelling and putting things, uttered a
startling truth, worthy of more than a
laugh, when he said "There is some
pholks in this world who spend their
whole lives in hunting after righteous
ness, and kant find emmy time tew prac-
tce it." How this sentence calls up
the faces of many persons who are
drifting from meeting to meeting, year
in and year out, reading books, papers
and tracts, thinking and praying, in
fact doing almost everything but put
ting what they have learned into prac-
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-02-24
Bsligiuus Mlistellamp.
Bunyan In Prison.

When Bunyan in the prison patient sighed,
The sights and sounds Of cheerful day denied
The legend says he once In careless within,
Took from his chair which filed the corner dim
little rail; and lo he deftly made
rustic flute his loneliness to aid
And oft as evening gloom around him fell,
And shadows slanted in the darkening cell,
When visions of his wife or daughter blind
Sore tried his faith and tempted thoughts unkind,
The rail removed from Its retreat would be
with some sweet strain to make Apollyon flee;
Then Hope her pnions would again expand,
And Doubling Castle change to Beulah Land:
But whence the sound that marked each days
decline
The listening janitor could ne'er divine.
Oft as he tried their hidden source to trace
He tried in vain-the rail was in Its placed
In bondage here, by sin and sorrow tried,
We, too, as lions children must abde
But OH Respondent one, fororn and sad,
Is there no Way" to make the journey gadP
Say, did the Father for his child design
A life of care, precious life like thine?
Behold In every blade of grass that blows,
In every stream that wakes the Wales repose.
In yonder sparrow flying to its nest,
theme for music in a thoughtful breast;
with voice In common, one and all declare
Themselves the objects of the Fathers care:
Learn thou the lesson, and thy joyful guise
Shall men behold and praise with wondering eyes.
IS. s. Nc Curry, in the Quirer.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-02-24

tice. 81. Paul speaks of such as "e
learning and never able to come to
knowledge of the truth" Christ
gests the best way of getting at
ing knowledge of the truth when
says, eff any man will do Gods "
he shall know of the doctrine whetl
it be of God" Let us keep on "hu|
ing" but let us also practice what |
have hunted. We cannot forbear qri
ing another of Billings oddly stat
truths: Flattery is like colone wat
tew be smelt ov, not swallowed"
are not right sure but there is son
thing kindred between these two sta
ments. We have often been sal
amused to observe how the hunt
after righteousness, who never find q
never practice, who are always in 81
depreciating despair, are often the m
easily hattered with a cologne wa
piety and perfection of all other p
pie. Mock modesty is transparent sha
True modesty seeks and finds and
joys and practices because it is sa,
not by faith in itself, but by faith
Christ christian Standard.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-02-24
abe Soldiers 8uoget.
Pensions Granted.

To Walter A. Bagley, Warren, so a
month and $500 arrears; Warren Bowen,
Topsham, 81 a month and $3.50 arrears;
Ralph Ditty, Williamstown, "a a month
and $5l5 arrears; Cyrus F. Farnsworth,
Marshfeld, 50 a month and 1862 ar
rears; George Gill, Bolton, an increase
from S4 to SO month and 1884 ar
rears; Henry G. Newton, Moretown,
an increase from SO to S9 month; @.
E. Clark, Cabot, an increase from "a to
$6 q month.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-02-24

THE MISSES BRIDGMAN, graduates of the Mon
roe School OF oratory and Dramatic Art, are pre-
pared to give instruction In voiceculture, express
sion, gesture and rendition. They will respond to
church societies. 7. o. address, Hardwick, Vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-02-24

SMART-wEED and belladonna, com
bined with the other ingredients use|
in the best porous plasters, make Can
ter's S. w. and B. Backache Plaster
the best in the market. Price twenty
five cents.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-02-24

CARRY the cross patiently, and witt
perfect submission; and in the end il
shall carry you.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-02-24

DON'T be fooled with something else
The Hop Plaster is the best Porou|
plaster known.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05
At The Reunion.

Dear wife, the boys coming again,
1 hear the sound of their hearty cheer,
AS merry and fearless now as when
The shadow of war was lowering near:
Like echoed sound from distant camp
Is the measured stroke which the drummers bea
While firm and bold is the steady tramp
Ofthe Veterans, marching along the street.
The same old boys, merry and gay,
With hearts as careless of every fate,
As when they cheerily marched away
To brave the fires of Southern hate;
Yet in each hero's head there twines
The streak of snow with the thread of gold,
While over the cheeks the gathering lines
Tell us the boys fading and old.
But see, dear wife, there's broken line.
A form heroic has fallen out
The swaying boughs of the Southern pine
Alone have answered his dying shout;
Men proudly tell of the fallen brave
Who left on earth but an houored name
They know not the grief of the hearts that gave
Their darling ones to the field of fame.
The long-roIl beats with a hollow sound,
AS it sadly rumbles by vale and hill,
Eager, we bend to the silent ground
To hear the tread of HIS marching still;
But false and feeting are mortal joys,
We grasp at pleasure-and hope is gone;
We hear but the tread of our neighbors' boys,
In the pride of victory marching on.
But Wen stihe the noise of our throbbfng hearts,
In the mighty wave of a Nations pride:
When the tear of sorrow unbidden starts,
Wen sweep it away in the rushing tide;
AS we proudly look al the grand parade,
And the noble strength of the Veteran line,
There's hidden joy in the offering made,
In the days OF peril at Freedoms shrine,
So we'll mingle, wife, with the boys to-day,
While pleasant memories gather fast
And the joyful present shall drive away
All gloomy thoughts of the distant past;
To-day let the dear old banner wave
Above the heroes who love it well,
And, proudly victorious over the grave,
Proclaim the glory of those who fell
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

''The Republican editors Of Ohio,
who organized the other day at Col
umbus, have duty to perform in ad-
dition to those to which they have
been accustomed to address themselves.
They must prove the guilt of the
Coal-oil conspirators and corruption
lists in the Payne case" "-Commercial
Gazette.
Yes, having failed to get the United
States Senate to make up case for
US, and having admitted that We had
no case, we must now go to work and
try to get up case. That is what we
advised our brethren to do in the out
set.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05
Judge of a government by the men

Judge of a government by the men
it produces. Judge of a man by his
deeds, tree by its fruits, medicine
by its results. Time tried and true is
DR.. Bigelow's Positive Cure, which
contains the good qualities of all the
best cough remedies without the de-
fects Of any of them. A safe and
speedy remedy for coughs, colds and
all throat and lung troubles. Sold by
DR.. W. F. Hale, in fifty cent and dol
lar bottles. Healing to the lungs.
Safe and pleasant for children.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05
Hon. Alexander I'll. Stephens.

Il am directed by my uncle, Hon.
A. FL. Stephens, to say to you that he
is inclined to believe that he has de-
rived some benefit from the use of
Simmons Liver Regulator, and that he
wishes to give it further trial. Yours
respectfully, w. G.. STEPHENS,
"Crawfordsville, Ga, March 81, 1870"
Extract Of a letter from Hon. Alex
ander HI. Stephens, dated March s,
1872: Il occasionally use, when my
condition requires it, DR.. Simmons
Liver Regulator, with good effect.
A, Ell. STEPHENS,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05
Consumntion Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice, having
had placed in his hands by East India missionary
the formula of a simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure of Consumption, Bronchi
tbs, Catarrh, Asthma and all throat and Lung Afec-
tons also positive and radical for Nervous De-
bility and all Nervous Complaints after having test
ed its wonderful curative powers in thousands Of
cases. has felt it his duty to make it known to his
suffering fellows: Actuated by this motive and a de-
sire to relieve human suffering, will send free of
charge, to all who desire it, this recipe, in German,
French English, with full directions for preparing
and using. Sent by mail by addressing with stamp,
naming this paper, w. A. Noyes, l4s Powers Block
Rochester, n. Y. 29octS5y
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05
t. T. Jones is about again, in improved
health, after his sick spell,

The best on earth, can truly be said
Of Griggs Glycerine Salve, which is
sure, and speedy cure for cuts, bruises,
scalds burns, wounds and all other
sores. Will positively cure piles, tet-
ter and all skin eruptions. Try this
wonder healer Satisfaction guaran-
teed or money refunded. Only 25
cents. Sold by W. F. Hale.
17decS5y.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05
An End to Bone Scraning.

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg,
Illinois, says: Having received SO
much benefit from Electric Bitters, [
feel it my duty to let suffering hu-
manity know it. Have had running
sore on my leg for eight years; my
doctors told me | would have to have
the bone scraped or leg amputated. l
used, instead, three bottles Of Electric
Bitters and seven boxes Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve, and my leg is now sound
and we'll"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05
Hay Fever.

have been a great sufferer from
hay fever for Is years, and have tried
various things without doing any
good. | read of the many wondrous
cures of Ely's Cream Balm and
thought l would try once more. In
fifteen minutes after one application [
was wonderfully helped. Two weeks
ago l commenced using it and now |
feel entirely cured. 1t is the greatest
discovery ever known or heard Of
Duhamel Clark, Farmer, Lee, Mass.
29iuly2t
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05
BuckIen's Arnica SaIye.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chill
blains, corns, and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give en-
tire satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by E. D. Lewis. 1janS6y.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05
N,OHOTH

a feeling of pride in the heart of the par
ent who, by his own services, made it
possible for his sons to belong to the or
ganization of The Sons of Veterans. In
this display of the young soldiers, we
read the safety and glory of the Republic.
Just beyond it all, we read the story of
the perfidy Of the Democratic party.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05
Good Results in Every Case.

d. A. Bradford, wholesale paper
dealer of Chattanooga, Tenn, writes,
that he was seriously afflicted with a
severe cold that settled on his lungs;
had tried many remedies without ben
eft. Being induced to try DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, did
so, and was entirely cured by the use
Of a few bottles. Since which time
he has used it in his family for all
Coughs and Colds with best results.
This is the experience Of thousands
whose lives have been saved by this
wonderful discovery. Trial bottles
free at E. D. Lewis Drug Store.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

We picked up, the other day, lit
tie paper, about the size of an ordinary
country half-sheet. On the Editorial
page" the editor solemnly declares
that Logan is not able to understand
the situation" That settles it.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

''Her features are not regular, yet
what an attractive face she has!" 1t
is her beautiful hair. Once it was
thin, grayish and fading. A few bot
ties of Parker's- Hair Balsam wrought
the transformation It will do as
much for anybody. 5aug4w
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

Pains in the small of the back midi
cate a diseased condition of the Liver
or Kidneys, which may be easily re-
moved by the use of DR.. J. Fl. Nc
Leans Liver and Kidney Balm. $100
per bottle
For sale by G. w. Miller.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

There was test of noise-capacity one
night last week between the Salvation
Army add the Band of the Sons of Vet
Grams, at Broadway and Pearl. The vo-
calists could not be disconnected by a
baSS-drum.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

Mr.. H. o. Witte, our leading Jeweler,
is contemplating removing to Chicago,
Ill. He has an opportunity of going into
business on a larger scale, and in order to
do so is selling his entire stock of Jewel
ry and Fixtures at cost. Ladies and
Gents, now is your opportunity to buy
Jewelry. Call and see these beautiful
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

FITS.-A1l Fits stopped free by DR..
Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. No Fits
after first days use Marvellous cures.
Treatise and $500 trial bottle free to Fit
cases. Send to DIR. Kline, 931 Arch St.,
Phila., Pa. 1aprS6y
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05
WHOLE NO. 2O3S.
Harvest t-HOme.

Basket meeting at Chestnut Grove
School House, Sunday, Aug. 18th, 1886, at
which time an address will be given by
Rev. F. W. Grafton, sub: "The happy
farmer" or labor and it's reward.
Capt Hartinger of the Salvation Army
will be present.
The public in general are invited to be
present and enjoy the day with us.
By order of Com.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

See our Unlaundried Shirts for thirty
five cents. Guaranteed worth seventy
five cents. G. H. Sternberger & Co., opp.
Court House, Chrstnut's old stand.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

Without beautiful hair no woman
is beautiful. Is yours falling off or
faded? The loss is vital. Parker's
Hair Balsam will preserve your hair
and give back its gloss and youthful
color. Clean, elegant, perfect, Pre-
vents dandruff. July s, 'S6-1m.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

We are pleased to note that the little
one-horse papers that so bitterly attacked
Logan two weeks ago, are now protest
ing the greatest admiration for him.
They are learning some sense.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

McKitterick Brothers are successors to
Joel S. French, in the handling of Kings
Great Western Powder Persons want
ing an excellent powder for any purpose,
should leave their orders with the Nc
Kittericks, at the big store, corner Bridge
and Water streets.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

Take the noisy howler out to one
side and quietly ask him what is the
Payne case?" He can't tell you.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

We learn by papers over on the bottom
that there was hermit named Hewitt
lived and died over that way. We first
heard the story about a generation ago.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

For $1.35 you can buy Mans Nailed
Brogan at the shoe store of R. W. Thomas.
Sold elsewhere at S1.5O and $1.65.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

The press of neighboring towns have
been hunting something new by inter-
viewing Grandpap Baker. The old man
will have to purchase a shotgun yet.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

w. J. Kirkendall, S. S. Hawk and Rev.
F. Il. Crooks, attended the Prohibition
State Convention at Canton, from this
County.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

John Williams and Mr.. Richards, of
Thurman, were in town last week, and
called at this office. Mr.. Williams broth
er, Joe Williams, recently died.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

Watches repaired in careful manner
and warranted to give satisfaction at the
reliable Jewelry Store of ii. A. Eedel, 91ert
door to the Post office. 29iuly2t
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

Lawns and India Linens, 100 pieces,
from 10 to 25 cts. per yd., the best goods
in the market for the money.
j. M. KIMBERLING 81 BRO.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05
Notice to Teachers.

Notice is hereby given, that until otherwise order
ed, the Board of School Examiners of jackson Coun-
ty Ohio w i'll hold regular meetings for the eXanna-
tion of teachers. Jones Hail. in the town of Jack
the First Friday in GCerg month.
By order of Board of Examiners.
2laug79tf j, W, LONGBON. Clerk,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she wss Child, she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria,
When she had Children she gave them Castoria
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

Nathan Shuler, Democrat at Rou-
don't, n. Y, is considered insane because
he wrote a letter to Cleveland, asking for
a position. They talk of having the man
arrested.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

of all kinds, Ties, Suspenders, Silk and
Linen Handkerchiefs, at G. II. Sternber-
ger & Co.'S, opp. Court House Chestnut's
old stand.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

We have received the Premium List of
the Brown County, Kansas, Fair. There
are number of Jacksonians in that part
of Kansas
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

r. W. Thomas has the best selected
stock of Ladies' Kid Button Shoes and
sells them lower than any other dealer in
Jackson can afford to.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

The Hoosier Drill and Cleveland Fer
tilizer are still in the lead, for sale by
july29tf d. L. PICKREL & Co.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

The prices on Boots and Shoes are the
lowest at the shoe store of r. w. Thomas.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

The great sources of the extensive
curative range of DR.. Jones Red Clo-
yer Tonic are its great blood purify
ing qualities and its gentle aperitive
action, thereby removing all restraint
from the secretive organs, curing
promptly and thoroughly dyspepsia,
costiveness, bad breath, piles, pimples,
low spirits, sick and nervous head
ache, ague, malaria, and all stomach,
liver and kidney troubles. The most
delicate stomach accepts it with rel
ish. Price fifty cents, of DIR. W. F.
Hale
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

Grand opportunity to buy Jewelry
cheap at Ell. o. Whites.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

First class Watches very low at Beders
Jewelry Store. Call and see. All goods
wasranted as represented. 20july2t
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

The low prices we name for Clothing,
Hats and Gents Furnishing, will amaze
and astonish you.
G. H. STERNBERGER 81 Co.
Opp. Court House.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

Too hot even to play base ball, and
that's saying great deal.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

HI. o. Witte, the Jeweler, is closing out
at cost
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

Remember the coming Reunions.
Make arrangements to assist in making
them highly successful
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

Some Of the Uncle Toms Cabin troupe
which was here last week, did little too
much visiting around among neighbOr
ing plantations, and were so tired as to
be scarcely able to manage the bulldogs
during the performance.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05
CHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL
~ ESTATE.
The State Of Ohio, Jackson County, SIS:
Court Of Common Pleas.
William Brown VS.. Isaac Clark.
On Execution.

Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance of
an Execution issued from the Court of Common
Pleas within and for the County OF Jackson
and State of Ohio, in a certain cause wherein
William Brown is plaintiff and Isaac Clark is
defendant, and to me directed as Sheriff of said
Court House, in Jackson, in said County, on
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

l want to sell all my real estate in Jack
son. Persons wanting to buy will do well
to see me before purchasing.
29july4t 5. E. MESSENGER, Church St.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-08-05

Try Langdon's City Butter Crackers.