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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-09-26

SEDENTARY LIrE-There ara hun
dreds Of people to.d-y leading seden-
'siy lives-who 6ugflr to profit by the
warning contained in Lotd Bescons-
fields case. Next to the gospel of
rest. Of which 30 much has beer said,
there 10 nothing more sadly neglected
than the gospel OF exercise. The man
who is compelled to sit all day at q
desk in a counting room and undergo
the anxiety Of responsibility and the
worry OF business cannot afford to do
90 without exeicise. He may he
pleased to think that be keeps his
skin dry. and ths, his limbs Go not
ache; The mah who exercises his
muscles until gentle moisture shall
come over him will feel freshness
aud vigor and enjoy healthful rest
9th herwiss unob, ainable. Such sxer-
else will aid his digestive powers; it
will enable him to throw eff disease
whenever it may come. and il will
save him from dyspepsia. and from
the horrors of torpid liver. with all
the mental ailments which come in
it's train. DR.. Kidd only utters
truth which is as old as the world
itself when he says that Nature has
Nemesis power Of rsvsngiDg herself
on the man Of s.dentary life.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-09-26

WHEN WERE You Bonn ?--An
old astrological production gives the
character Of girl. according to the
month she is born in as follows:
II a girl is born in January, she
will be a prudent housewife. given to
melancholy. but good tempered and
fond of fine clothes.
1t IN February. an affectiouate n ife
and tencer mother and devoted to
dress.
II in March. frivolous chatter boz,
somewhat given to quarreling. nd q
oonnoisssur in gowns and bonnets.
If in April. inconstant, not very
intelligent. but likely to be good look :
ing and studious of fashion plates.
If in May. handsome. amiable. aud
giveu to style ir dress.
If in june. impe.uous. will marry
early, be frivolous and like dressy
clothes.
If in July. possibly handsome, bu,
with a sulky temper and q pencbant
for gay attire.
If in August, amiabls and practi.
cal. likely to marry rich and dress
strikingly.
If in September. discrest, sffable.
much liked. and fashionable dresser
If October. pretty and coquetti IN
aud devoted to attractive garniture
If in November. liberal. kind. Of Q
mild disposition and an admirer o
stylish dress.
If in December. well proporlioned
fond Of novelty and exiravsgant. aad
a student Of dressy effects. Harper,
hlgszins.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-09-26

!: In the mkt house 10 Wetsssr- on
the north lives Mrs. Baker, better
known a. Aunt SslIs.- Webster
far,ily narss and housekee,er e.,
years. When spsaking Of Webster
she said he was one Of the kiudeet oI
men. To those who served him we'll
his gratitude knew no bounis. For
him home was . sacred place, and
while there not one harsh word passed
his lips. Webster always had great
amount OF aristocratie company. aud
It was impossible fer him to maintain
the simplicity Of living that 50 well
accorded with his tastes. Often when
visitors would leave hs would 20 10
Me- Bzksr sni say sNow. saiiy.
those confounded politicians arc gone.
let Us have goad old fashioned dish
Of stewed beams" II is the common
belief that the dying words cf Web
ster were. Il still live." bat Mrs.
Baker. who closed his eyes after death
says that such is not true in the sense
given. He knew for several hours
that death was near at hand and was
extremely auxieus to know the exact
moment that divides time from eterni.
ty. As the time approached hs look.
ed up and said:
Il still live; tell me The point"
meaning the point of death.
One ofthe physicians began Quoting
scripture to him, when be replied in
strong. impatient voice:
mo. no; tell me the point; tell me
the pointi''
These were The last words that I a
uttered.
In the qusint. grass.erown old
burial ground just back of bis house
and upon his own farm is the last
resting place OF this great man. His
tomb occupies the centre Of large
lot surrounded by a high iron fence. |
The vault is entirely covered with
soil and is only opened on the death
OF one of the family. It was last
opened in 1862 10 receive the remains
OF Fletcher Webster. who was shot in
the last battle Of Bnll Run. IN the
same vault lie the remains Of children
and grandchildren. Not a drop Of
Webster blood now remains in exis
tence. The last living member of the
family is the wife Of Fletcher Web.
s'er. On her death the tomb will
once more open to receive her remains
and will then be closed and sealed
forever.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-09-26

The champion absept.minded man
lives in Kingston, N. T.. The other
evening he was desirous TO zee man
on business who resides not far from
his own home. He started out on his
errand aud walked around several
blocks immersed in profound thought.
By the merest accident In his wander.
ings he came to his Own residence.
He paused in front Of his own house
and rang the door bell. He had ev-
identity still retained the original pur-
pose 10 starting out. for when his son
answered the ring be calmly inquired
O: the lad whether his father was at
home.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-09-26

"APPLEs OF GoLD" IN PEN PFC
TUREs.-Martyrdom is grand. but The
martyr suffers.
Satan is not wont 10 array himself
on the losing side.
There are some victories that are
worse than def ats.
Ii is the way Of the world to this
day to be merciless TO mistakes.
A little shining chat deiudss fsmi-
nine nature better than any dull hand.
ful of solid grain.
When the Lord commanded M 10
love our neighbors e. ourselves. he
did not say more than ourselves
Rose Terry Cooke in S:eadfast.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-09-26
lookl looKi

Wishing room for Fall goods, win not
carry over goods from season to season.
again offer You chance that viii not be
offered again. Clothing, shoes, hats, dry
goods, etc, away below cost have al
ways given bargains, but this i something
unheard Of. Come early before they are
BROWN STORE,
Aug 29l Leonardtown.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-09-26

Capt w. G. .GEOGHEGAN. will leave Pier
10, Light Street Wharf, every TUESDAY
and Friday at 8, p. NJ, for the following
landings on Potomac River:
ON TUESDAYS FOR
Cornfieid Harbor, Munday's Point,
Jones' Wharf, Abell's Wharf,
Brome's Wharf, Towards Wharf,
Bacon's Wharf, Leonardtown,
Cowart's Wharf, Foxwelrs Wharf,
Coan Wharf, Stones Wharf,
Kinsale Wharf, Cobrum Wharf,
Lodge Wharf, Nomini Ferry,
Mt. Holly Wharf
Leave LEONARDTON for BALTIMORE
on Thursday at 2, A. II.
ON FRIDAYS FOR
Cornfield Harbor, Foxwell's Wharf,
Jones' Wharf Cobrum Wharf,
Brome's Wharf, Howard's Wharf,
Bacon's Wharf, I,eonardtown Wharf,
Cowari's Wharf, Stones Wharf,
Coan Wharf, Lancaster's Wharf,
Kinsale Wharf, Chaptico Wharf,
Lodge Wharf, Liverpool Point,
Munday's Point, Smiths Point,
Piney Point, Glymount
Abell's Wharf
ALEXANDRIA & WASHINGTON, ID. G.
Leave WASHINGTON for BALTIMORE
on Sunday, at 4, p. NJ
FREIGHT Received onlv on TUESDA rs and
FRIDA rs.
No Freight received after 4.30, r. m
No Bills of Lading win be signed except
those of the Company.
r FOSTER, General Manager.
A. NEEDHAM. Jr., Agent.
Feb s1-tf
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-09-26
-. 20 SI lOIT /.
You are coming to the Exposition.
Likes, Berwanger T. Co

extend to you hearty welcome and
most cordial invitation to make their
store your headquarters during your
visit. All conVeniences at your dis.
posal, our Factories VIII be IN opera
tion and we will be pleased to show
you through. In regard to clothing
for yourself and Boys we have made
up our mind to make this money
saving convenience for all and in con-
sequence all our suits and overcoats
are reduced in price for this special
occasion. We start Mems suits at
5000, youth suits at $500, boys
suits at $4.OO, children's suits at
$500, overcoats at correspondingly
low prices. Remember we manu-
facture our own goods and guarantee
them to give satisfaction.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-09-26
Best and Cheapest Roofing in the Wrold

HAVING been appointed Sole Agents
III for the Northern Neck of Virginia By
- the Holton Iron Roofing Company Of
New Lisbon, Ohio, for the sale Of their
Iron Roofing, we viii be pleased 10 furnish
any persons desirous of having good sub
stantial roof placed upon their dwellings
or stores. Give US d call either in person
or by letter. We can and will guarantee
better, more substantial and cheaper
roof than can be had elsewhere
T. O. SANDY & CO, Sole Agents,
Montross p. o., Westmoreland, CO., Va.
Jnne 27-6mH
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-09-26

Mr.. Wright related many aneclvier
of Webster and SAID that man Of
simpler habits never lived. For dres-
he cared absolutely nothing. A.,
home he could not lie distinguisi.e |
from any of his farmers or neishbors
so far as dress WAS concerned. He
rarely ever wore a collar and was al
most always seen in q black sloucb
hat with his trousers tucked in his
boots. But as soon as he removed the
hat. one saw his foreheah and eyes.
When Thorwaldsen saw the bust of
Webster in the studio of Powers, at
Rome, he exclaimed: "Ahl new
design of Jupiter. I see. Grandf'
And it was a long time before the
great sculptor could be persuaded that
the bust was that Of a living American,
At home politics was never allowed
to be q subject for conversation. II
the subject was brought up. the
brow of the illustri,us man dark
ened. Fishing. hunting. farming
horses. pigs and hens were his staple
subjects for home con sersation. He
knew bis cattle by name as well as be
did his brother Senators. ol hi,
garden he was very proud and in the
season would speni portion Of each
day in il. pulling weeds and hoeire
vegetables. It is said that one day
. Young lawyer came to him and asked
him what he had best study to build
himself up in his profession.
"Turnip seeds" was the laconis
rerly.
The young disciple Of Blackstone
followed the advice. He studied uF
everything that bore upon the subject
a year or two afterward . neighborinf
farmer produced new turnip. from
the sale of which ne expected to rear
a fortune. Another neighbor began
10 raise and sell ihe same seeds and {
Law suit resulted. The originator q
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-09-26

/ him. Webster thousht ! paomapt M
replied:
81 am not g &<sI bcck>d an tur
| nips - I ought to- Be. bat there j. |,
Young fellow ever there who knew,
al about them"
When the trial came oG the ysuuf
lawyer astonisbed iudce. inv and
aadi,ncs bs bis profonnd learning and
trlu.nphantly won the case. Tina start.
ing hirsslf on the Rad 10 fame and
fortune.
! Webster loved domestic life. His house
zss his castle il every sense. and
<se<y nans womanser child uas -
welcome to it as the sunlight. When-
ever man called at the honse, Web.
ster always went tothe :ideboari, from
which he would bring ont decauter
and ponr out glass Of brandy. II
he visitor drank he was doubly well
come. If NOT. it Immediately lowered
him in Webster's estimation. Web
<ser was particularly fond Of children,
and loved to have them about him.
At a fair. picnic or circus, he was al
ways surrounded by them and would
amuse them in true mimic style.
Webster's sense Of humor was inf
mite. On one occasion neichbor pre.
sented a bill to him for payment.
"Why," said Webster. 81 have paid
this bill before" The neichbor as
sured him that he was mistaken.
"All right" said Webster, "call to.
morrow and will have your money
for you." As soon as the man was
gone. Webster called his son, Fletcher,
and directed him to look over his
papers and see if be could not find a
recei; ;.ted bill. To the surprise of
both, no. only one, but two receipts
were found, showing that the bill had
oeen paid twice. Webster put the
receipts in his pocket and said nothing.
10 the morning the neighbor called
as agreed for his money. Webster
took his seat under the reid elm tree
md ordered Mr.. Wright to bring the
ne h.nded it to man, telling him
70 drink. Webste the began:
mir. NJ. do you keep books2"
The man admitted that be did not.
"Taen | would advise you to do Sc, !"
aid Webster. pulling from his pocket
me Of the receipted bills aud handing
j: to him. The man was covered with
confa,ion. and Webster continued:
And while you are ab,at it you had
better employ a bookkespsr that m
..ers. "a nds double entry" al the same
time handing the man the second rs.
ceipi, which he took with trembling
hands.
Now" said Webster. II am ooing
.ssure you on my word as a fisherman
sud ny honor az farmer ,hat | will
not pay it the fourth"
Arastime that Webster loved above
all others was fishing. AS a rule, how
ever, he had true fisherm4n's luck.
and rarely ever caught a fish unless
it gpt entaugled in his line and
couldn't possibly escape. When a
little way ahead or behind his fishing
comp'nion he was always muttering
to himself, and many Of bis speeches
were composed while Webster was
trolling along the streams of Marsh
field. On his return from fishing
trip he would throw himself under
the old elm tree in the door yard and
enjoy short nap while resting from
his fatigue.
On one occasion some Boston friends
and admirers sent Webster as a pres
snt an enormous plow. Webster gavs
out word that on a certain day il
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-09-26
The HONE or DsTER.

TILE M0M~ NJ X1E0
----~
Philadelphia Iiraez
- AkshFiELD. ~ zs
An's qusins ''' hss oeen
Isnoeied ioIsss. = ~ navin2
oeen 'le nons = 80 sos'er. II
issatuasec near 'ne 2 ac sea coast
eDous ov mi1e oiFecs hne
6os'on- a. ns implies.
ira Y traci< oi arsny land
strssen away 10 All 2 ns. 10 the
goou old days u WAS prize resi-
dence OF ssA Captz'q & sailors
during the'r sly on sny Il
!; pfn i'2 u
nss uesce ndAnts sEiH remain. anI
sogstner ioTla cotnmunisy Of people
as warn-hearte.i. as Joviai and as
generous as can he found on the Al
iantic coast. Here Daniel Webs er
was known not only as Statesman.
out as a PLAIN, Understanding Farmer
and fisherman, who loved bis home
and neighbcrs. and to-day one may
siiii converse nere with men who were
ms everyday companions and among
whom ne led rustic life.
"A brisk drive OF few minutes from
the sleepy little village takes one TO
the Webster farm. The house is sur
rounded by forest trees. nearly all of
which were planted by W=bster's own
hand. In the rear Of the house and
stretching away for about two miles
is the marsh. Several years ago the
original Webster house was burned.
but new house OF the same style OF
architecture was erected upon the old
site. Aside from the house. the other
buildings remain unaltered. The farm
originally consisted of | 800 acres. but
since the dispersion Of the family it
has been sold of piece meal, until only
loO acres remain. A short distance
away is the house OF Porter Wright.
who for 10 years was Websters heal
farmer. A notable trait of Wsbsters
character was that ne never treated
h's employees as msai sls. but as equals.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-08

Henry Goodhall, of Hamilton, has
been missing since the night of Jan. n,
and no one, not even his family, seem
to know his whereabouts. On the date
named he visited Ithaca and borrowed
fifty cents of +. l.. HINES, When he
got ready to return, Mr.. HINES let him
take his HINES J horse and buggy to
the latter's home in North Star. When
Goodhall got there, Mrs HINES gave
him his supper He then asked to take
the conveyance with him to Hamilton,
so that he could bring his wife to Ithaca
on the next day. This Mrs. HINES de-
clined TO do. Goodhall then departed.
He was next seen that evening at the
school-house in his district, where "A
singing school was in progress. lie
went from there To the house of Mr..
Seeley, a neighbOr, and borrowed some
kerosene oil in bottle to take home.
Since that time he has not been seen.
Sheriff Petit and his brother Marion
visited his home on Wednesday and in
vestigated the affair as far as possible.
but were unable to gain any informa-
ton that would tend to remove the
mystery. He has wife and five
year-old daughter. But his domestic
relations have not been of the most
pleasant nature imaginable. His wife
acknowledges this fact and declares
that she had at times upbraided him
for his shftless conduct and lack of
thrift. but there has been no open rup-
ture between them. She disclaims all
knowledge of his whereabouts. His
brother thinks he run away: says he
threatened To do so before; and is of
the opinion that he will turn up again
all right. The neighbors, however,
seem to think differently and the sus-
piciOn is strong that there has been foul
play, and that GoOdhall has been muir
dered. II is also intimated that there
is another man in the case.-Gratiot
Journal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-08

The magnitude of the operations
of the building and loan associations
of the country is something which it is
difficult to comprehend. For example,
we are informed that there are 80 build
ing associations in ST. Louis, with a
membership aggergating $4,000 persons.
We learn, further, that these institute
ons have loaned to date $4,000 600.
Not less than $500 families have been
supplied with substantial homes in that
city through this fundamentally.
This represents the work accomplished
in the last seven years. st. Paul, Mimi.
another correspondent informs us. has
~ building and loan associations. the
loans outstanding being upword of So,
100000. These organizations are much
younger than those at st. Louis, already
referred to, but are healthy and active.
One of our exchanges specially devoted
to the building and loan interest esti-
mates that the country at large contains
5000 associations, with an average mem
bership of 200 shareholders. In other
words, it is estimated that 100000
persons, or one-tenth of the number of
voters in the nation, are shareholders
in these institutions. 1t is farther es-
timated that the membership of the So
called national associations is not less
than 100000. Assuming that one-third
of these members are borrowing share
holders, and then estimating the bus
mess upon the basis of the ordinary
share and the number of shares which
an individual may be supposed to hold,
there is afforded the opportunity of
judging what an important part these
institutions are playing III the economy
of the country at the present time. An
exchange asserts that 400 900 dwellings
have been erected, or are in process of
erection at the present time. by associ-
ations now in existence.-The Office.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-08

From E. B. STACEY, Springfield, Mass:
have taken your Vinegar BitteIs for a scrof
ulous humor and they have effected n conf
piCtc cure; something eminent physicians
have failed To do / consider IL my duty To rec
OmmCnd themto others.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-08
CATARRH.
Catarrhal Deafness, Hay Fever
4 New Home Treatment.

Sufferers are not gencrallymware that these
diseases are contagious, or that they are due
To the presence of living parasites in the lining
membranes of the nose and eustacha tubes
Microscopic research, however hats proved
this TO be a fact. and the result IL that simple
remedy has been formulated, whereby catarrh,
catarrhal deafness and hay fever are perma-
ncntiy cured in from one To three applications
made AT home by the patient once I'm twow weeks.
n. B.-For catarrhal discharges peculiar to
fe malcs (whitesl this remedy is a specific. A
pamphlet explaining this new treatment In
sent on receipt of ten cents by A. VI. DIXON Il
SON, 33 West king ST.. Toronto, Canada.
Scientific American.
Sufferers from catarrhal troubles should read
the above carefully. 4s-ly
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-08
1aInch Wood Wanted

Notice is hereby given that | will re.
ceive sealed bids for two hundred cords
of green beech and maple wood. in lots
of twenty five cords and upwards, to be
delivered to the pump house at Alma
Michigan; all bids To he presented on
or before March LIST, 1889; Council TO re.
serve the right To reject any and all
bids.
BY authority of Village Council.
Dated. Alma. Jan. Sth, 1889
w. \. BAHLKE,
506-2w Village Clerk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-08
Don't Buy Your Arctics Uptii

you have seen the Colchester Arctic" with
the "outside counter" Its the best htting
and best wearing arctic now made, and il made
pom honor for reputation. The ''outside
counter" adds largely To the durability
These are cheapest i'm the end. No extra
charge for the outside counter" Ask To SEQ
the COLCHESTER Arctic" Kept here by best
stores. At wholesale by II. :. Robinson 4
Burtcnshaw Detroit
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-08
PROVERBS. OLD AND NEW.

1--WE are well placed" as the cat said when
| she was seated on the becon.-Danish Proverb.
Those who always keep bottle of New
Style Vinegar Bittcrs in the house are as well
placed AZ was the cat.
IF cnvs were fever, all the world would be
| i'll Danish PrOVcrb
II the world were III OF any stomach trouble
New style Vinegar Bittcrs would cure It,
Guide folk are scarce, take care o. me-
Scottish PrOVcrb.
Good reliable patent medicines are scarce;
alwayt use New Mtyle Vinegar Bittcrs.
"What we want is not talent, IL is purpose"
-Bulwer.
Purpose sufficient to buy a bottle of New
style Vinegar Bitters, and try it,
"Stones and sticks are flung only at fruit
bearing trees Persian ProYerb.
New style Vinegar Bitters will cure head.
| ache i'm less than half an hour.
patience is the key to joy"
So is New style Vinegar Bittcrs. for it is the
key TO health. and consequently, OF JOY.
ECONOMY is i'm itself q great revenue"
Those who take New style Vinegar Bitters,
need never pay doctor.
True courage is like Il kite, contrary wind
raises IL hlgher
New style Vinegar Bitters is almost the only
known cure for constipation.
The heart has no wrinkles -
Do not let your faces grow wrinked, ladies,
| but take New style, Pleasant Taste Vinegar
| Bittcf~ dalN rs tonic, ana use X. II. McDon-
aid Drug COmpany's ODORA Preparations for
| the health of your skin. Used with New Style
Vinegar Btters, they will keep men, women
and children young and well
New style Vinegar Bitters purifes the blood,
| beautifcs the complexion, strengthens the
nerves, muscles and brain, and wards or
malaria.
Get a bottle from your druggist and try il
From +. B. STACEY, Springfield, Mass:
have taken your Vinegar BitteIs for a scrof-
uOuS humOr: and they have effected n conf
| piptp plIrp. something eminent phVsciaus
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-02-08
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION


Program of the Annual Convention
of the Gratlot County Sunday School
Association, TO be held at this place
February II and 10.
TUESDAY EVENING.
1:30-Address by Prof. II. L. Butler of Alma
College. Subject: childhood, a Problem in
NJ oral Science"
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
9:O0-Devotonal Exercises, led by Rev.J. W.
Peach. Alma.
s:3O-Minutes and miscellaneous Business
lo:o0-Rev. G. A. Jacokes. Subject Are our
Sunday Schools Accomplishing all we have n
right 10 expect OF them2' Followed by Discus.
sion.
what shall be done for the 20 per cent. OF Chill
dren who are outside of Sunday SCHOOL, Fol
lowed by Discussion,
II :30-President Silas Moody, Forest Hin. Sub
ject; Organization of the County by Town
ships" Discussion to follow,
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
1870 Devotional Exercises, led by President
Geo. f. Hunting, Alma,
ROOM II Reynolds. Owosso, State Secretary
Subject: "Better Organization and Better
Methods" Continued by discussion.
30-Rev. d. NJ. Chrsty, Ithaca. Subject;
UNITED and Systematic Canvass Of the County
from house TO house, to secure the Attendance
of all the Children of the County Mt Sunday
School"
3:00-Question Drawer, managed by Or. Hunt
ing.
3:30-Five Minute Talks
Rev. j. W, Peach. Alma. misuse OF the Les
son Leaf"
c. III Coats, ST Louis. sunday School
Music"
Rev. AT. Hart, ST. Louis. Relation OF the
Home TO the sunday School.
Mrs. n. d. Gidden, Ithaca. How 10 Interest
Children in Mission Work"
Rev. VIM. Woodmansee, st. Louis. Manage
ment of Sunday School Libraries"
4:0O-Reports from schools. Election OF Of
ticers and Miscellaneous business,
EVENING SESSION.
Miss Matilda II. Ross, Alma on Primary Class
Work, Practically Illustrated by an Exercise 10y
her own class.