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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

H. D. Cline the new bakery man,
baked his first batch Of bread, Mon
and our people are enthusiastic in
their praise of it. Mr.. Cline is max
ing the finest bread our citizens ever
had. and his trade in that line has
opened up double what he expected.
The new bakery is Q grand success.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

Contractor Johnson is progressing
finely on the Citizens Bank block.
The brick work is nearly up TO the
iuists on second floor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

The Union County Fair for 1889,
will be held on the Fair Grounds in
Elk Point commencing Wednesday,
Sept. 11th., and continue four days.
Every farmer in the county should
be interested in this fair and begin
now to make preparations to bring
something in for exhibition.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

Farmers are through cutting grain
and are getting we'll along with their
stacking. The grain is going into
the stack IN excllAnt Shape.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

Smoke tho White Cap cigarsmoke
the Ted Cap cigar and get the Us
Silver Pitcher md Cup, May 4tll,
1859, ct the City Drug Store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

AZ Thornt0n's No have for sale :
fine California peach for 20 cents
psr can. The same - others NH p
cents, for.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

VIM. Slaughter, who is now farm
ing over near Westfeld, Iowa, was
in the City = few days last week
shaking hands with old friends.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

MI. Scollard, Of Sturgis City, and
q member Of the Sioux Falls con-
stitutional convention, is spending q
few days here with his fatler.in-law
Mr.. Patrick DUnnelly.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

Miss Lena Lepper has gone to
Sioux Falls to accept . position in
q telephone Office.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

Rev. J. B. Ward, Of Ponca, passed
through this City on Wednesday,
on his way to Sioux Falls.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

Mr.. ]. H. Ward, o citizen Of Pom
90. made this office q friendly call
on Wednesday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

Mr.. n. w. Wheelock, ! hardware
merchant Of Fullerton, Neb., and IN
old friend Of banker Gilmore was in
the city last Monday and enjsyed .
pleasant visit with his friend.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

AsRev. G. w. Freeman win deliver
. temperance lecture in the church
q Richland, on Sunday evening
Aug. 4th, 1889. under the auspices
0f the W. G. r. Il.
A. A. ToLLEFsON, Sec.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

"Adonis" furnishes It's with a large
grist Of nswsy items from Richland
this week. Don't fail to read them.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

Beresford Meas: Candor cnmpels
u - ny that the temporary Capital
should Be plsced at Sioux Falls,
therefore vote for her.
Chas. Jonee, one Of G~otlIland's
prosperous farmers, harvested his
crop 81 wheat tho fore part Of the
week, the same standing about 5 feet
hieh. Chas. says II b the best wheat
crop he has raised since be has re-
sided III Dakota.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

Our stock of Ladies' and Gents
fine shoes is the best in the city,
and our prices will be found reason-
able. A. O. RINGsRUD.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

G.. a. r..
Stephen A. Hurlbut Post. No. 0,ls. A. II. meets
every two weeks on Saturday evening Mt the
court house. Transient brethren cordially In
vited. s.. W. HOFFMAN,.
o. II. SPENCER, Commander,
Adjutant.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

Ira Nichols went fishing yester'
day with a crowd Of children.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

You should take advantags, 81 onr
large sale on 10 cent canned goods.
s. g. THORNToN.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

Forepaughs big circus will be in
Sioux City Aug. 10Th.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

Albert Hasson. John Clementson
and Chas. Garfield were the first to
draw suits in the clothing club.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

Many Ut our citizens will be pain-
ed 10 learn that Hon. +. w. Laird. q
former resident VI this city. j. NOW
lying up0n-his dcathr bod At his
home ia Cleveland, Ohio, h1ws 3es
ing expected every day Of his death.
Nj. Laird has been an laonored
member Of one of the leading law
firms Of Cleveland for the past eight
or ten years, accommodating wealth
and honor. He Is m esteemed
friend II the writer and Il grieves 10
to pen this item.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31
County Officers.
c

Hon. +. w. Miller, of Huron, is
in the City.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

The premium list of the Union
County Agricultural Society, for the
fair this fall is in the hands of the
printer and will be ready for dis.
tribution in q week or ten days.
The Society is very liberal in the Of
fer OF premiums this year which
should stimulate our farmers TO
bring out their stock and products
and make the coming fair a grand
success. Mr.. Il. e.. Joy, the Presi-
dent and E. NJ. Cummins, the Sec
rotary. are working with energy ami
zeal, without compensation for the
success of the fair and every stock.
holder should heartily cooperate
with them to this end. Union Coun-
ty has got the finest products in the
world and we ought to bring samp-
les of them together and show them
to the world.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

Tho finest line Of parasols sveF u
The city ~ just being opened 4
Rinesruds.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

I.adics' and Misses corset Waists,
and also i now line OF corsets ct
Freemans' this week.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

We received by mail the other
day q large, so page pamphlet emit.
tied prohibition, the Foe Of TEN.
perance." 1t was, no doubt, sent u
us from some brewers or liquor
dealers association, and it's purpose
is to try and make people believe
that prohibition is a failure in the
several states which have already
adopted it. On the second leaf in
the book is a large picture represent
ing q brewery and a distillery with
signs owe the doors marked "clos.
ed, ""for SALE" ETC., and under the
picture lie printed. 1.-THE Effect Of
Prohibition" In the name Of com
mon sense we would like to know
what other effect prohibition would
have than of closing breweries, dis.
tilleries. saloons. etc. Does anyone
expect that prohibition strictly en-
forced is going to foster and build
MP breweries and distilleries I
Among intelligent people the boob
will have the opposite effect as in.
tended, and will strengthen the
cause of prohibition.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

Last Friday John Steckman, Ed
die Wood, Jim Knapp and Herb
Collins, four of our best ball-players,
played a game with a picked nine
in town, beating them by a score Of
AZ to 8. These four boys with one
more man as good as they, can heat
any nine in Union County.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

We sell oranges and lemons on .
small profit. Come and try us Tor
6ne fruit. q. THORNTON.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Hufnssn1k O.. srs int fsesiviag
anfce new line Of millinery, Of the
latest fashions. Call and see them.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31
RIAUE MARK SALE
Commencing moaday. July IS, continuing 80 Days.

This Blue Mark price means about half original price. All goods with
this marx On (Which win b in MP Rl. il, s ,. I,E Eio.sss y you u may ayI rest "a sss VI.
Trade.
O.. & i. lag: strip WOO, good; md n, .s.n.s ast to 3 !; Blue ss. Marx Mark price, % j..
Two l% s,s sG s.4:, l E sss 5S Ss'a' q Ne 's''o"' early price, zoe and SIC;
On. lot fancy imported BATHS. beautiful goodsas sold freely at 4oc; Blue
On. 10. a ss French re-; ss ssssa,s ,ss 9e sn si 1ses : the aSsi price .ss. wa. s5e; Blu. Mark is.
g s: s s :; S enc ::$: f.; 4: :j 4 ;s ; EN-: +! IS; IS; Ss;:; e.; g =: 4; s; i; e. { } IL :. ~ H Is H. f. s. .s s :sa t.:
One On: ' L; 1 Si:::: . ss:';;; 81; ;s: ss,s;; III. { n S'.! s' ssss. s. IS n..:,,s, wort. Is.
Two lots q fancy and Plain ssse embroidery, regular price IS and SOC;
Two lot. q isss and saass *, ssi..ias aoaaeios ,r half original price; Blue
On. 10: !: F: !. S S:ss %:;: e ss'o'sd ps'e.ls shirts, original price y and
o.: ! T. s. lss;:' i IS. s ssa;. a. ss ~: 70 81; :ios 81 e Sly. sss mark ''e
i IS IS IS; IS IS:
9 One l 'es ssss :T Ss. h %:,i, i ss; % WORTH Z s pair for a''
al s sssn sea :s1 saa Corset. at half price.
One 10. sh idssss corded sSsss waists sas mark; i n. .,, 40,
Our corset stock il, the mos. complete e. in, ss s city, I'VE can fit any
S Ss i 'ss a a;i p :.%ssi ss' s;ss ns srs ~ %''4' ''s
S Sos. |s s. ss,. ' ifE,, v r..ss. a 7ss :ai ;1 81 o vsi:,,, ss; S Ss quality asf; se.
Beautiful line muslin caps, blue mari, rs and Csc.
MOTIONS. Blue Marx Prices. BEST GOODS
Pins, sc; Needles, sc, with extras included. darners, tape leather and
worsted; nursery pins, large, medium and small, SC; spool cotton, six
spools e. 25; spool linen, Sc; spool silk. 100 y; yards , &c; : s. hot twist ! 10
eyes, small, 2 cards, SC. large, 2 cards &c; binding ribbon. bolt loo; best
dress braid, OuI lengthy SCI glove cambria, all colors' DC; sal'ca' good
quality, 10 cents.
LADIES' MUSLIN UNDERWEAR-!f you need one article Of ;"I
in this line of goods see what we have, and if our prices Equality consider
ed) are not one-third less than any house in town we will make you a
present Of the garment. ladies' childrens' and Mems gauze underwear
ut half price.
In our CARPET DEPARTMENT you will find decided bargains in carpets.
curtains, and upholstery goods, to clean up stock before the arrival, OF
Fall stock, which will be the most attractive ever shown IN this section.
One lot of Ottomans, only 25c.
RI vn, IL mi GOO any article m this sheet that O want ONE in and
se how we ar selling goods. We want to get acquainted with you, if we
are not already. Do not buy a dollars worth until you see us; it will
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

G. C. Hauser, the merchant tailor
Of Vermillion, was in the city last
Wednesday and took the measures
of the members Of the clothing club.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

Prot. f. F.. Collins, or Ellie, as he
is more familiary known hereabouts,
made a flying visit to this city last
Monday. Prof. Collins is principal
of the Vermillion high schools and
is n Of the rising educators Of our
new state. Ellie's friends are legion
around here.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

Huy the Globe fruit jars no better
in the market. For sale by A. 0.
Ringsrud.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

Mr.. Ernest Savage, REPRESENTING
the Singer Mig. Co. at Ponca, Neb.,
made this Office . pleasant call last
Wednesday. Mr.. S. is an old news-
paper man and We enjoyed q pleas
ant chat with him.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31
I. O. of q. F.

I. Q. of O. F.
Elk Point Lodge No. h
Meets at Odd Fellows
Hall every Tues9ay evening. Visiting brethren
cordially invited. ia. SMITH. n. ~.
A. II. COLLINS, Sec.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

If you feel unable to do your
work, and have that tired feeling,
take DR.. j. H. McT.eans Sarsaparilla
it will make you bright, active and
vigorous. For sale at Talcott's drug
store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

The most popular liniment is the
old reliable, Dr. J. IL. McLean's vol
canic oil lininent. For sale at Con-
lyis drug store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

Disease lies in ambush Tor the
weak; q feeble constitution is i'll
adapted to encounter q tnalnriOus
atmosphere and sudden changes of
temperature, and the least robust
are usually the easiest victims. DR..
j. H. McIean's Sarsaparilla will
give tone, vitality and strength 10
the entire body. For sale at Con-
ly's drug store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31
A. r. q A. M.

A. r. & A. M.
ELK POINT LODGE, No. 3, Meets
"A IN Masonic Hall in regular cOm mica.
VOo tion, Wednesday night on or before the
NN full 0on sach month. An Invitation
Ms extended to v~isittnghrethrsn in good
standing.
A.E ROME, w. NJ.
c. A. DAVIS. Sec.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

Distress after eating, heartburn.
sick headache, and indigestion are
cured by DR.. J. H. McIean's liver
and kidney Pillets (little pills.) For
sale at Talcott's drugstore.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

Hon. B. HI. SULLIVAN, of Plan
kington, the new appointee for Sur
veyor General for Dakota passed
through the city last night on his
way to. Yankton to have his official
bond approved by a u. 8. Judge
preparatory to taking possession Of
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

We overheard 4 stranger remark
4 the fremont House. the other
day, that ELK Point was the incest
and best town in Dakota. He said,
s'1fI had my moneyout Of a Central
Uakota town where | live, I would
oslne right here and invest it, and
I've happy the rest Of my days.
Our beautiful shade trees and our
hiding boom completely captured
Nm.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

Mr.. E. H. Burket, special agent
ofthe Capital Loan and Investment
Co., Of Lincoln Neb. has been in the
City for the past few days in the in
terest Of his company. We under
stand that this company has offered
a loan on very favorable terms to
build q new hotel here.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

Sick headache is the bane Of many
lives. This annoying complaint
may be cured and prevented BY the
occasional use Of Dr. J. H. McT4ean's
liver aud kidney pillets (little pills.
For sale at Conlys drug store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31
s. G. THoRM0n
The Leading Grocer.
Goods sold cheaper than small deolsa
ers can buy them.
WITH us

Groceries provisions, fruit and produce, csockeFys gtasNana19s
tubs and pals, table and pocket knives, shot and poNoel taesse
empty shells, guns and gun fixtures. We want yontt Ades s@@@S@@
try us a month. Do not pay from 10 70 % per cont inMg MkgA%9S
goods than we ask for them. We always have Bargains
lave no time to quote prices. but hero ac . few ior this ulentnsSN5 Asa3
u is. raidns 5aS9S@s
% q cooking ramins .......IO Zoo IS8
s " Cal. apricos. i. \. -. ..... lO0s DEMONSTRATIONS
Best corn, tomatoes, peas, beans, rod cherries blnehaE13ek kn1A9es@S
rms only 10 cents per can. 8 large cans of appsee 0nySSx00aS4M3
Fine california fruit only 20 cents per en-. IVA hanassA nsMa IL
ham, corn meal, buckwneat, picked nest md saokeo NAe9.AsSx
our IS cent ten and 90 csnt coffee, For fnes fAncy GMhsMeA %MM
market. "A full line. Hest aasornncnk Prompt ah9a1esM N4a
delivered free when required. Prices and qualify 1Pe1SgbMSM4
words. %NA
S. G. THORNTON, Tho Leadiao I
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

Y. w. G. II. u.
Meets Friday evening Of each week.
Mrs. JENNIE +. WooD, President.
JENNIE FISK. Secretary.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

Rev. Jas. Oakley, pastor Of the
Congregational church Of this city
Tor tive years in 1876-77, arrived
here the middle Of last week and en-
ioyed a very pleasant time visiting
18th old friends until Tuesday
MOhsadg. MI. Oakley has. spent
four years in Illinois and seven
years In Nebraska since he left here
but 70 now again q Dakotain, being
located at Pierre as pastor Of. the
church there. Last Sunday morn
ing he stood face to face in the
Congregational church with q large
number Of his old congregation,
preaching two excellent sermons.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

The farmers all have a broad,
pleasant smile these days. Their
wheat, oats and barley are turning
out splendid and the corn and pota-
to crop never had . better outlook
than at present. Why shouldn't
they smile?
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

-
Mrs. Kennedy is meeting with
rood success in canvassing for the
hook entitled 1.-THE JOhnstown
Flood" Last week she delivered
her first order, aud all who have
read the book are pleased with the
truthful history ofthe great calami-
-, wherein 10000 persons lost their
lives. Mrs. Kennedy is busily TAX
Ing orders this week, and as soon ~
possible she will call on those who
have not yet subscribed. Please re-
member that Mrs. Kennedy 10 the
authorized agent for Union county,
And give your order to no other
Usioa County Leader.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-31

yayssr slly tanb sss n I. q q
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-10-12
A Beautiful Story.

Coleridge relates story to this ef-
feet; Alexander, during his march in
to Africa, came to people dwelling
in peaceful huts, who knew neither
war nor conquest.
Gold being offered him he refused
it, saying his sole object was to learn
the manners and customs of the in
habitants.
NStayswith u.s." said the chief, "as
long as it pleaseth thee.". Y y
During this interview with the At
rican chief,two ofhis subjects brought
case before him for judgement. The
dispute was this:
The one had bought a piece of
ground, which, after the purchase,
was found to contain treasure, for
which he felt himself bound to pay.
The other refused to receive anything,
stating that he sold the ground with
what it might be found tocontain ,ap-
parent or concealed. -
Said the chief, looking at the one,
"You have a SON." and to the other,
"You have a daughter; let them be
married, and the treasure be given
them as a dowry."
Alexandria was astonished.
"And what,' said the chief, "would
have been the decision in your coun.
try"
1--WE should have dismissed the
parties and seized the treasure for the
kings use"
And does the sun shine in YOU
country; does the rain fall there; are
there cattle which feed upon the
herbs and green grsss?" asked the
chief. $3.50 g. ~ aa 81 ~ N
Certainly" said Alexander.
"Ah," said the chief, sit is for thu
sake of those innocent cattle that thu
Great Being permits the sun to shine
the rain to fall, and the green grass t.
grow in your cOuntry."l
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-10-12
he is Able.

Churchman. .rr h
The first thing is to get rid our
selves Of the idea that God is tied
down by laws-ticd down hand and
foot, as some suppose. If God is
Almighty, then who tied him down?
To believe such a doctrine Is pure in
fidelity. There is no law but God;
God is his own law. Still, here is
my own temptation. / have been
tormented with the foolish and wick
ed thought that God was tied down
by laws that resist. The thought is
absurd that God would tie his own
hands. 1t is doctrine Of infidelity,
and Christians ought to be ashamed
to adopt or harbor such a thought.
God has made one law which will
never be permitted to clash with any
other. That law is, "Ask, and it
shall be given you" This law is
higher than Newton's law of attrac-
ton. 1t would ride over every law
of nature and all the forces Of he'll
combined. Every power that stands
in its way will be like so much chaff.
1t is Gods chariot, and has the right
of way, and let everything before it
clear the track. When God answers
the prayers Of his children, then let
thrones and powers stand back and
shut their mouths. The answer will
come, in spite Of all hindrances, to
the lOwlieSt child of God, in Gods
own time.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-10-12
A Drop of Oil.

.nl I1 TUlJi1.7I TTTj ~ M
1oung reaper HiUrt -If |f. .r.r#tl
1.-The sewing-machine went hard.
Brother Will came and looked over
Amy's shoulder and knit his brow,
as was his custom when in puzzle.
AT last, tuning back the machine,
he glanced over the works and said :
''Do you oil it here, Amy?" .s
"Why, no | never thought of
that" ..4...
A drop was supplied, and in an
other minute the slender needle was
flying through the work like a fairy.
1t was easy now to turn the wheel.
The drop of oil on dry spot in the
machinery made all right.
There are many other places where
a drop of oil works just as great Won
ders. For cold mornings, when the
tempers are apt to get frosted, as well
as toes and tinger-tips, there is no
magic like few sweet, cherry
words. So when one is in anger, and
ready to do or say rash things, just
give him "soft answer" and you
will see how it can cheer and bright
en- the way for yourself and all about
you.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-10-12

sometimes disagree with as? Why
should we expect it 10 be otherwise ?
Fenelon says, "The only way to es>
cape disappointment is not to expect
perfection" and he adds, "Would
you wish God to deal with you as you
deal with Others? ~
In the same manner, we may eX-
pect too much of ourselves. 1.-The
keen sense of humiliation that fol-
lows failure" says DR.. Goulburn, sis
proof that we thought better Of our
selves than to believe we could fall
so far When self-confidence is the
secret source Of our expectations, God
must deal with it and disappoint it.
But sometimes conscientious and
loving hearts are discouraged because
they do not make expected progress,
when really they are exacting more
Of themselves than their Master does.
They forget that he says, First the
blade, then the ear" They are sur
surprised at the assaults of Satan,
when lit is written" "Think 1t not
strange" They look for immediate
fruit of their labors, when God warns
them that they must have "long pa
thence for it,"
1.-THE Lord is very pitiful;" he "re-
members that we are dust" and
bears long with us.
His word and his grace alone will
correct and cure all undue expecta-
tons with reference to ourselves and
to others. t"s r."1 -3''Nf
Let us see to it that we have the
right measurements, and we shall not
exact too much. tt