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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-09-11

stimulate the flow Of blood, our pray
ers for health mean that God 1sseaFtl-
estly requested to abrogate the laws OF
life in our own case, and work mira
cles because we refuse to use means. II
tell you, neighbor, believe In the
faith-cure, but the faith that cures
must be Of the kind that works. a
=s.Then, If you were called upon to
prescribe for me, what would you tell
me to doW ~ ~,
II would refer you to the divine pre-.
scription given in Gen. iii. 10: In
the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat
bread, And to Paurs command to
the Thessalonians IL any maa will
not work, neither shall he eat. These
are statements Of q law of our nature
Psychologists tell Us that digestion; de-
pends upon exercise. 1t is not food
that nourishes our bodies, but food di-
gested and asBimilated If We eat
more than we can digest, the excess
becomes bnrdsn and q clog Icatang
without working is one Of the $ni0st
prolific causes Of disease. The system
Is weakened by that which should 9bs
used to build it up. : e
THE ExrIN;,rIoH =, or .EIatJRR:.
nMillions for entarurise for Eln1cfit
NOT a nennv. y shonld ha i,,scribed over
the doors of our lstata.fIonsea ara onr
national Capitol. The enticing of mem
their energy or The fri'its fl,eseaf n 'ha.:
come q fine art. n Seclusion Is departed
from the world. The ennissar1es
traffic invade On r homes; haaet IIa gI,non;
the road and Tia in wait for .IIss af; s0It
nlaces rof resort Thonpii Wa fiee toy
fhe deser.t thew ara thera' NOR M :rafnce
from them "a; he founfi on. ti1e tona al
mountains ~ IN 3the islands a ethes 80.
Whoever would 1keen even with sthel
world by limiting bis wants is regard
ed az q shirker of his duty. G z !
The sum Tof Inodefn ethics giR 31,oi,-
tained in the word s,io ~ Do fhat Which;
is good If yo,l can. but rest lassurei. you
shall he nsrdonefi for idoiiios sayil, ,nieSra
readily than for doing notlSine z!.' 8
Tuan whan annisads III N sf,a & ,,,sts,
chance n men ilia INF knns1 ,, sI III lais,re
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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-09-11

The youdg men who are on the look
out for a "soft place." through dislike
for honest, hard work, eau find 1t un-
der their hats.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-09-11

SUNSHINE ON A DULL DAY.-"Let
us make little sunshine!" said Uncle
Jack.
"Make sunshine W said Jennie.
"Why, how you do talk" smiling
through her tears. "You haven't got
q sunshine factory, have you ?"
"Well, I'm going to start one right
off, if you'll be my partner,u replled
Uncle Jack.
"Now let me give you the rules for
making sunshine. First, don't think
of what might have been II the DAY
| had been better. Second, see how
many pleasant things there are left to
enjoy. And, lastly, do all you can to
make other people happy."-6et.
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-27
SHEFFIELD.

The sudden and unexpected death of Mrs Mary A. Townsend, wife of Rev G.. D. Townsend, which occurred at her home in this village, last Friday morn ing Nov 22d, after an illness of only four days, was cause of grief to her many friends here. Much sympathy is felt for the aged husband bereft of his life companion, She was 8 woman of lovely christian character, always taking deep interest in all good works, with kind and pleasant word for all, one in whom is seen the fullness of those graces of christian training from youth, and lifelong obedience to the saving precepts of her profession and faith.
 The lecture at Memorial hall last Fri day night, given by Rev John s. Whedon, D. D., of New Rochelle, N. Y. drew large audience, the subject, civilian Cowper," the English poet, being treated in very able and eloquent manner. He told us much of h1s strange life, and of his poems, many of which are now used in churches. His ballad of ''John Gilpin" gave him 8 wide renown. and in 1799 he wrote his last poem, "The Castaway.'
 Rev w. A. Mackey, of Pine Plains, N. r., former pastor of the M. B. church here. arrived in town Monday to be present at the funeral of Mrs Town. send on Tuesday.
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-27
SOUTH CANAAN.

The Rev Mir Hanna gave an excellent discourse from the text, "No man livith to himself" though still suffering from a heavy cold. Union Thanks giving services will be held in the M. B church at Falls Village on Thursday evening. It is expected MT Hanna will preach the sermon, if able. .... Please correct the name of the winner of the silver medal at Huntsville. It should read Miss Murray .. Mrs Erastus Mer- win still continues very low. It is thought she is gradually failing =. The sociable last Friday evening at MT Marshall Deans was rather thinly atten- ded, owing to the rainy and dark even- ing. A very pleasant time Is reported. A severe accident occurred to MT and Wm Brightman on Sunday afternoon. As they were driving down Norton hill some part of the harness gave way and the horses ran. throwing them both out Mrs Brightman, whose hip was injured, managed to drag herself to house, where assistance was procured. Mir B. was still unconscious They were brought to Mir Wm Merriman's, where Dr Wilcox was summoned and dressed the wounds. MT B. Is badly cut about the head and face. It IS not yet known how severe the injuries will prove . |. It is rumored that MT DuPar, of Falls Village, and Mir Willard, of Hunts vile, have bought out MT Heury Weth- erell's store. Mir DuPar is said to be taking an inventory.
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-27
BERKSHIRE COUNTY.

Mir Cushman, of New York, has bought the horse "Whalebone" of F. M. Dodge of Pittsfeld, for S15O0
 The United zylonite company, of North Adams, has just made large shipment of its collars and cuffs to Japan, where Q promising territory for this trade is opening.
 The Cheshire cheese factory will be run much later this fall than usual owing to the high price of cheese. The farmers generally patronize this factory, and they have realized more for their milk this season than usual.
 In the month of October p, 976 cars went through the Hoosac Tunnel, II, 4O9 loaded and 65 empty being east-bound, and 4, ,563 loaded and 6,939 empty west bound. The number of east-bound trains was 435; vest bound 431.
 The Baptist church of Pittsfeld, cele- brated their second annual reunion, Friday. Supper was served from 5:30 to o'clock after which addresses were made by prominent people of the church.
 Thos. Griffin of Williamstown, states that his father, who lately died at Prince Edwards Island, left fortune of $500, 900, to be divided among eight heirs. Besides this, his life was insured 1 for $25, ,OO0. MT Griffin will soon go to Prince Edwadr's Island to see about his share of the property.
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-27
NORFOLK.

c. B. DeMartin appeared on his old route, Monday morning, with new cart and load of meat Geo. T. Johnson withdrew his application for a license, the day before the hearing was appointed, and now we must get our drinks from out of town, or of l.. l.. Whiting, town agent. .... One night last week E. s. Gaylord went over to the depot after wheelbarrow load of meat, and came back with very bad cut on the side of his head, and cannot tell how he got it, having no recollec- tion of anything from the time he left the depot until the next morning. The query is, did he get fall or did some- one hit him ?..... The fountain has been covered over for the winter, and 8 tub for horses erected immediately south of it..... Thanksgiving service in the church at the hour of the usual morning service. The depot was broken into last Friday night, the money drawer smashed and some six or eight dollars in change carried off.
 The friends of Mir and Mrs G. W. Scoville celebrated the twentieth ami versary of their marriage last Friday evening, by taking possession of them and their home, where they filled one table with china and two with eatables, and then passed two or three very pleasant hours, after which they depar- ted with many kind wishes on both sides.
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-27
GREAT HARRINGTON.

In the district court, Wednesday, John Vosburgh, for an assault upon William Gorham, was fined $2O and costs. The men are neighbors, and Vosburgh whose boundry line runs close to Graham's house, became angry because the latter stood on his land while digging for water pipe.
 Thursday, William Barnes, of Egre- mont, was before the court for neglect ing his children, but was discharged as there was no evidence to hold him.
 Charles Rice, colored, lately from Falls Village, was before the court last week for stealing pair of shoes from Michael Sullivan. Owing to his youth the papers were filed away and he was given another chance to reform.
 A new telephone line is to be con- structed this week between this village and North Egremont. The farmers o1 the last mentioned place are to furnish the polls and number of men will sci them at the expeuse of the telephone company.
 The poultry association met Friday evening and elected these officers for the ensuing year {: President, l. L Jenkins first vice president, Dr w R Small secretary, F D Rowe assistant John K Higgins treasurer, l. l. Jenk. ins superintendents, c l. Shaw and Howard Wheeler A list of 21 vice presidents and an executive committee of ten were appointed. The executive
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-27
LIME ROCK.

Miss Mary McCarty is quite ill Dr Bissell attends her.
 The Lime Rock Iron Go. have fhlish- ed stocking their coal and have returned three horses to the Davis ore mine
 John Owen is grading around :his new residence and preparing very nice lawn. His house is painted and presents very~fine appearance. Messrs Wesley Gibbs and Freeman Traver, of Millerton, put on the finishing touches with the paint bruth. ..,-..
 As and Mrs Brightman, of South Canaan, were descending Norton hill, last Sunday evening, with horse and wagon part of the harness gave way letting the wagon on the horses heels which ran away throwing MT and Mrs Brightman out, injuriug Mrs Bright E man about the hip, and cutting gash under MT -Brightman's eye.: Dr Knight fortunately came along and bound up the eye. Johnny Lowe stopped the horse before any more damage was done.
 The wood on Norton hill, known as Barnum's woods," is being chopped off for coal
 The Ladies' Aid Society of the M, B. church recently met at the residence of Reuben Beckley and when lunch was served had tue pleasure of sitting down to a table 15O years old. It is quite g curiosity and is highly prized by the owners
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-27

memory we shall all and always cherish.
 If we have been benefited by the exam
 pie of such a life, and who of us should not have been We can best show it by
 the growing warmth and completeness of our own enlistment in the cause that
 was so dear to her. All learned to respect and honor her through the abundance of her good works. Her funeral will be attended this (Wednes- day) afternoon at o'clock, at St John's church. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved family .... The missionary meeting of the Woman 8 Auxiliary, which was held at St Johns church Friday of last week was we'll attended and very enjoyable meeting. At the business meeting reports were given of the work done during the past year, and plans made for the coming year. Addresses were made by Bishop Talbot, of Wyoming, Miss Emery, and others. . . The Rev w. w. Andrews, of Washington, D. O., occupied the pulpit of the Cong church last Sunday morn ing. MT Andrews was personal friend of the late Rev Adam Reid, and occu- pied the pulpit here one Sunday many years ago. during the pastorate of MT Reid. The concert given at the town hall last Saturday evening was enjoyed, by the few who attended it ....There will be service at St Johns church Thursday evening, at the usual hour of service Charlie Friuk, of
 Brink Hill, is very ill with pneumonia.
 Last Friday he WAS about, and in usual health, with the exception of cold.
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-27
SHARON.

Mrs Amanda Berry and friend, former ly of Sharon, are now visiting at E H. Bartrams.
 Isaac Hoag is laying foundation for an addition to his barn.
 Willard Baker made flying visit to New York on Monday.
 Mrs A. M. Card spent few days in New York this week.
 Mrs Henry Caulkins and Miss Jessie Hunt, of Amenia, are visiting at Judge Cards.
 L.. VanAlstyne has gone to Morris town, N. J., on business fer week
 N. c. Mansier, of Great Harrington, Mass, made flying visit to his Sharon friends last week. ..t.. ..--
 It is surprising how sudden some people do disappear from your sight, especially when they stand on the end of plank and have it give away and they drop into cistern with two feet of water in it.
 I am very sorry John, but I shall have to go home with Grandma to- night and carry her lantern and umbrella. "Good night"
 While on my way to the village I find that the sidewalks are sadly in need of repair. The piece I mean Is from the stone bridge to Chas Knights. Six or eight load of gravel on the walk will fix it all right, but when you come to the bridge it wants foot path built on the north side so the people can get along without always being in the mud.
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-27
SALISBURY.

MT F. J. Fuller, of Great Burlington,
 Mass, spent Sunday in town visiting his sister Charles Brink is very ill with pneumonia. .... The schools close Wednesday night for the usual Thanks giving vacation, the remainder of the week. .. The entire community has been saddened by the death of Miss Carline Ball which occurred at her home in this village last Sunday after noon, after an illness of about one week. She was beloved by all who knew her. She was oOe who made many friends but never lost any, as all felt the influence of tine example of her whole life :; unselhsb, always bright and full of happy thoughts, with pleasant word for everyone, deep in affection and sympathy, and one so perfectly to be trusted. It may we'll be said of her, ji She hath done what she could" Her
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-27
KENT.

Elmer Barton and family have moved from Macedonia inte this village. Mrs s. Fletcher, of Bridgeport, Ct., IS visit ing her brother, B. G. Pratt, and other relatives in Kent which place was her former residence =. Sherman Barton is at Millbank, N. Y., for few days. .... Mrs O. R. Camp, of Canaan, is calling on old friends here. John Brown, who is employed on the Naugatuck, R. R. was thrown from the top of car the other day and considerably bruised. He was not seriously hurt but came home for few days to recruit Mrs Sylvia Edwards has received word that her son, John, lies very low with pneu- monia at Milwaukee, where he has been engaged in. business for the past five years Wm H. Stuart went to Al ,any last Saturday in response to a telegram that his brother, Charley, was very ill with pneumonia. A message later an- nounced his death ... Bishop Walker, from Dakota. visited St Andrews. and conducted confirmation service at p. m. Monday 25th. Bishop Walker takes the place of Bishop Williams who is ill and unable to travell at present. ..... Thanksgiving services will be held in the churche shere Thursday a. m. and Thanksgiving turkey will i've hope) be eaten at every home, .... Lawyer Me Mahon and Lawyer Nickerson were in town again Monday, upon official busi- ness. We call ourselves 8 remarkably quiet people but somehow the presence of lawyers, judges and sheriffs seem to be required here pretty often. 'sStill water runs deep" perhaps.
 The installation of Rev B. NJ. Wright as pastor of the Cong church in Kent took place Nov. 18th. Ministers and delegates arrived by the morning trains, and the council met at 10:30 for exami- nation of the candidate and other necessary business. A collation. was served in the church parlors at 12 which the reverend gentlemen were pleased to compliment highly and to which Dr Eddy referred later, tn his sermon, saying "we ministers did eat as though we had eaten nothing for a week. The church was tastefully decorated with evergreen and bright flowers, and at l 80 was we'll filled with people The service opened with an anthem by the choir, followed by a sermon, and the installation exercises all of which were very interesting and lasted over two hours. Two fine bass solos by c. s. Mead, from Yale, New Haven, added much to the musical part of the programme.
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-27
SHARON VALLEY.

Mrs J. Henry, of Norwalk, has been visiting at Thomas Kenney's.
 Mir Geo. w. Handlin has been on a business trip to New York, Bridgeport and other places. 4....
 MT and Mrs Edward StJohn celebra- ted the ninth anniversary of their marriage on Tuesday evening, Nov. 19. A large number of friends were present and an enjoyable time is reported <by all ~
 Have you made guess as to the number of beans in the bottle that stands in the store If you haven't you should do so, and if you have "do so some more.
 Since our last writing Geo Carey has made great improvement to his house by putting on blinds and treating it to fresh coat of paint.
 F. A. Hotchkiss spent 8 number of days in New York last week. ...
 MT and Mrs Geo. A. Kelsey started last week on their trip to California They will stop on their way to visit friends in Michigan, Illinois, Colorado, and other places, expecting to consume about month before reaching their destination. All join in wishing them pleasant journey and safe return.
 MT John F. Egan, wife and children, formerly of tbis place, late of Derby, Conn.,, arrived h town last week to again make it their home in our midst. We welcome them among us
 The "Jolly Club" headed by Pro1 Liedemann, having lived through the summer are still on ''Earth" and are making preparations for another big show this winter. We are informed that if they can secure the services o1 one or more of the feminine gender quality they will make an extended trip through Europe.
 MT Thomas J. Sperring, of Oxford N. Y., came on to spend Thanksgiving with his son, F. B. Sperring.
 The only excitement our sporting fraternity had last week was "cocklne main" between two birds of blooded stock and no small record. The best bird won the fight and money. A dance in the Valley is billed fol Thanksgiving eve. We always like te report ahead as far as possible. # Mir and Mrs c C. Gordon and Miss Jessie, are to spend Thanksgiving witt friends in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 The s. V. I. Co.'S coliers have finished their coal jobs for the past year and arc making bargains for the ensuing one Joe Cubley, of West Woods, has taker the lead for the year just finished, he having sent in over 43,O00 bushels O. charcoal.
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-27
CORNWA ALL.

News scarce. Our people have gone into winter quarters to keep out of the rain and mud. . In looking around we find too many vacant houses in our village to denote prosperity. There are five houses on the Main street in which there is no light in the window, and to one passing through in the evening it reminds one of the "deserted village. |"
 Rev MT Holt, assisted by two Continental vocalists" gave an enter tainment on Wednesday evening of last week to an audience of 20. It was we'll spoken of . . Mrs Caroline Davinport, of Nebraska, visited with her mother, Mrs Judson, over Sunday ..... E. w.. Andrews passed few days last week with Dea Beers He is travelling in the interests of the Conn Historical Society and will deliver free lecture on the early history of Connecticut, in the church in this village on Dec. 10th All are invited, and especially the young.
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-27
WEST CORNWALL.

Miss Ella Harrison returned from her visit in New Haven last week.
 Mrs Lewis Ocain has gone to Sharon to spend Thanksgiving with her daugh- ter r
 John Q. Admas, Esq, of Negaunee, Mich, spent Sunday in town.
 Mrs Alanson Preston is expected home from her western trip this week.
 D. l.. Smith was in New Haven and New York last Friday and Saturday.
 Samuel R. Scoville Is on the sick list
 Edward Lowell and family leave soon for Duluth, Minn., where he is engaged in the real estate business.
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-27
LAX EVILLE.

Rev MT Holt, the temperance worker, preached in the M. E. church Sunday Q. m. and in the evening he held in the same place gospel temperance service with the aid al his accompanying sing CTS, Messrs Franklin and Smith .. . The service at the town farm Sunday after noon was we'll attended and interesting
 Monday evening there was concert in Academy hall, given by Messrs Franklin and Smith, under the auspices of the Loyal Legion. A number are sick with hard colds Coming events cast their shadows before" and the futtering of turkeys wings and the squealing of hogs mean that Thanksgiv. ing tide is near. Do not forget to ''count your own mercies," and try to add to the list of someone less fortunate.
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-27
ORE HILL.

Morean Brazie. young man brought up in Ore Hill, but who has been away from us few years, has returned bringing his better-half. From appear ances we think he has been quite suc- cessful in starting in lfo. We wish him many years of happiness. Mir and Mrs Brazie are the guests of H. Fish.
 John Barnett has returned from a stay with his sister, Mrs Jennette Grant of iNaugatuck. Mrs Geo. F. Barnett has returned from visit to her mother.
 J. B. Dauchey, late of Winsted, has bought out the photograph gallery at Millerton and has taken possession. Mir Dauchey is all artist as we'll as 8 genial gentleman. -..
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-27
WEDNESDAY. NOV. 27. 1889.
COLLECTIONS US. BUSINESS.

No valid reasons are given why so many neglect to pay their bills, yet everyone acknowledges that collections are slow. It is often said that appar- ently "the chief end of man, is to keep what you've got and get what you can. '' Evidently many arc practicing that doctrine, otherwise there would be more money in circulation. Delinquents certainly cannot offer the excuse that business is dull. Business Is booming everywhere, especially in Connecticut. ssStraws show which way the wind blows" The following "straw" indi- cates the condition of business in this state. "Not only on the Housatonic, but on every line in the State, freight shipments are so heavy that it is almost impossible to secure cars enough to fill demands"
Connecticut western news., 1889-11-27
CLAYTON.

Wm. Sardam is improving the Dem- ing farm. by new shed, fences, etc.
 The Gardner barn has a new roof.
 J. M. Shultz has the shingles and will soon put them on the house he occu- pies. He has lately repaired and made by Charles Rogers. ..
 Geo Mcintyre has bought the first house north of l.. Lindsey's, now occu- pied by John Tubbs, and the barn and about 35 acres of land adjoining, the same being portion of the property of late years under the supervision of R. l., Taft,