Morning journal and courier., 1890-04-02
STATE CORRESPONDENTS.
Cheshiro Past and Present.

the death of Rev Samuel Hall, there were circun-
stances that made the ministry of his successor
and son-in-law, Rev John Foote, somewhat trying
The greatly crippled the resources Of the PEG
the country's service. 1t took some time after
peace was declared to resume the interrupted
comm enced large emigration to newer sections in
New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio. This made 1t
tax rates which had been the means Of paying the
pastors salary and other expenses Of the Eccesiast
ed the communities in unexpected directions. There
was growing sentiment that all contributions for
church work should be voluntary and not compu-
sorry. The Episcopal church, which, during the war;
had been nearly extinct now reasserted itself Many
gave 1t their sympathies because they thus hoped to
get rid of compulsory taxation. Baptists also
divided off for similar reasons. The Congrega-
timent concerning those things had greatly changed
legal claims on taxation from all who were not act
ually join ed to other societies they would doubt
have saved a larger number OF families from going
to other religious organizations.
These various causes made the people critical and
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young man. that they had been willing to from
dignity Of office. MIR. Foote did not at once realize
complaint of his psople eliminated in trial before
the consoeiation., which occupied several
Of the truth OF what has been said Concerning the
Tho result so far the council was concerned was
a decision which admonished and advised Mr..
tor. He evidently profited by the advice for he
continued in office and grew in respect and conf
after his successor had been chosen colleague
Like his predecessor, he died whom his country
Of 1872. His ministry S may DO said to have Gov
cred the most trying portion OF our country's his
nnty for about two years, Yet he did not live to
receive it all in person. During his whole ministry
Seth Seth Calhoun, ms where he raised
Complained Of their pastor did no. return to his
church, but went to other churches here and there
house Of worship not far up the street from the
old meeting house and seriously discussed forming
plished it. BY the charges they made against their
pastor they had placed themselves In an attitude
did not find easy to retire from or be excused for
Hence they concluded ito stick it out" and take
an a
associates in the church Rev John Foote'S dsush-
eos m
the age OF twelve years she was examined for ad,
y sGse
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ter, born in 1774, was admitted to the same class
the the same year although but nine years cid He
afterwards studied medicine and practiced consd-
erably before his death.
The movement for calling attention to Cheshire
as place OF summer resort resulted in a meeting
last tuesday evening at which a committee Of ten
citizens was chosen to publish statement Of the
towns attractions, accommodations, ETC., and take
| other measures which might further the object
sought.
| Mr.. Elizur Atwood who has been laid aside by
lame foot for several days, is improving and likely
to be out again soon.
The drama performed by the young people on
Thursday evening in aid of the Village Improve
| meut society was attractive and served to add
materially to the treasury of that society.
This opening of spring makes the demand upon
Mr. Platts nursery for trees quite brisk, which he
is supplying with a diligence that is
characteristic. 1t is good sign for
| our state and country when much zeal is shown
in putting out fruit trees. The moro of these valu
able APPLE pear, peach, plum, cherry. chestnut and
other trees that are planted about farms the
better it win be for us. The removal Of few OF
tho families from the place because of the silence
| of the watch shop, renders a few desirable tene-
ments available for any new corners who rnay seek
| our village for a longer or shorter stay.