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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-09

LONDON, Nov. "a well-known stee-
pie jack named Pitkinton fell from mill
chimney which he was repairing at
Washington Saturday and was dashed to
pieces on the hard ground $50 feet below
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-09
A Limited Capacity.

Some weak kneed husbands with very
large wives are not able to hold their
own.-Galyeston News.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-09

Our Fall and Winter Over
coats will bear the closest in
spection, and the gentleman in
the picture says he can find no
fault with them, not even with
the button holes; they are all
wool aud as wids as you care to
have them; artishcally trimmed
and in point of style and fit
they are not eXcelled, not even
by the merchant tailor. Our
prices are always low enough,
quality taken into considera-
ton.
Snide goods we refuse to
handle at any price. It's al
ways safe to trade at the
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-02-11
ide-Tracked Christians.

Somebody has suggested that many
Christians are like Il side-tracked train,
and has carried out the figure with the
idea that some one has taken the work
out of their hands and pushed them to
one side. No doubt there are plenty
of side-tracked Christians, but it is not
because somebody else has set them
aside. 1t is because they have not been
running according to orders, and the
good Lord himself has side tracked
them aud given those who are faithful
the right of way. When train keeps
to its own time it does not have to give
the preference to other trains and lose
its own privilege. But if it gets be-
hind, and gets in the way of another
train, then it must get to one side and
give the train that is on time an oppor-
tunity. ITO him that hath shall be
given and he shall have abundance"
From him that hath not, through his
folly and neglect, shall be taken away
that which would otherwise have been
his. He loses the right of way, and the
fault is his own. This is true in things
pertaining to the world, and true also
in things pertaining to the kingdom of
God. 1t is true of individuals, and
true of churches. If we do not want
to be side-tracked by the Almighty, we
must run on schedule time.-Erchange
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-02-11
How to Study the Bible.

An exclusively critical study of the
Scriptures leads to spiritual barrenness.
The life of the soul, even in the
preacher, needs other nourishment than
grammatico-histOrical interpretations,
archaeological discoveries, sacred ge-
ography, theological subtleties or even
ponderously argued orthodoXies. These
are husks-useful, perhaps indispen-
sable in their place; but it should not
be forgotten that the husk exists not
for its own sake but for the sake of the
kernel. The real nutriment of the spirit
is found only in the inner body of
truth, and this must be spiritually APP
pretended. And yet it is sadly true
that this devotional study of the Bible,
this vital contact with its spiritual es-
sence, is that which the preacher is
most prone to neglect. Too often in
feeding others he starves himself. The
homileical tendency tyrannizes over
his spiritual needs. He is like an AL
pine guide whose anxiety for the weak
and inexperienced under his charge
hides form his own eyes the magnificent
vistas on every side.-Old Testament
Stu6ent
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-02-11
Like Christ.

He who would be most like Christ
must pay the cost. If a furnace is
needed to purify and brighten you, do
not shirk the furnace. Patience is an
admirable grace; but it is not oftenest
worn by those who walk on the sunny
side of the street in silver slippers. 1t
is usually the product of head-winds
and hard tights-Of crosses carried and
of steep hills climbed on the road to
heaven. The trial of your faith work
eth patience" SO it is with all the
nOblest traits of a robust, healthy and
symmetrical character. No man is
rocked into godliness in hammock.
Christ offers you no free ride to heaven
in cushioned parlorcar, John Bun
van sent his sturdy Pilgrim to the
Celestial City on foot; and some pretty
rough walking and hard conflicts did he
encounter before the pearly portals
welcomed him to the streets of flash
ing gold. His piety was self-denying,
stalwart and uncompromising, he rel
ished even the stiff seventies of duty.
and was never coddled with confection-
aries. Self-indnlgence is the besetting
sin of the times; but if YOU long to be
a strong, athletic Christian, you must
count the cost. 1t will cost yJu the
culting-up of some favOrite old sins
by the roots, and the cutting-loose from
some entanging alliances, and some
sharp set-tos with the tempter; it will
cost you the submitting of your will to
the will of Christ.-Dr. Il. l.. Cuyler.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-02-11
Light Hearts aud Plenty Money.

Mr. EDITOR Il have just completed
my first weeks work with my Plating
Machine and have S42 profit as "a re-
ward, ! am charmed with the bust
ness; the work is easy and profits large.
| bought my Platter from W. II Griffith
& Co., gainesville, Ohio, for SO. and l
feel confident if people only knew how
cheaply they could get a Platter and
how much money they could make
with it, we would see many happy
homes, where penury now exists"
Ii is surprising the amount of table
ware and jewelry people want plated,
and if persons now idle would send to
the above address and get circular,
and go to work, they would soon have
light hearts and plenty money.-Mrs.
j. G. Noble.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-02-11

CHILDREN Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
CHILDREN Cry for Pitchers CastOria
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-02-11
advertisements.

Let every cnfeebled womau
know it! There's a mediCin0
tnat'll cure her, and the proof
positive!
Here's the proof - if i
doesn't do you good With
reasonable time, report tn
fact to its makers and rc
your money back withou
a word-but you won't 90 it
The remedy is DR.. Pierce
Favorite Prcscription-and
has proved Itself the ri1I.
remedy in nearly every cas-
of female weakness.
1t is not Il miracle. 1t won
cure everything it h.
done more to build-up tire
cnfeeblcd and broken dow
women than any other med
cine known.
Where's the woman who.
not ready for it? All tn,
we've to do is to get tt
news to her. The mcdicinl
will do the rest.
Wanted Women. Firs
to know it. Second to L..
it. Third to be cured by j.
The one comes of the other.
The seat Of sick headache
is not in the brain. Regulat
the stomach and you cure il.
DR.. Picrcc's Pellets are the
little regulators.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-02-11
moral ann Religiuus.
Motherhood.


Far, far away, across troubled sea,
My wistfu eyes espy
The culver of a little snowy sail
Unfurled against the sky.
30 faint, so far, so yelled in soft obscure
Its quiet shimmering.
Sometimes methinks no mortal thing tits,
But CLEAN of angels wing
And yet the currents of my life so set
Towards this vision fair,
know, know for me 1t pales and glows;
1t will not fade in air.
With my own heartthrobs, throbs the tiny sail,
My signs its pennons move;
And hither steadfast poi Is its magnet towards
The pole star OF my love.
What precious gifts do freight this mystic bark
There is no sign to show;
What frail, small mariner is there enshrined
No mortal yet may know.
only know the soul divine moves there
Mid two eteinities
Before this secret Of the Lord bow
With yelled and reverent eyes
And vainly does my restless love essay
To haste the coming SAIL
Dear God Not even to save from sunken reefs
Can love of mine avail.
Yet, will keep my vigil, and in peace.
Like Mary, dwell apart;
Close to the mysteries of God art thou,
My brooding mother heart.
An heavenly sweet will be thy recompense,
When, every fear at rest.
The little bark all TRANQUILITY shall lie
Safe anchored on thy breast
Mrs. Mary H. Field, in the Nep FORK Observer
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-02-11
Administrators Sale F.!

A mansard roof two-tenement house; enc pitch
roof twotenement house, built six years, In COED
repair; one new twostory house, with twenty -eigkt
rooms, suitable for two families, with run ing water
and closets. The above property Is situated
Barre street Also twenty building lots, smszl
pasture near Plainheld village, Wheeler farm ia
Marshheld, lot of land in Peachsm small farm la
Orange, lease land, six hundred feet inch Steim
pipe, two building screws. The above prOpeHS
must be sold to close estate,
ALBERT JOHONNoT, AdmiRistrates
Montpelier VT, December 8, 1880.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-02-11

Bradford; alternate at large, Fanny
w. Parkhurst of st. John bury; alter.
mates, Mrs. +. b. HOpkinson of Brat
tlebUro, Mrs. Lucy b. Fay of Wood
stock, Mrs. Gilfilan of West Burke.
Wednesday morning at nine O'Clock the
officers were installed by Past Depart
ment President, Mrs. Amanda Il. New
comb of Montpelier, and resolutions
were adopted.
SONS OF VETERANS.
Colonel II. o. Bixby, commander of
the Sons of Veterans, and staff were
entertained by General William Wells
camp on Monday evening. The secret
work of the camp was eXemplified by
its officers, after which speeches were
made by many officers and other com
rades. Refreshments were served, and
very pleasant time was had.
VERMONT VETERAN BANDMEN.
So few were present, and there were
50 many other attractions and duties,
that no formal meeting was held; yet
the few who were present enjoyed their
"reminiscences of war days. 1t is prob
able that an effort will be made to
bring them together at the meeting of
the national encampment at Detroit.
G. B. Putnam of Montpelier, VI, is the
secretary, and he desires the post-office
address of every man who served in
Vermont bands.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-02-11
woMAN's RELIEF CORPS.

The annual session of the Woman's
Relief Corps of Vermont began at the
rooms of the Young Mems Christian
Association at nine O'Clock Tuesday
morning, with ninety-siX voting dele
gates and about two hundred members
present. The report of the president,
Mrs. Blackmer of Manchester, was
first presented, after which came the
reports of the secretary, Mrs. Della e.
Sykes, and the treasurer, Mrs. Nancy
Cook. The latter reported that there
was 1886 on hand. In the afternoon
the ritual was eXemplificd by Roberts
corps + Rutland. The following Off
GERS were elected: President, Mrs. G.
A. II. Thompson of st. Johnsbury; vice
presidents, Mrs. Ellen M. Seaver of
Montpelier, Calista r. Jones of Brad
ford; secretary, Mrs. Sarah j. Adams
OF 81. Johnsbury; treasurer, Miss Sarah
F. Hovey of ST. Johnsbury; chaplain,
Mrs. Ellen M. Mansur of Island Pond;
executive board, Ann E. Goss of Chel-
sea, Mrs. Rosalia bowman of st. Johns
bury, Mrs. Christina Borland of st.
Johnsbury, Mrs. Harriet Sleeper of
Newport, Mrs. Anna Leslie of Wells
River; delegates to the national con
venlion, Mrs. Julia Sheldon of Dorset
delegate at large), Mrs. f. f. Smith
of Montpelier, Mrs. e. Porter of West
Burke, Mrs. Mary e. Farnham of
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-02-11
Ex-PRIsoNERs' ASSOCIATION.

The fourth annual meeting of the
Vermont Association of eX- Prisoners of
War was held Tuesday morning at the
American house, the president, w. w.
Sprague of ST. JOhnsbury, presiding.
Nine new members were elected, max
ing about ninety in all. A resolution
in favor of the Morrill, pension bill was
adopted. The old board of officers was
reelected.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-10
PUTNEY.

On the evening of the 4th of July of
last year the tongue of the bell of the Con-
gregational church was stolen or spirited
away, and no one seemed to know where.
On the morning of the present 4th it was
found hanging to the dOor-knob at the par
sonage.
J. J. McAvoy of the Kendrick Hotel was
taken before Revenue Commissioner John
son at Rutland last week on charge of do
ing business as retail liquor dealer with
out license. He was held in the sum of
$500 for appearance at the October term
of the district court.
Mrs. F. l.. Bailey and daughter of Grand
Island, Neb., are visiting Mrs. Leslie Full
er,
+. L. Houghton of Boston and w. John
son of Hinsdale have been among the
guests at Mrs, l.. G. Fullcr's the past week.
The Baptist society will hold lawn party
on the grounds of G.. l.. Pierce Tuesday
evening, July II. Should Tuesday be a
stormy day the party will be postponed I'M
til Friday evening.
The school in district No. closed Fri
day, the 3D. inst. The whole number of
pupils registered was "a, the average 30
plus. The following were neither absent
nor tardy during the term: Hattie Derry.
Carrie Gale, Mamie f. Graves, Cora John
son, Marcia and Freeda Pember. Minnie
Whitney, Ida Young, Willie johnson, Reggie
Powell, Sammy Pember. The teacher
wishes to extend thanks to the pupils for
their Kindness and attention during the
term.
Friday evening, the Sd inst, was the 18th
wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. ID.
VI. Frost, East Putney. Their friends ar
ranged party in celebration of the event,
but neglected entirely to consult with the
couple Consequently they set out at a
neighbours invitation to spend the evening
at Putney village, and on their way were
with great difficulty persuaded to attend
their own wedding feast at Pierce's hall.
Remarks were made by the pastor, Rev. II.
VI. Douglas, an original poem was read by
Mrs. Hastings of Townshend, and hearty
congratulations were offered by numerous
friends. \ table was filled with presents.
including substantial purse. Refresh
mentS were served.
Rev. F. VI. Chaplin, whose experiences i'm
foreign lands add so greatly to his power as
speaker, will occupy the pulpit of the
Congregational church next SUNDAY morn
ing and evening.
\ DemoreSt silver medal contest will be
held here very soon under the direction OF
Mrs. f. A. Kenyon.
The exhibition of the photograph by
Prof. Dow, Wednesday evening. was lis
tened to 10y a large and appreciative audi
ence, and they will be glad to learn he will
give another entertainment at the hall Mon
day evening, July Is.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-10
WILLIAMSVIILE.

July was ushered in at its first hour i'm
the morning 10y the church bell and a vol
ley of trecrackers. The usual amount of
powder was burned through the day, and
at nine in the evening the bell again rang
and the last shot was fired.
The schools in this vicinity are nearly
all through Our village school closes this
week.
W. II. Hathone of Worcester, Mass.
has spent few days at G. b. Lambs.
Mr. and Mrs. j. A. Young have arrived
at their home after an absence of nearly
ten months.
c. f. Tyler lost his most valuable horse
July 1.
Duane White has gone to his home in
Whitehall, y. Y, to spend his vacation.
Sarah Shipman and a friend from Hol-
yoke, Mass, are visiting at her fathers.
j. y. Shipman's.
The Universalist Sunday school held its
annual meeting last Sunday and elected
the following officers for the coming wear:
Superintendent, G.. b. Lamb: assistant SUI
perintendent, Mrs. G. b. Lamb; secretary
and treasurer +. Z. Wheeler; librarian.
{. h. Stedman; assistant librarian, Dana
Il. Stedman.
Mrs. Emory Dunklee died Wednesday
night, July l. She has been a great suf-
terer, and for several years has not walked
step nor been able to lie down naturally.
owing to dislocated hip. Her funeral
was held at the house on Friday, Rev. Mr..
Hatfield conducting the services. Her age
was about 7s.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-10

The Fourth passed very quietly The
children had picnic in the afternoon be-
tween the showers. The fireworks in the
evening were the best that we ever had.
j. II. Metcalf returned from Boston last
week where he had been to visit his son
Willie.
Zina Goodell had the misfortune to put
his ankle out while drawing logs recently.
Miss Winnie Sherman and Miss Mary
Thorn finished their schools in this town
last week. Miss Sherman has gone to the
seashore for the summer.
S. II. Roberts, wife and son of Bernard
ston, Mass. and Mrs. Tina Fessenden from
Baltimore, Md, are among the visitors here
this week.
There will be a union meeting of the
w. c. T. u. and Loyal Temperance legion
in the Methodist church Tuesday evening,
July IA, at 1880. a good attendance is de-
sired.
Miss Mabel Jones is home from Drattle-
boro where she has been for three weeks
for medical treatment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-10

School in district No. closed on Friday,
July ,, after a pleasant and successful term
of eight weeks Whole number of schol-
ars 81 OF this number Hattie Chase,
Lena Chase, Clara May Carrie Martin,
Ethel johnson, Mary Wall, Carl Brigham,
George May, Frank White, John Farnum,
Kenneth Farnum and Leslie Whitaker had
no marks for absence. The first nine nam
e | had a perfectly clean record.
Mrs, l.. II. Plumley of this place has
gloXinia which at the present time con-
talns between 80 and 20 buds and blossoms
Sunday evening, June %, Miss Josephine
Steele addressed the Wardsboro Epworth
league in a very entertaining manner Her
topic was Life from the dead
Rev j. A. Steele will preach to the chill
dren on the subject of Good manners"
next Sunday, July II.
Wales Watson and wife started from this
place the 18th inst for Bradford. accom-
panied by Mr. Watson's sisters, Miss lydia
Watson and Mrs. Fred Underwood, where
they will visit their brother, j. II. Watson,
and their sister, Mrs. II. f. Harris.
We are glad to note that notwithstand-
ing the frequent showers on the morning
of the 4th Of July large attendance was
present at Bucketville, and enjoyed a very
pleasant picnic. Short speeches were made
by Revs. j. \. Steele and c. j. Peterson
Music was discoursed by the chors from
different parts of the town. Special men
ton should be made of Mr.. Nyeburg. a
Swede, who sang two solos in his native
language.
Mrs. Lizzie Lamb and daughter Alice
from Troy, \. Y, are at II. F. Brighams
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-10
Ora FTON.

The village schools closed Friday of last
week after successful term of ten weeks,
taught by Miss johnson of West Brattle-
boro and Miss Marston of Brattleboro.
The following primary scholars were nei-
Their absent nor tardy; Annie Walker, Amy
Davis, Leon Thompson. Carlton Park.
The ladies of the Congregational society
continued their social from Tuesday even
ing until Wednesday evening on account of
the rain. \ short program was given for
entertainment and refreshments were
served.
Arthur H. Willard will take subscrip-
tions this summer for the Century Dction-
airy.
w. 5. Eaton is adding greatly to the APP
pearance of his house by building broad
piazza on the front and east sides.
The fall and winter terms of the village
schools will be taught by Charles IL. Cam
bridge and Miss Gertrude L. Marston.
f. O. Merriield of New York city has
been in town the past week.
Miss r. l.. Duncan of Boston is at the
hotel
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-10
GUILFORD.

Thursday Landlord Shepardson was fined
to the amount of S51 for liquor selling
A niece of c. f. Estabrooks, formerly
known to many here as Hattie Bryan. ar
rived Thursday with friend
Miss Lulu Smith of North Adams is Wis
iting her relatives here.
E. p. Reed has been granted a pension.
The little daughter of Frank Jacobs
was badly bitten on one shoulder by a
iaIge shepherd yesterday, quite cash be-
ing torn in the flesh The dog was at once
killed, as it was at first thought that the
animal was mad. Today the opinion is
that it was all right. DIR. Webster of
Brattleboro dressed the child's wounds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-10
NEWFANE.
Miss sabrina sherwin.

Miss Sabrina Sherwin, who died June
20, was born in Newfane August H.,
1899. Her parents, Frances and Rachel
Knight Sherwin, were among the first
settlers on Newfane Hill. In the family
were seven sons and six daughters, only
two of whom are now living, Mrs. Sarah
). Cook of this place, and Mrs. Mary A.
Raymond of Galesburg, Ill. Miss Sherwin
was one whose character was esteemed
She united with the Congregational church
about 1918. For many years she has been
deaf, and she especially felt the deprivation
OF not being able to hear preaching, but
her mind was well stored with useful in
formation, and she was a great reader of
the Bible, and when she could no longer
hear the sound of a voice, her eyesight also
being nearly gone, she took great pleasure
in repeating scripture, and frequently ex-
pressed satisfaction that she had read much
when she was able to do so. 1t continued
to be source of comfort and delight after
her Goth year. Her home was with Mrs
Cook.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-10

O. Thayer from Hampden, Mass, is in
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newton Priest from Green
Cove Spring, Florida, have been spending
some time with Mrs. Priests sister, Mrs.
G. p. Wood.
Mrs. C.. c. Penniman and Mrs. Willis
Barnes of New Haven, Conn, and Mrs. j.
c. Bullock of Brattleboro are guests of
the Misses Barney few days.
On Sunday next Mr.. Jackson's special
subjects will be for the morning, "An Incl
dent in the life of Christ, and in the even
ing, 1.-The serpent in the Wilderness" Mr..
Ramsay of Mount Hermon has come to as
sist Mr. Jackson for a few days, and on
Sunday afternoon they will hold special
service in or near the town hall at $3.50
o'clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-10
WEST WAROSBORO.

Geo. Phillips from Ansonia, Conn, is at
Mrs. \. a. Payne's.
Mr. Rugglcs Of Orange, Mass, has been
visiting his grandfather, Calvin Taylor. at
the hotel.
Miss Myrtle Leonard has gone to Wyan-
no, Mass.
Mrs. f. \. Pierce has sold a piece Of
land to Geo. f. Putnam.
In spite Of the catching weather on the
Fourth about 40 were present at the picnic
at l.. G.. BLISS. and good number went
TO ithe picnic at Bucketville. About %
went to Jamaica, most Of them staying to
enjoy the fireworks.
Last Sunday three members were added
to the church 10y baptism.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-10
WESTMINSTER WEST.

Mrs. W. II. Hall has returned from
visit of several weeks among friends in
Boston and vicinity.
Miss Charlotte +. Miller has returned
from Mortified, where she has been en-
ployed during the continuance of the stu
dents convention.
Fred :. Harlow and family return to
Boston on Saturday.
Misses Grace and Mary Harlow of Keene
are spending a week in the family of Har-
Ian Goodhue
Rev. Mr.. DevenS and wife from New
York have been at DR. Steyens's for a
short stay Mr. Devens going to Mortified
To bc in attendance upon the meetings dur
ing July and August.
The Fourth was observed with the usual
noise of bell ringing and gun-powder in the
morning, and in the afternoon by grange
picnic upon the premises of Reuben Mil
Ter, and in the evening by small display
of fireworks.
}. II. Myers, secretary of the Prison Re
form association, is to give a lecture in the
chapel of the church on Monday evening
in advocacy of the cause which he repre-
sentS. He is said 10 be an interesting
speaker.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-10
VERMONT PHGNIX, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, JULY

children. The tables were spread and no
one went away hungry.
On complaint of the grand juror J. o.
Frost was arraigneI before a justice court
at \. Whithed's hotel on Monday to an
swer to a charge of assault made upon his
wife, Mrs Nettie Frost. The evidence Of
the prosecution sustained the complaint
and by advice of counsel respondent made
no defence but appealed from the judy
ment of the court to the next term of the
county court and gave recognizance in the
sum of 800 Misses Mary Walker and
Sophie Christensen were also arraigned
for assault upon Mrs. Frost, and by request
of counsel their cases were continued until
August 10, and they gave recognizance
to appear at that time for trial.
Rev. f. w. Sprague will preach in the
church next Sunday at 2:30 T.. VI.