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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-08-10
An Agreeable % Surprise

The other day Harlem man
thought he would surprise his wife
by cutting off his beard. So, de-
lighted with the idea, he came home
that night clean shaven. His wife
herself opened the door, and at once
threw her arms around his neck
and began to kiss and hug him vio-
lentlv.
you like the change, do you,
my dear?' he gasped as soon as he
could catch his breath,
"Oh, heavens, George!-is it
YOU? IN. Y. Herald.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-08-10
Philosophical.

An old schoOlmaster, venerable
disciple of good old Izaak Walton"
once told this pleasing tale of his
life as an angler;
remember, when | was a boy,
going out one morning before sun
rise to fish for pickerel. | had just
hooked a big one, when along came
countryman. He said nothing,
but with mouth wide open, stopped
to see the fun. The contest had
lasted more than half an hour,
when suddenly, just as l was about
to land the prize, the pickerel, with
one last run for liberty, made
good his escape.
With lump in my throat, / in
stinctively turned to the country
man for consolation.
"Waal, I'll be hanged" he ex-
claimed. "Yew held on ter yoor
end, young fellow, but he didn't
hold on ter his Elk.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-08-10
An Historic Old House.

A little Italian grocery and lod.
inghouse stands at the corner Of
Jamaica avenue and Broadway,
Brooklyn, N. Y.
1t was in shat building, with it's
quaint old Dutch architecture, then
known as the Hunters Home, that
Washington laid his plans for tho
battle Of Long Island.
The house was built by Jacob
Bergen, for whom one of Brooklyn's
longest streets is named. 1t ha
passed through a number of widely
divergent experiences. The present
owner bears the popular name Sar-
soparillo, and it is said some seventy
Italians sleep there nightly.-New
York Mail and Express.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-08-10

dersngcments and disorders peculiar % your
esx, II rrlipvcs and curN 10 improves d.
Ey~tLn, invigorstes tho uystern, enriohcs the
Blood, dkpcls achss and palma, melancholy
snd nervoum~s. prcdu~s refrching sleep.
az all functional Disturbance, weahncases,
and irregularities, ita guaranteed 20 give
Satisfaction, or tho money IL refunded IL
doss all that's claimed for Il, or Il couldn't DO
sold In this why
That's tho ISec.Iior plan all DIR. PscrcsS
medicines are sold ON.
II n a legitimate medfciae-not beverage
Contains no alcohol % inebriate no syrup or
sugar 20 sour or ferment la the stomach and
cause distress. Az pec,,lior Ia It's marvellous,
remedial RESULTS ~ In It's composition.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-08-10

ed on their victim-Feguson fired
among them; but in a moment the
animal was devoured and the empty
bride left hanging on the branch.
The wolves, with gaping Threats
and their white tusks grinning hor-
rible, remained round the tree; for
the horse had scarcely furnished
each with a single mouthful. On
the captains slightest movement
they jumped up, as if to seize him
before he touched the ground. Fer
guson enjoyed a sort of feverish
pleasure in killing a number of them
with his carbine. But night was
closing in, and quite exhausted, UNI
able even to reload his arms, he was
seized with sudden giddiuess.-
He was forced to close his eyes, least
he should fall from his green for
tress.
Then a deep roaring was heard in
the neighboring prairie. At the
sound the wolves picked up their ears
and darted off simultaneously in
pursuit of new prey. In a short
time Ferguson opened his eyes, and
descred in the plain on the border
of the woods an enormous buffalo
surrounded by the ravenous wolves,
despite his furious efforts to escape.
The captain, profting by this
fortunate diversion, descended from
his tree and FASTENED to kindle the
dried branches scattered on the
ground. He shortly succeeded in
surrounding himself with ram
part of fire.
Feeling then in comparative safe
ty he roasted one of the dead wolves
and ate a small portion of the flesh,
notwithstanding the natural repug-
nanceinspired by such unclean food.
Being somewhat strengthened by
this strange repast, he collected a
supply of wood for the night.
In about one hour afterwards the
wolves returned to the charge, but
Ferguson, thanks to his flaming
fertilization, was in such perfect
safety, that despite the continued
bowling he slept profoundly until
morning.
On awaking he found that the
wolves were gone, in pursuit, doubt
less, of some easier prey, and the
captain was able to resume his
journey on foot, carrying with him
his pistols, his cutlass and his car
bine.
After a week of incredible fati-
que and privation he arrived at the
American camp, but no tidings
We're ever heard Of his unfortunate
companions. They probably had
either been massacred by the In
dams or devoured by the wolves.
As to Captain Ferguson, he was
seized with a fever which confined
him to bed during many weeks.
When convalescent he happened
one day to look in a mirror, and
started back affrighted. His beard
remained black, but the hair of his
head had become as white as snow.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-08-10
VARIETY
STORE.
344 Dock Street.

When you want any Goods in the
following lines, you will find it tC
your interest to get our prices before
buying, as we make prices right on oil
goods we handle. Fair dealing to all
Crockery, Lamps, Glass
ware, Silver Plated Ware,
Woodenware, Table and
Pocket Cutlery, Hardware,
Notions, Tinware, Window
Curtains, and a large assort-
ment of Dry Goods, Hosiery
and Stamped Linens. In
Stoneware we have Jugs,
Churns, Crooks and Milk
Pans, that we sell at whole
sale and retail.
LANGWORTHY g. HISER
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-08-10
Good Looks.

Good looks are more than skin deep, de-
pending upon healthy condition Of all
the vital organs. If the Liver be inactive
you have a bilious look, II your stomach
be disordered you have dyspeptic look,
and If your kidneys be affected you have
a pinched look. Secure good health and
you will have good looks. Electric Bit
ters Is the great alternative and tonic acts
directly OH these vital organs. Cures PIN
pies, blothes. boils, and gives good CON-
plexion. Sold at j. Z. Field & Co.'S drug
store, 60c bottle.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-08-10
Sharp Wit.

Lord Chesterfield and Voltairt
were two of the most brilliant wits
and takers of the last century, and
both of them INDUCED their wit al
the expense of the ladies, when
absurd fashions ruled in dress and
in painting.
Lord Chesterfield happened to be
at ball in France where Voltairt
was one of the guests. The former
was gazing about the brilliant cir,
Gle of ladies, when Voltaire accostet
him with:
MY lord, | know you are a Judge
which are the most beautiful, the
English or the French ladies?"
Upon my word" replied his
lordship, with his usual presence of
mind, II am no connoisseur of
painting"
Some time after this, Voltaire,
being in London, went to noble
mans ball with Lord Chesterfield
A lady in the company, prodigious-
ly painted, directed her whole dis
course to Voltaire, and entirely ell
crossed his conversation. Chester
field came up, and tapped him on
the shoulder, saying:
'Sir, take care you are not capti-
waited"
my lord replied the French
wit, 81 scorn to be taken by an
English vessel under French colors."
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-08-10
All Free.

Those who have used DR.. Kings New
Discovery know its value, and those who
have not, have now the opportunity to
try IL Free. Call on the advertised Drug.
gist and get Trial Bottle, Free. Send
your name and address to III. Z. Bucklen
q Co., Chicago, and get sample box OF
DIR. Kings New Life Pills Free, as we'll
as copy OF Guide to Health and House
hold Instructor, Free. All Of which lie
guaranteed TO do you good and cost you
nothing. j. Z. Field & Co.'S. drug store.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-08-10

no YOU WANT TO MARRY, on do you
so, just send 10 cents and receive u copy OF the
elegant matrimonial paper called ORANGE Bios
SONS, which will nfiord you more healthful enjoy
nent tbun you have had for many day each
number contains hundreds Of letters from young
ladies end gentlemen wanting correspondents from
those Of the opposite sex II there Is q man or
woman who has not found his or her affinity here's
the golden opportunity. Address ORANGE Bloc
Sons, room rs IS Boylston street. Boston Mass.
l067vI
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-08-10
ALPENA WEEKLY ARGUS.
MISCELLANEOUS.
TIE WARMTH OF A WORD.

,rvas A dsy "a ths dead OF winter,
Ana the echo OF hurried feet
struck shsrp from the scy pavcmcnt
of'ns p'hs'' CIV ''''e'
Each passor Was 10th 10 hnssf,
Though wrapped In fur-clad foid
Por tho AIR vas a-tingle With frost.nshes.
ana 'ne say was ''""'""
Tho cIme,cr wind, In lie fury,
Bore down like sleeping fos,
The tempest was waiting the onsot.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-08-10
What did Won think of nv I

What did you think of my new
book?" inquired the author of the
critic.
"Oh, thought a great deal of
it, was the prompt reply, and the
critic passed on to prevent an ex-
preston of the nature of his
thought.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-08-10
Why Suffer I?
When YOU can be Cured

Thousands . 'iering with
Torpid Liver-thc symptoms are
Depression of Spirits, Indiges-
ton, Constipation, Headache.
DR.. Sanford's Liver Invigorator
is a reliable remedy for Liver
Disorders. 1t cures thousands
every yer; why not try
DR.. Sanford's Liver Invigorator1
Your Druggist will supply you
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-08-10
Rucklcn,s Arnlcn Smlve.

The best salve In the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and positive
ly cures piles, or no pay required. 1t Is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by Field & Gray wholesale and
retail druggists lU52y1
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-08-10

The first symptoms OF heart disease are
short breath, fiuttering, faint and hungry
spells, pain in side, swollen ankles, for
which DIR. Miles New Heart Cure Is q
marvellous remedy. Fine book on heart
disease, with wonderful cures, free at
Field & Grays, or address DIR. Miles Med
zeal Co., Elkhart, Ind.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-08-10

Turn 90 the
right medicine, II
you're n weak or
ailing " oman.
It's DIR. ricroe's
Favorite Pro.
soription. II
you're over
worked or /" run
down." II buihis
You upJ n you're
afflicted with any
~ tl. tlsfr...laA
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-08-10
Showing the WaN.

SHVW1HS CVS w HVs
We can show you the way to Sc.
cure the best value for your money.
Our stock Of Wall Paper is large.
Call and look at our new patterns.
WARNER Il Co., the crockery dealers.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1892-12-09

LaClENOlA 0G TENED j ala DE
L. B2OS sInpli6saaa per Ia apl sasion Dc
a. fsgIA i1sallbls I ara assrsar sl 3cEaoY
y ii k4rssaoi, secx Pssaas sassnsrosos
tiasapios DO s&iesi 10 @sfsszsllss, pcf q
q. Marsh, trasasidt 10 Ia go s&isisA Ia
gl1sa por q. g. BssE oslo Ia ialssias&
oapeealea dsl sxtcs. Ia some slsgaAss-
n0ats sasKaesraG's cs-ss o. 10 IN-
dsl e7.sils.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1892-12-09

The Proprietofs ct the BoIetfn
MercantH have the honour of re-
questing English advertisers to hand
their orders 20 Mess iAMEDEE
PRINCE & Go who are the sole
Agents for all English d French
Adggrtising.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1892-12-09
RQDAx O5gSSyA
Or COMERClANTEs

RrsrORlA DEL OOKEEUlU ze'
aas lee xsSIonss, Dc sss los tlempos Rss ra
- ;tca kassa nzessr,s aias por ~. Ecssyt'
'esdaaiaa a.l francis por los alsrlnos DO ID
slsse 90 este laiom assshlssiaa On 81 Ass
ses MsFssniil Dc K.dsia, y pxblIsada 4 u
opasas DO In misns asos.zsIen.
Des tenos grzes ~, pasta SspsSela, 34
Or Ia Iupraata &si 5rlsaas
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1892-12-09
ENCUADERNACION
DEL '"l>OLETIH KERCAKTIL, "

asR es a seccids de Is casa, gaoasada con
0d0s S0a &'ena@f>l2a necesargce pFovista de
de qsrJzaera cBase, se hacen emcua
dcrnacloa.s 4sa soIandesa, cartonS, pasta e.
snnla, pill de- levamee con relieves, *odo pex.
ecsN J. laracsnn eesins:EssEsa
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1892-12-09
11BROS

reofbldos por oil uItimo Va.
por'corrso ca Ia Irnprents
osI BOLETlr MERnAN-
Till
ssreda. Los Hsmprea oe pro.
einass -Hija. esposa , madre.
IOm0a.
sscrieb.-Ei M&rns a.. G6lgotS.
OMos
O6digo Penal Mintas.
Ancofa de salvaci6n, (Deves,.
Oasta,os.- Tenedrr,a ue noros
>sula oei Comercio y &c 10 bapos
NOvBLAs DE PRkRz car.
HOS.-MeCOfias 6cun Cortesano A.
1916, ID MGIsnde Orierte, FlTsros
DC 1924, On Voluntssio realists.
Los Arcst6lieoa, Jusn hsIfin 81
Hmpecinado, Los Glen mil biios da
San Luis, On taccicAo m5s. III sists,
0e : ulio, Batalls de los Aiapiler.
Saiien, kl esuipaje del Bey josf,
Napoleon en- Chamartin, hi n AZ
N aEso J el 2 de Mayo, Gerors, T,a.
ialgar. La Eegunda casaea, 70 Ger.
ts de CarloA lV, Cldis, Zsrsross
1ormento, 81 DR.. Centeno, Io Pro.
hifioo, Is fontana dc orc. 4,
: migo Msaio. Do6a Perfecta, Clio
ria, foItrnsta y Jscinis, La e
mills de Lecn Rocb. La neaher.da
ds.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1892-12-09

administration du B0Ietin Mers
1ahtH rhonneur de prier Me,sieure
les Annonciers franeais de vouloir bicn
rendettre leurs ordres de Publicite ! .
Nm. AMEDEE PRINCE & Gle, qui
cont les Agents uniques ct exclusifs
de ce journal pour la PablicitS Fra"saiss
sss1Akiaise.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1892-12-09
Ia EUsIl asExCli FUlRlAEik
DE RAMON NOR EMO
21. CRUZ 21

q! - CRUZ -21
Tengo 81 gusto de of1ecesL q
pdblico Oh general mis- servicios
en- el ramo & que me dedico.-Tre.
mes de adultos y de parvulos d.
gran luio.-Tfenes pasa viAticos )
taxOles.- Capilla sroienss.- Ca
talfaCos paso hongaa y cuantc ira.
bsjo se NOS confen, aIrviendo 4 loi
pasblOs de Ia isia CON avisp sp-
elripnoo de rns hora, No % p!6s
dincso snticipado.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1892-12-09
boietiq kercantil de Puerto bict.,
PERIODICO CONSAGhAl.
Ia DEFENSA DE les IETIRESIS 1Atltallli IN 4ltIN.
0aekR0DE LOS EsPAE0ES lkL(L lCloh llls Il ltt.s.u
CONDiCIONES GENERATES acoroaoas rcr Ia las< ext


para da class de rernitiocs xnuEGns.
La publication S les snoneios s fe4
venoonalex determinsran e lcs niRnol.
Los ecunsGos remdos esceunss at,1y,e.. m j.
armA del qien ntum .tltst;,lms
mts con Ia de persona responsible W page. - 'i
Los originates
dsvusEtos q pubiauen. * = ''
responde de dc
La soumns del peri6diso
Do large ~ go '3.'
el snrnclxnts tenu.A
puaiesctn de t.A
10 p.S sobrs sl rreio de tsrfa. '' A'EstA 1e
~ anunciants eEoaSs
srA honfeacon 10 10 lS r1ee.os tsr,. A
Uusndo imposts d. los s. .s...
fecibia ps!6aeo
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Para los saacrpo del BcIasla de apts.
fsxtido, i6n cosresponden esnssss
Los suscrptorcs nsEsn 10 bo1inessi6r soEs. 81 r
sstilka, comuneedos rsmitdos fs'0 q ~
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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-03-24

months as captains clerk on boara the
San Jacinto, east gulf squadron 1866, Key
West and Yucatan, doing colpGteur
and missionary work between decks. as
opportunity afforded. In 1864, tour
was made as far south as Florida, which
lasted four months and in 1876 the Cen
tennial exposition was visited. These
and other similar though brief trips
abroad were made the occasions OF lee
lures and interesting and instructive
talks to his people. Meanwhile this
pastor has been frequent contributor
to local papers and ain occasional con-
tributOr to the religious press. Through
out all these years it was sacred rule
to call on or visit each family twice, at
least, each year, These calls and visits
during the five years of the first pasto-
rate sum up the aggregate of 1850 and
the proportion is as large all through.
Today, this pastor is engaged in active
home missionary work in connection
with other pastors or as an assistant in
one Of the lively central towns in New
Hampshire and is as fond of study as in
early life. do not say that all clergy
men have the literary taste or capacity
that this one enjoyed; but for grand,
God-given service in the cause of human
ity and religion, they are all to the fore
and are entitled to our reverence and
sympathy and our heartiest support.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-03-24

A Scientific Explanation of the Coming
Millennium.
Professor R. Kelso Carter has for the
past 20 years been very successful in
structor of physical science and the
higher mathematics at the military
acadamy at Chester, Pa. In the course
of his scientific studies the professor has
arrived at startling conclusions respect
ing the significance Of that much abused
expression, "the millennium" He con-
siders that the earth and other planets
of the solar sy stem are surrounded by
balls of vaporous matter which are con-
stantly assuming different position
with respect to their central bodies.
From being parallel with the equators of
their respective planets, these belts
gradually turn and flatten until they
successfully become greenhouse cover
ing and finally fall to the surface alto
gether. The first and last stages of
of change cause glacial age while the
intermediate stage, the greenhouse
covering, produces a warm epoch or
Edenic period. Prof. Carter thinks that
the earth is now approaching another
warm age such as prevailed before the
deluge, and that during this coming era
the duration of human life will be great
ly prolonged. This warm age like the
preceding glacial era will have an end
and be followed by another age of cold.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-03-24

Manufacturers who have imagined
that this congress was likely to give
them the boon of 'sfree raw MATERIAL
without making more than proper
ii Dnal cut in the rates on finished
products will follow with lively interest
the amendments which will be offered to
the free wool bill. What some Of them
are likely to be may be inferred from
this remark of Congressman Fithian of
Illinois: 81 am unwilling to vote for
free wool unless we make very large
reduction in the manufactured article,
and mean by this such reduction as
will put the manufactured article on q
strictly revenue basis.''
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-03-24
The Pastor of the Madison Square Presby.
terrain Church, New York, Who Assault.
ed the City Off Gals.

The Pastor of the Madison Square Presby-
terrain Church, New York, Who Assault
ed the City Officials.
Rev. DR.. Charles III. Parkhurst, of
Madison Square Presbyterian church,
New York city, does not intend to stop
his exposures of the corruptions preva-
lent in New York city and winked at by
the municipal authorities. The doctor
has personally visited the saloons, dives
and houses of l-fame and finds them in
full blast Sundays as at ether times and
with the know ledge and sanction of the
police. He declares that the publication
OF the lives of city officials would verge
on obscene literature. He has secured a
battery of affidavits and evidence upon
which he demands that the police, the
district attorney, the grand jury and the
courts shall act in practical manner.
When DR.. Parkhurst first went to Dis
trict Attorney Nicoll, that gentleman
sent him to the grand jury, and the
grand jury sent him to-that is, thew
took no action. Now DR.. Parkhurst l.
resolved that his evidence shall be trear-
ed with something more than inaction
and passive deniaIs. The dives and the
resorts may desire to be ignored, but he
does not. and proposes to be very
troublesome to the corruptors of society
and public morals. The result of his
crusade will be watched with interest
throughout the country
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-03-24
Magnate of the Gigantic Oil Trust Which is
to be Dissolved,

Magnate of the Gigantic Oil Trust Which is
to be Dissolved.
In consequence of hostile legislation
in Ohio, it is announced that the STAN
dard Oil trust is to be dissolved. The
chief of this far-reaching combination
and richest of the oil kings is John D.
Rockefeller, whose income is 500, 900, 900
a year. The president was educated in
Cleveland, Ohio, where 30 years ago he
was the proprietor of small refinery.
From this beginning he has achieved his
enormous wealth and power. He spends
a great part Of his time in New York,
where the offices of the company are
situated, and in other places besides
Cleveland, but is still superintendent of
the Sunday school of one of the Bap-
tist churches of that city, attending its
sessions whenever he can do SC. He
has long been an earnest member of the
Baptist denomination, to the interests of
which he contributes literally. Mr..
Rockefeller has made splendid contri-
button, said to be millions of dollars,
to the Baptist university at Chicago,
placing this institution far beyond the
possibility of its being pinched for funds.
He is quiet, retiring man, domestic in
his habits, and the head of household
which is said to be model in its SIM
plicity of life.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-03-24
A Only Daughter Cured of Con-
sumption.

Vhen death was hourly expected, all remedies
hing failed, and DR.. H. James was expert
ujnting with the many herbs of Calcutta, he
addentally made preparation which cured his
oily child OF Consumption. His child is now in
rs country, and enjoying the best of health.
Hhas proved to the world that Consumption
O. be positively and permanently cured. The
Dctcr now gives this recipe free, only asking
tv Scent stamps to pay expenses. This herb
ap cures Night Sweats, Nausea at the Stomach,
al will break up a fresh cold In twenty four
hus. Address CRADDOCK & CO., 1882 Race
sect, Philadelphia, naming this paper.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-03-24

VI IL yCdlS WCIC III WIItluS tllc
History of Sanbornton, N. H., valuable
work in two volumes, of 100 pages.
He also published genealogical work
OF 355 pages, also memoir of the life
and writings of parishioner, Miss Mary
A. Piper, of Claremont, N. H., and three
funeral or obituary sermons on parish
toner's, and one pamphlet, "Discussion. :"
During these years, he has accumulated
library of 1000 volumes, including the
text books, of college days, and many
of them have been re-perused. To keep
abreast with the times some balf-dozen
newspapers, including daily, part of
the time five magazines, containing cur
rent reports of benevolent societies, and
at least two standard periodicals. With
characteristic enterprise and love for
study, he read the full Chautauquan
course and graduated in 1889, reading
largely aloud, for the benefit of the fam
lily, one daughter graduating at the same
time, and later, his wife and another
daughter completed the course and grad
uated. The statistics of the churches
over which he presided, have been
promptly and fully rendered each year,
reported to the churches themselves, and
returned to the New Hampshire Congre-
gational state secretary, which entailed
considerable labor. The number of SER
mons, fully written and catalogued, is
exactly 1000. The sermons for ordinary
use were always written in short hand,
and the youngest daughter is becoming
efficient in its use.
The subject of this sketch formed the
acquaintance of 200 clergymen and knew
them all, more or less intimately, in the
81 years of ministerial life. During the
war of the rebellion, he served four