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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1893-09-07
TEMPERANCE.



o. cool, gray jug that todchedthe ifps
In kiso that softly closed and clung,
No Spanish wine the tippler sips.
Or port the poets praise has sung,
Such pure untainted sweetness YIELDS
Az cool, gray jug In harvest fields.
see II now n clover leaf
Outspread upon its sweating side.
AZ from the standing sheaf
pluck and swing II high, the wide
Field glows with MONDAY heat
The winds nro tangled In the wheat.
The myriad crickets bllthely cheep.
Across the swash OF ripcned gram
i see the Furnished reaper creep.
The lunch-boy comes, and once again
The Jug its crystal GOODNESS yields
o, cool, gray jug in harvest fields
-Hamlin Garland, In Harper's Weekly.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1893-09-07
john QUINCY ApAMs's PRAYER.

The statement has often been made that
John Quincy Adams. 'thc old man eloquent" ."
repeated every night the simple child's
prayer, Now lny me down to sleep Mr..
}. &. Davis Of Athens. Ga. sends to the
churchman (EpiscopGD the following inter
esting letter conllrmatory of this statement
was living In Washington from the last
pait OF 1916 10 tn" clos" Of lsiS Mr.. Adams
had been member Of the House for four
teen or sixteen years, perhaps. In 1917, | be.
cam" wei acquainted with him. and FREE
qu"ntly met with him. and talked with him,
In the House Of Representatives. / remember
one morning In lsi7 that ! met him be.
fore the house was called to order. lie was
very feeble. II was not long before the sub.
!ert OF rcliL ion was introduced hy Mr. Adams
Among other things / remember his saying
lhere are two prayers | love To- say the
Lords Prayer, and because the Lord taught
II and the other Is what seems 10 be- a child's
prayer. Now lay mo down 70 sleep etc.
ana | love 10 say this because il suits me-
Ana, he added, IL love this prayer So much
that have been repeating II every night for
many years past, and | say IL yet, and oN.
pect to say II my last night on earth II am
conscious. But said he, IL have added a
few words to the prayer So rs 10 express my
trust IN Christ, and also tOacknowlcdge 10 what
j ask, Tor ask ~ a favor, and not because
deserve 1t. This is II, said he. and then he
repeated 1t, as he was In the habit Of saying
1t.
Now lay me down 10 sleep,
pray the Lord my soul 10 keep;
II should die before / wake.
pray the Lord my soul TO take,
For Jesus sake Amen.
This was in lsi7. He died in lsis while 1
was living In Washington, and | have no
doubt but that the "childs prayer that just
suited him was reyerently repeated every
nia:ht until he died.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1893-09-07

Queen Victoria leads busy sife, de.
spite the number of ministers and ser.
wants she has. During the summer
she drives down from Windsor Castle
about 8 o'clock and breakfasts at Frog.
more, usually in II tent on thelawn.
After breakfast the Queen does her
mornings work in another tent, all
dispatches, letters and boxes coming
down to her from the castle. During
the morning two mounted grooms are
kept riding between Frogmore and
the castle with messages and letters,
and about l. 80 the Queen drives back
in time for luncheon.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1893-09-07

just at this time the church AMI the world
are presenting In Africa tho strongest imag-
Unable contrast the church srekln: to civil.
ize and Christanizc these hrathcu people
while men Of the worldare seeking their own
selfish gains by supplying intoxicating drnk-
TO them. IL Is one Of the astounding icaiurrs
OF the civilization OF tho present day that -
many people ARE found tu uphold the use o;
intoXicants. when evil and only yy.l c"l G., nr
IRON the use oi them.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1893-09-07
rnANcE.s pnINK prNs.

In 1869 there were in the whole o' France
G5, ,S7S establishments licensed for the sale
" intoxicating drinks that number has now
yrown to over 44S. 900. which is nj the rate ot
)no drinkshop per eighty-seven inhabitants.
The nature of the beverages has also changed
considerably for the worst. for whereas
hardly anything but wine used 10 be- drunk.
low brandy. absinthe. gin. etc. are largely
consumed. British Medical journal
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1893-09-07
INrEnEsrINo yAnErr or rnr nmLE.

When the celebrated Dr. Samuel johnson
was asked why So many literary men were in
lldels, his reply was, because they are igno-
rant of the Bible" II the question hc asked
why the lovers Of general reading So often
'ail 10 acquaint themselves with the sacred
volume, one reason tha; may Ice assigned is.
hey are not aware Of IT. interesting variety.
This feature OF IN" Bible Is wcl illustrated hy
Mrs. Ellis, In the following eloquent extract
rom her recent work, entitled the Poetry o.
Life"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1893-09-07

This was in lSi7. He died in ls4s while I
was living In Washington, and | have no
doubt but that the 'childs prayer that just
suited MIN was reyerently repeated every
ni:ht until he died.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1893-09-07

IT is said that apples are being sold in
Chatham County, North Carolina, at fifteen
cents per bushel, and that dealers are buy
tDg all they want Of them at that price,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1893-09-07

God His Father, and His last recorded s....
tence on the Cross called God His Father
"The Pattern In the Mount
Rev. Charles H. Parkhurst, ID.
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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1893-12-14

In no respect Is the extravaganza Of
modern taste and the progress Of ne
chanical genius better exempIhed than
in the chiidreu's toys If the present The
skill Of inventors and manufacturers
has been cxerted 10 the utmost 10 bring
out novelties IN Christmas plaYthlngs,
and the result tins year u more attract
i've than ever before Many Of thcs"
toys are Of considerable practical yalne
and some Of them sell for from g. iD
800 AT the same tine 10Y. that far
surpa.s the playtbyng- Of other day.
may boz purchased for comparatively in
significant pr,cos The industry II to}
making Began al Nuremberg !n tho fiji
tceutn century Al present Pars D. tn
headquarters fJf the manufacture Of
toy. although Germany divide. TIN
honor. with the French metropolis DO
many respecis In this country many
large factories ara devoted 10 thi. TO-
du4try 10 New York. Philadelphia and
BH-tlu
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1893-12-14

that 1t was only a question of a few
hours more. Hi, long fast had reduced
hlm to a mere skeleton. a"d during the
last two DAYS ! could hardly get the beat
ing Of ms pulse or heart By the time
was awake he said
sam. where are YOU. cannot see'
took his hands in mime and bent over
him As said
Here ! am, old fellow DO You feel
better"
"lm most gone. Sam And Its
Christmas day mutiH
Yes. ! answered. greatly surprised
that he bad kept the ran OF time SO A.
cura'rly But You are not gong, Tom
Won are h.t'ar'
"CHu~tmas day ia tine old home,
sam" be went 90 1t Is wears since J
was there They'll remember me and
speak OF M. though-taiher ana me.
Fathers grave is there, near the old
home Mine they VIII never s"e'
But Tom, Tom, you are better. You
viii get wriI' cried, a. = lighted "A
candle and bent over mm TO mt his
head
No sam Eve been dreaming
dreaming Of my mother and sster-of
father-~oi The Old home-ot- Good
by sam know you dug the grave
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1893-12-14
NtRRI =
w |MAS
10 CHRISTMAS OVERS


Presents.
The uft which harmnulzos with It's tu-
mre surroundings and just fits IN va
cant spot Us the one which is most val
ued. The suae rule applies to articles
Of dress To the Young brunette, whose
evening gowns are generally pink or
crimson, the pale blue fan, although
lovely in itself. would not be as service
able as palmer one which she could use
with her existing wardrobe Before You
embroider the duilies or ceuterpicces for
the housewives table consider the color
of her china and try to bring Your work
into affinity with her possessions
The friends IN mourning and the ma
validappreciatet the thouEhliuIucss winch
adapts the gift 10 their saddrHcd lives.
The book, with It's comforting message.
the potted palm to brighton the darkcned
room. the soft knitted shawl or slippers
in fact ANYTHING that evidences cou-ld
Grafton for their feelings and does not
Jar by ncougrmty, is priceless.
It is astonishing to note how much IL
frittercd away on perIshabe triiies when
the Christmas gift of all others, should
be something enduring, The elaborate
card aud hprihbuned booklet are prac-
ticaIly useless, aside from the remcm-
brance which prompts their giving. Al
most every one has collection Of satin
hand painted vanities, lovely to look at,
but the care of which Is the despair Of
both mistress and maid Bnt some say;
"Other things are beyond my means |
cannot afford to give substantial pres
cnts." It il fact that the shops, espe-
cially during the hot months, are filled
with AT least three articles which delight
the hearts Of hOmemakers the world
over, and which many young girls love
to collect against the wedding day,
What are they, pray, DAINTY individual
coffee cups harlequin spoons and single
plates, suitable for the serving Of fruits.
cream or salad
Cooperation Is "a boon to the average
purse. II the members Of the family or
a set of friends accustomed to exchange
gifts unite their finances, they can give
one handsome article IN the place Of sev-
eral makeshltts
Good taste diScnmuatcs between the
needs Of country aud town aud does not
send an opera glass or party bag TO the
farmhouse Mother docs it give the boy
a book which be- ought 10 like. but tries
to select one TO complete his iayorlte Sc
ries Children Is stocking are sometimes
C1l.l C,,.,,, tI,. ytauIt,trt a. maturity
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1893-12-14

3D..
suIrARLE GlFTa-

Don't be too particular about giving
useful Christmas presents, notwithstand-
ing that hosts Of practical individuals,
especially those Of "A phianthropic turn
of mind. are forever advising just to
the, contrary OF course where extreme
poverty Is in question, when the very
necessities Of life are lacking, ton Of
coal or basErt Of provisions is doubt
less more suitable gift than would be
a silken table cover or an embroidered
scarf; but, barring such extreme cases,
the greatest degree Of benefit aud happl-
ness experienced by the exchange Of
gifts at the season Of good will 10 men
does not, az rule, result from those Of
a strictly useful nature. After all, men
and women are only boy, and girls
grown tall; and pray, what healthy boy
or girl would prefer a pair Of boots 10 a
toy pistol or pair Of skates, doll or "A
box Of candy, as ms or her annual con
tributIuu from Santa Claus.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1893-12-14

bali na8 suHto3 together Il pretty
comfortable haHfy Then gathered "a
great hoarm hrenpad and wa, a- ready
- cuud be- f.f e change If weather
For some dag Tom uatbef Eron better
nor WORSE WHn insisted SOD h.. hc
vsaal8 take ajt ot rabbit saap but his
apf-ate wa> gone and he las tor the
mosl part So "a drp sfHpar ualhr
sfaAk.us nor moving
tHr fhnee years we bad knocked about
tae yer State together boz hapas af a
hHa 10 aa8 b.,u q hard Gfr aud
rough une We were more often hun
gFy than nat. aad up o. the tune u
Toms illness ps bad found nothing Of
auy eaun@lueaae Hut laW well &c 30.
dleatious Amounted ra anything we had
struck u reh. and car tens ~ thousands
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1893-12-14
utRRT
C - [MA5
ORIGIN oF cAROLs-

Vie siu Ia5.s II cassi~ GA Cnrstmas
eve and Chrsima- Iag Is Of medieval
origin a carol should Ne simple aud
meloli1Us There AZ n-uy hua 1r'ci-
mems Of them. but most y them arfuot
fine. Here is the first verse Of a fayonts
and ancient and famous one.
God rest ygu. mrrry gentlemen
4asuagaiHg a dasIEs}
PIT Jrshs Christ gAr saviour.
Ma bort uloE Jl.ls aa5
TghsFe "a al rom safan's power, IS
when sre haa Euar astrhE.
Oh. IittuFs uf comfort and joy.
FoF geaus tst-rsss. OF -hftH4Fs
Wa born Us I9rlsffnEs day.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1893-12-14
''~.- ''--.

Mr., Brown TAats a NEE tur@y, bu,
expected you'd have brought souls
thing a. wash Is down with.
BROWN Ny dear, that's a raftie tuT-
ksy. and he's bsen washed down al
ready
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1893-12-14

sgeeches st Christmas banquet will
b. stuffed with chestnut. this ssasOn. rs
usual
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-11-04

church is situated in a small village in
Upper Providence township, Mons-
gomery county, on the Reading pike,
which, prior to the advent of steam,
was one of the busiest and most fire.
quented highways in the state of
Pennsylvania. The village is nine
miles from Norristown, the county
seat and tweniy-six miles from Phila-
delphia. 1t can be best reached by
the Perkiomen pike.
The Trappe church, on account of
its quaint picturesqueness, has be-
come one of the best known land
marks in Pennsylvania, and has been
frequently visited by the artist, anti
quarry and historical student, as it
offers facilities for study not found
neglected the old sanctuary is shown
by the beautiful poem, descriptive of
the church, Incorporated by I.ongfel-
low in his Poems and Places"
The history of this church dates
back to the first days of Patriarch
Muhlenberg's ministrations in Penn
sylvania. Here he commenced to labor
three days after his arrival in Penn
sylvania, Nov. -, iT42, by holding a
preaching service in a barn.
Continuing IN his efforts, he collected
together the members of the faith,
some fifty odd families scattered over
a wide expanse of country, and organ
lied them into n congregation. lie
finally built this church, and thereby
established the Lutheran church in
the province of Pennsylvania.
1t was at a vestry meeting held
Wednesday, Jan. :, l7i3,' that it was
resolved to build II church of stone 81
. shoes long by 80 "shoes" wide, at a N
estimated cost of goo sterling. ~ this
sum one-half had been plcdged-partly
cash. partly materials, while some
mem bers too poor to give either Of
fered their labor. Preparations were
at once made TO prepare building
materials during the winter: even the
children in some families did their
share by splitting and shaving the oak
shingles. So earnestly did these early
German pioneers la Dor that the corner
stone was laid on Monday, May. :,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-11-04

permanent pasture, 1t docs not al
ways pay to select the most expensive
seed. In the end the most costly
varieties are not always the most
prolific and nutritious.
In making permanent pastur,
two questions must be kept in mind
continually. One is that we mead
luxuriant plants and vast amount
of rapidly growing horbage. The
plants must continue to grow
through tho whole season. The
other point is that we need "a thick,
close. dense turf. Without this the
plants will be killed by tho late fall
cropping, and the pasture will quick
ly degenerate. Nearly all perma-
nent pastures need an annual top
dressing, and they will last longer
and produce more with such treat.
mcnt Albany Journal.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-11-04

raised, three of whom were destined
to move in the highest ranks of their
country's service, viz:
John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg-
preacher, patriot soldier, major gem
eral in the continental army, member
of the supreme executive council, vice.
president of the state, and afterwards
United States representative and
senator. His statue now adorns the
national halls of congress- Frederick
Augustus Conrad-preacher, patriot
and statesman, member of the conti-
mental congress, twice elected speaker
of Pennsylvania legislature. also
speaker of house of representatives in
the first congress under tho constitu-
tion; and Gothilf Heinrich Ernst,
theologian. pastor and scientist, best
known for his researches in botany.
During the revolution the church
was for short time an outpost Of the
patriot army. This was in Septem-
Der, l777, when 1T was occupied by
Gen. Armstrong and the Pennsylvania
militia, after the movements in Ches-
ter county. Muhlenberg demonstrated
with the soldiers, but was called y
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-11-04

the east end, the walls being capped
by the same odd.angled roof.
The interior IS even more primitive.
Upon entering, you place the key into
the old wooden lock upside down, and
as the door swings upon its rusty
hinges, one steps directly into the
church. Within are all the identical
arrangements of old. There is the
same pulpit from which Muhlenberg,
at the age of 81. first sounded the
notes of Lutheran faith. 1t hangs
like an eagles nest, high against the
wall, with sounding board suspended
overhead. The whole arrangement is
made of unvarnished walnut wood.
The ancient pews Of poplar and oak
are innocent of paint or varnish, ex-
cept the white panel npon the pew
door. where dimly obtrudes the nam
Der as of old.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-11-04

HEINRICH MtHLENBEIG.
''Hessian." For the next two years
the church was almost constantly
used by detachments of soldiers for
shelter. 1t escaped serious damage
and was renovated in ESQ.
The patriarch Muhlenberg was bur-
led from the church in 1857 and Gen.
Peter Muhlenberg just twenty years
later. The centennial services were
held April 90 to May >. 1s43, on which
occasion Rev. j. W. Richards, n grand
son of Muhlenberg, preached the jubi-
lee sermon. The. ancient structure
continued in service until 1853, when
the present church was built, almost
adjoining the old landmark, and is
now not used by the congregation eS
cept on special occasions, like this
year anniversary.
The old Trappe church stands to-
day almost in the same primitive
style as when built. 1t is true that
some decades ago the exterior was
dashed or rough-cast, thus covering
the pointed rubble masonry of old.
Fortunately nothing was done to
change the outward contour. there is
still the arched entrance on the south
side, the same old unique portal at the
west and the octagonal projection on
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-11-04
WEAVING Colts.

We can do good deal to prevent
stagnation in the growth OF tho
youngstcr by placing the marc and
tho foal in q cool. darkened box stall
during the warmest hours OF tho day
and supplying such food as the work.
ing horses are getting. until tho fod-
der corn is fit to use. which may be-
come almost tho entire food after
they have become accustomed TO II.
1t will pay well to supply the foal
with q quantity of cows milk each
day, also some crushed oats and bran
placed in middle pen where the
dam cannot enter. By this treatment
the foal will readily learn to take
considerable quantity OF tho food
mentioned, and thus prepare IL to be-
weaned early If tho dams services
arc required for the fall work.
When the foal is to be taken from
the dam it should be tied to an ad-
joining stall. with the partition so
open that they are in plain view of
zach other. and the food OF tho mare
should be reduced to small ration
of dry oats and hay. When tho I'D
der becomes so full as to cause her
uncasiness. n part OF the milk should
DO drawn of, but she should not be-
MIXED dry. Tho first milking may
be done by the foal itself, but after
wards it should be done by hand. as
the milk in the drying-of process
soon becomes unfit for the foal; and,
besides, drying OF will be more
speedily accomplished than if the
offspring is occasionally permitted to
suck. After the milk has entirely
dried up the mare and colt may b,
separated.
SKINNED milk may still be given
to tho foal, especially if the condi-
tion is not up to what may be desired,
but clean. sound oats, ground or un-
ground, constitute the best of all
grain foods. We prefer to have
them ground, and as cold weather
approaches onc-fourth in weight of
corn or pea meal may prolitably be
added; or, as wheat is low, four-ffths
oats and Cne-hfth wheat will be-
found IL capital grain ration, as it
helps to lay on fat and keeps up the
animal heat. A little oil meal, say
pint n day, may also be proiitably
given with tho oats for some time
after weaving. DO not be afraid of
feeding too literally. Moro foals
arc injured the first six months after
weaving by too scanty u supply OF
food than from the opposite extreme.
AS soon as the foal has forgotten its
dam it should have the run of good
pasture, as there is no food better
than grass, no medicine so good as
exercise, and no exercise so profit
able to young animals rs that which
may he taken just when they feel
like it. Farmers Advocate.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-11-04
rEwTED coMMJNIoy SIT.

who stated that Dutch baptism was
good enough for the blacks They
were named John Jacob and Thomas.
Upon this occasion the Latin dedi-
catorv inscription was placed In the
wall over the south entrance. Trans
lstjon: Henry Melchoir Muhlenberg,
together with his council. ]. N. G, oss-
man, IF. Marsteller, A. IIeilman, J.
n. iller, ii. Haas and q. Rebner, erected
from the foun alton, under the aus
pices of Christ. this temple dedicated
by the society holding the Augsburg
confession"
Shortly before the church was dedi-
Gated Pastor Muhlenbsrg married and
located in the house still standing inst
north, asst of the church. Here his
children were born, taptizcd and
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-11-04

l743, with solemn services in the pres
ence of a large multitude.
II was at this service that the church
was named the Augustus church. not
after ST. Augustus, as is often stated,
but in honor of the Rev. Augustus IL.
FRANKIE. founder of the Halle orphan
age, under the auspices OF which in
stitution Muhlenberg was induced ITO
come to these shores. Strenuous efforts
were now made by the congregation
10 finish the building. Well-founded
family traditions tell us that during
the hars est time, when the men were
gathering the crops, the women
wheeled the mortar and tended the
masons so that the work might not be
retarded.
TN Monday, Sept. l., 1T43, the first
service was held within the bare walls
OF the church. AT the first service it
was determined not to consecrate
the church until it was entirely
completed. u desire which was
not accomplished until after u lapse
of two years, on st. Michaels
the Arcbangers day, Sunday, Sept 80,
l745, when the solemn dedica alton took
place in the presence of several hun
bred persons, all the German Lutheran
clergy men in the province assisting ut
the services. A feature Of this dedica,
ton service was the bapti III of three
negroes, furnished for the occasion by
MIR. Pawling, u church warden of st
James Episcopal church at Pekiomen,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-11-04
NosHr AND THE GLORY

\ vas the rosy flush of dawa
| In beautiful japan,
Aben through the ancient garden ways
| Game little Noshi san
Ier strapped and lacluercd wooden shoes
IA clicking rs she ran
h. stopped beside the messy we'll
|Bepeath gnarlcd pine.
Id would have drawn, but that she spird
4, morning glory vine.
Ehich m the night the pail had wrcathcd,
lii exquisite design,
ke dainty thief smilcdrp AT her.
with Nclyct eyes OF blue.
hccrtain. little NoShi stood
Debating what to do;
hen sudden raised her empty pail
|And 10 ncighbor flew.
6ift.watCr. friend, crave. +" She said.
E'For IN the might n vine
Fls seized my bucket: and so fair
bis fragile arms cntwine
Eould not rudcly tear them on
lray lci RE ill with thine"
Mary VI. Scott, in 81. Nicholas.