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The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12
HE HAD BEEN,
And "A Was Use to Talk to Hin
About tho Mcetin'

About tho Meetin'.
l hid heard numerous stories of
she difficulties attending church
services in the mountains along the
upper waters of the Cumberland
river, and of how, when those who
came to pray remained to shoot. and
also of various killings that had
occurred when mountaineers OF di-
verse personal opinions congregated
at the rude meeting house. but
placed little confidence in them. |
was Illuminating upon this subject
one Sunday morning as | rode along,
hoping l might happen upon one of
those log tabernacles in my way,
when | approached a cabin. A man
was sitting in the yard with his head
tied up and his arm in sling.
Good day" | said. Are there
any churches in this vicinity?"
"Meetin' houses round here you
mean?" he responded quite aifably,
though quizzically.
The same" ! nodded.
"Thars one about four milo down
tn branch
ANY preaching there today"
"No; but thar wuz last sunday.
Won't be no more now fer month.
You don't have it very often" l
ventured.
"It's a good thing we don't" he
said savagely.
why? Don't you go to church ?"
81 wuz last SUNDAY"
That the only time?"
-. wuy "a hput 81 var nFprp that ~
Great goodness, man. cX-
claimed, "you ought to do better than
that. Don't you know that you have
an immortal soul to save?"
Got hide. too. | reckon" he re-
piled, rather vaguely to my compre-
hension.
What does that have to do with
it,"
He smiled almost pityingly.
"Reckon you hain't never been to
meetin' in these parts, have your he
asked.
Never" / said.
"Never seen the time when two or
three wuz gothercd together an
thar to bless, have you?"
Never
Never seen the ten command
ments blowed full of bullet holes.
have you?"
Never"
Never seen the sermon on the
mount peppered with gun full OF
buckshot and slugs, have you?n
Never"
Never seen tho gospel of peace
on earth. good will to men tore open
from Dan to Bcershecby with a Win
chester, have you?n
Never" and by this time | was
in state of collapse.
He rose to his feet cxcitedly and
began limping around the yard.
'Well.n he said, you amt the
one to talk to me about goin' to
meetin'. I've been"
The accent on the last word was
too convincing ana diun'u stop
minute longer to inculcate any great
moral truths; simply said good-by
and went my way.
The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12

Man has great many advantages that
woman has not, says the Chicago Accord.
For instance:
He can run after n departing train and hurl
himself on the back platform, instead Of
signing and then sitting down demureiy aud
waiting twenty minutes for the next one.
He can call on the girls he likes and let Sc
verely alone those he doesn't care for, while
a girl must entertain one caller ne courteous
ly as another. This IS one of mans greatest
privileges.
He isn't frowncd upon If he casually re-
marks that he's in love. A girl IS expected
to conceal such a secret carefully as she
does the fact that she still owes 81. II to her
drtss-mlkcr.
He can purchase n dress suit and the usual
accessories that go with 1t aud be all fitted
out for the next year or two. II girl al
ways wore the same evening dress every one
would look sorry for her and whisper, Poor
thing, | suppose it s the only one she has
The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12
NEW KIND oFcoMMUNIoN WINE
A Hnrriediy Prepared Substitute Did
Duty In an Eastern Church.

Last Sunday was communion Sun
day in the deacon's church, says the
Hoosac Valley News. A part of the
deacon's duties is to attend to the
preparation of the service and the
supplying OF the bread and wine for
the cele bration OF the solemn ordin-
ance. The previous week had been
one of unusual business care and
exertion for the deacon, and Sunday
morning found him at the church
before he even remembered that 1T
was communion day. The rccollec-
tion came to him like an electric
shock. There was neither bread nor
wine, for he had forgotten to pro-
cure them. WHAT was to be
done! The hour was at hand, and
it would never do to let it
be known that negligence or forget
fulness caused the postponement of
such an important ceremony. The
deacon scratched his head, and then
started on Il canter for home. His
wife had in the cellar jug of elder
blossom wine, which she had made
years ago to be used in case of sick
ness. For this jug the good deacon
pointed. He got it and sampled its
contents, They were excellent but
powerful. He poured out II quantity
and added an equal amount of water
Then it was about right in strength,
but the color was wrong. Down
came Il tumbler of his wife's best
grape jelly. With nervous energy
the deacon stirred the Jelly in
the wine and water The color
came and the blend was perfect.
Then he cleaned the bread can of tn G
Fridays baking and hurriedly cut
the bread into squares. With bread
under one arm and his watsrcd and
iellied wine under Ike other he can
tered back to the church and in the
back way He got there in time, but
it was narrow squeak. The mem
bers of the church didn't know the
reason for the suppressed excitement
in the deacon's manner, for the SER
vice proceeded properly and in order.
When the deacon and his wife got
home she saw the wine jug and empty
bread can.
why, Deacon she said.
Then the deacon tola her the story.
deacon, she observed, you're a
man for emergencies.
The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than Others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products TO
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
ative effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation;
It has given satisfaction TO millions and
net with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
eists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufac.ured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
aud being well informed, you will not
-ccept any substitute if offered.
The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12

Now, instead Of living in the country alone
with nature, half their lives, knowing, feel
ing, loving her, men are born and die in cit
les, always with their kind and ms careless as
ignorant of all natures ways. Some years
ago, by careful individual study, found that
60 per cent. of the siE-ycarol children en-
,ering Boston schools mad never seen robin,
is per cent. had never seen a COW, some
thinking 1t as big as their thumb the pic
ture, thus making mere verbal cram Of all in
structIon about milk, cheese, butter, leather,
etc. Over 80 per cent had never seen grow
ing corn, blackbcrrles or potatoes; II per
cent. did not know beans-even in Boston;
and in 100 other topics primers generally pre-
suppose the percentage of Ignorance of ma
ture was such a. TO give pathos to the ideas
of some, that good people, when they die, go
into the county Urban people now rarely
ever feel the old pagan love of nature, but
get IL, II at all, from secondary sources.
More country life In contact with Gods prim-
Tive revelation IN nature viii lay better foun-
dations both for science and Christian char
aster The latter will not then be jeopar-
died by little middle about the Trinity,
miracles, or inspiration, because religious life
Will not be built on the sand.-PrcstdeIt G.
.Stn,i,y Hal, ia ne -Ncy Forum.
The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12

On entering an Engllshmau's house the
first thing one notices is hoY well his house
is adapted 10 him. On entering an Ameri-
cans house the first thing one notices is how
well he adapts himself to his house, In Eng
land the establishment is carried on with
prime view to the comfort of the man. In
America the establishment is carried on with
a prime view To the comfort Of the woman.
Men are more selfish than women couse-
quently the English home is as rule more
comfortable than the American home.
An Englishmau "a continually going home,
an American is continually going to busi-
ness one is forever planning and schemtnE
TO get home, and to stay Mt home. and TO en-
Joy the privileges OF home; while the other Is
more apt to devote his energies to make his
business a place TO go 10 and IN which to
spend himself. These minor details OF do
nestle life put their impress upon larger
matters Of business and politlcs.-Prico Cot
Tier, IL tie -Wdy Forum
The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12

II saw an item in morning paper
about a plain soda geyser in Ken
tucky,n said Hollis Anderson, of An
aconda yesterday. Ave have Il little
spring out in Montana that throws
out chemical compound that smells
and tastes like u good grade of bran
dy. When heard of the Kentucky
spring of plain soda ! wondered if it
would pay to pipe the two into the
great hotels of the country. All a
guest would need to do would be to
turn on the brandy -and-soda faucet
at 10 II. IN. and then he would not be
compelled to listen for the clink of
i.v la the pitcher ti,u bog oomeo
up the hall. In the boom days,
four or five years ago, such plan
would have received encouragement.
but now the American people are
getting sick of booming. All they
need is good rest st Louis Re
Dublic
The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12

"Goot museek." said the professor,
beaming kindly on his class, "goot
muzcelt aidts der dichestion andt
increases dot appetite
II wonder" musod the thoughtful
girl who wore glasses and had n high
forehead: II wonder il that is tn c
reason pianos in boarding houses are
never tunedP"
The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12

He-It you do not love me, why
did you encourage mo?
shc-I2 Encourage you?
For two seasons you have ac-
ceptcd every one Of my invitations to
tine theatern
That was not because loved
you; it was because loved the thea
ter
The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12

The "Gold Miner Is the name of new To-
page monthly paper recently started In Dem
yer. II aims TO give condensed report and
summary of all the principal mining events
of the month, devOting especial tention to
the new gold strikes. The subscription price
is hut so cents year. Sample copy furnished
for five cents in stamps. Address Gold Miner,
Denver,
The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12

For a while I saw no change or benefit
from taking the Discovery, but j persisted
in its use, keeping my bowels open by taking
DIR. Pierces Pleasant Pellets, and taking as
much outdoor exercise as was possible until
i began to gain in flesh, and gradually the
disease released its hold 1 took during the
year somewhere from fifteen to eighteen bot
ties of the Discovery 1t has now been
four years since / first used it, and though
not using scarcely any since tho first year,
my health continues good. My average
weight being 1855 to 100 pounds, instead Of
1876, it was when | began the use of the
Discovery Many persons have reminded
me of my improved appearance. Some
say l look younger than | did six years
ago when was married. ! am now forty
eight years old, and stronger, and enjoy
better health than / have ever done before
in my life" Yours truly,
The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12

r. b. WALTIiALL& co, Druggists, Horse
Cave. Ky, say: Halls Catarrh Cure cures
every one that takes it, Sold by Druggists, i5c.
The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12

BRrcuAM's PILLS. for bilious disorders, are
extensively sold and used In all civilized coun-
tries % cents a box.
The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12

GEYsERITE-Best and cheapest Of toilet
soaps, cures roughncss of the skln. CURES
ECZEMA. For sale everywhere. Manufac'
tured by THE GEYsERITE SOAP Co, Denver.
The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12

1t is n we'll known II rather paradoxlcal
fact that cut diamond rates are higher than
the original price.
The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12

Tom--Did you over kiss Boston
girl?
Dick-Ies.
Tom-What happened?
Dick-I had chill - Chicago
Record.
The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12

Highton, who has been out be-
tween the acts-A remarkable play
thus far. is it not? So much food
for reflection. ...
Mrs. IligHton-'rhat you find it
necessary to go out to get something
tn ,vash y 10 yn
The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12

The French ducllst who swallowed poison
upon the throw Of the dice may truly be said
TO have died on the spot
The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12

IL 1850 Broirh's bronchial Troehes' were
Introduced. aud their success ns a cure for
Colds, Coughs, Asthma, and Bronchitis has
been unparalleled
The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12

The woman question: Now isn't this
pretty time Of night for you to get homei
The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12

The Tltans made great deal Of trouble In
NEUROLOGICAL times and the tight 'uns make
much mischief now.
The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12

Send two 2-cent stamps to The Road Pub
fishing Co., Denver, Colo, and get sample
copy OF The Road and one OF their great Eng
lLsh Octnnus man. free.
The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12

A man who is blunt in his ways may be
sharp In his specch.
The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12

Pulling the wool over a mans eyes natur-
ally gives him sheopish appearance.
The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12

Price controls purchase. Even low shoe;
are Ia demand
The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12

1t is the common belief that a man can't
see a sea sernent unti he Is half seas over.
The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12

Shlioh'S Consumption Cure.
IL sold on guarantee. IT. lncipient CnnHutnp-
ton. II Is the best Cough Cure. - cts, 5Otts IL
The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12
EUROPEAN HOTEL.

Ohk Sse ~ Rates from fl.VO day up,
ire proof. 10 Rooms. y block south Of Denver
Mon Depot baggage delivered free. Finest Eu-
ocean hotel in the West Nica for families step II.
The Meeker herald., 1894-05-12

ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO.. LOG WALL ST.,
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YOUR FUTURE

t'elnstry assumes to tell what the lines In your
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ts fashion pages are perfect, and you get with IT,
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Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-21
Gratifed Curiosity.

Our own government is willing
to show visitors the working of its
reformatory system in the shape of
its prisons and penitentiaries, but
luckily for the inmates of these in
situations, the spirit of accommoda-
ton is not carried so far as it is in
Morocco.
Not long ago, says q writer in
the Cosmopolitan, the keeper of one
Of the prisons was asked by an
American Traveller, who for some
reason he was anxious to please,
what the punishment Of the bastin-
ado Was like. The answer was that
he should zee for himself. In few
minutes a man was brought in, fast
ened to the floor face downward,
and terribly beaten upon the up
turned soles of his bare feet. The
screams and entreatles of the poor
wretch were SO heartrending that
our countryman interfered and beg
ged for mercy, when the punish
ment was Immediately stopped.
What has this man done?" said
he to the officer.
Nothing" was the reply.
Then what are you whipping
him for?" was the amazed ques-
ton, which was answered in tone
of equal establishment:
"Why, didn't you ask to see a
man bastinadoed?"
They had gone into the street,
seized a passer by, and severely
whipped an inoffensive man merely
to crafty the curiosity of an ami
able foreigner.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-21

What is a pianoforte, Joshuap"
"Guess it must be a place for the
poor players to hide in. "-Truth.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-21
It May Do as Much for You.

Mr.. Fred Miller, Of Irving, ILL.,, writes
that he had a severe kidney trouble for
many years, with severe pains in his back
and also that his bladder was affected.
He tried many SO called kidney cures but
without any good result. About year
ago he began the use of Electric Bitters and
found relief at once. Electric Bitters is
especially adapted to cure all kidney and
liver troubles and often gives almost in
slant retief. One trial will prove our state
ment. Price only Soc. for large bottle. At
j. z. Field & Co.'s drug store 8
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-21

Two Spanish psychologists, Drs.
Rossi and Acosta, have made very
unpleasant discovery. 1t is that
old, greasy and crumbling bank
notes weigh more than new ones
do. 1t is the contemplation of the
matter that goes to make up that
additional weight which is not
agreeable. The two doctors found
eight different kinds of disease pro-
ducing germs in the bank notes
they examined microscopically.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-21
A Quarter Century Test.

For quarter of century DR.. Kings
New Discovery has been tested, and the
millions who have received benefit from its
use testify to its wonderful curative powers
in all diseases of throat, chest and lungs. A
remedy that has stood the test so long and
that has given so universal satisfaction is
no experiment. Each bottle is positively
guaranteed to give relief. or the money
will be refunded. 1t is admitted to be the
most reliable for coughs and colds. Trial
bottles free at j. +. Field & Co.'s drug
store. Large bottles SOC. and 81. 6
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-21
A YOUNG GIRLS FORTUNE.
AN INTERESTING SKETCH.

Nothing appeals so strongly TO n mothers
affection as her daughter just budding into
womanhood. Following is an instance; Our
daughter, Blanche. now Is years OF ago, had
been terribly afflicted with nervousness. and
had lost tho entire use of her right arm. Sho
was in such n condition that wo had 10 keep
her from school and abandon her music les
sons In fact, we feared st. Vitus dance, md
arc positive but for an Invaluable remedy
shc would have had that terrible affliction.
We had mployed physicians, but sho received
no benefit from them. Tho first OF last August
sho weighed but 75 pounds, and although she
has taken only three bottles OF Nervinc she
now weighs LOG pounds; her nervousness and
symptoms of st.Vitus dance arc entirely gone,
she attends school regularly, and studies with
comfort and ease. She has recovered complete
use OF her arm, her appetite Is splendid, and
no money could procure for our daughter tho
health DR.. Miles Nervine has brought her.
Whom my brother recommended tho REM
edy had no faith In patent medicines, and
would not listen to him. but as last resort
he sent us q bottle, wo began giving It TO
Blanche, and tho effect was almost immedl-
ate."-Mrs, r. Il. Bullock Brighton. n. Y.
DIR. Miles Restorative Nervine Is sold by all
druggists on positive guarantee, or sent
direct by the DR.. NJ lies Medical Co., Elkhart
Ind, on receipt OF price, 81 per bottle, six
bottles for S. express prepaid. 1t Is positively
FREQ from opiates or dangerous drugs.
Sold by ]. T. Bostwick.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-21

An Irishman recently handed in
to the telegraph office, a dispatch
intended to inform another Emer-
alder, employed upon the public
work in neighboring town, of the
decease of friend. 1t read thus:
Barney come, | died last night"
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-21
Sold by ]. T. Bostwick

There arc single retail shoe stores in our largo
cities which sell 1000 pairs of shoes n day, making
net profit Of s25o,OO0 year. We sell shoes low,
but We sell great many pairs, the clear profit on
our ladies' msscs and childrens' shoes Is at least
ten cents pair, and on our mems and boys shoes
IL cents q pair. We shall establish shoe stores in
each Of the fifty largest cities of the u s., and II
they cell only 800 pairs of shoes day they would
earn $685., coo year. We should DO able TO pay n
yearly dividend of S525 share over so per cent.
year on tho investment. We sell the stock ut $40
n share. The price must inevitably be much more
than $40 share. No stock has ever been sold at
less than this price, which is its par value Stock
non.asscssablc. Incorporated, Capital s1,oo0,000.
We have over 900 stockholders, and the number
is increasing daily. Some of tho principal stock
holders arc: T IS: wallng III; Potter, Boston;
n. A. Reed Jr.. Chicsgo j. b. Campbell, ChicagoI W. NJ
kayanaugh, Little Rock Ark IT, Rich; Chicago lJT
Turner, Phai - Harding, N Y; u. ]. Payne, Battle
Creek, Mlch.i f. 7. Hullette, Arcade, n. Y.
Write for prospectus containing the names Of
our stockholders, etc., or send an order for stock,
enclosing cashiers check, cash or money order.
Orders taken for one or moro shares. Price, t10
o share.
DEXTER SHOE CO., 49, g. &, Sesr6 u. rs. .;s;:
AGENTS Wanted -
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Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

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 25 cents a box.
For sale by j. E. Field & Co.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-21

fidence when felt did not deserve
it,"
The robins sing over the teach
er's grave, and Madge is woman
now, but she loves to recall the
scene of that Iong-gone day, while
she regrets her negligences of the
past.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-21
lANGWORTHY & HISER,

Before fitting out your table with
new dishes, come and look over our
line. We will be sure to please
you with our large assortment of fancy
and plain ware, also toilet sets IN
many and beautiful designs.
japanese baskets in all sizes, work
baskets, lunch baskets in all kinds
for use or ornament.
Pins 1c a paper. Thread 10c d..
Laces in cotton and linen torchon,
fine orientals, valencienn, in new and
pretty patterns.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-03-21
ARGUS
MISCELLANEOUS.
LUCK AND LABOR.

Luck doth wait, standing idly at the gate,
Wishing, wishing all theday
And at night, without lire and without light,
And before an empty tray,
Doth sadly say
Tomorrow something may turn upi
Tonight on wishes must sup"
Labor goes blowing deep the fertile rows,
Singing singing all the day
And at night. before the fire, beside the light.
And with awel-Hlled tray,
Doth gladly say,
"To-morrow I'll turn something up;
Tonight on plenty earned, / sup"