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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-06

A writer in the Boston Travele
mas this to say about the famou
Hetty Green:
One OF the most prominent wome
In America is Mrs. Hetty Green, tn
possessor of railroads, controller O
millions and manipulation of the stoc]
market. She has also the distinctio,
OF having had more things that wer
not so written about her than any
body else l can think OF. 1 bappe,
10 Know her excellently well, and
can say with all sincerity that she i.
an able, honest, warm hearted anf
generous woman. If she chooses tc
i've In style certainly ludcrously in.
commensurate with her means, tina,
is her own affair, arising from gen.
ulne liking for plainness and not from
a stlngy spirit. In consequence OF
'nis very simplicity, her health is
magnificent, and she is enabled to do
al amount OF work that would put
many man to the blush. 1t is no
unusual thing for her to sit up at her
hgurlng till 2 o'clock in the morning
ana to get out at 5 as serene and
fresh as ever. Her dress is peculiar !;
there is no doubt about that. She
rises triumphant above Paris or Lon
don' and clings to her own style with
pertlnacity. "People think" said
Sne' THAT If | do not rig myself out
10 the latest mode and bother about
my hats, l am committing some sin.
MY appearance doesn't trouble me in
The least. am here to accomnlisb
something, and l am doing it. Then
hey call me mean. Well, I don't
want to brag about myself, but here
and she drew out from her
Iesk q copy of a vote of thanks from
Ter Chicago employees, letter of
arrest gratitude from woman
nose mortgage she had paid off, a
icture OF lady whom she had nursed
ack from death when the doctors
al given her up and other evidences
the good deeds she had done in
nlet. Naturally, she is tortured be.
ond measure by letters from cranks
ID beggars, and the wonder is that
lie does not shut her purse strings
ghter. Every letter of the sort is
al TO her, and she decides which
e worthy of attention. 1t may in
rest importunate correspondents as
ell as others to learn that Mrs.
reen is soon 10 retire from active i,
Islness-at least that is what she 7
ID me, although it is difficult to be-
we that anything short of death will
rt her from her loved railroads and
'cks, the very meat upon which she
es. v
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-06

Boss Quay has fairly earned his title
by capturing the Pennsylvania Re-
publican state convention against a for.
mldable opposition. This result is
likely to have an important bearing
upon National politics. 1t will I'm.
doubleday give Quay control OF the
Pennsylvania delegation to the Nation.
al convention, and will be guarantee
that in no case will Benz. Harrison
receive any aid from the keystone
state.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-06

Tomorrow is set down as the day
for the first trial of speed between the
American yacht Defender and the
British Valkyrie. Thousands will
wait the result with the greatest ankle.
ty. Of course it is useless to make
predictions as to the result for no man
can know. Less confidence is felt in
the American boat than in former con.
tests of this kind. But whether there
is really any grounds for this is ques-
fionable. Having an abiding faith in
America and her mechanics and sailors
we shall await the tick of the telegraph
full of hope.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-06

The New York World has beer
prying into the fortunes of the six big
gest millionaires with the following re-
suit:
Ii Hung Chang is the richest man
on this earth, and he ought to be yery
much ashamed Of it. Ii Hung Chang's
wealth, and the rottenness, financial
and otherwise, of the Chinese empire,
are two facts that belong very close to-
gether. Ii Hung Chang has en-
riched himself through his official DOS
ition, and he is worth $5OO,OOO,OOO.
The second richest man is John d.
Rockefeller, $18O,OOO,OOO. He is the
wealthiest man in the United States.
The rest all put down at 800, OOO.-
200 apiece. Two of them, the Duke
OF Westminster and Colonel North
are Englishmen. Then there is the
American Cornelius Vanderbilt and
the Chinese tea merchant Woh Qua
Only two, Cornelius Vanderbilt
and the Duke of Westminster, inherit.
ed their wealth. The rest made #
What John D. Rockefeller and his
associates did with petroleum in the
United States Woh Qua did with
tea in China, monopolized it. Colonel
North, now the close friend of the
Prince Of Wales, could not read or
write when he was IA years old. He
learned the trade boiler riveting and
Knocked about the world. Finally he
'aw his opportunity in a monopoly of
he nitrate fertilizing beds of Peru, and ,
made bis hundred million easily. Il
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-06

In one of the streets on the left bank
OF the Seine a receptacle has bee.
placed. into which ladies are entreated
to throw their cast-of stays. In ex-
PLANTATION, lit is stated that considera-
bic sum can be realized by extracting
and using up the whalebone, silk, ETC..
contained in these articles of attire,
and if the appeal is only literally re-
sponded to, it is calculated that hand
some fund may be realized.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-06

Mr. A. A. Snyder, Supt Poor Farm,
Winnesheik Co., Ia, says Last winter
Mr. Robert Leach used two boxes of De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salvc and cured a
large running sore on his leg. Had been
under care of physician for months with
out obtaining relief. Sure cure for Piles.
c. e. Bacon, Londonderry, f. L. Smith,
Jamaica.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-06
The Atlantn Exposition,

Margherita Arlinn Hamm SAYS in
Petorson's Magazine about the Atlanta
Worlds ekpositions 1.-THE Worlds fair
j. the south is n pregnant aud tremen-
iouS fact. 1t means moro than the pass
ng away of old ideas and traditions
It mcans more than the creation Ct a
lew ard kcaa eyed spirit of industry
md progress looking out over the fields
nice consccratel to diving cult; 1t
nsNns the regeneration II an entire
)np.t,r -
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-06

II have taken three bottles of Hoods
Sarsapal lila and some of Hoods Pills.
and think that Hoods Sarsaparill, is one
of the best blood medicines in the world
was very sick when l began to take it
and wa, troubled with weak lungs and
was all run down. Hoods ,saparilla
mas given me an appetite and have not
1clt so well for years. Mrs. Charles
Hosmer, Stowe, vt.
HOODS Pills cure sick lr"dache, bill
iousness.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-06
DeshIsa,s Ar.ica s.,-.

Inc BEST SALvE in the work. for Cuts
bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Sah RAsur. Fe
yer Sores. letter, CAApped Head, CHI.
olains' Corns, snd all SKIN Bruptions,
and positively cures Piles, Or no nav re.
CURED. II IL guaranteed to give psrfec,
Satisfaction or money refunded. Price
= ssss ~ beg. Fer sale y Gee. q.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-06

Children, especially infants are soon
run down with Cholera Infantum or
Summer Complaint" Don't wait to
determine, but give DeWitt's Collie &
Cholera Cure promptly, you can rely on
it. Use no other,
e. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. f. Smith
Jamaica,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-06

Things are warming up down in
Kentucky and if Democrats don't get
to shooting each other very soon it will
be a wonder, For quarter Of a cen.
fury the South has made shooting ne.
groes pastime and now if thew will
turn their guns upon each other the
world can look on with great deal of
Indifference.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-06

What does this mean from the Ran
dolph Herald:
1t is the wish and, indeed, the ex.
pectation Of the larger number of loyal
Vermonters, that the Woodbury. Il.
bel case may never come to trial.
Whatever else the outcome, it cannot
all to be harmful to the state
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-06

Increasing Sunday dryness prevails
IN New York city. But 80 arrest.
were made last Sunday for violation
OF the excise law, less number than
for many years.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-06
No Need Of Notices,

Hawker-Do you want any .'Please
Shut the Door" notices 7
"Don't need them
"But your door hasn't spring."
'Peorle always shut it when they
60 out"
''That's queer"
lies, they come here to pay their
water rates. They shut it with a
slam. London Weekly Telegraph.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-06

Severe gripping pains of the stomach
ana bowels instantly and effrctually stop.
ped by DeWitts Collie and Cholera Cure.
Z. F. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E. Smith,
,Jamlica
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-06

Charlie-"What makes the old cat
howl SO !" Walter-"I guess you'd
make a noise if you was full of fiddle
strings inside. New York Herald.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-06
"That's queer.

He why is 1t women talk more
than they think 2" She-"I presume
1t is because men don't care what wo.
men think. detroit Free Press.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-06
THE LONDONDERRY SITTER

New Jersey Was treated 10 Il slight
earthquake early Sunday morning.
No damage was done, and it was not
noticed only by few who we're out
looking for Jersey lightning"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-06

Badness is either hereditary or caused
by sickness, mental exhaustion, wearing
nght-ntting hats, and by over-work and
trouble. Halls Remover win prevent 1t.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-06
A Latter Day PhiIantnropist.

Loans without security are bal,
which usurers often hold out to the un.
wary, but a certain Lacour thought il
might be made still more tempting by
advertising that people could pledge
their honor for substantial monetary
advance. Honor is inexhaustible, espc.
clally when it can be turned into hare,
cash, so tho scheme babe fair to succeed
But ON the face Of it as commercial
speculation it was a poor investment.
LIS philanthropy was its chief recon-
mendation, and therefore its author. n
chemists assistant formerly, with two
companions, felt emboldened to initiate
Nine. Eugene Buffet and sing in the
streets to invite the charitable public 10
contribute to the New Students Friend
" society, as they called their philan-
thropic loan office.
The trio selected the Normandy coast
resorts for their tour and duly advcr.
tlsed their philanthropic motives in the
local press. But unfortunately M. La.
cour preached without practicing. He
had himself contracted a number of lit.
tie debts on the strength of his honor.
ana his creditors were not quite satisfied
with the value of that security. and
when recently he borrowed from a
friend bicycle, which he at once
handed over to cafe keeper who was
Cumming him for money, the bicyclist
took an unkind view of the transaction
and lodged complaint with the police.
with the result that the latter day NH.
lanthopist is now in safe custody. medi.
tatlng upon the worthlessness of honor
in worldly transactions. London Tele.
graph.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-06

John G. Mauger Editor of the SIM.
beam, Seligman, Mo, who named Grove,
Cleveland for the Presidency in Nov.
1882, while he was Mayor of Buffalo.
T., is enthusiastic in his praise of Cham.
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrbm.
Remedy. He says: Il have used it for
the past five years and consider it the
best preparation of the kind in the mar
ket. 1t is as staple as sugar and coffee in
this section. 1t is an article of merit and
should be used in every household. For
sale by
For sale by ID. b. Goddard, So. Lon
donderry and G. J.. Richardson, Perm
and Weston, L. C. Bolster, Bondyille.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-06

Some one wants to know why pol.
itlclans do not ride on the electric
roads ! Thinks they don't because
none are ever killed Probably it is
because the devil always takes care
of his own.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-24
C. G. STERL g. CO.,
Largest Retail Cothiers in Abilene

On August 81 of the same year he
was licensed a minister of the Gospel
by the Ohio synod Of the Reformed
church and ordained to the Gospel
ministry by TiIlin Chassis.
Mercersburgh college, August 81,
1865, subsequently conferred upon
him the honorary degree Of Master Of
Arts.
Since his ordination he has been
engaged continually in the ministry,
and from April, 1877, to September,
1882, as superintendent of st. Paul
Orphans Home, Butler, Pa. He is
grand chaplain of the Supreme Lodge,
Order of the World, and his home is
in Lincoln, Neb., where he went from
Abilene.
Rev. Stauffer was com missioned
by the tri-synodic board Of home
missions Of the Reformed church in
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-24
Commissioners Doing.

The board Of commissioners has
been in adjourned session since Mon
day morning.
Lumber for repairs on Enterprise
bridge was let to L. Grosser.
Contract for building Neimeyer
bridge, Banner township, was let to
J. W. Hoover.
Aid was granted as follows;
Laura Rathbone, $50 quarter,
Sarah Root, s75 a quarter.
Reed boy, $3.50 quarter
2. johnson, $l.50 a week.
l.. Nostrom, $12 quarter
P. DaLlberg, $40 a quarter.
Mrs. Frank VanDorn, 81 a week,
John Rothenberger, s2l quarter.
Haley children, $3.50 week.
Mrs. Lanson, IS a month.
j. d. Strentz, 81 a week.
Mrs. Morris and three children
were ordered sent to Christian Home
at county expense.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-24
ENTERPRISE.

What is the matter with Enterprise
giving u solid vote for the straight
Republican tickctP Nothing is the
matter and it expects to do IT, too.
Rev. Reynolds moved to Solomon
Tuesday.
Miss Ella Staatz entertained friends
Sunday.
The Epworth League gave social
at the NJ. L. parsonage Tuesday even
ing,
President Weller preached al Solo.
mon Sunday on account OF the Illness
of the regular pastor
Rev. Cole and daughter Edith are
visiting with relatives at Pratt Center
this week,
The death Of Miss Olive Harsh, Of
Beloit formerly of this place. has
been received.
Mrs, Cole and daughter Hattie Of
Nickerson, old time residents Of this
place, are spending a few days here.
News reaches here that Karl Storm,
who used TO lead the Enterprise band,
has died in Ohio.
Rev. Clay, the new United Brethren
minister, arrived Saturday and oecn-
pied the pulpit sunday.
Mr.. Chryster, Of North Dickinson,
moved into the Weller property
Miss Miller, Of los Angeles, Call
rendered some delightful music at the
college Monday evening
At last the football fever has struck
our little city. A running team is
being organized.
The concert given Saturday even
ing under the auspices Of the high
school was a success.
The ladies Of the I. B. church gave
reception in Central college Mon
day evening, in honor Of their new
pastor After refreshments good
program was rendered.
The Union for Practice Progress
met at the residence Of c. B. Hoffman
Saturday evening Excellent papers
were read BY H. A. Ilafner and W.
Foister on "Wages."
The ladies Of the W. c. 7. l. met
on Tuesday and presented to Mrs i.
B. Slade token Of remembrance in
honor Of the services she has rendered
the Union. She leaves soon for Mis-
souri,.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-24

MOONLIGHT.

Farmers have sown their wheat
and are waiting for rain,
County Commissioner Baker went
to Abilene Tuesday.
Noah Sononbcrger is building the
Sheets Il Engle creamery near Aida.
1t will open November LIST. Mr..
Hoyt of Sutphen will be manager Of a
store there.
Mrs. C. 2. Lowe is very sick. The
doctor says she is in very critical
condition,
The friends and relatives Of those
who went to Missouri are very much
panied to hear Of the death Of two
sweet little girls, Myrtle Basehore
and Abram Brandt's little girl
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-24
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Z. W. Kapp is in Denver where h,
is located.
NJ. Nicolay left for his missionar,
work in North Carolina.
CIV. Minick, Of Chillicothe, was {
pleasant caller at the REFLECTOR
office.
John Fulton, one of Talmage's
business men, was caller at RErLEc-
TOR headquarters.
Sol. Hassler one of Rinehart's sue
cessful farmers was in the city. We
acknowledge a pleasant visit from
him.
Clarence Thomas, one of Hopes
most popular young men, was shak-
ing hands with his many friends here
yesterday.
j. NJ. Brenizer returned from DEM
ing, New Mexico. The hotel has
closed, dining cars having been put
on the trains.
d. G. Detriech left this morning
for Brown county to reside. The
REFLECTOR will keep him posted on
Dickinson doings.
Charles Howard who is doing well
in Colorado stopped off over Sunday
with his parents, MIR. and Mrs. D. W.
Howard, going on to Kansas City TO-
day.
Rev. A. M. Jewish, who has done
successful work as pastor Of the New
Basel church, leaves next week for
indianapolis, Ind, where he will be
stationed. The New Basel church is
vacant. Rev. Jewish breaches his
farewell sermon next Sunday morn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-24
BONACCORD.

Mrs. VIM. Wilson has returned
home after spending week witt
friends here,
Miss Laura Dunlap Of Abilene
spent Sunday in the neigh borbood.
Mrs. Robt, Mark is visiting in Abb
lene.
A. Broadfoot commenced series
Of meetings at Mt Pleasant Wednes-
day evening.
Miss Bertha Livingston Of Buckeye
has been visiting here during the
past week
Fred Kocnig contemplates trip 10
Missouri.
Geo. Huffman was out Monday
looking over his political prospects
Things are coming his way in thi'
vicinity.
The family Of j. K. Guest is con
valescing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-24

glad to see him in so important a
position as president of the synod.
This gentleman, thus honored, was
born in Westmoreland county, Penn
sylvania, on Christmas morning, in
the year 1888. His early life was
spent on farm, under those happy
conditions scarcely existing except in
homes SO located, which are the most
favorable for sturdy ply 'ical growth
and healthy moral development.
In 1853 he graduated from West.
moreland college, Pa, taking the de-
gree Of Bachelor Of Arts, and in the
same year entered the Theological
seminary Of the Reformed church in
tho United States, at Mercersburgh,
Pa, from which institution he grad.
uated in May, 1865.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-24
NEWBERN.

S. NJ. Wenger left on Monday fol
eastern Kansas where he expects to
make his home.
Miss Mary Engle has returned from
Jackson county where she spent
three months.
Mrs, Farmer has organized a sing
ing class at Falrview.
Grasshoppcrs are doing much dam.
aye to the early sown wheat
George Easter had the misfortune
ia lose three stacks Of hay OH Thurs.
day by fire. The prairie was ignitcd
by fire from the guns OF some hunt
ers.
j. G. EngIc and brother Henry have
rented the Holmes farm.
Rev. Samuel Wcngcr preached at
Newbern on Sunday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-24
RECENT REFLECTIONS.
+. Bergstresser dentist.

E. Bergstresser dentist. 800
Miss Stackhouse, of the count,
high school, has been appointed sec
rotary of the Central Kansas Teach
ers' association.
Lost, Tuesday while driving, a
rubber coat. Return to DR.. Steel
smith and receive reward. l49-ltac
County Clerk Nottorf is prepar-
ing the ballot for printing Noble
township has no township ticket filed.
All other townships are represented.
"A little son of M. Richardson liy-
ing on East First has diphtheria but
in very mild form. This as well
as all other cases in town is doing
well and soon all will have recovered.
Unique invitations were received
today by few very fortunate gentle
men for a celebration of the cen
tenary Of the birth Of Keats, the poet,
next Tuesday evening. Mr. 7. T..
Dewey is the host of the occasion.
Marshal Favor found well
pointed dirk knife and belt in the
cell of one of his prisoners who
skipped out the other day as he was
cleaning up the Jail this morning.
John is glad now that the fellow is
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-24
SOLOMON.

Howell Bronson went to Strong Cit,
Thursday night,
W. Matson Of Concordia was ii
town Monday to see his sister.
Mrs. l.. Dresser left for Kentucky.
A new bridge has been put in neal
the residence Of Thos, Kerr.
$. Barr has established lunch
counter (P here
A large number Of sheep will be
fed here and preparations are being
made for the work,
Mrs Kee is visiting in Topeka
q. A. Rogers sold some Of his solo
mon property last week
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-24
Found MurphY's Wagon.

The delivery wagon stolen of F. j.,
Murphy a few days ago has been
found at Dunlap, Morris county, ac-
cording to a telegram received this
afternoon. A certain H. l.. Mckinney
is supposed to have taken it. He was
in town last night and held under
surveillance by the marshal on sus-
picion but could not be held on the
evidence. He skipped in the early
gray of the morning.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-24
Buried Beside His Mother.

The remains Of the late George
Weaver, known as George Korns,
adopted son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Korns, arrived Wednesday a. m. from
Butte, Montana Funeral services
were held at the grave in Abilene
cemetery by Rev. DR.. Blayney and
Rev. E. E. Tarbilll. The body was
laid beside that Of the deceased's
mother.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-24
Another Creamery Station.

A new creamery station has been
opened at New Cambria, over the
line in Saline county, by the Belle
Springs company, making seven sta
tons operated by the firm. The
local manager has not yet been Sc
lected but will probably be Dickin-
son county man.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-24
Advertised Letters.

The following is the list of un-
claimed letters remaining in the abb
lene postoflice for the week ending
Oct. 20, 1895. Have your mail adj
dressed to your box number and it
will be promptly delivered.
Ferguson, " Knowton, Frank
Musselman, VIM Rice, Mrs &C
Wilson, Mrs u Young, W
One cent will be charged for all
advertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date
d. L. STRoTHER, P. NJ.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-24
Shifting Soil.

llieal Estate Transfers Reported by George
Merrill, Abstracterl
Henry liodes TO Nancy Rodes, nwt
% and ne 29-l5-3, 81.
& W Slaughter to VIM j Robson 1t "a
blk 9 Carlton, $50.
W J Peasc to Geo Tyrell sw 6-l2-2,
$1,000.
John Fritz to II Il Fritz Ii 2 blk X In
T q S add Hope, $500.
} S Drake to Maud Il Drake 1t IS !
3-2l-22 b Al b 5-5 b S-6-l9 b
Highland add 1916 b 10 Fairview
add 2 b l-3 b l1-5-7-9 b u Man.
chester, 81.
Geo W lIersh TO j S Gilbert Sc l5-l4-a
exm $500 and int 81.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-10-24
MINISTER'S ARRIVING.
MANY MEMBERS OF THE SYNOD
ON HAND.
Rev. 7. F. Stauffer, President, Who
Will Preach the Opening Sermon
Tonight-An Earnest Worker in
the Lords Vineyard.

The members of the Synod of the
Interior, Reformed church, are arriv-
Ing on every train. The synod was
opened Wednesday night at Grace
Reformed church.
The president Of the synod, Rev. 7.
+. Stauffer, will deliver the annual
synodical sermon. Rev. Mr.. Stauler
is well known in this city where his
ministry is remembered with pleas
ure by all, and his many friends are