Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-11-28
A Startling Occurrence.

E0. hegtSIef-On Monday night OF
last week, about seven o'clock. as the
pastor of the NJ. E. Church. Granite
vile, was in his study, ne was aroused
from meditation by the sound of foot
steps on the porch. followed by rap
on the door. and upon opening, found
to his agreeable surprise one of the
lady members of his church was be-
fore him, who presented him with a
package that made him think of cof-
fee, from the fact that it looked just
like other packages he had seen that
contained that very useful article.
However, nothing was said to enlight-
en- the preacher as to the contents as
it was laid aside. But everybody pro-
ceeded to try to make the visit as
pleasant as possible. But they were
destined to be disturbed. for about
half past seven. or 20 minutes to eight
O'Clock, the stiffness of the night on
the outside of the preachers home was
broken by a sound that made the ears
of those within Jingle. And on going
to the door, the preacher found him.
self in the presence of large number
of friends, ranging in Size from very
small Sunday School scholars, to-yes.
to the President of the Ladies' Aid
Society" And everybody knows that
Mrs. Graham has held that responsible
position for some time past. There
were. over forty in number, lighted up
by lanterns, and under the leadership
of Mr.. E. J. Warrington were pour
ing forth delightful strains of vocal
music-that grand old song that makes
the breast of every patriotic citizen
thrill with delight. -s.My Country, tits
of thee" after which singing they pro-
ceeded to take possession of the
preachers house. One was armed
with a 5O-lb. sack of flour, another
with large ham. while others had
weapons that would assist the preach
err in keeping the..wolf from the door,
just as surely as those mentioned.
They came in the shape of sugar,
coffee. tea, baking soda. rice, salt,
rolled oats. canned goods, crackers.
apples. etc. After these had been de-
posted on the kitchen table, it was as
certained that groceries to the value of
eleven dollars had been bought, to-
gether with five-dollar bill presented
by the Ladies' Aid" and other cash
donations. making in all seven dollars
and fifty cents id money. being total
of cash and goods. $3.50, which were
formally handed over to the Pastor by
Mr.. E. J. Warrington. who accom-
panied it with a neat little speech.
This was responded to by the Pastor,
who proposed that they sing, PRAISE
God from whom all blessings flow. :"
The guests remained and had very
time until after ten o'clock.
Der proved to the satisfaction Of every
young lady and gentleman present.
that marriage did not take the life out
of person, but rather the opposite.
Before dispensing to go to their homes.
the friends and donors were addressed
by Mr.. Baum in al expression of /
thanks for the kindness shown, and
especially to the Ladies' Aid Society,
whose members have been the staunch |
and willing workers for the |
church SO long. ana who had in the
past given SO many substantial proofs |
Of the ability and usefulness of women |
ID the church work. The address was
followed by another short talk from
he Pastor, who assured his friends OF
he appreciation that he felt of their
and desired to thank |
all present and absent for the way in
which they were caring for his tenn
,oral necessities. and assured them of
his best efforts in looking after their
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