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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-12-24

! has always been In some good work,
and has had a kind word for every
body"
Aunt Martha did not like the spirit
Of criticism which her nephew had
shown of late about reconclling state
ments of the Holy Scripture. She spoke
up in quick way and said, Miss
Rhoda hasn't gone to the town-hCuss
yet"
mo: but the finger on the slgIhcard
points that way" replied Arthur.
1T Is dreadful for old people to be
obliged to give up their home and old
associations and go where they would
not ," said Mrs. Bates. Young folks
can bear changes-many really en-
joy them-but it is different with the
aged"
Aunt Martha had not married-her
acquaintance called her "a maiden
lady," 1t was not because she never
had opportunities to marry, she told
her nephews and nieces, but because
she loved them too we'll to break her
home ties with them. 1t had long ago
been settled that the Bates family
could not do without Aunt Martha, and
Aunt Martha could not get along with
out them. How dreadful it must be-"
was her thought that night. TO have
no lovelight in ones life"
Then Miss Martha sat down and
wrote a letter to her brother John,
who lived in the CITY, She told him
Of Miss Rhoda; what patient, faithful
life hers had been, and now, just as
nearing the end Of the journey. she
must be forced to give up her home
and 60 to the town-house. Then she
added, John, you and must pay off
that mortgage, and give Miss Rhoda
the home for her life. We are able;
let us be willing to do it. What a
joyous Christmas we shall have IL we
do this! Miss Rhoda must have the
measure melted out to her that she has
melted out to Others"
The result was that Brother John
who was quite apt to act on sister
Martha's suggestions, Joined her in the
labor Of love for her neighbor. When
Miss Martha went over to see Miss
Rhoda, a short time before the fore
closure of the mortgage, she found her
looking over her things-she could not
carry many with her; for the room
was small she expected to occupy. But
there was this little memento and that
gift with sweet memories associated
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-12-24
Good Farm and Fruit Lands.
Harkl All Ye Investors and Home
less People.

Would you like 10 buy farm where tho
land would increase in value 81 90 per acre
each year for the next five years. Or, II
you arc renting, where the payments woult
be less than the yearly rent that you are
now paying; where you will be only 30 miles
from Houston u city with 10 railroads
where crops will net you from $1,000 10
e26.00 per acre year; near, where 10 acres
OF pears have Melted farmer over $4,000
per annum where you can In December 90
Into your garden and get for your dinner
fresh lettuce, radishes, peas, beans, cab.
bage, beets celery, onions, new Irish and
sweet potatoes, and on your way into the
house gather crysanthem roses and
other varieties OF flowers your tables
where the climate Is mild and delightful
where frosts rarely ever come; where your
stock can maintain itself on the pralris
nearly the year around where you don't
have TO spend in the winter all that you
make In the summer; but, instead, can
raise something almost every month In the
year
All this and more can be had at CHS.
TERvlLLE, TEXAS, where we have tract
Of land by l2 miles with two railroads rum
ming through II and two towns on 1t, Writ
Cor our pamphlet, "Fertile Farm Lands,
price, terms etc. Also as TO cheap excur-
sions via tho Rock Island to TT. Worth and
from there over the Santa Flo TO Wallis,
Texas, and San Antonio g. Arkansas Pass 10
Jhesterville, as well as how TO secure
FREE FARE TO TEXAS.
SOUTHERN TEXAS COLONIZATION Co.,
JOHN LINpERHoLN, Mgr,
ITO Rialto Building, Chicago.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-12-24
NAA A-A ANA AA -A-A A.-AG
J MISS RHODA'S MEASURE,


Miss Rhoda sat in the west doorway.
Her face was turned toward the sweet
Sky, radiant with its rays of red and
golden light; 1t was natures with
drawing season." At Miss Rhoda's
right was field Of stubble from which
the wheat had been harvested. At her
left the corn still stood, like Indian
wigwams, all over the field waiting for
the husking time. At her feet the ma
pie leaves, so gorgeous in their autumn
nal plalds, were falling. Here and
there the note of a stray bird which
had tarrted later than its fellows fell
upon her ear. There was chill in the
air; the wind was rising, and it stirred
the locks OF silyery hair which usually
lay with such calm precision about
Miss Rhoda's face. She folded her black
shawl closer about her shoulders, but
still she fingered.
There was no kindly voice to warn
her Of the dangers that might come
from longer exposure. No loved form
to come to the door and say, Come in,
now; the air Is chill and the fire is
burning brightly. 1t is lonely in the
room without you" Miss Rhoda was
alone in the world; she had outlived
those nearest and dearest to her.
In the afterglow of the lives of those
who had belonged to her in the old
home sweet memories lighted up the
closing day, and as she looked intently
at the western sky she seemed to see
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-12-24

1t does not require much money, nGr
indeed any money, to make a happy
home circle on Christmas. The chief
thing is warm and merry heart. Il
will devise ways and means for fill
ing the home with cheer, JOY and glad
ness. A little invention, a little ef-
fort, and much love will give the day
a halo brighter than tinsel and gold.
God did not require extra material to
paint every tree and bush In all this
region q crystal whiteness the other
night He used only little moisture
and a little cold, and in the morning
men exclaimed in wonder, what beau
tyr So the simple things beautIfy
and glorify the home, and make hoH.
days bright with Joys beyond the pur-
chase of money.-Mlchigan Christian
Advocate.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-12-24

vision OF the YeGvly gates, behind
whose portals these loved ones were
dwelling. watching the red and gold
light fade away, and the darkness
gather, she, like Christian, fell sick"
at the glimpse Of the glories and
wished she could be among them.
AS she turned and went into the
house, there was a look on her face
which, If an artist had caught 1t at that
moment, might have inspired him to
paint picture and call it Renuncia-
ton. The most notable thing after
one has grown old is the fact Of re-
nunciation. But In some lives, like
that Of Miss Rhoda, it is more deep
ly felt fact than in others.
II was passing Miss Rhoda's house
Just at sunset tonight, and | saw her
sitting at her west door," said Mr..
Bates, as he sat down at the supper
table. II know she was trying to work
out the kinks and knots about that
mortgage on her place. But old Tom
Carpenter will foreclose when the time
comes. She can't expect any mercy
from him; he is too close-fsted for
that"
Dear me" exclaimed Miss Martha
Bates; what will become Of her."
"She will have to go to the town
house, I suppose. 1t will be very hard
for her; Miss RaodR was always a
high-strung woman" her brother re-
piled.
"And after all that woman has done
to help other folks when they were in
troubled" exclaimed Mrs. Bates. Think
how she toO& in those Butler chill
dren and kept them after their mother
died; and how she kept that young man
who was too sick to work all winter.
An own mother couldn't have done
more for him. declare If Miss Rhoda
has to give up her place and go on
the town at her age, it will be a
shame"
Doesn't the Bible say, With what
measure We meet 1t shall be measured
to you again?'" asked Arthur, the tall
boy at his mothers right. How do
you reconcile that passage Of scripture
with Miss Rhoda's prospects of going
to the town-house? All my long life
I have looked upon Miss Rhoda as one
Of the Preside saints of the earth; she
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-12-24
Christmas KindnesseS.

At this season of the year, remem-
Der that it is your duty as children,
and also your privilege, to glorify God,
to promote peace, and to extend good
will to those around you. You may
promote the blessing of peace on earth
by frankly forgiving those who may
grieve or annoy you, by persuadlng
enemies to be reconciled to each other,
and by daily prayer to God to preserve
the nations Of the earth from the dead
ly horrors of war; And you may in q
great many ways show good will to
men. Are there not poor people with
in short walk of your own door who
will receive no Christmas cards, no
nice presents Of food or good clothing,
whose children have no nice toys or
picture books, of which some of you
have such an abundance that you
scarcely know where to find room for?
Christian Herald.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-12-24
2EE care 10 TEXAS.
OF the Earth. EnrthY.

"No,7 said the gentleman who IL
fond of quoting texts, 81 cannot give
you anything on that account to-day,
l know promised you, and am sorry
but man is naught but poor, veal
clay,Sou know"
~ realize that, said the collector
~ am glad you do my friend"
"And came around here in the
hope of striking pay dirt, but seemed
to have missed it." Cincinnati En-
quirer
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-12-24

1t is a singular fact that an Swear.
old boy is always more than two years
younger when his mother takes him
with her on a street car.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-12-24

about them which made it a hard
matter to decide what to take and what
to give up. There was the mothers old
workbasket, once so full of the MAX
ing and mending for the loved ones,
and her copy Of Daily Food" lying in
1t, and fathers well-thumbed Bible
with here and there words Of comfort
and explanation written on the mar
gins-those of course must go with
her.
Tear-marks were on Miss Rhoda's
face as she offered the mothers rocker
to her visitor.
Eyes, Miss Martha, I'm getting ready
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-12-24
Willie (crying)-For goodness sake,
papa, don't go in the house. Mammals
Just thrashed me, and you'll be next!
Well ROnRted.

Blathers-Say, idyou find anything
well roasted at the barbecue?
Slathers-Well, nothing except the
management Adams Freeman.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-12-24

It will take s45, 500, 900 to run the de-
partments Of the city of New York
next year. This is about 81, 900, 900 less
than this years appropriations.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-12-24
Close Second.

"Papa, won't you buy me a new BIZ
Oycle?"
"a bicycle, Kitty? 1t is too late in
the season."
well, then, give me cents to buy
chewing gum with" Chicago Tribune.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-12-24
Christmas gifts for thee,

Fair and free!
Precious things from the heavenly
store
Filling thy casket more and more;
Golden love in divinest chain,
That never can be untwined again;
Silvery carols of joy that swell
Sweetest Of all in the hearts lone cell.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-12-24

A blind musician in East Liverpool,
Ohio, has married Chicago belle. 1t is
perhaps Unnecessary to mention his
blindness.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-12-24

PisO's Cure for Consumption has been
family medicine with as since 1861. Z.
Madison, 24O9 42d Ave-, Chicago, I'll.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-12-24

The gold fields in Paulding county,
Ca, are being developed, and have
proved quite productive.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-12-24

~ h.eEemhn's CaniphOr Zee with GIyeerina.
inc original and only genuine. Cures Chapel Hands
ana race Cold sores. &c. Q. g. Clark Co m Haven Ct
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-12-24

1t was Arthur who planned a house,
warming for Miss Rhoda on Christmas
eve. The young men and young women
Of the church and town filled her wood
shed with wood and coal, and her cup
board-shelves with things needful for
the necessities of the body. The faith
ers and mothers Joined in the work of
love, and there was never such q
thorough house-warming done in that
locality before. A new light came into
Miss Rhoda's face that Christmastide.
1t was lovelight-she was not alonA
In the world any longer; she belonged
to her good neighbors, and they be.
longed to her.
When the Christmas bells rang in
the church belfry on Christmas morn.
Ing the people heard them with glad
ness, and thanked the Lord that they
mad been enabled to help return Miss
Hhoda's measure running over full.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-12-24

Mrs WinslOw'S Soothing Syrup
Forehidren teething sofens thesums reduces innam
NATION allAys pain, cures wind collie 70 cents bottle
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-12-24
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'toa Wilkinson St, Goshen, Indiana.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-04-22
Reunion United Confederate Veterans,
Richmond, Virginia. Reduced Rates
Via Southern Railway.

For the occasion of the Sixth Annual
Reunion of the Uunited Confederate
Veterans, which occurs at Richmond,
Va, June 30-Julv 2, 1896, Southern
Railway will sell tickets to Richmond;
Va, and return at very low rates.
Tickets from points in Georgia and
Tennessee, North and East of Atlanta
and Chattanooga, will be sold June 81,
~ and %, and from points South and
West of Atlanta and Chattanooga, and
East of the Mississippi River, tickets
will be sold June 20, 81, 2S and 80.
Final limit on tickets from all points
will be July 6, 1896.
From points South and West of AT.
lanta, the Southern Railway is the
short and quick route to Richmond.
Va, via the "Piedmond Air Line" and
the service is peerless. From Knoxville,
Tenn, Chattanooga, Tenn, ard points
West thereof, the Route of the South
ern Railway is via Asheville, and
through the scenic Land of the Sky
The service of this line is unexcelled.
Call IN any Agent of the Southern
Railway for further information, or
E. j. Martin, T. P. A., Columbus, Miss.
j. L. Meek, T. P. A., Knoxville, Tenn,
w. ii. Doll, 7. P. A., Chattanooga,
Tenn, l.. A. Shipman, 7. P. A, Bir-
mingham, Ala, j. G. Andrews, s. w.
P. A., New Orleans, La, w. A. Turk,
G. P. A., Washington, D. c., S. H.
Hardwick, A. G. P. A, Atlanta, Ca,
G. A. Benscoter, A. G. P. A., Chatta,
nooga. Tenn. Il
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-04-22

much joy. The bridal party took the
vestibule at this place for G~reeneville,
their future home. We wish for them
much joy and prosperity in their new
state, Rev. W. w. Hicks, Presiding
Elder for the Morristown district. per.
formed the ceremony.
1t does seem strange the people of
Jonesboro will not support a first class
barber shop. No neater shop can be
found in the country than the one we
have had here for two or more years,
but for lack of patronage it will be
moved away, and will be missed by all
who enjoy a nice shave, in a nice, clean
shop.
j. r. Simpson, Esq, dropped dead in
the court house Tuesday the 18th, while
a suit in which he was interested was
being tried. Mr.. Simpson had been q
remarkable man, having had many
law suits, in some of which he was sue.
cessful and others which he lost. While
he spent a great deal of his life in the
court he never once thought that he
would die in the court house. He died
of congestive .apoplexy, and was 70
years old. His remains were inferred
at McCarty's Church, about four miles
west of town on Wednesday afternoon.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-04-22
Valuable Farm for Sale.

I offer for sale my farm, known as
the DR.. Brabson tract, lying in the
Eighteenth District of Washington
County. and three miles northeast of
Limestone Depot,a church and a school
house in the immediate neighborhood.
The farm contains S18 acres, over one
hundred acres of which is in white oak
with some poplar that has never been
culled, under good fence and in a fine
state of cultivation. 1t is well watered,
has upon it two good dwelling houses
and barns and a wheat and corn mill
recently repaired and in good condi.
ton. As to moral surroundings and
accessibility the location can not be
surpassed. For terms apply to me on
the premises. ISAAC WILLIAMS.
mis- Az Millbrook, Tenn.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-04-22
Concert.

The grandest musical concert that
the people of Jonesboro will have the
pleasure of hearing this season will be
given at College Hall Friday evening,
May 8. Prof. Parsons, music teacher
in Sullins College, alec organist for the
Church Street Methodist Church, Knox.
vile, and one of the finest organists in
the South, will give an organ recital
assisted by Mrs. Earnest Young, of
Greenville, S. G., soprano. She has no
superior as a vocalist in the State. Mr..
Gerney, of Cleveland, Ohio, baritone,
and Prof. D. N. Mcleod, cornetist
Don't forget the date.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-04-22
The Old and the New,

The times change and we change
with them. Many past customs and
usages exist now only in memory. The
nauseous compounds formerlo presrib.
ed and sold tor medical use have had
their day, Medical science has achiev-
ed a great triumph along that line in
presenting a remedy SO pleasant to take
and so happy in its work OF healing the
sick as DR.. Kings Royal Germetuer.
1t is a pleasure to take this great prep
aration. 1t embodies the fruits of the
latest and best medical research, and
marks with much emphasis the fact
that 1.-THE new has charms which the
old has not" 81; 8 for S.. For sale
by F. f. Britton.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-04-22
Highest of all in Leavenng Power-Latest U. s. Govt Report
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ABSOLUTELY PURE
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fare for the round trip. Tickets will
be sold May 9th, to 9th inclusive, good
to return fifteen days from date of sale
but limit on tickets may be extended
allowing fifteen days additional time,
provided they are deposited with joint
agent at Chattanooga, on or before
May IA, 1896.
The Southern Railway reaches Chat.
tanooga from all directions, and it,
service is unexcelled. 1t is the shot
line and the scenic route from Louis.
vile, in connection with the Quee n
and Crescent. The Southern Railway
is also the scenic route from Virginia
points, Washington and other Eastern
cities, via Asheville, and through the
Land of the Sky" 1t is the direct
line from North Carolina, South Caro-
lima, Georgia and Florida points. The
Southern Railway is the short line and
operates the quickest and most con-
venient schedules from points on it's
line in Mississippi, to Chattanooga.
For further information, call on any
Agent of the Southern Railway, or Z.
j. Martin, T. P. A., Columbus, Miss.
A.. Whedon, P. & T. A. Louisville, KY.
j. l.. Meek, T. P. A., Knoxville, Tenn,
w. Ii. Doll, I. P. A., Chattanooga,
Tenn, L. A. Shipman, 7. P. A, Bir-
mingham, Ala, j. G. Andrews, s. w,
P. A, New Orleans, La, L. s. Brown,
G. A. P. D., Washington, D. c., w. A,
Turk, G. P. A., Washington, d. c., S.
H. Hardwick, A. G. P. A., Atlanta,
Ga, G. A.. Benscoter, A. G. P. A.,
Chattanooga, Tenn. tt
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-04-22

Tired people are tired because they
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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-04-22
International Y. p. =. G., Convention
Washington, d. G., Reduced Rates
via Southern Railway.

For the occasion of the International
Christian Endeavor Convention, which
will beheld in Washington, d. c.,
July 7-13, the Southern Railway will
sell tickpts at rate of one limited first
class fare for the round trip. Tickets
will be sold July 81, and limited to
continuous passage in each direction,
with extreme limit for return July 81,
1896.
From points in Tennessee the South
ern Railway is the scenic route to
Washington, via. Knoxville, Hot
Springs aud Asheville, through THE
Land of the Sky"
For further information in regard to
rates, schedules, &C., call on any agent
of the Company or w. II. Doll, T. P.
A., Chattanooga, Tenn, j. L. Meek,
I. P. A., Knoxville, Tenn, c. A. Ben
scooter, A. G. P. A., Chattanooga,
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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-04-22

During the winter of 1898, F. NJ.
Martin, of Long Reach, West Va, con-
traoted a severe cold which left him
with q cough. In speaking of how he
cured it he says: II used several kinds
of cough syrup but found no relief
until l bought a bottle of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, which relieved
me almost instantly, and in a short
time brought about a complete cure u
When troubled with a cough or cold
use this remedy and you will not find
it necessary to try several kinds before
you get relief. 1t has been in the mar
ket for over twenty years and con-
stantly grown in favor and popularity.
For sale at % and 90 cents per bottle
by F. E. Britton, Druggist.