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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02
OBITUARY..

W. II. ROYAL died at bis home near
Rocky Ford Nov. ~. Funeral services
were conducted at the NJ. e. church BY
the pastor, Sunday afternoon. Tho de-
ceased was in his seventy-seventh year
He had lived in Rocky Ford less than q
year, moving from Wallace, Kas. BE
was valiant soldier, taking part in many
battles. He was color bearer aud st the
battle Of Petersburg his flaR received
nine shots and be was presented with q
silver medal for his valor. He has been
Q member OF the N. E. church since hia
twenty. third year.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Will Rice recently purchased
the Darby restaurant and has
moved to the building formerly
occupied by SCOTS barber shop,
to which an addition is built for
q kitchen, The Ideal Rertaurant
will be the name and the hungry
will find it a splendid place Tor
Short orders, Oysters, etc.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Our mammoth car of fur
niture has arrived. Our
Store is packed with the
choicest goods ever brought
to Rocky Ford.
REIFEL.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02
Notice..

All who were members of the
Relief Society last winter will be
considered SO this winter unless
wishing to withdraw, if SO, please
notify the secretary at once.
MRs. j. II. PRICE, Sec'y.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

-Strayed from Dyes Lake
pasture span of Horses-Roan
horse weighing l 400 pounds and
a dark iron grey with white spots,
weighing 1000 pounds. A liberal
reward will be paid for their re-
covery. l. u. Rodeck.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Nothing nicer than Good,
Elegant Furniture. You
can now get it cheap, hav-
ing bought in large car lots
from factory, and low rate
on freight. Refill.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Mrs. Wardner Williams Of Chicago
10 q guest at the home Of her father,
Frank Bingham.
Lawrence Tewes will leave for the
east soon.
The meeting Of the Woman's Relief
Society ut Mrs. J. E. Godding's Friday
evening was not as largely attended az
some former meetings, but the occasion
was a very pleasant one. The next meet
ing will be held with Mrs. Ben Reed,
three miles east Of town. Friday, Dec. ~:
Mrs. Reed hopes TO see the house and
front yard crowded.
Mrs. Martha Washington has just
returned from Bloomfield, lows, 70
look after her claim in the Holbrook
country. She has heard that the house
and barn have been stolen, and thinks
that only . powerful mean man would
steal q widows property.
-Mrs. ]. Il. Gill left for California q
few weeks since aud we learn that she
has good position a. matron in q pub
lie institution.
Boyd Irvine 10 just now able 10 get
down town on crutches after three
months illness.
-n6uEy At6LuOuue d66eooOI o10Cts ~
arranging to move " La Junta.
Roy Elser il studying financial book
keeping with the State Bank Of Rocky
Ford.
-Mrs. ]. ". Webb Of Martin county,
Mo-, is here for her health, accompanied
by daughter. Her husband will arrive
soon and will probably purchase and To-
cute near Rocky Ford.
The State Board OF Horticulture has
fruit exhibit for Omaha's great exposi.
ton next summer.
Mrs. W. e. Anderson has returned
from pleasant visit with her mother at
Wnrrensburg, Mo.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Fear have been
living near Denver for several weeks.
On Saturday they welcomed their
dsughter, Daisy, who has been with
Grandmother Burr since their removal
from Rocky Ford.
-Thsnksgiving afternoon Geo. Todd,
ST., enjoyed visits from number OF
friends, including J. J. Guthrie, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Green, d. W. Barley and
wife.
Miss Nellie Guthrie 10 clerking for j.
W. Phenicie's.
The Ladies Aid Society Of the Pres.
byterian church wish to thank the young
ladies Who conducted the entertainment
last week and all who took part In tho
program. Twenty-Five dollars was
cleared, which in addition 10 funds on
hand will enable the ladies to trest tho
church interior to new wall paper. The
meeting OF the society Thursday, Dec.
9th. will be ut Mrs. N. ]. Anders0n'a
We note in an eastern paper thst @.
81. 6hattuok Of ParkersburR, w. Va. no
Gently bought tract of oil land for $500
and sold tho land for eaO1O0 Mr..
Shattuok u brother Of Mrs. A. h. Ham
lin Of this vicinity, whom we congratulate
On Tho good fortune in tho family.
Tho ExrlafaIsx extends congratu-
lstions 70 Mr.. and Nrs. Wm. Lowe and
to Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. Burnside on the
advent Of hoy In each home. This
seems to bs good year for boys.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Buy your Groceries and Con-
fectionery at either of the Rocky
Ford Grocery Co.'S two Stores and
you will get the best at the lowest
prices.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

-QUEENSWARE 10 sui
everybody, at
Cheney's Cash Grocery.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Gold watches, $3.50 to 800
each. L. w. Keil 4 Co., the
bargain jewellers in DR.. Kearby's
drug store, Rocky Ford.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02
-Saockheiders' Mee&ing.

Notice Y hereby giyen that the ss. annual R,,.s1
Ford Canal, Reservoir. Land. Loan Trust
%. Will b held on Monday. DecoTbrr Il; S. iss,,
q 10 O'Clock .. N. IT Odd Fellows Dali 1s MocAy
board OF dve directors for tho ensuing year.
md the transaction Of any other business
PominR before the meeting, D..
neekS FoFd. .iooio., NOV. II, SS1. a:e
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

The best of Fancy Groceries
in Great Variety at the Rocky
Ford Grocery Cos North and
South side Stores.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

WOOL SUITS and OVER
COATS are now going at a reduc-
tion-A.50 and up. They are
the very best ever offered in any
market at the same price.
Hilfiker.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Eat oysters with the NJ. E
ladies tomorrow (Friday) evening
at st. James hotel hall.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

After hearing some friends continual.
ly praising Chamberlain's Colo, Cholers
and DiarrhDa remedy. Curtis Plsck, Of
Anheim, California, purchased . bottls
OF IL for his own use snd is now % en-.
thusiastio over its wonderful work -
any one can be. The Is and 90 cent ises
Tor sale by Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Those of our readers who
wish mourning or memorial cards
can haye their orders filled at the
Enterprise office,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

The ladies' will be interested
in the fact that DR.. Kearby has
Just received q fine line of the
best Perfumes.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

-Children's Books all kinds at
CRETCHER'S PHARMACY.
Our last car of furni-
ture is not "mammoth"
but the heaviest ever
unloaded in Rocky Ford
Colo. Call and examine
our goods and prices.
Wilson & Co., opposite
P. y.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

10. Berry. ono Of the best known citi-
gems OF Spencer, NO., testites that he
cured himself OF. the worst kind OF piles
by using few boxes OF DeWitt's Witch
Hazel salve. He hnd been troubled with
piles for over thirty years and had used
many different kinds Of so-called cures;
but DeWitt's was the one that did the
work and he will verify the statement u
any one wishes " write him. Z. w.
Kcarby,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Use the Morning Glory Brand
of Canned Fruit for sale at
Cheney's Cash Grocery.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02
Look Here.

Another new consignment OF
stoves Just received at the old re-
liable hardware firm of Elling-
wood g. Hauck, and they must be
sold regardless Of prices. Come
and see before you buy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

WAlHIHo.-Persons who suffer from
coughs and colds should heed the warn.
inRs Of danger and save themselves sui
fering and fatal results by using Ono
Minute Cough Cure. II is an infallible
remedy tor coughs, colds, Group and all
throat and lung troubles. E. W. Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Broken lots and Broken sizes
in Boys and Girls Shoes we are
now closing out at much less than
regular prices. Hilfiker.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

My son who is 16 years old
and capable would like to herd
your cattle next summer.
Mrs. Clara Hogan, cook at st.
James Hotel. 25-H
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Wool Suits t4.5O and up.
Overcoats aud listers the same
at Hil6ker's.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02
REIFEL.

Disagreement for life by burns or scalds
may be avoided by using DeWites Witch
Hazel salve, the greet remedy for piles
and for all kinds Of sores and skin trou-
bles. e. W. Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Reduction of Wheel Rent
Bicycles 81 per week, S6 per
month at Griswold's. Repairs and
supplies speciality.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02
Christmas Cards at
CRETCHER'S PHARMACY

To Cure u Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Qrinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If i fails
to cure. 25c. 1o-W
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

The Ladies' Society Of the M.
E. church will give an oyster 30
cial at st. James hotel hall tomor-
row (Friday) evening. A good
time is assured all. Be there.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Nothing 80 good as mince
pies. Gerbing & Son have the
finest of mince meat.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

IS. h. Kingery, 8 miles west
OF town has pasturage for Is
Horses. Plenty Of water in pas
turo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

-Fenton & Co sell Buggy Paint
The cheapest and the best Il
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

-Cssebier, the Grocer in
Cheney's Old Stand is paying
Cash for Eggs.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

ALI CALICOES in the house
4 cents. GINGHAM 5 cents.
Hilfiker's.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

See our Books for Christmal
Presents at Cretcher's Pharmacy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02
Croup Quickly Cured.

Mountain Glen, Ark.-Our children wore
suffering with group when we received .
bottle OF Chnmberlsin's Cough Remedy.
Il afforded almost instant relief +. A.
Thornton. This celebrated remedy %
Tor sale BY Kesrby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Those s cent tablets at Kear-
by's are marvels of chespness.
See them in various sizes of excel
lent paper and you'll be sure to
huv.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

The best of CANDIES and
NUTS will be found at the Rocky
Ford Grocery Co.'S two Stores.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

You can't afford to risk your life by a.
lowing cold to develop into pneumonia
or consumption. Instant relief and q
certain cure are afforded BY One Minute
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Great Bargain In q Wheel.
A splendid secondhand wheel
for sale very cheap-915 will
buy it. May be seen at Enter
prise Office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

$50. will buy a superior Bug
gy Horse. Enquire at Enterprise
Office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Examine our complete
line of fine furniture just
arrived. REIFEL.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

There u no need OF little childssu be-
Ing tortured with scald head, scsSms snd
skin eruptions. DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve gives instant relief and otires Der.
manently. E. W. Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

The BEST Of GOODS, with
fair prices are to be had at Che
ney's Cash Grocery-Try them.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

$50, 10000 To loan on Farm !
Property. Loans closed AT !
ONCE. NOW is your time !
]. N. Fenton,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

New. line Folding Beds
Bed Lounges etc.
REIFEL.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Repairs for all kinds OF stovei
at EllinRwood 4 Hauck.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

If you want to borrow money
call on Steele 4 Beall who have
the cash to loan on real estate.
See them for rates, terms, etc.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

--Mince meat is now seasonsble.
Buy the best at Gerbing's.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Small pill. safe pill, best pill. DeWitt's
Little Early Rlsers cure billiousuess CON.
s6pation, sick headache. E. W. Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Gold filed watch chains, war
ranted 20 years, $3.50 to SO. l.
w. Keil & Co., the bargain jewell
erS,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

UNDERWEAR, BLANKETS
and COMFORTS big Stock at
prices cheaper than ever quoted
by any concern in any market in
the United States. Hilfker.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Picture Frames all kinds al
CRETCHER'S PHARMACY.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

The best stock Of Blank
Books ever in Rocky Ford are
now ON sale at DR.. Kearby'a.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

-Fenton e. Co.. sell Hammer
Paint warranted the best. It
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

-Celluloid Sets all kinds
Cheaper than ever before at
CRETCHER'S PHARMACY
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Our prices are right
because we have just
received our second car
of furniture on the
CHEAP-rates. Wilson
& Co., opposite P. o.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Finest line of Holiday Goods
at CkETCHER'S PHARMACY.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Dolls from 8 cents up to e12
at CRETCHER'S PHARMACY.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Best Calicoes-4 cents at
Hil6ker's.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Gold plated watch chains 35c
L. W. Keil & Co., the bargain
jewellers.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Fresh dried Prunes for sale
at my home. B. U. Dye.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Steele & Beall are prepared to
make a few Loans on farm prop
erty. Call on them for particulars.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

New Singer Sewing Machine
for $50 at VIM. Casebier's Gro
cery, Cheney's old stsnd.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Strayed-Poland China brood
SOW heavy with pig, VT. 225 lbs.
Reward offererd. G.. B. Todd.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

House wanted, about 4 rooms
L. W. Keil.
DR.. Kearby's Drug Store.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Hay wanted on Subscription
account at Enterprise office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02
Finest Ro ckers Of every
variety. Select early.
REIFEL.

SEQ those Elegant Lap Wri-
ting desks at Cretcher's. Latest
thing out. just the thing for
YOUR wife or sweetheart.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02
Cheap Ten-Acre Tracts.

The Columbia Land & Cattle
Go. has subdivided large tract
of land at Swink Station on tho
Santa Fe railway half w.y be-.
tween La Junta and Rocky Ford,
into ten-acre tracts, and offer
same for sale in tracts TO anti
purchasers and on easy terms.
Call lon or address
CHAs. A. REYNOLDS, Sec.
Iltf La Junta, Colo.
J. ~. Tinweud OF Gr"sbeck, Tez.
says that when he has spell OF indiges-
tion and feels bad and sluggish be tale.
two OF DeWitt's Little Early Itisers Al
night and he is all right the next morn
ing. Many thousands OF others do the
same thing. Do You?
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

See the Goth. Century Players
tonight and balance Of the week
at Rockers Opera House. Prices
10, 20 and 30 cents.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

You can't cure consumption but you
can avoid It and cure every uther form Of
throat or lung trouble BY the use Of One
Minute Cough Cure. Z. W. kesrby.
Save your tickets for purchas-
es at Fenton's that you may get
that wonderful graphsphone.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

HsasAly, ss&; Per A..an ss'se
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-09-16

The new Dutch Cabinet is com.
posed of statesmen whose names can
only be described as singularly appro-
pirate to their respective offices. Thus,
the Minister Of War rejoices in the
patronymic Of Van Dam; the Minister
OF Justice is Professor Drucker
("drucker" being the Dutch for some
one who presses down heavily; the
Minister of Finance is Baron Gold.
stein, while the Minister of Foreign
Affairs goes by the peculiar name of
Van Oldnailer; the Minister of Canals
and Waterways is n Mr.. Lily; the
Minister of the Interior is a stout
nobleman of the name of Jonkheer
van Roll; the Minister of Marine is a
Scotchman, an Admiral Macleod, while
the Premier rejoices in the exceeding
ly English name of Pearson.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-09-16
Obedience the Price Of Progress.

The Bible rings with one long demand y
obedience. The key-word OF the booE, J
Deuteronomy is, "Observe and DO" la1
burden OF our Lords farewell discourse
"If ye love Me, keep My commandment
We must not question or reply or eAe.l
ourselves. We must not pick and choose ~
way. We must not think that obedience
one direction will compensate for ooe'ea.
In some other particular. God GVrs vS
command ut time; II We obey 'nls' he
Hood our soul with blessing, and lead u ~
ward into new paths and pastures D~
we refuse, We shall remain slhsnah ~
water-logged, make no progress in Ohfs'
experience, and lack both power ana !%'
Rev. i. b. Meyer.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-09-16
Steel Rails in China,

A Pittsburg artifcer, Walter Ken,
nedy By name, has taken charge Of
the steel rail plant at Han Yang,
China, and is turning out rails OF
standard quality, as good as those of
Pittsburg, Bethlehem, Joliet or any
of the American or European rolling
mills, to be laid down on the new
Wo-Sung railroad. The Introduction
of this new industry, says the New
York Tribune, is likely to be of more
importance to China than anything
which has happened in her history
since the days of Confucius. As her
guide in this new and momentous
industrial departure, the country did
well to take an American, and it seems
apparent that she has picked out o
capable one, who understands his
business and is qualified to make the
pigtails understand it also.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-09-16

PREGNANT THOUGHTS FROM Tue
WORLDS &REATEsT PROPHETS.

At Twiiight-The Artist supreme-r,..
ing Praycr--When the Great Tran.,,,,-
Comes The Handwriting Of Cbar,r,--
Time Purges Away the Alloy.
From pool to pool on wings OF marish vr,v
The lonely bittern shifts his reedy res, Say
In garden trees safe hid from curi,or.
quest
The tree-frog pipes the hour of dusk AWAY
Above the lawn In tangled maze of plav
The freely swings his elfln torch Of ii,,,
While sweet wood-thrushes thrill wiz
songs delight, wa"
And whippoorwill takes up her evening Inv
In matted grass the ebon cricket sings "s'
And dusty moths fit through the windl.s.
air,
The lean bat beats the dusk with eerie wir,.
And rest returns to smooth the brow y,
The lisping pines breathe low a sweet re.
frain,
And homing cow-bells tinkle down N.
lane.
Professor B. T. Lepyett
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-09-16
Novel Way to Tell the Time.

"The Navy Department clerks have
good one on me, said Senator Jones
recently to Star reporter. II have
had frequent occasion to visit the State,
War and Navy Department building
during the session of Congress, and
somehow always managed to get there
about noon each day, though I had no
particular object in getting there the
same hour each day. But it happened
that way. l noticed on several occa-
sions as passed through the halls of
the building that some of the clerks or
messengers sang out down as I passed
them, and, though / could not under
stand the reason, did not connect it
with myself. When the thing hap
pened three or four times in success
sion, it began to make me think. About
three weeks ago had business there,
and just as I entered a room looking
for friend, an official, clerk broke
out with the usual down. looking at
me straight in the eyes. 1 got little
hot under the collar at it, and said,
Young man. There is nothing par
ticularly down about me, that know of,
and will you please explain why all of
you speak of me as down as L pass
through?' The clerk Redeemed up
somewhat and explained that his
down had no reference to me what.
ever; that what he meant by it, as also
the others, was that the time ball which
is dropped from the flag staff at the
top of the building at noon each day
had dropped for IL o'clock; that it was
custom of the clerks and messengers
of that building whenever they hap
pened to be watching the ball to sing
out down., so as to inform their fel-
low clerks who were not watching the
ball that it was down. OF course, the
explanation was satisfactory and that
is all there is of it. Iadmit, however,
that the clerks in that building have
one on me, and I'll try to even it up
some time with them. Washington
Star.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-09-16

Many inquiries are being made as
to the possibility Of getting into the
Klondike country during the coming
fall and winter, states tho New York
Tribune. The answer may be unhesi.
tatingly given. 1t would be folly to
attempt to get in at such times. Those
who are now on their way may get in,
though it is believed that not more
than half of them will. To attempt
the trip after this month would be al.
~ost as hazardous as a journey to the
North Pole.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-09-16
Much interest is taken in French

Much interest is taken in French
naval circles in the discovery of CON-
position which is alleged to have the
marvellous property of rendering ves-
sells invisible beneath the rays of cleo.
trio searchlights. II is stated that al
the naval maneuvres off Brest tor
pedo-boat No. 81, representing the
enemy, succeeded in traversing un-
seen the luminous zone produced by
the electric projectors, having been
coated with the new composition.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-09-16

Some day it may happen that, having made
his visit to our neighbors, Death will have
a mind to call on us, and we shall 90 softly
about our changed house in sad amaze.
ment. Or fleecy cloud, which only lent .
pleasing softness to the arch of blue, will
suddenly gather into thundercloud, and
lay desolate our golden cornilelds. Or Q
fine passage from the prophets, whose lit
erary grace and felicitous imagery We
have often tasted, will fling aside its EN-.
broidered cloak and spring upon US, grip
ping our conscience and heart with iron
hand. We shall be taken fiom the midst of
the multitude, among which we were hitj
den, and the cross we had seen on others
shoulders shall rest on our own. Before, va
had marched along on the outskirts Of liied
now, we are brought into its secret place.
where Jesus traveleth with His companions
along the sorrowful way to fulfill the will o1
God.-Ian Maclaren.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-09-16
Time Purpes Away the Alloy.

'I saw in Rome" says modern writer,
ian old coin, silver denarius, all coa'el
and crusted With green and purple rust !
called it rust, but l was told that 1t way
copper; the alloy thrown out from the silver
until there was none left within, the sllve1
was all pure. 1t takes ages to do It, oll
does get done. Souls are like that. Some1
thing moves in them slowly, till the deoa;e1
ment Is all thrown out. Some day pernaI1
the very tarnish shall be taken of. Wa1
there is this alloy, this tarnish, in all ol ~
and the education OF life is to purge Ha9
nway-by sorrows, by disappoihtmen's'
failures. by Judgments
by fires far tiercer than are blown 10 PROV
And purge the silver ore adulterate,
Canon Farrat |
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-09-16
Christ tho Artist Supreme.

Bishop Thoburn tells beautiful s.o,u
about picture OF bis dead child 1t seemed
very imperfect photograph. so blurred
that scarcely a trace of tho loved features
could be seen In it. But one day he tool
the picture to a photographer, and asked
him II he could do anything to improve n
In three weeks the bishop returned. and as
he saw the picture in its frame on tbs
wall, he was startled. 1t seemed as il biS
child were living again before him. The
image had been in the old picture, but was
concealed beneath the blurs and mists tba,
were there also. The artist, however had
brought 1t out In strong, living beauty, nm.
til 1t was like life in its tender charm. In
every true disciple OF Christ there is the i'm.
age of the Master. 1t may be very dim. Its
features are overlaid by blurs and blemishes
and are almost unrecognizable by human
eyes. 1t is the work of Christ in our lives
to bring out this likeness, more and mora
clearly, until at last 1t shines In undimmed
beauty. This is what Christ is doing in
many OF His ways with us.
"Who from unsightly bulb or slender root
Could guess Alright
The story Of the flower, the fern. the fruit
In summers height
Through tremulous shadows voices call TO
me,
1T doth not yet appear what we shall be-"