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The Advocate and news., 1898-12-21

Certainly no gentleman would refuse
to offer lady his seat" Not II It's Ia
the New York Stock Exchange. They
cost $4,000 apiece. Cleveland Plain
dealer.
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The board of stewards consists of j
Ed. Leech, chairman and secretary
7. M. Whisonant, treasurer; and w
s. Wilkerson. In the Sunday.schoo
there are about 60 pupils. Prof. w
T. Slaughter most acceptably fills the
position of superintendent of this
branch of the church work.
One of the most practical evidences
of the recent progress of Mount Yer
non congregation, is the building oi
the handsome parsonage at Hickory
Grove. This is one of the prettiest
properties of the kind that is owned
by any church in the county. 1t was
built in 1896. There was not great
deal of talk beforehand. 1t was de.
cided that a parsonage should be built,
and Mr.. w. s. Wilkerson at once drew
up the plans. Then there was dis
position, as if by common consent, to
rest awhile. The undertaking looked
too big, and many of the members
were loath to commence. Rev. Mr..
Thacker, however, got wagon ano
some laborers, went to the woods and
commenced getting out timber. This
settled the whole business. The
church members from all quarters
within the bounds of the congregation
took their teams and went to the as.
sistance of their pastor. Those who
were able to contribute money came
down literally, and without much de-
Law Rev. Mr.. Thacker was establish
ed in his pretty home.
From all appearances, especially if
the South Carolina conference sends
to Hickory Grove another Mr.. Thack-
er, the work of Mount Vernon has
just commenced. Continued growth
ike that of the past six years for the
next ten years, will make this one OF
the strongest congregations in the
county.
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of Yorkville, one of the oldest Metho.
dist ministers in the upper part of the
state, and from Rev. J. H. Thacker
the present pastor of Mount Vernon,
it is learned that the Methodist organ.
ization of Hickory Grove grew out ot
the gatherings which used to be held
at Old Unity, about half mile away
Unity, at that time, was little log
church which belonged to the church
people of the community generally
Any preacher of any orthodox demon,
ination who came into the community
for any purpose, was welcome to occu'
py the pulpit, and the people of the
neighborhood, without regard to de.
nomination, usually made up big con-
gregations.
The first Methodist minister to work
in this section with a view to organ.
izing a church, was Rev. John W.
Kelly. In connection with number
of the best people of the neighbor,
hood. including the late John Smith,
Mr.. Perry Dye, "Aunt" Sally Smith,
"Aunt" Annie Smith and others, the
people were gotten in the notion Of
organizing church. This was accom-
plished with about 25 members, and in
1857 or 1858, Mount Vernon church
was built.
During the early years of its history,
Mount Vernon had q hard struggle fol-
existence. Most of the well-to-do
people of the surrounding country
either belonged to the Associate Re.
formed or Presbyterian churches, and
there was but little material upon
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which the new denomination could
work. Rev. L. A. johnson gave the
church about six years of his time
between 1870 and 1880, and during his
labors the general condition of the
church was much improved; but il
has not been until within the past six
or eight years-especially during the
past four years-that Mount Vernon
has begun TO loom up as an important
factor in the religious work of the
Western York section. During this
time it has made remarkable progress,
and now its continued growth in pow
er and influence seems to be assured.
The present membership of Mount
Vernon is about ITS. Taken as q
whole, the financial condition of the
church is not especially strong; but
there are among its members some o.
the most substantial, progressive and
influential citizens of the county, and
that the organization is making rapid
headway from every point of view, is
fact that is generally realized even by
the most casual observers. The present
pastor is Rev. J. H. Thacker, who is
just now entering upon the fourth and
last year of his service. The board ot
trustees consists of ]. Ed. Leech, pres
ident; w. S. Wilkerson, D. ]. Smith,
R. l.. A. Smith, J. D. Whitesides, T.
M. Whisonant and C. NJ. Martin.
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ed into the tent with flashing eyes
and defiant look, everybody gazed
expectantly in his direction. General
Scott greeted him pleasantly and in
vited him to join the circle.
4 General Scott" said Toombs, in q
stern tone, ~ desire to know, sir,
whether the army will march against
the enemy within the next few days."
81 am not ready yet to answer that
question:" replied the general, with a
smile.
"Then, sir" continued che youthful
captain, 81 will notify you that unless
the army marches tomorrow propose
to 60 forward with my company into
the very heart of the Indian terri
tory"
When this astounding declaration
was made, the officers almost tainted,
and they expected the general to ad-
minister withering rebuke. To their
sstonishment Scott never changed his
genial expression. His eye twinkled
with good humor, and he turned
serene and benignant face upon his
audacious visitor.
"Very well, captain" was his quiet
answer. every well, captain, use
your own pleasure, by all means.
Take your company tomorrow and
march into the Indian country. We
may follow you few weeks later.
But don't wait for US. Take your
company and 60 ahead. Good night,
captainw
Private White says that when
Toombs heard this look of bewilder-
ment, disappointment and anger came
over his face, but not word fell from
his lips. He saluted the commander
and bowed himself out.
"Did he march his company against
the enemy the next day9" was my
natural question.
"No," replied White, "he said moth
ing more about it. He remained at
his post and was an exemplary officer
during the remainder of the war. And
he was not chaffed about the affair,
either. He was not the man to stand
such treatment"
I asked White why Scott overlook
ed the captains breach of military
discipline.
SWELL" said the old man, reflective.
ly, "the general was good judge of
human nature. He knew that young
Toombs was a gallant fellow, who
would some day be an honor to his
country, and he doubtless thought that
it would be sufficient punishment to
answer him as he did. He could not
have done better thing. The cap
tain had lots of sense, and he never
again placed himself in such an en-
harrassing position"
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THE OLD WOMAN'S RECKONING.

A railway train was running at the
rate of 40 miles an hour, says the Chi
cago News, and was approaching Big
Creek, when the air-brakes were ap
piled, and the train came to a stop sc
suddenly that all hands were startled
Many of the passengers jumped off
and with the conductor ran ahead o.
the engine to see what was the matter
An old man with lantern was com
ing up the track.
"Hello! Did you signal the train p
asked the conductor.
"Yes, it was me-" replied the ole
man.
"Well, what's the row ?"
"Reckon the bridge over the creel
has gone down."
at has, eh? Well, if that's th'
case, you've done a thing which th'
company won't soon forget. Wher
did the bridge 60 down ?"
"Dunno 'zactly."
"When did you find it gomez"
II didn't done find it gone at all
sab, but I reckon it amt thar no mo-
Yo' see, sab, 1 was sittin' in the cabir
with the ole woman bout an hour ago
and it was rainin' and blowin', wher
we heard a crash, and she calls out:
$50 Lord, Jim, but what was that -?
Reckon it was that big seycamort
tree, says I.
"tCouldn't be. Must be the rail
road bridge
GO Reckon it wasn't
"'Reckon it was.'"
"But what about the bridge ?" ask
ed the impatient conductor. :.
"Reckon it's gone, sah."
"But why do you reckon?"
"Why, at first I didn't reckon
Then the ole woman she reckoned
and had to reckon with her or hev
row. When I reckoned as she reck
oned, she reckoned I'd better come ou
and swing lantern and stop the
train, and that's what I did,"
"You haven't been down to tht
creek ?"
"No, sah."
"And you don't know that tht
bridge is gomez"
"No, sab. Yo' see, the ole woman
she reckoned twas, and I had to reck
on"
"Get out of the way, you old idiot!
interrupted the conductor, as he gave
the signal 10 60 ahead.
"But the ole woman reckoned-"
"And she's another ~
"Both of us idiots, eh?" shouted
the old man, as the train began II
move. "Wal, I reckon We are. Tha
is, if she reck ons 80, I'll reckon so, too
but if she reckons we amt, then In
goiu' to reckon long with her, ant
keep out of a FUSS"
We found The bridge all right, ant
"reckoned" it must have been the syc
amore tree that went down with
crash.
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TOOMBS'S AWFUL THREAT.

A good story is told In the chicago
Times. Herald of how soft answer
turned a self.confident, aggressive
young man into an exemplary, obe'
dent soldier. The young man was
Robert Toombs, of Georgia, then in
his twenties. He had raised a volun'
teer company and Joined General
Scott, who was conducting campaign
against the Indians in Florida. Toombs
was without military training, and had
never submitted to rules and discip'
line, at college or anywhere else.
Naturally, when be met General Scott
it was a case of oil and water-they
would not mix. Private James White,
who served in Georgia company dur
ing the war, laughs to this day over q
tilt between Captain Toombs and
General Scott.
The general knew the character oi
his enemies, and was in no hurry to
attack them in the positions which
thew had chosen. He waited, day af-
ter day determined not to move until
the right moment.
The delay did not suit the Georgia
captain, and he made no effort to CON
ceal his contempt for the slow methods
of his commander.
One night Toombs felt that he could
stand it no longer. He paid visit to
the generals tent, where he found
Scott engaged in pleasant conversa'
tion with dozen officers of high rank.
The Georgian was man of superb
physique, the finest looking American
of his generation, and when he march
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TO BE CONTINUED.

n6- Whistling is encouraged in some
of the public schools of Philadelphia
In the Zane Street school, where the
board of education has its offices
shrill notes from the classrooms above
float down upon the committees in the
midst of their deliberations. The re-
pertory includes yankee Doodle,
"Star Spangled Banner" and "Home,
Sweet Home" Strange as it may
seem, the girls, after little practice
make better whistlers than the boys
They enjoy it immensely, and when
engaged in these recitations twist their
little mouths into the sweetest OF
Fuckers.
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ahs- A man went into a chemists and
asked for something to cure the head
ache. The druggist held bottle OF
hartshorn to his nose, and he was
nearly overpowered by its pungency'
AS soon as he recovered, he began to
rail at the druggist, and threatened to
punch his head. "But didn't it help
YOUR headache ?" asked the apothe-
cary. "Help my headache ?" gasped
the man. II haven't any headache.
It's my wife that's got the headache. "
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alistellaneous &eading.
HICKORY GROVE METHODISTS.
A Few Facts About Hard Working an
Jealous Organization.

Few Facts About Hard Working and
Jealous Organization.
In this short sketch, the writer does
not promise anything like the detail
the subject deserves. He has made
considerable inquiry looking to the
development of certain information
and quite number of fpeople, who are
best informed as to the matters under
investigation, have been applied to
but the time has been rather too short
in which to bring out many important
facts which might have otherwise been
brought out and which will, no doubt,
hereafter.
That the Methodist denomination
has been operating in the vicinity OF
Hickory Grove for something like
half century, and that it has made
most wonderful progress in a field
which seemed to hold out but little
encouragement to the pioneers in the
work, is a fact which is generally
known. But as to just how the work
happened to be undertaken at the out.
set, and the names of all the individ-
uals who contributed their time, labor
and zeal to pushing it along, is infor-
nation which we cannot now give
with much satisfaction. There is little
reason to doubt, however, that there
are still living. in the community quite
number of old people who, when
this imperfect sketch is bought to their
attention, will be able to recollect and
intelligently state every detail.
The centre of Methodism in Western
York is Mount Vernon church, cut
of which appears herewith, and which
is located about one mile west of Hick-
ory Grove. From Rev. l.. A. johnson,
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1eeC 10 the DOGtOln OF the gorge IudC Is
the DEVILS rock, aud the precipice
might be called in truth the mouth of
hell"
"But what has the devil to do with
woman's faithlessness?' asked Mrs. De
Witt, with smile.
more than usual" returned the
Frenchman, laughing dryly. "Thero
was murder done on that very spot
murder, so far as intent was concerned,
and my friend was the victim. went
to the place last month with him"
"I'm getting bit mixed, professor, y
said the baronet
my friend was married to woman
who seems to have got the idea Of free.
ing herself from him. She took him to
that place one day. told him she had
ceased to love him and that she meant
to leave him."
"What a very conventional creaturer'
exclaimed Mrs. De Witt. "She was, OF
course, a woman of the middle classes. u
"Scarcely conventional, madame, y
said M. Turrian "She goaded him with
some hot, bitter words-that was con-
ventional, of course-and when he
caught hold of her to take her away
from the place she struck him in the
face with the parasol she was carrying,
and he stumbled back and fell over"
"Oh, that's not murder! Much more
like suicide" said Mrs. De Witt. III
be knew what sort of a woman she was,
be might have known what to expect il
he tried force Oh such spot. :"
Wait" resumed the Frenchman.
"In falling he caught hold of point OF
the rock with one hand and would have
saved himself, but she, seeing what haC
happened. stamped on his fingers Will
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all her strength, bruising aud crushing
them and causing him to lose his hold.
That was murder.
"But you say he didn't die" said the
baronet.
81 say it was murder in intent What
think you, Lady Walcote?" And he
stopped and looked boldly into Lola 8
eyes,.
"I should think your friend was ro-
mancing, NJ. Turrian, though / can
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-02-02
1897, by the Author.

copyright, 1871, py tne Autnor.
SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS INSTALLMENTs.
In order that new readers of THE EN-
oUIRER may begin with the following in
stallmeut of this story, and understand il
Just the same as though they had read il
all from the beginning, we here give q
synopsis of that portion of it which has
already been published:
Lola Turrian, whose father, an exile for
crime, is at the mercy OF her husband,
goaded by Turrian, pushes him from the
Devils rock and supposes him to be dead.
Sir Jafrsy Walcote, partly pledged D. t9 his his
and is finally accepted. Beryl, though
she loves Sir Jaffray, magnanimously ac-
quiesces. Lola and Sir Jaffray are mar
ried and leave England. Turrian makes
his appearance at the home of Beryl Ley
cester and learns of Lola's marriage. Sir
Jaffray and Lola return to England,
where Lola meets Turrian and ignores the
fact that she is his wife, introducing him
to Sir Jatfray as musician from whom
she had taken lessons.
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LOLA CRAWSHAY.
BY A. w. MARCHMONT, B. A.

Mortmoe Strange
"By whose "The Old Mill Mystery
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-19
WEST MINISTER.

Westminster, Oct. 1S.-Mrs. I,ovev-elI
who lives on Beech Hill, has purchased
the Wheeler place on Main street, and
is having it remodeled somewhat and
will soon occupy it.
A social dance under the ausnices of
the Universalist Society win be held in
the town hall Wednesday evening, Oct.
26. - :
The W. A. Club will be entertained
by Mrs. Mary Miller, Thursday after
noon of this week
Mr.. w. S. Holden and Miss Grace r
Nichols, both formerly of this town.
We're married at the Universalist par
sonage, at Gardner, by Rev. F. r.
Sweet. last Wednesday evening. Mr..
and Mrs. Holden will reside in Leomin-
ster.
Mr.. ]. Hervey Miller is visiting his
son, George Miller, in Lawrence, this
week
Mrs. A. Frank Green attended the
w. c. T. u convention at Boston last
week
The reception to the returned soldiers
Of the I'd Mass. has again been post
poned. on account of the continued ill
ness of Alfred Eaton. Will Stockwell
also is in very poor health.
Mrs. Otis Sawin, who recently broke
several ribs by falling against the back
of a chair, is improving slowly.
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-19
HOLDEN.
COMING SPORT,

Holden. Oct. 1S.-Manager Brown of
the high school foot ball team has ar
ranged game with the West Boylston
high school team for Saturday after
noon. October 20. Captain Fales is Civ
ing the team a general shakeup, as
their showing last Wednesday did not
come up to his expectations.
OTHER HOLDEN NOTES.
The Ladies' society of the Congrega-
tional church will hold social in the
church parlors Wednesday afternoon
and evening.
Wallace F. Lyons horse, "Thema, .
which was badly injured by being kick
ed in the leg by one of Mr. Lyons other
horses, is slowly improving.
The state road through the center of
the town is being repaired by men in
charge of Fred I. Holt.
William Sheldon and wife of Lynn
are visiting Austin Rice and WIFE Main
street
The tannery of the w. G. Warren's
Sons, which has been partially shut
down while putting in new engine,
has started up with full force OF men.
John Moore is visiting Mrs. George
Perry at Shrewsbury.
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-19
OLD MAN AFFLI cTFD.
David cuIleny Seized by Paralysis in
Lsicester.

Leicester, Oct. 1S.-David Cutlery of
Cherry Valley, who lives on Main
street. near McDermott's store, re-
ceived a paralytic shock early this
morning and is in a critical condition
tonight. The old gentleman is about
60 years old and went out between 3
and o'clock to go to shed. No other
members Of the family were awake, but
about 5 o'clock his son, Joseph f. Cul-
leny, awoke and heard means from
the shed.
He found his father was not in bed
and soon discovered him lying in the
building on the floor The old man was
taken into the house and has been in n
critical state all day. The old gentle
man appeared in good health yesterday
and worked for Joseph Cone all day as
a laborer. He had been fireman at Oh
ney's mill for several years.
GOOD HEARTED VISITORS.
A party Of Mannville men. headed by
Nathan Southwick. visited the house in
Meanwhile occupied by Mrs. Ida Frink
last night. They brought saws, and
this morning Mrs. Frinlx found about
a cord of wood from her woodpile was
ready for use.
The registrars of voters viii meet at
the engine house, Cherry Valley, on
Wednesday evening, October 19, from
till 10 p. m. They will meet at the
Rochdale engine house on Saturday.
October %, from 8 till p. M, and on
Saturday October 20, at the town hall,
from IL noon till 10 y. m. This will
be the final meeting before election.
The Topic club held their regular
meeting with Mrs. p. T. Denny this at
ternoon The subject was the Amer
lean Revolution" The up to date topic
was Prisons and reformatories Of the
present time contrasted with those of
century ago"
The midweek prayer meeting at the
Sanderson Methodist church Will be
held on Thursday evening hereafter. in
stead Of Wednesday, The change was
made so that the pastor, Rev. Alonzo
Sanderson, can be present. The month";
~ business, literary and social meet
ing of the Epworth League will be held
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-19
BRooKFlELD.

Brookfield, oct 18.-Thomas r. Muir
ply has sold his trotting horse Maggie
w. TO Thomas Morel Of the Holland
Hotel. This horse has made a good
record at the fall cattle shows and
the races.
The bottom has been made at the
bridge at Dunn brook, and work will
be commenced on the stone work.
There has been a great delay in the
construction Of the state road, owing
to the quicksand in the brook. The
state road will only go as far as the
entrance to the old brick yard.
The Warren, Brookfleld and Spencer
electric road are running all closed
cars now.
A new counting machine is to be
used at the fall elections 1t is known
as the Holt counting machine and viii
greatly facilitate the counting of the
votes and allow a speedy declaration of
the result
The Mueller suspect in Chicago is not
looked on in the town as a possible
Paul Mueller by those who have heard
the description The people of Rice
Corner are anxious to know more about
him.
Joseph Alvey is about to start in the
meat business and his friends present
ed him a horse on Monday night.
The school committee, at its next
meeting, will consider the petition with
regard to naming the high school
building the Blanchard high school
The Worcester spy., 1898-10-19
OXFORD.

oxford. Oct. 1S-Mrs. Haggerty who
lives in the south part Of the town
stepped on needle today, running it
into her heel.
william Field, who had the little fin
ger of his right hand crushed while
rolling logs, last Friday had it am
putated today.
John Smith shot large owl yester-
day.
Tho. .selectmen have issued a warrant
for the state election.
Miss Elsie Morris Of Nuremberg is
the guest of Daniel Rich.
Mr.. and Mrs. George l.. Bundy have
returned from trip to Mendon and
Milford.
Mrs. Sumner Sparhawk is visiting
relatives in Webster.
Mrs. j. c. Tufts and Miss Eva Tufts
have returned from a visit to North
Attleboro
Mrs. Archibald Turner of Willimantic
is the guest Of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. o. W. Chaffee.
Mrs. William Whiting and Master
Robert, who have been at Andrew Da-
Wis, have returned to New York.