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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1893-11-10, Page 3The Detteotes Ohauces Is'r+ n the deacon'$standpoint, the 'minister's salary was large, indeed, "enormous," as the deaeon used to. say. In point of fact, it wins very moderate, "'mug only KM a year, ,anct $59 of that had to be taken for woait glut we iwust, look at it from the deacon's point of view. He lived upon and cultivated a farm that furnished him .andliis .fanlil t e - Brost their entire livi g.When h y wanted groceries, or any kind of "store" goods, he would make a trade of butter or eggs, and supply their wants. This left very little to sell for cash, and consequently the good deacon handeiled but very little actual money from one year's end to another. Two hundred dollars and sometimes fifty or seventy-five more, was alt the real cash the deacon saw in the year; and his necessities not requiring this much he usually hada considerable', sum to his credit at the bank. How his minis- ter, without a large family, could spend $400 in cash every year, was more than he coiled possibly comprehend. There must be, he thought, great extrava- gence somewhere, to his opinion the minister did not earn his money. What does he do, anyway?" he said, addressing a neighbor who sat in his store amusing himself by tossing tip a couple of beans. "Most of the time he wears his best clothes, and goes around 'visiting on the people, atakin' tea with the women, and a- havin' a good time. while me and you is hard a-workin'." The man of the beans nodded his head, and flung the beans more assiduously, as though they had something to do with the work referred to by the deacon. "And then as to preachin'—I'd like to know what there's in that?" he continued. "If a man couldn't write in half a day enough to read in half an hour, why, I think he'd better quit the business, wouldn't you?" The thrower of the beans not being disposed to take issue with the deacon, he continued: "Now, I don't set up pretensions to be smart- er than most of folks, but if I can't write with this very hand (holding out a hand that did not look as; though it had been got up• with any special reference to holding a pen) as good a sermon in half a day as the minister preaches to us, I'll quit being a deacon; and I'd preach it, too, in the church, if he'd give me the chance." This last remark, in the course of time, got round to the winister's ears, and he determined at the first oppor- tunity to give the deacon a chance to try his "gifts." This soon occurred. Only a few weeks after the conversa- tion referred to, it happened that the minister was called to be absent from home for a Sabbath; so, ':going over to the deacon's house early on Monday morning, he stated to him the necessi- ties of the case, and insisted that he should prepare a sermon and preach it in the pulpit the following Sunday. A view of the deacons face at that .moment would have been highlyamus- ing. The first tinge of surprise soon gave way to an expression of pride, confidence and triumph most refresh- ing to contemplate. Laying hold of the lower of two buttons that held his vest together, he comment twist- ing it as was his custom whe aboring under great mental excient, and ,replied: "Well, domin• , —that was a term he always used on state occa- sions—"if you really think I must, I will do the hest I can." And then he added after a moment's hesitation, "I hain't got the books, I suppose you will let me ge into your study to write? I'll go home for dinner." "Oh, certainly." replied the dominie, "and my wife will be pleased to have you take dinner, and supper, too, with her, if you should not get through be- fore meal -time." "Very good," said the deacon, "I'll go over as soon as I get my morning's work done." An hour later, but yet early in the morning. found the deacon in the minister's study, preparing for work. He had left word at home to keep some dinner for him, as he Might pos- sibly not/ get hie sermon written as he expeceed, but still expressed the opinion that he had only to write enough to keep him reading half an hour; he would, if he had no bad Iuck, get through by noon. To give the deacon the credit due to him, it must be said that he did have, with all his failings, a foundation of good sense in his mind, and was a pretty good judge of what a sermon ought to he. The minister's good wife had prepar- ed everything to his hand. She had placed paper and ink on the table, to- gether with a Bible, Cruden's Concor- dance, and a most formidable pile of commentaries. The deacon proceeded at once to business. He stood for a moment to take a survey of the situa- tion, and thea drew off his coat, and, throwing it over a chair, rolled up his red flannel shirt -sleeves with as much energy as though he were going to chop wood. Then he sat down on the table, counted out as many sheets of sermon paper as he would use, and pronounced himself already. By this time it was a few minutes past nine o'clock. "Well," said he to himself, 'the first thing,uainisters have to settle is what tdxt they will select." Here he picked up the Bible and ,glanced through it. There were plenty of texts there, be- yond a question, but which one. This was a poser. Now he thought of a certain verse, now of another. He read part of a chapter here and part df another there, and then lay back in his chair and thought; the lower but- ton was suffering terribly. Here was a text that would do, but the minister had preached upon it lately; there vias another that would make a splendid - discourse, but the condition of the church was not such as to warrant that kind• of a sermon. After.a great deal of reflection both these were rejected. Just their, to the deacon's horror, the clock "struck eleven. He caught up his pen and dipped it in the ink; but there was that stubborn fact—he must have a text. He wondered how ministers decided that very important matter. 'Ah, now I have it 1' he exclaimed.— 'No, that won't do either.' The hour soon passed, and thus ended the flrst half-day. Promptly at twelve o'clock the min- ister's wife called him to dinner, and although much inclined not to, he went. 'Well, deacon, how have you got on ? Have you settled upon your text yet? said the lady cheerfully; 'that is one of my husband's greatest troubles. I have known him so ' times to spend a whole day •in search ,... "z ,e e erepriate text without coming -to any decision. The deacon atehis dinner •alts ost in silence, Some; new and profouind tboughte Were; Working itt itis• braili,. sand more than once.. ha laid down hia knife and fork 401010 x010 for that .ballon. 7.n the _afternoon he was a" little More suceesaful so lack so that he MOO - ed. every finbjece (iia he 1W Iltpossibly dad interostin, , land Usefugl but one; and to that One be had attached a text, and actually' written several papa of•the sermon, but it Was night and he meet go. The deacons wife was a very shrew/ as Well asa very good woman, and elle knew how to do what very many wo- ine da not --she knew when not to tall. And, this evening, she judged from her husband's countenance was such a time, They went silently to bed. About half past twelve o'clock she was awakened by the deacon ask- ing her which of the two texts he re- peated she thought would be best for a sermon. The next morning the deeeon com- plained of a headache, affirming that he had not slept more than two hours the whole night. Nine o'clock found him hard at work again, But, alas! he soon came to fully realize whaf he direly suspected during the night— that he was not familiar with his sub- ject. It was evident that he must do what he had so often heard the minis- ter talk about—he must 'read up'; must go through that pile of commentaries, and post up on the subject. But where was the end? Book atter book demand- ed this attention, iuntil the second sun actually went down' upon his dreary and unfinished task. Once he was inclined to quote largelyi from these authorities, but a moment's reflection convinced him that it would not do. Then he tried to forget the words, and yet remember the sub- stance of their ideas. But this he found a most difficult undertaking. He ate no dinner, complaining that his head ached too severely. At night he was tired, hungry, and disgusted with himself. After supper he sat before the fire -place more than an hour, with his chin upon his hands and . his eyes closed; he was thinking. His vest was held together by only one button; the lower one was gone. Finally he raised himself up slowly. A new light shone in his eyes. 'Betsey,' he said, 'get some paper and ink, and opodeldoc for my back.' She placed the writing materials be- fore him, and a cup of liniment by the fire to warm. 'Here, John,' he said, addressing his eldest boy, who had just come in from the store, where he was clerking, 'Here, John, you are better at writ- ing than I am, and my head is so tired I can hardly hold a pen anyway. Draw up a subscription paper for the minis- ter to give fifty dollars more a year, and put your father down ten dollars —yes, ten dollars, John. Betsey, it's ten dollars. If that man can get up a hundred of them sermons every year he ought to have a thousand dollars. Betsey a thousand dollars is a good deal of money; yes, it is; but I say, I know, that the minister earns it, every dollar of it. I don't see for the life of me—and I ought to know—I don't see how a man can write two of them ser- mons a week. I worked at mine two whole days, and I got no farther than the text.—'Morning Star.' POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE. Phe Race Question is unsettled. But it is settled that Hood's Sarsaparilla leads all remedies. Disease marches through all lands. But good health blesses all who take Hood's Sarsaparilla. Dyspepsia is a great foe of the human raoe. But Hod s Sarsaparilla pats it to flight. Scrofula is one of the most terrible of diseases. But Hood's Sarsaparilla expels it from the system. The people of this day, like Job, suffer from boils. But Hood's Sarsaparilla is a sovereign remedy for them. Catarrh is one of the most disagreeable disorders. But Hood's Sarsaparilla is sure to relieve and cure it. Rheumatism ranks the system like a thumb screw. But it retreats before .the power of Hoods Sarsaparilla. Loss of appetite leads to nelanoholib. But Hood's Sarsaparilla makesithe plain- est repast tickle the palate. Life is short and time is fleeting, but Hood's Sarsaparilla will bless humanity as the ages roll on. UNDER NO OBLIGATIONS. One day on Powell's River, in the Tennessee Mountains, I rode up to a comfortable -looking farmhouse to en- quire the way and 2 ran plump into a one-sided scrimmage between a sharp - visaged woman and a measly little man at a wood pile. She was scolding him right and left, and he was taking it silently. "Hello,' 1 broke in. "How far is it to Tazewell?" She looked up and stopped scolding. "Fourteen miles the way you've got ter go," she replied. "Who lives here?" "I do." That wasn't very definite, but I did not let it bother me in the slightest. "Thanks," I respontted. "Could I get, my horse fed and a snack for my- self?" "No. But you kin half a mile furder down the road." By this time she had come nearer theate. "You seem to be having some trouble with your farm hand,' I said at a venture. "Yes, be's the laziest, orneriest white man in these parts." "How long have you had him?" "About four years." "Why don't you discharge him?" "Cant do it very well, muster." "Why, is labor scarce?" "No, not skeerce, edzactly, but I'm kinder use ter him an' he don't give me no back talk." "But I wouldn't be annoyed by such help." "Well, mister, yer can't quite call him help. I reckon ha's too ornery fer that." "Then why not send him off?" "Didn't I tell you I couldn't?" She was getting hot again. "Why not?" I persisted. "Are you under any obligations to him?" "In course I ain't; he's my husband." "Oh," I laughed, and I got away in time.—Detroit Free Press, EXPERIENCE HAS PROVED IT. A triumph in. medicine was attained when experience proved that Scott's Emul- sion would not only stop the progress of Pulmonary Consumption, but by itsVn- tinned use health and•vig r could, be-Qdliy restored. Youngi.old or zniddle.aged, who feud the4i. selves rierveekeweak and exbaustod, who .are broken dow,li' frere excess or over -work, resulting iii many of the following eybp , toms,, Mental' de resaion, premature oxo age, loot of vitality,loos of memory, bat l, ditnneae of sigltt,palpitatiou of the heart, emtasious, 144 .0 energy, pain in the. kidneys, headache, pimples 90 40 We and body, itching or peculiar sensation a :bout the eeratunt, wastiud of the organs, OW.- peas,apeoke before the eyes, twitohing of the musolea, eyelids end elsewhere, bash- fulness, depesite iii tho urine, lose of will power, tenddernese ot the scalp and spine, weak and flabby muscles, desire to sleep, failure to be rested by sleep, constipation, dullness of hearing, lose civoroe, desire for solitude, excitability of temper, sunken eyee, surrounded with Luanazi ofaoLE'3, oily looking skin, eto,, are all symptoms of ner- vous debility, that lead to insanity, unless. oared. The spring or vital force having lost its tension, every (auction wanes in eonsequenae. Those who through abuse committed in ignorance, may be perma- nently cured. Send your address and 100 in stamps for book on diseases peculiar to man, sent sealed. Address M. V. LUBON, 24 Maodonnell Ave., Toronto, Ont., Canada. Please mention this paper. A QUICK RECOVERY. The doctor of an hos itai ship com- plained to a visitor ofp a lazy colored man whom he could do nothing with. "We don't like to throw the rascal out, but it is easily seen he is only sham- ming. He finds, no doubt, his present quarters too pleasant—no work and plenty to eat. I wish I could get clear of the fellow without creating a dis- turbance." "Wei:, doctor," said the visitor, after a little reflection, "Iend mea few yet ds of strung, that nigger will be mites away before night. "You don't mean to strangle hire, I hope?" "Oh, no," replied the visitor; "I pro- mise to do him no injury." He got the twine, and putting on a melancholy air he went to the darkey's berth. "Very bad?" he said. "Yes, massa," replied Sambo; "dreb- ful sick." The visitor made no further remark, but placed one end of the twine at his head, and drew it slowly—very slowly —until it reached his toes. Then he measured him across his chest. The fellow looked the picture of astonish- ment and terror, and gasped: "What dis for?" The visitor never answered ham, but was walking away, when Sambo sat bolt upright and called after him, im- ploring an explanation. The visitor pretended to relent, and whispered: "My poor fellow, the doctor knows you are not going to recover; and it is only an expense keeping you here without any chance of doing you good. I have just been taking your measure" —here he lowered his•voice still more —"fora coffin. We'll bury you with honors to -morrow; it's the custom here iu a case like yours. 'Tis best for all hands, you know." No one knew how or when that nig- ger got clear of the hospital ship, but there was no trace of him in the morn- ing. HOW TO DRY WET SHOES. When, without overshoes, you are caught in a heavy rain -storm, perhaps you Dave known already what to do with your best kiirl boots, which have been thoroughly wet through, and which, if left to .dry in the ordinary way, will be stiff, brittle and unlovely? If not, you will be glad to learn what I heard only recently, from one whose experience is of value. First wipe off gently with a soft cloth all surface water and mud; then, while still wet, rub well with kerosene oil, using for the purpose the furred side of Canton flannel. Set them aside till partially dry, when a second treat- ment with oil is advisable. They may then be deposited in a conveniently warm place, where they will dry grad- ually and thoroughly. Before apply- ing French dressing -kid, give them a final rubbing with the flannel, still slightly dampened with kerosene. and your boots will be soft and flexible as new kid, and be very little 'affected by their bath in the ram. I was cured of paiti ul Goitre by MIN- ARD'S LINIMENT. Chatham, Ont. BYAno MCIYIULLEN. I was cured of inflammation by MIN ARD'S LINIMENT. Walsh, Ont. Mss W. W. JomssoN. I was cured of facial neuralgia by MIN- ARD'S LINIMENT. Parkdale, Ont. J. H. BAILEY. Hog cholera has broken out in the quarantine yards at Point Edward, and the Government veterinary inspec- tor, Dr. Westell, has notified all trans- portation companies that until further notice he will not accept any consign- ments of swine. The animals infected are the property of Messrs Brethour, of Burford, and Fetherson, of Guelph, and comprised the gentleman's exhibits at the World's Farr. It appears that while being loaded at Chicago for their return home they came in contact with a number of diseased American ani- mals. A number have died in the Point Edward yard and the others are badly affected. Cures Consume on, Coughs, croup, (tore Throat. Sold tall Drente, on a Guarantee. For a Dams Side, ek br est Shiloh's Porous Plaster ',Melva stsatisfaction.—as cents. 8HILOH 8 Vfl'ALiZWR. Mrs. T. S. Haralrl, s, Chattanooga Tenn. saves "Bltiiolt'B rota• 'BAVDD 0th' LI 11J. I constderittfisbes refnuiyffostraadebilitatrd stem ImuWWed. " 'r Orris + a A, Diver or Kidney 1t.H'S'.k .CATARRH REMEDY, h? Tri+ histiemedi. It veil and Curb you. Price 60 ors. r its sue ,essful treatment ib emom jr, Shiloh's Remedies tee to give satl6faotioU. . aveyouCa gsitivoly robe wihirr Injector furnlshedfreo. are sold 00a lie'-Zt inaakesiipo a Lott rt :alae every: :time I flies . o;u: darling. • .hem-Qb,tpyy.. ,olmiie, aw•gaod yqu lintel belilow, • "`Well,, are yon? Do., Yee find dollars scarce, as everyone' else does?" ••'I"na wgrse off than that. I even filed half dollars scarce," AA for l iagtrd'a said; take no ether. Iditol' -,--I lite thisotor,Y bust the end Is too commonplace and tame. Aood story should end with a snap, Roland Riter—Great heavens, mans Doesn't the hero marry a girl worth a cool million? Don't you call that a snap? • She—You mustn't try to Diss me a1 the station, for there are so nsany peo, ple there, He ,(protestingly) — But every one will think we are brother and • sister. She—and we will be, too, if you attempt it. Minard's Liniment is used by physicians A—So you have got•married? -Iain told you made an excellent snatch. B—Yes, my wife is a very accomplish- ed person, She is at home in every- thing.She is at home in literature, at borne in music, at home in art. Only in one thin she is not at home. A—What is that? B—She is never—at home. The De/Minion Government has im- posed a fine of $25,700 on Boyd, Pyrie & Co., paper manufacturers, Montreal,. charged with passing false invoices. The tine is equivalent to three times the unpaid duties. ;Three weeks ago a seven year old boy named Henry 13. Weaver, son of H. Weaver, Hamilton, while playing in his father's yard broke the little finger of his r igbt hand. The finger was set by a doctor, but the boy did not im- prove, and on Thursday the finger was amputated. The lad grew worse and died on Wednesday afternoon. The little fellow gave symptotns of lockjaw sometitne betore death. The case is a peculiar one and attracts the attention of physicians. CoHsnmpBon is oftentimes absolutely cured in its earliest stages by the use of that won- derful Food Medicine, Scott's Emulsion which is now in high repute the. world over. '•/`AUTIO V."—Beware of substitutes Gemune prepared by Scott & Bowae, Itouevine. Sold by all druggists. 59c. are $100. Are a BLOOD BUILDER and NERVE TONIC.DRWILLIAMS"The snarly in condened p' form ALL the sub- etaneee needed to enrich the Blood and to rebuild the ILLS them Nerves, rt in and them a certain and e eedy care for all dpne.aees arising from impoverished Fl7R blood, and shattered A nerves, such as par- alysis, spinal die - eases, rheumatism, NK eciatickloesof mem- P I. E pit ionofthebsipelas, art, r pitetionoitheheart, pal- sorofula,ohlorosis or 1 - green sickness, that feeling 1, ab • . ec - so many, etc. They have a specific nation on the sexual system of both men and women, restoring lost vigor. WEAK MEN overwork dj insomnia, excesses,s, or self labuse, should take these Pmts. They will restore I lost energies, both physical and mental. SUFFERING WOMEN afflicted with the weaknesses peculiar to their sex, such as suppression of the periods, bearing down pains, weak back, ulcerations, etc., will find these pills an unfailing cure. PALE AND SALLOW GIRLS should take these Pills. They enrich the blood, restore health's roses to the cheeks and cor- rect all irregularities. BEWARE • or IMITATIONS. These Pills are sold by all dealers only in boxes bearing our trade mark or will be sent by mail, poet paid, on reeoipt of price -50 cents a box or 6 for S8.50. THE DR. WILLIAMS MED. CO., Brockville, Ont., or Morristown, N.Y. till Sickness Comes before Buying a Bottle of PERRY DAVIS' PAIN KILLER `You may need it to•night SNOW eastorfa is Dr. Samuel Pitcher's prescripttoa fpr infant0 4 and Children. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor' other Narcotic substance. It Is a I14rn Iess substitute for Paregoric, Drops, Soothing Syrups, abd Castor It is Pleasant. Its guarantee is thirty years* use by Millions of Mothers. Castoria destroys Worms and allay' feverishness. Castoria prevents vomiting' Sour Hurd* cures Diarrhoea and Wind Coli.e. Castoria �relleyer teething troubles, cures constipation and fiatuleney, Castoria assimilates the food, regulates the stomach and bowels, giving healthy ' and natural sleep. Case toria is the Children's Panacea—the Mother's Friend. Castoria. "Castoria is an excellent medicine for chil- dren. Mothers have repeatediy told me of its good effect upon their children." Da. G. C. OyaooD, Lowell, Mss. " Castoria Is the best remedy for children of which I am acquainted. I hope the:a7 i3 ,•ct fur distant when mothers will consido r tlio real interest of their children, and use Castoria in- stead of the various quack nostrums which are destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium. morphine, soothing syrup and other 1nurtrui agents down their throats, thereby sending there to premature graves." Da. J. F. BO,cnxLoe, Coaway, ar Castoria. "Castorlais so well adapted to children that I recommend it ussupertor toany prescription known to me." 21. A. Amami, M. D., 111 Bo. Oxinrd St., Brooklyn, N. Y. " Our physicians in the children's depart- ment have spoken highly of their expert - taco in their outside practi•y; w,t t CasWrta, and although wo only have Aelong our medical supplies what is known as regular products, yet wo aro free to confess that the merits of Castoria bus won u:, to look with favor upon 11." UNITED HOSPITAL AND DISPENSARY, Boston, Mdse, At.LEN C. Sacra, Pres., The Centaur Company, T7 Mnrray Street, New York City. 111111111111111.11111111111160111 Nothing short of the Best School should satisly Young Men and Women wishing to prepare themselves as Bookkeepers and Stenographers CHATHAM, ONT. Is recognized as the peer of any Business or Shorthand school in America, and vastly superior to any of its contemporaries In Canada. No better evidence need be advanced than the following list of places where students Dame from who registered during the 15 days immediately preceding the writing of this ad. North Adams, Mass.; Washington, Mich.; Lethbridge, Alta.: Berlin; London Toronto • Buntsvill Muskoka; Kincardine; Ruthven; Coatsworth; Aldbore; Brampton; Rodney(Olin• ton; Strainroy; Nap' �HHampden, Co.; Grey; Auburn. Co.Huron; Seaforth; Bothwell,wtndsor; Strang - field; Ridgetown; oaiDee; Fletcher; Camp Palmer, Essex Co.; Glen Rae; Highgate; Aldboro; Alvin- ston; Glencoe; Lampbelton; Cedar Springs; Chatham and many points in the vicinity. IT PAYS TO ATTEND TH.E BEST. Two of America's best penmen among the members of our stab', means a great deal to our pupil We Pay Railway Fare inComing to Chatham. Good board for Ladies at $2, Gentlemen $2.50. We secure board at these figures with very respect- able private families,and hs a the places in readiness for the students they arrive. Write forhandsoms Cataloue and Specimen of Penmanship, and be convinced of the superiority of this institution over all sohools of a similar kind in Canada. Mention where you saw this ad. Address D. MoLACHLAN, Chatham, Ont Special Notice! As an extra inducement to CASH purchasers we have made arrangements with a lead- ing firm of Toronto for a large supply of Artistic Pictures by well-known masters, all framed and finished in first-olass style, and suitable for the best class of resi- dence. Each customer will be presented with one of these magnificent Piotures free when their Dash purchases aggregate Thirty Dollars. My motto in business is to supply my oustomers with good reliable Goods at Bottom Prices. SOAP—Althongh the principal Soap Manufacturers have advanced prices 30 per cent. we will supply all Electric Soaps and the noted Sunlight and Surprise Soaps at the old figures. Call and see those beautiful Works of Art, samples of which are on show at our store. TEAS—Our stock is replete and well selected. We offer excellent values in fine Tea including best grades in Black, Green and Japans. Try our Russian Blend and Crown Blend, the finest in the market. CHINAWARE—Examine the quality and prices of our (Combination Dinner and Tea Sets, and be convinced that Bargain Day with us is every business day throughout the year. N. ROBSON, - Clinton BEFORE you buy anything ask two questions: Do I really want it? Can I do without it? These questions may make you rich, but will not prevent you from buying your SPIC;ES ARE HUB GROCERY Where you can get them pure, and the best ot WHITE WINE VINEGAR To have good Pickles your spines and vinegar must be of good quality, Ours is the best we can buy, try them. (.4IR O S %VA LLO W, - Clinton WOOLLEN GOODS a 1893-4 Our stock of Woollens is now complete, all our own manufacture, which we guarantee pure wool. Before you buy be sure to call and see our Blankets,Sheetings, Flannels, Tweeds, Yarns, Knitted Goods, Hose, Socks, Wool Batts, Mittens, Cardigan Jackets, Horse Blankets and Suitings,Heav3r Sweat Blan- kets and Coolers, Robe Lining &c. B VER MILLS WOOLLEN STORE W. WILLSONClinton NEXT DOOR, TO HARLAND'S HARRDWAR,ki ' , 4