Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 30 December 1869 — Page 7

BREAD UPON THE WATERS.

A SKETCH FROM LIFE.

-"Ah! Jacob, now you see how all your hopes are gone. Here we are, worn out with age—all our children removed from us by the hand of death and ere long we must be the inmates of the poor house. Where, now, is all the bread you have cast upon the waters

The old, white-haired man looked up at his wife. He was, indeed, bent down with years, and age sat tremblingly upon him. Jacob Manfred had been a comparatively wealthy man, and while fortune had smiled upon him he had ever been among the first to lend a listening ear and a helping hand to the call of distress. But now misfortune was his. Of his four boys not one was left. Sickness and failing strength found-him with but little, and she. left him penniless. An oppressive embargo upon the shipping business had been the first weight upon his head, and other misfortunes in painful succession. Jacob and his wife were all alone, and gaunt poverty looked them coldly in the face. "Don't repine, Susan," said the old man. "True we are poor, but we are not yet forsaken,." ffNot forsaken^ Jacob? Who is there to help us n&w

Jacob Manfred raised his trembling finger toward heaven.

"Ah!

Jacobs

know God is" our

friend, but we should have friends here. Look baek and see horw many you have befriended in days long past. You cast your bread upon the waters with, a free hand, but it has not returned to you." "HuMi, Susan, you forget what you say. To be sure I may have hoped that somei kind hand of earth would lift me from the cold depths of utter want but I do not expect it as a reward for anything I may have done. If I have helped the unfortunate in days gone by, I have had my full reward in knowing that I have done my duty to my fellows. Oh! of all the kind deeds I-have done to many suffering fellows, I would not for gold have one of them blotted from my memory. Ah my fond wife, His the memory of the good done in life that makes old age happy. Even now, I can hear again the warm thanks of those whom I have befriended, and again I see their smiles." "Yes, Jacob," returned the wife, in a lower tone. "I know you have been good, and in your memory you can be happy but, alas! there is a present upon which we must look— there is a reality upon which we must dwell. We must beg, for food or starve!" .•

The old man started, and a, deep mark of pain was drawn across his features. "Beg'" he replied, with a quick shudder. "No, Susan, we are—"

He hesitated, and a big tear rolled down his furrowed cheek. "We are what, Jacob "We are going to the poor house!" "0 God! I thought so!" fell from the poor wife's lips, as she covered her face with her hands. "I have thought so, and I have tried to school myself to the thought but my poor heart will not bear it!" "Do not give up, Susan," softly urged the old man, laying his hand upon :her arm. "It makes but little difference to us now. We have not long to remain on earth, and let. us not wear out our last days in useless repinings. Come, come.". ,Ni|g "Btt "^heii—when—shall we go "Now—to-day,'' "Then God have mercy on us!" "He.will," murmured Jacob.

That old couple sat for a. while in silence. When they we're aroused from.their painful thoughts it was by the shopping of a wagon in front of the dboiv. A man entered the room where they sat. He was the keeper of the poor-house, ,'f f, ,'. "Come, Mr. Manfred," he said, "the. selectmen .have managed to crowd you in the poor-house. Tile-wagon is at th^ door, and-you can get ready as soar§ '^ssible." •', Jf

Jac6bMa,&fi*ed had not calculated the strength he should need, for this ordeal. There was a coldness in the very tone and inanner of the niah who had come for him that went like an icy bolt to his heart, and with a deep groan, he sank back to his seat. If "Come, be in a

Jiurry," impatiently

\urged the keepery .t „, At this moment a heavy covered carryall drove iip to the door. "Is this tlie honse of Jacob Man^ fred?" i,.: •,

This question was asked by a man who entered: from t3ie carryall. rHe •was a kind-looking man, about fi years "That is my name," said Jacob: "Then they told me truly," uttered the new comer. "Are you from the

almshouse?" he continued, turning toward the keeper.-, -. "Yes." "And are vou after these people .."Yes." "Then you may return. Jacob Manfred goes to no poor house while I live."

The keeper gazed inquisitively at the features of: the stranger, and loft the house.. "Don't you remember me?" exclaimed the new comer, grasping the old man by the hand. "I cannot call you to my memory now." "Do you remember Lucius Williams?"/" 'f V." "Williams repeated Jacob, starting up and gazing earnestly into the stranger's face. "Yes, Jacob Manfred—Lucius Williams, that little boy whom, thirty years ago, you saved from the house of correction that poor boy whom you kindly took from the bonds of the law, and placed on board one of your own vessels."

And are you—" "Yes—yes, 1 am the man you made. You found me a rough stone from the hand of poverty and bad example. It -was you who brushed off the evil, and who first led me to the sweet waters of moral life and happiness! I have profited by the lesson you gave me in early youth, and the warm spark which your kindness lighted up in my bosom has grown brighter and brighter ever since. With an influence for life I have settled down to enjoy the remainder of my days in peace and quietness. I heard of your losses and bereavements. Come, I have a home and a heart, and your presence will make them both warmer, brighter, and happier^* Come, my more than father—and you my mother come. You mad:© my youth all bright, and I will not see }rour old age doomed to darkness."

Jacob Manfred tottered forward and sank upon the bosom of his preserver. He could not speak his thanks, for tliey were too heavy for words. When he looked up again he sought his wife. "Susan," he said, in a choking, trembling tone, "my bread has come back to me!" "Forgive me, Jacob." "No, no, Susan. It is not I who must .forgive—God holds us in his hands." "Ah!'' murmured the wife, as she raised her streaming eyes to heaven, "I will never doubt him again!"

Family Worship Among N«w England Mcthodista. Dr. Crary, in an article on Boston, in the last Central, has the following paragraph:

In one family circle in New England we sat as a listener to the exercises of the family worship In the West, heads of families always ask ministers to lead in prayer. We were not asked on the Sabbath alluded to. We did not think anything or that fact, for we had been among these people enough to know that they will bear the cross. If any Western friend could have been there his prejudice favor of the Western., custom would have given way before the tender prayer offered that morning. When ©ur friend prayed for us and for our family, and that God would lead us, bless us, save us, and especially when lie poured out his heart to God that we. might that day be able to preach, the Holy Ghost sent down ft om Heaven, we bowed low before God under such a prayer, and felt its pathos, tenderness and entire appropriateness. We are perfectly willing that this, custom should be transplanted to Western fields..

Served Him Right.',

A Pittsburg datidy, after'persistently following a beautiful j-oting lady for some time, much jfco £er annoyance, stepped up and asked permission to accompany her home. She granted it, and also .his request to enter, when. they had arrived. She thei* locked the door, and called to her mother that there was a man tliefe 'who had insulted her. Her mother tld not hear, but the intruder did, and hastily proceeded to vacate the premises,'but the damsel armed herself with a broom-, and bit him several blows on the head with thehanclle before he arrived at the back door and made his exit into the garden. Here he awakened the slumbering house-clog, and did not scale the fence •^tlibutieaying hia hat and coat-tail •behind* probably won't do so atiyiriuafiein: •n! r"--'1 ":i

,DliE^OjUUTIOM NOTICE, "i,

IVpyneiliiis: hereby' giiori -ttiM'the c6i! partnership heretofore existing' beeen Mahorney & Gerard, has, been :di8rvedj 'W^utuar ctinsenf. All persons knowing themselves indebted to the old firm will please settle at once.

CRAWFORDSVILLE JOURNAL: DECEMBER 30, 1869.

HARDWARE.

LOCKS,

Latches, Butts, and Strap

Hinges, Screw Hook and Eye, Gate Hinges, Glass, Putty, Sash, Doors, Blinds, and every varietv of building material, cheap At GREGG'S MAMMOTH.

MILL,

DIIAG and Cross Cut Saws, liip, Hand, Panel, Tennon, Back and Keyhole Saws At GREGG'S MAMMOTH.

LOG

CHAINS, Coil Chains, Fifth Chains, Trace and £ug Chains,.Halter Chains, Brass and Iron Jack Chains

At GREGG'S HARDWARE STORE.

HOPPING and Broad Axes, Foot Adzes, Planes, Mortise and Socket Firmer Chisels, and Drawing Knives of the best quality At GREGG'S MAMMOTH..

GRUB

HQES, Planters and Garden Hoes of all sizes and qualities At GREGG'S Mammoth.

OR Good Bargains and Good Goods, to GREGG'S.

"mmense stock of New Goods just opened at Gregg's Mammoth Hardware Store.

EAUTIFUL Patterns and New Styled Ivorv Handled Knives and Forks At GREGG'S.

ARM Bells, School Bells, Hand Bells, Door Bells and Tea Bells at GREGG'S.

LADIES

wishing a superior quality of

Scissors and Sliears will find them at Gregg's Mammoth Hardware Store.

NE hundred, and twenty-eight different patterns of Pocket Knives at GREGG'S.

ALL for Wilkinsod's Celebrated SheeD Shears at GREGG'S

FOR

Mammoth Hardware Store.

Curtain Bands, Curtain Knobs, Picture Nails and Fancy Goods, call at GREGG'S.

LARGE variety of Pocket Books and and "VVallets cheap, At GREGG'S.

ALL and see the endless variety of Knives, Razors, &c., at GREGG'S.

CLIMAX

Mower and Reaper, the latest

improvement of the age, is the lightest running, has the least machinery, fewest bolts of any machine and only requires two men to cut and bind from 8 to 10 acres per day. Come and see the wonder, everybody^ at GREGG'S

Mammoth Hardware Store.

YERYBODY goes to Gregg's to get good bargains.

THE

World Reaper and Mower, the only cut gear machine ever built, every wheel is turned from solid iron, and the cogs cut with machinery and fitted on an iron case as perfectly, as a watch, It runs very light and will wear longer than any other machine It is a dropper, self-raker or hand rake, and is .the finest machine ever built. Go see it at GREGG'S

THE

Hardware Store.

Improved Quaker Reaper and Mower, a perfect curiosity and the woridei of the World, on exhibition at

WOOD'S

GREGG'S Mammoth.

er also, the New York Self-Rakins Reader and Mower, at GREGG'S.

TAE

Celebrated Vibrator- Threshing Machines At GREGG'S.

AGAliii

&. Co.'s Richmond Threshing

Machines! At GREGG'S.

N15 'and Two Horse Grain tDrills at GREGG'S Mammoth.

j^bS OL YINGa'nd Su 1 ley Hay Rato and Horse Hay Forks At GREGG'S.

ARVEST Tdols of every kind always on hand and sold cheap at GREGG'S.

OUBLE Shovel Plows for the million, At GREGG'S.

JUST'

received,'#J very

ALEX. MAHORNEY,

dcl6w2 D. W. GERARD.

large"

Sttpplv of

Iron, Steel Horse Sho'ed, Horse Shoe Nails and Blacksmith's Tools at GREGGS.

H.:

CARRIAGES AND BUCCIES.

CrawfordsTille Carriage and Wagon Work. .irfi'•

rnoi?

DOHERTY & DEIOHTON,

.Manufacturers of

Carriages and Buggies,

Sulkies, Spring & Farm Wagons

OV ALL KINDS,

Wc use

Sarver's Patent Wheel,

Thus obtaining thd full strength of the spoke, instead of the tenon, as under the old style.

All other improvements adding.to beauty or durability adopted as soon astlisebvered. We propose not to be undersold Anywhere for the quality of work.

New Brick Shop. Washington Street, .. opposite Center Cburcb,

CRAWFORDSYILLE, IND.

Old Work Made New.

Repairing done to order in wood, blacksmithing,, pain tine and trimming.Will take Old vehicles in exchange for new work.:

OQinRemember the place, Washington St.* opposite Center Church. .. octl4 DOHERTY & DEIGHTON.

AGUE CURE.

In Pills, ConTenienl for Use. Contains no Qninine. Produces no Dizziness. No Ringing in the Ears. One. Dose in a day sufficient. Cares Ague in all its forms. No Unpleasant Taste. Safe for the Yonngest Children. No change of Diet reauired. Exposure or unusual exercise will not destroy its Efficiency.

MEYER BROS. & CO.,

GENERAL AGENTS,

Fort Wayne, Iiid., nncl St. IiOnis, Mo. UptfFor Sale fey all Druggists, and at wholesale and retail by .: july22m6 .. E.J. BINFORD & BRO.

PLANING MILjU.

Crawfordsville Planing Mill and Sash Factory.

We have recently put in operation a complete set of NEW MACHINERY for the ma,mifacturing of

Doors,

Self-Raking Reaper and Mow*,

,.. Saslt. ,"f.

.1-,

Bliaid£.'

Flooring.

Moldings,

Mr ,'r

Together with all kinds ofPlaning and Lumber used.for Building Purposes, Fencing, Pickets, tfce., all of which we will agree to furnish in as good order and at as reasonaole prices as

any

establishment in the coun

try. yl"

dry lumber,

Always on hand, for sale either dressed or in the rough.

(^"Particular attenllori given to' "parties who furnish their own lumber to be worked. Call at our ... vf

MILL ON DRY BRANCH, GREENCASTLB 'K0A», South-West part of Crawfordsville,

•t:. *0 ...

wlierfe1

oi-

YERYBODY should go to Gregfi^

'it

stie the immense stock of New Goods just received aad daily arriving, everybody. may20

D6ors, Sash,. Blinds, Mouldings,

Dre^SedLumber, &c., will be keptfor sale, £tad ^llprdecsjreceivedandprqmpt^ tendepjt01,:I -1^14 'Ot

Canine, Boots & Co.

BOOTS

AND

SHOES:

rt1

AT NO. 1 EMPIRE BLOCK..

-I st'J

H. J. WEBSTER & SON,

The Managers, have the honor to announce to the citizens of Crawfordsville and vicinity a series of general entertainments at the popular

Boot and Shoe Store,

2T.O. _I EMPIRE BLOCK, by their' celebrated Stock Company, commencing" immediate]y and continuing until further notice.

Programme—Part First.

Cinderilla, or slippersto sell/..Compan^ Recitative—Pedestrian's Lament, ... How long, how long shall I complain,.

That the Websterskeep every kind.

,}:

Like one who seeks for Boots in vain ?~r Chorus, Not long, not long, for you can find

Part Second.

Nary a Rip "Polka. t........ .Comt a Farther, dear Father, come home with me now,

My shoes are all out at the toe You 'promised to'shoe Johnnie and I, And you know it's very wicked to lie, Metamorphosis and Tableaux, in which the Shoeless Brirade appear in fitie ind Coarse Boots and Shoes, Balmorals, Scottish a or as to is ii

Congress Gaiters, Black Crook Boots. Base Ball Shoes, etc Company Reception of Greenbacks Company1-

To conclude with {he highly pleasing and sole-satisfying farce of

FITS

This is a^new1 piece, and is in no danger of being played out.

THREE PERFORMANCES DAILY,"

Morning, afternoon and evening, until farther notice. Doors open at seven o'clock A. M.j close at nine P. M.

iDo not Forget the Place,

NO. 1 EMPIRE BLOCK, .n

where may be found the best assortment of' all kindB .and styles of Boots and Shoes, at the lowest- prices. Your inspection of gbods and prices solicited^ sepl6t£

STOVES^AND TINWARE.

ThelSgS^^

S E W

A IJ JSL'

WITH'new

and valuSb 1 e'improvements,

including the double front fire doors, patent convex top oven plate, ventilated oven and hot air chamber, which gives it large advantage as a [baker over any others stove in the market. This is the,t -y

Largest Stove in the Market,

,, Having an.

Oven 32 by 23 incites

With a ... .r

Twenty-six inch Fire-Bo*.

These Stoves are guaranteed to bake quick and even, and not to crack.

My Stock of TiiirWare:

..^.

Countrv

terests

R. M. Canink is agent for Greenleaf Fatent SHAFTING and HANGINGS. aug6yl

:Vj

Is large, and will be •.

£3T Sold low for Cash.^

merchants

will find it to their ia-'[

io examine my. stock and prices before purchasing-

.".U vr.'-:.:.- V.

As for Hardware,,, will offer: such lndtlcemeiitS as ^iU satisiy you that we are decidedly the-cheipest houseln the

Wabash

Yftllejr., Do not fall to pall, and exwiiine my

Q. IRWEV,

Ko. 3, Empire Block.