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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1887
Page
2
Fragmented sermon notes recount the farewell of Rev. T De Witt Talmage and a long meditation on death, the afterlife, and the journey of the soul. The preacher contrasts earthly decay with heavenly promise, urging patience and faith as the speaker contemplates departure, judgment, and eternal joy.
Fragile reminiscence recounts 1777 Port Henry defense near Wheeling with Ebenzer Zane’s kin and Esther Zane stepping forward to retrieve gunpowder, inspiring siege survivors. Major Samuel McCulloch and Captain Clark figures noted. long, dense memory links to early frontier war on the Ohio and Sandusky frontier.
Fragmentary reminiscences recount Ohio pioneer life around Moxkingum and Springfield, naming figures like McCulloch, Mathews, and Brown. The narrative touches on 19th century politics, treasurer mismanagement, abolitionist sentiment, and local towns along the Muskingum and Ohio Rivers with scattered anecdotes of education, surveying, and notable residents.
The fractured narrative recounts migration to Ohio from Delaware and Maryland, detailing Alvas Saukingham and the Buck and Hembingham lineages. It covers 18th century moves from New Jersey to the Northwest Territory, the rise of families in Belmont and Muskingum counties, and political strife surrounding Judge Sullivan and General Harrison.
The Gambier Islands, large but sparsely populated, send natives aboard the Nantinns as they arrive in port from a Tahitian governed group. The nine islands lie between Tahiti and the west coast of South America, with a French claim and a Catholic mission on Manga Rova. Pearls are produced by Tahitians employed by a French firm. The population on Mangaeen and neighboring is about 1,800. The Nantinns carries Gambier natives described as slender, brown, and skilled tailors.
An army captain from the Eighty sixth Regiment staged a striking protest before the House of Commons. Wearing a black undress coat a white campaign shako two white satchels and a four foot broom he stood at a gate throughout the day. He appeared distressed yet commanded attention with his unusual outfit and silent stance.
A religious meditation presents questions on living through loss and oppression, asking how believers endure hardship with grace. The text invokes divine aid, moral courage, and steadfast prayer, urging trust in providence amid suffering and uncertainty.
A lengthy contemplation on a cherished religious manuscript. The text describes a revered transcription's beauty and perfection, its spiritual glow, and the transformative power of faithful copying. It reflects reverence for sacred letters and the life guided by divine truth.
Fragmentary text discusses duty to learn and moral obligation, reflecting on effort and regret. It contrasts differing paths of study and personal growth, noting that actions aligned with sincere effort shape character more than outcomes.
A religious reflection urges careful forethought in Passover era sacrifice and modern Christian giving. It argues few truly understand sacrifice or fellowship and many give carelessly, unless they possess converted pocketbooks and consecrated property, aligning giving with genuine spiritual intent.
A fragmentary note discusses guidance for a pastor's preparation and timing. It emphasizes allowing quiet moments for rest and hints at proper cadence for preaching. The text reflects informal advice on religious duties and readiness.
Disjointed quotes and reflections mix theology and moral exhortation. The text criticizes shallow religious talk and urges digging into biblical truth, emphasizing the vitality and veracity of God’s word and the need for thorough Christian study.
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