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left, but the sad effects on the two Sisters led to a
close examination of the subject, when to the astonish-
ment of all concerned it was found that the syrup was
made of Belladona or "Deadly Nightshade"!!! The Sisters
were not to blame, as the label was that directed by
Elder David Miller, but was put onto the Belladonna by
the carelessness of a boy who assiste^d in the herb
business."
24 Aug Our two poisoned sisters seem to be on the gain.
27 Aug William & Sarah Bates & their little boy come to visit
his relations.
29 Aug Had a Newfoundland puppy at Office which, by its size
and playfulness, scared some visitors.
13 Oct Issachar came to meeting the first time since his fall.
Good meeting--"some shaking, bowing, turning & speaking
in unknown tongues."
15 Oct Went to River Farmn to gather butternuts but they were
mostly gathered so then turned to walnuts and "beat off
and picked up about 5 barrels.
29 Oct Elder Bro David Miller, Jesse Harwood, Ruth Johnson,
Caroline Downs & Eleanor Vedder went to NYCity, all,
except Jesse, to see Dr. Williams about deafness & loss
of sight. Back Nov. 3.
30 Oct NF moving into their new house, putting up stoves &
Hope to move beds tomorow.

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16 Jan Reuben Treadway came to see his children. "Appears
somewhat deranged. Poor man! He seemed much affected
In seeing his children and other Believers. It seems
that a kind providence has not smiled upon him since he
Has violated his faith & now contrary to the light of
God He has lost a handsome estate
since he left Believers and is now destitute and dirty
insomuch that our folks had to lend him clothes to wear
while they could wash and mend his. Nor is this all
His misfortune, his son Statia who followed his
Father's bad example sometime since, put a period to
his life in. hopes of getting out of his troubles."
24 Jan Young Thomas Wells "chose the world for his portion &
was sent to the Office to be fixed off."
1 Feb Abigail White broke her wrist.
4 Feb Prudence Spencer asked to be released from Eldress.
Meeting called in evening and "Polly Vedder was nomi-
nated to succeed her" and "OM Treadway to stand with
Her.
12 Feb ^sa Seaton of SF, while drawing stones, had his leg