THE LIFE OF HARRIET BEECHER STOWE by Charles Edward …

When his and Olmstead's steam saw mill was erected, in 1838, the event was evidently made the occasion of a jubilation, at which, notwithstanding the reputed aversion of the settlers to strong drink, the use of liquor was in evidence to such a degree that it was a source of scandal and of subsequent investigation by the elders of the church ... ................
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