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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

-"Alexander" is opposed to changing
the name of our city from lola to Sara
toga. We gladly publish articles either
for or against this proposed change, bu,
would like to have them free from
personalities. The intimation that the
leaders in this movement are those who
are sad and cast down" over Judge
Bells decision is not correct, for those
who first advocated a change in name
for our town were prominent members in
that conspiracy" and whose hearts
were male glad over Judge Bells inter.
probation of the law regulating dram.
shops.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18
THE HERD LAW.

Editor Register: -
notice in your issue of the 18th Of
Dec, 1875, you ask Of Farmers an ex-
preston of opinion upon "Herd Law"
1 believe that all we'll informed agricul-
tu-ists agree that grass and hay are the
most important and valuable crops raised
in the United States 1t is very true
that we in South. Eastern Kansas have
these crops in vast abundance; also it is
true that they are but slightly affected
by drouth, chinch bugs, locusts, scarcity
Of seed, laziness. VI any of the other
causes that sometimes affect the crop OF
cereals. Now. as your correspondent Of
last week very justly observes, to prosper
We must raise stock and convert this
grass-grcen and dry-into beef, milk,
butter, cheese, leather, wool, work horses
and mules. The question now seeking
solution is, will herd law help US to q
larger share of that prosperity we all 50
much desire, or will it, rs your cores
pendent thinks, be eventually an injury
to all? for one am free to confess that
| have changed my opinion On this sub
ject during the past year. i now believe
the passage of a herd law by State en-
act would he for the permanent good
0! every farmer in this country. As at
present unierstGud the law seems to he
abou. this, Watch your crops during
the day and your cattle during the
night" Tnis bears heavily on the poor
man, for no poor man-or rich msn-can
work in making crop and watch his
own and his neighbours cattle at the same
time. Nor, crops arc destroyed by cat.
tie running at large unherded than would
pay for herjing many times over to SAY
nothing Of the neishbsrhood quarrel,
caused by such tresspassins.
Perhaps enough has been said to star,
the ventilation Of this subject. My own
opinion is that more and better cattle
would bs raised. less crops either injured !
or totally destroyed, fewer cattle either
injured or driven of, the poor mans in,
.eres, promoted and tie country soone.
settled up by gsoi State herd law than
70 plni along in the lawfess primitiv,
way We are now doing.
Wbile I am about j, may rs we'll say
that l think . Law taxias dogs would
,eip the State ~ large aud lois in par
',cr,ar.
II SrpoSo
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18
Io-A ToWNsHIP--wEsr OF THE
RIVER.

\ Io.A ToWNSHIP--WEsT OF THE
RIVER.
Editor Register:
BY your permission will chronicle &
few items for the benefit Of your readers
FHE REGISTER cvmes ~ the front ~ n
unegua!ed local paper, and feel justified
in ssying that fs general and local new.
i, IS not inferior to shy county paper
anywhere. We expect that it will at
least maintain iis present standard Of ex.
cellence. Now q word to my brother
farmers in Allen county: Can We rot
arrange to have at least one person in
every township in the county who will
furnish local news from their respective
townships and thus assist in making THE
REGISTER so absolutely good and perfec,
as a newspaper that it will become a
necessity in every household in Alien
county?
December 2na.-Busincss lively; corn
gathering still progressing, although some
are done gathering. Our friend George
Harris thinks he has averaged one hun.
bred bushels per day for the last month
and still has about five days gathering to
do. Corn is very sound and, we'll ma.
tured.
Our butchers in lola were paying from
seven to seven and one-half cents per
pound. neat, for pork this week we hope
they may prosper. We have some nice
fat beef cattle now ready for market.
Mrs. Hecox has returned from Illinois
where she has been on a visit of Eve or
six weeks. She says the corn crop in
that State is good and lots of fat hogs are
waiting for market to suit the holders.
More anon.
FuLLwoupY.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

A part of the copy furnished US BY
the County Clerk this week was una
vOidably crowded out. The statement Of
receipts and expenditures Of the county
during the year and the estimate Of
expenditures for next year will be pub,
lished next week.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

We publish to-day lengthy syncp-
sis Of the opinion Of Judge Bell, in the
cas- sc Of the State vs.. VIM. Ku!,ne, as to
tho kgslity Of the license issued BY our
CITY Council 70 Mr.. KUhne without a
pe.i,.ou slsaci ty a majority nf our
ci,izeas. The Judge decided inst tie
lice;.s. were Illegal aus! old.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

-Bowlus paid the taxes this week on
the l.. L. & G. Railroad lands in this
county. He says complaint is made that
the railroad lands are held too high. but
the township Trustees think them valu.
able as they appraise them for taxation
for more than they are offered in the
market.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

Remember the meeting at the Odd
Fellows Hall next Wednesday evening
for the purpose Of bearing the reports. OF
the committees appointed at the recent
meeting that decided in favor of chang
jug the name Of our town.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

Died, Monday morning .rtcembcl
18th, at the home oi hi, daughter, hall
mile south of lola, Jesse Evans, in the
ninetieth year Of his age. His funeral
will be preached at the Presbyterian
church 10 morrow morning.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

Among the last rases s:i.n,ae,i Of at
the late session Of Cous: il this county
was that of c. n. Simpson, a. Admr &c,
vs.. The Board Of County Commissioners,
which was decided in favor y: the plain.
tiff ins,ea1 of the def.ndsa. a, sc report.
ed last week.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

There will be no services ut the 81.
E. Church TOMORROW morning. Rev.
Mr.. Muth dismisses his congregation
that they may attend the funeral of
grandfather Evans at the Presbyterian
church.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

In view pf the fact that next wear
will be leap year, aad then they will be
g'ners anyway. We understand that sew
aral bachelors in our county have con.
cluded to get married the last of this
month.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

Rev. S. Rawson, formerly a citizen
flour county, was in town last Wednes
day for the purpose Of plying his taxes
Mr.. X. is now preaching tor tie Metlio
dist Society at LeRov. Kansas.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18
REPUBLICAN CENTRAL CON-
MITTEE.

MITVEE.
The members Of the Republican Cen
trail committee are requested t. meet at
lola. Wednesday, December 23i, at 2
o'clock p. m. This committee consists Of
the following persons: Frank Root,
Geneva James Burns. Deer Creek; NJ.
B. Hope, Usage; W. G. Allison, lola; J.
W. Delplain, Elm; J. W. Wrisley,
Humboldt; J. J. Chamberlin, Salem;
n. L. Ard; Elsmore; WIN. Brancher,
Cottage Grove. A full attendance is
desired.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

Mr.. Murdock, formerly editor of the
Ottawa Republican, but now employed
by the N. K. & r.-railroad company with
headquarters at Parsons, was in our
town this week.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18
Lndies' anil Childrens
Knit g. braided Sucqltes
at prime cost to close, ut
X4TEY.

The firm of Jno. Francis & Co. pro
pose to dissolve their co-partnership and
for that purpose they will sell off their
their stock cheap for cash. All parties
indebted to them either by note or &C.
count are requested t. settle the same
by December LIST. 1875. otherwise the
same will be placed in the hands of an
agent for collection.
JNo. FRANCIS g. Co.
Mrs. Simpson has large stock of
New Millinery Goods of all descriptions.
embracing the Latest Styles, which she
is selling at very low prices.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18
The Latest:
Ne,U CeLLOLOiG Coral
Jeicel,y for luolies. Per-
feet Imitation cOplt, I'd
HiTE,Y.
HOGS.

EDITOR REGISTER :-Please give notice
through your paper IN all persons having
tat hogs Ia sell I" call At Richards & Cow
ans store, and deliver all that they can
between this and N inlay m,rnins ut
10 ocincf. and ! WI! pay the highest
cash price for them.
WEB BosrwICK.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Scott celebrated
the first anniversary Of their wedding
last Tuesday evening by entertaining a
number Of their friends and joining with
them in a social hon.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

Married, In the parlor of the Leland
Hotel, Dec. 18th. 1875, by Rev. II. X.
Muth, Charles A. Steele and Miss Mary
E. Howard; both of lola.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

It. N. Nichols has opened bsrbe,
shop in Mrs. Reeds building. See hi:
card in another column.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

A very pleasant way to close up the
old year will be to attend the Festival to
be given by the ladies' of the Presbyte-
riah church aud congregation New Years
eve.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

Dan. Thorp returned home last
"Wednesday from Illinois where he had
been for some weeks past visiting his
father and mother.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

The only Christmas Tree that is
likely to bloom in our town will be at
the NJ. L. Church. for the benefit of the
Sunday School children.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

A select dance wa, enjoyed at Mrs
Reeds Hall last night by number OF
the lola and Humboldt folks.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

The crossing at the stony ravine
south of town on the Humboldt road,
has been greatly improved.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

Attorneys McHenry, of Neo lesha,
and Atchison, of Nessho Falls, were in
nur town the first Of the week and made
us u call.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

The Presidents message occupies
considerable space IN to days paper, but
it Is good one and well worth reading
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

On acortps of the Presidents
Message the second page of to-days
paper does not c'ntain the usual
amount of general news.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

Web. b ,stwick wants to buy fat
hogs Immediately. Cal: at Richards &
Cowan's store to dag and see hin if you
have hogs tn sell.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

Mr.. Acers moved building down
to the mineral well this week and will
soon have arrangements completed for
giving baths.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

Married, December 18th, by J. K
Boyd, Esq, Mr.. Samuel T.. Brubaker and
Miss c. e. Anderson, all of lola, Allen
county, Kansas.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

Bays in and near town should al
attend Sunday School tomorrow. Re
member that Christmas Tree.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

ID
Accounts audited and allowed Nov 9Th, ISIS
Isaac Ronebrske, services county COM
=. missioner. ...................... Is %
Needham, express, postage, ctc Is ~
h stevens, expense rs guardian of J
shonwalt insane pauper. -. Is. &c
SF Acers, probate judge fees insanity of
, > Shonwalt. ;-......:...-.. -. Is 81
Woodin, she..i fees insanity OF J
SharSrl. IL
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

The Board of County Commissioners
have estimated the expenditures of the
county for next year at $4,000.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

Mrs. J. A. DeValley. Of Ottawa
who has bern visiting friends il our city
returned home to dav.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

Web. BJstyick returned las. week
from the lndian Territory where he ha,
been buying cattle and hogs.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

TOYS! TOYS! rOYS!!!
A large stock for the Holidays Just re-
ceired by G. A. STEELE.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18
YOU BET-AINT 1T NICE

That Golden Sorghum Syrup made by
James Townsend. l.500 Gallons for sale
at tho X L c Il Store by the Gallon,
Neg, Halt Barrel or Barrel. Leave your
rr'lers with "old Reliable" and have
them filed. CHAS. ID. BRIGGS.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

This week DR.. Strong furnishes u.
an article on the herd law question. Le
us hear from others.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

Tax paying has been lively thi.
week. Next Monday is the last day
without the penalty.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

.Ne1C HiuOice JelCetry
receiueG for holidays.---
Eich Gold Sets md Gold
Bracelets for Ladies.---
Gents Gold CufbuttOns,
collar buttons and bosom
buttons. H nelu q kttnd-
some patterns, ut
HfTE,Y.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

A. P. Day moved back to this county
from Sarcoxie, No, last week.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

The Carlyle sunday. Scnool give a
grand contest on Sunday evening the
10Th inst.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

: j. u. Simms has bought quite {
number Of hogs this week.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
All persons indebted to us must make
settlement on or before the Goth of DE-.
r-mter rr their accounts will be placed
IN other hands far collection.
GOERET.b 4 RuBIEsoE.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

There will be preaching in the NJ
E. church tomorrow evening at z o. clock
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18
lola rUSLIc SCHOOLS

lSAA EoobAS SSEA SSAS.
During the month endiny December
10th, the attendance in the lola Public
School was as follows:
Aiv. Prim. Total.
Nnmler of days taught, 10 10
Whole number enrolled, 80 90 1862
Av. daily Attendance. Sc IS III
Per cent of attendance, 70 70 74.5
The first term Of the present school
year will close on Friday December 4th.
The examinations for the pas. month
will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday
next. The time Of examination in the
different branches of study is as follows:
Tuesday. Dec 2lst.-From 9 a. IN. to
1890, Arithmetic; lO:45 to IL, Penman-
ship; from p m. to 23O, History; 2:45
to I. Geography.
Wednesday. Dec. 22I.-From Q q. m
to 1879. Grammar; LIS to II. Phonics /;
from I a. m. to 2:5J, Al.ebra; 2:45 to 4,
Reading.
Questions in most Of the branches will
be written N, the blackboard where they
can he seen by all, and we nope many
patrons will be present to see them, as
the standing Of each student, in the ex-
animation, will be published. Come,
we can find seats for quite Il number and
the pupils will be encouraged by you
being interested in their progress.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

The Board Of County Commissioners
were in session last Tuesday.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18
Fancy Hosiery, NlJias
and Shalrls, ut
YATES.

Late Style Hats. Eelegant PIumes and
Beautiful Flowers, cheap, at
Mas. SIMPSONS.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

TO THE PUBLIC.
For orr own protection We hereby agree to fur-
nish no proofs of publication for any Legal adver-
tisement ofany description, pulisfei 10y US, from
and after the date hereof until the ,osts "f such
advertising il paid. ". r. McELgOe,
Da5.;sker Hlzao0Ldt E.ion.
ALLISON Il PEBKISs,
PttlisLefs The lola Rcyisier.
Dated Feb'y. 18th, 1915.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18
WAN TEE

WANTED.
Oats at Doe and Flax Seed at $l.2O
A. w BECK.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18
+. NJ. NICHOLS.

OK IN CO.. per day. Agents wanted All classes
~ W 1Lu Of working people of both sexes
young and old make more money at work for US
in their own localities, during their spaIe mo-
We offer employment that will pay handsomely
for every hours work Full particulars. terfns,
&c. sent free. Send US your address at once
Don't delay. Now 10 the time. DON Z look for
work or business ei-s~here until You have learn
ed wtlat we ofse-. e. SrINsoN L Co,
Slyr Portland, Maine.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

Highest price in Cash paid for Corn
Cattle and Hogs ut Hartman & Casmire's.
1873 ID. SIMMs
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

nm 4 n Agents wsntei Good chance for MIX
l'Hu Y ms Ia1ney, 90 parties who devote whole
i RnsN n part OF iiIic IL selling oar Tess.
. 0S40 .iferX cnnmissiaas. S3Dd for terms.
z. u. ti.x sSs:. GHEAT lEyRfCiS TEA GS.,
:: Z q, ve-e. 81, :. I.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

Eie51,at SILK Ties for
Ladies and Gents, IT,
sLudije6 NelU Huudker-
chief styles for latlies, ut
HiYES.'
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

i Our merchants have been having a
good trade this week.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

WANTED.
Bring in your game to the old Eureka
stand, one tamf south Of Scutt's, and get
the money for it.
C.. A. STEELE.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18
SAVE MONEY

Ly sending 81 IS for any 81 Magazine ar, TIE
WEEkLf TRIBUNE treSular prize Sc. ar
50 &c for the Magazine And TIE SEMi-WEEK-
III TRIBUNE Irregular price $3). -ttiirrss
TEE TRIBUNE, New-Y York.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

VIM Thrasher, express paid ....
y L Woodin, services rs sheriff and taller 10,
Hartman & Casmire, sundry h lriw are
Allison Perkins, printing and adver-
n.ing .:......... .............. a.
Jno Francis j. Co, goods for paul er - n
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

--Bowlrs has been assisting our County
Treasurer this week.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

Lot. Of c,ra brough: to town this
week.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

Handsome H0Lidoy
Goods ut
YiTEy.
For Toys & andes. call on G.. A. Steele.
Gents Braided Slippers
Handsome, at
H.dTEY.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18
Bay !oar holiday presents.

Buy your holiday presents.
lola at present has no saloon.
The tie. back is suitable for fast
girls.
Lots Of cJsa brough: to town this
week.
--BOwlss has been assisting our County
Treasurer this week.
Our merchants have been having q
good trade this week.
/ j. ID. Simms has bought quite =
number Of hogs this week.
The Board of County Commissioners
were in session last Tuesday.
A. P. Day moved back to this county
from Sarcoxie, Mo-, last week.
There will be preaching in the NJ.
E. church tomorrow evening at clock
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1875-12-18

~ The tic, back is suitable for fast
% girls.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-08-03
CORNERSTONE LAYING AT
RIPON,

The cornerstone of the Episcopal Church
at Ripon, this county, was laid with appro>
pirate Masonic ceremonies on Wednesday
last, by Jefferson Lodge, No. 81, A., r. Ia.
NJ, of KabletOwn, assisted by brethren of
other Lodges of the county. In consequence
of rain in the morning. large numbers who
doubtless otherwise would have been present
were detained at home, but the clouds pass
ing away after noon, the ceremonies. were
proceeded with, and were quite interesting.
Being prevented from being present by
press of Office business, We quote from the
Free Press. which says s'The ceremonies
were performed by Worshipful Master r.
III. Lewis, assisted by brethren of Jefferson
and Malta Lodges. The odes were sung by
the Gharlestown Musical Association-all
the pieces being very creditably performed.
The Grafton by Hon. VIM. Il. Travers was
very 6ne-in fact We have heard old masons
speak of it as master piece-the principles
of the ancient order being portrayed in a
most eloquent manner, giving great satisfac-
tiOn to the members of the fraternity and ed
flying and interesting throughout to the con-
gregated people Mr.. Trayers fully sustain
ed his reputation as public speaker The
whole concluded By fine dinner and re-
freshmeuts."
Below we give the inscription on the cor
neE-stOne ard contents of the box, together
with resolutions adopted by Jefferson Lodge,
No. 81:
Inscription on the Stone:
P. E. CHURCH.
ERECTED 1875.
J. C. Holmes, Architect.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-08-03
GHARIEsrowN, JErF. Co, W. Va, /
july so. 1875.

James n. Conh!yn, Esq: =
MY DEAR SIR AND BRos-I havereceiyed
through your kind note of the 28th inst. the
request of Jefferson Lodge, No. ST. A, n. &
A. NJ to furnish, for publication, copy of
the address delivered BY me, on Wednesday
last, on the occasion of the laying of the
Corner Stone of the Episcopal Church at
Ripon. :
It's known to you that the necessary and
unexpected absence of Mr. Faulkner gave me.
but little time for preparation to take his place.
am quite sure that the address needs re-
vision in many respects. which cannot now
give it, and without it, 1 feel that it would
not be just to our order, to the occasion or to
myself, to print it. You will. therefore, am
persuaded, excuse me for Withholding it for
that purpose. With sincere thanks for
the kind manner in which you have been
pleased to speak of it, and with many pleasant
recOllec'ions of the day which 1 spent SO
agreeably with your Lodge. I am, very truly,
Your Friend and Brother,
VIM. H. TRAvERs