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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18
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HECox-In the town of Rudolph, Wednesday
Sept. 3rd at $50 o'clock A. N. Mr.. Horace
Heman Hecox, after a long period of feeble
ness and gradual failing. died at the age OF
IS years II months and days.
Mr.. Recox was, born in Canandai-
qua, Ontario Co., N. Y. At the
age of % he was united in marriage
with Miss Elizabeth M. McGriger.
In the year 1851 he moved with his
family to Prairie du Sac, Wis. where
he was engaged for time in the mer-
camille trade. In the fall of 1S4S
he moved to Rudolph, Wood Go. Wis.
where he resided until his death. Mr..
Hecox was engaged in various pursu its
in life. He was one of the first set
tiers in Rudolph where he purchased
some land and began clearing up a
farm and worked as long as his fail
ing health would permit. Another
occupation in which Mr.. Hecox was
much engaged during the winter sea-
sons was that of school-teaching in
which he met with marked success.
When the civil war began between the
northern and southern states he took
up the cause of his country and en-
tered the union Army as volunteer
and joined Go. D. 9Th Regiment of
Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers who
was enrolled on the 18th of May 1861.
He was wounded in the battle of the
Wilderness from the effects of which
it is thought he never fully recovered.
His term of 8 years service having ex-
PRED he was honor ably discharged
Aug second 1864. He leaves wife
and four children, two boys and two
girls, to mourn his loss. The funeral
services, which were largely attended
by neighbors and friends, were held
at the M. e. Church, Sept. 9th, Rev.
Myers officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

FREE DISTRIBUTION. - "What
causes the great rush at F. J. Wood
& Bros. Drug Store % The free dis
tribution of sample bottles Of DIR.
Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup,
the, most popular remedy for Coughs,
Colds, Consumption and Bronchitis
now on the market. Regular size so
cents and 81. Aug.2 sept mol
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18
To Whom it May Concern.

For value received [, George Hiles,
hereby release and discharge G. II.
Clark from all and every obligation,
liability or claim [ may have growing
cut of or in any way connected with
the founding, publication or subscrip-
tion to or for the PittsvilIe Independ-
ent until recently published by said
Clark
Dated Sept. 18th 1884.
GEORGE HILEs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

The Necedah, Dexterville, Superior
and Winnipeg Railroad is organizing
in this county, with the intention
of completing the work immediatel y
or as soon thereafter as the public can
be induced to fork over funds to the
amount of SIS, 00.-Necedah Re
publican.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

The Good Templars will hold an
open lodge Friday evening September
the Goth at their hall in Miller's brick
block. The following question will be
debated as part of the evenings enter
tainment: "Resolved, that scolding,
fretful and fault finding wife is great
er nuisance than drunken husband. "
The question properly handled will
occasion much merriment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Hon. Col. Goodwin, of Milwaukee,
will speak in this city under the aus
picies of the Republican Central Com
Tuesday evening Sept. %. Mr.
Goodwin is fine orator and will have
something interesting to say to the
people. Everybody turn out and hear
him. .
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Our democratic friends do them
selves an injustice when they secure
boys to carry their torches. They
raked the county with fine tooth
comb in order to make anything of a
showing Saturday evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

All the better class of Democrats
feel ashamed of the conduct of their
paraders last evening, Their attempt
to break up the Republican meeting
proved utterly fulfil. They have a
different class of people to deal with
in the north than in the south,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Mrs. M. A. Hathaway desires to
announce that she has learned to use
the Metallic Scientific Dress Cutter,
and is ready to commence Fall work.
Rooms at j. w. Hodges residence in
second ward. 4w.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

A large number of first class con-
verts were made for Blaine last even
ing by the disgracsful proceedings of
the democratic hoodlums. The better
class of Democrats express regrets
that their crowd were SO drunken and
disorderly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

A Mr. Schneider spoke to few
Germans at Gcrrisons hall Monday
evening. The rainy weather prevent
ed good turnout.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

The democrats vented their spleen
on the republicans Monday evening
and now feel much better Their con-
duct was becoming to large proper
ton of democrats.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

j. ID. Labreche made a democratic
speech at Rudolph last Tuesday even
ing to a small audience of his French
countrymen. He did not inform
them that he skipped to Canada during
the late war to avoid the draft.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Three pound bars of No l soap for 20
cents, the same as others sell forl %
cents, at Billins, Demarias & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Remember Mr.. n. Pepin will or
der fruit for any one desiring it fresh
from the market. They also keep a
fine lot of vegetables for sale cheap.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Mrs. Chase entertained large
number of her most intimate lady
friends at her home in the second
ward last Friday afternoon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Physicians prescriptions and family
receipts accurately compounded a
st. Amour & Demars, Centralia. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Broadhead dress goods in great
variety at the popular store in the
brick block. Billins, Demarias & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

We are again called on to record
the death of a citizen after but a
brief illness. Mr.. Charles Podawiltz
of this city died at $50 Sunday af-
ternoon Sept. IA, at his home in
this city in the presence of his family
and friends. Mr. Podawiltz was COM
paratively we'll man few weeks
previous to his demise. He went to
Mil. the week before in hopes of get
ing help but returned Friday without
receiving any encouragement. He was
fully alive to the fact that he had only
a short time to live. Mr.. Podawiltz was
born in Germany the 10Th day Of Aug.
1o40 and came to this country at the
age of 16 in advance of his parents,
and settled in the town of Grand
Rapids. He afterwards moved to
this city. In the year 1871 he mar
ried Miss BERTHE Schroeder who have
since been blessed with six children all
Of whom live to mourn his loss. His
death occurred at $50 Sunday after
noon and the funeral services took
place Tuesday afternoon at the Cong.
Church, Rev. john Rowland oficiat-
ing. Business places we're quite gen.
orally closed throughout the city
during the time of his interment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

b. r. Tarbox a wheel horse in
the Republican ranks and as brave a
soldier as ever carried musket, made
the REPORTER a short visit this
morning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

G. f. Witter physician and surgeon
Office on Main street, residence or
Drake street. if.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

w. A. Farnsworth Dentist. Office
over Worthingten's drug store,
Centralia. IF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

The Blaine and Logan caps are
in demand as large number of the
boys are wearing them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Our September freshet though quite
up to the average, ragged for several
days this week without doing any
damage to speak Of The water raised
to within three feet of high water
mark of 1880. Many of our people,
however, were quite scared.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Remember you can get fine photo
graphs taken at Hebert's. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Something like $4,000, 900 worth of
property was destroyed at Chippewa
Falls and Eau Claire by the recent
floods.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Mr.. Jas. Joy made this office
brief but pleasant call Thursday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Jones & Nash have been making
quite an addition to their warehouse
in Centralia, and finished the front in
business like manner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Eight pounds of good coffee fol
S1.00 at City Cash Store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Twelve and one-half pounds of
granuiated sugar for $100 at Billins,
Demarais & Go.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

B. Smith, of Milladore, was in our
city Tuesday. He is now successful
farmer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Good family sheeting by the bolt at
6 IL cents per yard at Billins, Demar-
las & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

DR.. J. F. Lockwood's Office ada
cent to the Post Office. tt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

The finest line of boots and shoe
at Billins, Demarais & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Finest line of fancy groceries at Bill
iias, Dcmarais q Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Standard prints five cents per yard
at City Cash Store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

The Grand Rapids Reporter says
G. II. Clark, of Pittsville, has an eye
upon the Assembly seat from Wood
county. If this is fact we are afraid
a man about the size of Carl W. Briggs
will have the basement of his pants
on Mr.. Clark's eye.-Colby Phono-
graph
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Charley Haase, who has been in the
employ of Mr.. and Mrs. John Hamm
for the past nine years took his depart
ure Monday night for Richfeld,
Washington Co., Wis, where himself
and brother have purchased a large
stock of general merchandise. He
will also hold the Office of postmaster
in that village and will hereafter do
business for himself. Charley has been
universally liked by our people and
has formed many warm friendships.
He has the best wishes of our citizens
for future welfare and success.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Mrs. G. N Wood has returned from
two months visit in Can ada.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Rev. III. G. Myers desires to give
notice that there will be no more SER
vices In the NJ E. Church of Grand
Rapids until held by his successor !;
that on account of disintegration and
a positive refusal of its members to be
governed by the discipline of the
Church and its pastor. he declines the
furthur pastorage of said Church.
Wishing all his friends a happy future
he hopes soon to go, by order of his
Conference, to other fields of labor,
where virtue, truth and the Gospel Of
Christ will be appreciated, rather than
abused Fl. G. M.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Mr.. Jos. Brucker, the republican
German orator will speak to the Ger
mans at some time in the near future.
Owing to the rain and the disappoint-
ment by the band, the meeting called
for Monday evening was postponed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Joseph Brucker addressed an en-
thusiastic audience of fifteen hun
dred German Republicans at Wausau
Saturday night. speaking two and one
half hours. The meeting is described
as " the largest German gathering
ever held In Northern Wisconsin,"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Read George William Curtis on the
Democratic Party:
'sWe are confronted with the DEM
ocratic party, very hungry and, as
you may well believe, very thirsty
party without a single definite
principle, party without any distinct
National policy which it dares to pre-
sent the country--a party which fell
from power as conspiracy against hu-
man rights, and now attempts to sneak
back to power through a conspiracy
for plumber and speils.-George Wal
liam Curtis, jane 5th 1884.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18
SALE Of FORFEITED STATE LANDS.
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Mr.. Alex Craven made us brief
visit Wednesday. He seems to be in
very fair health. He came down as
a delegate to the democratic congress.
ional conven ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

CRANBERRY CROP A COMPLETE
FAILURE. Wood County can US
ually be counted on for about 10000
barrels of cranberries which represent
on an average $500 per barrel. This
year the crop is an absolute failure as
not 200 barrels will be gathered
loss to Wood county of at least $780,
000 The June frosts killed the
blossoms.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Messrs S. FL. Hall. of Waupaca,
and N. L. Hay, of La Porte, Ind.
were callers at this Office Tuesday
They are young men and are red hot
for Blaine and Logon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

DEMOCRATIC RALLY. Messrs. j.
A. Gaynor and Geo. i. Williams ad-
dressed their Democratic friends at the
Court House on Saturday evening last.
The meeting was preceded by torch
light procession. in which there were
about $50 torches. The demonstra-
ton was very creditable to the demo-
Gratis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Sam. Shafer, of Colby, registered
at the Central House Tuesday and
was delegate to the democratic con-
gressional convention.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

LI}CkL AND FETLoONhI'.
w. M. Bilins has sold Sally Ann
to Samuel Hiles for $3.50.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

The democratic congressional con-
vention held at the Court House
yesterday afternoon was harmonious
and orderly. The attendance was
large and Mr.. James Meehan was
nominated by reclamation as the dem
ocratic candidate for congress in the
ninth district. Mr.. Msehan is the
very best and strongest nomination
they could have made. Mr.. Meehan
is a greenbacker and will be defeated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18
I. o. o. F.

N.GERARD, r. s. K. N BAGLEf' N. u
TUESDAY EVENINGS.
Brothers from abroad are invited to attend
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Mr.. John Conner spent Wednesday
in this city and attended the fair.
Wood county will soon lose Mr.. Con-
nor as he intends going to Nebraska.
We regret it very much.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-09-18

Our former tOwnsman Ed. King
wears a beaver and was down from
Merrill as democratic delegate to
the congressional convention.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-21
SPLINTERS.

An elegant assortment of embroidered
piano spreads at c. II. Edwards.
The finest stock ol fancy and staple
groceries in Texas. Ed :. Aston.
Big sale of ribbons, ribbons, ribbons, OF
all colors aud qualities, at Bauman's.
Special sale OF plushos, silk velvets,
satins and velveteens, all colors, at Bau-
mans.
Doll babies, toa-sets and every kind of
toys at the and 10 cent store, opposite
the HERALD Office.
If you purchase s. worth of holiday
goods at a. d, Aldridge 4 Co., 623 Elm
street, you get dictionary.
Now is the time to be posted; when
and where TO find an appropriate holi-
day gilt, Read Knepny u Sons
standing sad"
Telephone for Melono & Co.'s bus
aud transfer line, If YOU desire to meet
trains promptly. Offices, st. George
and Windsor hotels.
S. Beck, the jeweler. has received a
choice. stock of Meridian silver.plated
ware for the holidays. Gail early and
have your presents put away.
We call the attention of all lovers OF
good cheer on Christmas, to the liberal
offer of Hughes Bros, to dispose of their
surplus OF champagne wine. See their
advertisements.
Mrs. Eggers has arrived In the city
with an elegant assortment of masqu-
rado costumes, masks, etc, for rent.
and can be found at Mrs. Longs hotel,
lili Main street, near Union depot.
Messrs. u. l.. Malone Il Co. have pur-
chased the bus and transfer limo of w.
p. Silnr. They meet all trains from the
principal hotels and mako calls TO any
part OF the city. Give them trial aud
he convinced that they know their bust
sness.
j, NJ. Dram is now general superin
tondant ot the National Time Re : ulat
ing company for tho United States. and
is { losing out NJ cost his entire stock OF
diamonds, gold watches, chains and
jewelrv of all kinds, silverware, clocks,
ETC., which were all purchased lor cash
at the very lowest prices.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-21

OF this old fogyism, the churches. which
arr, to draw crowds Of the elite and in
telleetual, must have regular bands of
music, an orchestra, forsOoth, with the
nlg bass drums and thu little kettle
utnms, MES, bugles, trumpets, big and
httle nddles, all balanced bv the bip
organ, run by forty-horse power
steam engine. But this is
not all, nor half of ali
The sermons Of the future are 20 be
equal to the best PLAYS i'm the grand
oper-house. BrOnson's Elocution will
not he so much in demand bv prancbers
as formerly, and the Bible, together
with biblical dictionaries, concordances.
encyclopedias and such like liferature
VIII rarely be seen in the coming
preac' er's library. Instead of these
olu-tashioned looks, which have done
SO much IN the past to make good
preachers, you will soon $50 upon the
cehter-taole OF fashionable preachers
something OF this sort: "Dancino-
made easy" "Dancing without a mas.
!efi' IN cry preacher his own dane
ing master.' Then after "a GOOD SER
hon," la Ialmage, you will see
press notices of the big sermon
ny the greatest OF living rt.uchers.
htter deiineation Of the mos fashion
aole costumes OF distinguished visit
ors ana diGnitaries, a glowing tribute 10
lne Drllllancy Of the military ccslumps
Vi tle experts in the bands, then ;he
fenorter will make a futile effort to do
justice to the great preacher in this
During the delivery of the sermon
tueTe was rot an evolution known lothe
bleatesb gymn3st or acrobat that the
great preacher did not perform in he
most artistic style. While explaining
vne parable of the Pr0digal Son, there
was not an emotion left unpict
urea by this great artist Ube
preacher), including joy, grief. sorrow.
MHiiGer' rage, pity, hatred, love, etc, etc
me describing the joyous hilarity
mat prevailed in the old house at home
upon the return OF the prodlgal. the
great preacher won many plaudlts and
Eoclieerous cheers, az his twinkling liltlo
ieet skipped DER the stage like rays Of
light from sparkling little stars m the
Oiue dome of night.n
, III must be "A very pleasing reflection to
the opera-g0iNg folks to be Tins an
Outraged by the great preacher. IL must
DE source of satisfaction to the mana
gers ana jig dancers to be thus compli-
mented.
No wonder city people call rs their
country cousins" We feel exceedingly
rural" compared to the above TYNE Of
rellgleus 'progressiOnists.
OLD Engy
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-21
20 Years Of AGONY
I'm d. The CutiCura Remedies Tri.
umphant.
avs been 0Illllted fortwonty Years win

ave been afflicted fortwentv ve,rs Mir,
u suuate skin dlscptc. ceiis1 80 1911 "r,n
NJ. $ psoriasis, and otncrs. leproSc con-
mcncing on my Scaln. andln an te ~ oii /,
could do, with the help of Tho r,"s, V, , ~,
doctors, II slowly but surely extandcd u,,,t
a year ago this winter il coyer,d NV ut'til
person IN form OF iry scales For yt vn i,'
three years have been unable to do anv In.
Dor, ana suffering INTENSITY an tIo ~, ,I Nv
Every morning there cnuiJ n, ro,ri NV linz I,
painful OF scales taken from thn sias pu ISL
bed, some of them half rs largo ms tbn n' 's
veopr containing this letter. In the intta,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-12-21
The Pulpit aud the Opera.

HAWKINS, Dec. l9.-lEdi HERALD
DR. Talmage says the play of Fan
ehon, the Cricket, is equal to good SER
mon.-lsunday HERALD.
If this is true-and doubtless 1t is, for
apreacher can't tell lie, you know-it
indicates the close relationship of the
opera and the pulpit, DIR. Talmage him
sell being tho Judge.
Now this simile, drawn by the great
PREACHER strikes us rs snacking some
what of "the world, the flesh and the
uuesll." The opera equal to the pulpitg
what novel 1 zeal "A good sermon"
SSIto-day must be mighty sorry affair,
rom religious standpoint, If IL
nan be matched in the playhouse.
III. lie Time has about come when operate
sermons are all the rage. The old fcgv
lyle OF the Sermon on the Mount must
~. This Is afast age. The world moves.
40 more OF your old time simplicity In
s sne cshurch. No more singing with the
''''' and the understanding. Instead