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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-27

VIM. Ried Is getting ready to attend
the County Fair with lot OF his
Polled Angus cattle. and with lot oil
fine heavy draft horses. His stock
farm three miles southwest OF Cresco,
and has some fine specimens Of best
imported animals of various kinds.
T. J. Tomas has purchased q stock
of clothing at Vallisca, Montgomery
county, Iowa, and his son, De Witt
has gone there to take charge OF it.
He is fine, capable, intelligent and
honorable man whom we are sorry to
have 60 away to engage in business.
The 18th Annual circular OF the De.
corah Institute announces the fall
term to commence the 3lst of August,
for term of eight weeks; winter
term of twenty weeks, opens Octo-
Der 26th; spring term OF twelve weeks
opens April 18th; summer term OF {
weeks opens July 5th.
The exhibits in Floral hall under
the skillful management of Mrs. Al.
mond will surpass those Of all previ.
GUS years. We understand that several
ladies are busily engaged preparing
work for the several divisions. This
is owing to the encouragement offered
by increased premiums.
The Chicago man who got the con.
tract for the Soldiers monument rep
resented its weight at 10000 pounds.
30 tons, at $50 pounds to the cubic
foot, it will weigh but $1,000 lbs, a
difference of y tons. The imposition
practiced would almost justify revok.
ing the award and giving 1t where 1t
bel onged.
The Prairie Chickens have voted
the managers Of the Fair vote OF
thanks for their safe keeping the first
four days in Sept, all the hunters are
going to see the Roman Chariot races,
the Farmers Running race, Bicycle
races, Scotch games, Base Ball Tour
nament, Oil well, exhibited by the
Standard Oil Co. Industrial Parade
and score of other attractions at the
Big Fair at Cresco next week.
The Principal of the Nora Springs
Normal, Preparatory and Commercial
School is a college graduate, has had
II years experience as a teacher and
holds Life Diploma from the state
of Iowa. Prof. Colgrove guarantees
that all the classes In his school shall
be taught by able and experienced
teachers. The moral tone of the
school will be thoroughly christian
but non .secterian.
Chas. Leffler is building Silo OIL
DR.. Clemmer's farm. 1t is about 20
feet square and will be "a feet in
height. They are, judging from the
construction of this one, built as
strong as a grain elevator, after which
they are double boarded. The con.
tents are put in green, and remain in
that condition till fed out. The DR..
has large field Of sown corn that
will be put In it when completed.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-27
Meeting Of County Alliance.

There will be a meeting Of the
County Alliance in the Court House,
Monday, Sept. eth for the purpose Of
selecting two delegates to the 4th Dis
trict Alliance Meeting held at De-
corah, Sept. 9th.
The basis of representation to the
County meeting will be two dele
gates for each local Alliance with one
delegate more for each ten members
or q fraction thereof. Local Al.
liances will please take notice in due
time and appoint delegates.
BY order Of Executive Committee,
JOHN STEINMAN,
Secretary.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-27
Four Lives Lost.

LONDON, Aug. 2J.-A fire resulting in
the loss Of four lives occurred in tene-
ment house at Shadwell. On account OF
the intense heat and thick volumes OF
smoke the firemen could hardly approach
the building, and Were almost powerless
to rescue the unfortunate persons impris-
oned by the fire. The latter began jump
ing from the windows in their terror,
and two women who sought this means
of escape We're instantly killed by their
fall. The bodies Of two other women
We're found later by the firemen among
the ruins.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-27
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following transfers were filed for record
during the week ending August %. 1891, and
reported for this paper by C. P. Lent. Abstracter
Tw Burdick and wife TO NJ Clarkin, VIZ
swA 1S-97-12
TW Burdick and wife to Isabella Malone.
neil swk 5-97-l:
j II Easton to N Clarkin. mex swA 1s-9s-12
Chas. G Harris and wife to Eugene Daman,
sex 2S-90-12
Geo. Rogers and wife to Matthias Peters.
cl3ka nch swk 9-g9-l3
John Roberts and wife to VIM NJ Jones, 81
nwt and 3Oa nh nwa 19-1OO-11
A ] Smith and wife to Darwin s Miller, cx
nwh 25-1O0-l2
Aug Beadle and wife to w NJ eager, lot blk
3, Beadle's add to Cresco
Aug Bcadlc and wife to Mary McCarty. lot 8
bk 8, Beadle's add to Cresco
Catherine and II o Riley to Kate Harris, 10,
blk IS, Cresco
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-27
DIED.

MASON.-At Enterprise, Neb., Aug
10. 1891, of cholera infantum, Earl
Benjamin, youngest son of John
w. and Cora Mason, aged 2 years
month and II days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mason were formerly
Of this place, they have the sympa
thy of large list of relatives and
friends, in this their sad affection.
IN MEMORY.
Our little one has gone to rest.
To dwell with God forever blessed;
His infant tongue will always praise
A Saviors love, rcdceming grace.
We should not wish him back again,
But say, dear babe with God remain. :.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-27
Cheap Excursion Rates via Chicago,
ct. Paul u Kansas City Ry.

The Chicago, st. Paul g. Kansas
City Railway announces series Of
Harvest Excursions at greatly re-
duced rates to principal points in the
West, Northwest, Southwest and
South, on August 25th and September
29th, tickets good for thirty days and
covering the greatest variety of
routes.
For rates, maps and other in
formation pertaining to this popular
route call on or address any ticket
agent.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-27
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from practice, hav-
Ing had placed In his hands by an East India
remedy for the speedy and permanent cure OF
Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma and
oil Throat and Lung Affections. also q positlse
and radical cure for Nervous Debility and all
nervous complaints, after having tested its
wonderful curative powers In thousands OF
cases. has felt II his duty to make IL known TO
and u desire to relieve human suffering, l will
send free OF charge to all who desire It. this rec
ipe, In German, French or English, with full d.
rections for preparing and using. Seut by mail
by addressing with stamp naming this paper,
". A: MOVES, $40 Powers Block, Rochester.
New York. i8y
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-27
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to the kind neighbors and
friends who assisted us in the last
sickness and burial of our father. We
shall ever remember them with CRATE.
full hearts for their kindness.
p. G.. HOWE.
MRS. p. G. HOWE.
WIN. X. HOWE.
Mrs. JOHN SMITH.
MRS. H. C. HAWKINS.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-27
suffered from acnte inaammat;,

I suffered from acute Inflammation
in my nose and head-for week at a
time could not see. l used Ely's
Cream Balm and in few days I was
cured. 1t is wonderful how quick it
helped me.-Mrs. George s. Judson,
Hartford, Conn.
Being a sufferer from chronic catar-
rh, and having derived great benefit
from the use Of Ely's Cream Balm. |
can highly recommend it, Its sales
are far in excess Of all other catar-
RI remedies. B. Franken, Druggist,
Sisourney, Iowa. Alta
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-27
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

MErHODIsr EPISCOPAL CHURcH--Services every
Sunday at lO:45 A. u. and 1870 r. u. Sunday
school after morning service. Prayer meeting
every "wednesday evening.
REV. FRANK COLEMAN, Pastor.
BAPTIST CHURCH. Services every Sunday at
lO:45 A. u. and 1870 r. u. Sunday school after
morning service. Prayer meeting every Wed
nesday evening. REV. w, FULLER, Pastor.
CATHOLIC CHuRcH.-Services every sunday at
1880 A. n. and 500 r. Y. Sunday School every
Sunday At 100 r. II.
REV. NJ. A. MCCARTHY, Pastor.
GERMAN LUTHERAN CHURCH.-Services every
Sunday at 1880, a. m. sunday School at IL m,
REV. e. HERMANN, Pastor.
GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Scryi ices altern-
ate Sundays at lO:45 A. N. and S:3O r. VI. sunday
school after morning service. services every
Wednesday evening at 40.
REV. G. ID. BROWNE, Rector,
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-27
For Rent for Cash,

Three fields under fence and In cultivation
Six miles south Of Crcsco. 50 acres will b,
leased at $l25 per acre. two 20 acre tracts viii
be rented at 8, 80 per acre. will lease for ono o.
more years as the leasee may desire, Thes'
lands have no buildings on them.
New Oregon, August 26th, 1891.
Address JOHN BLACKBURN,
CreScO, Iowa.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-27
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF ToLEDol 49,
LUCAS COUNTY. %

cTATE OF UHIO, CITY OF IOLEDOl -
LUCAS COUNTY, 80
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm of
F. J. CHENEY & Co., doing business
in the City of Toledo, County and
State aforesaid, and that said firm
will pay the sum OF ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case
of CATARRH that cannot be cured by
the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
In my presence, this 9th day of De-
cember, A. d. 1886.
t~~ A. w. GLEASON,
SEAL.
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Send for testimonials, free,
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, q.
sd-Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-27
FOR RENT,

or will lease on shares, a house, stone
quarry, ID acres OF land in cultivation,
good well Of water, . acres OF pasture,
comfortable dwelling with cistern.
Am too old to work the quarry and
will give some man who can q good
lay. One mile south of mill at Vern-
on Springs. FRANCIS GUYETTE.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-27
Children Eniov

The pleasant flavor. gentle action
and soothing effects Of Syrup OF Figs,
when in need of laxative and II the
father or mother be costive or bilious
the most gratifying results follow its
use, so that it is the best family RENE.
dy known and every family should
have a bottle.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-27

AS general liniment for sprains
and bruises or for rheumatism, lame
back, deep seated or muscular pains,
Chanberlain's Pain Balm is unrival-
led. For sale 10y j. j. Lowry.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-27
rs Constructive
Time Given,

Notice Ia hereby given that sealed bids will
be received up to 10 O'Clock q. M. Sept IL, 1891,
at the office OF the Town Treasurer OF the In
OF Fourteen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
tsl4, 10000 bonds for the erection and cOnstruc-
tion OF system OF Water works by and In the
Incorporated Town OF Cresco, Iowa. Said bonds
shall be Twenty nine COY in number. DRAWING
SIX per cent interest payable annually, and
shall be payable Twenty ts0) years after date
with option on the part or said Town OF paving
any or all OF them. both principal and interest.
at any time after Five s5l years from their date.
said bonds are issued to conform to an ordfn-
anee under date OF August 8, 1891, providing
for the same,
Dated a. cresco, Iowa, August 10, 1891.
j. J. LOWRY.
4oti TreaS-ASf.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-27
Vas Very Chilly.

MANDAS, N. D., Aug. 25.-A cold
wave from the northwest was ex-
perenced here, and indications prom
ised frost during the night, but reports
gathered from different points say there
was no frost. The thermometer touched
AZ deg,
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-27
Gasoline stove Exnlo.,on

CHICAGO, Aug. 25.-Mrs. Cora Sauer
was fatally and her daughter seriously
burned by an explosion Of a gasoline
stove during the afternoon.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-27
Alliance Meeting.

There will be special meeting Of
the Pleasant Hill Alliance at the
school house, Saturday evening Sept.
9Th for the transaction of important
business. A large attendance is re-
quested.
G. A. WELLS, Sec'y.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-27

Money LOANED ON Real estate In
Howard Co. ut usual rates of Inter-
est. 3. Z. cor. Berg Block.
Call OH =. G. HOWE.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-27

What bargains on the and9 cent
counters, ut Laidlaw's Racket Store
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-27
For Sale.

XV1 0010s
A few good residence lots in Cresco.
Cheap; easy payments. ',*'
'"'"AMEB|icAN LOAN y TRUST GO.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-27
Alliance Meeting.

The next regular meeting Of Cresct
Union Alliance will be held in cour,
house hall, Satu.d ay, Sept. 5th at
o'clock sharp.
G.. G.. BROwN, Sec'y.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-27

Decorated Dinner Sets at a Bar
gain. liz piece sets worth $13;
our closing-out price is Ss.65.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-27
ASK CAWARD

SEE Caward, The Groccr's,
closing-out prices on Canned
Goods. Clearing out to mako
room for the new crop.
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-09-04
RULES FOR USING BOOKS.

Never hold q book near a fee.
Never drop q book upon the floor.
Never turn leaves With the thumb.
Never lean or rest upon en- open
book.
Never turn down the corners OF
leaves.
Never touch book With damp or
soiled hands.
: Always keep your place with a thin
book-mark.
Always turn leaves from the ton
with the middle or fore.hnger.
Always open large book from the
middle, and never from the ends or
cover.
Never open book farther than to
bring both sides OF tho cover into the
same place.
Never cut the leaves Of book or
magazine with sharp knife as the
edge Is sure TO run into the print nor
with the finger, but with paper
cutter or an ordinary tsblc.knife.
Never hold a small book With the
thumb pressed into the binding Al
the lower back bul hold it WITH tn,
thumb and little finger upon th,
leaves anil three fingers upon ID,
back. --Erchange.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-09-04

The late p. T. Barnum among his
last utterances made these about
temperance: drank more or less In.
toxicating liquors from 1887 TO I847.
The last four of thess years was in
England and there the habit and my
appetite for liquor grew go strong
from month to month that discover
ed that il continued IL would certain .
ly work my ruin. With a tremen-
dous effort and most determined
resolution l broke the habit square
of. and resolved never to practice it
again. have religiousIy kept that
resolution for more than forty years.
Had l not done 30. l should have
been in my grave quarter OF q
century, ago for my health had al
ready begun to be Affected by alcohol.
l was so delighted with NY own es.
cape that | travelled thousands oil
miles at my own expense, and gave
hundreds Of free temperance lectures.
have gladly expended thousands of
dollars for temperance. j have built
numerous hoo SEES for moderate drink
ing men on condition that they Won ID
become teetotslIers and they sob
scquently paid for the houses with the
money and extra strength so gained.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-09-04

WATER As A DIsINrEcrANr.-Tt'
ID fact that appears to be not gen.
orally known. perhaps because it nav
not be generally credited, that pure
fresh cold water is one OF the most.
valuable OF disinfecsants, inasmuch q
1t is powerful absorbent Every
slck room should have large vessel
OF clear water, frequently renewed,
placed not far from the bed, or even
beneath 1t says Good Houseke epinc.
Ihis not only absorbs much OF the
hurtfui vapor, but by it's evaporation
u softens aud tempers the atmosphere.
doing away with the dryness which
is so trying and depressing to the
lnvalid-or even to the we'll person
for that matter. IL has freauenttv
been shown. by actual experience.
that troubled sleep and threatened
insomnia are corrected by 80 simpio
a thing as the placing of an open
bowl or water near the sufYsrs rs
couch. OF course, It need hardly be-
said, after these matters have been
considered for moment. that water
which has stood for auy length OF
time IN close room,is not proper for
drinking purposes.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-09-04

AN UNDERGROUND WEDDING. The,
Dilman Cave. near English, Ind,
which sawakeued some curiosity
among the lovers of Dalure's wonders.
was the scene recently OF the wedding
OF Arthur L. Bettipgsr and Miss
Cora Montague In the apartment
which, shalt hereafter be known az
the matrimonial chamber" Notios
had been given out two days ago that
the ceremony would bs perfos ned
and nearly 500 people gathered to
witness the wedding. The chamber
where the ceremony was perftrme I il
upwards OF 80 feet long and 81 feet
wide, with ceiling not less than 20
feet high. StalacIitss aud StaIsgmites,
lighted up by three, dozen Japanese
lanterns and q number OF pine lorch~
90, made scene never to be forgot
ten aud as beautiful as ever Witness
ed q kiugly wedding. After the
ceremony was perfor med cloths were
spread, and an. abundant lunch wss
set for all the visitors, by whom .varis
ous to1sts were delivered enloglstIc
OF the scene aud coDgrstuIatory OF,
the happy couple.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-09-04
An English paper .m.I..-..A,


An English paper makes IN
statements Those who srrrS
Tom the recent fgures a. TO ths ~
crease OF the revenue for custo ~ Ana
excise shst Temperance 70 MINI
nsie or no progress 10 this countre
are ~. taxing a very superficial WOW cf;
INC subject: Tho sum spent ON Ia
1'xlos'lng liquors in tho year ending
December 81, 1890. vas no doubs
extremely large. It was fi40 .flfIO
ooo sterling. Ii must, however, -
remembered that last year was 4 yesr
OF extraordinary prosperity. Com.
pare last year with 1876. The
amount spent in intoxicating liconre,-
10 tnst year was 2l47 900 600 if
we take account of tho iucrease of
the population we shall find thar I.st
years expenditure ON intoxioatInv,
liquors, # it had been on the same,
scale as the expenditure OF lS7B..
you'd have amounted not to .QiAO
ooO,OOO, but to Rl7O. 900 900. TIVE
difference between these two-viz..
thirty millions of money NAV ba
taken ss a sort OF index of the growth.
In temperance opinion and praotics
OF the country during the last tlfteen.
years.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-09-04

A Cool Cloth without Ioe..f,.. y
the most useful h,ats Gor .h. sseS-
loom attendance IL vesv .>lS.S
knosn outside az hospital vsr.f
ana not even thero IN msny 49, :
'ne mint 10 how to obtain Z = ,il elesS
s'snons the nee OF ice. Everv ~
suy"s N" In levers, or wsakrees Z
So'a o'o,h on tho forehead Or ~ -
s nass OF brain. 10 one OF the most Con.
.os.'og things ia the yorld "a -
.oP'cA hospitals. and who're tce p.
re. NJ that 10 nscessary i 70 ~
sha .' c'otn: wave It TO aud ero q
Hsvs .o,a it, and place on pAtisal
nave another clio b ready. wsvIar 4
20 and fro. just before appIvinS =
these cloths have more eratsfuj e.6
tasting GOODNESS than those 49, -
- me turning cold produced by ico,
- me Ldd.es' Home Journal
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-09-04

The Old Homestead in which Mrs.
Folk died is type OF tho American
lied Grecian architecture which char.
ac,erizes so many Southern homes
quit before the war. The house is
entered by way of q porlico support
ing Tour handsome CoriuthiAn col
umnsJ which extend to the very roof
aud give to the structure au appear.
ance OF solidity and comfort. A broad
walk bordered by trees and shrubbery
extends from the gate to the porch
and the foreground is an odd and
comfortable summer-house like a
miniature Greek Temple,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-09-04
A FLonrpA PtAnr wncn SUE

a FLORIDA Plant WucH Sup
PLIES An EXCELLENT RAZOR STRoP q
There are now blooming in St
Augustine sixteen plants Of agave
Victoria regina species, or what h
commonly called the century plant
A towering column rises out OF tee
centre plant 90 the height Of sixty
feet but is is often relsgated to the
rubbish heap as worthless for the
reason that as thing OF beauty. it
has no further charms for the eye.
Yet many thousands Of the shaving
people OF the Old world utilize this
shaft OF the plant. They make uso
OF IL a. o razor strop. Mr.. w.
Chambers auditor Of the East Toast
Railway line has had one in use for
many years and IL shows not the
slightest defect from use. The strop
is made by taking the shaft Of the
agave and cutting il into lengths OF
twelve inch IS these ale split into
four or as many quarters as possible.
allowing to each piece sufficiency
of the pulp or heart Of the stalk TO
present a surface Of not less thsn one
inch on which to strop razor. The
heart hardens In time and pfesentsia
foe, soft and naturally lubricated
suriscs for stfopping razor .--Jock-
eoRUis Tim IS Union.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-09-04

FASHION In DlsEAsE.-Disease,
become fashio nable Just like styles OF
dress, says physician. Look for
Instance, at the remarkable run that
mslaria has had About two doz,n
distinct ailments. not one of which is
due to bad dir, (malaria,) now go by
tbst name. even the physicians
humor many of their patients ny us.
iug the word when they know that
something. else is the matter. Then
take heart failure. A few years ago
there was no such thing as heart fail.
urs. There IL no such thing outside
the newspapers. Or rathsr, to speak
more accurately. esety death is duo
10 heart failure; tina. Is, TO the inabil-
ity OF the heart to work any longer.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-09-04

girls, Who we're than OF duty. thss one
day The junior partner, going by
stopped TO say: Why Miss Flint ,
Jon are quite . princess, with hsr
court ABOUT herl The liitlo cash girls
never knew Why M,ss Finite cheeks
grew 90 pink. nor cid they hear her
say TO herself. Princes Cash Tweotv.
seven And somebody knows be-
sides the king and me But I never
told Lend a Humid
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-09-04

Coop For SCOTLAND. -Every
Thursday says: $50 customary is
family prayer all through the village 90
that If one could stand on an e)eva-
ton overlooking the towu at the GO
ing down of the sun. he woull hear
sober SQUADS of human voices read
ing the Bible in hushed murmurs to.
gether. Then, in the next moment,
there would swell upwurd one full
volume OF singing from the Psalms
OF David and then there would fols
low q stiffness deep add unbroken
while the one voice of leadership reo-
ognized under each roof implofed the
evening benedic.ion and merciful
pardon OF the sins committed in the
busy hurries Of the day.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-09-04

ALI ALONG THE LINE. Religion
,ught to make q man better along
the whole line or duties. relations.
and character. The United Presbv,e,.
,aa we'll says: "Christianity ia of no
benefit to any man il il does not
make him better citizen, q better
friend. a better husband and father.
fuat religion which does cot trans.
form its possessor Is only name.