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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-01-08
First Bridesmaid.

Miss Nellie Loeb will leave for
Abba, Ia. next Thursday night to
attend the wedding of her cousin,
Mr.. Sol Loeb, to Miss Ida Loeb,
which takes place January l6.
Miss Loeb will act as bridesmaid.
She will also visit Davenport be-
fore returning to San Antonio.
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PARALYSIS Struck Him.

OSBORNE, Isle OF Wight, Jan. s.
Gen. Rt. Hon. Sir Henry Fred
erick PonsoDby, X. G. B., private
secretary to Queen Victoria, was
stricken with paralysis yesterday,
and is now in a critical condition.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-01-08
A Bargain,

One four horse power steam en-
CINE and six horse power boiler
for sale, cheap for cash. Been used
only short while. Good reasons
for selling. Address Quick Bar
gain, this office. IL % tt
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Gives Perfect Satisfaction.

"Comet PHI Remedy is a good
seller and gives perfect satisfac-
tion." Burns & Jeffries, druggists,
Charleston, Ill. Sold by James
Clavin, druggist, IA w. Commerce
street, corner Navarro, San Anto-
Mo, Texas.
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RAILROAD MEN LOOK AT THIS.

We have several fine lots near
the proposed Gulf Shore railroad
shops that we are offering at very
low figures. Do not wait until
prices advance, but call at once on
JOHN II. HAMILTON & Co.,
IL 90 tt No. 104 Z. Commerce S t
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FOR OVER FITrY YEARS

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething
1t soOthes the child and softens the
gums, allays all pain, cures wind
collie, and is the best remedy for
wind diarrhGa. Twenty-Five cents
a bottle. IL 20 1y d&w
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HALF PRICE.

$3.50 will buy a bran new pony
cylinder press, size 19x2l; speed
25O0 per hour. Cost price 1898. A
splendid Investment for a job office,
doing blank work, book work or
circulars. Address at. B. j." LIGHT
office. IL 2Otf
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TO PRINTERS.

For Sale: Two Book
and News Press, size: 6.col. quarto
Is pages, 400 to 1000 per hour. In
good condition; cost new $3,25O.
For cash $3.50 will buy. First.class
machine for paper and all kinds Of
job work. Address Buyer" care
LIGHT office. IL 2Otf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-01-08
Another Fistic Fatality.

SPRINGFIELD, o., Jan. S.
Michael Nugent died here Sunday
night from the effects of a blow on
the nose received in boxing set-to
with friends a few days ago. His
physician says the blood rushed to
his head, forming clot on the
brain
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RUpY's PILE sUPPosIroRY

Is guaranteed to cure Piles and Constips-
ton, or money refunded. so per box
Send two stamps for circular and Free
ANsw Erred. For sale by all frst-class
druggists everywhere, and In San Auto
MO, Texas, by f. Kalteyer &.Son and N.
g. Young. 92S1y
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Pansiasl Pansiaai

In bloom, at Is cents per dozen. P.
D. HAUsER & Son, florists, 1920 f.
Commerce street. Telephone GOT.
The largest florist establishment
in the city. y tt
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TABLE oLAREr so AND 90 CTS.

A0S SA0nSi " AMI oo SiS'
White wine 75S and $l.00, imported
claret and white wine $1.25 a gal.
Ion; also WHISTLES; free delivery.
P. Magadieu, 1877 South Flores st.
Telephone 1888, Black Elephant Sa.
DON 9 Inn
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THEo. ARTzT's ORCHESTRA.

Will furnish music for balls. ETC.,
on short notice. Address 354 f.
Commerce street, or III Soledad
street, opp. courthouse. 123 tf
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WAN TIE d.

A blacksmith for r. r. camp.
Apply It. Schiffera 902 Austin st.
| 5 2t+
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HAND POWER WHEEL.

One hand power wheel, cost new
800 can be bought for $50, cash at
LIGHT office. IL 20 If
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Harcourt's Resignation Denied
LONDON, January S.-The West
minister Gazette authority denies
the Pail Mall Gazette's report that
Sir VIM. Harcourt has resigned.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-01-08

Or. Miles Nerve PlAsteFs 81 at all druggists
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Tired, Weak, Nervous
Could Not Sleep.
DR.. Miles Neryine

and now everything is changed l
sleep sOundly, l feel bright, active
and ambitious. l can do more in one
day now than [ used to do in a week.
For this great good l give DR.. Miles
Restorative Nervine the sole credit.
The advocate., 1895-08-21
BOOK v.
CHAPTER III.

Void is ambition, cold lg vanity
And wealth an empty glitter, without love.
-LANDON.
But o, what crowds In every land
Are Wretched and fOFlornl
BURNS.
This world to me is like lasting storm,
WhlrFing me from my friends.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-10-10

Niger head coal at
Smiths.
--latest styles in dry goods at Blck
ford's.
-Spectacles a speciality at Hum
mer's.
Best flour in the land, at Q. M.
Coles.
Screen doors at the Central Lum-
Der Co.
Buy your musical instruments at
Harmon's.
All goods sold at low prices at
Bickford's.
Full line of winter clothing at
Bickford's.
The HERALD and the Cosn.OpOk-
tan for 1926.
The HERALD and the Kansas
Farmer $3.50.
The HERALD and Demorests Mag
azine for $500.
"A car load of Midcontinent flour
at Mckay & Lowe.
Save money by buying your -four
at Mckay & Lowe.
The Kansas Farmer to HERALD
anbacribers for so centa
If you want to sell land call Oh
or write to William Blssell. q
Call on A. Vega for hot or cold !
lunch, fresh fruits, candies. etc.
Call on Mckay & Lowe and get
prices on -four, meal and graham.
Wagon scale for sale cheap.
W. A PRATT, Marvin, Kans.
Take your corn to Gebhart & To-,
aud get sixteen cents for it ia trade.
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Teachers Meeting.

The third district teachers meeting
will be held atlPhllllpsburg, Dot. %,
1895.
PROGRAM.
Sources of Disorder in the School
room, and Appropriate Remedies"
Gilman Oarle, dist. 131.
"The Relation of School Training
to Business Career" VIM. Warner.
Recitation, Elba Nipps.
BEST Means OF Securing Good PEN
manship," L. u. Countryman.
Reading r Foundation to all
knowledge" Ella Fogleman.
Business meeting.
Election Of president
Election of one committeeman.
Let each member come prepared to
discuss one or more Of the above
topics, as it will be expected, and a
record kept Of all who take part, as
well as Of those who do not.
LOCAL MANAGER.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-10-10

Hon. F. M. Lockard OF Norton, was
a courtin Tuesday.
W. A. Reeder of Logan, was a
court visitor Tuesday.
Fl. ]. Cameron and Chas Hull of
Kirwin, are in the city today.
II. D. Bailey of Smith Centre, pat
in Wednesday circulating round town.
Walter and Charles Darlington of
Concordia, were In town Monday
night.
VIM. Drumhiller Of Logan, took
look at the democratic convention
Tuesday.
Miss Mary Sslbe Of Point Pleasant
West Vav is visiting relatives in
Mound township.
Tuesday Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence
and Mrs Makepeace, drove over from
Logan and transacted business.
j. A. shattuCk, Fred Clark, and @.
P. Barber Of Kirwin, came over to at.
tend the democratic convention Tues.
day.
Dan Dyer, travelling representative
OF the Topeka Capital, called on the
numerous readers Of his paper Wed.
nesdsy.
GifPen Culbertson and Chas Will
COX OF Long Island, were over Mon
day on business before the commits.
sioners.
Judge Geiger was hert this week
attending an adjourned term of court.
The judge is one Of the most popul ar
in the state.
II. L, Emery Of Harrington, Tenn,
but who formerly lived at Logan, is
in town today. Bert still holds on to
bis love for Kansas.
Joseph Young Of Oberlin, who takes
down the sayings, OF witnesses, and
lawyer in characters Of hidden mean
ing, was in town this week.
s. B. stapp Of Mcdonald, Kansas,
father Of the Stapp boys, has become
a resldent1ot our town, and will re-
side In one Of Mrs Spaulding's houses.
We acknowledge pleasanS call
from II. s. Wetherell Of Republican
City, editor Of the Harlan County
Democrat. Brother Wetherell was
over with his WorkmeD brethren.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-10-10

The Weekly Rocky Mountain
NeWs to HERALD subscribers 80 cents.
DIR. RsAington, the dentist. Office
State Band Building with DR.. Nelson.
DIR. RaffnGton will be in his Of
fee two weeks, commencing second
Monday.
Gall on Central Lumber Go. for
lumber, building material, hard and
soft coal.
-Gebhart & Co., will pay sixteen
cents in trade for corn, and want all
they can get.
DIR. darlington is a resident Of
PhillIpsburg, and desires a share OF
your dental work.
Otis Wltham aged rs, and Celia
Bennett aged Y, of Agra, have taken
out a license to marry.
For all kinds of blacksmithing
go to Jacob Nipps, shop one door
east of steam feed mill.
The very best grades of paints
and oils, cheaper than the cheapest,
at Hsrmon's drug store.
On Oct 8, Judge DonCarlos JOIN
ed in marriage Albert Wilson and
Rosa A Jacobs of Arcade.
DIR. Rafington is prepared to do
any kind Of dental work as we'll as
you can get 1t done in any city.
If you want to buy a farm call
on or write to William Bissell, who
can offer you good bargains on favor
able terms.
The W. G. 7. U. will meet at the
home of Mrs. N Polling, next Tues
day afternoon at 2 o'clock. A full at
tendance is desired.
If you wish to be strong and we'll
have plenty of blood and good appe-
tite. do not fail to use DR.. Sawyers'
Ukatine. Sold by Fisher & 90.
Diseases unfriendly to women are
positively cured by DR.. Sawyer's Pas
titles. Ask Fisher & 90. for a free
sample package. 1t heals and cures
ALI parties indebted to me must
call and settle the same by note or
cash before the middle Of October. 1
cannot carry the accounts any longer.
DIR. 9. E. NELSON.
Children with pale, blueish COM
plexions, indicating the absence of the
requisite red globules in the blood
should take DR.. Sawyer's Ukatine.-
Sold by Fisher & Co.
The Climax Midcontinent flour
sold by Mckay & Lowe will make
from 5 to 10 pounds more bread than
any other flour in the town, and costs
less money, Try sack.
The good word comes from Mrs
Bissell that her daughter Mrs Hag-
gard, is slowly but surely getting bet
ter and now has the best Of prospects
for ultimate recovery,
--KarpS Glover Root, tbe great
blood purifier gives freshness and
clearnesS to the complexion and cures
constipation, IS cts, SO cts, $1.OO.
Sold by S. s. Fisher & Co. IL
The base ball enthusiasts Of Nor.
ton are arranging for three days
tournament on the Is, 16, and II. In
all probability Phillips county will
have a club there, and il no accident
hannpna will eRntuya tho S7K n,Ipan
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-10-10
The A. o. u. W.. Mntartnin.

On last Monday evening number
Of the members of the A 0 u w of
Republican City and Naponee, made
a fraternal call upon the lodge at this
place, and were royalty entertained,
together with several invited guests
The reception was held IN the lodge
room, where after singing the opening
ode, DR. Wallace, in his most happy
manner welcomed the visitors Of whom
there were about thirty. An orches-
ira, consisting of Mrs Stinson, Miss
Dunn, and Messrs Close, Mccormick,
Strain and Dawson rendered a very
beautiful selection, and ID O Gillispie
Of Republican City responded, in a
very nice little speech, Miss Nellie
Stretton told US in verse of what hap
pened "When Casey Rode the Goat"
Miss Nellie is one OF the best elocu-
tionists in this section, and fully sus-
tanned her reputation on this occasion
II s Wetherell, Grand Lecturer Of
Nebraska, made short address upon
the practical workings Of the workmen
order, and gave way to another selec-
ton by the orchestra After which
the party repaired to Mrs. Baum's
restaurant, and fairly revelled in
oysters, coffee, and cake When this
feature was over the crowd returned
to the hall and listened to music and
speeches until late hour The Wis
itors from abroad were:
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WANTED.

Hogs weighing from 125 to $50
pounds, for which the highest market
price will be paid. Will receive at
any time.
u VIZ. BJssELL,
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WHEREAS, It has pleased the Su-
preme Grand Ruler Of the Universe
to call from his earthly labors our be.
loved brother, s. II. Hobbie, to his re-
ward on high and caused his spirit to
pass to the great unknown future,
therefore be it
ReSOlUed, That in the death of
Brother Hobbie, this lodge loses a
valuable member, his friends and
near associates a true and tried friend,
and his relatives a loving son and
brother, and that as a mark Of our re-
spect for our departed brother our
lodge room be draped in mourning
for a period Of thirty days
Re0OIved, That a copy Of these reso-
lutions be engrossed and forwarded
to the near relatives Of the deceased,
and that they also bespread upon the
minutes Of this lodge.
Respectfully,
II. A. HARMON,
JOHN Q ROYCE,
L e. CcUNTRYMAN.
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Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Awwosc Coo NOD HnwinW mn. NJ ErsnriueS
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win Marshall,
-----~B-S--mur----
The family of Station Agent Till
man at Dana, Is having a very serious
time with dyphteria, as at one time
last week five children were sick, and
in two cases the disease resulted fat
ally, as on Friday last Rudy Tlllman
aged 6 years, and on the next day
West Tillman aged years, died and
were buried on the succeeding days
Every care has been taken to prevent
any further spread of the dreadful
disease The family had been visiting
in Missouri, in neighborhood where
the contagion was prevalent, and it is
supposed that 1t there became infect
ed All assistance possible has been
extended to the afflicted family, and
many expressions Of sympathy are
heard from their friends The Rock
Island authorities have ordered the
depot closed, and trains do not stop
except at the east yard limit No
cases have been reported in other
households,so that there 10 no probable
danger of any further trouble,
Program of a Musical Birth
day Fete, to be held at the Bap-
fist Church, on Friday Evening,
October IS, at 8 o'clock.
Song, ........D Double Quartette
Reading, ,.....".. Mrs. Royce
Music, Orchestra
Solo, Miss Elba Nipps
Recitation, Miss Nellie Stretton
Song, ...,.,. Male Quartette
Reading, Mrs. Hardman
Song, Double Quartette
Song. Little Girls
Solo,. ....,.... Miss Church
Music, Orchestra
Refreshments will be served.
DIR Chapman Of Big Bend, while
going home from Logan Monday
night ran into wagon containing
Mrs Frank Chapman and son little
west of Big Bend The doctor came
out Of the collision in bad shape, rs
his buggy was smashed, and he was
badly shook up. The doctor was
knocked, not exactly sensible, as be
was for some time unconscious. The
general opinion seems to be that the
doctor is the one to blame for the &C.
cldent.
Notice is hereby gwen that the
Board OF County Commissioners OF
Phillips county, Kansas. will receive
bids until II o'clock, M, Oct. II, 1896, |
for experimenting the county poor
farm from March l, 1896, to March /,
1897. Commissioners reserve the right
to reject any or all bids.
BY order Of County Commissioners. |
l. d. THORNTON, County Clerk.
BY j. M. hickey, Deputy.
Mrs I. H. Hawking, G Chattanooga
Tenn, says, "Shiloh's Vitalizer saved
my life, 1 consider it the best remedy
for debilitated system ever used. y
For dyspepsia, liver aud kidney
trouble it excels. Price rs cts, Sold
by S. s. Fisher & Co. II
j. II. Hummer sells the best corn
medicine known. Guarantees a cure
WANTED.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1895-10-10

Nothing equals Wonder of the
World" for coughs, colds, asthma and
kindred troubles. For sale by j. H.
Hummer.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-10-09
GOOD FALL TRADE
Seasonable Weather Stimulates
Sales OF Merchandise,
STUDY OF BUSINESS FAILURES
Present Figures show tho Lowest Range
known for Wholamnle prices
Of Commodities

New York. oct. 4-Bradstreets to-
morrow win say:
.seasonable weather has stimulated
the sales of merchandise and increased
the prospects OF a favorable fan trade
generally. Among the less favorable
features are moderate demand IN
staple lines On the Pacific coast. re-
action IN the volume Of business at BAL
timore and the check to the advance in
prices Of iron and steel with a reaction
OF about 81 per ton, at Ohio valley and
Pennsylvania centers.
The prices for iron and steel at
western ccnters are arm and dealers
are said 20 be sold about eight months
ahead. Mercantile collections are very
generally improved. more particularly
IN the south, Georgia and Texas mer-
chants aud farmers being conspicuous
for liquidation Of Indebtedness and an
ticipatlng the payment OF commercial
paper. The general dry goods trade
has Improved with more favorable
weather. The unfavorable spot Is ia
mems wear. wooiena. the spring sale
for which was unsatisfactory owing 20
the foreign competition. The condi-
tions south are Improving with the free
movement OF cotton and the high price
of staple"
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-10-09
Oregon Improvement Company in
the Hands Of c. ]. Smith.
JUDGE KNOWLES HAS AGREED
nurieigh i Promised Control Of ths
Northern Pacific Prom she Oa.
ko Line 20 rhe Coast.

Seattle. WASH. Oct. s.--The Oregon
Improvement Company went into the
hands Of receiver in Judge Hanford's
court today and C. ]. Smith was ap-
pointed.
The bill OF complaint was filed by
the Farmers Loan a Trust Company,
and Il recites the execution OF a series
OF first mortgages December !. 1850.
amounting in the aggregate to 81. .00o. 600,
Of which bonds amounting to s4s6 900
were afterward redeemed. November
!. 1883, the Oregon Improvement Com
pany to secure payment OF a series OF
bonds aggregatlng si6. 100000 executed
deed OF trust. known AZ the CONSOLE
dated mortgage. the interest ON which
amounting 20 Si55.25l. for the half year.
fell due October l. when default was
made.
Receiver Smith has been general
manager OF the company in this city
and this evening furnished a bond In
100000.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-10-09

cAmsRtAN ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
Montana 20 Make a strong Fight for
the Nexf RiateAdfora

Montana 20 Make a strong Fight for
the Next Eiateadfora.
Salt Lake. Oct AT teday's meeting
Of the Cambrian association the following
officers we're elected: President. Arthur
l.. Thomas, of salt Lake; vice presidents.
George y. Bywater. Of salt Lake; O. II.
Leyson. Of Butte. John s. Jenkins. OF
Denver; D. O. Thomas. Of Rock Springs.
Wyo.: " N. Williams and p. l.. Davis.
Of Salt Lake; secretary, John James. OF
Salt Lake.
The location for the next elsteddfod win
be settled tomorrow. Denver comes 70
the front with letters az invitation from
Mayor Afcagurray. Governor Mcintyre and
Secretary Jackson. OF the Denver board
OF trade. Montana win make a strong
tlght for Butte. but the Denver people are
confident of success.
T0day's session OF the oisteddfod was
opened BY an address BY Governor West
Thirteen thousand people were In the
great tabernacle.
The grand choral contest. the FIRST prize
Of 1900 and medal went 70 the tabernacle
choir Of Salt Lake.
The second prize. si0a went 10 the Den
yer choir. with 4 baton TO Conductor
Housley
The baritone solo prize was divided be-
tween T. Gordon Jones. of Denver. and
Charles Kent or Ogden.
For ne best English essay on Welsh
Customs" the prize was awarded e
Lloyd Jones. Of Denver
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-10-09
A HELPING HAND
Armenians in Worse Condition
Than the Cubans.
THE HEARTRENDING SC INES
The ArEncnimns Dcclarc That the Turkish
Mob Committed she Most Ter
5ibie OutTaees.

New York. Oct. Al. ]. Rooney.
chairman Of the Armenian Association
and Il member of the custom house
brokerage firm OF Il. v. Downing 4
Co., discussed with an Associated Press
reporter today the subject of the riots
0f the last few days I'm ConskantinOple.
III" he said. the American people
can sympathize with the struggles OF
the insurgents In Cuba they surely can
extend helping hand 20 the ArInen-
lanB. whose position for centuries has
been infinitely worse that that OF the
Cubans. Their infldelity to their faith
has been the chief source OF their many
afIlictions They received the Chris
tian faith IN the second century and
have held fast TO Il through all these
years IN spite OF all persecution and
many general maasacres. They have q
magnificent literature and a great his
tory and are surely too noble and inA
teIIlgent people 10 be wiped from the
face Of the earth BY the unspeakable
Turks
IAN that the Armenian people ask Is
the protection for life. honor and prop
erty, and surely such a demand should
meet with the sympathy or American
people We have addressed to the
marquis Of Salisbury a petition voicing
the sentiment Of American sympathiz-
era OF the unhappy ArmenianH We
asked him to uphold the cause OF suff-
ering humanity IN Armenia and the
position assumed by Great Britain in
signing the Berlin treaty. This can
best be done. we suggested. by the ap-
pointment Of a European governor tor
Armenia who has not been a subject
OF the porte. and who would be rezpon-
sible to- the European community.
I'VE represented that no amount Of
promises from the porte would avail
that remedy has long been proved TO
be q dismal failure. Over SO years ago
under somewhat similar circumstances
a liberal government equal almost to
that OF the United States was solemn
ized and granted to Armenia by The
sultan. It was a dead letter from the
day OF it's birth. why7 Because Ar
menia Is a question OF administration
and not Of paper guarantees. II has
been cencluslvely shown that the pol
Icy Of the Turkish government has been
70 end the Armenian question by end
ing the Armeniana,t
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-10-09
HISTORIANS AaE A. LooagRHEADs
The Date OF the Compictl0n Of an Old
Meeting House IN peunsyiysnia.

The Date OF the Completion of an Old
Meeting House Ia peunsylysnia.
Philadelphia. Oct. f-The reunion Of
Quakcrs that has been In progress for
week IN Marion county In commemorattOn
OF the two hundredth anniversary Of the
Lower Marion meeting house. ends today
and tomorrow with program OF fare
weii exercises Although none or the
venerable participants can carry their
memories back for two centuries. yet
there Is a division OF opinion among them
as 10 whether the old meeting house was
completed on September n and rs or ON
October I and 8; and. IN fact. one histori-
an has stoutiy asserted that the date on
the corner stone, 1886 referred TO a build
ing that preceded the stone structure, but
this view has been generally dlsclaimed.
In the interest ot harmony between the
Quaker historians. however. special ex-
ercises were arranged for the two opening
and two closing days.
The next celebration win take place In
1885. At this afternoons secular exer-
cises William Penn OF Newark. N. j.. pre-
sided He IL a direct descendant Of the
illuatrious Quaker who founded Philadei.
phia. and has In his possession she orig
lpal manuscript of From Cross 30
Crown" which Penn wrote while con-
nnee IN prison on account Of his religious
convictions,