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The Hot Springs of South Dakota.

The following letter from Mr.. w. M. Tyson
Commander of the Pennsylvania Soldier and
Sailors Home. at Erie, Pa. written on his re
turn home, after stay of some weeks at Hot
Springs, South Dakota indicates that the
Springs are in fair way to become one of the
leading health resorts of the country
ERIE, Pa, Feb. %, 1895.
Col. FRED EVANS, Prop,
Evans Hotel" Hot Springs. s. D.
DEAR SIR: Among the many who have been
benefited by treatment at the Hot Springs,
s, D., and have experienced courteous hospital
ity at your hands, claim the right to say a
word In behalf of the Springs as health resort.
and cannot do better than to state the facts in
my own case.
left Erie, Pa, about November l, 1894, my
friends at the time doubling whether 1 would
ever recover my health. 1 arrived at Hot
Springs SO weak and disheartened that re-
quired aid to leave the cars and reach the no
tel. For the first two weeks I felt no improve
ment Then / experienced a change, which
continued until my departure, and returned to
my home very much stronger and free from
pain.
do not hesitate to say to anyone seeking re-
lief from pain. aud desiring rest that do not
believe there is any place where an invalid can
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AUSTIN GRANT.

AUSTIN GRANT was born in Naples. BroOme
Co., N Y, Dec. 80. 1907. At the age of eighteen
he bought his time of his father and began to
carve out of the great world of life success. He
was married to Miss Sarah Jane Gillette, Nov.
q 1928, in Sullivan Co., N. Y. where he remained
on q farm ten years. In 1888 he came West. On
his way to Knox Co., ILL.,, which become his
home. he stopped at st. Louis and worked for a
short time on the American bottoms. June 1, he
arrived on the wild land In Knox Co., which he
made into one of the finest farms In the county.
Three children were born to them, one son
and two daughters. The son Joseph died in
his fifth year. The eldest daughter died at the
age of sixteen. Mrs. Major White, of lafayette
ILL.,. is the living daughter with whom he made
his home for the past seven years. Mrs. Grant
died twenty years ago.
He was so strong In determination he was un-
acquainted with defeat. Feeling the hand of
poverty on his ambition he went to California in
1s49 in search of gold, returning in 1852 with
many shining pieces. With that money he i'm
proved his small farm and bought more land.
Mrs. Grant was very industrious and saving
and in his absence everything was carried on
in order. The farm they developed was his
pride and since her death he has carefully
watched it.
ALI knew Bro. Grant to love him. He did
many kind things for his neighbors and friends.
He has been for many years warm friend to
Lombard University. Major and Mrs. White
both attended Lombard and their daughter.
Miss Jenny White is attending at present. His
Universalism was both faith and practice,
He departed this life at La Fayette. Aug. 80.
1895 after a brief Illness, aged 81 years and
months At his request the funeral sermon was
preached in the Universallst church, by Rev.
Geo. Crum. of Owatonna, MIMI, a former pas
tor DR.. N. White of Galesburg was present
and spoke. DIR. White had known him for many
years, and paid very feeling tribute to his
memory. The funeral was the largest in the
history of La Fayette. All felt the family had
lost kind father. Lafayette anoble citizen and
the Universallst church a worthy member.
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MRS. OLIVE N. SHAUL.

MRS. o. N. SHAUL was born In Madison Co.,
N. Y. March %, 1897, and died at her home in
Seneca, Kansas, Tuesday morning, Sept. q
1895.
She was married In 1916 to Aaron M. Shaul In
Lockport. N. Y. They moved to point near
Leland ILL.,, in 1855, where they lived till they
came to Kansas in 1S47. Seven children were
born to them, three of whom were present with
their mother at the time of her departure-Mr.
Geo. Shaul and Mrs. Eta Mores, of Seneca,
and Mrs. Ida L. Richardson, Lafayette, Ind.
A fourth member of the family. Mrs. Miller. re-
sides in California and was unable to be present
Her husband. Mr.. Aaron Shaul. departed this
life Feb. TO- 1896. and she was at that time sick
and una lie to leave her home at the time of the
funeral and continued to grow worse gradually
till she was called from earth.
Mrs. Shaul was Christian believer from her
early days and chose the Universalist church as
her church home over ten years ago. She has
been an active worker and manifested the great
est interest in the enterprises and plans of her
church.
By request of the family, Rev. Martha d.
Jones gave the funeral sermon from text
chosen by Mr.. Geo. Shaul: "And God shall
wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there
shall be no more death. neither sorrow nor cry
ing; neither shall there be any more pain, for
the former things are passed away. Grew.
xxi. ~
The services were conducted by both Mrs.
Jones and Mr.. Jones and were held In the Uni
versalist church of which she was member.
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"Body Rested, Mind at Ease. .

That is what 1t is when travelling on the fast
trains of the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
railway; besides there is no chance to "kick,"
for the accommodations are up to date, the
trains keep moving right along and get there on
time. These lines thoroughly cover the terri
tory between Chicago, La Crosse, st. Paul, Min
neapolis. Aberdeen, Mitchell, Sioux Falls
Sioux City, Yankton. Council Bluffs, Omaha and
Northern Michigan. ALI the principal cities
and towns in that territory are reached by
the "St, Paul' lines, connecting at st. Paul.
Council Bluffs and Omaha with all lines
for points In the far west. Write to F. A.
Miller Asst Gent Passr Agent, Chicago, Ill.,
for one of their new map time tables and
brochure giving a description of the Compart
ment Sleeping Cars. Tickets furnished by any
coupon ticket agent in the United States and
Canada. The finest dining cars in the world are
run on the solid vestibuled, electric-lighted and
steam-heated trains of the Chicago, Milwaukee
& st. Paul Railway.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-09-21

KENTUCKY CONVENTION. The Ken
lucky Universalist Convention will hold its
Ssmi-annual Convention with the church at
Fruit Hill, In Christian County. commencing on
Friday. Oct. 4. 1895. at 10 A. NJ. continuing In
session three days.
All clergymen in fellowship with the Univer-
salst church IN the State. members of the Exc
cutive Board. and all officers and all ex-oficio
members are cordially invited to be present, as
well as all friends of the cause of Universalism
1t is earnestly desired that each church in the
State send full delegation.
Fruit Hills six miles from Crofton and twelve
miles from HopkinsyilIe station on the st. Louis
division of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad
fIom which conveyance can be had to the Con-
vention grounds.
Rev. O. Fl. Shinn, our General Missionary.
will be present. and a pleasant and profitable
meeting is anticipated.
POLK CANsLER, Secretary.
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COLUMBIAN * CONGRESS
OF THE
* UniVerSaliSt Church..
\ REMARKABLE VOLUME.
$50 Pages with Engraving of the Art Palace where
the Congress was Held
s1.oo-PRICE ONE DoLLAR--s1.0o
Wide Scope of the Book.

relate to definitions Of UniveTsasm System
of TRUTH v VI deal with the Philosophy of Univeam VII
Unesssm the Doctrine Of the Scriptures VIII * discuss what
historical aspes XIIXV exhibit Unyersasm its relation
phases modern thoughts outline the organizations Of
the church. and XXXXIV devoted discussions
bearings social problems recog
nd orderly systematic prosecution the religious teach
history and the Univeral Church. with
the definite the and ambitions
nomination. organized body these closing the Nineteenth
Century.
the outrowh Universast Church the Worlds
thought and its and method discussion
Church
and the claims with great strength The
meotal and the for from the Script
from the OF nature and society and it's practical influence
body theological religious
ethical other whole literature
on.-R Tucker.
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THE GENERAL CONVENTION.
CHANGE OF TINE.

WHEREAS, In the judgment OF the
Board of Trustees of the Universaiist
General Convention. change OF tne
time of meeting of the Convention Tor
the present year is necessary to secure
somewhat longer session and a better
opportunity for the consideration OF Inc
needs and work of the Convention, and
in harmony with the constitutional pow
ers of the Board:
The said Convention will assemble on
Tuesday, October %, at half past TWO
o'clock in the afternoon. in the Univer-
salist church in the City of Meriden,
Connecticut. 1t will "be composed OF
the Presidents (or in their absence, the
Vice Presidents) and Secretaries OF the
several State Conventions in it's fellow
ship; and of clerical and lay delegates
as constitutionally provided. Such
clerical delegates must be sin fellowship
in the jurisdiction in which they reside
and such lay delegates must "be regular
contributors to. or worshipers in, some
Parish duly in fellowship" no clergy
man serving as lay delegate, and no
Layman as clerical delegate. Vacan-
cies occurring in delegations before the
meeting may be filed by the Executive
Committees of the several State Con
yentions: but vacancies not thus filled
and reported shall be filed by the vote
OF the several delegations present at the
session.
The roll of the Convention for its or
ganization will be made up from the
certificates of Secretaries of the several
State Conventions received by the un-
dersigned before the session.
The holy communion will be cele-
brated, and the Occasional Sermon de-
livered, on the Tuesday afternoon, and
the Report of the Board of Trustees read
in the evening of that day.
The topic of discussion for the general
meeting on the Wednesday evening is to
be missions and Foreign" ad-
dresses by Rev. @. H. Shinn, DID,, of
Illinois, and Rev. Clarence E. Rice, of
Japan. On Thursday evening addresses
by Hon. Henry B. Metcalf, of Rhode
Island, From Gloucester to Meriden;"
Rev. Alice Kinney Wright, of New York,
"Our Women Workers." Rev. s. Herbert
Robin, of Massachusetts, "Our Future
The Occasional Sermon is to be de-
ivered by Rev. Joseph K. Mason. DID,,
Of New York.
G. L. DEMAREsT. Secretary.
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We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & CO.. Props. Toledo. o.
We. the undersigned. have known F j. Che.
ney for the last Is years. and believe him per-
fectly honorable In all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obligations
made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx. Wholesale Druggists. Toledo.
Ohio.
WALDING, KINNAN Il MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by al,
Druggists. Testimonials free.
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CHURCH NOTICES.
ILLINOIS CONVENTION.

The Fifty eighth Annual Session of
the Illinois Universalist Convention will
be held at Galesburg, beginning at 10
o'clock A. NJ. Tuesday, September "a,
1895, and continuing through Wednes
day and Thursday. Parishes are re-
quested to choose their delegates early
and to send the lists to the undersigned.
Each parish is entitled to two delegates
and to an additional lay delegate for
every twenty five families above the first
twenty five contributing to parish ex-
penses. Parishes that have not yet paid
their annual contributions should at
tend to that important matter at once,
in order that the Treasurer may close
his books before the session begins at
Galesburg, and have the balance on the
right side.
Galesburg is near the center of the
State is on the G. B. & O., and A. T. g.
s. F. Railroads, and thus easy to reach
from any part of the State. There
should be an unusually large attendance
this year.
The Passenger Association has granted
reduced rate. See elsewhere for further
notice. But in order to avail themselves
of the rates those attending must have
receipts for the money paid for their
tickets to Galesburg. Do not fail to
secure these receipts when you purchase
your ticket to Galesburg.
The rate being granted. the production
of such receipt, signed by the proper
officer of the Convention, will entitle the
holder to return at the reduced rate.
GEORGE F. HUGHES, Secretary.
1109 Tacoma Building Chicago.
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MONTGOMERY ASSOCIATION. = This
Association will hold its next Annual M Getting
al Plattsville, o., commencing on THURSDAY Octo-
Der 10, at $3.50 P. M. and continues over Sunday.
Plattsville is not on any railroad. but persons
wishing to come by rail will please notify P. L.
Frazier of Plattsvile. what train they will come
on and he will have teams to meet them at Flet-
cher to take them! to Plattsville. The Platts-
Vile friends want everybody to come; come any
way it suits you, but come and help us to enjoy
a glorious feast and to keep this Association up
to its former standard. We desire that all
churches belonging to this Association be well
represented. Everybody is invited.
is. WENGER, Secretary.
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appointments.

MRS. SARA L. sroNER viii preach monthly
until further notice as follows:-
list Sunday, Centerfeld. o.
4th Sunday, Jeffersonvie.
REV. WILLIAM TUCKER, will preach:-
Westville, o., the second and fourth Sundays
In each month.
REV. Fl. N. BROWN will preach monthly as
fOllows:-
First Sundays. Ireland. Ind, morning and
Third Sundays, Pleasant Hill, Ind, II A. M.
and 2:30 P. M.
Fourth Sundays, saluda, Ind, morning and
Second and fifth Sundays will answer calls
where needed. Post Office Address. Dublin,
Ind.
REV. j. w. McCORD will preach monthly as
follows:-
First Sundays, Union. Ind, morning, and
evening.
Third Sundays will answer calls where
Fifth Sundays will answer calls where needed.
Post Office address. Mt. Carmel, Ind. Telegraph.
Brookvllle, Ind.
REV. j. B. FOSHER, will preach every Sunday
as follows:
McCordsville, Ind. 10 80 A. M.
Oaklandon, 2.15 P. M.
Pendleton. 1880 P. M.
REV. G. F. BUSHNELL will preach monthly
as follows until further notice:-
Second Sunday, Cromwell. Ind.
Third Sunday Colamer.
Third Sunday, 8 P. M, Liberty Mills.
Fourth Sunday, Claypool.
where needed.
P. o. and telegraph address Roam. Ind.
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cific railway. 50 miles east of Kansas City. Oc-
tober II, ~ and IS. 1895.
We shall meet in the new and attractive little
hur CHI dedicated last June. The program
promises series of grand meetings which shall
send all home full of inspiration to do more for
their church.
Isolated friends reading this, please remem-
Der that these meetings are specially intended
for you. Be sure to attend. Every one expect
ing to be present will notify J. M. Haverfeld,
Lamonte.
The Missouri Pacific Railway has granted a
one and one-third round trip rate. certificate
plan, from stations ON their line. provided one
hundred are in attendance. Mention to the
Agent the reduced rate when purchasing
ticket P f. LUCAS. Secretary.
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RAILROAD CONCESSIONS.

Arrangements have been made for
reduction of fares on the certificate plan,
i. e., for full fare going and one-third
fare returning.
1. Purchase first-class ticket either
limited or unlimited) through to Meri-
den, and call for certificate Of such pur-
chase. If through tickets cannot be had
at the starting point. pay fare to the
nearest station where such tickets can
be obtained, requesting certificate from
the Ticket Agent at each point where
purchase is made. Tickets may not be
purchased before October IS. The GER
tificates are essential.
2. The certificates should be deposited
with the Secretary of the Convention as
soon after the organization of the ses-
sion as may be convenient. for prepara-
ton and endorsement. and the inspec-
ton of the railroad agent. When filled
out, they will be returned to the parties
depositing them. Certificates and re-
turn tickets are not transferable. The
IotuIn blChOt5 Will ChtitiO thO hti 0i
holder to passage to his staring point by
the route over which he had come, and
will be closely limited to continuous
passage.
3. The certificates must be presented
to the Meriden agent and return tickets
obtained at one. third the regular fare
within three days SUNDAY excepted)
after the close of the meeting, or by
Tuesday, October 20. And both going
and returning tickets should be obtained
at least 80 minutes before the departure
of trains.
4. The condition of the concession is
that mot less than 100persons who have
travelled to the meeting on some legiti-
mate form of railroad transportation"
have been in attendance. GID.
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posr OFFICE MISSION.

For free literature and standard works of
Universalism from the loan Library address
the Librarian and Treasurer G. F. White, 80
West St., Boston, Mass. Contributions of money
and books should be sent to same address. For
Information concerning the Mission and the
method OF advertising through the secular press
address the Secretary, Miss Minnie Lott, PAS
Willow Grove Ave, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia,
Pa.
Regarding local agents and general wo k
confer with the National Superintendent.
Q. H. SHINN. Galesburg. Ill.
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Popular Scenic Route to the East.


The New Vestibuled Train Service via Chi
cago & Grand Trunk. Grand Trunk and Lehigh
Valley Railways, between Chicago. New York
and Philadelphia, via the famous st. Clair Tun-
mel, Niagara Falls and the beautiful Susquehan-
ma, Wyoming and Lehigh Valleys. known as the
Switzerland of America" offers elegant ap-
pointments and is the most picturesque route
connecting these leading cities.
Train leaves Dearborn Station, Chicago, daily
$40 P. NJ and has attached Pullman Vesti-
buled Sleeping Car for
TORoN o. MONTREAL AND BOSTON
VIA MONTREAL.
During the Summer Tourist Season there Will
also be attached TO this train, Pullman Buffet
Sleeping Car for the White Mountains and
Tourists Resorts on the Atlantic Coast by way
of Montreal and the Portland Division OF the
GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY. The beautiful
scenery along this route makes it one of the
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Mrs. Ella Chase Conger, Galesburg, ILL.,.
at the earliest moment possible, that the
work of providing entertainment may
not be embarrassed by being delayed
until the arrival of delegates. All per-
sons are requested to report on arrival
TO the entertainment committee at the
church, corner of Prairie and Tompkins
streets.
GEO. B. STOCKING. Pastor.
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go and find SO many advantages, such as heal
ing waters. pure air, grand mountain scenery
and comfortable hotel accommodations, as Hot
Springs, s. D. The elegant Evans Hotel is
equipped with every provision for comfort, and
all that goes to make one feel at home. am
so thoroughly convinced of the many advantages
to be found at your location, thatit is pleasure
for me to recommend the Hot Springs to invalids,
and to those seeking amusement as well sa
health.
Wishing you every success, and that Hot
Springs may become better known and appre-
ciated, am Truly yours,
[Signed] W. M. TYSON.
The Hot Springs of South Dakota are reached
directly by the Burlington Route.
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THE MICHIGAN CONVENTION t

THE MICHIGAN CONVENTION The
animal session of the Universalist Convention
of Michigan will be held in Grand Rapids. Tues
day. Wednesday and Thursday, october $40.
This Convention.is compose. 1. OF all ordained
clergyman risiding in the State of Michigan,
duly admitted to its fellowship and actively en-
gagged. unless disabled by years or sickness, in
the work of the ministry. 2. OF the officers of
the Convention. 8. OF lay delegates to be chosen
by the parishes in its fellowship; each parish
being entitled to three delegates.
Clerks of parishes should send the names of
delegates as soon as chosen to
w. L. GIBBS. Clerk.
CONCORD, Sept 3.
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WISCONSIN CONVENTION
Committee of Fellowship.

An Ordaining Council will convene at8Lodi,
WIS.,. on October !, at O'Clock P. NJ fol. the ex-
animation of Mr.. w. w. Slaughter. pastor-elect
of the First Universalst Parish in Lodi, to which
the following named clergymen have been in
vited: W.. s. Ralph. Charles E. Varney, Orrin
G. Evans w. A. Render and the following par
ishes have been requested to send one delegate
each: Lodi, Columbus. Stoughton, Fort Akin
son. Monroe.
CHARLES E. VARNEY, Chairman.
MONROE, WIS.
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Going to California =?

The Burlington Route is the only railway run
ming PERSONALLY Conducted" excursions, via
Denver, to Colorado Springs. Salt Lake, Ogden,
Sacramento, San Francisco, Stockton, MERGED,
Fresno, Bakersfield, and Los Angeles at the
lowest rates, Pullman Tourist Sleeping car
through without change. Leave Chicago every
Wednesday. Write or call on I. A. Grady, Ex-
cursion Manager, 211 Clark st. Chicago.
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SPRINGB0RO. o., - Cornerstone Lay
ing.-Thewc of the Universalist
churchlat Springboro. Warren Co., o., will be
laid with appropriate ceremonies on Wednesday
September %. Rev. Henerietta G. Moore, is to
preach the sermon of the occasion at 2 P. NJ, of
that day The odd Fellows and the X. P's
have accepted an invitation to join In laying the
stone. The X. p Band will furnish part of
the music and the Ridgeville, church and Sun
day-school will each give us song. We expect
to have great day. JOHN RICHARDSON.
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1. Uniyersalism System.-Rev. stephen Crane
DID,.
q Punishment Disciplinary Rev. Elmer II.
Capen. ID. ID.
8. Divine Omnipotence and Free Agency.-Rey.
Charles e. Nash. ID. ID.
T. Universal Holiness and Happiness.-Rev. j.
Coleman Adams, ID. ID.
5. Harmony of the Divine Attributes.-Rev. Ed
gar Leavitt.
6. The Intrinsic Worth of Man.-Rev. Everett
l.. Rexford, ID
z. Universalism the Doctrine of the Bible.-ReY.
AlonZo A. Miner. d. D., LII. ID.
s. Intellect Aspirations and Sentiments of Man
Rev. j. Smith Dodge. ID. d.
Q. Universalism the Doctrine of Nature Rev.
Edwin G. Sweetser, ID.
TO- Universal Restoration In the First Five Cen
turies.-Rev. John w. Hanson. DE-
IL. The Observation of Universalism, Rev.
Thomas j. Sawyer. d.
l2 The Bible: Inspiration and ReyelatlOn-Rev.
Geo IL. Emerson, ID. d.