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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-02-01
CHURCH OF OUR FATHER.

Re-opening and Rehabilitation, Sunday,
Jan. s6.-RepOrt of the Services on this
Interesting Occasion.
1t is we'll known that this church was,
a few months ago, seriously damaged by
fire. 1t is not what would be called a
strong church either numerically or f.
nancially. But the sequel has proven
that the church is strong and united in
it's religious purpose. and its heroic en-
deavor to maintain permanent and
growing institution.
The church building has been beauti.
fully reconstructed and refurnished, so
that the beauty. comfort and convent
ence Of the latter house exceeds that of
the former. Sunday, Jan. 26, at 3 p. M.
the services of reopening and rededica-
ton took place. The audience room
had simple and beautiful floral decora
tons. The seats were all tilled. There
was prescribed program with some ex-
tras. Everything passed off with the
utmost harmony. and with great salts
faction to all concerned. The young
people gave most excellent and soul
inspiring music. Scriptures were read
(Romans xiD and prayer offered by Rev.
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OHIO NEWS LETTER.

is DOCTRINAL PREACHING NEEDED?
Through the kindness of Rev. George
Thunderstorm. of Toledo, we are favored
with an article from the Western Chris
tian Advocate, of December %, 1895,
from which we take the following:
FOUNTAIN PARK. We have the fol-
lowing cheering note from Rev. VIM.
Tecumseh Stafford:
I'VE have just closed a very remarka-
bic meeting at Fountain Park, Cham.
paign county. 1t is remarkable in many
particulars. In the first place Fountain
Park has been a VIGOROUSLY wicked
place; and hot bed of Universalsm and
infidelity. Under the old order. whisky,
dancing. and card.playing were rife.
Under the new management new order
of things has taken place." The re-
mainder of the article is given to re-
port of protracted meeting, during
which about fifty Joined the church
most of them on probation. and many Of
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Ube West.
IOWA.
DETROIT, Jan. 81.

Ministerial Association Organized.-Rev.
DIR. Amos Crum in Charge of State
Work.
At the ministers meeting in Waterloo,
Iowa, Jan. 21-23, the ministry there rep
resented organized a permanent Minis
terial Association to hold quarterly
meetings. the next one coming in May.
Rev. Amos Crum, of Webster City, was
elected general superintendent of all the
ministerial work in the State, with the
following assistants: Rev. j. ii. Palmer,
Cedar Rapids; Rev. Matt Wing. Buffalo
Center; Rev. T. E. Dotter, Marshall
town; Rev. H. L. f. Gillespie, Manches-
ter.
These constitute the Executive Board
whose duty is to systematic the minis
terial work Of the State; organizing cir
cults. making regular appointments for
all pulpits now vacant and giving such
aid n local and mission work as may be
needed.
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INDIANA NOTES.
FROM ]. H. HEWITT.

Rev. F. I. Lathe is assisting Rev
Jas. Houghton at Brookston in a series
of meetings. He gives very good salts
faction.
Bro. I. j. Water. who voluntarily
surrendered his license years ago on &C.
count of secular business, has recently
been licensed as a lay preacher, and
would be glad to answer calls within
reach of Indianapolis. He would do
missionary work or supply for ministers
who may be called away.
The friends at North Vernon sold
their church some years ago. They
have kindly consented to turn over the
proceeds to the State Convention to be
held in trust. The proceeds amount to
5000.
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Che East.

MAINE.-Parish News.-Jan. 16, a
free supper and the annual parish meet
ing brought together large number of
the Auburn friends. Toasts and speech
es and an encouraging report from the
Treasurer made pleasant evening"
The pastor at Mechanic Falls, Rev. F. E.
Wheeler, received two members into the
church recently.-The parish meeting
of the Congress Square Church, Port
land, held Jan. ID, was very encourag-
ing in its reports. A surplus in the
treasury, large congregations and hope
full outlook.-Rev. Geo. E. Leighton was
installed Jan. 16, at Skowhegan in the
presence of large congregation. Rev.
G. A. Hayden preached the Sermon A
farewell reception was given Rev. Mr..
Gaskin and family at Vinal Haven. The
good wishes and warm hand clasps from
many friends were earnest and sincere,
but tinged with sadness.
MISREPRESENTATION Intel
Iigence. Rev. Mr.. Gledhill declines
the call to Halifax and will remain at
Plymouth.-The West Somerville parish
is moving along prosperously. Several
enterprises are clearly outlined in the
minds of the pastor and his jealous CO.
workers, and ere long will be accom-
plished facts.-January 10, was a men,
orable day for the Arlington parish. 1t
was the glad home coming Of those who,
in former years. held membership in
this household of faith. In the morn
ing an appropriate sermon was heard
from Rev. w. E. Gibbs, DID,, whose
faithful pastorate here covered six
years. In the evening a sermon was
preached by Rev. Francis A. Gray, an
other ex pastor.-The Waltham Sunday
school held its annual meeting the first
of the month. The Secretary reported
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THE ILLINOIS CONVENTION.

The Executive Committee of the Hi
nois Universalist Convention have issued
the following in circular form, and ad-
dressed the same to all parishes in the
State. We reprint at the request OF the
Committee: 900
CHICAGO, January, ID, 1896
By means of this annual circular The
Illinois Universalist Convention speaks
to all Universalist parishes and societies
in the State, reminding them that each
is a part of the State organization and
that each owes allegiance to the Con-
vention.
The Executive Committee would by
this circular remind pastors and par
ishes of the resolution adopted at the
annual session in Galesburg: "That 1T Is
the sense of this Convention that each
parish regularly employing minister
hould permit and encourage him to
axe two Sundays, and possibly more,
M his regular work each year, and
use them for preaching at missionary
points under the direction OF the Mis-
sionary Committee of the Executive
Board" 1t is hoped that pastors will
readily respond to any calls that may
come to them in pursuance OF this reso-
luton.
The demands on the funds at the
command of the Convention are fully as
great and as imperative as heretofore.
Each year those Immediately connected
with the work of the Convention see OPP
portunities for effective missionary work
lost to our church because of insufficient
funds. The Executive Committee, there
fore. appeals to pastors and parishes not
to neglect or forget the annual parish
contribution or quota. See that the full
amount of your quota is promptly COL
lected and sent in.
Pastors can easily increase the Perma-
nent Fund of the Convention by pre-
senting the matter of Honorary Life
Membership. Certificates Of such mem
bership can be obtained for $1,000.
There are Universalists in nearly every
parish who can we'll afford these Certifi-
Gates and it is believed they would
gladly take them if the matter were only
presented to them.
Annexed is list OF the parishes with
the amounts expected from them. This
assessment was made in pursuance OF
vote taken at the annual session. 1t
is based on previous contributions and
on the ability Of the various parishes to
give, so far as it could be estimated. Let
all responses be made not later than
Easter, and addressed to the under
signed. GEO. F. HUGHES, Secretary.
1lO9 Tacoma Building.
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All parishes not now active and all
isolated Universalists are invited to cor
respond with Rev. DIR. Crum, stating
their needs and ability. Those desiring
series of meetings will please write
without delay.
A hearty cooperation will greatly ex-
pedite the work of the Association, as it
will save much time, postage and travel
ing expenses.
Ii there are any ministers whose Sun
days are not all taken or who can fill
week day appointments, they are invited
to write DIR. Crum or others above
named HENRY GILLESPIE.
For the ErecutiUe Bodrd.0
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dollars. Rev. j. j. Lewis will give his
lecture on the Passion Play Friday
evening, January 81.
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ILLIN0IS.-Death of Deacon Hol-
comb, of Sycamore.-Deacon Sylvanus
Holcomb died in Sycamore, ILL.,, on Sat
urday night. January IS. 1896. He was
the oldest man in the city. He was born
in Sangerfield, Oneida Co.. N. Y, March
%, 1903. and would therefore have been
SO years old next March. He came with
his wife and family to Sycamore in
1926 and settled on farm about mile
east of the city, He has been resident
of this town. therefore, for about 50years.
He was justice of the peace and town
clerk for 10 years, resigning both of these
offices on his eightieth birthday. He
was among the first members OF the
Universalist Church in Sycamore, and
served as deacon of the church for "a
years. He was true Universalist, and
strong in the faith. and exemplary in
the life. He was devoted to his church
and a constant attendant when his
health would permit. In every way he
was a good man and much respected
citizen.
His funeral was attended at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. John Carnes, on
Monday afternoon, Jan. 20, his pastor,
DR.. S. Crane, officiating.
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@. U. have raised and paid out Sl60; the
Missionary Alliance, about $3.50, and the
Sunday-school about $50. The current
expenses of the church were S3,26599,
of the Sunday school S6S. Contribu-
ton to the State Convention, $500; to
the General Convention on Cent-a-Day
plan, s68; to Buchtel College, payable in
three years, $3.50. For missions $50. 80,
mostly by the Y. P. G. U. For charters,
sl2 by the Y. P. @. Union and $50 by
the Alliance, making S62 The Alliance
also made thirty six garments. which
they donated to the Childrens Home.
At a valuation of Sl.00 EACH this would
make $50. or total of 500 for charities.
The pastor has not been lille. He
preached 90 sermons, attended 10 fu-
nerals, christened II children. baptized
7 adults, received "a members. besides
two at Newtown. and solemnized eight
weddings. The work of the year in all
respects has been very successful, and
prospects for the future of our church
in the Queen City are encouraging.
Two stories of the Robson Flats" have
been rented in advance of completion
for Sl20 per month each.
RAVENNA ITEMS.
Rev. Andrew Wilson reports that he
officiated at seventy-one funerals in 1895
and solemnized forty seven marriages
about one-ffth Of all marriages in Port
age county during the year. The Ra-
VIENNA Y. P. @. Union gave supper
J January 10, and cleared nearly twenty
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-18
MODERN ASTROLOGY.
An Almost Forgotten Science That ]!
Attracting Attention.


Within the past few years interest
Ia that almost forgotten science, as
trOlogy, has been revived to a marked
degree in this country, and many of the
foremost thinkers OF the age take de-
light in studying the effect of the signs
oR zodiac upon the human life. The be-
ltverS In aStrOlOgy today are constant
ly on the increase, and the investiga-
ton of the mysteries of the heavens af-
fords interesting study for the man of
Intelligence, even If he may be skepti-
cal upon the subject
AstrOlogy. It Is claimed, will give a
map of ones life from the cradle to the
grave. In showing what vocation the
subject Is best fitted for by nature. 1t
becomes a system of science against
luck and points out the weakness that
must bt guarded against in order that
success may be achieved. ...
The custom of associating this science
with juggiery. black art, spiritualism
;.iid the tricks of the fortune teller has
undoubtedly done much to bring as
trOlogy into disrepute. Since the study
has heen taken up by some of the lead
ms scientists and astronomers of the
dr., however, astrOlOgy has been COM
Ing into favor rapidly.
Considerable interest was aroused In
this city some weeks ago by Professor
j. Macdonald, the well-knOwn astrOlOg-
er, of Binghamton, N. Y, who cast the
horoscopes of many Scrantonians. Pro-
ftssor Macdonald has spent years In
pirfccting himself in the science and is
one of the enthusiastic believers in the
influence of the planets for good or
evil. He has recently prepared a book
Oh astrOlogy, which will be mailed free
- any who are interested who will send
hin, tloir a adHraSS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-18

Torrey, ex-Judge Garrick NJ. Harding,
and his son. Attorney John $. Harding.
of Wilkes-Barre. represented the coal
company and Major Everett Warren
and Representative c. =. O'Malley were
attorneys for the railroad company.
The suit of Mrs. Sophia Lowenstein
against Mrs. Lowenstein. executriX of
the estate of Louis Lowenstein. ended
at 4.30 In the afternoon and went to the
jury. Judge Archbald's charge was
one that will cause the jury to bring
In a verdict for the defendant. The
plaintiff sued for the recovery of judg-
ment on two notes amounting to a little
over $l,400 The evidence of the de-
fendant went to prove that the notes
have been settled.
The jury In the suit of Thomas Con-
roy against Mrs. Della Wagner for 800
alleged to be due in building a house.
slept in the court house the night be-
fore last and came in yesterday after
noon to hear some of the testimony
read. They retired again to see what
success they would have after receiving
additional light on the subject.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-18
Jan. 16, 1896.
Words Of Eucoura cement spokcn

Preceding the adjournment Rev. DIR.
James Mcleod and Rev. Richard Hi
orns offered brief words Of encourage
ment 20 the ladies In their effort to
possess a commodiOus Home building.
Judge Knapp's suggestion that an eff
fort be made to secure In addition to
large subscriptions small contributions
from the public generally and thus cre-
ate a popular and widespread interest
In the society was received with favor
DR.. Mcleod pronounced a benedictiOn
after adjournment. following which the
officers and board of managers met and
received the presidents committee ap-
pointments.
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WORK TO RECOMMENCE.
Steam Heat Will Soon BE In the New High
School Building

The high school committee Of the
board Of control Thursday afternoon
awarded to Hunt & Connell for 1896 the
contract for inducing the city steam
into the new high school building.
The original plans for heating pro-
vided a local generating plant, but
when 1t was ascertained through an
offer of the Economy Steam Heat and
Supply company that the city steam
would be less expensive. a change was
decided upon. The alterations neces-
sary to make the change comprise the
work which Hunt & Conneu's contract
calls for.
AS soon as the steam heat is put in
the work of plastering will be COM
menced and when that is completed the
other, work will be pushed to rapid
completion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-18

The Home for the Friendless deserves
your help. Save on cigar bills. for a
day or two. and send the amount thus
,ecOnomized to The Tribune Home for
the Friendless Fund.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-18

Have your grocer send you some of
HUYLER'S COCOA AND CHOCO-
LATES with your next order. Once
tried, always used.
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CASE GIVEN TO THE JURY.
Charge of the Court in the Morris and
Essex Case.

Essex Case.
Judge Albright. of Allentown. who
presided since Monday at the trial of
the trespass suit of the Morris and Es-
sex Mutual Coal company against the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Railroad company, finished his charge
at AS yesterday afternoon and the case
then went to the jury. 1t was on since
Monday morning. The plaintiff claims
damages in the sum of $4,000 for q culm
dump in Old Forge township. taken by
the defendant. City Solicitor j. H.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-18

BLOOD AND NERVES are very closely
related, Keep the blood rich, pure and
healthy with Hoods Sarsaparilla and you
wilfhave no trouble from nervousness.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-18

HOODS PILLS are the best after-din- l.
ner pills. assist digestion. prevent consti-
patton. CSC
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-18
Report OF the Treasurer

Mrs. d. Il. Taylor, treasurer, reported
as follows:
ANNUAL STATEMENT FOR YEAR 1895.
Mrs d. Il. Taylor. treasurer. in ac-
count with Home for the Friendless.
To balance in bank Jan. 10,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-18

The undersigned auditors have exam
ined the books and vouchers Of Mrs. ID.
Il. Taylor, treasurer, and find them cor
rect and balance in bank as stated. $917.1i.
r. W. Luce,
W. ID. Kennedy,
Auditors
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-18
Instantly Killed by a Fall Of Rock II
the Nuuyiilc Mine.

tho Manviiic Mine.
Michael Coleman, of North Washing
ton avenue. was instantly killed In the
Manville mine yesterday morning soon
after beginning work. Coleman was a
labOrer for Miner Michael Walsh and
was holding a light close to the roof
near the face of the chamber while the
miner examined the roof.
While thus engaged a bell of rock fell
crushing Coleman beneath it. He is q
married man. 40 years of age. and is
survived by a wife and five children.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-18
GIBSON STREET FIRE.

Damaged.
After Q o'clock last night fire was
discovered i'm bedroom of the resi-
dence of William Lotus. on Gibson
street. near Washington avenue.
An alarm was rung I'm from box 2S to
which the central city companies re-
sponded. The fire was eXtinguished
by the use of chemicals and "a little
water. The bedroom and a clothes
press were badly damaged and Mr..
Lotus loss will amount to $500.
1t Is covered by insurance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-18

Pillsbury's Flour mills have a capac.
ity of $500 barrels a day. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-18

Read to-morrow's Free Press for tn,
latest news of every description. Insld,
.political sensations. The situation
t1,mmed up editorially. Most beautiful
helpful womans page. illustrated
u n,!morous page. Music and drama
sca,e biggest. brightest, best Sunda,
SeIper published. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-18

w Buy the Weber
and get the best. At Guernsey Bros.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-18
COLEMAN'S TRAGIC DEATH.

Scranton, Jan. II, 1896.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1896-08-08
The Safest Way.

In the light of recent events the Ex-
aminer is of the opinion that the only
silver man that can be elected to the
United States senate from Idaho is
Fred I. Dubois. The conclusion is
drawn from the following: The Demo
Gratis are in the minority, and SO are
the PopulistS, and the Republicans are
hopeleSsly divided. We believe that if
Dubois was given the support of all
silver people, the election Of Bryan
electors would be foregone conclusion,
while If no such assurance was given,
every party, for there will be four,
would have a candidate and it might
result in losing 4 silver senator. by u
silver senator" we mean one who
would fight for silver, regardless of the
consequences, as Dubois has done.
Idaho does not want a milk and water
representative in the upper house;
and some step ought to be taken to in-
sure steadfaSt supporter of the white
metal. Those that have been tried are
the safest Montpelier Examiner.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1896-08-08
WHO BLUNDEREDq

The election registers printed in Port
land undsr the direction OF the Silver
Plated Blade do not conform to the law
and either the county auditor or the
printer has blundered. The law requires
the registrar to enter the name of the
elector in the electors register together
with the number, date OF registry, age
and residence Of applicant, but says
nothing about having the register ar
ranged alphabetically, which is the case
with the registers sent out for present
use. How to register the names alpha
betically and ut the same time number
them correctly is przzling some OF the
registrars. 1t can't be done very sue
csssfully, and for that reason the law
contemplated the registry OF names
consecutively enc directly after another
without regard to alphabetical arrange
ment. After the registration closes the
names are transcribed TO check lpt in
alphabetical order. The blunders will
cause a great deal Of confusion and be q
source Of trouble TO registrars through,
out the county and ii the balance OF
the election printing is to be turned out
in such q slipshod manner blunders are
liable to occur that will invalidate the
election.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1896-08-08

enable or sensational arguments in deal
ing with great public question. On
the silver matter now prominently be-
fore the people, strong, sound, cOgSnt
reasoning will have to be used between
this and election time. 1t is clearly a
campaign of education, and a great many
persons in and GU; OF Wall street are
already fully alive to this fact, The
banking interests are apparently not
airai2 OF the outcome, and they do not
hesitate to say that securities purchased
with discrimination, especially the low
priced ones will in comparatively short
time yield big profits, even though the
bears temporarily happen to be on top.
I London seems to take the same view.
1t recently bought on quite large scale
and has not sold out on the strength OF
the free silver talk"
( From this it will be seen that the
financial world and stock spectators do
not consider the situation at all discour-
aging no matter which way the election
goes, and the World, while it calls the
silver advocates anarchists and other
hard names, admits that there is really
nothing 10 fear from free silver.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1896-08-08
STATE NOTES.

Eoisc-Another baby fell into the
Grove street ditch and was drowned.
Sand Poiut-A party Of surveyors has
been in our neighborhood the past week
or 90 running a base liae to Priest river,
at which place they will make extensive
surveys the present season.
Mountain Home-The county commits
sioners have granted the petition Of a
majority oi the tax payers OF Mountain
Home asking that the town be inc1rpor
ated, boundaries established and trustees
appointed. A. Il. Clark, l.. r Wilcox,
George F. Mahouey and ". J. Turner
we're appointed trustees to serve until
second Monday in April, 1897, when an
election will he held for city officers.
Lewision-The annual report Ct tho
Lewiston land Office has been is.ued. It
shows total Of 1860 acres Of land in
this district. OF this ,0l3.gOS acre. have
been disposed OF, 35O,20l are reserved
and 5-sj3,3sG acres remain uuappr9pri-
a'ed. OF this remaining government
land 5025 500 acres are unsurveyed, and
@253I2 acres are surveyed but not set
located or otheraise appropriated. Over
one-hsit Of the unclaimed land is classed
az good agricultural and tim Der land.
Boi.e-Jud.e Richards anil party have
returned from their hunting trip says
the Statesman. They were on ~Inaw
creek and in Round valley, and met " ith
moderate success. Sporlsmen will BE-
Interested to know that there are very
lew birds in that section this year. The
esss did not hatch. In Squav Creek
valley, where prairie chickens abounded
last year, there are now b.. lew to BE-
found. The groGsr are squnlly scarce
Some oi the birds, after their first fail.
ure, nestled again, and now have brood.
Of very I::.c chicks.