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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-07-18
SENECA REBUILDING.
Large Force of Men Repairing
the recent fire loss.
Factory to BE Turning Out Glass
Again BY September First-Possibiy
by August 15th-insurance Being
Adjusted Increase in Capacity.

Adiusted-Increase in Capacity.
The Seneca Glass Company began
rebuilding its glass factory yesterday.
They did not let it out by contract
but have employed Alvin Barthlow
as foreman, and will hire workmen
by the day. A large force OF men
will be employed and while it is not
possible to get the factory ready to
begin making glass again by July 18th
when the Morgautown Factory starts
up, they hope TO have repairs COM
pleted by September lst. The cut
ting, polishing and smoothing depart
ments are the ones burned out. While
the blowing department is uninjured
still no complete work can be turned
out until the burned portion can be
used.
The factory will be much enlarged
and its facilities Increased In all de-
partments, except the blowing de-
partment. All the burned portion
will be rebuilt on larger scale.
About fifty additional employees will
be needed TO operate the factory when
they open up in the fall. 1t is possi-
bic that they will get to making glass
again by August 18th.
Mr.. Thomas Fleming of Cleveland
Ohio is here to-day as representative
Of the insurance companies to appraise
the loss on machinery by the recent
fire. The loss Of the building had
been adjusted already, the company
receiving nearly $40, 900. The loss on
stock was adjusted this week and $780,
600 received for the loss on Manufac-
tured glass. 1t will be known to-day
or tomorrow what will be received
for loss on machinery.
The whole amount of insurance on
the factory previous to this year was
$64, 900 carried by about thirty i've
different companies. A few of the
companies refused to renew their pol
icies for the same amount this year SO
that the insurance actually in force
at the time of the fire was only about
$4,000.
Attention has been directed to the
fact that out of four big glass facto
riers in this state insured by the same
companies, three have burned.
Though not generally supposed to be
such hazardous risk, these fatalities
look as though glass factory was as
likely to burn as a planning mill. 1t
is very hard to get insurance eompan-
les to take risks on them.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-07-18
Summer Complaint

is not always brought about by change
of air and water. The "stay-at-
h, mesn are just as susceptible to di-
arrhoea; due, generally, to over eat
ing, as unripe fruits, etc, and, drink
ing ice water; all accompanied by
painful bowel discharges; and, il not
checked, results seriously Perry Da-
Wis PainkilIer is the only purely rem
edy. % and SOC.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-07-18
Miss Anderson Entertains.

Miss Blanche Anderson entertained
party of about dozen friends most
delightfully."- Thursday evening at a
six o'clock dinner. She was assisted
by Mrs. Anderson and Miss Emma
Coombs Charades and Connundrums
helped to drive cares away after a
sumptuous meal.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-07-18
Dentists to Close.

We, the undersigned dentists of Nor
gantown, w, Va, do hereby agree to
close our offices on each and every Sat-
urday at II o'clock (noon) and keep
them closed during the remainder of
the day during the months OF July
and August.
H. M. VanVoorhis, A. l.. Boyers,
G. s. Conn, S. B. Allen.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-07-18
Popular Excursion to Pittsburg and
Return, Sunday, July "a Baltimore
and Ohio.

Only $3.50 Round trip from Nor
gantown for Special Train leaving
$3.50 a. 10.
A full day to visit the famous parks
and Geological Gardens.
Call on agent Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad for full particulars. 1926.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-07-18
Largest stock of Gold in the World

WASHINGTON, July 1S.-The larg
est known stock of gold in the world
is in the United States treasury to-
dav. The accumulation of yellow
metal reached 1864, 30l go, which is
mere than ever before in the history
of the country.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-07-18

Messrs E. G. Meek and A. L. Hee-
nan have formed apartnership and OPP
ened an Office In the Second National
Bank building to engage in the real
estate, fire. life and accident insurance
business. They will also conduct an
employment agency. They will en-
deavor to secure employment for all
who want It and help for employers.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-07-18
A Matter of Choice.

You may not like some of the
frames you'll see here but we can
furnish frame you will like. Here
are simple mouldings, and we know
how to fit them to your picture
properly. Z. G. Protzman.
The Photographer.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-07-18
HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND LOTS.
Prof. Davis will Sell out all his Prop.
erty.

Prof. X. G. Davis has household
goods in new condition at second
hand prices. These and two good
building lots near the Experiment
station will be sold now, and his new
residence will be offered for sale when
completed.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-07-18
Lot s at a Bargain.

| have six front lots on the PENN
sula, which will be sold att great
bargain The owner expects to leave
town and wishes to dispose of his
holdings. Call quick.
j. L. WHARTON,
1856 Chancery Row. 104-tf.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-07-18

There will be lawn social given
by the ladies of the Jones M. f.
chapel on the evening of July 18th
at the residence OF l.. j. Holland 95
Green street Greenmont Everyone
is cordially invited to attend.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-07-18
Developing.

The art of photography is contin-
ually developing. New ideas and
new methods are constantly appear
ing. Our gallery keeps Just a little
ahead Of the rest-just a little better
work, just little better methods
and accessories. Best cabinets $500
the dozen, K. G. Protzman,
the Photographer
I6S Peasants street.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-07-18
ramps, Dysentery, Cholera Morbus.

Cramps, Dysentery, Cholera Morbus.
diarrhoea, and, indeed, all bowel
complaints quickly relieved by Perry
Davis Painkiller, safe, sure and
speedy cure, for all the troubles
named. Every reputable druggist
keeps supply. Each bottle has full
directions. Avoid substitutes, there
is but one Painkiller, Perry Davis.
25c and Soc
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-07-18
For Sale.

One of the most desirable bus
mess locations in town. Inquire
Of T. w. ANDERSON,
Real Estate Agent.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-07-18
Lost.

Ring containing six keys near
Wallace House or H. S. Hayes store.
Reward for returning to this office.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-07-18
Hagans Restaurant.

At Uniontown is receiving many
comments. 1t is sad to be the most
modern outside the largest cities.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-07-18

SEWING machines aud Carpets are
sold much cheaper at Posten's than
elsewhere.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-07-18

CLARET Punch pleases the people.
Ask for 1t at the City Soda Fountain.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-07-18
BALTIMORE Il OHIO RAILROAD.
Excursions to Atlantic City, Cape May,
Sea Isle City and Ocean City, N. j.,
Ocean City. Md, and Rehoboth
Beach. Del.

Very low rates will be in effect
Thursdays June 10, July II and 81,
Aug IA and %, and Sept. 4. 1902.
Tickets will be good sixteen days
including date of sale. For full in-
formation concerning tickets, stop
overs, time of trains, sleeping and
parlor car accommodations, call on or
address nearest Ticket Agent, Balti-
more & Ohio r. r., for full informa-
ton.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-07-18
New Firm.

los Peasants street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-31
Makes Good in missouri

George Wheaton, former Gcneseo
boy, went to Chicago. where he re-
manned for good many years with
out making much of an impression
upon the metropolis. Then he went
to Joplin, Mo-. and began to dabble
in zinc. He dabbled deeper and deep
er, and at last was on the high road
to fortune. He is reported to be
worth 100000. His son james Whea-
ton, who has been reared by his
grandmother, Mrs. Reader. of Cen
eseo, is now Is years old. and has
gone to his father. Mrs. Reader has
taken the best of care of the boy,
educating him and being a mother to
him all these long years.-Geneseo
News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-31
ODE Theatre.

Next Door" in which Archie Roger
has endeavored to show the joyous
ness of living, will be seen at the IL
linois theatre next Sunday. The cast
is said to be the strongest and most
versatile ever seen in this fun-fur-
nishing vehicle, including the famous
Brothers Roger. Sawtelle Sisters, the
four Roberts, Lottie Grant. Clifford
and COnley, and Hyland and Baby
Lester, and many others. The new
edition as presented this season con
tains many bright and spirited must
cal numbers. an elaborate equipment
of scenery essential to the produc-
ton and many new ideas in dress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-31
GAS PLANT
PASSES TO NEW HANDS

The Sterling Gas and Electric Light
plant has been sold to out-Of-town
capitalists. The deal was completed
Tuesday; the new Proprietors have
for the present withheld their names.
but il is understood that they are
the same men who own the plant at
DeKaIb. one of the best plants of the
kind in this part of the state. The
terms of the deal are not made pub
lie; the report is that n small amount
of the cOmPany's stock will remain
in the hands of Sterling capitalists.
Elmer Crawford. the company's man
ager. Thomas Crawford. the electric
ian for the company. and all of the
other employees of the concern will
be retained by the new proprietOrs.
The name of the company will remain
the Sterling Gas and Electric Light
company.
The new proprietors have made the
purchase with the intention of put
ting in an entirely new and modern
gas plant and bringing the electric
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-31
TO BUILD TO COAST
R1mored in East That is What Rock
Island Now Intends
Doing.

The election of George VI. McMur-
try, +. l.. Hine and F. 5. Wheeler as
directors of the Rock Island road to
succeed H. r. Bishop. Tracey Bows
and F. II. Griggs, the latter of Day-
export. is taken in New York finan-
cial circles as significant of eXpan-
sion and extensions to the Pacific
coast.
Mr.. Hine is vice president of the
First National bank of New York.
The alliance with the First National
bank interests is taken significant.
w. IL. Moore was recently elected
director of the bank, and j. Pierpont
Morgan controls it. These facts have
led to the supposition that n new
railroad alliance has been formed
with view of offense or defense
against the ckefeIler
coterie. This being the case the
Hill-MOore combination with the
northern properties and the Burling
ton and the Morgan-Moore syndicate
with the Rock Island in the south
west are in Il position to make il in
tercsting for the Hartman railroad
properties if they see fiji tn do SO.
Recently the Rock Island entered i'm
to Il traffic arrangement with the
Southern Pacific for Il change of
traffic at III Paso. and il was stated
at that time that the arrangement
was entirely satisfactory To the Rock
Island. There is little doubt, how
ever. that the new owners of the
Rock Island view the California trade
with covetous eyes. and il is not
Fa Tn rs
Angeles.
The company is also figuring ON
many important extensions in Texas.
Oklahoma and Indian Territory, and
it is rumored that the Burlington,
Cedar Rapids & Northern will soon
be taken over and operated as a di-
vision of the Rock Island. Chairman
r. X. Gable and Vice President Rob
ert Mather are in New York with
President Leeds. Mr.. Cable recently
denied that any extensions toward
the coast or an increase in the capital
stock were contemplated.
James {. Pcasley. vice president
and treasurer of the Chicago. Bur
lington & Quincy railroad and treas
urer of the new Chicago, Burlington
& Quincy Railway company. has ~"-
signed. Mr.. Peaslcy entered the SER
vice of what is now the Burlington
road in 1862 as station agent at OF
tumwa. Iowa. The road was then
the Burlington q Missouri river rail
road i'm Iowa, and at that time an in
dependent corporation. with lines
from Burlington TO that point. He
was made assistant treasurer Of the
road. with headquarters at I!ur,ing-
ton, in 1864, and in 1866 he left the
railroad service to be cashier Of the
National State bank in Burlington.
In 1881 he was made treasurer If th2
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy and in
1882 took the additional Office of ice
president. Mr.. Peasley will he sue
ceeded by r. :. Rowland, who has
been secretary of the Chicago. Bur
lington g. Quincy railway. His head
quarters will he at Chicago aad he
assumes his new office tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-31
KID NOBLE is CAUGHT
Murderer of Muscatine Saloonkeeper
Under Arrest in OKLA
homa.

Sheriff Stuart, of Muscatine county,
left last evening for Enid, Okla, to
get kid" Noble, the prize fighter,
who. on the evening of Jan. 21,
emptied two barrels of shotgun
with fatal results into Tom Morgan
in the latter's saloon in Muscatine.
Noble was arrested by Sheriff Porter,
of Oklahoma. on suspicion, and the
sheriff telegraphed to Muscatine for
information. The information was
sent. together with the offer of $500
reward. The Muscatine. sheriff left
for Enid by way of Des Moines to Sc
cure requisition papers.
The murder was the result of a
quarrel over the ownership of a
dog collar. Noble had bought dog
from Morgan for % cents. \ few
days later the dogs collar disappear
ed and Noble accused Morgan of
taking it. This Morgan denied and n
fight ensued. Noble then went out of
the saloon and returning later with
a shotgun. accosted Morgan and
fired both barrels into the lattcr's
body. He then disappeared and al
though the murder was committed
at IL p. IN. he walked across the
country and boarded train at noon
the next day at Attilissa. IA miles
from Muscatinc in the same county,
and escaped.
Gov. Cummins offered reward #
$3.50 and il was equalled by sub
scriptiOn at Muscatine, Noble being
"A VIGOROUSLY bad character. He is
a prizefighter of the most disreputa-
BILE type and has been ordered to stay
out OF many of the larger cities. This
city was one of his haunts. as was
also Davenport and Kansas City. He
was living i'm Muscatine with wo-
man who formerly, il is said, owned
a saloon in Rock Island. The saloon
was recently sold and with the mon
ey she received Noble was attempt
ing to make his escape.
No details of the capture have been
received, but it is probable that No
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-31
PORT BYRON.

Port Byron. Jan. 3O.-Thursday
evening there was a surprise party in
honor of Georgia Dcnlinger. it being
her 14th birthday.
Mrs. l.. Lowry. OF Rock Island,
was in Port Byron last week.
The 'Noah's Ark" entertainment
ut Mrs. Henry Brandt's Thursday
evening was decided success, there
being over 40 in attendance.
John Zollinger spent last week Wis
ting Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson in Rural.
The tri-township Sunday school CON
vention was held in the Congrega-
tional church last Sunday.
Miss Mary Rennie has been enter
tanning her sisters, Mabel and Nell
lie. of Ustic, III.
During the first week i'm February
the last number of the Star Lyceum
course. THE Passion Play" will be
produced.
William Banker. having sold his
farm TO Fred Rolling, will move into
the Springer residence, which he has
purchased for S1,15O.
The ice houses in Port Byron have
all been well filed with the clear
crystal. which insures a good sup
ply for the coming summer.
The Adelphia Telephone association
had its annual meeting and oppOint-
ed the following officers for the com
ing year: President. Charles clipper;
secretary. George Hunt: treasurer.
Charles Sample; switch board direc-
tor, George Hunt; lineman, Dan Eip-
per.
j. II. Boyd. of Galva. came to visit
his father-in-law. DIR. W. II. Lyford.
Henry Brandt has sold his resi-
dence ON the hill to- Nathaniel Num-
ma. of Coe township; considera-
ton, $3.50.
\. f. Holister. who has had quite
a sick spell for over week, is now
reported to be much better and able
to be out again.
II. c. Heron. of Coe township.
keeps IL COWS and takes his milk To
Rose Hill creamery. He sends in the
following report of number of pounds
of milk for each month. with the
amount of money received for the
same:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-31
,TOSI.IN.

Joslin, Jan. 3O.-Mrs. c. ). Osborne
and son. Forest. spent Monday in
Port Byron with Mr.. and Mrs. j.
q. Osborne.
Mr.. Douglass shipped carload of
hogs from .JosIin last Tuesday.
w. L. Donahey spent Thursday of
last week i'm the tri-cities.
Mrs. Herman Jansen has been
quite sick the past week.
Fred Schaible, who has been quite
sick. is improving.
Word was received at Joslin Thurs
day last of the death of Mrs. c.
O'Connell at Erie. Relatives and
friends from this place attended the
funeral Saturday.
Ed Wainwright. from South Da-
kota. arrived at Joslin Monday last
with a carload of stock and house
hold goods. His stock was moved
to his fathers farm, but he will re-
side in Joslin.
Mrs. George Oliver returned
home from Erie last Friday.
Mrs. c. L. David spent Friday with
Mrs w. H. Whiteside.
Mrs. Cox and children. who have
been visiting the past week with rel
atiVcs. returned to their home in
Rapids City last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crompton and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben johnson left Sat
urday for trip to Arkansas. They
went by way of Galesburg. where
they spent day with relatives.
Mrs. w. f. DOnahey spent couple
of days last week with her parents
i'm Coc.
The Woodmen held a special meet
ing Friday evening last for the pur-
pose of admitting a new member in
to their camp.
February Leslie Hanna and
Frank Joslin expect TO leave for Ar
kansas to- look at some land that is
for sale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-31
Heart
Beats

that are too fast or too slow,
too strong or too weak, are not
the kind that come from a
healthy heart. Remember,
every heart that pains, flutters,
palpitates, skiPs beats, and
every heart that causes fainting
spells, shortness of breath or
smothering, is weak or diseased,
and cannot keep the blood cir
rulating at its normal rate.
"My heart was very weak and
kept skipping beats until it
missed from one to three beats a
minute. Well knowing what
the result would be if this trouble
was not stopped, I began taking
DIR. Miles Heart Cure, and two
bottles brought the heart action
to its normal condition"
d. D. HOLM,
Hnntinnfnn Ind
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-31

There was a joint installation We'd
nesday evening by the Masonic lodge
and Eastern Star which was largely
ATTENDED by members of both orders.
w. ii. III. Dow acted as installing Of
ficer for the Masons and Mrs. 4. H..
4. Adams for the Eastern Star. The
following officers were installed:
Mnsons-W. NJ. Ed Sallows; 5. w,
julius Linkc; J. W.. 4. G.. Brewster:
treasurer, John Schafer; secretary,
Z. j. Delano: 5. D., II. f. Wade; j.
d., w. III. Groh; tyler, John Fife;
stewards, Henry fowler, George
Genung; chaplain. n. Il. b. Adams.
Eastern Star-Matron, Mrs. Sarah
Adams: patron, +. S. Gates; assist
ant matron, Mrs. Ida Metzgar; secre-
tary, Mrs. Schafer; treasurer, H E.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-31
Exeoutor,r Notice.

Estate OF George G. Durham deceased.
The undersigned, haV,ux been appointed
executor OF the last viii ana testament OF
George e Durmanr late of the County of Re ok
Island, State OF Illinois, deot ass d, hereby
gives notice that he Will appear bef3Ie the
G 'unty Court of Rock Island County, At he
Countv Court room. 10 me City of nock Is
land. at the April term, on the fir Nor day in
April net at which tim persons having
claims against said eSt ate notified T,
quested ~ at 10 r the p n pose OF havrng
toe sam ad justed All persons /, dented TO
said estate are r quested to make Immediate
psym Mt TO the undersigned.
Dated this 30th day of January A. ID. 1902
CHARLES DURMANN,
Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-31
Tax Notice.

Taxes for the year 1901 are now
due. Parties having personal taxes
and no real estate will please make
immediate payment. The statutes in
regard TO payment of personal taxes
are eXacting and the law will be
strictly enforced if the personal
tax. is not paid within Il reasonable
time. Office with s. $. Hull, room
Is, Mitchell I& Lynde building.
WILLIAM j. ZElS,
Township Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-31
WHAT ABOUT YOUR BOWELS?

WHAT ABOUT YOUR BOWELS?
If the people only attended to the
regular movement of their bowels as
closely as they do to their business
and social affairs, half the ills of life
would be avoided. Constipation and
torpid liver are the forerunners of Sc
rious disease and should be cured at
once with Liver-Lax, the little 25-cent
liver pill. Guaranteed to cure.
T. II. THOMAS. Leading Druggist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-31
IT EIrdIes the GIol,e.

The fame of Bucklen's Arnica salve
as the best in the world, extends
round the earth. It's the one perfect
healer of cuts, corns, burns, bruises,
sores, scalds, boils, ulcers, felons,
aches, pains and all skin eruptions.
Only infallible pile cure. 25c box at
Hartz & Ulcmeyer's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-31

BILE was indulging in his favorite pas
time of creating row. 1t was char
acteristic of him to- keep disturb
ances going all the time, and it would
be impossible for him to enter a town
without attracting the attention of
the police authorities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-31
Stop 1t.

A neglected cough or cold may
lead to serious bronchial or lung
troubles. Don't take chances when
Foley's Honey and Tar affords per-
feet security from serious effects of
a cold. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-31

Keep out of trouble If possible.
About all your friends can do for you
when you get in will be to say, I'm
sorry"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-31
FOSTER.


Foster, Jan 30.-Rev. Bronze has
closed his meetings at Pine Bluff.
Several conversions were made dur
ing the meetings.
Joe Watson went to Rock Island
last Saturday. He will take up his
duties as township collector this
week.
Decision day in the Sabbath school
will be observed at the Baptist church
Sunday. Rev. Flanders will preach.
Invitations are out for the mar
riagc of Louis Hessman to Miss Bes-
sic Kistler, of Buffalo Prairie.
to take place Thursday at the home
of the brides parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hudson
mourn the death of their infant son.
Interment was at the Reynolds Gem
ctery, the funeral occurring last Fri
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-31
DE-. Miles
Heart Cure

never fails to benefit weak or
diseased hearts, when taken in
time. Don't wait, but begin
its use at once. Sold by drug
gists on guarantee.
DR.. Niles Medical Co., Elkhart. Ind
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-31
Stories From the Suburbs.

Wade; conductress, Elsie Flemming;
assistant conductress. Mrs. Grant;
chaplain. Mrs. Bryant; marshal, Mrs.
Susan Sheppard; Ruth, May Mill;
Adah. Mrs. Mabel Leitchcr; Esther.
Mrs. Eleanor Gardner; Martha, Mrs.
Julia Dow; Electa, Mrs. Rozilla Dill
lon; organist, Mrs. Carrie Adams.