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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20
PERSONAL MENTION

Mr.. H. e. Simkins was in Toledo to-
day in business.
Mr. Fred Moore, of Pickering, was in
the city Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Fly spent the
day in State Center.
Mrs. A. Nj. Ingersoll. of Gilman. spent
Thursday in the city.
Mrs G. f. Capron, of State Center,
spent Thursday in the city.
Miss Barbara Pierson, of Gilman,
spent Thursday in the city.
Mr.. Harry Scurr, of Gilman. was In
the city on business Thursday.
Mr.. D. A. Kennedy. of Union, was in
the city on business Thursday.
Mr.. A. w. Heald went to Fonda
today for a short stay on business.
Mr.. Daniel Brucklacher, of Dillon,
was in the city on business Thursday.
Postmaster d. NJ. Adams, OF Dillon.
was in the city THURSDAY on business.
Mrs. j. l.. Williams was in State
Center today visiting Mrs. Myron Cap
ron.
Mr.. William Ward, of st. Anthony,
was in the city on business Wednes-
day.
Mr.. Edward Helm, of st. Anthony
spent Thursday in the city on bust
ness.
Mr.. H. H. Buck, of st. Anthony, spent
Thursday in the city looking after
business matters.
Mr.. A. P. Mason, of Union, spent
Thursday in the city looking after
business matters.
Manager e. L. Stoltz, of Armour &
Co. was in Eldora Thursday looking
after business matters.
Rev O. H. L. Mason. of Boone, spent
a portion of the day in The city looking
after business matters.
Mr. L. B. Barnum, special agent of
the Des Moines Insurance Company.
was in the city Thursday.
Mrs. j. F.. Meeker left for Chicago this
morning, where she will remain for a
few days visit with her son, Mr.. Guy
A. Meeker.
Mrs. j. c. Ely and baby son, Robert,
who have been guests for a week at
the r. A. Ely home, left for st. Paul
Thursday night.
Miss Isabelle Patterson. who has
been the guest of relatives In the city
for week or ten days, returned to Ell
dora this morning.
Miss Florence Kelley. OF Chicago, ar
rived in tho city Thursday evening and
will be the guest of Miss Emma Wood
bury and other friends for a week or
ten days.
Mrs 2. Soloman and daughter Dor
othy, of Tama, who have been visiting
relatives in Des Moines, spent Thurs
day in the city as the guests of the
formers sister, Mrs. George Soloman,
returning to Tama Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Woodruff and
family, of Mason City, who have been
visiting Mrs. Woodruff's parents in
Boone for the past few days, We're in
the city this morning, being on their
way home.
Rev. Carrie Butler, Of Highpoint, De-
catur county, who has been spending
the past few days with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. II. Butler. ut New Provi-
dence, passed thru the city this morn
ito, on her way home. Her father ac-
companied her as far as New Sharon,
where he will remain over Sunday with
his sister, Mrs. e. Hol!ingsworth. and
brother, 7. c. Butler.
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Announcement.

Editor Times Republican:-1n order
that the voters may understand the
true situation of Mr.. Trotter and Mr..
Mcmahon as candidates for the office
of assessor, we wish to say that without
any soliciting on our part, Mr.. Trotter
volunteered to be our candidate, and
with his full consent wa used his name
and circulated petitions sufficient to
nominate him. He was then persuaded
to withdraw from us and announced
himself as an independent candidate.
After earnest solicitation by US and
many friends of Mr.. Mcmahon he has
consented to become a candidate for
the office, and place his name on the
home protection" ticket. He is a man
who does not falter after making de-
cision. His many years experience in
handling real estate in this city makes
him we'll qualified to fill the Office.
c. II. CULLEY.
JOHN SIEG,
Committee on nominations
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20
A FAIR TEST.
See if Coffee Is Really the Cause Of

See If Coffee Is Really the Cause Of
Ais.
Some coffee drinkers think they can
get on without being sick by limiting
the allowance to just one cup a day,
and some people can stand this all
right, but others can not.
There are many people where the
poison of coffee is so marked and direct
that one cup per day. if followed up
steadily, will surely and certainly put
the patient in bed, or produce a chronic
fixed disease of one or more organs of
the body.
When a person suspects coffee to be
the cause of his or her stomach, liver,
kidney, bowel, heart or eye disturbance.
1t is we'll to test the case by leaving
off coffee for ten days and using Pos
tum Food Coffee in its place. II there
is an improvement in health the proof
is absolute, and common sense will
naturally guide any one who values
comfort, ease, contentment and ability
to do things to make the change per-
manent and continue the use of Postum
instead of coffee. for 1t means that
life is worth living when one can be
we'll.
Now and then will be found a de-
generate who really prefers sickness of
some sort to the comfort of good health.
and such persons will continue to use
articles Of food and drink that they
know do not agree with them.
In this land Of liberty let every one
choose his own course, but one great,
staring, pertinent, absolute fact stands
out, that coffee does cause misery and
distress to thousands OF people who do
rot suspect the cause, and the quitting
Of coffee and taking ION Postum Food
Coffee will return the average person
to health and comfort. This fact can be
proven by any coffee drinker.
Don't let the cook serve Postum un-
boiled. Insist that directions on
the package be followed, then Postum
is delicious having flavor all its own,
not SO sharp as drip coffee. far better
than ordinary coffee, With much the
soft, mellow flavor Of the most expen-
sive grades Of Java.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20
Dancer of Colds and Grip.

The greatest danger from colds and
grip. is their resulting in pneumonia.
II reasonable care is used. however,
and Chamberlains Cough Remedy talk
en-, all danger will be avoided. Among
the tens of thousands who have used
this remedy for these diseases we have
yet to learn of single case having re-
suited in pneumonia, which shows con-
clusively that it is certain preventa-
tive of the dangerous disease. 1t VIII
cure grip in less time than any other
treatment. 1t is pleasant and safe to
take. For sale by all druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20
Notice to Water Consumers.

All persons Intending to have a meter
installed and to use water under the
meter system, should place an order
with the superintendent of mains or
city clerk. at this time, so that the
same can be placed and put in thorough
working order by the time the meter
would begin to register water that is
to be paid for according to the sche-
dulles so that 1t will unnecessary to
make an estimate for any period of
time and thereby avoid any dispute as
to the correct amount used.
BY order of water works committee.
j. H. EGERMAYER.
Civ Clerk
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Finest oysters at the Paragon.
--->>-
George J. Allen. ophthalmologis..

| Finest oysters at the Paragon.
| George J. Allen, ophthalmologiss.
-.
DR.. Billiard, osteopath, % East Main.
| DR.. Lierle, over Whitton & White
heads.
The celebrated Val Blatz Book Beer.
at Gust Biermann's.
| Wanted-Girl for general house
work, 7O2 Marion street.
| A fifteen cent ad in the T.-R. will tell
$4,000 people that your farm is for
sale.
Look for the red tags, they mean a
saving of so per cent during the loom
end sale. The Fair.
White waistings. Largest and mob
best line ever shown in the city. Stock
complete. Archie Parker.
alive of Sally in Our Alley" spent
Thursday in the city.
The w. G. L. u. will hold Neal Dow
memorial service at the Soldiers Home
Saturday afternoon at $50.
j. s. Haskell has disposed of his
black carriage horse. Nero. which he
has driven for so many years. He went
to Chicago man and was shipped to-
day.
When down town tomorrow step into
Henry Pappe's ladies' clothing parlor
and spend quiet hour IN looking thru
Va a
for the time spent.
The Devils Auction" which comes
to the Odeon tomorrow evening is en-
tirely new this season. This is the
twenty first year OF this spectacle, and
1t is larger and better than ever be-
fore
Hear Peters wifes Mother" at the
Christian church Friday evening,
March 90. 1903. Prices % and Is cents.
/. j. Cahill. of Dayton, Ohio, will de-
liver this entertaining lecture under
the auspices of the Y. p. S. c. E. at
the Christian church.
The Sinclair Tea & Coffee Company
place on sale again tomorrow the six
Haviland & Company decorated china
dinner sets. Remember there are
beautiful pieces given with each Is
cent 81. $3.50. 50 and SO cash purchase.
These are the same sets you have been
getting. and now is the time to secure
more of these pieces.
There is no season of the year like
spring for tonics. For this reason we
have laid in supply of the best
Celery Compounds, and blood purifiers
that the market affords. and with COM
petent men behind our prescription
counter we consider ourselves in a
better position than ever to give YOU
the best of service. Alexander.
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Barton II Determined.

A. n. Barton the aged resident of this
city, who wants to marry 14-year- old
Francis Worden, in Des Moines, is still
pressing his case before the authorities
The Register-Leader of this morning
says: Determined to secure the mar
riage license he has sought so long A.
II. Barton appeared in the office OF the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

OF course there is no plot. and one
wasn't expected. The piece is lot OF
nonsense from one end to the other and
it appealed to the audience. despite its
lack of any real merit. One or two
character sketches. especially that of
Happy Hoolgan, the tramp, were good.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

J, w. Boggie, who has been en-
ployed as baggageman on the Iowa
Central between this city and Mason
City for a number OF years, and who
was relieved from duty last Monday
because the Encouragement of the runs,
which were made thru from Peoria,
has been assigned to duty between this
city and Peoria as brakeman on Nos.
9 and A. with Conductor Pat" Keefe.
Mr.. Boggie will be with Conductor
Chapman when he is able to resume his
runs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20
In the Police Court.

John Stouffer and A. b. Carlson, ar
rested by Officers Hurd and Hanson.
were in the mayors court this morn
ing. The former paid the costs and the
latter was given ten days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20
AMUsEME NTs.
"Peck's Bad Boy" in Real Life Amuses
Bio Odeon Audience.

What boy hasn't read "Peck's Bad
Boy" even tho he had to take 1t to
bed with him when the family thought
him long before In dreamland? The
Wisconsin governors naughty little
fellow was seen at the Odeon Thursday
evening in real life, and amused large
audience, composed largely of boys
about his own age. The doings of the
neighborhood terror, as followed out in
the book, are carried out In the farce.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

Mrs. Carrie Kennedy, wife Of j. E.
Kennedy, the young man who COM
mitted suicide by swallowing laudanum
a few weeks ago, will go to Belle PLANE
Saturday, and will make her future
home with her aunt, Mrs. Carrie Crit
tenden, five miles southwest of Belle
PLANE Mrs. Crittenden had given Mrs.
Kennedy home from the time of her
childhood until her marriage, and since
her husbands death has been anxious
that she return to Belle PLANE.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

Mrs. and Mrs. G. W. Westlake and
Mr.. j. w. Ankrum were in Eldora
Thursday TO attend the funeral of the
late Mrs. George Lane. Mrs. Lane was
an old acquaintance of Mr.. and Mrs.
Westlake and Mr. Anlrum.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

been residents OF the county for the
past thirty years, including seventeen
years residence in this city. will leave
Monday morning for san Jose, Cal,
accompanied by their daughter. Miss
Nettie Mr.. and Mrs. Smith now live
on farm one and one-half miles west
of town. They go to California to re-
side on account OF Mr.. Smiths health,
which has not been of the best since
severe attack Of lung trouble a few
years ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

In the twenty first edition of Chas
H. Yale's Everlasting Devils Auction
which comes to the Odeon tomorrow
evening, there is one scene that intro
duces a fantastiaue ballet, which will
be a most decided novelty. The cos
tunes for this dance We're imported
from Paris, the handiworl OF the
great Felix and are as attractive as
they are novel. The ladies' dresses
are beautifully embroidered In white
silk, depicting the humorous SIDE of
a cats life. which in its entirety illus
trates story.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

Editor mes-Republican: Please
announce that will be candidate for
Councilman in the Fourth Ward at the
Municipal election, subject to the will
of the voters of said ward.
r. A. ELY.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20
Solicitor.

Please announce that will be can
didate for reelection as city solicitor,
subject to the will OF the voters at the
coming city election.
G. H. VAN Law.
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a Good Investment.

In Laclede county, Missouri, 100 acres
enc and one-half miles from Lebanon.
Pretty we'll improved. Price, $50 per
acre. Can lease this farm for three or
five years, so as to pay per cent on
this price. Also have many other bar
gains. Information con erning excur-
sion rates, etc. Call on or address
JAMES STILWELL,
Over ii West Main Street. Marshall-
town. Iowa.
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CHARLES c. TRINE.
Assessor.

Please announce that will be can
didate for e-eletion to the Office OF city
assessor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20
roa9 urer.

Please announce that will be a
candidate for city treasurer, subject to
the will of the voters at the city cleo
ton on March 80.
CHARLES G.. TRINE
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

The thrilling and sensational melo
drama The Younger Bros. Bank Rob-
bers" comes to the Odeon Monday ev-
ening. 1t is drama based on Incl
dents in the lives of these desperate
men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20
city ELECTION
Mavot.

Please announce that will be can
didate for reelection for mayor at the
city election to be held Monday. March
80, 1903. L. B. JONES.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

Walden Liston. who is attending
Cornell College, arrived from Mt. Yer
non Thursday evening and will remain
during the spring vacation with his
mother, Mrs. Jessie C. Liston
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

will be candidate for reelection
to the city council from the Fourth
wa.d. PETER KREUTZER.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

intend to be candidate for coun-
Gilman from the Third ward. believing
that my orty-eight years residence in
this county and my practical training
as carpenter can be made Of service to
the public. GEORGE PATTON.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

Please announce that will be cam
didate for the council from the First
ward, subject to the decision of the vot-
ers at the approaching city election.
]. w. MELTON.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

Please announce that will be can
didate for councilman in the First ward
at the coming municipal election on
March 80, 1903.
CHARLES F. DIETERICH.
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IRA S. JOHNSTON.

I hereby announce that I will be a
candidate for council OF the Third ward
at the municipal election on March 30.
1903. D. S. GOOD.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

Henry Pappes complete stock and
general display Of women's wearing APP
parel is conceded to be lie finest exhi-
b.tion ever seen in Marsaalltown.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

County superintendent of Bridges j.
T. Jackson spent Thursday at Liscomb,
where he took charge of the unloading
ct a carload OF lumber and bridge tim
bers, that will be used in the construc-
ton of four new county bridges in Lis
comb township. One OF the bridges is
to span a bayou of the Iowa river. west
OF Liscomb. and the other three will be
located south and east OF Liscomb.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

Mrs. Eva Mccoy went to Grinnell to-
day, where she ofiiciated at the funeral
OF the late Michael Sn.der. former
Grinnell banker. Mr.. S.iaer's wife was
formerly Mrs. S. f. 1np.cn, at one tins
treasurer OF the Central Iowa Spiritual
lists Association.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

1 will be candidate for councilman
from the Fourth ward, subject to the
will OF the voters at the coming cleo
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Mrs. L. q. Darling and son Leland
left Thursday night for Breckenridge,
Mimi, where they will join Mr.. Darling
and make their future home.
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Councilman,

Please announce that will be a can
didate for councilman from the Second
ward, subject to the voters Of that pre-
cinct at the city election, to be held
March 80, 1903. L. c. ABBOTT.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

Please announce that will be can
date for councilman from the First
ward, subject to The decision of the
voters at the city election to be held on
March 30, 1903.
CHARLES HENRY.
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Mrs. Kate Keller. of st. Paul, who
accompanied the body cf her daughter
Anna to this city for interment Tues
day, departed for her home this morn
ing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20
THE CITY In BRIEF

"Self-Raised." at Liebig's.
DR.. Phelps, opthamologist.
Sweet pea seed at Kembles
The celebrated Val Blatz Book Beer.
at Gust Biermann's.
The usual supply of vegetables at
Reynolds & Sheldon's.
For carriage painting Sc, Dinges &
Everist. 205ls West Main.
The Mccall patterns are growing In
popularity every day. Archie Parker.
Hardy roses and shrubs, climbing
vines and paonias at the Kemble green
houses.
All styles shapes and colors of mems
WOO and 81 hats, loom end price SIPS.
The Fair.
Leave or phone your order to Sun
dell's Cafe. If you want the finest bak-
cry goods.
Ladies' 1t will pay you when down
town tomorrow to step into Henry
Pappe's ladies' clothing parlor.
Another lot of those line large oys-
tiers Just received at the Paragon res
tauHant. Direct from Baltimore.
White goods for graduating dresses.
French mulls. Persian lawns, fine In
dia linens and swisses. Archie Parker.
Mrs. Kate Keller. of st. Paul, who
accom- Med Tho hod,, os ~,
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Mrs. E. w. Bunce LIFT for Wood
bine this morning, where she goes to
attend the funeral OF her brother-in-
law, Mr.. j. j. Tilton, who died in Clear
Lake Thursday morning. The body was
taken to Woodbine this morning and
the funeral services will be held Sat
urdaH.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

L. w. Fox, OF Albion, shipped to the
city Thursday afternoon two loads OF
hogs, which We're sold at the Britain
& Co. yards. One of the loads was
fancy, averaging $50, and the other
ranged around 220. One hundred TWEEN
ty-three head composed the lot.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

have for sale a one-half interest
in two of the best paying business
houses in Marshalltown. Also four
houses and lots bringing in splendid
revenue. VIII make prices and terms
right if sold soon. c. l.. Duffield, 101
West Main street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

Charles Mllhiser, who for the last
years or more has been in the employ of
the American Express Company. at
Omaha, has been appointed to the ag-
ency of the company at Nevada. Mr..
Mi.lhiser has been in the city for the
past six weeks spending his vacation
with his parents. He will assume his
rev duties next week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

This is what we should expect at this
season Of the year. March has been
unseasonably warm and you will want
more or less fire until May 1. We can
furnish hard coal in any size, hard
wood in any length ard all the best
grades of soft coal, and make prompt
delivery. Gregory Coal, Coke & Lime
90
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

Rev W. I. Nickerson, pastor of the
First Colored Baptist church of this
city, who has been here for few days
attending. tho executive committee
meeting OF the state association, re-
turned to Pella Thursday evening, to
resume his work in the Central Uni
yersity Of Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

White waistings. Largest and mob
best line ever shown in the city. Stock
complete. Archie Parker.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

It's the man behind the gun that
does the work on a first class battle
ship. In first class drug store it's
the man behind the prescription coun-
ter that does the work. That is the
reason our prescription department
is such success. Alexander.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

Look for the red tags. they mean a
saving of so per cent during the loom
end sale. The Fair.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

A fifteen cent ad in the T.-R. will tell
$4,000 people that your farm is for
sale.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

Sport the black Newfoundland dog
belonging to City Clerk, j. III. Eyer
mayer, was shot by Marshal Nichol-
son on Main street late Thursday after
noon. The animal had been run over
by team, and sustained a fracture
of the spinal column, so it was put out
of its suffering
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

Mr. j. A. Tennis, advance represent
ative of Sally in Our Alley spent
Thursday in the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

The S. c. l. Club of Taylor township
was entertained Thursday afternoon by
Mrs. Ellen Breckenridge at her home
north of the city. Current events were
given in answer to the roll call. Mrs.
George Hunsche read paper on civics
and Mrs. Estel acted as critic.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-03-20

Rev. Charles G. OxleN, pastor OF the
Congregational church of LaMoille,
spent the day in the city. Rev. Oxley
recently received qlite fiattering offer.
from the Congregational church at
Guernsey. Wyo.. thru R-v. B. ID. Grey,
superintendent of the churches of that
state. The invitation was extended to
Rev. Oxley without solicitation on his
part Rev. Grey having visited La
Noble for that purpose. Rev. Oxley
has decided that he will not accept the
offer, and will remain with his charge
IN LaMoille.
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Hear Peters Wife's Mother" at the
Christian church Friday evening,
March 90. 1903. Prices % and Is cents.
i. j. Cahill. of Dayton, Ohio. will de-
liver this entertaining lecture under
the auspices of the Y. P. S. c. E. at
the Christian church.