The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-11-09

FSieVHht eattf tnHt ~ duties were
TO his congregation and his own
In great despair the man er,d
out; ''IG you do not take my girls,
God only knows what will become
Of them. II doing snch work as
tkis isn't Gods work, what isl"
The pastors eyes were opened.
He took the girls, and cared tor
them in his own house. Other
homeless, deserted waits came to
his notice. lie rented a house aud
hired a woman to look after them.
The work grew, until he was
compelled 10 lecture in its behalf TO
obtain means for its support.
Pitiiui cases Of suffering, want
and sorrow came 10 his notice. His
Leart was burning with anguish for
these little ones aud their SORROW
20 much more OF il than he ever
supposed could exist.
Thus was established tie Chris
iian Home Orphanage of Council
Bluffs, Iowa, and its founder was
the Rev. J. g. Lemen, who, after
the Home had been established one
year, gave up his private residence,
resigned as pastor of his church.
and literally moved over TO the
Home, put into il every cent OF his
earthly possessions aud devoted his
entire time to It's management and
ITS upbuilding.
The growth Of this Institution has
been marvellous. Sorting twenty.
three years ago with one small
frame cottage, il today occupies
two city blocks OF ground aud has
property valued 1T more than one
hundred thousand dollars, which is
all held by q board OF trustees, and
is 30 decided that It can never be
mongaged nor sliena,ed, but must
be used Tor an orphanage forever.
The Christian Home o~rphanage
IS strictly a charitable institution de.
pending entirely Tor It's support
upon the voluntary contributions Of
those who sympa,hize with home.
less aud destitute children. Il has
no endowment, employs no agents.
and charges no fees for receiving
children, or for placing them for
adoption with private families. Ii
does not separate families of youRg
children, believing that i, is cruel to
break up the family, scattering
these little ones in all parts OF the
country.
Tins institution has cared for
more than 1000 children. and has
constantly under It's care an average
oil aso, many of whom are serious
lY and permanently crippled or at-
fieted in other ways.
The children are taught useful oe.
eupauons, and ATE educated in the
institutions " school. Chapel
exercises are held every morning
aud church and Sunday school
every Sunday.
The home receives destitute chill
dren iree o. charge, from any part
OF the country.
One year ago, the faithful found.
ct OF the o%uphanage died, and the
work has been carried OF by his old
est son.
A new brick domiltofy for chill
dren under six years OF age is now
being erected, aud funds are need.
ed tor additions 10 the industrial de-
paument. The manager appeals
10 all ehauitably inclined people TO
assist him.
Thanksgiving is near II hand.
and donations OF vegetables, fruits,
canned goods, meats, poultry, eggs
huttrr etc, are grealfully iecesved
Il n q great task 10 provide meals
for this great number. Surely
many will be led TO help the good
people Of this institution IN their
laudsble rlfo RS.
Send all contributions, either Of
cash or merchandise, TO she ma IA
ger, II. X. Lemen, Christian Home
Cooneil Bluffs. Iowa, who will
promptly receipt ior the sarA an
give the donor credit in the oifieial
publication of the institution. "rhr