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Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15
FRANCHISE
Granted tod New Gas COMPANY Blu
the Huntington 6itu COunCii.
Work to Begin at Once.

BY an unanimous vote the
Huntington City Council, in reg
ular session, granted a gas frau
chise for that city to the Holley
Oil ~ Development Company.
The vote granting the franchise
was taken after almost an hour of
arguments on both sides, aud ex-
plantations of the question.
The gas lines of the Consolidst.
ed Light X Gas Company, the old
artificial gas company, which fur
nlshed Huntington with gas prior
to the advent OF natural gas into
the city may be used by the Ho.
ley Oil & Development Company
IN piping the city.
Attorney Enslow stated to the
Council that the new gas company
Will Immediately begin work upou
the construction of the gas mains
from Its fields, and that gas will
be furnished Huntington by the
Holley Company within the next
eight months. He als) SAID that
the price OF his compauy's gas
next winter will not exceed twenty
cents per one thousand feet.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15
Visited IrOnton, Ohio.

large number Of the Epworh League Of
the Ceredo NJ Church ATTENDED an enter
tainment given at the Wesley VI +. Church
at Irontou' ohio, last Monday evening. An
excellent program was rendered after which
refreshments we're served. mong those who
attended from this place were the following:
Kew. >. J.. kauuth, Prof and Mrs g.. otto
GRADY. Mrs. h NJ Plies and daughter, Mis-
Lou, Mrs. J. NJ. Harrington. Mrs. Ira Aifev.
Mrs. Henry Scsggs. Misses Edith Marcun1
Nctue Davidson. Anna Lyous. Jessie Burke.
Messrs. Henry Mays, I'd. Adkins. viii David
son, Ed. Wright, Charles Piles and Roy New r.
man.
The crowd returned on n. & ". No and
did not reach Cercdo until the morning hours
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15
500. REWARD. 500.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been abe TO cure ia all its
stages, aud that Is t'atarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure Is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a con-
stitutional disease. requires a constitutional
treatment. Hairs Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood and mo.
Gus surfaces Of the system, thereby destroying
the foundation of the disease, aud giving the
ton and assisting nature iu doing its work
The proprietOrs have 50 mach faith m its cura-
tive powers that they offer One Hundred Dol
lars for any case that 10 fails 10 cure. Send for
list Of testimonials. Address
+. J. cheney s. Co, Toledo. O.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
tO22apr
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15
ATTENTION
FARMERS

You are invited to our stor Q
where you can get Glover, Timothy,
Orchard Grass, Kentucky Blue
Grass, Oats, Red Top, Millett,
Onion Sets and Seed Potatoes.
Remember, we buy direct from
headquarters and sell direct to
you and only sell the best seeds.
Our Early Rose Potatoes have
arrived and we are selling them
for 60 cents per bushel.
Eating Potatoes so cents per
bushel.
Good Flour Sc. % per Dbl, and
many other articles in our line at
prices which cannot help but in
terest you.
Call or write and we will figure
with you.
Smoked Bacon sc by the eide.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

The second quarterly meeting
of the conference year will be held
at the M. +. church next Satur-
day and Sunday. Services as
follows: Preaching Saturday, Z 80
p. M. followed by the quarterly
conference. Sunday morning:
Preaching at 1890 a. M, followed
by Communion. The Presiding
Elder. Rev. Asbury Mick, will
preach at both Of these services.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15
Good Writinu Paper.

The best aud cheapest way to
buy good stationery is to get it by
the pound. We sell a pound pack
age containing 100 sheets, latest
style, in white for % cents. En-
velopes to match 10 cents package.
Florentine Drag Store, Wild &
Boelte, Huntington, w. Va.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15
Social.

The Ladies' and Pastors Union
will give Social at the hone Of
Mrs. II. NJ. Piles Friday evening,
March II. Everybody invited TO
attend-from 8 until 10 o'clock.
A silver Offering will be taken at
the door.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15
For Over Sixty Years

MRS. WlNSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for owe sixty years by mil
lions OF mothers for their children while
teething with per'ect success 1t soothes the
child, soitens the gu ms, allays all pal N cures
wind collie, and is the best remedy for diar-
rhea. IL will relieve the poor little sufferer
I'm mediately. Sold by rruggis,s in every
part OF the world. Twenty Ave cents o bot
soothing SvruD, and take no other kinds
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

A concert will be given at the
Kenova M. K. Church on the even
ing Of the 18th inst. The program
W; consist of music and recitatIo Ds
and will be well worth going TO
hear. Admission 10 and 25 cents.
Proceeds for the benefit Of the
church. All are cordially invited.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

Wayne b Ferguson, the POI ular
Assistant Cashier OF The First Ma
tional Bank of this place, is organ
izing company to put down a mum
her of test wells for oil on land
owned by himself and others near
Ferguson p. o., this county. The
prospects are good for an oil field
in that community.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

Fred. Kaufman, The American
Tailor, furnishes as good cloth "a
you pay for clothing ready made.
hen why not have your new suit
made TO your own individual
measure? New samples shown by
V. q. Buchanan SMar4w.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15
COME EARLY. STARTLING BARGAINS
EXTRA SALESPEOPLE TO WATT ON YOU.

3D. Bleachad Dsmssks at ............ 25c
5000 Yards Cool Apron Gingham.
(uone to merchants) all colors, yard B,
lOc Muslin Cambria, tue, soft, bleach
ed at. Observation-Disclosures. 20
6t,c Blankets, 1914 SIZE at. ............ 400
g Spools Clark O. n. L. for. ..... 2oc
A (yard wide) Indian Head bleached,
soft finished cotton onTy-....... 10c
36-inch 1870 aud l5c Dotted SWISS at
only.....,.... ........ .......... &c
25c Fabric or Leather Belts at. ........ 15c
Cut Price Shoes, Special Tables--Men's
Women's aud Childien's Shoes at 75c,
loo, 1928 $3.50, So 90 and 81. so.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

There will be preaching at the
Congregational church next Sunday
morning, but none in the evening,
as the congregation has accepted an
invitation to attend services at the
Huntington Cong'l church on that
evening.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

Mr.. and Mrs. G.. A. Brown went
to Guyandotte last Sunday to see
Milton Elkins, who is very feeble.
lie is almost Sc years old and it is
thought he cannot live many more
days.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

A. r. Mckee and daughter.
Miss Moilis, Of South Point, Ohio,
were the guests of the family OF
w. III. Adkins last week.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

About eight thousand logs, the
greater number belonging to
Crane 81 Cole, came down Twelve
Pole last week and lodged in the
boom at this place. A great deal
of timber came down Big Sandy
and Guyandotte rivers also.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

There is talk of the various
churches of town securing the
services of an evangelist and con-
Quoting union protracted mset-
ing III Wrights Hall.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

Rev j. w. Morgan, pastor OF
the Congregational church, this
place, exchanged pulpits with Rev.
John Mccarthy, of the Huntington
Congregational church, last Sunday
evening. Rev. McCarthy's sermon
was very entertaining and instruct
i've. He explained the difference
between riches and wealth, taking
the ground that the former is bad
aud the latter good. A fair-sized
and attentive audience listened 10
bis discourse.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

Frank S'aley has moved to town
from the head of Buffalo. He oc-
'cupies the Mrs. Willis property for
merly known as the "Virginia
House"
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

Miss K. Fuller Shearer, who has
frequently visited Ceredo, is now
teacher of elocution at the Glen
Vile Normal School.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

w. f. Hatten, Of Central City,
called yesterday and had his name
placed on the ADVANCE subscrip
ton liet. He moved from Phar.
Dab p. o., this aeunty, about a
month ago.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

John M. Plymale, Jr., of Shoals,
was in town last Friday and while
here called and renewed his sub
;scription 10 the ADVANCE.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

j. p. Roberts, of Dunleith
made this Office a pleasant call
yesterday.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

Frank Marcum, Congressman
Hughes Private Secretary, returned
home the latter part OF last week
from Washington. Mrs. Marcum,
who has been visiting in the East,
accompanied him home.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

Why pay one cent days. 65
cents a year-for the Cincinnati
Post, when you can secure both the
Post and the CEREDo ADVANCE for
only 50 so. Apply at this office,
before this extraordinary offer is
withdrawn This offer will apply
to new subscribers aud old ones
paying up all arrearages and for
one year in advance.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

Rev. j. w. Morgan is assisting
Rev. Mccarthy in a series of meet
ings being held in the Congregation
al church at Huntington.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

Felix Flanery has purchased a
new buggy. He expects to move
fast the coming summer behind his
handsome steed.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

The voters will be given a chance
next Saturday, AS usual, to cast a
ballot for or against council grant
ing liquor license.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

Hiram Hazlett, of Portsmouth,
Ohio, was a visitor to our town
last Saturday.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

We noticed Chapman Fry, of
Whites creek, one OF Wayne couDty's
best citizens, on our streets, Mon
day.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

The series of meetings at tn g
Baptist church closed last Wednes
day night.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

w. II Adkins visited his par
snts IN Ohio last Sunday.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

John B. Akers has moved into
the Nj. K. Parsonage.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

Simp Wilson moved to Ports.
mouth, Ohio, Monday.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

1t is easier to win girls heart
than it is TO earn her hand.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

q. w. johnson, of Whites creek
was in town last Saturday.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

Robert Hazlett, who was sick with
the grip last week, has re covered.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

Mrs. Harvey Perdue made this
office pleasant call last Friday.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15
LOCAL NEWS.

Municipal election next Saturday
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15
Dr.. II. w. Moore,

Practice Limited to the
Eye, Ear Nose and Throat.
Phone l55, huntington, W. Va.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-15

Boys aud Girls 10, b lack Ribbed Hoss
all slz's, per pair. ........... Sc
beidings 5Oyard Silk Thread sc spools
AT. '.''''... 80. go
DC India Linens, all you want at .. 4c
Corsets at '.....,......... SOC
All Dollar Corsets, r. ~ G Thompssn's
u. ID. Il Coltons Lacing Choice.
only -. ............ ........ $50
ard wide &c Beached Muslin at. Sc
Four Linen Bargains, Bleached Satin Da-
masks IN cloth lengths former prices
per yard, 75c, $1.0O and 81 % now
674c, SOC and Sl.l2I.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-11-17
FRANK HAMILTON Welded.
Former Minneapolis Newspaper Man
Takes Unto Himself Bride.

San Francisco, Nov. l4.-Before Rev.
w. M. Mours, rector of st. Peters Epis-
copal church, at the clergyman's resi-
dence, Frank H. Hamilton, of The Ex-
aminer staff and Miss Pauline Kruger of
Minneapolis were married.
Literary and artistic circles are inter
ested in the event, as the bride is one of
the well known miniature painters of
the country, and has won distinction in
magazine literature, and other branches
of the graphic art, while Mr.. Hamilton
as a writer and newspaper man. He is
connected with prominent families in
New York.
The last work done by the bride be-
fore her marriage was the painting of
several large pieces of glass for the Ho-
tel Angelus, at Los Angeles.
Hamilton is the newspaper man who
figured as the principal in tragedy at
the West hotel i'm Minneapolis few
years ago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-11-17
LAWS FINE POINT.
1t Interferes With a Homeste al der
Keeping a Pet Deer.

Two Harbors, Nov. l4.-F. J. Nor
ris, Bear river valley homesteader,
last spring found little doe fawn,
scarcely able to walk, staggering into his
farm enclosure Mrs. Morris took the
waif and by feeding it with warm milk
from bottle soon gave it strength. 1t
soon showed no disposition to return to
the woods to live in the wild state, and
it became great pet of the children
Intending to remove with his family to
Hibbing to spend the winter, and desir-
ing to take the fawn along, Morris adj
dressed State Game Warden Samuel +.
Fullerton for permission. Mr.. Fuller
ton replied that he could not grant per-
mission to keep a deer in captivity.
Morris now does not know what to do
with his pet. If he leaves it behind it
is almost sure to be killed by hunters
before the year is out; if he takes it to
town he is liable to arrest for violation
of the state game laws, and he has not
the heart to kill the little animal which
voluntarily put it's life in his hands.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-11-17
THOUSANDS SEEK 1T.
Many Mankato People Join in the
Search.

Many Mankato People Join in the
Search.
Nights of tossing, days of misery.
Nearly crazy from the constant itch
ing.
Such is the lot of every sufferer.
With eczema, piles or any itchiness of
the skin.
Thousands seek and fail to find relief
Many a Mankato citizen can tell you.
Doan's Ointment will cure all itching
skin diseases.
Mrs. L. Hinton, of 1855 Main street,
says: Il procured Doan's Ointment
from the Jno. c. Thro & Co. and I must
say that it proved most satisfactory. I
have found through experience in u.s.
ing this preparation in our family that
it required but very little of Doan's
Ointment to remove even long standing
cases of eczema upon which no other
remedies made any impression"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster-M ilburn Co., Buffalo New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name, Doar.'s, and take
no other.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-11-17
ELVIDGE is ReINSTATEC.
St. Paul Man Receives Favor From
President Roosevelt.

President Roosevelt.
Washington, Nov. IA few weeks
ago Walter Elvidge, Chauffeur for the
bureau of standards, was dismissed from
the government service for misconduct
which came under the personal observa-
ton of President Roosevelt. The mis-
conduct consisted in driving his auto
mobile in such a manner as to interfere
with the passage along the highway of
the presidents carriage. By direction of
the president, Elvidge will be reinstat
ed in his old position at the end of two
months from the date of his dismissal.
The exercise of leniency by the plesi-
dent was due to Elvidge's excellent rec
ord in the Philippines, to the fact that
his father was veteran of the Civil
war, and to the additional fact that his
wife is an invalid. In directing the
young mans reinstatement, the presi-
dent made it clear that the cause of
his dismissal was sufficient, but that, in
the circumstances, he did not desire to
be harsh with him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-11-17

\ unique and pleasing addition was the
violin playing of a musical master, Rev.
Nrigley, who accompanied the singing
throughout. The Welsh and English
languages We're used Interchangeable,
both in the singing and speaking. use
either language the chairman would
say, whichever comes easiest One of
the visiting ministers who was not
familiar with the Celtic compared it to
the speaking with tongues" at the Day
of Pentecost, where each ''heard in his
own tongue the mighty words of God"
At the afternoon service the pastor,
Rev. Thomas L. Griffith, who presided
spoke few words of welcome to the
visiting ministers and laymen, and then
introduced Rev. NJ. B. Morris of Mime
apolis who was to speak the sermon.
No Welsh meeting is complete without
one or more sermons at each session.
Mr.. Morris referred with pride to his
Welsh birth and training and his Joy
at being present on this occasion. He
struck the keynote of the services by
his references to the Welsh revival and
to the Chapman meetings in Minneapo-
lis, of which his heart was full. The
sermon which followed was a simple,
effective presentation of love for Christ.
Practically every seat was taken at
the evening service. Rev. William B.
Hubbard, secretary of the Mankato
conference, was in the chair and pre-
sided over the dedication services. Pro-
fessOr Roberts and Miss Naomi Harris
rendered duet on the violin and organ.
and an anthem was given later by the
junior choir, which had been specially
trained for the occasion. Rev. L. l..
Heermance led in the devotional eXer-
cises. DR.. George r. Merrill of Mime
apolis, the state superintendent, had
been expected to preach the dedicatory
sermon, but was detained by a funeral,
so Rev. Mr.. Morris was again called.
He spoke on the appropriate words:
My name shall be there" Mr.. Evans,
the builder modestly presented the keys
of the church, which were accepted in a
few words by Mr.. Evan L. Harris in
behalf of the trustees. The presiding
officer then led in responsive service
of dedication, closing with these words
from the pastor and congregation stand
ing: ''We, the people of this church
and congregation, consecrating ourselves
and our possessions anew to the service
of God, dedicate this entire building
and all it contains to God, the Father,
the Son and the Holy Ghost. Accept.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-11-17
ADAMS LONG SENTENCE.
Mobiles County Man Sent to Prison for
More Than Twenty-Nine Years.

Sheriff Newton Fauske and Deputy
Sheriff Adolph Amondson of Mobiles
county passed through the city yester-
day. They were enroute from Worth
ington to Saltwater to which place they
were taking John Adams, who was
charged with incest. Adams was tried
before Judge Quinn and jury at
Worthington last week. The jury re-
turned verdict of guilty inside of an
hour. Judge Quinn gave Adams very
severe reprimand and sentenced HIM
to twenty nine years and ten months
at hard labor in the states prison.
Adams showed a great deal of nerve
during the trial and when Judge Quinn
pronounced the long sentence on him he
never finched, but when he reached the
states prison door the prisoner broke
down and cried like a baby.
Adams hit a neighbor with a brick
about eight years ago and Judge p.
HI. Brown gave him two years in the
states prison.
Judge Brown is now sick in a hos
pital in Chicago and Judge Quinn of
Fairmont is officiating in his place.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-11-17

oh Lord, our free will Offering and fill
this house with Thy grace and glory,
Amen Dr. Roberts, a noted Welsh
preacher, who had been called from In
diana for the occasion, closed the SER
vice with some eloquent remarks in
Welsh and u moving prayer.
AS the special correspondent of The
Free Press sends off his copy on Tues
day morning, the second day of the ju-
bilee promises clear skies, a deepening
spiritual interest and a testing to the
utmost of the well known Welsh hos
pitality. Salem church is happy and
looked to larger things in the next fifty
years.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-11-17
DAN PATCH RECORD BREAKER
Paced a Mile on the Memphis Track
In 1:58 Flat

Memphis, Tenn, Nov. l3.-Dan Patch,
the pacing champion, in an exhibition
mile Saturday on the track of the Mem
phis Trotting association lowered the
worlds pacing record without a wind
shield, by ~ seconds, covering the mile
in l:5S, fiat. The former record of
l:59A was held by Star Pointer, made
several years ago at Readville.
Weather and track conditions were
ideal for the attempt. Hersey sent the
black PAGER away at the first attempt.
The first quarter was stepped in 80
seconds.
Strengthened out down the back
stretch, Dan Patch never faltered, and
passed the half mile in SO seconds.
At the three quarters, the timers
showed :2S, and after a drive down the
stretch, the wire was reached in l:5S.
Two runners accompanied the PAGER
and he was apparently very tired at the
finish.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-11-17

Notable Event in the Fifty Years of the Life
of the Religious Society.
Especial to The Free Press.l


Cambria. Nov 9. The golden jubilee
of the Salem Welsh Congregational
church opened auspiciously yesterday
afternoon. \ tiftieth birthday is Il not
able event for any institution in this
western country. The services attracted
the greatest interest, not only in the
Welsh settlement, but throughout the
state and beyond. Among those present
from out of town were Rev. r. Lloyd
Roberts of Indiana, Rev. ID. Jones of
Ohio. Rev. w. b. Harris of Minneapo
lis, Rev. William Hubbard of Sherburn
and Rev Francis Wigley of Garvin.
The Mankato delegation included Rev.
+. L. Heermance. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Hughes. Thomas Hughes, Thomas G..
Davis. Mrs. Edward r. Jones, Miss An
ma r. Jones, Mrs. d. c. Evans, Miss
Mary Evans, and Miss Sarah Harris.
Other out of town guests were expect
ed to arrive today.
The people of Salem church had spar
ed no pains to make their building pres
ent an appearance worthy of the oc-
casion. Between 5000 and $500 had
been collected during the summer and
the repairs carried on under the direc-
inal builder of the church, were com
pleted just in time for the jubilee. One
who was familiar with the former build
ing almost needed an introduction, as
the structure would hardly be recogniz-
ed. An entrance tower has been added,
and new windows, filled with pleasing
stained glass. The Improvements, with
new front and new coat of paint,
make one of the neatest country
churches to be found anywhere in this
region. A basement and heating plant
We're added two years ago at the be-
ginning of the present pastOrate. The
improvement to the interior is even
more notable. The old vestibule has
been thrown into the auditorium, giving
much more floor space. New pews of
light brown oak have been installed and
the room freshly papered in pink and
green. The people of Salem are great
ly pround of their new edifce.
Wednesday was announced as Dedica
ton day. \ fair congregation assem-
Lled in the afternoon, in spite of bad
roads. bclated farm work and the shad-
ows of death and accident in the neigh
borhood. The opening service was one
Of welcome. Prof William S. Roberts
of Lake Crystal gave an organ. volun-
tary and presided over the music of the
various services with great acceptance.