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The Washington times., 1906-12-24
WEEKLY COOKING LESSON
SOUPS
By CoRNELIA c. BEDFORD.

they break and are mushy. This will
take "a least three hours, probably
longer. When they begin TO break cook
together Ia "a frying pan one large onion
chopped fine. a half Cupful OF chopped
carrot, two tsblespOOnfuls of chopped
tuTnfp. il 10 be had two stalks OF cut
celery and two tabiespOOnful5 Of drip
ping. Cook slowly and when light brown
add two tablespOonfuls of 1our and stir
untN 1t IS absorbed. Add this gradually
20 the soup. stirring until IL thickens
season TO taste with salt and pepper
and simmer for another hour. Rub
through IA sieve and return 20 the fire.
II too thick add boiling water until OF
the right COnsistcuCc. Boil up once and
it is ready. To this there may be added
some strained canned tomatoes at one
time. at another 3 ham bone or any
cooked meat bone that may be IN the
pantry Lenul and black bean soup may
be made in the same way
Baked Eear Soup-Fry slowly tOgeth-
er a small chopped onion, a stalk Of
celery cat fine ana a heaping spoonful
OF chopped carrot IN a little dripping
Add half inch bit Of bay leaf a sprig
Of parsley, a half cupful of tomato cat
sup, pint OF Boston baked beans, salt
and pepper to taste. and three pluts OF
cold water, and simmer until the beans
are mushy. then press through a sieve
Rcheat add seasoning IL needed. and
thicken with little flour blended
smoothly with cold water. Boil up once
To serve with this soup cut stale bread
in small dice and either fry It pale
brown in a little dripping or spread on
a pan and toast In the oven.
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THE HONE ITS PROBLEMS 14ND ITS INTEREST,"
HOW TO TRIM THE
SMALL CHRISTMAS TREG
FeStoons of Beads, Glass Flowers, Wax Tapers,
Strings of Popcorn, etc.

venient without bending or breaking the
latter. These decorations should be
graduated IN size TO correspond with the
dimensions OF the branches, and so, nat
ur-lly. the large heavy trimming is put
near the bottOnm. and the small ones
around and at the top.
For these end decorations round, gilt
tering balls, trimmed with tinsei. fruit,
flowers and animals. Ia a gay cOiOred
composition, cost from cents upward
and make most attractive and aDprODri-
ate ornaments.
Nearer the center OF the tree gifts
may be hung. but care should be taken
not 30 put heavy articles on the small
branches at the top, or the tWigs will
bend down, and spoil the general out
line. If possible all gifts should be
wrapped ia tinfOil or gold paper 81 that
they. too. viii look bright IN the candle
light.
At the very top of a tree a large red
globe with tlnsel trimming would be ef
fectiVe or II desired a Santa Claus
OF white cotton, with silver trimming, 10
make the costume bright. viii be a 1T
ting piece for the topmost branch.
Gifts too heavy 70 be hung on tree
may be grouped around the base, and
IL will add 10 the 5rilliancy OF the scene
If sprinkled with bright beads or
spangles.
icicles are put on the branches the gay
ness will be enhanced.
Don't forget TO have a stepladder and
a bucket Of water near the tree. so that
should the candles set fire 20 the decora-
tlOns the tapers may either be removed
OF put out with water before the orna-
mentatiOns have been ruined.
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Care Of :he BABY.

1t takes mors than one thing to max e
a baby strong. or keep it so II it was
born that way, but none is more impOr-
tant than not TO overeXcite il. 1 am
appalled, at the risks / frequently see
young mothers take with the nervous
system OF their infants by stimula ting
the little things with noises OF various
kinds, or by having it constantly in the
presence Of strangers. 1t Is a great
temptation, 1 know. 20 ycu young moth
ers TO show your ba by. especially when
il is the first, and family friends are
most eager 10 see il, but refrain. or at
least be moderate.
y baby's brain is a very delicate piece
Of mechanism, and positive treatment
affects it decidedly one way or the
other. The physical condition is apt TO
be directly in accord, or 20 be quite
literal, "A nervous baby is never ply
sically strong. Given proper surround
ings that viii quiet and not excite there
Will he no danger OF a Dabys develop
ing into a nervous and excitable child.
type that l grteVe TO say Is increas-
ing.
DO not think by quiet / mean keep
ing everything as still al a mouse and
never letting the baby be among per-
sons. An infant needs amusement end
relaxation, but amusement doesn't mean
taking il on your knees and trOttinE the
digestive organs upside down. I know
our fOremothers trOtted all their babies
for generations. ana we are healthy
race, but that doesn't follow that trot-
ting is the best thing To the contrary.
IT may be really injurious, causing 4
disturbance that will prevent digestion,
and this is true even some time after
feeding.
One OF the best ways of amusing a
baby alone is to put ii on the fioor and
lef IL amuSe itself. Only the simplest
kind Of toys should be about. a sGft
ball, a rattle, a woody dog, or the
like Complicated or elaborate toys for
little children are a mistake, and an in
fant does not get as much pleasure as
from a primitive thing
AS baby will try to put everything
into it's mouth painted toys snCuld not
be encouraged. and woody or soft ones
must be strong enough not to tear easily,
else the bite will be swallowed
A baby put on the floor with a half
dozen little things 10 play with will
soon learn TO amuse itself in the best
possible way. IL will not. however. II
you play with IT. A baby is tremen-
dously bright and soon learns to know
who will amuse and who will not And
it will get all that Is necessary without
constantly helping IL on.
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Christmas trees may be trimmed as
gayly and artistically at home as when
done by an expert. II the glittering orna-
ments are arranged systematically on
the boughs so they will eaten and re-
fleet light. In placing these decorations
IL must be remembered that the idea IN
effective tree trimming Is TO so attach
every chain, bright colored globe and
candle that they will make the ever
green look like a blaze OF light with oc-
casional glints OF brilliant red, dark
green, bright blue, and vivid yellow In
the midst
Those who have had no experience in
this kind OF decoration sholud real
ize that the best results are OBJ
tanned in both large and small trees by
keering the oenter-that is. the branches
near the trunk-in darkness, and placing
the gayly colored ornaments and can
dies or electric lights as near the ends
of the boughs as is possible.
II not too expensive. one 1r two small
wax tapers in metal cups should be put
on the end OF every branch, thus form
ing an outline OF tiny lights that will
not only give sufficient brightness for an
entire room, but viii show all the gilt
tering decorations and toys TO 0dvan-
tage.
Besides putting tapers that cost only
IS or 10 cents a doZf. on each
branch. an ornament OF some SHIN
mering stun or a toy thas IS Of light
weight and a bright gci3. copper or
silver color should also be hung as
near the end OF every twiE az is con-
The Washington times., 1906-12-24
UNDRESSING FOR DINNER.

There is a New York family the
head Of which believes in solid comfort
for all concerned. The dinner rule is
the most cheerful feature OF the happy
day in 4 bungalow on the hillside
Father, mother, three young girls, ana
son. all battle late IN the afternoon
and appear at the dinner table in the
liEhtest garments. The son, aged seven.
Is barefoOted and IN his paiamas. Papa
is In his paiamas, socks and slippers.
The smaller sister wears her kimonO
and mamma is draped in daintily cling
ing things, cambrlcs and muslins with
here and there a ribbon. Such nonsense
as dressing for dinner in Hedor is never
dreamed Of. If guests appear in con-
Ventional evening clothes 1t IS their
own fault. There is no pTinking or
pOmD for company
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Care of TIE Eyeioshes.

Clipping the eyelashes is an unsatIs-
factory experiment. 1t removes the fine
hair pOin. and leaves the growth stubby
like man beard. A quinine ointment
which is sometimes used to promote the
growth Of the eyelashes is made by COM
bining fve grains Of suIphate OF quinine
and one ounce Of oil OF sweet almonds.
X must be applied with a fine sable
pencil, ana must not be allowed to get
into the. eyes, as il VIII irritate them.
being oily, and oil is always likely to
make the eyes smart. Homemade
preparations for darkening the eyelashes
are sure 10 prove disappointment.
The best cosmetic Of the kind Is a rich
brown paste made in Germany. and
which is on sale at every flrst-class
beauty shop. The price Is 90 cents.
cation OF the paste. Properly applied
To eyebrows and eyelashes il has no
appearance of artihclality.
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YoU WI NeUer Be Sorry.

For living a pure life.
For doing your best.
For being kind 20 the poor,
For looking before you take the next
step.
For hearing before judging.
For thinking before speaking.
For harboring clean thoughts.
For stopping your ears to gossip.
For being courteous.
For asking pardon when in error.
For bridling a slanderous tongue.
For striving for pure principles and
then standing by them.
For being square in business dealings.
For giving the unfortunate a lift.
For promptness in keeping your prom
ises.
For putting. the best constructions on
the acts OF others.
The Washington times., 1906-12-24
Need of Ar and Sunlight.

Too little attention Is paid to the
great need Of air and sunlight in the
home.
When selecting an apartment. get
good ventilation even if you must put
up with old-fashioned wall paper and
ancient style wood furnishings
You can be happy without style. but
you can't be happy without health
A dark, drsary house win have q
most depressing effect upon the spirits.
Children become ailing and sickly
when they are deprived of cir and
sunlight Like grain sown ui:der trees,
they are tmperfectly developed and
stafve for the, necessary sunlight.
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Oh, VANITY OF vANITIEs.

we cary lots Of women clear 70
the top floor or at least several floors
up and then they take the next elevator
down without going three steps away
from the elevator declared the opera
tor Of one Of the lifts IN a big office
cause they like TO ride in the elevators
particularly Why they do IL? To get
the use OF the mirrors, OF course. See
those mirrors on either side of the
elevator? That's what attracts them.
A bit OF wind will strike them as they
turn the corner by the big building and
then they imagine that their hair is
badly disarranged and make for the
nearest mirror which is in the eIeva-
tor"
The Washington times., 1906-12-24
GENTLE HUG OF GIRL
BREAKS MOTHERS RIB

ATLANTIC CITY. N. J.. Dec. "a
Miss Daisy English greeted her mother
so energetically after a long separation
that Mrs. English complained OF a pain
in her side. A physician diagnosed the
ease as one Of a broken rib. The girl
IS broken.
AIRS. Emma English. a resident OF
NOrthheid City, Is frail, while her
daughter is stOutly built. The girl had
gone home for Christmas.
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Business Women Dont'S.

Don't speak in llstless voice.
Don't wear long skirts TO the office.
Don't wear an untidy style OF hair
dressing.
Don't bring your home troubles to the
office and air them there.
Don't wear oVer-trimmed and fussy
clothes.
Don't try to be mannish either in dress
or manner.
Don't complain of your health
The Washington times., 1906-12-24
NEATEsT TOWN IN THE WORLD

The neatest town in the world is
Brock. Holland town of 2.7O0 inhabi-
tants. where Edam cheese is made. No
horses are allowed in Brock. so great
Is the enthusiasm for perfect cleanli-
ness, and the SUR shines whenever ii is
above the horizon. instead of peeTing
through the smoke and looking like q
large hloodshot eye, as is the case In
most American ciees.-Lcuisville COUr-
ier-Journal.
The Washington times., 1906-12-24
POOR" BRIDE OF 0PlE
HEIRESS TO 100000

POTTSVILLE, Pa, Dec. 4.-When
James Opie. son of County Commits
sioner Opie, married Miss Bessie May
Yoder. of Pittsburg. recently she was
poor girl, and Mr.. Opie had no idea he
was marrying an heiresS. Yesterday
the orphans court At Pittsburg decided
In a case against the Mercantile Trust
Company, that Mrs. Opie is entitled to
$l09.000 as her share In a big estate.
The Washington times., 1906-12-24

A superior fuel brick of equal parts OF
peat and coal has been evolved at
Bremen 5rickyard. The mixture result
ed from many experiments. and after
failure 70 put the peat TO use for paw
ing biicks.
The Washington times., 1906-12-24

The British Medical Journal has been
analyzing headache powders" and finds
them dangerous. AS for price, the in
gradients of ten packages OF one pow
der, which sells for Is cents, cost a quar-
ter OF cent.
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ditor Woman's INQUIRY Column

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
am about 10 begin To take vocal
lessons as I have a good strong voice.
bat / have catarrh. which seems incur
able. Is it possible 20 accomplish vocal
culture In this condition. Car YOU sug-
gest any remedy Tor the catarrh?
a. L.
am afraid until you have rid your
selT or the catarrh you Will not be able
10 do much with your vocal music, but
benefit 10 the throat it may help your
catarrh. Try using a salt water douche
two or three times a day for the "a
tarTh.
Editor Womans Inquiry Column:
Kindly tell me what TO add To orrfs
root to make sachet? A READER.
Violet sachet-Powdered orrls root I
pound; powdered bergamot peel. 4
ounce powdered acacia "A ounce. musk
~ grains. Mix thoroughly and bottle for
ten days. then 1t is ready for use.
Editor Womans Inquiry Column:
play the piano by air. but cannot
4iiaAe basei can YOU suggest way?
\ READER.
am sorry, but 1 have the same
trouble myself. The only way / INV
or Is TO take lessons and learn 10 lay
by note.
I. Kindly give me through vour
coIumn receipt for a good face cream
growth of hair
Can you tell me of some harmless
Dieach that will remove a dark circle
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around my neck caused from a dark
collar? EDITH
!. The following is a good face cream
that Will not cause the hair TO grow on
your face:
oil of sweet almonds. 1 ounces; white
wax, drains: spermaceu, drams I;
boraX, 2 drains; glycertne, 2h ounces :;
orange flower water, ? ounces; oil Of
nerolia Is drops oil Of bigarade (orahge
skim Is drops. oil OF petit, Is drops.
Melt the first three ingredients add
the glycerine to the orange flower water
and dissolve the borax in the mixture
then pour II slowly into the blended
fats, stirring continuously.
?. Peroxide OF hydrogen is the most
harmless bleach l know Pour a little
in a saucer and dab 1t on nightly with
soft linen rag. letting II dry on.
When a young lady and gentleman are
introduced what should the lady do?
Shake hands? a READER.
1t is considered good form to simply
DOW, smiling pleasantly. To shake
hands Is not incorrect but IL is not done
very much in the East
Please publish a good receipt for choc-
olate caramels. G A.
Melt one-half cake OF chocolate slowly.
TO prevent its scorchiug. 10 this add
TWO teacups OF white and two of brown
sugar, mix well and then add one cup
Of milk or cream. Stir constantly while
BOILING. Sprinkle in a dash OF salt be-
fore ready to take OF Test tn cold
water and when II forms or becomes a
sort ball in the fingers take OF the
stove. Add a few drops OF vanilla and
add about two teaspoonsful Of butter
beating until thick and glossy Pour
out IN pans and when cool cut in blocks
The Washington times., 1906-12-24

1t Is considered good form to simply
bow, smiling pleasantly. To shake
hands Is not Incorrect but il is not done
very much in the East.
The Washington times., 1906-12-24

Please publish good receipt for choc-
olate Caramels { A
The Washington times., 1906-12-24

When young lady and gentleman are
introduced what should the lady do?
Shake hands? A READER
The Washington times., 1906-12-24

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
Kindly tell me what TO add 10 orris
IVot 10 make SacnetE A READER
The Washington times., 1906-12-24

around my neck caused from dark
collar? EDITH
The Washington times., 1906-12-24

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
play the piano by air. but cannot
make base; can YOU suggest a way?
\ READER
The Washington times., 1906-12-24

1 am sorry. but 1 have the ssr,a
trouble myself. The only way / k11V
or Is TO take lessons and learn 10 lay
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1906-02-01
Rogers Hotel Arrivals.

o. H. Weissinger, Waco; Hon. Tom
De Cordova, New York and Boston
| Gen. G. II. Freeman, San Francisco
Jno S. Nowlin, Texas; NJ w. Brown
Kansas City; G. w. Alt, Chicago; f
N. Peterson, Fox Lake Wis; Chas. S
Newman, New Orleans; N. A. Caven,
dale, New York; Leo Bernstin, Okla
homa City; T. G. Horning, Dallas
r. H. Wall, Dallas; M Crown, Waco;
John c. Neal, Knoxville, Tenn: B.
S. Davidson Houston; w. J. Mullen.
Houston; w. w. King, Dallas; w.
S. Allison, Coffeyyille, Kan; ]. NJ.
Logan, Fort Worth; w. j. Worsham,
Dallas; G. E. Haskins, Dallas; Leo
j. Getz, New York; J. T. Ellis, Dali
las; w. G. Huffman, Dallas.
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The Terrell election law as remod-
eled by the last legislature provides
that where two or more represents
tives are elected from one county or
district they must, in announcing
their candidacy, designate by number
the place which they seek. If they
are candidate for the place of rep
resentatiye No. l or No. 2, which
ever the case may be. they must so
state. Ellis county elects two repre-
sentatives and candidates will be re-
quired to state which place they de-
sire to fill Candidates for represen-
tative No. l will not be in the contest
in opposition to candidates for repre-
sentative No. ..
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The PLAYER Maid.

An advance notice has the follow
ing to say of Florence Davis. who
plays the title role of THE Player
Maid"
Miss Florence Davis starring in the
Player Maid" is quick at retort and
is intensely patriotic. While in Eng
land, an English acquaintance who
systematically made it his aim to
run down things in America. asked
her rather sarcastically why we had
come to choose a bald headed eagle
for our national emblem. Because. "
returned Miss Davis quickly. our
national head has no use. like YOURS.
for hairs APPARENT"
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4 New Drug store,

The building recently vacated by
Geo. 4. Thomas Il Son on the south
side of the square IL now occupied
by Harris Mcintosh with a stock OF
drugs. Mr.. Mcintosh has been con
nected with the drug store OF b. w.
Fearis several years. and is recog-
nized as an efficient and expert phar-
macist He begins business for him
self with new fixtures and new goods.
and solicits share of the drug trade
Of Waxahachie
G. c. Newton q Son, Jewelers.. con
unuo TO occupy part OF this building.
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Friday night. February :.
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N'o'lN 70 oe'ote YOU oas.
W hen you need piuthoeF eau
Buhkieg, with r. y. tfonk 70. botnI
%
Orders for coal or feed stuffs de-
live red promptly by the Waxahachie
Grain Company II
Let = Crank On figure with
iror ar asbestos ~
y " oh foui n ,'ss VI wv ~, va
" '.a 'oii,paic me ui'ie'oiee' AKA
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Try us on your next order Tor coal
ana compare The difference. Waxa-
racine Grain Company. II
me man VINO failed TO procure a
poll tax receipt before II O'Clock last
voting in any election this year.
Mrs. J. w. Singleton mas return
ed IRON Jacksonville where sne mao
been at the BEDSIDE OF hef aunt, MIS-
Miller, VINO was very sich anu VINO
}. ID, Howell, VINO mas peen ilVlne
near oterrett seVeral years, no'eo
10 Mansilelu TINS week he salu he
mad rented a sandy farm near tna'
place and would raise sweet pola'
toes.
}. T. Williams, VINO at one tlne
was owner OF the New Grlst MIL III
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PERSONAL MENTION


Bob Pinkston of Dallas was in the
city today.
Mr. ard Ms. r. f. Thompson visit
ed in Dallas Today.
Mr.. John Moore of Pond Greek,
Ok, is visiting the family of j. W.
Singleton.
we'll spent today in Lancaster visit
ing relatives.
Miss Maud Mcclellan and Miss
Minnice Rogers of Huntsville, Ala.
are visiting at Corsicana for a few
days
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For Alderman Ward 3 :
LEE INGRAM.
l.. KEpLINGER.


For Biiliousness and Sick Headache
Take Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup
1t sweetens the stomach, aids diges-
ton and acts as a gentle stimulant
on the liver and bowels without irri-
tating these organs. Orino Laxative
Fruit Syrup cures billiousness and
hahitual constipation. Does not nau-
seat or grippe and is mild and pleas
ant 10 take. Remember the name
Orino and refuse TO take any substi-
tute. 3. W. Fear,s
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This most excellent tragedlan, By
many leading critics regarded as the
best living interpreter OF Shakes
peare's strenuous characters. will APP
pear here on February Is. In an i'm
portsut revival oil King Richard "
aided by "a company and equipment
that will lin all the demands Of an
intellectual audience.
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Waxahachie Lodge. No. so, a. +.
and A. NJ, will meet this evening at
I o'clock for the purpose of conferr-
ing the entered apprentice and mas.
ter's degrees
W. b. HOWELL. W. NJ.
". l.. +. LEIGH, Sec'y.
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II you want 10 go to a card party
reception. ball. or to or from trains.
or Just pleasure ride By the hour.
phone 80 for the automobile Condo
Moslcy II
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knights OF Pythias.

The regular meeting of the knights
OF Pythias will be held tonight. All
members are urged TO be present
Work in the third degree
G. G. PERSON. c. G.
Is. r. ABBOTT. X. of II. * 5.
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Orders for coal or feed stuffs de-
hFered promptly hy the Waxahachie
Grain Company. n
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Low grade OF wheat for chicken
feed al Naxahachie Grain Co. II
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-03-09
THE CHURCHES

Corinth1an Baptist Church corr er Of Fifteenth
and Linaen treets. Preaching; at II a. m.
Sunday Schooa at l2 r'clncx Preaching at
p. m. Rev. T. L. Griffith, Pastor
st. Paul A. M. E.-C1rner OF Second and Center
Streets. Preaching at 1890 a, M; Sunday
School at 8 O'cl ock; Epworth LeaP ne at
-. M; preaching at ~. m. Horace S. Graves
pastor. .
First african Baptist Church--Corne, Scboo
and Fourth streerts. Rev. F. LoInack pastor
Preaching 1870 a. m: Sunday school $50 p
m. Mis-. j. T, Griffin Superintendent
Young Peoples meeting p nj preachint
800 pm
aurn,s Chapel M. E. Church Corner of It'll
and Croker Sts.-Church services, preach
ing at II q m and p m; Glass and prayer
meeting 70 IN Sunday: Sunday School 93J {
III; Epworth League p m Sunday; Prayer
and Class m Getting every "Wednesday IN.
O. n. johnson, pastor. $40 18th s.
Maple Street Baptist Church Situated on F.
Maple between Ninth and Tenth, streets
Preaching II a, m Sunday Schoo 9:N0 a. m
G G. Cox Superintendent. Mrs. c C. Cox Isl
Bible teacher: preachinp at 8p IN.
Rev. j. O. &. Wlmbush, pastor
o MON Congregational Chureh-Corner Tenth
and Park streets. Preaching 1915 a m
Sunday School IL n. +; evening service 7:S
p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evenings
H. w. Porter, pttStOr as 14.a ,a