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The G. A. r. Ranks Are Thinning.

Saratoga. n. Y.-Veterans of the
Grand Army OF the Republic are in
their forty-first national encampment
here. Fifty thousand are in attend
ance.
This may be the last encampment
held elsewhere than Washington, Dis
trict OF Columbia. At the business
session of the organization resolu.
ton probably will be introduced fixing
that place as the permanent meeting
place of the organization hereafter. 1t
is also probable that within few
years the annual encampment viii be-
come only meeting of delegates. for
the veterans are. it was stated by
Grand Army of the Republic officials.
becoming too feeble to attend the
meetings in body and to take part
IN the annual parade.
Statistics made public give the
membership of the national Grand
Army of the Republic as 100000. or
these the organization loses annually
2 per cent AS the average age of the
members is co years, the organization
will exist. 1t is estimated, for twenty
years more.
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OLD CONFEDERATE MURDERED.
No Motive Can Be Found for the Mys.
terious Assault.

Denver.-Bclieycd to have been the
victim OF an assault and robbery com.
mitted by strangers for whom the po.
lice are now seeking. Maurice Hudson,
nm aged Confederate soldier, was found
unconscious In the basement OF the La
Shell hotel. and died In the county hos.
pital us result of n bullet wound In
the right temple.
All indications point TO one of the
most mysterious and battling murder
mysteries the police of this city have
ever been called upon to unravel. but
thus far no progress has been made by
the police department in its search for
the perpetrators OF the deed. and as II
result an effort has been made to sup
press the case from the public.
One feature of the case which. more
than anything else. throws n shroud of
mystery about the murder. Is the fact
that none of the roomers or boarders
in the hotel heard the pistol shot or
saw the man assaulted. so far as could
be learned.
Roomers ut the hotel claim that dur
seen Hudson in the company OF strange
men on several occasions. and that he
has been seen to enter saloons with
these men of late. Recently. also. the
guests of the hotel say. these same
strange men have been in the habit OF
visiting with Hudson in his room at
all hours of the day and night. II Is
said on good authority that two strange
men were with him the last time he
was seen before found unconscious.
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HoTcHKIss TO HAVE BIG FAIR
October I'd Is the Day. and There viii
Be Much Amusement.

Hotchkiss. Colo.-The third annual
Hotchkiss fair to be held here for three
days beginning October I'd. will be Il
hummer. Besides the many special
amusement features. the large exhibits
OF fruit and agricultural products.
there Will be an excellent speed pro-
gram. The association has hung up
attractive purses and many horsemen
have signified their intention OF bring
ing their horses to compete for the
money. Following Is the speed pro-
gram:
First Day-Delta county derby race.
one-half mile, years or under. Horses
to be owned In Delta county: four TO
enter. three TO start; purse. s75. First,
$40: second. $50: third. SIS.
One-half mile dash. free for all; four
to enter. three to start. First, s35:
second, $50: third. SO.
2:35 class. trot or pace. best three in
five; half mile heats; four to enter,
three to start First, $40; second. SIS:
third. SO.
One-half mile wild horse race.
Horses that never had saddle or bride
on. Riders to mount from ground after
the word "go" is given: four to enter.
three to start. First, $40; second, $25:
Second Day-2:25 class trot or pace:
four to enter, three to start. First, $40;
second. $25: third, SIS.
Relay, two and one-half miles.
Change every half. First. $50; sec
ond. s25.
One mile running race: four to en-.
ter. three to start. First. SIS; second.
$40: third, s25.
One mile running race; four to en-
ter, three to start. First, $75 second,
$40: third, $25.
Third Day-Free-for-a trot or pace;
three heats in five; four to enter. three
to start. First, 500; second, $50;
third, $25.
Five-eighths mile running race: four
to enter. three to start. First, $50; sec
ond, SIS; third, $3.50.
One-half mile ladies' race: first.
$3.50; second, $3.50; third, $3.50: four
to enter and three to start in all races;
five per cent entrance and five per cent.
additional from all money winners.
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Pathetic End Of a Pioneer.

Greeley, Colon. F. Cheesman, one
OF the best known of the old Greeley
pioneers, died at small cabin on the
Laramie river in Wyoming. He had
been in the habit Of spending his sum-
mers there fishing. A few days ago
Mrs. Cheesman received word that her
husband was Ill aud she started at
midnight for Cheyenne in an automo-
bile.
The road was unfamiliar to any
member of the party and 1t was with
considerable difficulty that they
reached Cheyenne in time to catch the
early morning train west. After leav-
ing the train it was necessary for Mrs-
Cheesman to make a long stage drive
to reach her husband. She arrived,
there few minutes before his death.
The scene at the bedside was pa
thetic. The aged couple, who had
shared each others trials and tribtt-
lations for nearly half century. were
about to be separated. He had lived
for two days mainly through his re-
markable will power, determined TO
see his loved one before the end came
She had raced across country at the
risk of her life, but won.
Mrs. Cheesman had barely reached
the bedside when his soul took flight
He was too weak to speak, but was
conscious to the end. As he gazed at
his life's partner for the last time his
countenance lit up, he smiled and then
died peacefully. Mrs. Cheesman IL
greatly affected.
This morning Paul Jones Of this
city went to Wyoming TO assist In
bringing back the body of the dead
pioneer.
Mr.. Cheesman was about 70 years
of age and well-to-dol They have q
nice home in Greeley. The widow h
the only living relative here.
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Chance for An Argument.

Longmont, Colo.-W. H. Dickens OF
this city thinks he has the best seven
ty.acre field of wheat that has been
produced in Colorado this year. He
has told the secretary of the CONNER
cial association that he is willing to
back this claim by Offering to wager
500 that his wheat will prove the best
upon comparison. Each man may put
up his 800 separately or all may
lump their sums and the person who
proves his field the best may take the
entire amount. In view of the fact
that there have been reported and
proved yields Of nearly eighty bushels
of wheat to the acre here this year, 1t
seems that Mr.. Dickens has fine
field Of grain. He has made himself
almost millionaire in his fields about
Longmont, SO his claim is one that
challenges notice.
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TRAIN ROBBERS IN NEBRASKA.
Masked Men Hold Up Rock Island and
Loot Passengers.

Omaha, Neb.-The Rocky Mountain
Limited. the Denver.bound train on
the Rock Island road. was raided near
Murdock, Nebraska, by three masked
men.
The robbers went through the chair
car. robbing every passenger. securing
their pocketbooks and purses. covered
the train crew with revolvers and es-
capped by leaping from the train.
Railroad detectives and sheriffs
posses started In pursuit. but the rob.
bers had several hours start OF the
officers.
The robbers were passengers on the
train. Shortly after leaving Murdack
the men arose In their seats. their
faces covered with masks. and with
revolvers In each hand they covered
the passengers.
The leader ordered everybody to
keep still and not resist. else they
would be shot. Two men went down
the aisles with hats in hand. while the
third kept the passengers covered. All
the passengers were ordered to throw
th,r pocketbooks into the hats. and
this was done.
with n pistol In his hand but was
promptly covered with four guns and
forced to drop his revolver.
After getting all the money in the car
the robbers jumped from the train.
which had slowed down for grade.
An attempt was made to enter the
sleeper but the door was locked and
the attempt was unsuccessful.
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stumbIes over cofan.

Cripple Creek.-A grewsome sight
presented itself one night recently.
wnen Justice Of the Peace ]. c. Den
ney, wife and daughter, returned
home after attending an evening per
formance at one of the local theaterA
The magistrate was about to unlock
the front door of his house, 80; KaR
Golden avenue, when he stumbled over
what he supposed was large box
Investigation showed that the wooden
object was coifln, placed on the top
step and in the darkness Of the d0ur
way.
The daughter was badly frightened
but the magiatrate and wife were -
NO way alarmed and the casket w.
removed. Magistrate Denney belisvss
that the joke was played by scllOoe
boys, whom he censured for bother1nG
: junk dealer. The question pusx1ine
the police ID where the boys rot -
comm. ~ neither Of the local uAaer>
takers have been able to discover d
61oetnGs IN their stock Of caskets-
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Fort Collins Has Boycott.

Fort Collins, Colo.-A bitter fight
has started between the union work
men of this city and some of the busi-
ness houses. The elimination came at
n meeting OF the union painters at
which the following resolutions were
passed:
I'VE the painters and decorators OF
Fort Collins regret that some or our
leading business firms and banks are
having and intending to have their
decorations done by non-union men
from Denver, and employ men
sent out from strictly non-union shops.
and as we have resident painters equai
IN skin to any that can be sent from
Denver. and as our members have had
no chance to bid for the work. we feel
that we are justified In condemning
the actions Of these firms. and we nope
in the future that they will patronize
those who patronize them"
The union men In Fort Collins are
veil orGanixed, and general move
ment ii being made among the men 70
withdraw their deposits from sne
hsnks that have employed non.union
men and 70 boycott the mercanule
hour = Who have employed non-onion I
No.. The PAINTERS and decoreto1.
sSSSA. af fhSir moeting a. = mater g
q il1ae16a - ~ eenk1, snes
Z ~ . ! es's =. ssfs 1s'. IS
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Eiuht Duel a la French.

Colorado Springs.-Like Bob Acres
In Sheridan's comedy of THE Rivals"
Shorty Stein went to the dueling
ground In Colorado City with Bob
Cummings. willing in spirit but weak
In the flesh. A quarrel arose between
Stein and Cummings in Dougherty's
saloon, and in the custom of the
West, at was time for the kill.
ing" Mutual friends then secured re-
volvers, loaded with blank cartridges.
but Stein did not know of the trick.
Seconds were chosen, and the crowd
went down near the city pond. where
the cutomary twenty steps were paced
OFF.
After the combatants were given
revolvers they were placed back to
back and at the word "Fire!' they
turned and emptied their revolvers at
each other. Stein shivered from head
to foot as Cummings sent imaginary
bullets at his head. When Cummings
had emptied his revolver Stein still
had two cartridges In his revolver, and
he then fred twice at the head of his
opponent.
Cummings reeled and fell. He is shot
through the BRAIN" said the mutual
friends. Stein walked straight to the
.,,a...., wnere he asked that he
'-'-n- IN charge. Mr.. Cummings
and friends returned to Dougherty's
saloon, and wondered why Shorty
Stein had not backed down and out at
the moment he was to take anothers
life.
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Policeman Becomes Millionaire.

Denyer.-Unexpecte falling heir
to a fortune estimated at $1,25O,OOO.
Captain Of Detectives William A.
Ionmis one of the most popular MEM
hers of the police force, is probably the
wealthiest police official In the ohi'ea
States. H.,
CAPTAIN Loomis, who has been at Ev-
erett. Washington. for several weeks'
where he went to regain MS heaith,
has written the good news to DetectiVe
william Green, announcing tne goou
fortune which has befallen him. In
the letter Captain Loomis says tnat ne
will now resign from the police ae-
partment and attend to properly caring
for his new estate.
sidney Hilton, a pioneer settler OF
Seattle who was Captain Loomis'
father.in.law, died recently and the
will when opened. was found to pc
nueath his entire fortune to Denvers
chief of detectives.
Tbe captain, who has rapidly re-
GAINED his health during the past week,
s,,aa exnected to return to Denver be-
tore the middle Of September to again
tske nm the reigns Of ONCE. He said
IN hia letter that the earliest possible
date of his return now will be some
time in November, when he Will return
FOR = abort time only to enable nim 70
settle up his AFFAIRS here. He VIII tnen
return to Washington.
It Il expected that Acting Captain q
nsfoativaa Thomas l. Brown VIII eecr
csod Cspenin LIoonia after the astet.e
rss11sS3 Y ~ Z - been tofnnlS
= ~ & W > ~
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s1o,soo for Denver University.

Grand Junction. Colo.-At the an
nual banquet of the University of Den
yer, held in the auditorium, $10,500 was
subscribed for the new chapel. The
banquet was held in connection with
the Methodist conference, which is in
session here, and large number Of the
guests were ministers. Plates were
laid for 1928 banqueters.
DR.. C. B. Spencer of Kansas City
was toastmaster and toasts were re.
eponded to by Bishop Henry w. War
rem. Charles F. Setter, w. M. Danner,
C B. Wilcox and Governor Buchtel. At
the conclusion OF the Governors
sreech, DR., Spencer called for sab
scFintions for the new college chapel.
and a the amouht contr1huted 1890
Was I1Vsa " milistef'1.
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Horse Acts Like a Man.

Clayton, N. J.-Harry Evan has a
fine black horse, but it is addicted to
bad habits. It is an inveterate tobacco
chewer, and 1t is almost impossible to
drive 1t past hotel without treating 1t
to a glass of beer or whisky.
The horse seems to prefer the beer,
takes 1t from the pail without spilling
a drop. and licks the pail. Mr.. EVAN
can't imagine where the horse learned
its bad habits, and says 1t II often EN-.
barrassing. especially when he has
ladies' In his carriage.
On his way to church. recently, nc.
companied ~ several ladies. the horse
stopped - ffont of . hotel. and Il took
eolne ti1le to convince him that he
couId NOT ~ 1slak % gunddS.
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oencient In not having enouph ,,,..
p,Hments also became separated srou,
the others-this In the white race NJ.
We come to the family which had ,oo
many color pigments-those are poa,
the negroes. "ie now
neh geographical barriers aross
anu the earth became broken nm Eor
~ IN iact that the different parts n,
,he earth which are now separated hy
Inouhtains and seas were once unI,oJ
Ihere are plenty OF evidences of this
such as the line OF shoals from Cub,
across to Florida, and also the dityer.
Gnt ranges OF mountains, such az The
Rockies. "' tue
Entirely Separated.
Then the different families became
entirely separated from each other
me place where those with slant eyes
had settled became China. The man
win the abnormally large amount M
color pigments was hemmed in in Az
rIca. The children OF each OF these
races had to breed In line and eacb
generation retained the abnormal fea.
lures. So. when there is no attempt
made to do away with these imperfec.
tions they become SO emphasized that
the race is destroyed. The race In
Africa, then. had It's defects empha.
sized and gradually became darker
and darker. finally developing into
the negro race OF the present time. and
The family with the small amount OF
color pigments went towards Europe
and became the Caucasians.
i believe. as the nations have ad-
vanced in civilization. the tendency
towards amalgamation has gradually
Increased. The United States has
made the most progress and | think
the best Is yet to come. think the
amalgamation OF the white and black
races Is not far OF. and then all the
different families OF the world will
finally been united. And when that
time comes universal peace will pre-.
vail
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-03-16

For hne fresh bred and cakes OF all kinds
call at the Texas Bakery. Careful at,cn-
len,ion to special orders. Phone 80. Mrs.
Otto Boehme. du
Everything that, new ip the light weight
wooden and dainty ehec, in wash goods
YOU will find in our dress goods section.
Wagner s Brandon. g
Dr.. K. H. Harrison visited Nsyasota
yesterday. accompanying his aunt, Mrs.
S. {. Ellington. who returned to her home
IN Bolton after ayisii here.
I, vii, pay YOU TO take a look a, our new
styles in mems low GU, shoes, they COM
prise ali that's new in patent and plain
leather. wagneF * brandon. So
Rey. J. J. Ta,um. pastor q the Bryan
Free Baptist church. LETT lass nigh, Tor
Brocesille. MiLcunan counto. where he
vii on sunday dedicate a rev Free Bap-
his, church.
d.. =. O. Boggs was here Yesterday
from levei, visiting his family, and ac-
ccmpsnied by his broshcis, }. c. Boggs Of
Toueon. Alesioo, and A. d. Boggs Pales-
tine. Texas. Both are railway conductors.
pfuiencc and good business judgment
suggest that you should AZ all times keep
your lite and property well insured Con-
suit lpo. b. Hines for anything IN the IN
sufancr llne. O'hce in Smith Buildingl
Phone l6l. 141
The Allsa Academy baseball team de-
fea,cd the Narasoia team in good game
a, the Academy grounds in this city yes
tcrday afternoon. The score was 20 in
favor OF the Academy boys.
Representing the best Of companies in
all lines Of insurance. invite liberal
share OF your business in 1907. Careful
and prompt at,en,ionto all business entuss
ed. Office upstairs in Smith Building.
Phone i6i. mo. r. Hines AIT
The young ladies class Of the Christian
Sunday school had splendid success with
their sale yesterday afternoon At the city
realizing the sum Of SIPS for the
building fund. The cake was all con,ri-
buied by the members OF the class.
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TEXAS HEROES DAY.

Texas Heroes Day vas appro-
priately celebrated by members OF
l.. 5. Ross Chapter. L. ID. C., at
the home of Mrs. +. i. Garth.
The interesting and patriotic char,
acter OF the exercises is shown by
the program given below. A short
business session, to give attention
to routine business, followed the
celebration.
rRocrAM.
acknowledgements Solo - "Way-
Miss Stella Johnson.
Prayer, read hy Mrs. West.
Reading -''Baitle OF Sabine Pass ......
Niu. NV. Johnson.
Song Our Southland ...-...... -.
Chapter.
Roll call answered hy names Of Texans
distinguished ia the Civil War, with APP
propriate quotations from Shakespeare.
Reading The Last Of the old Guard.
Mrs. +. I. Johnson.
Music--N0cal Solo 49,. $3.50. &c.. --....
Nin. Webb Howell.
Reading Of poem-''DepaTted Heroes.
Mrs. Luther Taylor
Music-Nocal solo ...... ....-....
Mrs. Webb Howell.
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II + =

Celebrate St. Pariek's day by wearing
one Of the complimentary shsmroeks TO-
morrow. ~
Ius, received our first shipment of"Cor-
rect Clothes for gentlemen. Wagner *
Brandon. %
Nobby spring styles in s,e,son and other
make Hats for men and boys. Wagner q
Brandon. %
All that's needed in footwear for ladies
and children now on display. Wagner *
Brandon. %
Rev. T. A. searcy left last night for
Hollis, Madison county, TO I'll a regu'hr
appointment.
Marriage licenses, viii Russell and
Miss ]. Z. Meadofs. Peter Pro~l and
Rosa Consul.
Call at Hunter & Galatians and get
shamrock for tomorrow u0. They are
complimentary. "
The latest in this seasons styles IN
Ladies low cut Shoes now on display.
Wagner & Brandon. -
Drew selby Shoes for ladies 4, better and
wear better. for sale in Bryan only by
Wagner and Brandon. ~
For Sale. Fourteen acres OF land near
Allen Academy, good house and well.
See DR.. X. II. Harrison. 81
Lynn Zimmerman. who Is taking a
business course in Waco, arrived yes'er-
day Tor few days visit.
Suits and skirts Of silk and wolfe n the
new spring shades. Mrs. Mary lawrence
Agent I'd KAN. Houston. n
Mrs. I'd. Sally left yesterday to visit
relatives in Brenhan. after which she VIII
ioin her husband At Brookland.
Remember our mems spring Suits are
coming in rapidly and stock will soon be
complete. Wagner and Brandon. "
Hefbca, Lavender. {. d. Manley, l..
p. Harrison. Hugh Burns and Calvis
Renne,, are hee fsom Gsimes county.
Nj. and Mis-. A. X. Carson left yesie'-
day Tor Somersille, being called there on
secoun, Of the illness Of their daughter.
We sell or rent sewing machines on
small monthly payments. I. A. Sat
,eswhiie at Mrs. &. whae's furniture
store o9o"
The Young ladies class Of the Christian
sunday school win give cake sale This
afternoon from to O'clock a the City
Han. y
Dr.. ". a. Oliver and +. &. Oliver
wen,io Caldwell yes'erday on account Of
the illaess Of their mesAer, Nm. J. 7.
Oliver,
Before you buy see or line Of men
pa,tn, Ossords in ribbon. lace and button
!, ss.so. $500 and $500. Wagner
BRANDON. -
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HLtcnoN ORDINANCE.

Be it Ordained by the City Council Of the
City or Bryan;
That an election for City Officers. to-
witt Marshal. Secretary and three mem
hers OF the City Council, shall be held by
the qualified voters Of said City. at the
City Hall in Bryan on the first Tuesday
ia April next, II being the second day Of
said month, and the presiding officer, to-
geiher with such Others as he may appoint,
shall hold said election in accordance
with the City charter and Ordinances and
the State law governing elections.
adopted by the City c ouncil and ap
proved BY the Mayor this the sth day Of
March. 1907. ]. +. Butler; Mayor.
Frank Clarke, City Secretary
(d9Sl Bryan. Texas, March s. 1907.
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AG N SCHEDULE

'ssricks Day In the Morning" !
Gordon visited Dallas Thursday.
w. S. Wilson Is visiting In Hous-
NJ. ID. Graham is visiting in
for rent. Apply to Mrs. c. NJ.
Ferguson returned from Navaso,s
by.
w. csviu. Office a, Jenkin's
prr. stiff
and Mn. Ralph Howell are visiting
enon.
Kosarek Of smsiana was In the
sierday.
w. r. Jones OF Harvey was IN INC
sierday.
sabo Of Cottonwood was in the
|sierday.
received shipment Of fine Por' wine.
Taylor. ~
|aifuI skirts in Misses lengths. wse-
Brandon. -
|. Andrews was in from the Braros
} yesterday.
|. Hensarling of wellborn was in
y yesterday.
!. Ralph Dunn left ye,'erday to visit
q in Heatne.
+. j. NJ. Greed was a visitor from
om yesterday.
sandy OF Rock Prairie vas q visitor
city yesterday.
5. Ne~some Of the Braros bottom
town Yesterday.
the hes, Of everything in lie insui-
De K. G.. Tabor. Ia
b iomaioes, peas, lsisree, straw
&c. Howell Bfos. -
J. NJ. Bullock leaves today for
/, M an appointment.
ace Scale and Roland Jones were
ON Benehley Yesterday.
ION Hats IN allthe new eolors. nobby
,ple shape. Wagner & Brandon. So
re- !. G. Scott ef, Yesterday Tor
In to srenl saturday and Sunday.
arrivals in Iaiies' Bells. Neck
ana Hand Bags. Wagner & Ban
81
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recess Appointments.

Washington. March 15.-rhe follow.
ing recent appointments OF POSTMASTER
have been made In Texas: j. >
Wells. Bowie; Mrs. Laura Martin. Bon
ham: Dallas Herbert. Commerce: Ia
vid A. Robinson. Dallas; Charles W
Burr. Eagle Pass: Evert Johnson
Jacksboro: James S Evans. ST., Xiv
ingston: Allen Mills. Jewett; J Miles
station: w. II. Hoffman. Waco. In
dian Territory: L. p. Beard. Madill
Oklahoma: Frances l.. Ahern. Fred
srick; c. N. Eldred. Alva- Louisiana:
Charlton Fort. Meridian
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Wilson s Derden, who have purchased
Burt Norwood's Dry Goods stock, will
open their store for business this morning
Attention is directed 10 their halt page ad
in the Eagle this morning. They will give
ten per cen, Oft on every dollars worth
OF goods sold between the hours OF this
morning and ten O'Clock tonight.
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METHODIST CHURCH.

sunday school s,45 a. m, Prof. X. o.
Allen. Sups. Preaching II a. m. sub
jec,, "The Greatest Need Of the Church. +"
Epworth League 6s45 p. m. Evening ser
vice 7s4s, subject. "rhe Greatest Thing
In the World" A cordial invitation to all.
IF Belts, Pastor.