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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30
ISLE OF PINES TRADE.
Steamer Company VIII Put ca AnOtheI
 

Steamer OOmPHLy VII "N VT
 Vessel.
 Mobile, Oct. 29-(Special )-Frank W. Harper. manager of the company oper- ating the line of vessels between here and the Isle of Pines. has left for Northern points for the purpose of pur- chasing another steamer to be placed in the trade, traffic having grown to such proportions that another vessel Is necessary.
 The officers of the company report that trade to the island Is booming, and the friendliest feeling exists be- tween Alabama and the Island resi- dents. The principal articles shipped from here are household goods and liv- ing necessities of all kinds
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30
Nerro Under Arrest

Huntsville. oct. 29-(Special. )- Will Hall. alias Blk Boy. a negro, has been placed under arest here for the Cherokee County authorities who want him on a charge of murder. It is charged he killed a negro in cold blood three years ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30
RnrInr in Commiasnrr.

Birmingham. Oct. 2s-(SpeciaL)- The commissary of the Sloss-Sheffeld Steel and Iron Company, located in the city, was burglarized early this morn ing. the thieves carrying off a large quantity of merchandise, The burg lary was reported to the police depart ment
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30
Stone Gnea in Rirminnhnm-

Huntsville. oct. 29.-(Special. )- George Stone, vaudeville actor. who has been undr arrest here several days on charges of forgery. was taken to Birmingham yesterday to stand trial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30

Mir. and Mrs John Craft. who have been in New York, are now in Wish ington and are expected home the lat ter part of the week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30
MORTON KILLS SELF.
Virginia Man Wna Witness In Scan,
 Caaa

Richmond. Va. Oct. 2s.-Mathew Morton, Secretary of the Manchester water Department. the city across the river, committed suicide today by stabbing himself to the heart with a knife.
 There had been a scandal in the water Department and the Superin-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30

Mrs. Archibald Hall and Miss Nell Hall returned home on Monday and are stopping with Mir and Mrs. Henry Hall, Jr.. where they will remain until
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30

Miss Daisy Brown has returned from visit to her cousin. Miss Helen Mur- phy, in sheville, N. c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30

Mrs. Hortense Batre and daughter. Miss Adele Batre, returned yesterday from a summer in Poland Springs and q later stop in Detroit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30
sNerOs Of Mobile Society

Mss Halls marriage to MT. Hodgson takes place. which will be about the middle of November.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30

Malaria Makes Pare Blood.
 The old Standard GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC, drives out malaria and builds up the system For grown people and children. b0c. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30

PILES CURED IN TO 14 DAYS
 PAzO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles in to 14 days or money refunded. soc. -wed-fri
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30
PernonaI Notes.

Captain and Mrs. E. J. Seiders have returned from an extended Northern and Eastern trip.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30


 abilities all bribery cases may be mol pressed.
 Birmingham, Oct. 29.-(SpeciaI.)- The trial of Joe Frank, charged with offering and giving a bribe to deputy sheriff, this being one of the famous bribery cases worked up by Sheriff Higdon last year among a number of men supposed to be desirous of con- ducting gambling games in the city without molestation of the police. was taken up this afternoon in the criminal court.
 New indictments were necessary and these were secured the past sum mer. The court room was crowded as the cases brought by the sheriff have aroused great interest through l out the city.
 Louis Dean. a deputy. 1t is said. went around the city and approached men who were supposed to want pro- tection and he received a number of sums of money for the said protection, A warrant was also returned against l Dean on a charge of bribery and he l is to be tried later on.
 Frank Is one of the well known mer | of the city and has a number of friends
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30

Mrs Ashbel Hubbard will entertain at a miscellaneous shower on Tuesday afternoon at o'clock in compliment to the bride-elect, Miss Anita Sims.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30

Mrs. Rhett Goode will return home on Monday from Detroit. but Miss Ma bel Goode will remain for seN -ral weeks longer on a visit to friends.
 AEt.- ....,,. ra-.. L .. oa S.o,.,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30
NEWS OF ALICEVILE.

Miss Lucille Ligon has returned from visit to friends in Okalona, Miss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30

Announcements. 4

Miss Margaret Wefel will entertain at an All Halloween party on Satur- day evening at her home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30
Isstl. nrihre Club.


 Mobile. Oct. 2s-(SpeciaL)-The first meeting of the Little Fridge Club was held this morning at II a. m', Wien Miss Grace Rockwell as hostess. There was only one guest. Mss Nell haIl. and the members present were Mlsses Julia Creary, Louise Vass, Ruth huser. Amelie and Virginia Lyons Jean Aa''s9 and Virginia Sims.
 After the games, sandwiches and tea were served and the prize played for was a pair of black silk hose.
 Engagement Announced.
 An engagement announced rom Washington which holds lnhnite 1,", est for Mobilians Is that of Miss Mary I,illie Taylor, daughter of Hon. and Mrs. Hannis Taylor, to Dr. Reid hunt of the United States public heaIth anu marine service. The Hannis Taylors' who are former Mobilians and long time residents of this city, have made their home in Washington for the past several years, where Mir. Taylor Is at torney for the Spanish Claims Commis- sion. MT. Taylor was also Minister to Spain under Grover Cleveland MISS Taylor ia a lovely and attractive girl. and Dr. Hunt is 10 be warmly con graduated on his success in haVlhS won her. The wedding will take place in December and the bride and orloe- groom will come to Mobile on their wedding trip.
 GeneraI Meeting Council Jewish Women. The. general meeting of the Council of Jewish Women took place this even ing at o'clock at Bnai B'rith Hall. in the Temple. A large number of the friends of the Council were on hand 10 enjoy with the members the splendid literary and musical program.
 Announcements.
 Miss Margaret Wefel will entertain at an All Halloween party on Satur- day evening at her home.
 Mrs. Ashbel Hubbard will entertain at a miscellaneous shower on Tuesday afternoon at o'clock in compliment to the bride-elect, Miss Anita Sims.
 Personal Notes.
 Captain and Mrs. E. J. Seiders have returned from an extended Northern and Eastern trip.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Craft. who have been in New York. are now in Wash inEton and are expected home the lat ter part of the week.
 Mrs. Archibald Hall and Miss Nell Hall returned home on Monday and are stopping with Mir and Mrs. Henry Hall, Jr., where they will remain until
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-30
FRANK NOT GUILTY.
Birmingham Man Cleared of Charge of
 Bribery,

Birmingham, Oct. 29-(Special. J. Joe Frank, charged with bribery, was acquitted this afternoon. In all prob abilities all bribery cases may be mol pressed.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-10-30
A NEW COMMENTARY.
All the Matter Is in the Hands of the
Printer for the 1909 Edition of
the Baptist Sunday-SchooI
Lesson Commentary.

The information was given out at
the Baptist Publishing House last
week to a Globe reporter that all mat
ter for the 1909 issue of the National
Baptist Sunday-School Lesson Com
mentary had been handed in to the
printers. The information came first
handed, that is, it was obtained from
DR. Boyd, Secretary of the Publishing
Board In a statement 10 a Globe re-
porter he said: THE matter of ma
King books mean religious books
for the Negro denominations in the
United States, has reached that point
where it is of interest to every Ameri-
can Negro. 1t will only be few
years before we can refer to our own
libraries, consult our own writer's, in
politics, in religion; in church, and in
fact, on all subjects. We have been
trying for these few years to give the
Negro Baptists everything, and this
Commentary that is being prepared
annually is the surprise of the age.
Many people predicted its failure. But
we were able to get out eight thou
sand this year. If we can do as well
NEXT year the Commentary will tho
be success" In a further CONVEX
saton on the matter with an official
of the Publishing Board. Rev. DR.. w
9. Ellington. Editorial Secretary, who
IS entirely too modest to attribute
anything to himself, but who is really
working hard in the editorial depart,
ment, it was learned that the Com
mentary this year reached the high
water mark, and that every effort has
been put forth to have the 1909 edi-
ton, which will soon be on the mar
let ovel COW instead of reacn a high
water mark. The book this year had
three hundred and ninety pages-just
ten pages larger than Peloubet and
fifty or one hundred pages larger than
Arnold's Notes. The use of the Com
mentary has not been confined to the
Baptists yet it is a Baptist book; but
the exposition of the lessons have
proven so helpful and beneficial
to all Sunday-school work that it is
being generally used by those demon.
nations which have no book of their
-wu. DR.. Boyd said the Commentary
would be ready within the next thirty
days and that already orders were be-
ing received from far and near for the
book
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AN Old SOLDIERS Wslr.

Mr.. T. j. Crenshaw Of Athens, Ala.
was in the city for a short while the
first of the week visiting his brother,
Mr.. j, D. Crenshaw. He said that he
always felt a pleasure in coming to
Nashville on account of the reminis-
cenceS Of the past. Mr.. Crenshaw
was one of the "colored boys in blue"
who participated in the terrible
etrro0le that took place here, known
as "The Battle of Nashville" under
Tie impetuous Confederate general,
Food. and the determined Union gen.
eral, Thomas. In a reminiscent chat
Phout That great fight, he said,
mo Drawer men ever carved out their
passage upon a field of battle to face
the foe, than were the colored sol
diers who met Hoods veterans in
charge after charge in that awful
conflict. They faltered not" said he,
nor gave way at any point. It is now
indeed gratifying to see after all
these years the progress being made
here by our people, and instead of for
titled heights, crowned with cannon
and bristling with bayonets, one sees
thrift and industry and great institu-
tons of learning, all or which says
that those who fought and fell here,
in the cause of universal freedom did
not fight nor die in vain" Mr.. Cren-
shaw was entertained at dinner Sun
day by DR.. and Mrs. R. H. Boyd
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McMlNNvlLLE NOTES.

Mr. Robert Moore, who has been
way from home some nine years, re-
lrned Friday. He will spend the
inter at home.
Miss Beatrice Puryear, of Chicago,
visiting her brother.
Rev. N. P. Greggs and wife are
bending a week with their mother be-
pre- going to their new field of labor.
The chestnut hunt Saturday was
lite an enjoyable affair. Those who
4ade up the party were Misses Estel-
Y Neal, Laura Young, Lexie Cope,
lucy Anderson, Jennie and Esther
hurley. Prof. Meredith, Mr. Tom Sand
rs and Rev. Mr. Speaks.
Mrs. Minnie Smart. of Nashville, is
sitting her parents this week.
Mrs M. Vassar was in town Satur-
by.
\ Mrs. Nancy Gross entertained Sun
ny at dinner in honor of her son,
ebert, who has been away for some
me. Those present were Rev. N. P.
feggs and wife, Miss Estella Neal,
Yrs. Mary Carter, of Kentucky, and
RS. Bell Tidwell.
Miss Laura Shaw, who has been Wis
ing in Nashville a few days, returned
onday night.
Miss Willie L. Griffey has been con-
led to her room for several days
It'll illness.
The M. E. Church has for its new
stor, Rev. Mr.. Ellis, who addressed
lite large congregation at both
0rning and evening services.
Rev, F. R. Anderson of Sparta,
ent few days of last week with his
rents here.
Rev. F. ~ Collier was among the
sitors here the past week. Mrs.
lllier is visiting her mother at Bon
I for few days
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Is NOW SUPERINTENDENT
MOORE.

One of the dispatches from the last
~ession of the A. M. A. Convention
which Just closed it's session at Gales
burg. ILL.,, was one to the effect that
DR.. Geo. w. Moore, who has been
CRYING as Field Missionary, has been
made superintendent of Southern
Churches. 1t is stated that this is a
promotion DR.. Moore will no longer
be known as field missionary. The
nature of his work is about the same,
with additional work as we'll as re-
sponsibilities. His services as field
missionary have apparently given the
executive committee, who, it was
learned recommended this appoint.
ment, entire satisfaction. DR.. Mo0~o
fit this week for Mariana and points
South. The new field will give him
Nashville as headquarters and will
give him little more time in this
city.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-10-30

Bertram Stevens, the little son OF
DR.. T. w. Stevens, celebrated his sec
ond birthday October 20, with a party
of his little friends.
Mr. Ned Owen, of Nashville, spent
the day with his son, William Owen,
last Sunday.
Mr. w. d. Kelly is visiting in Nash
vile.
DR.. Redman, of Franklin, was tn,
guest of Miss Maggie Green last Sun
day.
Miss Eugenia Young, of Nashville
was the guest of Mrs e. j. Armstrong
and Mrs. Mary Stewart last Sunday.
Miss Oornelia Johnson's school at
Bush Grove closed last week. Miss
Johnson will leave this week to attend
Roger Williams University.
Mr.. Washington Bradshaw is sick.
Mr. Alvin Staple, of Cowan, Tenn,
spent several days here last week the
guest of Miss Beatrice Gordon.
Conference of the A. M. e. Church
has closed at Shelbyville. Rev S. l..
Howard was returned to ST. Paul
greatly to the delight of the members.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-10-30
BENEVOLENT CLUB.

Club No. 2, of the Benevolent Or
der No. 106, met at the residence OF
Mrs. Agerson, Tuesday night, Octo
Der %. The meeting was very in.
teresting and many important resolu
were made. Those present were
Mre AgersOn, Mrs. Sarah Phil
lips, Mr.. Thomas Martin Mrs. Will
Jams, Miss Georgia Wooden, Mr.. Ed
ward Chrismon. The club will meet
next Tuesday night at the residence
of Mrs. Williams, 609 Ash street.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-10-30

BRIERsVILLE NOTES.

On Saturday morning, October "a,
IA jolly party assembled at the home
Iof Mr.. Wallace Goodrich for the pur-
pose of hay ride and a chestnut
hunt. At $3.50 a. m. the party left
with every indication of much pleasure.
The ride was to the winding ridge
within few miles of White Hill. 1t
was noon when the party arrived in
The chestnut woods and dinner was
spread upon the ground and all par
took of an excellent lunch that had
been prepared by the ladies. After din
her the party divided into smaller par
lies and the woods were searched for
thestnuts. Nothing was heard of each
Pther until o'clock except occasional
POUNDS of laughter. At 4 the parties
consolidated and was soon off for
home, reaching there at p. m. Those
composing the party were Misses Katie
Pettis, Matte Webb, Bette Walker,
Florence Pettis, Mr.. Daniel Webb Mr.
George Pettis, Mr.. Thomas Vaughn,
Hr. Joseph Fitzhugh, Mr.. Leonard
Hayes, Mr. Stephen Blakemore, Mr..
3D. Pettis, Mr.. James Lewis, Mr..
ohm Vinson, Mr.. Sam Ragland and
fr. Wallace Goodrich.
Mr.. Sobel Stall left last Friday for
It. Louis, after spending several weeks
Fith his father, Mr.. Early Stall.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-10-30
Mr.. HARRY EUGENE RICHARDSON
HEARD FROM,

Mr. H, Eugene Richardson, former
ly employed at the Baptist Publishing
House this city, but now in the ev-
press service plying between Bluefeld
md Norfolk, Va, states that every
thing is very promising in that sec
ton Of the country 1t will be remem.
bered that Mr. Richardson married
Miss Pauline Daugherty of this city
about five years ago He writes that
they are all we'll and doing well. Mr.
Richardson will go to his home at Ru-
raj Retreat, Va, Tuesday to cast his
vote for Bryan.
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GAINESVILLE NOTES.

Mr., Ashton Hayes, of Hophnsville,
Ky, was in the city Sunday
Mr.. Samuel Garrett, of Poston street
after a long illness, is able to be out
again.
Mrs. Goodall, of Nashville, mother
of Rev. T. ]. Goodall, was in the CITY
Sunday.
Mrs. Love Ferguson has been i'll for
several days
delightful stag was given nv Drs
Burt Jefferson and Mr.. r. r. Merrv
in honor of Mr. A. T. Stewart Of Chi
c0go, III. Salads. oysters and other
viands were served Amons those
present were Messrs Stewart, Trot-
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-10-30
UNA NOTES.

Rev. G. G. Campbell closed his years
work on the second Sunday in October.
Mrs Victoria Harding died on the
14th inst. The funeral sermon was
preached by Rev. j. H. Harding, as
sisted by the writer of these notes.
The remains were inferred at the Muir
rell's Cemetery, Taylor & Company
were the directors
Benevolent Order No. 1917 was ia
vored with a visit by its Grand
President Bro. j. w. Swanson, on o.
tober II.
The opening of the B. o. Hall No.
107 took place on Sunday, October IS.
The house was tastefully decorated
by Mesdames Belle Cannon, Jennie
Burnett, Ellen Leath, Annie Leech.
The following order of services were
carried out, with G. H. Simmons, Mas
ter of Ceremonies: Scripture lesson,
Rev. Finnell; hymn, Must Jesus bear
the cross alone" led by Chaplain H.
Watson; invocation, Bro. d. d. Vena-
BILE; welcome address, President A.
Lewis; sermon, Rev. Finnell, Of Muir
freesboro M. e. Church; address, Bro.
d. D. Venable, President B. o. No. 10G,
of South Nashville The following
members were present and paid dona-
tions: Henry Cannon, Jno. Rucker, A.
Lewis, G. H. Simmons, Allen Searcy,
G. Y. Vanleer, Thos, Scott, Adeine
Scott, Jno. Blair, Richard Gilbert, Ben
Vanleer, Henry Watson, A. J. Leath,
Mitchell Lewis, Everett Burnett. VIM
McKelvy, e. Jennings, Louis Hanna,
Jane Vanleer, Ellen Leath, Della
Peay, Ida ,Peay, Laura Peay, Belle Can
non, Jennie Burnett, Rosa Jennings,
Caroline McKelvy, Annie Leech, Eliza
Cook, Elsie Searcy All the above mem
bers paid 25 cents each Special do
nations, Rev. Preston Taylor, 5000,
B, O. No. 1906 $500; Robt Foster, Csc;
Robt. Arnold, Csc; C. ], Taylor, Csc;
Jas. Evans, 25c; Mary Watson, 25c;
Reuben Fort, Csc; Richard Seay. Csc.
Total collection for the day, $3.50.
Benediction by Rev. Yancey.
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MuRFREEsRoRo NOES.

VIZ OOOINO M
Mrs. Anna Huddleston and son, of
Nashville, we're guests of Mrs. B. F..
Anderson Friday.
Mr.. John Sim was in the city Sun
day.
Mrs Lucy Nancy spent the week in
Nashville last week the guest of Mr.
David Shane.
Drs. l. A. White and ]. P. Hickman
attended clinic at Mercy Hospital this
week
Miss Ella c. Darden spent Saturday
and Sunday in Nashville.
Miss Bessie Works has returned
home after a weeks stay at Woodbury..
Mrs Tennie Haynes is convalescent.
Miss Bessie Works was the guest of
Miss Annie B. Cheers Sunday.
Misses Alice Voss and Jennie Lee
were the guests of Mrs. Mile F..
Strickland Sunday.
Miss Rebecca Jetton will be the
guest of Mrs. Higgins, of Reedyville,
next week.
Mr.. Billy Alexander and Miss NATL
da Hodge were united in the bonds of
holy wedlock Sunday, Rev Mr.. Prim
officiating.
Mrs. Jordan has returned home aft.
err a two weeks stay in Nashville. the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs Davidson.
Mr.. G. w. Douglass from Calhoun,
Ga, spent Sunday with his wife
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Lillard and
daughter Satie, of Nashville, spent
Saturday and Sunday in Murfreesboro,
the guests of Mrs. S. S. McClain and
family.
Mrs. Louis Haynes and Miss Aman-
da v, McClain were the guests of Mrs.
Ward, of Dilton, Saturday. Games
and music were the features of the
day, after which a threa-course menu
was served.
Mrs Lizzie Calhoun has gone to her
reward. The death of this most es-
Unable Christian lady which occurred
in Kansas City, Kans., Sunday morn
ing, October Is, brought sorrow to
many outside the circle of her immo-
date relatives No one who had
known her intimately and been hon
ored with her friendship could fail
to experience the sense of personal
loss on learning that she was dead
She was one of the loveliest and best
women the writer has been privileged
to know. Her very presence was an
inspiration to all about her She has
gone to meet her loved ones on that
bright celestial shore to wear crown
in heaven and be with Jesus ever
more
Mr. Thomas Frazier. of Nashville
spent Friday in the city.
Mrs. Florence Mefford left for Flori-
da to spend the winter.
Mr.. Perry Bonds, of Nashville, was
in the city Sunday.
Mr. Dewitt Smith has returned
home.
Rev T. w. Johnson and wife were
in the city Monday the guest of DR.. r
L. Johnson
Rev Mr.. Weatherby, the pastor of
Key Chapel, arrived in the city
Thursday from Atlanta.
The ladies surprised Mrs. Melford
at the home of her mother, Mrs Maria
Waterson, Monday evening with a de-
lightful entertainment.
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man, Gordon, Dabney, Steele, Cobb,
Merry, Ferguson and Drs. Burt and
Jefferson.
Mr., A. T. Stewart left for Chicago
Thursday night, October 20.
Mrs. Louise Lockert died at her home
in Rossview. Tenn, on the night of
October q. She was one of the most
prominent of the county teachers, and
has been teaching in the county about
fourteen years. Her loss is mOurned
by all.
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WATCH STOLEN.

Some one undoubtedly we'll ac
oualnted with the premises broke into
desk in the Globe Office Tuesday
afternoon while Miss Ladye B. String
er, the clerk, was absent, and stole
Ner pocketbook, which contained
"meng other articles a gold watch
The thief has not been discovered.
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ENTERTAINED AT DINNER.

Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Woods, of
Harding street, entertained last Sun
day at dinner in honor or Mrs. Woods,
of Athens. Ala, who is here visiting,
DELIGHTFUL two-course menu was
served. The guests were Mr.. Robert
Woods. Miss Robertson, Miss Bette
Woods and Miss Katie Sloan
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COLUMBIA NOTES.

Miss Ida Love, of Nashville, is Wis
ng her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac
we, Of South Glade street.
Mr.. John Tucker is quite sick at
) home on Eighth street.
DR.. Johnson of Nashville, is the
est Of his wife's parents, Rev. and
IS. Perry, of Graham street.
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WANTED - Competent printers.
eady employment guaranteed. Write
National Baptist Publishing Board.
; Second avenue, North, Nashville,
mn.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-10-30

Miss J. V. Dixon, the proofreader
1T the Sunday School Union, is not
able to be at her post of duty this
week on account of illness.