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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02

Tue Methodist parsonage, on
Jefferson Street, was given such
repairs as make the premises real
~ pleasing and inviting in appear.
ance. New walks and fences were
built; the old fence were
thoroughly repaired and white,
washed.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02

Mr.. Lawrence Leuhm. of Lake
Charles, spent several days with
the old folks and his friends here
during the holidays. lie returned
on Sunday evening
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs +. +. De,ahons-
S"yr. OF ST. MartinsvlIlr. came
down yesterday 20 spend New
Ata'' $ with or and Mrs .Dno.
Grr'g, Mrs. Dt'aho,ssaye's Par.
ents.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02

MIR. Severn ViatOr is building Il
bakery on his place, corner Of
Weeks and Hacker streets. The
bakery, being located IN the rear of
his residence, is IN Hacker street.
When completed it will be opened
for business. which, we hope, will
prove u success
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02

Mrs. W. G. Weeks returned
from her Christmas visit TO her
mother, Mrs. IT, Bl,,pbach-r, Of
Morgan City, on last Sunday
afternoon
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02

Mr.. Jno O'Bryan, formerly of
st. MartinviI:e, moved last week
to this city with his family, to
make their future home.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02

NJ. VIM Greim. of New Orleans
came home to take his first din
ner Of the New Year with his mar
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. G,eip. Of
this city.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02

Mr.. Meyer Mestayer, the drum
mer, went to New Orleans "A few
days ago, in order 10 make some
new arrangements with the firm
he represents in this city.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02

DR., and Mrs. Jno. Evans, Of
Beaumont, Tex, are the guests Of
MIR. and Mrs. Adolrhe Mestayer
near this city, the parents of Mrs
Evans.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02

Mr. o G. Dnpre, Of Houston
Tex, came back to his Old home
to spend part of the holiday sea
son with friends and relatives
here.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02

Fire destroyed small building.
belonging to Mr.. Geo. Simon. in
the rear part of town Thursday
night.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02

"Tavers," an old colored man,
who for years La, been q famil
lar character .pon the streets of
this city. died on Tuesday night,
He was an ex.slave-o of the
few remaining Of the "Hopkin's
quarters.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02

Mr. 4. J. Maumus, after a plea
saut visit to The Crescent City and
the home of his mother, oretnlued
on Thursday
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02
TO RENT.

One good four room
house, Garden and barn.
and from 40 to 90 acres of
land, wit h a limited
amount of seed cane.
Address p. o. Box, 7ol.
New Iberia, La.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02

The Cade and Smeedes refinery,
near Cade station, finished the
seasons run on last Saturday.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02
BEGIN SAVING
ON JAN'Y. list

When Shares under the
New Plan will be Issued.
They can be Withdrawn at
any time and all the profits
credited on the Book will be
poid IN full.
IBERIA BUILDING ASSN.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02

ECONOMY.
Self denial il . virtue and is
the flrst step towards economy.
But there is no economy in deny
ing yourself the Iberian's. weekly
visits where they only cost you 2
cents per week, or e1.OO per year.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02

The street fair folks folded their
tens and decamped with the close
Of last week.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02

The young folks danced out the
old and in the New Year at the
City Hall, on Thursday evening.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02

Mr.. Adrlen Gonsoulin, of 10
reauviIIe, paid a visit to this city
last Sunday. He returned lately
from Belle Isle, expecting TO go
the,e again soon.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02
....LOCALS....
NOTICE.

Any one holding claim or account
against the Columbia Prospecting Co
It'd il hereby notified 10 present same
TO the Company AT once for approval
and payment, AS e Company Will be
liquidated.
Columbia / ospecting Co.. Ltd,
E. S. Broussard,
Secty.-Treas.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02

MI. Jules T. pupuy, of Baton
knnge, was a visitor 10 friends
and relatives here during the boil
days.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02
NEW PLAN

Shares will be issued and
money loaned under the
NEW PLAN after January lst,
1909.
a splendid opportunity for
Borrowers and investors.
vnrnyA nyyvr nv>,~ .~~>.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02

Mr.. l. S. Alleman of st. Mary
parish spent Monday evening with
friends in this city. He was just
back from visit to Mobile, Ala.
He left on the early train, Tues
day morning, for his home.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Bruins DeyaIcoprt.
after spending part Of the holi-
days with trends and relative here
let for their northern home.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02

Prof i }. Alleman, State In
stitute Conductor, was in this city
on Tuesday morning for brief
hour. He came down from I.afay
cite on the 6 a IN. train and left
for st. Mar'Invi!le 10y team.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02

Mr.. l.. l. Bourges, Of Abbeville,
was caller on Wednesday after
noon. He was on his way 20 visit
his mother who lives at LoreaE-
VILE. She enjoys good health at the
ripe age Of 70.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02

Mr.. Earl Hall, ROW in the
freight department of the South
ern Pacific Railroad Co, at New
Orleans, lett on Thursday after
noon for the Crescent City, after
a very pleasant visit to his family
here. It is our pleasure to ac.
knowledge call on Monday fore
noon. His duties are in the. de
partment receiving and forward
ing foreign frelghts by the ships.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-02

Miss Ella Young and her brothai
Tom of Abbeville arrived here OF
Mondays train. Miss Ella is a
guest of Miss Hazel Sharpe while
Tom is with his uncle, DIR. L
Young.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03

CONDENSED STATEMENT SHOWING
THE CONDITION OF THE CAMDEN
FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, OF
CAMDEN. y. j., DECEMBER 81. zoos
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CONDENSED STATEMENT SHOWING
THE CONDITION OF THE FIRE ASSO.
CITATION OF PHILADELPHIA. PA,
DECEMBER 81, 1908.
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NEWARK.

Rev. Geo. E. Wood and family left
Wednesday for Onancock. Va. Mr.. and
Mrs. Wood made many friends while
here who were sorry to part with them.
Rev. j. ]. Bunting and mother left
Thursday for Mardela Springs. Mrs.
Bunting has made her home here for
several years and she will be greatly
missed in the community.
Mrs. Laura Dennis. who has been
quite i'll, is somewhat better. Mr..
William Bowen is still confined to the
house Miss Florence Mason and Mrs.
George Richardson are improving and
we hope thegrip will soon be thing of
the past
Miss Virginia Melvin, Miss Lucille
Young and Mr.. Ara Bowen. Jr., visited
friends in Pocomoke Friday and Satur-
day.
Mrs Brasure, of Bishopville, came
this week to make a farewell visit to
her old friend, Mrs. Joyce Bunting. but
we hope il will not be a farewell visit
to our town.
Rev. Avery Donovan visited friends
in town this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Burgage, of
Box Iron, spent Saturday and Sunday
with their daughter, Mrs. Sylvester
Dennis.
Mrs. Amanda Driscoll, of Whining.
ton, Del, came Tuesday night to the
bedside of her sister. Mrs. Laura Dem
mis-.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmo Gray visited Mrs.
Gray's parents at Bishopville Saturday
and Sunday.
Rev. Joshua Gray, our new pastor,
arrived Wednesday night. his family
coming Thursday noon. They were
met at the parsonage by committee of
good women of our church and royalty
entertained. We welcome Brother Gray
and family to our midst and hope their
stay may be very pleasant to both pas
tor and people.
Miss Margie Vincent has been unable
to teach this week owing to illness.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03
STOCKTON.

Miss Cecilia Houston. who has finish
ed her course in nursing at the Johns
Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, returned
home this week for visit, and will
stay until the commencement exercises
in May.
Misses Hattie and Annie Colona spent
the weeks end with friends in POGO
moke.
Mr.. E. G. Hastings spent few days
this week with his parents in Nanticoke.
Rev. and Mrs. Townsend returned
this week from visit to friends at
Hurlock, Easton and other places.
Mrs. Thos. Wharton with her little
daughter, Ellen. is visiting her mother,
Mrs. c. J. Purnell. in Snow Hill
Miss Ellora Paradise returned home
last week from the city where she had
been purchasing her millinery goods.
Rev. Mr.. Jones will preach his last
sermon before Conference Sunday
morning in the NJ. p. Church. Mr..
Jones has made many friends here who
are DESTROYS of his return for the COM
ing year.
Mr.. E. H. Taylor's family, who have
all been i'll with diphtheria. are improv-
ing rapidly.
Several of our ladies' attended the
spring opening at Dickinson's, in POGO
moke, this week.
Mr.. George Sharpley came last week
to see his parents who were recently
burned out. Mr.. and Mrs. Sharpley
are making their home at present with
their son. Ben.
Capt. Snow Parsons left this week to
be gone about two months.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03
GOVERNOR CROTHERS.

Governor Crothers has de-
clared that he will not again
accept a nomination for pub
lie office. In the enterview in
the Baltimore News of Tuesday
he says:
Serving the public is, of
course, a laudable ambition.
Every man should have it. 1t
would be very unfortunate for
the State if the great major
ity of the people did not have
such an ambition. Desires of
this kind may go too tar,so,it is,
in my judgment. well if a man
does not permit such an ambi-
ton to get the better for him.
propose to keep myself in
check. When my term as Gov
ernor has expired expect TO go
back to Elkton and take up the
practice of my profession.
"Then, too, a man can do bet
ter work for the State as a pub
lie official by burning his
bridges behind him. Any ambi-
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CONDENSED STATEMENT SHOWING
THE CONDITION OF THE FIREMEN'S
INSURANCE COMPANY, OF NEWARK,
y. j., DECEMBER 81, 1905.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is a blood or constitutional
disease. and in order to cure it you must
take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts direct
" on the blood and mucous surfaces.
Halls Catarrh Cure is not quaclS
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one OF
the best physicians in this country for
years and is regular prescription. 1t
Is composed of the best tonics known.
combined with the best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucous surfaces.
The perfect combination of the two in
gradients is what produces such wonder
ful results in curing Catarrh. Send for
testimonials free.
F. ). CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists. price Toe.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03

Sufferers who say they have tried
everything without benefit are the
people we are looking for, We want
them to know from glad experience that
Ely's Cream Balm will conquer cold in
the Head, Hay Fever and obstinate
forms of Nasal Catarrh. This remedy
acts directly on the infamed, sensitive
membranes. Cleansing. soothing and
healing. One trial will convince you of
its healing power. Price SOC. All drug
gists, or mailed by Ely Bros. Sc Warren
ST., New York.
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STATEMENT SHOWING
THE CONDITION OF THE UNION
INSURANCE COMPANY OF PIIIlA
DELPHIA, PA. DECEMBER 81, 1908.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03

CONDENSED STATEMENT SHOWING
TIE CONDITION OF THE y. ).
BRANCH OF TIE ROYAL INSUR.
ANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. OF LIy.
ERPOOL. ENGLAND, DECEMBER 81,
IDnS
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,OTlE..'s1S
honors are sure TO -

uOHOFS are SuIC w fas~
embarrass him in the discharge
Of the duties he has immediate
ly at hand. Possibly it is as
much the idea that takes pos
session of the minds of other
people as it is the influence
that such an ambition may
consciously or unconsciously
have upon his own actions.
When everything of this nature
is thrown overheard it is like
taking a weight off mans
shoulders. He is ready to go
ahead with the things that face
him.
"Time has brought about an
evolution in politics. Condi-
tions have changed all along
the line, and politics must keep
pace with new conditions.
"Old-time politics-the kind
that placed its whole hope of
success in the patronage it had
to distributes a thing of the
past. People demand that
questions shall be considered
from a broad standpoint of
general uplift and advance
ment both in material and
moral things. 1t is only in
working out public questions
on this basis that satisfaction
con be given. Such a course is
political, but it is the kind of
politics to which the public has
not only no objections but
which it will, in my judgment,
heartily approve.
eff satisfaction is to be given
along these lines it is necessary
for any public official to cut
away from the things and the
consideration of the things that
are bound to hamper and har-
rass him. No matter how much
he may try to avoid the entan-
clements. they are sure to force
upon him.
"These ideas are not new
ones with me. have expressed
them frequently in conversa-
ton with friends, but see no
reason why they should not be
published"
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CONDENSED STATEMENT SHOWING
THE CONDITION OF THE ST. PAUL
FIRE AND MARINE iNSNKANCE
GENDER 81, zoos.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03
STATE OF MARYLAND,
OFFICE OF
SVATE INSURANCE DEPT.
BALTIMORE, March l. 1909

! hereby certif that the above are
true abstracts taken from the annual
statements of the Fire Association of
Philadelphia; U. S. Branch Of the Roy
oil Insurance Co., Limited Farmers
Insurance Co.. Of York. Pa; st. Paul
Fire and Marine Ins. Co.. of st. Paul,
Mimi; Firemen's Insurance Co., of
Newark, N. j.; The u. s. Branch Of
the Sun In. Office of London; Pennsyl-
vania Fire ms. Co.. of Philadelphia. Pa.
Union Ins. Co., of Philadelphia, Pa. !;
and the Camden Fire Insurance Co., Of
Camden. N. ].
BENZ. F. GROUSE.
Insurance Commissioner.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03

The women are kicking about the
extra tariff to be put on imported stock
ings. II those mosquito net climb
coverings" the fashion for the coming
summer are called stockings, why bother
just go without and be respectable.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-04-03

CoNDENsED STATEMENT SHoWING
TIE CONDITION OF THE ST. PAUL
FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE
COMPANY UF ST. PAUL. MINI, DE
GENDER 81, zoos.
Total income during the year. s4.Ga7. 952. 10
Total disbursements during the
go ASSETS 80 -.o'o.o-o.o "
Real estate owned by company. 1891. $50. IS
Mortgage loans on real estate. COL 800. 90
company ................... $685. 81
Cash In office and In banks and
trust companies. ........... 2J2.tO6. 81
Agents balances. ............. f.0lo. IS
| Bills receivable. ............... 1889. ~
| Interest due and accrued. ..... 29.319 80
Market value of bonds aud
s. iissas ever u book valae ai4i Il IL
Gross assets ...............s 50. I5T $40. 70
AGENTS balances due
three months or
more ............. $iouJ. 20
Bills receivable past
due .............. 1901 80
Loans on personal
security .......... 800 90
BOOK value OF real
estate over market
Due reinsurance com
1855 10
Total admitted assets. So. 430. 255 90
LIABILITIES. -
Losses and claims unpaid nett. $685. ~
Total unearned premiums. -. 1881 400 "
State, county and municipal
taxes .................. $4,000 90
Commissions brokerage, etc. 2.50s. "a
Total liabilities, except capital So. 70s. 2s3 IS
Capita actually
paid up In cash. 100000. 90
Surplus over all
liabilities ...... l.22I OF 81
-
ers ..................... l.727. or. 81
Total liabilities. ..........S 81. 400. 255. 90
Amount nj risk In United
States December 81. 1908. .$l56. 40. Ill 90
Risks written In Maryland
during 1908. ............... 2,223, 2i3 90
ness in 1905. .............. sO.005. u
1905 . ' 9.9i4. 02
in 1905. ................... 1850 "a
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CONDENSED STATEMENT SHOWING
TIE CONDITION OF THE y. =.
BRANCH OF TIE ROYAL INSUR
ANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. OF LIv.
IOOS.
Total income during the year. s.403. So. 81
Total disbursements during the
AssE;rss.' 80 o''o-'O.-.Oo
Real estate owned by compa ny. 81, SCI, 500. ~
Mortgage loans ON real estate. 6Oj. 90
Bonds and stocks owned by
company .................... 5.i07 .os5. 4s
Cash In Office and In banks
and trust companies. ....... 36i $50. u
Agents balances. :......,.... i.i60.3O5.7G
Interest and rents due and ne.
crued Observation-Disclosures. sJ.lsi.7s
stocks over book value 80. 3s.097. AZ
Reinsurances due on paid losses ~ .02s.57
Gross assets. .sI1. 24s. o5i. ~
Agents balances due three
months or more. ........... 25.JD2.bs
Total admitted assets. 49,. .sil. Do. ISL "A
LIABILITIES ---------
Losses ana claims unpaid met $631 900. d6
Total unearned premiums. -. I.lGi, I:i3. 40
Rcclaimahle on perpetual risks ~. 10 81
Salaries, rents. expenses. etc. 67,O3s3G
taxes ................... i4s.O55 81
Commissions brokerage. etc.. S.51i ~
Return premiums and reinsur-
nnce premiums. ............. ZIG, s35gi
Net premium reserve ~, i9J 40
Total. s33i. 5i9O3
Surplus rs regards policy hold
ers. ............ 2.sss. 032.Ii
Total liabilities. .......... .sii ,222. 55l "A
Amount nj risk In United
States December 81. 1905. 81 1893. IJS. iOI. 90
Risks written In Maryland
during 1905. ............. 9.33i, lJO.6I
Premiums on Maryland
business IN 1905. ......... oJ,3i9.03
1905. .................... 55,5i95i
Losses incurred IN Mary
land in 1905. ............. 39.49o5i
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CONDENSED STATEMENT sHowlM.i
THE CONDITION OF THE FIREMEN'S
INSURANCE COMPANY, OF NEWARK,
y. j.. DECEMBER 81, 1905.
Total income during the year. 81, 1927. s74 .85
Total disbursements during the ., .oo mo
' ' ASSETS. -.
Real estate owned by company. SOS .9gI .O6
Mortgage loans on real estate. 2.31I 30 90
company ................... 1901. $50. 90
Cash In ONCE ana In banks and
trust companies. ............ ~. 30 70
Agents balances ............ 233. 362 %
crued ...........,........... 3l.7e4 so
''s stocks S over book value. -. 63s.o26. on
Reinsurance due on losses paid 5.OJ3. ~
Gross assets. ................s5, o5s. o4s ss
Agents balances due three
months or more. ............ flH ~
Total admitted asets. 49,. 50. 052 GA ~
LIABILITIES. ------------
Losses and claims unpaid met si3l AS q
Total unearned premiums. go: i.b63.3IO. lS
State, county ana municipal ,a.o, ~.
taxes :...'..... ......: $500 800 90 90
Principal unpaid on scrip. 2,3oo.s ~
Total liabilities. except capitalist, si5.4o9. Is
Capital actually paid , 600 oo
up In cash. VI ,DO.Vp. I'D
surplus over all
liabilities ....... 2,231,l24
------
holders ...',.......... 1921, l24. 81
Total liabilities ........... SO. 052. 62a 90
Amounts nj risk In United
States December n. 1908. 1910. 800. 2SI 90
during 1905 ......'....... 4.7i2.i7e. 10
i ness IN isos. ......s.' .. Ss.as. 80
1908 pau ............. ,.l. 1890. 2i
' IN ZOOS ....... :" ' 2o.soo. 90
Blue-grass blade., 1909-01-17
BLUE GRASS BLADE
GEORGE JACOB HOLYOAKE
BLUE GRASS BLADE

What greater honor distinction could be conferred
upon any or associated with his memory than be
accorded such an honorable title with such great glory?
1.-The Father of Secularism.'
Not that the physical truths nculcaed by secular phil
osopy first discovered by him. but that in his effort
to rid humanity of of its greatest paguespo he under
took apply the universal law of life and living to
all else in his relation to the world.
England is able o boast a brilliant array of mental
giants who have fearey fought against the Vaccinations
of orthodoxy, and among them none greater grander
than George Jacob lIoyoake. For generations his
a household word among English Freehinkers While
quite young and just beginning the Investigation
which led into FreehOught truth, the Blades Editor
learned of and ultimately to know this great leader
Of Seclarsm, and to know him love him. Kindly
and benevolent charitable and mercul he detested shams
and hypocrisy, and his heart and mind oTrs
book wherein the world could read exactly what he thought
Tie for himself enviabe distinction of a leader in
Rationastc thought, the promugator NJ Secularsm and
drew himself the hatred and ntagonm of the church
He taught that morality natural and had connection
with the supposed supernatural lie knew god no heaven
hell. These hideou phantasie he swept aside with
whirlwind of thought and argument. He recognized
church. bible, priest, arbiter of human thought
and action lie taught that the good of this life Il.
iehtful object Of primary pursuit and that honest
cusion without guilt of sin.
George Jacob IIolyoake born at Birmingham, the
home Of iron and steel in the year 1917 He died few
short years at advanced For thirteen years he
worked and abored in iron foundry with his father in
the city of his BIRTH This brief experience opened to hi,
wondering and inqurng mind the petty tyranny of the
employers of labor and the seeming apathy and utter help
lessness of the aboer 1t is said of him, that this played
important part in the shaping and moulding of his bril-
liant which followed. Upon reaching manhoods
he openly abandoned the religious orthodox views
derived from the atmosphere in which he had lived and
adopting the views then being actively promulgated by Rob
cr Owen the great cooperative and social refomer young
lIolyoake became energetic worker in the cause of
Secularism and industrial reform.
Assuming distinguished prominence in this advocacy
and attracting considerable public attention. he drew toward
himself the malicious opposition and persecution of the
church. He charged with being Atheist, then con