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TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1914-03-03

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TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1914-03-03

Oie AusFefInng sQfuts
Bauen". Wlan beriHtet aus Mnnns
beim: rNeues Yauen@ nennt iih bic in
Der auniibaIle arransirie nsueft Muss
ftsIllng bes Jp<ien 8uHbes 5ur Gin.
biitsefuns Der aunft. Diefe Ghau IN
bisIlei1f ron allen bernrtisen bibattis
fhen rnternebmungen bes 6rti.n
Hunbes bic in fi4 abgddlofenfie,
ipirfunssDolIite unb 3ipedbienlidite fit
eine moterne 6anbslss unb Jnbuftries
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ipebt, Der nit ben Sinstn portpdrtss
f9rsiisi, unb enblid i|t iie in ibrsr
iorsfdItisiteu fpariumeH 4uslefe Der
ausfsnunssobjstie, bic iid auf bas
WeientIifs moberHer 8eaiieiefnenie
befdrdnfen, anrssenb fir ben Gan-
mann, iibsriihtlid unb inftruftiu fiji
ben intersHirten Eaten. Dasu iommsn
bic ausee3eiGnstn @sleitsipDris. ots
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bsHeren 0eritdnbniB beistetbtn hai.
mi. iiberbaupt bi. snnSe peinlide ses
naus aataIosiiiruns, in bic iif bic Mi,
iiitalien sstbeilt bauen. Neuss 9auen!
GsmeiRt finb ausfhliebIid bi<ienisen
s3psdbouten, bic, aus ben INNER ges
iieigsrtsn @ebiirfniHen bon 1onDel,
SnbuIfrie unb Dsriebr kraussepnds
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fsrtbiirms, 9baliperren. Gilos, Gnfos
meter II. d. Nisieniuerie btr pereintsn
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in Mufbdu unb formsnsr Gh1nbsit
bsnno1 aunftperlt BON ibeellenlDertb.
gifsu unb giIsubston finb feIbitr<rs
ftanbIih bic porberri1mben Ban.
inateriulien, unb es III intereHont ~ees
mug, gu 5eben, ME iiA aus benz ans
fdnsliGkn perrirrsnben Wsbperi bss
GifsngsitGnges nun bic flnrsn Hinbsr
unb TrGger bes polIpanbissn gifens
berausipnitruiren, ME ii9 bos 3r<d,
mGbise in Der Sanb bes t4ien Riinifs
lsrs INNER fofort su ientr bs5ipinssnb
5d5nen form fpanbelt, bic bic WlnHtn
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| lis duftbiirmt 5u einem frobisen 1ous
inert bes Wibsriidnbts. Dem Mr9iies'
Item ertpaGlen bic neuen Bauaufgabtn
In ben iit mtbrenben Gdbrif. unS
abnbofsanlaeen, Bureaus tinb Wans
rsnbGuftrn. Die Rdnitiernumea:
Hebrsns, Honab, qosl0is unb 9reis
Iisben bier In ber porberiten Neihe.
Das, tras alien biefrn Sngeniturs
unb Mrhiieiturtptrten als beionbtrs
ippbltbuenbes G1Spfunsstlsment in,
nepobni, III bic gbrli4tsit ber Dorms
geitaliuns aus BEN Mlattriol unb BEN
3ned berous. Dag biefe MusieIIuns
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benz Gntaegsniomrnen DON Bauliinns
|lern unb Qonitrn.tionsfirmsn 5u BAN
Ten, gang btfpnbers BEN GiabIpersBs
perbdnb unb BEN Derstn beuflGtr
Nriidtns unb Gifenboufnbritsn. BE
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|irchIesiunsensH e@au is1r tetoisui
|aemd4t.
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1914-03-03
aidIdtsIOier antOmObiIiit.

Gtorse prsfd bon Der wsuin Ctr.
nabe Der 8ehfon StrdBe, in Reaoing,
ipurSs seiiern in Der gfabe isiner Wobs
nuns bon einsm riidii1tsluItn Muto.
mobilifen, Der bic Strabe entlans
iagie, nieoerserannt. Gliidlideripeiie
fam yrsfd NIT einissn unbsbsutenben
Shramnien oabon. Der Automobiliit
sntpiffte, ebe Teine Sbeatitdt fsftsss
felIt fperben fonnte.
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1914-03-03

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Cargo BON Gaenoel, Die 2obenerin.
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bon @ries .6erbftm,inben~ nih
~GriihIina~ Mtb 5lim SfIub ben Iu'
tinitein'iden @aI5er vGaprice~.
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1914-03-03
Gemer.

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Slate Co., an Der Wallep Gtrdbe unb
Gusn gitp aptnue, seristbtu I'm Gas
gsrbaus alte- 2umpsn in @ranb iino
bus 1eusr Dsruriadte einen Shab.n
bon eitpa 500.
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1914-03-03
9astDn ssnb Beuebne.

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binteridbt er,padi.ns ainbsr..
SRI. Carrie grintmann bon ber
Crper.. Rnn Eurnpite tpurbe GnldBliH
ibres Gebu-tstages Don ibren Grenns
ben NIT elmer Gurpriie Partp btbaht.
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1914-03-03

tim cine 0sIafinna In sinsm xas sn neifen
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grobss eionafnr NJ GI ieber e6n6tsL
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1914-03-03
catoaia .OHsia No. 2.

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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-11-27
CERTAIN RESULTS!
Many An Edgerton Citizen Knows
How Sure They Are

Nothing uncertain about the work of
Doan's Kidney Pills in Edgerton.
There is plenty of positive proof of this
in the testimony of citizens. Such evil
dence should convince the most scep-
teal doubter Read the following
statement:
Andrew Berry, wagon maker, W.
Fulton St., Edgerton, Wis, says:
At times l have dull pain that catches
me in the small of my back and causes
me no end of annoyance at my work.
The kidney secretions become unnatur-
al and discolored. I was advised to try
Doan's Kidney Pills and | got box at
Titus Drug Store. They gave me so
much relief that have used them
from time to time since whenever |
have felt in need of a kidney medicine.
| have always had good results.
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-g get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Berry had. Foster-Milburn Co.
Props, Buffalo, n. Y.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-11-27
A WARNING To MANY
Some Interesting Facts About
Kidney Troubles.

Few people realize to what extent
their health depends upon the condi-
ton of the kidneys.
The physician in nearly all cases of
serious illness. makes a chemical
analysis of the patients urine He
knows that unless the kidneys are do
ing their work properly. the other
organs cannot readily be brought back
to health and strength.
When the kidneys are neglected or
abused in any way. serious results are
sure to follow. According to health
statistics, Bright's disease which is
really an advanced form of kidney
trouble. caused nearly ten thousand
deaths in 1913. in the state of New
York alone. Therefore, it behooves US
to pay more attention to the health Of
these most important organs
An ideal herbal compound that has
had remarkable success as a kidney
remedy is DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root,
the great Kidney. Liver and Bladder
Remedy.
The mild and healing influence of
this preparation, in most cases, is soon
realized, according to sworn statements
and verified testimony of those who
have used the remedy.
If you feel that your kidneys require
attention, and wish a sample bottle,
write to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y. Mention this paper, enclose
ten cents and they will gladly forward
it to you by Parcel Post.
Swamp Root is sold by every drug
gist in bottles Of two sizes-50c. and
S1OO
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-11-27
Shots By Turks Friendly.

WASHINGTON, d. C.-Ambassador
Norgenthau forwarded the explanation
of the Turkish government to the effect
that the shots were fired toward the
Tennessee's launch to warn her
against entering the mined and closed
port Administration officials are in
clined to regard the emergency of the
Tennessee incident as being over and
to consider that the situation in Tur
key reverts to it's former status, that
is, a situs lion in which the United
States is interested only for the pur.
pose of securing protection for tbs
lives of Americans.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-11-27
1t Really Does Relieve Rheumatism

Everybody who is afflicted with Rheu-
matism in any form should by all means
keep bottle of Sloan's Liniment on
hand. The minute you feel pain or
soreness in a joint or muscle, battle it
with Sloan's Liniment. Do not rub it..
Sloan's penetrates almost Immediately
right to the seat of pain, relieving the
hot, tender, swollen feeling and MAX
ing the part easy and comfortable. Get
bottle of Sloan's Liniment for 25c at
your druggist and have it in the house
against colds, sore and swollen joints,
rheumatism, neuralgia, sciatica and
like ailments. Your money back if not
satisfied. but it does give almost in
start sei:ef.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-11-27
Try This tor Your Cough

Thousands of people keep coughing
because unable to get the right remedy:
Coughs are caused by Inflammation OF
Throat and Bronchial Tubes. What you
need is to soothe this Inflammation.
Take DR.. Kings New Discovery, it
penetrates the delicate mucous lining,
raises the Phlegm and quickly relieves
the congested membranes. Get soc
bottle from your druggist. CDR. Kings
New Discovery quickly and completely
stopped my cough, writes j. R. Watts,
Floydale, Texas. Money back if not
satisfied, but it nearly always helps.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-11-27

Bacon-'I see what most attracted
the attention of party of distin-
guished Europeans on an American
tour was the absence of fences and
hedges" Egbert-"They might have
reached a locality in the West recent
Iy visited by a cyclone"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-11-27
Don't Delay Treating Your Cough

A slight cough often becomes seri-
Gus, Lungs get congested, Bronchial
Tubes fill with mucous. Your vitality
is reduced. You need DR.. Bells Pine
Tar-Honey. 1t soothes your irritated
air passages, loosens mucous and makes
your system resist colds. Give the
Baby and Children DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-
Honey. It's guaranteed to help them.
ONLY 25c at your druggist.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-11-27
Bones of Prehistoric Animals.

Horn and bones of a wild OK and
the antler of red deer, both prehis-
toric animals, have been found dur
ing dredging in the river Thames at
NARROW, Buckinghamshire, England.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-11-27
FOUR KILLED BY DYNAMITE
Labcrers on Government Levee Near
Burlington, Ia, Lose Lives.

BURLINGTON, IOWA-Four la
borers employed on the government
Ievee, twenty miles north of Burlin@-
ton, were killed by dynamite at noon,
The men were thaw:ng the explosive
when the accident occurred. The
coroner OF Louisa county has been
called to the scene.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-11-27
Extreme Optimism.

Another form of 90 mism is the be.
lief that the seeds yo-l plant are going
to grow up to loci, exactly like the
fancy pictures on the envelope.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-11-27

If you want good health, clear com
plexion and freedom from Dizziness,
Constipation, Biliousness, Headaches
and Indigestion, take DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. They drive out fermenting
and undigested foods, clea" the Blood
and cure Constipation. Only 25c at
your druggist.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-11-27
CIassed by Chiffon,

'"The world doesn't judge man by
his own clothes, but by his wife's. "---
Robert Halifax.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-07-17
Mems oxfords and shoes, former e. on
price ESQ, now Wv

such prices lowest
o nd
hM mention
in
J0E levin Corner North and River Streets - Bnniton Vermont
JUL ALSNv behH"G
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-07-17

100 boys Suits, plain coats, Knckerbocker pants,
sizes to II. Note these prices on plain coat
suits 600 and 700 suits 800 rf ,asr f.st
400 and 500 suits now 200 .,
800 and $50 suits now csc
Sweet Orr Trousers for will be sold from csc
1850 less than regular prices. i.u
100 Khaki and cotton Trousers reduced to 75c
Mems soc work or negligee shirts reduced 10 39c
Mems shirts, French cuffs, collar attached
detached. ................. ........ 79c
Mems 90 Clos union suits. ...........,.. 7Sc
Mems soc babriggan underwear .,,......,. 39c
Mems 25c 2af,........... roc
Mems I.oo las and 1859 caps. ........,.... 75c
Mems soc caps. ......... ......., 35c
Mems csc silk or silk Isle hose, all colors. I9c
Mems I5c hose. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. IIc
MEMS IOC nOSe. &c
Boys 100 Knickerbocker pants. ....-.,..,... 75c
Boys soc wool or corduroy pants, .......... 3oc
Any 200 straw hat. LOO
100 straw hats. Observation-Disclosures. 75c
soc straw hats NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 59c
500 and 600 Panama hats. ................. 800
Mems soc Suspenders, 3oc; 2sc Suspenders, I9c
soc Belts, 39c; s3s 25c Belts I9c
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-07-17
Ladies' Pumps, colonial and OK
fords, gun metal and patent %f TX
leather, former price ESQ, now y '.IO

BOYS SHOES, Guaranteed to give Satisfaction.
Sizes to 6, $1.35, a'sn : "a former price $1.75
Sizes to - j, ful soles, button or lace, 10
Sizes ID to u, button or lace, g 89c
Sneakers, 40 cents
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-07-17
IN OUR NEW SHOE DEPARTMENTAL Few Of the Many Reductions

Mems 400 Russian calf rubber heel
Mems 400 gun metal and Russia calf
Mems $50 Scout Shoes. :. .......
Mems work shoes from 1 as up.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-07-17
$500 and $3.50 Norfolk 50 m
Suits reduced to 'O.OO

Derbes and Soft Hats reduced to 75c, former prices
$50 to 200; better qualities at reduced prices
soc Overals or Jumpers reduced to............ 42c
ST. Suit Cases reduced to. .....,...... CSC
All Suit cases reduced
Isc Boys Hosiery reduced to-. nc
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-07-17
Tremendous Reductions

On the Ladies' Remaining Suits and Coats.
Ladies and Misses So and $50 Wash Dresses, SO
{" 4.5o and 500 81 3.S
800 and $50 "a
$50 Dresses reduced to IT
400 is
&" 1850 SO
Z" 100 House Dresses and Wrappers, rs
Ladies' 800 and $50 Crepe de Chene Waists as
" $50 Silk or Wolfe Waists, ......... 10
100 and las Lawn Waists, .,...,.............. rs
Ladies soc Work Waists ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SO
Ladies' $40 and 1900 RAINCOATS, guaranteed, rs
" 800 " reduced to 60
500 3,5
" 800 and $50 I.9
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-05
r. q n. Shoe Co.

The r q Fl. Shoe Co., CHARTERED In
It's new home, 94-9S Gratiotave., II
one OF the progressive business firms
In Detroit whose expansion il due to
strict adherence to the principles.
Satisfaction" and Popular prices"
People who call there next week will
find an extensive selection of fall
footwear for men and women and
boys and girls at prices that are ex-
ceptionally reasonable. Useful souve-
Mrs are given with every purchase.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-05
r. n. Fue Co.

"Fyfe's" is a byword In vast mum.
Der OF homes In Detroit and Michi-
gan. This store. always equipped with
the latest styles and serviceable foot
wear which sell at popular prices, IL
a welcome place for visitors TO the
: city. Courteous clerks will show the
/. tCestinuea % PaGe Ntse.D
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-05
Or. A. Reed Cushion shoes.

The showing OF new fall styles at
the Dr. A. Reed Cushion Shoe House,
272 Woodward-ave., for both men and
women, embodies all the newest up-to-
the.minute styles and every desired
leather In lace and button shoes The
shoe which this firm sells has acauir.
ed the name of THE easiest shoe on
earth" and the manner in which the
business has developed is convincing
proof that the appellation is well
placed.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-05
MabIsy's cIothlno shop.

John ID. Mabley's clothing shop ut
Griswold and Grand River contains
the latest fall styles for man and boys
at SO, $15 and $40. Service and sat
isfaction are strictly adhered to by
this nrm and these principles explain
its success. The store has won the
confidence of thousands of people who
always realize that they get full value
and then some for their money. State
fair visitors should call at the store
and inspect the latest selection Of
clothing for men and boys.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-09-05
TIMELY HINTS FOR
PEOPLE WHO COME TO
| DETROIT NEXT WEEK

Detroit firms whose announcements
appear on this page have every up-to
date facility 70 satisfy the needs Of
out-of-town people who come TO Mich
igan's great state fair next week
Equipped with everything TO suffice
every need and accommodate every
pocketbook. their places should appea
strongly to visitors.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-22
TRAFFIC OFFICER
HIT BY MOTOR CAR
Bernstein Knocked Down While
Showing Green Driver How
to Turn Around.

While on duty at Ninth and Main
Streets, Traffic Policeman Bernstein had
n narrow escape from serious injury
yesterday afternoon at 43O o'clock,
when he WAS knocked down and
dragged nfty feet by light touring
ear driven by L. L. I4angford. sales
man or Charles 81. Stiefr. piano manu-
ward told Berns,cin. ne was n novice
and yesterday was the second time, he
SAID. That he ever stcered machine.
He VIII be summoned to Police Court
to show cause why nc should not be
hncd for reckless driving
l.angford was driving north through
Bernstein saw that he was on the left
hand side OF the street in violation OF
the traffic ordinance The officer left
his spot and held UP his hand and
LanGiord stopped. He was told that lac
was violating the traffic law. and then
Bernstein directed him to turn and
the motor, but instead OF heading the
car TO turn about Bernstein. directed
down before he could leap to one side
The front axle shaft caught him and
headforcmost lie was dragged across
his car
The acciden, was witnessed by sew
eral hundred people, and many ran 10
man. He was. taken Into near by
drug store. and IL WAS found that his
injuries were not serious. ACCOM-
panied by Police Commissioner Boytin,
who saw the accident, he was walked
To police headquarters, where lac was
examined by pr. 81. Julian Oppcnhimcr.
and II was found that he was badly
scratched about the hip He was slight-
~ bruised about his entire body. How
ever, he was able TO return to duty and
continued TO perform II until IL O'clock
last night, when he was relieved at
Eighth and Broad Streets.
immediately after the accident Lang
ford said that he would never again
attempt to drive an automobile. He
sent for professional chauffeur to
take his car TO Il garage.
Following n conference with Chief of
Police Werner II was decided not to
arrest Langford, but to have sum-
mons issued for him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-22
BIG BRONZE GROUP
IN NEED OF REPAIR
Governor Mann to Send Special
Message About the Wash
ington Monument.

The need of general repairs of the
Washington Monument group In the
Capitol Square will be tho subject OF
special message TO be sent to the
General Assembly by Governor Mann
either the latter part OF this week OF
the first of next The message Will
recommend that the General Assembly
authorize the expenditure OF a rem
lively small amount OF money to put
the imposing monument in complete
repair.
While the celebrated group OF Vir-
Einia statesmen Is in no danger OF
tumbling from dilapidation or anything
Of that character, years OF exposure
to the weather have caused rustinE
of the iron work on the interior OF
the big pedestal and other customary
wear. There has been no crumbling
of the stone or anything to. cause Sc
rious alarm, but certain minor parts
of the monument have begun to show
the effects of exposure.
The need for repairs has been known
by Colonel John w. Richardson, Super
intendent Of the State Grounds and
Buildings, for some time but he has
beeu at loss to determine from what
source the necessary money shall como.
His only appropriation is an annual
sum OF $500 for the care of the trees
and walks and the feeding of the
squirrels.
In this instance the General AS
sembly is expected 20 follow. It's regu-
lar course of voting n special appro-
priation for repairs to State buildings
and property. The monument, how
ever, will not be painted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-22
Voice of the People
Attention. Ministers.

To tho Editor of Tho Times -Dispatch:
/. Sir.-I havo read, with much interest,
the recent articles contained I'M your
worthy paper on the subject OF the
"Laboring Man and the Church," and,
not for Idle criticism. but with, the
hope that 1t may bring some ono to q
realization of their 'dcreliction OF duty.
wish. to make mention of some do
plorable facts existing In Richmond
churches.
Can It be that tho churches OF our
city have as many members as thcy
desire? Are the ministers supposed
to cater to. or look after, the present
membe rship without making any eff
fort to bring In new members: espe-
cially strangers arriving to mako thoir
home In R:chmcnd7
I am personally acquainted with two
families who have moved to Richmond
in the past year or 30, both Of whom
have elways been regular church at
tendants, One of them attended three
different Richmond churches, OF their
own denomination. for period of
eight mcnths. During this time they
were not spoken to by a member of
welcome, or n solicitation to- become
regular members.
Tho other family has been attending
church regularly for several weeks.
To my knowledge, pastors OF two
churches were furnished with their
names and addresses more than q
month ago. and advised that they
would bring their letter to eome local
church. Yet. neither OF these pastors
has visited these people or extended
them any welcome or cordially what
ever.
I know one case of wife whose hus-
band was indifferent to church going.
She succeeded In taking him to one
church regularly for nve months dur
ing which time they were never spoken
to. This wife longed for some of the
people 10 take her husband by the
hand and mako him feel ut home In
stead. they were always made to feel
as outsiders. ard the time came when
the husband would no longer attend.
Tho people to whom refer are as
Ecnteel as arc found anywhere. md
the equals OF any resident OF Rich
mond.
Has the church. In the slightest
measuc, done It's duty in these cases
Emphatlcally. no. People arc not go
Ing into any strange church. and after
meeting the pastor. from whom they
receive no attention after one polite
handshakc, seek him out TO present q
I letter or ask to be taken In as mem
bcrs OF congregation that is 30 nbso-
lutely Indifferent TO any one other than
the already organized "clrcle."
Do these circles have an idea that
the church is for them and for them
alone? DO the pastors have an idea
that they are pastors only OF The
"circle'' At any rate, the sctions OF
either would indicate that yes" IL the
correst answer to both these questions
| would be mighty glad to see YOU
treat this question In your editorial
columns as ] am sure Il would be the
| means or bringing 1t before many OF
the people who need to read IT,
a CITIZEN.