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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-27
ALLEGHENY GOLFERS
CANCEL COMPETITIONS
Western Pennsylvania Associa-
tion Will Devote Prize Money
to American Red Cross

,,d PiTTsBuRGH; April 27.-All golf competi-
lions conducted under the auspices of the West
:rn n, Pennsyyanis @ Golf Assoeiaton have been
been REACHED last night al the annual meet
was decided that money formerly expended for
prizes shall be turned to the Pittsburgh
Chapter Of the American Red Cross.
Two Of the most prominent golfers who have
answered the call to the colors are Davidson
HERON, the young Oakmont County Club player
and a member of the Princeton team, and
Dwight Armstrong. who plays on the Yale
team. II developed at the meeting that nearly
every club i1 the sssoca tion has members who
have enlisted in the army navy, and fellow
members expressed their Discrimination to engage
a. X, oliver. Of the Allegheny Country Club
stated that all the available land which is not
utilized for golf purposes will be cultivated to
aid In the campaign TO grow foodstufs, and
he arged that all the clubs Of the associa tion
Assist In this project Tho representatives of
the Westmoreland Country Club reported that I
the officers OF tnat club had decided to piow
and seed all its unused land To meet the labor
shortage. they have decided to employ csddies to
work on the farm while they not carrying
clubs. Dyrins the InSrpinFs the eaddiss DO not
them and 70 pay them out q q the club Treasury
Country and Youghiogheny Country Clubs re-
ported that they already had started their plant
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THERE has been conside rabe discussion
Il In the last few years concerning the
longest golf drive ever made-including
both carry and roll. II has been said that
Braid and Horne have both driven more
than 400 yards the roll included while Abe
Mitchell has a record carry of 3iS yards
In order TO settle this argument for all time
we subpenaed Charles T.. Van Loan, the
California Crasher, to establish a driving
record which would end the dispute forever
and thereby close out the debate
MIR. Van Loan. who is famed as short
story writer. agreed not only to smash all
records, but to turn the trick with one
hand.
We have just received Mr.. Van Loans
official report And we are pleased to state
that the expedition was terrific success.
The Epochal Wallop
Van Loans drive. with favoring wind.
the ball hooked slightly, carried a total of
5000 feet--20OO yards--and thereafter dis
appeared from view.
This is absolutely correct. For in making
his drive Van elected to tee up the ball on
the edge of the Grand Canyon. Going still
further he selected a spot just above the
Black Gorge where the drop to the river
below Is 5000 feet.
At this point the canyon is fourteen miles
ncross, which is a carry that hafilcd even
our selected star the california Crasher.
The best he could do was to make the
river 5000 feet away.
In order to have the record thoroughly
established beyond any rebutta he had
photographs taken of the location. with no
less an expert than Henry James Formau,
of Golfers Weekly. to witness the stirring
deed. Mr.. Formau reports that he followed
the flight of the ball for a mile and then
lost interest, but that he is willing, to testify
that it reached the gorge Of the river, 20OU
yards below,
This should end all debate as to the
worlds record drive. Hereafter these 800
and 400 yard hitters will kindly fade into
the background, for at the Grand Canyon
you can get better than 400 yards with a
putter with back spin employed.
The N. L. Race
The Boston Braves looked to be one of
the best clubs in the National League.
Beyond that, it is one of the best clubs
In the National League--a frst-class ma
chine.
The Braves, tossed in against the Giants
were able to win just one out of the first
Aye games played
This isn't direct proof, of course. Bu,
you can figure for yourself, If the Braves
were overwhelmed by the Giants, what
chance the weaker looking western clubs
will have to check machine composed OF
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NO FURTHER ARGUMENT ON RECORD
GOLF DRIVE; VAN LOAN ADMITS HE
MADE 1T, 1000 YARDS DOWNWARD
California Crasher Settles Moot Question With
Wallop Off Grand Canyon Tee Down Black
Gorge 5000 Feet to River
BY GRANTLAND RICE

hard hitters fast base runners and better
pitching than any one expected TO see.
Back of the Lines
This country doesn't want TO make the
big mistake Of abandoning its sport That
situation in many ways appears to he in
the making now. England and France have
carried sport right up to the edge of the
firing line. where back of the trenches many
thousands are kept in better mental and
physical condition through various games
Football and baseball arc played extensive
~ Just beyond the range Of shells This
country needs all the sport that II can
carry without interfering in any way with
war plans.
But sport in the main will he an aid
rather than an interference, 1t viii soon
be found to be good thing for the en-
listed men and officers as we'll as for those
not yet called upon to serve.
This country, when it gets started in q
certain direction, is great little over
docr at times
It is well enough to abolish all champion
ships. But to continue wipinE out sports
will soon react in Il most unravorahlc way,
Another Upset
The uncertainties Of sport continue apacc.
les Darcy for the last three months has
been branded the leading Stacker Of the
epoch. Vet here We hav" Darcy the first Of
the prominent hoNcrs to enlist. BY the
time YOU get it al figured out the answer
IS exactly upside down.
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Another Upset
Another Revision

There sat tro GidSsos. ficd 10 the brijr,
ON rtCh mans table. rtm 10 rim:
ono tCdS ritddU dnd red as blood.
The other tcd8 clear rs nc crySrdi food.
INC Quo rdS tcdtcr--ds pou hare guessed
The other-h must be confcSScd--
was strawberry Sodd-tOr nothing stronger
Stands on the SidCbodrd any longer
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-27
AzYssze" Play Decides
Many Close Ball Games

~ go y11h vhish Ne Yankees and
q: s y. :: 4 ',i:;': ,E:. :.!s:s s!:s
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-27
Larned Joins Army Signal Corps

n. WASHINGTON. April ~. - William A.
IAYned, seven times national tennis champion,
6aA entered the Government service and was
tAlelgned TO desk In the administrative offices
% ~ army signal corps.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-27

Pearl. WORKERS, sxperlssncesd. shapers;
Pearl Co. 1873 Eddy st, Providence. II. /.
bobson Ine Rankett Nils. iS' scotts t 'faes iane.
POLISHER and nickel buffer wanted Electro
Dental Co. 33d and Arch.
PORTER, colored s2a per month and board:
room out. University Hospital. 34th Spruce.
SALESMAN - FOR COMBINATION HIGH
hEEfkkcE '96BKAL RoBk waeE ANER
drawing account and liberal commission for
PHILADELPHIA and eastern Penna., unwUrked
territory; permanent; average over $50 week
ly; state aEe, and qualifications to obtain In
Statesmen WANTED
The greatest selling proposition before the
public today is the Handy Volume edition of
the Encyclopa edia Britannica, which is being
e. Co.
We want statesmen to folowup up the in
Gulries received by, Sears. Roebuck & Co.
the large Cambridge edition at the same ca sy
terms advertised.
Four-ffths of our successful statesmen have
never sold books before. We teach you all
the selling points.
We want statesmen for PHILADELPHIA as we'll
as for outside points.
We pay all expenses of transportat ton and
allow drawing accounts.
Within a few weeks every India Paper set
hoth Handy Volume and Cambridge edition
VIII have been sod-then
49, 1T Is TOO LATE
and we will not want you Come in and see
what our men are doing and talk IL over and
get a permanent place in organization
ENCGCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA co,
- l59 ; 10th St, corner Walnut
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-27

FACTORY SUPERINTENDENT
A growing concern needs well-qlmlincd man
for the factory; must he able TO handle fore;
men specd production, show initiative and
GROW WITH THE BUSINESS Give full
particulars. B 6i7, Ledger OftCe.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-27

YOUNG MAN WISHES TO CONNECT WITH
a REPUTABLE CONCERN WHERE SALES
MANSHlP AND SELLING EXPERIENCE
WILL BE APPREClATED: SALARY MOD
ERATE. s42, LEDGER CENTRAL.
YOUNG MAN high school graduate. 9 years.
business experience, desires position where ahll-
ity and industry are appreciated. F Oil Led.
ger Central.
YOUNG MAN %, HIGH sCHOSI. GRADUATE,
DESIRES TO LEARN TANNING: LEATHER
WORKING EXP. G 81. LEDGER CENTRAL
YOUNG MAN seeks employment Saturday after
moons and evenings: can run auto. @ 90
Ledger Central
COUPLE. colored, young. wish situations. Bell
phone Dickinson 47t7.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-27
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

COOKS. chambermaids housework girls. moth.
ers' helpers, girls for institution work and
laundresses want positions, Wanted cook
Rose Dougherty, 1913 w, Girard ave
WANTED-Cooks, chambermaids, mattresses,
nurses, housemaids, ladies' maids. buffers,
hOusemen, gardeners; good wages. Nine. VI.
Ashe, 1888 Christian st.
MADAME PLATZ, 305 S. 11th ST., wants and
supplies white help. Telephone Walnut 1Il3.
MRS. KANE, 51l S. 10Th ST., wants all kinds of
frstclass white help at once.
NICHOLAS. 1926 Observation-Disclosures helpi
all nationalities supplied and wanted
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-27

WEAyERS wanted, female. on plain white
work: good wages. Imperial woolen Co.,
Main and Rector sts Manayunk.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-27
YOUNG MAN, 2s YEARS OLD

with clean-cut personality pleasant, ambi-
tious, high school graduate. years with
present employer in newspaper advertising and
real estate business combined, present en-
ployed as treasurer of corporation, desires
to make a change where ability and industry
will be appreciated: can furnish Al references
as to character and ability. q As, Ledger
Central
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-27
General

FILING CLERKS. trained. always in demand ;
secure position through our course of in
struction Philadelphia School of Filing, 91O
Chestnut St. third floor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-27

WOMAN-Large corporation offers opening for
middie-aged woman Of culture and refinement,
who has social connections and substantial ac-
quaintances: quick action is necessary. s57,
Ledger Central
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-27
WANTED--A CHANCE!

Capable man of 81, with extensive office and
sales experience. wants a chance where faith.
full and conscientious work will be appre.
cated; no hitch on salary. best OF references
q u. Ledger Central
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-27
HELP wANTED-MALE
Continued from prcccdtno column


FACTORY SUPERINTENDENT,
growing concern needs Wel,nSm,hhGd m SanhS tnrn, nan
paTiSuaTs HhoM NTH IT, THh LsGsSr Cd 6fSe o'' III"
m E2FEMANE F6MpEE YAF7hENR hNb
EXPERlENCEn N Al; bET,Ai,LTSr TrSrs ~ S3Mi ~;
an iGlPP;TToM,PATE, Ff{tiRSiiTfGtRE,. FHSIoRy.
bEh.ThENE;AH BE- .ThENEATER Lt N otto5NFiiDENtE. p 6o5'
FREIGHT HANDLERS wanted, 100; wages 2bc
ger hour resqaT tune sn,y soG per % r hour nsh,s n1
GIANTS SseSsaGF Mnefs a ransportstion Company s'
VICTOR HAGR 4AERrSa SANRkEHT nkGHrNn CO.
Has vacancies for
Hand sanders
Boring machine operators
Hand jointers
Rip sawyers
Fitting-up sawyors
Veneer jointsrs
Hardware htters
Sheiiackers
Craftsmen Win W,ndS% %SoaEGrsns acsners experience
Stevedores and laborers
Apprentice boys, over IL
is.hour- week schedule
rhSS'Sat Victor GH'TittirG" TTaitins Machn" Co. Apply
Application Office 30 Cooper st. camden NJ.
JoB PRESS FEEDERsnEs3os for 10 hours
work citizens. Apply Frankford Arsenal
oat o0FG saa Dff Hosp Hnh sa
LABoRERS
I,aborers, white and colored wanted for
renna r. r ftesdy s work 81. 1ddvang1msht I'd h
rompanY at Very reasonable cost If desired
Apply AZ North 18th st,
wanted % good YGrks5s ysTy
Dorney.
citizens Apply Frankford Arsenal
ApD % foser w9E 4s n $3.50
LAgoRERs LAs 1 On, WANTED. APPLY AT 5la N.
Foster. l2os N sist st. ''''''
PEARSON s Ludasch"r Lumber Co, Wcstmore.
land ST. wharf.
MACHINIST who can work from bueprints
ferred steady position; in eenter OF city; 34c
hqur and 10 sk w're not unon work n
24O. Ledger Central,
MACHINISTS - Floor and vice hands wanted
those accustomed to machine tool works pre-
ferred: permanent positions highest wages.
Bement-Niles Works, 21st and Callowhill SITS.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. wanted to learn trade
large modern shop; excellent wages paid while
learning, p 50i, Ledger Office.
MAN-Active man of executive ability and mo
chanical experience wanted in manufacturing
plant, metal works: careful man who can
Increase the OUTPUT can secure good posi-
tion. II, Ledger Branch, Coral and York SITS
MAN young. wanted in office to assist in fol
ders, salary $40 per month; give age, expert
MAN-Active young man.. experienced in running
pneumatic clipper and calker. SG5. Public
Ledger Branch, Coral and York.
MECHANIC for Autocar. Packard and Doris
delivery trucks steady steady work work; o days weekly;
9th and Cumberland SITS.
MEN-Large corporation has openings for two
men of unusual ability; should have unblem
,al + 04o Ledger Central.
MEN-wanted. toilermakers, locomotive ma.
tive Cleaners Penna. II. r., i74i Filbert Fil3'st. St
TSSaTlk snd good wages. Apply WIN. Foster,
work in the warehouse of a wholesale grocery
house. Apply 80 ~ Sd st.
MoLDERs. coremakers,, and laborers wanted
ply Mr.. Thomas.
PACKER, experienced. by wholesale shirt house
state age and details of experience. NJ 247,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-27
LOST AND FOUND
PERSONALS
HELP WANTED--FEMALE

HELP WANTED--FEMALE
Hhlh 5rEFaFIaS TFtFEH?Sn
hcsitSiai, sarfSandinssi With ssselisnt
opportunities for rapid advancement
There arc, twcnty.cisht Bell Central
is '"ors one Within a few blocks from Your your
home Unusual opportunities tor earn
and 20 years of age.
New employees are paid while learning
and arc readily advanced.
of ood s 9pF od at eD. heTs II dsetS ts' ts ess
tral office.
Comfortable sitting rooms for reading
and relaxation when OFF duty.
Good opportunity for senior and
porvising positions.
Apply at i06 Market street daily, OK
cort Sunday. $40 a. m. to y. IN.
AS;SsIISTANT wanted in photogar;aphicg, derar't
RqoEkEEPER and stenosrapher for position .s,
AIRY sis. p 49, Ledger ofHce.
rARETAKER wanted for farmhouse a. raolt
c2o9E Saacd anS r. BGy
ford Pa
CHILDNURsE-Co Competent, reliable girl to care
Sr ehidTfn oGs and Mrs years o9 Cook WIS
Tallahassee ave Atlantic City, N. ].
COOK ,whi3c 9 assist II general RAIL-, honTSMorf
.
guircd; So week. cali 2i3s pine St after
p. m.
COOK, cXpercnCcd best reference. whitcV
permanent place country; family Of :. Fhnno
Spruce ZOO Room 1523 between II and L.
COOK-Ixpcrionccd Protestant white woman
frat class references; washing, Address
RoN 1915, Chestnut Hill Postoffice
DRESSMAkERS
Waist diapers waist and skirt hnishers and
improNers, and a sleeve maker capable OF
taking charge; reference from the most
fashiona ble dressmakers required Apply
before 10 a. m. French DressmakinE shop,
hfth floor. Market street, west,
STRAWBRlDGE & CLOTIIIER
FACTORY MODEL. wanted for coats and suits
80 bust, ~ waist ~ hips. Il 232, Led. of
FORELADY, ca BILE. wanted for steel ball in
spection department: one qualified for taking
fun charge; state experience, with references,
also wages required NJ 212 Ledger Office.
GIRL. white or coored, for general housework
in oak Lane; In family; 81 per week; ref
eroncc. 7 607. Ledger Office.
GIRL. white. for general housework: . in fam
fly; reference, 1041 n, Broad st.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-27
THE BURROUGHS NATURE CLUB
nI, rAMpDTnrLN NkCc

offers attractive, remunerative work to cul-
tured woman. Not routine work. initiative and
personality essential. Immediate opening
Personal interview after experience and refer
ences stated. Address J 445 Ledger Central.
WHITE GIRL for cooking and downstairs work
no washing: good wages. 1926 Lindley ave,
Logan
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-27
SITUATIONS WANTED-MAIr

ACCOUNTANTS ASSISTANT. young man, a..
perienced bookkeeper and Wharton iever,essi,
school man, wishes to connect with account.
94s, Ledger Central. es'do'
BANKER, 20 years experience in all den..,-
ments, excellent reputation, rs years old MAJ
ried. wants position. B 312 Ledger Office
BOoKkEEPER. accountant; thorough on,c..
man; full charge highest credentials; ma rrsS.
sal. s25; int. evenings. F $50. Ledger Centrs11'
BooKKEEPER and. accountant; books writ,..
compiled; Hat rate per mo los Ledger LesdhsSmsn. 81,
BookKEEPER.. experienced. wants position
303, Ledger Central. "
BOOkKEEPER desires position: not afraid ~
work; 81 years old ref, g 40. Ledger Cent.
CHAUFFEUR--First-cla class chauffeur and ma.
yesrs' experience o4i, Ledger er'ebffS; offss; 10
CHAUFFEUR wishes position. private family
city or country Safora run any an car do own repaf
expd; ref. Frank Coleman, 14s N. RedAeid III
CHAUFFEUR. white, good mechanic year.;
experience; furnish hest ref. G A. Led Cent.
GARDENER. married. no children; exp in ali
sres to get connected with a well-payns
proposition; capable of handling men r s5i,
tion; experienced. 94o, Ledger Central
MAN and wife as chauffeur and cook or cham.
bermad experienced. ref. 2O1O Turner St
MECHANICAL and civil engineer. college
stances make IT possible to secure the services
of high-grade man. DAT, Ledger Central
pacity manager and credit man: employed At
present: desires change. B 3O2. Led Offcc
sALEsMAN srayieng yell 1o,,a extensive territory,
terrItory. wqHs rs Ledger office. ,n ioF local
STENOGRAPHER, competent office and ouisldo
man, wants position. NJ $50, Ledger Central
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-27

WARD MAID. 800 per month and board room
out. University Hospital 34th and Spruce
WhTRESS-Experienced Protestant girl good
references: in family. Address Box i316,
chestnut Hill PostoffiCe
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-27
LOST AND FOUND

Lo01 AN EOO MI
AUTOMOBILE-s5O reward for recovery within
weeks Ford touring car; conspicuous dent in
rear right corner; Pa license 8a226; mfg No
122562f; 1915 model; brass radiator natural
wood wheels. demountable Usco, 1 Pullman
tire; side tire holder: back window out !;
taken from front 1908 Chestnut st., Saturday
night, April ~. j. e. Watkins. 5O4 West
view, Germantown.
BAR PIN, old gold and 12 garnets: valued as a
keepsake owner will pay more than full value
for return. A. II. Fay, 2O42 s. salford
Phone Woodland 5314 j.
DoG-,Lost, sunday. April %, st. Bernard dog
yellow with white face. neighborhood Wynne-
r.. S, Murray, 4i5 N. Broad st.
DoG-Lost. Wednesday, in or near consho-
hocken. wire-haired fox terrier puppy about
year old. black and tan head. white body;
xl0 reward. Arthur Spencer. Villanova
Teleph9ne Bryn Mawr $40
NECkLACE-Lost pearl necklace containing
about 100 pearls. Return to all N. Sd and
obtain large reward.
PIN-Lost. diamond and platinum safety pin.
Caldwell CO. Chestnut and Juniper SITS.
PoLlcIEsJLost Perpstpal policies Of firs in
surancs; No $3.50. Reliance Insurance Com.
Rany 10000; No, 1910, Insurance Company of
ne state q Pennsylvanla. $1,000; No. 240Qe.
tnsd4rsnqs 4rI Company Of North America. yS9oo;
nv; i:sf Y: !: 81 s,I|s; &; sssis s1;s; I;
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-27

GIRLS and young women wanted steady cm-
ployment: good wages. Apply In the evening
bet. and o. Chas Swltzer, 1922 Amber St
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-27

GIRL. white for general housework: . in fam
lily; reference. 1871 n. Broad st.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-27

GIRLS and young women wanted steady em-
ployment: good wages. Apply In the evening
bet. and o. Chas Swltzer, 1922 Amber St
GOVERNESS- Nurse. 3 children must have ref
erencc; Protestant. Box 5s st, Davids.
IOlrSEWORK. refined white Prot. woman; in
family; good wages. washing; must have
municaton. NJ 2i5 Ledger Central.
HoUSEWORK-Gir for general housework
white: in family. 35l Pelham rd.. Gtn.
TOUSEWORK--Color woman for general
housework; good wages ref. $40 s. 4Sth St
SAl.ESWOMAN for outside work. must be we'll
educated and willing to work for advance
ipent: salary; give age. experience and full
particulars, ~. Ledger Central.
STENOGRAPHER, accustomed to dicta-
phone work: salary according to ability. Ap-
ply comptroller f. F. Houghton Co.. 240 w
Somerset ST.
STENOGRAPHER wanted in office; salary s55
per month Apply, giving age, experience etc.
2i0 Ledger Central.
TAPE WEAVERS wanted. Apply John Side
botham, Inc, 4317 Grscom St. Frankford.
TELEPHONE operator. female: $40 per month.
board and laundry. Apply per, University Hos
wANTED-Girs and women are offered steady
employment in a fuse plant; light work. under
frst-Class conditions: good pay and oppor-
tunity for advancement Apply in person or
by letter. between the hours OF 1:30 n
y. M. $50 and p. m. Eddystone Ammu-
nition Corporation. employment department.
1342 Arch st. Philadelphia
WARD MAID. 500 per month and board. room
out. University Hospital. 34th and Spruce.
WhTRESs-Experienced Protestant girl; good
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FORELADY capable. wanted for steel ball in
spection department: one qualified for taking
fun charge; state experience with references.
also wages required. NJ 212. Ledger Office
GIRL. white or colored, for general housework
in oak Lane; . in family 81 per week; ref
ercncc. 7 607, Ledger Office.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-27

hard hitters, fast base runners and bette
pitching than any one expected TO see.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-19
Resolutions Dated Nov. IT, 1863

The following resolutions were
taken from the minutes of the quar-
terry conference of the Leon MethO-
dist Episcopal church of Nov. Ii,
1868:
Preamble and observation-disclosures
as 1t is evident that there are persons
in Decatur county who sympathiZe
with the rebels and show by their
acts that they would sooner have
them succeed than to have the Union
army put down this rebellion; who
also declare themselves ready to op-
pose the powers that be, to-Wit: The
present administration and the laws
of the United States,
adherence to all who hold or utter
reasonable sentiments,
Resolved, LIST, That as our fathers.
brothers and sons by thousands have
had to fall upon the field of battle
IN order to Subdue this ungodly re-
bellion and sustain the best govern
ment the sun ever shown upon,
Therefore, in view of all this, we
cannot fellowship members of the
church, male or female, who in any
manner knowingly or willingly, give
aid or comfort to the rebels
Resolved, End, That we are highly
pleased and gratifled with the clear
ring of loyalty both to the church
and the Union of all of our church
papers and especially the Central
Christian Advocate
Resolved, 3rd, That we render
brave soldiers who have so admirably
acquitted themselves on the BATTLE
fields thereby giving us hope and
success