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The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1922-09-05
RARE CHANCE

10 you could get an fdcal home In
the country, affOrding city advan.
tugcs. with daily income that would
pay abundantly for labor expended,
and 20 per cent on the purchase
price. would you buy?
We have IT, acres on state high.
way - miles : W. Corning. Calf.
Modern . room house. new barn 80 \
80, dandy hen house lSNlOO--oth-
or smaller ones. broodcr house, seas.
on capacity. G0OO chicks. with elcc.
trio broodcrs, 1880 size electric In.
cuhators. q complete dairy and pOul-
try equipment. Ford delivery car, \
lot ot small tools; i2O0 white leg.
horn poultry, I fine COWS.
Fruit comprising apples, cherries,
apriCois, peaches, pruncs, grapes,
figs, olives. oranges. grape fruit. Eng.
liSh walnuts. almonds and berries.
Fine lawn. flowers and shrubbery
Well OF best water, electric lights.
motor and pump. liatched 10000
chicks. and sold $4,000 worth OF
cream and eggs brought $4,000. Two
men do the work. Two years net re-
venue will make the purchase price,
Everything included except furniture
In dwelling,
4 beautiful home and a. money
maker. Price S9,5oO. Terms ON
half.
Address haywood Poultry Farm,
W. II. Harris, owner, Corning. Cal.
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The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1922-09-05

his relief that the taSca be rodurcd
The outstanding feature NJ the new
YAK law written by the special sogglon
oi INC Republican Congress was IN In
crease OF $500 IN the tax oSompilop
OF the head Of every family who rc
ceiVes an annual income OF $1,000 ot
Irss. In addition, his exemption for
children ane dependents was doubled
from s2O0 10 500. These cxemptlons
embrace practically all those on q
wage or salary. II includea over
100000 heads Of families In ordinary
circumstances. In addition. tho new
tax law repealed altogether IN.
nuisance taxes which working men
had 10 pay on everything cycryvhcre
for everything they bought. II alao
repealed all transportation taxcs
which were levied on all goods sblpp.d
by freight or express or parcel post
Such taxes were added 10 the ultimate
cost of goods and In the long run
were paid by the working men. An
told. the new tax bin lifted from th,
shoulders Oi the working classcs of
this country over $4,000 900 a year
According to report issued by IN.
U. s. Department Of Labor June. 1872
the retail cost Of living was gradually
reduced from March. 1921. to the tImo
the report was issued The living cost,
In no other nation IN the world wefc
reduced during this same time.
Tho sum and total OF one year Of
lIarding's administration, so far as &
affects the working people. has bee:
the elimination oi the problem Of us.
employment except IN those industri..
affected ~ str.kCs; reduction OF take,
paid by the working classes In sun
aggrr eating nearly billion dollars.
the restriction OF immigration: gen.
oral program OF lcsseEod public .x
pendiiures which insures stlll further
reductions IN taxes: an increase G. IL
per cent. In the value Of Liberty bnnd,
millions Of which are held by wage.
earncrs and men on salaries: a grad
ual reduction in living costs.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1922-09-05
"ls the Product Right?"

1t is a maxim of advertising
ing that a poor product cannot
be successfully advertised. 1t
may flash upon the scene with
brilliance, become the talk Of
the hour, and to all appearances
be destined to set new records,
but unless it is and does what is
claimed for it, no amount of
printers ink and artists colors
can give it pelmanence.
Once in a while some article
of merchandise will appear to
defy this rule, but not for long.
Public response, at first, per-
haps, quick and active, becomes
slower and slower. Sales fall
off. The business grows sick,
and in a few months or a few
years, the very name of the pro-
duct is forgotten.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1922-09-05
Americas Laboring Classes
Aided BY Republican Party
Amy Of Unemployed Reduced. Burden Of
Taxes Lighicncd, immigration Re-
strictcd Cost of Living Lowered
and War Menace Removed.
a. :. RErRIsESTN NTiSE gIrnrTr s,Nurps
uNpiiNh' MEMBER uotsI roMNiTfEg
oN iN1IHsfATg COMMERCE

According 10 estimates given ont by
The American Federation ol Labor al
that time there were between 4. 900 ,UOl
and 5000 DOO wagc.carnrfH out Of cm
ploymoni when the Republican ad
mini8tfHtiDn came into power March
4, 1921. This Industrial depression
began early In the summer OF 1920
Tho immediate problem before the Re
publican party was tn" return to nor
NAL conditions
Tho underlying cause " Industrial
depression was tho prOstrallon Of ugrl.
culture brought about by the radical
curiailmrnt Of agricultural credits by
the Democratic administration. The
American farmer buys ~ per cent. oi
all manufactured products His des.
p"rItc circumstances compelled indus.
tries 10 curtail production and turn
men into the streets. The Republican
Congress Immediately restored agri.
culture to healthy condition The
farmer entered the market again as n
buyer of manufactured goods. The
ranks NJ the unemployed began To
decrease.
A. the time the coal and railroad
strikUs were called there was u great.
cr demand fur labofing men than there
was q supply.
on" of the most important cOntribut
lns factors to the improvement Of tho
unemployment situation was the early
oul,imDnt by the special session Of
~" Republican Congress of the re
Etficiiyr immigration law This was
demanded by the laborlug people %,
the ru.tcd states Its enactment pre-
vented the incoming Of hundreds of
thousands ~ immigrant who would
only have Increased Tie ranks Of the
unemployed aIi added 10 the indus.
trial distress. The previous Republl.
can Congress hnd passed similar law
but II was vetoed by President Wilson.
The Republican administration came
into power finding tho burden Of taxes
very heavy. The working man had TO
bear hts share II wuE essential IN
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1922-09-05

Advertising men know this SO
well that today the first ques-
ton upon which they must be
satisfied before they will recon-
mend advertising to any manu-
facturer is - Is the product
right?
And merchandise that is right
-mer1aandise that will satisfy
in service-merchandise that
will bring customers back for
another purchase is the first re-
quirement of the jobber and the
retailer who expect to endure
and flourish.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1922-09-05

There is no better assurance
of this kind of merchandise than
an advertising pledge to the
public.
Putnam patriot., 1922-05-19
TWEED SUITS, $I9.75

Four styles-fve colors. The popular long coat style k especially featured Sizes for women and misses. Silk lined. Heretofore S29.5O.
Putnam patriot., 1922-05-19
ABINGTON

William Clcmons has a new Chey. roief ear
 Mr. and Mrs Frank K Haines and Mis- f. l.. Grosvenor metored Co New Haven last Thursday
 Roy tangeviu. who was hurt by Joseph Elliott4 bull. has been taken Co the Day kmball Hospital
 Seventeen people from this com munitv attended thr + NJ. (. 4 meeting in Pomfret last Sunday eve uinE
 Putnam stores Will close Thursday afternoons from June sth to Scptem ber 18th. inclusive Merchants Com. mittee Putnam Chamber of Com meree Adv.
 A strawberry supper and entertain ment will be given in Grange haH thE Friday evening for the benefit of lht ! Grange Mrs Albert Smith has charge of the program. an "Old Fashioned Album 2
 quoit league of as many teams n. possible will be formed for play or Monday evenings on the church iaWf the coming Monday evening All in tercsted be there or hand in you name and your partners.
 At tho meeting held at the ehufef on last Monday evening. 1t was agree1 that Il Community House was needed and q committee was appointed to try aud purchase land from the Library Association. upon which to place it.
 The speaker at the church scrgic. tAe coming Sunday will bc Dean Myer If the Hartford School of Relet5e te3aea9y ltis hoped chat many plf he ffternt Co hear and welcome bim Inc following Sunday will bc observe Memorial Day
 N the last meeting of the GranE, a class of tive was given che thifd am fourth dtgrees supper was fu msHel afterwards The coming meet
 e Wil be am open one and all eV service men arc invited to be present u uniform Miss Hurley. pemfret Distinct Nurse. who was chief nurs5 at the E F. Hospital at Tours. WI sryak
Putnam patriot., 1922-05-19
AUDIENCE ENJOYS
 ANNUAL CONCERT

Pupils of Putnam High school gave their annual concert in Union hall Wednesday evening before large and appreeiative audience. A varied program printed in last weeks Pa tu5tt was presented by the young people in manner that evoked tHe warm applause and hearty praise Of every one of their aaditorz The or rHzuai numbers. the solos vocal aa# lmentm. quartet selections and combined 10 make very eniertaiaalas Estes supervisor
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Putnam patriot., 1922-05-19
EAST THOMPSON

Miss Httir Allen has been badly afflicted with poison the past week
 H w. KaHbaH has rented his. place ion uar.y ffom Boston for period of tEc yeafs
 Ift-se aa= Ha school Wednesday. as # WAS visiting day Mrs Eva Hunt netaa visited in Webster
 lh E e. Ross is spending the V.eb with her daughter Mrs Charles Hilton and family of Hartford
 Mrs Welcome Sheldon has been af- a.etei Nitha hard cold tbe past week pr RaFe was cnlled and sine Is im- proving
 Rnalde Hoyle. who has been at his hom, the past week. was called to aore Albany N Y.. by Che Whuns Machne C..
 Master Donald Clark of Eastford returned home Tuesday. having been 2 guest of his grandparents at the par sonace fer two weeks.
 Rev K. Miller. Bert Kiursbury, and Mr Riley attended court in Will tmaute Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, they having been called as witnesses en the "holdupH that took place Eeh g, 1921. in our village.
 rhos, who attended the Kings Daughter. conference at Millimantie Tuesday from Earnest Workers Cir ole#W Mrs. Minnie Bixby, Mrs. Blythe Woodward. Mrs. Carrie Rob bins, Mrs ( Miller Others were de- tained at home on account of illness.
 Fines have been numerous in this vicinity the past week, doing much damage \ saw mill, one house and a bic cabin near Douglas were burned and it was necessary 10 call the fire company from Woonsocket to protect the property at Wallum Lake Sev- eral hundred acres were burned over Last Thursday train came from Boston and picked up men from all the stations along the line. the section men from this station working for 4s hour, without sleep. l, was difficult 10 ,top the firc as a fierce wind was blowing. carrying the burning cinders for several rods. Wednesday after noon fire started east of Orren Whu1s on the Buck Hr read and s fought by nearly hundred men
 fhs schools of the town are prepar- nc for field day
Putnam patriot., 1922-05-19
THOMPSON

r. W Scarborough sat Che Vernon Stiles Inn.
 Dr. and Mrs Gardner Miller of Providence are in town
 The Bridge Club Was entertained by Miss Wiley on Tuesday
 Miss Lena Smith, who has been H, is back in her place at the store
 Mrs. Emma Shaw coleleugh has opened her house for the summer
 Mrs. N. D. Rcam md Mir. and Mrs Norman r. Ream are at Carolyn Hall
 Mrs. Edward Lloyd Lowcree spenl n few days with Miss sherman thi. week.
 Mrs. Dexter Elliott spent few days in Providence the early part oi the week.
 Mir and Mrs. Louis Ream and fam ily are at Carolyn Hall for the sum mer. Mir. and Mrs Charles Weaver
Putnam patriot., 1922-05-19
ASHFORD

NeN le~ks fer tbe Center -shoa aff1ed "Wednesday
 | Robbins N 4 St Onee. N < Raras and Ii Brown of PutHaa were n thc village heauuful Weans day
 osarss Bowen and family. also q .s. Carrie Bos,torth If SouthbraEe spent sunday wth George BosWofti at Eas, Woodstock
 Putnam stores Nil elosc Thursaas afternoons from June sth to Septem Der 2sth. inclusive Merchants Conn mittey Putnam Chamber of Com meree Adv
 Al the annual meeting of the Gtasg Cemetery Association Wedutsaay af teruoon the appended o.ncer, were elected President. N <. Warren vice president. NJ ratem secretary. N p Keith treasurer Ward G. Holman of Willimantlc, auditors. 4 Nj Bowen. G \ Dean
Putnam patriot., 1922-05-19
GIRLS CLOTHES

Red Cross Nurse The picture to be shown is a comedy drama, Al tine Sign of the Jack-o Lantern. which Mr Albert has seen on trial and de- elares 10 be one of the best films Of the season Also to further the fund a daSe will be held shortly in Union hall The school children have been interested in the fund and will sell tickets for the Victory benefit. Man aEer Smith of the Bradley Theatre
 has also consented to give a similar benefit performance at an early date
Putnam patriot., 1922-05-19

are occupying Inc Lawford house on West street
 Miss Frances Elliott gave q West over lunch oil Friday to her house guests and other Wcstover graduate iu this vicinity.
 Putnam stores will close Thursday afternoons from June Sth to septem- brr 2sth, inclusive Merchants Com mlltec Putnam Chamber of Com merce Adv.
 Every day more families ia town are adopting daylight saving time az a matter Of personal convenience, while our good old friend the town clock still runs on standard time.
 The advance sale of tickets for the tea dance to be given Saturday after noon in the gymnasium of the Howe Marot School for Windham House is very gratifying, and it is hoped there will be q large attendance. Ia addi- .un Co ten. ice cream, candy and milk shakes win be on sale In ease there .s anyone in this part of the state who has not heard of windbam House, 1t i, l tbe domitory that Is to be built at l Connccticut College, New London l Tbe need for such building is great i Twenty thousand dollars has beer
 aisel towards the fifty thousand need ed. and earnest effort is being mad,
 complete the amount as soon as pos sibie.
Putnam patriot., 1922-05-19
BENEFIT AT VICTORY
Next Thursday Night to Aid Fund for
 Visiting Nurses Car

Through the generosity of Manager Alpert of the Victory Theatre there will be a benefit performance at that house next Thursday afternoon and evening May 25, when half of the proceeds will be donated to the fund which is being raised to purchase an automobile fer the Use of the Putnam
Putnam patriot., 1922-05-19
POMFRET

" C. van der Laaa spent Tuesday in Boston.
 ] Mrs R. 8 Richardson left on Mon day for a week in Boston
 Mrs. and Mis- Elliot motored Co West Sudbury, Mass, on Monday sLa PiaisaHee7 is being made ready for the eariy arrival os Mf7s Clark Mi Kingsbary af Greenwich was a weekend guest af Miss NaTe at Tops feid
 N Marion Harvey ieft oa Thur day for stay of fen das iH PhIIaie.
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 Ben G-Har aH Wet-
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 HaHHa e f H-5rktan.
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 ias4aa ste arI Af Adams re- arneI aH Thur Wy iast from New feb Ci6e. aad have opened their for aae summer.
 Miss Evelyn Ellsworth has taken ff John Addison Pottafs house for 5hr ummer. Mrs Porter and Miss Ellsworth arfiV on Monday.
 Putnam stof win close Thursday afternoons iron June sth te septem- BeT 2sth, ineiu Merchants Com mittee Putnam Chamber of Com mcgce-Adv
 The Missez NcKce.ef. who have been in Pomfrat throughout the win ter. left On MaaIay for New York. and will sail late tn the month for an indefinite stag Europe.
 "The Kosy kaner" at the foot of Pomfret Hill ha been made more at tractive by thr addition of wing which balance with the structure erected last summer. An ice cream parlor has beeH installed.
 Edward r Johnson of pomfret and l Miss Anna | Johnson of Worcester were united in marriage at the Con gregationa parsonage Wednesday evening by Re J Spencer Noorhees. The brides sister was one of the wit ncsscs to the marriage
 4 bazaar 4.l be held in Pomfret Hall June 6 for ac benefit ef st Mon ica's Guild. There wiil be sale Of children's dr,sses. aprons pajamas. useful and fancy articles Iced tea. coffee and cake wlI be on sale from 4.30 to 6.30. daylight -ayiRg time Modern danrina quadulies and Nir- rinia reels WiI be- on the evening program.
 At the SuHHaf morning service of worship at the Congregational church, Rev Mr Voorhecs win speak on "Ths Enforcement of the Prohibition Law ln the. evening the Young People, Pleasant sunday Evening Club will have their semi-aunual supper at s.30 in Che church parlor All young pco- pie are invited. After the upper. the election of officers will be held
 The young people of Sf Monica's Guild arr going to give n play on Fri l day. May 36. and are working hard in rrcr te make the comedy. "A Alis. Fear less aai Company" the best ever pre- scented The play Is under he direc- tiou of Miss Mae Lathrop and Mir Car dnaI The east includes the Misses Helen Clemens, Mae Cotter Mary F. Maher Margaret Cotter. Eva Lathrop, Margaret Farrell. Miss Hurley. Fora ! Bovn. Casey Cotter and James Ma her
Putnam patriot., 1922-05-19
POMFRET LANDING

George Baldwin of Enfield. Mass has moved into Patrick Malgy's house
 Mfs E. K Parker has returned to Mansfield.
 On Monday evening the pupils of Che Landing school gave their teacher NaH5n Clifford surprise hy hane ing hm a May basket Games were p'aSg8 and everyone potei E eaai time
Putnam patriot., 1922-05-19
CARD CItii Nk5

N are e.aeareis grateful for lae tae#eH lsa aa4 -4seH falef4rt zat.l hs dHa large number of people iazz week ia fighting GHe forest fire tH THampsoH that sa s.ral. ly taFs 8teH- ed. for time. 10 Vlae out our home and other property h recognition of our gratefulucss. we take tafs means ef thanking everyone who shared l. the hard battle against the destructive fire.
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Putnam patriot., 1922-05-19
NAVY SUITS, $500

Aprils prices for suits identical to these were SI9.5O and S55.00. Poiret Twill is the ma terial. Some are severely tailored others prettily braid trimmed
Putnam patriot., 1922-05-19
SWEATERS, S2.9S

Becoming Mohair Slip-0ns with round or V necks. Black. White, Jade, Perwnkle. Lip stick Red. Caramel, Grey and ten stunning two-tone combinations Could sell for S4.98
Putnam patriot., 1922-05-19
BLOUSES, S1.9S

Dainty Dimities and Yoiles. Some are the semi-tailored type with round collar so popu- lar with Tweed Suits and Sport Sweaters. Val ues to S3.9S.
Putnam patriot., 1922-05-19
100 DRESSES, S17.5O

Chic Poiret Twill frocks-the blouse and sleeves laVishly covered with tiny twinkling beads or lovely braid embroideries. Black, Brown and Navy. Sizes 16 to 42.
Putnam patriot., 1922-05-19
100 COATS, Sl9.75

swagger Topcoats and becoming Wraps in Tweed. Camelshair, Ghnehilla, Tan Over plaids and Navy Poiret Twill. Heretofore S29.50.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-11-02
CHAUTAUQUA

Programs of the Swarthmore Chau-
tauqua to be held in Town Hall, Thur
mont, November 1920, inclusive, will
be distributed in few days When
you receive this program glance at the
Dunbar Quartet and Bell Ringers, the
first of the series of entertainments,
and see what they do. Also the Bah
cock-Jobson Recital Company, and
think of the treat in store for you by
this trio of accomplished musicians
Then there is Harry r. McKeen, whom
you have met before-you will know
what to expect from him. You will
also become acquainted with Judge
George D. Alden, of Massachusetts
who is a wonderfully interesting
talker. The Junior Chautauqua on the
last afternoon and "Cappy Ricks," &
real funny comedy-drama, the last
night completes what promises to bt
the best Chautauqua we have yet had
Be ready when the ticket committed
approaches you to purchase season
tickets for the whole family. The
price is the same as in the past, adult
$1.50, children $1.00.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-11-02
GUARANTORS' MEETING

A meeting of the Chautauqua guar
antors was held last Friday night in
the Community Room. A large num-
Der was present and the work of or
ganization was completed by, the ap-
pointment of the necessary commit
tees. A motion was made authoriz-
ing the Chairman, Mr.. L. S. Birely, to
name these committees.
Those appointed are as follows:
Ticket Committee-Mr. VIM. ]. Sto-
ner, chairman, Prof. H. H. R. Brech-
bill, Miss Linnie Michigan, Mrs. Anna
M. Jones, Mr.. Harry w. Ruch.
Entertainment Committee-Mr. R.
A. Tyson, chairman, Mr.. Stanley R.
Damuth, Mr.. P. N. Hammaker.
Publicity Committee-C. E. Cassell,
chairman, Mr.. F. Russell Young, Rev.
w. c. Waltemyer.
Advertising Committee-Mr. John
M. Creeger, chairman, Mr.. D. S. Wey
bright, Mr.. L. B. Nicodemus.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-11-02
TWO MORE HOUSES

The lot of ground adjoining the
property of Mr.. G.. G.. Weddle and
having a frontage of about lao feet
on E. Main street, has been sold to
Messrs M. L. Creager and Ray We'd
die, the latter purchasing the half adj
jacent to his fathers property. Mr..
Creager will have corner lot, provis-
ion having been made for street be-
tween his lot and that of Mr.. Geo. N.
English. These lots belonged to Mr..
L. R. Waesche.
The work of cleaning the ground of
briars, bushes, etc., was begun Tues
day by Mr.. Creager. Stakes appear
ed here and there on the lot and cord
stretched from one to another showed
the location of house soon to be
erected.
1t is said Mr.. Weddle will build, but
we have not learned how soon.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-11-02
REV. wALTEMYER RESIGNS

Rev. w. c. Waltemyer, who for the
past seven years has been pastor of
st. Johns Lutheran Church in Thur
mont, has handed his resignation to
the Council of the church, the same to
be effective January 1st, 1923. The
members of the Council were reluc-
tant to consider the resignation, as he
is unusually well thought of in his con-
gregation.
At congregational meeting to- be
held soon the Church Council will rec
ommend the acceptance of his resig-
nation.
Rev. Waltemyer has accepted the
pastorate of Epiphany Church, located
at 10th and U Streets, N. W.,,Wash-
ington, D. c., and he and his family
will leave here the first of the year.
We are sorry to see him go, and
we wish for him a pleasant and sue.
cessful administration of his pastor.
ship in his new home.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-11-02

MEMORIAL PARK DEDICATION
The finishing touches are being put
on Memorial Park preparatory to its
dedication. The committee in charge
of the program for the day has about
completed it's plans which will be of q
most interesting character.
Mr.. Folger McKinsey, better known
as the "Bentztown Bard" will be the
principal speaker. The Francis x.
Elder Post, American Legion, of EN-
mitsburg has been invited to attend
and participate in the ceremonies.
1t is earnestly desired that the citi-
zens of the town decorate their homes
and places of business on this day.
A complete program with all details
will be given jim next weeks issue of
The Clarion.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-11-02
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
G a STO RIA
NEED A SHELTER BUILDING

NEED A SHELTER BUILDING
Many people are aware of the fact
that Thurmont needs more room in
which to house the pupils attending
school here This fact was discussed
at different times and if we remember
Alright relief was promised. Nothing
doing thus far.
In addition to this it would not be
amiss if building in which to shelter
automobiles and bicycles were erected
on the school property. This fall a
number of pupils come by auto to
school and are obliged to let Their
cars stand during school hours on the
street. The small boys leave theil
bicycles along a neighboring fence
Protection from the weather for these
vehicles should be provided. Think
about it.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-11-02
PASTOR SURPRISED

Wednesday evening of last week the
lembers and friends of the United
Brethren Church, of Thurmont, gave
5heir pastor pleasant surprise by
crowding the parsonage to capacity,
oaded with good things to eat, as to-
ems of their pleasure at his return
this charge for another year. Mr..
V. S. Cover delivered the address of
elcome to the pastor and his family,
hich was likewise responded to hear
lily.
This marks the beginning of the
shird year for Rev. j. l. Green, each
one increasing in interest and good
will upon the part of the members and
friends who pledge their support to
make it the best yet. There is deci-
ded improvement in every department
of the church work which is very en-
couraging to all concerned as the new
year is begun.