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7. 9.peka while the legislature is in session this winter.IN MAILSBidents ofther * BUftillfUSed'Mauofe the most sa»e5 in the brought to P. T. Looni-of Shannon arshal Hill-i physician* schools., an ber of the ;d Men. He :t is alleged of anotner /bite haired letters to at :nts. Huswives were :y had beenirs and lo\-lad beer, led l the feeling against Dr, City maay •eatened to pen talk* ofi veterinary domes. In r men, se\-r veterinary red to Shan-the Chicago 1 from Cres-icing medi* ioved in the r or so ago but at that .th his fam-6* man and he practice.MEN KISS WHEN THEY MEET.Peculiar Practice* or German ApMtallc Christian Church*Eureka, III , Dec. 1 —The recent general conference o£ the German Apostolic Christian church, held near this city, has til-trader] attention to this peculiar sect The church htis been growing quite rapidly, especially in central Illinois, and how mis branches in nearly every state In the upion. As a people Us members are quiet ami industrious, but rhey all decline lo have anything ro do with political affairs lt;md refuse to vote at either local or general elections Jn several elections ip this part of the fcvate, where the members of ihis organization have held the balance of potver, efforts have been made to induce them :o vote, but without results.The peculiarities of these people do 210L end here, as they will no: assoc’ate wjth any person outside of their own church. They wilt help each other In every way possible, and the richer members will assist in giving the poorer a sihti, but none except one of their -own members can hope to receive aid from them.Almost invariably they settle in colonies, and during the past five or six years strong colonies have been formed in different parts of Illinois. At Morton they have one of the largest churches of this denomination in the United Staler. Treman t. Eureka Falrbury, Elgin and Peoria are also central points Tor this Organization.A reporter was desirous of securing a report of the conference for publication, bu; was informed ihai news-oaper reporters were not to be tolerated. Their regular preaching services are, however, open to the public* and the corre-ado Relent found on entering ibe room xhac the women sat on one side of the house, while the men occupied the other. The services are all conducted in German, and the preachers serve without pay, as it is a par: of their religion that no preacher shall demand anything for his services. Ai the close of the sermon the men greet each other with a kiss.Besides these there are numerous other peculiarities, among them bein^ chat none' of the men will wear lt;i mustubhe. and another tnat rhey will never have a portrait of any kind made. No flag or other decoration Is ever exhibited on the business house or residence of a member of tnis church, and their buildings are always wUhouuany form of decoration on festive occasions. Taken as people they are exceedingly peculiar, ye; with aU their oddities they have many good qualities.A BOON TO PUGILISTS*fid a hitriNew York Doctor Discovers a “Bracer”Hnr K nnrtnl Onh Mpn.DEAIMakeIMet lieLon Hoole don cured. Engla ord. nearly Kafir Hoo at tent tire c result him. rx a year est m: crjnuti wonde not re izer of clal fit Sence water, other manlp He t ttal be examp so he while i one ar into ti share lt;cates ;Mom being Hoole* Inal. ] as call buys *
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Perry Daily Chief
Perry, Iowa, US
Wed, Dec 02, 1896
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