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4 KANSAS Anited Sresbyterian. PUBLISHED MONTHLY AT TOPEKA, KAN. Devoted to the cause of Christ and bis Church, more! particularly the UNITED PRESBYTERIAN Church in To, eka and in all the west. -OUR HOME Printers ink has come to to be resognized as an able aid in church work. 1t recorde progress.

keeps the claims of the GOSPEL, fore the people, and interests others in our plans and purposer. A church full of the gospel spirit is full of enterprises by which the gospel may reach and benefit the greates: number of people. This PAPER is one of the enterprises of the Topeka congregation in whose welfare and prosperity the whole Church is interested. Printer's ink coats money as does ever otter enterprise, and must be supplied by our friends. We aim to give subscribers and advertisers full value for cash.

Agents wanted in every congregation. READ OUR ADVERTISEMENTS AND PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS. TO BUSINESS A limited amount of space is given in this paper to such of our business men as desire to advertise. A paper like this goes into circulation ail over the country, as well as into many families of our own immediate community It is read, and re read, loaned, and discussed, carefully preserved, and frequently consalted. Oar most successful business men say that an advertisement in a paper like his of ole thousand copies 19 of more value than five thousand cirulars thrown about the streets, or sent through the mail, and less expensive.

Our rates are, 25 cants per inch, or four dollars per comma. with discount for long time, Ba NUMRERS FURNISHED FREE ON APPLICATION. NOTES AND ITEMS, February was a busy month. Mr. Kinton i is heard from.

He is on Rev. Finney's farm near Beloit. Several of our people are on the sick list, and under the doctor's care, including Mr. Gormley, Mr. Neely, Mr.

Sav age, Mrs. Engell. The first of April is coming near when we close up the year's work and make up our reports for the general assembly. The time is near for the annual business meeting. There will be three trustees to elect, reports to hear, accounts to settle, and some important questions to discuss.

If any member has any complaint to make against any person or thing, the only manly way is to put it in writing and present it to the session. The question of reducing expenses is to be considered at the annual meeting, Times are hard and money scarce and expenses must be cut down. Come prepared to give a righteous decision. Mr. Ralph Bigger, of Hansford Co.

Texas, and James Bigger, of Moines, Iowa, who were called here by the death of their sister, Mrs. Dr. Stewart, have retnrned again. C. E.

Chandler enjoyed a visit from his father and mother and sister Nettie, who stopped a few days on their way to Colorado Springs to make their home there. Sherman Miller and Earnest Minney are going into partnership on a farm two miles south of Tecumseh this spring. Good luck to you boys. Mr. and Mrs.

McKitrick and Mr. and Mrs. Scott Fitzpatrick are receiving congratulations now on account of the safe arriyal of their youngest sons, Feb. 22 and Feb. 23.

Mr. Starke has brought his family here from Nemaha county and are located at No. 1832 Harrison street, South Topeka. We are glad to have them with us and accord them a hearty welcome. We have receiyed No.

1 Vol 1. Our Church Mirror, published by the pastor of our Emporia congregation, Rev. J. A. McKirahan.

It is full good things, and if sustained by the people there, will prove a very valuable aid in their church work. The Emporia church seems to be prospering, and the people are hopeful. LILLIE EDNA WHITE. Mr. and Mrs.

John S. White were called to pass through the waters of affliction February 18. The baby of the family circle, Lillie Edna, nine months of age, after a brief illness closed her eyes on all things earthly and went away to bloom in the paradise of God. In the baptismal consecration, Oct. 4, 1890, the child was given to the Lord and he has claimed his own.

The Beloved came down into his garden to gather lillies, and this beautiful Lillie is now transplanted into the garden above. It is well with the child. "As vernal flowers that scent the morn, But wither in the rising day, Thus lovely was the infant's dawn Thus swiftly fled her life away. "She died to sin; she died to care; But for a moment felt the rod, "Then, rising on the viewless air, Spread her light wings and soared to God." committee gave a social at the home of Miss Josie Hawkins, Feb. 19, which was very enjoyable.

They also made a call one evening. The February consecration meeting was very good. There were seven absentees and four excuses. Dr. McLaughlin, vice president, presided.

Arrangements are being made for a Presbyterial society to be held at Lawrence, April 28. The desire is to make this the largest and best ever held in the Presbytery. Societies are urged to send- as many delegates as possible. A TRIBUTE OF AFFECTION By the United Presbyterian church of Topeka, Kansas, on the death of Mrs. Maggie Stewart, Jan.

28, 1891. Our hearts our bowed in grief for the loss we sustain in the death cf this dear sister. Her illness was very brief. Going home from Communion on Sabbath, she was taken with a severe illness from which she never recovered. Mrs.

Stewart was a very useful member of our society, One whom we thought could not be spared, but "Gods finger touched her and she slept." Always ready for any work, she was also ready for the Masters call to "Come home." By her sweet disposition, her gentle manner and kindness of heart, she endeared herself to us all and we each mourn the loss of a personal friend as well as a faithful worker in our society. We desire to place on record our testimony of our appreciaof her sterling qualities as Christian and a friend. To the husband and children we extend our deepest sympathies in their sore bereavement and would commend them to Him who promised "My grace 1s sufficient for thee." We watched her breathing the Ladies Missionary Society of Thr ugh the night. Her breathing soft and low, As in her breast the wave of life Kept ebbing to and fro. Our very hopes belied our fears.

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We have received "From Solomon to the Captivity" a book of discourses on the Sabbath school lessons for the first six months of the year, by Rev. David Gregg, D. D. and Rev. Lewis W.

Mudge, D. D. They are able, practi-1 cal and interesting. The book can be obtained from the American Tract Society, New York, price $1.25. From the same firm we have received "Sermons in Candles" by Spurgeon, trated.

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