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About Torch of reason. (Silverton, Oregon) 1896-1903 | View Entire Issue (March 25, 1897)
THE TORCH OF REASON, SILVERTON, OREGON, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1897 and as long as he lasts I am sure of Oriental Medical Syndicate and am regeneration. At an^ rate, he delighted to find his work so nearly won t let me lie in the gutter. in accord with the principles of When they entered Jimmy’s Secularism. While not exactly almost tund.»led-dow n cabin, he agreeing with us regarding the sub- went to the hearth, dug up a stone, ject of religion, his mission is to and out of a hollow dtew several overthrow the prejudice of creeds well-ti 1 led bags, and rolled their and dogmas that the light of truth contents out upon the floor. They may shine upon this world and en- were shining nuggets of gold. noble and beautify the lives of men “There’s about twenty thousand and women. dollais, said Jimmy. Isn t that I take several subscriptions for a good friend . the T orch of R eason among which ( to be continued .) Don t have to take our word for it, when we say are I)r. M. II. Ellis and J. G. Grad- X ■■■ —- we have a b etter and larger stock of new goods th an wohl, two of Albany’s most pro- News and Notes. ever before, for the m erchandise is here to speak for ---------- gressive citizens. I am sure a itself, and for us. Of course we d o n ’t m ean th a t you On the evening of February 27th, splendid local organization can be would th in k our ads deceptive, for we have always I speak to a good audience at the niaintained at Albany. endeavored to m ake them the opposite. You m ight Eugene court house and again Sun- Sunday and Monday evenings I th in k however th a t we were over-enthusiastic. Y ou’ll day afternoon at the opera house, speak in the Unity church at Salem. en th u se too when you see the new goods. H onestly Eugene has long been noted for the Bad weather lessens our numbers we are very proud of our stock, and believe the styles predominance of liberal thought some, but the meetings are inter- will please you, and the prices interest you. * * * among its citizens. I meet many esting. Our friend Rev. Copeland, staunch friends who prove their pastor of the church, is a man earnestness by liberal financial whose mind is entirely free to do support. I am favored with the Bis own thinking. He deserves musical assistance of a voun» much credit for the frank ami able friend, Mr. Leonard Gross, who manner in which he advocates the with his skillful guitar accompani- grand truths of nature. I spent a ment adds much to the interest of pleasant evening at his home. I the program. To Mr. S. E. meet our old-time and honored Brown and wife, proprietors of champion, Sebastian Adams, and Corner Main & Water Sts. Silverton, Oregon. the Hoffman House, one of the wife, at whose home I am inyited. leading hotels of the city, I am It ig to Be hoped that Mr. Adams grateful for generous hospitality will retain his strength and vigor and personal entertainment. Dr. of mind for many years yet to do McAlister and daughter, M. E. battte against the errors of super- Schwarzschild and family, Miss Htition. I visit Mrs. Ben Forst Ada B. Millican, and Mr. J. How- ner, whose husband lately passet ard, editor Eugene Register, are away, and find her with the conso- D E A L E R IN among the many earnest friends. lation that true Secularism brings C hem icals, Drugs, Sunday evening 1 had the pleas- strength to bear her loss. In the M edicine, Toilet A rticles, ure of listening to the most liberal knowledge that Mr. Forstner was a Perfum ery and Soaps, Stationery, presbyterian sermon I ever heard, grand, good man, loved and hon Rev. Mr. Gilbert is an able pro- ored by all, she finds perfect peace P aten t Medicines, P ain ts and Oils. gressive man, and is doing a great and comfort. The world is better Com bs and Brushes. work in the cause of truth and for his having lived. A higher mental freedom. “I want the tribute cannot be paid a fallen hero truth” said he “wherever it leads.” Tuesday evening I go by boat to Tuesday evening, March 2nd, I Independence and find the audience am at Harrisburgh, a quiet little waiting at the Opera House. Rain town of about 500 people. The and wind make it disagreeable, but city hall is well filled. Miss Cecil a good crowd assembles and our Rampy presides at the organ with meeting is successful. Prof. II. grace and skill. I am entertained C. Wymer performs beautifully on at the splendid new home of Mr. the piano and by his almost magic DEALERS IN H. L. LaSelle and wife. The day is touch the sweet strains of the Mock- pleasant and enjoyable. Mr. 8. ing-bird carry us far above this May subscribes for the T orch , world of want and care to elysian G E N E R A L M E R C H A N D IS E Many friends express hearty syrn- bowers of perfect peace. The Prof pathy for the cause of Liberalism, is a graceful master of his chosen At Albany the 3rd. and 4th, instrument. I meet many friends I am greeted by the largest audiences both old and new, whose cheering Silverton, Oregon. I have had, there being 300, the hearty words inspire the laborer to Corner Hain & Water Sts. first evening and nearly 500 the better efforts. Wednesday I pay a second. Much credit is due our visit to our friends Mr. O. Nelson friends Messrs Crawford and Har- aU(I family of Monmouth, who are JOHN HICKS, SAMUEL AflES, nish for the successful manner in ever, read-}' and willing, l,o,h b.v whink ika meetings »v, word and and deed, equa, to assist in thecause Which the were advertised. , ()f truth rights R a 1 enjoy every hour spent in their real pleasure to mingle with such splendid homes. They are broad whole-souled people. I spent an DEALERS IN progressive people and thorough hour in the Normal school. In students of nature. Mr. Crawford anotbe/ artic.le I »hall have some- k has .. as fine a . . tiling to of savin regard schools to the as con- I a private collection of dition the nubhc geological specimens as can be found them in different cities. lam found in the state. These gentle- at home Wednesday the 10th. I Stoves, A gricultural Im plem ents, G uns, Fishing man are photographers of years’ was out hve weeks, visited thirteen Tackle, C utlery, and S porting Goods. experience and do some excellent ‘‘'«,'1'., lectured twenty-three times Worj. at,d took eighty-four subscriptions to the T orch and C andle . I meet Dr. Del MacClaire of the N ettie A. O lds . “Seeing is Believing.” You Yours to Please, A. WOLF & SON. J. E. Hammond, DRUGGIST, Silverton, Oregon. Cusiter & Davenport Hicks & Ames. HARDWARE, TINWARE, S ilv e rto n , O re g o n ,