Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 290, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 December 1915 — baby Baptized With Water From the River Jordan. [ARTICLE]

baby Baptized With Water From the River Jordan.

Monticello Journal. The last communion service of the year was observed at the Presbyterian church yesterday morning at which time several persons were received into the church by the pastor, Rev. F. W. Backemeyer, and there were also candidates for the rite of baptism. Isabelle Ruth Kassabaum, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Kassabum, was baptised with water that was brought from the river Jordan by August Dreifus when he returned from a journey to the Holy Lands last year. The water had been preserved for the purpose, the container, a bottle, being marked “For Kassabaum’s baby.” After the baptism of the child, the same water was used for the baptism of Mrs. Kassabaum who was also received into the church. _■ / When you are making your selection for' Christmas do not forget to send something that will give cheer. Nothing will give any more cheer than a fine blooming plant (and a plant is always welcome). I have over 1,000 fine ones to select from. Poinsettia* ~ cyclamens, begonias, primroses, geraniums, ferns of all kinds, Christmas wreaths of all kinds. Any special order I can make promptly. Wreaths made special for cemetery. If you do not know where the cemetery greenhouse is you can find it two blocks north of the cemetery gate. Will sell wholesale prices until Jan. Ist all plants, except geranSums.—J. H. Holden. A baby boy in a basket was letftVm the door step on the home of George Briden, at Hammond one night recently. Mr. .Briden is an inspector for the Monon railroad and his wife has long been an invilad, but they have decided to keep the baby. The doors at the Presbyterian • church bazaar will be opened to the public next Wednesday noon, Dec. Bth, at 12:30.