Rensselaer Republican, Volume 25, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 June 1893 — A Break. [ARTICLE]

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Truth. “Van Wither made an I'emark at Sumner’s wedding yesterday.” “What did he say?” “Congratulated him on the treasure he had won, and every one but Van knows Sumner married her for her money.” Among the distinguished citizens of Philadelphia past ninety years of age, the Rev. Dr. Furness is one of thq. most remarkable of personages. Hff takes long walks like a boy without fatigue. He hears well and can read at night, even in the cars, without glasses. About the only evidence of age he experiences is the loss of the sense of taste.