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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-05
The Christian Religion.

iHN ~hiAsAtah NNhbtVhs
To the Editor of the Lexington In
%telligencer,
Dear Sir:
shall be obliged to you if
you will publish the accompanying
statement of Christian Doctrine and
duty. 1t doesn't pretend to be 10y any
leans a complete or dogmatic state
ment of Christian truth or Christian
/ wing. 1t is only a popular summary
of the fundamental Christian truths
and duties; and, as such, has the APP
prOval of most of the Christian min
listers now living in Lexington.
My object in asking the publication
of this statement is to exhibit the es-
sential unity of the Christian faith,
and to show what evangelical preach
ers generally treat that people must
believe and do in order to enter upon
and continue in the Christian life,
and then be fitted for service in
Christian Heavenly kingdom.
Yours Sincerely,
E. G. GORDON.
Pastor Presbyterian Church.
ESSENTIAL TRUTHS OF THE CHRISTIAN
RELIGION.
|. There is a God, the Creator ard
Upholder of the Universe.
2. All mankind are sinners and as
such are under the condemnation of
Gods Law and liable to its penalty.
3. God has provided a salvation
from sin and its penalty through the
work of his eternity-begotton Son,
our Lord Jesus Christ.
4. In order to perform his work
as a Savior from sin, our Lord Jesus
Christ reveals to men the will of God
concerning their salvation, makes an
atonement for their sins and exer-
cises authority In and over them as
their Lord.
5. In order to perform his work as
a Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ be-
came a man, being born by a virgin
woman by the power of Gods Holy
Spirit; lived a holy life on earth, died
on the cross, rose from the dead, as
cended to his Fathers right hand,
where he is made Head over all
things for his Church.
6. BY his Holy Spirit and word our
Lord Jesus Christ so moves men as to
persuade them to repent of their sins,
to accept Him as their Savior and
Lord, and thus become fitted for SER
vice in his Heavenly Kingdom.
Z. In the appointed time Il Lord
Jesus Christ will return to the earth
to raise the dead, to make d final
separation between the righteous
and the wicked, establishing the
righteous in New Heaven and the
New Earth and remanding the wick
ed TO the place of eternal punish
ment.
THE CHEF DUTIES OF THE CHRISTIAN
LIFE.
/. Repentance, or the giving up of
all known sin.
,. Faith, or sincere trust in our
Lord Jesus Christ as a Savior from
sin.
3. Public confession of faith in
Christ and of loyalty to him in bap-
tism.
4. Renewal and confirmation of
bap.ismal VOWS IN repeated atten-
dance upon the Lords Supper,
5. Diligent use of prayer inc the
holy Scriptures as mean of growth
in knowledge and spiritual strength.
&. Cordial support by contribu-
tions and personal effort of the Cod
appointed work of the Church in
preaching the gospel of salvation
from sin to every person on earth.
7. Constant endeavOr to live a
holy life, characterized by loving
God with all the heart and our fellow
men as ourselves,
aMaHH
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-05

Mrs. Kate Montgomery of Sedalia
arrived Thursday for a visit with
her cousin, r. F. Norfolk.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-05

Mrs. z. W. Wright returned from
Waterloo Wednesday evening.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-05

To the Editor of the Lexington In
telligencer,
Dear Sir.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-05

l Brood mare 10 years old.
l Brood mare Il years old.
l Work horse, single or double, u years
l Sorrel driving horse, single or dc
years old.
1 AL purpose horse 9 years old.
? Milk COWS.
2 2-year-old heifers.
8 Brood sows.
/ Poland-C China Boar.
80 Head of Fall pigs.
IA Shoats.
1 Farm Wagon good as new.
l Farm wagon fairly good.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-27
SHUT Off FROM NORTH TEXAS
Last Link Broken When the MIDLAND
Bridge Went Out Of Commission.

The last link connecting this part
of the state with North Texas was
broken late Tuesday afternoon when
the Texas Midland's bridge over the
Trinity went out of commission. The
extent of the damage to the bridge
cannot be learned as all wires along
that line of railway are Frustrated
The first reports indicated that the
bridge had been washed away, but
railroad men believe that it has only
been crippled. 1t is known that the
approaches have been washed out
and the chances are that the bridge
is gone, as a great mass of debris
from up the river had accumulated
against the structure. A small bridge
between Ennis and the river has also
been carried away. With Midland
bridges out of business it is now i'm
possible for trains to get to or from
North Texas. A Santa Fe passenger
train, which was expected to reach
this city from the east Tuesday night
is tied up somewhere on the Texas
Midland. The Central has a passen-
ger train on the sidetrack at Kauf-
man. The railroad yards at Ennis are
badly congested with passenger
equipment from other roads. In the
trains are many express cars loaded
with perishable goods. The loss to
shippers will amount to a consider
able sum.
The Central will begin the work of
Aepairing its bridge over the Trinity
Just as soon as possible. A temporary
structure will be constructed across
the river for the use of trains until
the steel bridge can be repaired
The Katy is sending material
north to be used in repairing the
track and bridges just as soon as the
water runs down. 1t is not yet known
how badly the river bridge was dam
aged. Passenger trains are still run
ing between Hillsboro and Lancas-
ter. The Flyer was annulled We'd
nesday morning on account of the
Midland's bridge going down.
The Brazos Valley is operating it's
trains between here and league
without any trouble. Three carloads
of stock were brought in yesterday
afternoon and turned over to the
Central for transportation to Fort
Worth.
The Central is the only road en-
tering Fort Worth that can operate
trains between that city and Houston
without interruption.
All telegraph and telephone wires
between this city and Dallas are still
out of commission.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-27
FILING CONVENTION CONTESTS
Contestants for Seats in Convention
Come Mostly from the South.

Chicago May 81 With the ex-
Eir7tjon today OF the time allowed
contestants for seats in the repub-
lican national convention to file
their papers with the republican ma
tional committee, it is evident that
from $50 to 200 hundred places are
to be decided. The committee will
meet early next month and from
that time until the opening of the
convention the contests will be heard
In majority of the contests it is a
case of Taft against the field. Nearly
all of the contests, including several
for delegations at large, come from
the southern states, the most no
table exception being the sixth dis
trict of Ohio, where an antiTaft del
egation in seeking seats in the con-
vention. From present appearances,
the Taft men will be successful in
a majority of the contests.
In no republican national conven-
ton since 1892 has there been so
many federal officeholders as dele
gates as there will be in the con-
vention which is to gather in Chica-
go on June 16. In the southern
states there is the usual downright
feud between the lily whites and the
out and out black delegates for re-
cognition, and it is over these con-
tests that the national committee is
expected to have the most trouble.
There are to be 992 delegates at the
convention, as follows:
Alabama, %; Arkansas, IS; Cali
fornia, 20; Colorado, 10; Connect
cut, IA; Delaware, s; Florida, TO-;
Georgia, Is; Idaho, 6; Illinois, 54;
Indiana, 80; Iowa, 26; Kansas, TO-
Kentucky, 26 Louisiana, IS; Maine,
-; Maryland, 16; Massachusetts,
80; Michigan, %; Minnesota, 22;
Mississippi, 20 Missouri, SO; Mon
tana, 6; Nebraska, 16; Nevada, 6;
New Hampshire, s; New Jersey, "a /;
New York, rs; North Carolina, "a;
North Dakota, 8; Pennsylvania, IS;
Rhode Island, g. South Carolina, IS !;
South Dakota, s; Tennessee, "a;
Texas, So; Utah, 6; Vermont, s.;
Virginia, "a; Washington, 10; West
Virginia, IA; Wisconsin. 26 Wy
oming 6; District of Columbia, 2;
Alaska, s; Arizona, 6; Hawaii, 2;
New Mexico, 6; PHILIPPINE Island
%; Porto Rico, g.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-27
THE NEED OF BETTER LIGHTS.
Arc lights Should BE Provided Near
Railroad Crossings

The time Is fast approaching when
the Trinity and BraZos Valley will
inaugurate a through passenger SER
vice between Galveston and points
in the north via the Rock Island,
Fort Worth and Denver and Frisco.
If present plans are not interfered
with this service will be commenced
about the middle of July. At that
time the roads new passenger depot
will be opened to the public.
1t was generally understood that
work on the Katy's passenger depot
would be commenced at an early
date but this will no doubt be fur
Their delayed on account of the re-
cent floods which proved disastrous
to the track and bridges in num-
Der of places. But the building to be
erected here will be a modern pas
senger station, and like the Trinity
and Brazos Valley, will front Wash
ington street. Both the Katy and
Brazos Valley will build sidewalks
and improve the streets across their
rights of way.
1t would seem that this is propi-
tious time for the city to join the
roads In the construction of side
walks and the improvement of
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-27
CONFIRMED PROOF.
Residents of WaxahaChie Cannot
Doubt What Has Been Twice
Proved

Tottu-
In gratitude for complete relief
from aches and pains of bad back
from distressing kidney ills-thou-
sands have publicly recommended
Doan's Kidney Pills. Residents of
Waxahachie, who so testified years
ago, now say their cures were per-
manent. This testimony doubly
proves the worth of Doan's Kidney
Pills to Waxahachie Kidney suffers,
w. H. Odom, farmer, living SIX
miles west of Waxahachie, Texas
says Il think just as much and prob
ably more of Doan's Kidney Pills
today than when | gave a testimonial
for them over three years ago. AT
that time l had severe backache
which had annoyed me for years.
was also bothered by a frequent de-
sire to pass the kidney secretions
Doan's Kidney Pills procured from
Fearis drug store went at once to the
seat of my trouble and entirely dis
posed of it. Since that time | have
learned of many neighbors who
have tried Doans Kidney Pills and
have received just as good results
from their use. In my opinion they
are the best kidney remedy to be
had"
For sale by all dealers. Price soc
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New
York, sole agents for the United
States
Remember the name-Doan' s.
and lake no other. De WE
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expressing a wish to be at home in
his Fathers house.
Throughout this long period of
illness Sister Owens watched over
him both day and night as mother
would her child. In the devotedness
of this God honoring. God loving,
God serving wife, we have the true
and highest type of womanhood and
companionship. She refused to en-
ploy a nurse because her love and
affection for her husband would not
permit her to leave him to the care
of others. May God reward her for
the care of His servant :.
In this connection we wish to
speak of the interest manifested
and the loving kindness shown to his
father by his son, Edgar L. Givens,
Through incessant toll and labor,
and by close application, he has
arisen to distinction and honor, and
we are proud of him because he lov-
ed and honored his father and moth
er, proud of him because he was
ready and more than willing to sup
ply everything needful for the COM
fort of his father and mother. When
notified hy telegram of the illness
of his father, he Immediately left
his desk in the senate and fastened
to his fathers bedside.
The funeral ct Rev. N. Givens
was preached Nv Rev ]. C. Smith
and the remains were followed to
the Waxahachie Cemetery by sorrow
ing friends and relatives, where they
were laid to rest.
REV. THOS. B. CREDIBLE,
Waxal.achie, Texas.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-27
CAUGHT BY THE FLOOD.
Minister Two Days
Reaching Home from Dallas,


Mr.. Chalmers Mcpherson, we'll
known minister of Waxahachie, was
about two days getting home from
Dallas. He had been in East Texas
holding revival meetings and started
home Monday morning. He was
caught by the flood at Dallas and
could not get through. He made sew
eral attempts to wire or telephone
his family but was unable to reach
them. Tuesday afternoon he crossed
the river in a boat and went to Fort
Worth on the interurban. From Fort
Worth he came home Tuesday night
over the Houston and Texas Central.
Mr. Mcpherson said it was all mis-
take about Trinity river not being
navigable. There is now plenty of
water there for boating purposes.
From what he saw of the wreckage
and devastation he thinks the prop
erty loss will be something enor-
nous. He saw where one whole lum-
Der yard had been picked up and
carried away by the raging waters.
A great deal of lumber, he said, lodg-
ed against a bridge, but there was
no way of determining then what the
loss would be-
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with whom she came in contact, al
though perfectly at home in society
with both old and young, fine
conversationalist having a bright in
tellect well stored with useful know
ledge.
In 1877 Rev. Owens was married
to Mrs. Matte Holloway, widow of
the late Col. G. w. Holloway of
Confederate fame. After remaining
in Arkansas for several years, he
again returned to Waxahachie where
he spent the remainder of his days
After returning to Waxahachie. Bro
Givens devoted his time and atten-
ton to the church as long as his
health would permit. For years pre-
vious to his death he was not able
to preach on account of bronchial af-
lection. During this period four
years. he served the county as Sup
erintendent of public instruction.
Bro. Owens was clerk of Red Oak
Presbytery of the Cumberland Pres
berterian church for thirty years He
also served as clerk of the Brazos
Synod for years.
The above is but brief biography
of the life and character of one OF
the noblest, purest, heightened char
acters with whom the writer ever
associated. Truly can it be said of
this man,-He walked with God, as
Enoch of old, and now he is not, for
God took him. 1t was also the writ
er's lot to be Intimately associated
and connected with Bro. Owens in
the school room, both as pupil and
as assistant, and in the church. And
can truly say of him that he was
a pure and holy man. My wife, also,
loved him as a. father, having gone
to school to him for four years at
Cane Hill, Arkansas. So great was
our love and affection for Bro.
Givens that when we were married,
he performed the ceremony He was
always a welcome visitor to our home
and seemed as one of the family.
In the death of this Cody man
the family has lost kind a loving
and an affectionate husband and
father; the church, one OF her ablest
theologians, fine writer, and a safe
counselor; the city. one of her most
honored and beloved citizens. Some
men are great in goodness while
others are good in greatness. In the
life and character of Bro Owens we
see both these qualities fully devel-
oped. For four years he was an in
valid, yet he murmured not, only
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-27
IN MEMORIAM.

Rev. N. Owens was born in Nor
gan county, Alabama, June %, 1923.
At the early age of twenty years he
began to prepare himself for his life
work, for the profession to which
he felt he was called of God, that
of the ministry. To this preparation
he bent every energy and truly can
it be said to his honor and good
name that he rose to eminence as a
theologian, and, had he been endow-
ed with a physical power equal to his
mental and moral powers, he would
have been one of the leaders in the
Cumberland Presbyterian church in
his day and generation.
Brother Owens was educated at
Oxford, Miss, his theological course
being directed by S. G. Burney, ore
Of the pillars Of the Cumberland
Presbyterian church at that time.
During this time he spent his vaca-
ton months in holding revivals, or
ganiZing and planting the standard
of the church in South and North
west Arkansas and as a result of
this work the first Cumberland Pres
byterian church was built at Helena,
Arkansas, and college established
at Cane Hill, Arkansas.
After completing his college course
he was married to Miss Kate Frier-
son OF Mississippi in 1852. Shortly
afterwards he was made president of
the Cane Hill Female Seminary: a
position which he held and filled with
honor to himself and to the satisfac-
ton of all concerned, until the out
break of the civil war. From the
walls of this institution went out
some of our strongest women.
In 1851 Rev. N. Givens joined the
Confederate army and was elected
chaplain of his regiment. In this po-
sition he served as a faithful and
devoted minister for two years, when
on account Of feeble and declining
health, he was compelled to with
draw from the army.
In 1868 he moved to Ladonia,
Texas, where he engaged in preach
ing and teaching. In 1866 he moved
to Waxahachie. Texas, and engaged
in teaching with Prof. S. Doke Low
cry. After a few years he resigned
this position and accepted a call to
the pastorate of the Cumberland
Presbyterian church at Waxahachie.
Here he spent the prime of his life
which bore, and is still bearing
fruit to the honor of God, and to a
great degree this church owes it's
present standing and prosperity to
the fidelity and sacrifices of Bro.
and Sister Givens and their names
will ever be held in sweet remem-
brance by all who knew him.
After serving this church for
years, owing to the failing health of
his faithful and devoted companion,
he resigned this position to return
to Arkansas, thinking the change
might improve her health. But she
gradually beca meworse and was
soon called to her reward, leaving
two sons Edgar L. and Samuel N.
Givens This sketch would be in
complete should we fail to speak
more particularly OF the noble and
sweet life and christian character Of
this loving and devoted mother. For
der life was given to her family and
the church. She was loved by all
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-27

Washington and Rogers streets The
sidewalk on Washington street is in
Ia frightful condition and is danger
ous on dark nights. Property owners
should be required to construct new
walks. Better lights should be pro
yided at the railroad crossings on
Washington and Rogers street. Arc
lights would be a great help 70 this
part of town, and ii the city does Hot
feel disposed to provide them an or
dinance should be passed requiring
the roads TO do so. Washington and
College streets should be paved from
the bridge on Waxahachie creek to
the Houston and Texas Central rail
road. OF course it would cost the
city a few thousand dollars, but the
money could not be expended TO a
better advantage.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-27
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense Of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ing it through the mucuous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reput-
able physicians, as the damage they
will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O.,
contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine 1t
is taken internally and made in To-
ledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price 75c per
bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation. K
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-27
Family Rescued.

Parties who went to the rescue
OF Orien Couch and family on Bots
dare island Tuesday morning were
successful in conveying them to a
place of safety. The rescuers We're
able to reach the island in small
boat Tuesday afternoon. Mr.. Couch
and family were found to be in no
immediate danger, but there contin-
ued safety was a matter of doubt as
the water was gradually creeping up
on the island.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-27
Does This Suit You2

Hood & Curtin, the enterprising
druggists of Waxahachie, Texas, are
having such large run on "HINDI-
PO," the new Kidney Cure and
Nerve Tonic, and hear it so highly
praised that they now offer to guar
antee 1t in every case to cure all
forms Of Kidney Troubles and Ner-
vous Disorders.
They pay for it if it does not give
you entire satisfaction.
II you use 1t, 1t Is their risk, not
yours. A 50-cent box sent by mail
under positive guarantee. WITT
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-27
UNITED PRESBYTERIANS.
General Assembly of Northern
Church Meets in Pittsburg.

General Assembly of Northern
Church Meets in Pittsburg.
Pittsburg, Pa, May 27.-With
delegates from all parts of the
United States and from foreign
lands, representing the 10000 COM
municants Of the denomination, the
general assembly of the United Pres
byterian Church of North America
was opened today in the Sixth United
Presbyterian church. The session
marks the semi-centennial of the
church and is the most largely at
tended in the history of the general
assembly. The Mems Jubilee Con-
gress of the denomination has been
in progress here during the last
three days, and most Of the dele
gates will remain for the general as
sembly.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-27
Missouri Pen Pushers.

Editors and publishers OF daily and
weekly newspapers in the cities and
towns all over the state are present
at the annual meeting OF the Mis-
souri, Press Association, which con-
yened here today.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-27
WORK OF FENCE CUTTERS.
Wires Around Roman Aday's Pas
tire and Field Are Severed.

Time was when fence cutting was
of frequent occurrence in Ellis coun-
ty, as in all newly settled counties,
but as the population of the county
became denser this barbaric custom
gradually made its disappearance.
An offense of this kind had not been
reported to the officers for several
years until Tuesday morning when
Roman Aday notified Sheriff Forbes
that the fence around his pasture
md field had been cut in number
of places. Sheriff Forbes went out
to Mr.. Aday's farm to make an inves-
tigation but failed to develop a clew
that lead to an arrest.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-27

Mrs. j. W. Singleton will entertain
the Forty-Two club Friday afternoon
at O'Clock. On Friday night she
will entertain the teachers of the
public school.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-27

WANTED-To correspond with the
fastest runner, the fastest swimmer,
the most expert diver and the best
walker from each town in Ellis
county. Good cash prizes offered for
Fourth of July Program. Address,
Palmer Park. As
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-27

CALVIN BROS. are prepared to at
tend to your wants when they are
In the gents furnishing line. Clean
ing, pressing and repairing receive
their careful attention and satisfac-
ton Is always guaranteed. Phone
them and see. II
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-27

LAWN MOWERS accurately sharp
ened and adjusted by new ma
chine, 1908 Ideal Grinder, at Arthur
Mackoys shop, back of Spalding &
McCartney's store, 212 East Main
street II
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-05-27

The man who bags does not spend has
| time hunting over the uarioHs stores of
the to11n. He conSuits has newspapers
or has magazines :