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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-20

turmoil and trouble
anticipated
The official report of the executive
committee, made public last evening,
was as follows:
official Report.
Report Of the Executive Board of the
Iowa-Nebraska Baptist Association:
KEOKUK, Iowa, Aug. IL, IS, 49,
An official communication with the
name attached of the pastor and clerk
of the Seventh street Baptist church
of Keokuk was received by the moder-
ator and the corresponding secretary
of tais board. giving the information
that upon five charges Rev. M. j. Bur-
ton, missionary of the IowaNebraska
association had been excluded from
the church.
Thereupon the Moderator issued a
call for the meeting of the board in
Keokuk and requested through the
corresponding secretary the use of
the Seventh street Baptist church for
! the meeting for it was necessary for
| the board to determine If Rev Burton
/ had been deprived of his membership
I because of un-Chi<stian conduct and
4 by regular methods of discipline or
whether the action of the church was
4 hasty unnecessary or unwarranted in
his case. If the former were the case,
| it would have affected Rev. Burton's
standing, and his position as mission
ary; or If the latter were the case.
! 1t would be necessary to advise the
missionary and the church as to the
course to pursue.
In response to the letter sent by the
corresponding secretary to the pastor
and to the board of deacons of the
Seventh street church requesting the
use of the church for this meeting a
reply was received which contained
the names of four officers denying the
board the use of the church for the in
vestigation.
The following persons, members OF
this executive board were present In
Keokuk as per tie call of the Moder-
ator on August II: Rev. S. Bates, Mod
orator, pastor Maple st. Baptist
church., Des Moines, Iowa; Prof. G.
~. Rodgers, clerk Buxton, Iowa; Rev
D, A. Holmes, corresponding secretary
Davenport, Iowa; Rev. F. G. Boiling
treas. Centerville, Iowa; Rev. t. l.
Griffith, Des Moines, Iowa; Rev. Jas
Bowles, Enterprise, Iowa.
In Keokuk effort was made to Sc
cure the use of the church for the
meetings. The pastor of the church
Rev. w. d. Venerable offered the use
of the church for preaching, but it wa'
refused for any business sessions. Iht
board refused the offer just referred
to unless the church were granted TO-
all sessions.
Arrangements were made for hold
ing the sessions in such places a!
would be provided by citizens of keo
kuk.
Day sessions we're held in the Eight
street hall; evening sessions were nell
In the Masonic hall.
The executive board accorded to TN
church and to Rev. Burton the priv
lege of as many witnesses as they dc
sired in support of each side of tn
case.
On account of the fact that Rev. yer
cradle was tae main prosecuting VII
! ness in this case, the board decide
] that it was not proper that he Shout
> act in tae case as a member OF TIL
, board.
The names of the following wer
.. furnished by Rev. Venerable:
, Rev. w. D. Venerable, Mr. Jon
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-20

flock state that instead of using his
gifts to upbuild his church and help
his race, he has been breaking down
the church and causing nothing but
turmoil and trouble.
What is coming next, remains to be
anticipated
The official report of the executive
committee, made public last evening,
was as follows:
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-20

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Conclusions.

Conclusions.
We make the following conclusions:
1. That if Rev. M. j. Burton COM
mitted any offense in preaching for
the new mission in Keokuk 1t WIS GER
tainly not one that demanded discip-
line from the church. And If Rev. Ven
cradle deemed t.lis action of the mis-
sionary reprehensible to this degree,
he should have invited this board
which has the management OF Rev.
Burton's work to investigate the mat
ter officially.
. That the evidence presented to
this board is not sufficient to prove
single one Of the charges which were
reported to this board.
g. That in taking Rev. Burton and
wife into the criminal court, Rev. ven
cradle took action unwarranted so far
as any evidence presented to this board
lis concerned and this action was
fragrant violation of rules and Gus
toms of Baptist churches generally.
| That Rev. Burton was excluded IN
a manner wholly foreign to the rules
Of Baptist churches. Had his conduct
demanded that he be disciplined a
council of elders should have been call
ed to consider the case
s. Taat Rev. w. F. Collins, Mr.
d. J. Dean. Mr.. Athel Smith, Mr.. O.
D. Smith, Mr.. George Hinci, Mrs. M
] Burton and Mrs. Mary Smith who
4 testified in the court in behalf of Rev
4 Burton AMI were excluded for false
swearing, were deprived of their mem
bersa;p by unjust methods, without
trial and unon charge which coule
not be sustained by the evidence in the
case. They testified to what the!
saw. and their testimony is not dis
puted for there is not corroborativ'
testimony on the other side.
G. That the action of the church il
: exclusion 'by irregular and unjus
methods of procedure in discipline a
we'll as for insufficient cause in eXclu
sion" invalidates the action itself b,
Hiscox's new directory for Baptis
churches, page 202, and that therefor
the parties above mentioned are no
actually ext luded from membership i
the Seventh street Baptist church.
Z. That while we most heartily de
plore the disturbance that occurred !
the Seventh street church on the nigh
of July 2, we do not find evidence tina
Rev Burton attempted to assault Re-
Venerable in any manner. nor that h
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The Forrest City times., 1909-01-01
Every City Every Town Every Individual
 IN ARKANSAS

IS INTERESTED in the GROWTH and DEVELOPMENT of the STATE
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-01
In Honor of Miss Harriss.

One of the most charming affairs of the holiday season was the tea given by Miss Anna Elise Williams in honor of Miss Grace Jordan and her guest, Miss Lorna Harriss, of Texarkana. Arkansas. The entire lower floor was artistically decorated in holiday colors holly and mistletoe forming the main decoration, with Christmas bells glowing everywhere from banks of green and red shaded candles, effec. lively carrying out the color motif. The grey skies without seemed only to emphasize the warmth and bright. ness within for the hundred guests who responded to Miss Williams invi. tation between the hours of three and five,
 The guests were received in the parior by Miss Anna Elise Williams, Miss Harriss and Miss Grace Jordan completing the receiving line.
 Mrs. R. J. Williams and Miss Lucy Williams welcomed the guests in the library, where a cracking wood fire threw it's red glow over the charming scene of rich colors and attractive toilettes.
 Miss Jordan, attired in white net over tatfeta, poured tea in the dining room and back of her chair ferns were
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-01

banked, forming an exquisite back ground to the entire room.
 A huge bank of red carnations adorned the tea table, and a broad satin ribbon of scarlet diagonally across the table gave touch of Yule- tide color to the snowy lace and bright green holly. The entire room was lighted with candles, the tapers on the table glowing under red shades in old brass candelabras. Among those who responded to Miss Williams in- vitation were number of out-of- town guests, whose presence gave an added charm to this most enjoyable occasion.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-01
COLLECTORS NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, " sheriff and Ex-Ofiicio Collector of the Revenues of St. Francis County. State of Ark ansas, will attend in person, or by deputy, at the following times and places, for the pur- pose of collecting the State and County reve- nue of said County for the year 1908. towit: Wheatiey Township-at Wheatley, Mondayi January, IS, 1909.
 Goodwin Township-at Goodwin, Tuesday. January 19, 1909.
 Prairie Township at Palestine, Wednesday. January 20 1902,
 LAnguille Township at Bible Union Church, Thursday, January 2l, 1909. Tehco Township-at Colt, Friday, Jan- uary 22 1902
 Johnson Township-at Pirtle's Store, sat- urday, January 23, 1909.
 Griggs Township-at Widener Monday, January25 1902
 Blackfsh Township No. lat Ashworths store at Rawlison, Wednesday, January P, 1902
 Blackiish Township No. a-at Owens Store, at Lulu, Friday, January 2a, faa. Franks Township-at Mcdaniel, Monday, February l. 1909.
 Madison Township-at Forrest City, from Tuesday, February to April 10, 1902. All persons are requested to bring their last years tax receipts when they come to pay taxes that mistakes may be avoided.
 W. E. WILLIAMS,
 Sheriff and Collector St. Francis County. Forrest City, Arkansas, December f. 1908.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-01

MT. and Mrs. Tim Ezell and son, Nolan, of Wynne, came down Mon- day noon to spend a few holidays with her parents, Capt. and Mrs. c. II. Ravens. and other relatives and friends. Tim tells very interesting story of abundant game on the ne W railroad-the NJ. H. & L.. between Elaine and Snow Lake. His many old tlme friends have been very glad to see him.
 The Union Depot to be presented at the opera house Tuesday night, Jan uary oth cannot fail to make the big gest hit ever made in an amateur per formance. The dialogue parts of the play are all on the comedy order. and the make-upS characteristic of a com plete scene in union station. That will i'll itself be of interest and amuse- ment. It will be uproarious fun to see those you know in every day life as staid, solemn, quiet individuals. blos- som forth into vaudeville artists as good as the best. Come early and avoid the rush. All trains will leave on schedule time. You cannot afford to miss getting seat. Round trip tickets in observation car 50c No ex- tra ups to attendants.
 MT. H. J. Warshavsky left last week Tor St. Louis in response to letter advising him of the failure of big dry goods house in St. Louis, and while there he bought big stock of their goods. which are all the very latest styles for the winter and early spring season. He is expected to re- turn home to-day. The new goods are now arriving, and Mrs. Warshavsky desires Us to say that when he returns there will be something doing in the way Of big sale of this bankrupt stock. These goods were bought very low, and will be sold accordingly. A big lot Of heavy winter goods, such as cloaks, suits and other things too nu- merous to mention, will be sold at soc on the dollar. She invites all the ladies especially to come and see her, and Will take pleasure in showing them through this elegant stock, and the difference in prices. Sale opens to- morrow and continues until these goods are all sold out. Come early and get first pick.
 Miss Laura F. Baus, of Madison, Indiana, arrived Tuesday of last week on visit to her parents, MT. and Mrs M. II. Baus, of this city. NJ iss Laura has been making her home at Madison, with her aunt, and has been cordially welcomed by homefolks and friends.
 Mrs. Peter Ring and sons, Otis and Bernard, came Saturday and spent a couple of days with her brother, MT. Robt. Myers, and other relatives and friends, returning Monday. Mrs. Ring gave us a pleasant call and has our thanks for renewal of subscription.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-01

R. NJ. Swann Franklin, La
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-01
The Pure Food Law.

Secretary Wilson says: "One of the objects of the law is to inform the consumer of the presence of certain harmful drugs in medicines" The law requires that the amount of chloroform, opium, morphine, and other habit forming drugs be stated on the label of each bottle. The man. ufacturers of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy have always claimed that their remedy did not contain any ol these drugs, and the truth of this claim is now fully proven as no men tion of them is made on the label. This remedy is not only one of the safest, but one of the best in use for coughs and colds. It's value has beer proven beyond question during tht many years it has been in general use For sale by J. T. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-01
It Will Stay There.

In my family medicine chest no remedy is permitted to re- main unless it proves beyond a doubt the best to be obtained for it's particular purpose. For treat ing all manner of skin troubles, such as eczema, letter, ringworm, etc, Hunts Cure has held it's place for many years. 1 have failed to find a surer remedy. It cures itching in tantly."
 R. NJ. Swann, Franklin, La
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-01

The Racket Store sold out com pletely last week, but big new stock is on the road, and will arrive in a few days. We thank the people for their liberal patronage, and contin- uance of your trade is invited J. H. Steinberger.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-01
A Higher Health Level.

"I have reached a higher health level since 1 began using Dr. Kings New Life Pills, 'writes Jacob Springer of West Franklin, Maine. "They keep my stomach, liver and bowels working just right" If these pills disappoint you on trial, money will be refunded by all druggists. 25c.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-01

Miss Annie Hobson, of Greenwood, Miss, was charming guest of Miss Lutie Thomas, at the home of MT. and Mrs. II. R. Neblett, for several days this week. and left yesterday to return.home.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-01
\ Cure For Misery.

VI have found a cure for the misery malaria poison produces, says R. NJ. James, of Louelen, $. c. Its called Electric Bitters and comes in DOC bot ties. It breaks up a case Of chills or a bilious attack in almost no time, and it puts yellow jaundice clean out of cine and blood purifier gives quick re- lief in all stomach, liver and kidney complaints and the misery of lame back. Sold under guarantee at all druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-01

The annual water rates and the monthly light rates of the City Water and Light Company are published in this issue of The Times. There are no changes in the rate, the old rate being adhered to. The rate Esle,' es- the benefit of the patio the plant. The attention of the 9t rons is called to the paragraph ii ecting the con sumers to call at the tiice at the City Light Plant and pas their bills on or before the 10th of eaea mouth. This rule will be strictly aauSred to.
The Forrest City times., 1909-01-01

is giving the many advantages of the State of Arkansas wide publicity. We are distributing advertising matter in every section of the United States and in Europe. We are bringing new people to the State and we want to bring them in increasing numbers. Will you help us in this work? If you have friends or relatives whom you think we might be able to inter- est in the State, send in their names and addresses and let us do the rest. DO TT NOW.
 JAS. HARRIS, D. P. A.,
 Little Rock, Ark.
 GEO. II. LEE, G. r. A,
 Little Rock, Ark.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-26
Mirage
District Court Ouings.

Case No. 4lo l.. c. Johnson
was convicted of perjury by a
jury last week in the district
court and sentenced to two years
in the penitentiary. The charge
arose from a divorce suit pro
ceedings.
Case No. 43o Charles Agnes
charged with criminal assault re-
turned verdict of guilty and
sentenced him to forty years in
the penitentiary. 1t is reported
that six of the jury held for
death penalty.
Case No. 4O7 State of Texas
". Dobie Williams was dismissed
by order of the District Attorney.
Case No. 4O6 State Of Texas
vs.. John ". Williams was called
for trial Monday.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-26

The News is glad to notice the
fine cement coping that is being
put in front of the property of
the progressive real estate firm
of Keiser Bros. & Philips. 1t is
the intention to fill in the parking
between the coping and the side
walk and SOW it in alfalfa. We
are in hopes that others will get
this epidemic" of putting in
coping and planting shade trees
and cultivating a parking along
the main streets and boulevards.
That is in the right direction to-
wards making the city "beauti-
full. Clean up idea is what is
needed. If every citizen would
exert little effort in that direc-
ton. il would be but a short time
before Canyon City would be
talked about as one of the clean
est. neatest and best regulated
city on the Plains. Nothing but
a united effort will bring about
this result.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-26
Umbarger Mites,

Thanksgiving Day is with Us
once more and we have indeed
many things for which to DC
thankful.
K. f. Chambers who has been
visiting his parents in Chill
howee, Mo. returned Saturday
accompanied by Mrs. Chambers
sister, Miss Katherine McElree.
John Conner left Tuesday
morning for Cedaredge, Colo. to
be gone several weeks.
Mr.. Cox spent Tuesday here
taking invoice Of the lumber and
turned the keys over to Paul NJ.
Will who will have charge of the
lumber yard hereafter. Since
moving the yard to north I'm
barger, it has been nicely fenced
and otherwise improved.
p. G. Hicks of Iowa, who was
here last week viewing the coun-
try, returned home Sunday. He
expressed himself as being well
pleased with the Panhandle
country.
Geo. Conrad returned Thurs
day from Iowa where he had
been to look at the country. He
says he is better pleased with
Texas than ever.
Mrs. Bishop. who has been
visiting relatives in Okla, re
turned Saturday.
Jake Gates and wife spent
Sunday with relatives in Canyon.
j. E. Fling and son, John, left
last week for their new home in
Wisconsin. Mrs. Fling and
daughter, Miss Jennie, will 90
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-26
THE THANKFUL HEART.

Giving thanks always for all
things unto God and the Father
in the name of our Lord Jesus
Christ. "-Ephesians 5:20.
The thankful spirit is the true
and sure source Of a happy life
There are plenty Of things to be
thankful for and it j. wise to
make an effort to find them.
They are never far away. They
are under our control. We are
their masters. God made US
that way. We may be in with
very disagreeable people but if
we do not like disagreeable feel
lngs, we need not have them.
There are many good things to
think Of with reference to such
people. Be a missionary to them.
Think how nice it would be if
such a person had a sweet dis
position and let your own radiate
its virtues
We know no class of people in
all the wide world that have so
far as material things are con
cerned, greater reasons for
thankfulness than the Farmer"
in this good year 1909. While
his crops are not or may not have
come up to his expectations,
while the promise of the early
months have not always been full
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-26

by the way of Iowa to visit rela
tives and friends. They have /;
large circle of friends here who
regret to lose them.
Miss Bernice Williams wa.
the guest of Miss Anita Garrett
in Canyon Sunday and Monday
Henry Eugbers paid Canyon a
business visit Tuesday.
Mr.. Saunders. father of F.
Saunders. and Dr.. Nelson !. from
Canton, Ill. are spending the
week with + Saunders.
Mr.. Hess and friend. of Ohio
are visiting Mr.. Hess father
south of Umbarger.
Chas Frans and wife were
Canyon visitors Saturday.
The dance at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Swartz last saturday
evening was greatly ssenjoyedi:by
all present.
Clark Dowlin made a /! flying
trip to CANYON SATURDAY..
The Umbarger school was
dismissed Wednesday afternoon
until Monday for the Thanks
giving holidays.
Clint Abbott and wife spent
Monday in Canyon.
l.. NJ. Williams, wife and, son,
Sheriff., were Canyon, visitors
Tuesday
Albert Baird, who happened
to the painful accident some
time ago of having his knee dis
located, and who has been in
Canyon under treatment. re-
turned home Saturday and. we
are glad to learn. is much inn
proved.
Geo. Wilkes was in Canyon
Saturday,
We are informed that we are
soon to have a telegraph opera
tor and ticket agent. We have
had a depot for some time and
need telegraph and express
office.
Umbarger is growing, if you
don't believe it, come and see
for yourself.
Frank Wurster spent Satur-
in Wildorado.
Chas. Slaughter spent Tues
day in Happy.
Mirage
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-26
SUPPOSE.

The News was SuppoSing that
money invested away from home
should be invested here. not all
OF the money. but will say a frac,
ton of il, or say quarter mil,
lion dollars. If a single man
started out tomorrow to pur-
chase a quarter million dollars
worth of Canyon City real estate,
in a week from that time the val
ues would be a great deal higher
than before he started. The
demand would send the values
up at a rapid rate.
Suppose again if 500 people
and each bought $500 worth of
realty in Canyon City. the effect
upon the real estate values would
be even more pronounced and
they would 90 even higher be-
cause of the ditfused demand.
Again suppose that every house
owner here with a thousand dol
lars to invest should buy the lot
next to them. and scores of
home owners should do the same
thing, realty values would climb
up. Having bought the land and
a house built upon the lot, the
land and house should yield a re-
turn on the improvement and in
the meantime the very fact of
putting a'house on the land would
increase its value. Its a known
fact where population is thick,
realty values are much higher
than where the population is
sparse. the exception is, as to
fashionab lie neighbor h Gods,
when the desirability of the land
gives it the value.
Suppose again that a family
would occupy the newly built
house. it can readily be seen that
not only these houses would have
an increased value to them. but
the census of Canyon would be
greater and this increased pop
ulation would in turn make the
business interests feel the extra
call upon it for increased de-
mands for greater stocks OF
goods.
Now these are not unreason-
able suppOsitions, as that IS
what could happen when the
West Texas Normal gets in good
shape for work. 1t has occurred
in other states where the condi-
tions were not 50 favorable at the
beginning a. they are right here
in Canyon. These are matters
that should be adjusted by the
citizens of this place and ought
to be undertaken at once.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-26

The News was informed that
the building owned by Mr.. Car
retson and leased by Mr.. Adams
is being remodeled so as to be
used as hotel. A stairway is
now being built to connect with
the upstairs over the Leader.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-26

had greater occasion for thank
fulness, as he gathers his child.
rem around him in the old home
to observe the me-honored fes-
tival of Thanksgiving and espe-
cially in the good year of 1909.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-26

ANY erroneous reflection upon the character.
landing or reputation of any person. trin or
corporation which may appear in the columns
% The News VII be gladly corrected upon is
being brought TO the attention OF the publisher.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-26
Contributor. Notice 4.

The editor Of this paper i anxious 20 receive.
from time 10 time, communications from is
readers but We request that au such com
muricaiions be signed. not for publication.
hui that sc max know the source from which
the article comes.