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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-26

Miss Freda Launer has resumed
her duties in Sibley & Eakin's alb
stract Office after several days alb
sence on account of an attack of grip.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-26
MANY SCHOOLS ARE NOW
ON ROLL OF HONOR
Continued from Page 0ne)

Pioneer, Oakhurst, Rock Creek MIS-
tletoe C1OO), Mountain View, valley
Junction.
The following schools have been
placed on the roll Of honor Tor the
county for not having had any tar
dies during the month: Smithheiu'
Ward. oak Point, Elkins, Spring
Valley Lincoln, Crowley, Powells
Camp. Liberty, Hopville, Mistletoe'
Send a Commercial club booklet
East and help along in the develop
ment of Polk county.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-26
Born.

Born, Monday, January %, to Mr..
and Mrs c. A. Bruce, of Oakdale, a
son,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-26

Candidates for nomination at pri-
maries in April should order petition
blanks of The Observer Office at
once.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-26

Beginning next Monday night, Mar
mion lodge knights of Pythias will
meet in Woodman hall. At the next
meeting there will be work in the
Page and Esquire ranks. Arrange
ments for the visit of the Falls City
brethren are under way but the date
has not yet been agreed upon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-26

Are you one of them????? Many
people abuse their eyes through over
work when they should be wearing
a pair of our "Rest Glasses" Do
not delay but call at Stafrin's, Friday,
February 2, and have them carefully
examined. Drs. Freeze & Rice.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-26

Fresh cut flowers delivered prompt
ly from Thomas Greenhouse.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-26

the Commercial club are now under
way and every indication points to
profitable session. Col. e. Hofer,
of Salem, writes that he and two
others will be here from Salem and
that the Manufacturers association,
of Portland, will send two represen-
tatives.
Full particulars and program will
be announced later.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-26
PLANS NOW UNDER WAY
FOR BOOSTER MEETING
Two Portland Speakers and Three
From Salem to Attend made
in-OregOn' Session.

Arrangements for
the "Made-in in Or
egon :" meeting
which will be
held in Dallas on
t h e n light of
Wednesday, Feb
ruary z, under
the auspices of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22

After the custom, they refined upon low
tables or couches.
While the dinner was progressing, a
woman"who was a sinner a Marriott,
deeply penitent, entered. She had in her
hand some precious perfume, with which
she intended to anoint the Savior's feet.
Her heart was full, and tears gushed from
her eyes upon His feet; she was dishoncr-
ing the very feet she intended to honor
Loosening her hair, the woman used IL
as q towel, regardless of the fact that it
was considered d~ishonorable to let down
her hair in public; she dried the feet and
poured the precious perfume as an honor
to the One from whom she had heard
wonderful words of life"
Two Debtors and Their Love.
The host of the occasion watched Jesus
TO see how He would receive this devo-
ton, saying in his heart, If this Man were
a prophet, He would know that the
woman is d~isreputable. He would bid her
thoughts and answered, "A certain cred
itor had two debtors, one owed five hun
dred pence and the other fifty. Neither
could pay and he forgave them both.
Which of them will love him most?' The
Pharisee replied. Il suppose he to whom
most was forgiven" Jesus agreed with
him.
Then Jesus made application of the
matter; turning to the woman. He said to
His host, 'Seest thou This woman, who
washed my feet with her tears and wiped
them with her hair? You are the host OF
the occasion, yet you did not offer Me
water for the washing of My feet, as is
y III OaA AAA0
whom we desire to honor. You gave Me
no kiss, but this woman has repeatedly
kissed My feet. You did not ano1nt MY
head with oil, but she hath anointed My
feet. Therefore, her sins, which are
many, are forgiven, for she loved much:
but to whom little is forgiven, the same
loveth little" And He said to the woni-
an, Thy sins are forgiven"
Is not this to some extent an ilustra-
ton and an explanation of the fact that
the majority of those who love the Lord
most are such as realize their own sinful
and fallen condition most and appreciate
most the forgiving love of God manifested
in Jesus? 1t it not true today also that
those who are most moral have corre-
spondingly less love?
This should not be the case, however.
The less degraded ought naturally to be
the more able to love and to appreciate
Divine goodness and love and the more
willing to present their little all in Divine
service.
Those present inquired, Who is this that
even forgives sins? The only satisfactory
answer is that He is the Redeemer of the
world. He was then in process of render
ing up His sacrifice according to His
covenant; He had authority, therefore,
to tell the woman that her sins were foe
given.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22
BROOKLYN TABERNACLE.
AND SHE WAS A SINNER.
Luke vii. 36-5O-June %.

4Oh Va oO-CO-OuhC 90
Faithful is the saying. and worthy of al
acceptation, that Christ Jesus came
into the world to save sinners."-I TIM
othy T., Is.
The Gospel of Christ is the Message of
Divine compassion toward sinners. All
religions recognize sin and propose recon
Citation with Colby works of charity.
by voluntary self-torture, or by future
torments. None of the heather rods have
any touch of sympathy for humanity. The
Bible alone tells of a God touched with
the feeling of human infirmities; God
comnendeth His love toward us in that
while We were yet sinners Christ died Cor
the ungodfy."-Romans V, s.
Divine grace has been still further
manifested in the invitation to a little
flock" to be justified by faith and sane
titled by the High Priests offering of
them, and thus to become New Creatures,
joint-heirs with Jesus in His Kingdom.
Still the Scriptures tell of Gods pursuing
Love and Mercy. He is unwilling that
any should perish, but wills that all shall
have an opportunity to turn to Him. It
is for this purpose that Messiah's King
dom will be established with full power.
In due time it will bring the salvation for
which the poor, grooming creation has 50
long waited. 1t will come with the man
Hesitation of the Sons of God.-Romans
viii, 10.
4 Woman Who Was a Sinner.
Who can read the Gospel narratives
without realizing that Jesus was =
Friend of Sinners" as was charged by
the Pharisees? And is not this the feature
of the Bible which specially corr
mends it? With the exception of wilful
sinners. whom we must hope are few.
there comes a time when sin is seen i'll
time when the Gospel Message from the
Friend of sinners specially appeals. All
seem to know instinctively that Jesus
stands ready to be the Helper of all VINO
come to the Father through Him.
Jesus had accepted an invitation to a
Pharisee's house. The dinner lac begun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22

ness, or speaking a true word, or
making a friend.
-Ruskin.
4
One good mother is worth one
hundred school masters.
George Herbert.
= =
The Service of Christ is the Business
of Life;
The will of Christ is the Law of Life;
The presence of Christ is the Joy of
Life;
The Glory of Christ is the Crown of
Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22
Ends Hnnt For Rich Girl

Often the hunt for a rich wife ends
when the man meets a woman that uses
Electric Bitters- Her strong nerves tell n
a bright brain and even tempe. Raz
peach-bloom complexion and ruby lips e
suit from her pure blood: her bright eyes
from restful sleep; her elastic step from
firm, free muscles, all telling of the
health n strength Electric Bitters give
a woman. and the freedom from indiges-
ton, backache. headache. fainting and
dizzy spells they m Everywhere
they are woman's favorite remedy. II
weak or ailing try them. SOC at Campbell
Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22
SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS.

All the way to heaven is heaven.
-Farrar.
= y y
When you have spoken the word
it reigns over you; when it is I'M
spoken you reign over it.
Arabic ProVerb.
Light obeyed i~ncreaseth light,
Light rejected ~bringeth night"
For there is no man that imparteth
his joys to his friend, but he joyeth
the more; and no man that fmparteth
his griefs to his friend, but he griev-
eth the IesS.-Bacon.
y
1t is a good and safe rule to So
journ in every place as if you meant
to spend your life there, never omit
ting an opportunity of doing a kind
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22
The WorId,s Reading.

Terse Comments for June %, Read
ing That Is Worth While."I Tim.
4:7-16.
(BY WILLIAM T. ELLIS.)
A small boy brought home a five
cent detective story, of the fiashy, un-
real and Injurious kind called dime
novels His father picked up the
poorly printed stuff and asked, son,
where did you ever get this ?"
Edward asked me to keep it for
him until tomorrow, and he said I
could read it. But I don't like it. Its
language is so different from other
books, and it does not sound true or
interesting"
That boys parents had never warn
ed him against trashy literature. He
violated no command in reading the
detective story. But he had from
earliest years been f-amiliarized with
good books, the really interesting
works for a boy of his years. and all
unconSciously his taste las become SO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22


vices and sermon at IL o'clock. even
ing service and sermon at s o'clock
Sunday school at 10 a. m
Grace Cathedral, corner of Eighth
avenue and Polk streets-The Very
Rev. j. P. de B. Kaye. dean-Holy
communion at 1880 a. m. Sunday
school at $3.50 a. m. Morning service
and sermon at IL a. m. No after
noon service during the summer.
First United Presbyterian church.
corner of Eighth and Topeka n
Rev. J. A. Renwick. ID. D., pastor
Sabbath school at 10 a. m. Preaching
at IL a. m. and 8 D.. m. by the pastor.
Christian Endeavor at Z p. m.
First Christian church. on Topeka
avenue between Sixth and Seventh
streets, Charles A Finch, minister
Bible school, $50 a. M; communion
and preaching. IL a. M; Junior
church, II a. M Sermon. "Tempta-
ton and Character Y. p. S. c. f..
s:45 p. m. Sermon, 8 O'Clock. "Ptv-
otal Men"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22

First Baptist church. Rev. Robert
Gordon, minister. Morning worship IL
a. m. Sermon subject. "A Live
Church." Evening service 8 D, m,
subject, Choosing a Leader"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22

How We Got Our Bible" At this
mons on 1.-The Religions of the
World" The subject for the sermon
this evening will be, THE Jewish Re-
ligion." Auburndale Tabernacle, cor
ner of Stephens and Linden streets.
Ralph G. Harding, preached. Preach
ing at 4 p. m. Sermon, THE Shep-
herd Psalm"
First Presbyterian church, Harrison
street, Rev. Stephen S. Estey. D.. D.,
pastor-Services at IL a. M. and s D..
m. Sermon by the pastor.
Second Presbyterian church, Will
liam c. Meeker, pastoral IL a. m.
ermon 1.-THE Heart of American Pres
of the Good Samaritan" illustrated
with lantern slides. Music by the
chorus choir.
wesleyan Methodist church. Rev. T.
J. Pomeroy, Pastor-Quarterly meet
ing occasion. Preaching at II a. m.
and s d. m. by the quarterly confer
from Miltonvale, Kan. Following the
morning sermon will be the observa-
ton of the Lords supper.
Kansas Avenue Methodist Episcopal
church, John w Waldron, pastor
Story ermon by the pastor at 1925
a. m. Special sermon at II a. m. by
Bottle" Sermon by the pastor at s
p. m.
Church of the Good Shepherd, Epis-
copal, corner of Lauren and Quincy
streets, North Topeka-Morning SER
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22

First Methodist church. Rev. Frank
L. Loveland. D. D., will speak morn
ing and evening. Morning at IL.
Theme, 1.-THE Coming of h Son of
Man" Evening at g.. Subject, "A
Perfect Pattern for a Perfect Man."
Building is cooled by electric fans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22

At the First Lutheran church, Fifth
and Harrison streets, the pastor, Rev.
Millard F. Troxell, D. D., will preach
in the morning OF the subject. marks
of a Life Always the Same" and in
the evening at 8 o'clock on "How to
Keep Young in the Good Life"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22

Social Problem That Tests Our Times.
The International Sunday School Les
son for June 2S is. The Penitent
Woman."-Luke Z: $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22

First United Brethren church., at IL
a. M, Rev. s.. G. Coblentz will make
the address in connection with burning
the mortgage. At 8 p. m. the pastor,
Rev. O.. T.. Deever, will deliver a MEM
oria1 address to the Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs of the city. At s p. m. the
pastor will preach.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22

First Unitarian church, 912 Topeka
avenue Rev. J. H. Jones, pastor. Ser
IL a. m. Sermon by the pastor.
Music: Solo-selected-Mrs. F. S.
Thomas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22

Second Church of Christ. Scientist,
corner of Harrison and Sixth streets,
services at II a. m. Subject: rs the
Universe Including Man Evolved by
Atomic Force?"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22

German Methodist Episcopal church,
corner Tyler and West Fifth streets.
John Koehler, pastor. Morning service
at 10:45 a. m. Subject: 1.-THE Lords
Prayer" Evening subject: prove All
Things"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22

First Church of Christ, Scientist
Corner Huntoon and Polk streets. Sun.
day services II a. m. and 8 D.. m. Sub
ject of lesson ermon rs the Universe
Including Man, Evolved by Atomic
Force?"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22

The pastor will preach a temperance
sermon in the morning, at the Seward
Avenue M. E. church, Mr.. Buck will
preach in the evening. Mr.. Buck will
preach at Highland Park in the morn
ing and Bro. S. E. Carter in the even
ing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22

ST. Johns Evangelical Lutheran
church, corner Second and Van Burel
streets, P. d. Mueller, pastor. German
s D, m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22

First Presbyterian church, Harrison
street, Rev. stephen S. Estey, D. D.,
pastor-Services at IL a. m. and s D.
m. Sermon by the pastor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22

Church of the Good Shepherd. Epis-
copal, corner of Laurent and Quincy
streets, North Topeka-Morning ser
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22

Evangelical Association, corner
Fourth and Monroe STREETS. Preach
ing service by the pastor both morning
and evening. J. K. Young, pastor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22

of Christ. Much of our music is tuned
to the refrain,
Sing it DER and DER again,
Christ re~ceivath Sipfu1 mon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22

The book that has stood the test IF
and of searching criticism, and
the book that is known by its fruits, is
the one for which Sir Walter Scott
on his deathbed as the book"
When asked which book he meant, he
There is but book"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22

The Westminster PRESBYTERIAN
church, Rev. Ward, pastor. The Rev.
Frank T. Barry of Evanston. ILL.,, will
preach at the morning worship at IL
O'Clock. Sermon by the pastor in the
evening at 8 o'clock. Theme, Who
Then Is Jesus?" Our next quarter
" communion will be held on July Z.
Central Park Christian church, cor
ner of Sixteenth and Central Park
avenue, Ralph c. Harding, minister.
Communion and preaching. Sermon:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22

One of the improvements in news
paper making that is Inevitable is the
elevation of the literary style en-
ployed. AT present, newspaper Eng
liSh" is synonymous with S~lOVenIi-
ness and disdain for the best forms
and traditions of the language. The
press itself is beginning to direct at
tention to the absurdities of baseball
reporting. The dignity, force and
perspicuity of many editorial pages
may fairly be expected one day to
characterize all the departments OF
what most nearly approaches to the
universal form of contemporary liter
allure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22

The person who oves the Bible Will
acquire a taste for all other good lit
erature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22

Lowman Memorial Methodist Epis-
copal church, corner Eleventh street
and Morris avenue; preaching at II
a. M. by the pastor, George A. Mar
vel. Morning theme, Christian Cour-
age" Evening, "a Call to Leader
a special message to young peo-
pie.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22

Reading is to the mind what ex-
erctse is to the -body.-Addison.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-22

Some books are to be tasted, others
to be swallowed, and some are to be
chewed and digested.-Bacon.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1912-02-17
TRAPPING A SOLDIER WILD MAN
By NORRIS j. ATKINSON

noon a force Of natives dug pit twen-
ty feet long by fourteen deep. When
ready it was covered over the same as
II to catch a tiger. A few yards to
the north and south Of the pit we ar
ranged nooses, which led over the
limbs of trees, and by sundown we
felt sure of our man If he came that
way. Two soldiers and three natives
were hidden near the pit to act as
sentinels and give the alarm, and all
was quiet in the camp and village at
the usual hour.
At 2 o'clock in the morning we were
turned out by an alarm from the SEN
tinels, and our whole force at once
hastened to the pit. The wild man
had come down the ravine and fallen
into the pit Notwithstanding its
depth he was out again In moment,
and but for the trap on the north side
we should have lost him. He ran into
that, was caught by the leg and sus-
pended In the air, and when we ar
rived he was screaming and shouting
and cursing in a way to make ones
hair stand up.
He was defenseless, but for long
time no one dared to go near him. He
made the most tremendous efforts to
escape, and but for our throwing
noosed ropes over his head and draw
ing them tight he would soon have re-
gained his liberty. When we finally
had him fast and secure he had tired
himself out and was pitiable object
to behold. He had been heard to use
few English words, but no one had
heard him make sentences before. His
speech came back to him as we stood
around him, and he used many Of the
commands given soldier at drill.
We remained in camp four days aft
er capturing the wild man, hoping to
subdue him and make him presentable
at headquarters, but he was worse
than a wild beast. Not a stitch Of
clothing could be kept on him, and he
had to be bound hand and foot all the
time. He preferred raw meat to cook
ed, and when fed he would growl and
roar as if the sight of meat put him in
u frenzy.
The surgeon with us could make
nothing Of his case, and we finally got
cart and started for home to turn the
poor fellow over to the proper authori-
ties. On the second day of the journey
the cart broke down, and as it did so
the wild man burst his bonds and es<
capped into the jungle. We put in ten
days hunting for him, but got no trace
and finally abandoned all pursuit
Six months later he was seen once or
twice in the foothills to the north, but
no pursuit was organized, and If not
dead he is today wandering about the
forests and jungles like wild beast.
How he could have escaped death
during the two years 1 write of is a
singular thing, as the country was in
tested with poisonous serpents and
savage beasts.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1912-02-17

TAT HILE 1 was hunting In the
NV province Of Bengal with Of
" fcers belonging to the Sew
enth native infantry we got
word one day that wild man had
been seen in a jungle ten miles away.
The man was a native who had serv-
ed for several years as soldier, and
he had good military record and was
known to be Of peaceful disposition.
One day while on a scout through the
forest with his company he was bit
ten on the neck by a spider. The
wound gave him great pain, and he
was sent back to the hospital for treat
ment. He was under the surgeons
care for ten days and was discharged
as cured, but one morning when at
drill he suddenly began whooping and
shouting and acting in singular man.
ner. When his comrades attempted to
restrain him he became violent, and,
casting them off, he bolted across the
parade and down the road. He was
pursued, but he gained the forest,
mile away, ahead Of all, and was sue
cessful In hiding himself. A long
search had been made for him at the
time, but without avail.
We moved across the country and To-
Gated in n village, and next morning
dozen natives were sent out on a scout.
They were back before noon with the
news that the wild man had moved his
retreat about five miles to the east.
He was evidently afraid of us. He had
taken refuge IN another jungle near
another village, and we broke camp
and rode down to the place and beat
up the thickets for hours.
We caught sight of the man once or
twice, but he was long way Off and
acted as If he suspected trap. Next
day he was twelve miles away, and
in the course Of week he had trav-
eled sixty miles. When he moved we
moved after him.
Our persistent pursuit had the effect
Of putting him in passion, for on the
sixth day Of the chase, as we were en-
route to village near which he had
gone into hiding, he entered the place
shouting in fury and slew five people
with his club. He had stripped off
most Of his clothing and was naked
from the waist up. After the killings
he fired several huts and ran away,
hiding in ravine.
1t was now evident that we must
change our tactics. If the man was
enraged he might attack US at any
moment, and IL he did so we should
have to fire on him in self defense.
The ravine in which he was con-
cealed was about mile long and at
the lower end opened into a path much
used by the natives. II the wild man
was not hunted out or alarmed he
probably would come down the ravine
and enter this path.
After looking the ground over It was
decided to dig pitfall and set some
traps along the path, and soon after