East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-12-08
CHURCH AT
ADAMS IMPROVED BY
ADDITION OF ORGAN
GIFT COMES UNEXPECTEDLY
AND WHO THE BONNER Is
REMAINS UNKNOWN.
Members OF Congregation are Deeply
Thankful for the Present Given the
Church-Chapel Car Being Used
for Services in Revival Meetings
Many Attend.
tspecIal correspondence.l }

Mr. and Mrs. Harve Roseberry /
were in town Sunday.
One OF the most unexpected and
yet one OF the most beneficial things
that could happen to the Baptist
church in Adams was the placing of
splendid new organ in 1t. Now
where this organ came from and who
was so thoughtful and kind as to get
a new organ for the church is un-
known. But nevertheless 1t is much
appreciated by the people and the
people Of Adams thank the unknown
friend very much. II is certainly a
great Improvement to the church as
we'll as the singing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Krebs were
visitors at the county seat Saturday.
Miss vesta Boylen. who is teach
ing in the Stone school house, was a
visitor in Athena Saturday. She re-
turned to Adams Sunday.
Miss Eleanor Stockton. who is
teaching in Helix returned to her
school.
Mrs. Kyle Mcdaniel and little son
Billy were visitors in Pendleton this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Simonton and
children, who live west of Adams.
were in town Saturday evening. They
attended the meetings which are be-
ing held in the chapel car.
John Adams, who lives near Ad-
ans was in town this week.
The Odd Fellows met Saturday
evening On account OF special work.
different Odd Fellows from different
places were present. Five or six au-
tomobiles came from Weston, all
bearing men equipped for the even
ing. Then, too. ten or twelve Odd
Fellows came up from Pendleton, all
bearing their various bundles. Re-
freshments. consisting Of ham sand
wiches. coffee, pickles, cookies and
candy were served. A large crowd
was present, and all had good time.
Jerry Stone was in town Saturday
The meetings that are being held
in the chapel car are very interest
ing and beneficial. The meeting Fri
day evening was very good. Then
the sermon preached Saturday even
ing by Mr.. Driver the evangelist, was
very interesting. His topic was;
! 'What do ye think Of Christi"
First as a Human being" second as
a Teacher" and third as a God
who rules supreme. This sermon was
put forth in a very forceful manner.
and with splendid illustrations. Now
these are only the beginning Of these
magnificent meetings and everybody
are entitled and cordially invited to
attend. Splendid singing is furnish
ed, as Mr.. Driver and his wife are
both excellent singers. A meeting for
the children, from eight to sixteen
was held Saturday afternoon at the
chapel car. Twenty children were
present and listened intently to what
Mr.. Driver had to say. Little books
of the gospel Of John were given to
the children. These pleased the
children. and they promised to read
them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Purl Hales and daugh-
ters Rena and Reta were in Adams
Friday TO attend the skating.
Joe Benjamin was in town this
week.
The Adams band met Monday e0-
ming with their instructor, Mr.. Lon
dell of Athena. Favorable reports
are heard from the instructor as u
the progress Of the pupils.
Ralph Wallen was in town Satur'
day evening.
Young peoples meeting was held
Sunday evening in the chapel car
which was treat to the young peo-
pie. The topic, which was discussed
Sunday evening was THE Life Verse. .
Miss Nellie Darr, who is teaching
school in Athena spent Sunday at hel
home in Adams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Lavender and
family were in town Sunday.
Earl Simton motored to PendletoI
Saturday.
l.. L. Mann was in Adams last week
C. L. Woodward and family mo
tored to Athena to do some trading.
Ike Christopher is busily engaged
In saving wood. chopping barley and
cleaning wheat.
Emo westersund and wife drove
down to Cold Springs to visit his
brother.
Dave Nelson is up from Pendletor
on the ranch for the purpose OF
! hntnb.rlpo hio hnUa
Ben Hendrlckson has completed
all of his fall work.
Fred Hendrlckson motored to Pen
dleton this week to do some trading
Abe MoIstrom has just finished
putting a new fence around his house
]. w. Schafer and family have
moved to Walla Walla for the winter
where their children will attend
school The Oldest son will remain
/ on the ranch.
Mrs. Manda Hyde has just return
ed from the valley where she has
been visiting the past week.
Elmer Pell and wife are now max
ing their home on Matt Deiming's
place.
| King Peter Thanks ScrYlan Troops.