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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-22
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During the winter the Baptist
Young Peoples Union inaugurated
a novel contest between the two even
ly divided divisions of the society
AT the suggestion of Mr.. Owen Day
a chart of two transcontinental rail
roads was prepared and sketched, of
the two Baptist chapel cars, "Iman-
uel" and "Good WILL" were ar
ranged on the chart in such way
that they could be moved The CON
test was for members, attendance,
and. active service in the meetings.
The rivalry was keen and the spirit
OF competition ran high throughout
the contest. Many members were ad-
ded and the spirit of helpfulness was
manifest by all. The contest closed
the first of May, and on Friday last,
the defeated side, whose car arrived
at st. Paul only fifty points behind
the winners, entertained the victors
to a hayrack ride and open air Soc
ial. A huge bonfire furnished the
light. Around this games were play
ed and refreshments served. An in
formal program revealed some ma
tive talent and ingenuity. After the
singing of several hymns around the
bonfire the pastor led in prayer and
the severing links that made two sides
in the contest were united and the
society as one member is undertaking
larger work. They have raised mon
ey for new organ for the church,
and voted to support native for
eign missionary in China. Next
Thursday the society will send doz-
en- delegates to the B. Y. P. U. CON
vention at Amity. The Young Peo-
pie are expecting to do some practical
work during the summer and more
will undoubtedly be heard of them in
the coming months.
Those who had part in the contest
are: Miss Esther Gates, leader;
Grace Gates, Effie McBee, Birdie
Odom, Mabel Mitchell, Maud Lyons,
Letitia Shewey, Mr.. Gates, Mrs.
Gates, Mrs. Standard, Lowell Stand
ard, Hazel McBee, Albert McBee, Mr..
Day, Elbert Hayes, Samuel Peacock,
Bolden Stinette, Pete Friesen, Merle
Flavia Stinette, Freda Neal,
Fairy Neal, Mr. D. G. McBee, Mrs.
D. G. McBee, Miss Watkins, Mr.. Wat
kins, Mr., Hines, Mrs. Hines, Leila
Mrs. Moore, Mr.. Victor, Miss
George Voth, Maud Stin-
cite, Goldia Bissel, Goldia Fast, Glen
Beeler.
Miss Dovie Odom, leader; Bertha
Hatfield, Edith Allen, Mr.. Davis,
Lowell Mitchell, Mrs. John McBee,
Miss Flora Miller, Mr.. Standard,
Dewey Standard, Parthenia Woods,
Mrs. Allen, Vernon Hinshaw, Mari
Woods, Tom Hiatt, Vey Coffin, Mag
ne Odom, Leo Petre, Leslie Well, Mrs.
Ora Frances, Pearl Hayes, Fred Zol-
en-, Fred Ackerman, Mrs. Will Nc
Donald, Glen Holman, Edgar Will
Jams, Henry Friesen, Lester Guy,
Harry Fryer, Alfredo Garner, Wine
red Forrette, Elsie Forrette, Claud
Villings, Foster Willings, Wiley Car
'enter, Charles Anderson, Maurice
Hayes, Muriel Hayes, Eric Petre,
Toward Odom, Ray Scott, Hazel Ed
ger, Davit Odom, Fora Long, Pete
ines, Retta Wilson, Arnold Wilson,
fyrtle Hayes, Forest Neal, Clarence
'tewart, Alma Mitchell, Merle Edi- ,
er, Verda Caldwell, Lilah Mitchell,
,arl Mangass, John Leforce, Grace
'orrette, Nellie Allen, Mrs. Wells,
arson Odom, Alice Strickler, Dolan
Hatfield.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-22

The Dallas band has completed ar
rangements with the Foley & Burk
Amusement company of California to
play here sometime in July, for its
benefit.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-22
Death Of Former Resident.

The death of Harry Imlah at Fair
field last Saturday is chronicled by
the Statesman. Deceased was 70
years old, and was a former resident
of Polk county. He settled at Broad
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-22

A special service will be held mex
Sunday at the Christian church, il
honor of the Polk County Soldiers
and Sailors ssociation. Seats viii
be reserved for this organization and
they will attend in body. The ad-
dress of the evening will be delivered
by the minister, G. C. Curtis. Spec
ial music is being prepared for this
occasion and the public is invited to
join in making this service an en-
joyable one to all.
AT the Christian Science service
next Sunday, the subject of the les
son-sermon will be "Soul and Body
Sunday school at 10; Wednesday
meeting at s.
AT the Methodist church Sunday
next the Woman's Foreign Mission
ary anniversary will be observed at
eleven O'Clock. Professor James T.
Mathews of Willamette University
will deliver the address. The pastor
will speak in the evening at eight
o'clock on the subject, "Christian
Science the Modern Philosophy" +"
Sunday school meets promptly at
9:45. Epworth League 200.
Rev. B. C. Crew has again been
called to the pastorate of the Christ
ian church at Independence, and will
continue his work there. He goes
to Chicago soon on a leave of ab-
sence to finish his musical studies.
Owen 7. Day, a student at Nc
Minnville college, who has been fill
ing the Baptist pulpit in Dallas for
months past, will graduate this
month, when he will assume the pas
torate of the church until Seutember
He will go to Boston at that time to
continue his studies.
Rev. f. B. Lockhart of Salem
preached in the Spring Valley Pres
byterian church on Sunday morning
last upon the request of the trustees
of the church.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
church will hold a business
meeting at the church this afternoon.
The ascension Of Jesus Christ into
heaven forty days after His resurec-
ton from the dead was celebrated by
the Catholic church yesterday. The
day is what is known as a holy day
Of obligation in the Catholic church,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-22
Invitations Issued.

Mrs. J. Riley Craven and Mrs.
Ulysses S. Loughary have issued in
vitations for an cat Home" for next
Wednesday afternoon at SIS Hayter
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-22
DON PATRON|zE
THE PEDDLERS

If you want Typewriter, come and
see u.s.. We handle all makes, and
stand behind every machine we sell.
If you want good Carbon Paper,
we have it at from Q cents a sheet up.
If you want good Typewriter Paper
or Ribbons, we have the very best.
Remember, we absolutely guarantee
every ribbon we SELL. The peddIers
don't do that.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-22

mead, and later moved to Indepen-
dence and Fairfield, where he lived
twenty-seven years. He leaves a
widow and several children.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-22

A. #. & A. M.-Jennings Lodge, No.
8. meets second and fourth Fridays
of each month, In Masonic hall on
Main street. Visiting brethren well
come.
W. r. ELLIS, W. M.
WALTER S. MUIR. Secretary.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-22

WOODMEN. OF. THE. WORLD
Dallas Camp No. 2O9 meets in w. 0.
W. Hall on Tuesday evening of each
week. ]. F. Driscoll, Consul Com.
F. j. Craven, Clerk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-30
ERWIN POPE GIVEN
 SEVENTH RESPITE

Montgomery. September 2a.-tSpe-
 cial ).--For the seventh time Erwin Pope, Calhoun county negro under sentence to hang for the murder of James McClurkin. white farmer. has been granted new lease on life. This afternoon the governor of Alabama telegraphed from Washington, where he is attending a conference of south ern governors, extending Pope resplte from October to October 90 This makes the third time that Pope has been granted a respite by the gov erncr. Four times the supreme court reversed his case and sent it back Tor new trial, and only on the fifth ap- peal did the appellate tribunal finally affirm the judgment of the lower court.
 Pope is now confined in jail at Bir- mingham, where he was taken for safekeeping following the first respite granted by the governor. The negro now has until Friday, october 30 The governor is still considering Fope's case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-30
ARGUMENTS IN COAL RATE CASE CLOSED;
 BRIEFS ID BE FILED
Decision of Railroad Com mission Probably Will Be Announced Within
 30 Days

Montgomery. September es.-(Special) Argument of the north Alabama coal rate cases before the state railroad com mission was concluded late this afternoon Two weeks were given the railroads in which to file written briefs, after which the attorneys for the protesting com panies will have 10 days to file an answer The commissions decision will probably not be announced under 30 days
 Argument for the railroads was begun by Nelson Procter of Louisville, counsel for the Louisville and Nashville, and he was followed by Judge C. B. Northrup of Washington. general counsel for the Southern. Other arguments for the rail- roads were made by Col. ". A. Colston of Louisville for the Louisville and Nash vile and Forney Johnston of Birmingham for the Frisco railroad.
 For the protesting companies Stuart Mckenzie of Montgomery. J. C. Hale of Birmingham, Horace Stringfellow Of Montgomery and Judge Samuel D. Weak ley of Birmingham delivered arguments.
 The commission adjourned about : o'clock following the lengthiest session it has held since the hearing began. The taking of testimony in the case began about two weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-30

ment that they did not think it worth while to inquire respecting Jesus.
 Many of them had lost all faith in God in God and His promised kingdom, thought affiliation with the Roman em- pire the best way to prepare their nation for Messianic glories. From this view point Jesus was a disturber of the peace. His manner no less than His teachings, reprove them and tended to break their influence with the people
 The religious leaders had heard that Jesus was coming to the feast. Our les- son tells that they discussed how He could wisely be gotten rid of They seem to have been unanimuos in believing that His destruction would be for the good of the Lords cause, as they misunderstood that cause. .~ Another Scripture tells us that Caiaphas, the high priest. had de- clared it expedient that one man perish rather than the nation. (John. 1l19-52) They fancied that Jesus teaching, If al lowed to proceed, would certainly awaken the people to faith in the Messianic king dom. and possibly incite some fanatical uprising.
 The religious teachers had murder in their hearts. It was merely question of how to accomplish the murder and de- ceive the people, so as not to provoke those who had begun to exercise faith in Jesus. Such was their mental attitude when Judas went to them privately, sug- gesting that for certain amount of money he would inform them of the most suitable time for making Jesus a prisoner This plan was adopted and carried out.
 The Feast-the Anointing
 Jesus and His disciples were the guests of Lazarus, Martha and Mary, at the house of simon the Leper. who probably was dead Jesus was the guest of honor The supper had progressed when Mary entered with q vial of very expensive per- ifume, which she poured upon Jesus head and, according to another account, also
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-30
iE iMEEfBROKEYN M
 MlEABERNACLE
=&A-BlBEE STUDY ON s---s- MARY'S SWEET PERFUME
Marlk 14.1-11-nctoher 4


 She hath done what she could ',-Verse s.
 The last five days of Jesus ministry are full of interest. The incident mark ing our lesson occurred at the close Of the Jewish Sabbath preceding our Lords cru cifixion. Jesus and His dicples had come to the Passover, He telling them that He would there be crucified. but they think ing that He spoke figuratively Indeed, at no time during Jesus ministry did His crucifxion seem less likely than when it occurred.
 Multitudes were at Jerusalem to cele- brate the Passover feast. Thousands of them had heard of Jesus; and many of ttem had been healed by Him. Just a short time before, a considerable num- Der had discussed the propriety of pro- claiming Jesus king. Indeed, on the very day after the incident of this lesson. the multitude acclaimed Him king, crying out, "Hosanna in the highest to the Son of David. who cometh in the name of Je- hovahr'
 But the Master knew that the masses would be only as children in the hands of the great teachers of the time: and that there was murderous hatred against Him amongst the chief priests. Scribes and Pharisees. True. they hated Him without a just cause, but they had come to hate Him from their own viewpoint. The Attitude of the Religious Teachers Although the Jewish nation had lost lib- erty long before and have no prospect of regainining it, nevertheless not since the days of solomon had their political out look been so favorable. The Roman Elm perors had manifested willingness to CO., operate with the Jewish religious leaders Thus these felt themselves sponsors for the people. They perceived that their hold upon the more ignorant Jews was being impaired by Jesus teachings They felt so satisfied with themselves as claimed representatives of God and as intermediates with the Roman govern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-30
BANKERS BELIEVE
 BUSINESS IS GOOD

Montgomery, September 29-(Special) ) That the financial condition of the state has improved greatly during the past two weeks was the unanimous opinion of the members of the executive committee of the Alabama division, national currency association, in attendance on the regu- lar fortnishtly meeting of the state as- scciation here today. They declared that business is beginning to adjust itself and tbat much improvement has been shown in the financial world The meeting was presided over by J. H. Barr of Birming- ham, chairman, and all the members of the committee were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-30

upon His feet. The house was filled with the perfume.
 Then came voice of murmuring-"Why this waste?' St. John tells Us that the leader of the murmurers was Judas. The apostles afterward learned that his speech was hypocritcal. At the time Jesus understood the anger which led Judas openly to insult one of their hos tesses. St. John tells us that Judas was angry because he failed to get the money himself As treasurer of the little com pany, he carried the money bag; and, as they afterward learned, he was n thief.-John 1926
 Poor Mary must have felt crushed when she heard the harsh criticism. But Jesus came to her defense Surely the Masters approval comforted her. and wherever the gospel has been preached. this story of her loving devotion to the extent of con siderable cost and probably considerable self denial, has been told as memorial of her-not merely to honor her. but es- pecially to inspire and encourage others or Gods people to the obtaining and ex- ercising of a love that delights in service yea, in costly sacrifice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-30
ATTENTION IS NOW CENTRED ON PLANS TOREL|EVE COTTON Financial Circles Think Situation Will Be Worked Out to SOuth's Interest STOCK EXCHANGE
 CAN THEN REOPEN Texas Plan Has Attracted Most For midable Comment As Being
 Based on the Soundest Eco
 homie Policy
Fly HOLLAND

New York, September 29-tSpecial) ) With the two initial steps in the direction of ending the financial embarrassment and deadlock now well taken, this ques- ton is earnestly discussed in the financial district: What is the next step to be taken? The first vast financing is repre- scented by the successful syndicate opera ton by which the banks of New York city pledged themselve sto furnish sS2, 000,000 in gold so that New York city $ existing obligations, as well as those which are speedily to mature, may be met. When the success of this financing was established rapid progress was made in perfecting the details of the second of these great financial achievements. That Is the formation of gold pool. national in it's scope and purpose, and requesting the banks Of the federal reserve system acting as a unit. This gold pool will make 1t easy for the American business men who now have obligations to meet abroad to secure the exchange of other funds by means of which these pay ments can be made.
 These two are to be followed neces- sarily by two other steps, and when these have been taken the country should be in a fairly good financial condition, able to meet it's foreign obligations, able to undertake large business with other coun- tries which will be followed by great ac- tivity in domestic industry and trade These two additional steps will follow the 7 settlement of the cotton embarrassment and then the opening of the security mar kets.
 Conversation with some of the leaders of the financial district leads to the belief that the view is being commonly taken that the next imperative step will be the handling of the cotton situation. The roculiarities of the cotton situation make the problem somewhat difficult. In the first place, the cotton planters have raised large and almost phenomenal crop. If international conditions were this year similar to those characteristic of preceding years then this harvest could be easily marketed in this country and abroad and the common estimate here is that it would have added about $5G0 900, 900 to our apparent international trade bal ance The foreign market, for a time at least, is cut off. There is no present. day buying in an yamount, and there are no symptoms which point to an early buying by the cotton manufacturers of Great Britain and the continent of Eu- rope. Therefore for sometime this har- west must depend entirely upon Ameri- eau manufacturers for it's marketing. The situation has inevitably caused heavy falling off in the quotations of cotton. These quotations have been ranging be- tween and cents a pound. Of course the entire harvest cannot be marketed at these figures without entailng hard ship upon the cotton planters. At the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-30
Circuit Court Adjourned

Cullman, September 29.-(Special. IA great deal of surprise was manifested here yesterday when Judge Speale ad- journed circuit court and discharged the jury which had been summoned for the week of September 2s, especially when there were several criminal cases on the docket among them several indictments for perjury. People here were equally sur prised when the circuit solicitor and sher- fir returned from Birmingham without the ex-County Treasurer J. D. Searcy. alias MT. Murphy, whom the Jefferson county authorities refused to give up to them. Many of the citizens think rad ical change should be made in the ad- ministration of laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-30

issue n citation to the Mobile and Ohio Railroad company, returnable October :, to appear and show cause why 1t should not be required to continue it's local passenger or intrastate train ser vice between Corinth and State Line, With trains known as Nos. !, &. ?. 10 il and l2. Commissioner Wilson has in- structed Secretary Galceran to cite tho Yazco and Mississippi Valley company to appear here october and show cause why it should not give better service between Phillip and Charleston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-30
Sharpe Trial Thursday

Anniston. September 29.-(Special.) The trial of Tim Sharpe. who is charged with the murder of Officer w. T. Dillard, who was assassinated along with Officer Eastwood on Sep- tember 12, will be called in the city court of Anniston at special hearing on Thursday morning. So far Sharpe has not been indicted as far as is known for the murder of Officer Dash wood. It is also said that he has not engaged counsel, although Judge A. F. McGhee represented him when he had the indictment read to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-30
Voluntary Bankruptcy
 Petitions Are Filed

Mobile, September 29.-The W. G. McGowan Lumber company. incorpor- ated and the Jackson Slaves company of Clark county today filed voluntary petitions in bankruptcy in the Uni ted states district court here, show ing liabilities greatly in excess of as sets The combined liabilities of the companies total $1S6,0o0, the lumber company's debts being $127000 of that amount and the combined assets are s52,O0c The companies were controiieo by Ernest |. McGowan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-30
Going After Oil Mills

Jackson, Miss, September 29.--lspeclal] Attorney General Collins spent today IT Jackson looking over the cotton seed oi mill trust cases from this end or the line. and states that he is now about ready to get down to taking testimony against the several mills charged "i.n having entered into trust ano eomplhe for the control of the prices or seed ana the products of the mills. Several of the smaller mills have admitted their guilt and paid heavy fines and penalties, and the chances are that there will be other and more important compromises before the taking of testimony has gone very far.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-30
UTILITY CORPORATIONS
 ESCAPE SOLVENT CREDIT TAX

Montgomery, September 2e.-tSpeeial.) Public utility corporations which are liable for franchise tax under article l9 of the code are not taxable on solvent credits owned by them according to a ruling announced today by the state tax commission and Attorney General Robert c. Brickeli.
 According to the commission ruling, sec tion 2sS5 of the code expressly exempts such corporations from the payment of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-30
CLANTON

Glanton, September 29.-lspeeial) The Clifton county progresiyes are very ae- tive. Judge l.. H. Reynolds and J. O. Middleton have made addresses in nearly all portions of the county.
 The public highway from Birmingham to Montgomery south by the new route is completed so far as the clanton county courthouse on Sixth street
 II looks now as if Capt E. M. Roberts is 10 be next postmaster here. The cap tain was in Washington last Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-30
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, September 29.-tSpecial.) ) Dr. James Durham of this city has in- vented and patented device whereby all signs may be shot to distance of 30 to 50 feet, while sitting in ve- hicle.
 The instrument is loaded like rifle and each sign has a tack on the outer edge which sticks fast into tree or sjgnboard when shot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-30

any ''other state, county or city ad valorem taxes on any of its intangible property in this state. This section. however, exempts only such corporations as have complied with article l9 of the code. which relates to the filing of proper reports with the commission.
 The commission declares that the same question has been passed upon by the supreme court of Kentucky, and that that court arrived at the same conclusion as that reached by the commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-30
Clening Up the City

Anhiston, September 29.-(SpeciaL) Chief of Police l.. l.. Phillips is wag- ing an aggressive campaign against yagrants and loiterers. Several arrests have been made recently. and the city authorities are also imposing heavy penalties on all persons caught viuat- ing the prohibition law, fixing a street sentence wherever possible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-30
Registrars in City

Anniston, September 29.-(Special ) The county board of registrars who have been in session at the Calhoun county courthouse for the past two or three days preparatory to the gen. eral election, end their work Saturday They will be in session again. how ever, two days before election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-30
Phoenix Bank Absorbed

Columbus, Ga.. September 29.-tSpecial) The Bank of Phenix City was today ab- sorbed by the Phenix-Girard bank of Gi- rard, which took over all the deposits of the former institution The Bank of Fhenix City was established a number of years ago. It's cashier, w. Moultrie Moses, committed suicide in Macon Sat urday.