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The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1916-10-14
Commissioners Moves

Commissioner Thomas Riggs, Jr., who
has tesided the greater part of the time
since the commencement of work on the
Government railway IN Fairbanks, will
make his home in Nenana hereafter.
Mrs. Riggs came down from Fairbanks
Several days ago and is now comfortably
settled in the cottage which was built
for them early in the season.
Commissioner Riggs is in Fairbanks
at present, having made the trip up on
the Sunbeam.
The Fairbanks Office of the Comriss-
ion will not be closed although the force
will be reduced somewhat later in the
season Two of the stenographers, Miss
Laura Lewis and Miss Jane Anderson,
will move to Nenana shortly after the
freezeup and become part of the local Of
fee force.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1916-10-14
DOMAIN MAKES PORT
FROM LOWER RIVER

Len Heacock and Al PAUL. ar
rived from the Tolovana in the
gas boat DOMAIN 10. : about noon
To-Day. They are the vanguard Of
the DOMAIN fleet and are en- ro,tte
to Fairbanks with their boat for
winter. They are followed by
Art Heacock and Tom Carr, with
the two other DOMAINS and Nels
Henderson with his gas boat, ali
of whom have been engaged dur:
ing the past summer in freightine
on tie Tolovana river.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1916-10-14
Fairbanks Times Quits

The Fairbanks Times, for many years
the leading newspaper of Interior Alas
ka, suspended publication last Saturday,
and in all probability Will not resume
The plant has been taken over by the
owners OF The Nenana News and Will
be moved to this city Immediately fol-
lowing the opening of navigation next
spring by which time conditions here
undoubtedly will warrant the publica-
ton Of daily newspaper. The Fair
banks Times plant is one OF the best in
the country, consisting OF a linotype
machine, cylinder press and everything
else needed to produce an up-to-date
newspaper.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1916-10-14
Another Billion and half

LONDON: Premier Asqaitl1 moved d
vote Of credit for billion and half
dollars to enable the Government to
carry on the war to the end of the wear!
This is the thirteenth time that credits
have been asked for, the total already
voted since the beginning of the war
being fifteen billion, six hundred and
sixty million.
The Premier i'll moving for the sddi-
tional war credit before the Commons
said: This war cannot end by any dis
honorlng compromise masquerading un-
der the name of peace. THIS is not the
moment for faint hearts and wavering
councils. The Allies are not vindictive
but they will require from their antag-:
on1sts adequate reparation for past out
RACES and seventies.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1916-10-14
nUllANISNS Retire
LINES ARE BROKEN

LONDON Vienna dispatches
received in tais city claim that the
Ralnanian battle fro2, KS been
broken on both sides OF the Mares
river and that he entire Runan-
ian army IS now retiring il haste
in an effort % escape al cacirc-
ling movement.
Berlin reports claim that the en-
c.rcling movement has succeeded
and that the Runanians have suf-
fered severely in consequence Of
their defeat.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1916-10-14
STDIAFRSPUI STOP
TOWODA Oh SLIP 5
SAN FRANCISCO: The build

SAN FRANCISCO: The build
Irs of vessels OF various types,
valued at eleven million dollars.
$as bropShtto a sudden ss211sfl!i
today by strike order issued by
the Iron Trades Council. Praci-
cally all the employees Of the
Union Iron Works, with tac ex-
ception ofthe ship filters. respond
ed to the call. and WORK il nearly
all departments of the zig ship
building concern is suspended
pending a settlement Of the
trouble.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1916-10-14
ALLIES CLAIM Right
To StlZE OUR Mills

WASHINGTON - Replying to
the protest Of the State Depart
ment against the seizure Of Amer
lean mails. Identical notes were
handed 10 Secretary Lansing to-
day by representatives CT the
French and British governments.
In their replies The allied govern
mems claim tllat tt,,aay are within
their rights il Selling The mails
but promise 10 expedite matters
il the future. State Department
officials intimate that the replies
express a willingness on the part
Of the Allies 70 conform to The re-
quest Of the United States and
that a radical change in the treat
ment Of mails is to be expected
in consequence Of the latest pro-
test.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1916-10-14
Yankee DFSTROYERS
PATROL 1lif COAST

NEW YORK---Elevcn Yankee
destroyers. under the direction Of
Admiral Gleaves, of the flagship
Birmingham, are patroIling the
Atlantic Coast from Bar 1arbor
TO New York on the lookout for
German submarines.
The British steamship Bowie.
which arrived here today, reports
having sighted an unidentified
submarine 200 miles east of this
city.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1916-10-14
ITALIANS ADVANCING
IS AUSTRIAN re. on!

BERLIN---It is admitted in re-
ports received from Vienna this
afternoon that the Italians under
Ladona are advancing steadily to-
wards Trieste despite the stub
born resistance Of the Austro-
German forces on that front. Re-
Inducements are being rushed to
the scene with the hope of cheek
ing the advance Of the enemy.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1916-10-14
Print Outfit for News

During the past week considerable
new machinery and other material has
been received at the office of The Ne
mana News and printing of every des-
can now be turned out at the
shortest possible notice Commercial
work, such as bill heads, letter heads,
envelopes, business cards and dodgers
will be made a specially.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1916-10-14
Burger is Convicted

The first trial OF consequence to occu-
ply the attention o. Commissioner Robert
E. Burns was concluded Monday night
when Fred Burger, a former employee
OF the Commission, was convicted Of
petit larceny, the charge against him
being the theft of certain tools from
Ross Patton, Burger was tried twice
the first trial, which took place a week
ago TO-DAY, resulting III q disagreement
At the conclusion OF the second tria
Judge Burns sentenced Burger 10 SIX
months in jail and imposed fine of
500 m addition. The verdict was
reached on the second ballot. The de-
PENDANT was represented by w. H
Smith at the first hearing and by Roy
R. Douse at the second The Govern
ment was ably represented At both
trials By George L, armstrong. a re-
cent arrival III Nenana, who was sent
here by the Department Of the Interior
as SPECIAL timber agent
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1916-10-14
Mayor Building Office

Townsi.e Manager Ryus is busi,y en-
gagged i'll building a new towns;te Office
at tie corner Of Third and Market
streets. The work is being done with
a view to increasing the size OF the
building at a later date. The new Office
VIII be ready tor occupancy w1thina few
days unless retarded by the weather.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1916-10-14

The independent steamer SEusana,
with barge American in tow, arrived
from Fairbanks about noon yesterday
with mixed shipment of freight for To-
cal business men. If weather conditions
permit it is the intention of the owners
to make one more trip before going into
winter quarters on the upper river
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1916-10-14
Cache Robbers Busy

a c.che belonging to the Government
on the right of way beyond the Thirty
mile station, is reported to have beer
broken into and quantity of goods
stolen. The matter IS now being 1nves-
tigated and the guilty parties will be
dealt with severely if apprehended,
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1916-10-14
Arrival of First Auto

The first auto to make its appearance
in Nenara arrived OF the steamer Tan
ana last Tuesday 1t is Ford truck,
owned by Billy Coghill, and will be
used probably in connection with the
business of Lescure & Coghin as soon
as road conditions permit
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1916-10-14
Another Voyage

The management of the independent
steamer Shusana has announced another
voyage from Fairbanks to Nenana, the
date of departure from the up-river
town having been set for Monday. This
probably will be the last chance to get
goods down the river, this fall
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1916-10-14

A raft Of saw logs and frewood, which
was being brought down 10 the local
saw mill on Thursday, was carried past
the mill by the swift current and was
beacEed with difficulty on sand bar
three miles below town The owners of
the raft have gone back up the river for
more logs.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1916-10-14
Commissioner Moves

United States Commissioner Robert
z. Burns is now comfortably settled in
MS new quarters on Market street, the
building having been completed more
than a week ago.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1916-10-14
Lot Changes Hands

By a dea! consumnated this week
Matilda Jacoby becomes the owner OF
Lot i'll Block Is, formerly the property
of Ell Gray who purchased it during the
lot sale. It IS understood that the orig
iii..l cv,rer.al s,ared- $3.50 on tina DIAL.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1916-10-14
Militaryism Favored

WASHINGTON: The presidents OF
colleges and universities are
conierring with the War Department
regarding the advisability of holding
courses at the colleges.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1916-10-14
Hagen in Fairbanks

Deputy Marshal Hagen went to Fair
banks on the steamer Tanaaa. having i'll
his charge Fred Berger who is to serve a
term of six months i'll the Federal jail
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1916-10-14
Audy Hoey Injured

Andy Hoey, of the Terminal Pool
Rooms, fell from a scafold while at
work on his building ard was injured
internally.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1916-10-14

The independent steamer Shusaua
reached town at an early hour yesterday
morning from Fairbanks with mixed
load of freight for people here.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1916-10-14

The steamer Martha Glow has gone
into winter quarters in a slough oppo siM
Fairbanks.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1916-10-14

Advertise in the Nenana News.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12
BRAINERD FATHERS SLAP
ON ECONOMY "LID''

Brainerd, Sept. 12.-The council
on ascertaining the current expense
fund is overdrawn $500 and no funds
in sight until December, has ordered:
All street repair work stopped.
Street lighting discontinued
Mayor requested to discontinue
employing detectives.
Poor farm physician discharged.
Health officers salary reduced to
$40 a month.
Poor relief stopped.
Jitneys taxed $40 annually.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12
KELLOGG SPEAKS AT
GOODHUE COUNTY FAIR

(By United Press)
Zumbrota, MIMI, Sept. 12.-Frank
B. Kellogg, Republican candidate for
United States senator, started speak
ing tour today at the Goodhue county
fair.
Tomorrow he will address the open
ing of Carleton college, Mortified.
Other dates are: Sept. IA, Benton
county fair, Sank Rapids; Sept. Is,
Mile Lace county fair, Princeton;
Sept. 16, Pine county fair, Pine City;
Sept. 10, Nicollet county fair, st.
Peter; Sept. Fl, Stearns county fair,
Sank Center.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12
keau and Elmer Void spent Sun
day with friends at FROM.

keau and Elmer Void spent Sun
day with friends at Frohn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Smith mOtored
into the Andrew Neslund house Mon
day.
Miss Essie Peterson spent Sunday
visiting as guest of friends at Cass
Lake.
Mrs. Flanagan returned Saturday
evening of last week to her home at
Kelliher after visiting as a guest of
relatives for a short time.
Mrs. Peter Edd and children left
Saturday afternoon for Swenson Lake
after spending the past two weeks
here visiting with relatives.
Judge M. A. Spooner returned to
Bemidji last night from an extended
trip. He motored to Minneapolis
where he met Mrs. Spooner and they
went to Denver, Colo., where Judge
Spooner was an attorney in a case in
the U. S. court. Returning to the
Twin Cities, Judge Spooner motored
to Bemidji. Mrs. Spooner will con-
tinue her visit in the Twin Cities.
Miss Lucy LaFontisee, assistant in
the office of the clerk Of court, re-
turned this morning after a weeks
vacation which she spent in the Twin
Cities.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12
NEWSPAPERMEN ARE
PALLBEARERS AT FUNERAL
(BY United Pressl

(By United Press)
Minneapolis, Mimi, Sept. H.
Newspapermen we're pallbearers when
the funeral of James Gray was held
here today. Rev. D. Shutter ofici-
ated and burial was at Lakewood
cemetery. Gray was formerly mayor
of Minneapolis and more recently the
Washington correspondent for the
Minneapolis Journal.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12
1l0Hl 'of PEi N IN COLORADO
(RV limited ProsS)

(By United Press)
Denver, Sept. 12.-An extremely
light vote in the county districts,
which political leaders attribute to
the heavy crops and scarcity of la
Dor, is being cast today in the state
wide primaries. The heaviest poll
ing is in cities and towns.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12

A regular meeting of the Ladies'
Aid society of the Methodist church
will be held tomorrow afternoon at
the home of Mrs. G. w. Harnwell:
Mrs. Harnwell, Mrs. Minnick, Mrs.
Bagley and Mrs. Van Arnam will en-
terrain. Members are requested to
bring thimbles.
The Saturday Night club gave a
dinner dance at the Birchmont Beach
hotel last evening. The rooms were
attractively decorated in cosmos and
autumn leaves. Excellent music was
furnished for the dance program
which was enjoyed by the members
of the club and their guests.
Among the out-of-town shoppers
in the city yesterday were Mr.. and
Mrs. G. Knapp of Maltby, Miss Vivian
Severans of Grant Valley, Mrs. C. E.
Mcdonald and Mrs. H. E. Rice of
strike and Mr.. and Mrs. L. Votes of
Nary
Miss Florence Hackman left this
morning for Anoka where she will
spend month as the guest or ner
cousin, Mrs. Eugene Voigt, before re-
turning to her home at Defiance, o.
She has been a guest at the G. D.
Backus home.
Mrs. George Campbell entertained
yesterday afternoon at weiner roast
at her home. Among the guests were
the Misses Vera Backus, Florence
Hackman, Emma Forsberg, Helen and
Beth Evans, Mable and Lucy Brooks.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
Scandinavian Lutheran church will
meet tomorrow afternoon at the home
of Mrs. I. B. Olson, 1917 Beltrami
avenue. Mrs. Olson and Mrs. I. N.Y.
gard will entertain.
Your friends can buy anything you
can give them-except your photo
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12

graph. Come today; lady operators
Rich Studio, 20 10th St.-Adv.
26ds2o
Miss Gertrude Hoglund returned
last night to her home at St. Croix
Falls, Wis. She has been visiting
her sister, Miss Emma K. Hoglund,
normal instructor here.
Watch for Troppman's Fur An
nouncement tomorrow-Adv. 912I
Mrs. Charles Hampstead of Langley
who has been the guest of her sis
ter, Mrs. C. M. Gunther, and Mrs. r.
E. Miller, left last evening for her
home
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Gray and chill
dren and Mr.. and Mrs. James Parma
lee and children returned yesterday
from a motor trip to Warner, MINI.
One of these nice days you ought
to go to Hakkerup's and have your
picture taken.-Adv. 14tf
Miss Marion Laney of Turtle River
was in the city yesterday on her way
to Big Falls where she has accepted
a position in the schools there.
An exhibition and sale extraordin-
airy of fine furs stars Wednesday at
Troppman's 912|
Miss Agnes Steven Of Mcintosh is
the guest of Miss Ruth Riley.
George Cochran, Jr., left yesterday
for Bena on business trip.
Attorney A. A. Andrews went to
Kelliher this morning on business.
$4,000 to loan on farms. Dean
Land Co.-Adv. d71tf
Mr.. and Mrs. N. L. Hakkerup re-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12

Attorney A. A. Andrews went to
Kelliher this morning on business.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12

$4,000 to loan on farms. Dean
Land Co.-Adv. d71tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12

c. M. Gunther has undergone an
operation at St. Anthony's hospital
for appendicitis.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12

R. H. Muncy left this morning on
a business trip for the Red Lake In
dian agency.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12

Miss Essie Peterson spent Sunday
visiting as guest of friends at Cass
Lake.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12

Mr.. and Mrs. James Burke and
daughter, Helen, motored to Brain
erd Saturday evening of last week,
where they will visit for short time
with relatives and friends.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Smith motored
into the Andrew Neslund house Mon
day. $685.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12

FOR SALE-Well matched team of
blacks, six and seven years old.
Koors Bros. dS2tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12

An exhibition and sale extraordin-
airy of fine furs stars Wednesday at
Troppman 's.-Adv. 912
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12

Miss Elsie Edd spent Sunday visit
ing as guest of relatives at Sven
son Lake. &.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12

Watch for Troppman's Fur An
nouncement tomOrrOW.-Adv. 912
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-Six
drawer electrically operated Ma
tional cash register. Koors Bros.
d82tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12

A. G.. Wedge, Jr., left this morn
ing for Grand Rapids to be gone for
a few days on business.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12

Mr.. and Mrs. N. L. Hakkerup re
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12

M. Winslow of North Dakota. has
arrived in Nymore to spend a few
days visiting with relatives.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12
NYMORE NEWS

Mrs. Peter Void, accompanied by
her mother, Mrs. Flanagan who have
been visiting for the past week as
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Blackburn
and family of Turtle River, returned
Saturday morning of last week.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12

George Cochran, Jr., left yesterday
for Bena on business trip.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12

FOR SALE-House and lots, 7lY Be-
midi Ave., or will trade for house
and land further out. A. Aubolee.
d1O2
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12

The Messrs. Archie Olson, Peter
Void, Edwin Tagley, Andrew Mos
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12

Your friends can buy anything you
can give them-except your photo
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12

turned yesterday from Minneapolis
where they spent the past week.
Mrs. w. F. Marcum and son re-
turned this morning from a three
weeks visit in Minneapolis.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12

Miss Agnes Steven of Mcintosh is
the guest of Miss Ruth Riley.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-One
flve-passenger auto and one family
launch; all in good condition. 11O1
DOud Ave., or Phone 657. GA
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12

An exhibition and sale extraordin-
ary of fine furs stars Wednesday at
Troppman' s.-Adv. 912
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12
CLASSIFIED
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
FOR SALE BY owner, six-room
house; modern in every respect.
Good corner. Address z, Pioneer.
GA
FOR SALE Everything in nv house,
including furniture, pictures,
books, stoves, etc. Everything must
go between Monday noon and
Wednesday night. Come early.
Mrs. w. E. Dodge, Tenth and
Dewey avenue. 2d912
FOR SALE Seven-room house and
two lots. 1921 Dewey Ave. GIG
FOR SALE-Stock of merchandise
very cheap or trade for land or city
property. What have you? Owner
has other business. Call or see
owner LOG 3rd S., Bemidji, MINI.
1914
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12

Miss Marion Laney of Turtle River
was in the city yesterday on her way
to Big Falls where she has accepted
a position in the schools there.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12

graph Come today; lady operators.
Rich Studio, 20 10th St.-Adv.
26d92O
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-12

One OF these nice days you ought
tc go to Hakkerup's and have your
picture taken.-Adv. 14tf
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-10
PURE FOOD LAWS
ENFORCED AT FAIR

The excellent services rendered by the
1000 inspectors. A. D. Drawn and B.
Gilreath. Jr., have been invaluable tic
those who eat at the fairgrounds. This
is the initial try-out of the Birmingham
1000 laws at the fairgrounds and thf
new conditions under which food ana
drinks are handled are exceptionally no.
tceable and have caused much favor
able comment BY the visitors to the fair
All foodstuffs are thoroughly protected
from dust and flies by means of cover
ings or electric fans. Even the delivery
wagons that bring the meats and other
articles into the fairgrounds must be
provided with dust and flyproof cover.
All drinks are kept in covered glass re-
ceptacles and no straws are allowed I'M
less they are stored in dust and flyproof
containers. From pure food stand.
point, the conditions at the fair are ex-
cellent, and through the untiring efforts
of Inspectors Drawn and Gilreath an en-
viable record has been established in
this department.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-10
DR.. GEO. STEWART TO
FILL LOCAL PULPIT
Noted Evangelist to Succeed
DIR. Johnson at the First
Methodist Church

mat the Rev. George r. Stewart or
ator, evangelist and lecturer of national
fame, will succeed the Rev. J. w, John
son as pastor Of the First Methodist
church, is practically assured, according
10 information received in the city last
night Probably no minister of the Meth
odist church is so widely known or
revered than is DR.. Stewart pulpit
orator of the highest order, an evangelist
without peer, a chautauqua lecturer of
nationwide fame. he has been sought
after for many years by almost every
leaulng church in the SOUTH Until four
years ago DR.. Stewart was engaged in
the evangelistic and lecture field. when
ne accepted the pastorate of the leading
methodist church at Knoxville, Tenn, a
charge he now holds
1t has been known for sometime that
the officers of the First Methodist
church We're DESTROYS of securing the
services of DR.. Stewart and that thew
mad practically succeeded is evidenced
from the fact that at the Holston CON
terence held recently at Bluefields. va.
OF which he was member Dr. Stewa RI
had been transferred to the north Ala
rama conference, This information was
received last night and it is expected
that when the north Alabama conference
meets in Bessemer on November /. DR.
Stewart will be assigned to the Firs,
Methodist church of this city.
DR.. Stewart Is well known in Birming.
nam, having made number of addresseg
here during the several prohibition cam.
palgns, and not only the members OF
the first church. but those of other
churches are elated at the prosnective
acquisition of such a distinguished and
able minister.