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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-10-24
WAS CARNEGIE A CHRISTIAN?

Some one asks: "What church did
MIR. Carnegie belong to-"
1t is stated that even his own wife
did not know what his religion be
lief was. He was not Il church mem
Der.
That man of world wide associ
atoms, almost unlimited wealth, con-
nected actively with large business
and social institutions should be so
inexpensive on his religion rs that
his own wife, to say nothing of his
associates, knew nothing if his re-
ligious belief or church connection.
is very remarkable indeed.
He was great phlanthropist, so
called. He gave away the millions he
had accumulated. His name is stamp
ed upon great buildings, and connect
ed with great institutions in different
parts of the world. His idea seemed
to be according to one writer. to
establish universal religion or a
Worldwide spirit of Catholicity."
Despite his high moral character
he made no profession of religion.
He was taken to be a Presbyteria,,
being devoted Scotchman. His
mother was a Baptist. If Mr.. Car
negie ever uttered a word or wrote
line in acknowledgment of Jesus
Christ no one knowns anything about
it.
There is abroad in this land, per-
haps has always been-an idea that
doing good" is religion. One man
said: "1f l do the best l can, am
honest, give to the poor, give to
missions and all, 1 believe it will be
all right with me hereafter" That
church activity" is Christianity is
great heresy. Men of great
wealth, like Mr. Carnegie and others
serve great purposes in this world
but to ignore Jesus Christ is the
browning sin and stamps all bene-
factions and even sacrifices as sub
stitutes, blasphemy and mockery.
Simon the Sorceror and Dives
thou fool" one was pronounced, and
thy money perish with thee thou
hast neither part nor lot in this
matter of the other"
On par is the heresy of the "sal.
walton of khaki" that the fact that
man died on the battlefield for his
country and the good Of others, in.
sured salvation in heaven. What tool,
place between Mr.. Carnegie and his
God in the lost moments no ono
knows, but we do know that accord.
ing to the Bible salvation from hell
comes only thru Jesus Christ.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-10-24
"a DepraYed Form of PLAY.

Thus has the ban been placed upon
dancing by some of our ministers
and others, publicly and privately,
expressly and tacitly; equally as well
it might have been applied to other
forms of pleasure and entertainment
INDUCED in by our young people.
Such language could hardly be less
than mortifying and humiliating to
some and arouse a feeling of resent
ment in all who took part in Taze-
wells dances.
Condemnation from those respon-
sible for q condition amounts to self
accusation, and you who declare tn.
dancc "deprayed" stand accused of
the "depravity." Most of you danced
in your younger days and most of
5 you have sons and daughters who
dance now. Your children are pro-
noting and supporting this partic-
ular "depraved form of play" and
through them it has fallen into
depravity.
Do you parents feel no RESPONSE
/ bilIty for the conduct of your child
rem? Do you ministers feel YOU
should condemn from the pulpit and
stay away from the lance-hall lest
you soil yourselves?
Why should the offending right
hand be severed when curative
measures can save it? The dance ia
probably the oldest form of play
known to man; it has survived gen
, erat;ons. centuries and even ages 4:
lndrlged in by every known race,
class, grade and condition of man.
KIND, and wherever it has fallen into
depravity it has been from the
depravity of the dancers ana not Of
the dance.
The Y: NJ. c. A. does not seek to
destroy, the pleasures of the young
people but to clennse and uplift, and
| remove the "depravity." Can those
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-10-24
A sPIRITUALISM REVIVAL.

One unexpected, and to the ma
1ority of the people of the United
States, surprising development of
the late war, is revival of what is
known as spiritualism, a communicat-
ing with the dead by the living. The
spiritualistic medium is not a mod
ern discovery or invention. The
ability for the living to communicate
with the dead has been held bv
groups more or less numerous ever
since Saul's day, when the witch of
Endor communicated with the prophe,
Samuel, long since dead.
In Europe, where cults of manv
names and characters have their
homes and advocates, distinguished
men of the church and scientists and
scholars, have firmly held, and do
still, to the belief that the living
may communicate with derhrted
loved ones and friends. Since the war
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-10-24

there has been a great revival III
the belief growing out Of n desire to
communicate with loved ones killed
in battle. Naturally the inquiry,
"where is my dead boy?" seeks an
answer from somewhere-anywher
from which information can be hop
ed for. Such men as Sir Oliver Lodge
and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle are
apostles and propagators of the
"new faith" as it is being termed in
England now.
in America already, it is stated,
the. bercavcd have collected large
number of recruits to the revival of
the almost heretofore discarded be-
lief in spiritualism.
All we know of the "Silcnt Land"
is given in the Bible, and this is very
little. 1t is one of the mysteries, re-
markable indeed, that of the millions
and millions who have died, not one
of them has ever returned an assur-
ing word of cover There" unless
we may credit the incredible reve-
lations of the Medium and the
Seance.
Jesus raised the dead, but not one
of them said word about his ex-
perience. Not even the Master HIM
self, after his three days an Para
disc" said one word about it after
the resurrection. Does this argue that
we are told all that we should know,
or can appreciate? If, to "know as
we are known" had been best or poss-
iblc, for as here, would not the know
ledge have been given by Divine in
spilation? And, then, what are such
revelations of the other world worth
anyway, unless given by inspiration
Nevertheless, we would all like to
know, and we shall-sometime, some
where
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-10-24
What About the High Cost of Living {?
lRulletin State Agricultural Dent \

N1uiSeiii AolueS fhSIlCulIulul Dept.I
Nothing has happened lately that
has called for as many different RENE
dies as the present cost of living.
Numeous emedies are advocated by
"Dick, Tom and Harry" as we'll as
those in high official life. And the
last analysis of many of them is to
soak the farmer.
1t is overlooked that out of the
bushel of wheat the farmer sells fo.
$2.l5, the baker gets $500 fo, the
bread. The oats the hoted man sells
for 20 cents per portion amounts to
$3l.OO per bushel. The six pounds
of wool for which the farmer gets
so cents per pound makes suit of
clothes that sells for $4,000; and so
on for cotton goods, ETC., etc.
The farmer is not profiteer. The
remedy is elsewhere. He gets more
for his. products, but it costs more
to produce them. 1t was wrong to
Jail the Ohio dairymen when they
met to discuss cooperative methods
of selling their milk. Our farmers arc
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-10-24

who condemn and seek to destroy,
hope to achieve the construction of
successful "Y"? AS well might the
Bolsheviki hope to achieve sound
and staple government by their des-
tructive methods.
Brother Hartman have you made
any efforts to improve our dances :?
Turn your Church into ballroom; p
be host at ball, and show our con
dernning friends that Tazewell can
have dance beyond reproach-Ffor
the sake of your young friends.
ak Y"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-10-24

the great conservative class in our
population-the wealth producers and
large tax payers. The salvation and
prosperity of our country depends
largely upon them. The short hours
and highe wages have attracted much
valuable farm labor from the farm,
and farmers are compelled to buy
high priced machinery to keep thu
farm, going. The waste and loss
the unsettled conditions oh business
everywhere caused by the war, are
among the many causes for the rise
in prices. 1t is not the farmer, and
no greater mistake can be made than
to lay the burden on him by reduc-
ing the price of his crops to or 1T,
low the cost of production.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-10-24

you find merchants willing to try
the experiment? The merchants
bring to their stores what the peo-
pie will buy, the high price notwith-
standing. And SO, says Mr.. Palmer,
in the last analysis, appeal must be
made for more economy in the kitch-
en-. Make more spend less. Buy what
you need, not what you want ur
think you need.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-10-24
The Church of Unbent Knees.

AS ! went by the Church today,
heard the organ cry,
And goodly folk were on their knees
But went striding by.
My minister hath roof more vast
My aisles are oak trees high,
My alter cloth is on the hills,
My organ is the sky.
| see my rood upon the clouds,
The winds, my chanted choir;
My crystal windows, heaven glazeo
Are stained with sunset fire.
The stars, the thunder and the rain
White sands and purple seas;
These are his pulpit and his pew,
My God Of Unbent Knees.
CHRISTOPHER MORLEY.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-10-24
Pointed Paragraphs.

Down in their hearts, the Senate
would like to ratify the peace treaty
tomorrow if they could do it with
out allowing any of the credit to 90
to President Wilson.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-10-24

Old Lady-That parrot bought
yesterday uses most violent language.
Dealer-Lady, | don't deny that he
does swear bit but you must be
thankful that he doesn't drink or
gamble.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-10-24

Mrs. Flatbush-This paper say.
that fimiliar face and form ma,
be recognized at from so to 1OG
blocks.
Mr. Flatbush-Yes, I know. That.
the bill collector.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-10-24

He-since met you 1 have but
one thought.
She That's one more than 1 gave
you credit for.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-10-24
The Spice of Life.

What is preparedness 2"
knitting sweaters for soldiers of
he next war;
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1919-10-24

Uses"Gets.lp' and Dance. Even with corns
removes 1t rs easily as 1t does tho
toughest eorns. By using, q few
wifi be able to peel it on with your
fingers, in one complete piece just
as you would banana peel. It
leaves the skin free and smooth as
need no moro fusBy plasters. sticky
tape. "packagey" bandages. knives or
scissors for corns or cailuses. "Gees-
It" Is the national corn remover. tho
biggest on earth. used by millions. It
never fails. You'll work. play and
dance at ease In spite Of corns.
"Gets-It," the only sure. guaranteed.
money-back corn-remover, costP but
a tribe ut any drug store. Mrl by
e. Lawrence & Co. Chicago. Ill.
Sold in Tazewell aid guaranteed by
John e. Jackson. druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-11-06
published In october 80 isio ~
EpifioN i"'"
NOTICE TO ROAD CONTRACTORS

Notice construction OF
be Abilene kan
oelockp publicly opened
;
said Improvement includes
with
w
with all work involved
Abilene and
2ss7 which
improved
by road the o. ~
A. & & p Abilene Kansas
the p railroad
sding a
County
md
right to reject and all
ls and o W
COMMISSIONERS
Fl.
october
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-11-06
Golden Belt Club.

The Golden Belt Social club met NJ
the home Of Mrs Margaret Toulouse
on East Enterprise road on October
'23 II being lovely fall day large
crowd was present.
After the business meeting the
Red Cross secretary, Mrs. Ella Roop
reminded us Of the Red Cross drive,
Nov. Itil TO 18th, and it was decided
that each of us would bring our dol
lar and renew our membership ut the
next meeting, Nov. 9th. We then
laid the plans for a Halloween party
In connection with farewell party
given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. War
rem Graham who are soon moving out
| of the neighborhood. This will be
held on the evening of Nov. 1st NJ
1.-THE Graham residence.
The guests were Mrs. William
Toulouse Of Sparta, Ill, Mrs. Amy
IIaslower, Miss Kate Berry and Miss
Esther Lowe. Miss Berry and Mrs
/ flaSlOWef were taken mo lHe clul
as new members The members were
favored with instrumental and voca
music by Mrs. Candace Scurlock and
Miss Leona Toulouse. Several mum
bers were also given on the Victrola
that were much enjoyed. After we
had been served a most delicious
lunch by our hostess. we thanked he's
for her hospitality and the good time
enjoyed by all The next meeting
will be held at the home of Mrs
Lydia Van Deventer. Nov 4.-Cor
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-11-06
SIoo Reward. 500

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all It's stages ano
that is catarrh. Catarrh being great
ly Influenced by constitutional cOndi'
tions requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Medicine is
taken internally and acts thru the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of tho
system thereby destroying the foun-
dation Of the disease, giving the
patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature III
doing its work The prdprietors have
so much faith In the curative powers
Of Halls Catarrh Medicine that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that 1t fails to cure. Send foI
list Of testimonials
Address II. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo
Ohio. Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-11-06

Miss Alta Mae Swope and Mr.. john
II. Yiles both Of Cottonwood Falls
Kans., were married at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ +. Mltteloe, 012 N
w. Eleventh street, at noon Friday
Oct. 81, by Rev. 4. ]. Duyall Of the
Baptist church.
The bride was beautifully gowned
In sheer georgette ana satin Of toupc
shade and carried bouquet Of deli
cately tinted rose buds. Relatives and
a few friends were present Dinner
was served by the brides mother az
ter which the young couple left for
Kansas city ON the afternoon train.
Mr. and Mrs. Vlles will make their
home In Cottonwood Falls where they
both have many friends.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-11-06

American Legion Is to Celebrate
Armistice Day.

The American legion is planning
for n celebration of Armistice day,
November II, that will include every
discharged soldier. A parade will be
given in the afternoon with the band
and all soldiers in uniform. This
will be the first real showing of the
boys in uniform since the war as few
marched In the reception day parade
At 7 o'clock will be banquet in the
A. o. U. w. hall and afterward a
dance in the Redman building just
being completed on Buckeye.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-11-06
ABILENE ASKED TO HELP
Loan Closet OF The Red Cross De-
partment 70 BE Supplied.

The county Red Cross department
has issued a call for supplies for it,
loan closet which is to be used In
emergency cases. Abllene's quota Is
three single sheets and four double
sheets. three pair of pillow cases,
three flannelette gowns, large size
three hannelette dresses, Infants size.
Each branch In the county will be
asked to furnish part Of materials
which win be kept by the Red Cross
county nurse for use In destitute or
emergency eases Any persons wish
ing to donate any Of these articles
may notify Mrs o. A. Sterl, Mrs. H.
w. Keel or Miss Mary Edwards.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-11-06
Other Roads Must Make Repairs.

The city commissioners decided at
their regular meeting that the Other
railroads which have crossings on
paved streets In Abilene must make
repairs and put the crossings on theiI
roads in condition satisfactory to the
city as the Union Pacific has done
The Buckeye crossing on the Union
Pacific has been put in shape and
work is in progress on the other cross
ings on that road Planks are being
used between the rails.
Routine business occupied the re-
mainder Of the session Of the com
missioners.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-11-06
Sterner-Bowyer.

AT the home OF the brides parents
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Sterner occurred
the marriage OF their daughter, Mar
vel Vernette, to Mr.. James NJ Bow
yer. Promptly ut o'clock to the
beautiful strains Of Memberships
wedding march played by Mrs. G. j.
Fullington. the bride and groom took
their places before n bank of ferris
and carnations. Rev Geo. Mckay Of
the Presbyterian church at Bennlng-
ton, Kan. offciated Only relatives
and intimate friends were present.
The bride was becomingly gowned
In a white georgette over satin and
carried large bouquet Of roses.
After congratulations a two course
supper was served The marriage is
a elimination Of friendship formed
at Dickinson County high school when
Mr.. Bowyer was junior ana Miss
Steiner n freshman The bride has
been successful teacher in the
county schools: the groom has been
in the employ Of the Santa Fe railroad
and since his return form the call Il
service has been stationed MS depot
agent at Courtland, Kansas.
Mr.. and Mrs Bowyer left shortly
after the ceremony for brief we'd
ding trip TO Denver and other palces
Of interest in Colorado after which
they will make their home in Court
land
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-11-06
Death Of Mrs. |. d. Wilson.

Mrs. /. u. Wilson, aged 20, died ai
her home south OF town this morn
ing. She was one Of the early set
tiers Of the county, having come
here in 1874. and made her home on
the farm where she lived until hel
death, Two grown children, son
and daughter, survive.
Funeral services viii be held We'd
nesday at 80 from the home and
burial will be In the Abilene Gene
terry, Rev. +. s. Blayney officiating.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-11-06
TagIer-MlIIer.

Miss Laura Tagler Of Enterprise
Mr.. Casper Miller also Of that city
were married at the Presbyterian
parsonage Wednesday morning, Rev.
+. $. Blayney officiating. They left
Immediately for a wedding trip N
the east and on their return will make
their home on their farm west Of En-
terprise The bride was beautiful N
a tailored costume of dark brown and
wore handsome furs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller have many
friends IN Enterprise and the sur
rounding community who win be
pleased to learn Of their marriage.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-11-06
GOMPERs BACKS HANSON
Agrees With Seattle Mayor On Hand
ling Reds.

New York, Nov. 5.-Samuel Comp
ers. president Of the American FEEDER
alton of Labor, cast his ballot here
Tuesday in the New York elections.
Then he announced he agreed with
Ole Hanson, former mayor of Seattle,
that the American people are becom-
ing impatient with 'official procras-
tination in dealing with Bolshevists
and other radicals" Later, he took
the train for Washington.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-11-06
About Group.

If your children are subject to
Group. or II you have reason to feal
their being attacked by that disease
you should procure a bottle Of Cham
berain's Cough Remedy and study
the directions for use, so that in case
of an attack you will know exactly
what course to pursue. This Is IA
vorite and very successful remedy fol-
Group, and it is important that you
observe the directions carefully.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-11-06
cain-De Hart.

Miss Nina NJ. Cain and Mr.. Edgar
+. De Hart were married Wednes-
day afternoon mt the Presbyterian
parsonage, Rev +. $. Blayney Off
clating. Only close relatives were
present. Mr.. and Mrs. De Hart left
on the flyer for California, where
they will spend a month.
Miss Cain was employed IN the
office Of the United Telephone Co.,
land young woman OF much charm.
Mr. De Hart has been operator for the
Union Pacific station here for several
years and both have many friends,
who wish them much happiness
They expect to make their home in
Salina on their return from the west.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-11-06
Broughton-Smith.

Miss Lucille Broughton and Mr..
Otto Smith were married in the Pres
byterian church at 10 o'clock this
morning, Rev. f. $. Blayney officiat-
ing. The wedding was quiet, only
immediate relatives and close friends
being present, but 1t will be of much
interest to the many friends Of the
two young people. Mr. Smith saw
service with the Both division In
France and since his return has in
terest in the Tip Top Inn and Golden
Belt Cafe. Mrs. Smith is one of the
loveliest girls in Abilene.
After n few days trip to Kansas
City they will be at home at l12 East
First street.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-11-06

GOSSIP OF SOCIETY
eAeeeAeAAAAAAAAA

Regular meeting or the Tel-Elec-
trio club was held at the /. o. o. f.
hall Saturday night, About fifty em-
ployees of the associated companies
were present. A new feature of the
meeting was the question box, which
opened for discussion several matters
of Importance to the club members
An oyster supper was served follow
ing the business session.
zee
Vergie McClain entertained ut her
home 400 II. w. LIST street, on the
evening Of Oct. 81, number of her
little friends. The evening was
spent in playing various games. Miss
Corner told the story of "Why We
Keep Halloween. A delicious two
course lunch was served after which
each guest received good night kiss
and departed for their home. Those
present were Margaret Llpponcott,
Isabelle Since. Thelma Fritz, Lucille
Hessalbarth, Jennie Conner, Arlene
Swan, Margaret McKune, Orpha Me
Kee, Daisy Garten and Miss Mccoy.
= = q
Twenty four guests enjoyed a Hal
lowe'en party at the home of Isaac
Hoffman, north of town Thursday
night. Several people from Abilene
were among them.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-02-05
Entrains tNeivre)
Dec "a, 1913
Dear Brother:

Dear Brother:
If is Christmas cave night and I am
inst about half tanked, hoping you
the same. Well, Bud am expeculie 70
nave a nice Xmas this year in France
as we have already decorated our olh
ine, room and the cooks are now pre-
pairing our eats for tomorrow ana II -
about eight wine shops here. Wouio
like for you to be here with me poe
would like much better to be theie
with you I do,t think. our stay III
,France will be so much longer see
I don't know that hope not anyway DIS
tbe war is over am real ANXIOUS u
come back to old u S A Was down
at The railroad station yesterday a1ter-
noen saw a. good looking girl VINO
woke about as much English as l dld
t.French well you know that IS nv
much but just the same mao d io,is
chat with her and saw her at .ne
same place today snd am 70 see ne,
a. her home trnorrrow afternoon II 1
A6ont have anything to do. 1t seems
IKE old times now as we had twenty
men on detached service since we
FIRST same over and they all came
hack a few days ago guess you Eehi-
amber Sgt Flowers the ball HEADED
man he was one and one ana aii
were glad to see him come IN
WelI Bud hope this letter mas
Won well and happy that's the way
| i leaves me write me soon
| Your Bud,
j. M SOX,