Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-02-04
Factions
Bury Hatclnet at
Siverton Meet

SilVerton, Or, Feb. At was a
memorable session of the Lutheran
ministers conference which con-
venSd in this city during the week,
adjourning last evening. In addi-
ton to the ordinary work of the
annual conference two matters of
vital Importance came before that
body and members of the st. John
and Trinity churches which occa-
stoned afternoon and evening ses-
sions in addition to the regular
morning business meetings, and at
least one question filled the confer !
ence with a spirit of debate. The
first of these was in reference to |
the matter of 'buryIng the hatchet' |
which has created enmity between |
the two churches, almost bordering !
upon war, for several years.
The brotherhood that has nearly
always characterized these two So
cieties during the hardships Of |
early church history in Silverton,
was too strong to be severed by
petty jealousy, and at this confer
ence meeting the ill-feeling that has
existed was entirely overcome. For
some time one thing after another
las sprung up among the congre-
cations which ultimately produced
enmity among the
eaders and the members, more or
ess hindering the success of both
institutions. A board of arbitra-
ion comprising ministers present 5
rom different parts of the Pacific /
northwest was appointed to hear '
ne complaints. When the story
lad been told, the board of arbi-
ration, after the local ministers
nd members OF the church had
epaired from the room, took theI
uestions under debate for some
Ime. After some little deliberatioDi
verdict was reached and submit
"a to a vote OF each congregation, :,
nd both societies adopted the YER p,
let unanimously. ~
During the last day of the session p
was evident that a better feeling ft
Sists among the members of the II
vo great Lutheran churches of kl
lverton and friends of these insti- tn
Itions rejoice that the long pre- in
Iiling controversy has been pleas re
itly settled. tn
The second matter that was of en-
eat Importance to all Silverton Voc
as the preparation of an invita-
IN to be extended the Pacific dis "a
ct conference of the Pacific ha
ties to meet in Silverton during Ia,
summer probably in June. This of
uld only be accomplished by the wi,
.tlement of the difficulty be- mo
cen the churches. The measure ar,
We rise tC much delight on the
ri of Silverton citizens outside
the church. While II is not G;
finitely settled that the confer NJ
ce will be held here, vet it is said
be quite certain that plans
opted at the conference held here
s week will be consummated In oaS
event distinguished ministers I--
m all parts of California. ore
and Washington will visit Sill
ton and also ministers from,
ny of the eastern states. Here Il
,re these conferences have been
4 in cities like Seattle, Spokane, iii
'tland, San Francisco and San NH
go. Al no time has the confer II
@ ever been held in a town with
opulation like Silverton, but i'm
consolidation OF church inter
in this city the combined mem
'hips of the two churches is suf-
'ntly large to warrant the ac-
ance of the invitation and there
ms 20 be no doubt about the
summation of present plans
* this line. The ministers ana
gates who will attend the con-
nee next summer will number
i'm the hundreds and the ca
ty Of the city will he taxed in
them. but II is be
ID that the local churches are
< 10 be equal to the occasion.
nong the ministers in attend-II
at the conference this week
Rev Hjertaas of Brush Prairie.
knutson of s. Johns, Rev. T.
'horp OF Portland, Rev. NJ. All
stenson,of Portland, Rev. Foss
'atltc, Rev. Rogan OF Monitor.
knutson of Woodhurn. Rev.II
ey Of Eugene, Rev. Skartvedt
a Center Wash. Rev. George
iksen OF the Trinity church
Rev. J. c. Roseland of 81.
$ church in Silvcrton There
several visitors present also.
* everything into considera-
Il is said to have been the
interesting meeting that has
been held in the churches Of
ton.
frioionC Hold