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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (June 19, 1928)
mm Powell ait nut Greatest Baptist Preacher and Pioneer Oregon Revi valist Is Honored Memorial services were con ducted oa Sunday for the famous Circuit Rider, Joab Powell, at ProTidence church. Linn county, debt miles op the Sanllam above 8c k, where- a granite monument la erected in his honor. pronounced- the eulogy of the moat noted Baptlat minister who ever llred la the Pacific north west. I's'- " v Joab Powell wu a' ragged fig are, a strong-armed t revivalist, even in a physics: encounter la those days, when every man had to prove hia title to a place la the Charcb of the Best Licks, as it was picturesquely termed by Eg gleston, la the Hoosler School master. There is a tradition that the Rer. Joab once bodily ejected a drunken disturber of his religi ous meeting by throwing him down the ladder that led to the loft of the old slab courthouse at Salem, In the fifties For his . sermons, scintillating with old ftuhioned Calvinistlc cer tainties of literal punishment and bis tireless energies in traveling An Evcatt 'IZJWz h oOitoiitto Parncco to Acqadtatt Every; FccBy'- 2n and Man Coaatfflcs V7Etta taio rJcsanttaac-anq uci?vco r.3csr2c3f-Po!Iif President Riley of Lin field over trails and through the for Whit tier college, California, and Professor J. B. Horner, -of the Oregon Agricultural college, de livered addresses. 'This memorial ervice is an annual event main tained by the members of the Providence Union Baptist church college, President Duardman of es. Job Powell bad a well es tablished record for endurance nd achievement. Advertising bis own meetings, making his own appointments, supplying religious ervices to Impoverished commun ities, he could say with Robinson (?rnw. "I pm master of all that 1 1 and the descendants of this early Uurvev." There la a record of hi? pioneer preacher, who left twelve 'securing 400 conversions to the children, and he and most of his Baptist persuaoion in one winter. In one rounty. in Oreron, where a large church was built. R must be remembered that his converts were all Immersed in the cold run ning mountain streams, this cere- monr being a sincerity test that was endured by Baptists and which few of the modern Billy Sunday profession would care to Immediate family are buried at Providence churchyard. The annual rollcall of the church shows near a thousand aames, about one hundred of which are of the Powell family nd its in-laws. The cemetery has cores of monuments to the earli est settlers of Linn county. A grand picnic dinner is always (undergo. When chilled to the I srved to all who attend on this! bone by the ice-cold waters. Rev- great accasion. Col. E. Hbfer of Salem, editor of The Lariat, read an historical poem about the great preacher and revivalist of the fifties and sixties, the reading of which Is an annual event by the author, who erend Powell would come out, be wrapped - in hot blankets and I warmed before a great roarinr fire, and return to his task of im mersion. Col. Hofer's poem is as vie-orous as the revival methods of Joab Powell: J OA 11 POWELL CIRCUIT RIDER The gospel furrow deep to plow Peter Cartwrlght and Lorenzo Dow Taught the circuit riders how To persevere In saving men. No group too small to preach to them. Were it two hundred, two or ten. A tough-bitted cayuse or broncho to ride. In suit of blue homespun, woven and dyed. Short on theology he counted no loss. Book-learning was useless rivers to cross. Rugged, unsalaried, his eloquence rolls. Preaching God's word and saving men's souls. Exhortlne pioneers without style or pride. Hurling the brimstone to make sinners hide, Sndd1e-bar of mvstic creation. Bulging with every sort of donation, Bible and hymn book and next days ration. To bolster his spirit and ward off starvation. He was combined prophet, leader, preacher. Actor, clown, revivalist and teacher. Industry's golden lessons he taught. Ways of peace to the Indians brought. Too busy saving souls of men. To have thoughts of traffic, trade or gain. The rider wed, baptized and buried free. Or took a side of bacon for a feel He gave himself as sacred duty's thrall. Gave his life and soul and heart and all. Offering his prayers on virgin sod, Rude mudsil of the Church of Ood. With wintry skies his sheltering dome, Phophet of the future state and home. Following fearless trails o'er mountains wild,. The plodding, tireless circuit rider ride, -Carrying cheer to remotest country side. To weary hearts a Heavenly guide. The circuit rider's soul was not afraid Of muttered threats of Indian raid. Of better steel his heart was made Than tomahawk or scalping blade. The circuit rider apocalptlc saw In expanding vision Heaven's law. Following the footsteps of hia ruder arts, Banning selfishness from human nearts. A flaming torch in the wilderness, . Messenger carrying crude messages. Frightening men to righteousness. Solacing hearts in dire distress. Braving wolves and cougars in the forests, Fording and swimming raging torrents, , Pouring blessings into lives unblest. Soothing sinning hearts to peace and rest. With winter blissards the sage brush raking. This Boanerges the rough trail taking. With every bone In his body aching. His next appointment making, All ferries and toll-gates passed him free. All roadhouses opened no tramp was be. This statue with every passing year To ns will hold in memory dear The doughty circuit rider's fame, Preserve forever each hero's name Who preached without equivocation. Fear of hell-fire and damnation, Offering grace and free salvation. Tells bow from Joy of soul he sang Till the lone woods with meiooy rang. And rugged men beneath the trees " Fell In worship on their knees. Following him to shack or oft To crowd the Salem courthouse loft. Where in resonant voice with humor blent. That magic to hia eloquence lent. How of God's redemptive plan he'd tell That for them there was no choice No midway-place 'twixt heaven and hell. With heart full of pity, head full of fact, t He roasted sinners till the ridge pole cracked. Told how the Saviour suffered on the tree, So plain the wickedest sinuer couid see. On to the next town that be could reach. With a sheriff's permit to let him preach, Down on the street you hear him shout: "Come out, come out, tonight, tonight! Circuit preaching at early candle ligbt, v Let every man his candle bring. 3 Wrestling with the devil, hear Joab sing." Clad in home-made breeches front-flapper style. . With lungs that carried hts voice a mile. Down at the courthouse hat In hand The obliging sheriff took bis stand. Gathering In the silver shower, , Confessing the circuit rider's power. . Captivated by bis wiles In droves the settlers came for miles; Neighbors gathered from tar and near - The exhorting rider's pleas to bear E'en lawyers haste their way to beat Smiting to bis mercy seat. v - WItb rude but heavenly powers of grace, With tears streaming down bis face. He takes them by the band with one accord '-And leads them shoating. Glory to the Lord! ; ' A collection was taken by Dr. Horner, netting over forty dollars to pt a new root oa the church. a. Y. Bootlegger Shot and ' Killed; Slayer Escapes table, wounded six times In the bead and body."" . . NEW YORK, June 1 S ( AP Police today were seeking an ex travagantly dressed portly, man who- shot and killed a bootlegger) I HOBOES ASSAIL FRIEND ear crowded Herald Square yes-, 4rriiv Snt imciMd -with .,?.thrM ecus pan ions (n a dark blue sedan.! Tne victim,: Ed ward Carter, alias larold Atwater, alias - Edward bootlegger,-pickpocket and. died oa the operating : BAKER.. June lS.- AP) Aft er befriending two transients,' pay ing for several meals - for them,' H. C. Hocke', a piano tuner of The Dalles, was beaten gagged and thrust under a ' bed In his hotel room last night when bo told them be- could " help them no further. Hocke treed himself and notified officers who arrested the men on a westbound passenger train at La Grande. . ..-. - A BIGGER, BETTER AND GREATER BISHOPS Stimulated by the desire of having every family within a radius of fifty miles ac quainted with this store and pledged to a principle of giv-' Ing the greatest dollar for dollar value of any store far. the Wlllamettrvalley'; we of fer this sale as. a starter of this great advancement cam paign for new "friends and customers Come expecting the greatest of value. YouH not be disappointed. Frank ly, we have never before gathered so many savings in to m June clothing sale. Startiog Wed. at 9 a.m. : CH.G3E ,;: Our store will be closed today -' arranging "stocky marking ' and preparing for the big crowds that will be here tomorrow. Additional salesmen hare been secured . so that there will be no delays or lack of prompt service. Plan to be here when the doors open at 9 a. m. tomorrow. Outstanding Values in Men's and Boys' Suits, Furnishings, Shoes and Pendleton Blankets 2 Hart Schaffner and Marx, Michaels Stern and Other Quality SUITS AH good patterns, beautifully tailor ed, styles for every man, short, long, regulars, stouts and long stouts. You'll find the style, the color and the material in this group. Reg. $35, $40, $45 values SALE 2Go $13.50 BOYS' 4-PIECE SUITS Coat, vest, one long and one short pant. made from beautiful woolens. Sixes 6,' 7, 12. 13, 14, 15, SALE $8.75 $7.50 SPORT BLAZERS All wool. Fine for vacation or o Q outings. Union made $CiVD MEN'S WORK SHIRTS Golden Rule Blue Chambray. A ff f big value vvC MEN'S KHAKI WORK PANTS Fine twill material, good weight. f AC SPECIAL $1jD MEN'S SWEATERS Plain and fancy Pullover styles, Qr values to $9. SALE t.SJD MEN'S WOOLEN SWEATERS Heavy Shaker .Knit, with collar, black on ly, an exceptional value SALE $4.95 EAR broad- 85c MEN'S ATHLETIC UNDERWEAR Fine quality nainsook, madras and broad cloth materials. Reg. $1.26, $1.50 values MEN'S CORDUROYS Light tan color o cf SALE Oi0 MEN'S SWEAT SHIRTS Shirt and Coat style, plain and 1 ( fancy. Reg. $3. SALE l.OD DRESS HOSE Fancy Rayon hose, regular 50c value. 3 pairs for MEN'S DRESS HOSE Odd lots Cheney fancy and plain silk, ex tra quality. Reg. $1.25. $1.50 values. SALE 8 for S2 WORK HOSE Uncle Sam, -regular army weight cotton sox, 12 pairs for .. $1.00 75c $1.29. BOYS' WOOLEN BLAZERS Regulsr $6.50 value Plaid o Qr Patterns . $2D BOYS' SWEAT SHIRTS Regular $1.75 Checkered Patterns, Just the thing for this time of 01 CC year SALE ) 1,DD BOYS' PULLOVER SWEATERS . Sizes 30 to 3 C fancy patterns, all worsted woolen yarns. Reg. $3.50 - aiTnr yalue SALE p.9 Boys' Long Pants and Knickers Values to $5.0v. Assorted &) a?C patterna, colors SALE .... ).U BOYS' ZIPPER PLAY SUITS Sises 2 to S Reg. $2 value fM - Jc? - sale .:. vl.4 BOYS BLACK STOCKINGS Reg. 45c Value, to close out a1 AA 6 Piirs $1.UU BOYS CAPS Nice patterns and materials, AT Values to $7. sale, each SfdC Boys English Broadcloth Shirts -ALE 1.4d . $12.50 Boys 4-Pieee Suits - ' Coat, vest, two knickers, new patterns, ' newest styles. frf OP sixes $ to 9 SALE 2 E3eim's atmnl Tf unmig Menu's Reg. $25.00 $30.00 $35.00 Values A Wonderful Assortment of Patterns and Colors Taken From Our Regular Stock of High Grade Suite, Both Light , and Dark Shades. Sale GROUP NO. 1 Collar attached, fancy percales, broadcloth and madras materials in all the newest colorings. Regular $2.00, $2.50 values. SALE 3 for $3.75 GROUP NO. 2 Neckband and collar attached, fine quality dress shirts, made by Arrow, Emery and other reliable makers.- Fine materials of broadcloth, madras, in bright new colors. Reg. $3.00, $3.50 values. SALE 3 for $5.75 - GROUP NO. 3 Collar attached, collar to match and neckband style dress shirts of all the finest quality. Regular $4.00, $4.50, $5.00 values, in English broadcloth, woven madras, pongee and other fine ma terials. SALE 3 for $8.75 REMARKABLE SAVINGS III EVERY DEPARTMENT as IPoQi? MEN'S NETTLETON AND JUST WRIGHT ARCH PRESERVER DRESS SHOES Fine calfskin and kid leathers in beautiful shades of tan and black. Oxfords and shoes. Reg. S12.8D, $13.50, $15 values to Close Out 09.05 20 Pate OF MEN'S, YOUNG MEN'S SHOES AND OXFORDS Made by Bostonian, Weyenberg and others BLACK AND TAN SALE 05.05 Regular $5 Mack and brown calfskin oxfords, good style, . fine leather v : SALE - -03.45 75 Pairs Men V Work Shoes Made with both leather and rubber soles, good grade ; horsehide uppers 04.65 .. S Hart Schaffner and -Marx and Other Fine SUITS These suits are among the finest in the store, Hart Schaffner and Marx, Bieber Isaacs, Michaels Stern high grade makes in hard finish worsted, beautiful twists and wonderful cas simeres. The newest styles, colors and patterns. Reg. $45, $50, $55, $60 values SALE REGULARS, STOUTS, SHORTS, LONGS, LONG STOUTS HEAVY WOOL HOSE For heary shoes or boots. Reg. OQ 75c, S1.00 rahies JfC BOYS' JUVENILE SWEATERS Sizes 24, 26 and 28 - fist To Close Out 31UU BOYS' PORUS KNIT UNDERWEAR sizes z to 3D. Ker. ii.&o ir " Broken, sizes. Sale to close ...sat IDC BOYS' ATHLETIC UNDERWEAR Reg. 75c Nainsook Quality nf SALE 05IC BOY'S BLACK SHAKER SWEATERS Coat Style with Collar, heavy (J Ar rope stitch. SALE $47 D DRESS SOX Interwoven brand, regular 75c silk rr and lisle, fancy colorings DOC WEB FOOT RATH INC SUIT 100 psr cent Virgin wool, seconds of a regular uregon maae isaining o (r suit VO.VO Both Men's and Ladies GOLF HOSE Heavy and light weight woolen golf boss. . beautiful patterns. Reg. values toi Of 5.00. SALE l.D S5.00 WORK COATS Whipcord and Moleskin material. A won- uerim vaiue, limited pjm quantity MEN'S HANDKERrHTRVS Fine quality cambric irregulars of a high grade make each C BISHOPS SPECIAL OVFB A f Ts Every pair guaranteed. Made In Can't aciory,. triple stitch- ri ed. SALE One Group MEN'S WOOLEN PANTS ijara patterns, mostly greys, fco OC browns. SALE 1 . - $S0) MEN'S WIUPCORD RIDING PANTS "i"1 u o uuh coior, good s0 if quality. SALE $095 MEN'S SUSPENDERS v "gut coiorea Men's Sus-' ponders, SALE Z I C ' MEN'S NKPITIVW AW Reg. 11.50. 11.65, 2.00 .Ties. . beantlfal patterns. A splendid assortment ......v95c MEN'S LTNFK OTtfTfirrixa ' 14.00. Pure lines Knfck- ::.,.$25 i REG: $10.00 FLANNEL BLAZERS I'lam colors. tan Bt w.. .TT -f .quard collar' and cTtT '"Tl Z J sale , .... ....... .... . 5595 . MEN'S T.RATH1PW Ttvrna A big assortment of narrow width leather ana ruDber belts. Rag. SOe. $1 nr values SALE . ..... ... . . 3SC ; SHIRTS . w50 Pendleton WooK . C , Plaids, beautiful colorings l sals - v . . $2.95 viiu.. toH??!8 DRESS caps values to $S.5t , BALE ..................... $1.95 3 SHOPS' bL PIP M 8 i : R. H. CQOLEY, Geh. Mgr. LLI 136 N. COMMERCIAL i im. C P. BISHOP, President v TV