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About The Christian messenger. (Monmouth, Or.) 1870-1877 | View Entire Issue (May 17, 1877)
MAY 17, 1877, a * * CHRISTI AN MESSENGER. . _____ _ ___________ ___ (Continuedf rom page 1 )” gieat success in all of our largest Bro. Warren c ost a'with these cities. Thousauds hpve been turned Words: “ Now will the editor of the away, unable to get in. The follow C hristian JW bss I cngkb .do one of ing ate a few extracts from letters three things^Jst, publish this, (his from places where he has labored: article) or, 2<), di»avowe,the teach “ This dislinguislied'Servant of the ings of saidjtrticle of J. F. A., or, 3d, Lord has conducted a revival among apologize for its iiisertion and in. fu uaqueuching every night and several ture bring forth fruit meet for repent times a day.for t$n weeks. A hun ance. dred have been baptized,.of whom Now I close by asking Bro. War we l)uj>e.l^»t, at least a portion will yen to 'Answer .the > following ques stick.” |r *. Lions, let, who’made yoiF a censor of the press, or of what Bro. Stanley “O»y Brother, .Ijhilip, the Evangel- sIudTpuhTTsTiT " • Fat has conilucteiFa work of grace in 2d. Did Bro. Stanley commit a sin so effectual a manner t,hat we shall of which he needs to repent by pub not want another for a great while. lishing iny 'ajlicli? 3d. Will you ■ tVe bordially commend litui to other please'-to define the words egotism, and remote fields.’’ « ■*- < • N ____ - bigotry, and fanaticism? “ Nothing can be more masterly ’Yvurs'for truth also, than"iKe machinery of thisi eU-qucul J. K A MH. and able divine. " When there isn’t a Spencer Creek, Qr. particle of interest, he can work Translating Bapto.” things so as to have thè yinxioa i seats • '■ - V * - . -. _ lull, and you would think there was Says the P- C- Advocate of lhe 10th a tremendous work going on.” ' inai: I would like very much to see one ‘•It saiiLjhat Rev. Mr. LI ay ties who of the handbills with which Philip reeerll/ left the 'Methodist church prefaced Ids work. Do yon suppose to j(«iii the- Bapi isls, not only express- there is any likelihood of Dr. Sohlie yd his change of Views on baptism manti disceveriug any of them ? It ahd Hiibmilted to imtueriion, but was would t>e worth its weight tri gold. also re-ordained- It ir also stated Do you imagine that ,Philip, the that he gavu such a good exegesis of first thing after he went into a the Greek word ixifUzO that hi* Bap strange place, laid in with the news ^i.iat f riends applauded him- Of course papers, to empress on them tho im it was the Baptist exegesis, lhe whole portance of his lujiug well reported ? ef which doubtless could be summed What a pity that the sacred liistrian up in Dr- Stone’s argumtnt that the did not give tis fuller accounts of primary meaning of baptizo is dip or Philip’s relations to the press. Oh ! plunge, which fixes immersion only, what would I not give for a file of as valid baptism- Of course it does Gerizim frOtpel Gbng, published not matter that the forty, tranalatqr* iu Samaria about the t<mu °* Philip’s who gave as our present version of labors?— National Baptist; ■ the Bible could not find th-is crut, and lo r- th isre^ewn-left-4 he -w or«i as we OBITUARfES find it, untranslated, simply chang Died, in the vioinity of Buena Vista, ing the termination of the Greek form *o a* to Englishite it,, end we Polk county, Or., Melissa Ann, widow bave e instead of o. There tifa great of the late Hezuk>ah Davidson. She was born in Baron county, Ky., deal of sense in this world^wbioh to be *erviqeable only needs a .little Dec. 14, 1804, consequently her age common sense-* ' , A as 72 years, 4 months and 21 days. grated with her frrmily The S?RTF5TSifg?rt ‘be ’iuttfety dfir- •Jn to Illinois, and from there to Oregon in rect, if it only said- that the ferty 1847. She was brought up in the Bap translators did not desire to find out tist faith and was a believer in Christ ‘•that lhe primary meaning of bap from early youth ; but never made a tizo i* dip or plunge, which fixes im pnblio profession of ,her faith nntil mersion only a* v.alid baptism.” 1861, when she and her husband were Then that word ” valid,” might well baptized by their son-in-law. Elder H. have been omitted for what M. Waller, since wbiyh time she has is not “ valitj-1’- baptism is no been a faithful follower of the.Captain baptism in thè sense of Chris of her salvation fill lief-« earthly taber tian baptism. The translator* nacle was dissolved. Site crossed the dark river May 5, of our authorizi-d version, did not 1877, and, no doubt," diet her husband dire translate baptize by any word on thej‘ other shore,” together with an but what would signify “ to dip," innumerable host of angels that gave but the limitataions of the King pro her a welcome escort to that celestial , hibited their making such trausls- clime where she will see the King in -tions. They must retain lhe greek his glory and perambulate the golden words with english terminations, streets of the New Jerusalem and pluok thus forming new words (like the ed the ambrosial fruits from the Tree of itor of the advocate “ Engl ¡size ” it Life, and live in perpetual youllr-for eyer and ever. whose meanings would not be easily She left fonr sons and four daughters understood by the people- and several grand children and great Whcn we have such authority as grand children. She was very highly Doddridge, McKnight, Dr. George «adeemed by her neighbors and a host Campbell, Wesley, Luther, and eth of friends. ers, whose predilections were favor Elder H. M. Waller preached her able to 1 different practice, tell uk funeral, to a large audtenc^, from the that immersion was the ancient 15th chapter of Corinthians, proving “ ptode of baptism,” we know they the resurrection. The procession then marched to the Buena Vista Cemetry, were not writing in self interest and and there they performed the last sad accept their testimony at par- Bro- rites, then sung the besntiful song A. if you wouid protic by your “com about the borne “ over there,” after mon sense” remark in concluding Which they departed eaoh one to the you might grow vji»er yet- busy walks of life again. Z. D avis . Buena Vista, May 7tb, 1877. The Evangelist. I have often lamented the defects .Editor Me»»e»ger : The hand of death has made desoLte of the Scripture. How many points another family. Our beloved Sister * are left antouched, bow many ques Ferguson departed ,thi%Jife, April 12, tions unanswered. IIow many par 1877, at her residence in Lane Co,', son« »re just named, and then we are Oregon, aged 61 years, 11 months and . left to guess at all the facta relating 27 days. She leaves a husband and to them ! ._____ __________ seven children to mourn her loan. Sistet Ferguson: became n disciple Take the case of Philip the Evan gelist- I want to know more about of Christ in 1854, und» the labora of him. What wai bis mode of trea eld Bro. Lewis Casteel and lived and •ling a wqi^of grace ? Did be, for died a devoted Christian, She bore example, when he was about to visit her sufferings with Christian fortitude, • city, send before hand a few thous and has gon» to meet her father, whom she said was just across the river. We and handbill* to be circulated t/om deeply sympatbiau with the bereaved door to door, stating that: hnsbnud, children and friends, and “The eminent revivalist, Rev. Phil hope they may heed the admonition of ip is about to begin a work of grace the departed, io hold- out faithful, that in this city.- He ha« preached with they may meet here in that glorious , A »_______________ i land, with all who have washed their robes- and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. J. A. B- . Monroe,'Or., yYpril 29, 1877. ADVERTISEMENTS ADVERTIS EM ENTS ----------- r BLACKSMITHING * ' '__ ____ y ' S LW’D A V-SCI KM )L 8 U PPL J ES After many years experience we are enabled, we think, to oner lint best Nitn- day-Nyhool. I'apera, Lesson.«, Ifeeoith, I’VE COT UM * Wenther Report. Rewards, A-e„ for flic least money po«si hie. Nnniples sent free Io miv a «hire-s. Address TRANSYLVANIA FRfNflMi During April, 1877, there were seven Farmers, Grangers, and the rest of and 1’1 RL1SH1.VG CO., Lexiugtou, Ky. days during Which rain fell, aggregat mankind, I desire to thank you for the ing I GO in- of wutcr, 16 clear days, and liberal patronage heretofore extended 8 »cloudy days other than ' those on raí - which rain fell- There was a light to me, aud would respectfully ask y’óu shower of rain on the 30tU, but not to eóntinue the same. sufficient to gather in the rain guage- A.W CÄTARRH REMEDY. , Do yon know that I' am the only TRIAL PACKAGE FRPE The ineaa “btBCkSmitli -ftl" Mon m ouTlipr and by its use a cure directed. was 50-6tJ°. ;Mig|iest Jrgjiest dully meau mean tein- teui- 1‘rice. per !” X,’i!."", free *y ..'. tX.Oi. tMlMja. - peiature. Gl^'ou the 25th and 26th- keeps a »lock.of Iron and Steel.on band Lowest'daily mean temperature 49*, on so as to do your work on a minutes _______________________ . 19th- Mean temperature for the month notice. uf ^Knr,p' .AwntR wantwl. Outn t at 2 O'clock P- M-, 60 93°. Highest i I All work warranted and as cheap as C'l O *** a»iJ*tarins ‘Tree. TiiUE& CO AufcUbtu, thermometer for the months 77® nt 2 M aillé. _ — ■ ■* - any first class work can be done.' r. M- Ou-the 26th- Lowest thermometer W. J. WKL.I.H. 3i° at 7 a - M-, on tbe 13th- MoflnWutli, Or., April 28, 1877. ; The prevailing winds for the month were I from the north during 28 days, GO TO south seven days. Light thunder 112ALEB IN ’V. shower at 4 p. M-, on tine 20th- Frosts Occurred on the 16', 17, 18, 20 ' 21,* 22, General 3íerchaijdLs*e, STEAM WAGON AND CARRIAGE 1 and 24. ** SHOP, , , During April, 1876, there were 18 ! MONMOUTH, OREGON, ..<*• .... -• ~ ,r days during which rain fell, giving INDEPENDENCE, 5 37 in- of water, four clear days, and Has a full »nd complete Stock of eight cl«Hi<ly days other than those on Who keeps on'hand, or. can build to DRY GOODS, which rain fell- 1* - • order Mean temperature for the month GENÏS AND BOYS CLOTHING, T WAGONS, HACKS A BUGGIES 47.32°. Highest daily, 55°, on the 28th- GROCERIES. Of the very best quality. - Alsq, Ldw.est daily, 40tf, on the 2d- T- PXARC«. BOOTS 4 SHOES HARROWS NECK YOKES, SINGLE Eola, May 1,1877- ■> . TREES, A«-. . HATS & CAI’S, : y « 1 : “ ASTHMA uìz EZRA JiO'P’B LETON, EL ROWE, General repairing done in that line: CROCKERY A GLASS WARE, end on Farming Implements. Special LADIES DRESS GOODS, attention to Carriage Painting and Tiro Sett ng. Leava your patronage; and ■ Of lhe Latest Styles and Patterns. SALEM, ORECON, money with him and keep good times, ALSft AVE on hand, of their own manu as he guarantees, gpodtwcrk at the’’ facture. 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Slip Sole, T SO Co., 214 Firn Street, Cincinnati, 0. 7-11-41 “ “ Tap - ■* 8 SO 8EtÖ£5 Heavv Franck Kip. M 00-^P1« "f «REDI Garden ftesd« «nt FREE. Seni Heavy C’alifarni. Kip, 3 U0 GtVMN 8-aent stamp »o psv rslnrn pneiag». REPAIRING NKATLÏ DONI. AWÀT. NIAGARA PLANT ANU BKEU 0-37 4m 00., BufiUo, N. Y. «8 goods , MUSIC AND MUSICAL IU8TKUMENTS. : 6-36-ly .. - fissi" The National Gold Medal w s awarded to Bradley A Rnlofson for ttiu oeHt-i’iiotograplia in the United State», and the Vienna Medal for the best i.i the world. 421! Montgomery Street,’ San Frau cieco. " ' a . o ■7 AGEXTSFOH THE MESSENGER. The following persons are agents for the C hristian M kssen ' oeu , an<l«ui>< ” authcrized. to reoeive and receipt fqr subscriptions. If no ageut is conven ient, remit the amount direct to the office by registered letter or postal order on Dallas -Dallas ............................ R. S Crystal. ; Buenavista... .......... <..Dr. Z. Davis. I Bethel............... . .J. H. Hawley. Amity.............. E. C. Williams. Sheridan......................T. N. Fanleouar. Bellevue...............5..,.. . Miss Miss E. E. Davis. Davis. McMinnville.... . .J. W. Cowls. Lafayette . W. D. Fenton. Carolton.. ........ J. W. Shelton. ...Isaac Davis. North. Yambill.,. Weston. .....C. M Ely. Aumsville. ... '. ,‘. ■, !. ,T. J. Wi/oox. Albany..... It.i- J- M. Propst. Harrisburg..’ J. M. Shelly. " •** ' VJ1 “B W U II ..«».•.« . J. ‘T. Gilfry. Lookingglasa. i -.' i ........i.'.A. L. Todd. Myrtle Creek. ,t.. >....E. M. Gabbert. Jacksonville I.... .,. . Martin Peterson. Brnsh l’rairic, W, T. ... .8. C. Hnfria. Vancouver, W. T. ... ti. C Horn. Ashland...... , ,E W. Berne*. Wsitsbnrg, YV. r. W. F Anderaou, Colfax, W. T.. ......... F L Bell, Hillsboro.. .. • »'N -la. .H. B. Jd'O-gan, Oakland...... b » > E- A. Chose. Halsey....... ....... H. Davidson, Brownsville,,,,,,, D JI. Pntman, 0rawfnrd«ville%, P V. Crawford Pleasant Hill,,. . ,,, W H. MeOlnre. Trent.,,, »?•<!«« C. Marguu.