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Oregon Historical Society, Public Amliturium ririr MJtLf VOIi. 35, NO. 851. HKPPXEK, OKK., THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 191. SlISSCRIPTIOX, $2.00 PER YEAR jTIllLj jXj -1L J.. ,11 j$ mi. JL v fl 1 4 HEi! PETERSO Y Morrow County Boy Visits Beautiful Cities of the Rhine. General Headquarters, Chasemont, Prance, Dec. 12, 1918. Dear Sister Esther:- Reeeived your welcome letter yesterday and shall now tako time to try and write a few lines In answer. I hud quite a few letters awaiting me last evening, as I have been gone for the last few days into Germany. I sure had a fine trip, went up near the Rhine and saw some wonderful country and towns, we started last Sunday. There were three of us, we went in a Dodge truck to deliver some clothes to some of our D. D. S. men. 1 thought at first that I might have to stay up there but came back r-o. i ipv lur e to ko up later again. We passed through Metz, a large German town which the French have just taken over, a most beautiful town, also through Thionville, Saas-! borg, Treves, P.il'.borg and a num ber of other small villages. The people up there all talk Ger man of course- and some of them French and English. They treated us fine, and seemed to regard the V. S. buys much. There is very little food In Germany at present, their bread is black, and they have very little riont, so consequently the most of the people look pretty thin, especially the children. We occas ionally saw a German soldier, they looked us over pretty well and that was all. We had very Uttleto eat, and slept on the bare floors with a couplo of blankets, in barns or anywhere where we might happen to stop. Now sis I have said Just a few words about my trip, and hope to be with you again some time as I can tell you more fully. But 1 can easily say that I have been to Germany and seen some of the most wonderful country In the world. The old battlefields look pretty bad, and we saw muny American boys graves. May they rest In Peace. Presume that you are back at school by now, and studying hard. I am In fine health as ever, and am now back in the office again. Gut I have to rustle around a lot, so can not toll just when 1 may have to take another trip. The weather is wet and cold now, and I nearly froze on the trip, but have plenty of clothes. No folks dear there is no telling when I may got back to the States, it may be a year and It may be one month, I cannot say. However, I must stay and finish out what little work I can, as there is much to do yet. I have no news otherwise, but I hope you are all well as ever and enjoying yourselves, also hope that I shall be with you again soon. With love to all, I remain, Your brother, HENRY. t 1 Celebrate Silver Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Davidson, of lone, who were married in this county 25 years ago on the first day of January, celebrated their Bllver anniversary at their home In lone on Monday, and were the recipients of a full set of Community silverware, the gift of their children. Mr. and Mrs Davidson had arranged to have a family reunion on this occasion, but the Influenza epidemic prevented this. This paper Joins with the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. David son in extending congratulations, and expressing the hope that they may continue on in life's journey to' gether yet a great many years, and until they may, surrounded by their many children and grandchildren and great grandchildren celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. THK FKDKKATKD CHURCH. Regular services will be held next JSunday at the usual hours. Sunday 'School, 9:45, a. m. Preaching Service, 11:00. ! Evening Service, 7:30 p. m. It is .understood that the school Trill open Monday and the danger seeniB to be largely past, Experience la proving that it the patient be isolated in tho home there Is no need pf the disease going through a family. H. A. NOYES, Pastor. l)r. Thy to Keturn. Hot Lake, Oregon, Jan. 1, 1919. ;Word lifts been received from Dr. W. JT. Pby that he has secured his release from the Government service at Letterman General Hospital, San Francisco, and will be permanently t home at Hot Lake Sanatorium About the teutii oi January. 2t VADES GERMAN CHARLEY HOY. Again the grim reaper lias taken ; husband and wife and loft an infant son. "Three weeks ami Mrs. Charlie Hoy died after the birth of a Hi: It? boy. I Last Monday Cluiilie himself suc 1 combed at Monument, Grant County, as the result of pr.e'imonia following an attack of Influenza. Charley Hoy was born in MoClaue County, Illinois, September 24, 1872. He came with his parents to Oregon at the age of seven years. The .'amily settled at Salem, Marion County, where they remained one winter then moved to Washington County. Here they lived seven years then moved to Mounment, Grant County, where Charlie grew to man hood. He lived with his parents on the home farm until about twelve years ago when he went to Portland and bought a livery stable which to gether w ith a riding academy be con ducted for three years. Seeing the necessity of some one to be with his aged parents, he sold his business in Portland and came back to the farm which he reatad from his father. Finally hia parents decided to retire . from regular farm work so sold ; Charlie the place and moved to j Hillsboro, Oregon. Charlie was married to Bes3ie j Slaughter six years ago. They lived ' on the home farm five miles from! ..ionumcnt, ai which place Charlie i died at one o'clock, Monday Dec. 30. ik was an boue:t, lionjiable uiau in eharae'.or. flue physique, and j made friends everywhere. From a ! boy he was known to attend strictly ; to his own affairs, was very con siderate of his parents ami ready to! lend a helping hand to his neighbors, i The writer had known him for twenty-five years and never knew aught against his good name. Besides his infant son he leaves mother and father of Hillsboro, one brother Tom, of Nebraska, and one sister Mrs. Ernest Kirk, of Hillsboro, who will comfort her mother and father in their sorrow. The father came to Heppuer on Monday and proceeded to Monument Tuesday where arrangements were made for the funeral Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hoy have hosts of friends in Eastern Oregon who join in heartfelt sympathy for them in this bereavement. A FRIEND. I In Han Removed on Churches and - School. We were informed this morning by City Health Olilcer Winnard, that he had decided to allow the churches and the public school of Heppner to resume their survicus and duties on and after Sunday. School will there fore open as usual on Monday morn ing, as services can be resumed in the churches on Sunday. Dr. Win nard seems to think that the worst is over so far as Heppner is con cerned, and he has raised the ban just this far. As to the other points in the county, he is not ready to re move restrictions in this regard. He advises that all the people of Heppner continue their precautions against the disease, however, and use all possible means of preventing a further spread of the epidemic In this city. Welcoming Kpreod for Hum Turner. Perhaps one of the happiest reunions in Heppner on Christmas day was that of the R. W. Turner family the main purpose of which was to welcome Sam home from the Naval Training Station at Mare Island, California. The family met Sam at the train In the evening and took him to the Frank Turner home where the various lady members of the Turner family had prepared a turkey feed in his honor. Dinner was served at 6:30 there being fourteen Turners present to partake as follows: Mr. and Mrs, R. W. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. ( Loy M. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse O. Turn er, Sam J. Turner, Anita Turner, John Turner, Robert Turner, Jeau ette Turner, Auabel Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Turner. Two of the family, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Turner were ill. with influenza so vore not able to be present. Tiie event also marked the ninth wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Turner. Death at Lexington, Influenza has claimed one more victim in this county this week. In the death at Lexington on Tuesday night of Mrs. E. D. McMillan. Mrs. McMillan was sick but just a few days and was taken very bad from the start. She had been very busy waiting on other sick people of the town when stricken and her case seemed almost hopeless from the first. She was the wife of E. D. McMillan, manager of the Leach Bros, store at Lexington, and besides her husband, leaves a family ot several children. THE f Wink 'eARTY j W 4 AN' 'AVE j a ANOTHER. J jf Mrp JC MM I I fippj E&f1toJg$$ !. JgW sSarS( jsssaS&WM-L' mini luuBmnimv THE FUNDAMENTAL Of CHRISTIANITY (A sermon by Frank A. Andrews, minister of the Christian Church.) What Is Christianity? "Pure religion and undefiled be fore our God and Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in; their affliction, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world." James 1:27. By the courtesy of the editor of fi . Tr. , the Gazette-Times we begin this weeK a series or discussions on fundamentals of Christianity. The first requirement is that we answer the question, "What is Christianity?" so that we may know just what it is that we are talking about. An obvious answer to the question is: Christianity Is one of many religions. That, however, is not a very satisfactory answer. It only raises the further question, "What is religion?" Of course, everyone thinks he knows exactly what religion is, but it is somewhat difficult to define the term. What Is Religion? Authorities on history and phil osophy of religion differ very much in defining religion. Schleiermacher and others define religion as: "the feeling we all have of our absolute dependence." If this definition be accepted, then a cat, or a dog, is usually religious. Surely religion is something more than feeling. Guyan says: "Every postive and historical religion presents three distinctive and essential elements, (1) An attempt at a mythical and non sclentlflc explanation of natural phenomena, (2) a system of dogmas, that is to say of symbolic Ideas, of imaginative beljefs, forceably im posed upon ones faith as absolute verities, (3) a cult and system of rites, that is to say 6f more or less immutable practices regarded as possessing a marvelous efficacy upon the course of things, a propitiatory virtue." This writer Is a French Infidel and he has presented a defini tion carefully devised to make religion appear unattractive and un true. As essentials he has selected three non-essentials, which, while they appear as the outgrowth of many religions, are by no means the vital elomeuts of religion. Kant says: "Religion consists In the recognition of all our duties as If they were divine commands." Religion pertains to more than duties. Caird defines religion as: "The absolute identification of my will with the will of God." But religion has to do with the feeling and intellect as well as the will. , not to the creeds of denominations or which consists of faith in and wor Menzles says religion is: "The wor- to the statements of theologians, but, ship of God, and of Jesus Christ as ship of higher powers from a sense to the New Testament. In the first the Sou of God and Savior of men; of noed." Max Muller says: "Rellgon place it is to be noted that what is service for the good of others: and consists In the perception of the a matter of faith is not a matter of a constant effort to keep ones life Infinite under such manifestations as are able to influence the moral; TEA-PARTY " 'fainly have intended by the mention character of man." This is the most uf tbese two u,lnS8 to Indicate a satisfactory definition found. It may grejlt ra"Se activities which might be applied to all religions. By com-! be Wrmed "cing good," or "Service bluing the last two definitions witli!to otllers-" In much the same way the idea of Schleiermacher the fol-iJesus Pictures the judgment and ap lowing statement is arrived at; 1 pl!es tu Lll03e be(ore Him tne test 01 "Religion consists in the perception ! servito- The deeds specified are: of a higher Dower under such mani-Eivl"S food to the hungry, drink to feotnyons as are able to influence the moral and social character of man. and the worship of such higher power with a sense of dependence." what Does James JJean? . Tno definition of religion as given b' J,ames has been purposely omitted " the above d.scussion. Possibly you have wondered why. There are two rcasong. 0ne is that James wa8 not . , , , attempting to give a general deflni - . a ii j it j t. a particular religion the pure and undefiled religion a religion not conceived in the mind of man, but given to man by God by revelation. He was trying to describe that re ligion as it was given by God, un defiled and uncorrupted by man. Not as we have it today defiled and corrupted by the traditions and practices of paganism and by decrees of uninspired men. To find out what Christianity is we must examine the religion God gave to men thru Jesus Christ and the apostles, stripped of . ,t a tv. the dogmas, rites, ana other accre tions of the centuries. We must go j to the spring where the water is clear and clean. The second reason for ignoring the definition of religion as given by James is that it is not a good defini tion. It is Incomplete. It says noth- Ing about faith in God, worship of Him, or feeling towards Him. If we accept James' definition religion is nothing but morality. Many people seem to believe that. On the other hand, some people seem to think morality is not essential to Christian ity. These are all mistaken. Thert can be no religion without recogni tion and worship of a power higher than man. There can be no Christ ianity without morality. The reason James omits to specify faith in God as an element of Christianity is be cause he was writing to those who have such faith. The readers know that faith in God and in Jesus Christ is essential to Christianity. James is putting the emphasis upon those elements which the readers of his letter might neglect. Christianity differs from all other religions, Other religions relate a man to God with certain responsibilities. Christ ianity imposes upon a man cer- tnfn rpsnnnHihilitin to God. tn llta fellow men, and to himself. It is a: triangular religion. Its base line is drawn from a man to his neighbor, its apex is God. The three elements of Christianity aro faith. servlce, self-control. Faith. The faith element of Christianity Is compound and yet very simple, To discover what it is we must go, knowledge. A great many things, which to a child are matters of faith,' ris 0 ) -i 11 t.'ii.vc thus-. .lb.ir.t '.vhic.i .e do not know. Christian iatth has M j d:i with times which are beyond th-: ! reach of human it. vet ligation. There can be no conflict between science and Christianity, for science has to do ,-jmy with that which is within the ranj?e of human investigation, Christ ianity is beyond that realm. It is manifestly aUurd fur anyone to maintain that these things which are matters of Christian faith are untrue, for how can anyene know? One must either believe them to be true or must believe them to be untrue, in either case they are matters of faith. Christianity requires faith in God as the creator and ruler of the universe. It requires faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Savior of men. That this Savior was crucified, buried, and raised again from the dead. That the forgive ness of sins and the gift of eternal life is dependent upon faith in these things. There are many other things taught in the New Testament but these things just stated teem to be the essential things, other matters appear to be secondary and not essential. This faith is an operation of the intellect, being accepted it affects the emotions and the will. It finds its expression God-ward in love, worship, teverence and obedience to His will. Service. The second element of Christian ity, the first specifically mentioned by James, is service. I suppose no one is so literally minded as to think that unyones' Christian social obli gations are all fulfilled by merely visiting widows and the fatherless in ; their aflliction. James must cer- the thirsty, hospitality .to strangers., clothing the naked, visiting the sictif and t!lt)se iu Pon. Surely, how- jever otller deed3 of kindness, mercy, and helpfulness will be recognized. Paul said: "Do good unto all men.' Jesus said: "Love your neighbor as yourse ..Let your ,igllt so shme before men that t, mav see VQUr d workg ..Freelv ye llave re. (,, ,., . , o...i , . "eely to others is an essential element of 'ou - : t i i . -m 'DUallUV, JL IS Lilt? JJUBU C iiliU active element. It is easy for a man to say, "I have faitn." Show me your faith by your works. "Faith apart from works is dead." It is harder for a man to do than it is to say. The testimony of the deeds is heard from earth to heaven. Do not make the mistake by thinking that good deeds alone are sufficient. Ser vice without faith is dead. You can not merit God's favor by your benevolence or social service unless you do these things as a Christian. a fnltiu'ni. tt T-lim u-hrt oucrifinort Hfo ' , ,, ,. , , . , ' and a" things for our sake. Service is measured by opportunity and ability. 8eU -control. The third element of Christianity is self-control. "To keep oneself un spotted from the world." It is the negative and passive element. Not enough to do good, but abstain from 'doing evil. "He was tempted in all J points like as we are, yet without ' sin." If Jesus had not been pure his life would have had no power, his character no beauty or glory. "He come to save his people from their sins." What a sad state of affairs it is which leads some people to make light of sin, to ridicule truthfulness, honesty, and purety. "Out of the heart are the issues of life." Be ware the evil heart! Righteousness may be worn as a cloak, but from the evil heart there eminates a poison, deadly in effect, which comes in contact with those around. It is easier for some to do good than to abstain from doing evil. They lightly say "Charity covers a multitude of sins." So it may. But i a whitewashed sepulchre is not very attractive. A covering of good deeds will not purify the evil heart. Some so-called Christians think it is not necessary to keep oneself unspotted from (he world as long as they cau hide their evil from men. "He not deceived, God is not mocked." The most severe and condemnatory lan- 1 guage used by Jesus was directed at hypocrites. One is not a Christian who gives up to the enticements of the world, who allows himself to be , controlled by bis appetites and desires. I Christianity then, is a religion cleau and true, self-control. Faith, service uud, ffjj ALL CITIES BATED Readjustment of Oregon's Interest From War to Peace Basis to Be Considei ed. Reconstruction and readjustment of Oregon'3 interests from a war to a peace basis will be considered and definite plans for action made at a Reconstruction Convention called by Governor James Withyccmbe at Port land, January 9, 10 and 11th. Ar rangements for the EesshiU which will be attended by representative business people from all parts of the state have been placed in the hands of Mayor George L. Baker of Port land. Delegates have been invited from every city and town in the state and special representatives will be sent by the leading industries and the leading industrial organizations and companies. Also the session will be attended by members of the Legisla ture and by representatives of the Federal Departments in Washington, D. C. specially interested in the I.roblems to be considered. Labor, bath organized and unorganized will also participate. The reconstruction problem no facing all states in the Union is con sidered of the utmost imj-ii-ance and it is the purpose of the convention in Portland to devise ways Mid means ). meeting the situation in a way that will eliminate the possibility of unemployment; will provide a means jf caring for the returning soldiers and will bring about state develop ment along various important lines, including agriculture, lumbering, rhipping, fishing, mining, ship building, road building, stock raising, etc. These subjects will be discussed by leaders in these lines and an endeavor will be made to have definite programmes of pro cedure and development outlined be fore the convention has adjourned. "The convention has been called," says Mayor Baker, "to bring to gether the best thought and to get the best action on the subject of re construction and readjustment. There is much discussion of the problem and it is up to the state as a whole to solve it. Oregon has been first iu all constructive war moves. What was done in war times can be done in times of peace, particularly when much is at stake." Irrigation District tj Organize. Preliminary steps have been taken, through the efforts of S. H. Board man, chairman of the irrigation committee of the Morrow County Farm Bureau, for the organization of an irrigation district under the John Day project. .Mr. Boardman Is pushing this work right along, in con junction with County Agent Brown, who is rendering every assistance he can to get the district permanently organized. The work of organiza tion will be completed just as rapidly as possible, as it is under stood that this is the most feasible plan by which to get at the problem. Tho getting together of necessary data and maps will be a part of the' preliminary work, and then it will be up to the County Court to levy a small assessment on the acreage within the boundaries of the district for the purpose of defraying tho nec essary expense in connection with the preliminary work. This organiza tion will cover the lands under the proposed project in Umatilla, Mor row and Gilliam counties, who will join in the project. Mr. Brown recognizes the fact that there is a big task before the com mittee but considers this the only practical way of going about getting what Is desired. If, after having worked out all details, it is found that the ultimate cost of putting over the project is going to be too great, then the Committee will be ready to abandon the job along these lines and proceed to work in some other way. They fully realize the bigness of the task before them, and are certainly going into it with a spirit that means success, if possible to attain that goal, and tn their efforts they will be entitled to re ceive all possible encouragement A special election to create the district, will be called soon by the County Court, who are being peti tioned to that effect. lioiu'dmun KM) Per Cent Bed Cross. J. C. Ballinger, having in charge the Red Cross campaign at Hoard man, sent in his report on Mouday and it shows that commuulty to be 100 per cent Red Cross. Mr. Ballin ger states that he is quite sure that he secured every adult down there as a member of the lied Cross, 9t names being secured, but to make up good measure he will try to gather lu euough transient eligible I to make the list au even one hundred.
