Big Meetings Draw Crowds at City Auditorium
Attendance far exceeded expectations as Taylor delivered powerful addresses at a large revival in the auditorium. Skeptics doubted heat and acoustics, yet new lighting and a front pavilion improved sound. Rev. Thompson notes Taylor’s vivid Bible storytelling, historical allusions, and forceful yet gentle delivery. Cottage prayer meetings and active committees support outreach efforts.
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Hough
Baptist Church
Taylor
Billy Sunday
Cc. Rarick
J. R
Astoria
F. F. Geanard
Mia. Taylor
Christ
Tana
Rev. M. R. Thompson
Baptist Church Announces Bible School and Union Services
The Bible school and organized young people's clubs meet at 10 p.m. The B Y P U for young people gathers at 6 40 p.m. Union services are held at the rink and the church invites Independence and nearby residents to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Announcements Baptist Church
Bible School
Independence
Revival at Methodist church closes for union meetings
The Methodist church held successful revival meetings that ended last Sunday to join union services in the auditorium. McFronk and McCarty with wife impressed listeners, while farewell prayers were offered Tuesday. Sunday school continues during union services. a plan and small orchestra are planned. Two young people classes have organized for positive work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
McFronk
McCarty
Land to Opened in Klamath Indian Reservation
Klamath Falls plans to settle unallotted lands in the Klamath Indian reservation in 1910. After local pressure at Washington, the General Land Office will issue trust patents to 951 Indian claims, with officials promising immediate action. About 30,000 acres may become available for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klamath Falls
Klamath
Alleged Lynchers Arrested After Monument Murder
Deputy Sheriff Joe Cassidy Ben Hinton Emmet Shields James Shields and a brother of Arthur Green were arrested and charged with the murder of Cllie Snyder who shot Arthur Green near Monument on Friday night December 23. Grant County citizens aid in the arrest as storm blocks telephone communication between Monument and the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heppner
Joe Cassidy
Ben Hinton
Emmet
James Shields
Arthur Green
Cllie Snyder
Monument
Grant County
Ministers Inspect Union Meetings in Astoria
Reverend Rorick of the M. B. H. church and Reverend Russell of the Baptist church in Astoria attended ongoing union meetings at the auditorium to evaluate the feasibility of securing Evangelist Tay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rorick
M. BH. Church
Astoria
Russell
Baptist Church
Union Mustings
Tay
Geographic name effort for Polk county schools
The National Geographic Society and Oregon officials seek to collect Polk county geographic names with correct orthography and pronunciation for school maps. A Polk County board will preserve authentic names, favor syllable friendly origins, and avoid name proliferation. Information should be submitted to J B Horner at listed Polk County localities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuathiual Geographic Society
Polk County
Washington City
Caril
Oregon
Thie State
Will G Steel
George H. Himes
Portland
J. B. Horner
Corvallis
Lee Moorehouse
Pendleton
Story
J. A. Bowlby
Astoria
National Geographic Society
Colgee
Han
Correcting Oregon Place Names to Preserve Local History
The board notes many Oregon localities lack accurate recording due to incomplete data. Names vary in pronunciation and spelling such as Umpqua Coquelle Willamette Qaquinna and St John St Johns Yachats and others. Principals teachers pioneers are urged to provide information to aid correctness.
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Willamette
Oregon
Qaquinna
Willamette Valley
Webfoot
Arlington
Alkali
Mary’s Peak
Marys Peak
Mary Peak
Chintimini
Latreole
Rickreall
St. John
St Johns
Suver Couple Wed After Train Departure
Reverend W W J Weber joined Ralph L Collins and Miss Nine Ellen McCready of Suver Oregon in marriage on Sunday afternoon just before a northbound train left Independence. The ceremony was witnessed by Mr Williams, Miss Benedict, J D McCready, and Miss McCready. The couple will honeymoon along the Columbia River and friends wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
W.W. J. Weber
Suver
Oregon
Ralph L. Collins
Ellen McCready
Williams
Benedict
J. D. McCready
McCready
Slater
Collins
Columbia
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Gauditorium
Evangelial Taylor
Post Offices
Airlie
Ballston
Black Rock
Bridgeport
Buell
Buena Vista
Butler
Cochrane
Crowley
Datles
Derry
Palle City
Field
Gilliam
Lewisville
Lincoln
Luckiamate
McCoy
Monmouth
Parkers
Deden
Irrydale
Polk
Rocoa
Salt Creek
Simpson
Smithville
Buver
Thurston
Zena
Dolph
Lucklamate
Dr. King
A. L. Dunn
Pine Valley
Miss
F, Leonard
Geographies and Maps of
Frake
Salem
Maert
Salem, OR
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