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Oratorical contest at Friends church draws large crowd
A large audience attended the Friday evening event at the Friends church for an oratorical battle. Judges evaluated composition and delivery. Clem Niswonger was out sick, while Aubrey Kramien led in delivery with a strong fiery voice and a five point lead. Nonconformist Elder Secrist addressed Brethren church members, urging Bible guidance and opposition to secret oaths. Council proceedings opened with new members and routine bills, including a disputed 1901 tax bill and mercy considerations for Mrs. Cow.
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Friends Church
Stanard
J. C. Hodson
W. C. Woodward
F. C. Stanard
E. L. House
First Congregational
Wm. Randall
Central Baptist
Staube
Sunnyside Congregational Church
Portland
Meats
Lewis
Collegians
Miss Gause
Miss Wright
Miss Meats
Miss Lewis
Carl Nelson
Walter Miles
Aubrey Kramien
Mr. Kramien
Kramien
Forest Grove
J. S. Secrist
Indiana
Brethren Church
Frank Williams
Secrist
Paul
Timothy
Patie Ot Abe
Carl
Ond
Jones
Moomaw