Trusting Self Fails Samson Sermon on Judges 16
A McKeesport preacher warns against self reliance using Samson as a cautionary example. The sermon traces Samson’s rise and fall, showing how Delilah’s temptations and unchecked pride lead to downfall when God withdraws. It frames the tragedy as a warning about pride, sin, and the loss of divine power.
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United Presbyterian Will
RS. Young
McKeesport
Young Peoples Society
Earth
Israel
Samson
God
Philistia
Gaza
Sorek
Delilah
Esau
Samsul End
Jamxon
Satan
Samson Knell
Magon
Lamarch
Ateler
Privon
Valley of Sorek Tale Amid Samson Reflection
A mournful sermon draws lessons from the Samson saga focusing on the valley of Sorek and the downfall of a soul without God. It cautions against blindness and mental servitude under fierce enemies while noting local social visits and names such as Rice, Lyons, Henry Lewis, M Ogg, Hammock, McReynolds, and Emmin.
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Sorek
Son
God
Samson
Kilduff sale and rural notes from Reasnor
Des Moines shipments and Newton visits mark a week of local activity. Kilduff sold a load of cattle to W. Gove and traveled on a business trip early in the week. Messages note sick children, measles, a large apple shipment, a drilling project, and community events in Reasnor and surrounding Jasper County towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
T. Kilduff
W. Gove
Conner Masteler
Red Oak
J. F. Wheeler
Reasner
Arthur Charlesworth
W. C. Wilson & Co
Chicago
Allen McDonnell
A. J. Butin
Asa Butin
W. F. Hughes
M. E. Church
Yeasner
B. B. Trout
Reasnor
Iowa
Newton
Sarah Chubb
Pennsylvania
Burlington
Jasper County
Marchie
Ohio
People and farms noted in Sherman township visit
Sherman E McIntire toured Capital City area last Saturday while Wn Tramel from north of Ira and Berkeley from Mingo traveled through the township seeking cattle. Jake Schaum was recalled to Ira to manage the creamery during Stephenson's brief illness. The Chicago Great Western Railroad considers moving Baxter water tank to Ira due to Baxter water corroding boilers. Agent W E Gearheart in Ira pushes to secure water access.
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E. McIntire
Capital City
Tramel
Ira
Mr. Berkley
Mingo
Jake Schaum
Stephenson
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Baxter
W. E. Gearheart
Community improvements spark town growth and transport plan
The town plans a removal to improve conditions and attract a night watchman while the Eastside Express may halt service, easing local commutes. Reports note Geo Jickling of Winterset plans threshing with a team, starting near KE McIntire’s late this week. Gilmore of Baxter and C E ds of Ira visited town. Healy Gearheart plans water access if possible.
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Geo. Jickling
Winterset
McIntire
D Gilmore
Baxter
Ira
Healy Gearheart
Healy
Weather and social notes from Valeria community
A fine rain fell last Friday affecting oats and cereals. Mrs Hl M Verne attended to her mother. Miss Carrie Lawrence, Valeria music teacher, gave lessons Tuesday. Mr A Rumbaugh and son Jay visited Mrs J B Kendig Thursday. Miss Susa Lee called Tuesday, Mary Witmer Fry Hotel in Col. The Misses Cora work at fax. Many from Greencastle attended Chautauqua. J L Rumbaugh visited his father in law Sunday. Anna Kendig and Mrs A B Cox visited Mrs Lee Saturday. Subscribe for the Record for news. Valeria represented well last Saturday evening.
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Rice
Missary Lyons
Henry Lewis
Monroe
James Sharp
M. Ogg
Des Moines
Johnohn Hammock
Charlie McReynolds
Emm
W. O'Conner
Kiter
Nebraska
Kane
Chel Neff
Ea, Corr
Ola Neff
Lucy
Amelia Shriner
George Shriner
A. Lufkin
Reasnor
Willia
Richland Township
Williams
Henry K. W
E. Bean
Te Ad
France
Newton
W. B. Cavell
Hl. M. Verne
Carrie Lawrence
Valeria
Jay
J.B. Kendig
Susa Lee
Mary Witmer Fry
Col
Cora
Greencastle
Anna Kendig
A. B. Cox
Lee
Malaka Notes Include Births Deaths and Local Happenings
Malaka locals report the infant of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tait died Sunday night and was buried in Horn cemetery. Attendees visit Rev. Dammann in Hubbar while A. L. Harrah’s harvest work eyes strain. Indians camp in Weseman timber. bridge planking needs repair. Residents buy top buggies and new organs. A birthday surprise honors Mrs. Simon Krampe near Baxter. Local farming and schoolhouse progress noted.
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Hess Parsons
Thomas
John McCarty
Rev. Durant
James Beatty
John Miller
New Train for Peoria and the Southeast
The Rock Island and Peoria Railway adds a new fast daily train leaving Rock Island at 4 05 a m except Sunday and reaching Peoria at 7 25 a m. Passengers from Iowa and Nebraska can connect at Peoria Union Depot for Springfield Indianapolis Cincinnati and other Central and Southern Illinois destinations. John Sebastian general passenger agent Chicago invites inquiries on rates and time cards.
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Rock Island
John Sebastian
Chicago, IL
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Himself
Young
Fairmo
Ze ix
Killduff
Tabot
Myrtleuff
Kilduff
Stella Shafer
James Dunmire
Charley Highjacket
Lilly Carpenter
Joe Smith
Realnor
JW. Edwards
J. D. Hubbard
M. Bennett
Palo Alto
Bennett
Dunreath
Ion County
Throck- Morton
Riley Lust
Chiers
Vanderploeg
Daughy
Rock Valley
Sioux County
William Postma
Hame
Mia
Samuel Jones
Frank Mcleynolds
Hughes
Cravin
India
lMrch
Toolsgrove
Methodist Church
Grinnell
W.f.hu
M. Church
J. W. Edwards
J. R. Livingston
Henry Wright
Thomas Danks
M. E.church
Sherman
Burg
Chautauqua
J. L. Rumbaugh
Malaka
He and
Herman Wehrman
Martin Dammann
Rev
Dammann
Hubbar
George Harrah
A. L. Harrah
Fairbank, Minn
Oliver Twigg
Mary Harrah
Weseman Timber
Rssimon Krampe
Peoria
The
South East
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