Samson's Philistine Bride Excerpted Scripture Authority
A brief scripture note cites Judges chapters 14 and 15 regarding Samson's Philistine bride. The reference emphasizes the narrative context within the biblical account.
25 Apr 1907
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1907
Page
1
A brief scripture note cites Judges chapters 14 and 15 regarding Samson's Philistine bride. The reference emphasizes the narrative context within the biblical account.
This sermon emphasizes God' s claim on every life and the need for faithful parental training before birth. It cites Samson as an example of divine revelation guiding a child and argues that a godly home shapes character, blessing the pursued path of righteousness in Israel.
A historical reflection on Samson’s upbringing under Manoah and his mother’s faith, the Nazarite vow, and the drive to lead a conquering army. It contrasts his patriotic ambitions with a people’s waning spiritual zeal and acceptance of Philistine rule despite his feats.
Mr. Huggins remarks from the Connecticut coast that some schooners are 150 years old and still staunch vessels. He urges not to gainsay sea-folk and notes salt air fosters hyperbole and arithmetic exaggeration.
The narrative follows Samson alone after doubt and discouragement, then altering course by lifting an overburdened ass and freeing its ties. He seeks a Philistine wife, provoking his people and setting stage for the larger clash against the Philistines and a turning point for Israel.
The piece notes cormorants observed in coastal rocks and channels once bred in England for royal amusement. It traces the sport to Louis XIII era France, learned from a Dutch trainer, with early knowledge from Chinese and Japanese peoples influencing European practice.
A Broad way Magazine quip likens Neptune to the father of mankind amid a whimsical note on growth and the sea. The fragment reflects playful rhetoric about nature and human origins in a literary voice.
A fragment from a period piece notes that every man clings to a delusion, with a witty aside on personal styles and fashionable wear. The condensed line hints at self deception tied to appearances and belief.
The article argues state fairs spur agriculture and livestock interest, highlighting premiums and county exhibits from Madison Holmes Hinds Copiah and others. It notes Missouri road funding plans, Clarksdale freight cars, and Alcorn County road work, with remarks on weevil risks and broader Mississippi rural progress.
At the just adjourned term in Indianola there were fifteen homicide cases on the docket. One was continued and thirteen were convicted and sentenced to the penitentiary for terms from life to one year. There was but one acquittal.
A blaze swept the Tippah farm of Paul Rainey near New Albany burning a barn and killing 13 cows, 13 mules, 9 mares and 1 colt. The Cleveland millionaire and turfman owned the property and suffered a heavy livestock loss.
At Congressman Humphreys request the Department of Plant Industry in Washington agrees to a practical rice culture demonstration in the delta. If Mississippi provides ground labor and essentials the government will supply expert instructions and conduct thorough testing of rice culture feasibility in the delta region.
A Philadelphia merchant, free on bail, is believed to have attempted suicide. Authorities report the dramatic act occurred while the defendant remained under release conditions.
Benedict Gimbel a Philadelphia merchant arrested in New York on blackmail and bribery charges was found with throat wounds and wrist gashes in a Hoboken hotel room. He, hospitalized in critical but stabilizing condition, faces a Friday hearing as attorney Daniel O Reilly says the defense will claim blackmail involvement.
Guthrie Oklahoma capitol. The constitutional convention approved the proposed state framework with 27 of 86 delegates dissenting from voting. At 2 30 Friday afternoon the convention adopted the constitution and at 3 46 President Murray signed the parchment with an alfalfa pen. A pen from W J Bryan marked the district number and other details.
A light earthquake was felt in Charleston and Summerville at 3 25 Friday morning. Residents reported a rumble followed by three brief tremors lasting about eight seconds. Shocks appeared to travel from southeast to port west.
Miss Mary E Tomlinson formerly second reader at the Concord Christian Science church killed herself by jumping from a hotel window. She was sister to Irving C Tomlinson a reader in the Hoston Christian Science church and a defendant in the suit for Mrs Mary Baker Eddy property accounting.
Gloversville police hold Alexander HL Allen a traveling vendor of cas mantels as the suspected alchuetor of Horace Marvin Jr aged year old son of Dr. Horace Marvin of Dover Delaware.
The Atlanta presbytery of the Southern Presbyterian church votes for closer relations among five American church branches while in Conyers Georgia. Dayton War Secretary W H Taft accepts invitation to officiate at the Dayton Y M C A corner stone laying for a new building in April.
Washington reports the Dominican congress will probably vote next week on the pending treaty between the United States and Santo Domingo, as notified by the state department.
A telegram from Mostaganem reports a severe earthquake shock in the Oran region at 9:40 p m last night with no casualties or damage mentioned.
WashingtonThe body of George W Roosevelt a cousin of the president who died recently while serving as consul at Brussels will be brought to the United States and interred at Arlington National Cemetery. Mexico City Gov Escanton said he received telegrams from across the federal district reporting the quake felt Friday at 3 o clock.
The article notes railroad growth in Mississippi and nearby regions with plans for the Frico's Colorado Southern New Orleans and Pacific line linking New Orleans to Texas and the north Pacific coast. Mexico aims to extend from Mexico City to Tuxpam and Matamoras with a Rio Grande bridge to Brownsville. Extensions from Laurel, Mississippi to New Orleans and a Joppa to Jackson link, plus a new St Louis Chicago to New Orleans route. Gould rams shorten St Louis to New Orleans distance via a water grade line in Louisiana and Arkansas.
A severe collision on the Southern railway near Birmingham, Alabama results in two deaths and several injuries. A freight dead engine obstructing No 37 crashes into the passenger train, demolishing cars. wreckers and derailed cars pile across the east-bound track. two men are trapped beneath engines as debris scatters.
Col Henry Watterson of the Louisville Courier Journal arrived in New York aboard the Amerika and prophesied that Gov. Hughes of New York will be the next president. He said the Democratic alternative is Bryan and doubted Roosevelt seeks a third term, calling for a possible two term limit to avoid a Mexicanized presidency.
A faction opposed to Pastor Rev. Freeman Kase attempted to preside with another minister and caused a riot. Men fought, women fainted, and parishioners rushed into the streets as police stood aside. The new minister and elders restored order and the church drifted toward independent operation by Chase.
In Chihuahua a lighted cigarette caused a blast that destroyed the La Sultana fireworks factory, inflicting $300,000 in losses and killing two workers. The quakelike shock shook city buildings and frightened residents as they prayed for safety amid smoke and debris.
Havana reports Jose Miguel Gomez the Liberal leader condemns the government plan to buy church properties for 2000 dollars. He argues church titles are questionable and the price far exceeds value. Buildings are in poor condition and he urges deferring the purchase to Cuba's future government.
Police report a fourth poisoning attempt at 2849 North Harling Avenue as members of the Metis family fall ill after eating oatmeal porridge. Joseph Mette and brothers Charles and Rotolph aged 24, 16, and 14 are hospitalized with symptoms identical to those that killed the father and mother. The Swedish Home of Mercy takes in the two younger boys. Joseph recovers enough to attend his father's funeral. Police and Dr. Yeakel investigate, noting the cat also sickened after consuming porridge.
The district attorney is investigating claims that a policeman approached juror Henry Frearley before the Thaw trial ended. Frearley spoke with District Attorney Jerome and other jurors may be summoned to recount any knowledge of the report. A policeman reportedly spoke with a juror during a jury walk between the criminal court building and the Broadway Central hotel.
S P Horwitz of Cincinnati aged 2 years committed suicide at the Kupper hotel in Kansas City by drinking carbolic acid leaving a note for Walter Jacobs. Jacobs recalled Horwitz's Cincinnati family and his father-in-law Mannie Banner, a noted iron merchant. Jacobs had known Horwitz since 1907 when he was a traveling salesman for a liquor company. The location of Horwitz's death remains unclear.
In Richmond Virginia the bronze statue of Jefferson Davis for the Davis Monument was drawn through city streets to the site for an unveiling on June 3. Nearly three thousand children pulled the statue using a double rope three blocks long, led by Lee and Pickett camps of the Confederate Veterans.
President Joseph Smith announces at Latter Day Saints conference that the entire original manuscript of the Book of Mormon is kept in a safety deposit vault in Independence Missouri. He refutes claims that Salt Lake City church possesses the manuscript.
Two severe earthquake shocks were felt in Manila this morning with no damage reported. Local authorities assessed the tremors and urged calm as residents described the ground movement.
A severe wind and hail storm struck Jacksonville causing major damage. The schooner Annie B capsized and Captain Sloan drowned. Numerous small rafts on the river were beached or swamped.
Berlin reports Count Von Sehwerin the free councillor at the German embassy in Vienna has been named German minister to the republic of Central America. His appointment signals ongoing German diplomatic expansion in the region and confirms Vienna as a posting for this envoy.
New York social circles witnessed the marriage of Miss Ethel Geraldine Rockefeller daughter of Mr and Mrs William Rockefeller to Marcellus Hartler Diedee. The ceremony took place at the bride’s parents Fifth Avenue residence.
Thomas M. Huntington Fred Hoyt and Amy B. Todd face a jury in Omaha charged with conspiracy to defraud the government through illicit land entries. The trial centers on alleged schemes to register land claims improperly and obtain government benefits unlawfully.
The royal yacht Victoria and Albert arrives in Naples with King and Queen of England aboard. Their majesties travel incognito and are greeted by the Duke and Duchess of Aosta.
Middletown N Y Westminster Presbyterian church unanimously extended a call to the Rev E V De Wright president of Hastings College Hastings Neb It is expected that Dr Wright will accept.
Reporting from Illinois municipal elections shows pro license forces winning in many towns while anti license candidates gain in others. Rockford했습니다 five mayoral contenders with labor union candidate victorious. Peoria Thomas O Connor won mayor with 5995 to 3495 to 2472. Bloomington elected a Democrat by 800 plurality. Joliet and Elgin also lean Democratic. Rockford elected Mark Jardine. Jacksonville re elected John R Davis by 19 votes. Alton re elected Edmon Beall Stork mayor amid a volatile election across 153 towns.
In Danville bachelors move to block appeal by unmarried women press for council action. They urge a new ordinance fining every unmarried woman who refuses a marriage proposal fifty dollars.
The state’s high court dismissed its case against Illinois Central to recover five million dollars in check taxes. The ruling leaves unresolved the fiscal dispute tied to revenue from financial instruments and state taxation policy.
Lena, in this county, followed recent incendiary fires that caused $50,000 in losses with a new blaze Tuesday burning the town hall. The building housed the fire engine and other equipment, leaving the town without a firehouse. In Chicago, G F Davie, head of Interstate Iron and Steel Co, sits by 11 year old Leah Ryne who was struck by his car.
Miss Enola Bovard was the sole graduate in St Elmo high school’s smallest class. A St Elmo ceremony at the opera house marked the closure of the school year.
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