Scripture Authority Highlight in Recent Sammel Panel
A church panel led by Sammel discusses scriptural authority citing passages from II Samuel 18 and verse 16 to 32. The session focuses on governance and interpretation within the faith community.
14 Nov 1907
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1907
Page
1
A church panel led by Sammel discusses scriptural authority citing passages from II Samuel 18 and verse 16 to 32. The session focuses on governance and interpretation within the faith community.
The sermon reflects on Absalom as a cautionary tale of internal corruption and pride. It contrasts his genius with a fatal desire for grandeur, noting his final downfall and the empty statue that mocks his vanity. David’s repentance and submission to God are urged as the remedy.
Absalom arrives in Jerusalem with a large retinue and fighting men, claiming the cedar palace as his, amid cheers of Long live King Absalom. Ahithophel warns that where David is, loyalists may die for him, while Absalom consolidates power with Ahithophel and Hushai choosing sides.
Absalom, urged by Ahithophel and urged by Hushai, gathers Israel from Dan to Beersheba for battle against David. Ahithophel hanged himself after Absalom refuses his counsel, the battle collapses, and Absalom dies entangled in a tree as his army flees.
A man trusts his brother to care for four parrots during a voyage to America. On arrival in New York he sends a cable asking to feed the parrot. The brother replies that he has fed him but he is hungry again and asks what to do next.
Admiral Philibert commands French ships off the Morocco coast and compared to Lord Kitchener in influence. He is a progressive sailor and top gunnery expert whose advice helped build a strong flotilla of submarines, reflecting his push for submarines as naval power of the future.
The sentence asserts that persuading a woman to find a novel interesting hinges on the hero and heroine marrying in the final chapter and achieving a happy ending. It reflects a belief about literary taste and narrative satisfaction.
The fragment hints at mountain ascent culture with phrases about the Alpine summits not being for monks or sybarites. No clear names, dates, places, or events are identifiable to form a complete news item.
State Auditor Henry released the Mississippi bank statements from the Get. 10 call. Of 84 state banks, an increase in resources and deposits totaled 6.62 million dollars. The report details rises in real estate, securities, and cash while noting decreases in some loan categories and bank liabilities. Treasurer Miller estimates 1905–1909 state needs around 6.5 million with a projected year 1908 deficit of about 965 thousand dollars, leaving 2.77 million anticipated revenue for 1908.
The three Tuscolameta Spoke Company plants at Walnut Grove have resumed full operations after a shutdown. A new $20,000 plant near Carthage under construction will operate by January 1, bringing four factories to the region, which has seen several reopenings in the past year.
The Mississippi University students pledge to honor to refrain from drinking gambling and other rule violations. The fourth annual State fair at Jackson drew visitors from across the state who praised the extensive exhibits. Farm products livestock and implements formed the main display and reached a high standard.
The Mississippi board of levee commissioners plans to urge the legislature to authorize doubling the railroad tax and to repeal the five year exemption for new railroads within the district. The board says extra revenue is needed to cover levee maintenance expenses.
Mrs Sallie Roberts of Wallerville marks a remarkable birthday with a large family totaling 69 grandchildren 101 great grandchildren and 20 great great grandchildren.
The board of penitentiary trustees sold 300 bales more of short maple cotton at licenses, which will bring into the State treasury from 16000 to 15000 in cash.
Nine inmates escaped Canton County Jail by sawing a steel bar and lowering themselves on a rope of blankets. Three of the escapees were charged with murder.
Ernest Ray advocates a large scale county fair near Meridian to promote fine breeding stock and elevate the town on the horse circuit as Meridian's board of trade and the cotton exchange finalize plans for the event.
The Industrial Institute and College at Columbus reports 300 more applicants than can be accommodated. The institution will ask the legislature to provide the necessary additions to facilities.
Telegrapher unions report 15 000 workers nationwide stayed out with 2 250 000 losses. Chicago 7 0 0 desertions 1 500. Wages rose 92 250 000 while companies incur 5 050 000 losses. Officials say strikers may return to work without penalties as vote points to conferences for final action.
Local No 1 telegraphers vote to strike after a heated meeting in New York City. The resolution promises concessions but company officials deny any guarantees and warn the action could resume next March when the eight hour law takes effect.
An 9 55 p m earthquake shook Cape Girandesu Mo The tremor caused buildings to lean windows to rattle and dishes to fall from shelves sending many residents into the street fearing collapse
James Mulcare, 27, is linked to the inquiry into the killing of James W. Allawey in Los Angeles. Police say Mulcare partly matches the description of the man they have been seeking in connection with the burglary murder.
Estate worth about 4 000 000 dollars from the late J. B Polk a capitalist and street railway promoter was disposed of in his will. The property is equally divided between the widow and four children.
An Indianapolis man named Kerge R ott shot his wife before fleeing with a person identified as LD las. The incident occurred during a rapid escalation with pellets striking through the bead. The couple previously lived in Columbus.
Jefferson Polk a Millingaire and president of the Des Moines Pioneer street railway died at his home Sunday morning after a two week illness. Dee Molt Milenaire of Des Moines Iowa is mentioned in connection with the obituary.
The king travels at speed but weighs the car’s capacity as onlookers note a dust cloud and brief attention from a fireman who then questions him about name residence and profession before the incident ends.
Police hold J C Jackson in New Orleans on charges of obtaining money from an actress through fake pretenses. He allegedly married an actress in Los Angeles while his wife lived there, then cashed checks via endorsements as a prominent fraternal figure. He disappeared a week after the alleged marriage.
In Clarkebare a dozen window factories are likely to shut due to default. Giants delayed opening due to water shortages. Lurkers agreed to a 12 percent cut, but demand rose prompting further reductions. Workers at several plants have quit. most expect to quit across the state within a few days.
An Atlanta report shows a 17.19 percent rise in passenger earnings for September compared with a year earlier on two Georgia rail lines. The Georgia state railroad commission classifies roads under a maximum rate and the earnings increase comes from the higher fare.
Logdes England reports Albert Ballin director general of Hamburg American Line returned from Liverpool and aims to consult Harland and Wolff Belfast about building a 47000 ton vessel driven by turbine and reciprocating engines. He also plans a conference on trans Atlantic rates.
Detroit text reports copper miners from Calumet Hecla Mining Co threatening a strike starting Monday to protest a 17 percent wage reduction announced to take effect December 1. About 6,069 workers are involved as management faces collective action.
Deston Mas reporter Charles A. Perkins longtime head of Chiraga, Dartington & Quincy railroad dies at his Westwood home after years with Bright's disease. He had recently left confinement at his house.
Charles H. Backer, secretary of the American chamber of commerce in Paris, will take the helm as secretary of the National Association of Manufacturers of the United States starting December 1.
In Keesville Tennessee a Black man named Jim Davis jumped from the Tennessee river bridge into the water below after shooting two Black women early Sunday morning. He drowned in the 109 foot fall.
The speaker notes that, twice, rural chauffeurs have abandoned their positions. A parent remarks, The father of a family, cannot uselessly risk my life. The passage conveys fear and a decision to withdraw from dangerous duties.
The passage notes the sun's power is nearly incomprehensible, stating its heat output each second equals the energy from burning eleven quadrillions six hundred thousand millards tons of coal at once. The comparison highlights the vast scale of solar energy.
Ambiguity surrounds the Powers prize with Leblanc taking second place as dispute over claims and rights to the cup emerge. Hawley contested, but officials ruled the freight and rights in the matter invalidating his claim.
Amid election activity across Shire districts the piece notes precinct closures and consolidations, with 21 counties and 219 precincts affected. It also mentions army officer fitness tests ordered for a Washington reconciliation, a Sioux City fire damaging the Journal building, and a Hearst libel case hearing in New York.
Chicago officials passed an ordinance creating quiet zones around all hospitals in the city and extending outward to nearby streets. The measure prohibits itinerant musicians and other disturbances within the zones and imposes fines from two to one hundred dollars for violations.
Secretary of War Taft said Tuesday he had not yet decided on abandoning a world journey. He stressed the situation at Vladivostok and planned a farewell reception for the assembly. Taft praised Manila for a fine waterworks seat construction despite the delays.
Reports from Mc Laughlin Tie and Timber Co camps near West Waliant describe a heavy timber fire west of the camp near the Wyoming border. A special 75 man train was sent to save timber but flames forced it back. About 500000 feet of cut timber remains endangered as fires move east through dry country.
The Rev Daniel B H Lucas a national figure in religious and G A R circles died suddenly at his Indianapolis home on Sunday. He was a past department commander of the United American Veterans and former national chaplain of the organization. Death followed heart trouble. Lucas helped found Drake University.
Four year old Kittle William Rutty, son of Frank T Rutty a machinist at No 22 Kettering Avenue Ardmore, is at Bryn Mawr hospital after his clothing caught fire from a bonfire of fallen leaves in his yard.
In Greeley Colorado Carrie Tollefson widow of J W Tollefson wealthy lumber dealer of Ault acted alone to take her own life after gaining possession of a public safety item. Relatives had kept vigil over her but she died by her own hand.
The British ambassador advised the U S Department of State that due to low mood in Cape Town, job seekers should be warned against immigrating there.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania the bodies of newlywed Michael Cantlin and his bride were found in their hotel room both asphyxiated by illuminating gas. Authorities note the couple recently married and the tragedy is under investigation.
Fragmented lines describe workers in a factory and a store workload and wages. Mentions Mamig Aonie Bridget Moble Kate and unspecific roles. The piece conveys a sense of struggle and urgency about living conditions and labor in a past era.
A schooner or small craft broke its propeller shaft off Lake Michigan near Sturgeon Bay. A northwest gale struck as seven crew members were rescued by life savers after the vessel was disabled.
Judge dissolves temporary order against Pastor Loke Johnson of St. Patrick’s Cedar Falls. The restraining order barred circulation of a financial report listing parishioners in arrears with assessments.
At the Newport News shipyard on Thursday work began on the keel for the 20.6F ton battleship Delaware. The vessel is to be delivered to the government in 1910 and is expected to be launched in about two years.
In Scranton Pennsylvania the Fernwood colliery of the Erie Coal Company saw a deadly incident when a breaker burned and two men died after contact with electric light wires. The superintendent John Ho Williams and Italian mine worker Tammani Macuiel'o are named in the report.
In Cincinnati Ohio Marie Miller five and her sister Martha eleven were crushed by an elevator in the Baymere building. The younger girl did not survive and both were taken to a hospital for treatment.
Milton Raumano, 18, son of FP Haumann, worked as assistant electrician at the Highland lighting plant and was electrocuted in an on site incident.
Alexander Lawson a prominent farmer two miles northwest of Tula I T shot himself amid worries over financial conditions. He was known in the local community and left no note. Local authorities investigated the death and ruled it a suicide.
Chicago officers hold Grace Elliott about thirty and described as pretty and her companion Walt Russell after Capt Porter of the secret service arrested them Friday on suspicion of heading a counterfeit gang.
In Louisville Kentucky latest returns show the house with 51 Democrats and 49 Republicans while the senate stands at 72 Democrats and 16 Republicans indicating a strong Democratic majority in both chambers.
Miss Robb, who died in Edinburgh aged 94, had been on the English navy pension roll since birth. She owned the posthumous Nild of Cagt Robb in the rrr parts.
Mrs Aona Beebe of River and Motroe Ste Ancka in Miam reports kidney trouble confinement to a chair with rheumatic pains breathlessness and dizziness. After using Dean's Kidney Pills she can work again and fears of recurrence have faded. Sold by all druggists and Posterinbarg Ca Rafal TL.
A critical, misquoted jab portrays Senator Piatt hosting a young wealthy daughter at a Manhattan hotel. The piece claims he framed political economy as the art of avoiding overbuying votes, reflecting sharp, sensational political gossip.
A New York mother reports doctors and hospitals offered no relief for her three month old, then Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment cleared the infant’s eczema in months. She spent $1.25 for a cake of Soap and two boxes of Ointment.
A farm attic window hosts birds for years until a sparrow nests there last spring. Martins return and a boy breaks part of the nest to check why. The sparrow dies after being blocked in by the martins' protest, as noted in Country Life.
The Adams Enterprise editor reports a caller, Ben Spudse, critiqued maps offered with subscriptions. Seven potential buyers backed out, inspiring a playful campaign that painted Ben’s countenance as the company’s best walking advertisement.
A student named Willie arrives at school with a cag and a band of bananas. The teacher blocks entry for the bananas. Willie leaves, returns injured, and reveals he hid the bananas nearby, claiming they are safe beside him.
A New York principal asks a pupil about parental employment. The child explains the father does not live with them and the mother supports the family, revealing social humor about earnings and family structure from Harper's Weekly.
A Boston official consulting a new physician was told he needed a tonic in the form of fresh air. The purist retorts by asking what exactly is the shape of fresh air, highlighting language concerns without hostility.
A Wisconsin woman attributes relief from years of weakness nervousness and headaches to eating Grape-Nuts this summer. She reports no headaches or nervousness weighs more than ever and gained five pounds in one week. Package note from Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan promotes The Road to Wellville.
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