Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 21, 1917, Page 2

" BRETHERN CHURCH HAS BEEN ORGANIZED In the little school house one mile east ‘and two miles south of Ten- strike, on Dec. 8, 1917, the members of the “Church of the Brethren” met-and were organized into a church, to be known as the Bethal congregation. The work was in charge of Elder W. H. Eikenberg of Barnum, Minn., assisted by Elder M. L. Hahn of Blackduck. Besides the election of the usual officers for the congregation, Earl L. Flora of Tur- tle River was ordajned to the min- .istry, and Frank Dunn of Tenstrike - was placed in the deacon’s office. The .congregation has twenty- three charter members. History of Church. « The Church of the Brethren grew, as did many of the Protestant churches, out of the Reformation period. It was founded at Schwartze- nau, Germany, in 1708 with Alex- ander Mack as its first minister. Be- ing much persecuted in that place, and having been invited by William Penn to settle in his colony in 1719, they came to America and gettled in the vicinity of German- town and Philadelphia. From this nucleus the church has spread until it now has congregations in almost every state in the union as well as in Canada, Sweden, Denmark, Cuba, India and China. Some points of doctrine: Baptism by trine immersion, ac- cording to Matt. 28:19. Lord‘s Supper, feet washing, and communion—John 13. Plainness of attire—1 Tim. 2:9, 10 1 Pet. 3:3. Do not go to law ome with an- other but settle disputes according to Math. 18:15-20. Non-resistant—2 Cor. 10:4. Take no civil oath—Matt. 5:34- 317. ‘Do not allow divorced members to remarry—Matt. 19:9. Anoint the sick—Jas. 5:14-15. One of the oldest temperance or- ganizations in the United States. Has forbidden the use of alcoholic and malt liquors for over 100 years. Discourage the use of tobacco. FARMER'S FEDERATION ELECT NEW OFFICERS The Beltrami County Federation of Farmers’ Clubs has elected the following officers: President—Nels Willet. Vice president—A. W. Hoskins. Secretary—H. L. Arnold. THE BEMIDJY DAILY Y{ONEER e I N Y W.. | 7/ \ ) fi.,n \ y 1 0 HOLIDAY SPECIALS at TROPPMAN'S It is a general known fact that your dollar has more value at this store than elsewhere. This year is no excep- tion. Prices below will fully demonstrate this to be true. Toy Clean-up We are going to close out our entire stock of toys. TOY FURNITURE AT 1, PRICE Drums, reg. 50c, at......... 25¢ Drums, reg. $1.00, at....... 50c One table of toys, including values from 15¢ to 26c, at........ 10c Fancy Japanese imported baskets from 15¢ up to $2.25. Ladies’ Coats Reg. $25.00 for ......... Reg. $15 and $18 at. Smoking Jackets Reg. $5.00 Jackets at..... $2.50 Skating Sets Ladies’ Scarfs and Caps Reg. $2.50 value at....... $1.€9 Outing Flannel Cowns For Men and Women One lot special at ......... 98¢ Neckwear Specials A large assortment of Men’s neck- Handkerchiefs For Men and Women at 5c¢, 10¢c and 19¢’ Slippers Men’s and Women’s = Comfort clippers and Shoes. These are late ah"ivals and will be placed on sale at from Furs! Furs!! Closing out prices at a saving of from 25 to 40 per cent. Broken | sets at less than ome-half price. Outing Flannel We will place on sale 1,000 yards of outing flannel as follows: 6 yd. pieces at ........... 79¢ e Reg. $10 and $12 at....... wear at .......... 19 to 49¢ 98¢, $1.29 to $1.75, $2.50 Limi¢ to one customer, 12 yards Treasurer—Charles Schroeder. All the officers with the excep- tion of Cowen Gray who was vice & Dresident Tast yer, wore. To-eleoto S ———— T R Y S S — e A present from Barker’s is always preferred. No matter what sum you wish to spend, your friend will be better pleased if the present comes in a Barker box. Even the inexpensive articles are known to be good qual- ity. You will be well served here during the few days remaining for Christmas shopping, and the variety of choice gift-things enables you to select an appropriate gift for every one on your list. You can finish your Christmas buying most satisfactorily at Barker’s. SOME HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS Qifts At 31,00 g, $280 Cifts At $2.50 To $5.00 Solid Guld Bar Pins N T g Solid Gold Sport Pins Pearl Necklaces Solid Gold Pendants Rolid Gold Scarf Pins Sterling Silver Pencils Diamond Brooches Cameo Rings Gifts At 50c. Or Less Sterling Thimbles Hat Pins Handy Pins Veil Pins Letter Openers Flexible Tiles Child’s Knife, Fork and Spoon Sets Parisian Ivory Hair Brushes Cigarette’ Cases Sterling Sugar Tongs Military Brushes Sterling Sugar Tongs Sterling Candlesticks Cut Glass Tumblers, 6 Casseroles Cut Glass Berry Bowls . Cameo Brooches Solid Gold La Vallieres ‘Waldemar Chains Sterling Coin Holders - Sterling Silver Combs Parisian Ivory Mirrors Sterling Vases Sterling ]Silver Cream Ladle ut Glass d Compot Sterling Salt Spoons, 6 Gk Cilas doote P (;ut Glass Baskets Cut Glass Flower Baskets g Child’s Cup Cut Glass Bon Bon Dishes Sheffield Silver Baskets Sheffield Sandwich Plates Sheffield Bread Trays Gold Neckehains Nolid Gold Thimbles (iold Filled Bracelets Gold Filled Knives Sterling Picture Frames (Cologne Bottles . Flag Jewelry Jent Handle Baby Spoons arrings DBaby Rings L Jaby Lockets Baby Pins Set Rings Solid Gold Collar Buttons IFlexible Bracelets Giold Filled Watch Chains Sterling Dorines Sterling Belt Buckle with Belt Plated Silver Serving Pieces Sterling Ribbon Needles Tie Clips French Ivory Combs I'rench Ivory Shoe Hooks Jaby Lockets (uticle Knives Gifts At 50c To $1.00 Brooches Cuft Buttons Sterling Cuff Links Trench Mirrors Khaki Photo Holders Safety Razors Sterling Silver Manicure Pieces Parisian Ivory Dresser Pieces Sterling Sugar Spoons Sterling Butter Knives Lingerie Clasps Jar Pins Emblem Jewelry Khaki Money Belts Khaki Coin Holders E. A. BARKER, Jeweler Phonographs 217 Third Street Pearl Brooches Pearl Scarf Pins Diamond La Vallieres Mesh Bags Kodaks Defective