The Cedarville Herald, Volume 59, Numbers 1-26

CEDARVJLOi HERALD, FRIDAY DECKMBEE fZt^ S **■ and atingeth like an Temperance Notes {Sponsored by CedarvOle W. C. T, U. i«‘. worse then a drunkard, seldom advances , a serpent i adder, 'Money for liquor wasted. Nobody hires Opportunity ■boozer, Perfection is beyond the reach of tippler. Quench all evil appetites. Righteousness exalteth a nation. > Sin is a reproach to any people. Total abstinence promotes safety. Temperance Alphabet Alcohol muddles the brain, Beer is intoxicating. Character crumbles under license, Bare to be a Daniel, dare to stand alone. , ' Efficiency demands total abstinence, iUnholy desires are aroused by strong Fools who drinks before they drive ' drink.. tempt fate. ;Virtue is often sacrificed where liquor Give heed to temperance teachings, j .is imbibed, . High climbing demands steady nerves iWine is a mocker; strong drink is and a cleat? head. A -.' | raging, and whosoever is deceived Iniquity goes hand in band with in- ,I thereby is not wise. temperance, Xperjence proves that the liquor Justice demands the elimination of the traffic Is an outlaw. saloon. jYouth—if not sober, is rarely suc- Knock out King Alcohol. i cessfui. Look not thou upon wine when it is Zeal for every good cause. red . . . At the last it biteth like4 —’■Rev. V. A. WOOD. J& b H o ticL cu jCh ee/t 'R je iq n S u fiA em e in u cw t H om e & A t this season of the. year • • • bills pile up . . . expenses are above normal. . . the true holiday spirit is spoiled for many because'of financial worries . . . You can get the money here to meet these ebnotmal expenses . . . to take advantage of sales . . , to snap up bargains for cash. . . and to pay all your annoying small bills. T Ours is a popular plan . . . it enables you; to have cash now and to have cash left over each month _ out of your income— try it. 'Jtm & aM ar JAMES E. CHAMBERS, M«r. 2 4 E . M A IN S T ., SPR ING F IELD , O H IO UP LEATHER Surely you’ve received • gift of leather yourself—from some well-meaning friend. Remember how surprised you were a t' the time? . * . and how well the article served you? W e believe because you appreciate leather so much now that there are friends on your gift list who will show the same appreciation. And, as to jyst what to giva them, here are a few ‘ SUGGESTIONS LADIES’ and MEN’S UMBRELLAS SUFFER BRIEF CASES BELT SETS GLADSTONE and OVERNIGHT BAGS Far Men and Women LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S TOILET CASES COMBINATION GIFT SETS PHOTOGRAPH F R A M E S J E W E L C A S E S . MANICURE SETS it PURSES P O C K E T B O O K S LADIES’ HAND BAGS CARD CASES i: GAME SETS BILL FOLD had LETTER CASES POCKET COMPANIONS DIARIES and MEMO BOOKS FIRST AID OUTFITS SANITARY DRINKING CUPS PERPETUAL CALENDARS SCISSORS CASES FLORENTINE ART GOODS CIGAR AND CIGARETTE CASES BOTTLE CASES AND SETS TIE AND COLLAR CASES HANDKERCHIEF CASES MILITARY BRUSH SETS LEATHERBACK CLOTH BRUSHES LIBRARY DESK SETS WAITING CASES, NOVELTIES, In leaffaet* BILL FOLD AND KEY CASE SETS , Shop Early --------------- Many Other* Not Luted M c C U L L O C H ’S LEATHER STORE ^ Fj&tyEastMain St. Springfield , Ohio ’’School Bootlegger” Held— A Woman Forty gflllens o f synthetic alcohol were discovered in the living quarters of a 55-yetur-old woman, in the rear o f hey candy store near a Chicago school. She was arrested and charg­ ed with selling colored alcohol to the school children at 26 cents a half­ pint bottle, after the police had re­ ceived repeated complaints from the parents thatnthe-ohitdfferrwM'e “com­ ing homeEither intoxicated'or with liquor smellolr-thsir breath,” HRISTMAS festivities, ns . the modern world observes them, owe much of their warmtb and charm to the survival of pagan customs, Prof. William Warren Sweet o f the Divinity school, told a University o f Chicago group. Speaking at a uoon-time serv­ ice In Bond chapel on the campus. |tuc- tor Sweet; who Is professor o f the His­ tory o f American Christianity, analyzed the history of the Yuletlde celebration, and usked that the small Christian ele­ ment In It be kept uppermost. Exchanging gifts at- Christmas time (s a practice taken over from the tlo mans, and the Christinas dinner, the holly wreaths, and even t the Christmas tree custqms can be traced back to the barbarians o f northern Europe. Doc­ tor. Sweet said. America's contribu tlon to the occasion has been chiefly . its commercialization. "It was not antll .about tiie middle of the Fourth century after Christ that a day was formally set aside by the church at Borne for the observ­ ance o f his physical birth,” Doctor Sweet pointed out. “ As It was first observed by the chnrch, Christmas was purely a spiritual festival. There was no gayety; no belts announced the com­ ing o f the glad morn; there were no garlands; no tables heaped with good cheer. “ But It was not to remain long In the upper air o f pure devotion. There were too many pagan Influences about It, me of the most Important of which was the feast o f Saturn, which began on the 17th o f December and lasted until the 24th. Saturn was the oldcsi and most benigu deity of ancient Italy and his fabled reign on earth was sup posed to have brought peace and hap plness to mankind, and so the feast dedicated to him was full 'o f Joy and. Voracious Feasting Ancisnt Precedent for Modern Christmas Dinner. feasting. The scliodls were closed, public places were decked with-How ere, and presents were exchanged. “ Another festival which Influenced the celebration of-Christmas was the feast of the Kalends of January, which marked the beginning of the Roman civil year, and three days of merrl ment. followed It, Mummers clad In women’s clothes and animal skins pa raded the streets. Presents were giv­ en to dear ones. ’Honeyed things, that In the year the recipient might be fall o f sweetness, lamps that might be full of light; copper, silver and gold that wealth might flow la ’ ” Among the early colonists In Am.-i lea Christmas was observed ns a festl val only by the Church of England ad herents nnd the Romnn Catholics, Pro lessor Sweet said. The Puritans, ob jectlng to It heenuse of Its pagan ori gins, banned any observance of the day. On May 11, 1039, the General Court of the Colony of Massachusetts passed the following law: “ Whosoever shall be fonnd observing any such day as Christmas or Hie like, either by for bearing of labor, feasting, or nn,v otb er way, ns a festival, shall he lined five shillings,'' , , This statute was repealed twenlj years Inter, hut for more than one hundred years the great “evargelleal" religious groups, the Rup.'Ists. Ccngi-e gntlonallsts nnd Presbyterians olliclnl ly refused to recognize Christmas Professor Sweet reported that he has been unable to find any reference to Hie festival of the nativity In Hie liter­ ature of these churches up to the Civil wnr. Shortly after the War a religious organ objected to the observance of the day on the grounds that there was no evidence to establish exactly lhe date o f Christ’s birth uml that there was nothing In the New Testament to Indicate that the birthday should be celebrated. "Ten years later, or nboul 1880, Christmas Issues of church pa pent show a decided change In their nttftude,” Doctor Sweoi said, “ Chrlsl- mns advertisements make their appear nnce, Christmas poems, mid editorials. From this time onward the religious significance of Chrlslmas litis beep growing In all evangelical churches. “ The Christmas with which we are familiar today is ’a strange combina­ tion o f Imported pagan and Christian traditions. Though 1 dislike to say It, It seenm that about all America has added to Christmas Is Its commer­ cialization, Certainly nil of us .have every humanitarian and Christian In­ centive to moke Christmas less pagan, less commercialized, more Christian,’’ ' W lgWWMl IMPROVED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL S UNDAYI chool Lesson Ur HBV. F, B. FITZWATKH. D. D„ Hemb«r of Faculty, Moody BU>1« > laatituta of Cblsaso. • W«!t«rnNawipapM-Unto*. Lesson for December 15 E*RA TEACHING THE LAW OF GOD . LESSON TEXT—Ezra 7;I8: Nehumluh 8:1-12. GOLDEN TEXT—Thy word h*va I . hid In my heart, that I might not sin against thee. Psalm 118:11, PRIMARY TOPIC— Giving Thanke for God's Book. JUNIOR TOPIC—Giving Thanka for God's Book* INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC—Studying the Bible Together. YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC—The Bible In National Life. This lesson Is a fine Illustration of the rightful place of God’a Word In the life o f a nation. The only cure fo r national Ills Is a return to God and obedience to his Word. I The Teacher’s Spiritual Condition (Ezra 7:10). He prepared his heart to seek the law o f the Lord, to do It. and to teach Israel the statutes and Judgments. II. The Word of God Read (Neb. 8:1-3). ' 1. The eager assembly (v. 1). The people gathered together and requested Ezra to bring the book o f the law. God had .touched their hearts, creating within them a yearning for his Word. 2. A representative assembly (v. 2). God’s Word should be taught to all: Classes—men, women, and children. The Spirit o f God can speak through his Word to the whole family sitting In the same pew. 3. An appreciative assembly ( y . 3). So eager were they to know God's Word that they did not get tired, al­ though the lesson lasted for five or six hours. When people realize thut God Is speaking through his Word they will give attention. \ III. The 'People's Attitude Toward God’e Word (vw 4-6). 1. Due reverence shown (vv. 4, 6). When Ezra opened the. law all the people stood up out of respect fo r God’s Word. 2. They Joined heartily In prayer (v. 6). As Ezra led them In prayer they united In saying, "Amen, Amen,” bowing their faces to the ground. IV. God’s Word Being Interpreted (vv. 7. 8). : The attitude of..the people toward God’s Word largely depends upon the minister. Proper dignity and solem nlty should be manifested by the min­ ister when reading the Holy Scriptures. ,1, He stood up where •the peop'J could see him (v. 5). ' 2. He read distinctly (v. 8). The manner In which many road the Script ures Is greatly to their discredit. 3. He caused the people to under stand (v. 8). The supreme-business qf the minister and teacher is to make the Word of God so plain that old and young can understand. The explana­ tion should he clear and definite.’ . V.- The Effect of Applying God’s Word to ths Life of the Peoplt (w . 9-18). 1. Conviction o f sin (v. 9). The divine method of convicting men o f their sin Is to have God’s Word op plied by the Holy Spirit The Word of God Is quick and powerful (Heb. 4:12). 2. Weeping turned Into Joy (yv. ltb 12). When sins have been perceived and confessed there Is forgiveness. Continued mourntng will not atone for past sins. Furthermore, It dishonors a pardoning God and, even unfits the one for present tasks.1Joy has a sain tary. effect upon one’s entire being. “The Joy o f the Lord. Is your strength.” 3. Blessings were shared with otb ere (vv. 10-12). True joy manifests Itself In giving to others. Put e religion goes out to minister to the poor (James-1:27). Godliness Is not con­ tent with having a good time alone. 4. The people obeyed. From the reading of the Scriptures they found that the feast at the tabernacles had long been neglected. They kept this sacred feast In a way that bad not been since the days of Joshua. 5. They separated themselves from the ungodly (13 :1-3). As soon as they had heard the Word o f God they sep arated themselves from the mixed mul­ titude. 6. The house o f worship was cleared and order restored (13:4-14). No na tlon or - people can be strong which neglects the worship of the true God. 7. The Sabbath was restored (13: 15-22). Israel had long violated tllo Sabbath. To' Ignore the essential law of the Sabbath Is national suicide. Un­ numbered evils followed'* In the wake of the desecration of .God's holy day, 8, God’s Ihw of marriage res’ ored (13:23-31). Some o f those, who had intermarried with the heathen were brought face to face with their sin. They separated themselves from tlie|r ungodly companions. God's.favor can­ not be enjoyed by those who live in disobedience to his Word, A Splendid Mystery To me' there Is something thrilling and exalting In the thought that we are drifting forward Into a splendid mys- lery— Into something that no mortal eye hath yet seen, nnd no Intelligence has yet doclnred.-*-E. H. Chapin, Service Service Is the rent we pay for opr room on earth. Friends Of humblest friends scoiA no, one Farm loans 4?4%INTEREST Fire in ten rears. X* iliK-k ts bur. "Me enable liability* Ns abstract. Prompt eppralsals. qalek eleslag. WINWOOD * CO. gptfMtaeM, Able #eti Yogt %Mket ’mr AgevNft? s llf iM Il NO HUNTING NOTICE The following farms have been post­ ed against hunting with dog or gun and trespassing forbidden: W, 0 , Thompson, Anderson Finney. Janies Vest. . Massles Creek Cemetery. Wanked—We buy and sell new and used cars, . Belden & Co., Steele Bldg., Xenia, O. LEGAL NOT ICE » COURT OF COMMON FLEAS Greene County, Ohio Donna. ADey, Plaintiff, VS. Stanley Alley, Alias Mike Dacey, Defendant. Defendant, whose place of residence Is unknown will take notice that suit has been filed for divorce against him and will be for hearing after six (6) weeks from first publication hereof. F, L. JOHNSON. (l-3d) Attorney for Plaintiff. COURT OF COMMON FLKAfl Green* Ceuaty, OW* Viola Dpanley, Plaintiff, ( vs. - Jess Dorxiley, Defendant Defendant, whose place o f residence is unknown will take notice that plain* 'tiff has filed suit for divorce and sath* will be for hearing after six preeks from Nov. 25th, 1935, Wilful absence for 3 years charged, * F. L. JOHNSON, (12-20d) Atty for Plaintiff. i ....... ........... Subscribe to THE HERALD call ST-MINUHMOTORISTS « . . . 4 i I f yon have waited until now to get your car*, for winters there’s no time to lose. See us right lawny* We’re equipped to take care o f your needs on— Radiator Protection Gear Lubrication W inter MotorOil Battery ServL j W inter Gasoline „ ■ m„ „ .O H I O INDEPENDENT OIL CO . B, S. FITZWATER . PHONE: 68 ROBERT HUFFMAN FLEETS WINTER SERVICE Springfield’s B it STORE ]s With Christmas #From the top o f our head to the tip o f our toes . * . we’re crammed with Christmas. B ig lighted candles and holly festoons on the outside, a blaze o f ^Christmas lights on the inside . . . and every counter, shelf, and case filled to overflowing with good things for Christmas. If you haven’t yet felt in the “Christmas spirit,” one trip to oiir store will pat you completely in the mood. GIFTS FROM FAR AND NEAR FOR THOSE YOU HOLD MOST DEAR Rare gifts!. Unusual gifts! Desired gifts! Beautiful gifts! Why tell you . how many people, or how long, or from how far, or to what efforts we went to get them 1 The important point is—they're HERE . . . here at the time when you want them . . . and in great numbers! A GIFT FROM WREN'S MEANS MORE Not that it need cost you any more—it’s j'ust that the name Wren’s on the gift you give (or receive) is a token of a certain standard of selectivity, a mark of quality, a small added prestige to the pleasure of the gift itself. DON 'T‘MISS TREASURE ISLE In spite o f the fact that every department offers its own complete sugges­ tions for Christmas, we have added still another "help” to Christmas shop­ pers at Wren’s. It’s Treasure Isle (on the fourth floor), a Veritable haven for puzzled gift-seekers. Hundreds of 25c to $1 gifts are conveniently ar­ ranged so you can browse around and choose at your leisure, BE SURE TO VISIT SANTA CLAUS In Toyland on the second floor. Santa has a gift for every child accom­ panied by a' parent. STORE OPEN T IL L 9 P. M. t* December 14 ,18 ,19 , 20, 21, 23 and 24