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“G. Forward. a missionary y peri- j
odical of accept ion a 1 merit.
The incident is replete with en
co uragement for Christians, calcn- j
iated to strengthen their faith,
and is a practical illustration and
fulfilment of Isa LY—11.
With such a convincing illustra
tion of the power of the Gospel
before us, let us have more’ faith
in God, and do our part toward
carrying the Word of God to th ose
•■who sit in darkness and theshod
f death. 7 >
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WHAT A TESTAMENT FOUND
IN THE WATER DID.
BY BEV- HENRY LOOMIS.
In the year 1854 a fleet of war
ships entered the harbor of Nagas
aki. This was before any treaty
with England, and such an event
created great excitement. A large
force of troops was detailed to
watch the vessels and prevent any
trade or intercourse with the peo
ple, The commander-in-chief
was named Wakasa Murata, and
he was accustomed to go out in a
boat to see that all wa 3 right and
that no secret communication was
attempeted.
Bread on the Waters.
On one of these excursions he
discovered in the water a small
pocket Testament , which was quite
unlike any book he had ever seen,
a? id he was very anxious to know
its *ontents. After considerable
inquiry he learned from some
Dutrh interpreter that it told of
Godam Jesus Christ. This only in
crease l his curiosity to understand
it all ; and having heard that there
was a translation in China, he
sent to Shanghai and procured a
copy. Having returned to his
home at Saga, he began the study
of the Testament, induced four
others to join him. One of these
was a brother named Ayabe and
another a relative named Motono.
Ayabe.
In the Autumn of 1862 Ayabe
came to Nagasaki for farther in
structions, and was taught bv Rev.
Dr. Verbeck. During the follow
ing spring this man came one
night to Dr. Verbeck and warned
him of danger to himself and fam
ily if they did not leave at once.
It is probable that this cautiion
saved their lives, as they fled to
China and remained there until
the serious troubles which follow
ed were ended.
Motono.
When Dr. Verbeck returned, he
found that Ayabe had received
some jovernment appointment
which removed him from Nagasa
ki, and it seemed that all his 1 . ■
hors and prayers were to be in
vain. But not long after Mr.
Murata sent Motono (who had
learned to read English) w th in
structions to read over and get
explanations of such-portions of
the Scriptures as they could,, not
understand; and also to procure
any books that would be helpful
to them in their studies of the
Word of God. In this manner
the Bible class was carried on for
nearly three years—the faithful
messenger often making the two
days’ journey to Nagasaki and re
turning in due time with the de
sired knowledge.
(( After Many Days. 15
On May 14, 1866, a messenger
came to Dr. Verbeck and announc
ed that some high officials from
the Province of Hizeu had arriv
ed. and desired him to appoint a
day and hour for an interview.
I<> his great joy and surprise these
wen proved to be Mr. Murata with
his brother Motona.
At the appointed time Mr. Mu
rata and his train appeared. He
"as then one of the ministers of
state, or governors of the province,
bi appearance he was tall and
* dignified, with a most pleasing ex
pression. He said to Dr. Verbeck,
I have long known you in my
Wind, and desired to converse with
>’mi;andl am very happy that,
ln God’s providence, I am at last
permitted to enjoy this privilege.”
^ vvo Ids sons were with him.
These men had evidently receiv
ed the Word with all readi ness
mind, and now sought only for
some additional light in reference
to Christian character and cus
toms. In the course of their con
versation Mr. Muratasaid: ‘‘Sir,
cannot tell you my feelings when
for the first time I read the ac
count of the word of Jesus Christ.
I had never seen, heard of or lra
agined such a person. I was.
filled with admiration, overwhelm
ed with emotion, and take n cap
tive by the record of his nature
and life.” He showed great, fa
miliarity with the Bible, made
several pertinent quottaions, and
was prepared to believe all that
Jesus said, and to do whatever he
required.
Worker.
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Remedy.
< < Allow me to give you a few
words in praise of hamberlain’s
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week with bowel trouble and took
all kinds*of medicine without get
ting any relief, when mv friend,
Mr. . Johnson, a merchant here,
advised me to take this remedy.
After taking one dose I felt great
ly releved and when I had taken
the third dose I was entirely cured.
I thank you from the bottom of
mj- heart for putting this great
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ionable young lady on the cheek.
Don’t think that every sad
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got him.
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than he does of his wife; you
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The judgment of Solomon
was great, but he never tried to
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A banana peel on the side
walk is a nuisance and the man
who steps on one generally
tumbles to the fact.
A baseball nine is called a
team, but what the team calls
the umpire W ouldn’t look well
in print.
[f a man has the right stuff
in him, it’s bound to come out.
That’s what makes some men’s
nose red.
The richest man in the world
was born without a cent in his
pocket. —Ex.
Only Did His Duty as He Saw it.
“I deem it my duty to add a
word of praise for ChamberJam’s
Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy,” says J. Wiley Park, the well
Known merchant and post master
at Wiley, Kv. I have been sell
iug it for three or four years, and
it gives complete satisfaction.
Several of my customers tell me
they would not be without it for
anything. Very often, to my
knowledge, a single dose has cur
ed a severe attack of diarrhoea,
and I positively know that it will
cure the flux (diseutery). You
are at liberty to use this testi
inonial as you please. J J Scld by
Wight & Browne.
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mg in a neat and artistic
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give us a chance to please you
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We also have a nice line of
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AND
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which are both useful and ornamental.
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remember that we carry the entire
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NEW CRGP OF
Turnip, Ruta Baga
and Cabbage Seed
just received at
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Drug Store,
Thomasvile, Georgia.
Agency Sherwin Williams Paints.
116 Broad Street.
DR W M. SEARCEY, .
DENTIST
Office next to Wight & Browne
Drug Store.
Cairo, Georgia.
~JOHN R. SINGLETARY,
ATTORNEY. .
CAIRO. GEORGIA.
Office over B. F. Powell’s store.
Commercial law and Collections. tfrl
W. EARLE OLIVER,
PHBSICIAN & SURGEON.
Cairo, Goorgia.
Residence ’Phone No. 47.
Office ’Phone No. 12.
Boarding House.
Broad St., Cairo, Ga.
Rates—$1.00 Per Day.
Fare and Service Excellent.
Mrs. Jennie Bell,
Proprietress.
NOTICE!
Cairo, Ga,, Sept. 21, 1904.
On and after Oct. 1st, all cows
and goats, running at large in fire
limits of the town, will be im
pounded and an impounding fee
of 50c per head and in addition
10 c her head for each day they are
held in the pound will, bo collect
ed.
R. L. Van Laudingham,
Mayor.
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New Stables.
I have just opened up a new
on Bryan street near
the right-of-way of
the R. R. in
Cairo, Ga.
I am now ready to serve the
public with first-class turnouts.
Prices reasonable.
Special attention given to com
mercial service.
Prompt attention to all.
W. D. BARBER,
Cairo, Qa.
FOR SALE.
Seven mdes north of Cairo,
Ga., 560 acres of good farm land
150 acres cleared; one five room
painted house, plenty good ten
ant houses. I will either sell or
trade for property near Cairo.
Call on or address,
W. G. Baggett,
Cairo, Ga.
The: ::
Jewelry
Store.::
On hand at all times a large
stock of Watches, Clocks,Sil
verware, Spectacles and In
struments of all kinds. 1 have
Watches from $2.25 to $75.CJ
I have Rings from 25c to *10.00
Will soon have in a full line
of New Clocks, Rogers Knives
and Spoons. If you are think
ing of buying a Piano or Or
gan, if you need anything in
my line I can fit your taste
and your purse. Come in
and talk it over wifdi me.
Bring all your watches and clocks
that need mending.
*J. O. WILHAMS,
Jeweler,
CAIRO, s I
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Shoe Facts
If you are having trouble with
shoddy shoes, put your feet into
a pair of the
Brown Shoe Co’s
Shoes. They are best by evety test.
We have the most complete line in town to select from, in
all shapes and leathers, tor
Men, Women and Children.
We invite comparison on these well known Shoes.
J. L. Oliver,
Exclusive Dealer for Cairo.
CANE MILLS
TJie Best Cane Mill on the Market today is the
SutherM Mill
Twenty Sizes and Styles for Steam a Horse Power
TWO and THREE ROLLERS.
Catalogue and Net Prices on Application.
D. T. Sutherland,
Machine Works and Foundry,
Bainbridge, : Georgia.
Be sure and ask for the Sutherland Mill, it is the best.
Mill Supplies
And
Steam Fittings
1 am better prepared than ever to do all
kinds of work in my line.
Harry J. Hart,
Tinner and Steam Fitter,
CAIRO, GEORGIA.
Repair work of all kind done at reason^
ale prices.
The City Shaving Parlor. c
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Cancer
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Any one suffering from this
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plying to A. S. Powell of
Whigham, Ga., who can furn
ish testimonials of persons
nearby whom you may consult
personally of his as to the perma
nency treatmeut.
A. GOLDSTEIN,
North Side, Broad St.,
CAIRO, QEOROIA.
Dealer in
Dry goods, Notions, Hats, Shoes,
and General Merchandise.
I respectfully solicit a share of
the public’s patronage.
motto: Quick Sales and Small
Profits.
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