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LESSON FOR MAY 23
VID KING OVER JUDAH AND
ISRAEL.
LESSON TEXT-II Samuel 2:1-7; 5:1-5.
‘ GOLDEN 'TEXT-—Jehovah is my
i strength and my shield; my heart hath
i rusted him, and I am helped.—Ps. 28:7
s R.V.
Saul ceased from pursuing David
(I Samuel 27:4) when he fled into the
land of the Philistines for he feared
them greatly. (I Sam. 28:5, 6). David
fought with Saul’s enemies but never-
theless was not wanted (29:6-11). His
wives being taken captive, he, with
400 men destroyed Ziklag, sending the
spoil to his friends in Judah (I Sam
30). Following the death of Saul and
Jonathan (TI Sam. chapter 1) we read
David’s wonderful lament (ch. 2).
I. David, King of Judah. (1)
David's Kingdom, ch. 2:13. It is now
seven or cight years since Samuel
anointed the young shepherd to be
king in Seul’'s place. David was prob-
ably twenty-nine years of age. He
had now a fourfold assurance of his
throne (a) God’s decree (I Sam. 16:
11-13); (b) The death of Saul (ch. 1:
4); (c) God's command (v. 1), and
(d) The choice of the people (v. 4).
His every step seems to have been
led of God, therefore he had made no
false moves (James 1:5-7, see also Ps.
19:13, 14). How God by means of the
stones in the priest’s breastplate made
known his will we are not told and it
is idle to speculate. We have a bet-
ter way, ihe inspired word and the
living spirit through which we may
receive guidance. Such guidance is
conditioned upon obedience (I Sam.
28:6; Acts 5:32). God directed David,
after Saul’s death to “go up” to Heb-
ron, which means “fellowship.” . It
was here that Abraham, the man of
faith, whad lived. #David thus began
his conquest of the land in fellowship
with God. David implicitly obeyed
God's decree (v. 2), took his family
with him and also brought his men
with their households. This is a sug-
gestion relative to household fellow-
ship with God. They left nothing be-
hind to lure them back as Lot was
lured when'ishe left Sodom. These
: men had been David's partners in his
adversity andrare now to share in his
. glory (Luke 22:28, 29; II Tim. 2:12;
Rom. 8:17:18). .
+ {2) David's Diplomacy, 2:57. It
was good politics for David to honor
these men of Jabesh, yet he was hon-
est and sincere for he honored Saul
as his rightful and God-anointed sov-
ereign (I Sam. 24:4-8; 26:7-11). These
men had shown kindness to Saul and
now Jehovah would show kindness to
them (v. 6). As we SOW we reap
(Matt 5:7; 6:14, 16; II Tim. 1:16-18).
David took pains to inform them that
he had been chosen king but assures
them ‘that he would strengthen them.
As they had been faithful to Saul, let
them support the one who had been
anointed in his stead. To have adopt-
ed any other policy would have alien-
ated their support.
(3) Ish-bosheth’s Kingdom, 2:811.
As contrasted with this God-directed
kingdom of David’s was the man-direct-
ed kingdom of Ish-bosheth. His name
means, “name of shame.” He was
about forty years of age, Saul’s oldest
gon, but not his intended successor.
Ish-bosheth was: (a) selected by man
(v. 8): (b) ruled by man (v. 9) and
(¢) made war upon God's elect (x. 17,
ch. 3:1).
and his kingdom in the northern part
of the land was separated from that
of David by that portion in the center
controlled by the Philistines. Abner’s
untimely death at the hand of Joab
(ch. 3) deprived Ish-L_cheth of a
leader. He was slain by his own serv-
ants and his kingdom became a part
of David's.
il. David, King of Israel, 5:15.
David passed through seven and one-
half years of delay in his progress
towards the throne. It was not long
after Ish-bosheth’s death that a great
assembly met at Hebron. It was a
truly national gathering. Hvery tribe
sent soldiers—280,000 in all—and the
elders of the people were the spokes-
men. They proclaimed David ‘“bone
of their bone” (v. 1) and that even
while Saul was king, David had been
their real shepherd (v. 12). But better
still, they recognized David as God's
chosen successor to Saul and pro-
claimed to all men that they had loy-
ally accepted his choice.
The story of David's conquest of
Jerusalem and the establishment of
the seat of his government at that
place is interesting and suggestive and
should be studied before next Sun-
day’s lesson is considered
After being anointed in Hebron
David began at once to subdue theland.
Thus we see the loose tribal gov-
ernment molded into a powerful, domi-
nant and respected kingdom. David
was (1) Patient, awaiting God’s time;
(2) Energetic; (3) Courageous; (4)
Tactfnl; (5) Trusting; (6) Loyal, to
friends and to God: (7) Patriotic; (8)
Obedient, and above all. (9) Religious,
for we read, “the Lord is with him”
(I Sam. 16:18), and, “David waxed
greater and greater; for the Lord, the
od of hosts, was with him” (II Sam.
5:10).
These principles; faithfully adhered
ill bring success in A. D. 1915 ae
lag BP Qat050
He only reigned two years |
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GLENCOE.
Mrs. Sam. Smith of Somerset, call-
ed on friends here on Friday.
J. H. Miller is spending the week
at Pittsburg with his sone Irving and
Frank.
The spirit manifested by the peo-
ple of this community regarding
“Good Roads Day” is-to be nigniy
commended. Twenty-five men and
four women were present last Thurs-
day at the Precinct to plan for May
26th.
Mrs. B. F. Bittner and danghter,-
Hilda, spent a few days of last week
in Johnstown—the new Master Bitt-
ner, son of Nelson Bittner, is reported
to be a splendid chap.
Walter Bittner and Ben Leydig
were given a joy ride to Meyersdale,
on Ascension Day.
Mr.and Mrs. Portsman, of Morgann-
town, W. Va. are visiting at Mrs.
Henry Miller's,
The re-opening of the Mt. Leban-
on church was a largely attended occa
sion. The Church is surely a credit to
our township. :
Miss Susie Brensinger, of Meyers-
dale, spent the week-end with her
aunt, Mrs. J. T. Leydig.
Ruby Poorbaugh and Jubal Wern-
er enrolled at the Meyersdale Sum-
mer Normal School, on Mcnday.
Charles Love, of Pittsburg, now em-
ployed as a city carpenter, was on
deck, Sunday.
Alfred Bittner has come back to
the old home ranch after a winter as
electrician of the Light Plant, of Ber-
lin.
I. D. Leydig and Alfred Broadwa-
ter made a last survey of the Martz
timber tract near Fairhope, on Friday
las. '
George Ray and Sylvester Stauf-
fer, of Meyersdale, arrived in our
Burg on Saturday by their special
“coal digger” to spend the day at
“Sunny Glen” Farm where Laurence
Stauffer holds forth.
A real lawn fete will be the order
of the day for Saturday night, May
22nd. Proceeds to go to the Church
and the extensive “feed” to build up
your bodies. Tell your friends to be
present and bring the gang with you.
CONFLUENCE.
David Cronin of the West Side, has
fully recovered from his recent attack
of pneumonia.
Walter Hackney has returned from
a visit with friends in Homestead.
Mrs. P. S. Rowe, who has been very
ill is improving nicely.
A. E. Harbaugh has returned to
his home near Stewartstown after
having spent several days here on
business.
S. J. Miller, of Meyersdale, has re-
turned home after spending several
days here with his son, Cashier D.
L. Miller.
Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Jeffries went to
Connellsville recently and brought
home their little son, Lloyd, who had
been in a hospital there for an opera-
tion for appendicitis He is improving
rapidly.
- J. L. Corbett, who has been in a
‘hospital in Pittsburg having taken
treatment for several months, was
here on Friday on his way home in
Addison.
Mrs. Roy VanSickle, who has been
ill with rheumatism, is improving.
Mrs. George Wegeman, who has
been visiting friends at Rockwood
and other points for several weeks,
has returned to her home in Somer-
field.
Rev. J. A. Hopkins, for several
years pastor of the Christian Church
here, has resigned and will leave for
some other field of labor.
The I. O. O. F. lodge here has tak-
en on new life eight being initiated
lately.
Mrs. W. S. Rubright has returned
her home in McKeesport after visiting
friends at Listonbur
Pat. Burnworth has gone to Chicago
to see a new make of automobile re-
cently put on the market.
Good Roads Day will be a great oc-
casion here, May 26th.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Brown were call-
ed to Connellsville Friday by the
death of Mrs. Brown’s brother, Lee
Blosser.
Mrs. John Deal, of Humbert, has
gone to Dr. C. W. Frantz’ sanitarium
‘for treatment.
Memorial Day will be fittingly ob-
served here as usual.
SALISBURY.
Ada, the seven year old dauhgter
of Mr. and Mrs. John House, of West
Salisbury died last Thursday morp-
ing from ailments incident to an at-
tack of scarlet fever. Funeral servi-
ces were held in St. Michael’s Cath-
olic Church, West Salisbury at 9 o*
clock Saturday morning, Rev. Fr.
Quinn officiating.
Miss Harriet Hay returned recent-
ly from Elkins, W. Va. to spend her
vacation with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. C. F. Hay.
Mrs. C. B. Dickey and son, George,
returned a few days ago from a visit
with friends in Brothersvalley town-
ship
Word reached us of‘the death of
Mrs. Elizabeth Lichty at the home of
her-son, in Kansas. The body will be
to Meyersdale- for burial.
3 quite a good turn out st
The Second National Bank
OF MEYERSDALE, PA.
At the Close of Business May 1,1915
“38
RESOURCES.
Total Resources. $650,348.85
LIABILITIES.
Loans and Investments__ $435,762.26 | Capital stock paid in..__$ 65,000.00
U. S. Bonds and Premiums 72,231.87} Surplus Fund and Profits. . . 53,041.96
Real Estate, Furniture, Fix. 62,499.50 | Circulation. __. ._.. _ ik 63,800.00
Cash and due from Banks__ 79,855.22 Deposits _____-.—-—__. . 468,506.89
Total Liabilities... $650,348.85
July 15, 08
June 23, ’09
March 7, ’11
April 4, 1913
Mar. 4, 19
March 4, '15
May 1, 1915
Growth as shown in following statements made to Comptroller of Currency.
ASSETS
..$262,014,92
1 $411,680.13
$512,574.48
$605,870.62
$610,212.34
$624,867.35
$659,348.85
the Good Roads Meeting in Hays hall
on Friday evening. District Attorney
V. R. Saylor was the principal speak-
er of the evening but addresses were
made by other prominent citizens of
Salisbury and Elk Lick township
Mr. Monellem of Jersey Shore, Pa.,
was a busines visitor to this place
last week. Mr. Monellem is inter-
ested in the lumber mill at West Sal-
isbury.
Rev. Chas Wesley Morgan, pastor
of the local M. E. church, preached a
temperance sermon in that church on
Sunday evening to a large audience.
C. W. Stotler, who has been ill for
some time , had been improving but
his condition at present is not en-
couraging. Dr. W. T. Rowe, of Mey-
ersdale, met in consultation with Dr.
A. M. Lichty, of this place, at the
Stotler home on Thursday.
Miss Helen Knecht, Pearl Dahlgren
and Maud Schramm spent from
Thursday to Sunday at Hotel Victo-
ria, in Grantsville, the guests of Miss
Maud Bevans.
Walter Johns motored to Jennings,
Md., last Thursday.
Dorothy Barchus, the little daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Barchus, en-
tertained a number of her MN
friends at the Barchus home on Wed-
nesday afternoon in celebration of
her ninth birthday. Those present
were Dorothy and Margaret Young,
Mary, Arline and Grace Petry. Hester
Shaw and Leora Deitz.
Editor Cleaver, of the Meyersdale
Commercial, was a business visitor
to Salisbury, recently.
J. Brooks, of Rochester, N. Y.,
spent last week as the guest of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Brogan on Union
street.
Clay Newman is doing jury ser-
vice at the county seat this week.
Miss Margaret Glotfelty on Wed-
nesday completed her second term
as teacher in the Berlin schools and
on Thursday returned to her home in
Salisbury for the summer vacation.
Henry Swanger, of Garrett county,
Md., stopped a short time on Satur-!
day enrcute to Meyersdale.
The Salisbury Normal School o-
pened last week with an enrollment
of 25 pupils. There will be a few more
when all are enrolled.
Robert Philips, of Oil City, and
Walter Little, of Altoona, were Salis-
bury visitors the past week.
James Larue and George McMurdo
started on Monday evening for Ak-
ron, Ohio, where they expect to find
employment.
ROCKWOOD.
Mrs. Jacob Hauger is quite ill, suf-
fering from a complication of diseas-
es.
Thirty-one students have enrolled
in the summer normal school at Glade
under the direction of Prof. J. L.
Moore.
Hiram Wable, of Rockwood, will
accompany his son-in-law and daugh-
ter, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Atchison, on
their western trip in the near future.
They expect to go to either Caifor-
nia or Texas for Mr. Atchison’s
health. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Fishburn
of Market street, will occupy the
Atchison residence during their ab-
sence.
Miss Clara V. Stacer, a trained
nurse of Meyersdale, who has been
taking care of Mrs. W. H. Landis,
of Black township, for the past two
weeks, has returned to her home.
Mrs. Landis is greatly improved.
Mrs. Ross King of Middlecreek, who
had been seriously ill is convalescing
The G. A: R. memorial services will
be held in the Rockwood Lutheran
church, May 30, at 10:30 A. M. The
address will be delivered by Rev.
John Erler. The members of the G.
A. R. and Sons of Veterans will mee!
at the hall at 10:15 and march to ths
! church in a b
Ray O’Cock,
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Elmer Dickey, of Middlecreek
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Mfiford Township is the first in
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W. J. Kimmel, of Kimmel has pur-
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Rockwood’s new postmaster now
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lock boxes.
J. C. McSpadden’s home in Rock-
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Mrs. Helen Miller has returned
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W. B. Conway was a recent visi-
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Indication which point to the early
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