September 30 Edition

^"25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe."  - Proverbs 29:25 KJV

Prayer list includes: the family of Jody Trammell.

Birthdays this week include: Debbie Sanders - Sept. 29, Teresa Thompson-Brown - Oct. 2, Gail Crater - Oct. 4, Allan Rippy - Oct. 4, Larry Briant - Oct. 5, Kathy (Norris) Spence - Oct. 5. Happy belated birthday to Otis Clary - Sept. 26.

From The Centennial History of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. 1803 - 1903. Prepared and Published by order of the Synod. Charleston, S. C. Presses of Walker, Evans & Cogswell Co., 1905, Pages 576, 577: 

"Shady Grove, in Cleveland Co., Ark., was organized by Rev. J. P. Marion August, 1872, in a small log church about half a mile from where their church now stands.  Twelve names were enrolled.  W. T. Carmichael (Carmical), lately from White Oak, Ga., and W. H. Ware, were elected elders. 

They soon began work on a commodious frame house of worship, which was completed ten years later.  Mr. Marion supplied them half time until the close of 1875.  In doing so he submitted to great hardships.  This church was small, and he received no supplement from Synod.  He supported his family chiefly by cultivating the soil.  They were supplied by Rev. J. L. Young in 1876, Rev. H. M. Henry in 1877, Rev. J. S. A. Hunter in 1878 for half his time.   Twenty names were signed to it.  He was installed Nov. 28, 1879.  The faithful pastor met many and formidable difficulties-vexatious cases of discipline and bitter opposition from without.  But the church increased in members and influence.   His pastorate terminated with Dec., 1887, when he went to Mexico as a foreign missionary.  

Rev. T. G. Boyce came to them in July 1888, and was installed pastor in Dec.   There were 42 names on the church roll at that time.  This was a happy pastorate and prosperous period in the history of the church.  In Feb., 1893, when the relation was dissolved the church had 64 members.  That year Rev. W. A. M. Plaxco supplied them.  Rev. T. B. Stewart was pastor from May, 1894, till Oct., 1899.   

The church was suffering losses from removals, and its forces weakened by death.   They were supplied half time by Rev. A. H. Griffith in 1900 and 2, and half time by Rev. E. B. Anderson in 1903.  They began holding regular services in 1901 at New Edinburg, a railroad station five miles northwest from the church.  Shady Grove has a S. S. and L. B. Society."

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September 23 Edition

"3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope: 5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us." --- Romans 5:3-5

Birthdays this week: Linda Warner (Sept. 22), Barbara Chance (Sept. 23), Melvin Jackson and Judy Simmons (Sept. 26). Happy belated birthday to Avery Skelton (Sept. 17) and Ashlyn Skelton (Sept. 19).

Fall is here.  Despite rising temperatures, we got a cool spell and 4.5 inches of hard rain last Friday.

New Edinburg's Spook House is gearing up for this October at the West Saline Community Center.  More details as they arise.  The attentive reader may remember from last year that it was rated higher by tourists than any others in the surrounding area, and the organizers are planning bigger and better things.

Another blast from the past courtesy of Goodspeed's History of Arkansas: "Alex L. Ross, merchant of New Edinburg, Ark., is an example of the success attending hard work and honest dealing. He was born in Henry County, Tenn., September 23, 1827, and is a son of William and Sarah (Frazier) Ross, natives of Kentucky and North Carolina, respectively, the former's birth occurring in 1801, and his death in Yell County, Ark., at the age of seventy-four years. His wife's birth occurred in 1805, and she also died in Yell County at about the same age as her husband. They were married in Henry County, Tenn., and made that State their home until about 1829 or 1830, when they moved to Gibson County, Tenn., and in 1856 settled in Yell County, Ark. They were successful farmers, and the father was an Old Line Whig in his political views. Their family consisted of thirteen children, of whom Alex L. was the third, but only five of this large family are now living. Alex L. Ross spent his early school days in Gibson County, Tenn., and at the age of twenty years began farming for himself, and on coming to Arkansas located in Red Land Township,

Cleveland County, where he was successfully engaged in tilling the soil until 1888. He then formed a partnership in the mercantile business with A. A. Ross, and  this enterprise, like his farming operations, has been attended with excellent results. He has always been of an enterprising and energetic disposition, and is a very popular and highly esteemed man in the community in which he resides. He has always been a Democrat in his political views, and in 1880 was elected magistrate of Red Land Township, and at the end of two years was elected for two more years. January 18, 1818, witnessed the celebration of his nuptials with Miss Mary W. Stone, a daughter of Nicholas C. and Celia Stone. She was born in Robertson County, Tenn., October 10, 1833, and their union has resulted in the birth of the following children: Mary L. (wife of John T. Harris, a farmer residing near New Edinburg), Paralee W., Albert A. (who is associated with his father in business), William T. (who is with Lockridge & Buster, of Kingsland), Anna (wife of Llewellyn Jeffries, a farmer of Cleveland County), Louis C. and James U. Zilpha J. died when eleven months old. Mr. and Mrs. Ross are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and he is a member of the Masonic order. "

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September 16th Edition

"Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; ² And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour." Ephesians 5:1-2 KJV

 

Birthdays this week include: Linda Knight and Tony Atkins - Sept. 20, Paula Splawn - Sept. 21.  Happy belated birthday to Nita Beth Hall - Sept. 12 and Austin Grice - Sept. 13.

Chapel Hill Baptist Church will have revival services Sept. 22-24. Sunday morning services will begin at 11am and the evening services will begin at 6pm. The Monday and Tuesday services will be at 7pm and Brother Rocky Goodwin will be the evangelist.

Mr. Jerry Warner and Mrs. Linda Warner honored their daughter Princess Warner and son-in-law Melvin Jackson with a wedding reception held Saturday evening at the West Saline Community Center with about 200 family and friends in attendance.

The New Edinburg Cemetery Association asks that anyone with family or friends in the NE Cemetery please help with the cost of upkeep through donations.  Donations made be made to Rick St. John, who is the treasurer.

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September 9 Edition

^"4 And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you."  --- Isaiah 46:4

Birthdays this week include: Vester Thompson - Sept. 9, Charlene King - Sept. 10, Nita Beth Hall - Sept. 12, Austin Grice and Sharon Davis - Sept.13, Beth Rippy and Sierra Paul - Sept 14.

Short column this week as it's too hot for anyone to be up to much.

The New Edinburg Cemetery Association asks that anyone with family or friends in the NE Cemetery please help with the cost of upkeep through donations.  Donations made be made to Rick St. John, who is the treasurer.

Congratulations to Tim Jones and Barbie Trammell who were married last Wednesday and honeymooned in Hot Springs. Congratulations also to Melvin Jackson and Princess Warner as they were married last Saturday.

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September 9th Edition

"1. There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
² For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death." -  Romans 8:1-2

Birthdays this week include: Marshall Wilson and Jackson Perry - August 29. Buddy Parker and Don Pennington - Sept. 2, Mark Emerson Sept. 5, Floyd Brown and Jennifer Herring - Sept. 6, Rachel Beard and Donna Martindale - Sept. 7.
I hope everyone had an excellent Labor Day weekend.

New Edinburg Fire Department responded to a fire on the Farm to Market Road last Friday, and County Line Fire Department fought a fire on Hollis Special Loop early Labor Day morning.
The family of Lottie Hardaway met at the West Saline Community Center last Sunday for their annual reunion.
Someone asked me a few days ago about the legend of Union soldiers from the Battle of Marks' Mills being dumped in a well... specifically as to the location of the well.  I'm not necessarily a Civil War expert; there a couple of guys around here who are way ahead of me on that... my area of history is what's referred to as "modern American history" which is 1890-1950... but I do know a few things about Marks' Mills. Local legends build up and become "fact" but there are some false stories floating around.
First, the Union dead were not dumped in a well.  They were buried in a mass grave in the apple orchard behind the Marks houseplace.  After the war, the Union army came back through several battle sites such as this one and retrieved the bodies.  The Union dead were re-interred in what's now the National Cemetery in Little Rock.
Second, many people have claimed over the years to have found the buried gold that was on that wagon train. I can say they definitely did not find the Yankee gold because there was no gold on that train.  Even Yankees aren't dumb enough to drag gold through Rebel held territory.  The Union army paid its soldiers with greenbacks.


Thirdly, the granite marker at the battlesite, while beautiful, gets only two details right: who won and when.  Everything else is completely wrong.

Once upon a time, historians were revered elders in the villages because they held the history and lore of their people.  These days, we have to shout to be heard.
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August 26 Edition

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” Isaiah 26:3 KJV

Prayer list this week: Sheila McLeod

Birthdays this week include: Marshall Wilson and Jackson Perry - August 29, Mark Shienle - August 30, Becky Morgan Cheney and Lynette McCallister - September 1.

Despite hot weather, two events at Reaves Cemetery this past weekend went off well.  The Thompson reunion Saturday drew roughly 100 family and friends where we enjoyed conversation, good food, and perusing our family tree as constructed by Floyd Brown.  Sunday saw Reaves Cemetery Homecoming with standing room only as Brother Tully McCoy and Brother Billy Wilson brought us the message.  Thanks to those who make these popular events happen every year.

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August 20 Edition

"“I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.”" --- Psalm 16:8 KJV

Prayer list this week includes the family of Joe Bryant.

Birthdays this week include: Carrigan Hopson - August 20, Jayson Briant - August 21, Keri Cargile - August 22, Danny Huddleston - August 23.  Happy Anniversary to Laura and Chad Sanders - August 24.

We Eagles mourn the passing of Joe Michael Bryant who went to be with his Lord Saturday.

Don Triplett reports the the Benefit for Amy Pilkington raised about $9200.

The Thompson Reunion will be August 24 at Reaves Cemetery and the Reaves Cemetery Homecoming will be the following day; this is a combination service for Macedonia and Chapel Hill and starts at 10:30.

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August 12 Edition

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10 KJV

Birthdays this week include: Ollie Morning - August 13, Judy Moring - August 14, Sammy Pipes - August 15,  Kimberly Brown and Judy Perry - August 16, Zeb Beard - August 17, Easton Sinclair - August 18.  Happy belated birthday to Faye Leaks - August 7.

The Thompson Family Reunion will be August 24th at the Reaves Cemetery, and the Reaves Cemetery Homecoming will be the following day.

The Prayers For Amy Benefit this past Saturday was great.  I haven't heard yet how much was raised, but judging by the amounts spent during the auction, it must be a lot.  Congratulations go out to everyone who made it a success... especially J.P. Don Triplett who coordinated everything.

Tyler Attwood and Erin Keddo were married this past Saturday in Ottawa, Canada.  Congratulations to the newlywed couple.

A blast from the past from the Arkansas Baptist Newspaper, 17 Feb 1897, page 15, col 1 : "Dr. E.H. Moses, of New Edinburg died February 5, 1897. Dr. Moses was born in Georgia, March 10, 1827; educated in the medical school of Philadelphia; married in the spring of 1849. He was a charter member of this church, and for more than forty-six years has walked circumspectly in this community. He was baptized at the age of 20. His funeral was attended by a host of loved ones, who grieve at his departure. This dear brother has been in sympathy with all our church work. The community has lost a good citizen, the church a true light, and the wife a loving husband.
We mourn not as those who have no hope. God has taken his loyal child home. We shall meet him by and by. May God be with his dear companion, comfort and keep her until that blessed day."

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August 6th Edition

Psalm 119:160 “Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.”

Birthdays this week include: Jacob Brown (August 6), Justin Lash (August 7), Jimmy Pennington (August 7), Termekia Smith (August 8), and Becca Cowan  (August 8).  Happy belated birthday to Reggie Wofford (July 31).

Here's August... and it's hot.  Right on schedule.  Everyone take care in this heat.

The Thompson Family Reunion will be August 24th at the Reaves Cemetery, and the Reaves Cemetery Homecoming will be the following day.

One more time: There will be a benefit for Amy Pilkington Murphy (daughter of Annette Miller Luff) at the New Edinburg Community Center on August 10th. Amy is suffering from cancer at the age of 28.  It starts with a washer tournament at 2pm, $20 per person with a cash prize to the winning team. Deadline for entry is July 31st. Contact Jennifer Hendrix. At 3pm, there will be a Gospel Explosion with Faint Yet Pursuing (Beech Grove Church's youth praise band) and New Reason. At 5pm, there will be a BBQ at $10 per plate. At 6pm there will be a live auction, and at 8pm there will be a live band the Pennington Brothers.  Please everyone come to this worthy cause.

Additionally, the Pilkington Cancer Benefit is raffling off chances for a $100 Wal-Mart gift card that will be drawn on August 10th.  See Kristen Skelton in the store; chances are $1 each and go to a good cause.

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July 30 Edition

^"14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. ¹⁵ Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. ¹⁶ Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."  Matthew 5:14-16

Birthdays this week include: Adam Young (July 31).

First Baptist Church reports its Vacation Bible School went over well with lots of children attending.  Plans are afoot for next year's VBS.  As a child, I always looked forward to VBS and it was considered a big summer event.  Here's praying it takes on that status once again.

There will be a benefit for Amy Pilkington Murphy (daughter of Annette Miller Luff) at the New Edinburg Community Center on August 10th. Amy is suffering from cancer at the age of 28.  It starts with a washer tournament at 2pm, $20 per person with a cash prize to the winning team. Deadline for entry is July 31st. Contact Jennifer Hendrix. At 3pm, there will be a Gospel Explosion with Faint Yet Pursuing (Beech Grove Church's youth praise band) and New Reason. At 5pm, there will be a BBQ at $10 per plate. At 6pm there will be a live auction, and at 8pm there will be a live band the Pennington Brothers.  Please everyone come to this worthy cause.

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July 22 Edition

Matthew 19:14 "But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven."

Birthdays this week include: Ethel Dyer (July 22), Jean Parrott (July 22), Daniel Thompson (July 23), and Aubrey Huddleston (July 25).  Happy anniversary to Jeremy and Shelly Grider (July 24) and Billy and Mickie Bryant (July 27).
Mrs. Patricia Huddleston is back after spending a month with her daughter in Indianapolis, IN. Patricia was joined by her granddaughter Alexis for two weeks.  They shopped, went out to eat and saw many places of interest, but she reports she's glad to be back home.

First Baptist Church will have its Vacation Bible School for one day, July 27, from 9am until noon.  All children are welcome.

Homecoming Services will be held at Mt Elba Missionary Baptist Church located on Mt. Elba Rd in New Edinburg, beginning at 10:30Am Sunday July 28th with a potluck lunch. Revival services will begin at 7:00PM Sunday July 28th- Wednesday July 31, 2013 . Michael Taylor, former New Edinburg Eagle will be the speaker for Homecoming and Revival . John Greenwood is the Pastor. Everyone is welcome.

There will be a benefit for Amy Pilkington Murphy (daughter of Annette Miller Luff) at the New Edinburg Community Center on August 10th. Amy is suffering from cancer at the age of 28.  It starts with a washer tournament at 2pm, $20 per person with a cash prize to the winning team. Deadline for entry is July 31st. Contact Jennifer Hendrix. At 3pm, there will be a Gospel Explosion with Faint Yet Pursuing (Beech Grove Church's youth praise band) and New Reason. At 5pm, there will be a BBQ at $10 per plate. At 6pm there will be a live auction, and at 8pm there will be a live band the Pennington Brothers.  Please everyone come to this worthy cause.

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July 15th Edition

"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."  Romans 6:23
Prayer list this week includes: Gerald Brown and the family of Bobby Clements.

Birthdays this week include: Barry Huddleston (July 15), Cassidy Trucks (July 15), Randy Sanders (July 16), James Shepherd (July 18), Teresa Hibbert (July 18), Karen Thompson (July 18), Leona Thompson (July 18), Belinda Langford and LaVetrice Gill (July 19), Dylan Dunlap (July 20), Mary Morgan (July 21), Jared Davis and Tully McCoy (July 20), Maggie Sanders (July 21).  Happy Anniversary to: Marshall and Marnell Parker(July 21). Happy belated birthday to Kristin Skelton (July 11).

Bobby Joe Clements passed away Saturday night.  He sounded more like Johnny Cash than Johnny Cash did.

Homecoming Services will be held at Mt Elba Missionary Baptist Church located on Mt. Elba Rd in New Edinburg, beginning at 10:30Am Sunday July 28th with a potluck lunch. Revival services will begin at 7:00PM Sunday July 28th- Wednesday July 31, 2013 . Michael Taylor, former New Edinburg Eagle will be the speaker for Homecoming and Revival . John Greenwood is the Pastor. Everyone is welcome.

The Wagnon family held their family reunion at the West Saline Community Center last Sunday.

There will be a benefit for Amy Pilkington Murphy (daughter of Annette Miller Luff) at the New Edinburg Community Center on August 10th. Amy is suffering from cancer at the age of 28.  It starts with a washer tournament at 2pm, $20 per person with a cash prize to the winning team. Deadline for entry is July 31st. Contact Jennifer Hendrix. At 3pm, there will be a Gospel Explosion with Faint Yet Pursuing (Beech Grove Church's youth praise band) and New Reason. At 5pm, there will be a BBQ at $10 per plate. At 6pm there will be a live auction, and at 8pm there will be a live band the Pennington Brothers.  Please everyone come to this worthy cause.

Welcome to the world Ms. Keely Grace Jackson who was born on July 7. She is the healthy daughter of Chris and LaTonya Jackson.

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July 8 Edition

"We love him, because he first loved us."1 John 4:19

Prayer list this week includes: Gerald Brown

Birthdays this week include: Becky Briant - July 8, Wanda Sanders - July 12, Russell Sanders - July 12, Chloe Sanders - July 14.

First Baptist Church will have its Vacation Bible School for one day, July 27, from 9am until noon.  All children are welcome.

The concealed weapons carry class is July 15-16 at the WSCC.  Contact Jerry Langford at 352-2907 if you are interested.

Revival services will be held at the Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church, Hwy. 189 beginning at 11:00 on Sunday, July 14. A potluck meal will be served at 12:00 noon. Sunday evening services will be held at 6.p.m. July 15-17 services will be held at 7 p.m. Reverend Anthony Williams will be the Evangelist, Reverend Billy Wilson is the Pastor. Everyone is welcome.

The 2013 NEHS All School Reunion had a large crowd this time around with a large crowd, good food and plenty of fellowship.  I saw people who were there for the first time, and if you didn't make it this time, we certainly missed you!  Attending were: Frankie Hall, James Boney, Sue Noble, Sue Gibson, Bill Watts, Jerry Langford, James Brown, Bobbie Dunlap, Chuck Reynolds, Mary Ann Barron, Carroll Barron, Ollie Faye Harris, Mongolia Beck, Lorene Baswell, Sam Baswell, Carrie Hudson, Martha Cook, Linda Brown, Lorene Dyer, Helen May, Harold Sims, Mary Frances Sims, Norma Hensley, Deborah Morales, Hazel Denton, Ronnie King, Donna King, Sarah Rowland, James Weeks, Bobbie Moseley, Clyde Moseley, Barbara Eddy, Donald Langford, John L. McClellan, Marnell Parker, Peggy Towery, Patsy Lisemby, Betty Grace, Judy Mosley, Rex Langford, Bertia Lassiter, Eddie McClellan, Norma McCoy, Frances Langford, Nell Rose Brown, Roy Chambers, Carolyn Chambers, Floyd Brown, Bob Tidball, Sandy Tidball, LaVerne Thompson, Clyde Thompson, Donnie Wagnon, James Langford, Allyson Love, Tracy Brashears, Mildred Brown, Raymond Brown, Rex Trammell, Brenda Erwin, Bobby Erwin, Marvin King, Betty King, Kay Simmons, Joe Simmons, Marian Apple, Jessie Hogancamp, Amberlee Fletcher, Tully McCoy, Shirley Slaughter, Billy Sisson, Sue Sisson, James Atkins, Jean Atkins, Keith Love, Robin Love, Madison Downs, Linda McDaniel, and Linda Trammell.  If I missed anyone, I apologize beforehand.

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Fourth of July Week Edition

^"5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. ⁶ In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:5-6
Birthdays this week include: Frank McClellan (June 30), Janice Thompson (July 3), Tyler Attwood (July 3).

Anniversary wishes to: Sharon & Mark Davis & Tammy & Tommy Green  (July 1), Agnes & Frank McClellan  (July 4).

I hope everyone enjoyed the cool weather we had this weekend and will through most of the week.

Visitors to Henry and Rachel Jones' home this weekend: Deb Jones, Meredith Armstrong of Arkadelphia, and Holly and Cole Hanry of El Dorado.

Revival services will be held at the Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church, Hwy. 189 beginning at 11:00 on Sunday, July 14. A potluck meal will be served at 12:00 noon. Sunday evening services will be held at 6.p.m. July 15-17 services will be held at 7 p.m. Reverend Anthony Williams will be the Evangelist, Reverend Billy Wilson is the Pastor. Everyone is welcome.

New Edinburg Baptist Church will also be in revival July 8-10 starting at 7pm each night. Tony Rhinehart will be the evangelist, and there will be special music each night.  Everyone is welcome.

The New Edinburg All School Reunion will be July 6 starting at 10am in the cafeteria of the West Saline Community Center.  Former students, teachers and their families are invited. This has always been a great event and here's hoping we'll break an attendance record this time. I reported last week that four new ceiling fans and lights were installed... it's actually eight. Sorry, but in any case it gets a little cold in there.

Brenda Warner and family held a family get together Saturday evening at the WSCC.

The concealed weapons carry class is July 15-16 at the WSCC.  Contact Jerry Langford at 352-2907 if you are interested.

Allison Wagnon wed Kelby Pearah last Sunday at Ceder Grove, LA.  Congratulations to the young couple. Tyler Attwood will be marrying his fiancee Erin Keddo in Ottawa sometime in August. Here's hoping them the best.

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