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IKlMAnONAL
SUNMrSdlOOL
LESSON
(By RKV. P. B. FITZWATEH, D. D.
Teacher of English Bible In the Moody
Blhle Institute of CVilcaso.)
(Copyrlrlit, 1917. Welt, rn N wpfer t'nlon.l
L .A FOR NOVEMBER 18
NEHEMIAH'S PPAYER ANSWERED
LESSON TEXT IfltnwMIl 2:1-11.
GOLDEN TEXT Ask am! It shall be
given unto you. Matthew 7:7.
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It wns four months nftor Nehernlnh
learned of the desolation of Jerusalem
thnt ho had the o)i(irttuilty to ninke
known his request to the king. Just
why he dirt not test the king's atti
tude toward him nnd his project
earlier, we have no Information. Per
haps there was no great function at
which he was called upon to minister
lo this Interval, or his turn of serv
ice had not arrived, or his duties were
so exacting that no opportunity was
afforded for him to unbosom his grief
to the king.
I. Nehemiah'a Request to the King
(w. 1-8). (1) Its occasion, 1. As
cap-bearer he wns ministering before
the king. The cup-bearer was more
than a mere valet. He entered very
closely Into the life's Interests of the
king, so that the inner life and spirit
of the cup-bearer was known. It was
expected of such servants that they
manifest perfect happiness while In
the presence of the king. To appear
In his presence otherwise would likely
be to the displeasure of the king.
Nehemlah's snd countenance while
thus serving awakened the king's sus
picion. The matter was serious for
Nehemlah was afraid under the cir
cumstances. (2) The king's inanity, v. 2. The
king perceived that Nehemlah's coun
tenance was sad, though he was not
sick, and he knew that something ex
traordinary had come Into the life of
his cup-bearer.
(3) The effect upon Nehemlah, v. 2.
His heart was filled with fear. He did
not know but what this Impropriety
was so great as to cause his dismissal.
His fear was more than that of losing
his position ; to be dismissed from be
ing oup-bearer would mean the loss of
an opportunity to present his request
to the king; and. without the king's
sanction and aid, his enterprise would
fall. '
(4) Nehemlah's tactful reply, v. 3.
He seeks to conciliate the king by
expressing a deep Interest In the royal
life and person. He says: "May the
king live forever." and then tells that
the cause of his grief was the rtesola
tlon of the city where his fathers
were burled.
(K) The contents of Nehetnlairs re
quest, vv. 5-8. (a) To be sent to Judah
to build the walls of Jerusalem, vv.
B, 6. This request virtually meant to
be granted a leave of absence from
the Persian court and to be appointed
military governor of that part of the
kingdom of Artaxerxes. The king,
doubtless, saw that such a move would
be of particular benefit to his king
dom politically, owing to the strategic
position of Jerusalem, between Baby
lon and Egypt. In the case of the
breaking out of hostilities between
these powers, to have a fortified city
In Palestine would be of Immense Im
portance. At the king's request, a
definite time was set for this leave of
absence, v. 6. He remained In Jerusa
lem for twelve years. A side light on
the king's gracious attitude toward
Nehemlah Is given In this: "The
queen also sitting by him." She Is
not named, but in all probability It
was Esther.
- Qtl For letters to the governors be-
yond the river, v. n. tonntipss tne
path of his Journey was a dangerous
one, and the travelers' safety depeml
ed upon having credentials from the
king. These letters were more than
mere credentials. They were orders
for actually conveying him and his
party to Judah. Ezra, years before,
had desisted from asking a band of
soldiers, hut Nehemlah wns free to
ask such a favor. It was right In both
cases, but not expedient In that of
Ezra. Many problems are clear. If
tve distinguish between that which Is
lawful and that Wttlci Is expedient.
(c) A letter of requisition for sup
plies of timber, v. 8. This timber was
needed, first for the palace or castle,
that Is, for the fortress near the tem
ple; second, for the walls and gates
of the city: and third, for the king's
official residence.
II. Nehemlah's Request Granted, v.
8. Nehemlah was a tactful diplomat.
He exercised sound sense and pru
dence In all things, but he supremely
depended upon God and prayed for
God's disposal of the king's heart as
he made his request known, v. 4. The
king granted his request "according
to the good hand of my God upon
me," v. 8. He ascribes the success of
his undertaking to God.
III. Nehemiah'a Journey to Jerusa
lem, vv. 9-11. He Journeyed from
Shushan to Jerusalem under the pro
tection of a military escort. This was
of double value : protection and safety.
When It was known that Nehemlah
was undertaking this work with the
consent of the king, Sanballat and
Toblah were greatly grieved. It al
ways Is a grief to the enemy when
that w'lleb will further the Interest
of God and his people Is being made
to succeed. When he reached Jerus
lem, be did not at once make his pur
pose known. He waited for three days
and then viewed the situation at night
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F. W. HARGARTEN, Mgr. PHONE 22 111 Laramie Ave.
notice
To Cora J. Key nobis. JaoaC8 O. Len-
nord. and JObB Doe.
Notice la hereby given that Martha
.). Cox on the I'M day of November,
1913. purchased at public sale, of
the County Treasurer of Ibx Butte
County, Nebraska, the following de-
eribad land, to-wit:
The SW'i or section 28, Township
27. North, Range fifty-one (51),
West of the 6th P. M., in Box Ilutte
County, Nebraska, for taxes for the
year 1912; that she has since and
after the same became delinquent,
paid as subsequent tax, the taxes for
the years 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916;
that said land was taxed and assessed
for the years 1912, 1913. 1914, 1915.
1916, 1917 in the name of James O.
Lennord; and that said land stands
in the name of Cora L. Reynolds in
the Register of Deed's office in said
county; and that after the expira
tion of three months from the 25th
day of October, 1917, the said Mar
tha J. Cox will apply to the Treasur
er of said county for a tax deed to
said land.
Dated this 12th day of September,
1917.
MARTHA J. COX,
42-5t-852-8353 Purchaser.
Notice For Publication.
Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Alliance, Nebraska,
October 12, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that Christian
A. Bollerup, of Alliance, Nebraska,
who, on November 14, 1914. made
Homestead Entry, Serial No. 017026,
for Lots 1, 2. 3 ami 4, SV4 NE M ,
BEK NWVi. NV SEV4. Section 5.
Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Section 6, Town
ship 22 North, Lots 8, 9 and 10.
SE4 SW"4, Section 31, and Lot 5.
Section 32, Township 23 North,
Range 47 West, Sixth Principal
Meridian, has tiled notice of inten
tion to make final three-year Proof,
to establish claim to the land above
described, before the Register and
Receiver of the United States Land
Office, at Alliance, Nebraska, on the
27th day of November, 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses:
George F. Cantwell, Charles Snow.
Harry Smith, Henry Smith, all of
Alliance. Nebraska.
T. J. O'KEEFE,
46-6t-859-8817 Register.
Serial No. 015484.
Notice For Publication
Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Alliance, Nebraska,
October 11, 1917.
Notice Is hereby given that John
R. Graham, of Cleman, Nebraska,
who, on November 30. 1912. made
Homestead Entry, Serial No. 015484,
for S6 SE i Section 14, Lots 1, 2.
3, SE, and north half Section 23.
Township 22 North, Range 47 West.
Sixth Principal Meridian, has filed
notice of intention to make final
three-year Proof, to establish claim
to the land above described, before
the Register and Receiver of the
United States Land Office, at Al
liance, Nebraska, on the 26'h day of
November, 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses:
George S. McNurlin, Alliance, Ne
braska, William H. Archer, of Al
liance, Nebraska, Harry I. Smith, of
Alliance, Nebraska, Thomas Squibb,
of Hemingtord, Nebraska.
T. J. O'KEEFE,
46-6t-856-8814. Register.
Notice for mbltenttnn isolated
Tract.
Public Land Sale. Department of
the Interior, U. S. Land Oflce at
Alliance, Nebraska, Nov. 6, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that, as di
rected by the Commissioner of the
General Land Office, under provis
ions of See. 3455, R. S., pursuant to
the application of Earl C. Barker, of
Alliance, Nebr., Serial No. 018157,
we will offer at public sale, to the
highest bidder, but at not less than
$3.00 per acre, at 10 o'clock A. If.,
on the 8th day of January, next, at
this office, the following tract of
land: SE4 NW'4. Section IB,
Townshin 25 North, Range 50 West,:
Sixth Principal Meridian.
The sale will not be kept open, but i
will be declared closed when those ;
present at the hour named have
amad bidding. Ttie person making
the highest bid will be required to
immediately pay to tne Receiver uie
mount thereof.
Anv persons claiming adversely
the above-described land are advised
to file their claims, or objections, on
or before the time designated for)
sale.
T. J. O'KEEFE, Register.
J, (' M KROW, Receiver.
49-8819-861-81 Serial No. 018157.
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
I wish to publicly and most em
phatically impress upon the inhabi
tants of this vicinity that I am not
now, nor never have been, nor do I
ever expect to be, affiliated with any
local piano dealer of Alliance. My
business is tuning pianos and is con
ducted on straightforward business
principles. It is immaterial to me
what make of an instrument you
have. But what I want most is to
satisfy each and every patron, and at
a live and let-live price. No one has
been authorised to quote prices on
my work. Prices vary according to
the condition of the piano, length of
time since last tuning, repairs, clean
ing, regulating, etc. If you want
your instrument properly cared for
by a reliable and competent work
man, I will be pleased to receive
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you satisfaction. W. D. FIELD,
Alliance, Nebr.
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Serial No, 017053.
Notice ror Publication.
Department of the Interior, U. 8.
Land Office id Alliance, Nebraska,
Nov. 7, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that John
0, Keaatafa, of Heaalnaford, Ne
braska, who, en December 8, 1914,
Blade Hoinexieml l.ntry. Serial No.
9179IS, for L4, Sec , lots 1. 2. 3
and 4. Li 4 NF4. S NWfc, N
I '4 and N 1 1 SW'i f Section 3,
rowaants 23 North Range 10 West,
Sixth Principal Meridian, has Bled
lot lea of Imention to m. ike final
three-year brool to establish claim to
the in tui above deeertbed, before the
Register nud Receiver Of the United
Stales Land Office at Alliance. Ne
braaka, on the 19th day of January,
1918.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Char I ei t Coker, George n. Hags
man, K. It Reddlah and A. O. Under
wood, all of Alliance, Nebraska.
T. J O'KEEFE,
5ti-9t-862-8820. Register.
NOTICE
Sealed bids will be received up to
1:00 P. M. on Tuesday, November
13, 1917, tor the removal of all nec
essary dirt on the west side of the
street. on Box Butte avenue between
Fifth and Sixts streets, and all nec
essary dirt on Fifth street from Box
Butte avenue to the alley between
Box Butte avenue and Laramie avo
nue on the north side of street, and
all necessary dirt on Sixth street
from Box Butte avenue to the alley
between Box Butte avenue and Lara
mie avenue on the south side of the
street. The walks shall be removed
and replaced by separate bids. Esti
mates in the hands of the City Engi
neer. T. P. ROLFSON,
49-H-8728 City Clerk.
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Alliance on November 17th. One day
only. Notice change in order of sub
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Reading, Arithmetic, Geography.
Penmanship, Orthography. Drawing,
Grammar, Composition, Algebra,
oBtany.
November 17th, P. M. Subjects:
Mental Arithmetic, History, Physiol
ogy. Civics, Agriculture, Theory,
Bookkeeping. Geometry, Physics.
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