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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1909

Page

14

Mrs. Whitman Named for Cambridge School Board

Mrs. Florence L. Whitman, Cantabrigia Club candidate, nominated by Non Partisan and Democratic representatives for Cambridge five member school board. She joins Harvard Law School professor Alderman Joseph Beale and Alderman Downey as at large members. Russell represents the second district.

Florence L. Whitman Cantabrigia Club Cambridge New Cambridge Whitman Edmund A. Whitman Joseph H. Beale Harvard Law School J. Henry Russell Jeremiah F. Downey John T. Shea Edward E. Counihan, Jr East Cambridge Beale and Downey Russell Florence Ll. Whitman New Cambridge School Board

Fletcherism adoption eyed by Christian Endeavor leader

Dr Francis E Clark founder of the Christian Endeavor Society reports he has adopted Horace Fletcher’s chewing method and urges the world organization to follow. He says he has benefited from Fletcherism and hosted a meal demonstrating the practice.

Society of Christian Endeavor America Africa Asia Australia Dr. Clark Post Dr. Fletcher

Crowds Fill Boston Revival Led by J Wilbur Chapman

Evangelist J Wilbur Chapman says Boston’s religious climate differs little from other cities and cites Richmond campaigns as a model. He praises pastors as real leaders, notes high attendee converts, and defends his campaign against critics while avoiding attacks on Catholic or Christian Science groups.

Worcester McComb

Speakers for Thursday Jan 28 Noon Meeting in Tremont area

A long list of speakers assigned to multiple Boston area churches for daytime sessions at 12 10 p m 3 pm and 745 pm includes Tremont Temple South End Tremont Street Methodist Centre Congregational Waldeck Street Parkman Street Second Congregational Church and more across Dorchester Malden Melrose Stoneham Brookline Allston Brighton Watertown Newton Centre Cambridge Somerville Uphams Corner Codman Square Quincy East Boston Charlestown Everett among others led by J Wilbur Chapman Daniel S Toy Harry Taylor and a roster of reverends and lay speakers. The note also recounts a moral anecdote about a boy named Johnnie used to illustrate breaking bad habits.

Tremont Temple South End Tremont St Methodist Tremont Concord Field's Corner Dorchester Centre Congregational Waldeck St Malden Centre Methodist Washington St Boston Central Central Congregational Berkeley and Newbury Sts Boston South Baptist Fourth L” Sts Tremont Street Methodist West Concord Sts People’s Temple Columbus Ave Berkeley St Medford—The Baptist Church Harvard Aves Roxbury Dudley Street Dudley St Immanuel Walnut Ave Walnut Ave Dale St Jamaica PZEAM Boylston Boylston and Amory Sts Malden—Centre Melrose First Baptist Main Upham Sts Melerose Highlands Melrose Highlands Franklin-Ashland Stoneham Common Central Sts Brookline the Baptist Church Beacon and Park Sts Allston Brighton Alliston Quint Ave Watertown Tirst Mt. Auburn St Newton Centre Cambridge Tiirst Central Sq Magazine and River Sts Somerville Broadway Sycamore St Stoughton St Stoughton- Summer Sts Codman Square Second Congregational Centre and Wash Field’s Corner Parkman St Quincy Bethany Chestnut and Hancock Sts South L Sts East Maverick Charlestown Winthrop Green St Everett First Methodist Norwood St

Fashion czarina claims fat control secret in Marmola mix

A society item reports Madam Brewster's famed client boasting control over weight with a simple remedy. The receipt includes Marmola half ounce, Cascara Aromatic quarter ounce, Peppermint Water four ounces, to be taken after meals and at bedtime to shed fat.

Madam Society

Need of Prayer Theme Leads Evangelistic Meeting

Rev H D Sheldon preached at People's Temple last night focusing on forgiveness and restitution as essential to prayer. Dr Alexander opened with prayer and Mr Butts led a chorus that energized attendees including singing of Jesus Loves Me and Stand Up for Jesus. The preacher read names to be prayed for and urged repentance to ensure prayers reach God.

H. D. Sheldon People’s Temple Alexander Mr. Butts Jesus

Wager Sermon Highlights Prayer Ignorance At Service

The preacher cited two lawyers debating prayer and one doubting the Lord's Prayer to illustrate widespread ignorance. A Sankey-era organ was showcased by Mr. Butts for several solos as the service concluded with prayer.

Hell Heaven Sankey Butts

Evangelist Warns Children On Bad Habits At South Boston Service

The Rev C T Schaeffer spoke to 500 children at Street Baptist Church urging them to uproot bad habits with divine help. He demonstrated by picking weeds and using imagery of tobacco smoking and spitting to show the influence of role models on youth. Assistants included pastors from local churches and the scene focused on teaching moral conduct to youngsters.

C. T. Schaeffer Street Baptist Boston Frederick B. Gardner South Baptist Church James Todd Johnnie

Evangelical meeting draws large crowd at Central Church

At Field's Corner the afternoon evangelistic session drew a large audience. Rev. Harry Taylor preached on Prison House and the Power House focusing on prayer as essential for release from sin. Other Dorchester pastors attended and endorsed heartfelt, practical prayer.

Harry Taylor Central Congregational Church Field's Corner Power House Dorchester A. V. Dimock First Baptist M. W. Evarts Emmanuel Baptist G. H. Flint Central Congregational G. L. Collyer Parkman Street M. IE Taylor Peter

Revival crowds swell in Greater Boston suburbs

Revival services drew larger audiences across suburban churches with many hosts and subjects. Clergy including Rev. C. F. Shaffer at South Boston and Rev. Frederick E. Taylor in Brookline spoke on Habits and Prayer as crowds rose into the thousands at Malden, Cambridge, Newton Centre, and East Boston venues. Local leaders and volunteers aided outreach as hundreds attended services in Medford Everett and Watertown churches.

Lynn Crowded for Chapman Evangelistic Service in Greatest City Meeting

The Rev J Wilbur Chapman led a massive evangelistic service at First Congregational Church with 165 strong choir members and Charles M Alexander as soloist. Overflow crowds filled First Baptist Church as Chapman announced a distinct approach to saving souls with short decisive sentences and plans for another Lynn meeting tomorrow night.

Lynn J. Wilbur Chapman Boston First Congregational Church Charles M. Alexander Chapman George H. Gage Ralph Brown Mr. Alexander Robert Harkness Alexander First Baptist Church

Presence of God Manifest in Boston

The Rev. Daniel S. Toy spoke at Tremont Street Methodist Episcopal Church saying God’s presence in Boston is more marked than in any city he has visited from Atlantic to Pacific. He urged Christianity begin in the home and claimed soul-winning comes from sincere living, not reward.

Tremont Street Methodist Episcopal Church Daniel S. Toy Atlantic Pacific Toy

Parkman Street church crowd hears Gipsy Smith tenor

Parkman Street Methodist Church Neponset overflowed as Albany Smith son of evangelist Gipsy Smith led a 250 voice choir and performed Palms and Nearer My God to Thee. Rev Harry T Taylor of Andover conducted the service.

Parkman Street Neponset Albany Smith Gipsy” Smith Second Congregational Sharch Codman_ square Dorchester Centre Stoughton Street Baptist Church Upham’s Corner Ralph Atkinson Chicago

Heavy Iron Stack at Herald Building Set for Removal

A 60 foot iron stack above the Herald building at 255 Washington Street is anchored by guy ropes as workmen prepare yesterday for its removal endangering pedestrians and the adjacent structure along with the busy street scene.

Herald Washington Street

Transportation directions to Wolf's M Clothier by tunnel

Directions describe reaching Wolf's M Clothier by the Washington Street Tunnel. For southbound passengers use the Friend Street exit. for northbound travelers use the Union Street exit.

Wolf's M Clothier Car Hanover Portland Sts Washington Street Friend St Union St

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