Lincoln Day service unites church and guards in tribute
The United Church hosted a Lincoln Day military service with the Elias Howe Post of the G A R and the Connecticut Home Guard Fourth Regiment companies in attendance. Dr Day spoke on Lincoln as a world influence, highlighting Lincoln's faith in union equality and opportunity, and contrasting Lincoln with Frederick the Great amid World War I context.
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William Horace Day
America
Home Guard
The
United Church
Hlias Howe
G. A. RH
Bridemport
Fourth Regiment
Connecticut Home Guard
H. Wlakeman
E. T. Abbott
W. M. Barnum
Charles Scarret
J. W. Davis
A. F. Fargo
George Sanger
Wilncis
Springfield
Lincoln
Springfield Capitol
Greeley
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln Day Sermon At Black Rock Congregational Church
Rev Henry C Woodruff preached at Black Rock Congregational Church using Lincoln’s line I would rather be on God’s side to urge Christian life. A Lincoln day was observed in the Sunday school session with the American Missionary Society Lincoln program. A special collection for the society’s extension work among southern Negroes was taken.
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Lincoln
God
Henry Co. Woodruff
Black Rock Congregational Church
Sin Tears Down Man's Moral Fibre Sermon Notes
Dr. George M. Brown of the First Methodist church spoke last night on sin and its consequences. He said sin appears natural but was never meant to guide life, degrading character and leaving a man spiritually dead like a slow poison. He avoided discussing its origin, focusing on its impact and the need for cure.
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George M. Brown
First Methodist Church
Lincoln gospel sermon on democracy and Lincoln's legacy
Rev W W Rose preached on The Gospel According to Lincoln praising the first American as a symbol of national unity and democracy. He linked Lincoln's mission to the ongoing struggle for freedom, urging the living to finish the unfinished work and preserve government by the people for a global future.
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Church of the Redeemer
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White House
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Tistary
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Tin
Gettysburg
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France
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Land of Lincoln
British and Canadians to Hold Enlisting Rally
Bridgeport residents are urged to attend a recruitment rally at the high school this evening. Lieutenants Pepler and Todd will speak on the need for volunteers for the British or Canadian armies, with government support promised for families of volunteers. Moving pictures of the armed forces will be shown, Piper Johnson will perform, and a Liberty chorus will sing as the rally aims for strong turnout.
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Bridgeport
Pepler
Todd
Great Britain
Piper Johnson
Higgins Held on Charge of Refusing Taxi Fare
Henry J. Higgins of Greens Farms Southport was arrested early yesterday and held for court this forenoon on a breach of peace and attempting to evade taxi fare. It is alleged Higgins refused to pay the taxi driver for a fare he hired.
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Henry J. Higgins
Greens Farms
Southport
Higgins
Lincoln Greatest Inspiration to Youth of America
Rev Alexander Alison Jr spoke at the First Presbyterian on Abraham Lincoln as a lifelong model for youth. He praised Lincoln’s discipline, resilience, education, honesty, kindness, and faith, noting the Emancipation Proclamation as a high point and urging Americans to seek opportunities despite adversity.
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Alexander Alison, Jr
First Presbyterian Church
Aabraham Lincoln
Wis Lot
Abraham Lincoln
Chong
Weston Schools to Close for Fuel Shortage
Weston notes report a fuel shortage prompting school closure for Weston Public Schools. Local civic notes include Norfield Thimble club meeting at Mrs Dennis C Chase home and plans for next gathering at Mrs Charles Broch. Also posted are oblique social notes on infant death at Norwalk and various local visits and entertainments.
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Ghiast Norwalk
FF. A. Coleman
Philip Gerhardt
1Haines
Thomas Malone
Christian Gartnan
G. Linsiey Corsa
West Side
Litchfield
Devon
Cross Highway
Nellie Elwood
Westport
Lincoln
Georgetown
Pastor Explains Camouflage Word Meaning at Newfield Church
Rev Daniel M. Lewis spoke on camouflage last night at Newfield SLEL church. He traced its trench origin to smoke in a foe’s face and cited nature’s invisibility in birds and mammals as examples. He linked camouflage to ethics and aging evil for good, and discussed the phrase go west as a soldier’s death.
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Daniel M. Lewis
Newfield Slel
Lewis
Dr. Lewis
Vivid Alaskan gold rush lecture draws crowd at church
Edgar Raines spoke on Alaska gold rush idols of heathen Squimaux before a standing room only crowd at the Church of the Redeemer aided by illustrations. Elsewhere creditors of the Aimweall Co. accept notes and resume business under old management, liabilities $60,000. Yale's C B Loomis lectured on Lincoln noting his faith and a steady partnership with God guiding his deeds.
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Edgar . Raines
Alaska
Church of the Redeemer
Mr. Raines
Aimweall Co
John W. Banks
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