Paul in a Basket and the Rope that Loomed Large
A sermon by Dr. Talmage uses Paul’s escape in a basket at Damascus to illustrate how tiny, seemingly fragile acts shape history. The tale, set against Damascus’ walls and a vigilant crowd, shows how providence and small deeds echo through ages. It highlights the ripple effect of every careful choice, from rope strength to guiding Bible-bearing courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Talmage
Somons
Paul
Paw
Damascus
Saul
Gardena
Mount Sian
Pieacher
Fanate
Pan
Earth
Heaven
Pamphytit
Cappadocia
Galatia
Macedona
Philippi
Nile
Thautle
Sinai
John Wesley
Epworth
England
Jo On
Coas
Lis
Jor
Pitcairn Island
Linak
Hite
Bethlehem
Pitcairn
The Rope That Held the Work of Paul’s Mission
Fragment of a sermonic reflection praising unnamed workers who helped carry Paul’s mission and shipboard rescue. The speaker urges gratitude for unseen labor, noting how families and a captain and engineer endured dangers, with mothers and fathers passing down a legacy that “held the rope” across generations.
Visions and Voices of Heaven and Lost Time
A rambling mix of religious anecdotes and dramatic vignettes from a 1901 era page recounts martyrdom scenes, sea peril near Nantucket, Damascus balcony baskets, and a pastor’s scandalous umbrella. It threads biblical imagery with travel mishaps and curious medical tales from Stray Storica and other items.
Blennerhassett lineage and Burr era tensions explained
A fragmented tale traces Blennerhassett origins from Blennerhasset in Cumberland to Americans in Mississippi territory. It recounts marriage links to Agnew and Burr era debts, the 1800s transatlantic migrations, and the Burr affair’s impact on the family, including disinheritance and property sales.
Twenty-Second Pennyroyal Reunion at Gardiner's Grove a Grand Success
The Twenty-Second Annual Pennyroyal reunion at Gardiner's Grove drew larger crowds on day two, with pleasant weather and strong attendance. President Major J. T. Moore presided as programs featured addresses by J. Shepard and Rev. White, music by the Pennyroyal choir and New Concord brass, and numerous tributes and speeches from local leaders and guests.
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Gardiner's Grove
Ivis
Min
Uni
Trav
Fano
W. I. Brown
Esay
CG. 5
Shepard
Phos. Smith
N, White
Taylor
Clyde Gleaves
Gene Smith
Major Jr
T. Moore
Barnesville
Wee Prast
Iorstun
Rey
Alefudgeh
Cambridge
Canos
Snath
Dacker
Mean
Milton Turer
Mya
Inns
Wheeling
Dah I. Stockdale
Free, Rosemond
John L. Locke
Judge Gregg
J. N. Mackey
T. Taylor
New Concord Brass Band
Boarding House Plans Stated For Cambridge Mill Complex
C A Robinson, district manager of American Tin Plate, told a deffersanian reporter that when ready the Cambridge mill will start up and hire all needed men. Fence around the mills is nearly complete and a large building near the office may be erected if required to house workers. He declined to discuss removal of the Cambridge plant or moving additional mills, saying they have not reached the talking point.
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Cambridge
Rmil
C. A. Robinson
American Tin Plate
Robinsan
Robinson
Pot
Quiet wedding in Cambridge Ohio for Dr Moure and Miss Ida Me flurney
Dr C A Moure and Miss Ida Me flurney wed quietly at 8:30 am in the home of Prof July McBurney on East Steubenville Avenue. Rev Thos D Edgar officiated in a small gathering as the couple departed for a wedding tour and plan to reside on North 7th Street after returning. The bride, a teacher, is praised as accomplished and the groom a prominent physician. Also an advertisement touts English Spavie Linknen for blemish removal and health uses by John M Ogier Druggist Cambridge Ohio May 31.
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Tlarinin Tennerhasett
Tampshire
England
Adaward Wot Enpkind
Constance of
Farmdey
Earl of Glanchesteor
Edward
York
Isaabel
Castile
Wennerhyssets
Angela
Treland
Elizabeths
Preyiuus
Blennerhassett
Cumberand
Cullisie
Lin Partianent
Panianest
County Lawn
Mana Houge
Pliny Hallas
Lonadile
Tarnaig Menneraset
Thomas Mmlin
Ventry
Hie Wan
Thiarman
Arlyyn Tau
Taginan
Jase Roll
Margaret Agnew
Capt
Raber, Agnew
Howalsh
County Durham
Tamer Agnew
Aunlagary
Rau
Awerien
Enquaty
Sland
Ohio
Wien
Iskind
Blonnerhausett
Tristain iv Fergaved
Phintnatian
Mississippi River
Port Gibson
Li Cache
Toy
Ater
New York
Walt Ve
Emmet
Montreal
Blenemnasset
America
Canada
Fort Pierre
Catharine
Warman
Hasselt
Agnew
Margaret
Tady
la Lake Wey
Peruis
Theyéas
Ringe
Hiis
Bovina
Aind
Rineview
Bia LasLea
Bia Tumdy
Colonel Alston
Burr
Plenneyhagsett
Tenginna
Alston
Blennerhausett
Bury
Wata
Lynse J
Century Magazine
C. A. Moure
Ida
Me Flurney
July McBurney
East Steubenville Avenue
Thos. D. Edgar
U.P
Lb, & QO
Twain No. T
CG. A. Moore
Sty Public Schoola
North 7Th Street
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City OF Wheeling
Kemp Sisters
Little & Glasgow Amusement Enterprise
Alvin
A. Reymann
Geo. Hook
Ohio Dental Company
Cambridge, O
J. P. Becker
Mgr
H. J. Boyd
Wm. Moss
Cleveland
Lunia
Feeqpe al Olet
Samuel Fischer
Bears
Fac
Cecchi
Gotmal
Mich
Dr. Fenner
Gunnva
Crawford Co
Lhrosyenis
Ramedy
Neve Tonio
Banilan
Riene
Tenner Wredonta
Fennar
Murnner
Wm. Moas
Greenwald
Children’s School
Lndies
ATL
Aranste
Greenwald Bros
Wheeling Ave
McCleary
Alice
Hannah Collins
Clara Gregg
Cumberland Echo
Caetoria
Shamrock
Sir Thomas Lipton
Shamrock II
New York Lower Bay
Castorraa
Clark’e
Los Angeles
W. A. Clark
United Verde
Jerome
A. T
Caestoria
Toronto
Sir George Burton
The
Court of Appeals
Whia
Heayen
Charles G. Finney
Corinthians
Ephesians
Philippians
Calausians
Eulors
Cait
Asai
Baileys
Andrews
Sam
Mother
Hife Ag
Somerville
Abel
New England
Ainglish
Mothe
Atlantic
Yovlal
Heavenly Temple
God
Hirones
Buck Dane
Bonyven
Amman
Christ
Hrald
Pope
Leon Hanese
Sony
Tle
Nantucket
Desimiva
Boston
Iis
Tilta Bachla Chalp
Jamaica
J. W. Robertson
Bualish Cleeyman
Lnqnisidien
Copright
Louis Mopseh
N.Y
Burr Day School
Baltimora News
London
Fergest
Ingalla
United States
Ingalls
Manilla
Dennerhasset
Tod
Eayn
London Baptist Times
Vuartane
Badies
Edwaord
Weat
Congregationaliata
Anter
Lord Clarendon
Baptist Union
Joseph Parker
John the Baptist
Mourer McBurney
Linknen
Uaa
John M. Ogier
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