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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1908
Page
10
A discussion extols total abstinence from alcohol, arguing moderation cannot be accurately defined. It warns alcohol harms health and morals, urges young men to remain abstinent, and claims religious duty and social duty require strong restraint to protect society and individuals from drunkenness.
A survey of Christian Endeavor activities shows Maryville Presbyterian youth donating 150 dollars to missions and sending a missionary box. Reports detail Seamen's Home services by John Makins, with 500 personal visits and 300 Testaments distributed to sailors, plus 90 homeless sheltered. The St Matthew's Endeavorers support overseas missions. Belfant Union notes a February visit by Clark. The British Endeavorers showcase global material and lectures, while new societies form in Collingswood and other states. The piece ends with exhortations to duty and consecration and quotes from Phillips Brooke and B. Wetherald.
A Friday missionary meeting at St James M E Church will show 100 views from Asia and the world tour by Earl Taylor and C V Vickery. Donations support a Meerut boys school. other church events and sermons follow across Elizabeth and nearby towns.
A series of brief church service notices lists schedules for multiple congregations. The Presbyterian churches on Broad Beenalee, East Jersey near Broad, East Jersey Street, Westminster Avenue, and other locations hold morning and evening services, Sunday schools, youth and prayer meetings, with details on times and special events.
Church listings for St Johns Broad Street and East Jersey areas show Rev. 6 A Glazebrook rector with Sunday School Holy Communion and sermons. Andrew's Chapel led by Rev Brockholst Morgan with evening prayers and music. Christ Church East Jersey details morning matins Eucharist and catechism plus Sunday school services.
The column lists services for Methodist Protestant, Congregational, Baptist, and Lutheran churches. It includes sermon topics such as The Men Behind the Minister and The Man Who Was Afraid of Shadows, plus times for morning and evening worship, Sunday school, Christian Endeavor, and revival meetings led by pastors Balderaton PiD Thames Ellen and Mitchell. The notice also mentions administration of the Lord's Supper and Bible school sessions.
The notice details services at Unitarian All Souls Church led by Rev A H Grant and Rev Mr fault, Christian Science services at First Church of Christ Scientist with readings and hours, Rescue Mission at 66 First Street with Howard T Scheckler, and New Point Hall services at Sixth and Livingston Streets with Rev J H Bailey.
Tierry T Burleigh will perform at Park M E Church Tuesday evening January 21. The noted singer, born in Erie Pa grandson of a slave, will present Indian songs plantation melodies and some own compositions. Tickets fifty cents are on sale at Parsons drug store opposite the trolley waiting room.
After a morning session of the New Jersey Society Sons of the American Revolution in South Park Street Newark a reception was given to Governor elect John Franklin Fort who had been reelected president. Delegates to the National Social convention to be held in Buffalo in May were named George R Howe John J Hubbell Charles F Axtell Andrew W Bray George T Parrot Oscar H Condit and Colonel J R Mullikin. Copies of a patriotic poems book compiled by William C Armstrong were distributed.
A man resembling the Kaiser drew attention on Castle Hill in Wind sor yesterday morning. The Kaiser’s barber M Francois Haley, famous in Germany, invented the mustache and a toilet water Erreicht that keeps ends upright. Haley shaves the Kaiser daily in silence using a soapless lather preparation after which the Kaiser’s mustache remains upright.
In a non smoking first class corner a man lit a cigar provoking a British protest. The guard was attacked, but an American passenger identified a third class ticket in the other man’s pocket. The Britisher was ejected after investigation confirmed the ticket color matched the American’s.
The annual report from the State Normal and Model Schools in Trenton and Farnum Preparatory School Beverly shows a successful year with higher enrolment and increased starting salaries averaging $49.11. Dr. Green notes the student teaching centre plan, listing sites like Somerville Plainfield Westfield Summit Freehold Ocean Grove and more, aiming to align state resources with local schools and boost public education.
Postmaster General George von L. Meyer will address New Jersey State Board of Agriculture members on January 16 in Trenton Assembly Chamber. He will discuss extending the present parcels post, local parcels post or rural delivery routes, and a system of postal savings banks. The Trenton Chamber of Commerce has been asked to take a stance on the parcels post system. Meyer supports the scheme.
Newark Jan 4 Upton Sinclair author of The Jungle advertised for sale his small farm household goods stock and machinery. An auction is set for January 9 at the premises one and a half miles east of Mount Rose on the road to Princeton Boot where
The text outlines Upton Sinclair’s rise from wealth to fame with The Jungle, his role in the meat scandal coverage, and his move from a Princeton farm to Helicon Hall near Englewood. It notes his farming was not very successful and his main income came from the Starry Flag dime novels during the Spanish-American War.
In Trenton on January 4 Edward W Gray Governor Stokes secretary to expire January 21 signs a contract with Equitable Life Insurance Company to be its general agent for New Jersey with offices in the Scheer Building Newark. Gray says his three years as secretary have been free of sharp tricks and violated confidences from newspaper men.
Funeral services for Charles E F Randolph were held yesterday afternoon at his home 630 Grier Avenue with many friends present from Court Elizabeth Independent Order of Foresters and Volunteer Lodge Knights of Pythias. Rev Joseph B Ferguson spoke and bearers from the Foresters and Knights of Pythias carried floral tributes. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.
The article reviews how various gems reputedly affect health and vitality. It cites white and blue diamonds purifying air, rubies strengthening the heart, sapphires easing fever, emeralds boosting energy, jarnets preventing swoons, sardonyx purifying food, onyx stopping bleeding, amethyst dissipating intoxication, topaz guarding against sudden death, and hyacinth protecting from lightning. It notes Pliny and Michelet praising opal as the most magical gemstone, the shield against misfortune and a joy of the heart.
A London Globe report recalls a courtroom exchange where a burglar testifies he was minding his own business when police arrested him. The constable admits the arrest followed a sudden collar grab and threat of a truncheon. The judge questions the defendant's conduct and purpose.
Newark January 4 The Common Council convened with Mayor Jacob Haussling delivering the annual message and naming commissioners subject to council approval. He reiterates support for home rule allowing each municipality to decide excise and related local questions to reflect citizens’ will, criticizing external imposition.
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