Parable Sermon and Cathedral Controversy Reflected in 19th Century Columns
A sermon on the parable of Lazarus and the rich man urges eternal choices between heaven and hell, warning against worldly wealth and indifference to the poor. The piece also cites Land and Water on Downpatrick Cathedral’s neglected St Patrick grave, urging local care and reverent remembrance.
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Guipow
Father Hone
Stevens
Lancasteria
McAnder
Incix
Heaven
Hell
Lazarus
Lazaru
God
Steven
Berry Fennel
Land and Water
Downpatrick
Trim
Ireland
St. Patrick
Downpatrick Cathedral
Legend of Gambrinus tale from Atlan tic Monthly
The legend tells of Gambrinus a fiddler who, spurned by his sweetheart, contemplates suicide but is met by a green coated stranger offering wealth in exchange for his soul in thirty years. With Satan’s aid he invents chimes and lager beer, rises to noble status, and enjoys thirty years of revelry before the bargain ends.
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Gambrinus
John Fiske
Atlantic’ Monthly
Beelzcub
Satan
Saul
Brabiani
Flanders
The Harris Murder Confession Details Family Tragedy
A brother confesses to a fatal stabbing during a quarrel in a log house. The account describes a dark, rainy night around the stove, how a struggle led to the death of Christopher, and how the father defends his son despite distress. The boy’s speech is hard to understand, but the core events indicate a single violent act followed by a death.
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Jasper
Samuel
Christopher
Hin
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