Centennial Sermon Honors Grandfather’s Chelmsford Ministry
Rev Charles A Allen of Waverley commemorates Rev Wilkes Allen on the 100th anniversary of his Chelmsford ordination. The discourse recalls a quiet 29 year pastorate beginning November 16 1803, his life, character, and the simple colonial church world he served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Allen
Waverley
Chelmsford
Wilkes Allen
Unitarian Church
North Andover
Shrewsbury
Worcester
John Wilkes
England
Wilkes
Liberty
Bolton Meetinghouse
Phillips Academy
Andover
Harvard
Harris
Dorchester
Mary Morrill
Boston
Packard
East Chelmsford
Lowell
Middlesex Village
North Chelmsford
St. Anne’s Episcopal Church
Merrimack
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Roxbury
James Walker
Charlestown
Kirkland
Nathaniel Glover
Salem
Connecticut Valley
Chicago
Ohio
Montpelier
New England
Jonathan Edwards
Are You Fagged The Run-Down Feeling Explained
An underactive digestive system is blamed for fatigue and low energy. The piece urges restoring digestion to boost vigor and lasting health with practical steps. It highlights natural remedies and lifestyle changes to revitalize overall well being.
Peruna Protects the Little Ones
Peruna should be kept in every house with children as a preventive against catarrhal diseases. The ad cites households in Dunneg an Springs Missouri St Louis and Chicago praising cures in children and adults, urging prompt use for fevers, colds, and bronchial issues, with letters to Dr Hartman offering free advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Brown
Dunnegan Springs
Albert Lietzman
Milwaukee Ave
Chicago
Ill
Peruna
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Joe's Signal Code book review in Reading Pa paper
Reading reviewer praises W. Reiff Hesser for a thrilling yet instructive tale of a ship abandoned in the Pacific. Joe and friends craft a signal code that aids salvation after a boat destruction and a year aboard an unknown island. Illustrations by Frank Merrill accompany the 381 page 12mo work from Lee and Shepard at $1 net.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Reiff Hesser
Reading
Pacific Ocean
Joe
Frank Merrill
Frank T. Merrill
Lee & Shepard
Boston
Winifred's Neighbors by Nina Rhoades
Nina Rhoades new children's book follows Winifred who reads about neighbors with the same family name found in a book. Her quest leads to meaningful introductions that affect her own family. Bertha G. Davidson illustrates this natural tale priced 80 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Rhoades
Winifred
Nina Rhoades
Bertha G. Davidson
Lee & Shepard
Boston
The Frolicsome Four review in a family tale
A praise filled notice of a children’s book about two brothers and two sisters. The review highlights wholesome child life, noble character, lively play, and Miss Bruce’s illustrations with a merry cover, clear printing, good paper, and wide margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce
The Frolicsome Four by E L and Ariadne Gilbert
A children's book selection titled The Frolicsome Four by E L and Ariadne Gilbert illustrated and published by Lee and Shepard of Boston. priced at 80 cents net.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L
Ariadne Gilbert
Lee & Shepard
Boston
Joy Bells by Sophie May balances wit and mystery in the Quinnebasset setting
Readers crave more Quinnebasset stories and find Joy Bells well worth the wait. Persis the heroine charms, Ken and Ches provide companionship, and Miss O Neil and Dr. Prescott reappear. Set in the fifties, the tale blends thrilling incidents with unravelled suspicions driven by persistent heroine efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken
Ches
Miss O'Neil
Prescott
Joy Bells
Sophie May
Quinnebasset
Frank T. Merrill
Lee & Shepard
Boston
Famous Children by H Twitchell reviewed
A handsome 12mo cloth book about boys and girls famed in history song and story. Subjects include Royal Children artists learned devoted heroic and more with sixteen full page reproductions. Lee Shepard Boston price 1 net.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Twitchell
Louis XVII
Lee & Shepard
Boston
Poorhouse Graft In St. Louis
The St. Louis health department investigation into city institution management shows over 80 names on the poorhouse rolls of people not inmates. It is alleged food and clothing have been regularly drawn for these names, forming booty for someone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Health Department
Pedantic minister debate stirs Oldcastle inquiry
Mr Oldcastle wonders aloud if the new minister is inclined to pedantry. Josiah disagrees, suggesting the issue may simply reflect the pay heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Oldcastle
Josiah
Chicago
Solomon’s humility and wisdom in Kings prayers
A devotional analysis of Solomon’s prayer for wisdom in I Kings, noting the contrast with his father David, the humility of “I am but a little child,” and the Lord’s granting of wisdom and abundance. It cites related scriptures and emphasizes reliance on God and living to please Him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Press Association
Solomon
Jedidiah
David
Pharaoh
God
Jerusalem
Gibeon
Adam
Eve
Uzziah
Judah
Israel
Jesus
Christ
Jacob
Joseph
Nebuchadnezzar
Daniel
Mary
Pilate
Ark
Jesus Christ
What the heroes of faith teach us
Rev S H Doyle surveys Hebrews chapter 11 focusing on Old Testament heroes. He defines faith in God as practical and adaptable, not saving faith, and argues these figures endured dangers and trials by faith. The lesson urges living faith that sustains in duty and affliction, citing numerous biblical references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Doyle
Heb
God
Jesus Christ
Christ
Israel
Abel
Malachi
Jesus
Enlarging the Christian Endeavor Society for Greater Reach
Rev Dr Francis BE Clark urges expanding active membership at the Denver Convention. He argues larger societal influence powers the kingdom of heaven and warns against viewing Endeavor as a mere club. He emphasizes Gideon’s forces show value in numbers when aligned with purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
Kingdom of Heaven
Gideon
Francis BE. Clark
Denver
Worth the Cost for Epworth Leaguers' Detroit gathering
John R. Clements notes Epworth Leaguers paid $9,000 for their international meeting in Detroit and deemed it worth every cent. He contrasts with unknown Denver committee figures, saying all expenses were met gladly and would advance the cause of Jesus Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth Leaguers
Detroit
Denver
John R. Clements
Denver Snap Shots and Endeavor Quotes
A collection of notes and quotes from Christian Endeavor leaders including Rev. James Alexander Reverend George F Kenngott Rev Dr F E B Clark and H A Kinports. The remarks emphasize forward looking goals member recruitment engaging prayer meetings and universal applicability across denominations in the Endeavor movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
James Alexander
Christian Endeavor Society
H. A. Kinports
Every Endeavor Society
George F. Kenngott
F. EB. Clark
William Shaw
Also Mentioned on This Page
New
St. Francis
Italy
Europe
Luther
Knox
Germany
Scotland
John Wesley
Beecham’s
Alice Schafer
Avna R. Brown
D. M. Sycarna
Bible Readings
Gen
Xii
Xxii
Josh
Matt
Xvii
Gal
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