Methodist Bishops Consecrated At Chicago Aud i torium
In Chicago 3000 gathered as twelve bishops led by Bishop Fowler consecrated four new bishops David Hastings Moore John Hamilton Edwin Parker and Minnie Wesley Warne for work in Asia and Malaya The ceremony featured prayers hymns and the laying on of hands by senior bishops The same day the General Conference voted to maintain the church ban on amusements including dancing and theatre going with a close vote prevailing against more permissive changes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Methodist Episcopal Church
David Hastings Moore
Shanghai
John Wm. Hamilton
San Francisco
Edwin Wallace Parker
Minnie Wesley Warne
Bishore Ass
India
Malasia
Bowman
Heralds of the Cross
Joyce
McCabe
Fitzgerald
Hartzell
Thoburn
Fowler
Moore
J. C. Arbuckle
A. J. Nast
Eiders W. F. Warren
M. C. B. Maron
Hamilton
J. W. Waugh
James Mudge
Parker
P. H. Swift
Julius Smith
Warren
Vincent
Andrews
Bishop Cranston
Merrill
Cranston
Mallieu
Walden
Foss
Flurst
Warne
Ninde
Goodsell
Hartsell
Malayasia
Til
Methodist General Conference
B. P. Raymond
Boston
BE. J. Gray
Williamsport
Buckley
Church of England
J. W. Bashford
Frank Arter
New Jersey
Presbyterian Assembly Opens with Overture Debate
The Presbyterian general assembly at St. Louis discussed the Peoria overture amendment, which was withdrawn, paving the way for remaining business. Reports from committees on vacancy and supply and synodical records were approved, 22 districts erected, and honors paid to late clerk Rev. Dr. William E. Moore. The assembly adjourned to meet in Philadelphia in 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Presbyterian General Assembly
Peoria
Richard D. Harlan
Rochester
N. Y
General Assembly
Robert F. Sample
Bureau of Information
Hugh K. Walker
Synod of
California
Presbyterian Church of the United States
Kentucky
Cincinnati
E. Trumbull Lee
William E. Moore
Assembly
T. Ralston Smith
Buffalo
Presbyterian Board of Publication of New York
Smith
Francis B. Reeves
Philadelphia
Dickey
Arthur Rephan Dead Younger Brother of Ada Rehan
Arthur Rehan, younger brother of Ada Rehan and Mrs. Oliver Doud Bryan, died this forenoon at his mother's Brooklyn home 165-sPartition street. Born in Limerick Ireland 38 years ago, he came to the United States at age two and managed Daly road companies. He helped revive The Great Ruby at the Fourteenth Street Theatre and on the road. This was his last venture in theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arthur Rehan
Ada Rehan
Oliver Doud Bryan
Crehan
sPartition Street
Brooklyn
Limerick
Ireland
Augustin Daly
Daly
Wesley Rosenquest
Fourteenth Street
Eclipse Views Sharply Focused Across Georgia and North Carolina
Observers in Georgia and North Carolina report clear skies for the solar eclipse with several stations near Pinehurst North Carolina and Barnesville Georgia prepared for totality. Government teams also plan to observe from Tripoli North Africa as cameras and instruments are set for the event. In Atlanta the eclipse will be nearly total with .986 obscuration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Alabama
North Carolina
Moore
Globe
Pacific Ocean
Cape St. Lucas
Lower
California
Mexico
New Orleans
Atlantic
Norfolk
United States
Pinehurst
N. C
Barnesville
Tripoli
North Africa
Georgia
The Coming Eclipse In Charleston Photographers Ready
Professors and astronomers in Charleston prepare for Monday's solar eclipse observations. Prof Bigelow and Newberry party captured sun images using Clark telescope and long focus camera. Lembke Wattles Brooklyn team use large origination camera to image the solar disc and coronal streamers. Levison uses a device for simultaneous inner and outer coronas as Serviss focuses on naked eye viewing.
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Charleston
S. C
Bigelow
Weather Bureau
Newberry
Clark
Levison
Serviss
Dr Luther B Morse Dead After Fifteen Years in Lowell
Dr Luther B Morse of Watertown died early Saturday. Born in Rochester Vermont on August 14 1820 he taught school and studied medicine before graduating from Vermont Medical College in 1845. He practiced in Lowell about 15 years and served as city physician library director school committee and state legislator before moving to Watertown in 1862. He was active in the Orthodox church and served as deacon for over four decades. He married Julia M Fletcher in 1856 and is survived by two sons and a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther B. Morse
Watertown
Rochester
Castleton
Brandon
Montpelier
Dartmouth College
Vermont Medical College
Woodstock
New York University
Free Public Library
Bull Run
Massachusetts
Washington
Lowell
Julia M. Fletcher
Women's admission and end of time limits in Methodist conference
Rev J M Smiley spoke on the Methodist Conference action allowing women to quarterly district lay electoral and general conference on par with men and removing time limits on pastorates. He cited church modernization, the itinerancy tradition, and the need for longer pastorates to foster growth and community ties, with faithfulness rewarded.
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Highland M
G. M. Smiley
Methodist Church
Reform urged by former Kirk Street pastor in Belvidere
Rev. George S Avery former pastor of Kirk Street church and head of the Christian Home for In temperance Men in New York addressed Belvidere on reform work. He noted the Home has housed about 6000 inmates in 23 years and argued such homes serve all cities including Belvidere and the Highlands, not only the poor but well known society men seeking relatives and their own dress gowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georges. Avery
Kirk Street
Christian Home For
New York
Belvidane
Highlands
Lowell
George E. Whitaker
Zion's Herald
George Whitaker
Mr. Allen
Christ
Our
Republic
Billerica
Kenngett Highlights Lowell Schools In Sunday Talk
Rev George F Kenngett of the First Trinitarian church gave an illustrated talk last night on Lowell's educational institutions focusing on the Textile Normal and Manual Training schools and urging parents to enroll children showing aptitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Kenngett
Lowell
Notable Talk Highlights Local School Illustrations
A talk featured photographs made for the event showcasing valuable illustrations. It included images of a nation for manufacturing or teaching, views of other schools, and organizations such as the People's Club and the Boys clubs, emphasizing the educational and community scope of the presentation.
Memorial Day Exercises at Immaculate Conception Church
A May Sunday outdoor service at the Immaculate Conception Church featured a high mass by Rev. Eugene A. Dorgan and a sermon by Rev. P. J. McGrath. The vesper procession included the Sodality of the Immaculate Conception and Children of Mary, with singing by the sanctuary choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Eugene A. Dorgan
P. J. McGrath
Fr. Dorgan
William D. Joyce
Sodality of the Immaculate Conception
Children of Mary
Counterfeit Dollar Trick on Trolley Car
A Chicago Chronicle tale recounts a con artist scam aboard a trolley car. A conductor swapped a counterfeit half dollar for a passenger’s counterfeit dollar, then received a forged silver dollar in exchange and a 45 cent change, exposing the ruse as the mark departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Chronicle
Fishing and Hunting booklet sparks New England angling lore
The piece extols ice-free lakes and ponds with rising trout and salmon, praising fishing as a timeless sport enjoyed by all ages. It invites readers to request the Boston and Maine Railroad pamphlet “Fishing and Hunting” for details on Northern New England fishing areas, by sending two cents in stamps.
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Pine Tree
Granite States
Walton
New England
General Passenger Department
Boston and Maine Railroad
Boston, Maas
Rainy corrected timetable for Boston and Maine lines
An OCR corrected dated notice outlines a complex set of train times and routes for the Boston and Maine Railroad from Merrimack Street station in Lowell to Boston and other destinations. It lists departures and arrivals across multiple cities including Lawrence Haverhill Newburyport Amesbury and Bangor with numerous time stamps, Sundays, and special routes like the Quebec and Montreal express. The notice cites General Agent H C Taft and references various branches and connections, with scattered notes on service suspensions and alternate lines.
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Merrimack Street
Lowell
Depot
Boston
Esex
Inloway Street Station
FILA
TOA
Wis
Lawrence
Wwwie
A. m
Wild
Wid
Welb
Mae
Pale
Haverhill
Undays
Newburyport
Amesbury
Hixeter
Dover
Rochester
Alton Bay
Bomesnaeth
Orsc
He and Pone
Augusta
Bath Ander
Lewiston
Bangor
Belfast
Rockland
St. Johns
Healifax
N. Montreal
Qebec
Castine
Deer Isie
Sedgewick
Bat Harbor
Jonespore
Machiasport
Frank Jones
Portland
Woburn
Herst
Greenfield
Peterboro
Hillsboro
Keene
Niky Memento
Franklin
W Junction
Lee
Warner
Ord
Sunapee
Nirt
N.hl
Claremont
Clarew
St. Johnsbuy
Wells River
Rye Rep
Montpelier
Essex
Bt. Albans
At. Jotne
Junction
Battens
Gen. Pass
H.C. Taft
Lowall
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D.H. Moore
Fem
Hannton
Arter
Dr. Buckley
Bishop McCabe
Mr. Arter
Presbyterian Assembly
Arthur Rephan
Cruggista Everywhere
Ds. WittiAms' Mev
Schenectady
Eegat
The
Courier
J. M. Smiley
Methodist Conference
Belvidere
Geo
Avery
Immaculate Conception
the Sodality and Children of Mary
Worthen Street Methodist
H. Ellisor Fr
Central Street
Railroads
Fitchburg Railroad
Hoosac Tunnel
Reston
Albany
Niagara Falls
All Points West
Lake Champlain
Burlington
Montreal
Ottawa
Craine
Mgr. Co
M. Bart
Mass
Esolar
FL. Varce Eds
J. ©. Bachelder
Deer Jump
Varnum’s Landing
Geo. B. Coburn
Merrimack
H. A. King
Wigginville
W. H. Wiggin & CO
L.A
Claire Street
Orth Pantry
Bath
L.B L
Centralville
B.L. Centralville
O. B. Pawtuckstville
Lowell Line
Real Matute
DODGE
Vivre Insurance
Central St
Pawtucketville
Pawtucket Bridge
Mammoth Road
Courier-Citizen
Nesmith Street
Oak Street
BE. A. Howe
Lowell Post Office
Methuen Street
New York City
Wooster St
Lowell Mutual
Sog
J.C. Abbott
Peabody
Quincy
Harvard
Stoke
T. H. Boyla & Co
Boston & Maine & R
Yast
ST. Paul
Minnisapolis
Pacific Coast
D. J. Flanders
New York, New Haven & Hartford
R. R
Middlesex Street
Taunton
New Bedford
Newport
Providence
Pawtucket
Marlboro
South Framingham
Way
Albany R. R
Worcester
Springfield
Concord Junction
Fitchburg R. R
Stonnington
Mansfield
Paren Clark
A. C. Kendall
Gen’ Pass
Ohaont
Bostayn & Maine RR
Oly
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