Presbyterians Celebrate Centennial Service at Historic Church
The Frederick Presbyterian congregation marked its centennial with a service led by Rev. T. J. Gaehr and a sermon from John 4:38. Miss Margaret Denn led the Christian Endeavor, and the pastor spoke on the church’s future. He traced two eras in the church’s history from 178? to 1825 and 1850, noting missionary efforts of Rev. Stephen Bloomer Balch and early elders including Col. Abraham Mott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Gaehr
Presbyterian ‘Church
St. John
Christian Endeavor
Margaret Detn
Kingdom of God
Frederick
Stephen Bloomer Balch
Georgetown
D. C
Fourth and
Bentz Streets
Hlis Georgetown
Col
Abraham Mott
Revolutionary Army
John Nel
Hugh Reynolds
Henry McCleary
David Baird
C. N. Samples
Samuel Knox
D. T
Charch
Frederick Academy
Patrik
History of Davidson and the West Second Street Church
The passage outlines Pastor Davidson’s long ministry from 1800 to his death in 1824, church relocation debates in 1817, a West Second Street lot purchase in 1819 for church use, construction milestones including a 1894 completion and 1897 dedication, and Lafayette’s 1823 visit. It notes the 1880 revival of pastoral leadership and the century-long church presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
West Second Street
Constantise
Davidson
Tekeny
Strog
Stenherd
Canned Goods Week Stock Your Pantry
The copy extols canned fruits and vegetables as fresh from fields and orchards, canned the day they are gathered. It promises garden flavor and health benefits, noting vitamins and appetite satisfaction.
Growth and leadership of the local congregation into the 19th century
The article details the Ite congregation under Rev. James G. Hammer with 48 members, brief supply pastors, and key milestones. It notes May 1831 Sunday school beginnings, a 1835 Maryland charter, and pastors including Rev. Joseph Smith (1838–1848) and Rev. John Miller (1843–1848). The church later adopted its present name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Hammer
Ite
Mie
Harmer
Frederick
Fiji’ Church
Baltimore
Maryland
Joseph Smith
Tey
John Miler
Melloglo Beauty Powder Ad From Frederick Pharmacy
An advertisement touts a new Melloglo beauty powder advertised to stay on skin, resist perspiration, avoid shine, blend with natural coloring, and conceal pores. It claims even distribution and invisibility on all complexions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Pharmacy
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Gaehr
James
Donahue
Jessie Woolworth
District Attorney's Office
New York
Perso
Cornell
Cambridge
C. Thomas Kemp
THE
Frederick County
North Market ST
Rome
Casper Fy Chine
Space Pang
Steel Wool
Seeger & Company
South Market St
Frederick, Md
Rogers Studio
Central Trust Company
Myersville
Emmitsburg
Union Bridge
Monrovia, Md
Thurmont, Md
Quynn’s
Quynn’s Hardware Store
Geo. S. Rodock & Son
Carroll St
Dor
Will Flautt Company
Jewelers
Earth St. Apn
Sooke Rey Tal
Xou Wear
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