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Lutheran church news and local donations from 1899
New Market Virginia editors advertise subscriptions and clubs. Reports from Forestville Michigan Alexandria Minnesota Samoa Islands and York Pennsylvania noting church dedications parochial school enrollments and burglaries. Gifts to Lutheran institutions include $5000 from Lord Meyer's heirs and $100 bequests to St. John’s Hospital and church.
Marriage prospects of German Crown Prince and Dutch Queen
Analysts discuss a possible union between the German Crown Prince and the Queen of Holland, noting it would strengthen Germany and Britain’s rival to imperial power. The Dutch empire would add colonial assets. Also mentioned is Duke of Wied as a potential suitor. A church meeting in December 1899 is announced at St Mary’s Pine church.
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Germany
Holland
Great Britain
Duke of
Wied
Christmas charity and church notes from Weatfield and Shenandoah
The column glows with holiday sentiment and church news. It records Erastus Lathrop of Weatfield bequeathing 15000 dollars to D L Moody, reflections on Christ’s birth and sacrifice, Rev L L Lohr resigning St. John’s Lutheran Mahanoy City to take a new post, and St David’s Shenandoah county planning a Christmas tree and services. It notes three years of work at Mahanoy City, 92 members added, and benevolence and other funds raised. The piece ends with talks of Christmas day sermons in St Jacob’s Bethany and related plans.
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L. L. Lohr
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Mahanoy City
St. John’s Church
Williamsport
North Carolina
St. David’s
Shenandoah County
J. W. Hansen. Black
St. Jacob’s
Bethany
Blessings of Christmas Charity and Joy in Giving
The piece reflects on Christmas as a season to bless others through service. It references the Moon of Nazareth and the joy found in giving, noting that true happiness comes from helping others and sharing ministries of love. The message suggests making Christmas joy perennial through selfless acts.
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Bethlehem
Ohrist
Moon of Nazareth
Christ
Lutheran medical opening in Lu ray Virginia
In Lu ray Virginia a vacant Lutheran physician post arises after two doctors left the field one becoming a specialist. The town has a sizeable Lutheran practice and those seeking details should contact Rev. D. P. Orickenberger for location and information.
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Luray
D. P. Orickenberger
Widener to Fund Philadelphia Home School and Hospital Project
The Philadelphia donor P A B Widener plans a combined home school and hospital for crippled children as a major philanthropy. He already gifted his Broad Street residence for a library building, and another donor aims to start a girls college similar to Girard College, promising multi million outlays for two landmark projects.
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Philadelphia
P. A. B. Widener
Broad Street
Girard College
Christmas Message Reflects Enduring Spiritual Significance
The annual Christmas message remains deeply meaningful after nineteen centuries. The angels’ words fear not and tidings of great joy emphasize a Savior born Christ the Lord to all people, as believers keep Christ at the heart of the season.
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Lord
Christ
Titus
Jesus Christ
New Lutheran Pastor Installed at Harrisonbourg Church
First Sunday installment of Rev. G. E. Kraath as pastor of the Lutheran church in Harrisonbourg Va. Rev. J. A. Snyder of New Market delivered the pastor’s charge and Rev. L. L. Smith of Strasburg spoke to the congregation. Krauth’s son, the late Dr O P Krauth, authored the Conservative Reformation and dedicated the first edifice.
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G. E. Kraath
Lutheran Church
Harrisonbourg
J. A. Snyder
New Market
L. L. Smith
Strasburg
O. P. Krauth
Jos. A. Seiaa
Stirewalt Son Enters Lenoir College in Hickory
Mr. Martin L. Stirewalt, second son of Rev. J. Paul Stirewalt, left for Hickory North Carolina to enroll at Lenoir College for the winter term. He is the twelfth Virginia student to attend the church's regulation, with the other son already enrolled. The first named youth joined Rev. W. P. Oline in Tom's Brook en route to Hickory, following his bee half of this institution for the year.
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Martin L. Stirewalt
J. Paul Stirewalt
Hickory
N. C
Lenoir College
Virginia
Stirewalt
W. P. Oline
Tom’s Brook
Installation of Rev M L Pence at Tom's Brook charge
Rev M L Pence was installed as pastor of the Tom's Brook charge in the county last Sunday. Rev BE H Kohn president of the Tennessee Synod delivered the charge and sermon and installed him, with Rev W P Cline of Hickory N C addressing the congregation. Attendance was large with St Stephen and Mr Calvary representatives present. The exercises were impressive and Kohn's sermon praised as eloquent and edifying.
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M. L. Pence
Tom’s Brook
BE. H. Kohn
Tennessee Synod
W. P. Cline
Hickory
N. C
St. Stephen
Mr. Calvary
Orphanage Drive Aids Salem Virginia Home
Sept Cronk and the orphans have moved into a hotel property in Salem Virginia for Lutheran church use. The appeal urges gifts to fund the home and support clothing feeding and education for the orphans with remittances to Rev. B W Cronk superintendent orphan home Salem Va.
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B. W. Cronk
Salem, Va
What a Thought on War and Humane Education in Colleges
A vocal critique from Our Dumb Animals condemns mass warfare and gambling at Harvard and Yale football games, urging humane education in colleges. It calls for peace, moral focus in universities, and parental choice to keep children from licentious campus activities.
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Mass
Spors
China
Japan
South Africa
Massachusetts
Christian University
Cambridge
Harvard
Yale
New York
Our Church Paper Schedule for Holidays
The paper will not be issued the week between Christmas and New Year to allow staff rest. The next issue appears January 3, 1900. Readers are urged to renew subscriptions and settle back dues, with thanks to contributors and wishes for a joyful Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Christmas Observance and Lutheran Synod Proceedings 1900
The piece reflects on Christmas meaning and year 1900, then reports on the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Georgia and Adjacent States meeting November 30 at St Pauls Fitzgerald with officers elected, deaths noted, mission plans, and Newberry College praise. It includes synod statistics, church almanac notes, and broader Lutheran Church data across regions.
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D. D
H.S. Wiegard
20Th Century Endowment Fund
His Church and the Creeded Obedience Debate
A poem titled His Church draws Lutheran protest against 1 cent. Rev W L Seabrook argues the piece misdefines church as a creedless gathering. The Lutheran Observer contends His Church remains the congregation that holds firm creeds and teaches the gospel.
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Theodore Parker
Ingersoll
Christman and New Year Cards From Taber Prang Co
The Taber Prang Art Co of Springfield Massachusetts presents an encorpassed collection of Christmas and New Year cards and calendars for 1900. Beware to buy them.
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Taber-Prang Art Co
Springfield
Maas
Lutheran Almanac and Year Book for 1900
The Lutheran Almanac and Year Book 1900 offers church information with Rev. M. Sheeleigh as editor. It notes reliability and urges pastors and laymen to buy to obtain up to date church data across departments. Price is 10 cents per copy postpaid 1 dollar per dozen. discounts for larger orders from Philadelphia or New Market addresses.
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Grace Lutheran Church Dedication at Clearfield Pa
Grace Lutheran church in Clearfield Pennsylvania was dedicated with Pastor Diao leading the ceremony on the seventeenth of the month. The event marked the opening of the new parish facility attended by local residents and church members.
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Grace Lutheran Church
Clearfield
Diao
Inet
Boundaries of the 20th Century Debate
A letter from a New York Sun reader argues the 20th century begins Jan 1, 1900, not 1901. He explains the 99 years of the 19th century and why the year 1900 completes that century before the 20th starts.
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Elmanace
N. Y. Sun
Remedy Promises Cold Shield With Perry Davis Pain Killer
A vintage ad proclaims Pain Killer in water as a cure against rain cold and storms. It touts sixty years of worldwide use and claims millions endorse its effectiveness. The advertisement highlights Perry Davis Pain Killer priced at 5 cents to 50 cents.
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Perry Davis
Eight Teens Readied for Church Membership in Pepper Town
In Pepper Town Maryland the Blue Creek congregation admitted eight young people to church membership after a thorough examination on October 8. They witnessed a good confession during the ceremony.
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Peppertown
Blue Creek
Holiday Books and Papers Sale Ads
Local shop promotes Christmas gifts including Box Papers, Correspondence Cards, Bright Story Books, and Testament and Psalm editions. Highlights 10 to 75 cent gift books, leather bound memoranda, teachers Bibles, poetic works, wedding souvenir books, and a Divine Image poem edition. Prices vary, several items nearly out of print, fresh stock for holiday gifting.
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Joseph Salyards
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Ty'Lirg
Joseph Salyarns
Pasnon Crewe
Algo
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