25 Dec 1901
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Newspaper
Our Church Paper
Location
New Market, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1901
Page
1
A devotional verse passage reflects on Christmas meaning and inner gift. The text contrasts external gifts with heartfelt devotion and highlights the sorrow and light brought to humanity during the season.
A Lutheran meditation defends the Virgin birth as a mystery beyond natural proof. It holds that God manifest in the flesh is central to Christianity, with the Incarnation enabling redemption through Christ, and asserts faith over rational demonstration. The text urges worshipful acceptance, emphasizing Christmas as good news and a source of comfort and hope.
The article reflects on Christmas joy as cosmopolitan and universal. It cites Christ’s universal appeal beyond class or nation, urging prolonged Christmas spirit and philanthropy beyond one day, citing Southern Churchman.
The Watchman essay reflects on suspense testing the temper and urges calm faith in God when outcomes are beyond control. It argues that comfort comes not from forcing conclusions but trusting providence as crises such as overdue ships or loved ones' illness exceed human power.
The speaker argues the Gospel’s inner power drives civilization more than visible tools. Physical instruments gain value only when used by a community fed by faith, and science, journalism, and social life rise where the Gospel manifests God’s presence. Despots fear it, yet cannot halt its light. A father’s simple wisdom teaches daily toil honors, shaping character and progress.
The article explains mistletoe spread by birds, primarily robins, as their sticky seeds cling to beaks and pass to tree bark. Over time the seed sprouts, taps the host sap, and keeps its leaves through winter, thriving amid the host tree’s resources. It ends with reflections on life and time from a Lutheran perspective.
Southern Railway offers round trip tickets to Columbia South Carolina for the Annual Convention of the Southern Educational Association December 26 to 29. Tickets on sale December 22 to 26 with a final return limit January 5, 1902. One fare plus a $2 membership fee. Contact nearest ticket agent for details.
On account of the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Horticultural Society in Richmond on January 7 1902 Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets from Virginia stations to Richmond at reduced rates. Tickets on sale January 5 6 and 7 with final limit January 16 1902. For further information contact the nearest Southern Railway ticket agent.
The so called funny bone at the elbow is not a bone but a nerve that lies near the surface. A knock or blow to this area causes the tingling sensation felt in the arm and fingers.
A festive carol greets the season with lines inviting the Heavenly King to welcome the morning and all to sing and cheer. The verse expresses warmth for the season and the coming year.
At a grand London reception Ambassador Choate wore evening dress while guests sported gold lace uniforms. A stranger demanded to be called a cab and was shocked when Choate replied you are a cab. The host identified the ambassador, who quipped that had the man looked better he would have called him a hansom cab.
A string of humorous vignettes unfolds from a menagerie visit as visitors laugh at warped reflections in trick mirrors. An Irish man and Bridget chase the misfit image in a corner cage while a joke about Christian Scientists and doctors frames a comic scene. A Philadelphia auctioneer offers Robinson Crusoe’s musket linked to Alexander Selkirk’s grandniece.
New stock of writing papers including India lawn Ma dras Crepe de Chine and related styles direct from factory. Latest shapes and colors of small note paper sold by the quire at the Pilates House of HENKEL CO New Market Va.
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