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Newspaper
Our Church Paper
Location
New Market, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1902
Page
2
A church paper from New Market Virginia outlines obituary notices up to 15 words free. Letters and matter for publication should be sent to the publishers. Rates apply for longer notices and additional obituaries beyond the allowance.
Office established 1806 by Rev Ambrose Henzel Socrates Henkel Ambrose L Henkel Eton O Leskel Henkel & Company printers publishers New Market Shenandoah County VA church paper religious family Shenandoah Valley family and local sale rate $1 per yard cash in advance $1.60 $1.50
Remittances should be made direct to publishers by draft, check or money order. Subscriptions paid in advance show the period on the paper within two weeks of remittance. Discontinuance requires notice and arrears paid or the paper continues. Changes of address require old and new post offices. Advertising rates are reasonable. Our Church Paper appears Wednesdays and Shenandoah Valley Thursdays, entered as second class matter in New Market Virginia.
Our Church Paper announces a new Lutheran weekly publication from Henkel & Co. in New Market Shenandoah County Virginia. The paper aims to serve Lutheran readers with faith doctrine admonition family topics and church news while seeking liberal support at the price of 1 per year in advance. Sample copies are available on request.
Copies of the centurymemorial issue of Our Church Paper with illustrated supplement will be mailed at 5 cents per copy or 6 for 24 cents. Lutherans in the South urged to secure and read this August 22, 1900 issue. Stamps received. Address Henkel & Co. New Market Shenandoah County Va.
Remittances for Our Church Paper should go to Henkel & Co. New Market Virginia not to individuals. The notice contrasts Lutheran and Westminster creeds and reiterates baptism as the path to salvation for infants, quoting scripture about belief and baptism.
Hon. Jno. W. Foster presided during a successful Mohonk Peace Conference session held last month. A bill before Congress proposes a head tax of 1.50 dollars on every immigrant.
Reflections on church building projects and dedications in several states including Pennsylvania New York Illinois and Brooklyn with notes on parsonages chapels and new church structures. Mention of Rev Tolonen death and Mount Pelee activity in Martinique plus a Biblical quotation attributed to Bismarck.
The Swedish Augustana Hospital in Chicago is valued at 150000 with previous debt of 62000 four years ago, now reduced with payments of 600 noted. Schwab donated 5000 to Brad dock Baptist church increasing his overall church gifts in the area to 150000. Revs Altschill and Eubanks, Episcopal ministers, joined the Roman Catholic church in New York City.
The New Jersey Federation of Women’s Clubs raised 10000 dollars to buy Palisades Park on the Hudson. At the state convention last week a donor’s letter arrived canceling the purchase and rendering the funds unnecessary.
The catalogue records eight cultured ladies and gentlemen as faculty and a student roll of 125. The session ended successfully and the institution seeks continued liberal patronage.
Mrs. C. P. Huntingdon widow of a railroad magnate donates 100000 to General Hospital of New York for cancer treatment. Herson serves as a hospital director as wealthy individuals increasingly adopt prudent surplus usage, with Booker Washington’s religious identity debated between Congregationalist and Baptist. He continues gathering supporters for Tuskegee regardless of denominational labels.
At 10 30 p m Saturday surrender terms were signed in Pretoria ending two years seven months of Boer British hostilities. Terms grant the Boers war reimbursements of fifteen million dollars and conditional right to bear arms. The war’s end leaves deep human and property losses and moral harm that cannot soon be repaired.
Senator Hoar lauds Boer fighters amid Congress praise. Freemont conference records 272 confirmations. Brooklyn English Lutheran Society reports $200 spent with strong results. Sullivan and Holland churches reconsecrated after repairs. St Mark's Lutheran Church forms in Lancaster with 100 plus Sunday school. Methodist Book Committee keeps Congress funds. ethics with profit. Bavarian Lutheran endowment reaches $350,000 for salaries and missions. call for American Lutheran endowment.
After a stormy debate the Methodist Dallas Conference authorized the order of deaconesses. They will pursue this new feature with vigor, and in about five years we may hear enthusiastic Methodist exhorters claim the church originated the order.
Lessler Hoss son of Bishop Hoss and Dr James Cannon editor of Sc Meth Reporter clashed in a fight that was soon broken up. The confrontation occurred as Dallas Conference ended and the last amen was said. Rev A L Crouse returned safely from a Texas trip funded by his congregation. He preached for Lutherans in Middleton Tennessee and recounts the journey in Our Church Record published from Hickory North Carolina.
St. Paul's Lutheran church of Lehigh township sues the Reformed congregation it has jointly worshiped with for 135 years, alleging Reformed members ignore Lutheran governance of church property. The dispute mirrors other groups who chose to build separate churches.
Researchers reassess ideas on volcanoes as several scientists visit Martinique. Some argue the earth’s interior is not molten, suggesting volcanic activity arises from heated pockets moved by contact with water. Proponents note volcanoes near coasts. Nous verrons.
The piece notes Cuba's independence by US permission as unique in history and credits Gen Wood for his military leadership improving the island. it cites a dramatic drop in Havana yellow fever deaths from 440 annually to 5, highlighting civilizing effects on both body and soul.
The notice urges buyers to demand genuine Perry Davis Painkiller as shops overflow with imitations. It touts the product as an unfailing remedy for coughs colds and bronchitis.
The donation by Mrs C P Huntington will fund Tuskegee Institute, Booker T Washington's noted school, through a $56000 gift. The act highlights support for the renowned education institution and its founder's mission.
Doctors Hillis and Parkhurst told their congregations they are near physical exhaustion and must stop work. They immediately left for Europe. The piece notes Germany’s bronze Frederick the Great statue offer to the U S and the Emperor’s interest in maintaining ties with Americans. Richmond Times reports Mrs. Laura Lou Copenhaver won a $200 Ring prize for a story “An Adventurous Quest” to be published by Southern Board of Publication.
Rev George H Hillerman pastor of Trinity Lutheran Riverside recently moved to a prominent church building and received a $150 cabinet organ from a Los Angeles music house as an Easter gift to enhance the church furnishings.
The passage argues that providence and disasters like the destruction of St Pierre drive humanity to develop its intellect and morality. It illustrates the idea that humans possess power over nature and must use it wisely, or be destroyed in the struggle. The Creator critiques whether we develop the capability to command nature or perish.
The Dallas meeting of the Methodist Conference faced accusations of financial overreach and a stormy session with unparliamentary language. A church episode involved two preachers fighting after the benediction. A sermon cites Martha and the alabaster vase as a symbolic sacrifice, contrasting keeping wealth with spiritual poverty. Bible verses are cited to defend infant faith against critics.
The Rev. Sam Jones spoke in Charlotte noting his youth as a fool and then argued that modern society’s greatest curse is the society woman, delivering a broad critique during the lecture.
Rev Walter D Brown pastor of Coytesville Congregational church joins Episcopal faith. Entire congregation votes to enter same communion and purchases property from the American Board. Lutheran World notes a rise in Protestant churches observing feast days signaling a broader trend.
The Lutheran Standard notes debate on remodeling the Confession in the Presbyterian church. The Revision Committee proposes a Brief Statement and additional chapters on God love missions and Holy Spirit. Overtures ask whether Chapter X section 3 should be clarified regarding infants and election.
Denominational leaders object to the National House of Representatives approving a 9000 copy edition of Jefferson's Bible Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth The Ledger notes Jefferson saw Christ as exceptionally good but not supernatural An introduction by Cyrus Adler of the Smithsonian is planned The move, described as a consolidation of Jesus teachings with limited narrative, prompts surprise and debate across religious circles.
Roanoke College at Salem Va marks its 49th commencement from June 8 to 11 1902 with a Baccalaureate sermon June 8 Rev Edward H Ward D D, annual Y M C A address Rev William E Parson D C and alumni events led by Rev L L Smith A M and Ex Governor Wm A MacCorkle. Visitors urged to arrange travel and lodging with the Faculty secretary, tickets available, special fares for Norfolk and Western routes, receptions and reserved seats by Dr Fox.
Foreign and home missions receipts listed by trustees James D. Heilig and W. H. Greer with amounts from the N.C. Synod Holston Synod and individual churches. Totals show Home Missions 274 37 and Foreign Missions 386 42, with several small collections including Charleston and Grace Church Winchester. J. W. Eperuy serves as treasurer.
Train schedule lists routes Welch Norton Bristol Philadelphia New York Shenandoah Valley with daily timings and connections Roanoke Hagerstown Harrisburg Philadelphia New York. Sleeping cars Welch to Philadelphia. Return service from New York to Welch with late evening arrivals. Roanoke to Charlotte line also shown with Martinsville Winston Salem and Charlotte connections. W. B. Bevill Roanoke VA.
An advertisement invites readers to have printing services completed by Henkel and Co located in New Market Virginia. The notice emphasizes local access to printing work and promotes their services to the community.
The United Synod columns urge further enrollment to round out the $30,000 Century Memorial Endowment. Donations listed include state synods and individual gifts totaling $28,950.70 with 11,654 names. funds support the Thilogien Seminary in the South and commemorative memorials.
The well known Dr. A. Coke Smith of Norfolk and Dr. E. C. Hoss of Nashville Tennessee were elected bishops at the late General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Announcement states Hon. C. M. Efird of Lexington South Carolina has been duly elected and qualified as Treasurer of the Board of Directors of the Theological Seminary of the United Synod. He has filed the required bond and is now installed. All funds for expenses or Century Memorial Fund should be sent to Treasurer Efird. Robert C Holland, President Board Directors.
Southern Railway offers round trip first class fare from Virginia stations to Asheville North Carolina for the Southern Students Conference of Y M C A and Annual Conference of Y M C A in June 1902. Tickets on sale June 13 and 14 with final return limit June 25. Continuous passage required in each direction. Contact local ticket agent for details.
Southern Railway offers a one first class round trip fare from Virginia coupon stations to Nashville Tennessee for Peabody College Summer School June 16 to July 28 1902. Tickets sold June 12 13 14 27 28 29 and July 3 4 5 with return by July 31 1902. Extension to September 30 1902 possible with 50 cent fee at Nashville joint agent. Call nearest agent for details.
Southern Railway offers round trip single fare plus 2 for travel from Virginia stations to Chattanooga Tennessee for the Annual Meeting of the Southern Educational Association on July 1 1902. Tickets on sale June 27 to July 1 with return by July 6 1902, or extended to September 16 1902 with a 50 cent deposit to Mr Joseph Richardson Chattanooga. Continuous passage required in each direction. Contact nearest Southern Railway ticket agent for details.
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