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Newspaper
Our Church Paper
Location
New Market, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1901
Page
2
Church paper from New Market Virginia outlines obituary rules and ad rates. It lists Rev S Henkel and Rev W Hubbert and mentions Ambrose Henkel and Henkel & Company printers. The notice invites church communications and specifies costs for longer obituaries.
The notice outlines direct remittance to publishers by draft check or money order and warns of risks. It explains advance payment, discontinuance rules, address change requirements, and non advance payments. It notes publication schedules and post office classification of the Shenandoah Valley paper.
The Lutheran weekly Our Church Paper seeks broader editorial help and a larger subscriber base to cover rising costs. It stresses equal standing with the Lutheran Visitors within the United Synod of the South and invites support from individuals, churches, and synods. Subscriptions are $1 annually, payable in advance to Henkel & Co., New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Sample copies available.
New Market Va June 20 Rev Dr Socrates Henkel longtime Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran pastor since 1850 died at his home aged 78 Born in Lincoln CountyNC March 23 1823 He aided translation work on the Book of Concord Luther on the Sacraments and the Church Postil among other scholarly efforts His funeral at Emmanuel church was led by Rev E H Kohn with tributes from fellow pastors and ex Governor Charles T O Ferrall among others.
Copies of the Memorial Number of Our Church Papers will be mailed to any address at 5 cents per copy or 6 for 24 cents. Let every Lutheran in the South secure and read this issue August 22 1900 of Our Church Paper. Stamps received address Henkel and Co New Market Shenandoah County Virginia.
The eighty first annual convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Tennessee Synod will be held at the Lutheran chapel congregation near Gastonia Gaston County North Carolina beginning at 10 o clock a m on the Thursday before the fourth Sunday in August 1901 Paul Stirewalt Secretary L Tennessee Synod
Virginia Synod officers accepted Mt Zion church in Shenandoah as the site for the forthcoming assembly to be held Tuesday before the fourth Sunday in October at 7 o clock in the evening. Rev W H Riser is pastor. The invitation drew attention after several others were considered.
The Lutheran church mourns Rev. Socrates Henkel D D who died June 20 in New Market Virginia after years of paralysis. Born March 23 1823 in Lincoln County North Carolina he moved to Virginia in 1845 and served Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Tennessee Synod for 45 years until 1895. He married Eleonora Henkel and had seven children. three sons Ambrose Elon and Otto survive. He died peacefully two days after a paralytic stroke ending a long ministry and scholarly work in theology and church history.
Attendance at Rev Dr Henkel’s funeral filled the church and surrounding town as businesses closed. Ministers and pallbearers from Mt Zion and Emmanuel churches participated, with Dr C C Henkel and others assisting. Henkel was honored for extensive marriage, funeral, educational and charitable work and for his hospitality and Christian service.
Letters and telegrams honor Rev. Dr. S Henkel describing him as steadfast in faith and good works. Rev W E Huppert, co editor of Our Church Paper in Blacksburg writes of his long close association and enduring contributions to church work and truth.
The Roanoke College president Dr J D Dreher and Woodstock Va resident Dr W S Cline mourn a venerable father. Messages praise his long life faithfulness and impact on the Lutheran community and New Market.
In heartfelt words his family notes a long life of service to God and community. Messages from Absalom Korner and Rev J A Huffard praise his steadfast faith, leadership in the Lutheran church, and lasting memory for relatives and friends. The author laments not attending the funeral.
From Mr L S Walker Clerk Shenandoah County Virginia he recalls the funeral of a local father figure in Washington and in his old town. He cherishes memories dating to his mother and childhood at the old white corner and notes the father’s enduring name and heritage.
The letter expresses deep grief at the death of a revered father and recalls his love, devotion, forbearance, and forgiveness. The writer offers blessings, prayers, and asks to attend the funeral if possible, extending Christian empathy and eternal sympathy.
The text mourns the fall of a Cedar of Lebanon and reflects on the enduring legacy of a father’s kindness. It cites biblical guidance for a bishop and notes charitable acts, while mentioning the German Lutheran Hospital in East New York receiving 6,383 for support and a new Lutheran church cornerstone laid in Giddings Texas with dedications across several states.
The report lists multiple Lutheran church events and clergy moves: Grace Lutheran in Lincoln Nebraska dedicated. Lutheran Lovett Pennsylvania cornerstone laid. Rev. Wynn resigns at Ann Arbor to Tacoma. New Decatur Alabama buys church property for 1600 dollars. St Johns Richmond unveils memorial windows. Mr C A Phillips called to Forsyth charge. HarmeI estate bequest of 527 dollars to Cedar Rapids Iowa church. J L Morgan becomes summer supply at St Andrews Concord North Carolina. Puffenberger to Driscoll West Virginia with three new members at Easter. Gerard Conservatory marks music growth near Elizabeth College. St Paul Columbus Ohio clears debt. St Andrews English Lutheran formed in Chicago near Gross Park.
Whitsun day confirmations at Holy Trinity Lutheran Jersey City add 11 new members to Easter’s 44, totaling 55 accessions. a 38-voice choir highlighted. First English Lutheran Richmond reports a Richmond school outing via electric cars in a grove, enjoyed by the school. A job ad seeks a high school teacher. Newberry College president Cromer awarded LL D by Wittenberg College for educational work. Rangoon hosts a Lutheran mission under Leipzig Society with Rev. D. David. Roland Iowa forms a new Lutheran church, worship house completed. St Luke’s Redlands dedicated as a mission with 30 by 50 foot frame, cost 2000. Former Gov. Pingree dies in London at 60. noted for Detroit municipal ownership and potato plots.
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