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Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1901

Page

7

Jubilee Crown to Grace St Johns Madonna Statue

The Virgin's Sodality at St Johns Church opens a novena for its fiftieth year with a grand crown donation to rest upon the Madonna statue. Donor Francis Cooper vowed thanks after a shipwreck near Newfoundland in 1855, leading to a life size Immaculate Conception statue and a major jubilee of religious gifts. The crown will be funded by gifts of gold and gems from Catholic donors, including a rare Oriental ruby. A chalice, banner, and marble altar memorial will accompany the celebration in May.

St. John's Church Thirteenth Chestnut Streets Virgin's Sodality St. John's Francis Cooper Europe Cope Martech Newfoundland Cooper Mary Edward J. Burrows Annie Cooper Rome Market Street Sodality Ecity Aleady Hollies St. John’s Church Father McPhilomy Blessed Virgin

Sunday Philadelphia Times presents colorful blend of news and features

The Sunday Philadelphia Times showcases 36 pages of illustrated magazine style content. It highlights national and local news, religious sections, and prominent advertisements. Readers are invited to enjoy a wide mix of current events and lifestyle features.

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Semi-centennial Prep Under Fr. Wastl At Local Church

The director of the sodality Rev Francis X Wastl is coordinating a semi centennial celebration. Many members of the American hierarchy are expected to attend, with several having served as curates or pastors of the church in earlier years.

The Sodality Francis X. Wastl

Combined Wylie Memorial and Chambers Presbyterians Open New Broad Street Church

The united congregations will dedicate their Broad Street temple with morning services led by Rev. Thomas A. Hoyt and an afternoon Sabbath school program. Rev. Henry C. Minton of California preaches the evening sermon, followed by a week of speakers, history readings, musical events, and prayer preparations for the Lord's Supper.

Wylie Memorial Chambers Presbyterian Broad and Spruce Streets Broad Street Spruce Thomas A. Hoyt D. D General Assembly Henry C. Minton California Kerr Boyce Tupper George D. Baker Herbert E. Foss Brownson Iver

Preaching at Epithany Church by Rev Wayland Hoyt

At Epithany Church Chestnut corner of Thirty-sixth street sermons tomorrow morning and evening by the pastor Rev Wayland Hoyt D D. Subject Danger and Defense at 7 45 PM. Also Taking Care of One's Self a sermon for young people.

Epithany Church Chestnut Thirty-sixth Street Wayland Hoyt

Clergy Define Heaven And Hanukkah Lessons Across City

Central Church hosts Rev. Howard W. Pope of New Haven and Rev. Dr. Charles H. Richards for morning and evening sermons as part of a series on Old Truths in New Forms. Rabbi M. M. Eichler speaks on Hanukkah, with Hanukkah services led by preconfirmation and confirmation classes at Keneseth Israel. Rabbi J. J. Krauskopf discusses The Reign of Women from Deborah in a scheduled lecture tomorrow morning.

Central Church Eighteenth and Green Streets Howard W. Pope New Haven Conn G. Campbell Morgan Northfield Charles H. Richards Heaven M. M. Eichler Beth Israel Eighth Street Jefferson Keneseth Israel Temple Broad Street Columbia Avenue J. J. Krauskopf Deborah James M. Ludlow

Methodists Convene in Troy for Annual Convention

The Brotherhood of the Methodist Episcopal Church holds its annual convention at Fifth Avenue Church in Troy New York on December 19 starting at 2 PM with evening sessions. Rev Frank P Parkin preaches tomorrow at Grace Church at Broad and Master streets on The Reward of Faithfulness.

Brotherhood of the Methodist Episcopal Church Fifth Avenue Church Troy N. Y Frank P. Parkin Grace,Church, Broad Master Streets

Walnut Street churches schedule Communion and sermons

In Walnut Street Presbyterian Church Rev. Dana presides at morning Communion and an eight o'clock evening service with Rev. Ray H. Carter delivering the sermon on The Law of Christian Discipleship. The Young People’s Missionary Society meets at Arch Street Church at 4 pm with Dr. Spear speaking. Rev. C A R Janvier begins as Holland Memorial Church pastor with his first sermon tomorrow.

Walnut Street Presbyterian Church W. Dana D. D Ray H. Carter Young People’s Missionary Society Arch Street Eighteenth Arch Streets Spear C. A. R. Janvier Holland Memorial Church Broad and Federal Streets

Clergy Appointments and Sermon at Old Christ Church

At Old Christ Church Sunday morning the Rev. Dr. C Ellis Stevens preaches on The Bible. Rev Lawrence Sidney Shermer, formerly of Arkansas, is named assistant minister to Rev Dr Marshall Harrison at the Memorial Chapel of the Holy Trinity. Rev Charles T Murphy Jr resigns as assistant rector of Our Church of the Saviour Jenkintown and starts new work in Los Angeles. Bishop C W Whitaker expects to resume episcopal duties within another week.

Old Christ Church C. Ellis Stevens Lawrence Sidney Shermer Arkansas Marshall Harrison Memorial Chapel of the Holy Trinity Charles T. Murphy, Jr Our Church of the Saviour Jenkintown Los Angeles C. W. Whitaker

Professor Adler to Lecture on Changes in God Conception

New York professor Felix Adler will speak on Changes in the Conception of God before the Society for Ethical Culture next Sunday at 11 A M. at New Century Hall 124 South Twelfth Street.

Felix Adler New York God Society For Ethical Culture New Century Hall South Twelfth Street

Devotion of the Forty Hours at Multiple Germantown Churches

The Forty Hours devotion will be held next week at the Immaculate Conception St Teresa s St Joseph s Orphan Asylum and the Seminary Chapel in Germantown. A fair is held for the Church of St Maria at Tenth and Ellsworth in its temporary quarters. The Immaculate Conception Chapel attached to St Vincent s Seminary has become a parish church under Rev J O Hayden. Rev Aloysius P Brosnan of Woodstock College will lecture in Witherspoon Auditorium for the Knights of Columbus next Thursday evening.

Immaculate Conception St. Teresa's St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum Seminary Chapel Germantown St. Maria Tenth and Ellsworth Streets Aloysius P. Brosnan Woodstock College Witherspoon Knights of Columbus

Sacred concert and missionary exercises for Philadelphia Tract Society

A sacred concert and missionary exercises will be held at the Second Reformed Church on Seventh Street above Brown next Wednesday evening December 11 at 8 o'clock. The event benefits the Philadelphia Tract and Mission Society.

Philadelphia Tract and Mission Society Second Reformed Church Seventh Street Brown

December Advisory Board Meets at President Paul’s Home

The Advisory Board held its December meeting Thursday at president George M. Paul’s residence. Reports from committee chairmen and branch presidents were favorable, signaling widening and strengthening work. New members include Rev. W. N. Yates, George M. Shermer, and W. E. Chapman.

George M. Paul W. N. Yates George M. Shermer Germantown W. E. Chapman West Philadelphia Blockley Baptist Church Evangelistic Committee J. Wilson Cochran Convention Choral Academy of Music

International Sunday School Lesson Preview

Fragmentary text outlines Exodus chapter ten and references lessons prepared for a Philadelphia Times edition. The readable lines show headings and partial sentence fragments about biblical content and lesson framing.

the International Sunday School

Moses Signs and Rod Miracles Before Mission

The text notes Moses hesitating to accept his mission and the Lord turning his rod into a serpent and back as a sign to him and the elders that miraculous power would be shown on their behalf. It mentions further signs including covering the hands with ...

Moses Egypt God Pharaoh Paraoah Pharoah

Plagues Move Toward Egypt’s Night of Doom and Deliverance

A study of Exodus chapters 9 through 12 explains the final plague on Egypt, Pharaoh’s hardening heart, and Moses’s leadership. It notes that Egyptian sorcerers fail to counter the plagues, the Israelites’ departure is prefigured, and the anticipated death of the firstborn culminates in a divine act of judgment and deliverance.

Moses Israel Pharaoh Land of Egypt Gough Church of Christ Dwight L. Moody Africa

Lessons From Bible Travelers on Service and Faith

Prepared for THE PHILADELPHIA TIMES. The piece urges travelers like Abraham Jacob Jonah the Wise Men and the Ethiopian to act selflessly and as Christ’s messengers. It highlights God’s care on journeys Ezra’s trust in divine protection and urges readers to study these figures for faith obedience and guidance on life’s long pilgrimages.

Jonah Abraham Paul Jacob Wise Men Christ Jerusalem Ezra Kara Babylon Shekel God Canaan Beer-Sheba Padan-aram Gath-Hepher Cana of Galilee Nineveh Joppa Tarshish Spain Jonah Ifill Egypt

Christian Endeavor Talk on Ability and Duty

Sunday December 8 1901 a Christian Endeavor session urged members to cultivate ability and use it as a trust for God and humanity. References to Beecher Vin cent and a call to bold energized service followed by Talmage address at the University of Pennsylvania on Sunday events in Houston Hall and a later musical service with speakers from Columbia University.

Bayard Taylor Clarence A. Vincent Henry Ward Beecher Rae D. Babcock

Camden Epworth League Elects Officers at Meeting

Camden City Epworth League held its annual meeting at Broadway Methodist Episcopal Church last night electing Wilfred Katglin as president John L Bray as first vice president and Mary A Wolverton as treasurer and Thompson as superintendent among others.

Camden Epworth League Camden City Epworth League Broadway Methodist Episcopal Church Wilfred Katglin John L. Bray Wille Mary A. Wolverton Sar Am AB. Pomompson Superin

Ex Governor Pattison seeks move of two prisoners to Eastern Penitentiary

In U S District Court ex governor Robert Pattison asked for an order to transfer Arthur Taylor and Baldw Fredell from Moyamensing Prison to Eastern Penitentiary for health and work reasons. Judge McPherson said he lacked authority and suggested Pattison apply to the prison board while noting a penitentiary sentence could be imposed. Assistant U S District Attorney Stewart supported the move and a DA submission was discussed.

Robert BE. Pattison McPherson United States District Court Arthur Taylor Baldw Fredell Moyamensing Prison Theerm Penitentiary Moyamensing Eastern Penitentiary Mr. Pattison Taylor and Bredell United States Stewart Holland

Roosevelt's Enemy Is Freed After Judge Reprimands

Judge Martin discharged A. K. Miller in Quarter Sessions No. 2 after hearing evidence that Miller said it was a pity McKinley had been shot and Roosevelt should have been shot. The defense argued there was no riot or breach of peace since remarks were to a single person and not overheard.

Miller Martin Tracy Tobin Roosevelt Army and Navy Broad and Chestnut Streets McKinley Tobin Carson Schofield

Missing West Philadelphia magnate Sloan heirs sought

In August 1895 Joseph A Sloan disappeared from his home leaving a 15 year old son Joseph V Sloan. His estate is now in administration with his son and brother seeking the missing man's share of several West Philadelphia properties on State street. An Orphans Court hearing is set for January 18 to hear testimony.

West Philadelphia State Street Joseph A. Sloan Sloan Joseph V. Sloan Michael Francis Doyle

Department adopts resolutions on death of Charles B Perkins

The department adopted resolutions for the death of Charles B Perkins assistant solicitor. A copy of the resolutions will be engrossed and sent to his family and to the members.

Ae Oe Ee Department Charles B. Perkins Istant Oy

Suit Over $45,000 Loss After Rail Accident

Willard RE Barcus sues the Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company in Common Pleas Court No 2 to recover 45000 for Michele Di Palma whose right foot was cut off by a moving train. Di Palma, a company employee at Broadway Station Camden, mounted the tender to go to the ferry as workers did. when ordered off he fell and was struck by wheels.

Willard RE. Barcus Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company Common Pleas Court Michele di Palma di Palma Broadway Station Camden

Grand jury returns murder charge against James Ditro

A true bill for murder was returned against James Ditro by the grand jury. Ditro, who ran a boarding house at 152 Eveline Street Falls of Schuylkill, allegedly shot Dominico Ventuala after a December 3 argument over $20. He fled to Camden and was arrested there. Requisition papers are issued to bring him back for trial.

James Ditro Dominico Venzuala Martin Ditro Camden Eveline Street Falls of Schuylkill

Mortgage suits list debts and defaulters in 1902 notices

A crowded legal notice enumerates creditors and amounts in mortgage and promissory note cases. Names include Guristas Flett, Caroline C. Furbush, Lemuel F. Demelman, James C. Sellers, Lewis B. Brown, Charles F. Dinmore, Fannie H. Joyce, Ella W. Tustin, Benjamin Skvensky, Rosa Skvensky, Edward Hertzog, Frank Welnacht, Harry Tucker, Anna Cramer, and George H. McLaughlin with various dates and sums indicating defaults and executions.

Peartace Blackburne Guristas’ Flett Pany Philadelphia Gorotins Bauer S. Brown Jacob G. de Turck Caroline C. Furbush Brown de Turck Nicholas J. Fconomus Headley Chocolate Omneeey Lemuel FE. Demelman James C. Sellers Wilson Stearly Edward Hertzog Frank Welnacht Harry Tucker James Newton Harry Bennett Robert Benson Anna Cramer George H. McLaughlin

Judge Rules on Equity Suit In Star Theatre Case

President Judge Martin of Common Pleas Court No 5 decides the equity suit brought by Carrie Radcliffe against Star Theatre manager Frank V Dunn. The court denies Dunns demurrer and grants an injunction restraining him from terminating Miss Radcliffes engagement to night.

Martin Common Pleas Court, No. 5 Carrie Radcliffe Frank V. Dunn Star Theatre Misa Radcliffe Dunn Miss Radcliffe

License Court Meets Today In City Hall Session

Judges Pennypacker and McMichael sit to hear liquor license transfer applications. The session occurs in room F Common Pleas No. 3 on the second floor west corridor City Hall instead of court room 670.

Pennypacker McMichael Seasion Common Pleas City Hall

Courtroom Decisions From Five Courts Reported

Five court numbers show no sessions today while decisions span Rule absolutes discharged and divorces refused. Appeals include Smith versus Engine Works Harrison versus Farrell and Maurice versus City with various master and petition actions noted.

Robinson Street Sewer Vansant Va Sinbad Sav Savage Farrell Mibibauer Battalion Lakens Ve. Larcher Maurice City

Estates Adjudicated in Orphans' Court Balances Awarded

Adjudications in the estates of several individuals filed in the Orphans' Court show balances awarded to listed beneficiaries including William Ross Henry Wood Eliz thman Henry Hurlbut John Ehman George Rinkelekeley John Hallowell Josephine C Hitchcock Joseph D. McGovern Francis G Mail Catharine Hart etc. The figures include 4 868.06 557.02 40 664.07 12 055.01 4 845.40 37 054.14 1 236.32 142 461.57 5.81 1 512.48 1 006.53 207.68 123.22 496.11 53 290.86 6 659.52.

Orphans’ Court BANK William Ross Henry. Wood Elizathman Henry Hurlbut John Ehman George Rinkelekeley John Hallowell Ashman Josephine C. Hitchcock Joseph D. McGoveran John Budge Penrose Francis G Ferguson William Avermeme Catharine Hart Clara S. Rodham Sarah Lintoh Charles Rogan Edward Aeesa Bellows

Numerous Estates Move Through Orphans Court List

A long Orphans Court agenda includes guardian appointments, sales, citations, and administrator actions for estates such as Steinmetz, Thompson, Hunsicker, Davis, Wilson, Doyle, Almeida, Reber, Schmidt, and many others. Proceedings involve sales of real estate, attachments, discharge of administrators, and widow claims across multiple named estates.

Orphans’ Court Steinmetz Guardian Tull Thompson T. Hunsicker Davis J. R. K. Scott Wilson Mdi. Jr. Bault Wake- Gillespie Loughlin Ines Stellwagon M. G. Campbell Sharke Schaeffer Webb Tapper G. Johnsonker Bodine Baker Roth Sharkey Buckley Ellis Beck Robinson Kane Shearer J. Agnett Yocum Mitcheson J. C. Sellers Williams Gaetan Peterson Graver J . Cannon R. Krackman Bal . Beale Mayer Bamburger Levi Wallman Carroll Kerr Oy Tustee Hinkeon Pile Brinton Overington J. G. Johnson Caldwell de Ford Hammersly Norral Knaus Crooks Morrow B. Fletcher Craig Es Smithers Yusraien Welsh J. H. Fow

Partner Sues Partner Over Equity in Fifty-ninth Street Homes

James J. Allen, builder, sues Thomas Marshall, owner of eighty two houses at Fifty-ninth and Market streets, seeking an accounting and settlement under their partnership. Allen requests an injunction to prevent encumbrance or sale of the properties without notice during the suit.

James J. Allen Thomas Marshall Fifty-ninth Market Streets Allen Marshall

Young Boy Samuel Gorman Charged in Fatal Tacony Killing

Samuel Gorman, age 12, is before Judge Martin in Quarter Sessions charged with the murder of John F. Kearns after a dispute over six cents in a deserted Tacony shanty. The defense argues the shot was not deliberate and seeks bail. a jury returned an indictment in the murder case.

Samuel Gorman John F. Kearns Martin Kearns Gorman

Equity suit over 4000 legacy from Harlan will heard

Judge Archbald heard final equity arguments in the Welson versus Smith case over a 4000 legacy from Samuel Harlan Jr of Delaware, who died in 1883. The executor contested the gift after a promissory note for three years went unpaid. no demand was made before the statute of limitations. Decision was reserved. Also argued before Judge McPherson on removing the nonsuit in Lee va London Assurance.

Archbald Equity James H. Welson Thomas B. Smith Samuel Harlan, Jr Delaware Satan Payabe McPherson Lee

Guardian Appointment for Minor McHugh in Orphans Court

Judge McPherson in the Orphans Court names Adaline A Burkett guardian of Joseph McHugh a minor. The order appoints Burkett to represent and care for the child.

Judge McPherson Orphans’ Court Adaline A. Burkett Joseph Pointed McHugh

Mary Ann May Estate Settled In Orphans Court

President Judge Hanna adjudicated in the Orphans Court awarding next of kin Margaretta E. Mount a balance of 6659.52 from the Mary Ann May estate. The estate faced lengthy contest and many relatives filed claims after the audit last month. May died March 31, 1900 leaving no surviving father mother brothers or sisters.

Hanna Orphans’ Court Margaretta EB. Mount Mary Ann May Miss May

Bankruptcy Declarations Mention Bucks and Montgomery Names

George B. Snyder of Richland township Bucks county and Levin Freed of Montgomery county are discharged as bankrupts in the United States District Court. Samuel Roome of this area has also been declared bankrupt in the United States.

George B. Snyder Richland Township Bucks County Levin, Freed Montgomery County United States Samuel Roome

Inventory of estate of Jacob Y Diets filed for probate

Register of Wills lists the estate of Jacob Y. Diets of Twins Dietz & Metagar carpet merchants who died in October. Valuation of the decedent’s estate is $422,948.57 with listed personal effects amounts for Chadwick, Anos P., C. McCook, and others. Several heirs and properties noted at various addresses appear in the record with separate values.

Jacob Y. Diets Twins Dietz & Metagar Register of Wills Chadwick Maria Eran Sago Ninth Street Catharine North Twenty-fourth Street Catharine A

Judgments Listed in Common Pleas Court Docket

Judgments entered in Common Pleas Courts name the plaintiff for each amount. Records show several cases including Richard W. Davids for 2 ane 250, John M. Kennedy quoted as 36s of meastred Cc. Cornell ee, Cornell 300, Robert A. Pitts 000, and others such as Mey not oun tor 1 it in the pagesead of terest, with firms like Bunting & Co and Within Lanaben & Son referenced in the docket.

Common Pleas Mong Swain Richard W. Davids John M. Kennedy Cornell Ee Cornell Robert A. Pitts He Price, Jr Silaere Security Joseph McBride Bunting & Co Lanaben & Son

Judge finds small amount error in nemoe case

A court adjudicated an exception in a nemoe matter led by the accountant. The judge ruled an error of 700 dollars in the case, affecting the financial outcome and noting the small amount involved.

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Religious Notices From Walnut and Federal Churches

Second Presbyterian Church Walnut and 21st Streets CHAS WOOD Minister J W Williams Assistant Minister Sunday Services 11 AM and 7 30 PM Dr Wood will preach Musical Service 7 30 PM C E 10 AM Sunday School 2 30 PM Bible Class taught by Dr James A Worden Wednesday Service 8 PM All welcome Memorial Presbyterian Broad and Federal Rev C A R Janvier Pastor elect will preach at 10 30 AM and 8 PM 2 90 Bondax School and Bible Classes Address by JANVIER 7 40 Organ Service Mr WM TS VouNa Organist Choir Sonata Mendelssohn Canon in Eb both seats entirely free at all services Visitors cordially welcomed Walnut Street Presbyterian 8 Dana D P 11 AM Anticena Service M Service of Song 8 PM Rev Ray H Carter The Law of Christian Discipleship cordial invitation to all

Second Presbyterian Church Walnut 21St Streets Chas Walnut Street Presbyterian

Church and temple services listed in Philadelphia area

The notice lists service times for The Church of the Saviour on Thirty-eighth Street and Chestnut, The Baptist Temple at Broad and Berks, Spruce Street Baptists, and Ethical Culture with Felix Adler at New Century Hall. It notes sermon times, Sunday school, and special programs, inviting visitors and noting advance ticketing for out of town guests.

the Baptist Temple Broad and Berks Sts Phila Russell H. Conwell George A. Peltz Thomas Cross

Christian Science Service at Third Church

The Christian Science Church on the northwest corner of Broad and Spruce Streets posts a 10:45 a.m. Sunday service with the subject Sacrament. A Wednesday meeting at 8 p.m. and a free reading room are open daily until 5.

Third Church OF Christ, Scientist N. W Broad and Spruce Sts Wedpeed

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