Bible hunting and the perils of indolence in 19th century preaching
A Brooklyn sermon treats laziness as a deadly vice, using hunting imagery from biblical figures to condemn indecision and comfort-seeking. It links idleness to poor health, moral decay, and spiritual danger, urging active pursuit of virtue and opportunity, with quotes on diligence and salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
David
Solomon
Lkrew
Bac
Earth
Heaven
Nature
Down
Pigan
Satan
St. Thomas
Christ
Jesus
Simon
Andrew
Lydia
Relic Silk Dress of Mrs Kaler Tells Family Tale
The 104 year old silk dress once owned by Mrs. Benjamin Kaler, linked to Daniel Webster through her grandmother, remains preserved as a sacred relic despite wear from time. A fourth fabric by Marshall Kennedy Milling Company promises long lasting quality. Camellia and Bayard Amber fabrics gain praise as durable, with mentions of Murnaux & Son's, 39 Penn avenue, promoting Iranian Awriass fast colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldboro
Benjamin Kaler
Daniel Webster
Marshall Kennedy Milling Company
Camellia
Bayard Amber
Murnaux & Son's
Penn Avenue
Large New Dress Goods Sale Offers Choice Suitings and Crepons
This week invites shoppers to a broad dress goods sale featuring fine new suitings and roomfuls of imported tweeds. Includes 54 and 52 inch wide French mixtures 60 inch wide melange suitings and 48 inch cheviot suitings 46 inch cream cash meres and 36 inch roulettes. Demonstrate value and style with multiple textures and colors at rear of dress goods room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Marriage of James Breesit and Jaxer Brourm in West End
On Friday evening April 2 at the bride's uncle residence 201 Main street West End Reverend Josiah Stevenson officiated the marriage of James Breesit of New York to Jaxer Brourm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birrell—Beglie
Main Street
West End
Josiah Stevenson
James 5. Breesit
New York
Jaxer D. Brourm
Horner
Jons M. Mines
Southavenue
Alleheny City
Monpar
Hussey
Bessis M
Benjamin
Mary Jane Hussey
Cowan Street
Allegheny
Tenyvoor
Uniontown
Knipling
Middle Street
Alleheny
Caanoline
Henry L. Emipling
Treapay
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Madison Avenue
Liberty Street
McCafferty
Rose
Patrick McCafferty
McPhilimy
Mancaret
John McPnibey
J. D. Bogg
Collins Avenue
East End
Morpar
Turspay
U.P. Charoh
Biatreville
Neill
Josers Nervi
Spring Alley
Ninth Ward
City
N.ow
Willian Groner
Andrew
Sarah Orth
Rice
Acorn Street
Four Mile Run
Twenty-third Ward
EuLex
Patrick Rice
Roberts
Frinx M. Ronerra
North Hiland Avenue
Station Street
Schaffer
Jonx Sonarrzn
Staley
Thomas Staley
B. McDonald
Mornieg
Bakerstown
Wohlebe
J. Woutenes
Alphonsa
Carlina Wohleber
Obituary notices list local deaths and funeral plans
Multiple entries announce deaths on April weekends with ages and burial details. Louisa, Elizabeth, Lavina Blasford, Brennan, Brosky, Craig, Curry and Fox are named with residences in Wilkinsburg Braddock Allegheny McKee’s Rocks and Chicago. services and interments are scheduled at homes or churches, with private internments and dates in late April 1892 noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nne
Louisa
Meter
Bissell
Penn Avenue
East End
Brashton
Moxpay
Water Street
Wilkinsburg
Trispay
Blash Foerd
Lavina Blasaronp
McWilliams
Oliver Blashford
Thomas J
Josephine Jackson McWilliams
Washington Avenue
Mowpar
Fox
M. Curtstisa Fox
John Fox, Jr
van Braam Street
Ladies' All-Wool Wycoona Cloth Jackets Sale
Our new departments offer a range of ladies jackets and capes in various fabrics and trims. Wycoona cloth jackets in tan and gray stripes priced at 398 with value 7, clay diagonal jackets at 5, capes from 4 to 7.95, including all-wool serge capes with embroidery and lace details.
Muslin Underwear Specials for Ladies and Children
The store offers a wide range of muslin underwear with low prices. Items include plain garments at 15 cents, embroidered edges 19 cents, hemstitch detailing 25 cents, up to $2.25. Also listed are ladies drawers skirts gowns and chemises with multiple trims and laces, priced 24 to 89 cents and up to $3.25.
Infants' Wear Caps and Mull Caps Offered
Advertisement lists Infants' Wear items with prices: a cap around crown 13 cents and Infants' Embroidered Mull Caps with full ruche around crown priced at 15 cents.
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Talmage
Planus
Adirondacks
Ao Hunter
Arcnippa
Sik
Pitcairn’s
Wood Street
Avondale
Knox's
Kentucky
Arnheim Live Stock Company, Ltd
Express
Bn Road
Pittsburg
D. Arnheim
AnyuEem
Livz Stock Company
Ltp
Second Avenue
Meraven
Mamaux & 5On
Uth
Jon 8
Eoserts
Eee
Smithfield Street
the People's
Dis Furniture
Bedding House
Pennsylvania
Liberty St
Sixth Ave
Langdon & Batcheller's
Thomson
United States
Ocala
Wylie
Arthur C. Wruiz
Ferry Street
Moxpar
Anthony Meter
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
UM Penn Avenue
Leeds
A.M
J.B. Murdoch
Mhi-Uwr
Pittsburg Wall Paper Co
Weetinghones
C. A. Verner
Cor
Fifth Ave
Market St
Uwr
Arihor, Schondelmyer & Co
Ohio St
Allegheny, Pa
Boggs & Buhl
J. G. Bennett & Co
D. D. Youman
R. Dunlap & CO
Hamburg
Kochler
Sixth St
Men’s & Boys
Horne & Ward
Fifth Avenue
INS. CO
North America
William L. Jones
Jais
D. L. Aber
Cope Ppp
Smithfield St
Pitta
Ure
JUG
Fleming & Sons
J.g.bennett
Cr. Ha Wood St
F. Sawhaill
Federal At
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