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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1892
Page
3
A large Salvation Army gathering described as triumphant drew a packed audience at the old Liberty Street Church. Andrew Bryce led a vocal session while Fosign Heald of Omaha spoke. Captain White teased about past events and joked about spreading the gospel to Pittsburg.
A sensational Salvation Army gathering is described with fervent singing drums and tambourines. Ensign Heald urges action while attendees including Mrs Jones and other temperance figures share testimonies of redemption and conversion.
Evnsign Heald of Omaha joins former barroom companions in adopting sobriety and steady work after an army meeting. W. J. Williams from New York finds food and lodging, secures a boiler shop painter job, and vows a good life. Jim Howells from Michigan preaches salvation, urging boys to seek God, while Captain White seeks funds for a Puteburg shelter. A Pennsylvanian nearly commits poison but is drawn to the meeting, later turning to work and sobriety.
A New Zealand claim notes every line is Salvation Army and that Australia seats Salvationist commissioners in court. A law lets them take criminals to serve sentences under army control. The army plans a prison gate brigade in America to assist released convicts with jobs and housing to rebuild their lives.
Rev. John Whiteheld framed Genesis chapters as spiritual history not literal events. The Hebrews symbolize the church's journey from Egypt to Canaan, with Egypt the natural mind and wilderness temptations, while Canaan signifies highest mind and love of God and neighbor. He promises three more lectures on coronation and the question of Mary’s virgin birth.
Rev Dr Sutherland of the Second Presbyterian spoke on Caleb as a model of enduring courage. He urged believers to remain youthful in heart and spirit, to face giants of evil, and to follow the Lord with unwavering resolve.
Reverend Moffatt, president of Washington and Jefferson College, preached at First Presbyterian Church on consequences of sin. He argued punishment follows sin whether deliberate or accidental, stressing both immediate and remote outcomes and the necessity of embracing Christianity as taught in the Bible.
Advent began yesterday in Catholic and Episcopal churches in the two cities and will continue until Christmas. Believers deny worldly pleasures to prepare for the Savior. Some adherents avoid theaters and balls. Catholics even restrict marriages during the season. Special services were held yesterday with mourning colors and the Gloria omitted in Catholic masses. Episcopalians held special musical services.
Rev. William Thompson preached on the coming of Christ in the flesh from John II 7 at St James Episcopal Church yesterday morning. He urged that Christ comes in the flesh in great church crises and in maternal glory, and that believers should seek that higher advent in devotion. IT pays to advertise for a situation in THE DISPATCH. One canta word is the cost.
Lieutenant Gallant and officers raided 47 Logan Street. seventeen colored men were captured in the cellar while about ten stood around a blanket shooting craps. Frank Weems, the proprietor, and several visitors were also arrested. Weems was fined 950 and costs at the hearing.
JOS. HORNE & CO. advertises Alaska Seal Skin garments for the holiday season with capes $70-$125 jackets and coats $125-$300 mantles $200-$350 and fur lined items in silk and satin. Military and Marten Capes plus animal head neck scarfs and muffs in various furs priced from $4.50 to $25 and up. Early purchase urged for best selections and prices.
Police led by Captain Whitehouse and Detective Bendel raided Annie Linney’s 727 Forbes street speak easy after a siege of four hours. No shots were fired, two hundred neighbors watched as a hole in the wall led to the adjoining house and six people were arrested including Linney and her associates. The operation uncovered seven eighth kegs and three quarter barrels of beer and hidden liquor stock.
The 50 member Boys Brigade, captained by Frank Burkhart, debuted at Rev S S W McCorkle's Allegheny Church. The group aims to keep boys 12 to 16 engaged with Sunday school and church, with uniforms and weekly drill, social events, and lector sermons on the glory of young strength.
Charles Liffert, a wife deserter who left his three children nearly four years ago, was nearly captured by Constable Fee yesterday. He was identified at Smithfield street station after a noon Westbound train arrival. He says he has been living at Leetsdale. His wife has lived with her sister since the desertion.
Officers McNinnery and Buscha broke into a clubhouse on Eace street Allegheny and halted a brawl among about a dozen drunken men. The floor was stained with blood as arrests were made of John Gleason George Ward James Eikiss Jerry Stark and Sam Smith. Ward and Skins pin cult Snes were sent to the workhouse for.
The article describes a variety of millinery including the Russian turban in black felt with velvet trims, a Cronstadt shape, and a French Louis xiii beige felt with tobacco-brown velvet bow. It notes ostrich tips, bows, buckles, and lace as trimming options for refined, dressy headgear. Buyers and sellers meet through THE DISPATCH ads.
William Getty and companion Rupert were arrested for fighting on Carson Street. Getty refused prison meals saying he would not eat prison fare, while Rupert, aged 63, admitted giving Getty 25 cents for whisky. Sergeant Sitzler countered that the meal was as good as anywhere and better than county jail fare.
Ludwig Rychlowski of South Twenty ninth street fell from a bank at M Lanz and Son's stone quarry on South Thirty third street Friday night and died from injuries yesterday. He was a Pole with a wife and three children in Germany. Coroner Mc Dowell notified and to hold an inquest today.
A buyer touts silk mull and chiffon fabrics in pink, yellow and white at half to three quarters price. The firm claims extraordinary savings from a recent purchase, offering silk mull or mousseline in 22 and 45 inch widths at reduced rates.
The article extols Syrup of Figs for laxative needs noting its pleasant flavor gentle action and soothing effect. It claims it is the best family remedy and suitable for costive or bilious parents. Also mentions Pitcini’s offer of stylish suitings and overcoatings and Mellor Hoene’s Crickerine Pianos at 77 Fifth Avenue.
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