Sermons in October at Duquesne Theater
The Duquesne Theater hosted Rev. Dr. Iver Beecher as part of the National Prison Association congress with delegates and friends filling seats. Beecher spoke on prison reform and divine justice while church leaders and wardens attended, followed by chaplains at the penitentiary and a Carnegie Hall session in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Theater
I. K. Beecher
National Prison Association
Hayes
M. T. Rounds
Gardner Trefte
Patterson
Wright
Henry Warner
John L. Milligan
Iver
Milligan
Dr. Beecher
Henry Ward Treecher
Beechers
Dor. Lynnn Abbott
Beecher
God
TM Penitentiary
Association
Wanlen Wright
Res. Leute Zinkhan
Baltimore
Wood Street
Tiversile
Carnegie Hall
Word of Cheer Sermon by Lontside Pastor at Ninth Presbyterian
A report on an encouraging sermon titled Word of Cheer given last evening by Reverend A. Elliott of the Ninth United Presbyterian Church at Fourteenth sul Bingham streets. The speaker based the talk on Galatians 6 9 emphasizing perseverance in well doing and the harvest to come. He argued weariness in toil and spirit is common, urged reliance on divine encouragement, and cited missionary efforts in Madagascar and Barmah as examples of faithful preaching yielding fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. A. Elliott
Ninth
Madagascar
Barmah
Baraish
Peter
Seward
Joab
E. P. Cowan
Third Presbyterian Church
L. Kinesii
Benaiah
Tabernacle of the Lord
Eaith
Lot
Jonah
David
Jonb
Istory
God
The Young Theologian Preaches Resurrection at Allegheny Church
David McAllister Jr., a theological student son of the Eighth Street Church pastor, preached twice at Allegheny Reformed Presbyterian Church. He argued Christ rose with a true human body, the resurrection proving the incarnation and atonement, drawing on Paul and the Nativity to illustrate suffering and salvation. Prof. Wilson assisted in opening the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David McAllister, Jr
Covenanter
Eighth Street
Allegheny Reformed Presbyterian Church
Paul
Christ
Star of Bethlehem
Mr. McAllister
John Drown
Prof. Wison
Joab's Stormy Life and Death Sermon at Third Presbyterian
Rev Dr Cowan spoke on Joab drawing lessons from a troubled life. He contrasted Joab with Jonah and urged focusing on God when death nears, noting the danger of denying the altar. The sermon framed Joab’s strength and faults within biblical narrative.
Sermon at Fifth Avenue Baptist on Jacob's Vow
Rev A Judson King preached to a small congregation in the Fifth Avenue market building on Jacob's Vow from Genesis twenty eight. He linked Esau and Jacob to family strife and noted the vow The Lord shall be my God made in trouble. The new church above Dinwiddie street nears completion at a cost of 15000 and will be dedicated within three months as a memorial to Rev William Shadrack D D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Judson King
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
Fifth Avenue Market
Jacob
Mr. King
Esau
Dinwiddie Street
Fifth Avenue
William Shadrack
Dedication of Shadyside Church of the Covenant in frame building
A Presbyterian Church named the Church of the Covenant was dedicated in Shadyside. Morning sermon by Rev. Dr. W P Shrom, with Rev. S kk Gordon leading prayer. Organ by Ella Wilson. solo Lizzie Reed. Afternoon addresses by several pastors on Presbyterian work. Evening devotions led by Rev. Dr RK Holmes. Building on Elmer street measures 130 by 65 feet, capacity about 300, cost around 4000. Building Committee: Fred Hoffman, Joseph Bell, Joseph Moss, A IL Waddle, Charles Babst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shadyside
Church of the Covenant
W. P. Shrom
Fourth Presbyterian Church
S. Kk. Gordon
Ella Wilson
Lizzie Reed, Sorano
J. P. C. Cumler
G. W. Cha
Fred Hoffman
Joseph Bell
Joseph Moss
A. IL Waddle
Charles Babst
Earthly and Heavenly House Sermons At Central Church
Rev. PH Wyle preached both morning and afternoon at the Central Reformed Presbyterian Church Allegheny drawing contrasts between the earthly house and the heavenly city from Corinthians and Revelations. A large congregation attended the sermons and the afternoon discourse covered the Earthly and Heavenly House. Corner Stone Laying at Homestead for German Evangelical Church featured a procession and services led by multiple ministers in Homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PH. Wyle
Mercer County
Central Reformed Presbyterian Church
Allegheny
IL. Corinthians
Earth
Homestead
Edward Haun
Francis Ronf
Krez
Gustav Lorch Schenerman
KR. P. Miller
J. J. Meligar
Schnorr
Busy priest treats crowds amid feast preparations
Father Mollinger of Troy Hill, famed for long hours and heavy patient load, recovers from past exhaustion and now begins days at 7 am with Mass then clinics. The Most Holy Name Church observes the Feast of St Roche with a life sized saint statue and increased Rosary recitations as the priest remains constantly busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Mollinger
Troy Hill
Anthony
Most Holy Name Church
St. Roche
Puritans and Politicians Lecture at Calvary Church
Rev. George Hodges delivered the second lecture in the Puritan Revolution series at Calvary P E Church last night. He traced the 17th century rise of Puritan influence with King James’s accession, noting a political partnership with the Church that strengthened Puritan aims, and previewed the next talk on the Policy of Thorough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hodges
Calvary P. E. Church
James
Scotland
England
Church of England
Two Prison Officials Speak on Treatment and Service
James Massie, warden of Toronto Central Prison, praises kind prisoner care and recalls one disciplinary lapse. Charles E. Felton of Chicago, a U P A secretary, notes 27 years in prison service and says he never sought votes to remain in office or gain election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Massie
Central Prison
Toronto
Canada
Itentiary
Buffalo
N. Y
House of Correction of
Chicago
Felton
Harpy & Harts Jewelers Hosts New Art Room Opening
The store invites visitors to view a collection praised for grace and beauty at its new art room located at 429 Smithfield Street three doors from City Hall. The announcement promotes the opening and location for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpy & Harts’, Jewelers
Smithfield Street
City Hall
Safe deposit vaults and rail excursion promotions
An ad urges valuables be kept secure in Farmers' Deposit National Bank vaults at 06 Fourth Avenue with strong vaults and separate women’s apartments. It advertises an S11 excursion to Norfolk, Washington, Old Point Comfort and Norfolk, with tickets valid 10 days and limited lots by Atlantic Land Company. Sloan & Co. handle tickets. Also promotes Iron City Pilsener beer with dealer delivery and makers contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
Fourth Avenue
Washington, D. C
Old Point
Comfort
Norfolk
Atlantic Land Company
Geate Roofer
M. Mariori
Greenspurg
A. P. Miller
Carson St
Shepp
J. M. Marshall
Dexter, Inn
Henry Fisher
Aysie Mass
Miss Il
St. Harris
Garfield
Mammoth
Globe Bible Publishing Co
Cheatout St
Philadelphia
Gumbert & It Huey
Samuel Hazlett
Accidental Crime Stirs Debate On Punishment
Fort Madison warden Major EF C McMillan described a case involving a doctor who killed a butcher after a dispute over meat. The doctor, deemed guilty of second degree murder and sentenced to ten years, was later reassigned as a librarian to keep criminals separated from professionals and mitigate criminal influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. C. McMillan
Towa State
Fort Madison
Pittsburg Company Stockholders Meet to Vote on Capital Increase
The Oliver Snow and Steel Co. of Pittsburg announces a special stockholders meeting set for December 8 1871 at 40 P.M. at Tenth and Muriel streets to vote on increasing capital stock from 1 million to 2 million dollars. Also notes a fall meeting of McReesport Driving Park from Oct 13 to Oct 15 inviting entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Snow and Steel Co
Pittsscng
Muriel Streets
Pittsburg
James Smith
McReesport
Dar—Ct
Eecrnae
Gore Parece
Offerel
David Martin
McKeesport
Evergreen Plank Road
East At
Second Tull Gate
Tenth Ward
Allegheny
John Konitz
Charles Thompson
Jas, W. Drape &Co
Wood
Brick house for sale near Liberty station area
J C Jamison and Co offers a almost new brick dwelling at 1000 Franklin Avenue with late roof slate mantels electric lights and modern conveniences. Situated near Selwyn and Vision corners, within walking distance to Slindy Lane and Liberty station, 438 by 108 lot to alley. Asking price 1000 with strong neighborhood features and porch and laundry facilities.
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Brownsville
Carson At
Thoms Thomas McCaffrey
Butler St
Vickroy Agnes
Aeoy Ghost College
M-foot
Samuel W. Black & Co
Fourth Ave
W. A. Herron & Ona
Fourth Avenue
Stomewood
Drape & Co
Wood St
Pittsburg
Slindy Lane
Alley
J.C. Reilly
Diamond St
Filside W. Ca
Wil
Liberty Station
J. C. Jamison & Co
Frankstown Av
W. c
East Liberty
J. CO. damisom&Co
Frankstown
E. E
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Thomas Beecher
David McAllister
Tie
Foncinnet
Sony
Jowen
Heaven
Alten
Penneylvania
Lingheer
Wien
Rey
Congress
Fr Cleywett
Kouzhon
Lontside
Dr. Cowan
the Earthly and Heavenly House
Roche
Iron City
Iron City Brewing Co
E. C. Mcdillan
Towa
Hoersford
ThooGs & Bent
Notiers
Fidelity Ee and Trust Company
William G. Lemmon
Itn
Cad Cemonene
Eaid
Fidelity Ne
Sack
Fidelity Title and Trust Company
William Gladden
Willian Gladden
Fidelity Title and Trust
Ans
T,t. A
James Grier
Setey
Casanh
Chris
Hauch
Smithfold
Florentine
Yerial
Disputch
Eresonal
Frank Bacon & Co
Smithfield St
George W. Hall
John S. Williamson
Charles Huller
Charles Larkins
Central Hotel
I Fourth Av
New P.O
Dlot
Fiuix
Saas
Mirs
J. M. Pogue
Ben Erent Higman
Imeckeon
Fifth Ay
Haseen
Jinnekin
Porlieres
E. J. Linekin & Co
Federal St
Ennoy
Pillsburg
U. S Lighthouse Engineer
Thirteenth
Portland
Ore
Sicceta
Oregon
T. H. Handbury
U.S. A
Thirteenth District
DR. Harris
L. H. Harris Drug CO
Seventh Arena
Col. Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Alwats
Southside
Wil Carson Street
East End
J. W. Wallace
Penn Ave
Thomas McCaffrey
Butler Street
Emil G. Stuckey
Penn Avenue
A.J. Kapacher
Federal Street
H. J. McBride
Market House
F. H. Eggers & Son
Oho
Chestnut Streets
Thomas McHenry
Western
Irwin Avenues
G. W. Hughes
Pennsylvania
Beaver Aves
Perry M. Gleim
Rebeqra
Pi and Roughern
Pittsburg Forge and Iron Co
J Parber
A. Bower
Morgantown
W.va
Parber
Apwy
Denver
Allegheny City
Miller Bros
Jay
A. McNally
Liberty St
M. K
Linden
Franklin
Koug
Midway
Feclary Manufacturing Co
Frazier St
Patiees
Immedi-ately
Bucyrus Steam Shovel Analge Co
Bucyras
C. Slesman
Alesmen
Callen
M. Brouner
Anderson
Sals Tk
Essee Gee -Alesman
Jou Keefe
O'Keefe & Co
Smithfeld St
The
Converse
Worcester
Mass
Dukeen
Viva
Oiklass
Monroe Brauwer Mig
la Crosse
Wis
Erin Nerve Puszie
Jnet
London
Eureka Miz
Crome
Cowan
Addrexa
Standard Silver Ware Co
Boston
HH. Woodward & Co
Haltimoore, Md
Mall
Eh, Stayner & Co
Providence
Putnam & Ce
Winsted
Ty, M
Campell & Dick, Iat
Galesladies
Fitsallaury
Campbell & Dick
Wow
Rhs
E. Thompson
Grant Street
Meehan’s
Grant St
Pan Foullemen
Ninth St
Smithgeld St
Tres Centculietto
Simanons Posie
Mies Oung
Peston
Sampson St
Heny
ITU Ston
Dynamo Corns
Prartners
Artner
Rex
Financia
Joan
Cily
Morris & Flem
Joney
Jackson & Co
Old Exchange
OU City
John Kk. Ewing
Con
Tim Lone
Money Realy
D. J. Fleming
Allegheny County
Kenry A. Weaver & Co
H. French
Stewart
Alleghenyy
F Butter and Co
H. Jackson
Ol Exchange Building
Tr. Pa
C. D. Levis
P“s Oand
Shanahan Transfer , Co
Sialthdeld
Corner Water
Nies
Dox i
Youngsown
J. Stoeckle
Hanied
J Campbell
Davis
Jones
Geo. W. Jones
Eral St
Theny
Mt. Washington
W. A. Herron & Sons
Rick
Thos. McCaffrey
W. . Herron Sons
Allegheny Residences
Howe
Jones Ae
Iene
John E. McCritkart
Wofifthav. Tel
Ars Palletl
Bae Station
P. ER. BR
W. A. Herron& Sona
Tomestead
Call Om Ed
Witush
Meadville
OM Exchange Building
Ol City
Jas. W. Drape & Co
ABA
Zora St
Knoxville
A.A. Alles & Bro
Ims Careon
Agenta
Marion Sta
Boconday
Morningside Road
Uitheens
Brust Fon
Dugquesse Road
Sheeton Ims
Gereentietar
J. Fleming
Chas. E. Cotes
Grant
Pumburz
Sherman
Montav
Lincoln - Lincoln
Morris & Tage
Ian En
Murry & E Fidelity
Ragewood
Ih. R
B. W. A. Herron & Ben
POE
Jas, W. Urape & Co
Pitmburg
Uolopdale
Juniata St
Alba
Pitteharg
Hutchinson Coal and Coke Co
Fairmont
W. Va
Thomas Cariin’s Sons
Lacock and Saky
Brugstore
Jolmes & Co
Smithfield
Address Synthesia
Olice
Seventh Ave
Jas
W. Drape & Co
Ae Wood
Collins
East Pond
Reed
Europe
Jos
Ro & Co
Ha Wood St
Pitbiare
Tamnapasane
C. Reilly
IRF
New J.leton
J. E. McKieley
Hint
United States
Senate
House
Pennav
Allegheny River
Omce
Washington, D.C
Nba
Fifa
Alieghen Arsenal
G. B. Dandy
U. S. Army
Main St
Ivery
Win
Bechert
Ohio St
Pee Inquire
Penn
Telli
J. 3
Young
Erin
Harmes
Anne Rou
Henry Furnan
Lacoerk St
Eaalter
D. L. Ebr
Famore Gloria
Baker
Sixth St
US Pennay
Ypewhiters
Typewriter
Higbway
New York
Wabaeh Av
Duquesne College
E. M. Wood
W.C. Stewart
Tolet
Jes Totses
Penn Street Market House
Morris & Fleming
Ierp
Bath
Rance Aml
Hell Vestibule
Fiymonth St
W. A. Ierren & Sons
Ieee
Esat
Reat
FCEN
Alleghen
Landry
Zien Min Caney
Federal St. Extension
J. J. McKee
Penn Av
Eoorm
W. A. Herron & Ss Poorth
Phy Greer
Morris & Se
Fficfs
Oarth
Husiness Shands
OTET
Ee Ee Power
Ema
EAMS
Enreta Dee
First
Elty
BP P Ecker & Co
Pifihart
E Choice Properties
Temington Square
Fidelity Building
Fourth Ava
Rogme
Henry Auction
Auctioneers
Fulton Street
Center Avenue
Alan
Cunard Line
Liver
Pool
Quernstown
Mier
North River
Omibrie
Mat Servia
Etruria
Ctober
Aurania
Bers
Paes
Mizembes
VAL My
U. Calla
Secand Cabin
Ous
York
Queenstown
Liverpool
Royal
United States Mail
Majestic
White Star
West Tenth Street
Old Country
Great Britain
J. McCorme
T., Pittaberg
HLM Land Kersey
Broadway
Saturda
Glasgow
Londonderry
Saipan
Speers
Joradin
Trnasia x
Gibraltar
R J
McCormick
Scorer & So
Ee Semple
Allan Line
Royal Mail Steamships
Derry
Galway
Seothid
Middia
Imul
Steamship
EFP
State of al Chel
State of New
Netraska
Neon
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