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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1897
Page
7
Renwick hosts county notices and social items as residents prepare for the Woodmen picnic and district camp meetings. Reports include local visits, farm ads, evangelist meetings, and community updates with names such as Rev. Green, J. M. Sherman, and Abe Hoover, plus notes on farming goods and sales.
Livermore Iowa June 1897 editor Renwick letters debate Greek verb baptize meaning immersion. Rev Stiles cites lexicons Luther Calvin and others supporting immersion view vs claim that text allows broader interpretation. Article notes intent to clarify but avoids prolonging religious controversy.
A letter discusses biblical baptism, tracing Greek word usage and historical practice. It argues immersion is not the sole scriptural mode, cites survey estimates of pastors, and calls for a public discussion to settle doctrinal differences with impartial reporting.
A box of literature was sent to Anamosa Penitentiary by the WGC0 this week. National WCTU flower mission day honored Jennie Cassedy born to lead flower missions. Renwick WCTU sent bouquets to the sick and aged and to teachers and businessmen. Children’s Day set for next Sunday. a morning sermon for children. Local notes report church attendance, school visits, and community events. Estray: a black Poland China sow found 214 miles SE of Hardy, Iowa on May 18, 1897, owner to pay costs.
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