Nation's Churches Mark Hefty Growth in Methodism
The Methodist Yearbook 1902 notes Methodism as the largest Protestant body with about three million in its largest branch, plus four and a half million Baptists in thirteen groups and eight to nine million Roman Catholics. Ohio leads membership, with New York and Pennsylvania close behind. An eloquent McKinley tribute highlights Methodist influence, while various local sermons and meetings outline upcoming evangelistic events and church activities across Scranton and nearby communities.
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United States
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ohio
New York
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Dingis Tracy
Lincoln
Johnson
Grant Jin Hayes
New York Sun
Wide Range of Church Services Across City Churches
Churchgoers packed schedules with prayers, sermons, and youth activities amid an extensive list of services. Congregations including Methodist Episcopal, Episcopal, Presbyterian, and Baptist houses offered morning and evening worship, Sunday schools, Epworth Leagues, and weeknight prayer meetings, with Rev. leaders and guest speakers.
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Second Presbyterian Church
M. W. Stryker
Stryker
Paul
Gillations
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
New England Society
Scrantonians
Hamilton College
New School
New School College of the Presbyterians
Church
Sunday School Lesson for Jan 5 by Ev Comer
Readings explain Acts 1 wait for the promise of the Holy Spirit Jesus ascends and the disciples prepare for mission. The lesson notes the apostles questions about the kingdom and Jesus reply that times are set by God and the need for witnesses at home and abroad.
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Civist
Wjieton
Jersey
Oman
Deans
Jesus
Heavenly Kingdom
Town Avenue Maptlschard Church Weekly Schedule
Church notices outline Sunday morning services at 8 and 10 with sermons by Pastor Rev Stubert Py VY and Clepene Hinton. Evening prayer and Bible study, annual meeting Tuesday, weekday services, and interdenominational activities for members and visitors.
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Town Avenue
Penn Avenue
Sprigo
Dindinetreety
Owelcimie
Stubert Py
Peres
Wreeoott Avenue
Young
WDM
Hackeen
Piutor
Crete
Puporintende
Bevating
Aeovdee
Sone
Ates
Parton
Kongelling
Einnory
Hantie Elimi
Randy Aebool
Midge Bantivt
Nerve Pills Promoted as Cure for Nervous Headaches
Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills are advertised as a remedy for nervous sick headaches. A testimonial from Dr Thomas Summers of Scranton Pa claims complete cure after use at Matthews Brothers drug store Lackawanna Avenue. Pills sold 50c a box by dealers or Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY. Portrait and signature of A W Chase on each package.
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Thomas Summers
Jackson Street
Scranton
A. W. Chase
Buffalo, N. Y
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Presbyterian church notices on January services and meetings
An old church notice lists services at Second Presbyterian and related events. Morning worship, evening services, and the Lord’s Supper are scheduled around January with details about sermon topics and weekly gatherings at Jefferson Avenue location.
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Second Presbyterian Church
Jefferson Avenue
Grace Evangelit... Tantheran churel sermon thane
Grace Evangelical Lutheran church on Marlivon avenue holds Sunday services at 10 00 am with Divine worship led by Mr Yorn and the People's Society of Christian Endeavor. The topic is The Mission of the Bite with referenced verses and hymns. Luther meeting and Batala group are listed for Saturday and Sunday activities in Allentown and nearby locales.
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W. Ch. Bimpson
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Young Men's Christian Ageoolition
Die
MW. Stecker
Hamilton College
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Lansing
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Cole
Wastin Street
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Dotin P
Moffat
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Stinior
Cela
Endeavor
Adime Avenua Chapel
York Street
Wind
Seloniat
Chrlattiti Kadewoor
Auwel
St. Luke's
Kowers Israel
C. UN
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St. Luke'a
Arnon
St. Mark's Chapel
Primore-Sa
St. Geore’s
Olyphant
Evi Wong
Penman
Boteran
Von
Ofeloek
St. David's Church
Elward
Wolsenghar
Christ's Church
Washington Avenue
Park Street
Kew
Bullanting
Chiriatinas
Stinelay
Alrich
Evan Beliziinorviegs
Othe
Echool
Young
Pepe
Society of Chistian
Weilietdig Ool
Ewetheral Synod
Marlivon Avenue
Muoberry
Yorn People's Society of Christian Endeliver
Everyhouy
Sandir
Calvary Reformed Church Service Notes and Farewell
Irregular church notices describe Calvary Reformed Church activities on Sunday including worship, Sunday school, youth Endeavor, and a farewell talk for Miss Muse Palmer from the Chima Unlined Mikelln. The Patrons plan special speakers, missionary events, and evening services at Zion Vitel Kyvangelload.
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Manrog
Cleonateeet
Marion TL. Prior
Yusten
Servive 1000
Srrlay
Jesus
Amis Free
Liverstuds
Christiin Did Missionare Alliancy
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Vomay Iy
Robert G. Breeman
Springs Hope
Wiesipeut
Advis
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Fragmented Text on Command and Prayer Practices
The readable passages reference commands, prayer, meditation, and expectation within a religious or liturgical context. Mentions include work, growers, and the idea of readiness for service, with emphasis on devotion and best effort.
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Jehee
Chirel
Blackboard Lesson Hints from a Sunday School Session
Publication by Wb Revel & Co Chicago Illinois presents introductory notes on Jesus earthly ministry and the disciples. The text discusses the Holy Spirit baptism and the mission given to the disciples to carry on Christwork after Pentecost. It notes preparation and the call to peaceful, devoted service.
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Wb Revel & Co
Chicago
Iptrodietom
Tyre
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