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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1902

Page

3

Rational View of Bible by Rev Cantrell Critiques Scripture

The Rev E A Cantrell of the People's Church argues a rationalist view of the Bible in a sermon. He says the Bible is a race creed and not the sole source of religion, citing Drummond and parallels with other sacred texts. He rejects miracles as unique to Hebrew writings and compares biblical authorship with Hindu, Egyptian, and Buddhist traditions.

E. A. Cantrell The People's Church Drummond God Jesus Hillal India Darwin Spencer Fiske Drummoand Carlyle Ruskin Marx Tolstot

Brownson Council Reorganized with 40 New Members

The Brownson Y M L council reformed yesterday in East North street hall with forty new members. Initiated by Capitol Council’s degree team of Indiana, the event included mass at St. Joseph’s Church, degrees at nine, dinner, vesper, and a banquet in the lower dining room. The rejuvenated council becomes the city’s first Y M I council.

Brownson Council East North Street Capitol Council Indiana St. Joseph's Church Gouset Thin City

Greenwood's New Church Dedication Clears Debt

The First Christian Church of Greenwood was dedicated with services led by Rev. Z. T. Sweeney of Columbus. Morning attendance overflowed, and contributions raised $3,300, paying off the $2,000 remaining debt and funding a pipe organ, sidewalks, and improvements. Local pastors and communities attended as funds moved quickly with donors including Mrs. Wishard and Jim Frazier, highlighting the church’s milestone and future plans.

First Christian Church of Greenwood Z. T. Sweeney Baptist, Presbyterian and Methodist Christian Church of Franklin M. W. Yocom Yocom Columbus Jim Frazier the First Christian Church Feder Elijah Goodwin Sim Frazier Irvington J M. Wish Elijah Goodwin Patterson Dr Brown Ragedale E. L. Frazier W. R. Couch Huff S. R. Wilson Samuel Connor James McCallum A. C. Riley Arch Hall H. E. Davis James Connor C. R. Hudson

First Things First from Rev Odell at Second Presbyterian

Rev Odell new pastor preaches on Matthew six seeking first the kingdom of God. He argues worldly pursuits are transient while the kingdom governs motives and character. He urges Christians to seek divine order, keep worship focused on God, and let all else fall in place.

O. D. Odell Second Presbyterian Church Christ Jesus Kingdom of God God Kingdom of Heaven Lfe

Ringling Brothers Circus to Visit Indianapolis in May

Ringling Brothers circus plans two Indianapolis shows on Monday May 12 and opens a week in St. Louis this afternoon. After Saturday’s finale the big tent will be shipped on sixty five train cars to Indianapolis, with a monster street parade and new acts including Captain Webb’s seals, the Holloway trio, taut wire artists, John O’Briens horses, Pearl Souders elephants and the Dunbars, all staged to thrill local audiences.

Ringling Brothers’ Circus Indianapolis St. Louis Ringlings Union Captain Webb Holloway John O'Brien Pearl Souders Flying Dunbars

Simple neck and shoulder frocks for little folk pattern 4122

Home Dressing Hints shows a two piece children’s frock in white Persian lawn with a turn over collar and bishop sleeves. Pattern 4122 offers sizes for one two four and six years with needlework lace for collar and cuffs and requires 2 7/8 yards to 2 3/4 yards of fabric plus 1 yard for lace.

May Manton Colin

Plea for Saturday Half Holiday and Life's Riches

The Rev J Cumming Smith argues for stopping business on Saturday afternoons to preserve the Sabbath's holiness and support human vitality. He discusses wealth, art, literature, religion, and the law of balance, urging obedience to spiritual growth and the infusion of God’s love through disciplined, purposeful living.

J. Cumming Smith Tabernacle Church God America Jesus Lfe Moses Abraham Daniel Ezra Paul John Chrysostom Savanarola Luther Livingstone Lincoln Booker T. Washington Christ

Official monument dedication badge on sale at Myer’s

The official dedication badge is a valued souvenir and is on sale at Myer’s Cigar Store located at 17 North Pennsylvania Street. Only a limited supply has been made, and those who want them should act quickly to secure one.

Myer North Pennsylvania Street

News of the Theaters and Upcoming Productions

The Holden Comedy Company starts a week at Park Theater with Over the Sea. Camille follows for three days, plus vaudeville between acts. May Irwin’s Widow Jones seats go on sale. Clyde Fitch’s The Climbers seats start tomorrow. Further season notes mention De Wolf Hopper as Pickwick, Anna Held in The Little Duchess, and other stage plans, with oblique references to Sol Smith Russell, James A. Herne, and Joseph Jefferson.

Holden Comedy Company Park Theater Camille Aes May Irwin Widow Jones Clyde Fitch Joseph Jefferson Sol Smith Russell Mr. Russell James A. Herne Jefferson

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