Gems and sermons on religion and virtue
A curated collage of religious thoughts from diverse denominations highlights calls for moral living and readiness for the divine. Notable voices include Rev. Peace Pinch, Rev. A H Simpson, Dr J Hankin, Rev George Hepworth, Rev James McAllister, Canon Henson, Rev Merle St. Co, Rev George P, Rev Charlies H Parkhurst, Prof V Anthony, Rev Dr Hollingsworth, Rev Henry Pinkham, and Bishop H Henry C Potter, among others, with reflections on prayer, poverty, worship, and the Bible.
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Caley Sullivan
A. H. Simpson
George D Parker
Methodist
Carrollton
J. Hankin
United Presbyterian
George Hepworth
Congregationalist
New York
James McAllister
Church
St. Louis
Canon Henson
London
God
Joseph A. Vance
Presbyterian
In One Night Hyomel Cleans Airborne Germs
An old advertisement claims Hyomel fogs germs causing disease with a single three hour use. It promises instant relief from coughs, catarrh, bronchitis, and consumption by breathing the mist rather than using cough syrups, urging readers to mail for a trial.
Case of Chas Bright American Accused of Concealing Assets
The hearing at Guild Hall resumed on February day in London for Charles Wright an American seminary or suspect charged with concealing about £160,000 of assets in connection with bankruptcy. The defense seeks adjournment citing prior sentence and requests for more examination to establish grounds for stopping proceedings.
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London
Charlies Wright
Guild Hall Court
Memorial Requiem Angers Anti Ritualists at Westminster
A large fashionable congregation gathered at St Matthews Church Westminster for a memorial service and repudiated afterward by several anti ritualists who declared the service a blasphemous insult to Queen Victoria memory. One dissenter proclaimed this is not Gods house and called the church a joss house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Queen Victoria
St. Matthews Church
Westminster
God
Knox reports on U S subsidy claim against Union Pacific
Attorney General Knox sent a Senate communication detailing the government's account with the Kansas division of the Union Pacific railway. He notes that in 1998 the subsidy claim totaled 64,751,223 dollars, leaving 96,600,000 dollars in interest unpaid. Of this, 897 dollars was paid in 18—cent and 133,942 dollars in 190. He mentions a further expenditure in the United States circuit court of Massachusetts against the American Loan and Trust company for 548,000 dollars related to securities held by it.
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Washington
Ech
United States
Kansas
Union Pacific Railway
Knox
Senate
Hoe
United States Circuit Court of
Massachusetts
American Loan and Trust Company
BORN IN THE TOWER. Warden Dies in Philadelphia
David Adams Warden, one of Philadelphia’s oldest residents, dies at advanced age. A former Protestant Episcopal church member and author, he composed patriotic tunes sung in both armies and wrote Mother, any Ween for Your Boy. Born in 1826 in London, his father served as a Tower Yeoman Warder.
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David Adams Warden
Philadelphia
City
Tennessee
England
Tower
Girl Wife's Story in Divorce Case Affects Kellogg Founder
Regina Kellogg, 18, wife of Dr Temes Kellogg once consul to Germany now in New Orleans, seeks divorce alleging marriage at 16 and mistreatment. She says he left her at her mother's home, did not pay board, and she later moved to New Orleans. Kellogg owns a $16,007 ranch in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
Regina Kellogg
Temes Kellogg
Germany
New Orleans
Hogg
Smallpox exposures rise as children roam neighborhood
Philadelphia reports three recent smallpox cases at Lorenz Daeche’s North Fifteenth Street bottling home. Children aged 6 to 15 spread the disease while allowed to play freely. the father delivered beer and transported germs to customers. Health officials quarantined the home, treated patients, and vaccinated the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Lorenz Daeche
Fifteenth Street
Liberty
Andrew A. Cairns
Columbia Avenue
Br. Culina
Board of Health
Hellemann
Heilemann
Daeche
Dueche
Evangelist J F C Hill and the line between faith and hypnotism
A reader challenges the State Journal framing of Evangelist J F C Hill by arguing true evangelism relies on divine influence and free will rather than hypnotic power. The letter outlines a view of evangelist control, magnetism, and Christlike conduct as essential to genuine religious influence.
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Score Journal
State Journal
J. F. C. Hill
Jesus Christ
Christ
Public Promise With Smiths Green Mountain Renovator
The firm offers a money back guarantee with every bottle of Smiths Green Mountain Renovator sold. If no benefit results for blood trouble nerves debility stomach or kidney issues, customers may call for a repayment of the purchase price. The notice emphasizes a 20 appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith's
Green Mountain Renovator
Paine's Celery Compound Promised Cure for Nervous Exhaustion
A historical ad claims Paine's Celery Compound cures nervous exhaustion and nervous system disorders, endorsed by medical authorities and railroad engineers. It quotes W H Raymond of the New York Central, praising the remedy for restoring nerve strength and stamina for demanding train schedules.
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Mississippi
Paine
New York Central Railroad
W. H. Raymond
Spe State Express
New York Central
Hudson River
Palne
Aie
Patneo
Raymond
New York
Evangelist's Influence Compared To Hypnotism In Public Stance
H G Lyons argues evangelists awaken sensibilities by reflecting their own personality, causing moral reform without forceful will. He contrasts this with crowds under hypnotic trance, calling such behavior religious hypnotism, and condemns the mislabeling as the power of God.
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Ehentes
God
H. G. Lyons
Marlborough purchases town house site in Curzon Street
Deeds show the Duke of Marlborough paid over 475000 for Warncliffe house on Curzon Street in Mayfair London, likely funded by William H Vanderbilt for the duchess. The fashionable site is planned for a grand residence, though some operations were halted at a duchess’s request amid royal-age prophecies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duke of Marlborough
Warncliffe House
Alspew Town House
Curzon Street
Mayic
William 3
Vanderbilt
Wasted 87 Years for Pay in Civil War War Claims
Newburg in Duchess county reports John Harris of New Hamburg served with Third New York Cavalry from enlistment until December 9. He sought government pay for service and rations, waiting for adjustments and recognition of the republic as the debt. Last week he received a state acknowledgment, closing long pursuit.
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Newburg
John Harris
New Hamburg
Dutchess County
New York Cavalry
Gay
Pancraton
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