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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1887
Page
1
Rev T De Witt Tai Tage delivers a fiery sermon on Stephen the martyr, linking his death to modern persecution and urging faithfulness amid mob violence. The discourse blends scriptural detail with exhortation, imagining heavenly vision and urging believers to endure with prayer and charity.
The article surveys Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Mennonite, Dunker, and Quaker communities in Fairfield County. It notes Mennonites led by a priest named Shinn Menno, Amish-like practices, pacifism, and communal aid. Dunkers are linked to Pennsylvanian roots. Friends favor peace and nonviolence. Describes attire, meals, and religious observances as described by F.A. Loomis from Cincinnati.
A fragmented archival summary describes lemmings marching in great waves from Sweden and Norway’s highlands, their nocturnal raids driven by instinct until the sea ends their migrations. It also covers potter’s methods using northern clay and a hand wheel, detailing shaping, firing, and storage.
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