24 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1896
Page
1
A crowded roundup covers Cuba debates and actions in Congress, Weyler recall rumors, arrests, and naval prep. Also noted are Milan and Port Rico events, bank cases, floods, fires, and a sprawling list of political trials, riots, and deaths across the United States and abroad in mid December.
Fire completely leveled Mrs. J. Suppler's sugar house on the Catherine plantation in White Castle La. The blaze destroyed 3,500 barrels of sugar. The building valued at $140,000 with $50,000 insurance.
The New York money market on December 22 shows money on call at 1 1 9 2 percent and prime mercantile paper at 3 to 4 1 2 percent. Sterling exchange quotes actual business in bankers bills at 4 844 8744 for demand and 4 83 to 4 833 for 60 days with posted rates 4 8473 4 85 and 4 8714 4 83. Commercial bills at 4 824 and silver certificates at 65% with Mexican dic and bar silver at 65 14c.
Market brief lists numerous grain prices from New York flour and rye flour to cornmeal oats and wheat with futures and cash quotes. Includes barley, buckwheat, hay, pork, butter, cheese, eggs, and regional variations across Minnesota and western markets.
A nostalgic verse extols sleighing through a December night with Sally. The speaker prefers the rural valley fun over formal festivity, imagining bugles and crackling holly while dancers move to fiddle and cello.
The text describes lighting the Yule log on Christmas Eve using last year's log, with promises of purifying the house of evil spirits. Candles are lit with clean hands and placed prominently, often in threes to signify the Trinity in Catholic tradition.
In Glastonbury England a thorn tree is believed to blossom on Christmas day and again near Easter. Local tradition holds the tree mirrors seasonal miracles and draws visitors each year. Observers note the two expected bloom times and the plant’s storied biblical associations.
An historical overview explains Caesar’s calendar reform, the Mercedonius month, and the Gregorian correction under Pope Gregory XIII. It notes the 1582 shift from October 5 to October 15, the four century rule, and England’s 1752 adoption with Old Style dates referenced for Washington’s birthday.
A brief survey notes on New Year traditions and notable events. In Athens a new statue is dedicated each Jan 1. Louis XII died Jan 1 1515. Helvetius Selvio Pellico died on that date in 1772 and 1854 respectively. Various customs include wine in Silesia with honey, servants given new suits in southern France, and Babylonian processions for Baal.
In Deerness Orkney poor villagers wandered from farmhouse to farmhouse singing seasonal songs. Farmers welcomed them with supper and felt slighted if not visited. Guisers in Scotland also performed crude New Year dramas for small rewards, akin to Christmas mutimers with St George and the dragon.
Rev. W. J. Yates comments on the Epworth League lesson for the week starting December 2. He reflects on Christ’s eternal presence and worship, citing scripture from Matthew, Acts, and Hebrews. The piece stresses God’s unchanging purpose, Christ’s abiding presence, and the resulting hope, patience, and joy for believers.
The League offers yearly reading course books all written for the League. The Vision of Christ In the Poets by Charles M. Stuart presents poetical Christian interpretations with portraits. The Social Law of Service by Professor R T Ely aids mercy work. Torchbearers of Christendom by R R Doherty surveys Paul Constantine Gregory the Great Hildebrand Luther and Wesley. In League With Israel by Annie F Johnson suits the social department.
Bishop Joyce travels east to Japan and China for conferences and aims to visit west China, no bishop has reached there. Bishop Goodsell again leads European conferences for another year. Thoburn will base in Bombay for four years. William Taylor works in South Africa where Wesleyan churches gained over 7000 converts in seven months versus prior annual totals of about seven.
The piece reflects on holiday gift giving urging deeper meaning. It contrasts material gifts with gifts of heart and character and emphasizes dedicating oneself to Christ to become purer and nobler. It references the magi and Jesus as examples of genuine giving.
The cabinet includes President Rev. W. T. Perrin of South Boston as first vice president Rev. E. O. Thayer of Gardiner Maine as second vice president Rev. George H. Spencer of Somersworth New Hampshire as third vice president Rev. Walter J. Yates of Rockville Connecticut as fourth vice president Rev. C. O. Judkins of Windsor Vermont as secretary Rev. Luther Freeman of Newton Center Massachusetts as treasurer Edward M. Wheeler of Providence Rhode Island as auditor J A Newhall of Lynn Massachusetts as editor Rev. F. N. Upham of Boston as Superintendent Junior League to be supplied.
The text notes a land recently in the spotlight with a storied missionary history. It claims a population around 3,500,000, with 437,900 Protestants and 120,000 Roman Catholics among the religious makeup.
The New England Senior Leagues tally 727 chapters with 42 111 members. Juniors count 401 chapters with 56 855 members. Together 1 128 chapters and 98 966 members. Next year likely surpass 100 000. Work done described as thorough and helpful.
Poem reflecting a prayerful contrast between personal will and divine will. The speaker seeks alignment with God, acknowledging doubt and hardship yet affirming that surrender brings peace and unity where God’s will dominates.
Rev. 8S. H. Doyle reflects on Psalm ninety as Moses’ ancient text about God’s eternity and human mortality. He urges readers to number their days and learn from the past to improve the coming year, noting how experience guides wisdom, faith, and preparedness. Bible readings accompany the sermon.
A Philadelphia Methodist reflection warns that good ends do not excuse bad deeds. It urges steadfast Christian conduct in prayer meetings and daily duties, noting that character can be damaged beyond repair even with late repentance.
A moral reflection urges individuals to improve their small circles at home for broad social good. Dean Stanley argues each household can influence the wider community and world through its daily actions.
A reflective quote by O. H. Spurgeon on people born crying, living in complaint, and dying disappointed. It suggests learning patience to avoid bitterness, warning that awareness comes from swallowing hardship with calm.
A Christian leader proclaims that patience under hardship earns praise, contentment is superior, and cheerful endurance represents the highest form of Christian fortitude.
A reflection on the difficulty of New Year vows and the habit of breaking them soon after. The piece notes that people once opened doors at midnight to let the old year out and the new year in, as a symbolic baring of old evils and vows.
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