14 May 1896
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1896
Page
1
Rev 8 H Doyle reviews the final judgment where the sheep are separated from the goats. The faithful receive heaven as the ultimate reward, with peace, joy, and fellowship in Christ, while the others are cursed. Readers are urged to do God's will and serve others as Christ instructed. Bible readings listed for study.
A dated record lists county and state officials including Member of Congress Charles W. Stone Senate Charles M. Shortt Assembly Paul W. Brown President Jude Charles Hoper Associate Judges H C Huntington J H Sandstrom Prothonotary George F Yates Register on Recorder Wm McCray Sheriff D M Howard Treasurer M A Myers County Commissioners John A Akins C B Sampson Roger Mooney Commissioners Clerk Fred B Jackson District Attorney J W Dunkle Co Supt Schools H M Putnam Jury Commissioners S C Graham R E Geer Coroner Dr W S Peirce County Auditors W J Alexander John A Spetz James Logan County Surveyor D F A Wheelock.
An editorial argues that replacing the gold dollar with a silver dollar would not increase real output or value. It contends doubled prices would follow for all goods, taxes, debts, and purchases, and farmers would owe more even as the dollar’s worth halves, with widespread financial strain.
James Mermance, a Clinton Corners farmer, was killed on the Poughkeepsie and Eastern railroad when two freight cars being unloaded moved and trapped him between them. He died at the scene with no warning given.
New York Money Market notes a call rate of 4% to 4.125%. Prime mercantile paper quoted at 4.5% to 5%. Sterling exchange shows actual bills deal near 4.8734 to 4.884 for demand with posted 4.885 to 4.89. Commercial and silver certificates priced around 68 cents and 60 cents respectively. bar silver at about 66.34 cents.
Flour prices vary from city mills at 4.10 to 8.90 for winter patents, with Minnesota and spring grades quoted. Wheat spot No 2 red at 73 ¾ to 76 ¼ cents. corn steady around 35 ½ to 36 ¾ cents with May to Sept options. Oats range 24 to 28 cents, hay 76 to 100 cents, pork prices from 37 5 to 11 50 dollars for various cuts.
The piece attacks free coinage by comparing it to unnatural single standards. It argues against gold and silver as universal measures, mocking two-metal parity and asserting nature uses varied tools. The author cautions voters not to support a financial system shift based on whimsical analogies.
A brief quotation from Webster warns that insidious political evils like debased coin, depreciated currency, and falling public credit threaten national prosperity. It argues these dangers arrive quietly, unlike wars, and undermine government through faulty financial promises and relief illusions.
At Pisgah Baptist Church in Omaha a revival meeting turned chaotic when Mrs Phelps's animated lifting of arms led to a blow from Mrs Covington. Covington suffered a broken nose and bloodied scene as bystanders assisted her homeward to 1306 Cass Street. The service ended abruptly.
A Christian Endeavor testimony from a Chinese member on the Pacific coast uses a cooking analogy to describe finding the path to heaven. The speaker recalls asking a friend for the right ingredients and timing, then seeking Jesus for guidance to resolve the way. The tale ends with a reference to the Golden Rule.
The Philadelphia Methodist notes the Bible’s spread to 500 million people in a century, with many now studying it in their own language. It predicts the book of God will illuminate homes across the earth within fifty years.
A Reformed Church Messenger offers a meditation on bearing burdens each day. The quote urges focusing on present needs and trusting strength will come to those who ask. It frames daily burdens as sufficient for the day.
A Universalist Christian leader urges widening sympathies by personal contact and earnest service to all classes and conditions of men. The call emphasizes practical charity and inclusive outreach as essential to faithful living.
A Professor John Stuart Blackie remark asserts the irreligious man is an imperfect creature while the irreligious woman is a monster, reflecting sensational gendered critique. The quotation underscores 19th century attitudes toward atheism and morality.
A short quotation notes that a bad man's example often does more good than a good man's precept, attributed to Christian instructor Chris tian.
A devotional verse praising Christ as means of grace and source of comfort. The speaker finds joy in sorrow and healing in hardship, describing a Rock of Ages, Elim’s cooling shade, and a promised tomorrow after rain. Imagery includes manna, streams, bow of light, and spiritual consolation.
Rev W J Yates comments on Jesus hosting a feast and teaching true hospitality. The lesson urges giving without expectation and serving the needy, likening Christ’s feeding of the 500 to ongoing spiritual nourishment and daily fellowship. It stresses humble service and feeding on Christ by faith.
The article discusses periodic questions about changing church discipline on amusements. It cites rules urging members to avoid harm and to refrain from diversions not for the glory of God. It notes paragraph 240 on imprudent conduct, outlining private reprimand, then public rebuke, then trial for repeated offenses, urging leagues to shun evil in repute and tendency.
The text reflects on Jesus stressing care for the sick and imprisoned as mercy toward Him, contrasts ancient harsh treatment of the infirm, and notes modern reforms. It highlights hospitals, deaconess homes, missions, and charity groups in cities and rural leagues, urging chapters to study and support Christian relief efforts.
A league plan suggests evenings focused on poets from Longfellow to Whit tier and hymn writers like Wesley Watts Toplady Keble Kerr and others. The aim is to explore sacred verse from ancient Greek and Latin sources through medieval to modern Catholic hymnody to broaden members understanding.
A poetic reflection on pledges made today clashing with tomorrow's reality. The speaker contemplates an enduring vow to seek Christ amid temptation, noting the Styx is frozen and the devil must answer for past deeds. The tension between present intention and future consequence echoes in the voice of conscience.
A poetic meditation questions the nature of the soul before birth asking if it existed beyond time as a coexistent essence with stars or as a breath only needing form to meet death. It probes embodiment and the mystery of origin.
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