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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1908

Page

6

Pope Pius X Emerges From Peasant Roots As Humble Reformer

By James A. Edgerton pope Pius X, born Giuseppe Sarto, marks fifty years as a parish priest and rises as a democratic, unostentatious reformer. He abandons old courtly customs, opens church offices to the poor, fights graft, and blends charity with practical governance for the Vatican and its people.

James A. Edgerton Pius X Vatican Sistine Chapel Tion St. Peter Leo Xiiii Holy See Rome Sarto Venice Ven Italy Pope Giuseppe Sarto Selec Abraham Lincoln Lincoln King XII Beppo Giuseppe Pope Pius Pius America United States Senate Pope Pius X

Reverend Payton promoted to Muscatine A M E Church

The Rev Major Payton, after a year with the Oskaloosa A M E church, was appointed minister of Muscatine's East Seventh Street church at the annual Keokuk conference. Bishop Schaffer ordered the transfer to rebuild the Muscatine congregation, noting Payton's prior success. Payton previously led the city A M E church. The Star notes new program and songs.

Major Payton Oskaloosa Muscatine East Seventh Street Keokuk Iowa Schaffer M. Payton

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