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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1904

Page

19

Right Triumphant Sermon by Rev Wolf Preaches on Good and Evil

General Synod president Rev B Wolf preached at the Church of the Reformation on the conflict between good and evil. He named money power political power and the press as forces that can be turned to good or bad and urged Christians to overcome evil with good. He criticized double lives among leaders and praised the legitimate press for elevating public thought.

B. Wolf PD. D General Synod Luther ‘An Church Church of the Reformation Second Street Pennsylvania Avenue St. Paul Dr. Wolf Wolf Constantine

Firemen Union Convention Opens In Washington

Delegates from major U S cities and several Canadian towns gather as the International Firemen’s Association begins a weeklong session at the Typographical Temple. The eighthour day wage scale is expected to rise to 2 50, with local No 63 backing the move despite current contracts. Timothy Healy seeks reelection as president, while arrangements for hospitality and excursions are under way at the St James and nearby hotels.

International Convention of Firemen United States Canada Timothy Healy New York Michael P. Flanagan Boston Peter Miller St. Louis P. L. Farrer St. Paul J. O'Donnell Whiting Ind Thomas F. Kane Danbury C. L. Shamp Omaha Fritz Reuter Shamp Heurich Rochester Washington St. James Hotel

St Dominics Feast Celebrated With Solemn Mass At Church

The feast of St. Dominic founder of the Dominican Order was observed with a solemn high mass at St. Dominic's Church corner Sixth and EZ streets southwest. Very Rev J R Hinch O P preached on the saint life and order. deacon Rev J R Heffernan and subdeacon Rev J B Dawkins assisted. The choir led by Miss Bischoff performed La Hache mass as flowers and candles adorned the church amid full attendance.

St. Dominic St. Dominic's Church Sixth EZ Streets J. R. Hinch O. P Father Hinch J. R. Heffernan J. B. Dawkins Miss Bischoff la Hache St. Dominia

Steadfastness in Church Examines Firm Religion Core

Dr. Seasholes, pastor of Third Baptist Germantown, preached at First Baptist Northwest Corner Sixteenth and O. He urged steadfast profession and practice of creed, loyalty to church leaders, and described backbone as key to true Christianity. He noted credit for stopping major boxing bouts and will preach again next Sunday.

Seasholes Charlies L. Seasholes D. D Third Baptist Church Germantown Philadelphia Pau First Baptist Church Sixteenth O Streets Corinthians Seashores Dr. Seashores Corbett-Fitzsimmons Dallas Tex Fitzsimmos-O’brien Charles Pf, Windigler

Glorious Church Sermon by Rev T C Clark in Grand Island

Rev T C Clark of Grand Island Nebr unfolds a sermon at Gun ton Temple Memorial Church on true glories of the church. He contrasts the temple of Diana with a simple living congregation and urges contact with the world as the measure of church success. He cites Jesus as central and notes biblical guidance for living, not dying.

T. C. Clark Grand Island Nebr Gunton Temple Memorial Church Paul Clark Jesus

Gospel Wagon Preacher From Luther Memorial Church

Rev J G Butler preached last evening in Market Space from the gospel wagon at Luther Memorial Church. His theme was The Reaping of the Harvest.

J. G. Butler Luther Memorial Church

Stutler Improves Slowly After Nervous Collapse

Warner Stutler, superintendent of the street cleaning department, recovers gradually from last week's nervous collapse and remains at home. The slight improvement may allow resumption of the mal administration investigation against him by Royal Rob-.

Mr. Stutler Warner Stutler Royal Rob

Women Fight In Hutton Court Incident Near Ver Mont

Early yesterday morning two colored women living in Hutton court near Ver Mont avenue northwest fought. Nancy Johnson spent Sunday at the Highth precinct station under charge of assault while Alberta Hunter, the other combatant, endured a day at Freedmen's Hospital with a brow wound from a bar of iron.

Hutton Court Ver Mont Avenue Nancy Johnson

Adventists Explain Why Washington Chosen as HQ

Seventh-day Adventists held an open air service at Takoma Park to explain why Washington was selected for their headquarters. Speaker Wider J. & Weshburn praised Washington as free from bigotry with broad views welcoming all beliefs. Plans include a students home first, then a sanitarium, dining hall, industrial school, and girls’ home. Mrs. E G White urged careful child training and nonharsh parenting.

Washington Takoma Park Wider J. & Weshburn M Street Sago E. G. White California

Captain James R. Durham Dies. Civil War Hero and Patent Office Officer

Captain James R. Durham of the United States Patent Office died at his home 1708 Ninth Street NW after two months illness from Brights disease. Born Richmond Virginia February 7 1833 he served in the Twelfth West Virginia Infantry earning a Medal of Honor for Winchester battle. Survived by his widow Annie M Durham six children and five daughters and a son. Funeral at his residence tomorrow conducted by the Medal of Honor Legion Grand Army of the Republic and Rev J H Bradford with Arlington burial.

Virginia James R. Durham United States Patent Office Ninth Street Northwest Bright John A. Rawlings Winchester Durham Washington Post Office Department Bureau of Edication Patent Office

Sailors Steer Red Automobile Through Eighth Street

A party of sailors from U S S Dolphin and U S S Sylph seized a red auto in front of a cafe and roared down Eighth Street, narrowly avoiding the navy yard gate and an electric car before wrecking the curb and stopping at a resident’s doorway. They fled to a barroom afterward.

Uncle Sam U. S&s. &. Dolphin U. S. 3S Eighth Street Navy Yard Burnett

Richardson Defends Directory Deal As Legitimate

Richardson a Washington prisoner on a charge linked to a bogus directory ad scheme claims the venture is genuine. He says he collected over 150 dollars in Louisville and earlier in Cincinnati, while denying knowledge of Graham’s actions. He cites Roberts as district manager and notes several local businesses invested.

Richardson Frank First Precinct Jason Graham Louisville Cincinnati Washington Roberts Young's Carriage Company Lutz & Co Acker's Stone Yard Graham Cininne i John Street

Burial of Gen Spurgin at West Point Cemetery

Funeral arrangements announced for Gen William F Spurgin retired A S A. He died suddenly of heart disease in Carlisle Kentucky. El dest son William Spur gin leaves for Carlisle to bring remains to West Point for burial. He served as quartermaster and commissary general and treasurer of the military academy from 1882 to 188. Remains to be laid to rest in West Point Military Cemetery.

William F. Spurgin Carlisle Ken West Point Spurgin William Spurgin Washington Margaretta Horace Atlantic City Military Academy West Point Military Cemetery

City Bulletin details varied local ads and a police incident

A bustling city bulletin lists grocery prices from J T Pyres seven stores including 348 La Ave, noting cream cheese 10 cents per lb and maple syrup 6 1/2 cents per bottle. It also reports Policeman D J Dennis slightly injured stopping a runaway at Ninth and I Stee, the horse owned by J B Murrell Masters in the 46 of Photo Engraving Joyce Engraving Co Star Building Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges showcased, and mentions local business names Rufus H Darby Printing Co Piedmont Printing Co and A Muddiman Co.

J. T.D. Pyres la. Ave D. J. Dennis Murrell

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