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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1904

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2

Sermon Debates War and Morals at McKendree Church

Rev E L Hubbard denounces war as folly while urging Christians to be “mad with sin” against moral wrong. He argues Japan and Russia act without divine guidance, defines Protestantism as knowing God, criticizes Potterish saloon aims, and pledges revival efforts and church action before Christmas.

Russia E. L. Hubbard Japan Potter Rev. E. L. Hubbard McKendree M. E China Godt New York City

Jacob in Modern Life Reverend Weeks Uses Bible Theme

Toronto preacher Reverend Dr Weeks at First Baptist Church argues Jacob’s life models modern conduct. He contrasts Jacob’s caution, resolve, and encounters with fear, labor, and belief with views on commerce, substitutionary atonement, and personal faith, urging steadfast pursuit of God.

St Augustine Day Observed With Solemn Mass at St. Agnes

A solemn high mass marked the feast of St. Augustine at St. Agnes Church on Fifteenth Street NW. Rev. J. D. Marr preached on Augustine as a beacon of Christianity, praising his pursuit of truth and virtue. The service featured a Benediction, choir performances, and Knights of St. Augustine attendance, followed by a clergy dinner at the rectory.

St. Augustine St. Age’s Church Fifteenth Street Ll. and M Streets J. D. Marr Church of the Immaculate Conception Gounod Anton Kaspar Mary Mullaly Martina Irving Kaspar Irving Lavinia Lofton W. T. Benjamin J. S. Jackson Knights of St J. T. Whelan St. Mary's Star of the Sea Balti More FP. X. McKenney St. Charles College P. J. O'Con del St. Vincent de Paul's Church Paul Griffith St. Augustine's Church Father Marr Kingdom of Heaven St. Ambrose Milan

Woman in the pulpit at Church of Our Father

Mrs Lotta Davis Crosby of Kent Ohio preached at the Church of Our Father in Washington on the text Thou shalt have none other Gods before Me She spoke on the soul as part of God and urged self respect as key to virtue She noted that the God within cannot die and will live through eternity She will return home Wednesday and Rev John Van Scharck is due back next week with letters read after the service

Dr. Hubbard God England John Wesfey Lotta Davis Crosby First Universalist Church Kent Ohi Church of Our Father Thirteenth L Streets Lfe Truxtun John van Scharck Earope McKinley Ireland

New Pastor Rev. Thomas Harlin Leads Holy Trinity Georgetown

Rev. Thomas Harlin S.J. takes charge as pastor of Holy Trinity Church Georgetown succeeding Rev. James Mulvaney S.J. He plans to continue fund raising for a new parish hall and maintains plans to follow his predecessor’s collections. Harlin, born 1853 in Brooklyn, educated at St Francis Xavier NYC, ordained at Woodstock by Cardinal Gibbons, has long ties to Georgetown University and St Aloysius Church.

Thomas 8. Harlin Jesus James F. X. Mulvaney Holy Trinity ‘Church Georgetown Georgetown University St. Aloysius’ Church Brooklyn N. Y St. Francis

Testimony and sermons on the kingdom of God at Luther Place

Rev Dr J G Butler preached on the kingdom of God at Luther Place Memorial Lutheran Church after vacation, stressing Christ’s work over church function and urging followers to live humbly and sacrifice for the kingdom. He linked earthly events to divine purposes and called for active service to uplift humanity.

J. G. Butler Luther Place Memorial Lutheran Church Mountain Lake Park Butler Kingdom of God Japan Russia Christ

Pushing Tunnel Work How the Arches Are Built

The article details tunnel construction for the First Street tunnel linking Pennsylvania trains and air trains to Union Station. It notes a 75 feet per week progress, 200 workers, extensive arch masonry, waterproofing with four felt layers, asphalt, cement, and drainage systems. B street and D street southeast restorations are near, with Virginia Avenue tunnel progress and underground boring planned near the Capitol and Library.

New Jersey Avenue D Street Southeast First Street Pennsylvania Union Station B Street Square 692 Capitol Congressional Library Virginia Avenue Sixth About

Ninety Year Old Contractor John Paul Ardeeser Celebrates Birthday

John Paul Ardeeser aged ninety, a retired contractor and long time Washington resident, celebrated at home with hundreds of callers. Born in Switten near Alvenue Switzerland, he arrived in 184 and later helped build St Marys Church. He has one son Edward and two grandchildren and remains active in St Josephs Beneficial Association.

John Paul Ardeeser New York Avenue Northwest Ardeeser Washington Switten Alvenue Switzerland Edward C. Ardecser St. Joseph’s Beneficial Association St. Mary’s Catholic Church St. Mary's Church

Williams named file clerk of the House in Scranton ties

John R. Williams of Scranton Pennsylvania has been selected as file clerk of the House of Representatives succeeding the late Col Walter French who died in Europe. Williams brings extensive experience in enrolling and petitions and was backed by influential Republicans and Rep Connell supporters in Scranton.

John R. Williams Pennsylvania Walter French Scranton House of Representatives Europe Maj. McDowell House Col. French Williams Capitol Willams Connell

Boy Rescued From Potomac By Officer At River Queen Wharf

Raymond Fisher a fourteen year old colored boy fell into the Potomac at the River Queen wharf at 7 30 last night and was saved by Sergt Theodore Haucher of the Fourth precinct who jumped into a boat and pulled him out. The boy was damp but unharmed and taken home. Earlier, Haucher and Policeman Smith had extinguished a fire under the wharf floor with buckets of water. Also, Charlotte Barnes an eighty year old colored woman wandered from her home near Wave Place and was found on Congress Heights by Policeman Farmer and returned to her friends. Judge O Reilly improving but still ill at the Washington Asylum Hospital. Health ad digging note from a newspaper ad and brief product promo followed.

Raymond Fisher Potomac River Queen Theodore Haucher Sergt. Kaucher Smith Charlotte Barnes Congress Heights Judge O'Reilly W. Georges O’reilly Washington Asylum Hospital

Golfers at Chevy Chase face no Sunday curtailment

Maryland authorities took no action as about a dozen golfers played rounds on the Chevy Chase course yesterday. A week earlier a constable warned Col. F L Denny, greens committee member, that no caddies could be used on Sundays under Sun day law. The course saw steady play and no interference despite the prohibition. Burnett's Vanilla Extract is promoted as the fixed standard of excellence.

Maryland Chevy Chase Col F. L. Denny Greens Burnett

City Bulletin Highlights Local Scams and Retail Ads

A mixed city page notes a jewel gas range sale at 19 50, a grand larceny arrest of Marcia Johnson by Detective Lacey, and a robbery at a Jewish synagogue. Also listed are health water brands, educational ads for Tanner’s College, a voters’ acts compilation, and various local business promotions and prices.

Marcia Johnson Lacey Grace Bates E Street Northwest House of Detention Sixth An Isaac Miller

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