Impressive Christmas Observance Across Washington Churches
Christmas observances filled Washington churches with elaborate programs. Cardinal-like ceremonies at St Dominic's featured a white-robed Dominican clergy and a festooned crib lit by colored bulbs. At St Aloysius and St Patrick’s, solemn high masses and choral pieces highlighted the day, with sermons on the birth of Christ and festive music enhancing the faith’s ancient rites.
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Mgr. Falconio
St. Aloysius
St. Dominic's
Washington
Palma
Ferna
St. Domainic’s Church
Jesus
St Dominic’s
Dominican Monastery
T. P. O'Rourke
J. A. Hinch
S. A. Spencer
Father Hinch
LD J. Stafford
St. Patrick's Church
Stafford
Thomas “Meilligan
Adil
Wialham J Carroll
Steyv
Father Carroll
Dedi Oind Feather McGuigan
Bishop Satterlee Preaches at St Mark's After Illness
Bishop Satterlee preached the first sermon since his recent typhoid fever attack before a large congregation at St. Mark's Church at 11 o'clock yesterday morning. He spoke on purity of heart and cited biblical scenes from Judea and the Nativity. A special musical service followed, with Te Deum and other hymns performed.
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St. Matthew's
St. Matthew's Church
Thomas
Les
Howard L. Buckey
Father Lee
J. D. Stirling
St. Paul's Church
James F. Mackin
Paulist House of Studies
Catholic University
Father Stravens
Paul Griffith
Father Burget
J. Cids
Sila
St Augustine’'s Church
F. x. Bischoff
St. Mark’s Church
Satterlee
St. Mark's Church
Judea
Jerusalem
Joseph
Christ
Adam
Fusenh
Iisabeth
Bachaving
Mary
Eligabeth
Sanford
Steiner
Hyere
Epiphany
Randolph H. McKim
Father
Meaning of Christmas Spirit of the Day Address
Rev Robert M Moanie of the Foun dry M F Church delivered the principal address at the Lafayette Theater gathering. Despite bad weather the attendance was large. Dr. Moore spoke on The Meaning of Christ, saying Christmas proves Gods heart toward man and the angels message of peace on earth. Mr. H H Smith followed with a Life of Christ lecture on The Beginning of the Saviours Ministry. Other selections included Let the Lower Lights Be Burning.
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Robert M Moanie
Foundry M F. Church
M. O Ao
Lafayette Theater
Moore
Christ
H. H. Smith
Christmas selections by the Lytic Quartet and Metropolitan M. Church
The Lytic Quartet of Baltimore presented Holy City Moment By Moment and Joy to the World along with O Come All Ye Faithful and The Joyful Morn Is Breaking. John A Finnegan offered a barytone solo in America and other pieces were sung by the audience.
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Jesus
Lytic Quartet
Baltimore
Holy City
John A. Finnegan
America
Metropolitan
M. &. Church
Power of Personality at Church of Our Father Christmas Sermon
The Church of Our Father Universalist held a large Christmas service despite stormy weather. Dr Van Schaick preached on The Power of Personality from St John x:10, linking Christian civilization to households and nations, noting Christ’s influence through his Words and divine love. The program featured Miss Chandler soprano, Mrs Chase contralto, and Mr Powers baritone. The Christmas concert will be repeated next Sunday evening.
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van Schaick
Church of Our Father
Universalist
Alice G. Chandler
Fred
W. Chase
Pred. J. Kissinger
Wilkins
Miss Chandler
Chase
Loren Powers
John Vin Schatel
Jesus Christ
Christ
God
Lie
Elis
Christmas Sermon Highlighted by Calvary Pastor
Rev Samuel M Greene of Calvary Baptist delivered a Christmas sermon titled The Wonderful Name at Fifth Baptist Church. He preached from And the word was made flesh and dwelt among us, emphasizing the glory of the only begotten and the grace and truth it embodies.
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Jesus
Samuel M. Greene
Calvary Baptist Church
Fifth Baptist Church
Weston Bruner Speaks On The Wonderful Name At Church
Rev. Charles F. Windigher preached at the First Baptist Church on A Christmas Message. He cited the shepherds and the north star delivering a message that has wrought wonderful changes in the world through the Wonderful Name.
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Weston Bruner
Charles F. Windigher
First Baptist Church
North Star
Christmas Sermons Highlight Washington Methodist Services
Christmas observances across Washington churches featured sermons on the birth and incarnation of Jesus, with Bishop Cranston emphasizing mission work abroad and congregations at Grace, McKendree, Union, Mount Vernon Place, Metropolitan, and Mount Zion churches reflecting on charity, service, and the true meaning of Christmas for the world.
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Bishop Cranston
Bethlehem Lesson From Bethlehem Sermon
Rev. M. Ross Fishburn preached on Some Messages from Bethlehem at Mount Pleasant Congregational Church. A sunrise service featured Jesus the Light of the World and a cantata The Hope of the World. The pastor compared Bethlehem to Luther Bedford and Plymouth Rock, urged care for broken hearts, and highlighted Ruth and David as lessons of steadfast friendship and homesickness.
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M. Ross Fishburn
Jesus
Mount Pleasant Congregational Church
S. Fred Smith
Sehnecker
Shepherds
Bethlehem
Wittenberg
Luther
Bedford
Pilgrim's Progress
Plymouth Rock
Judea
Rachel
Parker
Gethlehem
Old City
Genesis
Ruth
Nome
David
Beth
Bethlehem and the Nativity Sermons Echo Homesick Yearning
The town recalls David’s thirst at Bethlehem gates and the Bethlehem birth of Jesus offering sinners salvation. Rev. Newman preached at First Congregational on Tenth and G Streets NW with a Nativity cantata in the evening. Dr. J. W. An led music and Rev. Montgomery spoke at the Fifth Church on Eighth Street NW.
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Lehem
Bethlehem
David
Jesus
Christ
Babe of Bethlehem
First Congregational Church
Tenth and
Gastréets Northwest
M. Newman
D. D
J. W
David W. Montgothery
Fifth Church
Eighth
Christmas Services Highlight Guided by Wise Men Visit
Observances at Keller Memorial Church feature soloists G I Beeler and W Parkinson with choir directed by W G Little. Pastor Charles Butler preaches on the wise men's visit and its lessons of seeking Christ, inspiration, and worship, tying gifts to gold frankincense and myrrh. Other churches hold sermons on Christmas gifts, with sermons noting secular Christmas excesses and hospital charity.
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Ghriatman
Keller
Merera
H. W. Webber
G. Ixesler
Baward Bergh
Charles Beltner
Eidward Daley
Mr. Henls
Horna
W. G. Little
Dirantar
Barytone
Beeler
Parkingon
W. T. Baewdler
Florence Buehler
Charles H. Butler
SkeNer Memorial Church
Christ
Christmas Services in Presbyterian Churches across Presby
Reports from several Presbyterian congregations describe Christmas sermons and services. Rev Tennill Hamlin of Church of the Covenant expounds two great Christmas thoughts as one, praising God and seeking peace. Other churches in New York detail sermons by Rev Walace Radcliffe and Rev Alpert Evans, with music and special programs. A gift of gold to Easton Church, new communicants at Eastern, and Cronstadt’s illness close the notices.
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Tennill
Hamlin
Church of the Covenant
Anking
Christ
New York Avenue
Wallace Radcliffe
John P. Lawrence
Brewer
Handel
John
Radcliffe
Metropolitan Church
Alpert Evans
J. D. McFall
Frank Byram
Westminster Memorial Church
W. H. Chapman
W. C. Alexander
West Street Presbyterian Church
George P. Wilson
Assembly Church
Eastern Presbyterian Church
Thomas Chalmers Easton
Father Aiken
Easton
Fatal brick assault lands Berryville man in jail
John D. Krambling, aged shoemaker of Berryville Clarke County, died after being struck by a brick hurled by nineteen year old Rein Carlisle of Berryville. Carlisle admits the blow but pleads passion and penitence. He is jailed on willful murder charges as Berryville awaits the coroner and a special term jury. Eight others face murder charges in Clarke County including a hanging case. Krambling’s death follows a quarrel earlier that day and his funeral is planned for Tuesday.
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Rein Carlisle
John D. Krambling
Washington Post
Winchester
John_ D. Krambling
Berryville
Clarke County
Carlisle
Horepville
Marke County
Tuesaday
Cariiale
Krambtine
Krambling
Kromblig
Rusk Johnson
Five Victims of Ataxia In Bedford County Family
Special from Lynchburg Virginia December 26 attention has been drawn to the Mitchells family in Bedford County seven miles from Bedford City five children afflicted with a peculiar ataxia condition. The afflicted cannot walk or sit up without help their limbs fail them and they fall or flop about the floor. The mother describes the children as helpless and in constant danger of injury. A Baltimore hospital examined one child years ago and doctors said nothing could be done.
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Bedford County
Washington
Lynchburg
Mitchell
Bedford City
Johns Topkins Hospital
Baltimore
Rescued Her Small Child in Norfolk Fire
Special to The Wagiington Buss Norfolk Wa Dec II The home of George H Green a sub urban house outside the fire district was destroyed by a fire just before midnight last night Mrs Green and her child barely escaped The curtain near the Christmas tree ignited from no lamp and within moments the room was a mass of flames Two girls inside escaped Mrs Green who was alone climbed through smoke with her sleeping child to safety The Norfolk fire department arrived to find the house fully destroyed
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Norfolk
George H. Green
Stabbed by an Italian Captain Henderlite in Salisbury in peril
Special to The Washington Post reports Captain Charles Henderlite a Salisbury wood dealer stabbed on a street by Italian fruit dealer Charles Mammoria after a brief altercation. Henderlite remains in precarious condition with a wound near the heart while Mammoria is held without bail. Also noted: a runaway locomotive at Spencer’s Southern Railway shops collided with a passenger engine injuring engineer D A Beaver, the engines damaged in the about thirty mile per hour crash.
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Henderlite
Salisbury
N. C
Washington Post
Charles Henderlite
Charles Mam~moria
Henderlhte
Mammoria
Southern Railway
Spencer
D. A. Beaver
Epilepsy Cure Seen as Major Medical Breakthrough
A historical note claims epilepsy can be cured, praising the discovery that it is a nervous disorder. It highlights a new nerve restorer as the key treatment and extols its benefits for those afflicted, marking a turning point from incurable to treatable.
Dr Miles Restorative Nervine Promises Cure Claims
A viewer testifies in support of Dr Miles Nervine, recounting long epileptic struggles eased after using the remedy. The letter from John Lewis of Clarion Pennsylvania notes dramatic improvement and urges belief in the medicine s curative claims. The advertisement asserts a money back guarantee if a bottle fails to benefit.
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Miles
John Lewis
Clarion
Ex-Mayor McCue to be hanged. family visits in jail
In Charlottesville on December 25, ex mayor J Samuel McCue awaiting January 2 execution for the murder of his wife was visited by all his children and relatives. They brought gifts and spent over an hour as he ate a dinner from his Park Street home. His appearance has changed, with a Van Dyke beard and a more independent bearing, while supporters offered Christmas gifts and moral support.
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Washington Post
Charlottesville
J. Samuel McCue
Supreme Court of Appeals
Park Street
van Dyke
Edward O. McCue
Miss McCue
Mia
Marshal Dinwiddie
Uttle Hohy Mothie
Petersburg Factory Burns in Sudden Fire
A blaze swept the Southside Manufacturing Company bunk crate and berry basket factory on Bollingbrook street today, destroying the third floor and its machinery within an hour. The origin is unknown. Estimated loss is about 40 thousand dollars, insured. The plant employed between 200 and 300 workers. The adjacent warehouse on the opposite side of the street, storing most stock, escaped damage.
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Sopeia
Washington
Patapalura
Alon
Ula
Southside Manufacturing Company
Bollingbrook Street
North Carolina Education Expands With New Schools
State School Superintendent Joyner reports a two year rise in enrollment and attendance with 20 207 additional white students and 4 476 more negras. School fund grows by 475 166 and building spending tops 319 576 for new and repaired houses. Property value hits 2 million with 694 new schools and longer terms. Teacher salaries rise to 29.05 for whites and 22.27 for negros. Rural libraries increase by 324 and 150 local districts are formed.
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Washington Post
Raleigh
N. C
Joyner
Virginians Turn to Lewis for Governor Nomination
Special to The Washington Post from Richmond Virginia indicates judge L L Lewis United States district attorney is the leading Republican gubernatorial prospect if he agrees to run. He would unite the party, drawing broader support while office holders show disappointment at Roanoke conference moves. Plans to strengthen the party are underway.
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Washington Post
Richmond
L. L. Lewis
United States
Republicans of
Virginia
Judge Lewis
State Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Lewis
Roanoke
Col
Slemp
Missing Boy Returns From Two Weeks Wanderings
Loula Kerr reports her fifteen year old son Fela Kerr has returned home to Norfolk after a two week absence. He left supposedly for school but was found in Benson North Carolina and later in Punchurat and Philadelphia before reaching relatives in North Carolina and finally Norfolk. Authorities aided by Virginia police tracked his movements amid a fascination with travel books and explorer adventures.
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Loula Kerr
Norfolk
Washington
Vindee
Fela Kerr
Fastnina
Tlignes Walla
Ava
Kerr
Philadelphia
Bony
Lortamouth
Aney
Polca
Virelnia
Kerrs
Punchurat
N. C
Young Kerr
Benson
Carolina
Haynes Alls
Labor Phase to Be Discussed by Jamestown Exposition Board
After the holidays the Jamestown Exposition board of governors and the joint labor committee of Central Labor unions and Building Trades councils in Norfolk Portsmouth and Newport News will meet to consider the labor aspects of the project. They will review a proposed plan on wages hours nonunion work percentage and related matters to be presented to the board soon.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Board of Governors
Joint Labor Committee
Central Labor Unions
Building Trades’ Councils
Portsmouth
Newport News
Parsons and Harford swap on Parsons mayoral ticket
Parsons West Virginia reports Democrat nomina tion collapse as S J F Robinson declines mayor bid and John Harford is substituted on the council slate with William Alderton to replace him. Republicans nominate M C Feath ary for mayor Earl Higgs for recorder and four councilmen led by A K Grubb F H Graham J W Fifer Vase Lipscomb and Jack Gurrence. Also notes severe horse kick injury to Nicholas E Howes of Wheaton Maryland and a Newport News fire at City Wood and Coat Company damaging property and hospital treatment for firemen.
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Washington Pos
Parsons
W. Va
Dec. S
F. Robinson
John Harford
Robinson
William Aldertom
Harford
M. C. Feathary
Earl Higgs
A. K. Grubb
F. H
Boyds
Nicholas E. Howes
Wheaton
Kensington
Newport News
Washington Post
City Wood and Coat Company
Fire on North German Lloyd liner Brandenbus
A late 19th century fire aboard the North German Lloyd liner Brandenbus burned for five hours. About 200 passengers and 30 hogsheads of tobacco were damaged or thrown overboard as the ship, delayed by low water, sailed after yesterday’s expected departure. Fire crews from Tallinn and other places fought the blaze.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Lloyd Line
Efiy Fire Department
Tallinrae
Gitta Hathraad
Hotel Men to Meet in Richmond January 4
Richmond Va December 26 Arrangements are under way for the Virginia Hotel Men's Association meeting in Richmond January 4 Colonel John Murphy of the city presides over a body
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Richmond
Washington Post
Virginia Hotel Men's Association
Ita
Stiie
John Murphy
Midshipmen Robbed at Bancroft Hall in Annapolis
Special to The Washington Fast reports a raid at the Naval Academy early this morning with rooms in Bancroft Hall visited and nearly $100 stolen. Authorities suspect the crime occurred during the Christmas hop period as students note the timing and location. Nearby notes include a missing hunter in Elkins West Virginia and a depot plan at Washington Grove, Maryland, with a separate obituary of Bernard K Chalkley in Richmond. Electric Bitters advertised for loss of appetite and biliousness at 50 cents.
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Washington
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Midshipmen
Bancroft Hall
Academy
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