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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1909
Page
28
A Seventh Day Advent preacher argues Congress is debating a religious measure, citing George Washington. The article surveys colonial opposition to blue laws, noting early American legal and religious tensions, and cites Washington’s views on religious liberty and government.
A Montserrat pulpit sermon yesterday urged greater lent and faith, thanking Washington figures and family supporters. The speaker called for devotion and service as core elements of Christian life, stressing prayer, humility, and communal charity in the worship.
Illman spoke to Epworth League members on the life of Lincoln. The program included talks by others and Lincoln incidents and achievements. Music was by the Thaniines League chor. Non Catholic Mission planned with sermons announced by Father Doran and Dr Vaughn at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart.
Zion Baptist Church on F street hosted a Lincoln centennial service under YP CBL auspices with Rev M V Clair giving invocation and Rev W J Howard delivering the welcome. Gen J Warren Keifer from Ohio gave the main address on Lincoln and the Proclamation, referencing his personal sight of Lincoln. Massachusetts envoy W S Greene spoke on Lincoln as a second speaker. General J Burdette, G A R past commander, gave a third talk. A duet titled By the Rivers of Babylon was performed by E W Trice, a former black soldier at the U S Soldiers Home.
Revival meetings at Cosmopolitan Temple Baptist Church to culminate in a midnight street parade during inaugural week. Featured speakers include Dr A Mark Harris, Rev Dr G W Galley, Dr Moore, Dr Vallaferre, Lewia, Evans Hasne, and Walter Drew. Lincoln services featured readings of Lincoln poem and Gettysburg Address.
The Rt Rev B Corrigan arrives in Washington as guest of Pastor Rev Father Marr. A 6 p.m dinner follows with all priests invited. At 7 20 p.m the bishop blesses the new school, assisted by Rev Dr George Naugherty and others. A procession to the school marks the atop ceremony, then a reception in the hall. Weeklong events include bowling, dances, a vaudeville show, and a school alumni dance closing Saturday.
The Rev Dr Shannon spoke on The Religion of Abraham Lincoln, detailing Lincoln's belief in Old and New Testament principles, forgiveness, humility, and service to humanity. He contrasted Lincoln's faith with skepticism, noting his stance on justice, mercy, and charity as guiding traits in leadership.
A Hardline Methodist sermon by Rev. Charles E. Guthrie compares President Roosevelt to Washington and Lincoln, praising his constructive leadership and understanding of the common citizen. The preacher argues government is divine, notes Roosevelt’s preparation and public service, and predicts future recognition as equal to Lincoln and Washington for his labor support and class interests.
Rev Archibald Forder of Jerusalem spoke at Fourth Presbyterian Church about Arab and Bedouin life. He wore Arab dress and used objects to illustrate points noting Arabs sought written messages on wood or slate. He argued Arabs largely know little of Christian teachings and live in few scattered border areas.
An afternoon memorial service in Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church honored the dead of the battleship Maine. Cant. Gustave E. Rausch presided with Rev Dr. Butler delivering the eulogy linking the Maine to Fort Sumter and Boston Tea Party as unifying symbols. The church housed flags and veterans' banners, and side by side pews honored Grant and Lee.
Judge Norris at Gymnasium Hall cites Darwin and Liscomb centenaries. Lincoln praised as apostle of human rights and moral influence. He stresses Lincoln's inner radiance over mere intellect and urges young men to revere Lincoln more than Napoleon as the nation moves toward a future of glory.
In a morning sermon at First Congregational Church Rev. Dr. Woodrow urged pursuing the best gifts through honest manhood, virtuous womanhood, and active service. He stressed choosing good companions, personal effort, and love for home, country, humanity, and God as paths to progress.
Richmond reports say E. H. Harriman may target the Seaboard Air Line and the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio, with the Cumberland Corporation and Ryan Blair syndicate holding influential stakes. Harriman’s party toured Tennessee, Virginia and nearby, while officials declined to confirm plans.
Huntington W Va Feb 14 Charles Brumfield 12 and Henderson Brumfield 11 were walking a railroad bridge near Hemphs in McDowell County when a Norfolk and Western train rounded a curve. Henderson leaped 40 feet into Elkhorn elyer and was saved. Charles was struck and killed.
Storm center moved from Texas into the Ohio valley causing widespread rain and snow east of the Rockies, with heavy snowfall in the southern upper lake region and strong winds. Temperatures cool in the lower Mississippi Valley and Southwest, warmer in parts of the East. forecast calls for mainly fair weather Monday in the central and western states, with colder conditions in the Lake region and mixed winds along coasts. Special forecasts include sea warnings for transatlantic departures, storm signals on the Atlantic coast from Boston to New York, and the east Gulf states under advisories through Tuesday.
The McKendree Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday school marked Lincoln's centennial with exercises led by Col. W. H. Crook. Participants included Mrs. J. H. Wesler Mildred Cole R. V. Bel Horace Naylor L. L. Schnare Rev. BR. L. Wright and Frank F. Israel. Souvenirs depicted Lincoln birthplace White House and other scenes. Apollo Orchestra Capt John Lamb and Miss Jennie Smith provided music. attendance was large and speakers highlighted Lincoln's era.
Special to The Weahington from Huntington West Virginia reports 15 year old Toney Blair was shot and killed by his younger sister Emma near Nolan after dark while investigating a supposed chicken theft. Emma seized a shotgun and fired, killing him instantly.
Special to The Washington Post reports four men were killed instantly in a Welch West Virginia powder explosion. W C James and Thomas Freeland white and John Black and James Beard colored died when a half ton of powder in a miner's shanty ignited while workers filled flasks. Two bodies were badly mangled.
John Simpson of Curtis Bay Baltimore was arrested at 3 AM while blowing open the safe of Charles H. Burnett. Police found nitroglycerine, saws, chisels, fuses, revolvers and burglary tools on him. Simpson confessed to operating in Jacksonville and being a associate of Charley Silas, the veggman killed by a police officer in Laurens South Carolina.
Bishop E B Hoss of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, recently brought from Nashville, Tenn, to Baltimore for treatment, was taken to Johns Hopkins Hospital today. He is expected to undergo surgery for an internal affection tomorrow as his condition is described as weaker yet reasonably good.
A Washington Post report from Alexandria details an assault on Mrs. H. H. Allen and 14 year old Cora Kennedy by a black man in the southwestern city area after a Saturday night incident. An initial suspect, Edward Wields, was arrested and released after victims could not identify him. A second man, Matthesy Banks, 19, was later held on a separate robbery attack on Thomas Gaffney near Four-Mile Run, awaiting transfer to county authorities.
A report from Spencer North Carolina claims Southern Railway plans making Spencer a terminal for all Washington Atlanta passenger traffic and changing crews here soon. The plan gains support from railway workers as Spencer lies midway, promising equal mileage for crews on both ends. A separate Roanoke Virginia item notes 15 year old Newt Hickman and Jesse Reese fought with pricks, fracturing the skull of Hickman. recovery is uncertain.
Richmond reports a dull week with 400000 to 500000 pounds of loose leaf sold as cold weather cuts receipts. Petersburg lists prices for various grades, total weekly sales 207.6 thousand pounds, season total 4,147,655 pounds. South Boston notes sales about 100000 pounds at an average near 11 cents, ~20 percent of crop remaining, farmers planning average next year with some acreage cuts. Winston-Salem reports continued small sales and prices stable, growers fearing too large a crop next season.
Mrs Susannah Guzman Cobun marked her 100th birthday in Morgantown with a large reception. A daughter of Abram Guzman a Revolutionary War soldier she is an active member of the local Daughters of the Revolution chapter which also includes another centenarian, Mrs Lucinda Finnell. Both women retain full use of their faculties as neighbors and relatives gathered to honor them.
John M. Cook, a former London detective and longtime London police pensioner, died of elephantiasis at his Stephens City home in Virginia. Weighing about 400 pounds, he had been a prominent figure in London policing, attached to Scotland Yard in earlier years. His remains will be buried locally.
Virginia obituaries list several regional deaths with ages and family survivors. Walle lam H Ricketts 71 Orange County treasurer and former sheriff, a Confederate veteran, died at Vice of Virginia Hospital. James S. McKenny 80 Caroline County veteran died recently. Miss Annals M Taylor 60 Winchester, sister of City Sergeant Willem Taylor, died of consumption. Davin Weila 73 Martinsburg former resident. Mrs Allen J. Fobler near Kimball, 78, aunt to Willis D Kkibler’s family. Ida J. ate Woodstock 30, WoodStock Lime Co. manager’s daughter. Andrew W Range 46 conductor for Virginia and Southwestern and Southern railways. George Karl Gillmore Roanoke infant death. Multiple towns cited: Charlottesville area, Fredericksburg, Winchester, Charlestown, Luray, Woodstock, Buetal, Roanoke. Survivors include wives, children, and siblings.
Police report officer Maurice shot by Joe Jackson, colored, during attempt to arrest him for wire. Ball reportedly wounded without entrails. officer in Sanitarium. Jackson at large. reward offered for capture. Police team lacking clues on whereabouts in Salisbury, N C.
Zion Reformed Church, the oldest religious edifice in Hagerstown, was rededicated today after remodeling at a cost of 15000 dollars. Pastor Rev Dr J Spangler Kleffer, president of the general reformed synod, led the service with assisting clergymen Rev Dr William C Shafer of Lancaster and Hos Henry Kieffer of Mercersburg.
Henry Sipe aged five accidentally shot and killed his four year old brother Richard while playing with a rifle at home near Garrett Maryland. The gun was placed on a chair and discharged, piercing the chest and lungs. Lawrence Sipe is named as the father. The incident occurred last night.
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