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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1904

Page

13

Epworth Church History Showcases Noted Choir Pioneers

Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church South on Capitol Hill has a rich musical legacy. The article traces early congregational singing, the first offerings in Haum's Hall, the evolution of the church building, and the rise of notable choirs under leaders such as Van A Potter and Rev William Hammond. It highlights choir members, shifts from gallery to front platform, and Potter’s decade of influence before his move to Muskogee J T.

Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church Capitol Hill Grace Mission Haum's Hall Fourth Capitol Streets J. ©. Jones Hattie Clarke Barnes Ella Jeffries Cuw, Sharswood Nettle Schaaff Miss Schaaff H. C Febrey Epworth Bessig Potter Febrey Buid- Dig Miss Jones Worth Denn Knott Alpheus WW Wilson Loteler Whuett Potter Iny Ethel Chaney Nissie Moore Justin Jarvis Vola Chaney Bernice Comer May Bobbitt Monica Smith Frank Meetze Altas Julia Will May Warren Clarence Lewis Daisy Bobbitt Nelle Burt Charlies Dotter Jay Up Stair Harrys Hartley S W. Goodson Eugene Compton Hey Em, Sweet Baseus Messrs Walker Trumble Gallaher Brower Son

Sunday Church Services in Le Droit Park and area

A guide to Sunday worship across Washington details Episcopal, Methodist, Baptist, Lutheran, and other churches. Includes service times, locations such as Church of the Advent at Second and NW, St. John's Lafayette Square, Trinity Church near Dupont Circle, and many others with rector names and offerings. Strangers welcome at all, free seating noted.

Episcopal Church of the Advent Second NW Streets le Droit Park Howard M. Mott St. John’s Church Lafayette Square Trinity Church Third C Streets Richard P. Williams All Grace Church Georgetown Pettis Rectoy Oie St. Thomas’ Church Eighteenth Street Dupont Circle C. Ernest Smith D. D D.C. L Cart S Smith John Ninth Charles FP. Sontag Church of the Reformation Pennsylvania Avenue Second Street Southeast W. E. Parson Luther Hess Waring Sunda School Eighth and I Streets David W. Montgomery First Church of Christ Fifteenth Fi Streets Traders National Bank Tenth Street

Reopening of West Washington Church After Summer Repairs

The West Washington Methodist Episcopal Church South at Thirty-third and J streets Georgetown reopened with a 128 member congregation after repairs costing 400 to 500 dollars. J Holds worth Gordon spoke on progress, Creed M. Fulton presided, and a varied program featured solos by Laura Black, violin by Joseph Harrison, and a baritone by Roy Birch. Rev J H Wilhite led the event with remarks on repairs and mission.

West Washington Laura Black J. C. Hawk Marvin Methodist Church South

Christian Endeavor Notes and Local Changes

The September meeting of the District Christian Endeavor Union is postponed to Monday the 12th. Fort Myer Heights Endeavor Society advances in music with a new Endeavor Hymnal. Rev. Herbert Halliwell is named Christian Endeavor field secretary for India and will depart this month. President Owen P. Kellar assists in Annapolis Junction Sunday schools. New officers elected at First Presbyterian Church: John M. McCubbim president, Frank D. Miller VP, Uy. Butler recording secretary, Misa M. Wallingsford corresponding secretary, Amas Xe. Piper treasurer. The topic for tomorrow is New Courage for New Work. Bible references Psalms 14:1-15, Acts 27. Most societies stayed active over summer. Mary Chapel Endeavor at Brightwood hosts Epworth League from Baltimore conference. Opening convention session featured decorations by E Hays. Miss Florence Mattingly new president, amid thriving conditions and praise for Pastor ey. J. L. Brooks Ph.D.

District Christian Endeavor Union Fort Myer Heights National Junior Republic Annapolis Junction Christian Endeavor Society The First Presbyterian Church John M. McCubbim Frank D. Miller Uy. Butler Misa M. Wallingsford Amas Xe. Piper Baltimore Fellowship of Christian Endeavor É E Hays Kellar District Union Florence Mattingly Ey. J. L. Brooks

Diminished vitality and the role of Sarsaparilla

A brief exhortation on vitality as life’s principle and its link to bodily function. The text argues diminished vitality first shows as appetite loss, weakness, and reduced endurance, and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the principal vitalizer.

Hood

Elijah at Horeb and the voice that calls for renewed duty

Sunday's lesson follows Elijah's forty day journey to Horeb the mount of God his fear and isolation. God speaks not in wind or earthquake or fire but in a still small voice guiding Elijah to resume prophetic duty, appointing Elisha and leaders for Syria and Israel while revealing a faithful remnant and urging courage amid forthcoming judgment.

J. E. Gilbert American Society of Religious Education Horeb Mount of God Moses Elijah Jezebel God Min Eirjah Laborera Eijah Jesus Peter John Axi Apostle Bitjan Eliah Damaseus Syria Israel Hazael Barl Jehu Efisha

Catholic Church Notes Miscellany of Washington Parishes

Church listings list multiple parishes in northwest and southeast Washington with mass times, devotions, baptisms, and pastor assignments. Notable entries include St. Patrick’s Academy opening September 12, St. Vincent de Paul and St. Dominic’s activities, and lawn party plans for St. Martin’s Church to benefit its parish.

Churches of Early Days Rector Officiates in Virginia and Maryland

Rev Edward Mott rector of the Church of the Advent spent August at St Georges Island and officiated August 21 at Yeocomico Church in Westmoreland Va dating from 1619 and August 28 at Trinity Church in St Mary City Md built of brick from the original Calvert era courthouse. The front door of Yeocomico features carved representations of the settlement’s early history.

Edward Marshall Mott Church of the Advent St. Georges Island Potomac Point Lookout Old Yeocomico Church Westmoreland County A. D. Wi Trinity Church St. Mary City Yeocomico Church

Excursion a Great Success for St Patrick’s Parish

A large crowd from every parish joined St Patrick’s for a Potomac river excursion from River View aboard the Pentz. Families enjoyed lunch, ice cream, racing, and games with St Vincent de Paul Society volunteers, St Joseph’s and St Patrick’s schools, and a night of dancing and song concluding a joyful parish reunion.

St. Patrick's Potomac River View St Vincent de Paul Society St. Vincent’s St. Joseph's St. Joseph’s St Patrick's Rim Eddie Swing Willie Marceron Wille Mareceron FC Catlins William Malveron Ovderas

Epworth League Board of Control Meeting Plans

The Epworth League District board of control will hold its regular monthly meeting next Wednesday at Wesley Chapel with a cabinet meeting at Tw and the full board at. The annual convention dates may shift from late September to late October or early October as the new General League secretary is expected to attend and address the convention. Possible changes depend on Secretary Bordull being in Washington October 7. The first evening will cover officers sections and the second will include a department discussion and an address.

District Board of Control Wesley Chapel General League Bordull Tan Washington

How to Live Long A Doctor's Candid Advice

Dr Charles F Ruse in Baltimore cites ancient wisdom and modern hygiene as keys to longevity. He notes average lifespans have risen due to knowledge of diet and avoidable medical practices fading, urging calm living and avoidance of worry while predicting life expectancy of three score and ten in the future.

Charles F Ruse Baltimore Amabrose Park Sean Talbot County Maryland Department Washington United States

New Railroad in Turkey Links Empire to American Rails

The Brooklyn Eagle notes ten small Turkish railways owned by foreign and Turkish interests, but the Damas cus Mecra Railway will become the empire’s largest. A major U.S. steel firm has contracted for 22,000 tons of rails, with plans for American locomotives and top passenger and freight cars. The line’s strategic value was shown as Constantinople to Saloniki rail service expands, aiding troop movement and battlefield outcomes in 1897.

Brooklyn Eagle Turkey Damascus-Mecra Empire Con-stantinople Saloniki Dedengatch Maritza Hebrus Thrate Constantinople Thessaly Europe Edheim Pasha

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