Garfield era pastor recalls three decades at Vermont Avenue Church
Rev. Frederick W. Power marked his thirtieth anniversary amid rain and praise. He recalls founding missions on Bladensburg Road, the Maryland Delware and DC work, the Bethany Beach Institution, and the 1880 effort to build the church, noting President Garfield’s personal ties and influence. Garfield loved the church and shared grief when his child died, reflecting a long, storied ministry.
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Frederick W. Power
Vermont Avenue
Oumgans
de Vana
Brownses
Fawcetts
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Haydens
Hezarde
Hillmans
Snowleses
Lipscommbe
Moores
Parkers
Pratts
Redds
Hooses
Daume
Shepards
Stidrsed
Shutsmans
Spillman
Summys
Stephensons
Tingies
Maj. Mobley
Toni Hall
Bladensburg Road
Bethany Beach Institution
Gen. Garfield
Republic
Garfield
Power
Ohio
Founding and growth of a Washington church over three decades
In a reflective anniversary address Dr Power surveys 30 years of a Fremont Avenue church, tracing its origins from 1812 dispersal by Thomas Campbell to a modern multi chapel network. He notes Garfield's era, the 1875 pastorate, and rapid expansion through Ninth Street and onward, with eight churches and 2,400 members by 1900. The sermon ends: “This is a fragment, hitherto the Lord hath helped us,” urging continued faith and progress.
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Thomas Campbell
Alexander
Alexander Campbell
Washington
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Navy Yard
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George E. Tingle
Henry Hazard
Benjamin Syming
J. 5. Black
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Corcoran Library
Thirteenth Street
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Metzerott Hall
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Shiloh Meeting House
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M Street
Cons Pees Ang
Ward Lamon
United States
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Thomas
Iowa Circle
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Grant
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Blank
Christ
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National Library
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Ninth
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Wsuk
H Street
Whitney Avenue
Fourth Street
Vienna
Wfif
Teenth Street
Our Christian Endeavor Church
Tuxedo
Title Mission
Washington Hus
Resignation of Washington Pastor Amid Health and Trust Concerns
Rev Dr Stephen M Newman resigns after 21 years as First Congregational Church pastor citing ill health. The notice raises questions about his role as secretary and director of a mining company run largely by church members. The congregation discusses the letter while Newman plans to leave February 28 1906 with a possible interim arrangement.
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First Congregational Church
Merrill E. Gates
Newman
Washington
Gates
Sa Ie
miuJeters
Eass
Bischoff
Hiphonze Youngs
Youngs
Atlanta
Henry M. Kingsley
George E. Walker
Charles E. Lyman
Dais
Ripon
Wis
Phillips-Andover Academy
Bowdoin College
Franciscans Honor Founder at Monastery Service
The third order of St. Francis held a Stigmatas of St. Francis celebration yesterday at 4 30 pm in the Franciscan Monastery. A song service marked the event with benediction by Rev. Stephen Donovan O Fr M Hight Rev Bernard Doebbing OFM of Petl and Sutri Italy and Rev Edward Blecke OFM of this province. The feast will be observed again on October 4 at the Vesper service.
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Order
St. Francis
Stephen Donovan
Bernard Doebbing
Petl and
Sutri
Italy
Edward Blecke
Thia
Vinitin
Francis
Firm for Eight Hour Day in Washington Printers Union
Washington printers reaffirm their push for an eight hour day after delegates to the Toronto convention reported unity on the shorter work day plan. Officers noted one firm already signed and another poised to sign, while an election law amendment about ballot markings was defeated. Two fathers brought sons for apprenticeship, three deaths were reported, and routine business followed.
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Printers’ Union
Toronto
Washington
Columbia Union
Boy Arrested in Church for Pocketbook Snatching
Arthur Warren a 13 year old black youth of 74 Defrees street north west was nabbed at St Patrick's Church by a priest and local church watchers while allegedly conducting a week long run of petty thefts. Authorities reported daily pocketbooks with small sums and a diamond ring later discarded in an alley.
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Arthur Warren
Defrees Street
St. Patrick’s Church
Mrs Kunigunda Federwisch Dies at 68 in Bed
Mrs Kunigunda Federwisch sixty eight died at her home 213 Eleventh street southwest early Saturday from apparent strangulation after entertaining friends the prior night. Funeral at 9 am with high mass at St Marys Catholic Church Fifth and 6 streets northwest with burial Mount Oliver Cemetery. Survived by husband Louis Federwisch and eight children. born in Berlin and moved to the city at seventeen. first husband Joseph Frank died in 1876.
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Eleventh Street
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Fifth
Mount Oliver Cemetery
Federwisch
Berlin
Germany
Joseph Frank
Louis Federwisch
Costello Fireman Dies After Short Illness At 25
Richard C. Costello of Brookland No. 17 fire engine company died at Providence Hospital after a brief illness. He will be waked at his father’s home on Seaton Place Eckington with a 40-fireman escort to Mount Olivet Cemetery. He was unmarried and had served in the department since four years ago after starting with No. 4 chemical company. Funeral arrangements follow.
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Brookland
Providence Hospital
John C. Costello
Seatomn Place
Eckington
Kelcher
Mount Olivet
Costello
No. 4 Chemical Company
No. 17
Seaton Place
Funeral for James E. Marks Held at 10 A M
Funeral services for James E. Marks who died last Friday are set for 10 o clock this morning at Wrights undertaking establishment. Pallbearers include L C Hover C E Sayles J M Kreiter R G Stocker from The Post and CG BP Johnson J W Leeper from the Times, all colleagues and Columbia Typographical Union members. A floral piece was selected by The Post chapel of the union.
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James E. Marks
Wright
Undertaking Establishment
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J. M. Kreiter
R. G Stocker
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Post
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J. W. Leeper
Times
Mr. Marks
Columbia Typographical Union
Post Chapel
Union
Transported Choctaws Unhappy in Indian Territory
Special to The Washington Post reports Choctaw Indians recently moved to the Indian Territory express distress and sorrow over their departure from the Southern States and the hardships of their new home.
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Washington Post
Mobile
Ala
Indiana
Indian Territory
Weather Summary for the Week Across American Districts
The week was dry and warm in southern districts while heavy rain fell in Kansas Missouri and nearby states. A cool wave moved from Montana region toward New England bringing frosts in northern districts. Temperatures mostly above average with scattered rain in multiple regions and brisk winds along coasts and Great Lakes.
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Dept. of Agriculture
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Grand Banks
Night Watchmen Beat Assignments in Daily Post
In the article Watch men of the Night the Post notes Watchman Mosby Williams patrols the north side of Pennsylvania Avenue from Eleventh to Fourteenth streets, including EH Street. James Kenspies covers eighth Street southeast near the navy yard barracks. James P. Cochran, business manager Night Watchmen Association, Sept. 17.
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Gasoline stove causes home fire in Blaine residence
A gasoline stove upset in Robert Blaine's home at 701 Virginia Avenue Southeast yesterday morning sparked a fire. Fire department extinguished the blaze, causing about $400 in damage.
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Robert Blaine
Virginia Avenue
Book Review Teases A Kansas City Setting
A Galveston News note praises a Kansas City book for its beautiful setting and finished literary style. It lauds the artful yet artless presentation, mentions handsome letterpress and binding, and lists a price of $1.00 for the two volume edition.
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