Entertaining Delegates for Brotherhood National Convention
Friday meeting of Gen Lawton Circle No 1, Brotherhood of the Union, chaired by John H. Thrush, planned events to entertain delegates to the Supreme Circle national convention in Philadelphia on October 17 1819. The order, founded 1837 in Philadelphia, faced division in 1878 over the word union and has since rebuilt, with immigration questions on the agenda from Pennsylvania resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of the Union Council
Philadelphia
George Lippard
Sixth and
Chestnut Streets
Public Ledger
Quaker City
Supreme Circle
Independence Hall
Liberty Bell
Baltimore
South
Treasuries
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Arrival of the Gentry Brothers Animal Show in Washington
The Gentry Brothers Trained Animal Shows arrived from Philadelphia for a week in Washington. The act, featuring 160 dogs 3 elephants 2 camels and 50 monkeys, prepared at Fourteenth and W streets NW with street parade plans at 10:20 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry Brothers
Washington
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Fourteenth
Fourteenth Street
Washington Circle
Pennsylvania Avenue
First Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Seventh
God’s Hand Guides Destiny Not People Says Pastor
Dr. Wallace Radcliffe of New York Avenue Presbyterian preached that God, not popular will, exalts leaders. He cited President Roosevelt as divinely lifted to power, and warned that daily life and world events unfold by the good hand of God, from sparrows to empires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Radcliffe
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Roosevelt
Hoovevelt
God
Dr. Radcliffe
Christ
United States
Jenovan
Corner stone laid for Bethel Baptist Church by Knights of Jerusalem
The Ancient Order Knights of Jerusalem led the corner stone ceremony for Bethel Baptist Church on Fifteenth and Erie streets NW. About 300 Knights, joined by the ladies' auxiliary and the National Colored Band, marched to the site. Speakers included George W. McKenzie Carter Purdy Edmund Jackson Lena Jackson and Rev. E. E. Ricks. A coin record and church resolution were placed in the stone and about $150 was raised to liquidate the debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient Order
Knights of Jerusalem
New Bethel Baptist Church
Colored
Fifteenth
Erie
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Knights
National
Washington
George W. McKenzie
Carter Purdy
Nimrod
Edmund Jackson
State
Lena Jackson
E. E. Ricks
Virginia
Grand Lodge
Mount Olivet
St. Peter
St. Matthew
St. Mark
King Solomon
District Epworth League Holds Washington Convention
The Foundry Church selected for the annual District Epworth League convention with sessions on October 7 at 8 PM in the main auditorium featuring Dr E M Randall as address and October 8 at 7 30 PM in the Sunday school room for business. Found Junior League resumes meetings Sunday with new features and a ten grade study plan. Foundry Chapter to hold annual meeting and officer election on Monday. What you pay for extracts is important but What you get is more important. Burner’s Vanilla costs more because worth more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior League
Ste
Foundry Chapter
Burnett
Fifth Baptist Church Welcomes Dr Weston Bruner as New Pastor
The Rev Weston Bruner D D preached his first sermon at the Fifth Baptist Church E street SW and received an enthusiastic reception. Former pastor emeritus Dr C C Meador praised the choice and urged support as Bruner outlined his calling to minister and teach Christ crucified as the heart of his message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston Bruner
D. D
Fifth Baptist Church
E Street
Sixth
Seventh Streets
Dr. Bruner
Baltimore
C. C. Meador
Green
Meador
Bruner
Peter
Cornelius
Jesus Christ
Christ
St. Paul
God
Jesus
Women urged to save the world through exalted womanhood
Rev W W Nevins spoke at Grace Baptist Church on Ninth and D streets southeast urging women to embrace a God given sphere of influence. He said a nation cannot rise above its womanhood and called for organized action to improve home church and state. He stressed that salvation of the world rests on dedicated motherhood and female leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. W. W. Nevins
Grace Baptist Church
Ninth and
D Streeta
Esther
Christ
Faith and Knowledge in Salvation Sermon by Handy
Rev William C Handy of Scho tharie N Y preached at Gurley Memorial Presbyterian Church on faith as the saving principle and knowledge as the guard of faith. He cited Peters confession as landmark and explained the keys of heaven as mission to point souls to Christ. The sermon noted the Great Commission to the apostles to preach to all nations. Moses furniture sale announced next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Handy
Schotharie
Gurley Memorial Presbyterian Church
Mr. Handy
Peter
Christ
God
Handy
Heaven
Conception of God Broadens Under Scientific View
Reverend Alexander Kent discusses a law-governed universe as the basis for rational religion at People's Church. He cites Spencer and Haeckel, argues religion must grow with knowledge, and urges the church to foster faith in moral laws and human progress to end injustice and poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Kent
The
People’s Church
Spencer
Haeckel
Re- Helen
God
Baltimore insurer released after firearm incident at pastor's home
J Edmund Feidler, an Baltimore Insurance agent, drew a revolver in Rev J Reese Murray's home at 12 Twentieth Street NW and threatened death by own action until disarmed by the pastor. He was arrested for carrying a deadly weapon and released after a Baltimore relative posted 50 collateral for his appearance in the force court. Moses' 10th Annual Sept Furniture Sale and clearance of carpets and rugs at uth & F. ooo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edmund Feidler
Baltimore
J. Reese Murray
Twentieth Street Northwest
Moses
Uth & F. Ooo
Special birthday offer continues after holiday closure
The store closes today for a holiday and will reopen tomorrow continuing the ongoing birthday promotion with special pricing and offers for customers.
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Saka & Company
Seventh Street
EW Publications
NEW Publications
Harper’s Bazar
A. T. Ashmore
Ethel
Guy Rose
Paria
Josephine Grenier
Matt
Subistine
Harper & Brothers, Publishers
New York City
Victor E. Adler
Clothing House
Tth
St. Nw
iFlower
Morsell
Selagmu
Washington Store
Pa. Ave
N.W
Keeley Institute
North Capitol Street
District of Columbia
Maryland
W. G Haseels
Newspape
Hhchi
Cleveland Park
Peck and
Pratt
Mary Rose
Asa Phillips
Bridge Street
President Roosevelt
Mike
Alstory
District Epworth League
Brightwood Park
Homer Smith
Frank C. Shaw
Geneva Mummaw
Nettie Taylor
Frank J. Metcalf
George Webster
Mummaw
Mattie Wise
Hth
House & Herrmann’s
House & Herrmann
Sts
N. W
Heurich Brewing Co
Heurich
Maerten
Senate
Phone West 34
Religion and the
D. J. Kaufman
Jackson Bros
Great Cash Furniture House
Edo
Aine
Hess Footwear
Hess
N. Hess’ Sons
Penna. Ave
City Bulletin
Tenth Precinct
C. C. Barnes
Kensington
Barnes
Brightwood Avenue
Wm. Cannon
Joyca Engraving Company
Star Bldg
J. T. D. Pyles
La.ave
John E. Pool
Annie Payne
Thirty-third Street
Hayworth Publishing House
8Th St
Chicago
C. A. Muddiman & Co
Great Bear Spring Co
Palace of Nations
Commonwealth Plateau
Forest City
Stevens
the Post
St. Louis Purchase Exposition
Post Business Office
Washington Post
Pa Hich
Yan Satitiss
Holiday
Mayer & CO
7Th St
Yale Laundry
Oth St
New York Ave
Phaone Main
Hubbard Heating
F Street N. W
Warner
Warners
Ates
Iamond
Burlington
Uneeda Biscuit
Washington Gas Light
6Th St. NM. W
Williams’ Temple Drug Store
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