Churches Unite as Two Congregations Merge Efforts
Two long established churches, First Congregational and First Methodist, announce a four month union with shared services and funds. Rev. Walter H. Hollins and Rev. Frank Cole lead combined worship as Methodist’s ruined church is restored. The plan includes joint prayer meetings and shared member reception while Sunday schools stay separate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Hollins
First Congregational Church
First Congregational-Methodist Episcopal Church
Frank Cole
First M. E. Church
Rollins
Mr. Cole
Mr. Rollins
First Methodist
Cole
C.M. 13
Congregational
Congregational School
Methodist
Sir. Cole
First Methodist Church
Valentine
Fourth Street
Congregational Sunday School
Reverend Seccombe Opposes The Girl From Rector's
Charles H. Seccombe former pastor of the First Congregational church in this city now serving Santa Ana California spoke to the city council. He read resolutions from the Ministerial union opposing the theatrical attraction as suggestive and immoral in influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Seccombe
First Congregational Church
Santa Ana
Cal
Rector’s
Ministerial Union
Mission Concert at Walnut Street Baptist Church Delights Attendees
A Sunday evening mission concert at Walnut Street Baptist Church featured songs scripture readings and anthems. Highlights included the primary department Flags of Nations and a post program address by Minnie Nelson a missionary from Ellis Island detailing island work. Wilbur Anderson missed his talk due to sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street
aAnthem
Flags of Nations
June Adams
Ellowene Jensen
Giuiriette
China
Minnie Nelson
Ellis Island
Nelson
Ten Years in Hell Four Months in Heaven Talk Hits Meeting
A large Y M L A men's meeting drew a strong crowd as John E Bates spoke on Ten Years in Hell Four Months in Heaven. The male quartet performed several numbers and singing was praised. About seventy five members joined the Personal Workers league as a result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. ML. A
John E. Bates
Hell
Heaven
W. B. Howell
Ira Beal
H. 5. Bunnell
Kellar
Personal Workers’ League
Presbyterians Close Year With Music and Appeal
First Presbyterian church in Waterloo held year end services with harp solo by Margery Thompson and Palma male quartet. Rev H W Reherd preached on St Paul’s Commission for Service. Budget talk urged gifts totaling 4000 dollars for an assistant. Christian Endeavor members held jail service and lunch. Revival talk by John Bates and H T Fisher noted. Capt A R O’Brien continues meetings at a rural schoolhouse beyond James Black farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Margery Thompson
Waterloo
Palma
Brotherhood
H. W. Re Herd
St. Paul's Commission
Mr. Reherd
Christian Endeavor
Jolhn Berry
Christian Endeavor Mission
W. B. “Addy
East Park Presbyterian
John E. Bates
H. T. Fisher
A. R. O'Brien
James Black
Future Events in the Waterloo Churches Highlight Week
Church notices outline upcoming activities across Waterloo congregations. Groups like St Patricks Ladies Aid, First M E boys band, South American study class, and booster clubs plan meetings, socials, suppers, rehearsals, and services this week and next, with special sessions at Central Church of Christ, Westminster, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street
Baptist
First M. E
First Baptist
Frontier Mission
Richard Holmes
Randolph Street
Stark Humphrey
Grant Avenue
Central Church of Christ
First Presbyterian
Lydia Society
J. H. Bauernfeind
Claude Pevertil
Home Park Boulevard
Ladies’ Aid Society
Christ Episcopal
Minister of Waterloo Sings in Verse Sermon
Former Waterloo pastor Dr John A Earl now with Felden Avenue Chicago delivers evening sermons in verse. The provided extract rhymes on Christmas with Christ’s coming and its meaning, noting how without Jesus the world would be poorer and darker, but with Him burden is light and faith guides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Earl
First Baptist Church of
Waterloo
Felden Avenue Church
Chicago
Jesus
Christ
Paradise
Linden M. E. Booster Club Forms At City Church
Services at Linden M. E. church draw large attendance. Rev G B Shoemaker outlines Base Ball life analogy to about fifty youths. Booster club officers elected George L Dixon president Carl Bachtel vice president O A Zuehke secretary Wil Daisy assistant secretary Ed Rutter treasurer. Four new members join evangelistic service. Shoemaker sings self written solo “Will You Join Our Army.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden M. E
G. B. Shoemaker
George L. Dixon
Carl Bachtel
O. A. Zuehike
Whl Daisy
Ed. Rutter
Daniel
Mr. Shoemaker
C. A. Hump
Strangers at First Baptist Church Aim at Growth
Strangers attended the morning and evening services at the First Baptist church with full seating in the evening. Minnie Nelson, a Baptist missionary from Ellis Island, spoke on immigrant work, and Rev. E A Valiant delivered a last sermon on Fire. The Men’s Brotherhood pledged 107 members to attend ten mid week prayer meetings this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Minnie Nelson
Ellis Island
E. A. Valiant
Men
Field Secretary Talks Missions
Rev. W. B. Sandford was unable to lead services at Westminster Presbyterian. Rev. C. G. McIntyre, Geld secretary for the Omaha Standard movement, spoke on foreign mission work and its support by local churches. Each church is taxed an average of $5 per member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Sandford
Westminster Presbyterian Church
C. G. McIntyre
McIntyre
Omaha Standard
Impressive Sacred Heart services planned for next Sunday
Sacred Heart Catholic church to bless and indulgence imported Munich stations next Friday evening at 7 30. Very Rev J F Nugent will preach the dedicatory sermon and Rev D J Lenihan will close with benediction. Several nearby priests will assist and all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
E. J. Stattery
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
J. F. Nugent
D. D
Des Moines
Father Nugent
United States
D. J. Lenihan
Passion Sunday Adoration at St Marys Church
H Folkenbrock and Rev Arnold Juergens lead a three day 40 hour devotion at St Marys with high mass exposition opening next Sunday. Confession times are listed with multiple English sermons by the Chicago priest and required Easter duties for the faithful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Exposition
Father Arnold Juergens
Chicago
H. H. Folkenbrock
Father Arnold
Fiery Sermon Sets Stage for Church Union Delegation
Rev. J. H. Bauernfeind delivered a fierce sermon on hell at Emanuel Association church, stressing scriptural hell and bore witness to nearing union of Evangelical associations. He was appointed fraternal delegate to Sioux City conference to discuss union with United Evangelical churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel Association
J. H. Bauernfeind
Bauernfeind
Rdell
Jesus
God
Hell
the Evangelical Association
United Evangelical Churches of
United Evangelical Church
Sioux City
F. A. Schwingel
Harrisburg
The
Evangelical Association
Waterloo
Episcopal
Methodist
Chicago
Neighborhood Bible Classes Schedule Listed For March 28
A crowded listing shows Tuesday March 28 1911 Bible study sessions at numerous addresses led by individuals including Fred Wieland Mrs Stoner Mrs Tabor Reed Jenne and others. Times range from 2 30 pm to 7 45 pm with many homes across city streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wieland
Park
Stoner
Columbia
Tabor
Edward & Lincoln
Hol Reed
Frank Frontfetter
Ricker
Chas. Stockes
Logan Avenue
E. C. Stark
Clay St
S& Jenne
Iowa Street
W. B. Small
Iowa
G. A. Martin
Frank
EB. Whitney
Wonton
Reed
LL. Riggins
Smith Street
James Black
Beard
East Seventh
E.L. Meether
Sycamore
Burgess
Cottage Grove Ave
Kreiman
Hornocks
Prospect Hills
Birs. Johnson
Knippley Ave
W. E. Smiser
A. ©. Tabor
Hammond Ave
LFR
Washington
Thompson
Bluff
W. RR. Cole
Wellington
J. D. Easton
South
Standish
Sunnyside
Learning as a Quiet Guide in Private Practice
A reflection urges readers to value learning as a personal asset kept close. It advises sharing knowledge only when asked and avoiding constant displays, likening wisdom to a private pocket watch used for timely guidance rather than public show.
Weather Man In Bad Humor Strains City In Cold Wave
A harsh northwesterly wind and temperatures from 56 down to 15 above zero caused widespread misery. Snow and sleet fell overnight as the Cedar river area braces for continued cold. Vegetation and fruit may be saved if the cold persists, with brief sunshine expected to ease conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan Optical Company
Syndicate
St. Patrick
Quincy May Go Into I M League
Keokuk Gate City reports Quincy faces a potential move into the I M League after a costly setback in a major minor league battle. The piece weighs the chances of Quincy joining for a single season or delaying until next winter, noting local enthusiasm and skepticism among Keokuk and Waterloo supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk Gate City
C. A
Quincy
Harry Hofer
J. H. Farrell
Ilinois
Keokuk
Waterloo
Lowa
Ottumwa's Trade Expansion Boosts City Growth
The Ottumwa Courier released a 122 page expansion edition featuring text and pictures on industrial activities and prospects. The edition is credited with promoting the city and publishers and is expected to attract people and money, with a larger census figure likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Courier
Waterloo Greeks to Have Lodge
Peter Mavrelis and other longtime Greek residents lead a movement to form a Waterloo Greek lodge. About 156 Greeks gathered at Soash Hall for preliminary steps with another meeting planned next Sunday to elect officers. The group aims to offer sick and death benefits and provide fraternal care for locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Mavrelis
Waterloo
Soash Hall
Back to Soil as Bradley Takes Farm Near Waterloo
George A. Bradley former Waterloo merchant plans a summer on the Deacon Fish farm northwest of the city. He rents the acreage to farm and will add dairying to supply city milk and creameries. In New York, the 70 foot yacht Loyal was seized near Sandy Hook by revenue cutter Captain Harmon on treasury orders amid reports arms were loaded for Hayti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Bradley
Waterloo
Deacon
Bradley
New York
Loyal
Senator
Harmon
Revenue Cutter Service
Treasury Department
Washington
Sandy Hook
United States
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Churches Unite
Fine Fellowship
First Congregational Methodist Episcopal
C. H. Seccombe
Presbyterians
Gage
St. Patl's
Epworth League
Linden M. FE
Earnest Fleming
United Presbyterian
Men’s League
Amentiar Congregational
Westminster Presbyterian
WHL
St. Mary’s Catholic
St. Mary's Sewing Circle
St. Mary’s Auditorium
First United Brethren
Young People’s Society
Logan Avenue Evangelical
Kk. L. C. B. Society
Calgary Evangelical Association
Rooster Society
Hustler Society
Woman's Missionary Society
Canada
Daughters of the King
F. F. Strayer
Fullerton Place
Hinkle
Lime Street
Strangers AT
Bilis Island
Pul
Pit al
E. W. Grove
ST. Marys
H. Folkenbrock
Guard of Honor
Lady Forestiers
Children of
Rev
Weather Man
I.M. League
Geo. A. Bradley
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