A Bishop on Wraltel Standards of Merit Expressed
A bishop comments on the standard of merit associated with dollar marks, expressing a view on value and ethics amid financial symbolism.
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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
1
A bishop comments on the standard of merit associated with dollar marks, expressing a view on value and ethics amid financial symbolism.
A Bishop Potter address in New Haven denounces greed and the influence of money on divorce crime and corruption. He links social ills to a worship of wealth, urges the church to rise in moral leadership, and cites a horse show dress made from unborn lamb skins as a relic of barbarism. Also reports Korup family letters from Germany and a train window stone-throwing incident near Ogden with two men ejected.
The Boise Statesman warns Idaho lawmakers that the upcoming session must stay focused on the prepared code. It argues the legislature cannot waste time on other subjects and that members with bills ready to advance must ensure the session begins and ends with work to accomplish their goals.
A notice records Weiser Lodge No. 23 officers election next Tuesday December 18 and invites visiting brethren. It also presents a memorial tribute to Marcus Whitman founder of Whitman College in Walla Walla, recalling fifty years since his massacre and the college’s later benefaction including a $200000 endowment and new campus buildings.
The Catholic Bazaar opened in the Barton building on Commercial street Tuesday evening with a supper an address and music. Rev Father Van der Donckt of Pocatello gave an excellent address Mrs King of Colorado and Miss Grace Brooks of Weiser provided fine music. The bazaar continues the rest of the week with many fine articles for sale and prizes including a gold headed cane and a toilet case. A gambling case for $7000 lost by B R Young in Grangeville will be heard soon before Judge Steele at Mt Idaho.
Garrs orchestra will headline a Christmas night dance on December 26 with the Ladies' Guild serving supper. John Nevin oversees the door and William Fifer acts as floor manager. The event aims for a refined, orderly affair with strong expectations of success.
G C Finley of Kansas will operate the Weiser Creamery and establish a steam laundry, moving here within three months to set up a business with a partner. If milk supply falters they will buy a farm and stock 100 Jersey cows for butter. They plan a new building and modern laundry machinery to run a steam laundry, and the community welcomes the venture.
A concise review notes Pastor Luck delivering a strong performance in community outreach. The piece highlights clarity, sincerity, and positive reception from attendees, praising leadership and impact within the congregation and local effort.
Extract from Rev. Charles W Lucka farewell sermon at Congregational Church notes growth from 80 to 121 members in two years eight months with 62 new members, 18 adults baptized, 8 children, 11 weddings, 28 funerals, and steady benevolence. Attendance rose from 64 morning and 84 evening to 117 and 113 in a recent period amid church expansion and gifts exceeding 1700 in a year. The pastor reflects on dismissions, member changes, and renewed giving as the church nears seven years old.
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