New York, 1895
Anderson Smith, deacon of the colored church at Roslyn, had a row with Benjamin Jenkins, one of the church members, over the ownership of a bridle. Smith was struck on the face by Jenkins and a deep scar was the result. Jenkins was arrested.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
CONVICTED OF ROWDYISM.
New York, 1895
A Riverhead Youth Broke Up a Salvation Army Meeting.
On the evening of May 30 Seymour Anderson created a disturbance at a meeting of the Salvation Army in Riverhead. He was intoxicated, and his conduct was such that the meeting was broken up. He was arrested the next day. At his trial on June 22 the jury disagreed, standing four to two for conviction. A second trial was had on June 29, and the jury found him guilty. He was defended by Surrogate Petty.
The defense was an absolute denial of the intoxication and disturbance. The defense also claimed that the Salvation Army was not assembled for "religious worship," as contemplated by the statute; that they had no legal right to hold meetings in the street, and that the court of Special Sessions had no jurisdiction in the matter. A motion to dismiss the complaint on the latter ground was denied, and Justice Stackpole sentenced Anderson to sixty days in the county jail and to pay a fine of $20.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
A Riverhead Youth Broke Up a Salvation Army Meeting.
On the evening of May 30 Seymour Anderson created a disturbance at a meeting of the Salvation Army in Riverhead. He was intoxicated, and his conduct was such that the meeting was broken up. He was arrested the next day. At his trial on June 22 the jury disagreed, standing four to two for conviction. A second trial was had on June 29, and the jury found him guilty. He was defended by Surrogate Petty.
The defense was an absolute denial of the intoxication and disturbance. The defense also claimed that the Salvation Army was not assembled for "religious worship," as contemplated by the statute; that they had no legal right to hold meetings in the street, and that the court of Special Sessions had no jurisdiction in the matter. A motion to dismiss the complaint on the latter ground was denied, and Justice Stackpole sentenced Anderson to sixty days in the county jail and to pay a fine of $20.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
New Chapel at Southampton.
New York, 1895
A Presbyterian chapel is being erected at Southampton. The cornerstone was laid on Wednesday. This is one of the oldest church societies in the state, the first church having been established in 1640.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
A Presbyterian chapel is being erected at Southampton. The cornerstone was laid on Wednesday. This is one of the oldest church societies in the state, the first church having been established in 1640.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
Want Pastor Chockley to Resign.
New York, 1895
Pastor John Chockley, of the North Baptist church of Flushing, who has had a number of rows with his congregation, is again in hot water. The members complain that the minister does not preach to them often enough, and is frequently absent delivering lectures on single tax. They will hold a meeting and an effort will be made to compel him to resign.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
Pastor John Chockley, of the North Baptist church of Flushing, who has had a number of rows with his congregation, is again in hot water. The members complain that the minister does not preach to them often enough, and is frequently absent delivering lectures on single tax. They will hold a meeting and an effort will be made to compel him to resign.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Rev. Todd Sailing for Europe
New York, 1895
AMONG THE CHURCHES.
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
The Rev. Henry A. Todd, of Corona, will sail for Europe on the steamship City of Rome next Saturday.
At a meeting of the vestry of St. Luke's Episcopal church, Sea Cliff, the resignations of Warden Cox and of Vestrymen Speed and Geissenhamer were accepted.
Rev. Jay N. Taft, of New York City, has received a call to the First Congregational church at Orient, where he has been preaching temporarily for several weeks.
The Rev. G. W. West, rector of St. John's Episcopal church, Long Island City, celebrated the twenty-first anniversary of his ordination as a priest on Tuesday.
On Sunday the Methodists of Patchogue celebrated the fifth anniversary of the dedication of their handsome brick church. At the same time they dedicated a fine new organ.
Rev. Frank B. Upham, pastor of the Bushwick avenue church, has been appointed secretary of the Long Island Epworth assembly, in place of the Rev. W. P. Ferguson, resigned.
A council was held in the First Baptist church at Babylon on Wednesday to consider the propriety of ordaining to the work of the ministry the pastor-elect, Walter B. Pimm. He was found worthy and was ordained at once.
After the close of the Catholic service at Sayville Sunday afternoon, a meeting was held to take action upon the building of the new church. Among the prominent men present were the Hon. Robert B. Roosevelt, Col. Glassen, Mr. McNamel, Dr. Bourke, John Morgan, Dr. Vigne, E. C. Burns and William Horn, who decided that the new church be built immediately.
The twenty-fifth anniversary of St. Mark's Methodist Episcopal church at Rockville Centre was celebrated by a three days' jubilee, commencing last Friday with a love-feast, conducted by the Rev. Charles S. Wing. An address was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Wilson, of Freeport. There were special services all day Sunday, the Rev. C. P. Corner, of Vineland, N. J., preaching the morning sermon. In the evening there was a union service, in which the village churches united. Dr. Samuel F. Upham, of Drew Seminary, preached the sermon. The ceremonies were concluded Monday evening with a reception to the church officers.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 2.
AMONG THE CHURCHES.
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
The Rev. Henry A. Todd, of Corona, will sail for Europe on the steamship City of Rome next Saturday.
At a meeting of the vestry of St. Luke's Episcopal church, Sea Cliff, the resignations of Warden Cox and of Vestrymen Speed and Geissenhamer were accepted.
Rev. Jay N. Taft, of New York City, has received a call to the First Congregational church at Orient, where he has been preaching temporarily for several weeks.
The Rev. G. W. West, rector of St. John's Episcopal church, Long Island City, celebrated the twenty-first anniversary of his ordination as a priest on Tuesday.
On Sunday the Methodists of Patchogue celebrated the fifth anniversary of the dedication of their handsome brick church. At the same time they dedicated a fine new organ.
Rev. Frank B. Upham, pastor of the Bushwick avenue church, has been appointed secretary of the Long Island Epworth assembly, in place of the Rev. W. P. Ferguson, resigned.
A council was held in the First Baptist church at Babylon on Wednesday to consider the propriety of ordaining to the work of the ministry the pastor-elect, Walter B. Pimm. He was found worthy and was ordained at once.
After the close of the Catholic service at Sayville Sunday afternoon, a meeting was held to take action upon the building of the new church. Among the prominent men present were the Hon. Robert B. Roosevelt, Col. Glassen, Mr. McNamel, Dr. Bourke, John Morgan, Dr. Vigne, E. C. Burns and William Horn, who decided that the new church be built immediately.
The twenty-fifth anniversary of St. Mark's Methodist Episcopal church at Rockville Centre was celebrated by a three days' jubilee, commencing last Friday with a love-feast, conducted by the Rev. Charles S. Wing. An address was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Wilson, of Freeport. There were special services all day Sunday, the Rev. C. P. Corner, of Vineland, N. J., preaching the morning sermon. In the evening there was a union service, in which the village churches united. Dr. Samuel F. Upham, of Drew Seminary, preached the sermon. The ceremonies were concluded Monday evening with a reception to the church officers.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 2.
Dr. French to England
New York, 1895
Flushing Personals.
Otto Drellich of Flushing returned Saturday from a two months' visit in Europe, where he had gone for the benefit of his health.
Dr. J. Albert French, pastor of the Congregational church of Flushing, sailed for England on Wednesday, accompanied by his wife. They intend to make a cycling tour to the various points of interest in North Wales and Oxfordshire. They will be gone two months.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 2.
Flushing Personals.
Otto Drellich of Flushing returned Saturday from a two months' visit in Europe, where he had gone for the benefit of his health.
Dr. J. Albert French, pastor of the Congregational church of Flushing, sailed for England on Wednesday, accompanied by his wife. They intend to make a cycling tour to the various points of interest in North Wales and Oxfordshire. They will be gone two months.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 2.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
A New Church for Babylon.
New York, 1895
Babylon contractors are estimating on plans for the new church to be erected by the Methodist society. The building is to cost about $12,000 and is to occupy the site of the present structure, which is to be removed to the rear and converted into a Sunday school room.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 1.
Babylon contractors are estimating on plans for the new church to be erected by the Methodist society. The building is to cost about $12,000 and is to occupy the site of the present structure, which is to be removed to the rear and converted into a Sunday school room.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 1.
RECTOR DE CORMIS FORCED OUT.
New York, 1895
A Claim of Deception in All Saints' Episcopal Parish.
The Rev. Louis DeCormis, rector of All Saints' Episcopal church, Great Neck, has resigned. His resignation was accepted at once by the vestry. This action was taken by the rector, after a pastorate of nine years, because of friction between himself and some of the vestry. Mr. DeCormis went to Great Neck in 1886. He brought such vigor into the management of affairs that he gathered a strong and wealthy congregation about him. A beautiful stone church was erected.
Everything went well until a month ago. Then a petition was circulated, asking the pastor to do more parish work, especially in the way of establishing a Sunday school. Many of the members and particular friends of the pastor signed this petition, being led to believe that it was the desire of the rector. George Hewlett was most active in getting signers to this paper. After the members had all been solicited, a meeting of the vestry was held Wednesday night, and a resolution was passed asking the Rev. Mr. DeCormis to resign. He refused. Mr. Hewlett said a large majority of the parishioners had signed a petition for his removal. Mr. DeCormis demanded to see the petition. Then he resigned.
When the petition was presented for signatures, it is claimed it asked for the establishment of a Sunday-school. Now, it reads to ask for the resignation of the rector. As soon as these facts became known, a stir was made. The friends of the pastor declared they had no such intention, and they started out to ascertain who was responsible for the turn things had taken. The people who have been put in a false light are starting another petition asking the vestry to reconsider their action, and also asking the Rev. Mr. DeCormis to remain.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 1.
A Claim of Deception in All Saints' Episcopal Parish.
The Rev. Louis DeCormis, rector of All Saints' Episcopal church, Great Neck, has resigned. His resignation was accepted at once by the vestry. This action was taken by the rector, after a pastorate of nine years, because of friction between himself and some of the vestry. Mr. DeCormis went to Great Neck in 1886. He brought such vigor into the management of affairs that he gathered a strong and wealthy congregation about him. A beautiful stone church was erected.
Everything went well until a month ago. Then a petition was circulated, asking the pastor to do more parish work, especially in the way of establishing a Sunday school. Many of the members and particular friends of the pastor signed this petition, being led to believe that it was the desire of the rector. George Hewlett was most active in getting signers to this paper. After the members had all been solicited, a meeting of the vestry was held Wednesday night, and a resolution was passed asking the Rev. Mr. DeCormis to resign. He refused. Mr. Hewlett said a large majority of the parishioners had signed a petition for his removal. Mr. DeCormis demanded to see the petition. Then he resigned.
When the petition was presented for signatures, it is claimed it asked for the establishment of a Sunday-school. Now, it reads to ask for the resignation of the rector. As soon as these facts became known, a stir was made. The friends of the pastor declared they had no such intention, and they started out to ascertain who was responsible for the turn things had taken. The people who have been put in a false light are starting another petition asking the vestry to reconsider their action, and also asking the Rev. Mr. DeCormis to remain.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 1.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Special Services
New York, 1895
Notes from Aqueduct.
There will be special services on Sunday evening at the Centreville Avenue M. P. Church. All are invited.
John Tranter, Jr., of England, is paying a visit to this country and is staying with his uncle, Rev. W. E. Blandy.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Notes from Aqueduct.
There will be special services on Sunday evening at the Centreville Avenue M. P. Church. All are invited.
John Tranter, Jr., of England, is paying a visit to this country and is staying with his uncle, Rev. W. E. Blandy.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
As a Memorial of Her Mother.
New York, 1895
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bergen, of Freeport, have presented to the Presbyterian church the chapel and lot adjoining. The chapel was built as a memorial to Mrs. Elizabeth Carman, mother of Mrs. Bergen. After services in the Presbyterian church on Sunday a special service was held in commemoration of the presentation. The Rev. K. P. Ketcham, pastor of the church, thanked the aged couple for their munificent gift.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bergen, of Freeport, have presented to the Presbyterian church the chapel and lot adjoining. The chapel was built as a memorial to Mrs. Elizabeth Carman, mother of Mrs. Bergen. After services in the Presbyterian church on Sunday a special service was held in commemoration of the presentation. The Rev. K. P. Ketcham, pastor of the church, thanked the aged couple for their munificent gift.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Collections for Hospital
New York, 1895
Jamaica Church Notes.
The collections taken at the different churches for the Emergency Hospital are as follows: Methodist $50, Reformed $40; Presbyterian $35, German Catholic $18.
At a meeting of the trustees of the Presbyterian church held Monday evening the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President. George L. Peck; secretary, Robert W. Higbie; treasurer, Isaac U. Hyatt.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Jamaica Church Notes.
The collections taken at the different churches for the Emergency Hospital are as follows: Methodist $50, Reformed $40; Presbyterian $35, German Catholic $18.
At a meeting of the trustees of the Presbyterian church held Monday evening the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President. George L. Peck; secretary, Robert W. Higbie; treasurer, Isaac U. Hyatt.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Monday, September 1, 2008
PASTOR BYRT'S FAREWELL.
New York, 1895
He Will Be Succeeded at Morris Park by the Rev. Mr. Laass.
The Rev. Arthur W. Byrt concluded his labors with the Morris Park M. E. Church last Sunday. He delivered an historical address in the morning and in the evening preached a farewell sermon.
Monday night a reception was tendered him which was largely attended, not only by Methodists but by many citizens of other denominations. Addresses were made by the Rev. Henry W. Bryan, the Rev. Joshua Kimber, the Rev. Howard Billman, the Rev. Mr. Miller, the Rev. William Ross, and the Rev. Dr. D. W. Couch. Counselor Sanders spoke in high terms of the appreciation of the church for the work the pastor had done among them. A most complimentary resolution was received from the board of trustees of the village, and a letter full of generous expressions of regard for Mr. Byrt from Father McGuire of St. Benedict's Catholic church. The young people's Friday night class presented the pastor with a handsome gift. During the five years of his ministry he has built up churches at Ozone Park and Morris Park, the church at Morris Park being valued at $15,000, and having but a small floating debt. Its membership is now 185.
The Rev. Gustave Laass, of Centre Moriches, is to succeed Mr. Byrt at Morris Park the first Sunday of July.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
He Will Be Succeeded at Morris Park by the Rev. Mr. Laass.
The Rev. Arthur W. Byrt concluded his labors with the Morris Park M. E. Church last Sunday. He delivered an historical address in the morning and in the evening preached a farewell sermon.
Monday night a reception was tendered him which was largely attended, not only by Methodists but by many citizens of other denominations. Addresses were made by the Rev. Henry W. Bryan, the Rev. Joshua Kimber, the Rev. Howard Billman, the Rev. Mr. Miller, the Rev. William Ross, and the Rev. Dr. D. W. Couch. Counselor Sanders spoke in high terms of the appreciation of the church for the work the pastor had done among them. A most complimentary resolution was received from the board of trustees of the village, and a letter full of generous expressions of regard for Mr. Byrt from Father McGuire of St. Benedict's Catholic church. The young people's Friday night class presented the pastor with a handsome gift. During the five years of his ministry he has built up churches at Ozone Park and Morris Park, the church at Morris Park being valued at $15,000, and having but a small floating debt. Its membership is now 185.
The Rev. Gustave Laass, of Centre Moriches, is to succeed Mr. Byrt at Morris Park the first Sunday of July.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Disbrow Rents Cottage
New York, 1895
Morris Park Notes.
Mr. Disbrow, of Astoria, has rented the Post cottage on Liberty avenue for the summer.
John Davis has contracted for the erection of a $3,000 cottage on his property on Johnson avenue.
At the Morris Park M. E. Church Sunday evening Rev. A. W. Byrt preached his farewell sermon prior to taking charge of his new field at Patchogue. Monday evening a reception was tendered to the retiring pastor and his family. The new pastor, Rev. Gustave Laass, will commence his labors on the first Sunday in July.
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Diphtheria is prevalent in College Point. Numerous cases have been reported to the board of health within the past few days.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Morris Park Notes.
Mr. Disbrow, of Astoria, has rented the Post cottage on Liberty avenue for the summer.
John Davis has contracted for the erection of a $3,000 cottage on his property on Johnson avenue.
At the Morris Park M. E. Church Sunday evening Rev. A. W. Byrt preached his farewell sermon prior to taking charge of his new field at Patchogue. Monday evening a reception was tendered to the retiring pastor and his family. The new pastor, Rev. Gustave Laass, will commence his labors on the first Sunday in July.
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Diphtheria is prevalent in College Point. Numerous cases have been reported to the board of health within the past few days.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Minister Taken Suddenly Ill
New York, 1895
The News of Richmond Hill.
The Richmond Hill tennis club opened their new grounds on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fowler are spending the summer at Sea Cliff.
The Richmond Hill public schools close to-day for the summer vacation.
Dr. Wells and family have returned to their residence on Hillside avenue for the summer.
Miss Pasche of Hampshire, England, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Breckenbridge of Lefferts' avenue.
Judge R. S. Picket, of New Haven, will deliver an address in the Congregational church on Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Colson, who have been visiting friends in Canada for several weeks returned home on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ring arrived home from their wedding tour on Friday and moved into their new cottage on Jefferson avenue on Saturday.
The postmaster general on Wednesday issued an order relegating the Richmond Hill postoffice from the third class to the fourth class. The order takes effect July 1st.
The Richmond Hill Council, Royal Arcanum, will be instituted and the officers installed at Association Hall on Saturday evening. The council will start with 40 members.
Closing exercises of the public schools will be held to-day. The exercises at the Linden, avenue school will begin at 9.15, at the Hillside avenue school at 11, and at the Johnson avenue school at 2 o'clock.
The mission band of the Church of the Resurrection held a festival on the grounds of Mrs. O. B. Fowler on Saturday at which there was a good attendance and a neat sum was realized for the mission.
The fourth of July will be an interesting day at Richmond Hill. In the morning there will be a firemen's parade of the Morris Park, Chester Park and Clarenceville departments. There will be fireworks in the evening.
The new building in course of erection by Joel Fowler for a store, offices and public hall, on the corner of Jefferson avenue and the Brooklyn and Jamaica road, is partly in frame and will be ready for occupancy by the middle of August.
Rev. Mr. Valentine was to have officiated in the Church of the Resurrection on Sunday morning. As he was about to commence his sermon he was taken suddenly ill and was obliged to give up. Rev. Mr. Bryan officiated in his stead. In the evening there was a musical service by the boy choir.
The Rev. Henry B. Bryan, who was recently appointed Almoner at the Cathedral, Garden City, and tendered his resignation as rector of the Church of the Resurrection, and afterwards recalled it, the vestry increasing his salary from $1,200 to $1,500, has again tendered his resignation and will enter upon his duties at the Cathedral on August 1st.
At a meeting of citizens held in the Congregational church on Thursday evening it was decided to call a meeting of the tax-payers of the village to vote upon the question of bonding the village for $50,000 for improvements, $40,000 for roads, $8,000 for a village hall, and $2,000 for payment of the costs of incorporation.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
The News of Richmond Hill.
The Richmond Hill tennis club opened their new grounds on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fowler are spending the summer at Sea Cliff.
The Richmond Hill public schools close to-day for the summer vacation.
Dr. Wells and family have returned to their residence on Hillside avenue for the summer.
Miss Pasche of Hampshire, England, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Breckenbridge of Lefferts' avenue.
Judge R. S. Picket, of New Haven, will deliver an address in the Congregational church on Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Colson, who have been visiting friends in Canada for several weeks returned home on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ring arrived home from their wedding tour on Friday and moved into their new cottage on Jefferson avenue on Saturday.
The postmaster general on Wednesday issued an order relegating the Richmond Hill postoffice from the third class to the fourth class. The order takes effect July 1st.
The Richmond Hill Council, Royal Arcanum, will be instituted and the officers installed at Association Hall on Saturday evening. The council will start with 40 members.
Closing exercises of the public schools will be held to-day. The exercises at the Linden, avenue school will begin at 9.15, at the Hillside avenue school at 11, and at the Johnson avenue school at 2 o'clock.
The mission band of the Church of the Resurrection held a festival on the grounds of Mrs. O. B. Fowler on Saturday at which there was a good attendance and a neat sum was realized for the mission.
The fourth of July will be an interesting day at Richmond Hill. In the morning there will be a firemen's parade of the Morris Park, Chester Park and Clarenceville departments. There will be fireworks in the evening.
The new building in course of erection by Joel Fowler for a store, offices and public hall, on the corner of Jefferson avenue and the Brooklyn and Jamaica road, is partly in frame and will be ready for occupancy by the middle of August.
Rev. Mr. Valentine was to have officiated in the Church of the Resurrection on Sunday morning. As he was about to commence his sermon he was taken suddenly ill and was obliged to give up. Rev. Mr. Bryan officiated in his stead. In the evening there was a musical service by the boy choir.
The Rev. Henry B. Bryan, who was recently appointed Almoner at the Cathedral, Garden City, and tendered his resignation as rector of the Church of the Resurrection, and afterwards recalled it, the vestry increasing his salary from $1,200 to $1,500, has again tendered his resignation and will enter upon his duties at the Cathedral on August 1st.
At a meeting of citizens held in the Congregational church on Thursday evening it was decided to call a meeting of the tax-payers of the village to vote upon the question of bonding the village for $50,000 for improvements, $40,000 for roads, $8,000 for a village hall, and $2,000 for payment of the costs of incorporation.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
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