Winnipeg, 1913
The Man and His Message
No. 24 — Rev. Henry Irvine at Fort Rouge Methodist Church
(By Criticus.)
[The writer attended on Easter Sunday, the service that day most given over to the choir and the service of song. The present building was opened for worship in 1911. He gives a summary of the church's history and some of the pastors they've had.]
The present pastor, the Rev. Henry Irvine, took up his ministry at Fort Rouge in 1909, and has sustained the difficult burden of the transition period, always a trying time in the history of a church. The removal from the small frame building to the commodious (it will seat, I should imagine, about 800 worshippers) sanctuary now used for worship, necessarily brought with it peculiar trials to the minister, and his people speak with gratitude of the way Mr. Irvine adapted himself to the position. They know him for a kindly, diligent pastor, hardworking and always ready to respond cheerfully to their calls, one who in sickness is invariably sympathetic and helpful, a true minister to the needs of his flock. Mr. Irvine came from Collingwood, Ont., and removes this June to Fort William.
His Message
The preacher intimated at the beginning of his address that for that evening his part of the service was a restricted one, and he intended only to give a short address. He spoke the significance of the words of Jesus: "It is finished," and gave a helpful, suggestive exposition of the task of our Lord, which was "finished" on Calvary's Cross. It was a quiet, thoughtful review in brief outline of the life mission of the Master. Neither in form or content was the address ambitious. Its phraseology was simple and unadorned, and the delivery was as unpretentious as the matter. Mr. Irvine speaks in a low monotone, has practically no gestures, rarely relaxes in facial expression (which is grave and subdued) or changes his posture of hands resting on the sides of the desk with body slightly bent over. The whole delivery struck one as somewhat heavy and unimpressive. But it ought to be stated that the occasion hardly afforded a visitor a fair opportunity of hearing the preacher.
The text was taken from the Gospel of John, 19th chap., 30th verse: "It is finished." The preacher said that there was sadness in these words and at the time the whole world was darkened and nature seemed to shudder in sympathy with a suffering God. ...
We like to think of the tenderness Jesus, "Lord, remember me," and the precious words that have been the comfort of many, "This day shalt thou be with Me in paradise." Someone has said that the greatest words in all the language art these: "It is finished." The work is accomplished; there is relief, exaltation, a sense of completeness. "What was the task that was finished? We had it defined in the words, "The Son of Man came not to be ministered unto but to minister and to give His life a ransom for many." We are not to take "ransom" literally, but to understand that Christ came to give deliverance from the thralldom of sin, from the dominion of passion. ...
The greatest purpose of Jesus was to bear witness to the truth. Not to scientific truth, but to moral and spiritual truth; to tell them things about God and sin that they did not know. Both in word and in deed Jesus was a perfect witness to God and goodness. ...
In John iii: 16, we have the "Gospel in little" and in it all the Gospel is embodied. Then in the parable of the prodigal son we have a wonderful revelation concerning God. This wipes away theologies and makes the relation between the sinner and God that between a father and his son. The kind of a father shown in the parable would take back even that kind of a boy and that is the relationship between the human children and the Divine Father. ...
Then Jesus taught concerning sin that it consisted not in what your hand did, but in what your mind is; not in the outer act, but the inner temper. ...
Jesus not only gave beautiful teaching, but lived His own teaching. Our Lord taught many things that seem utopian and visionary, but He did them Himself. Following Him, down to this day Christian men when hurt by their enemies have given back nothing but love and kindness until men have been won to God simply by what the individual was in his inner spirit as manifested in his actions towards his enemies. ...
No one ever worked so intently as Jesus at the task God sent Him into the world to do. He said Himself, "My Father worketh hitherto and I work." "I have meat to eat that ye know not of." "I must work the works of Him that sent Me, for the night cometh, when no man can work." "He set His face steadfastly towards Jerusalem," going to His death. Men tried to dissuade Him, but He persisted. And what effect the death of Jesus had upon God we cannot understand, but the effect on humanity we can understand and appreciate in part. ...
In a bit of effective autobiography the preacher told of his Catholic boyhood and the wonderful impression made by the first hearing of the story of the Cross and spoke of the death of Jesus and its significance. In conclusion he said that the text meant that God gave Jesus a hard task and it was done. He had the task of doing something for all humanity; in His expiring moments He exalts the task and says: "It is finished." Then He gave up the ghost. — H.D.R.
—Manitoba Morning Free Press, Winnipeg, Manitoba, April 5, 1913, p. 2, literary section.
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Monday, May 21, 2007
Evangelist Preaches on Hindrances to the Gospel
Minnesota, 1913
Meetings Well Attended
Evangelist at Danish Baptist Church Thursday Evening Gave Interesting Talk — All Are Invited
At the revival meetings Thursday evening, being held by the Danish Baptist church in the city, Evangelist Fenwall gave a sermon on Hindrances of the gospel of Christ.
The speaker said in part: We can hinder it by using our own rights by living one day as a Christian and the next day in the world. You can stay at home from your church services when it is your duty to attend. We show in our life a cold, careless indifference. You can not be a Christian going away from your Saviour, because he has the power of drawing sinners unto him and every follower should grow more like the Master, the longer we live for him. So many are saying no one has asked me to become a child of God. Every follower of Jesus should be doing something. Jesus can save to the uttermost. The person that doubts this creates a crust around his own heart. Let no one think he can not be saved. This thought came from the evil one that puts this thought into your heart. Some are prejudiced against a preacher and look at his mistakes. This should not be, but look away from the person and accept the message and believe it and you shall be saved.
Many hinder the spirit by some hobby. Put it away. What is the glad tidings, "Christ Jesus came to the world that all that believe on him should have eternal life." At the close Miss Fenwall sang a solo: "Oh how you love him, when you know him." An invitation is extended for the meeting this evening at 7:30 and the evangelist will speak in the English language.
—The Evening Tribune, Albert Lea, Minnesota, Jan. 10, 1913, p. 4.
Meetings Well Attended
Evangelist at Danish Baptist Church Thursday Evening Gave Interesting Talk — All Are Invited
At the revival meetings Thursday evening, being held by the Danish Baptist church in the city, Evangelist Fenwall gave a sermon on Hindrances of the gospel of Christ.
The speaker said in part: We can hinder it by using our own rights by living one day as a Christian and the next day in the world. You can stay at home from your church services when it is your duty to attend. We show in our life a cold, careless indifference. You can not be a Christian going away from your Saviour, because he has the power of drawing sinners unto him and every follower should grow more like the Master, the longer we live for him. So many are saying no one has asked me to become a child of God. Every follower of Jesus should be doing something. Jesus can save to the uttermost. The person that doubts this creates a crust around his own heart. Let no one think he can not be saved. This thought came from the evil one that puts this thought into your heart. Some are prejudiced against a preacher and look at his mistakes. This should not be, but look away from the person and accept the message and believe it and you shall be saved.
Many hinder the spirit by some hobby. Put it away. What is the glad tidings, "Christ Jesus came to the world that all that believe on him should have eternal life." At the close Miss Fenwall sang a solo: "Oh how you love him, when you know him." An invitation is extended for the meeting this evening at 7:30 and the evangelist will speak in the English language.
—The Evening Tribune, Albert Lea, Minnesota, Jan. 10, 1913, p. 4.
Friday, May 18, 2007
Eccentric Minister Lengthens Services if Weather Bad
1913
Unconventional Minister
A Missouri man tells of a somewhat eccentric minister in that state who is most unconventional in conducting the services of his church.
It appears that, from his pulpit, this clergyman can, through an open window on his right, command a clear view of the fields stretching off in the distance. One morning instead of beginning the service as usual he announced: "As I observe Sister Anna Morgan, somewhat late, approaching the church, I shall postpone the commencement of the service until her arrival."
On one occasion he made this announcement to his congregation: "As the weather is still so inclement, I will, my dear friends, lengthen my discourse somewhat in the hope that it may clear later."
Unconventional Minister
A Missouri man tells of a somewhat eccentric minister in that state who is most unconventional in conducting the services of his church.
It appears that, from his pulpit, this clergyman can, through an open window on his right, command a clear view of the fields stretching off in the distance. One morning instead of beginning the service as usual he announced: "As I observe Sister Anna Morgan, somewhat late, approaching the church, I shall postpone the commencement of the service until her arrival."
On one occasion he made this announcement to his congregation: "As the weather is still so inclement, I will, my dear friends, lengthen my discourse somewhat in the hope that it may clear later."
Monday, May 7, 2007
Played "Trust and Obey," Then Premonition of Death
1913
Youth Has Premonition of Death, but Declares Himself Ready
Kansas City, Mo. — Earl Orvis, twenty-one years old was drowned in the Missouri River while practicing for the ten-mile swimming event.
The family of young Orvis believe he had a premonition of death. Last night at his home he played the strains of "Trust and Obey" on his cornet.
Suddenly throwing the instrument aside, he turned to his mother and told her he was ready to do as the words of the song be played suggested.
Sunday morning the young man with his mother went to the Holy Catholic church, where Orvis confessed and received the blessing.
In the afternoon he went with a companion for his practice for the swimming contest. He swam several miles and was crossing the river to make a landing when he sank. Efforts to find the body were unavailing.
"Earl knew something was going to happen," sobbed his mother, when told of the drowning. "It was God's will. Earl trusted and obeyed."
—The Evening Tribune, Albert Lea, MN, Sept. 2, 1913, p. 6.
Youth Has Premonition of Death, but Declares Himself Ready
Kansas City, Mo. — Earl Orvis, twenty-one years old was drowned in the Missouri River while practicing for the ten-mile swimming event.
The family of young Orvis believe he had a premonition of death. Last night at his home he played the strains of "Trust and Obey" on his cornet.
Suddenly throwing the instrument aside, he turned to his mother and told her he was ready to do as the words of the song be played suggested.
Sunday morning the young man with his mother went to the Holy Catholic church, where Orvis confessed and received the blessing.
In the afternoon he went with a companion for his practice for the swimming contest. He swam several miles and was crossing the river to make a landing when he sank. Efforts to find the body were unavailing.
"Earl knew something was going to happen," sobbed his mother, when told of the drowning. "It was God's will. Earl trusted and obeyed."
—The Evening Tribune, Albert Lea, MN, Sept. 2, 1913, p. 6.
Monday, April 30, 2007
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ – The Easter Message
1913
WE ARE BEGOTTEN AGAIN
BY THE REV JOHN WEIDLEY,
Lutheran.
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the connecting link between this world and the eternal world. Easter is the fitting occasion for our recognition of this. There is no need or additional argument to prove the life beyond. If He is there, then it is a real world, and men can live in it more fully than they can live here. If He rose from the dead then there is an unseen spirit mightier than the strongest material power, a God who is thinking to bring us all out of evil into an eternally happy condition. By the resurrection of Jesus from the dead we are begotten again unto a living hope, for He is able to guide all men into a condition like His own.
JOB'S QUERY ANSWERED
BY THE REV. DONALD C. MACLEOD,
Presbyterian.
The Easter message has three great notes, the act of the resurrection, the pledge of the resurrection, and the obligation of the resurrection. The age-long question of the human heart finds its expression in the words of Job, "If a man dies shall he live again?" God answered this question in the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. The empty tomb on the day of Pentecost, the increasing sway of the Christian propaganda, and the Christian Sabbath unite in an eloquence that overpowers every form of wickedness and proclaims that Christ has risen, and has triumphed over death.
BASIS OF FAITH AND HOPE
BY THE REV. SAMUEL H. WOODROW,
Congregational.
Easter, the day we rejoice in, stands as the culmination of the life of Christ, and is the foundation of the Christian's faith for the present and hope in the future. Jesus our Lord announced that the proof of the worth of His ministry was shown when He had been crucified and had risen again. Paul said, "If Christ be not risen from the dead, our faith is vain, our preaching is vain, and those who have died are perished." The fact of the resurrection established, our faith and our preaching is not in vain, and those who have died have not perished, and are present in spirit with the Lord.
AN EASTER PRAYER
Jesus, who at this very hour, at God's Right Hand, in Pomp and Power, our nature still doth wear; Oh let Thy wounds still intercede, and by their simple silence plead Thy countless merits there. Oh Christ, the Risen Son, send Peace on Earth to every one. Amen.
–Washington Post, March 23, 1913, p. 10.
WE ARE BEGOTTEN AGAIN
BY THE REV JOHN WEIDLEY,
Lutheran.
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the connecting link between this world and the eternal world. Easter is the fitting occasion for our recognition of this. There is no need or additional argument to prove the life beyond. If He is there, then it is a real world, and men can live in it more fully than they can live here. If He rose from the dead then there is an unseen spirit mightier than the strongest material power, a God who is thinking to bring us all out of evil into an eternally happy condition. By the resurrection of Jesus from the dead we are begotten again unto a living hope, for He is able to guide all men into a condition like His own.
JOB'S QUERY ANSWERED
BY THE REV. DONALD C. MACLEOD,
Presbyterian.
The Easter message has three great notes, the act of the resurrection, the pledge of the resurrection, and the obligation of the resurrection. The age-long question of the human heart finds its expression in the words of Job, "If a man dies shall he live again?" God answered this question in the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. The empty tomb on the day of Pentecost, the increasing sway of the Christian propaganda, and the Christian Sabbath unite in an eloquence that overpowers every form of wickedness and proclaims that Christ has risen, and has triumphed over death.
BASIS OF FAITH AND HOPE
BY THE REV. SAMUEL H. WOODROW,
Congregational.
Easter, the day we rejoice in, stands as the culmination of the life of Christ, and is the foundation of the Christian's faith for the present and hope in the future. Jesus our Lord announced that the proof of the worth of His ministry was shown when He had been crucified and had risen again. Paul said, "If Christ be not risen from the dead, our faith is vain, our preaching is vain, and those who have died are perished." The fact of the resurrection established, our faith and our preaching is not in vain, and those who have died have not perished, and are present in spirit with the Lord.
AN EASTER PRAYER
Jesus, who at this very hour, at God's Right Hand, in Pomp and Power, our nature still doth wear; Oh let Thy wounds still intercede, and by their simple silence plead Thy countless merits there. Oh Christ, the Risen Son, send Peace on Earth to every one. Amen.
–Washington Post, March 23, 1913, p. 10.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
All Seven Devils Cast Out of Bertha, Declares Preacher
1913
OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 13. — The Rev. Charles W. Savidge, a local free lance preacher, claims to have cast out seven devils from Bertha Liebke, known to the criminal authorities of the central west as "Fainting Bertha," notorious shoplifter, robber and petty larceny thief.
Bertha recently was released from an asylum for the criminal insane and was about to be re-committed on account of having stolen a quantity of jewelry at a local hotel when the preacher offered to take charge of her and cure her of her criminal tendencies. She was turned over to him by the state authorities who are not over anxious to house Bertha in any of the state institutions, as she always makes a great deal of trouble and has several times assaulted her keepers and guards.
The minister and a half dozen of his parishioners fasted all day, spending the time praying in the church. Bertha was with them and prayed and fasted too.
"It'll starve the devils out of you," declared the minister. "Fainting Bertha" consented. After twelve hours of continuing fasting and praying, the Rev. Mr. Savidge announced that the devils had been put to rout, and that the notorious shoplifter would steal no more. She is now preparing for evangelistic work.
Once before, several years ago, Mr. Savidge attempted to cast the devils from Bertha, but she escaped from her benefactor and was arrested several hours later for "lifting" a watch.
—Lincoln Daily News, Lincoln, Nebraska, November 13, 1913, page 8.
"Fainting Bertha" Confesses Theft
Famous Woman Convict Admits Taking Property From Stores
Omaha, Neb., Nov. 19.—Conscience stricken because of thefts committed since her release from Ingleside hospital of the Hastings insane asylum, "Fainting Bertha" Liebke, famous female convict, spent the hours of Monday and far into the night on her knees pleading for forgiveness and praying for strength to become a better woman. By her side was the Rev. Charles W. Savidge and members of his little congregation, who added their prayers to those of the repentant woman.
The revelation of the robberies came as a surprise to the police and to the stores that were victims of the woman's operations. "Fainting Bertha" has confessed to taking a large assortment of combs, jackets, grips and other articles from many Omaha stores. Rev. Savidge, who has acted as sponsor for Miss Liebke, declares that the thefts must have occurred between the time that the woman arrived in Omaha and when he took charge of her, for, he says, she has had no opportunity to ply her old trade since going to the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Allen Davis, where she is staying.
Not to be Prosecuted.
Rev. Savidge will request the managers of the stores victimized by "Fainting Bertha" to refrain from prosecution and Superintendent Redmond, of the Brandeis firm, one of the losers, sent word yesterday that his company would take no action in the matter.
"I am convinced that Miss Liebke really wants to be a good woman and I think that her confession of the thefts is an evidence of good faith, because no one knew of them," said the Rev. Mr. Savidge. "She was confined to her bed all day yesterday as a result of her emotions Monday, but as soon as she is strong enough we will accompany her to the stores from where the goods were taken and every article will be returned."
—The Lincoln Daily Star, Lincoln, Nebraska, November 19, 1913, page 8.
Fainting Bertha Takes Out License to Sell Life Story
Fainting Bertha was brought to the city hall late Saturday afternoon by a policeman and there she took out a license to peddle the history of her life. She had been found selling the history on the street without license. She took out a license for one week.
Fainting Bertha did not know Chief Malone. Turning to city officers about her she inquired if Chief Malone would arrest her. Just then the chief stepped up. Someone told her of his presence. She extended her hand to Mr. Malone.
"I have quit my old life," she assured the chief. "I have left it for good. If you people will just help me by buying this history. It is real interesting." One of the city commissioners passed her out a dollar bill and took a copy of the story
—The Lincoln Daily Star, Lincoln, Nebraska, December 28, 1913, page 2.
"Fainting Bertha" Played Mean Joke on Omaha Police
(Special to The Star.)
Omaha, Neb., Feb. 2 — "Fainting Bertha" Liebecke took no poison. So the police learned Monday after using a stomach pump and administering antidotes. She was faking again, at which business she is famous the country over. Police, detectives and sheriffs have been fooled time and time again by her, and this was another time. Desk Captain W. K. Marshall laughed when he heard what the city physician had to say, declaring he always thought she was faking. He explained that she had some strychnine when he brought her to jail, but he had taken it away from her. Her pitiful farewell note fooled the doctors, and they gave the sympathy she was after. She is suffering from the attempt to set her clothes on fire, but otherwise is all right.
—The Lincoln Daily Star, Lincoln, Nebraska, February 2, 1915, page 8.
Prisoner Scales the Fire Escape
1918
"Fainting Bertha" Makes Getaway From Asylum But Is Soon Captured
"Fainting Bertha" Liebbecke escaped for the 'steenth time early Wednesday morning from the Lincoln asylum but was picked up about 11 o'clock by the police and again returned to the institution.
This noted woman prisoner lived up to her nation-wide reputation as an accomplished pick-pocket by gaining possession of a fire escape key which enabled to make her getaway, Superintendent Pillsbury reported.
The prisoner had secretly stolen the key from a nurse, it was said, and while the nurse in charge of Fainting Bertha's ward was at breakfast, the inmate went to another ward, tore away a window screen and crawled down the fire escape.
She came to the city on a street car and got off at Ninth and P streets. This was about 7:30 a.m.
After a few hour's search the police picked her up near Ninth and T streets. She had a dollar in dimes and nickels and officers believed the woman had been making a house to house canvass begging.
She was in jovial spirits when Officer Snyder escorted her to police headquarters. She chided with the officers and seemed very happy.
Fainting Bertha was brought back to the Lincoln institution a few months ago for violating her parole from the penitentiary. She is under an indeterminate sentence for an offense committed in Lincoln. She was brought back from Omaha where she had played the "fainting" game and robbed guests at a hotel.
She escaped from the asylum about two weeks ago and was found in Lincoln and returned.
—The Lincoln Daily Star, Lincoln, Nebraska, January 23, 1918, page 15.
Note: I left the various spellings of Fainting Bertha's last name. At this link there's lots more about Rev. Savidge, looks like a book he wrote.
OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 13. — The Rev. Charles W. Savidge, a local free lance preacher, claims to have cast out seven devils from Bertha Liebke, known to the criminal authorities of the central west as "Fainting Bertha," notorious shoplifter, robber and petty larceny thief.
Bertha recently was released from an asylum for the criminal insane and was about to be re-committed on account of having stolen a quantity of jewelry at a local hotel when the preacher offered to take charge of her and cure her of her criminal tendencies. She was turned over to him by the state authorities who are not over anxious to house Bertha in any of the state institutions, as she always makes a great deal of trouble and has several times assaulted her keepers and guards.
The minister and a half dozen of his parishioners fasted all day, spending the time praying in the church. Bertha was with them and prayed and fasted too.
"It'll starve the devils out of you," declared the minister. "Fainting Bertha" consented. After twelve hours of continuing fasting and praying, the Rev. Mr. Savidge announced that the devils had been put to rout, and that the notorious shoplifter would steal no more. She is now preparing for evangelistic work.
Once before, several years ago, Mr. Savidge attempted to cast the devils from Bertha, but she escaped from her benefactor and was arrested several hours later for "lifting" a watch.
—Lincoln Daily News, Lincoln, Nebraska, November 13, 1913, page 8.
"Fainting Bertha" Confesses Theft
Famous Woman Convict Admits Taking Property From Stores
Omaha, Neb., Nov. 19.—Conscience stricken because of thefts committed since her release from Ingleside hospital of the Hastings insane asylum, "Fainting Bertha" Liebke, famous female convict, spent the hours of Monday and far into the night on her knees pleading for forgiveness and praying for strength to become a better woman. By her side was the Rev. Charles W. Savidge and members of his little congregation, who added their prayers to those of the repentant woman.
The revelation of the robberies came as a surprise to the police and to the stores that were victims of the woman's operations. "Fainting Bertha" has confessed to taking a large assortment of combs, jackets, grips and other articles from many Omaha stores. Rev. Savidge, who has acted as sponsor for Miss Liebke, declares that the thefts must have occurred between the time that the woman arrived in Omaha and when he took charge of her, for, he says, she has had no opportunity to ply her old trade since going to the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Allen Davis, where she is staying.
Not to be Prosecuted.
Rev. Savidge will request the managers of the stores victimized by "Fainting Bertha" to refrain from prosecution and Superintendent Redmond, of the Brandeis firm, one of the losers, sent word yesterday that his company would take no action in the matter.
"I am convinced that Miss Liebke really wants to be a good woman and I think that her confession of the thefts is an evidence of good faith, because no one knew of them," said the Rev. Mr. Savidge. "She was confined to her bed all day yesterday as a result of her emotions Monday, but as soon as she is strong enough we will accompany her to the stores from where the goods were taken and every article will be returned."
—The Lincoln Daily Star, Lincoln, Nebraska, November 19, 1913, page 8.
Fainting Bertha Takes Out License to Sell Life Story
Fainting Bertha was brought to the city hall late Saturday afternoon by a policeman and there she took out a license to peddle the history of her life. She had been found selling the history on the street without license. She took out a license for one week.
Fainting Bertha did not know Chief Malone. Turning to city officers about her she inquired if Chief Malone would arrest her. Just then the chief stepped up. Someone told her of his presence. She extended her hand to Mr. Malone.
"I have quit my old life," she assured the chief. "I have left it for good. If you people will just help me by buying this history. It is real interesting." One of the city commissioners passed her out a dollar bill and took a copy of the story
—The Lincoln Daily Star, Lincoln, Nebraska, December 28, 1913, page 2.
"Fainting Bertha" Played Mean Joke on Omaha Police
(Special to The Star.)
Omaha, Neb., Feb. 2 — "Fainting Bertha" Liebecke took no poison. So the police learned Monday after using a stomach pump and administering antidotes. She was faking again, at which business she is famous the country over. Police, detectives and sheriffs have been fooled time and time again by her, and this was another time. Desk Captain W. K. Marshall laughed when he heard what the city physician had to say, declaring he always thought she was faking. He explained that she had some strychnine when he brought her to jail, but he had taken it away from her. Her pitiful farewell note fooled the doctors, and they gave the sympathy she was after. She is suffering from the attempt to set her clothes on fire, but otherwise is all right.
—The Lincoln Daily Star, Lincoln, Nebraska, February 2, 1915, page 8.
Prisoner Scales the Fire Escape
1918
"Fainting Bertha" Makes Getaway From Asylum But Is Soon Captured
"Fainting Bertha" Liebbecke escaped for the 'steenth time early Wednesday morning from the Lincoln asylum but was picked up about 11 o'clock by the police and again returned to the institution.
This noted woman prisoner lived up to her nation-wide reputation as an accomplished pick-pocket by gaining possession of a fire escape key which enabled to make her getaway, Superintendent Pillsbury reported.
The prisoner had secretly stolen the key from a nurse, it was said, and while the nurse in charge of Fainting Bertha's ward was at breakfast, the inmate went to another ward, tore away a window screen and crawled down the fire escape.
She came to the city on a street car and got off at Ninth and P streets. This was about 7:30 a.m.
After a few hour's search the police picked her up near Ninth and T streets. She had a dollar in dimes and nickels and officers believed the woman had been making a house to house canvass begging.
She was in jovial spirits when Officer Snyder escorted her to police headquarters. She chided with the officers and seemed very happy.
Fainting Bertha was brought back to the Lincoln institution a few months ago for violating her parole from the penitentiary. She is under an indeterminate sentence for an offense committed in Lincoln. She was brought back from Omaha where she had played the "fainting" game and robbed guests at a hotel.
She escaped from the asylum about two weeks ago and was found in Lincoln and returned.
—The Lincoln Daily Star, Lincoln, Nebraska, January 23, 1918, page 15.
Note: I left the various spellings of Fainting Bertha's last name. At this link there's lots more about Rev. Savidge, looks like a book he wrote.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Father O'Malley Warns Against Drinking
Decatur, Illinois, 1913
INDICTMENT OF THE EVILS OF DRINK
Made By Father O'Malley In Jubilee Sermon.
WARNING TO WOMEN
Against Liquors; Services to Last All Week.
An excoriating indictment of the evils of drink concluded a vivid and convincing sermon on "Sin" at St. Patrick's Catholic church Monday evening. The speaker was Father O'Malley, the Jesuit who is conducting the services celebrating the jubilee of the Peace of Constantine. The audience was a large one, nearly filling the church.
ROOT OF EVIL.
"Drink is the curse of our people," declared Father O'Malley. "It is the root of nearly all evil. I am not a crank about drink but neither I nor any other intelligent man can fail to recognize its terrible results."
Father O'Malley concluded with the denunciation of the growing practice of cafe drinking. He declared that the woman who drinks with a man is putting herself into serious danger. He urged the youths of the church never to touch intoxicating liquor of any kind.
ON EVIL CONSEQUENCES.
The sermon was a discourse on the hideousness of sin and the evil consequences of sin. Father O'Malley declared that all the evil in the world proceeds from two sins, the sin of the angels and the sin of Adam.
"If we realized the enormity of sin," he declared, "we should never, though we lived a thousand years, commit sin. Woe to that man who wittingly is guilty of a serious transgression of the law of God and who dies unrepentant."
ARE INTERESTING.
Father O'Malley's sermons are unusually interesting and not at all of the conventional type. They are keen in their observation and often are witty. They are directed at specific evil and they have the result of drawing large crowds.
LAST ALL WEEK.
The sermon tonight will be on "Confession," which, Father O'Malley declares, is the greatest and most beneficial of God-given institutions. "No man could have established confession," he declared last night. "Man's nature is too mean to conceive so marvelous a thing. Only God could have wrought such a mercy."
The evening services begin at 7:30. The morning masses are at 5:15 and 8 o'clock with a sermon after the second mass. The services last all week.
—The Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois, November 11, 1913, page 9.
INDICTMENT OF THE EVILS OF DRINK
Made By Father O'Malley In Jubilee Sermon.
WARNING TO WOMEN
Against Liquors; Services to Last All Week.
An excoriating indictment of the evils of drink concluded a vivid and convincing sermon on "Sin" at St. Patrick's Catholic church Monday evening. The speaker was Father O'Malley, the Jesuit who is conducting the services celebrating the jubilee of the Peace of Constantine. The audience was a large one, nearly filling the church.
ROOT OF EVIL.
"Drink is the curse of our people," declared Father O'Malley. "It is the root of nearly all evil. I am not a crank about drink but neither I nor any other intelligent man can fail to recognize its terrible results."
Father O'Malley concluded with the denunciation of the growing practice of cafe drinking. He declared that the woman who drinks with a man is putting herself into serious danger. He urged the youths of the church never to touch intoxicating liquor of any kind.
ON EVIL CONSEQUENCES.
The sermon was a discourse on the hideousness of sin and the evil consequences of sin. Father O'Malley declared that all the evil in the world proceeds from two sins, the sin of the angels and the sin of Adam.
"If we realized the enormity of sin," he declared, "we should never, though we lived a thousand years, commit sin. Woe to that man who wittingly is guilty of a serious transgression of the law of God and who dies unrepentant."
ARE INTERESTING.
Father O'Malley's sermons are unusually interesting and not at all of the conventional type. They are keen in their observation and often are witty. They are directed at specific evil and they have the result of drawing large crowds.
LAST ALL WEEK.
The sermon tonight will be on "Confession," which, Father O'Malley declares, is the greatest and most beneficial of God-given institutions. "No man could have established confession," he declared last night. "Man's nature is too mean to conceive so marvelous a thing. Only God could have wrought such a mercy."
The evening services begin at 7:30. The morning masses are at 5:15 and 8 o'clock with a sermon after the second mass. The services last all week.
—The Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois, November 11, 1913, page 9.
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