New York, 1895
The parishioners of St. Ann's Episcopal Church at Bay Side are tired of struggling to keep the church on a sound financial footing, and will soon give up the attempt. The church was organized several years ago.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 4.
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Wednesday, May 28, 2008
An Episcopalian's Only Experience With Immersion
1895
An Episcopalian clergyman, now dead, used to relate an experience he once had, which convulsed his congregation with laughter and nearly broke up his services for the day. He was the rector of a church in Connecticut.
One clay as the time for the annual visitation of the bishop was approaching, and he was preparing a class for confirmation, he was sent for to visit a woman who desired to talk with him on the subject of baptism.
The woman, who was very stout, weighing somewhere in the neighborhood of 300 pounds, informed him that she had long been attracted toward the Episcopal church, but had refrained from uniting with it because she had strong convictions in regard to baptism and felt that she ought to be immersed.
The minister told her that, although the church believed pouring or sprinkling to be valid baptism, it did not prohibit immersion, though, as it was a somewhat inconvenient method, it was not often used.
He pointed out the difficulties in the way, saying that he had no fount in the church large enough for such a purpose, and that there was no river or beach in the vicinity. In reply she suggested that he obtain permission to use the Baptist church, which had a large baptistry under the pulpit platform. This he consented to do, though with much misgiving. The consent of the Baptist brethren was readily obtained.
The next Sunday Episcopal services were held in the Baptist church. At the proper time in the service the candidate for baptism went forward, and, with the minister, went down into the baptistry. All went well until it came time for the immersion. Then the minister for the first time realized his inexperience in administering that form of baptism. When he attempted to immerse the woman, his foot slipped, and they both went under the water together.
He hastily scrambled to his feet, but, to his consternation and horror, found, when he attempted to raise the woman, that she could not be moved. There she lay like so many pounds of lead floundering in the water and screaming for dear life. In vain he tugged and pulled. She could not be even started.
Finally several men in the congregation went to the assistance of the minister, and by their united efforts succeeded in bringing the frightened women to her feet. The men were wet to the skin, having been obliged to go into the baptistry. The congregation struggled with its pent-up laughter, but finally it burst forth in a roar which could not be suppressed. The services were continued with great difficulty, and the minister drew a long breath of relief when they were ended.
An Episcopalian clergyman, now dead, used to relate an experience he once had, which convulsed his congregation with laughter and nearly broke up his services for the day. He was the rector of a church in Connecticut.
One clay as the time for the annual visitation of the bishop was approaching, and he was preparing a class for confirmation, he was sent for to visit a woman who desired to talk with him on the subject of baptism.
The woman, who was very stout, weighing somewhere in the neighborhood of 300 pounds, informed him that she had long been attracted toward the Episcopal church, but had refrained from uniting with it because she had strong convictions in regard to baptism and felt that she ought to be immersed.
The minister told her that, although the church believed pouring or sprinkling to be valid baptism, it did not prohibit immersion, though, as it was a somewhat inconvenient method, it was not often used.
He pointed out the difficulties in the way, saying that he had no fount in the church large enough for such a purpose, and that there was no river or beach in the vicinity. In reply she suggested that he obtain permission to use the Baptist church, which had a large baptistry under the pulpit platform. This he consented to do, though with much misgiving. The consent of the Baptist brethren was readily obtained.
The next Sunday Episcopal services were held in the Baptist church. At the proper time in the service the candidate for baptism went forward, and, with the minister, went down into the baptistry. All went well until it came time for the immersion. Then the minister for the first time realized his inexperience in administering that form of baptism. When he attempted to immerse the woman, his foot slipped, and they both went under the water together.
He hastily scrambled to his feet, but, to his consternation and horror, found, when he attempted to raise the woman, that she could not be moved. There she lay like so many pounds of lead floundering in the water and screaming for dear life. In vain he tugged and pulled. She could not be even started.
Finally several men in the congregation went to the assistance of the minister, and by their united efforts succeeded in bringing the frightened women to her feet. The men were wet to the skin, having been obliged to go into the baptistry. The congregation struggled with its pent-up laughter, but finally it burst forth in a roar which could not be suppressed. The services were continued with great difficulty, and the minister drew a long breath of relief when they were ended.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Changes Wedding Ceremony
1916
Episcopal Bride to "Keep," Not "Obey," Husband.
NEW YORK — Brides married under the new form of ceremony proposed in the Episcopal Church substituting the word "keep" for "obey" will not pledge themselves to support their husbands, the Rev. John A. Maynard of the "Little Church Around the Corner" explained.
Under the new ritual marriage becomes a 50-50, according to the Rev. Mr. Maynard. The bride's pledge to "keep" her husband, which it is proposed to substitute for the word "obey," doesn't mean that at all, said the rector.
"It means simply that she promises to keep herself for him alone," he said. "As far as the promise 'obey' goes, that has been a dead letter for a long time. Our wives do not obey their husbands. Very frequently, indeed, the husbands obey their wives."
—The Saturday Blade, Chicago, Sept. 16, 1916, p. 5.
Episcopal Bride to "Keep," Not "Obey," Husband.
NEW YORK — Brides married under the new form of ceremony proposed in the Episcopal Church substituting the word "keep" for "obey" will not pledge themselves to support their husbands, the Rev. John A. Maynard of the "Little Church Around the Corner" explained.
Under the new ritual marriage becomes a 50-50, according to the Rev. Mr. Maynard. The bride's pledge to "keep" her husband, which it is proposed to substitute for the word "obey," doesn't mean that at all, said the rector.
"It means simply that she promises to keep herself for him alone," he said. "As far as the promise 'obey' goes, that has been a dead letter for a long time. Our wives do not obey their husbands. Very frequently, indeed, the husbands obey their wives."
—The Saturday Blade, Chicago, Sept. 16, 1916, p. 5.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Easter: Theme of Reverend Brown
Nevada, 1924
"Easter as the Triune Revelation" was the subject of the Rev. Edward Tanner Brown at Trinity Episcopal church. "Easter is the revelation of the heart of God who answered the triumphant life of the Son by raising Him from the dead," he said, adding, "There is a vibrant life just beyond our vision responding to the life of righteousness. God as shown by the cross and resurrection is a God of love. The character of Jesus was shown by the empty tomb. Love went all the way when He came to this earth for our redemption; it went even as far as a restriction of knowledge, and was shown in weariness of body.
"Jesus was human and fought with human brains and a human body. He achieved a perfect life with the means at our command. He was human and because of the triumph of Easter was shown to be indeed as God. 'God was in Christ reconciling the world unto Himself.' The divineness of the Saviour was proved at Eastertide. And man — Easter shows the glorious possibilities of our nature. Man is a changeable being, still in the becoming, whose end is yet unknown. We have seen once and for all the power of the life of righteousness. And yet man is still content to live on the plane of his lower nature. The light of the resurrection shows his marvelous possibilities. How can he be content to live on the plane of the sensual when sonship with the Divine is his rightful portion."
—Nevada State Journal, Reno, NV, April 28, 1924, p. 8.
"Easter as the Triune Revelation" was the subject of the Rev. Edward Tanner Brown at Trinity Episcopal church. "Easter is the revelation of the heart of God who answered the triumphant life of the Son by raising Him from the dead," he said, adding, "There is a vibrant life just beyond our vision responding to the life of righteousness. God as shown by the cross and resurrection is a God of love. The character of Jesus was shown by the empty tomb. Love went all the way when He came to this earth for our redemption; it went even as far as a restriction of knowledge, and was shown in weariness of body.
"Jesus was human and fought with human brains and a human body. He achieved a perfect life with the means at our command. He was human and because of the triumph of Easter was shown to be indeed as God. 'God was in Christ reconciling the world unto Himself.' The divineness of the Saviour was proved at Eastertide. And man — Easter shows the glorious possibilities of our nature. Man is a changeable being, still in the becoming, whose end is yet unknown. We have seen once and for all the power of the life of righteousness. And yet man is still content to live on the plane of his lower nature. The light of the resurrection shows his marvelous possibilities. How can he be content to live on the plane of the sensual when sonship with the Divine is his rightful portion."
—Nevada State Journal, Reno, NV, April 28, 1924, p. 8.
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Strenuous Peace
1905
The Rev. Father Hopkins, superior general of the Order of St. Paul, in whose abbey at Alton, England, shelter is given to worn-out merchant seamen, remarked to an audience recently that the peace of the abbey was more assured by his ability to "take a man by the scruff of the neck and throw him out" than by his ability to preach or pray.
Episcopal Awakener
The servants at Fulham palace, the bishop of London's residence, are roused each morning by what is probably a survival of the old rousing-staff formerly used in churches to "stir up" dozing members of the congregation. The lodge-keeper, whose duty it is to arouse the servants, is armed with a slender rod, about 15 feet long, with which he knocks on the antique casements of their bedrooms in the quadrangle within the gates of the large western archway.
1910
Curbing the Appetites
If the biceps require the dumb-bells, if the intellect require mathematics, logic and classics, so the appetites and desires require careful disciplining if the fullest life is to be obtained. — Rev. A. A. Brown, Episcopalian, Akron.
The Rev. Father Hopkins, superior general of the Order of St. Paul, in whose abbey at Alton, England, shelter is given to worn-out merchant seamen, remarked to an audience recently that the peace of the abbey was more assured by his ability to "take a man by the scruff of the neck and throw him out" than by his ability to preach or pray.
Episcopal Awakener
The servants at Fulham palace, the bishop of London's residence, are roused each morning by what is probably a survival of the old rousing-staff formerly used in churches to "stir up" dozing members of the congregation. The lodge-keeper, whose duty it is to arouse the servants, is armed with a slender rod, about 15 feet long, with which he knocks on the antique casements of their bedrooms in the quadrangle within the gates of the large western archway.
1910
Curbing the Appetites
If the biceps require the dumb-bells, if the intellect require mathematics, logic and classics, so the appetites and desires require careful disciplining if the fullest life is to be obtained. — Rev. A. A. Brown, Episcopalian, Akron.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
A Pillar of Fire
1900
A school boy at a prize examination furnished the following biography of the patriarch Abraham: "He was the father of Lot, and had two wives. One was called Ishmale and the other Hagar. He kept one at home and he turned the other into the desert, where she became a pillar of salt in the daytime and a pillar of fire by night."
Cyrus Townsend Brady tells an amusing story in his "Recollections of a Missionary in the Great West" of a little boy he knew on the frontier, who belonged to a family who had trained him to believe in the deep-water form of baptism and was experimenting with the household cat and a bucket of water. The animal evidently did not believe in immersion, for she resisted, bit and scratched until finally the little boy, with his hands covered with scratches and with tears in his eyes, gave up the effort to effect the regeneration of the cat. "Dog-gone you!" he cried, "Go and be an Episcopal cat if you want to!"
1893
"Do you ever pray for the coming of the millennium, madam?" "Not much." "Why not?" "My husband is a professor in a college for the training of missionaries. When the millennium is here there will be no need of missionaries and my husband will have no occupation."
A school boy at a prize examination furnished the following biography of the patriarch Abraham: "He was the father of Lot, and had two wives. One was called Ishmale and the other Hagar. He kept one at home and he turned the other into the desert, where she became a pillar of salt in the daytime and a pillar of fire by night."
Cyrus Townsend Brady tells an amusing story in his "Recollections of a Missionary in the Great West" of a little boy he knew on the frontier, who belonged to a family who had trained him to believe in the deep-water form of baptism and was experimenting with the household cat and a bucket of water. The animal evidently did not believe in immersion, for she resisted, bit and scratched until finally the little boy, with his hands covered with scratches and with tears in his eyes, gave up the effort to effect the regeneration of the cat. "Dog-gone you!" he cried, "Go and be an Episcopal cat if you want to!"
1893
"Do you ever pray for the coming of the millennium, madam?" "Not much." "Why not?" "My husband is a professor in a college for the training of missionaries. When the millennium is here there will be no need of missionaries and my husband will have no occupation."
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Hope Crapsey Will See Error of Ways
1906
If He Doesn't His Jurors Decide That Church Shall Suspend Him
Rochester, N. Y., May 15. — The verdict in the heresy trial of Rev. Dr. Algernon S. Crapsey was today delivered to the accused minister. The four jurors state in their opinion sentence should be passed as follows:
"That the respondent should be suspended from exercising functions of the church until such time as he shall satisfy the ecclesiastical authorities of the diocese that his belief and teaching conform to the doctrines of the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed as this church has received the same. However, we express the earnest hope and desire that the respondent may see his way clearly during the thirty days that under the canons of the church must intervene before sentence can be pronounced to fully satisfy the ecclesiastical authorities of such conformity on his part."
The charges against Crapsey grew out of a series of sermons, delivered by him while he was rector of St. Andrew's church at Rochester, and which he subsequently published in book form under the title of "Religion and Politics." In brief the charges declare Crapsey in these writings denies the doctrines of the divinity of Christ, his virgin birth, his resurrection and the doctrine of the Trinity as contained in the Apostles' and Nicene creeds and the Book of Common Prayer of the Protestant Episcopal church of the United States.
Dr. Francis S. Dunham filed a minority report in which he says:
"I find from Crapsey's own statements and evidence submitted for his defense that his defense is that his error consists rather in presuming to define what God has not been pleased to reveal, and to interpret those doctrines in a manner not generally received by the church, rather than in denial and rejection of their truth and authority."
If He Doesn't His Jurors Decide That Church Shall Suspend Him
Rochester, N. Y., May 15. — The verdict in the heresy trial of Rev. Dr. Algernon S. Crapsey was today delivered to the accused minister. The four jurors state in their opinion sentence should be passed as follows:
"That the respondent should be suspended from exercising functions of the church until such time as he shall satisfy the ecclesiastical authorities of the diocese that his belief and teaching conform to the doctrines of the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed as this church has received the same. However, we express the earnest hope and desire that the respondent may see his way clearly during the thirty days that under the canons of the church must intervene before sentence can be pronounced to fully satisfy the ecclesiastical authorities of such conformity on his part."
The charges against Crapsey grew out of a series of sermons, delivered by him while he was rector of St. Andrew's church at Rochester, and which he subsequently published in book form under the title of "Religion and Politics." In brief the charges declare Crapsey in these writings denies the doctrines of the divinity of Christ, his virgin birth, his resurrection and the doctrine of the Trinity as contained in the Apostles' and Nicene creeds and the Book of Common Prayer of the Protestant Episcopal church of the United States.
Dr. Francis S. Dunham filed a minority report in which he says:
"I find from Crapsey's own statements and evidence submitted for his defense that his defense is that his error consists rather in presuming to define what God has not been pleased to reveal, and to interpret those doctrines in a manner not generally received by the church, rather than in denial and rejection of their truth and authority."
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Episcopal Bishops May Try Writer on Heresy Charge
1922
Episcopal Bishops May Try Dr. Brown on Heresy Charge
NEW YORK, Jan. 16.—The Episcopal House of Bishops is reported to be considering a heresy trial for the Right Rev. William Montgomery Brown of Galion, Ohio. Dr. Brown is a former Episcopal Bishop of Arkansas. His book, "Communism and Christianism," proclaims, "Banish the Gods from the skies and capitalists from the earth and make the world safe for industrial communism."
Episcopal Bishops May Try Dr. Brown on Heresy Charge
NEW YORK, Jan. 16.—The Episcopal House of Bishops is reported to be considering a heresy trial for the Right Rev. William Montgomery Brown of Galion, Ohio. Dr. Brown is a former Episcopal Bishop of Arkansas. His book, "Communism and Christianism," proclaims, "Banish the Gods from the skies and capitalists from the earth and make the world safe for industrial communism."
Monday, April 23, 2007
Note About Some of Our Town Folk
Stevens Point, Wisconsin, May 22, 1907
Information has been received by local friends from Rev. L. J. Pescinski that he sailed from Europe on May 11. He intends to stop at some of the larger cities enroute from the east and is expected here the last of May.
The ladies of the Presbyterian church will give a baby show on Tuesday, June 4, in Mr. Andrae's vacant store in the Opera House block. All babies entered must be under four years of age.
The vestrymen of the Episcopal church have extended a call to Rev. E. M. Thompson to take charge of the Church of the Intercession, but no formal acceptance has as yet been received. The reverend gentleman is now located at Wausau.
The Epworth League will give a "Rubber Social," Friday evening. May 21th, at the M. E. church. Everybody cordially invited. A program will be given. Admission fee: bring old rubbers. Refreshments, 10 cents.
—The Gazette, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, May 22, 1907.
Information has been received by local friends from Rev. L. J. Pescinski that he sailed from Europe on May 11. He intends to stop at some of the larger cities enroute from the east and is expected here the last of May.
The ladies of the Presbyterian church will give a baby show on Tuesday, June 4, in Mr. Andrae's vacant store in the Opera House block. All babies entered must be under four years of age.
The vestrymen of the Episcopal church have extended a call to Rev. E. M. Thompson to take charge of the Church of the Intercession, but no formal acceptance has as yet been received. The reverend gentleman is now located at Wausau.
The Epworth League will give a "Rubber Social," Friday evening. May 21th, at the M. E. church. Everybody cordially invited. A program will be given. Admission fee: bring old rubbers. Refreshments, 10 cents.
—The Gazette, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, May 22, 1907.
Saturday, April 21, 2007
He Sat Dead in the Church
1903
Alexander Page Passed Away In the Vestibule of the Sacred Edifice
The New Haven Times says that Alexander Page, one of the leading members of Trinity Episcopal church on the New Haven green, sat in the vestibule of the church for some time dead and no one was aware of the fact.
He had come to the evening service with his daughter and just as he stepped inside of the church he was taken ill. He was led to a chair and seated in it. While waiting for the arrival of the hospital ambulance scores of worshippers passed into the church, all taking a hasty glance at one they thought was dozing. When they undertook to carry him out to the ambulance one of the attendants said: "That man is dead."
Mr. Page was 78 years old and a well known citizen. Heart disease was the cause of death.
Alexander Page Passed Away In the Vestibule of the Sacred Edifice
The New Haven Times says that Alexander Page, one of the leading members of Trinity Episcopal church on the New Haven green, sat in the vestibule of the church for some time dead and no one was aware of the fact.
He had come to the evening service with his daughter and just as he stepped inside of the church he was taken ill. He was led to a chair and seated in it. While waiting for the arrival of the hospital ambulance scores of worshippers passed into the church, all taking a hasty glance at one they thought was dozing. When they undertook to carry him out to the ambulance one of the attendants said: "That man is dead."
Mr. Page was 78 years old and a well known citizen. Heart disease was the cause of death.
Friday, April 20, 2007
Topeka Minister's Prayer: Kill or Convert Mayor
1903
SECULAR SHOTS AT THE PULPIT
Chicago Record-Herald: A Topeka minister recently prayed that the mayor of that town might either be converted or killed, as the Lord might see fit. It is always well to give the Lord a choice in these matters.
Washington Post: The Americans who are engaged in manufacturing idols for Korea have no objections whatever to our sending missionaries to that country, as they claim they do not injure the idol business the least bit And this a cold-blooded commercial view of the missionary business.
Baltimore American: A Chicago minister preaching on pride, exhibited a dollar and said he would give it to anyone whose pride would allow him or her to admit it was needed. To his surprise it was claimed promptly. This is a business age, and the times are too busy to dally with sentiment when cash is in sight.
Chicago Post: The Methodists propose to issue a "secular" paper that will have no sporting news. Presumably, and for the same broad and intelligent reason, it will also be shy a dramatic department. Yet there are sports and sports; there are plays and plays. Clean, wholesome, unmercenary sport, the sort that makes men and women with red blood and buoyant spirits, is as essential to our everyday life and to our well being as is the gospel or the pulpit. A secular newspaper without news of such sports and pastimes will leave something sadly wanting even to the majority of Methodists.
Milwaukee Free Press: Another reason why the Episcopalians should think at least once more before changing their name to American Catholic is that the word "Catholic" is likely to be overworked. "Dr." Dowie, sometimes called Elijah II, adopted it as the name of his "church" some years ago, and has that much priority of claim — if any sect or individual has any claim to it; for there was another church with something of a claim, reaching far back. Three distinctive "Catholic" churches are too many. They would be the Catholic, or the Roman Catholic, the Christian Catholic, and the American Catholic.
—Davenport Daily Republican, Davenport, Iowa, March 5, 1903, page 4.
SECULAR SHOTS AT THE PULPIT
Chicago Record-Herald: A Topeka minister recently prayed that the mayor of that town might either be converted or killed, as the Lord might see fit. It is always well to give the Lord a choice in these matters.
Washington Post: The Americans who are engaged in manufacturing idols for Korea have no objections whatever to our sending missionaries to that country, as they claim they do not injure the idol business the least bit And this a cold-blooded commercial view of the missionary business.
Baltimore American: A Chicago minister preaching on pride, exhibited a dollar and said he would give it to anyone whose pride would allow him or her to admit it was needed. To his surprise it was claimed promptly. This is a business age, and the times are too busy to dally with sentiment when cash is in sight.
Chicago Post: The Methodists propose to issue a "secular" paper that will have no sporting news. Presumably, and for the same broad and intelligent reason, it will also be shy a dramatic department. Yet there are sports and sports; there are plays and plays. Clean, wholesome, unmercenary sport, the sort that makes men and women with red blood and buoyant spirits, is as essential to our everyday life and to our well being as is the gospel or the pulpit. A secular newspaper without news of such sports and pastimes will leave something sadly wanting even to the majority of Methodists.
Milwaukee Free Press: Another reason why the Episcopalians should think at least once more before changing their name to American Catholic is that the word "Catholic" is likely to be overworked. "Dr." Dowie, sometimes called Elijah II, adopted it as the name of his "church" some years ago, and has that much priority of claim — if any sect or individual has any claim to it; for there was another church with something of a claim, reaching far back. Three distinctive "Catholic" churches are too many. They would be the Catholic, or the Roman Catholic, the Christian Catholic, and the American Catholic.
—Davenport Daily Republican, Davenport, Iowa, March 5, 1903, page 4.
The "Good Indian"
Nebraska, 1903
At the time that Little Bear, the Sioux Indian, was executed for the murder of two companions, his body was brought back from Sioux Falls by a deputy marshal, relates the Omaha Excelsior.
The marshal was well known to everybody up near Niobrara, and at the train several spoke to him, and it was soon noised about that he was in charge of the "dead Indian" in the baggage car. But the unfortunate redskin had had another companion in his last moments and who had promised to follow him to his last resting place, a man of the same Sioux nation, though of another tribe, the Rev. William Holmes, an ordained priest of the Episcopal church.
He had heard of the plight of Little Bear, who was singing his death song alone in his cell at Sioux Falls, and resolved to go to him, to extend to him the comforts of religion and to do all in his power to bring him to a sense of his crime, for Little Bear insisted he was only meting out Indian justice to those he had killed in old Indian fashion. Mr. Holmes converted Little Bear and baptized him.
The marshal and the Indian minister and Bishop Williams, of Omaha, were seated together in the smoker when the train stopped at Creighton, and a bluff and hearty cattleman entered, and, seeing the marshal, but not noticing Mr. Holmes, cried out:
"Hello, marshal. I hear you have a good Indian with you today," referring, of course, to the old adage that the only good Indian is a dead one.
Quick as a flash the marshal jumped to his feet and said, to avoid mortification of his friend, the dark-skinned minister:
"To be sure I have — let me present you to him — the Rev. William Holmes, of the Episcopal church, and Bishop Williams, of Omaha!"
The bluffness all died out of the stranger and he sank into the vacant seat offered him without a word.
But Bishop Williams says there was a very merry twinkle in the eye of the "good Indian."
—Davenport Daily Republican, Davenport, Iowa, March 4, 1903, page 5.
At the time that Little Bear, the Sioux Indian, was executed for the murder of two companions, his body was brought back from Sioux Falls by a deputy marshal, relates the Omaha Excelsior.
The marshal was well known to everybody up near Niobrara, and at the train several spoke to him, and it was soon noised about that he was in charge of the "dead Indian" in the baggage car. But the unfortunate redskin had had another companion in his last moments and who had promised to follow him to his last resting place, a man of the same Sioux nation, though of another tribe, the Rev. William Holmes, an ordained priest of the Episcopal church.
He had heard of the plight of Little Bear, who was singing his death song alone in his cell at Sioux Falls, and resolved to go to him, to extend to him the comforts of religion and to do all in his power to bring him to a sense of his crime, for Little Bear insisted he was only meting out Indian justice to those he had killed in old Indian fashion. Mr. Holmes converted Little Bear and baptized him.
The marshal and the Indian minister and Bishop Williams, of Omaha, were seated together in the smoker when the train stopped at Creighton, and a bluff and hearty cattleman entered, and, seeing the marshal, but not noticing Mr. Holmes, cried out:
"Hello, marshal. I hear you have a good Indian with you today," referring, of course, to the old adage that the only good Indian is a dead one.
Quick as a flash the marshal jumped to his feet and said, to avoid mortification of his friend, the dark-skinned minister:
"To be sure I have — let me present you to him — the Rev. William Holmes, of the Episcopal church, and Bishop Williams, of Omaha!"
The bluffness all died out of the stranger and he sank into the vacant seat offered him without a word.
But Bishop Williams says there was a very merry twinkle in the eye of the "good Indian."
—Davenport Daily Republican, Davenport, Iowa, March 4, 1903, page 5.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Episcopals Gather to Think About Thinking
1920
TO DISCUSS "HOW TO THINK"
Henry Hazlitt's "Thinking as a Science" will be the subject of a lecture by the Rev. Dr. A. L. Murray at St. Johns Episcopal church Sunday evening. Hazlitt's book is a popular one on thinking and Dr. Murray believes the church should concern itself not only with what people think but how they think.
-The Evening Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, December 18, 1920, page 13.
TO DISCUSS "HOW TO THINK"
Henry Hazlitt's "Thinking as a Science" will be the subject of a lecture by the Rev. Dr. A. L. Murray at St. Johns Episcopal church Sunday evening. Hazlitt's book is a popular one on thinking and Dr. Murray believes the church should concern itself not only with what people think but how they think.
-The Evening Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, December 18, 1920, page 13.
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