1917
Sing Good Gospel Songs, Bishop Tells M. E. Preachers.
LIMA, Ohio — At the opening of the second day's session of the West Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church Bishop Thirkield spoke on "Hymnology" to 500 preachers, urging them to use the Methodist Hymnal more, with its splendid gospel songs. He said too many flippant, ragtime tunes, with frivolous wording, have crept into the church today.
—The Saturday Blade, Chicago, Sept. 16, 1916, p. 4.
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Friday, June 22, 2007
Liquor Thrown Away After Conversion
Pennsylvania, 1896
A novel scene was witnessed at the North East saloon, East Patrick street, Frederick, yesterday. Wm. L. Gilbert, the proprietor, last week professed religion and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church during revival services.
On Saturday, Gilbert, who says he intends leading a moral life and to assist others to do so, informed his pastor that he was offered $150 for his liquor license and the stock of goods on hand, and while he was desirous of waging war against the traffic yet he was sorely in need of funds for the support of his family.
Sunday Rev. Mr. Zimmerman set forth the case of the new convert to his audience in the City Opera House and requested that the amount be raised to start the young man in a more legitimate business. The sum was soon raised, and yesterday afternoon Rev. Mr. Zimmerman, accompanied by a committee, proceeded to Gilbert's saloon, and in the presence of a crowd of several hundred people loaded two barrels of liquor, a keg of gin and a slot-machine on a dray, and driving out on a lot on the gas-house road, dumped the liquor into a hole.
Gilbert, who is 27 years of age, has been a member of several different churches and also of the Salvation Army.
—New Oxford Item, New Oxford, PA, Jan. 24, 1896.
A novel scene was witnessed at the North East saloon, East Patrick street, Frederick, yesterday. Wm. L. Gilbert, the proprietor, last week professed religion and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church during revival services.
On Saturday, Gilbert, who says he intends leading a moral life and to assist others to do so, informed his pastor that he was offered $150 for his liquor license and the stock of goods on hand, and while he was desirous of waging war against the traffic yet he was sorely in need of funds for the support of his family.
Sunday Rev. Mr. Zimmerman set forth the case of the new convert to his audience in the City Opera House and requested that the amount be raised to start the young man in a more legitimate business. The sum was soon raised, and yesterday afternoon Rev. Mr. Zimmerman, accompanied by a committee, proceeded to Gilbert's saloon, and in the presence of a crowd of several hundred people loaded two barrels of liquor, a keg of gin and a slot-machine on a dray, and driving out on a lot on the gas-house road, dumped the liquor into a hole.
Gilbert, who is 27 years of age, has been a member of several different churches and also of the Salvation Army.
—New Oxford Item, New Oxford, PA, Jan. 24, 1896.
"The Ossified Man" — Grave Robbed, Body Missing
1896
After His Affliction Prostrated Him He Became a Methodist Preacher of Wonderful Power
The item appearing in the daily papers narrating how the grave of Edgar Pratt, well known as the "Ossified Man," had been robbed recently caused considerable excitement in the vicinity of Sodus, N.Y., where Edgar Pratt was born, educated, learned his trade, transacted business, and where his widow and her mother at present reside.
Edgar Pratt, says a Soclus letter to the New York Times, was a son of William Pratt, a well-known farmer, who for many years resided on a farm which he owned on the town line road between Williamson and Ontario, south of the "Ridge Road," so called. The family is one of the oldest in Wayne County.
The "Ossified Man" was born in the town of Williamson, was educated at the public schools in that village, and completed his education in Sodus Academy. He was a well-formed young man, bright, and fine looking. He came to Sodus about 1878 and went to work for Charles Delano, learning the trade of carriage trimming. He was not religiously inclined, in which respect be differed very materially from his parents and other members of the Pratt family. While the young man was working at his trade his father sold the farm, and with the family removed to Douglass, Butler County, Kan., the son Edgar accompanying.
The latter secured a position as stage driver. Through exposure on the stage route he contracted rheumatism, which eventually compelled his abandoning that vocation. His condition became critical. He recovered from his illness, and shortly afterward removed to Sodus, where he opened up a carriage trimming establishment. Rheumatism returned, and he was soon prostrated with his old ailment. Medical science was invoked, but nothing could be done. At length, being in destitute circumstances, his brother, Daniel Pratt, came from Kansas and took Edgar out West with him.
Shortly after this, ossification began to set in and the patient suffered untold agony. An exhorter came to Douglass, which was then comparatively destitute of religious influences, and Pratt became converted. He joined the Methodist Episcopal Church and soon became one of the warmest supporters of that denomination. Ossification by that time had become so advanced that the man was taken before a board medical experts in New York City. The case had baffled the skill of all Western physicians who had been consulted. The New York surgeons pronounced the case a most marvelous one in the annals of medical jurisprudence.
An offer of $1000 per year during life and $5000 to the widow at his death, provided Pratt would contract to have his body delivered to the New York medical experts at his death, was spurned, Pratt alleging that his condition was due to an act of Providence. He claimed that he was suffering a just punishment for not improving his talents while young and before being afflicted with disease. His exhortations became so pronounced that his religious admirers built a wagon, in which he lay stretched out rigid as a block of marble.
During the last four years of his life he suffered no pain whatever, but was unable to move a joint. Starvation at one time threatened him, and four of his front teeth were removed, and through the aperture thin liquid food was injected, and thus was life sustained. In his carriage he was taken to camp meetings, where he was the centre of attraction on account of his condition and the earnestness with which he exhorted. It is said that through his instrumentality thousands were converted.
Offers from museums were refused, Pratt insisting that his mission was to convert as many to religion as possible during his remaining days. His faithful wife remained with him until his death, which occurred less than a year ago. Museum managers and physicians, even after Pratt's death, continued to deluge the widow and parents of the ossified man with letters and telegrams offering large amounts for the remains. This so alarmed the father that he declined to allow his son to be buried in the Douglass cemetery, but instead had the body interred in a flower bed in the dooryard beneath the father's window, where he could keep an ever-watchful eye upon it. It happened recently, however, that the father was drawn as a juror at El Dorado, the county seat, and during his absence the ghouls succeeded in robbing the grave.
Viewed from a scientific standpoint the case of Edgar Pratt was one of the most puzzling ever brought before the attention of medical experts. Pratt is believed to have been the only completely ossified man on record.
After His Affliction Prostrated Him He Became a Methodist Preacher of Wonderful Power
The item appearing in the daily papers narrating how the grave of Edgar Pratt, well known as the "Ossified Man," had been robbed recently caused considerable excitement in the vicinity of Sodus, N.Y., where Edgar Pratt was born, educated, learned his trade, transacted business, and where his widow and her mother at present reside.
Edgar Pratt, says a Soclus letter to the New York Times, was a son of William Pratt, a well-known farmer, who for many years resided on a farm which he owned on the town line road between Williamson and Ontario, south of the "Ridge Road," so called. The family is one of the oldest in Wayne County.
The "Ossified Man" was born in the town of Williamson, was educated at the public schools in that village, and completed his education in Sodus Academy. He was a well-formed young man, bright, and fine looking. He came to Sodus about 1878 and went to work for Charles Delano, learning the trade of carriage trimming. He was not religiously inclined, in which respect be differed very materially from his parents and other members of the Pratt family. While the young man was working at his trade his father sold the farm, and with the family removed to Douglass, Butler County, Kan., the son Edgar accompanying.
The latter secured a position as stage driver. Through exposure on the stage route he contracted rheumatism, which eventually compelled his abandoning that vocation. His condition became critical. He recovered from his illness, and shortly afterward removed to Sodus, where he opened up a carriage trimming establishment. Rheumatism returned, and he was soon prostrated with his old ailment. Medical science was invoked, but nothing could be done. At length, being in destitute circumstances, his brother, Daniel Pratt, came from Kansas and took Edgar out West with him.
Shortly after this, ossification began to set in and the patient suffered untold agony. An exhorter came to Douglass, which was then comparatively destitute of religious influences, and Pratt became converted. He joined the Methodist Episcopal Church and soon became one of the warmest supporters of that denomination. Ossification by that time had become so advanced that the man was taken before a board medical experts in New York City. The case had baffled the skill of all Western physicians who had been consulted. The New York surgeons pronounced the case a most marvelous one in the annals of medical jurisprudence.
An offer of $1000 per year during life and $5000 to the widow at his death, provided Pratt would contract to have his body delivered to the New York medical experts at his death, was spurned, Pratt alleging that his condition was due to an act of Providence. He claimed that he was suffering a just punishment for not improving his talents while young and before being afflicted with disease. His exhortations became so pronounced that his religious admirers built a wagon, in which he lay stretched out rigid as a block of marble.
During the last four years of his life he suffered no pain whatever, but was unable to move a joint. Starvation at one time threatened him, and four of his front teeth were removed, and through the aperture thin liquid food was injected, and thus was life sustained. In his carriage he was taken to camp meetings, where he was the centre of attraction on account of his condition and the earnestness with which he exhorted. It is said that through his instrumentality thousands were converted.
Offers from museums were refused, Pratt insisting that his mission was to convert as many to religion as possible during his remaining days. His faithful wife remained with him until his death, which occurred less than a year ago. Museum managers and physicians, even after Pratt's death, continued to deluge the widow and parents of the ossified man with letters and telegrams offering large amounts for the remains. This so alarmed the father that he declined to allow his son to be buried in the Douglass cemetery, but instead had the body interred in a flower bed in the dooryard beneath the father's window, where he could keep an ever-watchful eye upon it. It happened recently, however, that the father was drawn as a juror at El Dorado, the county seat, and during his absence the ghouls succeeded in robbing the grave.
Viewed from a scientific standpoint the case of Edgar Pratt was one of the most puzzling ever brought before the attention of medical experts. Pratt is believed to have been the only completely ossified man on record.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Among Sermons: "Hell and Where It Is"
Chicago area, Jan. 1908
At Sangamon St. M. E. church, 64th and Sangamon Sts., a revival is being held during January. Services are held every evening, bright singing, interesting subjects, The subject of the pastor's sermon next Sunday will be "Hell and Where It Is."
Rev. James W. Frid, the popular pastor of Thoburn M. E. church, is delivering a series of very interesting sermons during January on Sunday evenings. Two have been delivered. The one for next Sunday will be "Sky Pilot" or "Christ among the cowboys of the west."
Rev. R. A. White will preach next Sunday morning at the People's Liberal church on "The Ideal and Practical in Education" and in the evening will deliver his last illustrated lecture on "Athens."
The pastor of the Seventh Presbyterian church will preach next Sunday morning on "Samuel, the Jurist and Prophet" and in the evening on the question "Is there divinity in man?"
The revival meetings at the First Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene, 6417 Eggleston avenue, under the leadership of that remarkable preacher the Rev. "Bud" Robinson, are eminently successful. At the close of the first four days sixty-six persons had been at the altar of prayer seeking salvation. Sunday was a wonderful day despite the inclement weather. These meetings continue until January 26. Thursday of each week is devoted to prayer and fasting from 10:30 a. m. throughout the day. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday a Bible reading at 2:30. The citizens of Englewood should hear this great preacher unlike any other in the world.
Revival services are in progress at the Garfield Boulevard M. E. church, 55th and Emerald Ave. Over thirty persons have been at the altar thus far to accept Christ and lead better lives. Revival sermon next Sunday, 10:30 a. m., subject "A Mighty Force Among the Forces of God." 7:30 p. m., topic "The Need of Rome the Need of Chicago." Sunday school night this Friday evening. A large attendance expected.
—Suburbanite Economist, Chicago, Jan. 17, 1908.
At Sangamon St. M. E. church, 64th and Sangamon Sts., a revival is being held during January. Services are held every evening, bright singing, interesting subjects, The subject of the pastor's sermon next Sunday will be "Hell and Where It Is."
Rev. James W. Frid, the popular pastor of Thoburn M. E. church, is delivering a series of very interesting sermons during January on Sunday evenings. Two have been delivered. The one for next Sunday will be "Sky Pilot" or "Christ among the cowboys of the west."
Rev. R. A. White will preach next Sunday morning at the People's Liberal church on "The Ideal and Practical in Education" and in the evening will deliver his last illustrated lecture on "Athens."
The pastor of the Seventh Presbyterian church will preach next Sunday morning on "Samuel, the Jurist and Prophet" and in the evening on the question "Is there divinity in man?"
The revival meetings at the First Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene, 6417 Eggleston avenue, under the leadership of that remarkable preacher the Rev. "Bud" Robinson, are eminently successful. At the close of the first four days sixty-six persons had been at the altar of prayer seeking salvation. Sunday was a wonderful day despite the inclement weather. These meetings continue until January 26. Thursday of each week is devoted to prayer and fasting from 10:30 a. m. throughout the day. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday a Bible reading at 2:30. The citizens of Englewood should hear this great preacher unlike any other in the world.
Revival services are in progress at the Garfield Boulevard M. E. church, 55th and Emerald Ave. Over thirty persons have been at the altar thus far to accept Christ and lead better lives. Revival sermon next Sunday, 10:30 a. m., subject "A Mighty Force Among the Forces of God." 7:30 p. m., topic "The Need of Rome the Need of Chicago." Sunday school night this Friday evening. A large attendance expected.
—Suburbanite Economist, Chicago, Jan. 17, 1908.
Friday, June 1, 2007
Store Wedding a Happy Affair
Iowa, 1914
Justice Kuhns performed the ceremony in the happy event that united Mr. John Hutchinson and Miss Emma Steinke in the bonds of matrimony yesterday afternoon in the Paul Davis store, and, when he had concluded Dr. A. J. Northrup, pastor of Grace M. E. church, gave the young couple a few words of good advice to guide them on their way, and offered a short prayer.
An Edison phonograph played the wedding march, the selections being "In Happy Moments" and "Hearts and Flowers." The bridal couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Steinke and the Misses Jorgensen, two pretty young lady employes of the store, acted as ribbon bearers.
The ceremony was witnessed by something like two hundred people and at its conclusion many of the spectators went forward and offered congratulations. Before the wedding party disbanded, a flashlight picture was taken of the group, including the minister and justice of the peace.
—Waterloo Evening Courier, Waterloo, IA, Jan. 1, 1914, p. 8.
Justice Kuhns performed the ceremony in the happy event that united Mr. John Hutchinson and Miss Emma Steinke in the bonds of matrimony yesterday afternoon in the Paul Davis store, and, when he had concluded Dr. A. J. Northrup, pastor of Grace M. E. church, gave the young couple a few words of good advice to guide them on their way, and offered a short prayer.
An Edison phonograph played the wedding march, the selections being "In Happy Moments" and "Hearts and Flowers." The bridal couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Steinke and the Misses Jorgensen, two pretty young lady employes of the store, acted as ribbon bearers.
The ceremony was witnessed by something like two hundred people and at its conclusion many of the spectators went forward and offered congratulations. Before the wedding party disbanded, a flashlight picture was taken of the group, including the minister and justice of the peace.
—Waterloo Evening Courier, Waterloo, IA, Jan. 1, 1914, p. 8.
Monday, May 28, 2007
Sermon — "Prepare To Meet Thy God"
Ohio, 1905
The Protracted Meetings at the First Methodist and Presbyterian Grow in Interest
Rev. Wean, of Bryan, delivered another one of his splendid sermons at the First M. E. church last night, taking for his text, Amos 4:12: "Prepare to Meet thy God."
I take it that the person who tries to dispose of Jesus Christ has a problem on his hands. With the coming of Jesus into the world there has come a responsibility upon all mankind. With all the means of knowledge of Christ and the love of God to-day can we shirk this responsibility? I never found an infidel who did not expect to be a witness at the time when justice was meted out on the great day. Science will agree with the Bible altogether after a while. We all agree on this one point, that some time there will be a judgment.
This meeting with God somewhere after death at judgment is an important event. God is impartial; no matter who we are we must all be there. Death levels all. The rich man comes at last to the grave, the pauper although he has lived apart from the rich man they lie down together. The young lady who spurns her mother's prayers, denies her father's Christian life and goes out to the world's pleasure will be glad to come back to find a place by them at death.
Death knocks at no door, he comes unbidden. Death furnishes a good living for the undertaker. Death is a mighty monarch marching forth in the land. Don't treat it lightly for it is an important event. If I never attracted attention in my life I shall attract attention at death. The oldest, worthless tramp who is crushed beneath the wheels of the car attracts the attention of the large crowd. The unconcerned and frivolous, think when in the presence of death as they have never thought before, but the time to think is not over a casket, think in life.
In the name of God, in the name of all that's good why is it so hard to get men to prepare to meet God? You will get ready for a whole year for a wedding, you will plan for months for the pleasure of a friend. Why wait to prepare for death? I do not take much stock in death-bed repentance, many a man would be unwilling for his heart to be laid bare, many a girl would not want her companions to see her heart. What will it be when all hearts are bare before God and the angels?
Prepare for death, prepare to meet your God. Get ready for the time when the Great Judge shall mete out justice without partiality. Oh, prepare to meet God, you haven't a moment to lose. All God has done and said, all His plans are that you may be ready to meet Him. Jesus is such a loving Savior, come to Him now.
—The Van Wert Daily Bulletin, Van Wert, Ohio, Feb. 1, 1905, p. 3.
The Protracted Meetings at the First Methodist and Presbyterian Grow in Interest
Rev. Wean, of Bryan, delivered another one of his splendid sermons at the First M. E. church last night, taking for his text, Amos 4:12: "Prepare to Meet thy God."
I take it that the person who tries to dispose of Jesus Christ has a problem on his hands. With the coming of Jesus into the world there has come a responsibility upon all mankind. With all the means of knowledge of Christ and the love of God to-day can we shirk this responsibility? I never found an infidel who did not expect to be a witness at the time when justice was meted out on the great day. Science will agree with the Bible altogether after a while. We all agree on this one point, that some time there will be a judgment.
This meeting with God somewhere after death at judgment is an important event. God is impartial; no matter who we are we must all be there. Death levels all. The rich man comes at last to the grave, the pauper although he has lived apart from the rich man they lie down together. The young lady who spurns her mother's prayers, denies her father's Christian life and goes out to the world's pleasure will be glad to come back to find a place by them at death.
Death knocks at no door, he comes unbidden. Death furnishes a good living for the undertaker. Death is a mighty monarch marching forth in the land. Don't treat it lightly for it is an important event. If I never attracted attention in my life I shall attract attention at death. The oldest, worthless tramp who is crushed beneath the wheels of the car attracts the attention of the large crowd. The unconcerned and frivolous, think when in the presence of death as they have never thought before, but the time to think is not over a casket, think in life.
In the name of God, in the name of all that's good why is it so hard to get men to prepare to meet God? You will get ready for a whole year for a wedding, you will plan for months for the pleasure of a friend. Why wait to prepare for death? I do not take much stock in death-bed repentance, many a man would be unwilling for his heart to be laid bare, many a girl would not want her companions to see her heart. What will it be when all hearts are bare before God and the angels?
Prepare for death, prepare to meet your God. Get ready for the time when the Great Judge shall mete out justice without partiality. Oh, prepare to meet God, you haven't a moment to lose. All God has done and said, all His plans are that you may be ready to meet Him. Jesus is such a loving Savior, come to Him now.
—The Van Wert Daily Bulletin, Van Wert, Ohio, Feb. 1, 1905, p. 3.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Maryland Churches Doing "Great Things for God"
Maryland, 1893
A Minister's Trip in Caroline Co.
Rev. J. W. Fogle writes up his recent trip through Caroline. He says The M. E. Church at Ridgely under the faithful pastoral care of W. W. Sharp, has been visited by a gracious revival and the people are planning to do "great things for God." Subscriptions are being taken to build a much needed church which will cost about $3,000. It has never been the writer's lot to visit a more intelligent and wide awake people than live in this enterprising town.
The people of Hillsborough also share the labors of Rev. W. W. Sharp, and the revival fires have begun to burn. Several have professed having faith in Christ, and the interest generally is increasing. The M. E. Church here has had of late ample opportunity for testing the result of short term pastorates. In less than two years they have had four different pastors. But under the faithful ministry of the present pastor every interest of the church is being served and the church is taking on new life.
The pastor of Burrsville charge is Rev. J. E. Graham. Rev. Graham is an energetic, earnest man, and the interests of the church are being well served on this charge. The charge now consists of four appointments, namely: Wesley, Thawley's, White's and Sheppard's.
Thawley's has had a great revival.
The extra meeting at Wesley was good, and much interest is manifested in the general work of the church. The Epworth League there is working by the motto, "Look up, Lift up."
White's is moving on to victory in Jesus' name.
Sheppard's Church, located at the junction of the roads leading from Burrsville and Denton to Greensborough has known better days than at present. But a revival of religion would cause the church there to "put on her strength."
At Greensborough the veteran soldier in God's army and one who has worn the laurels of victory through years of hard fighting, ministers to the congregation of the M. E. Church in holy things. The revival fires are burning, and this church, conservative in its nature, is inquiring "for the old paths."
It is proposed to render the oratorio, "Esther, the Beautiful Queen," at Masonic Hall, Denton, on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, December 26 and 27. Sixty persons will take part, among them some of the best musicians in the county. Prof. James Swann has been for several weeks training the voices, and this should guarantee the success of the entertainment.
The grand Christmas bazar to be held in Mozart Hall, Greensborough, on December 14, 15 and 16, will be under the auspices of the ladies of Holy Trinity Church, and will be an interesting event. Mozart Hall will be a bower of beauty during the progress of the bazar.
Rev. J. D. C. Hanna, of Asbury M. E. Church, Wilmington, will preach on Burrsville circuit tomorrow as follows: Wesley, 10:00 a. m., Sheppard's, 2:30 p. m., and White's, 7:15 p. m.
—Denton Journal, Denton, Maryland, Dec. 9, 1893, p. 3.
A Minister's Trip in Caroline Co.
Rev. J. W. Fogle writes up his recent trip through Caroline. He says The M. E. Church at Ridgely under the faithful pastoral care of W. W. Sharp, has been visited by a gracious revival and the people are planning to do "great things for God." Subscriptions are being taken to build a much needed church which will cost about $3,000. It has never been the writer's lot to visit a more intelligent and wide awake people than live in this enterprising town.
The people of Hillsborough also share the labors of Rev. W. W. Sharp, and the revival fires have begun to burn. Several have professed having faith in Christ, and the interest generally is increasing. The M. E. Church here has had of late ample opportunity for testing the result of short term pastorates. In less than two years they have had four different pastors. But under the faithful ministry of the present pastor every interest of the church is being served and the church is taking on new life.
The pastor of Burrsville charge is Rev. J. E. Graham. Rev. Graham is an energetic, earnest man, and the interests of the church are being well served on this charge. The charge now consists of four appointments, namely: Wesley, Thawley's, White's and Sheppard's.
Thawley's has had a great revival.
The extra meeting at Wesley was good, and much interest is manifested in the general work of the church. The Epworth League there is working by the motto, "Look up, Lift up."
White's is moving on to victory in Jesus' name.
Sheppard's Church, located at the junction of the roads leading from Burrsville and Denton to Greensborough has known better days than at present. But a revival of religion would cause the church there to "put on her strength."
At Greensborough the veteran soldier in God's army and one who has worn the laurels of victory through years of hard fighting, ministers to the congregation of the M. E. Church in holy things. The revival fires are burning, and this church, conservative in its nature, is inquiring "for the old paths."
It is proposed to render the oratorio, "Esther, the Beautiful Queen," at Masonic Hall, Denton, on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, December 26 and 27. Sixty persons will take part, among them some of the best musicians in the county. Prof. James Swann has been for several weeks training the voices, and this should guarantee the success of the entertainment.
The grand Christmas bazar to be held in Mozart Hall, Greensborough, on December 14, 15 and 16, will be under the auspices of the ladies of Holy Trinity Church, and will be an interesting event. Mozart Hall will be a bower of beauty during the progress of the bazar.
Rev. J. D. C. Hanna, of Asbury M. E. Church, Wilmington, will preach on Burrsville circuit tomorrow as follows: Wesley, 10:00 a. m., Sheppard's, 2:30 p. m., and White's, 7:15 p. m.
—Denton Journal, Denton, Maryland, Dec. 9, 1893, p. 3.
Church Notes — "Down with the Saloons"
Ohio, 1912
Second M. E.
Corner Center and Blaine streets, Rev. A. H. Roebuck, Pastor. Sunday school, 9:30 a. m., William Rank, Superintendent; H. N. Henney, Assistant Superintendent. Lesson, "Wanderings in the Decapolis," Mark 7:31-37. Is Bible study worth while? Then come and spend an hour with us in that study. The Rechabite's teacher, Rev. Roebuck, wants to meet all members at the meeting. Let this be the banner collection class.
Morning service, 10.30 a. m. Sermon by the pastor, "Victory In Jesus." Let the inspiration of the Holy Spirit be within all.
Epworth League, 6:00 p. m. The lesson will be on temperance and let every one make it a talk and song service for the cause. Will Rank will serve as leader.
The evening service will be what we make it to ourselves. Down with the saloons and up with the white rose of purity. Preaching at 7:00 p. m., by the pastor.
A business meeting of the Epworth League will be held Tuesday, at 1:00 p. m. A nice program will be rendered and all members of our league and of all other young people's societies are invited to attend.
—Van Wert Daily Bulletin, Van Wert, OH, Oct. 26, 1912, p. 4.
Second M. E.
Corner Center and Blaine streets, Rev. A. H. Roebuck, Pastor. Sunday school, 9:30 a. m., William Rank, Superintendent; H. N. Henney, Assistant Superintendent. Lesson, "Wanderings in the Decapolis," Mark 7:31-37. Is Bible study worth while? Then come and spend an hour with us in that study. The Rechabite's teacher, Rev. Roebuck, wants to meet all members at the meeting. Let this be the banner collection class.
Morning service, 10.30 a. m. Sermon by the pastor, "Victory In Jesus." Let the inspiration of the Holy Spirit be within all.
Epworth League, 6:00 p. m. The lesson will be on temperance and let every one make it a talk and song service for the cause. Will Rank will serve as leader.
The evening service will be what we make it to ourselves. Down with the saloons and up with the white rose of purity. Preaching at 7:00 p. m., by the pastor.
A business meeting of the Epworth League will be held Tuesday, at 1:00 p. m. A nice program will be rendered and all members of our league and of all other young people's societies are invited to attend.
—Van Wert Daily Bulletin, Van Wert, OH, Oct. 26, 1912, p. 4.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Rome (Georgia) Regrets Losing Dr. Jones
New Jersey, 1907
An extract from the Tribune of Rome, Ga., shows in what high esteem the people of that place hold the Rev. C. O. Jones, who has been called to the pastorate of the First M. E. Church, this city. The article refers to Dr. Jones's farewell service last Sunday, and is as follows:
"One of the most affecting services ever seen in Rome took place Sunday morning at the First Methodist Church, when Dr. Charles O. Jones bade the members farewell after laboring for a year as their pastor.
"His theme was 'Hunger and Thirst After Righteousness,' and the eloquent speaker was at his best. His words deeply moved his hearers, and when the closing song, 'God Be with You Till We Meet Again,' was sung there was scarcely a dry eye in the house. Dr. Jones and his family leave for his new field, Trenton, N. J., tomorrow, and the best wishes of all Methodists and all Romans go with him.
"At the farewell service there was not a vacant seat in the house and many members of other denominations were present."
—Trenton Evening Times, Trenton, N.J., Dec. 7, 1907, p. 7.
An extract from the Tribune of Rome, Ga., shows in what high esteem the people of that place hold the Rev. C. O. Jones, who has been called to the pastorate of the First M. E. Church, this city. The article refers to Dr. Jones's farewell service last Sunday, and is as follows:
"One of the most affecting services ever seen in Rome took place Sunday morning at the First Methodist Church, when Dr. Charles O. Jones bade the members farewell after laboring for a year as their pastor.
"His theme was 'Hunger and Thirst After Righteousness,' and the eloquent speaker was at his best. His words deeply moved his hearers, and when the closing song, 'God Be with You Till We Meet Again,' was sung there was scarcely a dry eye in the house. Dr. Jones and his family leave for his new field, Trenton, N. J., tomorrow, and the best wishes of all Methodists and all Romans go with him.
"At the farewell service there was not a vacant seat in the house and many members of other denominations were present."
—Trenton Evening Times, Trenton, N.J., Dec. 7, 1907, p. 7.
The Herald of Good Cheer Will Preach
New Jersey, 1907REV. DR. HORACE W. BOLTON
The herald of good cheer who will preach at First M. E. Church tomorrow
Sixteen hundred million human beings live on our planet today and each individual of this countless myriad has friends who have crossed the great divide and entered the dark valley, called death, Camille Flammarian, the great French philosopher says.
That the soul exists as a force we do not doubt, that it is one with the cerebral atom, the principle of organization, we may admit. That it thus survives the dissolution of the body we conceive. But what becomes of it? Whither does it go? Who then is not interested in the awe inspiring subject pertaining to the beyond and who is not an eager seeker after any light which may be shed upon this immortal and ever-absorbing topic? No one has ever returned from the unseen land to which millions are passing every year to portray the events which there have taken place, and all our knowledge must be obtained from the interpretation of God's word.
Theologians study these great points, commentators comment upon and strive to bring out the force and facts as they penetrate these sublime mysteries. Pastors formulate their own ideas after long and serious thought and preach sermons touching upon these marvelous questions. Orators and authors delve into the wonderful problems and prepare arguments and reason the why and why not of all the many advancing theories which have arisen regarding the life beyond and yet the human mind and the burdened soul and the stricken home and the broken-hearted friend as pictured through the earth tabernacle of frail humanity grasps at all this hoping to hear some good news, some cheering omen, longing for a ray of hope and faith to meet their individual case and help them as in sorrow they plod along the pathway of life.
Dr. Bolton is a born optimist, sees the bright side of life, has met and mastered many obstacles through his long pilgrimage, and cheerful under all circumstances, chases gloom away by his unswerving belief in the goodness of his Creator. His life has been one continuous good cheer to others. All along his pathway as he has preached the glorious gospel which he represents he has looked beyond and studied the wonderful unfolding of this earth-life as it is transformed into the soul-life beyond. A matured man beaming with life and happiness, he is a great student of human nature, an astute and scholarly leader in the higher realms of thought and influence and has been a special seeker for knowledge regarding the afterlife.
Dr. Bolton comes to First M. E. Church tomorrow and will bring messages of hope and love as he presents to us his views on these momentous and exalted subjects.
In the morning at 10:30 his topic will be "Walk About Zion." In the evening at 7:45 he will preach upon one of the greatest themes ever pondered over by the human intellect, "Our Friends Beyond."
—Trenton Evening Times, Trenton, New Jersey, Dec. 7, 1907, p. 8.
Friday, May 11, 2007
The Revival is Over, But Don't Quit Now
Iowa, 1912
M. E. Church Notes
Regular preaching services next Sunday morning and evening.
Don't quit now that the revival is over. This is just the time to begin. That splendid audience Sunday morning was an inspiration to the pastor.
About thirty of the young people of the Epworth League were delightfully entertained at the home of the League president, Miss Dena Merrick, on Tuesday evening.
We are reliably informed that Mr. Heyl has voluntarily discontinued the use of his liquor permit. This is a move in the right direction and will certainly meet with the approval of the best people of the community.
It is said that the "proof of the pudding is in the eating." Judged by this standard the goodly number receiving baptism and uniting with the various churches proves that the recent revival campaign was a great success.
The body becomes strong by proper food and exercise. What is true of the body is true of the Lord. If you wish to be strong of soul see the means of Grace. Do something. The regular church services will help you and you can help them.
—Marble Rock Journal, Marble Rock, Iowa, Nov. 14, 1912, p. 4.
M. E. Church Notes
Regular preaching services next Sunday morning and evening.
Don't quit now that the revival is over. This is just the time to begin. That splendid audience Sunday morning was an inspiration to the pastor.
About thirty of the young people of the Epworth League were delightfully entertained at the home of the League president, Miss Dena Merrick, on Tuesday evening.
We are reliably informed that Mr. Heyl has voluntarily discontinued the use of his liquor permit. This is a move in the right direction and will certainly meet with the approval of the best people of the community.
It is said that the "proof of the pudding is in the eating." Judged by this standard the goodly number receiving baptism and uniting with the various churches proves that the recent revival campaign was a great success.
The body becomes strong by proper food and exercise. What is true of the body is true of the Lord. If you wish to be strong of soul see the means of Grace. Do something. The regular church services will help you and you can help them.
—Marble Rock Journal, Marble Rock, Iowa, Nov. 14, 1912, p. 4.
Friday, April 27, 2007
"Jesus: Life's Resistless Force"
California, 1934
'Self-Dedication' Subject of Pastor
The Rev. F. C. Schmidt, pastor of Shattuck Avenue M. E. Church, will preach a communion sermon tomorrow morning on the subject, "Self Dedication."
"Jesus: Life's Resistless Force" will be the sermon theme for the evening hour.
—Oakland Tribune, Oakland, CA, May 19, 1934, page 5.
Note: The "C" in Rev. Schmidt's name was Carl.
'Self-Dedication' Subject of Pastor
The Rev. F. C. Schmidt, pastor of Shattuck Avenue M. E. Church, will preach a communion sermon tomorrow morning on the subject, "Self Dedication."
"Jesus: Life's Resistless Force" will be the sermon theme for the evening hour.
—Oakland Tribune, Oakland, CA, May 19, 1934, page 5.
Note: The "C" in Rev. Schmidt's name was Carl.
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