March 1896
Two girls in Cumberland, Pennsylvania, have been heavily fined for disturbing public worship by chewing gum. The minister testified that when he remonstrated with one of the girls she made faces at him.
The Congregational Church of Sedalia, Missouri, is going to make a grand effort to bring the old sinners into the fold this year. Young women are to act as ushers in place of the young men hitherto acting in that capacity.
Mrs. Cleveland rarely fails to attend the regular church services, and is scrupulously exact in being present on all special days.
Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein who is Queen Victoria's daughter Helena, and her daughter Princess Victoria, are to sing solo parts in the "Messiah" at a church concert at Slough.
Showing posts with label Missouri. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Missouri. Show all posts
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Playful Kiss Doesn't Count
February 1914
Editor's Daughter Loses $5,000 Damage Suit Against Brookfield, Missouri, Pastor
Brookfield, Mo. — After deliberating eight and one half hours the jury in the case of Harriet C. Myers against the Rev. F. C. Atwood for $5,000 damages on the charge of forcibly kissing her, returned a verdict in the defendant's favor.
The charge made by Miss Myers, who is a daughter of Harry C. Myers, editor of the Linn County Budget, was first made public last November, although the alleged osculatory demonstration was said to have taken place more than a year before. Rev. Atwood, shortly after the charge was made, admitted from the pulpit that be kissed Miss Myers "on the side of her head, above the ear." He did this, he said, as the result of a "playful impulse."
Editor's Daughter Loses $5,000 Damage Suit Against Brookfield, Missouri, Pastor
Brookfield, Mo. — After deliberating eight and one half hours the jury in the case of Harriet C. Myers against the Rev. F. C. Atwood for $5,000 damages on the charge of forcibly kissing her, returned a verdict in the defendant's favor.
The charge made by Miss Myers, who is a daughter of Harry C. Myers, editor of the Linn County Budget, was first made public last November, although the alleged osculatory demonstration was said to have taken place more than a year before. Rev. Atwood, shortly after the charge was made, admitted from the pulpit that be kissed Miss Myers "on the side of her head, above the ear." He did this, he said, as the result of a "playful impulse."
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Church Ring Bout is Found Success
1920
Pastor Wrestles After Fight is Finished
Bible Class and Sewing Circle Girls Wildly Cheer as Boxers Draw Blood
KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 18. — The pastor arose, motioned for silence from his flock gathered around the platform in the church basement, and announced:
"The next number on the program will be a 3-round bout between the amateur champion lightweight of the United States and the ex-welter weight champion. Following that event, I challenge anyone present to 'Indian wrestle' with me. The Sunday School superintendent has asked to be first."
That book place recently at the First Congregational Church in Rosedale, a suburb. Rev. J. H. Jones, pastor, was acting as master of ceremonies of an "athletic carnival" staged in the church basement by the ladies' aid society for the benefit of the church building fund. A swimming pool, billiard tables, moving picture machine and other items of that nature are the goal of the building fund.
Bout Draws Mixed Crowd
Young men and young women of the age frequently found in public dance halls were at the entertainment. There were, however, some of the older folks, but in every case the wrinkles about their eyes turned up instead of down.
After the pastor made his announcement, into the ring walked Tommy Murphy, lightweight, and Roy Helton, welterweight.
More excited spectators, probably, never watched Murphy and Helton. Members of the sewing circle shouted for side swipes and jaw punches. Students in the men's Bible class used the proper technical terms, while the young girls' organization invented phrases expressive, but of hazy wording.
Murphy Drew First Blood
Murphy drew blood from Helton's nose and was condemned harshly for so doing, as Helton is a member and regular attendant at the First Congregational Church. Helton landed jarring jabs on Murphy's ribs and was urged to greater effort.
Thus they fought three rounds and when time was called, kept right on fighting. The extra punches were much appreciated by the spectators, until Mr. Jones at last separated the combatants.
Mr. Jones, or as the members of his flock call him, Jones, then took to the mat. Flat on his back, with the Sunday School superintendent beside him for an Indian wrestle, the pastor seemed to lose none of his dignity.
Other husky members of the church took a turn at "Jones" and went to defeat regularly.
Pastor Wrestles After Fight is Finished
Bible Class and Sewing Circle Girls Wildly Cheer as Boxers Draw Blood
KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 18. — The pastor arose, motioned for silence from his flock gathered around the platform in the church basement, and announced:
"The next number on the program will be a 3-round bout between the amateur champion lightweight of the United States and the ex-welter weight champion. Following that event, I challenge anyone present to 'Indian wrestle' with me. The Sunday School superintendent has asked to be first."
That book place recently at the First Congregational Church in Rosedale, a suburb. Rev. J. H. Jones, pastor, was acting as master of ceremonies of an "athletic carnival" staged in the church basement by the ladies' aid society for the benefit of the church building fund. A swimming pool, billiard tables, moving picture machine and other items of that nature are the goal of the building fund.
Bout Draws Mixed Crowd
Young men and young women of the age frequently found in public dance halls were at the entertainment. There were, however, some of the older folks, but in every case the wrinkles about their eyes turned up instead of down.
After the pastor made his announcement, into the ring walked Tommy Murphy, lightweight, and Roy Helton, welterweight.
More excited spectators, probably, never watched Murphy and Helton. Members of the sewing circle shouted for side swipes and jaw punches. Students in the men's Bible class used the proper technical terms, while the young girls' organization invented phrases expressive, but of hazy wording.
Murphy Drew First Blood
Murphy drew blood from Helton's nose and was condemned harshly for so doing, as Helton is a member and regular attendant at the First Congregational Church. Helton landed jarring jabs on Murphy's ribs and was urged to greater effort.
Thus they fought three rounds and when time was called, kept right on fighting. The extra punches were much appreciated by the spectators, until Mr. Jones at last separated the combatants.
Mr. Jones, or as the members of his flock call him, Jones, then took to the mat. Flat on his back, with the Sunday School superintendent beside him for an Indian wrestle, the pastor seemed to lose none of his dignity.
Other husky members of the church took a turn at "Jones" and went to defeat regularly.
Saturday, April 21, 2007
A Pointed Petition in Chaplain's Prayer
1903
When Chaplain Russell of the Missouri house prays he wants the members to give attention. His prayers being sent up especially for them, he thinks it unseemly for them not to listen. Having observed that the members did not attend to what he said the Rev. Mr. Russell wafted the following petition up to the throne of grace a few mornings ago:
"O, Lord, I ask that those in this house who rise to their feet for prayer may not continue to read on their papers while the chaplain prays. Grant that they may have some respect for God if they have not for the chaplain." — Kansas City Journal.
When Chaplain Russell of the Missouri house prays he wants the members to give attention. His prayers being sent up especially for them, he thinks it unseemly for them not to listen. Having observed that the members did not attend to what he said the Rev. Mr. Russell wafted the following petition up to the throne of grace a few mornings ago:
"O, Lord, I ask that those in this house who rise to their feet for prayer may not continue to read on their papers while the chaplain prays. Grant that they may have some respect for God if they have not for the chaplain." — Kansas City Journal.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
