Pastor Bars Hobble Skirt

1910

No Woman, Wearing Garb of Latest Fashion, Can Enter New Jersey Village Church

Groveville, New Jersey — Rev. Peter Henry, pastor of the First Reformed church, has refused admission to his church to any woman who wears a "hobble" skirt, and has denounced from his pulpit those who have adopted this style of dress. He terms girls and women who wear them as "walking balloons," "lunatics" and "godless." He says the style is a travesty, and asserts the girls and women who wear such skirts should be "spanked."

Since the minister began his crusade few of the "hobblers" can be seen in these parts, and although a number of women in his congregation had gone to considerable expense in placing skirts of this style in their wardrobe, they are now bemoaning the expenditure, as they have destroyed them or given them away.


Lincoln — Learned or Unlearned?

Congressman Wise of Virginia, in his address on Lincoln, said: "Abraham Lincoln had neither the learning, the experience in public life, nor the social advantages of William H. Seward. Nor had he the political training, the polish, or the skilled weapons of debate possessed by his great antagonist, Stephen A. Douglas. What he had was a faith which knew no variableness nor shadow of turning, and a purpose that he boldly announced at the outset and never abandoned under any discouragement. It is a mistake to say he was an unlearned man."

Ambiguous Tribute To Much-Loved Pastor

1921

Ambiguous

At the death of a much-loved pastor some years ago the vestry of a prominent New York church resolved to place a tablet to his memory in the vestibule of the church, tells Harper's Weekly. In due time the tablet appeared in its place, where it still remains. It has caused not a few smiles; for, after reciting a list of the former pastor's virtues and labors, it closes with the quotation: "Now the people of God have rest."



Rev. Aaron Spangler Dies Seated in Chair

The Rev. Aaron Spangler, for 50 years an active Reformed religious leader, died suddenly Saturday night, at his residence, in York, aged 80 years. He was apparently in good health Saturday. He was seated on chair in the living room of the residence Saturday night, and his daughter, Mrs. Minnie B. Grady, who resides with him went to his side just as he was breathing for the last time. Heart trouble was the cause.

Rev. Mr. Spangler is survived by a son, Rev. Paul M. Spangler, Harrisburg; two daughters, Mrs. Minnie B. Grady, at home; Mrs. Carrie M. Stock, New York City. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Sarah Crider, York.

At a luncheon served on September 23, 1920, at the annual meeting of the Woman's Missionary society of the Potomac synod of the Reformed church, held in Emmanuel Reformed church, York, a combined birthday surprise and "golden" service anniversary was held in honor of Rev. Mr. Spangler.

Rev. Aaron Spangler was a graduate of Heidelberg seminary, Tiffin, Ohio, and was ordained as a minister of the Reformed church in 1870. His first charge was at York Springs, later he served in East Berlin and in New Oxford, after which he went to York. From that church he went to the Paradise charge, serving there for sixteen years, when he was compelled to retire from the active ministry owing to impaired health.

—New Oxford Item, New Oxford, Pennsylvania, April 7, 1921.