1895
An uncomfortable experience which befell Parson Bartlett, a Unitarian minister, some years ago, used to be related by his clerical brethren with a good deal of glee. The parson had been invited to exchange pulpits with a clergyman in Salem, and it being a delightful Sunday in the spring the parson walked across the fields from his home in Marblehead, starting early enough in the morning to be on time when the hour for service arrived. The congregation assembled at the usual time, but no minister appeared. Minutes passed into a half hour, and from that into an hour, and it began to be apparent that there would be no services that morning. Just as the congregation was about to disperse the parson arrived. He was covered with mud from head to feet. His coat was torn, his hat battered, and a telltale streak on his shirt front exposed his darling vice of chewing tobacco.
An explanation was in order and was given. While the parson was sauntering leisurely along, enjoying the bracing morning air and the picturesque views, thinking now and then of the points in his sermon, he heard a bellowing behind him, and, looking around, saw a belligerent bull, with his nostrils dilated and his tail in the air, rushing directly for him. The parson ran for a wall near by and jumped into the next field. But the bull was not to be eluded in that way. He was over as soon as his clerical victim. The parson jumped over the wall again into the field he had left, but The bull was there before he was. In this way they kept up the jumping and running, first over one wall, then over another, until by scaling a fence the parson reached the open road. The bull was thus brought to a standstill and ran off snorting defiance. Parson Bartlett, exhausted with his unwonted exertion, bruised and sore in every limb, made his way as best he could to Salem. — Boston Globe.
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Friday, May 18, 2007
Adventurous Minister Shows Bull Who's Boss
1904
Taming a Bull
The Rev. Elijah Kellogg was a most unconventional minister. There are many stories of his daring on sea and land. So undaunted was he that his influence over sailors and other men of adventurous life was very great.
When he was settled at Harpswell he had on his farm a bull that had become exceedingly trying and even dangerous to visitors, who liked to take a short cut across the pasture. The bull, said Mr. Kellogg, must be disciplined and taught some slight respect for humankind.
He therefore harnessed the animal to the front wheels of a heavy cart, preparatory to driving him over the road and showing him who was master. But before the guiding ropes had been adequately arranged the bull took to the woods in a mad rush, leaving fragments of the cartwheels and harness on his trail.
The little minister was not to be outdone. The next day at flood tide he lured the bull to the end of the wharf by a tempting display of fodder and, watching his opportunity, shoved him into the hay. Then he jumped astride his back and with the prowess of a "broncho buster" thrust his head under water until the creature was conquered. Thereafter he was a law abiding beast.
Taming a Bull
The Rev. Elijah Kellogg was a most unconventional minister. There are many stories of his daring on sea and land. So undaunted was he that his influence over sailors and other men of adventurous life was very great.
When he was settled at Harpswell he had on his farm a bull that had become exceedingly trying and even dangerous to visitors, who liked to take a short cut across the pasture. The bull, said Mr. Kellogg, must be disciplined and taught some slight respect for humankind.
He therefore harnessed the animal to the front wheels of a heavy cart, preparatory to driving him over the road and showing him who was master. But before the guiding ropes had been adequately arranged the bull took to the woods in a mad rush, leaving fragments of the cartwheels and harness on his trail.
The little minister was not to be outdone. The next day at flood tide he lured the bull to the end of the wharf by a tempting display of fodder and, watching his opportunity, shoved him into the hay. Then he jumped astride his back and with the prowess of a "broncho buster" thrust his head under water until the creature was conquered. Thereafter he was a law abiding beast.
Monday, April 30, 2007
The Real Sheikhs — They Trace Their Descent From Heaven
1926
CATTLE MEN REAL SHEIKS
MEMBERS OF YAZIDIES TRIBE CLAIM THEY CAN TRACE THEIR DESCENT FROM HEAVEN
Aleppo, Syria.—Taous Malak, the "fallen angel" whom God expelled from heaven, is the patron saint of the sheikhs — not those whose handsome profiles thrown against the American screen have made flappers' hearts flutter.
The tribe of the Yazidies, worshippers of Satan, from which the original sheikhs sprang, are nomads living from cattle raising. They number about 12,000 and their habitat is north of Aleppo near the Djebel Soumann. Another branch is to be found at Khaltar, a small town in the vicinity of Diarkebir.
Trace Ancestry From Heaven
Sheikhs claim they can trace their ancestry from heaven, being direct descendents of Sheik Charaf-Eddin or "the moon." Another early sheikh was Amadin, which means "pillar supporting heaven," while a third one was directly related to the sun.
Some of the present day sheikhs claim to have the power of miracle in rendering inoffensive the bites of snakes and scorpions.
Why Devil Is Worshiped
"Why do you worship the devil," asked an American who had been bitten by a poisonous insect, and desirous of ascertaining the miraculous power of the sheikhs, had sent for one.
"Satan is the source of all evil and if we ignore him we cannot avoid his wrath. God on the contrary is the essence of kindness and therefore we have nothing to fear from him," was the way the reply was translated.
No Divorce Among Sheikhs
There is no divorce among the real sheikhs, in which they differ somewhat from the American species.
Sheikhs marry only the daughters of other sheikhs. The marriage ceremony is very simple. It is a question of mutual consent between the bride and the bridegroom, expressed before one of the older sheikhs. Both newlyweds are then branded with red ink on the shoulders and forehead.
The sheikh performing the ceremony then takes a branch of a tree and breaking it in two, says: "Remain united until death parts you as force has broken this branch."
—Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Aug. 12, 1926, p. 4.
CATTLE MEN REAL SHEIKS
MEMBERS OF YAZIDIES TRIBE CLAIM THEY CAN TRACE THEIR DESCENT FROM HEAVEN
Aleppo, Syria.—Taous Malak, the "fallen angel" whom God expelled from heaven, is the patron saint of the sheikhs — not those whose handsome profiles thrown against the American screen have made flappers' hearts flutter.
The tribe of the Yazidies, worshippers of Satan, from which the original sheikhs sprang, are nomads living from cattle raising. They number about 12,000 and their habitat is north of Aleppo near the Djebel Soumann. Another branch is to be found at Khaltar, a small town in the vicinity of Diarkebir.
Trace Ancestry From Heaven
Sheikhs claim they can trace their ancestry from heaven, being direct descendents of Sheik Charaf-Eddin or "the moon." Another early sheikh was Amadin, which means "pillar supporting heaven," while a third one was directly related to the sun.
Some of the present day sheikhs claim to have the power of miracle in rendering inoffensive the bites of snakes and scorpions.
Why Devil Is Worshiped
"Why do you worship the devil," asked an American who had been bitten by a poisonous insect, and desirous of ascertaining the miraculous power of the sheikhs, had sent for one.
"Satan is the source of all evil and if we ignore him we cannot avoid his wrath. God on the contrary is the essence of kindness and therefore we have nothing to fear from him," was the way the reply was translated.
No Divorce Among Sheikhs
There is no divorce among the real sheikhs, in which they differ somewhat from the American species.
Sheikhs marry only the daughters of other sheikhs. The marriage ceremony is very simple. It is a question of mutual consent between the bride and the bridegroom, expressed before one of the older sheikhs. Both newlyweds are then branded with red ink on the shoulders and forehead.
The sheikh performing the ceremony then takes a branch of a tree and breaking it in two, says: "Remain united until death parts you as force has broken this branch."
—Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Aug. 12, 1926, p. 4.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Pastor Gored By Bull, Tragic Details Announced
Iowa, August 1920
PASTOR IS GORED BY BULL
Head of Orphan Home in Iowa Killed in the Presence of Children.
Muscatine, Ia. — While trying to adjust a halter on a young bull Rev. Julius Doden, acting superintendent of the German Lutheran Orphans' home, south of this city, was fatally gored.
He died 15 minutes after the accident, which was witnessed by a score of children and employees, who were powerless to give aid.
Rev. Mr. Doden was for 27 years pastor of the Lutheran church at Wilton, prior to which he was teacher in the Muscatine parochial school.
REV. J. DODEN KILLED BY BULL
Details of Tragic Fate of Clergyman Announced in Daily Press of Last Evening
Details of the tragic death of Rev. Julius Doden, of Vinton, announced in the Daily Press last night, have been received from Muscatine where he was gored to death by a bull, Tuesday.
The sad story, under date line of yesterday, runs as follows.
Attacked without warning by a vicious bull, gored into unconsciousness, and hurled repeatedly against the sharp concrete foundations of a stable, Rev. Julius Doden, acting superintendent of the German Lutheran Orphans' Home, south of this city, and one of the best known parochial educators in Eastern Iowa, received injuries from which he died fifteen minutes later, before medical aid arrived.
The accident occurred at 5:30 this morning and was witnessed by a score or more of boy inmates, who assist in the milking, and by Ben Brewer and his wife, employees, who occupy a cottage opposite the home.
Attacked Without Warning.
Mr. Doden, who had little experience with stock, went into the stable yard early to adjust a muzzle, which had become loosened during the night, on a two-year old Holstein bull. He was standing close to the concrete base of the stable, when the bull with a sudden movement of the head knocked him down.
He arose and backed away. The bull followed, intercepted him and tossed him several feet in the air. Mr. Doden fell heavily on his head, and it is supposed he was unconscious from that time until rescued.
Hurled Against Concrete.
The animal now thoroughly aroused, forced his victim against the concrete base of the building and gored and butted him until he lay motionless. In the meantime the alarm had been given and dozens rushed to the unfortunate man's assistance.
Miss Emma Schlundt, matron at the home, was first to arrive, closely followed by Ben Brewer, who had witnessed the entire tragedy from his cottage across the road. Together they lifted the superintendent into a wheel chair and he was taken to his room in the main building. D. J. L. Klein was immediately notified by telephone.
Regains Consciousness.
Rev. Doden regained partial consciousness after being placed on the bed and seemed to suffer intense pain. He recognized those about him and appeared to realize what had happened but in a few moments again relapsed into unconsciousness and remained so until his death, fifteen minutes later.
A brief examination, after the arrival of Dr. Klein, showed but one skin abrasion — a small wound on the back, supposed to have been made by the stub of the animal's horn, when he turned his victim over toward the concrete wall. Internal injuries were apparent and it is believed one or more arteries were ruptured and that internal hemorrhage resulted.
In County Many Years.
Dr. Doden had been acting superintendent of the orphans' home since June, when he came here from Wilton to take temporary charge until a successor to Rev. C. L. Ramme, former head of the institution, could be named. For twenty-five years he was pastor of the Lutheran church at Wilton.
He was a man of high character and integrity and had been repeatedly urged to take the position permanently, but felt that after so many years devoted to pastoral work he would not be satisfied to labor in other fields. He was 59 years old.
Helped Found Home.
Prior to taking up church work in Wilton, Rev. Doden was a teacher in the Lutheran school, Muscatine, and in that capacity was for several years associated with the late Rev. Henry Reinemund, founder of the Lutheran orphans' home. Mr. Doden also helped in many ways to start the institution along the broad and liberal lines which have been characteristic of it since it opened its doors to homeless children twenty-five years ago. Mr. Doden was known personally to hundreds of Lutheran parishioners in Muscatine and adjoining counties, both as a forceful and eloquent preacher and a man of profound religious convictions.
Relatives Notified.
He is survived by four children, two daughters and two sons — Gretchen and Marie, residing with an aunt in Wilton; Herbert of Rock Island, and Julian, employed in a drug store at Moline. His wife died last spring, shortly before he took up his temporary duties in Muscatine.
Relatives were notified immediately following the accident. The funeral arrangements will be announced later, but the services and interment probably will be at Wilton.
The vicious bull was running at large today in the home pasture, but it is announced that, having developed killing tendencies, it will be either sold or killed. It is a pedigreed Holstein of considerable value and here before it has been quite gentle. As a menace to the children, however, the authorities will dispose of it at once.
—Iowa City Press-Citizen, Iowa City, Iowa, August 18, 1920, page 3. That's the reference for the long article only. The other is just a general press report, actually from the middle of September of 1920, without any reference to when the accident occurred.
PASTOR IS GORED BY BULL
Head of Orphan Home in Iowa Killed in the Presence of Children.
Muscatine, Ia. — While trying to adjust a halter on a young bull Rev. Julius Doden, acting superintendent of the German Lutheran Orphans' home, south of this city, was fatally gored.
He died 15 minutes after the accident, which was witnessed by a score of children and employees, who were powerless to give aid.
Rev. Mr. Doden was for 27 years pastor of the Lutheran church at Wilton, prior to which he was teacher in the Muscatine parochial school.
REV. J. DODEN KILLED BY BULL
Details of Tragic Fate of Clergyman Announced in Daily Press of Last Evening
Details of the tragic death of Rev. Julius Doden, of Vinton, announced in the Daily Press last night, have been received from Muscatine where he was gored to death by a bull, Tuesday.
The sad story, under date line of yesterday, runs as follows.
Attacked without warning by a vicious bull, gored into unconsciousness, and hurled repeatedly against the sharp concrete foundations of a stable, Rev. Julius Doden, acting superintendent of the German Lutheran Orphans' Home, south of this city, and one of the best known parochial educators in Eastern Iowa, received injuries from which he died fifteen minutes later, before medical aid arrived.
The accident occurred at 5:30 this morning and was witnessed by a score or more of boy inmates, who assist in the milking, and by Ben Brewer and his wife, employees, who occupy a cottage opposite the home.
Attacked Without Warning.
Mr. Doden, who had little experience with stock, went into the stable yard early to adjust a muzzle, which had become loosened during the night, on a two-year old Holstein bull. He was standing close to the concrete base of the stable, when the bull with a sudden movement of the head knocked him down.
He arose and backed away. The bull followed, intercepted him and tossed him several feet in the air. Mr. Doden fell heavily on his head, and it is supposed he was unconscious from that time until rescued.
Hurled Against Concrete.
The animal now thoroughly aroused, forced his victim against the concrete base of the building and gored and butted him until he lay motionless. In the meantime the alarm had been given and dozens rushed to the unfortunate man's assistance.
Miss Emma Schlundt, matron at the home, was first to arrive, closely followed by Ben Brewer, who had witnessed the entire tragedy from his cottage across the road. Together they lifted the superintendent into a wheel chair and he was taken to his room in the main building. D. J. L. Klein was immediately notified by telephone.
Regains Consciousness.
Rev. Doden regained partial consciousness after being placed on the bed and seemed to suffer intense pain. He recognized those about him and appeared to realize what had happened but in a few moments again relapsed into unconsciousness and remained so until his death, fifteen minutes later.
A brief examination, after the arrival of Dr. Klein, showed but one skin abrasion — a small wound on the back, supposed to have been made by the stub of the animal's horn, when he turned his victim over toward the concrete wall. Internal injuries were apparent and it is believed one or more arteries were ruptured and that internal hemorrhage resulted.
In County Many Years.
Dr. Doden had been acting superintendent of the orphans' home since June, when he came here from Wilton to take temporary charge until a successor to Rev. C. L. Ramme, former head of the institution, could be named. For twenty-five years he was pastor of the Lutheran church at Wilton.
He was a man of high character and integrity and had been repeatedly urged to take the position permanently, but felt that after so many years devoted to pastoral work he would not be satisfied to labor in other fields. He was 59 years old.
Helped Found Home.
Prior to taking up church work in Wilton, Rev. Doden was a teacher in the Lutheran school, Muscatine, and in that capacity was for several years associated with the late Rev. Henry Reinemund, founder of the Lutheran orphans' home. Mr. Doden also helped in many ways to start the institution along the broad and liberal lines which have been characteristic of it since it opened its doors to homeless children twenty-five years ago. Mr. Doden was known personally to hundreds of Lutheran parishioners in Muscatine and adjoining counties, both as a forceful and eloquent preacher and a man of profound religious convictions.
Relatives Notified.
He is survived by four children, two daughters and two sons — Gretchen and Marie, residing with an aunt in Wilton; Herbert of Rock Island, and Julian, employed in a drug store at Moline. His wife died last spring, shortly before he took up his temporary duties in Muscatine.
Relatives were notified immediately following the accident. The funeral arrangements will be announced later, but the services and interment probably will be at Wilton.
The vicious bull was running at large today in the home pasture, but it is announced that, having developed killing tendencies, it will be either sold or killed. It is a pedigreed Holstein of considerable value and here before it has been quite gentle. As a menace to the children, however, the authorities will dispose of it at once.
—Iowa City Press-Citizen, Iowa City, Iowa, August 18, 1920, page 3. That's the reference for the long article only. The other is just a general press report, actually from the middle of September of 1920, without any reference to when the accident occurred.
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