New York, 1895
Services were held for the first time in the United Presbyterian church on Greenwood avenue on Sunday. There is considerable work yet to be done on the edifice, and it will not be dedicated until after completion.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 11, 1895, p. 12.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
The News of Richmond Hill
New York, 1895
A musical and lecture for the benefit of the parish fund of the Church of the Resurrection was given in the rectory Tuesday evening and netted $25.
St Andrew's Brotherhood of the Church of the Resurrection are making a great success of their Sunday evening services. Large congregations attend and the financial support is liberal.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 11, 1895, p. 12.
A musical and lecture for the benefit of the parish fund of the Church of the Resurrection was given in the rectory Tuesday evening and netted $25.
St Andrew's Brotherhood of the Church of the Resurrection are making a great success of their Sunday evening services. Large congregations attend and the financial support is liberal.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 11, 1895, p. 12.
Woodhaven and Ozone Park News
New York, 1895
C. H. Boyle, of Brooklyn, has been engaged as organist at the Congregational church.
The Rev. Mr. Bryan, rector of the Church of the Epiphany, will preach a sermon to Americus hook and ladder company on Sunday, the 20th inst.
A special meeting of the Brooklyn presbytery was held Thursday evening to receive and act upon a request for the dissolution of the relation between the Rev. F. W. Cutler and the Woodhaven First church. Seven ministers were present. The Rev. Mr. Cutler stated that during the eight years he has been at Woodhaven he has raised a $20,000 church and increased his congregation from 12 to 250. His physician says he needs a rest for at least a year and he intends to accept the advice. After John McKnight and Luke Eldert of the congregation had spoken of the affection that exists between people and pastor, the Presbytery granted the request. The Rev. I. D. Wells conducted the services last Sunday, and the Rev. J. D. Pritchard will fill the pulpit until a regular pastor is secured.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 11, 1895, p. 12.
C. H. Boyle, of Brooklyn, has been engaged as organist at the Congregational church.
The Rev. Mr. Bryan, rector of the Church of the Epiphany, will preach a sermon to Americus hook and ladder company on Sunday, the 20th inst.
A special meeting of the Brooklyn presbytery was held Thursday evening to receive and act upon a request for the dissolution of the relation between the Rev. F. W. Cutler and the Woodhaven First church. Seven ministers were present. The Rev. Mr. Cutler stated that during the eight years he has been at Woodhaven he has raised a $20,000 church and increased his congregation from 12 to 250. His physician says he needs a rest for at least a year and he intends to accept the advice. After John McKnight and Luke Eldert of the congregation had spoken of the affection that exists between people and pastor, the Presbytery granted the request. The Rev. I. D. Wells conducted the services last Sunday, and the Rev. J. D. Pritchard will fill the pulpit until a regular pastor is secured.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 11, 1895, p. 12.
Life Is A Building
1900
Rev. Dr. J. R. Miller says: "Life is a building. It rises slowly, day by day, through the years. Every new lesson we learn lays a block on the edifice which is rising silently within us. Every experience, every touch of another life on ours, every influence that impresses us, every book we read every conversation we have, every act of our commonest days, adds something to the invisible building."
—The Ram's Horn, March 17, 1900, p. 18.
Rev. Dr. J. R. Miller says: "Life is a building. It rises slowly, day by day, through the years. Every new lesson we learn lays a block on the edifice which is rising silently within us. Every experience, every touch of another life on ours, every influence that impresses us, every book we read every conversation we have, every act of our commonest days, adds something to the invisible building."
—The Ram's Horn, March 17, 1900, p. 18.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Bishop McDonnell's Trip to Rome
New York, 1895
Bishop McDonnell of this Catholic diocese has made arrangements to start for Rome on Saturday. He will be accompanied by his private secretary, Father Mitchell. It will be his first visit to the Pope since his consecration as Bishop three years ago. Each Bishop is expected to go to Rome at least once in ten years to submit a report on the condition of his diocese.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 11, 1895, p. 1.
Bishop McDonnell of this Catholic diocese has made arrangements to start for Rome on Saturday. He will be accompanied by his private secretary, Father Mitchell. It will be his first visit to the Pope since his consecration as Bishop three years ago. Each Bishop is expected to go to Rome at least once in ten years to submit a report on the condition of his diocese.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 11, 1895, p. 1.
Temporizing With Sin
New York, 1895
Temporizing with sin is the manner in which many church people stigmatize the compromise entered into between the clergymen and saloon keepers at Rockaway. The saloon keepers agreed to keep their places closed until a certain hour each Sunday, after which they were to be permitted to run their side doors unmolested. Several meetings were held at which the Sunday closing movement was discussed, and finally the half day closing project was agreed to by both sides. As far as can be learned, the saloon keepers have kept their part of the agreement, but some of the clergymen are beginning to regret their connection with the scheme, and it is thought that a movement will soon be organized to compel the closing of the saloons all day Sunday.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 11, 1895, p. 1.
Temporizing with sin is the manner in which many church people stigmatize the compromise entered into between the clergymen and saloon keepers at Rockaway. The saloon keepers agreed to keep their places closed until a certain hour each Sunday, after which they were to be permitted to run their side doors unmolested. Several meetings were held at which the Sunday closing movement was discussed, and finally the half day closing project was agreed to by both sides. As far as can be learned, the saloon keepers have kept their part of the agreement, but some of the clergymen are beginning to regret their connection with the scheme, and it is thought that a movement will soon be organized to compel the closing of the saloons all day Sunday.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 11, 1895, p. 1.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Among The Churches
New York, 1895
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
A new communion set has been presented to the Good Ground M. E. church by a summer resident of the place.
The fair held in Cutter's Hall at Little Neck for the benefit of the parish house fund of Zion church netted $238.
The Epworth Methodist church of Whitestone has been presented with a set of silver plates for collection purposes.
The Bellmore M. E. Church is experiencing a sweeping revival through evangelistic services held by John Norberry. It is said such an awakening has not been seen for years.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 18, 1895, unknown page number.
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
A new communion set has been presented to the Good Ground M. E. church by a summer resident of the place.
The fair held in Cutter's Hall at Little Neck for the benefit of the parish house fund of Zion church netted $238.
The Epworth Methodist church of Whitestone has been presented with a set of silver plates for collection purposes.
The Bellmore M. E. Church is experiencing a sweeping revival through evangelistic services held by John Norberry. It is said such an awakening has not been seen for years.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 18, 1895, unknown page number.
First Church of Dunton
New York, 1895
On September 30th last a Sunday School was organized at Dunton, and for three weeks the school met in the depot building, and the church services were held at the residence of S. G. Cozine. The society organized as the First Congregational society of Dunton. Lots were purchased on the corner of Van Wyck avenue and Broadway, upon which a chapel costing $3,000 has been erected. The Sunday School has 125 members. On Sunday evening the Rev. James G. Roberts, of Brooklyn, administered the sacrament and gave the right hand of fellowship to thirty persons who joined the society as charter members.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 18, 1895, unknown page number.
On September 30th last a Sunday School was organized at Dunton, and for three weeks the school met in the depot building, and the church services were held at the residence of S. G. Cozine. The society organized as the First Congregational society of Dunton. Lots were purchased on the corner of Van Wyck avenue and Broadway, upon which a chapel costing $3,000 has been erected. The Sunday School has 125 members. On Sunday evening the Rev. James G. Roberts, of Brooklyn, administered the sacrament and gave the right hand of fellowship to thirty persons who joined the society as charter members.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 18, 1895, unknown page number.
Jamaica Church Notes
New York, 1895
At St. Monica's church Sunday morning the Rev. Father Dennison read the compulsory education law and urged parents to obey it.
The Salvation Army, under the command of General Evans, have taken possession of the People's Mission chapel on the Rockaway road, where they will hold forth for a time.
The Sunday school of the Reformed church elected the following officers: Superintendent, William F. Wyckoff; assistant superintendent, Ditmas Eldert; treasurer, Stephen Ryder; secretary, Frank Ryder; librarians, John A. Powell, Daniel S. Smith, and A. D. Eldert; musical director, David L. Hardenbrook.
Monday and Tuesday evenings union services were held in the Methodist chapel on Puntine street. The Rev. J. Howard Hobbs preached the Monday evening sermon. Tuesday evening the sermon was preached by the Rev. Dr. Poulson. Wednesday evening services were held in the Methodist church, Presiding Elder Van Alstyne officiating. Last evening services were again held in the chapel, and will be repeated this evening.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 18, 1895, unknown page.
At St. Monica's church Sunday morning the Rev. Father Dennison read the compulsory education law and urged parents to obey it.
The Salvation Army, under the command of General Evans, have taken possession of the People's Mission chapel on the Rockaway road, where they will hold forth for a time.
The Sunday school of the Reformed church elected the following officers: Superintendent, William F. Wyckoff; assistant superintendent, Ditmas Eldert; treasurer, Stephen Ryder; secretary, Frank Ryder; librarians, John A. Powell, Daniel S. Smith, and A. D. Eldert; musical director, David L. Hardenbrook.
Monday and Tuesday evenings union services were held in the Methodist chapel on Puntine street. The Rev. J. Howard Hobbs preached the Monday evening sermon. Tuesday evening the sermon was preached by the Rev. Dr. Poulson. Wednesday evening services were held in the Methodist church, Presiding Elder Van Alstyne officiating. Last evening services were again held in the chapel, and will be repeated this evening.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 18, 1895, unknown page.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Broke Into the Bishop's House
New York, 1895
The residence of Bishop Littlejohn at Garden City was entered by a thief. William Fallon, an employe of the Cathedral school, has confessed to having committed the robbery. Mr. Gamage, head master of the school, did not wish the matter to become public. He dismissed Fallon and ordered him to leave the town at once.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 18, 1895, p. 1.
The residence of Bishop Littlejohn at Garden City was entered by a thief. William Fallon, an employe of the Cathedral school, has confessed to having committed the robbery. Mr. Gamage, head master of the school, did not wish the matter to become public. He dismissed Fallon and ordered him to leave the town at once.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 18, 1895, p. 1.
Fined The Pastor $50
New York, 1895
Mr. Wightman Held Services in Defiance of the Board of Health.
The Rev. Charles S. Wightman, pastor of the Baptist church at Oyster Bay, was fined $50 Wednesday afternoon for holding a prayer meeting at his church last Friday and evening services last Sunday in defiance of an order of the board of health. He was warned twice by the board of health not to hold services in his church while scarlet fever was epidemic in the town. He paid no attention to the notification.
When he appeared before the board of health the charge was read to him. Mr. Wightman replied by denying the authority of the board to discipline him for holding religious services, and said the constitution of the United States protected him in the right of holding free services.
The Rev. J. J. Crowley, pastor of the Catholic church, who also held services last Sunday in spite of the order, has been summoned to appear before the board at Hicksville on Saturday afternoon to answer to a similar charge. He pleads ignorance of the order of the board.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 18, 1895, p. 1.
Mr. Wightman Held Services in Defiance of the Board of Health.
The Rev. Charles S. Wightman, pastor of the Baptist church at Oyster Bay, was fined $50 Wednesday afternoon for holding a prayer meeting at his church last Friday and evening services last Sunday in defiance of an order of the board of health. He was warned twice by the board of health not to hold services in his church while scarlet fever was epidemic in the town. He paid no attention to the notification.
When he appeared before the board of health the charge was read to him. Mr. Wightman replied by denying the authority of the board to discipline him for holding religious services, and said the constitution of the United States protected him in the right of holding free services.
The Rev. J. J. Crowley, pastor of the Catholic church, who also held services last Sunday in spite of the order, has been summoned to appear before the board at Hicksville on Saturday afternoon to answer to a similar charge. He pleads ignorance of the order of the board.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 18, 1895, p. 1.
Foreign Mission Day
New York, 1895
The Presbytery of Nassau has ordered all churches under its jurisdiction to observe Sunday, January 20th, as Foreign Mission day.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 18, 1895, p. 1.
The Presbytery of Nassau has ordered all churches under its jurisdiction to observe Sunday, January 20th, as Foreign Mission day.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 18, 1895, p. 1.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Holds Church Over 'Phone
1920
Dakota Preacher Sends Gospel Twelve Miles Away.
DEVILS LAKE, North Dakota. — The Rev. P. H. Case of the Presbyterian Church here has perfected his "preach by phone" system, until any one on the circuit within a radius of twelve miles can take down the receiver and find himself at church.
—The Saturday Blade, Chicago, Aug. 7, 1920, p. 2.
Dakota Preacher Sends Gospel Twelve Miles Away.
DEVILS LAKE, North Dakota. — The Rev. P. H. Case of the Presbyterian Church here has perfected his "preach by phone" system, until any one on the circuit within a radius of twelve miles can take down the receiver and find himself at church.
—The Saturday Blade, Chicago, Aug. 7, 1920, p. 2.
Mad Dog in Church
1920
DUNBAR, Pennsylvania. — When a mad dog ran into the First Presbyterian Church here during an entertainment women, men and children were thrown into a panic. The worst bitten by the canine was Earl, a small son of Howard Anderson. A load of buckshot ended the career of the dog. A number of persons were bitten by the dog during the several days that it was running wild.
—The Saturday Blade, Chicago, Aug. 7, 1920, p. 2.
DUNBAR, Pennsylvania. — When a mad dog ran into the First Presbyterian Church here during an entertainment women, men and children were thrown into a panic. The worst bitten by the canine was Earl, a small son of Howard Anderson. A load of buckshot ended the career of the dog. A number of persons were bitten by the dog during the several days that it was running wild.
—The Saturday Blade, Chicago, Aug. 7, 1920, p. 2.
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