The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-25
HOLIDAY FOR THE GRATEFUL
How the Day Of Festiyity and Thanks
giving Will Be 0bseryedin this City.
Union Services of the Various Religious De-
nominations This MOrning-!he Supply
of Turkeys for To-Days Feast.

This is Thanksgiving day. It will be more
generally observed in various ways than it has
been in this city for many years, for the saloon
keepers propose to close their doors for the day
and join in the suspension of business. Manu-
factories, as well as stores and Offices. will be
closed, with the exception of the places required
by human necessities to be kept open during the
morning hours. Generally it will be day of
rest and enjoyment for all classes, as well as an
occasion for properly manifesting grateful ap-
probation of the blessings that have been
enjoyed during the year. which has been one of
greater prosperity in indianapolis than any in
the last decade. The observance of the day, q
year ago, was saddened by the death, on the
evening previous, of Vice president Hendricks,
and in commemoration of that event the flag on
the courthouse, and, perhaps, on some other
public buildings. will be at half mast
The churches of the several large Protestant
denominations will each combine with their sect
and hold union services The Baptist congrega-
tons will join in service at the German Baptist
Church, at the corner of North and Davidson
streets. The sermon will be in English, preached
by Rev DR.. Conger, secretary Of the State mis-
sions.
The Episcopal congregations will hold services
at st. Pauls church. Bishop Knickerbacker,
Dr. Bradley, Dr. Jenckes, Rev. George Engle
Rev. Raymond and Rev Willis d. Engle will be
present Dr. Bradley will deliver the DISCOURSE
The several Christian Church congregations
will hold union service at Central Christian
Church this forenoon. Short addresses will be
made by Dr.. A. Il. Benton, DR.. Il. L. Brown
and Rev. d. r. VanBuskirk.
The Methodist congregations will unite in
services at Roberts Park Church, beginning at
il o'clock. DR.. Gilbert. of Meridian street
Church. will deliver the sermon and the other
pastors will conduct the devotional exercises A
collection will be taken for the Home for the
Frendless.
The Presby terrain union thanksgiving service
will be held at the Fourth Church. Rev. G. L.
McNutt to preach the sermon. There will be
special programme, responsive readings and
the following music;
"Oh, That Had Wings .Sudds Coll
Mrs. Scott, Miss Meigs, Messrs Ketchan and Evans
Not Ashamed of Christ H. p banks
Jesus Lover of My Soul Mrs j. w Bliss
Mr.. Y. NJ. Kecham.
"Oh When Shall be Free Mrs. G. Fl. Scott
Mrs. Scott Miss Megs Messrs Ketcham and Plumber.
MY Soul Doth Live in Thee. .... .Meyerbeer
In That Better Land
Mrs. Scott.
There will be numerous entertainments this
evening. There will be o social and supper at
the United Presbyterian Church. An entertain
ment will be given at the Seventh-street NJ. E.
Church, Mrs. lowering, Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Cole,
Mrs Campbell, Burgess Browns jubilee Quar-
tette and others will take part. There will be an
entertainment at Tomliuson Hall, with music by
the knights of Labor district band.