davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08

~&H WASHINGTON women connect
II cd with the missionary So
NAk cietes of the churches are
wv making active preparations
for the observance Of the
national jubilee of the Woman's For
eign Missionary Society to be held here
February 2 and 3. The meeting place
will be the First Congregational Church.
and at the same time the women OF
other cities of the country will also be
observing the occasion. Meetings are to
be held in Cleveland. Louisville, Nash
vile. Baltimore. Harrisburg, Philadel-
phia. Pittsburg. New York, Buffalo.
Syracuse. New Haven, Providence and
other cities.
Mrs. Wallace Radcliffe is the chairman
of the local committee. with Miss Eliza
beth +. Pierce first vice chairman, Mrs.
Samuel II. Woodrow second vice chair
vice chairman. Mrs. Joseph S. Van Ars-
dale recording secretary. Miss Ruth Lii
Ian Crandall corresponding secretary
and Mrs. Wallace Nick. Stowell treas
urer. The program includes a lunch
con at the New Willard, when the
ence for workers. drawing room meet
ings, meetings for prayer, church rail-
lies and meetings for young women.
Prayers for the meetings, it is outlined,
should be as follows:
Thanksgiving-Fo. being alive in this
critical period of the worlds history;
that We are not given only easy things
TO do: that no work given need alarm
US: that work shirked in the past does
not deter God from again taking Us into
partnership; for pioneers in work in
foreign lands for pioneers in the home
side of the work: for the privilege of
learning from others.
Penitence-For our unbelef, hardness
of heart and laziness.
"They limited the Holy One of Israel"
"He did not many mighty works there
because of their unbelief."
For remissness, faithlessness and lack of
imagination in prayer; for the blindness
that fails to see the greatness OF the
present opportunity. for the lack OF SYM
pathetic understanding of the mission
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08

Bristol and back TO Richmond. where he
will be joined today by Mrs. Lehman.
His Washington friends will be interested
to know that his campaign has been q
successful one.
Endeavorers who expect to attend the
International convention at Atlantic City
I'm July are registering with Edward Tar
ring transportation manager of the Dis
trict Union. Washington, together with
several other eitiess will .oraazjtse schor-
uses, each OF 30 or more voices. to par
ticipate in. the musical progra clt Of tie
conx ention. TIE local chorus will be
drilled by Percy s. Poster. who lMs been
chosen by the United Society OF Christian
Endeavor TO have general direction OF
the convention music =. y,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08

given by the different organizations con-
nected with the church, all showing
steady growth.
Eghty-two were added to the congre-
cation during the year, making the pres
ent membership 1.O9S. the largest in its
history. The various organizations gave
to the different benevolent objects, the
sum amounting to $1O,52O.
The following officers were elected: Dea-
cons to serve for three years, George
j. Cummings, Charles G. Abbot and Ray
s. Gehr; church clerk, William l.. Whit
ing; superintendent of Sunday school,
Rev. S. r. Swift, assistant pastor: treas
urer OF benevolence, Charles c. Lamborn
members Of the pastors council. M. l.
Leonard, Mrs. George P. Whittlesey and
Miss Emily Robinson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08

The services will be in charge OF the pas
tor, Rev. G. Ellis Williams. He will be
assisted by number Of Methodist clergy
of the city. Some of those who will par
ticipate are Revs. John w. r. Sumwalt,
w. w. Barnes. w. r. Wedderspoon, E.
T. Mowbray, 4. Fl. Thompson. Harry G.
Spencer B. w. Meeks and Z. l.. Beau
champ. The last named will also sing
solos at several OF the services.
The Lincoln Avenue congregation is
looking for a revival of it's work along
all lines, and the people OF the commu-
nifty are urged. to be present at the serv-
ice Rev. DR.. Alden of the Iowa con-
ference will occupy the pulpit and adj
minister the holy communion this morn
ing at II O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08

lust when prospects seemed brightest.
Jeroboam made a mistake that led fin
ally to the wrecking of his kingdom
It seemed to him necessary not only
that invaders should be kept out of his
land. but that his people should be kept
from passing beyond the frontiers. There
was just one place they would desire to
Eo-to Jerusalem. the center of the wor-
shin of God, where was Solomon's slori-
Gus temple, to which the people of all
the tribes had been accustomed to go at
stated times But Jerusalem was the
capital of his rival. If his subjects
should 20 to this foreign city. would
there not be danger lest they be won
~ tho temple and the city where they
had heen accustomed to go for worship
open the way for regret of their hasty
action i'm revolving from Rehoboam?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08
AN EARLY KINGS
FATAL BLUNDER
When a Little Wisdom Would
Have Saved the Day Jero-
beam Did Not Display It.

- - EN- who make fools of them
IN ~ selves sometimes try to re-
Nu trieve the effects of their folly
when 1t is too late. In many
cases the efforts put forth to
undo the evil would have been sufficient
If exerted In time-to prevent trouble.
When Rehoboam. the successor Of Sol
ONION as king Of Israel. was approached
by representatives of the larger portion
Of his people TO demand the reform OF
abuses which had crept in under his
father, a little tact and wisdom would
have saved the day. But Rehoboam
answered the people roughly, and they
revolted.. AS a result ten tribes set ur
q rival kingdom.
When 1t was too late Rehoboam came
10 his senses. He sent a representative
to the rebels, seeking to treat with them
But the time for concessions was past
The messenger was stoned to death, and
when the news was brought to. Rehoboam
he fed to the safe precincts Of his own
city, Jerusalem.
There he had ample opportunity to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08

ana let Iny peOplc SHoul AoA
Joy. Put Thy name in this place. Let
Thine eyes be opened toward It: and
hearken unto the applications of Thy
people when they pray in this place. and
hear Thou in heaven. Thy dwelling place,
and when Thou nearest, forgive. Amen
When these words have been repeated
by the ministers and ruling elders in the
new Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church
at Chevy Chase Circle this afternoon
near the close of the dedicatory services
of the edifice it will be formally dedi-
Gated. Lieut.. Col. George Robinson, re-
tired chaplain of the army will offer the
dedicatory prayer, and the service will
close after the prayer of benediction and
the hymn:
Lord, dismiss US with Thy blessing:
Fill our hearts with joy and peace;
Let us each Thy love possessing,
Triumph in redeeming grace:
o refresh US,
Travelling through this wilderness.
Thanks we give and alteration
For Thy gospels joyful sound;
May the fruits Of Thy salvation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08
Glass Organized.

The Philathea class Of the First Baptist
Sunday school has been organized, with
Mrs. W. w. McMaster as teacher.
The following officers were elected and
chairmen Of committees appointed for
the coming year: President, Miss Wint-
fred E. Crosland: vice president, Mrs.
Elgyn Smith: secretary, Miss Arianne e.
Wood; treasurer, Miss Swanson: commit
tees, missionary. Miss Elizabeth Clark
social. Miss Harris, and volunteer. Miss
Elizabeth Dickinson and Miss Marian
Little.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08
Week Of Prayer.

1.-The Nouns Pleasant ehurches.s clio sed
the week of. prayer series of mestinss
Friday evening The first meeting was
held Monday eveldng az st. ste1 hens
Protestant Episcopal Church. and. de-
spite the storm and the holiday l4a king.
there was a good company. Tuesday
night the Fourth Presbyterian Church
was we'll filled. Then the Emmanuel
Baptist, Mount Pieasant CONGREGATIONAL
and Calvary Methodist churches took
their turn. In each the pastosbf tho
church was assisted by some one OF the
other Protestant pastors. representing
the -I.utherans.l Methodist fariscopal
Church SOUTH. Methodist Protestant.
Friends and Diseiples of Christ. in each
meeting the s3wp introdncedi the topics.
or remarks. There were no giortgE pauses.
but no hurry. and the gener4L atmcs-
phere iof the meetings was one Unmarked
cordially. 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08
PRAYER.

I'VE have lost the eternal
youthfulness of Christianity,
and have aged into calculat-
ing manhood. We seldom
prav in earnestness for the
extraordinary, the limitless,
the glorious. We seldom
pray with real confidence for
any good to the realization
OF which we cannot imagine
way. And yet we suppose
ourselves TO believe in an
infinite Father
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08
z. M. g. A. Meeting.

Arrangements have been made for q
lecture at the New National Theater this
afternoon by Arthur Rugh, secretary for
the last seven years for the Young Mems
Christian Association in Shanghai, China,
under the auspices of the Twenty-four-
hour-a-day Club. The subject will be
''The Awakening Giant" and will be il
Illustrated with photographs. many Of
which were taken by Mr. Rush during
his stay in China.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08
Keep Pegging Away.

The message given not long ago in an
advertising journal is as good for the
life OF the Christian:
Permanent success is oftener won by
holding on than by a sudden dash. how
ever brilliant The easily discouraged
who are pushed back by d straw. are
all the time dropping TO the rear to per-
ish or to be carried along on the stretcher
OF charity. They who understand and
practice Abraham I.incon's homely max
Inn OF keep pegging away have achieved
solid success"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08

throneo God had promised to take care
Of this danger BY his prophet God had
sent word to Jeroboam that if he obeyed
the commandments of the Lord his king
dom would be established forever
But Jeroboam was not ready to trust
God for the carrying out of His prom
ises. He proposed to give God a helping
hand in establishing the kingdom, and
he did this by breaking Gods command
ments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08
Usurper Became q Statesman.

Jeroboam, the King Of Israel. had some
thing more to do. He realized that II
would retain the kingdom. which had
come to him SO suddenly he must be-
stir himself He selected a site for
a capital. and began the erection of the
necessary buildings. Fortifications were
placed in many places throughout the
land, for these would be needed against
Judah. as well as against other neigh
boring tribes and nations.
All this was promising. There SEEM
ed to be every reason to think that the
new king was to be q success. But
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08
Special Bible Glass.

A Bible class will be conducted in st.
Stephens Parish Hall, 14th street and
Columbia road northwest, every We'd
nesday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock by Mrs.
Annie E. Wood. Mrs. Wood has made a
special study of the Bible from a point
of spiritual healing, being pupil of DIR.
Worcester of Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08
PASTOR AND 1QG@PIG

steps," will be rendered at the afternoon
service In the Church Of the Epiphany.
G street between 18th and 14th streets.
This service was arranged by e. s.
Hutchinson. A cordial invitation 10 ex-
tended to the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08
Ensign Wilson Here.

Ensign Madelle Wilson Of New York
city, who recently visited Washington,
conducting services in the Salvation
Army Hall, $50 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest, and who also spoke in the
Church of the Covenant and the Mount
Vernon Place NJ. E. Church, is in the city
and will speak in the Salvation Army Hall
this evening at o'clock. Miss Wilson
has lust returned from Canada, where
she has been conducting services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08
Looking Out for Others.

But whatever other preparation one
has for travelling the untrodden ways or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08

"New occasions teach new duties. Time MAKES
ancient good uncouth;
They must upward still and onward. who would
keep abreast of truth:
Lo before us CLEAN her camp fires. We our
selves must pilgrims be;
Launch our Maynower. and steer boldly through
the desperate winter sea. .
Nor attempt the futures portal with the pasts
blood rusted key"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08
Oratorio.

Choral Society of Washing
ton will render Handels MES
siah" at the Church of the
Covenant service this evening.
A large attendance is expected.
3 this musical number Is always ap-
reciated by washington people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08
BY Rev. DR.. Floyd w. Tomkins.

<<- WILL bless thee: and thou shalt
~ be blessing So God spoke to
Abraham And the words es-
tablished great principle which
has stood ever since, and has
helped both the receiver and the giver.
God blesses us that we may bless others.
1t is not the condition of the blessing SO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08
PRAYER.

Help us to lalsr on,
Savior for Thee:
Faithful in word and deed.
.. may VIC lie.
Help MS to labor on.
Cheered from above.
Sowing the word OF life.
Telling Thy love.
Help MS to labor on.
Lord. not in vain:
y. may we gather In
Bright, golden grain.
Fanny j. Crosby.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08
vesper Service.

Arrangements have been made for YES
per services at the Young Women's
Christian Association this afternoon at
4:3O o'clock Mrs. Henry p. Viles will
deliver an address on Comfort" A
musical program will be rendered by
Miss Annie Deshiell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08
REVIVAL TO BEGIN At
LINCOLN AVENUE Church
For Two Weeks Methodist
CIergymen of National Capt.
tai Will Preach Nightly
There on Invitation of
the Pastor, Rev. 6.
Ellis Williams.

@VANGELISTIC services will be
held in Lincoln Avenue Metho-
dist Episcopal Church beginning
u this evening at 7:3o o'clock. and
continuing nightly for two weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08

In our hearts and lives abound:
Ever faithful
To Thy truth may We be found.
$50 that when Thy love shall call US,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08
Prisoners, Aid Society Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting or the
Prisoners Aid has been postponed to
Thursday, January 10, at pm, at the
bishop's house, 1907 Massachusetts ave-
nue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08

RI \ RISE, o Lord, into Thy rest!
- ~ Thou and the ark Of Thy
"a strength. Let thy priests be
clothed with Righteousness,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08

which God had PROMISED tHeH
Before them were enemies and unknown
perils. Naturally the people were anxious
and troubled. But provision had been made
for their safe progress across the river
and through the dangers of the new land.
They were reminded that God would
guide them. for he knew that they mad
not gone that way before. Their part
would be unquestioningly to follow their
leaders. the priests; 1t would be God
part 10 take care OF them step by step
and day by day.
The priests were 10 carry the ark Of
tire covenant. the sign OF Gods presence.
They were 20 step boldly into the JORDAN,
and the waters would separate and way
would lie made for them TO cross over
dry shod. But they had to have the faith
TO advance first; the way would not De
opened till they set out upon IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08
Epiphany Cantata.

The Epiphany cantata. '1n His Foot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08
CHRISTIAN Gnneabor Dour

Subject 'Blessed-to Bless. Gen. 1871 ,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08

1HE children of Israel had been
brought after many trials to
the Jordan river on their way
TO their new home I'm the land
which God had promised them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08

VIE story Of Cain and Abel Is
an old but very interesting
and instructive one. Being
envious Of his brother, Cain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08

%~E WASHINGTON women connect
cd with the missionary So
NAI cieties of the churches are
wv making active preparations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08

Field Secretary Karl Lehman. who
spent the holidays In Washington, took
up his campaign In Virginia last Sunday
and has travelled from Washington to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08

The. Endeavorers Of Eastern Presbyte-
rian Church will begin Tuesday the study
taxt hook. The class will be led by Rex
ford T., Holmes. .~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-08

We Of the earlier glimpses OF
is attractive. We find
him at the head Of an oppressed
people coming to the weak king,
RehOboam. and asking that the
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-05
WARNING TO RAILROAD MEN.

Z. s. Bacon, IL Bast St., Bath, Md,
sends out this warning to railroaders:
"A conductor on the railroad, my
work caused chronic Inflammation
of the kidneys, and | was miserable
and all played out. A friend advised
Foley Kidney Pills and from the day
| commenced taking them, I began
to regain my strength. The infiam-
nation cleared and l am far better
than | have teen for twenty years.
The weakness and dizzy spells are a
thing of the past and highly recon-
mend Foley Kidney Pills"
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-05
Do Ghosts Haunt swamn.2

No, never. Its foolish to fear fan.
cied evil, when there are real and
deadly perils to guard against in
swamps and marshes, bayous and low
lands. These are the malaria germs
that cause ague, chills and fever,
weakness, aches in the tones and
muscles and may induce deadly ty
phoid. But Electric Batters destroys
and casts out these vicious germs
from the blood. Three bottles drove
all the malaria from my system,
wrote VIM. Fretweil, of Lucama, N.
c.. "and Pveeshad fine health ever
since" Use this safe, sure remedy
only. SOC at Roses Drug Store.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-05
THE BEST BRICK YOU CAN BUY

The BEST BRICK YOU CAN BUY
All Hard Common sriek--harder
smoother and stronger than any other
common brick on the market. Easier
to anymore satisfactory to the build.
err.
Pressed Front 5rick-Highly finish.
ed. good edges; grow stronger with
age and exposure. The best and
most artistic front brick at prices
much less than other front bricks
now offered.
Write for prices before you build.
Full information sent to inuuirers.
SAVANNAH BRICK WORKS,
SAVANNAH. GA.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-05
ONE O'CLOCK sAruRpAy clos,Nc

The banks composing The Bruins
wick Clearing House Association bes
to announce that they will close a
O'Clock on Saturdays, commencing
Saturday. May, 6, and continuins
throughout September.
The Brunswick Bank & Trust Co.
The GIynn County Bank
The National Bank of Brunswick,
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-05

Meal tickets la carte from So &c
$3.50 at Cafe Royal.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-05

Call and get acquainted With Sam
Heller's.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-05

Your wife can crank and run a
Brush Runabout, the ladies car. VIZ
are agents. HARPER'S.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-05-05

Ready to wear children's dresses at
Sig Levison.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-20
PRINTERS TO GO TO ST. LOUIS.
Columbia 1O1 Athletic Association
Leaves Thursday for Games.

Columbia 1o1 Athletic Association will
hold an important meeting at Typograph-
ical Temple Monday at 4:45 p. M, at
which all details for the clubs trip to the
st. Louis tournament of the National
Union Printers Baseball League will be
reported upon by officers and commit
tees. Members who are going on the
trip should not fail to attend this meet
ing, as tickets will be then provided and
and all information furnished.
Leaving this city on Thursday next at
p. m, the party will stop three hours
in Philadelphia, spend Friday at Niagara
Falls and Buffalo, join the Cincinnati
club In Cincinnati on Saturday morning,
and arrive at st. Louis that day. The
Southern Hotel will be headquarters for
the week, and the stay at st. Louis viii
be round of entertainments as well as
baseball games.
Returning East. leaving St Louis SUM-
day, September 3, the Washington club
win arrive in Cincinnati and be the
guests of the Cincinnati club. The Labor
Day game In that city will be one of the
big features of the trip. as great prep
arations have been made for the event
by the local people.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-20

One of the richest baseball stories ever
pulled in this neck of the woods has to
do with d couple of coIored teams play
ing on a Sunday a short time ago. The
score was a tie, it was the ninth in
ming, the bases full, and two gone. The
pitcher shot over a couple of balls and
then a strike, then another ball, then a
strike. The next one was ball. You're
out" shouted the umpire. Look year.
Mr.. Ump watts de matter with you;
you're crazy in the haid-ah takes ma
base" Say, boy, ahm umpirin' dis
game, an you're out-can't you see dem
bases are full an dere amt no place fo'
you to 60" A few minutes later the
ambulance backed up.
Fred Nelson, the Georgetown football
coach, confirms the report that Fitz-
gerald. the big guard, will not return to
college this fall, and adds that Fitzger-
aids place will be a hard one to fill.
The Hilltoppers will report for the first
practice September is. when a squad of
half u hundred candidates is expected
to be out in togs.
Ping Bodie, the Chicago White Sox
fence buster, is peevish these days. He
claims all the fielders in the American
League are laying for him and playing
up against the fence. The fat boy
should hit 'em where they amt.
According to press dispatches. three
preachers in Nebraska City, who stopped
Sunday baseball and thereby achieved
great victory for mortality, have been
sued for 5000 each by a player whom
they caused to be sent to Jail for the
s-I..
Something tells us that il the ball player
wins his case there will be general re-
joicing among the fans at large
Fred Sherry, the twirler tried out by
the Nationals early in the season and
shipped to Providence, has been pitching
good ball for that club, despite the fact
that the New Englanders are trailing the
Eastern League. McAleer always thought
Sherry would come around right.
A big crowd stormed the Detroit field
one day last week and when the place
was cleared some one had stolen Ty
Cobb's favorite bat. The Georgia Peach
blamed his recent hating slump to this
fact and offered a reward for the return
of the stick. Bet some of the league
managers would hand out bigger re-
ward II the miscreant burned the wagon
tongue.
When Jesse Tannehill, former Wash
ington pitcher, was released by the Mont
gomery clu- of the Southern League,
the career of another star of former days
was closed.
Battling Nelson says he will fight
again, and the Chicago Posts funny
man justly adds, Who"
The Washington herald., 1911-08-20

Three straight Browns and in ST. Louis The
City tribe up date stands Washington
eight remembered that
Nationals paid visit the Missouri city the Browns captured all four
games trip the locals dropped three and landed In
Washington the Browns have appeared twice On the first visit three
games played McAeer henchmen winning them all On the
last trip here the Browns and lost four
in
to
to