NOTE: This article can only be viewed with a New York Times subscription. Article preview for the obituary for the Reverend De Witt Thompson. Contact information for full obituary provided.
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Report on a bequest to the Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church by the last survivor of a hard working group of siblings and her death one year later due to alcoholism. Includes a description of the family's life following their immigration to the…
Describes the dedication services conducted at the Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church for the new church built in 1883. Includes a description of the church, excerpts from the sermons and speeches given by prominent clergy and community members…
Obituary of the Reverend Doctor Daniel De Vinné. Includes a brief sketch of his ministry and family life that were included in the by the preacher at his funeral service.
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Editorial letter memorializing Captain Pelatiah Ward by detailing his heroic deeds in the Civil War battle that took his life. The author, a close personal friend, provides a glowing description of Ward's character and career.
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Text of an 1894 sermon in which the Reverend Mr. Ferdinand C. Iglehart decries pending legislation which would allow saloons to be open on Sundays.
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Obituary of the Reverend Doctor Ferdinand C. Iglehart. Provides a brief biography of Iglehart with an emphasis on his involvement in the temperence movement. Also gives a brief history of his ministry.
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Reports on a sermon by Reverend Dr. Ferdinand C. Inglehart in which he projects victory in an upcoming election over representatives of Tammany Hall. Presents a united front with various groups whom he sees as representing honesty and values in…
Website archive of Rev. Philip A. C. Clarke, Pastor Emeritus of the Park Avenue United Methodist Church. Contains a brief note of explanation for the archive. Includes Adobe PDF copies of many of Clarke's sermons.
