Title:
The Flaming Sword
Accession#:
1991.10.03
Pubication Date:
1925/12/00
Object ID:
PA—0295
Collection:
Flaming Sword
Additional Notes & Full Text:
Current Events in Our Community Life
BY D. J. RICHARDS
December 1925
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THE PLANT HAS BLOSSOMED!
WE HAVE HAD occasions in times past to refer to the progress made in the construction of our new electric light plant, but with this issue of THE SWORD we have the pleasure to announce that the plant is now an accomplished fact, and that the eighty horsepower Fairbanks-Morse engine is giving complete satisfaction. The fifty kilowatt Westinghouse generator is giving all the electric power we need.
We hoped to have the plant in operation by the Eighteenth of October, but the representative of the Fairbanks-Morse Company could not be here until later. It then required the better part of a week to get the proper alignment and the final engine adjust- ments, but by October 25 all was ready. It was a thrilling sight to see this massive piece of machinery start for the first time. The Unity has waited long to complete this plant, and now we have something that should prove to be of great satisfaction.
The impetus to our new power plant was first given by Messrs. Peter Campbell and Claude Rahn; but our remarks would be incomplete did we fail to mention the fact that Brother Allen Andrews has been the prime factor in pushing it to its completion. He has consummated a number of successful real estate sales, the proceeds from which he has devoted to the lighting plant. Brother Stephen Chislett, our master mechanic, with Brothers Theodore Naeselius and William Fischer did a fine job on the concrete foundation, and Brother Alfred Christensen did everything possible to push the work from the beginning
The dining hall and Art Hall have been supplied with electric lights for several years, but our new store was handicapped for the lack of them. Now, however, with its dome lights, the store is as bright as day. We also have several large street lights on the county road, extending from the bridge over Estero River to the Art Hall, which adds considerable cheer to the surroundings.
It is a great comfort to our people to have electric lights in their rooms after using oil lamps so many years. The dormitory, with its three stories lighted up at night, is a sight worth while to those who have been accustomed so many years to the darkness. Brother Alfred is also placing various lights in the park.
Work is now being pushed in providing electricity for the Estero Inn and the residences of neighbors who desire it. Motors have been ordered for use in the various departments of the Unity, and when these are installed we can then dispense with. the many small units now in operation.
Mr. Stanley Hanson has purchased the Estero Inn and has transformed the building by the addition of a number of rooms with modern conveniences, besides making additions to other buildings on the premises. The Inn is located on Estero River, about a quarter of a mile east of the Koreshan Unity. It will soon be opened for business with Miss Harley of Fort Myers as proprietor. Miss Harley successfully conducted the Leon Hotel in Fort Myers for several years, and that she will be successful here is a certainty. We have had many inquiries concerning hotel accommodations in Estero, and ft is with pleasure that we now an-nounce this bit of information.
The Unity recently awarded the contract to fence in a mile square of our holdings in Estero. For many years The American Eagle has been advocating a "no fence law" to prevent cattle from roaming at will over all properties. Beautifying the highways is impossible as long as these conditions exist, and sentiment is rapidly crystallizing toward the "no fence law."
We welcome to the Unity Mr. Charles Walter Spooner, who came to Florida from California. He seems pleased with Estero and surroundings; and we are pleased to have him with us, as we are sure he will be of great assistance to our Cause.
Sister Ella Graham returned to Estero after a delightful visit with relatives in Miami, Florida, feeling quite elated with her visit to this wonder city. She was accompanied to Estero by Alfred Graham and their son Robert.
Mr. and Mrs. McConnell and son, of Tampa, Flor-ida, were recent guests of the Unity. Mrs. McConnell was formerly Miss Marie McCready.
Mr. and Mrs. James Newcomb and children of LaBelle, Florida, with Mr. Julius Koester of Wild-wood, New Jersey, Mrs. Margaret Hawk, and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Nemith, were dinner guests of the Unity, November 15. Julius Koester grew up in the Unity, and coming here is like coming home to him. He is in the candy business, and for years has divided his time between Miami, Florida, in the winter, and the Jersey Coast in the summer. He may locate this winter in Fort Myers. He finds rents prohibitive in Miami; what he formerly paid $450.00 for, now rents for $15,000.
Halloween, we are told, is traditionally devoted to merrymaking, and thus we found it as the event was celebrated that evening at Mirasol, where a happy group gathered from the Unity. All present enjoyed a jolly evening, thanks to Sisters Berthaldine and Bertha Boomer.
BY D. J. RICHARDS
December 1925
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THE PLANT HAS BLOSSOMED!
WE HAVE HAD occasions in times past to refer to the progress made in the construction of our new electric light plant, but with this issue of THE SWORD we have the pleasure to announce that the plant is now an accomplished fact, and that the eighty horsepower Fairbanks-Morse engine is giving complete satisfaction. The fifty kilowatt Westinghouse generator is giving all the electric power we need.
We hoped to have the plant in operation by the Eighteenth of October, but the representative of the Fairbanks-Morse Company could not be here until later. It then required the better part of a week to get the proper alignment and the final engine adjust- ments, but by October 25 all was ready. It was a thrilling sight to see this massive piece of machinery start for the first time. The Unity has waited long to complete this plant, and now we have something that should prove to be of great satisfaction.
The impetus to our new power plant was first given by Messrs. Peter Campbell and Claude Rahn; but our remarks would be incomplete did we fail to mention the fact that Brother Allen Andrews has been the prime factor in pushing it to its completion. He has consummated a number of successful real estate sales, the proceeds from which he has devoted to the lighting plant. Brother Stephen Chislett, our master mechanic, with Brothers Theodore Naeselius and William Fischer did a fine job on the concrete foundation, and Brother Alfred Christensen did everything possible to push the work from the beginning
The dining hall and Art Hall have been supplied with electric lights for several years, but our new store was handicapped for the lack of them. Now, however, with its dome lights, the store is as bright as day. We also have several large street lights on the county road, extending from the bridge over Estero River to the Art Hall, which adds considerable cheer to the surroundings.
It is a great comfort to our people to have electric lights in their rooms after using oil lamps so many years. The dormitory, with its three stories lighted up at night, is a sight worth while to those who have been accustomed so many years to the darkness. Brother Alfred is also placing various lights in the park.
Work is now being pushed in providing electricity for the Estero Inn and the residences of neighbors who desire it. Motors have been ordered for use in the various departments of the Unity, and when these are installed we can then dispense with. the many small units now in operation.
Mr. Stanley Hanson has purchased the Estero Inn and has transformed the building by the addition of a number of rooms with modern conveniences, besides making additions to other buildings on the premises. The Inn is located on Estero River, about a quarter of a mile east of the Koreshan Unity. It will soon be opened for business with Miss Harley of Fort Myers as proprietor. Miss Harley successfully conducted the Leon Hotel in Fort Myers for several years, and that she will be successful here is a certainty. We have had many inquiries concerning hotel accommodations in Estero, and ft is with pleasure that we now an-nounce this bit of information.
The Unity recently awarded the contract to fence in a mile square of our holdings in Estero. For many years The American Eagle has been advocating a "no fence law" to prevent cattle from roaming at will over all properties. Beautifying the highways is impossible as long as these conditions exist, and sentiment is rapidly crystallizing toward the "no fence law."
We welcome to the Unity Mr. Charles Walter Spooner, who came to Florida from California. He seems pleased with Estero and surroundings; and we are pleased to have him with us, as we are sure he will be of great assistance to our Cause.
Sister Ella Graham returned to Estero after a delightful visit with relatives in Miami, Florida, feeling quite elated with her visit to this wonder city. She was accompanied to Estero by Alfred Graham and their son Robert.
Mr. and Mrs. McConnell and son, of Tampa, Flor-ida, were recent guests of the Unity. Mrs. McConnell was formerly Miss Marie McCready.
Mr. and Mrs. James Newcomb and children of LaBelle, Florida, with Mr. Julius Koester of Wild-wood, New Jersey, Mrs. Margaret Hawk, and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Nemith, were dinner guests of the Unity, November 15. Julius Koester grew up in the Unity, and coming here is like coming home to him. He is in the candy business, and for years has divided his time between Miami, Florida, in the winter, and the Jersey Coast in the summer. He may locate this winter in Fort Myers. He finds rents prohibitive in Miami; what he formerly paid $450.00 for, now rents for $15,000.
Halloween, we are told, is traditionally devoted to merrymaking, and thus we found it as the event was celebrated that evening at Mirasol, where a happy group gathered from the Unity. All present enjoyed a jolly evening, thanks to Sisters Berthaldine and Bertha Boomer.
Author:
Bubbett, Evelyn (Manager)
Summary:
CONTENTS FOR DECEMBER, 1925
KORESH:
Reincarnation the Fundamental Doctrine of the Christian System — 1
A Safe Platform — 3
Berthaldine, Matrona:
Practical Application Necessary — 4
The Lord's New City — 5
John S. Sargent:
Modern Misconceptions of God—Continued — 6
Scopes Trial a Mere Skirmish — 7
England Alarmed — 7
0. F. Lumry, Ph. D.:
the Press Changes Its Tone — 8
National Suicide—Continued — 10
Bertha M. Boomer:
the Sunshine City — 11
D. J. Richards:
Open Court of Inquiry — 12
Community Current Events — 13
Publishers' Department — 14
KORESH:
Reincarnation the Fundamental Doctrine of the Christian System — 1
A Safe Platform — 3
Berthaldine, Matrona:
Practical Application Necessary — 4
The Lord's New City — 5
John S. Sargent:
Modern Misconceptions of God—Continued — 6
Scopes Trial a Mere Skirmish — 7
England Alarmed — 7
0. F. Lumry, Ph. D.:
the Press Changes Its Tone — 8
National Suicide—Continued — 10
Bertha M. Boomer:
the Sunshine City — 11
D. J. Richards:
Open Court of Inquiry — 12
Community Current Events — 13
Publishers' Department — 14
Category:
8: Communication Artifact
Object Name:
Periodical
Subcategory:
Documentary Artifact
People:
Andrews, Allen
Subjects:
Theology——Publications
Koreshanity
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