Corinthian Baptist Church
Kentucky Post, Tuesday, 29 December 1896, page 5
The colored people of Newport are taking an interest in the Cuban war. The Corinthian Baptist Aid Society, with 29 members adopted the following resolutions at a meeting Monday night:
Resoloved, That the United States Congress take
legal steps in aiding Cuba to declare independence. Also, that we should assist
Cuba in gaining her freedom. Also, we express our deepest sympathy for the dead
of the patriot leader and hero. Also, that this society subscribe $5 in behalf
of Cuba.
BAPTIST AID SOCIETY
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Kentucky Post, Monday, 1 June 1903, page 1
FAREWELL SERMON
Rev C P M Bigbee, pastor of the Corinthian Baptist Church,
colored, Newport, Sunday preached his farewell sermon to his congregation prior
to leaving for Williamsburg, Ky. where he has accepted the pastorate of a
church.
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Kentucky Post, Friday, 8 December 1905, page 5
Edward Johnson, colored, who claims to be a prophet, will deliver a lecture this evening at the Colored Baptist Church on Columbia st. Newport. His topic will be "I Am a Prophet." Johnson created something of a sensation last summer by sending communications to Newport residents, calling on them to prepare for death.
He was arrested and tried on a lunacy writ, but the jury declared him sane and he was dismissed.
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Kentucky Post, Monday, 26 August 1907, page 5
The congregation of the Corinthian Baptist Church, colored, Newport, will give a camp meeting in City Park. The opening takes place this evening. Mayor Helmbold has granted permission to the church to use the City Park as a meeting place.
Rev William Jones will be in charge. The meetings will continue two weeks.
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Kentucky Post, Monday, 23 October 1916, page 1
Several hundred spectators gathered Sunday at the foot of Columbia st. Newport, to witness the immersion in the Ohio river of several converts of the Corinthian (colored) Baptist church, Newport. The chill October air and the numbing temperature of the water failed to deter their religious ardor.
Rev H Miller, pastor of the church, officiated. As soon as the ceremony was concluded the converts were taken to quarters nearby where a big stove provided warmth.