BURKE.--On January 29, 1916, at 10:30 P.M., at his residence, No. 1301 North Bond street, REV. I. C. BURKE, D.D.
Funeral services at Third English Lutheran Church, Monument street, near Gay street, this Monday, January 31, at 8 P.M. The body will lie in state at the church from 4 to 7 P.M. Immediately after the services the body will be removed to Salona, Pa., to be buried beside his beloved wife.
Sun (Baltimore, MD) 31 Jan 1916
Rev. I. C. Burke Resigns
Has Been Pastor of Third Lutheran Church Over 30 Years
He Says Change is Better
Tells Committee He Wishes Another To Take Up Work Conducted So Long By Him
Rev. Dr. I. C. Burke, who will have been pastor of Third English Lutheran Church, Monument street, near Gay, 31 years the first Sunday of next month, has resigned, setting Easter as the time for giving up the pulpit which he as filled so long and so well.
Just as the council of the church, the official body, was about to adjourn its monthy meeting last Monday night, Rev. Dr. Burke handed a note to Mr. John H. Leonhardt, the chairman of the meeting. Before the note could be opened Dr. Burke, who, inspite of his 60-odd years, moves about briskly, was gone.
When Mr. Leonhardt read the note, which was a resignation, all present were taken by surprise. The note only said he wished to see the church have a change of pastors and that he would like to go by Easter.
Mr. Leonhardt, Mr. Daniel Rider and Mr. Charles Hines were chose a committee to call on Dr. Burke and learn more definitely his position.
"Everything has gone along smoothly," said Dr. Burke last night. "In all my yeas at the church there has not been a ripple of discord. I am not leaving on account of my health, for I am as robust as some men half my age.
"No, it is not that I have another place in view. In fact, I have no idea for the future. It is my desire, however, to get out. I have been at the church nearly 31 years, and that is long enough. I do not want to embarrass the church by leaving abruptly and I shall give all the aid I can in the selection of my successor. I will say, however, that he will find a hard job, with little encouragement for the future. It is now a struggle to keep u the congregation, but I do not want to see the church go. No, indeed."
What the church is Dr. Burke made it. The conghregation numbered about 83 members when he took charge. He has seen it run up nearly to 1,000, and now he has more than 700. Once the Sunday school was the largest in the city, numbering 2,400 pupils. There is now about one-fourth of that number.
While the neighborhood grew Dr. Burke increased his flock, but the movement of the city ghetto in that direction has resulted in the moving away of hundreds of families of his church. About 10 or 15 years ago Dr. Burke would have as many as 1,000 persons regularly at his evening services. Members of the church and others were attracted by his reputation as a preacher would come week after week and stand throughout the services. Often he would have children take seats about the steps to the pulpit to leave more comfortable seats for their elders. While the tide was at the ebb Dr. Burke organized as a mission the Church of the Reformation, which now has a pretty edifice at Caroline and Lanvale streets and a thriving congregation.
Since then the members have been drifting away. To hold on to the old ones and to get new ones it has been necessary for Dr. Burke to cover a wide area. All over Northeast Baltimore he is known and held in affectionate esteem by many who do not belong to his church. His name is known in some households where the name of no other preacher is ever mentioned. He is week in and week out called on to officiate at funerals of persons whom he never heard of. For years he has had at the rate of 260 funerals a year.
Dr. Burke was asked if he had any intention of taking up a pastorate less arduous.
"No, no," he answered, "I am not afraid of work."
Sun (Baltimore, MD) 12 Jan 1908
NOTE: He continued on as pastor of this church for at least five years more.
From Find A Grave member John Hileman (#47171205):
"Burke, I. Calvert, original name Burkhalter, b. Canada, 1844, s. John P. and Sarah E. B.; A.B. Gbg. Col., 1861; grad Gbg. Sem., 1863; D. D., Sus. U., 1902; ord. Pa. M., 1863; pastor, Salona, Pa., 1865-65; Mahoning City, Pa., 1866-69; Lewisburg, Pa., 1869-75; Columbia Pa., 1875-77; 3rd, Balto., 1877-16; m. L. E. Burrell, Aug. 8, 1866; dau. Mrs. Saml. Bickel; she d. Aug. 10, 1884; he d. Jan. 29, 1916."
History of the Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary, 1926
Gbg. Col. refers to Gettysburg College, but back in the day when he graduated,
it was known as Pennsylvania College.
Gbg. Sem. refers to the Lutheran Theological Seminary located in Gettysburg.
Funeral services at Third English Lutheran Church, Monument street, near Gay street, this Monday, January 31, at 8 P.M. The body will lie in state at the church from 4 to 7 P.M. Immediately after the services the body will be removed to Salona, Pa., to be buried beside his beloved wife.
Sun (Baltimore, MD) 31 Jan 1916
Rev. I. C. Burke Resigns
Has Been Pastor of Third Lutheran Church Over 30 Years
He Says Change is Better
Tells Committee He Wishes Another To Take Up Work Conducted So Long By Him
Rev. Dr. I. C. Burke, who will have been pastor of Third English Lutheran Church, Monument street, near Gay, 31 years the first Sunday of next month, has resigned, setting Easter as the time for giving up the pulpit which he as filled so long and so well.
Just as the council of the church, the official body, was about to adjourn its monthy meeting last Monday night, Rev. Dr. Burke handed a note to Mr. John H. Leonhardt, the chairman of the meeting. Before the note could be opened Dr. Burke, who, inspite of his 60-odd years, moves about briskly, was gone.
When Mr. Leonhardt read the note, which was a resignation, all present were taken by surprise. The note only said he wished to see the church have a change of pastors and that he would like to go by Easter.
Mr. Leonhardt, Mr. Daniel Rider and Mr. Charles Hines were chose a committee to call on Dr. Burke and learn more definitely his position.
"Everything has gone along smoothly," said Dr. Burke last night. "In all my yeas at the church there has not been a ripple of discord. I am not leaving on account of my health, for I am as robust as some men half my age.
"No, it is not that I have another place in view. In fact, I have no idea for the future. It is my desire, however, to get out. I have been at the church nearly 31 years, and that is long enough. I do not want to embarrass the church by leaving abruptly and I shall give all the aid I can in the selection of my successor. I will say, however, that he will find a hard job, with little encouragement for the future. It is now a struggle to keep u the congregation, but I do not want to see the church go. No, indeed."
What the church is Dr. Burke made it. The conghregation numbered about 83 members when he took charge. He has seen it run up nearly to 1,000, and now he has more than 700. Once the Sunday school was the largest in the city, numbering 2,400 pupils. There is now about one-fourth of that number.
While the neighborhood grew Dr. Burke increased his flock, but the movement of the city ghetto in that direction has resulted in the moving away of hundreds of families of his church. About 10 or 15 years ago Dr. Burke would have as many as 1,000 persons regularly at his evening services. Members of the church and others were attracted by his reputation as a preacher would come week after week and stand throughout the services. Often he would have children take seats about the steps to the pulpit to leave more comfortable seats for their elders. While the tide was at the ebb Dr. Burke organized as a mission the Church of the Reformation, which now has a pretty edifice at Caroline and Lanvale streets and a thriving congregation.
Since then the members have been drifting away. To hold on to the old ones and to get new ones it has been necessary for Dr. Burke to cover a wide area. All over Northeast Baltimore he is known and held in affectionate esteem by many who do not belong to his church. His name is known in some households where the name of no other preacher is ever mentioned. He is week in and week out called on to officiate at funerals of persons whom he never heard of. For years he has had at the rate of 260 funerals a year.
Dr. Burke was asked if he had any intention of taking up a pastorate less arduous.
"No, no," he answered, "I am not afraid of work."
Sun (Baltimore, MD) 12 Jan 1908
NOTE: He continued on as pastor of this church for at least five years more.
From Find A Grave member John Hileman (#47171205):
"Burke, I. Calvert, original name Burkhalter, b. Canada, 1844, s. John P. and Sarah E. B.; A.B. Gbg. Col., 1861; grad Gbg. Sem., 1863; D. D., Sus. U., 1902; ord. Pa. M., 1863; pastor, Salona, Pa., 1865-65; Mahoning City, Pa., 1866-69; Lewisburg, Pa., 1869-75; Columbia Pa., 1875-77; 3rd, Balto., 1877-16; m. L. E. Burrell, Aug. 8, 1866; dau. Mrs. Saml. Bickel; she d. Aug. 10, 1884; he d. Jan. 29, 1916."
History of the Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary, 1926
Gbg. Col. refers to Gettysburg College, but back in the day when he graduated,
it was known as Pennsylvania College.
Gbg. Sem. refers to the Lutheran Theological Seminary located in Gettysburg.
BURKE.--On January 29, 1916, at 10:30 P.M., at his residence, No. 1301 North Bond street, REV. I. C. BURKE, D.D.
Funeral services at Third English Lutheran Church, Monument street, near Gay street, this Monday, January 31, at 8 P.M. The body will lie in state at the church from 4 to 7 P.M. Immediately after the services the body will be removed to Salona, Pa., to be buried beside his beloved wife.
Sun (Baltimore, MD) 31 Jan 1916
Rev. I. C. Burke Resigns
Has Been Pastor of Third Lutheran Church Over 30 Years
He Says Change is Better
Tells Committee He Wishes Another To Take Up Work Conducted So Long By Him
Rev. Dr. I. C. Burke, who will have been pastor of Third English Lutheran Church, Monument street, near Gay, 31 years the first Sunday of next month, has resigned, setting Easter as the time for giving up the pulpit which he as filled so long and so well.
Just as the council of the church, the official body, was about to adjourn its monthy meeting last Monday night, Rev. Dr. Burke handed a note to Mr. John H. Leonhardt, the chairman of the meeting. Before the note could be opened Dr. Burke, who, inspite of his 60-odd years, moves about briskly, was gone.
When Mr. Leonhardt read the note, which was a resignation, all present were taken by surprise. The note only said he wished to see the church have a change of pastors and that he would like to go by Easter.
Mr. Leonhardt, Mr. Daniel Rider and Mr. Charles Hines were chose a committee to call on Dr. Burke and learn more definitely his position.
"Everything has gone along smoothly," said Dr. Burke last night. "In all my yeas at the church there has not been a ripple of discord. I am not leaving on account of my health, for I am as robust as some men half my age.
"No, it is not that I have another place in view. In fact, I have no idea for the future. It is my desire, however, to get out. I have been at the church nearly 31 years, and that is long enough. I do not want to embarrass the church by leaving abruptly and I shall give all the aid I can in the selection of my successor. I will say, however, that he will find a hard job, with little encouragement for the future. It is now a struggle to keep u the congregation, but I do not want to see the church go. No, indeed."
What the church is Dr. Burke made it. The conghregation numbered about 83 members when he took charge. He has seen it run up nearly to 1,000, and now he has more than 700. Once the Sunday school was the largest in the city, numbering 2,400 pupils. There is now about one-fourth of that number.
While the neighborhood grew Dr. Burke increased his flock, but the movement of the city ghetto in that direction has resulted in the moving away of hundreds of families of his church. About 10 or 15 years ago Dr. Burke would have as many as 1,000 persons regularly at his evening services. Members of the church and others were attracted by his reputation as a preacher would come week after week and stand throughout the services. Often he would have children take seats about the steps to the pulpit to leave more comfortable seats for their elders. While the tide was at the ebb Dr. Burke organized as a mission the Church of the Reformation, which now has a pretty edifice at Caroline and Lanvale streets and a thriving congregation.
Since then the members have been drifting away. To hold on to the old ones and to get new ones it has been necessary for Dr. Burke to cover a wide area. All over Northeast Baltimore he is known and held in affectionate esteem by many who do not belong to his church. His name is known in some households where the name of no other preacher is ever mentioned. He is week in and week out called on to officiate at funerals of persons whom he never heard of. For years he has had at the rate of 260 funerals a year.
Dr. Burke was asked if he had any intention of taking up a pastorate less arduous.
"No, no," he answered, "I am not afraid of work."
Sun (Baltimore, MD) 12 Jan 1908
NOTE: He continued on as pastor of this church for at least five years more.
From Find A Grave member John Hileman (#47171205):
"Burke, I. Calvert, original name Burkhalter, b. Canada, 1844, s. John P. and Sarah E. B.; A.B. Gbg. Col., 1861; grad Gbg. Sem., 1863; D. D., Sus. U., 1902; ord. Pa. M., 1863; pastor, Salona, Pa., 1865-65; Mahoning City, Pa., 1866-69; Lewisburg, Pa., 1869-75; Columbia Pa., 1875-77; 3rd, Balto., 1877-16; m. L. E. Burrell, Aug. 8, 1866; dau. Mrs. Saml. Bickel; she d. Aug. 10, 1884; he d. Jan. 29, 1916."
History of the Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary, 1926
Gbg. Col. refers to Gettysburg College, but back in the day when he graduated,
it was known as Pennsylvania College.
Gbg. Sem. refers to the Lutheran Theological Seminary located in Gettysburg.
Funeral services at Third English Lutheran Church, Monument street, near Gay street, this Monday, January 31, at 8 P.M. The body will lie in state at the church from 4 to 7 P.M. Immediately after the services the body will be removed to Salona, Pa., to be buried beside his beloved wife.
Sun (Baltimore, MD) 31 Jan 1916
Rev. I. C. Burke Resigns
Has Been Pastor of Third Lutheran Church Over 30 Years
He Says Change is Better
Tells Committee He Wishes Another To Take Up Work Conducted So Long By Him
Rev. Dr. I. C. Burke, who will have been pastor of Third English Lutheran Church, Monument street, near Gay, 31 years the first Sunday of next month, has resigned, setting Easter as the time for giving up the pulpit which he as filled so long and so well.
Just as the council of the church, the official body, was about to adjourn its monthy meeting last Monday night, Rev. Dr. Burke handed a note to Mr. John H. Leonhardt, the chairman of the meeting. Before the note could be opened Dr. Burke, who, inspite of his 60-odd years, moves about briskly, was gone.
When Mr. Leonhardt read the note, which was a resignation, all present were taken by surprise. The note only said he wished to see the church have a change of pastors and that he would like to go by Easter.
Mr. Leonhardt, Mr. Daniel Rider and Mr. Charles Hines were chose a committee to call on Dr. Burke and learn more definitely his position.
"Everything has gone along smoothly," said Dr. Burke last night. "In all my yeas at the church there has not been a ripple of discord. I am not leaving on account of my health, for I am as robust as some men half my age.
"No, it is not that I have another place in view. In fact, I have no idea for the future. It is my desire, however, to get out. I have been at the church nearly 31 years, and that is long enough. I do not want to embarrass the church by leaving abruptly and I shall give all the aid I can in the selection of my successor. I will say, however, that he will find a hard job, with little encouragement for the future. It is now a struggle to keep u the congregation, but I do not want to see the church go. No, indeed."
What the church is Dr. Burke made it. The conghregation numbered about 83 members when he took charge. He has seen it run up nearly to 1,000, and now he has more than 700. Once the Sunday school was the largest in the city, numbering 2,400 pupils. There is now about one-fourth of that number.
While the neighborhood grew Dr. Burke increased his flock, but the movement of the city ghetto in that direction has resulted in the moving away of hundreds of families of his church. About 10 or 15 years ago Dr. Burke would have as many as 1,000 persons regularly at his evening services. Members of the church and others were attracted by his reputation as a preacher would come week after week and stand throughout the services. Often he would have children take seats about the steps to the pulpit to leave more comfortable seats for their elders. While the tide was at the ebb Dr. Burke organized as a mission the Church of the Reformation, which now has a pretty edifice at Caroline and Lanvale streets and a thriving congregation.
Since then the members have been drifting away. To hold on to the old ones and to get new ones it has been necessary for Dr. Burke to cover a wide area. All over Northeast Baltimore he is known and held in affectionate esteem by many who do not belong to his church. His name is known in some households where the name of no other preacher is ever mentioned. He is week in and week out called on to officiate at funerals of persons whom he never heard of. For years he has had at the rate of 260 funerals a year.
Dr. Burke was asked if he had any intention of taking up a pastorate less arduous.
"No, no," he answered, "I am not afraid of work."
Sun (Baltimore, MD) 12 Jan 1908
NOTE: He continued on as pastor of this church for at least five years more.
From Find A Grave member John Hileman (#47171205):
"Burke, I. Calvert, original name Burkhalter, b. Canada, 1844, s. John P. and Sarah E. B.; A.B. Gbg. Col., 1861; grad Gbg. Sem., 1863; D. D., Sus. U., 1902; ord. Pa. M., 1863; pastor, Salona, Pa., 1865-65; Mahoning City, Pa., 1866-69; Lewisburg, Pa., 1869-75; Columbia Pa., 1875-77; 3rd, Balto., 1877-16; m. L. E. Burrell, Aug. 8, 1866; dau. Mrs. Saml. Bickel; she d. Aug. 10, 1884; he d. Jan. 29, 1916."
History of the Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary, 1926
Gbg. Col. refers to Gettysburg College, but back in the day when he graduated,
it was known as Pennsylvania College.
Gbg. Sem. refers to the Lutheran Theological Seminary located in Gettysburg.
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