Sabbath School and Farm Notes Call for Active Effort
An Illinois column urges vigorous winter work to sustain Sabbath Schools. It argues for local initiative, explains why agents are needed, highlights Franklin Stevens’s self-reliance story, and stresses funding for missionaries and teachers to reach every neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Peter
Illinois
Friends of Christ
Friends of the Cause
Friends of the Redeemer
Lord Jesus Christ
Chilcdren
Temperance anecdote and county society pledge
A Scottish temperance tale contrasts a so called sober deacon with heavy drinking habits, illustrating reform by Dr Gregory. Illinois news notes a Tazewell County meeting forming a County Temperance Society, adopting a pledge of total abstinence and electing officers, with adjournment set for March in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory
Kirk
Illinois Temperance Herald
F. W. Graves
Tazewell County
Fremont
Turner
Philip Flagler
Wm. Sampson
A. L. Davison
F. M. Sumner
Horace Blair
T. A. Perkins
S. B. Holton
Samuel Woodrow
Thomas Brown
H. Thomas
R. Barnes
J Scott
Niell Johnson
A. Hayward
F. Bascom
Washington
Bascom
Sec
The Metropolis exposes Crockford’s gambling menaces
An illegal account details Crockford's and linked establishments, describing Greek or spider agents who lure victims to high stakes. It notes the hazard room open at eleven, large losses by nobles, and mentions prominent figures like the Duke of Buccleuch and the Marquis of Hertford, plus a Steevensburgh marriage scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crockford’s
Crockford
Lord
Page
Marquis of Hertford
Hamilton Gazette
Steevensburgh
Ind
Samuel James
Orange County
New York
Alexander Jackson
James
Jackson
United States
Miss J
N. Y
Albany
Mr. James
Whipple & Forbes
S. E. Moor Alton
Stanley
Eastern
Middle States
Troy
Cincin
E. L. Ward
S B
Vandalia
Florida
Clinch
Gaines
Scott
England
Scotland
Ireland
W. Stoddard
Robert Philip
Maberly Chapel
A. Barnes
Thomas Dick
H. F. Chorley
Jno. M. Duncan
Date Reformed Dutch Church
Baltimore
Market Street
Philadelph
George Holt
St. Louis
Ee Insurance
Hartford Fire Insurance
Apps
A. Alexander
Q Alton
A. Arexandern & Co
P. B. Whipple
Alexander
Gro. L
S. B
Petersham
Zechariah Cowen
Green County
Carrollton
Solomon Calho
Greene County
H. M’gill
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The
National Enquirer
Enquirer
Ellen
Joan G. Wairrter
Farmer’s Department
Sunday School Department
Alton Observer
Kennedy
American Institute
Frank Stevens
Frank
Wade
Temperance
Edinburg
Edinbro
Holliston
Boots& Shoes
Second Street
Alton
A. Alexander & CO
Queensware
Alton, Illinois
J. B. Damorra & Co
Louisville
A. B. Roff
TIN
Iron Ware Manufactory
Ilton, Illinois
Kimball & Harris
Dlton
G. Kimball, H. Harris
Clark & Terrell
State Street
Alon
Jwo.s. Crank
Timotar Terrell
William F. Dwolf
Elston
Messrs
Goprrer
Gitwan & Co
James Gartann
County of
Madison
Joseph Gordon
Jane H. Garland
Logan & Lawrence
Second-st
Alfred L. Shull
Macoupin County
Carlinville
Thos. L. McGill
Ddmr
WL. Sloss
Supreme Court
United States District Court
Nashville, Tenn
Jackson, Tenn
Rushville
Watts & Norvet
W. Wacker & Co
W. P. Wincussten
Esqq
Joan Reap
Josuva Haske
Pheasant
M. Miter
Walxer & Arkeson
Memphis
Tenn
Joax Brown
Esq
Sommerville
Joan M. Peck
Rock Spring
Henry Evpy
J. Harpe
W. J.agatrewoon
Equality
Joseph McClooy
L. Wait
Ivh
Piasa
Fourth
Shawneetown
William G. Piickard
John W. Logan
Joe Lawrence
Joseph M’cloy
Tontine Row
Geo. L. Ward
Hobart Caunter
Bernard Bowring
American Sunday School Union
Charles Cecil
Arantha Literary Present
Randolph Roscoe
Chauncey Coulton
College
Penn
GEO
Pawnee
Florence
Kimball & Harr
Powell, Lamant & Co
Warburton & Kine
Reily & Chouteau
Savage & Austin
Jos
Charless
M’ Kee
Stewart & Lind
Glasgow
John Ford
M. C. Comstock
Galena
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