School Board Hires Teacher McKnight From Indiana Superintendent to Principal
The Ashton school board hired Virgil R McKnight a former Spring Valley superintendent of schools for three years and previously led Marion Indiana schools for six years He is about fifty five and left Spring Valley for his wife's health The board received many strong applications and examined his credentials carefully McKnight taught in Jeffersonville Indiana and led a large seminary in Madison Indiana He is noted as a disciplinarian and aims to ease parent teacher tensions Mr and Mrs McKnight will spend part of the summer in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil R. McKnight
Spring Valley
McKnight
Ashton
Marion
Indiana
Harris Speaks at Hamilton County Judge Candidate Address
A. G. Harris spoke to a large Hamilton township audience in the Hamilton town hall as he campaigns for county judge. W. H. Winn supported Harris, the hall was full, and Harris defended remarks from Eldena last Saturday. Peter Gallisath of Mendota visited on Tuesday. The Methodist Sunday school held its Steamboat Rock picnic with morning creek time and afternoon social under shade trees.
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Dixon Star
Hamilton Township
A. G. Harris
Hamilton
W. H. Winn
Harris
Eldena
Methodist Sunday School
Steamboat Rock
Republicans Pride of Party's Record at Philadelphia Convention
The National League of Republican Clubs closed its Philadelphia convention reaffirming loyalty to GOP principles and opposing illegal combinations in restraint of trade. Resolutions praise leaders from Freemont to Roosevelt, endorse a flexible tariff, currency reform, rural delivery, and railroad regulation, and call for parcel post and postal currency notes. Also notes Terry's Uncle Tom's Cabin Co performing in town with a large, refined cast and fine band.
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National League of Republican Clubs
Philadelphia
Republican Party
John C. Freemont
Abraham Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
William McKinley
Congress
Roosevelt
Terry
Ute
Iowa
Talent for Rock River Assembly Dates Set
The Rock River Assembly program is ready with July 28 to August 12 events. Notables include Col Geo W Bain on July 28, D W Robertson moving pictures, Miss Maria C Brehm of WCTU Illinois, Dr E L Eaton from Wisconsin, Antoinette Huenke of Pay France, Rev Charles A Gage, Father Vaughan, Edwin Brush the magician, Herbert L Cope, Henry A Mix, Governor Bob Taylor, Mrs J M Ruthrauff, Prof John W Wetzel, Miss Smith, Chas K Carpenter, and the Dixie Jubilee Singers with daily concerts August 10 to 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock River
Col
Geo. W. Bain
Kentuc
D. W. Robertson
Antoinette Huenke
Pay France
Agement
Riad
Mindis
Father Vaughan
Edwin Brush
Herbert L. Cope
Louisville, Republican
Henry A. Mix
Illinois
Bob” ‘Taylor
Tennessee
J. M. Ruthrauff
Arizona
John W. Wetzel
Yale University
Wetzel
Miss Smith
Massachusetts
Chas. K. Carpenter
Dixie Jubilee Singers
Dixies
Readings and concerts mark Winona Lake Bible School season
A dense schedule outlines performances by Read of Illinois and the Smith Juvenile Band with daily concerts July 28 to August 11, plus a Grand Concert August 10 and a Diamond Medal Concert under the W C T U. Lectures and misc readings follow, with Miss Ada I Fager singing July 31 to August 6 and Miss Helen Hamilton’s birthday party noted with Japanese theme guests.
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Er, Smith Juvenile Band of N
Agust
Tling
Amond
Aspices
Chicago
E. L. Eaton
Ashly
Irving W. Larimore
Norada
Henry Huntington
Tys’ Club
Ada I. Fager
Sylvester A. Long
Mbly
Rank R. Robertson
Arctic
Keystone League Meeting At United Evangelical Church
The Keystone League of Christian Endeavor meets Sundays at United Evangelical Church at 6 30 P M with inviting notice. July 1 topic Humility from 1 Matt 20 28 and 1 Pet 5 5 led by Alma Johnson. L T Moore traveled to Flagg on business Tuesday.
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Keystone League of Christian Endeavor
United Evangelical Church
Virtue
Alma Johnson
Sunday Schools in Lee County Hold County Convention
Lee County Sunday schools gathered at Franklin Grove with about 150 workers from nearby areas for two days of work. Officers were re elected. resolutions praised workers and faith, thanked A T Arnold, Rev J R Hamilton, and local hosts, and urged continued spiritual dependence on the Holy Spirit. The convention highlighted regional disparities with one Sunday school serving a large area and small attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee County
Franklin Grove
A. W. Rosecrans
Ashton
I. R. Titus
Steward
Frank Minard
Lee Center
Flora Wicker
George E. Ross
Harmon
John Carling
Hamilton
Sterling Gazette
Sunday School Association
Illinois
Christ
A. T. Arnold
Franklin Grove Methodist
J. R. Hamilton
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V. R. McKnight
Yates
A. J. Nickey
J. R. Haminton
Peter Gallisath
Mendota
Middle
Normal Bible School
Japanese Social
Helen Hamilton
Miss Hamilton
Miss Helen
Florence
Clara Bode
Viola Burnham
Aleta Booth
Eva Greve
Laila
Leala Quick
Mae Hutchinson
Mable Owles
Jennie Porter
Jennie Lock
LaSalle
L. T. Moore
Flagg
THE
LEE County Sunday Schools
Brother Jacobs
A. W. Rosecrans & CO
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