Illinois Sunday School Jubilee Convention at Dixon May 1908
The Fiftieth Annual Jubilee Convention of the Illinois Sunday School Association will be held in Dixon on May 19 to 21 1908. Delegates from every county except Cook gain ten delegates plus ex officio county officers. Cook County delegates unlimited. Pastors Sunday School officers teachers and others are urged to attend with hospitality offered. E O Excell to direct music. program to be published after further correspondence. invitation extended to all to join in prayer for the church and Sunday schools statewide.
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Illinois Sunday School Association
Dixon
Cook
Cook County
E. O. Excell
Louisville
Kentucky
Jesus
Very Pretty Home Wedding At Wisman House
Miss Anna Kate Wisman and George W. Blair married in a morning ceremony at 1102 West Market street York Pa. Rev. Robert D. Clare officiated. Neighbors and relatives from Renova Reftova Mifflin Wrightsville and Marietta attended a wedding dinner at the bride’s home before a trip to Philadelphia Atlantic City and New York.
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York (Penn
Lewis N. Wisman
West Market Street
Anna Kate Wisman
George W. Blair
Renova
Robert D. Clare
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
Paul E
Burnelle Wisman
Mendelssohn
Mary Bair
J. G. Klein
Renoval
Mary Wisman
Bair
Pennsylvania Railroad
Te Bride
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
New York
Deneen Endorsed by Chicago Business Interests
Chicago business leaders formally back Governor Charles S. Deneen for renomination, forming an executive committee with John G. Shedd and Bernard A. Eckhart. The group vows systematic support, praising his clean, businesslike administration and progress. The endorsement, noting primary voter consideration on August 8, emphasizes directly naming candidates for office.
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Deneen
Chicago
John G. Shedd
John A. Spoor
George M. Reynolds
Charles A. Stevens
Bernard A. Eckhart
EB. C. Young
Deteen
Goverment
Association of Chicago
Charles S. Deneen
Chicago Tribune
Epworth League Elects Officers for 1908 09
At the annual election held Monday evening Epworth League chose Edna Brayton as president Lena Bode as first vice president Della Shippee as second vice president Atta Sindlinger as third vice president Alice Dean as fourth vice president Clara Bode as secretary Harrison Wagner as treasurer Loala Quick as organist Ralph Dean as chorister.
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Epworth League
Edna Brayton
Lena Bode
Della Shippee
Atta Sindlinger
Alice Dean
Clara Bode
Harrison Wagner
Loala Quick
Ralph Dean
Union Meeting Of Young Peoples Societies At Reynolds Church
A union meeting of the Young Peoples Societies will be held at Reynolds Evangelical church next Sunday evening at 7 30. The program includes quartettes duetts solos recitations and short addresses. A large turnout of young people is expected. Roscoe Leichliter visited from Dixon after returning from Colorado where he sought health but did not enjoy the country.
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Young Peoples
Reynolds Evangelical Church
Roscoe Leichliter
Dixon
Colorado
Kansas
Reynolds Township Sunday School Convention Program at Reynolds Church
The Reynolds Township Sunday School Convention schedule lists May 17 1908 events starting 1 30 pm with opening prayer by E H and teaching lessons by Rev Storkman and Dr W C McWethy among others The notice also includes an advertisement by H N Kent Ashton Illinois and a satirical mock interrogation by an assessor about civic duties and personal questions.
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Reynolds S. S
Reynolds Township
Reynolds Church
E. H
Lesso
Storkman
W. C. Mc Wethy
Yetter Enters Race to Back Local Option Law
John P. Yetter of Steward Illinois runs for the Republican state senate seat to fill the Hughes unexpired term. He pledges support for the Local Option Law, vows to defend it against repeal or unfavorable amendments, and to cooperate with its legislative backers if elected.
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John P. Yetter
Steward
Lee County
Charles H. Hughes
Ray
State Senate
Illinois
Joan P. Yetter
Doctor Bremmer Says Health Improves After Gall Stone Treatment
Dr Bremmer reports feeling much better with no doubt of a speedy recovery. He notes substantial gallstone expulsion and that a surgical operation previously urged by a Philadelphia doctor may be avoided.
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Bremmer
Camp Meeting Program in Dixon District
The Dixon District Camp Meeting runs July 16 to 26 with Rev. Wm A Quayle D C to speak opening day and with Wisconsin President R C Hughes Friday night. Rev Wm Frye D D to address The Sign of the Cross at the Gate of the Empire. Bishop Oldham of India may speak first Sunday. A cornetist and Charles A Potts will lead music. Miss Allinson to serve as deaconess. a kindergarten teacher engaged. district school report shows 22 days, 13 pupils, average 11.8 attendance. several pupils with perfect attendance.
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Dixon District
Wm. A. Quayle
D. C
R. C. Hughes
Wisconsin
Wm. Frye
D. D
the Empire
Oldham
India
Chas. A. Potts
Los Angeles
California
Miss Allinson
Edith Fuller
Clarence Kaeker
Vera Greise
Della
Amanda Neuman
Committees Named for Memorial Day Observances
Memorial Day planning advances as Ashton Band engaged to render music. Officials from local organizations assemble committees to coordinate ceremonies, parades, and related events across the town. Community leaders urge residents to participate and support the programs.
Prof McKnight to Speak at Memorial Day Observance
A town meeting set Memorial Day events for 2:00 PM May 30 with N A Petrie chairing speaker arrangements. Prop W R McKnight of the high school was secured, C K Northrup to marshal, and committees named for band music, vocal music, decorating, finances, roll of honor, and grave marking.
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N. A. Petrie
Prop
W. R. McKnight
L. T. Moore
Wm. Schade Jr
J. A. Roesler
C. K. Northrup
Committee On
Piano Tuning Services Tied to Dixon Visits
E. M. Goodsell of Dixon makes regular trips to Ashton for piano tuning. Orders may be left at Charters Drug Store or Stephan's Furniture Store, 1212.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Goodsell
Dixon
Ashton
Charters Drug Store
Stephan’s
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A. H. Minus
Iener
I. R. Titus
A. Ento
Rosecrans
R Storkman
A. W
H. N. Kent
Gov
Senate
Prof. McKnight
Cassius K. Northrup
Marshall
A. W. Rosecrans & Co
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