Lee Co Y M C A Convention Report Tells of Work
Secretary Leonard Fowle presents the last fiscal year report for Lee County Y M C A noting fifteen communities influenced and camp Blackhawk held on Rock River with Lee County participants. He highlights Gospel Team meetings, Christian addresses, boy leadership, scholarships, fund support, and increasing leadership needs for boys groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Center
W. H. Maushardt
Presbyterian Church
J. E. Hayter
Illinois
Young Men’s Christian Asociation
Elmer H. Rice
Dixon Y. M. C. A
H. P. Sterng
Leonard I. Fowle
Othrs
Blackhawk
Lee County
Rock River
Ogle County
Y. M
Christian Endeavor Meeting Set For Next Sabbath Evening
Mr Fowle will lead the meeting at six o clock. Special music is planned and a lively session is expected. The topic Lessons from Recent Events should prove instructive. Endeavorers and friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Fowle
Wilson's balancing act stirs war peace debates
Poem highlights President Wilson's paradox of avoiding direct wars while engaging in international alliances. It contrasts keeping the nation from conflicts with joining the League of Nations and prompting new dues. It mentions Mexico Greece sugar and shoes to illustrate shifts in policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Mexico
Greece
League of Nations
Philathea Class October Meeting at Mrs Clint Myers
The Philathea class of the Presbyterian Sunday school will hold their October meeting Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs Clint Myers. All members and friends are welcome. Meet at the church at 2 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea
Presbyterian Sunday School
Clint Myers
Ashton Post American Legion to Hold Regular Meeting
The Ashton Post of the American Legion will meet Thursday evening at 7 45. All members are urged to attend. By order of the commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Ashton Post
Religions of Presidents Through the Ages
The article surveys the faiths of past presidents, noting Ep is copalian and Presbyterian dominance with seven or eight Episcopalians, four Methodists, four Unitarians and other groups. It predicts the next president may come from the first United Brethren or the first Baptist, signaling a shift in presidential religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
James M. Cox
United Brethers
United
George Washington
John Adams
Jefferson
James M
John Quincey
Andrew Jackson
Martin van Buren
William H. Harrison
John Tyler
James K. Polk
Taylor
Millarrew
UB Methodist
Rutherford B. Hayes
James A. Garfield
Chester A. Arthur
Grover Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
William UU
Taft
Woodrow Wilson
First Baptist
Arthur Brisbane Admonishes Peace League Ties
The column contrasts Monkey Bites a King and Hoover Attacks Wilson to warn against entangling alliances. It likens Greece’s King to Uncle Sam facing dog and monkey fights in Europe and Asia, urging kings to avoid monkeys and republics European squabbles. FARM SALE AT CHARLES REX FARM NEAR TOWN ON TUESDAY OCT 26. sells horses cattle hogs and farming gear with bills printed tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brisbane
Hoover
Wilson
Alexander
Greece
Peace League
Unitle Sam
Charles Rex
Sunday School Dedication Drive on Lincoln Highway
A. W. Rosecrans invites all Sunday school forces to dedicate the Lincoln Highway segment between Rochelle and Ashton. Sunday at 9:00 a.m. No. 6 class meets at Ashton corners to caravan to Rochelle with auto transport. All men and friends urged to join the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Highway
Rochelle
Ashton
Rothelle
Jimmy's Coat Prompts Dry or Wet Debate at Track Meet
A satirical note mocks Jimmy wearing a tiger striped coat akin to Murpheyesque and Taggart motifs. The county farm bureau bulletin reports husking corn at five cents per bushel with six cents board, urging fair prices as corn falls to half last year. The New Era Circle meets October 27 at 2:30 PM at the Presbyterian church parlor with hosts and a China topic. subscription for The Gazette remains $2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
County
Farm Bureau
Decatur
Presbyterian Church Partors
China
Katharine Griffith
Lucy Hart
Mary Charters
Fannie Williams
Grace Paddock
Marie Klenke
Mesdames
Frank Hart
John Charters
Georgiana Miller
E. G. Dunne
Adam Faber
Henry Heinzeroth
Theodore McCade
Roland Eisenberg
Funeral Held for Franklin Grove Pioneer Albert Crawford
Albert W. Crawford born July 16 1854 died October 13 1920 at Dixon hospital aged 66 years 2 months 27 days. He lived near Franklin Grove most of his life married Carrie L Whitney in 1897 with six children including John B Albert William and Charles Lester and a daughter Mrs Rein hart C Gross. Survived by wife three sons a daughter one brother and one sister. Funeral was held at Franklin Grove and was well attended. He was a longtime wholesale fruit and merchandise businessman with his brother in law Jesse R Whitney and a member of local Masonic and chapter orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert W. Crawford
Dixon Hospital
John M
Mary Ann Crawford
Franklin Grove
Carrie L. Whitney
Robert Douglas
John B
Nachusa
Albert William
Charles Lester
Reinhart C. Gross
M. A
A. L. Clifton
Winnetka
Iowa
Crawford
Jesse R. Whitney
A. M
Nathan Whitney
Revival meeting closes with blessed testimonies at Ashton and Reynolds churches
The revival meeting concluded last Sunday evening with praise for salvation. Thursday 7:30 p.m. prayer service. Next Sunday services include Ashton 9:00 a.m. preaching, Reynolds 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 10:30 a.m. preaching with new member reception, and 7:00 p.m. Y P A meeting and preaching. Pastor William Albrecht signs off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton
Reynolds
Israel
William Albrecht
St John’s Lutheran Church Sunday Services and Activities
St John’s Lutheran Church announces Sunday school and Bible class at 9 30 a m Divine services in English at 10 30 a m Catechetical instruction on Saturday choir rehearsal next Tuesday evening at 7 80 in the church Afternoon program begins at 1 30 o clock in the Parish house The Luther League business meeting last Thursday evening was well attended The Constitution and By Laws were adopted and several new members admitted Henry Foerling Pastor For sale purebred Duroc Jersey boar William Beck Satt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Nome
Jehovah
Mane
William H. Manshardt
ST. John’s Lutheran Church
Luther League
Henry Foelicg
Also Mentioned on This Page
LEE CO. Y.M.C. A
Leonard Fowle
Ian
Splentain
Epworth League
Philatheas
Baptist
Brethers
Methodist
Unitarian
Cox
Pussyfoot
Bryan
VERNO
Seattle
Wash
Pacific Coast
Franklin Grove Gitzen
Dixon Post
W. F. Klingebiel
H. B. Arnould
Duroc
Jersey
William Beck
A. W. Rosecrans & Comp’y
Ashton, Illinois
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