First Baptist Church Nears Completion in Champaign
The First Baptist church in Champaign nears completion with gray stone walls on University Avenue and Randolph Street brick sides. Access from Randolph or University Avenue leads to a 350-seat auditorium with opalescent rose windows and a grand pipe organ. Memorial windows honor local leaders, including John Milton Gregory and David Bailey, while architect N. S. Spencer and builder D. H. Lloyde lead the project valued over $20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the First Baptist Church
University Avenue
Randolph Street
John Milton Gregory
Champaign
University of Illinois
University
David Bailey
Hannah A. Bennett
Huldah Williamson
W. F. Morgan
Nancy D. Stamey
G. W
Bethire Riley
David and
Hannah Bailey
Clara B. Kimball
David Lloyde
93Rd
Illinois Volunteers
Champion Hill
Ellis Adams
Amanda Adams
Aaron Beidler
B. C. Bradley
Lloyde
F. H. Jahr
E. A. Robinson
C. A. Lloyde
National Furniture Company
G. H. Scharbacher
Springfield
M. P. Moller
Hagerstown
H. M. Hooker
Chicago
Illinois
W. H. Stedman
Flaring dispute over Hibernians neutrality stance in Boer relief effort
The Ancient Order of Hibernians in Champaign disclaims soliciting relief funds for the Boers. Local Division No. 1 reports a $100 voluntary contribution to a Chicago hospital corps, independent of national officers. The group defends neutrality laws and cites Helen Gould’s Maine hospital ship as lawful aid. Casualties at Ladysmith include Lieut. Col. Dick Conyingham and multiple officers wounded or killed.
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Order of Hibernians
Springfield
Chicago
Champaign
Helen Gould
Maine
Ladysmith
London
Dick Conyngham
Gordon Highlanders
Wrecked Oil Tank Off St Marys Bay Norse Ship Loss Feared
A large steamer, possibly an oil tank, ran aground on a reef in St Marys bay five miles from shore. During daylight several crew members were seen washed overboard, with others in the rigging as night fell. Heavy seas and cold weather hindered rescue attempts and the ship is believed lost with all aboard.
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St. Johns
N. F
St. Mary's Bay
University of Illinois Updates and Meetings
The senior class will meet Wednesday at 4 PM. A general psychology course is planned next semester under Prof. A H Daniels. The Agricultural club convenes tomorrow at 7 PM in Room 113 University hall. Professors Kennedy Erf Fraser and Davenport returned from Belvidere after attending a State Dairy men’s association meeting. Battalion sergeants and battery officers were appointed, including Lt. Logue and Sgt. Hicks. Holdens trips and reform spelling changes are noted. Dairymen’s association endorsed state college funding and seeks domestic economy funding. Varsity baseball candidates and corn growers session at the University proceed with talks by members and professors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Daniels
Agricultural Club
University Hall
W. J. Kennedy
Oscar Erf
W. J. Fraser
Eugene Davenport
State Dairymen’s Association
Belvidere
J. H. Farrin
T. L. Harris
H. F. Post
L. A. Waterbury
University Military Battalion
University Battery
C. L. Logue
B. W. Hicks
H. B. Ketzel
W. H. Fursman
P. G. Holden
Sulzer Seeks House Inquiry Into Gage Bank Deals
Representative Sulzer of New York introduced a resolution demanding a non-partisan committee investigate Secretary Gage. The proposal seeks a full inquiry into all dealings between the treasury secretary and the National City Bank and Hanover National Bank of New York City, and any others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gage
Washington, D. C
Sulzer
New York
House
Dancing Club Hosts Century Event at Miebach’s Hall
Forty couples danced Thursday night at Miebach's hall under Century Dancing club auspices. The grand march led by Fay Morrissey and Miss Pearl Flowers opened a program of eighteen numbers and two extras, with music by a four-piece orchestra, ending at midnight as attendees sought the date of the next event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miebach’s
Century Dancing Club
Fay Morrissey
Buller reports movement near Colenso and Tugela
London dispatch dated January notes General Buller occupying the southern bank of the Tugela river at Potgieter's Drift and seizing the bridge. He says the river is high and floods the area while Boers lie entrenched north of Springfield and Potgester's Drift awaiting a British attack.
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London
Buller
Springfield
Colenso
Tugela River
Potgieter
Potgester
Great work of General Bates in South Manila operations
General Bates reports major success since January 1 in south Manila. Towns Binan, Cabaquo, Santo Tomas Silang and Indang taken. Over 100 insurgents killed and about 50 prisoners, including General Rizal, captured. Large quantities of artillery ammunition documents and property seized. American casualties: one killed and five wounded.
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Washington
D. C
Otis
Bates
Manila
Binan
Cabaquo
Santo Tomas Silang
Indang
Rizal
Burglars Enter Home of M L Armstrong in East Clark Street
Thieves broke into the residence of M L Armstrong at 404 East Clark street between evening and 8 30 o clock Thursday night. They entered through the cellar and took a watch and chain three rings and seven dollars. They followed the trail to the south Illinois Central railroad yards but lost it after the burglars apparently borrowed a handcar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Armstrong
East
Clark Street
South Illinois Central Railroad
Bachelor supper riddle after couple leaves by train
Friends of Frank M. Gulick and Miss Cora Martin, who departed Thursday afternoon amid rice showers, received a telegram from Bloomington dated January 11 8 10 p m from B E Spalding stating you lose out on the bachelor supper too late now CORA and FRANK F M G leaving readers puzzled by the cryptic message and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Gulick
Cora Martin
Bloomington
B. E. Spalding
Cora
Frank
Kennard Named Assistant Paymaster in Navy
Postmaster Riley received a telegram from Congressman Warner announcing Perry G Kennard's appointment as assistant paymaster in the United States Navy. The post carries honor and a good salary, and Kennard will be congratulated on his good fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy G. Kennard
Navy
Riley
Warner
Perry G. Kennard
United States Navy
Kennard
Burglars Blow Bank in Owensville Ind
Robbers blew open the Owensville bank at 3 a.m. wrecking the brick building and taking all. No revenue stamps left and losses may reach $15,000. The thieves escaped on a handcar.
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Owensville
Ind
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the First Baptist Church
Campus
Halle
the Century Dancing Club
Gen. Buller
High Wat R
Gen. Bates
M. LE. Armstrong
Coinas
Omni
Paris
Bath & Lo
Kersey and Melton
Everyon
W. A. Lewis
Prop
Nell Street
Champaign, Lil
Walker & Mulliken
Neil Street
Champaign, IN
Third Choral Society
Godowsky
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