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Newspaper
Clearfield Weekly Progress
Location
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1914
Page
2
The public has supported evangelist Billy Sunday for over two decades, contributing generously at the end of revivals as appreciation for his work, highlighting a sustained campaign effort and widespread public backing.
A detailed portrait of Billy Sunday campaigns shows how the evangelist built a vast, disciplined staff since 1900. Key aides include Fred Fischer, Homer Rodeheaver, Elijah Brown, Melvin Trotter, G Walter Barr, and L. K. Peacock. The article notes precise roles, health causes for departures, and the expansion of campaigns across cities with organized tabernacles and music teams.
A compilation of early W A Sunday evangelist campaigns from 1900 to 1913 outlines conversions and free will offerings across towns like Rock Island Aledo Burlington Rochester and Princeton. Notes indicate unofficial records with varying figures and limited verification, including Elgin Maryville Keokuk Pontiac and Des Moines areas.
In a curious historical note from Great-Ons’ Notes Mom I Diary, Landseer the renowned animal painter visited the king of Portugal and was met with exuberant praise. The monarch reportedly exclaimed with delight at the sight of Landseer’s living beasts, expressing joy at the artist’s ongoing ability to present creatures.
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