Church Notes Chronicle Local Faith Activities and Revivals
The column reports on church groups in Wabash township including the Baptist Ladies' Aid Society meeting with Mrs. Fannie Stevenson. It notes revival meetings at the Presbyterian church led by Rev. Wilmer and Elder W J Rice, baptisms at the Baptist church, and new members joining several churches. The Wabash Glee Club plans a Presbyterian benefit event on April 1.
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The
Baptist Ladies’ Aid Society
Fannie Stevenson
Wabash Glee Club
Presbyterian Church
Easter Market at Dr Buckner's Drug Store
Lue indies of the Presbyterian church announce an Easter market at Dr Buckner's Drug Store selling bread cake pies salads butter eggs chickens and other foods plus cut flowers and potted plants. The sale is set for April 6 with morning and afternoon hours.
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Lue Indies
Presbyterian Church
A Fair Proposition Pastor Seeks Baptism Discussion
A letter from W J Rice to Pastor M EF church Covington asks permission to deliver an address on Christian Baptism at the church or to preach jointly at an alternate venue. He requests a reply at earliest convenience and promises courteous deliberations.
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M. EF. Church
Covington
W. J. Rice
Old Soldier Claims Buried Treasure Near Murphysboro
W H Wells of Danville writes to Murphysboro postmaster claiming a $150,000 gold hoard is buried nearby. He promises to lead a team to recover it if sent a return ticket, describes a failed dig, and asks editors to publish his tale as fact.
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W. H. Wells
Danville
Murphysboro
Trnn
Sur
Murfreesboro
Tenn Sar
Moore
Sun
W.H. Wells
Fat shortages plague a needy infant prompting remedy
A mother reveals her baby grows thin and fragile while unable to gain fat from food. Doctors suggest Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a fat source and provide free samples, urging quick action to save the child.
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Scott
Ames Shovels and Benson's Plaster Endorsements
In the West wild cat money era Ames shovels stood as stable currency for twenty years. Oliver Ames & Son symbolized honesty worldwide. Benson's Porous Plaster is extolled as the universal external remedy with rapid relief for coughs colds lumbago kidney trouble rheumatism and lame back. Over 5 000 physicians and druggists commend it and it tops fifty five awards in tests. Beware of substitutes and cheap imitations. Available from Seabury & Johnson New York with 25c postage on order.
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Ames
Oliver Ames & Son
Benson’s
Benson's
Seabury & Johnson, Mfg
Chemista
N.Y
Local notes and visits headline The Leader issue
A bustling roundup of city visitors and residents with Danville and Attica ties. Mentions include Danville and Urbana travelers, funeral attendances, teaching staff in Danville Ills, and household moves as well as shop prompts and a charity gathering at C A Cheney’s Jewelry store.
Seduction charge after missing girl linked to LaFrance
Detective Halis investigated a missing Miss Mary Rodgers from near Geo LaFrance's home. Rodgers returned home after a reconciliation with her mother, admitting love for LaFrance who allegedly reciprocated and planned marriage. A seduction warrant followed, with claims she is under 18, and rumors of a Covington marriage emerged but remained unverified.
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Geo
LaFrance
Mary E. Rodgers
George
la France
Miss Rodgers
Detective Halls
Covington
Danville
Saturday Press
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