Sunday School Work and Reorganization Notes
Reports from Defiance United Brethren and Independence Sunday schools include 1900 and 1901 figures. Membership totals, officers, teachers, scholars, attendance, offerings, and Bible read counts are listed alongside notes on new Bible study groups and a county officers meeting.
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Martha McDonald
Christ
Defiance United Brethren Sunday School
P O Rhodes
Kiser Union
Farmer Union Sunday School
M Haver
Sherwood
Vida Metz
A A Metz
Vida
Moody
Independence Sunday School
Emry Elliott
Ditha Whitney
Secy
Mary E Young
Carrie Minsel
Carmis Whitney
Bessie Dills
Mary Minsel
Suzie Elliott
Avuna Young
Netta Hiliott
Reilly’s Bold Sign of F R B S in Baltimore Story
A Baltimore anecdote recounts John Reilly inscribing F R B S after his name to parody fancy degrees. A hotel register misread as Royal Society fellowship leads officials to invite him to lecture, while the punchline shows his wit when asked about the letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reilly
Baltimore
Reilly
Philadelphia
John Jones
William Smith
Samuel Johnson
F. R
Royal Society
F. BR. S
Baltimore Sun
The Average American in 1801 and Today
A comparative analysis of conditions in 1801 and today across food, clothing, shelter, luxuries, rights, and education shows dramatic progress. The piece contrasts diet, attire, housing, public amenities, political awareness, and literacy, highlighting the shift from poverty and ignorance to self respect and informed citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Auction notice for farm wagons and buggy sale
One new 1 horse wagon, 1 heavy spring wagon, 1 or 2 horse, shafts and pole, 1 buggy. The above articles must be sold before March 1st, and will go very cheap. Inquire of J Q Adams, 806 Ralston Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Q Adams
Ralston Ave
How to curb a child’s crying at home
A Philadelphia Telegraph piece argues crying in children is natural but can be managed. It advocates using humor to defuse tears, delaying rewards until after crying stops, and rewarding good behavior to toughen resolve, noting early discipline reduces future outbursts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Telegraph
Diplomatic move on Curacao asphalt dispute
Willemstad Curacao February 18 The asphalt controversy has been temporarily adjusted by US minister to Venezuela Francis B Loomis. The matter will likely be resolved in court as the US government seeks a formal adjudication of the competing interests Loomis has conveyed the request to the Venezuelan government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willemstad
Island of
Curacoa
United States
Venezuela
Francis B. Loomis
Loomis
Dr. Leyds' Papers Stolen in Brussels
Dr. Leyds, Transvaal diplomatic agent, arrives from The Hague to Brussels. His baggage, left briefly in the residence vestibule, was burgled by thieves using false keys, with a valise containing diplomatic papers taken. Police investigate the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Leyds
Transvaal
Hague
Ohio General Assembly Reunites in Columbus Banquet
Columbus hosts a reunion of state lawmakers at the Neil House, where they also draw salaries for the current year. Guests of honor include Governor Nash Secretary of State Laylin State Auditor Guilbert and Colonel James Kilbourne of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
General Assembly
Neil
Nash
Laylin
Guilbert
James Kilbourne
California Illustrated Copy offered by Chicago & North Western
Advertisement for California Illustrated Copy from The Chicago 400 detailing its high quality engravings and text. It notes mail order availability with 2 cents postage via W. B. Kniskern and lists second class colonist rail fares to California on multiple Feb to Apr 1901 dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illustrated Monthly
Chicago
Chicago & North-Western Ry
California
W. B. Kniskern
Dessert idea for everyday family meals
A short ad suggests Jell O as a quick two minute dessert with no baking. It advises adding hot water and letting it cool and offers flavors lemon orange raspberry and strawberry. The note hints a price around 10 cents.
Rail Excursion Tickets Offer Wide US Travel for Inauguration
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad sells round trip excursion tickets from stations west of the Ohio River to Washington D C for the presidential inauguration. Tickets valid for return on regular trains until March 8. Wabash Railway offers reduced rate round trips to western regions with 21 day return windows and weekly sale dates through April 30. Tickets and details available from local agents or central offices in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Ohio River
Washington, D.C
McKinley
Washington
Baltimore & Ohio
B N. Austin
Chicago
Wabash
Wabach Ticket Office
Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line
Chicago & North Western Ry
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Gunday
County Association
Ieee
W G Lord
PL Freyman
Sherwood ME Churea
Florida
Henry County
H F Willeman
Bodd
Byrr
Castoria
Centaur
New York City
California Illustrated
Portland
Seattle, Tacoma and
Puget Sound
Kennedy Kergan
Superior Street
Cleveland, U.K
KEK
Tua
Bears
City
F. Dozer & CO
Defiance, Ohio
cC.c. Hueiww Plumbing
Clinton
4Th and
65Th Street
J. G. Leever, M. D
Clinton and
Third Streets
Dr. Peal
Minsel.eDrug
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