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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1905
Page
1
Little Cecil Hoskinson entertained about twenty of her friends last Saturday afternoon from two to four for her eighth birthday. The children played games and exchanged small keepsakes. Light refreshments were served as the party ended with the children returning home happy about the delightful afternoon.
A quiet hour follows as she sends her girls home praising the niece who taught them. The tone reflects warm family appreciation for the educator and the calm evening farewell.
At a regular meeting of the Lowa Encampment No 6 officers were elected for the ensuing term. J. F. Bennett is Chief Patriarch and R. B. Ross High Priest. The lodge will host an oyster supper next Friday evening. all are invited. GRAND P.
Mrs Elizabeth Canterbury entertained Class No. 9 of the Lutheran Sunday school at her home Thursday evening. The group enjoyed games and a letter from Grandpa Bright read aloud. Three new scholars joined, with others invited to join this bright class. Arthur Woods spent Sunday visiting Ottumwa.
A reader discusses evangelist Mr Sunday praising his learning and impact while noting his methods could attract crowds yet fail to match Moody. The author describes Sundays intellect, study at Northwestern University and theology training, and contrasts the strong oratory with a warning that Sunday must change to reach fuller results.
In evaluating William A Sunday the writer contrasts his rhetoric with Moody and Torrey. He warns Sunday to trust his best, avoid rough tactics, and remain a gentleman to potentially become the era’s greatest evangelist. Prof HW Cooper resigns from Fairfield High to pursue private tutoring in Chicago.
Prof John DeMotte delivered The Harp of the Senses or the Secret of Character Building to one of Grand Theatre’s largest crowds. He urged youths to avoid evil thoughts and deeds while illustrating with clear visuals assisted by Pruman W Harrington. The nearly two hour talk impressed listeners who departed with meaningful lessons.
In an A class assembly, students presented a rhetoric program with violin solo, poetry, and a debate on whether the United States should grant Tide pendenes to the Philippines. Judges Rev. Pempre Vineho and others ruled the negative in a lively contest.
Mr and Mrs Welner Spent and a portion of the day Sunday with relatives to Mr Pleasant.
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