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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1899

Page

8

Josslyn Reunion Sparks Two Siblings Bold Plans

Elmira resists a family reunion yet nerves herself into attending to learn more about the Josslyn lineage. Amelia jealously fears being left out as a cousin introduces a distant relative and a cache of china linked to the Mayflower era.

Amelia Sarah Amela Elmira Bradford Josslyn Stringer China Flovira Kintra Nan England Josslyn Filmira Pye Mimiya Josslyn-Bumstead Amel Atlanta Constitution

The Chestnut Lesson at Eton Ends in Laughter

John Hawtrey, an English whipping schoolmaster at Eton, spanks a pupil mistaken for a thief. The student kneels by the chestnuts, Hawtrey pauses, then realizes the error and apologizes. The room laughs at the mix up over roasted chestnuts.

John Hawtrey England Eton Hawtrey John Stawtrey

Your words against God and future hope in scripture

The lesson notes argue that present prosperity does not reveal the blessed, urging readers to consider David, Abel, and Abraham, and to trust God’s future judgement. It outlines Christ’s coming in glory, the church’s gathering, and the final judgment, stressing obedience to the law and the gospel.

D. M. Stearns David Msaph Light Job Luke xvi Abel Enoch Noah Abraham Moses God Elis Christ Israel Cumming Lord Fle Isis Horeb Elijah John the Baptist Jesus John Gabriel Egypt Jesus Christ John iii Ivy John vi

Christ teaching on prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

A Christian Endeavor lesson on Luke 11 opens with Christ praying and a disciple asking to learn prayer. It outlines Christ’s example, the Lord’s Prayer as model, and God’s willingness to answer when pursued with care. Bible readings accompany with key verses from Chronicles, Psalms, Matthew, Luke, Acts, Romans, Ephesians, Colossians, Thessalonians, James.

Mary Christ God Gethsemane Luke Jesus John xiv Xiii I Thess

The Unity of a Religious Life

The church should appeal to the whole person and sanctify every facet of life. Prayer brings life love and beauty into daily work and relationships. True Christianity fuses religious and secular into one consecrated existence, linking all creation to God.

God

Be Yourself and the Courage to Act in Your Nature

A reflection urges embracing individual identity over conformity. It states that divine grace frees personality, not to fit a mold, and highlights moments of illumination when personal nature must guide thoughts and actions.

God Imun

Know God's Will and Eternal Life in the Scheme of the Ages

A motivational reflection from William T Ellis on aligning life work with God’s eternal plan. It argues that true work lasts beyond a single day when chosen under Christ’s guidance and integrated into eternity.

Christ William T Ellis

Mission Work at Home Funds U.S. Philanthropy

Within the last five years donors in the United States have contributed 197 million dollars to support schools hospitals libraries and picture galleries. This is described as mission work at home aimed at strengthening communities and cultural institutions.

United States

Orangeville News in Brief from Our Own Correspondent

Mrs. Aaron Baltzer spent Sunday at Sciota Mills with her daughter Mrs. Springman. Misses Gertie Musser and Pearl Swartz visit Chicago. Mrs. Henry Bolender was at Freeport Friday. Rev. Busey holds revival at Oneco. Wm. Ebel lays a stone floor in his cellar. Carpenters finish the U. B. parsonage. Churches plan Christmas services. Jacob Musser visited. Oscar Bolender weaves carpet at Smith Bros. Rev. H. C. Blosser aided Rev. Beam at Dakota meetings.

Orangeville Aaron Baltzer Sciota Mills Springman Gertie Musser Pearl Swartz Chicago Henry Bolender Freeport Busey Oneco Wm. Ebel U. B Jacob Musser Oscar Bolender Smith Bros H. C. Blosser Beam Dakota

Local notes from German Valley reflect weather and community life

From Our Own Correspondent German Valley reports heavy rains and springlike mood. Claus Kriens on extended trip to Iowa. Woodmen lodge adds ten members. officer election soon. Pleasant Prairie academy opens winter term with 28 students under Zimmerman Heil Beyer. Local ads tout Foley’s Honey and Tar and Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for stomach and blood health.

German Valley Claus Kriens Wedursda Iowa Stanley Sheldon Dakota Lands Pleasant Prairie Academy John Zimmerman Beloit Wis Heil Freeport A. F

Double Daily Fast Trains To Florida

Announcement of two daily fast train services to Florida with routing via W A Torr general passenger agent Washington and H Taxros assistant general passenger agent Louisville. Posted by railway officials.

Chicago Memphis New Orleans Florida Southern Railway Southern Resorts Cincinnati Louisville Chattanooga Jesup Plant System Jacksonville Knoxville Asherville Savannah North Carolina St. Louis L. E. & St. L. Railroad Air Line Kansas City Birmingham Atlanta THE South W. A.torr Washington, D. C H. Taxros Louisville, Ky

Midland Route Tourist Car Service Resumes Chicago to San Francisco

The C. M. & St. P. Ry resumes the Midland Route Tourist Car service with a Friday 10:35 p.m. departure from Chicago and a Saturday 3:55 p.m. arrival in Omaha, including a Salt Lake City layover for sightseeing. Eastbound service departs San Francisco every Saturday at 8:00 a.m. and reaches Chicago Wednesday morning.

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