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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1906

Page

2

Sixty Years of Cedarville Presbyterian Church Anniversary

The Cedarville Presbyterian Church marked its sixtieth anniversary with seventy members attending. The day featured a morning gathering at K of G hall and afternoon services starting with the hymn Bless Be the Tie That Binds, led by Rev. L. Mitchell and the former pastor. The record recalls early church organization efforts by Rock Run and River Presbytery in 1867, listing elected elders and trustees and noting the dedication of a debt-free church in 1867 and a series of calls and meetings through 1879 and beyond, including donations from Mrs. Elizabeth Lucas and a long legacy discussion involving many names.

Theresbyterian Church Cedarville K. of G. Hall Church of Tony River Presbytery Presbyterian Church Rock Run Presbyterian Church of James Wilson Samuel H. Laird George Thompson John H. Addams Pascal L. Wright John Boal Freeport John M. Linn UL. H. Mitchell Charles Death Jacob Latshaw John Wright J. Weber Addams Elizabeth Lucas T. C. Baston Belleville Henry Richart Stephenson County Ilinois John G. Bruce Stephenson ‘County German Presbyterian Society of Richland A. D Henry Ault Adrian W. Lucas John ‘A. Clark Lucas Mr. Addams Bruce First Presbyterian J. C. Downer A. Kent Galena Moder Eas Robert Boals Maigia Thomas Boals Cathakins Jane Boals Oals John Wilson Roscop Sarah Young And Wreb

Cedarville Church Marks Sixty Years With History and Address

A Cedarville Presbyterian observance recalls past pastors and members as Henry Richart reads a historical sketch tracing the church's 1845 incorporation to 1900 and Rev Henry Cullen of Milan delivers a robust address on Presbyterianism. The gathering lists trustees and officers, notes reorganizations and key calls, and salutes long years of service, with many names of local families appearing in the record.

O. R. Newcomb Henry Richart Henry Cullen Milan Cullen Cedarville Cdarville

Devil's Auction at Grand opera house returns with new acts

Charles H Yale’s Everlasting Devil's Auction makes its twenty fourth edition at the Grand Friday night. Manager Yale keeps core appeal while adding new features to satisfy evolving taste. The production promises an all new set and effects from curtain rise to Amor finale. Cast led by George H To pack delivers a strong performance.

Charles H. Yale Grand Opera House Yale George H. Topack

Miss Wilhelmina Busch Elopement Rumor Sealed By Father

In St Louis on January 2 reports say Miss Busch daughter of Adolphus Busch and Lt Eduard Scharrer may not marry after a frustrated elopement. Miss Busch visited Grant farm. father denies engagement. Scharrer declines comment and Busch says they remain friends. An air of mystery surrounds the affair.

St. Louis Wilhelmina Busch Adolphus Busch Eduard Scharrer Stuttgart Germany Busch Mansion Augustus A. Busch Grant Farm Thieutenant Scharrer

Open Letter Urges Church State Separation In Narva

Antonin bishop of Narva Russia publishes an open letter advocating complete separation of church and state. George B McClellan begins a second four year term as mayor of New York. Frank Bonner dies in Kansas City at 41 from blood poisoning after quinsy. Collision between two military trains near Snimenka Dnieperov kills twenty soldiers. James Kittredge 10 dies after leaping from second story at Dr Pickett sanatorium Philadelphia. Patrolman Thatcher killed in Detroit train trolley crash. Massachusetts enforces new law banning under 14s from mills factories stores. Poor of Chicago fed well by Volunteers of America at Coli ieunl annex. Duke of Devonshire backs Liberal free trade cause. Public Printer Stirlings to install time clocks despite union opposition.

Volunteers of America Coliieunl Annex Duke of Devonshire Stirlings

Graft Charges Rise in Kentucky Ohio Leg Assembly Fight

In Albany New York January 2 The clash over the New York Assembly speakership centers on whether the vote shall be secret The Wadsworth Merritt factions accuse each other of money influence while Senator Blackburn and Odell allies weigh the tactic The contest hinges on secrecy and pledged support for James W Wadsworth Jr and Edwin A Merritt Jr with Governor Higgins alleged to have used tactics to sway votes

Albany N. Y Assembly Movement James W. Wadsworth, Jr Wadsworth Edwin A. Merritt, Jr Merritt Odell Higgins

Paynter Shows Up Best In Kentucky Caucuses

Paynter backers claim solid gains as Paynter candidates win chair and speaker in house caucus and win chair pro tem in senate caucus. Opponents warn cross over votes could swing joint caucus. Neither side yields ground as campaigns tighten for United States Senate race.

Krankfont House Senate Kentucky Thomas KK. Paynter J. c Blackburn United States House Caue Paynter Manis Paynter Chalrain Hackburn Haldeman Judge Paynter Mad

Ohio General Assembly Opens With Party Split

The seventy seventh general assembly of Ohio convened with the House organized by the Republicans at sixty two to fifty nine for Democrats, and the Senate organized by Democrats with nineteen votes, one independent Lamb of Lucas county joining them. The caucus nominees were elected in both houses. Governor Herrick’s farewell message was read, notable for a strong declaration against voriften and its forms, a denunciation of the professional lobbyist, and advocacy of expanding the current excise tax.

Ohio Cohupbus Ian General Assembly House Senate Lamb Lucas County Herrick Wnd

Bryan to Leave Manila For Southern Islands

Bryan departs Manila after New Year receptions hosted by Major General Corbin and Acting Governor lde. William J. Bryan was greeted by Aguinaldo and many former insurgent officers. The trip to the southern islands is scheduled for tomorrow.

Bryan Manila Corbin Lde William J. Bryan Aguinaldo

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Aids Piles And Sores

The soothing salve relieves pain almost instantly when applied to piles sores cuts and boils. It draws out inflammation reduces swelling and acts as a rebefacient aiding circulation to permit nature to remove the trouble. Sold by all druggists.

DeWitt

Daily delivery rate for citywide service announced

The Daily offers citywide delivery at ten cents per week, detailing coverage to all city areas and confirming affordable home circulation.

Winter Reflections and Horticultural Plans by John M Wise

Winter Thoughts on Horticulture opens with reflection on the past year and lessons learned for growers. It urges continued study, progress, and unity in the field, praising Arbor Day and the value of trees, fruits, and nurserymen. Talks and Walks highlight Hardy raspberries, Golden Queen, and the Turner, with advice on mulching, soil care, and cultivation. The article celebrates hybridizing, introduces grape Varieties like Campbell's Early, and notes the economic value of U.S. fruit crops, ending with a nod to Rev. Roe’s classic Small Fruits guide.

Cuthbert

Funeral of Charles T. Yerkes in New York

Charles T. Yerkes funeral was held at his Fifth Avenue home. A Quaker minister led simple services attended by family and close friends. The body rests in Greenwood Cemetery mausoleum. a Chicago lawyer asserts marital reconciliation prior to his death amid public dispute over a young woman connected to the couple. A note on wage strikes in Port Huron and other cities follows.

New York Charles ‘S Yerkes Fifth Avenue Sixty-eighth Street Greenwood Cemetery Chas, Yerkes Johnsville Samuel Yerkes Clarence A. Knight Chicago

General Strike Begins in Printers Strike Across Nations

News reports from New York and other cities show printers striking for an eight hour day as the International Typographical Union launches a general stoppage. Philadelphia and Providence tally sizable numbers among striking workers, with employer resistance noted in the Typothetae.

New York Dan The International Typographical Union United States Canada Philadelphia Providence

Conried Refuses Chorus Wage Increase Demand

A Metropolitan Opera House chorus delegation demanded higher pay from Conried from 16 to 25 dollars weekly. He refused to recognize chorus members as union members, insisting they are bound by management contracts unless they pledge to honor them, then he would consider improvements.

Conried Chorus New York Metropolitan Opera House Chorus Conried Y

Answer from Coal Operators Delayed at Conference Request

An answer from the anthracite coal operators to the United Mine Workers officers' request for a conference was received by Secretary John P. Gallagher of the miners' committee. It was sent unopened to John Mitchell at his home in Wilkes-Barre.

Wilkesbarre United Mine Workers of America John P. Gallagher Miners’ Committee John Mitchell Big Home Finols

Sappho Play Barred by New Haven Police

New Haven January 9 Chief of Police Wran notified Hyperion theater manager Rowland that the play Sappho by Miss Olga Nethersole will not be permitted tomorrow evening unless certain changes are made.

Sappho Jn New Haven Conn Wran Rowland Hyperion Theater Sappho Olga Nethersole

Chicago Board of Trade Man Dead

Chicago, din 2.— Mbert H Farnum, a well known member of the Chicago Board of Trade, is dead of pneumonia. For the past six years Farnum had been connected with the firms of Bartlett Frazier & Carrington.

Chicago Board of Trade Chicago Din

McCall Denied Resignation At New York Life Trust

Augustus G. Paine, trustee committee member, rejects reports that John A. McCall resigned as president of the New York Life Insurance Company. Paine says the rumor is absolutely untrue as authorities review company affairs. The article notes concerns about financial issues and mentions weak Egyptian fears.

McCall New York John A. MccCall New York Life Tusurance Company Augustus G. Paine Paine

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