New Parsonage at United Brethren Church Dedicated Debt Free
The United Brethren church held a two session dedication for the new parsonage with Rev. F W Davis and Prof. J P Landis D D of Dayton Oh in charge. Over 1800 dollars raised in afternoon services and total pledges reached 2250 dollars surpassing the needed amount by 150 dollars. The key was handed to church trustees signaling completion of the project.
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United Brethren Church
Prof. Landis
Landis
God
Mannerman
Nazareth
Jesus
Rev Davis Able Pastor Drives Parsonage Dedication Progress
Rev Davis arrived last fall and since taking charge at the church there has been increased interest and activity. The parsonage dedication marks another step in the church’s ongoing efforts under the new pastor.
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Davis
Thic City
Parsonage for church welcomed amid praise and growth
A new church parsonage costing 2000 dollars was completed by Garman Bros with eight yellow pine rooms finished to resemble oak. The congregation celebrated with a reception and a series of services highlighting church growth and active member involvement.
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Young People’s Christian Union
Garman Bros
Matter Picnic Brings Cedarville Kin Together for Twelfth Year
The Matter family held their twelfth annual picnic on Saturday June 23 in Folgate grove north of Cedarville with about one hundred relatives attending. Officers were elected for the coming year including President William H Matter of Freeport and Secretary Dr L H Matter of Freeport. Family origins trace to Germany with the earliest American ancestor John Matter arriving in 1676 and settlement in Buckeye township after a long pioneer journey from Pennsylvania.
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Cedarville
Matter
Folgate Grove
Wm. H. Matter
Freeport
John Franks
Redak
Clarion
Naperville
Tllinaian
Wheaton
Ill
Germany
America
John Matter
Willian H
Joseph. Matter
Pennsylvania
Crystal
John
Peter
Isaac
Phillip
William
Susan
Margaret
Julia
Isaac Matter
Stephenson County
Jefferson County
Ohio River
Mississippi
Buckeye Township
William H. Matter
Addie L
Charles Bollinger
Emma I
John Francks
Cora Ann
Estella
Joseph Matter
Ida
Henry Kahly
Laura
William Snyder
William I
Elmer
A. Guy
Goodwin, Minn
O. E
DeKalb
Elias
Mabel
Elks Picnic Draws Rockford Freeport Belair Lodges
Elks of Rockford Freeport and Belair plan a Love's Park picnic on Wednesday with expected large attendance. Each lodge will bring a baseball team as part of the day’s events. The steamer Illinois will depart at 12 30 PM with dinner served on arrival.
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Rockford
Elks of
Freeport
Belair
Love’s Park
Line City
Pretzelville
Illinois
Love's Park
Men S Fervent Y M C A Meeting Inspires Converts
A large turnout at the Y M C A men’s meeting yesterday afternoon featured hearty singing and thoughtful talks by Rev. O J Price on Bible study and Rev. F A Hosmer on prayer. McCaskill spoke briefly and invited audience testimonies, drawing many new and longtime converts. Chautauqua sessions will pause Sunday afternoons until July 15 when they resume for the summer.
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Rogram
O. J. Price
F. A. Hos Mer
McCaskill
Sunday School Picnic Delights Local Children
A happy group of children gathered at the Settlement home Saturday for a Sunday school rally. Mrs Edna Baker Oyler performed vocal selections and Miss Antill of Savanna gave elocutionary selections, both delighting the children. Ice cream and cake were served and all voted a good time.
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Edna Baker Oyler
Antill
Savanna
Physicians urge Postum as coffee alternative
A doctor recounts years of coffee harm, heart palpitations, and a near fatal attack. After switching to Postum and brewing with butter for 15 minutes, he recovered, advises patients to quit coffee, and endorses Postum as a nationwide practice cited by Postum Co. and a promotional booklet.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Royal Arch Masons to confer degree on three candidates
Freeport Chapter No. 23 Royal Arch Masons prepares for a date evening when the Royal Arch degree will be conferred upon three candidates by past high priests. This marks the first convocation of past high priests and could decide if it becomes an annual event. Living past high priests include L L Mann E L Cronkrite W S Best and others.
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Freeport
Royal Arch Masons
Oateigh
Royal Arch
L.L. Mann
E. L. Cronkrite
W. S. Best
W. W. Lott
M. Stoskopf
Electric Bitters praised as cure for various ailments
In an ad style claim a Bennettsville physician says Electric Bitters restored his wife’s health after years of dyspepsia and a torpid liver. The tonic is said to cure chills fever malaria biliousness lame back kidney and bladder issues, sold with a guarantee by Jos Emmert at 60 cents.
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India
S. A. Brown
Bennettsville
3. C
Jos
Emmert
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J. N. Galloway
M. A. van Reed
Odsells
J. F. Fair
R.D. Koehner
Js M. Saucerman
Ls Snydét
We Os Jencks
C. F. Knecht
WM. Walton
Freeport Gas Light and Coke Co
McPherson & Service
Freeporort
Oston Cash
Stephenson Street
Second National Bank
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