Freeport district reports growth despite debt and losses
Rev Charles G Unangst presents the Freeport district annual report detailing improved material and spiritual conditions, revival fervor, and mission support. He notes 272 accessions, 32 net member gain, and six new churches plus parsonages, with total district funds raised for new churches and camp meeting over 20000 dollars, while several charges carry current expenses debts and substitutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Anangst
Freeport
Conference of the United Evangelical Church
Peotone
IH Health
J. W. Michael
W. F F. Hammond
Stockton
Bible Institute
Shannon
H. B. Hartzier
Oakdale Park
C. H. Dubs
Chaungshe
China
J. W. Summers
Ohio
Cod
Uts
W. M. Stanford
Cedarville
Llu
Brookville
Rockford
Rush Circuit
Dixon
Shannon la
R. S. Welch
Fair Haven
Zeitschriff
Ievangelical
Suunday
Chadwick
Forreston
W. M
F. M
Illinois
Afolkey
K. U
EB. Y. Knapp
W. C. Heyl
L. C. Schmidt
H. C. Stephan
KE. K. Yeakel
Woodbine
Iva Guiley
Trinity Congregation
Kf. C. Ek
Schmidt
Davis
Rock City
Hedges
Orangeville
Klopp
Oakdale Camp Meeting Association
Conference Missionary Society
Four flours in one pastry cake bread blend
Four flours in one pastry flour cake flour bread flour blend marketed as a single product. It notes careful milling by Washburn Crosby Co. and implies versatility for baking needs. The tone resembles a terse product blurb from a historic ad page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn-Crosby Co
Church leader inspires overflow crowd at Bishop Hel lecture
In Peotone a large audience attended Bishop Hel's talk on educated ministry at Western Union College. The event followed strong reports from the statistical secretary showing progress and high donations for missionary work, pastoring, and educational conditions amid steady advancement in Past Mear and related activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marel el
Tyos
China
Dmeliudis
Pudy
S. Carsen
Hel
Western Union Culege
Endowment Initiative Aims to Raise $75,000
An effort is underway to boost an endowment with a target of $75,000. Organizers urge support from donors and the community to strengthen the fund and sustain future programs.
Will Test Two Cent Fare in Illinois Rail Lines
Illinois railroads plan to test the legality of the two cent fare law. A meeting of executives is set for next Tuesday to decide on contesting the measure. Early six month figures from July to December 1907 show increased passengers but higher costs and lower revenue, with profits squeezed. Chicago & Alton data illustrate a broader industry trend as roads weigh legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago & Alton
Ilinois
Dixon Woman Ends Her Life
In Dixon Illinois Mrs Reinhold Beier, about 64, died by her own action by jumping into Rock River. Her body was found about five feet deep near shore after she left home while her daughter was away. Her scarf and a house key on the bank supported the coroner's verdict of death by despondency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Ill
Reinhold Beier
Rock River
Freeport testimony touts Doan's Kidney Pills
Freeport residents publish proof they were cured by Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney pain and back trouble. A 1897 case from Mrs Was Church at 214 Spring St. says the pills stopped severe attacks and restored health, with a 1907 confirmation of ten years without symptoms. Poster Milburn Co. sells the pills nationwide for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Doan
Was Church
Spring St
Ill
Dean
Doans
Selling of liquor sparks debate in Freeport
Rights and Liberty League criticizes saloon crime claims while urging action by authorities. The piece argues eliminating saloons won’t stop crime and warns of illicit whiskey markets and youth temptation. It calls for law enforcement of existing liquor rules and cooperation with the Liquor Dealers’ association president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rights and Liberty League
The
Civic League
Freeport
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Famous New England Story Becomes Popular Stage Hit
The six year old tale Quincy Adams Sawyer by Charles Felton Pidgin thrilled readers and became a successful play. Boston lawyer Quincy Adams finds love with a blind girl as six love stories unfold through strong comedy and tender moments. Manager A C Knorr brings the celebrated production to the Grand opera house for March 28 matinee and night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Adama Sawyer
New England
Charles Felton Pidgin
Eiverybody
Boston
A. C. Knorr
Grand Opera House
Paper Day At First Baptist Aid Society
The Aid society of the First Baptist church will hold another paper day on Tuesday March 24. Anyone with papers or magazines to dispose of should notify Miss Van Toh at 2 Carroll Street Mrs Cowell at 7 Fik Street Mrs Tretnow by phone black 935 or Mrs Myers by phone white 2. Tie papers in bundles for collection on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid Society of the First Baptist Church
van Toh
Carroll Street
Cowell
Fik Street
Tretnow
Myers
Ice supply notice advertising new season orders
Announcement from J. R. Sarre inviting customers to place orders for both natural and artificial ice for the upcoming season. The notice states readiness to handle all ice needs and indicates the ice will be available this season.
Toll trouble lands Rockford youth in custody
A transient young man named Rutledge was arrested in Rockford for failing to pay a Bell Telephone night- service bill of 630 dollars. He had only two dollars, talked 63 minutes to Dixon, Illinois, at ten cents a minute, and could not pay. Police investigated potential charges as of this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Rutledge
Dixon
Bell
Harrison
Local Name Thought Correct for Central Station
A reader questions whether the name he provided for Central Station is correct, seeking clarification on the official designation and any alternate names used in public records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Oats Theft Charge Shocks Dubuque Yardmaster in Court
J W Frances, a former Great Western Railroad yardmaster, faced a 200 bushel oats theft charge in Justice Skemp's court in Dubuque. The oats valued at forty five cents a bushel were reportedly moved from a wrecked car to Byron Illinois after the January incident. Alexander testified Frances hired him to unload and haul the grain. The case stirred local railroad circles as the hearing proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Frances
Byron
Ill
Alexander
Hardy Catalpa The Government Promotes Planting It
The government advocates planting hardy catalpa for durable timber and profitable farm use. Trees grow rapidly with modest care, offering shade and wind protection. The Forestry bureau reports satisfactory results and many groves will be planted, sharing in a future great benefit. Also includes shoe ad and cough syrup note from local ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forestry Bureau
Joan M. Wisk
Freeport
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C. G. Unangst
United Evangelical
Purc
Bishop Wood
Tovey
Cl Selveniett
J. W W. Douvdis
Bette Thes
Christ's Vineyard
Waswauan-Crosey Ee
Gorp
Humphreys
Vieira
Evens
Bower
Ague
Phiee
Medicine CO
New Uri
Anne
J. R. Sarre
Great Western
Catalpa
Schmidt, Wachlin & Pfeiffer
H. J. Moogh
U. P. Guenther
Journal
Business Men's Association
Freeport Railway, Licht & Power CO
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