Bishop M Dowell Here Tomorrow Dedication at First M E Church
The First M E Church edifice, completed at 35000, will be dedicated tomorrow with Bishop William F E McDowell presiding and Rev F H Sheetz and L C Burling assisting. Services at 7 30 P M feature organ music, solos by Dr R E Libberton, and sermons by Dr F H Sheets. Choir and orchestra include Mrs John G Oyler, Mary Adele Rockey, Collin A Kennedy, Sheldon J Clark, and F J Burdett.
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M. EB
William FE. McDowell
F. H. Sheetz
Western
L. C. Burling
Stephenson and
Cherry Streets
Jas. K. Shields
Dudley Ugk
Schnecker
Ralph BE. Libberton
F. H. Sheets
John G. Oyler
Mary Adele Rockey
Collin A. Kennedy
Sheldon J. Clark
F. J. Burdett
Edwin Rotzler
M. E. Church
McDowell
Sabbath Announcements in Freeport Pulpits Tomorrow
The Freeport Theological Society meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in room 412 Wilcoxon block. Trinity United Evangelical Church on Joorer Union and Pleasant streets hosts Bible study at 9:30 a.m. and services at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Children’s activities noted.
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Freeport
Freeport Theosophical Society
Wilcoxon Block
Vrinity
New Freeport Church Opens After Big Building Drive
The Rock River conference assigned Rev. Shields to the Freeport church in 1908. A rapid construction effort produced a new church costing about 35 000 dollars with brick exterior, art stone trim, slate roof and twin towers. The 600-seat auditorium includes a pastor study, choir room, memorial windows, a large pipe organ, and basement Sunday school spaces. A dedication program featured organ music, sermons, and addresses, with special services listed for morning and afternoon. Local church notices follow including First Church of Christ, Scientist and others with service times and activities.
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Shields
Freeport
Rock River
Rockford
Parinton
Frank Hoover
Daniel Hoover
HH. H. Mynard
Hoffman
Christ
Chiat
Peter
Epworth League
Elias
Dudley Buck
Duke Street
Gilchrist
William Fraser McPowell
Addreys
F. H. Sheets
Cantate Domino
Revival Services and Multiple Church Sermons Across Town
The weeklong revival continues at Oak Street German Church with Rev. Ed Meads leading a children’s meeting and a sermon on Neglecting the Grace of God. First Presbyterian and First Baptist host morning and evening services, with sermons on The Christ Man's Burden and The Painted Face, plus a Sunday school, Junior C A, and B Y P U activities. Salem Evangelical, Y M C A addresses, and public prayer meetings are announced, along with an illustrated talk on Boys and Girls in India and W M S annual election.
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Leeting
Thall First Church of Christ, Scientist
Wilcoxon Block
Banday
M. E
F. O. Barz
Epworth League
First United Brethren Church
Cor. Locust and
Galena
Sheridan Garman
L. W. Brean
W. Gardner Thrall
Bond
Bible School
Free Methodist Church
W. P. Ferries
W. W. Stebbins
F. Nd. Brooke
Grave Ehurch
Frederick J. Bate
Second Presbyterian
F. A. Hosmer
Ivine
John Henry Roose
Westminster Church
Rockford
Ill
Embury M. EB
E. BE. McKay
Meads
A. Hirst
H. Dustman
R. Ketler
Joe Meads
Benton, Il
Shelp
Ed Meads
Oak Street German Church
Wunderlich
Paul
First Presbyterian Church
Hi. L. Moore
First Baptist Church
Orlod
Price
Peaine
Schofield
India
Salem
Evangelical
Pleasant St
Galena Ave
F. C. Neitz
Revival at Embury Draws 26 Converts In Warren
Twenty six have knelt at the altar during a Warren revival led by Rev. Cass Davis and the Meads brothers. Pastors from First Presbyterian and local Baptist and Methodist churches praised the union effort. An illustrated sermon and a sermon by Rev Joe Meads are planned tonight with overflow arrangements and an earlier pworth league dismissal.
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Warre
Christ
Cass Davis
Jin Warren
Meads Brothers
Warren
Kearns
First Presbyterian Church of
Presbyterian
Baptist
Methodist
Til
Joe Meads
Thepworth League
Embury
MEN TAKE STRIKERS PLACES AT LOCAL BREWERIES
The Milwaukee strike has not altered beer production as all brewers keep operations. Baier Ohlendorf Schmid Franz brewing firms have hired several replacement workers including two from Galena and unknown others from various points. A local representative is authorized to hire ten more men if needed. There is a risk of a broader strike in Milwaukee breweries.
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Baier & Ohlendorf
Schmid Bros
Franz Bros. Brewing Companies
Milwaukee
Galena
Japan Lecture at Baptist Church Captivates Audience
After a cordial supper, a large crowd gathered in the main auditorium to study Japan. The event showcased pictures of the people, land, customs, missions, and schools, leaving attendees impressed by the Oriental nation and the potential for Christianity there.
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Japan
Baptist Church
Burial at Adeline for I. B. Row land
The remains of I. B. Row land were taken to Adeline today for burial. A Leavenworth Indiana manager named Thos Austin opposed doctors operating on his wife and instead used Electric Bitters. He credits the remedy with his wife’s recovery after five physicians failed to help. Guaranteed by Joseph Emmert, druggist, 50 cents.
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Adeline
I. B. Rowland
Austin
Republican
Leavenworth
Ind
Joseph Emmert
Waddell opens bank in Jennings Louisiana
Mr T T Waddell and his wife plan permanent southward home in Jennings Louisiana where he has formed a bank with 60000 capital. He is chosen president and occupies a prime building. Jennings with 3500 inhabitants thrives on rice cattle oil and rich land worth about 85 dollars an acre. Local finances offer eight to twelve percent loans.
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T. T. Waddell
Jennings
Mr. Waddell
Freeport
W. G. Waddell
Chicago
T. L
John R
Waddell Brothers
T. L. Waddell
Waddell
Boys and Girls in India sermon at Baptist church Sunday
A special lecture sermon for boys and girls on Sunday night at the Baptist church explores child life in India, school and home life, missionary work, and contrasts with life here. Parents are invited to attend with children. a silver offering will be collected.
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Baptist Church
India
Doctor Cures Stammering in Freeport Visit
Dr BE L Rivenburgh, famed for stammering cures thirty two years ago, is back in Freeport at the Brewster house for two weeks. Reporter Theodore Fye shows marked improvement after two lessons, with more to come. Atkins and Smith Datkins vouch for his past success here in 1874 and endorse his current services.
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Freeport
BE. L. Rivenbursh
Brewster House
Journal
Theodore Fye
Stover Engine Works
Dr. Rivenburgh
Bowen Glark
Ridott
Jacob Witter
Atkins
BE. L. Rivenburgh
Smith Datkins
Amity society venue hosts social party in Lexington hall
Amity Civil es a party at Lexington hall by the Amity society with euchre and dancing. Prizes awarded to Mrs Dick and BR P Fekert, second prizes to Mrs Samuel Lebicker and George J Dehn. Gibler's orchestra entertained and a hand made quilt given by Mrs Sidney Harden of Chicago to the winning number.
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Amity Civés
Lexington Hall
Amity Society
BR. P. Fekert
Samuel Lebicker
George J. Dehn
Gibler
Amity
Sidney Harden
Chicago
Freeport
St. Vincent's Sewing Circle
St. Pius’ ‘Hall
St. Vincent's Orphanage
C. Steffen
George Kearns
W. Ulrich
A. Grim
J. Billerbeck
Ninety third Birthday Honored for M P Mitchell in Lancaster County
Hale and hearty at ninety three, M P Mitchell gathers in Lancaster township with his grandson J F Glasser and numerous relatives from across the county and Freeport to celebrate his birthday. Born May 6 1812 in Aronsburg Center County Pa he moved to Chicago in 1839 and Stephenson county in 1841. He married Maria Ruth in 1832, she has long since died. A former tailor he later farmed in Illinois and retired several years ago. When he reached Freeport in 1841 the town had only five or six houses.
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Maria Ruth
Ilinois
Freeport
James Ferguson and daughter thank Royal Neighbors
James Ferguson and his daughter express heartfelt thanks to friends and Royal Neighbors members for the sympathy shown during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ferguson
Deafness Cure Offered Through Constitutional Readhes
An advertisement claims deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It touts Hall's Chuek Cue Reed as a remedy and offers a reward for cases of catarrhy not cured, with product details and seller locations in Toledo and West Freeport.
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Hewrin
Hall
Free
Blourney & CO
Toledo
Tae Halls
Notice on street waste removal by May
All nuisances including manure and rubbish in streets and alleys must be cleared by the lith of May or the city will remove the waste and charge the property owners. By order of authority.
Four Properties for Sale Near Court House Are Offered
Pf lists four properties priced from 1400 to 2100 dollars with three within five minutes walk of the court house and a fourth farther out but in an excellent location. Two may be sold on easy terms, within reach of working people, with vacant lots and other city properties at higher prices. AILDRETH announces a varied, unmatched list across the city.
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Court House
Aittle
C. FW. Aildreth
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Robert Bickenbach
Rick
Attaiched
Florence Thiel
Globe Hospital
Relief FC MO
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Freeport Chapter
Eastern Star
Gibler’s
Order Bave
Mystic Workers of the World
Beb. A. Blust’s
M. P. Mitchell
Freeport Gun Club
Taylor’s Park
Wm. Waddington
B. Hall Tees
H. F. Janssen
J. Harry
A. Lamm
Wee
George Isaacs
Sao
Shaffer Avenue
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DR. Price
GC. C. Eneun
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Tel
White
Walter M. Palmer, Jr
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East Freeport
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Schoeffel & Brokhausen
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