Methodists Outwit Chicago Inspector at Enthusiastic Service
Chicago October 1 report on Rock River conference where crowding was eased by attendees bringing lunches to Park Avenue Methodist Church. Bishop Berry ordained three deacons and seven elders and announced upcoming appointments. rumors swirled about a secretary for the evangelist movement.
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Chicago
Bartzen
Rock River
Park Avenue Methodist Church
Charch
Eighth Presbyterian Church
Joseph F. Berry
Bishop Berry
Berry
John R. Gates
John W. Holland
Fred O. Kelly
Milton F. Freeman
James W. Frid
S. T. Thomas
Alfred KE. Harris
J. R. Gates
Christian IF. Kleibauer
Elijah H. Longbrake
de. Brushingham
J. V. Brushinghaum
Cook
Talvin
First Methodist
Henry FE. Rutherford
Epworth League
Chicago City Missions Demonstrated Vital to Nation
Chicago city missions drew national interest at the Rock River conference session in Park Avenue church. Speakers cited wariness of youth in boarding houses and the influx from rural areas. They urged broader city-wide collections beyond hospitals and homes to support mission work.
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Chicago
Rock River Conference
Park Avenue
Hithertono
Wesley Hospital
Old People’s Home
Miorniuvea
Taugho
Dtey
Pierce
Countey
Chaney
Ada Street
America
Dpd
Drl
Vaughn
Ministers raise funds for safer youth gathering place on Halsted
Mr Vaughn appeals to Halsted Street congregations to build a proper venue for courting youths after a $267 collection begins with small gifts from two ministers. He recounts a local incident of a couple on his porch and urges a decent location free from dance halls and vaudeville theatres.
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Halsted Street
Vaughn
Mr. Vaughn
Rev. Davis Returns to Freeport After Appointment Reappointment
Rev. F. M. Davis is reappointed to the pastorate of the First LL. B. church in Freeport after a year’s service. Conference in Gibson City announced the return while assigning Rev. W. T. Kessinger to Canton. Freeport district and Streator district lists follow with presiding elders and multiple appointments.
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F. M. Davis
LL. B
Freeport
Gibson City
W. T. Kessinger
Canton
J. W. Burgess
Bradley
G. Bl. McClanahan
Chicago
Weaver Memorial
M. B. Spayd
Chicago Grace
A. B. Wright
Chicago East Grove
Maggies Elliott
Compton
Daniel Reeder
Custer Park
Leroy
FE. P. Spurlock
M. Davis
Forreston
A. FE. Kosht
Fenton
D. M. Donovan
Joslyn
I. A. Barton
Sycamore
R. R. Lackey
Streator
W. W. Walker
Coleta
J. Alef
King
Lexington
Moncey Creek
Bula
Orangeville
J. W. Hunter
Oregon
C. H. Drumm
Polo
Garman
Ridott
J. Groff
P. FE. Vanorin
M. S. Bovey
This Date in History Highlights Born and Died Figures Across Centuries
A compact chronicle lists notable events and births from 1207 to 1904 including Henry II D, James Lawrence, Count Alessandro di Sagliostro, the Treaty of Ildefonso, Russo Persia war, the Yankee Blade wreck, McKinley tariff act, and the Paris peace talks.
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Henry Iid
Ingland
St. Paul's
London
Delaware Bay
James Lawrence
Allessandro di Sagliostro
Carlyle
Ildefonso
Spain
Louisiana
France
Russia
Persia
Henry Clay
Georgia
Peekskill
Yankee Blade
San Francisco
Panama
Wharl
Shaftsbury
Paris
William Vernon Warcourt
Birthday Tribute to Senator Joseph C. S. Blackburn
The article traces Joseph Clay Stiles Blackburn’s career from birth on October 1 1838 in Kentucky through his early law career legislature service in the lower house and ten years in the Senate. It notes his return to the Senate in 1901 and the upcoming election of his successor by the Kentucky legislature.
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Joseph Clay Stiles Blackburn
United States
Kentucky
Bluegrass
Joseph
Center College
Chicago
South
Breckinridge and
Lane
Arkansas
Congress
Senate
Blackburn
New Northern Illinois League draws strong local support
Freeport president F O Keene reports enthusiastic backing from Streator Illinois and Kankakee officials for a proposed Northern Illinois league. Meetings planned. players from Freeport and others show strong performances as talks advance with multiple towns.
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F. O. Keene
Freeport Baseball Association
Chicago
Sinclaire
Streator H Baseball Club
Apliner
Kankakee
Tllinois League
Apeliner
Freeport
Jack Warhop
Rockford
Jack
Monticello
Winslow
Belvidere
Edward Scott
Janesville
Stars
Eagles
Scotty
Ives
Barlow
Artesians
Karnell
Eau Claire
Almer
Pecatonica
Scott
Holllster's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Elusive Grace
A brief ad claims gymnastics alone cannot achieve elasticity and grace and promotes Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea with tea or tablets priced at 85 cents by Joseph Emmert.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Joseph Emmert
Postal Commission Begins Hearing on Second Class Mail
New York October 1 The postal commission created by Congress to study second class mail held its first hearing at the Holland House. It will report on the operation and impact of current law and propose changes. Key questions include cost coverage, practical classifications, and amendments to improve the law.
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New York
Postal Commission
Congress
Holland House
The Political Boss at the Grand Tonight
Pl W Fas on presents The Political Boss at the Grand tonight. The manager promises a superb company with new scenic accessories and plans that reflect lavish brains and capital, aiming to attract patrons of this popular venue.
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Pl. W. Fason
Before and After at Grand Opera House Delights Audiences
Robert Hunter brings a strong cast for Leo Ditrichstein's farce Before and After with Ditrichstein as Dr Page. Parisian Eugene Redding plays a French officer, and Viola Kellogg leads a witty supporting lineup including Boniface Thorne Edmund Hilton and Kenyon Bishop among others in a lively two and a half hour program. The engagement precedes Harry Beresford and The Woman Hater next week.
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United States
France
America
Robert Hunter
Leo Ditrichstein
Ditrichstein
Dr. Page
Eugene Redding
Viola Kellogg
Comediennes
Geo. C. Boniface, Jr
Thorne
Edmund Flton
Kenyon Bishop
Jean Newcombe
Laura Butler
Mabel Findlay
Grand Opera House
Harry Beresford
Beresford
Danger from the Plague Promises Cure with King’s Discovery
Forest City Me resident Mrs George Walls praises Dr King s New Discovery as a Godsend for coughs colds and lung ailments claiming quick relief and prevention of pneumonia grippe asthma hay fever and consumption. Trial bottle offered free with purchase at Joseph Emmert s drug store.
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Joseph Emmert
Wallpaper Sale With Reduced Prices At Sluiter Brauer
Reduced prices and a nice stock of wallpaper available. Get your paper ing done now at Sluiter & Brauer in Galena Ave. g-20d Tw.
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Sluiter & Brauer
Iss
Galenaave
Finger bowl dining car caper on the Pioneer Limited
A humorous but real scene aboard the Pioneer Limited between Chicago and St Paul as dining car conductor Col Dan Healy hosts three railroad builders. The trio order a feast and, after a toast, sample water from cut glass finger bowls, prompting Healy to urge them to drink from the bowls.
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Milwaukee Free Press
Pioneer Limited
Milwaukee Road
Clyde Fitch
Pioneer
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Dan Healy
Wadsworth
Col. Healey
Brawney
Mike
Dan
Limited
Healy
Waukesha
Minneapolis
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Davis
United Brethren Conference
S. Blackburn
the Daily Journal
Coats
Huss
Sweeney & Friuss
Sweeney & Kinley
Kinley
Galena St Freeport, III
Galena St
Galena St., Freeport, Lil
NEW League
Illinois
Kankaker
The
Grand
the Woman Hater
Galome
Salt Lake
Bryan
Van
Cora Branen
A. On
Avila
A Olav Eee
Kuehner
Globe Wernicke
Karpen Bros
Victor
Royal Morris
Ostermoor
Rio
Santos
Burrell Brothers
Stephenson St
Cash Grocers
MaUtore Hop
Freeport Gas Light
Goke
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