Indiana Primary Sets Motion For 1916 Campaign
Indiana will hold its first state primary next Tuesday for president and vice president with Wilson Marshall and Fairbanks leading. Republicans battle for governor with Goodrich McCray Myers, while Kern faces no senate opposition. Delegates bound to conventions and results may take days.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas R. Marshall
C. W. Fairbanks
United States
Congress
General Assembly
Circuit
Superior Court
John W. Kern
James £. Watson
Wenker
Henry S. New
Republican National Committee
Arthur R. Robinson
John A. M. Adair
Highth
Leonard B. Clore
James P. Goodrich
Warren T. McCray
Quincy Adams Myers
Supreme Court
Wilson
Marshall
Charles W. Fairbanks
Chicago
St. Louis
Indiana sets delegate plan for conventions and electors
The text outlines that parties will select four delegates at large two presidential electors at large and two contingent electors at large. It adds that state conventions will adopt party platforms and each party will send thirty delegates to the national conventions. Congressional district delegates will choose two delegates each in Indianapolis the night before the state convention.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
County Office Candidates Nominated by Parties
The piece lists Democratic and Republican county office candidates led by judges prosecutors and treasurers. Democrats name Ballou Lee Conley Dunmire Baker Helpin Swart Winship Thomas Mast Rieth Gardner Keeley Fisher and others. Republicans list Dodge Drake Hughes Britton Haskins Beardsley Anderson Kreigbaum Teal Carmien Farrell Mehl Yoder Vallette Bechtel Long Sykes Eliott Reed Walter Kinney Vallance Leer Teegarden Neidig Ott Rickert Iffert and more. Greatest focus on Republican treasurer race with six contenders and spirited Republican representation bids.
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Otis L. Ballou
Lagrange
Claude Lee
J. Raymond Conley
Elkhart
James Dunmire
Concord Township
John F. Baker
Goshen
Arthur E. Helpin
Charley Swart
Jackson Township
William H. Winship
Scott Thomas
J. C. Mast
Albert A. Rieth
Walter Sykes
Harvey B. Eliott
Freda Reed
Charles A. Sanford
Fmugene Holderman
Walter A. Stauffer
Paul B. Work
Julian O. Walter
Bristol
Charles L., Kinney
Fred J. Vallance
Middle
Almon Leer
Harrison Township
Geo
Teegarden
Charles 3. Neidig
Southern Dist
J. W. Ott
Benton Township
Dillman Rickert
Nappanee
Edward Iffert
Union Township
Embezzlement Charge for Elkhart Store Manager
Elkhart man Ted C. Myers aged 30 and married, a Chambold oleomargarine store manager, was arrested on embezzlement charges filed by Toledo based employer, who with a brother runs several stores nationwide. He allegedly is $106 short in accounts and fabricated receipts and bank slips to conceal the loss.
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Elkhart
Ted C. Myers
Files
Toledo
Myers
Postcard From Sergt Darwin Reaches Local Resident
Harry E. Vernon receives a postcard from Sergt Darwin who fights for the English on the French frontier. Vernon formerly traveled for the Callahan Book Co. in the territory and is well known locally.
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Harry E. Vernon
Sergt. Darwin
Callahan Book Co
Books Added To Public Library Collection
The public library reports a large influx of new general interest books. It notes the purchase of specially illustrated titles for the children's room to enhance young readers.
Montgomery Accepts Detroit Post After South Bend Departure
L. J. Montgomery, ousted superintendent of South Bend city schools, takes a new position with Montgomery & Kline Con. Co. in Detroit Michigan.
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L. J. Montgomery
South Bend
Montgomery & Kline Con. Co
Detroit, Mich
Funeral for Alfred Strayer Held at Goshen Church
Funeral services for Alfred Strayer of Sugar Grove were held at the West Side church Goshen this afternoon with burial in the church cemetery.
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Alfred Strayer
Sugar Grove
West Side
Goshen
Body Interred Here In Local Cemetery
The body of Alva Harrington Bechtel, wife of Charles O Bechtel, of Wakarusa, was interred in Oak Ridge cemetery here this morning. For sale dry mill wood in good condition par one cord and you will want more. Brooks 111 East Lincoln Ave.
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Alva Harrington-Bechtel
Charles O. Bechtel
Wakarusa
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Brooks
East
Lincoln Ave
President restores large public land openings in three states
Orders approved by President Wilson restore to entry 113 518 acres in Wyoming 188 358 acres in eastern Utah and 10 988 acres in west central Montana. Wyoming and Montana lands had been reserved for phosphate deposits later found absent and Utah lands were within a coal withdrawal.
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Washington
Wilson
Wyoming
Utah
Montana
Marshall to Vote in Indiana State Primary Next Tuesday
Vice-President Marshall will travel from Washington to Indianapolis to cast his vote in the state primary next Tuesday. He will depart Saturday for Chicago, accompanied by Mrs. Marshall.
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Washington
Mar
Marshall
Indianapolis
Chicago
Mrs W C Barnes Dies After Long Illness
Mrs W C Barnes aged 52 died at her brother Chas M Arnold’s New Paris home from heart and kidney trouble. Born in Jackson township she lived in the county all her life. Survived by three brothers John H Arnold Jacob B Arnold and C M Arnold of near New Paris. Funeral Saturday at 10 am at Baintertown Church with Rev W R Deeter officiating.
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W. C. Barnes
Chas. M. Arnold
New Paris
Jackson Township
Barnes
Barnes & Noriarity
W. C. Barnes & Co
Goshen
John H. Arnold
Jacob B. Arnold
C. M. Arnold
Baintertown Church
W. R. Deeter
John F Stillwell Dies at 74 in Solomon's Creek Home
John F Stillwell aged 74 died this morning at 8 30 at his Solomon's Creek home from complications. Born in Ohio he moved to Benton county at 13 and owned a Benton township farm. Survived by three daughters Mrs Arvila Dushtel near Warsaw Mrs F Bickel Clinton township and Carrie at home. His wife predeceased him. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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John F. Stillwell
Solomon’s Creek
Ohio
Benton Township
Arvila Dushtel
Warsaw
EF. Bickel
Clinton Township
Carrie
Funeral services for Jacob Brown pioneer farmer
Funeral services were held at 10 o'clock this morning at Union Center church for Jacob Brown a pioneer farmer from Fikhart county. Rev Daniel Wy song officiated. Brown resided six and a half miles east of Nappanee at his death and had lived there before moving recently.
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Jacob Brown
Fikhart County
Union Center Church
Daniel Wysong
Mr. Brown
Nappanee
Teachers Named for Summer School Attendance
The Misses Ethel Fitch Caroline Stutz Mildred Troover Edna Dierdorf Flossie Berlin Donnita Woodford Minnie Vernon Nsazel Aigler Mrs Martha Starr and Fred Stultz will attend summer school. Several high school instructors will also attend.
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Ethel Fitch
Caroline Stutz
Mildred Troover
Edna Dierdorf
Flossie Berlin
Donnita Woodford
Minnie Vernon
Nsazel Aigler
Martha Starr
Fred Stultz
Invitations to France for Local Teachers
Local high school teachers received invitations from French universities to travel to Paris this summer to study the French language. The program aims to strengthen language ties and expand cultural exchange opportunities for educators.
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Paris
Death at Bushong Home In Syracuse From Measles
Mary Bushong daughter of Samuel and Alfa Bushong died at the Bushong home in Syracuse due to measles. Complications involved Dright's disease.
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Mary
Samuel
Alfa Bushong
Bushong
Syracuse
Spring Vacation Set for April 5 to 7 by School Board
At the regular monthly meeting of the school board held at the high school last evening the spring vacation was fixed for the week of April 5 7.
Leesburg Men Named to Elk Hart Motor Supply Inc
Walter H. Stanley and John E. Armstrong of Leesburg are two of three incorporators named for the Elk Hart Motor Supply Co.
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Leesburg
Walter H. Stanley
John E. Armstrong
Elkhart Motor Supply Co
First Baptist Church to serve chicken pie supper
The men of the First Baptist church will serve a chicken pie supper in the church parlors Thursday evening. Everyone is invited.
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The
First Baptist Church
Suit to Quiet Title Filed by Waukee Gravel Co
The Waukee Gravel Co files suit in Kosciusko circuit court against Jared Fuller and others to quiet title on disputed property.
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The
Waukee Gravel Co
Kosciusko
Jared Fuller
Wanted Home for Two Young Children in Township Notice
A 15 month old boy and a 3 year old girl seek a new home. Full particulars available from township trustee Robert E. Chatten.
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Robert E. Chatten
German Cruiser Moewe Captured by British Forces
Buenos Aires dispatches report a wireless from Montevideo that British cruisers captured the German cruiser Moewe. The Russian steamer Alexander Wentzel was sunk by a submarine, with 18 lives lost. Madrid reports food price protests and strikes demanding government action to curb costs.
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Buenos Aires
Argentine
Montevida
Europe
Brazil
Moewe
London
Alexander Wentzel
Praise for Prison Reform at Indiana State Penitentiary
The Chicago Evening News praises Michigan City penitentiar y as a model prison with Ed ward J. Fogarty praised as warden. Sinsheimer notes cheerful outer appearance and efficient administration, with offices separated from cellhouses by a double gate system.
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Chicago Evening News
Allen Sinsheimer
Michigan City Penitentiary
Edward J. Fogarty
Sinsheimer
Michigan City
Indiana
Miss Gushe Taken to Longcliff Asylum in Serious Condition
Miss Tillie Gushe of Elkhart, an insane patient held at the county jail for several days, was transported this morning to Longcliff asylum by Deputy Sheriff Bowser and jail turnkey Geo. Barr. Her condition is very serious and she was strapped to a cot for the ambulance transfer to the railway station.
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Taten
Longcliff
Tillie Gushe
Elkhart
Loncelf Asylum
Bowser
Geo. Barr
Miss Gushe
Woman's Missionary society bank offering at Whitehead home
The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the First M E church will hold its annual bank offering at Mrs I J Whitehead's home at 423 Sixth street tomorrow at 2 50 p m An interesting program is planned Miss Effie Cooper will speak about her work in China Refreshments will be served and a hearty welcome is extended
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Woman’s Foreign . Missionary Society of the First M. EB. Church
I. J. Whitehead
Sixth Street
Effie Cooper
China
Snowstorm Sweeps Area as March Enters Like a Lion
Railway workers report yesterday's snow storm as general in scope. March began mild then turned fierce in the afternoon, shifting from a lamb to a roaring lion.
Elkhart Teachers Traveled Aboard Sunk French Vessel
In Provence a French auxiliary cruiser sank in the Mediterranean. The vessel carried several Elkhart school teachers who had previously traveled to Germany aboard the same boat years earlier.
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la Provence
Provence
Mediterranean Sea
Elkhart School
Germany
Big Timber Purchases
Albert Lentz of Milford buys large timber tracts from Wilson Felk ner Jacob Tusing Charles Snyder W O Phillips and Perry Hoover in a notable local deal.
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Albert Lentz
Milford
Wilson Felkner
Jacob Tusing
Charles Snyder
W. O. Phillips
Perry Hoover
Goshen Man Sells Milford Residence to Harry Doty
Jesse Berry of Goshen sold his Milford residence to Harry Doty of Milford. The transfer confirms a private real estate deal with Doty as purchaser and Berry as seller.
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Jesse Berry
Goshen
Milford
Harry Doty
Has Arizona Claim Miss Maade Berry Disclosed
Miss Maade Berry formerly of Milford has an Arizona claim noted in public records. She is identified as the claimant in the filing, with Milford referenced as her earlier location and Arizona as the claim’s jurisdiction.
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Arizona
Maade Berry
Milford
Elkhart City Hall Completed and Ready for Occupation
City Hall in Elkhart is finished and will be occupied soon. Sale items include a wagon harness and a Harley Davidson twin motorcycle, listed with the Goshen address and Bottlink Works contact.
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Elkhart City Hall
Goshen City
Bottlink Wks
Elkhart City Judge Seeks Democratic Prosecutor Nomination
Claude Lee, formerly of Middlebury and now Elkhart city judge, enters the Democratic nomination race for prosecuting attorney. He seeks the position amid local legal and political context in Elkhart.
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Claude Lee
Middlebury
Elkhart
The
34Th Judicial Circuit
Local figure Mr Lee canvasses Elkhart and LaGrange counties
Mr Lee, a well known resident of Elkhart, conducts four canvasses across Elkhart and LaGrange counties. The campaign activity targets local communities and raises questions about outreach and regional engagement.
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Elkhart
Lagrange Counties
Lee
Lagrange
Pirates of Penzance at Jefferson for Goshen Moose lodge
Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance will be sung tonight at the Jefferson for the Goshen Moose lodge benefit under the direction of Charles D. Hazelrigg with a large ensemble and special orchestra. The principals include Forrest, Trump, Allen Storer, Mark Schrock, Charles, Robert Parker, Russell Lantz, Helen Shaw-Krutz, Elvira Galentine, Mabel Morrice, Ruth Steffy and Florence Weaver. Prices range from 25 cents to 1 dollar. another performance is scheduled tomorrow evening.
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Gilbert & Sullivan
the Jefferson Tonight
Charles D. Hazelrigg
Medford
Ore
Goshen Moose Lodge
Forrest
Trump
Allen Storer
Mark Schrock
Charles
Robert Parker
Russel Lantz
Helen Shaw-Krutz
Elvira Galentine
Mabel Morrice
Ruth Ste
Mortuary Records: Wagley and Weaver Obituaries
John H Wagley three year old of Nappanee dies at home with his parents two brothers and grandparents surviving. funeral by Rev J I Kimmel and Rev Pretecher. David W Weaver aged 65 bricklayer dies at his Mishart home after year long illness. survived by his wife one son two brothers and two sisters.
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Wagley
John H
Ed Wagley
Nappanee
Fvo Brothers
J. I. Kimmel
Goshen
Pretecher
Weaver
David W. Weaver
Mikhart
Wendallville Sewer Bids Render Key Awards
A M Smith bidder from Elkhart submitted a bid of 60567 for the sewer 50 cents per connection and 285 for the lift. McLaughlin Construction Co of Pittsburgh was the low bidder for the sewer at 26219.66 and Marine Brooks Burkham Co of St Louis won the lift bid at 3570.
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A. M. Smith
Elkhart
Wendallville
MccLaughlin Construction Co
Pittsburgh
Marine Brooks & Burkham Co
St. Louis
Milford Patient Receives Go Shen Specialist Aid
Tiane Groves of Milford suffers neuralgia of the eye and a Go shen specialist has been called to treat him. John FH. Rimpler is confined to his home on First street with the grip. Miss Ruth Snyder is considerably improved.
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Tiane Groves
Milford
Goshen
John FH. Rimpler
First Street
Ruth Snyder
Elks Lodge Holds Annual Officer Election Tonight
The Elks lodge of the city will hold its annual election of officers tonight at 8 o'clock. All members are requested to be present.
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Elks Lodge
Purses for Inter State Fair at Springbrook Park
Purses aggregating ten thousand dollars will be offered at the second annual Inter state fair to be held at Springbrook park from September 12 to 16.
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Springbrook Park
Sold Interest in Sheet Metal Firm Change
W H Rood sold his interest in Sheet Metal Specialty Co to I I Thomas of this city formerly of Millersburg.
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W. H. Rood
Sheet Metal Specialty Co
To &. I. Thomas
Millersburg
Continuous Meter Reading Introduced in Elkhart
Elkhart Gas & Fuel Co. announces the rollout of a continuous meter reading system in Elkhart to streamline gas usage monitoring and billing. The move aims to improve accuracy and quicker data collection for customers and the utility.
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Elkhart
Elkhart Gas & Fuel Co
Injury in Nappanee: Vern Stahly kicked by horse
Vern Stahly of Nappanee suffered a severe facial injury when kicked above the eye by a horse. The incident occurred in Nappanee and is reported as a serious domestic equestrian accident.
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Nappanee
Vern Stahly
For Rent Three Furnished Rooms With Private Entrance
Three modern furnished rooms for light housekeeping available at 300 W. Pike. Private entrance. Suitable for quiet single or couple. Contact for details and showing times.
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W. Pike
Middlebury Poultry Show Expands With New Contests
The Middlebury High School in partnership with the Farm Betterment Club announces an expanded poultry and agriculture show for March 16-17 at the high school. New features include corn poultry egg judging and bread baking contests with lectures planned both days and evenings. A full program will be printed later.
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Mid-lebury
Committee of Inspection
Farm Betterment Club
Middlebury Township
Elkhart County
Middlebury High School
Court actions span foreclosures divorces and criminal cases
Superior Court docket includes Grant B. Bushnell suing to foreclose a mechanic lien against Lee M. Barney for 1408.09. Emma Holderman seeks divorce from William J. Holderman alleging abandonment. Anna Ritter files for divorce from Glenn Ritter with request to resume former name Brussnan amid disease claim. Mayor's Court notes Mishler arraigned for breaking into Shamrock club rooms. Justice Court cites attachment actions against Allen Need moving to Canada.
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Superior Court
Grant B. Bushnell
Lee M. Barney
Reuben Boyer
Charles Miller
C. G. Conn Ltd. Corporation
Zephemah Platt
Et al
C. A. Aitken
Emma Holderman
William J. Holderman
Mishawaka
Anna Q. Ritter
Glenn V. Ritter
Brussnan
James Mishler
Shamrock Club
Davis
Mishler
Instructions issued for democratic primary voting rules
Official guidance outlines how to mark first and second choices for candidates. Voters must place an X after each candidate’s name for each office and may select both first and second choices when multiple candidates exist. If unclear, ask election officials and participate in the primary.
Changes in Residence Move Sparks Property Swaps in South Bend
Harry M. Sanders and his family plan to move to South Bend soon. Mrs. Dan iel A. Sanders will vacate No. 217 South Sixth Street and occupy her son's No. 302 South Sixth Street. Sanders leases the South Bend property to E. Louis Kuhns, who will vacate Goshen for his new home. Mrs. Sanders will offer her own home for sale.
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Harry M. Sanders
South Bend
Mr. Sanders
Daniel A. Sanders
South Sixth Street
South 6Th Street
Sanders
Williamson's Furniture Store Food Sale Saturday
Community shoppers are urged to visit Williamson's Furniture on Saturday for a selection of home made pies cakes cookies and other baked goods. The event promises tasty treats and a chance to browse furniture while supporting local vendors.
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Williamson
All Time County Health Officer Plan Endorsed
Hurty backs an all time county health officer plan urging preparation for the upcoming General Assembly. The recommendation argues for a centralized health strategy and rapid response framework to strengthen county public health capacity.
Indiana to push school health reforms plan agenda
Dr J N Hurty states three health improvement ideas for the next Indiana general assembly. The proposals include an all-time country health officer plan a compulsory medical examination for all schoolchildren and the creation of a child hygiene department. Kansas already funds hygiene work and this model is to be followed to raise public health standards.
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Indianapolis
Mar
Indiana
General Assembly
J. N. Hurty
Hurty
Harry
American Medical Society
Wurty
Kansas
Goshen Public Library Builds Indiana Centennial Collection
The Goshen public library is assembling a notable Indiana history collection with books on the state's history on special shelves. A prepared list of related stories and many pageant suggestions from the Indiana Historical Commission are received. Photographs cover twenty subjects and pioneer pictures are gathered. The library invites interest in Centennial activities.
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Goshen
Indiana
Indiana Historical Commission of
Indianapolis
Northern Indiana librarians plan centennial celebration meeting
Librarians from Gary Valparaiso LaCrosse Goshen Elkhart Plymouth Culver New Carlisle and other northern towns discussed Indiana centennial celebration plans at a South Bend meeting yesterday.
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Gary
Valparaiso
LaCrosse
Goshen
Elkhart
Plymouth
Culver
New Carlisle
Indiana
South Bend
Edwin L Knox Joins Silbar Company Chicago Plant
Edwin L Knox formerly of Goshen has joined Silbar and Co manufacturers and distributors of paper and woodenware. His Chicago office is at 111 West Monroe Street while the Silbar plant operates in Grand Rapids Michigan.
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Edwin L. Knox
Goshen
Silbar & Co
West
Monroe Street
Chicago
Silbar
Grand Rapids
Mich
John Wesley Day Observed by Methodist Churches
John Wesley Day is observed today by Methodist churches with services and community gatherings recognizing the founder's legacy. Local congregations mark the occasion with prayers, sermons, and outreach events.
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John Wesley
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