Lectures by Rev Landenberger draw fair church audience
Rev L G Landenberger delivered the second lecture in a series at the New-Church Temple, and Rev M B Van Leer invited him to give the fourth lecture in the Methodist church on The Sacred Scriptures. Texts from Genesis and Luke were read, and the speaker discussed God as Creator and the Word becoming flesh. The musical program by the M E church orchestra was enjoyed. Alice Ann Davidson Bowers, 58, died near Magnolia Illinois after short illness. funeral held at daughter Mrs Alex McKirgan’s home with Rev Bliss and Rev Howard Muste assisting. several relatives attended.
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Ig.landenberger
M. B. van -Leer
M. E
M. B. ‘van Leer
Methodist ‘Church
Moses
Jesus
Christ
God
Alice Ann
Benjamin
Ann Bowers
Henry
Iil
Magnolia
John C. Davidson
Jennie
Bess
John
Dorothy
Walter_ McKirgan
Davidson
Alex McKirgan
Bliss
Magnon, Il
Howard
Muste
Dr. Pletach
Ben. Hoyle
Fred_ Gallagher
Edward“ Gunn-Richard_Bowers
William Steele
Christmas Preparations and Local Notices Highlight Busy Season
A chaotic mix of holiday planning and community notices outlines expected service delays at a hotel, hopes for complete readiness by next Christmas, snow removal pleas, and various church activities. It lists local names, upcoming meetings, and Christmas services including confessions and Holy Communion at St John’s Church.
Passes Away in Cairo After Heart Trouble
Obituary notes Conrad Sebolt died in Cairo Nebraska at age 72 after a long illness including heart trouble and dropsy. Born in Butler County Ohio, he moved to Putnam County Iowa as a child and spent most of his life there before living with his sister in Cairo. He belonged to the I O O F and the Caledonia Baptist Church. funeral held at Cairo Baptist Church. Beautiful floral tributes were sent by relatives.
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Conrad_Sebolt
Cairo
Neb
Gonrad—Sebolt
Butler County
Ohio
Putnam—county
Maois
Nebraska
Henry
Bapdist
Caledonia
Baptist
Pela
Tives
Harvey’s Greater Minstrels to Tour Major Cities
Harvey and Kirk with Harry Fiddler preview a troupe of fifty performers, labeled natural negro comedians, traveling by two Pullman sleepers. They tour principal cities and towns, aiming for broad laughter and strong audience reaction across states.
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Harvey
Frank
Kirk
Harry
New York grocer says RAT SNAP keeps rats down
Vroome & Co., butter and cheese merchants in New York City, state they keep RAT SNAP in their cellar to control rats. They describe three sizes priced at 39 cents and 1.25 dollars, sold and guaranteed by T. Segraves.
Christmas Wish Letter From Henry Illinois 1920
A 1920 December Christmas letter from Henry and signature JJelen Forbes requests a wrist watch or violin case, candy, a game, and snow for Santa to visit. The writer expresses well wishes to Santa and Mrs. Claus and references seeing Santa in Peoria.
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Santa Claus
Prancer
Dixon
Sister
Pauline Rowe
Henry
Santa—Claus
Bellex
Tata
Henry, Ill
Dewar
Santa_Claus
Peoria
Christmas wish list for handkerchiefs and sweater
A reader writes to Santa asking for a new box of handkerchiefs and a warm sweater for a very cold year. The letter also pleads for fair treatment of other customers and ends with a final request.
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Santa
Topr
Rat-Snap ad boasts proof with Mr. White testimonial
An advertisement features Mr. Fred White claiming RAT-SNAP killed five rats after they ruined his potatoes. The pitch urges readers to follow his example and remove rats from their property. Three sizes priced 35c 6dc and $1.25. Sold and guaranteed by T. J. Segraves.
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Fred White
White
T. J. Segraves
Viola Smith Seeks Christmas Gifts For Church and Dress
A letter from Viola Smith requests various present items for Christmas. She lists a wrist watch perfume a new dress for church a new pair of shoes and a box of perfume along with stocking stuffers and hopes the letter reaches the recipient without waste. She expresses desire to wear the dress to church and to give a speech there.
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Santa
Viola Smith
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L. G. Landenberger
Alice Davidson
S ‘Coe
Whean Te
Randy
Chatétthas Peeeants
Ries Lote
Ft. You
S.C
Pire
aToseph
Roasch
Y Barbara
Kuhne
McNabb
Fred” Riedy
Fred
Alden
St. John's” Church
Father. Cooper
Dee
Ane
Gonrad Sebolt
Opal Keenan
Anna—Sivelle
Edna_ Haines
York
Itchins& Downey Telephone No
Forbes
Ford
W. H. Harris
Till
Spot. Cash Grocery
California
Henry Opera
A. M. Harvey
Minstrels
Octoroon Beauty Chorus
Darkey
as_ Harry Fiddler
Frank Kirk
Opera House
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