Independent church movement stirs Chicago crowd at McVicker's
Chicago scene reports Prof Swing leading a large audience at McVicker's theatre in support of an independent church formation styled Central Church. He criticizes Patton and Presbyterianism while other local figures suffer hostile press treatment amid political and legal turbulence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
Prof. Patton
Presbyterian Church
Calvary Cemetery
Ailles
Lowa
Lrivine
House of Colness
Ead
J. D. Ward
Bub
BG. Campbell
U. S
Wwe
Fatty” Edwards
Wen
J.D. Ward
Ft Buculaes
Ward
Dowards
Edwards
Washington
Charley
Aso
Henry
County Court Actions in Sept Term Estates and Appointments
Estate proceedings include appointment of James D. Barnes as administrator for Aaron Baxter estate with bonds and securities, waivers by widow, and letters issued. Inventories and appraisals for Daniel H. Maloham, George Wise, Walk Ra de estate, Newton Cumbas, and ongoing final reports and discharge of administrators are noted with court orders and recording of records in Pleasant Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Divilbise
Rachel Divilbiss
Henry T. Divilbiss
John W. Divilbiss
James 5. Brasfield
Daniel H. Maleham
Eliza A
Estella J. Babb
Nancy Myers
Guardian
Harmon. Andrews
Ben. G. Andrews
James A. Edwards
Henry Woolf
John Baker
Charles O. Baker
John T. G. Foster
J.F. Foster
Aaron Baxter
J. D.urnes
Lizzie Grove
John M. III
George Wise
Citathon
Daniel H. Maloham
Orange Parrett
James D. Barnes
Rachel Baxter
Arthur Baxter
Pleasant Ireland
A. M. Harper
M. M. Boon
Walk Ra
Sraith P. Hi
Newton Cumbas
Fox River Railroad troubles and citizen notes
The Wenona Index reports Kendall county residents’ anger over Fox River Railroad notes. Citizens paid $500 face value amid court battles, noting high interest and ongoing losses while awaiting a favorable Supreme Court decision. The piece cites settlements with Cushman Force & Co. and mentions plans for competing lines and coal prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox River R. R
Fox River R.R
Fox River
Kendall County
Fox River Company
Supreme Court
Yorkville Record
Wenoha
Aurora
G. RK. Lea
J. S. Marshal
Cushman Force & Co
Doc
Hopkins
L. N. Lewis
Cushman, Force & Co
Venona
Geneva
Wisconsin Pineries
The Teacher Institute Highlights Reading and Multiplication Exercises
The December session of the Teacher Institute featured Mrs Maxwell and Mrs Maney leading reading and arithmetic demonstrations for primary scholars aged eight to eleven. Teachers praised imitation based instruction and a rapid, engaged method where students read in unison and individually, improving accuracy and pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwelll Noon
Board of Education
Logal
Mary Bolen
Arma
School Institute Praises Local Educators and Method
A report describes Miss FaringBoice leading geography with an opt line map on the board two weeks past. Superintendent W W Bretgon reviews the sessions with Farley Danley Stetson and others praising the methodology, efficiency, and dedication of the teaching corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faring’Boice
W. W.bret‘gon
Bonsover
Messrs
Farley
Danley
Stets0n
Henry
Stetson
Finney
Maxwell
Lisses Boice
Lecture To-Morrow Night By Dr J J Moreland
The public school course presents Dr J J Moreland the pantomimic humorist as speaker on Human Nature with portraits and pictures. Endorsed by physicians teachers and press the lecture aims to entertain instruct and profit all ages at the Presbyterian church admission 15 cents adults 10 cents children music from the professor's wife pianist and organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Moreland
Aour House
Board of Education
Meeting Over Pulpit Dispute At Presbyterian Church
A Tuesday evening meeting of Mrs Huldshort's residence and Presbyterian congregation discussed the session's stance and invited Mr Glendenning to preach. Despite bad weather, the gathering was peaceful and large. It decided to cooperate with a Congregational minister for four months, then reassess. Christian church trustees offer use of their church for nominal pay. Preaching starts next Sabbath with a public meeting planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huldshort
Presbyterian Church
Glendenning
Christian Church
Charity Committee Report on March 1976 Relief Fund
The committee reports a fifty dollar public entertainment fund raised by ladies to aid the needy in town. From March 12 to December 6 funds were received and disbursed as flour groceries shoes and other aid. Balance on hand remains. W Danley A Snethon Alex Hoagland committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Danley
A. Snethon
Alex. Hoagland
Police Court Fines for Drunken Disturbance Fall Short
The report criticizes the police court for a light ten dollar fine plus costs for disturbing divine services. It notes the offense as grave and urges harsher punishment to protect sacred privacy. The piece also mentions a visit to Henry Spencer, ill with quick consumption, and references the church observance of the Annunciation with large attendance and extensive exercises.
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Adam Wanes
A. M
Henry Lodge
O. F
Marshall Lodge
Mansmall
CyarTon Lopce
Sparland
Avery
Fred
Potter
N. W. Orr
A . Grocery
P S. Perley
LAW and Notary Public
A 'Hawar Edwards Street
Henry, Il
Edwin T. Disosway
Stice OF the Peace
Fist Pas
Olice
Wola
R. H Waterfall
Ustice OF the Peace
Joseph Placher
Persce
M. Baker
Jhysiican
S. W
Charles Davis
No Square
J C Kalb
W. D Bubinawon
Wirtsteeet
Richard
PR. B. G-Taber
Third and
Carroll Strvets
Geo. Motter, JR
Frank Tinhonz
D. W. Danley
W. Twitchell
A. E
Verder Twitchell & Veede Pamtens
Edwards, Jr
Conty Superintendent of Schools
Bland, Ill
J. H. Belcher
Adison Street
Pool & Jones
Eugene DE Brubt
Utter
Chas
B. Goodrich
Bonry
C. Gould
Rotary
Revolution
Dubuque
SELF
Feeders
Hebert Cook
Clark's
R.n.&s Clark
Edwards Street
Bparband, Fll
Perry
Fatty Ig
Snir
Singer Sewing Machine! Co. G
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Tllinoig
Wil Siwayas
Chicago
Horace Spencer
Henry Spencer
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