Henry Society Anniversary Marks 38th Year Of New Church Temple
The Henry Society of the New Jerusalem celebrates its 38th anniversary with services led by Rev J S Saul of the Illinois State Association. Morning sermon on The Twelve Gates of the New Jerusalem and an evening sermon Go Forward reflect on devotion, edification, and salvation. A society history recalls founders, temple dedication in 1868, and long service by ministers and lay leaders amid growth and trials.
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J. W. Taber
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George Field
New Church
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Chicago
Richard Storry
Peoria
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LilInota Association
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Jerusalem
Edmiston Letters Recall Henry Illinois New Jerusalem Church
Long excerpt contains Rev B Edmiston and wife messages to the New Jerusalem church in Henry Illinois. He recalls May 1860 meetings, warm welcomes, and vows, noting nine years of service and a lingering farewell. Mrs Edmiston adds thanks for kindness, recounting pastorate support, family, and shared faith across distance.
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B. Edmiston
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Letter Delays and Receipts Mentioned in Local Notes
A fragmented local item notes Rev S H Spencer of Whiteville Virginia and Rev W Schliffer of Brooklyn New York with a letter from Mrs Joseph Holmez reaching Henry on Monday, one day late. The entry records reception issues and late delivery of correspondence.
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S. H. Spencer
Whiteville
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Schliffer
Brooklyn
S. C. Eby
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Joseph Holmez
Henry
Presbyterian Choral Union Hosts Music at Local Church
On Sunday morning and evening the Presbyterian church held services with music led by the assistant chorister and pastor. The M E Sunday school excursion shifts the regular Ladies Aid meeting to Monday at Mrs Minnie Hartley’s home. The Orr homestead is sold for an Episcopalian rectory. Rev A Gorter and family will reside at the Hotel Annex awaiting their house. Epworth League lawn fete with ice cream and cake drew neighbors. Mandolin Club performances and readings entertained attendees. Rev A B Gorter faced travel delays between Chicago and Henry but arrived safely after a circuitous journey via Peoria and Santa Fe routes.
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Andréys
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Edda ‘Clarke
Orr
Gorter
Epworth League
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Mandolin Club
Cora Wycoff
Marie Fawcett
Walter James
Sparland
James
Henry
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A. B. Gorter
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Rock Island
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Peoria
Chigaco
Nea
Saul
Santa’ Fe
Chillicothe
Santa Fe
Crow Creek
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