Revival ends after five weeks of preaching and pledges
A five week evangelistic campaign led by Evangelist Johnson and partners concluded with strong attendance for all services. About 35 conversions were recorded, bringing total converts to around 265, and the free will offerings totaled roughly $600 benefiting Johnson. Local churches report renewed membership and spiritual awakening citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist Johnson
Gray
Harlan
K . Johnson
Teacher on the Streets Captivates Crowd at Depot Corner
An elderly, bearded man with long curls and a heavy head speaks at the Adama and Depot intersection. He delivers proverbs in a philosopher’s voice, claiming to have the greatest skull development among men, and his lecturing style evokes Socrates as listeners linger to hear his ideas.
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Adama and
Depot
Socrates
Five men arraigned in store robbery case in Knowles court
Five men accused of robbing Halsten's store on March 1 were arraigned on burglary charges. John W. Wright, oldest, received a two year sentence. John Williams, 19, pleaded guilty and wept as he heard two year penitentiary term. The judge urged reform and possible later pardon considerations. All were remanded to Sheriff Childers for transport to Salem.
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Halsten
Knowles
John W. Wright
Wright
Salem
Chandler
John Williams
Trim
Williama
Yong
Ohio
Dong
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Steward's Opera House
William Wamsher
the Belle OF
Japan
Mento Everitt
Ostmoor
Adcock & Fritts
Cor
Fia & Jefferson
Just
Mere Boy
Balem
Childers
Hennertant
Woltex Manufac
Tursra
Wooltex Price
Ior Garments
Wooltex
the Quality Store
Ieas
Vyoolte
C. C. Penington Co
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