Amelia Burkett obituary notes long church membership and family ties
Amelia Falbush Burkett born July 16 1840 in Auburn township died April 10 1922. She married Garrett Burkett March 9 1862 and leaves a husband seven children including James George William Elisha daughters Emma Mary Vina, thirty one grandchildren and twenty one great grandchildren. Funeral at United Brethren church Marshall conducted by Rev C A Curtis with interment in city cemetery.
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Amelia Falbush
Auburn Township
Centenary United Brethren Church
Spiketown
Garrett Burkett
James
George
Adenmore
William
Casey
Elisha
Joplin
Emma Blunk
Martinsville
Mary Norris
Elnora
Ind
Vina
United Brethren Church
Marshall
C. A. Curtis
Evangelical Mundoref Announces Weekly Services
The Evangelical Mundoref reports Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 00 p m All are invited. Christian Science holds services in the Pythian Temple with Sunday service at 11 00 a m and a Wednesday evening meeting at 8 o'clock A Sunday school for under twenty meets at 9 45 a m The public is invited to attend these services.
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Christian Science
Pythian Temple
Evangelical Pastor J H McCoy Sermon Schedule
Evangelical pastor J H McCoy leads Sunday school at 9 30. Preaching at Big Creek at 10 30 and Grand Turn at 7 15. Y P A at Big Creek at 7216.
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Big Creek
Grand Turn
United Brethren Pastor Preaches at Centennial and Marshall
Charles A. Curtis, pastor, invites congregants to Centennial next Sunday morning and Marshall for a full service schedule. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm at Marshall. Sunday services include 9 30 am worship, 2 pm Junior C E, 7 pm Senior C E, 8 pm preaching. New Bible study series The Third Dispensation explores Gods Methods with Men. A friendly welcome awaits.
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Marshall
Congregational Pastor Plans Easter Anniversary Service
The annual anniversary and Post Easter service will include a dinner and worship after the morning sermon. The sermon topic is Eternal Life and Are All Men Immortal with holy communion in the church auditorium. A dinner meditation will reflect on Will We Know Those Gone Before. There is no evening service.
Large Easter Program Draws Big Crowd at Marshall Church
The Church of Christ led by Pastor Burl H. Candler reports a very active period with record Sunday school attendance, strong church workings, and a successful Easter program. Preaching at 10 46 and 7 30 with prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30.
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Church OF Christ
Burl H. Candler
Church
Bible School
Marshall Church
Isles
Sunday School Sets Attendance Record at Clark County
Methodist pastor Pettit notes the Sunday school drew 546 attendees last week with 82 men in one class, aiming to sustain momentum. He cites plans for Rev. M. F. Ault of Kansas to preach next Sunday in Marshall and Paris, urging good turnouts.
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Clark County
M. F. Ault
Kansas
Marshall
Paris
Ault
Sunrise service prompts heartfelt praise and teen welcome
The sunrise service of the Pworth League drew a large and inspired crowd with the East window glow enhancing the ceremony. Young people invite a welcome on Sunday at 6 30 PM for a post Easter sermon titled The Christ Who is Now Alive. The choir plans a Thursday evening rehearsal.
President's Ambition and Maritime Policy Debate
An analysis argues that the United States pays a heavy price for maritime reliance, detailing costs from foreign shipping to wartime fleet creation. It discusses Harding's vision to privatize ships, reduce annual losses, and shift to direct ship subsidies, with unrelated court-like umpire safety notes broken into the broader narrative.
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Harding
United States Shipping Board
United States
Illinois Workmen's Compensation data shown for 1920
Industrial commission of Illinois reports 50 585 compensable accidents in 1920 with 597 fatal cases 62 no dependents 412 with 1 027 dependents and 123 partial dependents. Total compensation 5 143 800 with 3 415 408 open cases. Medical costs 1 809 240. Cook County had 25 541 injuries 40 percent of state total and 4 250 153 in costs. Chicago safety drive uses Make Chicago Safe posters. 1 982 killed 49 550 injured in area last year.
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Ielinois
Industrial Commission
Miinols
Ilinois
Commission
Cook County
Chicago
Chicago Safety Council
Pass the Buck on Jazz Blames Dancers and Composers
Debated issue on who bears responsibility for jazz dancing and music. Dancers and composers deny fault while pointing to public taste and fast living. R W Vizay cites lack of modern Strauss. asserts jazz will persist with jazz music.
Fluorine in Turquoises and Fossil Origins Claim
A French scientist reports all amethysts contain fluorine while Oriental turquoises do not. Occidental turquoises reportedly hold similar fluorine levels to fossilized bones from the tertiary epoch. The expert suggests these turquoises arise from fossilized animal teeth.
Noted Athenian lawgiver Bofone Solon
Fragmentary note recalls Solon born 640 B C as a famed Athenian lawgiver who authored reforms and wisdom laws guiding the state. Text also mentions lawmakers called columns in admiring but sarcastic terms, reflecting fragmented antiquarian spelling.
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Bofone
Solon
Athens
Greece
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Blunk
Fifth Ave
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Evangelical Mundoref
J. H. McCoy
United Brethren
Charles A. Curtis
Clark S. Thomas
Methodist
C. B.’“Pettit, Pastor
Pacific Coast
Fang
Gows
Randall & Stephenson Milling Co
Marshall, Ilinois
Wallace & Martin Electric Company
S. 7Th St
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