Colored preacher drew varied knit church crowd at Fairmount Heights
A reader recalls attending Rev. William W McCary's sermon at the First Presbyterian Church of Fairmount Heights Maryland. The service featured a mixed congregation and music, with McCary delivering a thoughtful Luke 15 Prodigal Son message and noting welcome across racial lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmount Heights
Amnapolis
Fairmount
Colored Church
Sthen
William
Pension Bureau
Howard University
Howard University Law
Bureau
iFirst ‘Presbyterian
Fair‘mount
McCary
Del
Billy
Philadelphia
John
Stuart
Mill
Adam
Smith
Hurley
Tyndal
Tom Paine
Bob Ingersoll
Billy” Knoyya
Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Bill
Cer
Rey
Central East Congregational Association Meets in City
The 54th annual Central East Congregational Association meeting gathers 20 Illinois churches at the Congregational church in the city. Thursday April Eighth features morning sessions with reports, a mid day luncheon, and an evening sermon by Rev. Frank M. Webster, Paxton, plus talks by Rev. J D Kempster Thawville and Rev. E Frame Champaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central -East Congregational‘ Association
Illinois Church
Woman’s “Missionary ‘Union
Home
Wm. Wheeler
Melvin
F. A. “McCracken
Paxton
W. H.ziegler
Marshall
weEs
Tan
Bone
Leda
Janie’ Shilts
Frank M. Webster
E.hall
Danyiile
Chicago
B. Milne
Clifton
J. D. Kempster
Thawville
Rantoul
Thos. Armstrong
Danville
F Bacon
G. T. McCollum
D. D
Ees
Ae ‘Holmes
S ~A.N. Hitchcock
Evangelical Association Church Announces Easter Week Services
The Evangelical Association church at Marshall corner 10th and Plum announces prayer meetings Wednesday and Friday at 7 30 p m Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 45 a m Juniors Alliance 2 30 p m and preaching again at 30 p m. This is the last Sunday of the conference year before the pastor leaves for the conference. country churches will hold services at their usual hours. Seo 1W Hhrhardt Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Corner
10Th
Plum
Juniors Alliance
Hhrhardt
County investigation blamed on supervisor Dunn
A 22M newspaper fragment accuses Supervisor Dunn of orchestrating a county officers’ books investigation that allegedly burned about $2000 in funds. The piece claims Dunn sought credit for the affair and notes frequent attendance at supervisors meetings over two years.
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Dunn
New Industry Signals Ice Cream Venture by John Rademaker
John Rademaker prepares to manufacture ice cream on a large scale linked to his carbonated drinks business. His room is being refitted with modern machinery to expand capacity and meet more than local demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John. Rademaker
Republicans Nominate Ticket at Illinois Convention
The Republican convention at Paris Illinois nominated Augustus H Partlow John H Marshall and Walter Brewer for the district ticket. Delegates praised the harmonious gathering voting by acclamation with Judge Snavely as chairman and predicted strong election prospects for the nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pede
Ilinois
Paris
Augustus
H. Partlow
Vermilion County
John H. Marshall
Coles County
Walter Brewer
Cumberland County
Snavely
Paris Beacon
Court House
Ev ‘Eryone
Democratic board review of expense accounts prompts critique
The article notes January allowances for county officials including C. C. Noland for sheriff auto hire at 46.50 and J. A. Elliott with 67.57. It compares with Millard Hedrick’s four years as sheriff where Republican boards paid less, while the current board sues a former official for alleged unpaid expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Board
C. C. Noland
J. A. Elliott
Jake
Millard Hedrick
By & Republican Board
Obituary of Sarah Jane Hudson Taylor of Lexington Kentucky
Sarah Jane Hudson Taylor born in Lexington Kentucky October 1838 died March 24 1916. She married Robert L Taylor March 12 1857 and is survived by four sons three daughters and one stepson. Four children preceded her in death. She joined the M E Church South at Dunlap about twenty years ago and lived a Christian life. Funeral conducted at Dunlap Chapel by Rev G A Mathis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah
Hudson
Lexington
Robert L. “Taylor
Dunlap
G. A. Mathis
Bootlegger Nettie Bright Dayé Robinson Guilty and Paroled
Nettie Bright Dayé Robinson of West Union was found guilty in county court for bootlegging and fined about 400 dollars. He was released on parole Monday. Two Buchanan boys were arrested for stealing chickens. one pleaded guilty and was paroled, the other claimed innocence and was jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie’ ‘Robinson
West Union
Buchanan
Sullty
Women urged to vote to reform county board
A speech at theboard of supervisors targets the current county board as extravagant and mismanaged. It urges women to vote for Republican candidates in townships Anderson Auburn Douglas John Beyl Marshall Parker Westfield and York to cut taxes and restore fiscal discipline.
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Anderson
Auburn
Douglas
John Beyl
Marshall
Parker
Westfield
York
Dunn
Marshall Township
Mauch
Methodist Brotherhood Mock Congress Debates U S Defense Funds
The Methodist Brotherhood held a mock congress debating a resolution to authorize 325 million dollars for strengthening U S defenses. The vote stood 43 to 24 in favor as speakers, time limits, and beverages followed, then support grew for Marshall's free library and women voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Brotherhood
Congress
Judge Snavely
Frank Hurst
Maine
Harry Black
Utah
George Mason
California
W. H. Ziegler
New York
L Ly Gifford
Kansas
C. M. ‘Sullins
Louisiana
Stennes Fowler
Lauffman
Swern
Hutchinson
Morton
Hooper
Davison
Tom Fishback
Marshall
The
Herald
C. M. Sullins
Brotherhood
Musical Hit of the Season at Pythian Theatre Friday
Six singers and players headline a Redpath year sensational program at Pythian Theatre Friday night April 2 curtain at 8 15. Tickets on sale at Keifer s single admission 50 cents with orchestra focus and clear hearing from any seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redpath
Pythian Theatre
Keifer’s
Pen For One In Long Circuit Court Term
In the March term of the circuit court Merl Lowers admitted guilt after breaking into a local jewelry store and received a sentence of one to 14 years. Tracey Reed was found not guilty of rape. The jury in the Grant Weir vs Camp Crandall dog case deliberated 18 hours without reaching a verdict and was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Merl Lowers
Tracey Reed
Grant Weir
Camp Crandall
Dry voters urged to approve Marshall library tax
In Marshall, backers press the 2 mill library tax as fulfillment of a saloon era pledge. Seven years after the town voted dry, campaigners argue the promise to establish a public library should be honored, urging participation in the city election.
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Marshall
Fire destroys corn on Otto Taubeneck farm in Darwin Township
A Sunday night fire at Otto Taubeneck's farm in Darwin Township consumed several hundred bushels of corn. Authorities suspect theft of corn preceded the blaze and accidental ignition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Taubeneck
Darwin
Baroled Thief Rearrested After Parole Release
Charles Warmouth, a self confessed chicken thief, was freed on parole by sludge-Scholfield at Paris Friday. Two hours later he was rearrested on an additional charge of chicken stealing by a farmer near Christman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Warmouth
Paris
iBriday
Chris Man
Marriage Licenses and Foreclosure Cases Referenced in County Court Dockets
Readable fragments show marriage licenses involving Glen Gallatin Marshall Eth el Conklin Martinaville and Casey Charley Tucker and Ethel Myers in Edgar County. Foreclosure actions include Laura B Graft vs Elmer H Loughers and Emily M Kelley vs Charles Gert han et al, with partition noted in Mary Elliott et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen
Gallatin, Marshall
Ethel Conklin
Martinaville, Co
John
William
Turner
Salineville, Co
Alva Brandenburg
Casey
Charley
Laura ‘B
Elmer H. Loughers
Mary Elliott
Marjorié’ el
Mott
Emily
M Kelley
Charles“Gerthan
Fire Destroys Farmhouse Near Walnut Prairie
A house on Elias Hadix farm near Walnut Prairie occupied by Roy Cline burned yesterday around noon with its contents. Fire's origin unknown. Household goods insured for 200 dollars and building insured as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias
Haddix
Walnut Prairie
Roy ‘Cline
Congregational Church Sunday School Report Released
The Congregational Church reports first quarter Sunday school attendance averaging 1914, with twenty new members received last Sunday the greatest number since March 3, 1865. The choir will sing Easter music at both services and Mr Ziegler will preach at the 7:30 evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ziegler
W. H. Ziegler
Big Four Railway Ends Night Trains No. 46 and 43
The Big Four railway company issued an order to discontinue night trains No. 46 north bound at 12 34 a m and No. 43 south bound at 3 58 a m with effect from April 4.
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Big Four Railway Company
Assyrian Refugees Endure Peril in Persia Crisis
Telegrams from Urumiah report Turkish forces and Kurds slaughtering Assyrian Christians while 12,000 seek refuge in the Caucasus and 20,000 are described as dead or in danger. Dr. Packard and American missions are active, with ongoing aid amid widespread destruction.
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Persia
L. A. Wallace
Marshall
Oramiah
Allen
Petrograd
London
Uramiah
Themerican Presbyterian
Harry P. Packard
Urumiah
Board of Foreigen Missions of
Presbyterian Church
Tite
Geograpa
Packard
Tiflis
Mar Ella
Fendi
Ning
Gulpashan
Caucasus
Urumiakommissions
Hiss
Tabriz
Death of Lucius Robinson in Dunlap Indiana
Lucius Robinson born January 28 1838 in Fairfax County Virginia died March 28 1915 at his home near Dunlap Indiana. The family settled in Wabash township 65 years ago. He married Hannah Tetley November 1 1862 and had 12 children, now surviving Mrs Susan Rollings of Terre Haute Mrs Kate Stans bury and Mrs Carrie Stepp of Wabash township Mrs Lulu Kuykendall of Streator Illinois Miss Florence Robinson of Los Angeles Addison and John Robinson. He also leaves his wife one brother many grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services were held at Dunlap on Monday.
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Lucius Robinson
Farquier Co
Dunlap
Wabash Township
Lucius
Hannah Tetley
Susan Rollings
Terre- Haute
Kate" Stansbury
Carrie Stepp
Carrie Stepp, of: ‘Wabash
Lulu Kuykendall
Streator
Florence Robinson
Los ‘Angeles
Calif
Addison
John Robinson
Sand
Died in Anderson Township Child Eula Tone 2
Eula Tone daughter of Thomas Tone and Myrtle Maxwell of Anderson Township died March 8 at age 2 years 4 months. Funeral services were held March 10 at Island Grove Church conducted by Rev A R Wessel of Martinsville with interment in Island Grove cemetery. Her sweet smile and affectionate nature will be missed by the home circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula Tone
Thomas
Myrtle Maxwell
Anderson Township
Grove
A -R., Wessel
Martinsville
Island Grove
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Congregational Association
Evangelical. Association
Judicial’ Convention
Or Partlow
Brewer
Bright, Dayé
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