A Colored Preacher in Fairmount Heights Church Auditing
A reader recounts following Rev. William W McCary to a small frame church near the District line in Fairmount Heights. The sermon on Luke Chapter 15 impressed with clear delivery, though the writer notes social mixing among worshippers and references to public figures and beliefs.
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
Ap Ito
Delvery
Billy
Philadelphia
John
Stuart
Mill
Adam , Smith
Hurley
Tyndal
Tom Paine
Bob Ingersoll
Billy” Knoyya
Twasim
Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Hell
Bill
Central East Congregational Association meeting announced
The 54th annual Central East Congregational Association gathering will be held at the Congregational church in the city on Wednesday April seventh with noon luncheon and an evening sermon by Rev. Frank M. Webster Paxton. The program includes reports, a missionary drama, collections for ministerial relief, and sessions on church efficiency and finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central -East Congregational‘ Association
Illinois Church
Missionary’ ‘Union
Home
Frank M. Webster
Paxton
Easter Services At Marshall Church Urge Attendance
Evangelical Association church at Marshall corner 10th and Plum will hold prayer meetings Wednesday and Friday at 7 30 p m. Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching 10 45 a m with Juniors Alliance at 2 30 p m and preaching at 3 30 p m. It is the last Sunday of the conference year before the pastor leaves for the conference and locals are urged to attend. Country churches keep usual hours. Pastor Hhrhardt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Corner
10Th
Plum
Juniors Alliance
Hhrhardt
County Supervisors Deny Credit in County Books Investigation
A report quotes Supervisor Dunn denying favoritism in a county books inquiry. It notes about $2000 reportedly burned during the so-called investigation. Attendees over two years affirm Dunn led and promoted the inquiry at meetings.
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Dunn
New Industry Aims to Mass Produce Ice Cream
John Rademaker plans to expand his carbonated drinks business by manufacturing ice cream on a large scale. His premises are being refitted with modern machinery to meet the local demand and soon he will be able to supply more than the area can use.
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John. Rademaker
Republican Nominees Chosen at Illinois Judicial Convention
The Illinois Republican district convention in Paris nominated Augustus H. Partlow Johnny Marshall and Walter Brewer for the judiciary by acclamation amid enthusiastic support. Judge Snavely chaired the event with over two hundred delegates present and officials foresee strong campaign prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pede
Ilinois
Paris
Augustus
Paris Beacon
Court House
Expense Accounts Reveal County Board Spending
The Democratic county board approved January expense allowances including C. C. Noland’s 46.50 for sheriff automobile hire and J. A. Elliott’s 67.57, both noted as expense accounts. The piece contrasts past practices with Republican board conduct, suggesting more economical public administration.
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
Sarah Jane Hudson Taylor of Lexington Kentucky born October 1838 died March 24 1916 survived by four sons three daughters and one stepson four children preceded her in death she joined the M E church South at Dunlap twenty years ago and lived a Christian life funeral held at Dunlap Chapel conducted by Rev G A Mathis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah
Hudson
Lexington
Robert L. “Taylor
E. Church
Dunlap
G. A. Mathis
Bootlegger Nettie Robinson Guilty in County Court
Nettie Robinson of West Union was found guilty in county court for bootlegging. He was fined about 400 dollars and released on parole. two Buchanan boys were arrested last week for stealing chickens one pleaded guilty and was paroled the other pleaded not guilty and was jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie’ ‘Robinson
West Union
Buchanan
Sullty
Women urged to vote for reform in county supervisor race
A board meeting speech attacks the current Marshall County board as expensive and wasteful and urges women to vote for Republican candidates pledged to reform. The speaker notes past surpluses under Republican leadership, current debt, and calls for economical, honest administration in Anderson Auburn Douglas John Beyl Marshall Parker Westfield and York townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Auburn
Douglas
John Beyl
Marshall
Parker
Westfield
York
Dunn
Marshall Township
Mauch
Methodist Brotherhood mock congress debates U S defense fund
The Marshall Brotherhood held a mock congressional session debating a 325 million dollar defense appropriation. The vote favored the measure 43 to 24, with speakers from multiple states and a coffee break after. They also endorsed a free public library funded by a small tax increase and noted women voters.
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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
The
Herald
C. M. Sullins
Brotherhood
Musical Hit of the Season at Pythian Theatre
Six singers and players headline a Redpath year event at Pythian Theatre on Friday night April 2 curtain at 8 15. Seats on sale at Keifers with 50 cent admission. The program centers on the orchestra and promises clear diction from every seat. Public support boosts the season as Military Girls and other featured acts draw crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redpath
Pythian Theatre
Keifer’s
Pen For One In Court March Term Outcomes
In the March term of the circuit court Merl Lowers received a penitentiary sentence after pleading guilty to breaking into a local jewelry store and stealing articles. Tracey Reed was found not guilty of rape. The jury in the Grant Weir vs Camp Crandall dog case failed to reach a verdict after 18 hours and was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Merl Lowers
Tracey Reed
Grant Weir
Camp Crandall
Marshall voters urged to support 2 mill library tax
A local appeal urges Marshall residents who favor prohibition to vote for a 2 mill library tax. The drive recalls a seven year old pledge that a public library would replace saloons if the town voted dry, and stresses voting for the library tax to test that commitment.
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Marshall
Fire destroys corn on Otto Taubeneck farm in Darwin township
A fire on Otto Taubeneck’s farm in Darwin township burned several hundred bushels of corn Sunday night. Authorities suspect theft of corn preceded an accidental ignition at the rural site.
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Otto Taubeneck
Darwin
Paroled thief rearrested near Paris on new charge
Charles Warmouth, a self confessed thief, was paroled by Sludge Scholfield at Paris Friday. Two hours later he was rearrested on an additional charge of chicken stealing by a farmer near Chrisman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Warmouth
Paris
Chris
Marriage licenses and foreclosures listed in Edgar county court notes
The record lists marriage licenses for Glen Gallatin Turner and Alva Brandenburg Casey Charley, Eth el Conklin, and Ethel N Myers among others. It also notes circuit court actions including Laura B Graft vs Elmer H Loug ers et al for foreclosure and Emily M Kelley vs Charles Ger than et al for foreclosure, plus Mary Elliott et al v Marjorie El Mott partition.
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
Farmhouse Blaze Destroys Elias Had Dix Property
A dwelling on Elias Had Dix’s farm near Walnut Prairie burned down around noon yesterday, along with its contents. The fire’s origin is undetermined. Household goods were insured for about $200 and there was insurance on the building.
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Elias
Haddix
Walnut Prairie
Roy ‘Cline
Congregational Church Sunday School Report Highlights Attendance
The Congregational Church reports first quarter Sunday school averages 1914 count with a high attendance and 56 1-6, noting a 1% rise. Twenty new members were received last Sunday, the greatest since March 3 1865. Ziegler will preach Easter music planned for both services. Evening service at 7 30.
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Ziegler
W. H. Ziegler
Trains to discontinue night service on No. 46 and No. 43
The Big Four railway company issues an order to discontinue night train No. 46 northbound passing at 12 34 a m and No. 43 southbound passing at 3 58 a m. The change takes effect April 4.
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Big Four Railway Company
Assyrian Crisis in Persia Reported by Mission Contacts
Telegrams from Urumiah describe Turkish and Kurdish attacks on Assyrian Christians. Dr. Packard reportedly saved many lives by decoying between lines as 12,000 refugees flee to the Caucasus and 20,000 are said dead or missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
L. A. Wallace
Marshall
Oramoiah
Allen
Petrograd
London
Uramiah
Harry P. Packard
Urumiah
Board of Foreigen Missions of
Presbyterian Church
Geograpa
Packard
Tiflis
Mar Ella
Fendi
Ning
Gulpashan
Caucasus
Urumiakommissions
Hiss
Tabriz
Death of Lucius Robinson in Dunlap area
Lucius Robinson born January 28, 1838 in Fairfax County Virginia died March 28, 1915 at his Dunlap area home. Family settled in Wabash township 65 years ago. He married Hannah Tetley November 1, 1862 and had 12 children, with several living including Susan Rollings Kate Stansbury Carrie Stepp Lulu Kuykendall Florence Robinson Addison and John Robinson. He is survived by wife, one brother, many grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services were held at Dunlap on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Young Child Eula Tone Dies in Anderson County
Eula Tone aged 2 years and 4 months daughter of Thomas Tone and Myrtle Maxwell of Anderson township died March 8 funeral services were held March 10 at Island Grove church conducted by Rev A R Wessel of Martinsville with interment at Island Grove cemetery. Her sweet smile and affectionate nature will be missed by the home circle.
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Eula Tone
Thomas
Myrtle Maxwell
Anderson Township
Grove
A -R., Wessel
Martinsville
Island Grove
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Mr. Bell
Congregational Association
E.hall
Danyiile
Chicago
B. Milne
Clifton
Townsend
Daryn
University of Illinois
First Church
J. D. Kempster
Thawville
Jr.c
Spencer
Rantoul
Thos. Armstrong
Danville
F Bacon
G. T. McCollum
D. D
Z. A. ‘Holmes
Champaign
A.N. Hitchcock
Evangelical. Association
Or Partlow
Brewer
Dayé
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