27 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1899
Page
1
The piece reflects on the holiday season as a time for retrospection and gratitude. It thanks thousands of friends and customers for 1899’s record business and promises continued appreciation through lower prices and up-to-date styles as the new century begins.
The store displays odds and ends leftover from large season sales. Elegant goods are marked at reduced prices and available for quick purchase.
Dwight L Moody world famed evangelist dies at his East Northfield home after a long breakdown from overwork. Surrounded by family he spoke of continuing his ministry through the schools in Hast Northfield Mount Herman and the Chicago Bible Institute. He died after saying God is calling me and his death was preceded by moments of prayer and a final awakening. Funeral arrangements are set with services at Mount Herman church and burial on Roundtop.
A lighthearted tale describes Central telephone operations and a humorous spoofed call between an O M W and Edgar Riggs office staff. The piece mentions a phantom “saving means of grace” and a quartet misdial, ending with a plug for cloaks and coats from The Union with a $1 yearly price option.
Heavy rain continues in the region around Niagara Falls. A rock mass near Horseshoe Fall has fallen into the river. Table Rock erodes, Goat Island shows water wear, and marks of recession appear at the bases of American and Horseshoe Falls.
In Rome on December 24 25 the pope formally inaugurated the holy year by opening the holy door of St Peter's Cathedral. The ceremony took place in the decorated vestibule before papal officials diplomats Roman nobility and invited guests.
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