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The decisive step has been taken and if it were not for the cursed indifference and sluggishness among us, we could know before tomorrow morning what kind of reception was given to our petition to the School Board, in regard to the teaching of the Bohemian Language in our Public Schools.

(Budget for 1880) Expenditures estimated: For interest on bonded debt $3,400.00 Salary of Minister 1,500.00 Organist and Choir 600.00

Where do our children receive their religious education? At the Sabbath schools. What does that religious education consist of? Ask the average Sabbath school teacher this question and he will not be able to answer it. Is the average Sabbath school teacher able to teach his pupils a lesson so

Dr. Felsenthal, for many years minister of Zion Congregation of Chicago, was born January 2, 1832, in Munchweiler B avaria, and is the son of Simon Felsenthal, an agriculturist of that place. He gained his preliminary education in the schools of his native town, and afterwards in his fourteen

Rev. Dr. E. G. Hirsch of Louisville, Ky., has accepted the call to the vacant pulpit of the Sinai Temple of this city. He expressed the hope to assume his duties in this new field of labor by October, next.

The letter of acceptance of Dr. E. G. Hirsch (as minister of Sinai Congregation) was read and received. A subsequent letter of the Doctor's was also read and received and on motion, the president (G. Snydacker) was authorized to make all necessary preparations for the reception of our ministe

The speech of Mayor Harrison held at the convention of the Saloon-keepers caused a great disturbance and dissatisfaction amongst the temperance believers. The Parson Noble preached last night in the Congregational Church in Union Park on the subject: "Our Mayor and Rum", and the pious congreg

The Swedish Methodist Episcopal Church, corner Oak and Market streets, whose erection was begun after the Great Fire in 1871, but delayed because of bad times, had been recently finished. This Summer it underwent thorough decoration, both inside and outside. The expenses connected with this w

What progress has been made in behalf of the school, formerly conducted by the St. James Lodge and now temporarily housed in the "Tel. Jed. Sokol" (Gymnastic Union Sokol) building, is known to our public, especially to the readers of Svornost. (Harmony) At the last meeting of the ci

There are at present thirteen incorporated Jewish congregations in this city. It must be admitted that Chicago cannot boast of such large congregations as New York, Philadelphis, Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis, and other American cities! There is only one congregation here, whose membershi

The Swedish Methodist Episcopal Church on the North Side, corner Oak and Market Streets, was solemnly dedicated last Sunday for public services. The church was packed to the doors at all three services, morning, afternoon, and evening. The church seats about 1,500. The Rev

This congregation was organized in 1865 with the following officers: Moses Shield, president; Michael Cohen, vice-president; J. Greenhood, secretary; S. Gluchauf, treasurer. At that time they worshipped in a building on Superior Street, near Wells. At present their place of worship is at the

On acquiring possession it was dedicated toits new purposes as a Jewish Temple, in September ( onthe eve of Rosh Hashana ) 1864. Five years later, the congregation finding that the location was not a suitable one, disposed of this property and purchases a lot on thecorner of Jackson

This congregation was organized and incorporated in 1852. Mr. S. Harris was the first president, and Henry Greenbaum, Esq, the well-known banker, the first secretary; these together with Mr. Summerfield and a few others belong to the congregation at its inception, and are yet living; others e

Anshia Emeth (Men of Truth) Congregation was chartered two years ago last May. The congregation leased the second floor of 262 Division Street, West Clark which has a seating capacity of 300, and where they now worship. The room is handsomely fitted up in oak and contains all the paraphernali

To call a person charitable is a fine tribute paid to the one devoted to the alleviation of the suffering of humanity. But nothing can be nobler than to take the place of father of mother to the little orphans, and rear and rear and guide them all through childhood until they too are ready to

EDITORIAL: It is only about 36 years since Swedes began to think of emigration from Sweden to America. Up to that time the great Swedish populace had only heard tell of this country as, "far, far away on the other side of the world," or "at the end of the world," where nobody, except bold adv

The Committee on Ways and Means reported through Mr. Lowenthal, that they had duly considered the question of the advisability of proposing some changes in our constitution, tending to lighten the expense of becoming a member and pew-holder of this congregation and thereby encourage applicant

(Budget 1881) Receipts. Estimated surplus of present fiscal year $ 900.00 Dues from 86 members @ $40.00 3,440.00 Assessment on pews valued at $59,900 @ 8% View details

To the Honorable Editor:- For Bohemians in America there is nothing of greater importance than the establishment of an orphanage. Therefore, I take the privilege to make the following suggestions: (1) That there may be a committee appointed as soon as possible, in Chicago,