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October 10, 1908
The Guthrie Daily Leader
Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma
What is this article about?
Rev. E. Campbell, pastor in Taylorville, Ill., announces vaudeville addition to Sunday service, including a handcuff escape act, to boost attendance. Dateline: Springfield, Oct. 10.
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VAUDEVILLE
IN PULPIT
E. Campbell, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Taylorville has decided to add vaudeville to his Sunday evening service in the hope of drawing a larger attendance. In the local newspapers today he announced that on next Sunday evening before the sermon the pastor would perform the famous handcuff act. With a steel chain he will allow anyone in the audience to bind both wrists and lock and he promises to release himself in ten minutes. Permission given the audience to examine the desired chain and to furnish the padlock if so desired.
Springfield, Ill. Oct. 10.-Rev. Cla rlan church at Taylorville has decided
IN PULPIT
E. Campbell, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Taylorville has decided to add vaudeville to his Sunday evening service in the hope of drawing a larger attendance. In the local newspapers today he announced that on next Sunday evening before the sermon the pastor would perform the famous handcuff act. With a steel chain he will allow anyone in the audience to bind both wrists and lock and he promises to release himself in ten minutes. Permission given the audience to examine the desired chain and to furnish the padlock if so desired.
Springfield, Ill. Oct. 10.-Rev. Cla rlan church at Taylorville has decided
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Vaudeville In Church
Handcuff Act
Pastor Performance
Church Attendance
What entities or persons were involved?
E. Campbell
Where did it happen?
Taylorville, Presbyterian Church; Springfield, Ill.
Story Details
Key Persons
E. Campbell
Location
Taylorville, Presbyterian Church; Springfield, Ill.
Event Date
Next Sunday Evening (Announced Oct. 10)
Story Details
Pastor E. Campbell plans to perform a handcuff escape act before his sermon to attract larger attendance at Sunday evening service.