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A SHORT HISTORY OF THE

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WRITTEN BY THE PASTOR

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FOREWORD

At the annual business meeting of the Sw. Ev. Lath. Salem congrega- tion of Sycamore, III., held January I, IQ20, the following resolution was unanimously passed: That whereas fifty years have passed since the founding of this church, April 4, 1870, and as it is proper to celebrate this significant fact, be it therefore resolved that this celebration shall take place and on some suitable date between May 20 and 30 of this year. The pastor was authorized to appoint a committee of ten, including himself, who should have full authority to take complete charge of this festivity, and that this committee should also publish an appropriate Jubilee Album in commemoration of the golden jubilee of this church. The committee thus appointed included the following : Dr. Albert Okerstrom, Mrs. A. Okerstrom, Mr. G. H. Carlson, Mr. Gustaf Nelson, Mrs. Albert Carl- son, Miss Bertha Stromberg, Mr. Harold Welander, Mrs. Fred Carlson, Mr. John Ahlstrom, Mr. John Quist.

The work of publishing the present book has not been an easy mat- ter. The records from the earliest years are very incomplete. Much interesting material from these early years are no doubt lacking, yet we believe that the essential facts are given. Errors are not lacking, but we hope the readers of this Album will kindly pardon these, considering the difficulties encountered in such an undertaking. We hope, nevertheless, that much enjoyment and much good may come from this book. May it be a stimulus to each member of our church to feel the spirit of thank- fulness to God for His lovingkindness in guiding this church so wonder- fully through the years past, and to realize that its future rests entirely in His hands. To Him be all glory now and evermore!

COMMITTEE.

I ill. BEV. DR. W.IW.IIT 0KERS1 ROM, The present pastor.

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RETROSPECTION

How swiftly years in grand array

Have in their course sped on! Fleet time its changes has performed,

Our friends have come and gone. The old and weird and weary days

Seem like a dream, an hazy blast ; Yet in our mind we see them still,

The landmarks of the past.

In hard and often dreary work

The men of old kept pace. They tried their duty to fulfil,

Each in his own set place. They loved their country, hearth and home.

And in their simple, pious way They founded churches in their midst

Where they could worship, pray.

And here upon this hallowed ground,

In dear old Sycamore, Our fathers have in Salem met

For fifty years or more ; They met devoutly as of old,

In Jesus' precious name, To render service to the Lord,

To Him their love proclaim.

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I lir t;iith Dt Luther the) embraced,

— The Living Gospel, true — . Their lot w as w rought \\ ith saa w

Thej triaU would endure. Through mam years oi fleeting time

( Jod's favor did abound, Which left a legacj to us,

An heritage profound.

Our thanks, ( ) God, to Thee we ^i\c

For all 1 h\ goodness, grace, For bounteous love Thou didst bestow,

For care in bygone days. Sweet mem'ries from departed years,

From decades left behind. From happ) hours of long ago,

Add solace to the mind.

When heaven is the final goal, With comfort in the I <ord,

When riches for the soul we seek

In ( iod's dear chosen Word, Then matters not what li^ht or gloom

The future has in store; (Jod's fullest blessings shall befall

Our church in Sycamore. C\ki Kraft.

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SW. EV. LUTHERAN SALEM CHURCH, SYCAMORE, ILL.

By the Rev. Dr. Albert Okerstrom.

FROM "Swedes in Illinois" we learn that Sycamore, De Kalb county, Illinois, had a population of 262 in 1848. In 1835 a young Norwegian, a certain Dr. Norbo, came to Sycamore and secured a small tract of land in the neighborhood of the village. This site is still known to many as Norwegian Grove. He did not remain here for any length of time, however. A great number of young men of Swedish birth came here in search of work even in the early 50's, but few remained here permanently. The first Swedish family to settle here was Mr. and Mrs. Magni Carlson, whose relatives are still living in our community, respected and honored citizens. Mr. and Mrs. Magni Carlson arrived in Sycamore in 1854. Shortly thereafter Mr. Andrew Johnson arrived and became a permanent settler. In 1857 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Johnson settled here. Their daughter, Mrs. Hanna Davis, is the first child born in Sycamore of Swedish parentage. The following years witnessed a continual influx of Swedish immigrants. These early immigrants were nearly all Lutherans. This common faith was the potent agent which in 1861 brought a number of these Swedish immi- grants together for the purpose of organizing a Swedish Lutheran church. This meeting was presided over by the Rev. A. Andreen, long ago de- parted from this life. The minutes of this early meeting are still in the possession of this church, but this is really all that is left from that time, as nothing was done to carry out its decisions until another meeting, called for the same purpose, nine years later, when the church became a reality and from which time the founding of the church is dated.

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Our countrymen were not in want of spiritual care, however, during this period. Through the good will and interest of the Sw. Ev. Luth. church in De Kalb, which had been founded some time before, the pastor of that church visited his countrymen in Sycamore also and held services. These services were held either in private homes or at the courthouse. General C. J. Stohlbrand, who afterwards became a famous general in the Civil War, was living in Sycamore at that time and took some interest in the work of the Swedish Lutherans. In 1870 the Rev. A. Hult

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her. imc the pastoi of the Swedish Lutheran church of De Kalb, III. He also held regular services in Sycamore and on the fourth da) of April. 1S70. organized the Sw. Ev. Luth. Samuel church of Sycamore, De Kalb county, Illinois, and so became its first pastor. According to the words of the Rev. M. Frvkman in his histon "t tin- church, read at the festivi-

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tics held twenty-five years ago in commemoration of the rounding of the church, twenty-five years before, there were about fifty persons who joined the church and so became charter members. I he records from

those early days do not -how detinitch who these fift) were. Some of them we do know. However, there are \er\ tew of them —Till with u-. At this meeting, the constitution, which had been accepted in l86l, was again read and accepted with necess ar\ changes. As secretar) pro tern. Mr. C. I. Anderson of De Kalb, 111., was elected, and later during the

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course of the meeting Mr. S. M. Soderling was elected regular secretary. The election of trustees resulted as follows: Andrew Johnson and John Lindahl to serve three years, O. Benson to serve two years, and P. M. Roos to serve one year. The election of deacons resulted as follows: Peter Johnson and E. Anderson to serve for three years, C. Carlson and P. Benson for two years, A. Holmgren and S. M. Soderling to serve one year. The question of building a church was taken up for consideration. The dis- cussion resulted in a unanimous deci- sion to build a church as soon as pos- sible. This was a decision of far- reaching consequences. This decision proved plainly the perfect trust in the help of God, as our people in this locality at that ^ime had very little means at their disposal. They were all poor in worldly goods. The dimen- sion of this church as given in the old minutes were to be as follows: 50 feet long, 32 feet wide, and height in proper proportion to length and width. There MRS. haxxa davis.

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is a special decision recorded that there must be a steeple, but no especial description of this steeple is given. The foundation was to be built of brick and stone. Mr. E. Anderson was selected to supervise the building of the church, but because of his resignation, Mr. A. Johnson was elected as superintendent of the construction of the church. A subscription com-

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mittee was elected, consisting of the following men: The members of the Board just elected, viz., A. Johnson, J. Lindahl, O. Benson, P. M. Roos, Peter Johnson, E. Anderson, C. Carlson, P. Benson, A. Holmgren, S. M. Soderling. At following meetings this committee was somewhat changed. A subscription was begun at this meeting and amounted to $220. The great problem seems to have been how sufficient money could be raised for this undertaking. About this time the celebrated Swedish nightingale, Christina Nilsson, was in this country on a concert tour, and at this particular time in Chicago. Several of Christina Nils- son's relatives lived here in Sycamore at this time. Through their in- fluence and the good will of the celebrated singer, she was induced to come to Sycamore on Christmas day, 1870, to give two concerts, the earnings of which were to go to the treasury of the Sw. Ev. Luth. church. This was a great day for the entire population of Sycamore. The pro- ceeds which came to the church amounted to $628.36. To-day that amount seems very small, but at that time is was quite a sum of money. The dedication of the church, however, did not take place until April

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6. He must n<>t allow beginners to practice on the organ, nor anyone to pla\ except ;ir services.

7. To keep tin- church comfortable and warm in

Cold weather.

S. To open up his resi- de nee for meetings of the Board.

<). It i> t<> be the duty of the Hoard to see that these rules are gn en prop- er heed.

The sexton promised t<> complj with regulations.

28, 1874. The entire COSt of the building was $3,300; and there

remained of this -uin a debt oi

%\ ,164. At tin's service Dr. ( \. Peters of Rockford preached the sermon. His text was the S4th Psalm.

Some verj interesting data are recorded. At a congregational meeting held Ma\ 1. 1876, the following regulations were accepted governing the duties of the sexton:

1. The floors of the church must be scrubbed at least twice ever) year.

2. The lamps should he cleaned once a month.

}. The church must he swept and dusted c\er\ Saturday.

4. To keep the organ closed when the church is being swept.

5. To take care of church fur- niture as well as possible.

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From the very beginning of the church a great deal of attention has been paid to the proper Chris- tian education of the children and young people. Hence the establishment and maintenance of the con- gregational or parochial school. This has with very few exceptions been continued every year up to the present time. The church owned its own building in North Grove until a very few years ago, when it was sold for public school purposes. About this ™e Rev. Dr. G. Peters.f time this Ladies' Aid Society was organized, according to the old minutes.

In 1873 the Rev. A. Hult resigned his charge both in De Kalb and in Sycamore and took up similar work in another locality. Thus the con- gregation became vacant. During the pastorate of the Rev. Hult, the young people had often discussed the feasibility of organizing a young people's society. Such an organization was really organized about this time, but the exact date cannot be given. The vacancy caused by the removal of Rev. Hult fortunately did not last very long. During the short vacancy the services were conducted by two devoted and sanctified men, members of the church, viz., Mr. P. M. Landfors and Mr. J. A. Pihl. Toward the close of 1873 the Rev. N. Nordgren arrived in De Kalb as the pastor of our church there. At the same time he became the pastor of this church. Both Hult and Nordgren served the two churches.

At a congregational meeting here in 1878 it was decided that the Rev.

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Nordgrcn should continue to serve this church as hitherto, namely, ui\c half nt his time to the service of tin's church, but that he should take up liis residence in Sycamore instead of in De Kalb as heretofore. This

petition was presented to the pastor as well as to the church in I )e Kalb.

This request was refused bj the church in De Kalb. V a result of this refusal the church here at a regularlj railed extra meeting of all voting

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members decided to call its own pastor, who should give the congregation his whole time of sen ice. This marks the separation of the two chimin's. The result of this decision has proven its wisdom to the two churches in the wonderful progress of hoth of them.

This church now issued calls to various pastors in the Synod, hut the call in each case was declined. A period now ensued during which the church was served by various theological students from the seminary, then located in Paxton, 111. Finally a ver\ peculiar thine happened, the motive of which it is hard to judge to-day. Rev. Nordgren, who was

still pastor in De Kalb, was unanimousl] called as pastor of this church to devote all of his time here and to live here. The salary offered was the largest ever offered anj pastor here before and after, up to the last two years of Rev. Frykman's service in the church. Nordgren. however,

found it necessan to decline the call.

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THE NEW PARSONAGE.

Rev. S. G. Larson was called to this church. He accepted the call and arrived shortly after. He thus became the first pastor of the church, who served it exclusively, and took up his residence in Sycamore. In 1 88 1 the congregation was legally incorporated and changed its name from the designation Samuel to Salem Sw. Ev. Luth. church. Here the minutes record another peculiar statement. The reason for changing from Samuel to Salem is that it has become among us more customary to call a church Salem than Samuel. During Larson's time here many difficult problems found their solution. One of these problems was the question of a parsonage. The church needed a parsonage now, as a resident pastor had been secured. Concerning this matter the Rev. Frykman says in one of his records: "The congregation was divided between two distinct views. The one was to buy a lot and build a new house on it. The, other was to buy the house on the corner of Charles and Somonauk streets, and at present occupied by the Rev. Larson." Opinions clashed concerning the matter and not a little personal envy and grudge was brought into the discussion. It has taken years to heal the wounds of that conflict. The residence rented for Rev. Larson was secured by a few individual members of the church and held for the church in case it should later see fit to buy it. In 1879 this property

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tinallv was obtained bj the church, a transaction which has proven to be .1 wise one. I he Rev. Larson remained here exactlj seven years. Pasto; Larson resigned his charge here in September, 1885, and moved to New Windsor, 111.

At a congregational meeting held Jul) 29, 1883, ,t,r tni> purpose <>t calling a pastor, the Rev. M. Frykman was railed. He accepted the call and came here shortl) before Christmas, [885. This brinjz- us to

a verj important period in the histor) ot this church. The years Rev. Frykman served this ongregation cover nearly halt of the years ot its existence. He spent the best part ot his life in the service of this church. During Larson's pastorate the church had grown in numbers and Strength. Shortly after Frykman's arrival it became evi- dent that it would soon he nei es- sary to serine a larger and more suitable church building. Some years, however, passed before

anv definite steps were taken to realize this wish. At the annual business meeting of the church held on January 1, [896, a committee was elected to pre- pare plans and submit these plans tor a new church building at an extra meeting of the voting members of the church, to be held Januar] 29, the same vear. Mem- bers of this committee thus elected were as follows: The Rev. M. Frykman, Mr. Axel Strober^, Mr. A. \Y. Anderson. Mr. B. A. \V<- lahder, Mr. Gustaf Nelson, Mr. P. J. Lundquist, Mr. Solomon Quist. Mr. Arthur Johnson, and Mr. John [sraelson. This committee re- ported its plans at the meeting held as above stipulated. As a result of this report the meeting passed the following resolutions:

1. That the votes be cast by ballot.

2. To build a church, the material to be of stone (76 for and <> against ).

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MR. B. A. WELAXDER, Treasurer 25 years.

MR. Gl'STAF XELSOX.

MR. JOHX ISRAELSOX. T1897

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y. To build on tin- corner of Somonauk and Charles streets.

4. To elect ;i subscription com- mittee.

The following were elected on this committee: Mr. F. Sandberg, Mr. C. < ). Johnson, Mr. John Johnson, Mr. Gustaf Nelson, Mr. ( i. E. Nelson, Mr. Carl Peterson, Mr. John [sraelson, Mr. Goran Johnson, Mr. Alfred Johnson, Mr. Emil Grahn, Mr. Fred Te- lander, Mr. Albert Carlson. The following were added to the build- ing committee, winch hail been elected at a previous meeting: Mr. John Johnson, Mr. 1-". Sandberg, anil Mr. John Swanson. At this meeting it was also decided that all who subscribed to the church building fund should each Lri\e a note tor the amount promised, providing he or she

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TMK CHURCH BELL, DONATED TO THE CONGREGATION" BY THE Y. P. S. IN" 1908.

could not give a cash donation. These notes were to be made payable in May and October and bear interest at the rate of 6% per annum after due. The parsonage was moved from the corner of Somonauk and Charles streets to the present location. Mr. E. J. Peterson of Engle- wood, 111., was secured as architect for the new building and to super- intend the work. Mr. J. W. McAlpine received the contract to erect the building. The total cost of the building was $16,094. This amount, however^ does not include the pipe organ, which was donated to the church by the Y. P. S., in 1900. Neither does it include the church bell, which was also donated to the congregation by the Y. P. S., and which was used for the first time on December 13, 1908. This bell with its installation cost the society $600. The inscription on this bell is as follows :

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'■Rin^ out mj summons clear, inc. the Word df ( Jod to hear, Return to do \\ ithout a tear. I his bell was presented to the Sw. Ev. Luth. Salem church oi Syca- more, III., In the Luther League of the church."

N ither doe- it include the church furnishings, which amounted t<» a considerable sum. The corner -tunc was placed in position with cus- tomar) ceremonies on Jul) 9, iSmi>. The program as carried out at that

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time included, among manj other feature-, speeches bj Dr. P. M. Lind-

berg and Dr. ( ). Olsson, both of Rock 1-land. III., and the Ke\ . A. T. Horn, pa-tor of the M. E. church at Sycamore at that time. The corner -tone contain- the following:

i. A cop) ot the Holj Bible.

2. Copies ot the following paper- and periodical-: AugUStana, AugUS-

tana Journal. Barnens Tidning, Lilla Missionaren, riemlandet, True Republican, Sycamore Citj Weekly, historj of the building of the

church.

;. Roll c.t deacons and trustees since the beginning of the church. 4. List of officers in the church at that time.

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5. Roll of Sunday-school teachers.

6. Building and subscription committees, names of architect, con- tractor and foremen at the work.

7. Portraits of the old church and of the pastor at that time.

8. Minutes of the synodical meeting 1895, minutes of the meeting of the Illinois Conference 1896, catalog of Augustana College and Theo- logical Seminary 1895 — 1896.

9. $1, 50c, 25c, ioc, 5c, 1 ore, and $1 in paper.

10. Program at the corner stone placing festivities.

Thus it is seen that this stone contains many things of great interest to future generations.

The dedication of the new church took place on Sunday, February 28 1897. The present church is 90 feet long, 45 feet wide in its narrowest width and 59 feet in its greatest width. The tower is 117 feet high. The material is Portland sand stone and rock-faced. It has besides its splendid auditorium, a fine basement, is supplied with gas and electric light and all necessary equipment for social purposes. The seating capacity of the auditorium is 700. After much hard work and many severe problems solved, the beautiful edifice was now ready and dedicated to its holy purposes. The Rev. M. Frykman, the pastor of the church at that time, who was serving also in the capacity of president of the Illinois Conference of the Augustana Synod, officiated as such in the dedication of his own church. It might be interesting to be reminded of the income in money at this service:

Collection at the morning service $ 23.81

Collection in the afternoon 159.12

Collection in the evening 16.62

Supper served on Monday evening 34-5°

Total income $386.80

There remained at the dedication a debt on the church of about $5,000. At a meeting held on March 17, 1897, hy the voting members of the church, the following resolution was unanimously passed : "Whereas the great undertaking on which the congregation for about a year ago launched, has been so successfully accomplished, really a surprise to the members themselves as well as to others, therefore be it resolved : That we in the first place glorify God, remembering that, 'Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it,' and from the bottom of our hearts thank Him, that with His loving and mighty arm

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He has guided and helped us in all respects, and that He has protected those who have labored in the erection <>t this house of God so that no evil or accident has happened to anyone connected with this project."

( ITlis was accepted In a rising vote.) Likewise a vote of thanks u ;is accorded all who in niie way or another had lent a helping hand in the accomplishment of the new church building. At a meeting held August I. IS'*;, it was reported that the old church building had been sold to

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Mr. P. M. Roos. The old records do not say the price Mr. Roos paid. During the pastorate of the Rex. Mr. Frykman some jireat things were done. After the new church was read) and dedicated to its holy pur- poses, the congregation continued to grow slowl] hut with a steady in- crease, 50 that at his removal there were 600 communicants with 28 ^ children, making a grand total of 88.} members. In iN<>8 the Illinois Conference held its annual meeting here. The Rev. Mr. Frykman complains somewhat, however, in his last pastoral report to the annual meeting of this church held January 1, 190;, that the congregation had tailed to meet its financial obligations to the conference and Synod.

Toward the close of this period, the ^ . 1\ S. was to some extent reorganized and became known as the Luther League. This organiza- tion was rather imperfect, however, hut nevertheless it was a move in the right direction. During this period the Dorcas Societ) was organized through the initiative of Mrs. [. L. Ericson. Toward the close of the

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year 1908, the Rev. M. Frykman resigned his charge here after a service of twenty-three years and moved to Gibson City, 111., in the beginning of 1909. At an extra meeting held December 9, 1908, for the purpose of calling a pastor, the Rev. Dr. Albert Okerstrom, then pastor in Hib- bing, Minn., was called to become the fifth pastor of this church. He accepted the call and took up his work here in May, 1909. The church was just at work building a new parsonage when he came. He and his wife lived for several weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Swan- son, on Locust street, until the new parsonage became ready for occu- pancy. The great and difficult problem confronting the new pastor was the language question. Up to this time very little, if any, English had been used in the work of the church. A great number, especially among the younger generation, demanded some English services and English instruction in the Sunday-school. When the new pastor arrived he found all the various treasuries in the societies within the church completely depleted of funds. This was due to the fact that the business meetings of the various societies had been held in the month of December instead of January. These facts also show that this course had been taken in order to clear up the expenses for the year 1908. There was also a financial problem to solve. There was an indebtedness of nearly

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H.. resting upon the church. This seemed to the new pastor to be entirel) unnecessary. His question was this: Win pa] out large sums ■ it monej for interest? Whj couldn't that interest money just as well be used for benevolences, charity? At the annual meeting January i. pin. .Mi^ Selma Erickson, representing an organization known as The Mite Collectors Club, organized and guided in in work bj Mrs. Albert < )kerstrom, presented tin- congregation a sum i ;i> the first con-

tribution for tin- payment of the debt. This stimulated the meeting to pass the following motion: That this congregation resolves to pa) the debt resting on it during this fiscal year, and that the pastor together with the council be authorized to secure subscriptions and donations for this purpose, and that the sums of monev thus assured be paid in full before the next Thanksgiving Day.

Thanksgiving Day, pm i. will never be forgotten in this church. The debt had been paid, and in consequence special services were held. High M iss w, s held in the morning, at which Dr. C. A. Blomgren and Prof. J. Sebelius, both of Rock Island, officiated. Dinner was served to many hundred people who had come out tor the celebration. This splendid dinner was tree to all. In the evening a splendid musical program was given bj home and outside talent. Considerable sums of monev were received for church purposes.

During this period English was introduced in the Sundayschool, and English services were becoming more popular. English has been coming into use more and more as the vcars have sped by. The Sunday-school and nearly all of the societies have been thoroughly reorganized, in order to do more effective work. In [913 the interior of the church building was repaired and man] improvements installed. The expenses of those improvements amounted to about $1,500. The following year the Augustana Synod of the Lutheran Church in the U. S. of North America held its fifty-fifth annual meeting here. Some 400 delegates attended the meeting. This meeting will long be remembered by those who had the opportunity to attend. This meeting was held in the month of June, when Sycamore is robed in all its springtime grandeur. The people of our citv deserve recognition for the splendid courtesj extended this church in doing all in their power in assisting us in the care of the large delegation. In 1916 a new financial system was inaugurated, the Duplex Envelope System. The old system of a certain amount levied at the annual meeting on each member is not just, nor satisfactory, hence the inaugura- tion of this new system. The introduction of this s\ stem created a new

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MR. J. L. ERICSON, First Financial Secretary.

MR. BERT QUIST, Second Financial Secretary.

office, the financial secretary. Mr. J. L. Erickson was elected to fill this office. The next financial secretary was Mr. Bert Quist, now of Rock Island, 111. The present incumbent of the office is Miss Selma Erickson. In 1918 the constitution of the church was changed, with the consent of the Illinois Conference, so that the ladies of the church who have attained to the age of eighteen years have voting rights at the meetings. The first meet- ing at which the ladies enjoyed this privilege was at the annual meeting held January 1, 19 19. Quite a few of our ladies made use of this oppor- tunity and took not a little interest in the deliberations of the meeting. The meeting was consequently of historic import. In the same year the Salem Men's Society was organized. It is now a member of the L. B. A. In the early spring of 1919 a grand subscrip- tion was taken up in the church by the MIgg SELMA erickson general superintendent of the charitable Present Financial Secretary.

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MINISTERS' WIVES IN SYCAMORE DURING THE LAST

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institutions in the Illinois Conference, for the payment of a debt on these in- stitutions, which amounted to some over $4.50 per communicant. The last years have seen the birth of a number of organizations within the church : the Fidelis Society, the. Junior Missionary Society, W. H. and ljj\ M. Society, etc. Another important step was taken when the congregation began the publication of a parish paper, Salemsbudet. Its first number appeared in 1908. The object of this publication is well stated in its first issue, written by the editor at the time. It reads as follows: "This small and unpretentious periodical or parish paper, which is hereby placed in your hands for perusal, is the fulfill- ment of a long-cherished wish and is intended to fill a similarly long felt need of a local church paper. The object of it is to scatter broadcast among us little kernels of precious seeds and bring to us all messages of peace from the God of peace, as well as words of warning and of awak- ening to them who are slumbering unto death, to every nook and corner of our congregation. This is to be accomplished through the publication of devotional articles, Christian stories and short paragraphs of religious news at home and also from other churches and congregations. We hope also that it may be of comfort and cheer to those who are living far from the church and find it difficult to regularly attend divine services, as well as for shut-ins.

"The object is also to inform the members at frequent intervals of the financial condition of the church, to give local church news con- cerning members and our countrymen in general. We believe that the lack of interest sometimes found among church members is in a large measure due to lack of information as to real conditions. We propose to keep the readers of this church paper informed on matters pertaining to their own church. We would inspire to more zealous interest in the things of the church !

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sengcr of peace, thus in full harmony with the official name of our church. May Salemsbudet make good its name."

The Rev. M. Frykman was its first editor, editing, however, only the first six issues. The following numbers have been edited by its present editor. It has taken care of its own finances and never cost the church a penny.

During the first years in the history of this church the confirmation classes were confirmed alternately in De Kalb and Sycamore. The first class to be confirmed in Sycamore was in 1875 and consisted of the fol- lowing members: Carl Johan Pihl, Gustaf Adolf Pihl, Carl Olof John- son, Johan Victor Larsbn, Claes Johan Anderson, Anders William An- derson, Carl Anton Landfors, Mattias Svensson, Carl Oscar Gustenson, Clara Mathilda Anderson, Maria Kristina Jakobson. With the excep- tion of the years 1876 and 1878 a class has been confirmed every year since, numbering in all 926, this year's class included. Since 1886. 1,165 children and a few adults have received holy baptism, 561 burials and 360 marriages belong to the records of the pastoral service of the church. No records as to pastoral acts performed are to be found before the year 1886. The records show that on January I, 1880, the com- municant membership was 320. To-day the communicants are 710, with a total membership of 1,060.

The total income as recorded by the treasurer in 1881 was $1,784.74. The total income for 19 18 was $5,026.17.

The societies which are at present active and successful are the fol- lowing: Luther League, Fidelis Society, Junior Missionary Society, W. H. and F. M. Society, Salem Men's Society, Dorcas Society in three departments, Ladies' Aid Society in three departments, Salem Jubilee Chorus.

Of the pastors who have served this congregation only the Rev. N. Nordgren, besides the present pastor, is still living. The history of this church is exceedingly interesting. I marvel at the trust and confidence of these poor old settlers in their God and church. The foundation they laid is good enough even for us and this present age. There have been many trials and much difficulty on the way, but the results will show that God has abundantly blessed the work and looked upon it with favor. The spiritual results, however, will not be known till upon the final accounting, when the Lord shall decide as to all servants and their work. Our work, however, has not been in vain.

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(',. II. Carlson, Mr. Gustaf Nelson, Mr. Fred Carlson, Mr. Adult Quarnstrom, Mr. N. P. Husberg, Mr. Albert Carlson. The board of trustees is composed of the following: Mr. I no T. Anderson, Mr. John II. Johnson, Mr. C. \. Noren, Mr. riikan Carlson, Mr. John Ahl- strom, Mr. ii. I . Nelson.

( )ther officers in rlu- church are as follows: Mr. J. M. Quist, secre- tary; Miss Selma Erickson, financial secretary; Mr. ( I. I". Nelson, treasurer; Mrs. Emil Carlson, organist and choir directress; Mr. An- drew Elmberg, sexton.

God grant His continued good will toward us, and all honor and glorj >liall now and forever be rendered unto His holj name bj His people.

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THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL

BY MR. ADOLF QUARNSTROM

SHORTLY after the organization of the church, a Sunday-school was also organized. This took place in 1871. The first teachers were the following: Mr. J. A. Pihl, Mr. P. M. Landfors, Mr. Anders Carlson, Mr. C. G. Quarnstrom, Mr. Malcolm Wallin, and Mr. John Peterson. The books used were the following: the Bible, the Bible History, the Luther Cathechism, and, for the small children, the ABC-book.

The school assembled every Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. The Bible Class was very well attended at this time and constituted the essential feature of the school. The fact that the older people regularly attended the Sunday-school gave a splendid example for the younger generation. A few years later the time was changed from three o'clock to twelve o'clock noon, immediately following the morning service. This time has been maintained for many years. In 1920 this was again changed to ten o'clock in the morning, immediately before the service, the aim being to have the Sunday-school scholars remain for the services.

In 1878 a Sunday-school was started in North Grove by Mr. C. G. Quarnstrom. This school grew to be a larger school than the one at the church. More teachers were employed out there than in town. The highest number of scholars was sixty enrolled pupils. At present this Sunday-school is merged with the school in town. For many years no English classes were found in our Sunday-school, but in 1907 Mrs. J. M. Nelson started an English class in the regular Sunday-school in the church. This beginning has been of immense value in our work. To-

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daj more than half of the number of children in attendance are instructed through the medium of the English language. During the last yean i graded and systematic organization has been perfected, and has been of it help in the work. There arc some [20 children receiving instruc- tion in the Sunday-school, given by thirteen teachers. The following teachers are at present sen ing : Mr. Ad<dt Quarnstrom, the Rev. Alhert Okerstrom, Mr. F. Bexell, Mrs. Emil Carlson, Mhs Bertha Stromberg, Mr. Frank Swanson, Mr. Alhert Carbon, Mrs. Frank Swanson, Miss Selma Erickson, Miss Hulda Roos, Miss Helen Aberg, Mrs. Alber* Okerstrom, Miss Abbie Quarnstrom.

I 111. PAROCHIAL SCHOOL

BY MR. R. A. W II WHIR

It is a well known tact that the Swedish people who came to this country and became permanent citizens, as most of them did, were anxious not only to establish churches in their midst, but also to maintain schools tor their children, in which they might receive instruction in the principles of religion and also learn the language of their fathers, that

they might profit from a study of a rich and abundant literature. These state- ^^ttg^ ments apply also to the earh Swedish

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more, and as early as 1870 a Swedish "N congregation had been organized, and

shortly after that the parochial school came into existence. The members of the new congregation were widely scat- tered throughout this part of the coun- ty, and hence the congregation was di- \ ided into three distinct districts, viz., City. Ohio Grove, North Grove. In 1872 this work began in earnest and with few exceptions has been continued

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every year since that year. Of late the instruction has heen mainly religious and given in Enelish. The first teachers were students from Augustana College, now located in Rock Island, but at that time in Paxton, 111. This work has been of far-reaching consequences in the development and maintenance of the local church. Some of those who attended this school in its early existence are now among the old members of the church. Some of them are fathers and mothers, and some are even grandfathers or grandmothers. This work is still being conducted in this church and is of vital importance.

The following persons have been employed as teachers during the last fifty years: Mr. A. M. Broken, Mr. J. Laurin, Miss Maria Horberg, Mr. P. Lofgren, Mrs. P. Lofgren, Mr. E. Nelander, Mr. August Johnson, Mrs. S. G. Larson, Mr. E. P. Olsson, Mr. Claes Larson, Miss Mathilda Nylander, Mr. J. A. Pihl, Miss Hanna Holm- berg, Mr. A. E. Hiller, Mr. B. A. Welander, Mr. C. G. Lindsten, Mr. P. O. Bersell, Mr. O. B. Nelson, Mr. Carl Rask, Mr. Erik Sa- muelson, Mr. J. Hogstedt, Mr. Einar Joranson, Prof. C. F. Fredrick- son, Mr. Victor Frykman, Mr. Waldo Ekeberg, Mr. Arthur Johnson, Mr. R. A. Jacobson, Mr. G. E. Ostrom, Miss Jennie Aberg, Miss Adele Thurstone, Mrs. Albert Okerstrom, Mr. Emil Johnson.

THE LUTHER LEAGUE

BY MISS BERTHA STROMBERG

A society of young people in this church was organized very early, the exact date cannot be given. The name adopted for this society was the following: Svenska evangelisk-lutherska ungdomsforeningen. The meetings were held in the various homes of its members. In spite of a small membership, this organization contributed much to the support of the church and was of inestimable value to its members. In 1892 a small house near the church was purchased, which was used for social purposes. When the new church was being erected, the society took an active part in this undertaking. The society decorated and furnished the basement, that it might hold its meetings here. The society at this particular time realized that a new and larger pipe organ ought to be installed in the new church, hence they went to work with energy and much enthusiasm in this interest. The result was that our

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present fine pipe organ was installed in 1900. A new piano was bought for use in the basement. A few years later another fine piano was secured for the church auditorium. In 1908, on the suggestion of the late Rev. M. Frykman, who was pastor at that time, the Young People's Society changed its name to the "Luther League" of the church, and a new constitution was adopted. One of the happiest moments in the history of this league was at the new years' wake, December 31, 1908, when the great bell in the church tower was rung for the first time. Every Luther leaguer felt a just pride at this moment. This bell was a gift to the church from the Luther League. The league had worked for this cause for two years. A few years ago the Luther League in- stalled new fixtures for the electric lighting of the church auditorium. The chairs in the balcony of the church are also a gift to the church by the league. Under the auspices of this league, the Rockford District Luther League was organized in Sycamore in 1909. The District league has held annual meetings here ae various times during the course of time. A reception for the confirmation class is given by the league each year. A great number of the confirmands each year join the league, and by interesting and instructing them, experience is gained for helping in the congregational work at large. Under good leadership the league has accomplished much good both socially and financially, and, with God's help, much more will be accomplished in the days to come.

The following are members :

Helen Aberg Selma Erickson

Jennie Aberg Martin Eklund

Marjorie Anderson Carl Eklund

Edgar Anderson Edmund Eklund

Vernie Blade Walter Gronberg

Clifford Blade Irene Haugen

Paul Carlson Pearl Haugen

Elmer Carlson Viola Haugen Jenkins

Jessie Carlson Ruth Johnson

Marie Carlson Sophia Johnson

Joyce Carlson Stanley Johnson

LeRoy Carlson Florence Johnson

La Verne Carlson Herman Johnson

Claude Carlson Paul Johnson

Arthur Carlson Maurice Johnson

Henry Carlson Ellen Klemendson

Harry Carlson Hildur Lindgren

Vernie Castenson Edith Norlin

Dewey Eckland John Nachtigal

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Alice Nachtigal

Anna Aberg ( Hcerstrom

I )r. Albert ( Ikerstrom

Mabel Quist < Meson

Albert Pearson

Jennie Wellander Peterson

Alvie Peterson

Elmer Peterson

Bessie Peterson

Helen Peterson

( riinhild Palmer

Abbie Quarnstrom

Alma Quist

Helen Stroberg

Ruth Stroberg Leonard Stroberg Bertha Stromberg Alvina Sandholm Beatrice Sandholm

\ ictor Sw anson Chester Sw anson [ennie Swedberg

".Mabel Wing

( it ace W ring Earl Wellander Harold Wellander

Pearl Wellander

LADIES' AID SOCIETY OF SYCAMORE

BY MRS. SAM. (.HIST

I joined the Ladies' Sewing Society in 1 877. How long before that dare the societ] had existed, I cannot tell, but from various facts known. the societ] had held meetings almost from the organization of the con- gregation, in 1870. We used to meet once a month in the homes of members. At these meetings various articles, such as wearing apparel, etc. for which material had been bought and cut by the ladies elected to have charge of the work, was distributed among the members for sewing. 1 he articles which were not completed were to be taken home to be worked at leisure hours and, when finished, returned to the society. Ar the time of the annual Sunday-school picnics, generally held about midsummer, all of the finished articles and other articles which were donated were sold at auction. These occasions constituted an attraction within the church which few auctions later on ever could create. Some member of the church served as auctioneer. Upon him depended in a great measure the financial results. The cash thus secured was used tor home and foreign missions and for the poor and needy within our own church. Later a house was bought by the congregation, which was located just west of the old church building, and in which the societ] held its meetings for a considerable length of time. This meeting place was abandoned when the new church was built and ready. During the earl] days the ladies of both city and the COUntrj districts held meetings

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in common. Hie need, however, required a division in the work, and so the I. a«liCs' Aid Societ] of North Grove was started in isx<>. The I. a. lies' Aid of Ohio Grove was started in 1887. From this year on, instead ot making and finishing articles for the auction, we donated various articles, and the meetings partook more of the nature of a devo- tional character. The societj at this time changed the date tor this testi\it\ to Thanksgoving Day, in the evening. These festivals have with \er\ tew exceptions been ver) successful. In the course of rime the name has also been changed from Sewing Societ] to Ladies' Aid Society. Thanksgiving Da) is still devoted to this splendid work of

gathering of monej for the Lord's cause. It now partakes more of the

nature of a thank-offering unto the Lord tor benefits received. There are at present seventy members enrolled. The present officers are the following: Mrs. (",. E. Nelson, secretary; Mrs. Uno T. Anderson treasurer; Mrs. Lmil Carlson, organist. A lot of the work is accom- plished through committees. It has been <>f great service to the church in its various departments of service. Members:

Mrs. L. T. Anderson

Mrs. John E. Anderson

Mrs. John Ahlstrom

Mis. Albert Brooman

Mis. Frank Bexel]

Mrs. C. Lmil Carlson

Mrs. Alfred Carlson

Mis. A. P. Carlson

Mrs. Fiakan Carlson

Mrs. Lmil CarLon

Mrs. Frank Ericson

Mrs. I. L. Ericson

Mrs. Will Ecklund

Mrs. Carl Lcklund

Mrs. Andrew Elmberg

Mrs. J. L. Fant

Mrs. C. A. Fant

M is. Will ( rustafson

Mrs. N. P. Husberg Mis. \nton Hedlund

Mis. C. O. Johnson

Mis. J. 1'. Johnson

Mis. C. I ). Johnson

Mis. Aron Johnson

Mis. ( )scar Johnson

Mis. John Linquist

Mrs. Peter Lindgren

Mrs. Chas. Lilja Mrs. Chas. E. Larson Mrs. Fiakan Larson Mis. ( ;. H. Lindberg Mis. ( )tto Lindberg Mis. Hanna Lindstrom Mis. Peter Medeen M is. John M. Nelson Mis. Christine Nelson Mis. Hilda Nelson Mrs. ( i. Lmil Nelson Mrs. Gustaf Nelson Mis. Herman Nachtiizal Mis. Bert Nelson

Mis. A. ( Ikerstrom Mis. ( )rto ( )lson Mrs. Carl Palmer Mrs. J. A. Peterson Mis. Chas. Peterson Mis. Axel Peterson Mis. ( )ttO Peterson Mis. John M. Quist Mis. Sam Quist Mrs. Adolf Quarnstrom Mis. C. ( i. Quarnstrom Mrs. C. L. Roose

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Mrs. M. A. Rasmussen Mrs. C. August Swanson

Mrs. Oscar Stroberg Mrs. Edward Swanson

Mrs. Elmer Stroberg Mrs. Nellie Sampson

Mrs. Axel Stroberg Mrs. H. L. Sandholm

Mrs. Alfred Stromberg Mrs. John Strombom

Mrs. C. A. Swanson Mrs. Augusta Welander

Mrs. F. O. Swanson Mrs. Peter Wing Mrs. A. F. Swanson

LADIES' AID OF NORTH GROVE

BY MRS. ALBERT CARLSON

This is a branch of the congregational Ladies' Aid Society. It is not a very recent organization. We find that this society was started as early as 1886. The first meetings were called Sewing Societies. At these meetings the ladies wTould do work. Everybody was busy. The articles made would later be auctioned off at some festivity within the' church and the funds thus secured used for the wTork of the church. A great deal of interest has constantly characterized this society. The meetings have somewhat changed during the course of years. No sewing is done as these meetings any more. Meetings are held in homes of mem- bers once a month. Those who attended the first meeting of the society are the following: Mrs. Carl Carlson, Mrs. A. C. Svedberg, Mrs. B. A. Welander, Mrs. Gustaf Fant, Mrs. S. M. Linden, Mrs. Nels Lind, Mrs. John Stroberg, Mrs. John Swanson, Mrs. Carl Peterson, Mrs. M. Lindstrom, Mrs. John Lindahl, Mrs. Gust Gronberg, Mrs. Hakan Bengtson, Mrs. Lena Johnson, Mrs. A. P. Samuelson, Mrs. Gust Lind- strom, Mrs. J. P. Marsh. There are only four of those above men- tioned who are still members, viz., Mrs. A. C. Svedberg, Mrs. B. A. Welander, Mrs. Lena Johnson and Mrs. G. Gronberg. This society has constantly shown its good will toward the church by its frequent donations of considerable sums of money to be used for various purposes in the church and in missions. The usual officers and committees are elected at the regular business meeting, generally held in January of each year. The following are the members :

Mrs. Alfred Reed Mrs. Nels Benson

Mrs. Daniel Freed Mrs. Walter Marsh

Mrs. Charles J. Johnson Mrs. Oliver Nelson

Mrs. John Nelson Mrs. A. C. Swedberg

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Mrs. Gust Gronberg Mrs. Andrew Peterson

Mrs. Albert Carlson Mrs. Frank Gronberg

Mrs. Richard Swedberg Mrs. Axel Lindstrom

Mrs. Axel Roose Mrs. John H. Johnson

Mrs. Andrew Turkelson Mrs. Chas. Lindstrom

Mrs. B. A. Wellander Mrs. Lena Johnson

Mrs. Oscar Carlson Mrs. Josephine Martinson

Mrs. P. Ecklund Miss Lydia Svedberg

Mrs. Edward Gronberg Miss Nathalia Pearson

THE OHIO GROVE DIVISION OF THE LADIES' AID

BY MRS. FRED CARLSON

During the pastorate of the Rev. S. G. Larson, meetings were regu- larly held in Ohio Grove, but were held in the nature of prayer meetings. These meetings were continued even during the first period of the Rev. M. Frykman's pastorate here. The ladies of Ohio Grove felt, however, the necessity and need of a specific organization of women in this district of the church. Several meetings were held in this interest, the first one being held at the home of Mrs. Carolina Bladstrom, the second one at the home of Mrs. Anna Svenson. Here at the meeting in the home of Mrs. Anna Svenson, in 1887, the Ladies' Aid Society of Ohio Grove was organized. Mrs. Amanda Frykman presided as president. The organi- zation was very incomplete, but it was an organization nevertheless. At first the meetings were held the third Friday of each month, refreshments were served, a fee of 10 cents charged, the money thus secured to go to the general church treasury. The day of meeting was later changed from Friday to Thursday. At first quite a little sewing and work was done, but after a little while this was abandoned altogether. The Rev. M. Frykman served as treasurer for the organization for twenty-two years. Of the ladies who organized the society only four remain among us still, namely: Mrs. Goran Johnson, Mrs. Anna Svenson, Mrs. Mary Larson, Mrs. Charlotta Anderson. The first two are still residents of Ohio Grove, Mrs. Larson iiving in Sycamore and Mrs. Anderson re- siding in St. Charles. In 1909 Dr. Albert Okerstrom became the pastor of the local congregation and so also the leader of this society. At this juncture in its history a complete organization was inaugurated, a serce- tarv elected, also a treasurer, a member of the society to fill the office of

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treasurer, members to pay the stipulated fee whether present or not. Proper reports were to be rendered at the end of the year for submission to examination by the church board of audit. There are at the present time twenty-five members enrolled. This society has been very suc- cessful and has done a lot of good, its members devoted to the Master's cause. The following are members :

Mrs. Carl E. Anderson Mrs. Carl Kallman

Mrs. P. A. Anderson Mrs. Edward Lydig.

Mrs. Frank Blade Mrs. Fred Larson

Mrs. Henry Carlson Mrs. Henning Magnusson

Mrs. Fred Carlson Mrs. John Norlin

Mrs. Magni Carlson Mrs. C. A. Noreen

Mrs. Ed Carlson Mrs. Chas. Nelson

Mrs. Louise Castenson Mrs. Chas. Olson

Mrs. Gunnar Elvert Mrs. J. A. Peterson

Mrs. John A. Johnson Mrs. Ernest Peterson

Mrs. Sigfred Johnson Mrs. Reuben Peterson

Mrs. Geo. Johnson Mrs. Carl Swanson

THE SALEM W. H. AND F. M. SOCIETY

BY MRS. A. OKERSTROM

A Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society was organized in Sycamore, February 21, 1919. A number of annual and life members had been secured before this time, but a need was felt for an organization whereby the work for missions would become more effective. Upon invitation of Mrs. J. L. Erickson, Mrs. Wm. Gustafson and Mrs. Augusta Wellander, the women of the church were asked to meet at the home of Mrs. J. L. Erickson. A large number of women responded, and it was decided to organize as a part of the district, conference and synodical W. H. and F. M. Society, meetings to be held quarterly. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Albert Okerstrom ; Vice President, Mrs. Uno Anderson ; Secretary, Mrs. J. M. Nelson ; Treas- urer, Mrs. C. Aug. Swanson.

Besides the annual dues of fifty cents, it was decided to have an offer- ing at each meeting, to apply on the special objects for which the society is working. Valuable missionary programs have been given at each meeting. The society now numbers sixty-one annual and twenty-one life members.

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It has already been shown that the more our women stop to study and realize the needs of missions, both foreign and home, the greater is their willingness to give and work for them. And what nobler object is there for our service than to help spread the blessed Gospel of Jesus Christ, through whom alone we have peace on earth and life everlasting! God grant that every woman in our church may join this organization and thus become actively engaged in furthering its big program of world saving service.

"And this commandment have we from him, that he who loveth God love his neighbor also." I John 4:21.

THE DORCAS SOCIETY

BY MRS. J. L. ERICKSON

The Dorcas Society was organized March 21, 1906. As its members were living widely scattered in different parts of the city, it was decided to organize the society into four distinct divisions, yet working in har- mony and for a common purpose. The object of the organization of this society was the result of a long felt need for some organized effort in behalf of works of charity. The society has ever since its organization kept this object in view. It meets monthly in the various homes of its members, generally on the last Wednesday afternoon of each month in the year. These meetings gather money for charity and especially for the orphanages of the Illinois Conference located in Andover and in Joliet, 111. A great deal of interest has constantly characterized this society. The ladies constituting its membership are women who love to do good. They realize more and more the truth of the words of Christ when He said: "What ye have done unto one of these little ones, who believe in me, ye have also done it unto me." God has abundantly blessed the work of this society and has shown it plainly that it meets with divine approval. The following are members :

Mrs. Uno T. Anderson Mrs. J. P. Johnson

Mrs. Ed. Carlson Mrs. Oscar Johnson

Mrs. Henry Carlson Mrs. Charles Lindsten

Mrs. Fred Carlson Mrs. Ed. Lydig

Mrs. Albert Carlson Mrs. Peter Lindgren

Mrs. David Chapman Mrs. Hokan Larson

Mrs. C. O. Johnson Mrs. Gust. Nelson

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Mrs.	J. M. Nelson	Mrs.	J. M. Quist
Mrs.	O. E. Peterson	Mrs.	A. Stromberg
Mrs.	Gust. Peterson	Mrs.	John Erickson
Mrs.	Sam Quist	Mrs.	Emil Fant
Mrs.	A. Quarnstrom	Mrs.	Emil Roos
Mrs.	Gust Swanson	Mrs.	Eva Swanson
Mrs.	Ed Swanson	Mrs.	Chas. Swanson
Mrs.	A. F. Swanson	Mrs.	Peter Wing
Mrs.	Hokan Carlson	Mrs.	Andrew Jacobson
Mrs.	E. P. Doyle	Mrs.	Gust Johnson
Mrs.	Frank Ericson	Mrs.	Will Gustafson
Mrs.	A. Hedlund	Mrs.	C. P. Wellander
Mrs.	P. Husberg	Mrs.	Emil Nelson
Mrs.	S. M. Linden	Mrs.	Oscar Stroberg
Mrs.	H. F. Nachtigall	Mrs.	Otto Lindberg
Mrs.	Ingrid Oberg	Mrs.	John Lindquist
Mrs.	S. H. Olson	Mrs.	Aron Johnson
Mrs.	C. A. Peterson	Mrs.	Will Eklund
Mrs.	J. A. Peterson

THE FIDELIS SOCIETY

BY MISS HELEN ABERG

A junior missionary society was organized in the fall of 19 15 with an enrollment of sixteen girls. The pastor, the Rev. Dr. Albert Okerstrom, named the society Fidelis, for he felt sure that these girls would prove to be faithful workers. The Fidelis now has an enrollment of twenty girls. It has become an annual member society of the W. H. and F. M. Society, the only missionary band in the conference started as juniors.

Mrs. A. Okerstrom was its first president. She guided the girls through a year's activities in such a manner that an interest was awak- ened which has never died out. It has been the aim of the society to choose new officers each year, in order that every girl in the society might realize the value of the work and concern herself more individually in the cause. The officers for the year 1920 are as follows: President, Helen Aberg ; Vice President, Abbie Quarnstrom ; Treasurer, Helen Stroberg; Secretary, Helen Peterson.

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Surel) inir "faithful workers" should be thankful to God tor His guidance in their work. Ma) the Fidelis Societ) live on to be an aid in the evangelization <>t the world in this generation. Ma) it- members not forget the Bible quotation found in the Gospel "t Luke, chap. f>: $8, I rive and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down and shaken together, and running over, shall men ■j.wv into your bosom."

JUNIOR MISSIONARY SOCIETY

A Junior missionar) societ) was organized in Sycamore, for the first time, a little over five years ago. Most of those present at this organiza- tion meeting are now annual adult members. The present members of this societ) have been enrolled since October, [918. At present the soi iety numbers forty children. Our aim is to enlist ever) Sunday-school child. The societ\ has monthly meetings. The mission studies for these meetings are particularly adapted to children. To the children thus trained from their youth to learn Christ's commands and to help fulfill them, we are confident we can look tor workers in the future. The zeal manifested by these young workers may well he an inspiration to all of us. May God hless their efforts, and help keep them true and steadfast thruout their live-!

THE SALEM MEN'S SOCIETY

This society was organized in 1918. Its membership lias never been very larLre. but the organization has accomplished a ^reat deal of good in the church. Its organization was the result of a long felt need for such an organization. It has held its meetings in the evening of the ■ltd Thursdaj ever) month. Its programs have been principally ot a literatry nature. Some evenings have been devoted to the discussion of current events in the state and nation, besides the problems of the local church and also of the church in general. It has also a social feature, as refreshments are regularl) served at its meetings by some of its members. The monev gathered at these meetings are used for pur-

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poses both at home and in other places where the needs, of one nature nr another, are most pressing. At preseni the pastor is president, Mr. G. H. Carlson serves as vice president and organist, Mr. J. M. Quist i- secretary and Mr. Gust Swanson, treasurer. Besides these officers, there arc two committees, \i/.. a program committee and a committee on social matters. The men of the church seem to take a real inte in the organization now. but it has taken some perseverance to bring about this intercut in this new organization. There is a need among us for this society, and we do believe that it will flourish in the wars to come. 1 he present members are:

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Frank Bexell Peter Bellehdorf John A. Bruce

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I I en i \ M. Carlson Ham Carlson Albert Carlson

Ed CarUon G. H. CarUon Andrew Elmberg ( reorge Floir V P. Husberg

J. P. Johnson Arthur Johnson ( Just. Lindstrom Ed. Lydig

J. M. Nelson ( rustaf Nelson ( i. E. Nelson Albert < )kerstrom

Sw an ( )lson .Andrew Peterson J. A. Peterson < ). E. Peters,,n Ernest Peterson Emil Peterson

Martin Rasmussen Adolf Quarnstrom J. M. Quist II. I.. Sandholm ( Just. Swanson Axel Stroberg

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This organization was effected in i « > i S in anticipation of the jubilee festivities in 1920. The chorus has faithfully practiced during some rime. It has rendered a great service to the church already. It has faith full) adhered to its motto of service to its beloved church. H\ its participation in the ordinal") services of the church it has added much to the beaut) of our divine services ever) Sunday. It has been and is ot immense value in leading the congregational singing, and in the ren- dition of appropriate and beautiful hymns at the morning services espe- cially. Mis. Emil CarUon, a daughter ot one of the pioneer members of this church, Mr. John Johnson, is the leader ot this chorus.

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HAKAN BENSON, tl900.

MRS. ELNA BENSON.

JOHN S\ I'.NSOX, 7190.5.

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MRS. AND MR. GUSTAF NELSON.

MRS. ANNA ANDERSON.

MR. JOHN SVEXSON.

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MRS. MARIA PETERSON.

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MR. AND MRS. B. A. WELANDER.

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MRS. NELS NELSON.

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OUR GOLD STAR BOYS

THE following names, so dear to us all, are marked on our Service Flag with a Gold Star : First Private Herbert Quarnstrom, Lieu- tenant Geo. P. Gustafson, Private Axel Nelson. Mr. Quarn- strom died at Camp Dodge, Lieut. Gustafson and Private Nelson in France. The following tributes were read by the pastor, the first one at the funeral of Quarnstrom, and the second and third at the memorial services of Gustafson and of Nelson respectively.

I. MR. AUGUST HERBERT QUARNSTROM

died at Camp Dodge, Iowa, from pneumonia, on April 8, 1918. Mr. Quarnstrom was 22 years, 1 month and 30 days old at the time of his death. He was born in Sycamore, 111., on February 9, 1896. He was baptized in this church as a child on March 8, 1896. After several months instruction in the principles of Christianity he was confirmed in this church with the class of 1910. He graduated from our High School in the spring of 19 15, and in the fall of the same year he matriculated as a student at the Wesleyan College, Bloomington, 111. He studied at this institution for two years, or until he was drafted into the service of his country and sent to Camp Dodge for military training in the fall of 19 1 7. Sorrowing at his bier are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adolf Quarnstrom ; Carl Quarnstrom, a brother, who has seen service in the U. S.Navy for many years and is at the present time serving on the battle-

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ship South Dakota. Besides Car] there are two more brothers, R03 and Arthur Quarnstrom, and one sister, Abbie Quarn- strom. Besides these there is ;i large i in Le of friends and ac- quaintances, who mourn the loss lit this splendid young man.

Mr. Quarnstrom was secretarj Mt our Sunday-school for many years; he was a member of our Luther League. [The funeral was held from the home and our church Tuesday, April n.

I'jiN. This was the largest fu- neral ever held in our church. The floral tributes were main and beautiful. ( )ur entire com- munity came out to honor the memorj of its first sacrifice in

the present conflict. The representative of Herbert's compam at the

funeral paid a beautiful tribute to his memory.]

Ma\ the memorj oi Herbert Quarnstrom's beautiful life live long

anion:: us !

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LIEUT. GE( >RGE P. GUSTAFSi )\

I his country is a party in the great world-drama which is now being enacted on European soil. ( me of the most distinguishing characteristics of its people is their intensive love of freedom and civic righteousness.

( )ur high ideals of life, of national and international justice have been violated and utterlj disregarded bj our toes. Our aims at present can be nothing higher than to maintain and defend these principles of ri^ht. To accomplish this purpose means sacrifice. I he cost must be enormous. 1 do not mean the billions of nmne\ necessary, but human lives, the death upon the nation's sacrificial altar of a great number of our stalwart. brave and noble young men. the flower of our manhood. I realize that teats, agon] and sorrow will darken homes in nearl\ every village and hamlet in our land. Hut this common sacrifice will tend to unite the

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various elements of which our nation is made up, like a tapestry weave, into one mighty people, more than anything else could possibly do.

Three months ago this community assembled in this sanctuary to pay its tribute of honor and respect to the memory of First Private Herbert Quarnstrom, who died at Camp Dodge while in the service of his coun- try. To-day we are again gath- ered here for a similar purpose. We can see no casket, nor any grave. These are yonder in France. The casket over there contains the earthly remains of Lieut. George Philip Gustafson, one of our brave Sycamore lads. France becomes dearer, comes closer to us, as the war goes on, and because so many of our boys are laid to rest in her bosom. Some day the cemeteries over there will become a hallowed Mecca to us Americans. As I am about to sketch in a few words the life of our departed hero, I feel that this death is a personal loss. No one, how- ever, can feel the loss so deeply as those who have been called upon for so costly a sacrifice. Yet this community would share with them the burden of this heavy cross.

Lieutenant Gustafson's life was not in vain. He did more in a few short years than many of us can accomplish crowned

with years and agey white. His death while performing life's highest and noblest duty should stimulate us all the more to do our bit in de- stroying the most detestable tyranny of our age. There can be no peace until this is accomplished. Our sacrifices are too great to be satisfied with anything less than a complete victory.

LIEUT. GEO. P. GUSTAFSON. Died on the battlefield in France.

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Lieutenant Gustafson was born in Chicago, December 8, 1894. He w.i> onl) a boj when he tame to Sycamore with his parents. He attended our public schools and the Sunday-school <>t this church. He was con- firmed in this church with the ilass (,t [908. He was an active member of our Luther League and a member of the church at tin- time of his death. He graduated from our local high school in \>>\2. In the tall

of the same \rar lie matriculated in Illinois State l"niversit\ at Urhana.

111., from which institution he graduated in [916. In i')i 7 he was admitted to the First Officers' Reserve Corps at Fort Sheridan, passed

his examinations anil in August of the same year was commissioned I

second Lieutenant. He was soon assigned to active dut) across the waters. He has ever since been at the front.

He was a courageous lad and feared nothing. Though still young, onl] a little past 23 years old, he had a clear and vivid conception of the great questions involved in the present struggle. Lieutenant Gustafson had a great host of friends who, besides the parents. Mr. and Mrs. Will Gustafson, two brothers and a sister, mourn his early departure. Here I wish to read to you two recent communications — one from Col. H. A. Smith and the other from Major Theodore Roosevelt:

26th Infantry, France, June 16, 1918. Mr. William Gustafson, <h s West State Street, Sycamore, 111.

M\ Pear Mr. Gustafson: I wish to express m\ sympathy to you in the loss of your son. Lieut. George I'. Gustafson, who died June 4. 1918, as a result of a recent gas attack by the enemy.

He is buried in a French military cemeterj at Chempuis, France. His

death is lamented by officers and men of the regiment.

Lieut. Gustafson's services have been loyal and efficient. He led his

troops fearlessh until disabled. A soldier asks no more.

It is hoped that this may he of some consolation to you in your loss.

H. A. Smith. Colonel 26th Infantry.

Onlv yesterdaj the mother oi Lieut. Gustafson received the following letter from the major of her son's battalion, Theodore Roosevelt II. son

of a former president of the United Srates:

June 10. 1'iiS.

I tear .^ I rs. Gustafson :

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our affection through his courage and fineness of disposition. He showed marked ability as a leader of men. The day my brother was wounded his courage and coolness under very trying circumstances were particu- larly marked. I was recommending him for promotion — not the pro- motion obtained by men in the United States, which means nothing, but the promotion earned by a man leading in battle. I have two small sons and would be indeed proud if they lived the life and died the death of your son. Yours very truly,

Major Theo. Roosevelt.

Lieut. Gustafson would have been successful in civil life. His future seemed assured. It was my privilege to speak with him a few days before his departure to France. He was all enthusiasm for his country. There are higher duties, he said, than merely to self. The nation's need must be ahead of personal comforts and desires.

He gave his best to the country he loved so well. May this death fire our souls to a supreme effort in carrying on this war to a successful issue. To accomplish this end, I fear that many services like this will be held in our churches, but death is far better than slavery. Let me conclude by reading to you two short poems, one entitled, "In Flanders Fields," and the other, "America's Answer," the first one written by one who died in Flanders.

In Flanders Fields.

By Lieut. -Col. John McRae, who 'died while on duty in Flanders.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place ; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly, Scarce heard amidst the guns below, We are the dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrels with the foe! To you from falling hands, we throw The torch. Be yours to hold it high ! If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

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Rest ye in peace, ye Flanders1 dead. The (iL'hr that ye ><> bravelj Led We've taken up. And we will keep True faith with you who lie asleep

With each a CTOSS to mark his bed,

And poppies blowing overhead, Where once his own life blood ran red. So let your rest be sweet and deep In Flanders fields.

Fear not that ye have died tor naught, 1 he torch ye threw to us we caught, Ten million hands will hold it high, And Freedom's light shall never die! We've learned the lesson that ye taught

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— Thi Evening Post, New York.

III.

AXEL NELSON

was horn in Cortland, De Kalh county, 111.. December 27. 1890, and was baptized Februarj 13, iS«h. He was continued in this church on

June /!, im<>6, and has ever since remained a member. He loved his home and seldom ventured on an) extended journeys until he was called into the service. As a child he attended the public schools in Cortland.

When called to service b) his country, this stalwart young man had no excuses. He knew the dangers confronting him, hut he aKo knew how the hitter waters might he sweetened. He. no douht. did as another of our boys w rites: "I filled my heart with pray- ers and my rifle with shells and went over the top."

When Mr. Nelson visited his son at Camp

Grant, an officer said to him: "Are you Axel run \l 1. wi.i. NELSON,

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mative answer, he said: "Mr. Nelson, you ought to be proud of such a son as that."

Axel Nelson went to Camp Grant in September, 191 7. He was transferred to Camp Logan, Houston, Texas, and assigned to Co. H, 130th Infantry, and in May went with that company to France. He had been at the front most of the time since his arrival in France. He was killed in action on November 10, 191 8, 27 years, 10 months and 14 days old. His body has been laid to rest in French soil, and on his grave the little cross bears his name, company, regiment and these words: "Rest in peace."

Sorrowing at this soldier's death are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Nelson, a brother and sister, both younger than Axel, besides other relatives and a host of friends. One of his comrades from Sycamore, Lawrence Nelson, says in one of his letters home: "Axel's death was instantaneous. I saw him fall. Everybody in the company liked him." He concludes by saying: "He was certainly a fine fellow."

Mr. Nelson and family, you have made a sacrifice acceptable to your country and to God.

OUR SOLDIER BOYS

Rudolph Anderson Roy Ahlstrom Fred Bexell Geo. Bodeen Geo. Boleen Then. Dahlquist Carl Eklund Edwin Fant Reuben Freed Edward Freed Leonard Gustafson Geo. Gustafson Roy Gustafson Rudolph Junell Bert Johnson Alvin Johnson Albert Johnson Arthur Johnson C. Martin Johnson Victor Johnson

Clarence Johnson Martin Johnson William Lindstrom Emil Lindstrom Elmer Lindgren Walter Lanegren John Larson Carl Lundstrom Laurence Nelson Axel Nelson Henry Nelson Arthur Nelson Edward Nelson Elof Olson Flovd Ohrlund Melvin Palm Arthur Palm Louis Palm Rnv Peterson Elmer Peterson

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I [erberl Quarnstrom Carl Quarnstrom Roj Quarnstrom Leonard Quist Bert Quist Walter Roos Benjamin Sallberg Frank Sandholm

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\ ernie Stroml i i I rold Svi ( dhtT^r I . 5m anson

• i id Sm anson John NVahlberg Elmer Westberg Roj Wing C'arl Swanson

Raj St ml" Some nt the above young men belong at present to other Lutheran churches, but most of them -till remain members of this church.

( )l R RETURNED S< >LDIER BCH S

( )ut (>t the great number of soldiers from this church all have returned except First Private Herbert Quarnstrom, Lieut. Geo. 1'. Gustafson and Private Axe] Nelson. Fur those who have returned, a splendid reception was given in their honor on New Year's eve., i'»2<\ by the Church Board in conjunction with <>ur Luther League. A splendid supper was served to the soldiers and their nearest kin. together with a great number of friends and members of the church in general. An exceedingrj interesting program was also earned out. I here was great joy in Salem. God be praised for the return of these our brave boys! M i\ He console those whose dear ones were left to make the supreme sacrifice! Thej did their highest patriotic duty. They died for their country.

FORMER PASTORS IN SYCAMORE

THE REV. A. HULT

PASTOR ANDERS HULT was born in Fryksande parish, Varmland, Sweden, October 24, 1833. I" his younger years he tasted the bitter experiences of poverty. For a time he labored at Vagfors' factories as a blacksmith. The boy was, however, not satis- fied with this employment. He craved knowledge. He was anxious to get away to school. Some time after his conversion, kind and inter- ested men of wealth became attached to this young man and helped him with necessary means, so that he was finally admitted to the Ahlberg's College. He served later and for a number of years as private tutor. For a time he conducted a small school of his own. With wife and children he emigrated to the United States and arrived in Boston, Mass., on October 5, 1868. From here they started out after a few days en route for Chicago, arriving here about October 9th. He almost imme- diately proceeded to Paxton, 111., to enter the Augustana College and Theological Seminary, which at that time was located at Paxton. The following year Hult was ordained to the holy ministry at Moline, 111., having been called as pastor of the Sw. Ev. Luth. Salem church, Chicago, 111. He has been pastor of the following churches: Salem, Chicago, 111.; De Kalb— Sycamore, 111.; Sterling, 111.; Elgin, 111.; Campello, Boston, Quincy, North Easton, West Bridgewater, Mass. ; Pontiac, R. I.; Lisbon and Grand Rapids, Mich.; Scandia, Minn.; Trade Lake, Wis. : Harris, Minn.

Pastor Hult was an author of rank in our church. Let me mention some of his productions: Barnvannen, ABC-boken, Barnvannens lyra,

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Bibliska historien, Familjestjarnan, Familjealtaret, < ha aktenskapet, ( )in dopet, manga predikningar, etc

Pastor Huh was married to M - Charlotta Wilhelmina Hammar- strand "t Gothenburg, Sweden. This union was blessed with five chil- dren. Mrs. Unit died in Lisbon, Mich. Some time after her death, II .It was again married, this time to Miss Mathilda Jakobson. A tew years ago In- retired from active work and settled down in Lindsborg, K nsas. He died in Lindsborg, Kansas, < October 27. 191 ,. The remains are resting in the beautiful cemetery in Lindsborg, Kansas.

THE REV. V \< >RDGREN

1 he Rev. N. Nordgren is —rill among us. He is the onlv one of the former pastors of this church who is still living. A biography is there- fore not a\;iilahlc. The following items, however, may properly be

inserted here. He u as horn in Nyed, Varmland, Sweden, December 2<>, [839. He came to the United States in 1 SOS. He was ordained

ui the holy ministry at the synodical meeting held in Galesburg, 111., September 20. 1S72. Rev. Nordgren was verj happily married and rnjoys the knowledge that a number of children given to him in this union are loyal to the teachings given them in his home. For man] years he served congregations within our denomination with distinction ind success. No pastor was ever more loved and respected in Svcamore. The old minutes of the business meetings of this church indicate this fact very clearly. He is spending his life's eventide in Moline, 111. God grant him a long and peaceful eventide!

NIL RE\ . SVEN < .1 STAF LARSON

Pastor Sven Gustaf Larson was horn in Eds parish. Kalmer, Sweden. Januar] 20, [833. His parents were Lars I. arson and his wife, Lisa Andersdotter. Although merely a boy, he was verj ambitious and loved to read and stud] whatever hook came into his possession. His parents were poor and were unable to -end him aw av to school. He studied. however, privatelv the tew hooks he could borrow and thus built a foundation tor future studies. In iN>> he came to realize his natural depravity before God. \ffer much inward conflict he saw the li^'ht

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that shattered the darkness in his soul and illuminated the Saviour of man, and he believed in His atoning merits and was happy in the knowl- edge of God's grace. He began to realize also the condition of his fellow-men, and so began to speak, both in private and in public, of the great questions that were uppermost in his heart. He studied for a while at Fjellstedtska skolan in Stockholm, Sweden, but only for a compara- tively short time. In 1858 he came to this country. Immediately upon his arrival here he entered the Scandinavian department of the university at Springfield, 111. This university paid some attention to Scandi- navian students and employed a Swedish professor for this work. When this department was moved to Chicago, he went to Chicago. He com- pleted his studies here and was ordained at Galesburg, 111., June 9, 186 1. His first charge was at Burlington, Iowa. He was married to Miss Johanna Carolina Lagerstrom in Galesburg, 111., November 17, 1861. This union was blessed with nine children, four boys and five girls. Rev. Larson was endowed with an unusually strong physique. He was enthusiastic in his work and very conscientious in all things, and avoided, as far as he was able, to do any one an injustice. He was always an industrious student throughout his whole life. He was a well read man on almost any question one might mention. He served the following churches during his career as a pastor: Burlington, Iowa., 1861 — 1863; Knoxville, Altona, 111., 1863 — -1868; home missionary in Nebraska and other states, Omaha, three years; Sycamore, 111., 1878 — 1885; New Windsor, 111., 1885— 1888; Worcester, Mass., 1888— 1892; Kansas City, Mo., 1892 — 1894; Pueblo, Colo., 1894 — 1897; Council Bluffs, Iowa, 1897 — 1904.

On November II, 1904, he died in childlike faith in his Redeemer, of wrhom he had so often with enthusiasm and conviction borne testimony both in private and public life. The remains are resting in the cemetery at Mead, Nebraska.

THE REV. M. FRYKMAN

This name is familiar to everyone. Rev. Frykman was a well known citizen here for many years. During twenty-three years he served this church as its faithful pastor. His services covered nearly half of the fifty years of its existence. There were lacking only two years of being twenty-five, or half of the fifty now past. Rev. Frykman was born in Sunne, Varmland, Sweden, October 3, 1844. He studied for some years

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at Ahlberg's College in Sweden. He came to the United States in the tall nt 1873 ami matriculated immediatel] at Augustana College and Theological Seminary, Paxton, III. After finishing hi* theological train- . he was ordained a minister of the Gospel at the Synod's meeting held at Vasa, Minn., June. iS;=;. being (.ailed as pastor "t the Sw. 1 l.uth. church at Chariton, Iowa. He served the Chariton church for five years and moved from there to Peshtigo, Wis., serving in turn the following churches: Republic, Marquette, Michigamme, Mich.; Syca- more, Gibson City, III. He wa> married to Miss Amanda Olson i>n December 4. 1SS4. This union was blessed with twelve children, of whom ten are living. Frykman was not a man who tried to push him- self forward. In spite of this he held main and important positions of trust and responsibility in the conferences and Synod. He served for two years as secretarj of the Iowa Conference, secretarj of the Illinois Conference for two years, president of the Illinois Conference for five years, member of the Mission Hoard and Hoard of Charities of the Iowa Conference, member of the Hoard of Directors of the Augustana Hos- pital. Chicago, 111. Rev. Frykman died in Chicago, 111.. February 17. I'MM. after a visit to Sycamore. His remains are laid to rest in the cemeterj at Gibson Citj . 111.

GREETINGS

FROM THE REV. FRED WYMAN

To the Salem Ev. Lulh. Church, Sycamore, 111.

THIRTY-SEVEN years have passed since I was confirmed in your church. That was May 20, 1883, a memorable day never to be forgotten. The Bible which I received from you at that time I am still using, though now it is somewhat age-worn and ragged from constant use. The old and venerable pioneer in our Christian work, the Rev. S. G. Larson, was our pastor. He is resting in the Lutheran Cemetery in Mead, Neb. I had the opportunity of seeing him once more before his final departure from this life. This was in Mead, in 1904.

You did not have such a beautiful church in those days as you have now. At that time the church was located in about the middle of the block between Park avenue and Somonauk, on the south side of the street. My cousin, Mr. Malcomb Anderson, painted the first altar painting for the church. It represented Christ bearing the cross, as painted by Gustaf Dore. The organist at this time was Miss Augusta Engquist, and the janitor was the old man J. A. Pihl. I remember well the prayer meetings held in the various homes at this time. We were not ashamed in those good old days to fall down upon our knees to pray. To-day you have a large and a beautiful church, a large membership, etc. We hope sincerely that you also have grown in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. Let me send a greeting to you upon this

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grand Jubilee festivity, and especiall) would I include those who were confirmed with me ;mil who are -till with us.

M i\ the grace of God and Hi- blessings rest upon you as ;i church, upon your pastor and your members in general!

Fred \\ ^ \i \\.

TIIK Rl \ I RED W N M \\.

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FROM THE REV. A. T. FANT

"Therefore, my beloved brethren, />< yi stedfast, immovable, always abounding in tin work of tin Lord, for as much as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord." i Cor. i s : 58.

In extending im greetings and congratulations to the church of m\ childhood. I know of no other Scripture passage that so fullj expresses my well-wishes as these words of Paul. You have as a church continued steadfast in faith and abounding in the work of the Lord during hm years. When your da\ is ended and \otir work finished, then will it be gloriousl) revealed that your labor has not heen in vain.

A. T. I' WT.

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FROM THE REV. N. NORDGREN

"Cry aloud and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee." Isaiah 12: 6.

Only the children of Zion have a real cause for rejoicing because God dwelleth in Zion to guide, instruct and console them on the way heaven- ward. The celebration in your church this year bears testimony to this fact. No one who through the new birth has become a child of Zion, regrets having become an inmate of Zion. To dwell with God and His people is the greatest privilege and joy. I am powerfully reminded as I am writing this of the time long, long ago when I served your church as a young pastor, how we rejoiced together in our Salem. Most of those dear old friends have passed into that great beyond. I have reached the age af eighty-one years and am still quite active, although somewhat feeble, but I am awaiting with great expectations to receive the summons home very soon. May God grant us a rich entrance into that home which is eternal in heaven! Rom. 8: 38, 39.

Yours in the Lord,

N. NORDGREN.

FROM THE REV. C. A. WENDELL

Fathers and mothers whom I knew in my childhood, schoolmates and classmates of long ago, boys and girls of the later years, Christian friends who dwell in Salem, greeting and Godspeed this festive day!

Gladly do I join you in praising the Lord for the years that are gone, and in praying that He may not depart from you in the days to come. Troublous times have befallen us and greater troubles may yet be in store for us, but "the eternal God is thy dwelling-place, and underneath are the everlasting arms."

Fifty years has Salem stood ; may she stand full fifty more, and many more besides. May she ever be a shelter from the storm, a bulwark against the billows, a haven of rest for the heavy laden, a banqueting hall for those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, a place of com- munion with Him who died that we might live.

C. A. Wendell.

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SALEM CONGRl G I HON

THE REV. C. \. \\ EXDELL.

I ill i;i .v |ii: .. \ BR v\M I II I'M -■■'.> hi "i tin lugustana Bj nod.

FROM THE REV. DR. G. A. BRANDELLE

The Swedish Lutheran Salem Church, Sycamore, 111.

Ir seems onlj a few years since your congregation was organized, and yet fiftj years have gone by. The daj of small things was filled with work, hard and plentiful, and worry besides. Hut the goal, a spiritual home. wa> always in your mind, and naught was permitted to interfere with the reaching of it.

The first church was small, plain and simple, hut withal so inviting, and such a treasure! The second church U much larger and finer, even magnificent, a reflex of the moral, intellectual and financial character of the Congregation. Some there are, however, who seem to feel that the sermons and prayers and festivals of all sorts that were given in the first church were mote warm, heart] and uplifting than those of the second. Advancing age, time and a^ain, alters the point of view, clings enthusiastically to memories or by-gone days and finds ir difficult to adjust one's self to the environments of the present.

The Word of ( Jod has been preached in its truth and purirv in both

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of the churches. The young have been pointed to the one and only Saviour, the middle-aged have been counselled to follow the footsteps of Christ, and those tottering on the brink of the grave have been assured that the Lord will remember them and finally take them unto Himself — a mission more glorious than that of all the banks and armies of the world put together.

What of the future? All the members of the congregation, parents, children and others, are to walk in the light of the Word. That insures the future of this congregation until the end of time and the salvation of a host of men, women and children. This end is worthy of your best endeavors. With sincerest congratulations,

G. A. Brandelle, President of the Augustana Synod.

FROM THE REV. PETER PETERSON

Dear Salem Church of Sycamore.

Allow me, at this your golden jubilee, to greet you with these words of Moses, the man of God, recorded in the last verse of the 90th Psalm : "Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us : and establish thou the work of our hands upon us ; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it."

The pilgrimage through the wilderness was drawing to a close. Moses finds himself the leader of a new generation; the people led out of Egypt were resting along the winding line of march through the trackless wastes. The people were going to establish themselves in the land of Promise beyond the Jordan. What truth and treasure did they bring into that land? Moses is thinking of the Tabernacle and the Ark of Covenant, of the Law and the presence of Jehovah, of their form of sacrifice and worship, and he prays that God would establish these for them in the new land.

You, dear Salem church, are looking back upon fifty years of church life and church activity, and you are facing new conditions after these fifty years. We are no longer strangers and sojourners, we are estab- lished in this great and good land, we are a part of this new nation, living its life, sharing its hopes and aspirations. The walls of language and nationality have given way; our horizon has suddenly widened. We

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have come to realize that we arc here, not only to gather the people of Swedish descent into our churches, but t<> make our contribution to the religious life of this land of Promise, to help win America for Christ. We are facing new conditions, enlarged opportunities, graver responsi- bilities. We have something to establish in thi> land, something t<> give. We have our faith, once delivered to the saints; we have our form of worship and our type of piet\ : we have our sermons and our songs; we

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have our churches and educational institutions, our missions and insti- tutions of mercy. Let us ever remain what centuries of church history has made us; let us earnestly so pray and so do, that God, through us, may establish our spiritual heritage in this land of Promise. Be true to your faith and to your task, dear Salem, until our glorified Saviour shall come again. Peter Peterson,

President of the Illinois Conference.

FROM THE REV. GEO. A. FAHLUND

To the Swedish Ev. Luth.. Salem Church of Sycamore, 111. The Rev. Dr. Albert Okerstrom, pastor.

The First Evangelical Lutheran Church of De Kalb sends you con- gratulation and greeting upon the occasion of your momentous celebra- tion of the fiftieth anniversary as a church of Jesus Christ.

From the very beginning we have been closely united, not only in the faith of our fathers, but in the work of the pioneers, who labored to provide for the spiritual needs of our Lutheran constituency in De Kalb county.

We rejoice, indeed, with you to-day, and we may well together look back upon the past and with praises and thanksgiving acknowledge the marks of success and prosperity which God has granted in great measure to your church, both spiritually and in a temporal sense, and will con- tinue to bless His Church as long as it adheres to and faithfully uses the means of grace.

Brethren, march on, in the name of Jesus Christ, faithfully and cour- ageously ! The Lutheran Church possesses a great possibility of making faith effective even in modern thought.

Very sincerely,

Geo. A. Fahlund, Pastor. President Rockford District, Illinois Conference.

The illustrations and pictures in this volume are nearly all made by Air. John Carlson, photographer, Sycamore, III.

SALEMSBUDET

THIS publication was the result of a unanimous decision of the church hoard in January, 1908. The first number was published in March, 1908. The first editor was the Rev. M. Frykman, who served in this capacity until his removal from Sycamore early in [909. Mr. H. A. Welander served a- business manager from the be- ginning until the close of ivi8. After that Mr. C. E. Roose was elected to this office and served one year. In January, i<>2<>. Mr. John II. Johnson was elected to this office with Mr. John Ahlstrom and Mr.

Adolf Quarnstrom as assistants. Salemsbudet was at first published onl\ four times a year, hut it U now issued every other month. It is hoped that in a very near future this periodical may he published every month. Its language is as yet mostlj Swedish, hut will soon have to be published entirely in English to meet the growing demands in this matter.

Its regularl} published financial statements have been and are of much value in the work. Every member is b\ reading this paper in a position to know the exact financial condition of the church. He may also know his own relations to the various funds of the church. He may thus keep informed as to the work of the departments, organizations, etc.. in the congregation. It offers a splendid medium tor the pastor to speak to those who seldom .uret to the services for one reason or another. It also serves the purpose of an advertising medium for our business houses. This publication has so tar not been a financial burden to the church, as it has succeeded in managing its own expenses, meeting its financial obligations regularly. The Rev. Albert ( Mcerstrom, the present pastor of the church, serves as its editor and has served in this capacity since May, [909. The name "Salemsbudet" is appropriate and can be trans- lated into English thus: The Salem Messenger.

Programs on Festive Occasions

Program of the Christina Nilsson Concert in the M. E. Church, Sycamore, December 25, 1870.

Cujus Animum ("Stabat Mater") Rossini

SIGNOR BRIGNOLI

Ave Maria Gounod

M'LLE CHRISTINA NILSSON

Violin Obligato

M. VIEUXTEMPS

Cantanique Faqre

SIGNOR VERGER

Romance, Violin M. Vieuxtemps

Song, Angels Ever Bright and Fair Handel

M'LLE CHRISTINA NILSSON

La Mia Letizia Donizetti

SIGNOR BRIGNOLI

Solo, Una Voce Rossini

M'LLE CHRISTINA NILSSON

A special concert was given in the evening of the same day at Wilkins Hall for the especial benefit of M'lle Christina Nilsson's countrymen. The hall was filled to its utmost capacity even at this time.

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Program \i im c'<>r\ik Stoni 1.\ni\<. 01 mi \iu Su. I 1. 1 i ii. Salem Church Building, Sycamore, 1 1.1... Juli 9, 1896.

1. Music Sycamon Band

2. Song (Sw. Psalm No. 268: 1) Congregation

•. Bible Reading and Prayer Tin Rev. I. T. Horn

4. Song (( rdren portarna hoga) Chunk Choir

5. Address I in Swedish I Tht Rt v. Prof. P. .1/. Lindberg

6. Song ( ( )h, had I w ings ) Mali Quartt tte

7. Address ( in English ) Tht Rt v. Prof. Olof Olsson

8. Remarks Tht Rt v. ./. /'. Horn

9. Music during the receiving oi the collection Sycamore Hand

10. Song i Selected ) Church Choir

1 1. Laying of the corner stone Tht R< v. M . Frykman

12. Song ( Rock oi Ages ) Halt Quart t tt<

1 <. Remarks Tht Rev. M. Frykman

14. SotiLT ( Selected ) Male Quartette

1 >. Benediction Tht A\ v. ./. // . Stark

n». Song (Sw. Psalm No. [24: 4) Congregation

17. ,\ [usic Sycamort Band

Program \i thi Dedication of the Swedish Ev. Luth. Salem Church, Sycamore, [ll., Sunday, February 28, 18'

MORNING SERVICE — 10:30 O'CLOCK

Sermon, Text, Mark 10: }2 — .45. . . .Rev. I . .1. hinder, Lemont, III.

Dl UK IATION— 2 130 O'CLOCK P. m.

rig, Hymn No. 268 Congregation

Address 1 Swedish ) Prof. O. Olsson. I). I).. Rock Island

Song, "Remember Now Tin Creator" (Rhodes) ... .Illinois Quartette

Address < English ) Rev. J. Telleen, Chicago

Song, Ps. win Dut 1

I )itli> ation Rev. M . Frykman

Song, Hymn No. $20, 1 — 3 Congregation

Remarks and Collection.

Song, "When as Returns This Solemn Day"(Tenne3 ) Illinois Quartette

Benediction.

Smi,.'. H\ mn V : 7 Congregation

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EVENING SERVICE — 7 O'CLOCK

Song, Hemlandss. No. I 54 Congregation

Uible Reading and Prayer.

Song, "Jesus Lover of My Soul" Trio

Address (Swedish) Rev. C. Granath, Chicago

Song, Hemlandss. No. 124 Sunday-school

Address (English) Rev. E. C. Jessup, St. Charles

Remarks.

Song, Hemlandss. No. 141 Congregation

Collection for the church.

Benediction.

Song, Hemlandss. No. 5 Congregation

Church Officers, 1870-1920

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E. Anderson I mi I . Anderson \. W. Anderson P. Benson Frank Bexell P. Broderson C. Carlson Fred Carlson ( i. II. Carlson J. \. Carlson Albert Carlson Anders Carlson Frank Erickson ( rustai Fant ( . S. Hallgren \. P. Husberg

John Ahlstrom V \ I . Anderson

I no I . Anderson \. \V. Anderson

• ). Bengtson Carl Blank

I I akan i. arlson Carl Carlson

_i Carlson \\d Castenson

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\. I lolmgren A. Ingemanson Peter Johnson \. I ). Johnson John Johnson John 1'. Johnson J. A. Karlson fosei Lind Nils Lind John Lilja ( rustai Lindsl nun S. M. Linden P. M. Landfors Bengt Nelson ( rustai Nelson

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I' i .ink Engsl Mini J. I.. Erickson ( rustai Fanl

Anton lleillund

\. Ingemanson John Israelson Andrew Johnson Aaron < i. Johnson John 1 1 . Johnson ( iu-t. I'. Johnson

< )h\ er Nelson I lakan ( )lson .1. A. Pihl Johan Peterson ! . I . Peterson C. ( i. Quarnsl rom A. Quarnstrom V P. Roose John Svenson John Svenson, Jr. Peter S\ an berg S. M. Soderling F. Sandberg C. P. Welander J. M. Wallin

i . < ). Johnson C. < bear Johnson I. P. Johnson 1 i ii Johnson John Johnson Peter Johnson |. Lindahl P. M. Landfors S. < ). Lundgren P. |. Larson

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P. J. Lundquist Josef Lind Hakan Larson Gustaf Lindstrom C. Malm P. J. Marsh Benjamin Nelson Gustaf Nelson J. M. Nelson Knur Nelson G. E. Nelson

C. A. Noreen H. Olson Adam Peterson Christian Peterson E. J. Peterson Carl Peterson C. M. Peterson Niklas Peterson Andrew Peterson John M. Quist C. E. Roose

Albert Roose N. P. Roose P. M. Roos H. L. Sandholm John Swanson Frank Swanson F. Sandberg Axel Stroberg Rickard Svedberg B. A. Welander J. M. Wallin

SOME OF THE ORGANISTS OF THE PAST FIFTY YEARS

Otto Welander Anna Larson Augusta Engquist G. H. Carlson

C. F. Fredrikson Mrs. M. Frykman Naomi ( Men

Mrs. Emil Carlson Marjorie Anderson Adele Thurstone

SOME OF 'FILE TREASURERS OF THE LAST FIFTY YEARS

C. M. Peterson, for 3 years. K. P. Nelson, for 3 years. Gust P. Johnson, for 3 years.

N. P. Roose, for 3 years.

B. A. Welander, for 25 years.

G. E. Nelson, the present treasurer.

MR. \. I'. ROOSE. YliHT.

PROGRAM

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JUBILEE FESTIVITIES OF THE SWEDISH EV. LUTH. SALEM CHURCH OF SYCAMORE, ILL., MAY 23, 24, 25, 1920

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ock a. m. High Mass with Commi nion Services.

Hymn— Sw. Psalm No. 4^4: '- 2 Congregation

Preparatorj Address — The Rev. Peter Peterson, Pres. 111. Conf. Song — "Goren portarna hoga" (Wennerberg) . .Jubilee Chorus

Sermon The Rev. Dr. G. A. Brandelle, Pre-. Aug. Synod

Song, "Herre, du utrannsakar mig" (Wennerberg)

Jubilee Chorus

Announcements. Collection.

Hymn— Sw. Psalm No. 352: 1 Congregation

Communion.

M. I'm A\ \l\ l RSARY FES! l\ \l •

Hymn— Sw. Psalm No. ^(.S Congregation

Invocation.

Song- "Herrens lof" (Rice. Arranged by Prof. P. R- Melin)

Jubilee Omni^

Reading of the historj of tin- church The pastor

Hymn— Sw. Psalm No. 124: 4 Congregation

etings from church officials:

The Rev. G. V Fahlund, Pres. Rockford Dist. of 111. Conf.

The Rev. Peter Peterson, President Illinois Conference.

The Rev. Dr. G. A. Brandelle, President Augustana Synod.

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7. Song — "Ye that stand in the House of the Lord" (Spinney)

Jubilee Chorus

8. Greetings from pastors confirmed in this church:

The Rev. Fred Wyman, Minneapolis, Minn. The Rev. C. A. Wendell, Minneapolis, Minn. The Rev. A. T. Fant, Ophiem, 111.

9. Announcements.

10. Offering.

1 1. Hymn — S\v. Psalm No. 272 Congregation

12. Benediction.

8 o'clock p. m. Sacred Concert by the Jubilee Chorus.

1. Organ Prelude Mrs. Emil Carlson

2. Invocation The Rev. A. T. Fant

3. Song — "Lofven Herren i hans helgedom" (Wennerberg)

Jubilee Chorus

4. Piano duet, The Misses Marjorie Anderson and Helen Strpberg

5. Song — "Come, Thou Fount" (Miles) Jubilee Chorus

6. Vocal Solo Selected

7. Address The Rev. C. A. Wendell

8. Song — "A dream of paradise" (Gray) Jubilee Chorus

9. Song — Quartet: Miss Alvina Sandholm, Miss Abbie Quarn-

strom, Mr. G. H. Carlson, Mr. Emil Carlson.

10. Vocal Duet Selected

11. Song — "Hallelujah Chorus" (Arr. after IJandelJJjub'dee Chorus

12. Benediction The Rev. Fred Wyman

MONDAY, MAY 24

8 o'clock P. M. The Young People's Meeting. The program arranged by the Luther League of the church.

TUESDAY, MAY 25

8 o'clock i>. M. The Ladies' Meeting. Program arranged by the Pro- gram Committee of the united Ladies' Societies within the church.

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