Industrial School Planned for Illinois
The Chicago churches have recently donated $310 for the purchase of land and the erection of buildings for the first industrial school in the State of Illinois. Elder Kauble, Brethren Hibben and Vickery, and Professor Sutherland looked over the lands offered near Sheridan, and it is hoped to begin work in the near future. The soil is well adapted to raising fruit and vegetables. The plan suggested in the Testimonies, of having the students put up the buildings, will be followed, and instead of a large outlay of means, it is proposed to build small cottages for dormitories. As the school grows, the plan will be enlarged. The ADVOCATE extends its best wishes to the brethren of Illinois as they begin this work for the youth.