WEST HILL CHAPEL - Revision history

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	In 1950 the property remained on the city's tax rolls because no application for an exemption had ever been filed. Mr. Keck had left the premises. (6)		In 1950 the property remained on the city's tax rolls because no application for an exemption had ever been filed. Mr. Keck had left the premises. (6)

	Judge [[CHALMERS, John George\|John George Chalmers]] issued a search warrant for January 4, 1950 to four city officials who visited the site. It was alleged that Rev. Keck was in illegal possession of the building, that undesirable people were harbored there, and that the use and occupancy of the building was a menace to the community. The action was taken after fifty neighborhood residents presented a petition to the city council asking that the people residing in the building be removed. (7)		Judge [[CHALMERS, John George\|John George Chalmers]] issued a search warrant for January 4, 1950 to four city officials who visited the site. (7) It was alleged that Rev. Keck was in illegal possession of the building, that undesirable people were harbored there, and that the use and occupancy of the building was a menace to the community. The action was taken after fifty neighborhood residents presented a petition to the city council asking that the people residing in the building be removed. (8)

	On January 9, 1950 Mrs. Lenice J. Keck announced that she would be moving to the west coast. At the time, she was also involved in a divorce from her husband and had obtained an injunction against him to prevent "physical harm." Mrs. Keck said she would be reporting to the Calvary Evangelistic Association headquarters at San Pedro, California. (8)		On January 9, 1950 Mrs. Lenice J. Keck announced that she would be moving to the west coast. At the time, she was also involved in a divorce from her husband and had obtained an injunction against him to prevent "physical harm." Mrs. Keck said she would be reporting to the Calvary Evangelistic Association headquarters at San Pedro, California. (9)

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	6. Ibid.		6. Ibid.

	7. Fisher, Joseph. "W. Hill Chapel ~~to Fight Back~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 6, 1950, p. 1~~. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19500106&printsec=frontpage&hl=en~~		7. Fisher, Joseph, "Occupant Defends West Hill Chapel," ''Telegraph-Herald'', January 5, 1950, p. 1

	8. Fisher, Joseph. "Pastor Keck Moving, Going to West Coast," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 10, 1950, p. 10		8. Fisher, Joseph. "W. Hill Chapel to Fight Back," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 6, 1950, p. 1. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19500106&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

			9. Fisher, Joseph. "Pastor Keck Moving, Going to West Coast," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 10, 1950, p. 10

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	WEST HILL CHAPEL. In 1877 Mr. and Mrs. [[BONSON, Richard\|Richard BONSON]] sold "the north 40 feet of Lot 122 in Union Addition" for forty dollars to the Union Addition Chapel Association. Association trustees included William J. Woods, L. B. Tuttle, S. Hickok, Norman Clark and Jerome Lobdell. These men constructed the chapel at night after completing their daytime jobs. (1)		[[Image:WHC.png\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]WEST HILL CHAPEL. In 1877 Mr. and Mrs. [[BONSON, Richard\|Richard BONSON]] sold "the north 40 feet of Lot 122 in Union Addition" for forty dollars to the Union Addition Chapel Association. Association trustees included William J. Woods, L. B. Tuttle, S. Hickok, Norman Clark and Jerome Lobdell. These men constructed the chapel at night after completing their daytime jobs. (1)

	In 1913 the property was deeded to the West Hill Union Chapel Association. Trustees of this group included Charles J. Forward, Charles J. Peterson, Wesley W. Ireland, John Rumple, Benjamin Heidemann, Edward M. Jeffers, and Wilfred J. Brunskill. Charles Forward preached at the chapel, but was not an ordained minister. He, however, remained the leader of the group until his death in 1925. (2)		In 1913 the property was deeded to the West Hill Union Chapel Association. Trustees of this group included Charles J. Forward, Charles J. Peterson, Wesley W. Ireland, John Rumple, Benjamin Heidemann, Edward M. Jeffers, and Wilfred J. Brunskill. Charles Forward preached at the chapel, but was not an ordained minister. He, however, remained the leader of the group until his death in 1925. (2)
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	Articles for incorporation of a "West Hill Chapel" were filed that year by the Kecks. The organization's goal was the spread of Christianity. The group was reported as active for four or five years with a membership of seventy-five. Early members remember that the congregation was associated with the Church of the Nazarene with members attending from Galena, Illinois; Platteville, Wisconsin; and Cuba City, Wisconsin. No regular meetings were held and no books were kept. (5)		Articles for incorporation of a "West Hill Chapel" were filed that year by the Kecks. The organization's goal was the spread of Christianity. The group was reported as active for four or five years with a membership of seventy-five. Early members remember that the congregation was associated with the Church of the Nazarene with members attending from Galena, Illinois; Platteville, Wisconsin; and Cuba City, Wisconsin. No regular meetings were held and no books were kept. (5)

	The 1942 ''Dubuque Classified Business Directory'' through 1945 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 255 Pear.		The 1942 '''Dubuque Classified Business Directory''' through 1945 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 255 Pear.

	In 1950 the property remained on the city's tax rolls because no application for an exemption had ever been filed. Mr. Keck had left the premises. (6)		In 1950 the property remained on the city's tax rolls because no application for an exemption had ever been filed. Mr. Keck had left the premises. (6)

Randylyon at 02:30, 23 December 2017

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	In 1913 the property was deeded to the West Hill Union Chapel Association. Trustees of this group included Charles J. Forward, Charles J. Peterson, Wesley W. Ireland, John Rumple, Benjamin Heidemann, Edward M. Jeffers, and Wilfred J. Brunskill. Charles Forward preached at the chapel, but was not an ordained minister. He, however, remained the leader of the group until his death in 1925. (2)		In 1913 the property was deeded to the West Hill Union Chapel Association. Trustees of this group included Charles J. Forward, Charles J. Peterson, Wesley W. Ireland, John Rumple, Benjamin Heidemann, Edward M. Jeffers, and Wilfred J. Brunskill. Charles Forward preached at the chapel, but was not an ordained minister. He, however, remained the leader of the group until his death in 1925. (2)

	~~In 1920 the deed was transferred to the West Hill Chapel Association. In 1927 all the trustees resigned and the keys to~~ the building ~~were given~~ to ~~the Sunday School Association that showed an interest in using the building. No record remains~~ of ~~how long the group used the building, but it was locked and unused until Walter Keck and his wife moved there in 1939~~. (3)		Construction in 1918 resulted in the building being enlarged to twice its size with a seating capacity of 200. (3)

	Articles for incorporation of a "West Hill Chapel" were filed that year by the Kecks. The organization's goal was the spread of Christianity. The group was reported as active for four or five years with a membership of seventy-five. Early members remember that the congregation was associated with the Church of the Nazarene with members attending from Galena, Illinois; Platteville, Wisconsin; and Cuba City, Wisconsin. No regular meetings were held and no books were kept. (4)		In 1920 the deed was transferred to the West Hill Chapel Association. In 1927 all the trustees resigned and the keys to the building were given to the Sunday School Association that showed an interest in using the building. No record remains of how long the group used the building, but it was locked and unused until Walter Keck and his wife moved there in 1939. (4)

			Articles for incorporation of a "West Hill Chapel" were filed that year by the Kecks. The organization's goal was the spread of Christianity. The group was reported as active for four or five years with a membership of seventy-five. Early members remember that the congregation was associated with the Church of the Nazarene with members attending from Galena, Illinois; Platteville, Wisconsin; and Cuba City, Wisconsin. No regular meetings were held and no books were kept. (5)

	The 1942 ''Dubuque Classified Business Directory'' through 1945 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 255 Pear.		The 1942 ''Dubuque Classified Business Directory'' through 1945 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 255 Pear.

	In 1950 the property remained on the city's tax rolls because no application for an exemption had ever been filed. Mr. Keck had left the premises. (5)		In 1950 the property remained on the city's tax rolls because no application for an exemption had ever been filed. Mr. Keck had left the premises. (6)

	Judge [[CHALMERS, John George\|John George Chalmers]] issued a search warrant for January 4, 1950 to four city officials who visited the site. It was alleged that Rev. Keck was in illegal possession of the building, that undesirable people were harbored there, and that the use and occupancy of the building was a menace to the community. The action was taken after fifty neighborhood residents presented a petition to the city council asking that the people residing in the building be removed. (6)		Judge [[CHALMERS, John George\|John George Chalmers]] issued a search warrant for January 4, 1950 to four city officials who visited the site. It was alleged that Rev. Keck was in illegal possession of the building, that undesirable people were harbored there, and that the use and occupancy of the building was a menace to the community. The action was taken after fifty neighborhood residents presented a petition to the city council asking that the people residing in the building be removed. (7)

	On January 9, 1950 Mrs. Lenice J. Keck announced that she would be moving to the west coast. At the time, she was also involved in a divorce from her husband and had obtained an injunction against him to prevent "physical harm." Mrs. Keck said she would be reporting to the Calvary Evangelistic Association headquarters at San Pedro, California. (7)		On January 9, 1950 Mrs. Lenice J. Keck announced that she would be moving to the west coast. At the time, she was also involved in a divorce from her husband and had obtained an injunction against him to prevent "physical harm." Mrs. Keck said she would be reporting to the Calvary Evangelistic Association headquarters at San Pedro, California. (8)

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	2. Ibid.		2. Ibid.

	3. ~~Ibid~~.		3. "West Hill Chapel Built by Neighbor's Donation, ''Telegraph-Herald'', June 22, 1919, p. 15

	4. ~~Ibid.~~		4. Kreger

	5. Ibid.		5. Ibid.

	6. Fisher, Joseph. "W. Hill Chapel to Fight Back," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 6, 1950, p. 1. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19500106&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		6. Ibid.

			7. Fisher, Joseph. "W. Hill Chapel to Fight Back," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 6, 1950, p. 1. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19500106&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	7. Fisher, Joseph. "Pastor Keck Moving, Going to West Coast," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 10, 1950, p. 10		8. Fisher, Joseph. "Pastor Keck Moving, Going to West Coast," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 10, 1950, p. 10

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Randylyon at 04:21, 28 February 2016

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	In 1950 the property remained on the city's tax rolls because no application for an exemption had ever been filed. Mr. Keck had left the premises. (5)		In 1950 the property remained on the city's tax rolls because no application for an exemption had ever been filed. Mr. Keck had left the premises. (5)

	Judge [[CHALMERS, John C.\|John C. Chalmers]] issued a search warrant for January 4, 1950 to four city officials who visited the site. It was alleged that Rev. Keck was in illegal possession of the building, that undesirable people were harbored there, and that the use and occupancy of the building was a menace to the community. The action was taken after fifty neighborhood residents presented a petition to the city council asking that the people residing in the building be removed. (6)		Judge [[CHALMERS, John George\|John George Chalmers]] issued a search warrant for January 4, 1950 to four city officials who visited the site. It was alleged that Rev. Keck was in illegal possession of the building, that undesirable people were harbored there, and that the use and occupancy of the building was a menace to the community. The action was taken after fifty neighborhood residents presented a petition to the city council asking that the people residing in the building be removed. (6)

	On January 9, 1950 Mrs. Lenice J. Keck announced that she would be moving to the west coast. At the time, she was also involved in a divorce from her husband and had obtained an injunction against him to prevent "physical harm." Mrs. Keck said she would be reporting to the Calvary Evangelistic Association headquarters at San Pedro, California. (7)		On January 9, 1950 Mrs. Lenice J. Keck announced that she would be moving to the west coast. At the time, she was also involved in a divorce from her husband and had obtained an injunction against him to prevent "physical harm." Mrs. Keck said she would be reporting to the Calvary Evangelistic Association headquarters at San Pedro, California. (7)

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	The 1942 ''Dubuque Classified Business Directory'' through 1945 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 255 Pear.		The 1942 ''Dubuque Classified Business Directory'' through 1945 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 255 Pear.

	In 1950 the property remained on the city's tax rolls because no application for an exemption had ever been filed~~. In January 1950, fifty neighbors asked the city council to oust Rev. Lenice Keck and to start condemnation proceedings on the building~~. Mr. Keck had left the premises. (5)		In 1950 the property remained on the city's tax rolls because no application for an exemption had ever been filed. Mr. Keck had left the premises. (5)

	On January 9, 1950 Mrs. Lenice J. Keck announced that she would be moving to the west coast. At the time, she was also involved in a divorce from her husband and had obtained an injunction against him to prevent "physical harm." Mrs. Keck said she would be reporting to the Calvary Evangelistic Association headquarters at San Pedro, California. (6)		Judge [[CHALMERS, John C.\|John C. Chalmers]] issued a search warrant for January 4, 1950 to four city officials who visited the site. It was alleged that Rev. Keck was in illegal possession of the building, that undesirable people were harbored there, and that the use and occupancy of the building was a menace to the community. The action was taken after fifty neighborhood residents presented a petition to the city council asking that the people residing in the building be removed. (6)

			On January 9, 1950 Mrs. Lenice J. Keck announced that she would be moving to the west coast. At the time, she was also involved in a divorce from her husband and had obtained an injunction against him to prevent "physical harm." Mrs. Keck said she would be reporting to the Calvary Evangelistic Association headquarters at San Pedro, California. (7)

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	1. Kreger, Bill. "Snarl of Deeds Snarl Ownership of Chapel," Telegraph Herald, January 8, 1950, p. 4		1. Kreger, Bill. "Snarl of Deeds Snarl Ownership of Chapel," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 8, 1950, p. 4

	2. Ibid.		2. Ibid.
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	5. Ibid.		5. Ibid.

	6. Fisher, Joseph. "Pastor Keck Moving, Going to West Coast," Telegraph Herald, January 10, 1950, p. 10		6. Fisher, Joseph. "W. Hill Chapel to Fight Back," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 6, 1950, p. 1. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19500106&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

			7. Fisher, Joseph. "Pastor Keck Moving, Going to West Coast," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 10, 1950, p. 10

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Randylyon at 00:28, 18 July 2014

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	WEST HILL CHAPEL. In 1877 Mr. and Mrs. [[BONSON, Richard\|Richard BONSON]] sold "the north 40 feet of Lot 122 in Union Addition" for forty dollars to the Union Addition Chapel Association. Association trustees included William J. Woods, L. B. Tuttle, S. Hickok, Norman Clark and Jerome Lobdell. These men constructed the chapel at night after completing their daytime jobs.		WEST HILL CHAPEL. In 1877 Mr. and Mrs. [[BONSON, Richard\|Richard BONSON]] sold "the north 40 feet of Lot 122 in Union Addition" for forty dollars to the Union Addition Chapel Association. Association trustees included William J. Woods, L. B. Tuttle, S. Hickok, Norman Clark and Jerome Lobdell. These men constructed the chapel at night after completing their daytime jobs. (1)

	In 1913 the property was deeded to the West Hill Union Chapel Association. Trustees of this group included Charles J. Forward, Charles J. Peterson, Wesley W. Ireland, John Rumple, Benjamin Heidemann, Edward M. Jeffers, and Wilfred J. Brunskill. Charles Forward preached at the chapel, but was not an ordained minister. He, however, remained the leader of the group until his death in 1925.		In 1913 the property was deeded to the West Hill Union Chapel Association. Trustees of this group included Charles J. Forward, Charles J. Peterson, Wesley W. Ireland, John Rumple, Benjamin Heidemann, Edward M. Jeffers, and Wilfred J. Brunskill. Charles Forward preached at the chapel, but was not an ordained minister. He, however, remained the leader of the group until his death in 1925. (2)

	In 1920 the deed was transferred to the West Hill Chapel Association. In 1927 all the trustees resigned and the keys to the building were given to the Sunday School Association that showed an interest in using the building. No record remains of how long the group used the building, but it was locked and unused until Walter Keck and his wife moved there in 1939.		In 1920 the deed was transferred to the West Hill Chapel Association. In 1927 all the trustees resigned and the keys to the building were given to the Sunday School Association that showed an interest in using the building. No record remains of how long the group used the building, but it was locked and unused until Walter Keck and his wife moved there in 1939. (3)

	Articles for incorporation of a "West Hill Chapel" were filed that year by the Kecks. The organization's goal was the spread of Christianity. The group was reported as active for four or five years with a membership of seventy-five. Early members remember that the congregation was associated with the Church of the Nazarene with members attending from Galena, Illinois; Platteville, Wisconsin; and Cuba City, Wisconsin. No regular meetings were held and no books were kept.		Articles for incorporation of a "West Hill Chapel" were filed that year by the Kecks. The organization's goal was the spread of Christianity. The group was reported as active for four or five years with a membership of seventy-five. Early members remember that the congregation was associated with the Church of the Nazarene with members attending from Galena, Illinois; Platteville, Wisconsin; and Cuba City, Wisconsin. No regular meetings were held and no books were kept. (4)

	The 1942 ''Dubuque Classified Business Directory'' through 1945 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 255 Pear.		The 1942 ''Dubuque Classified Business Directory'' through 1945 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 255 Pear.

	In 1950 the property remained on the city's tax rolls because no application for an exemption had ever been filed. In January 1950, fifty neighbors asked the city council to oust Rev. Keck and to start condemnation proceedings on the building.		In 1950 the property remained on the city's tax rolls because no application for an exemption had ever been filed. In January 1950, fifty neighbors asked the city council to oust Rev. Lenice Keck and to start condemnation proceedings on the building. Mr. Keck had left the premises. (5)

			On January 9, 1950 Mrs. Lenice J. Keck announced that she would be moving to the west coast. At the time, she was also involved in a divorce from her husband and had obtained an injunction against him to prevent "physical harm." Mrs. Keck said she would be reporting to the Calvary Evangelistic Association headquarters at San Pedro, California. (6)

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	Kreger, Bill. "Snarl of Deeds Snarl Ownership of Chapel," Telegraph Herald, January 8, 1950, p. 4		1. Kreger, Bill. "Snarl of Deeds Snarl Ownership of Chapel," Telegraph Herald, January 8, 1950, p. 4

			2. Ibid.

			3. Ibid.

			4. Ibid.

			5. Ibid.

			6. Fisher, Joseph. "Pastor Keck Moving, Going to West Coast," Telegraph Herald, January 10, 1950, p. 10

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Randylyon at 01:47, 17 July 2014

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	WEST HILL CHAPEL. The 1942 ''Dubuque Classified Business Directory'' through 1945 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 255 Pear.		WEST HILL CHAPEL. In 1877 Mr. and Mrs. [[BONSON, Richard\|Richard BONSON]] sold "the north 40 feet of Lot 122 in Union Addition" for forty dollars to the Union Addition Chapel Association. Association trustees included William J. Woods, L. B. Tuttle, S. Hickok, Norman Clark and Jerome Lobdell. These men constructed the chapel at night after completing their daytime jobs.

			In 1913 the property was deeded to the West Hill Union Chapel Association. Trustees of this group included Charles J. Forward, Charles J. Peterson, Wesley W. Ireland, John Rumple, Benjamin Heidemann, Edward M. Jeffers, and Wilfred J. Brunskill. Charles Forward preached at the chapel, but was not an ordained minister. He, however, remained the leader of the group until his death in 1925.

			In 1920 the deed was transferred to the West Hill Chapel Association. In 1927 all the trustees resigned and the keys to the building were given to the Sunday School Association that showed an interest in using the building. No record remains of how long the group used the building, but it was locked and unused until Walter Keck and his wife moved there in 1939.

			Articles for incorporation of a "West Hill Chapel" were filed that year by the Kecks. The organization's goal was the spread of Christianity. The group was reported as active for four or five years with a membership of seventy-five. Early members remember that the congregation was associated with the Church of the Nazarene with members attending from Galena, Illinois; Platteville, Wisconsin; and Cuba City, Wisconsin. No regular meetings were held and no books were kept.

			The 1942 ''Dubuque Classified Business Directory'' through 1945 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 255 Pear.

			In 1950 the property remained on the city's tax rolls because no application for an exemption had ever been filed. In January 1950, fifty neighbors asked the city council to oust Rev. Keck and to start condemnation proceedings on the building.

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			Kreger, Bill. "Snarl of Deeds Snarl Ownership of Chapel," Telegraph Herald, January 8, 1950, p. 4

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	WEST HILL CHAPEL. The 1945 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 255 Pear.		WEST HILL CHAPEL. The 1942 ''Dubuque Classified Business Directory'' through 1945 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 255 Pear.

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