Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 19, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 October 1901 — Prison Sunday. [ARTICLE]

Prison Sunday.

The observation of Prison Sunday by the churches of our land is had with increasing interest each year. Indiana ia sharing in this. Her work in prison reform and the steps she has taken for the prevention of pauperism and orline lead us to expect that. Last year hundreds of churches in this State observed the day that has been designated Prison Sunday, the last Sunday in October. On it, consideration was given to those things which lead to crime, as well as to the effects of crime; to criminals and their treatment; to efforts at reforming the offender and measures for the prevention of crime. Ip these and kindred topics our people are deeply interested. This year Prison Sunday is Ootober 27th. Several of the district and State meetings of different denominations have adoped reso lutions requesting their ministers to observe the day. The result will be many other churches will take partin the observance. All those who contemplate doing so are requested to write to the Board of State Charities, Indianapolis.