Hi, To answer your question, I'm sorry, but I don't recall how I contacted them. It has been several years since that occurred, but I suspect I used the address from the paper itself. My father was the minister I inquired about, who at the time was 97 years of age, and was ordained over 75 years previously. The paper surely must have their publishing address listed somewhere in each issue. I suggest you write them a letter at the address they list, or an iformation call to the phone company should come up with a number for them. They were located in Springfield when I contacted them. Bob in New Mexico Subject: [IL-CENTRAL] attn. Bob McCollum/Illinois Baptist Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 21:07:02 -0500 From: "The Clark's" <hiswill@midwest.net> To: IL-CENTRAL-L@rootsweb.com I have a question regarding your message about the Illinois Baptist. I have been a subscriber to that newpaper for years and it never occurred to me to use them in my research. When you contacted them, what address did you use or did you call them? I would love to see if they have information about some KEELE ministers in my line. Thanks for the tip! Michelle Clark hiswill@midwest.net