Bishop Lewis Writes From Shanghai 1808 Letter Chronicle
A message from Bishop Lewis to C. H. Lockin details a long voyage from Manila to Shanghai and Tokyo, describing early schooling for Japanese and Korean boys, Western coast security, and the need for mission work. It notes Honolulu, Yokohama, Chungking River travel, and a view of Asia’s peoples, poverty, and potential for Christian redevelopment amid political tensions and looming wars.
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Shanghai
China
Man Pranchdco
Honolulu
Arenery
United States
San Brainelseo
Yokohana
Asia
Yokolama Dee
Tokyo
Contace
Kobe
Ting
Japan
Elches
Chungking
Himalaya
Jeelure
Teantena
Kajtue
Fragmentary notes on weekly district events and trips
A garbled passage mentions multiple names and places including Drake University, Idaho, and Gatva. It references weekly events and a visit or trip, with unclear actions or outcomes. The legible items include a mention of a theology group and various individuals, but the overall meaning is incomplete.
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Wuale
Sheldon
Geo
Cogtafeor
Shere
Aukle
Buel
Bdonekey
Drake
Maple Valley Mutual Marks 25th Year Annual Meeting
Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Association held its 25th annual meeting at the Secretary’s office on a Saturday in January. President B A Creppe led the session, noting 9720 530 00 in insurance in force at year’s end and a year’s gain of 67000. Directors elected included Ed McQuinn Van Hickey Jr and A Baltimore, with Crepps reelected president and J G Lockin secretary treasurer. The meeting paidtribute to the late Hon W H Hickey for his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Associat Tion
B.A. Creppe
Wille
Mutuala
Diamond
Pitcher
Afton
Cherokee County
Sioux River
Ed McQuinn
van Hickey, Jr
A. Baltimore
I. UW
Crepps
Bred Kohthagen
Co. Lockin
Harry TH. Lockin
W. H. Hickey
Hickey
Féu
Ito
Das
Axsociaton
Ths
Whitch
Mr. Pitcher
Atx
W. Gilman
Ulanch
J.G. Lockin
Allce
Sueceed
Mutua Lugnrinee
Ndsate
Cherokee District Court adjourns with no trial cases this term
The Cherokee district court convened but no trial cases were drawn to justify summoning a jury. Multiple appraisers and commissioners were appointed for two year terms, including McCulla and Hath, while several cases and pleas were scheduled but details appear unclear in the fragmented report. The document also mentions train and time card references unrelated to court actions.
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Hos
McCulla
Malyneux
Stana
WLP
Cy HL
Artio
Vank v6
Annals
Pook
Qacm
Cherokee
Frank Brunwon
McDermod
State Va
Snotton
Drag Roads In Three Hours Plan Touted In Iowa County
A notice from Jefferdon standards in Hardin County Iowa outlines a plan to drag township roads in three hours. It proposes employing farmers at equal distances with telephones to coordinate road dragging, paying per mile, and claims success over three years in storms. The plan aims to prove township and county capabilities with statewide demonstrations.
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Jefferdon
Hardin County
Nan
White
Jackson
Jawa
Bael Ont
Linvite
Births and visits among Maple Valley residents
Born to My and Mrs Wa HL Helmsoth a daughter on January 9 1009 Henry Specketer of Maple Valley left for Chicago with friends and relatives Otto Slekmann and Ann Slekmann of Austin Minn visited Wim Helmsoth family Otto Slekmann returned to Paullina. Loula nine year old son of Mr Mrs FW Kaskey sick with pneumonia but improving Henry Helmsoth returned from Chicago last Saturday. Maple Valley youths attended a dance in Galva. Henry Schulke southeast of town is very ill with pneumonia. Anna Slekmann returned to Paulsion to stay with her aunts before returning to Austin Minn.
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Wa HL. Helmsoth
Henry Specketer
Maple Valley
Ian Extend Viale
Chicago
Atnie Slekmann
Austin
Minn
Wrother
Otto
Paul von
Wim
Helmsoth
Otto Slekmann
Paullina
Loula
FW. Kaskey
Henry Helmsoth
Galva
Henry Schulke
Mike Anna Slekman
Paulsion
Conductor Hosmer Dies Suddenly in Cherokee Home
News of W. L. Hosmer conductor of Central line in Cherokee shocks town. He suffered a sudden hemorrhage of the bowels Friday, dying Sunday evening after years of service on Sioux Ball and Onna ranches. He was born Hartford, married Miss Bessie Tomlin October, leaving three children. Wife and family left to mourn a devoted husband. Local market notes inserted.
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Hosmer
W. LE. Hosmer
Onny
Losanetta
Ness Lanett
Hostner
Balle
Onna
Aly
Hosqier
Uily Hosmer
Regular Teacher's Examination in January
The next regular teachers examination scheduled for January at the Court House, to accommodate certificates renewals and summer eligibility. State Superintendent’s move sets new dates. local officials announce store sales and related notices. Union and farmers organize to address prices and rural telecom plans. meetings listed with dates and venues in Aurelia and surrounding areas.
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Iain
Kata Logan
Public Sale of Horses Cattle and Farm Implements
A public auction is set for a Maple Valley area near Hannover and Aurelia. Edges include five horses ages from two to six with weights 100 to 1600 pounds, thirteen cows, five steers, two-year-old calves, four bulls, and a herd of hogs plus farm equipment such as Deering binder, mower, hay loader, plows, rakes, cultivators and wagons. Payment: sums under $10 cash, over twelve months on bankable notes with 6 percent interest. Sale day items include a free lunch. Pod Anpensas, Prop. flenkel & Rutledge, Allets, AL Ty Browne, Clerk.
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Maple Valley Township
Alta
Hannover
Aurelia
Avery
Great Western
Hayes Cart
Bradley
Anpensas
Flenkel & Rutledge
AL Ty Browne
Day on Him Provokes Graft Hunter Death
A report notes the murder of Aghrelin Ohfengo who killed a man linked to alleged picture enlargement frauds that prey on customers seeking portraits. It condemns shady photographers who threaten victims and praises the shooting as justice, while urging readers to avoid “fakirs” and buy frames from reputable stores.
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Ling
Aghrelin Ohfengo
Villian
Iady
Tim
Ted Ghisavgd Yemiember
Rite ‘Tribune
District Educational Meeting Cleghorn Programs 1909
District educational meeting notes list sessions and speakers at Cleghorn on January 23 1909. Topics include "How to Keep Country School Pupils Interested In History" by Miss Newcomer "Some of the Difficulties of Teaching Grammar on the Country School" by Miss Jones and class reading drills led by Miss Mansmith with readings and an address by Rev. West. High School girls serve lunch at 4:00 with coffee and sandwiches. A local note praises civic support and a Blacksmiths of Iowa push to amend the mechanics lien law at Des Moines January 48.
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Cleghorn
Imhoff
Sherman
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Bishop Lewis
C.H. Lockin
Thin City
Maple Valley Mutual
Jaegeren
HONG
Sessa An
Ottleg Hott
Cupress
Bn Deliv
Wien
Hucks
Merely Lumber Company
Schroeder
Duane
Haight
Avetiancer
Aurusta
Lown
Velephone
Beaton
Beaton At the End of A Rape, Over Dm Membhers
See
Wio
Fabe
Woodmen
Lotelock
A.A. Dingman
C.R Kreeberger
Kreeberger & Dingman
Edes Robe Tanning Co
Dubuque
Iowa
Kleeberger & Dingman
Hawarden Chronicle
Howe
Elliott Hotel
Des Moines
Lawl
Swift Company
U.S.A
H. E. Johnson, Prop'r
Aurelia, Lawa
Merchants Bank
Pammerstar
New
Aurelia Lumber Co
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