Joint Commission Faces Unification Talks in Methodism
A joint commission of nine officials from three Methodist commissions meets after debates over fraternal relations and unity plans. They propose forming sub committees and reorganizing churches to reduce competition and sustain evangelistic work, with Chattanooga set for the next gathering. The report precedes obituaries noting Perez Drue Schrock born 1822 died 1910 and Wesley Fields obituary with funeral details in Missouri and South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Council of Methodism
F. H. Thomas
Joint Commission
Methodist
Chattanooga
Louisville
Falls From Bridge Kills Local Man on Christmas Eve
Saturday night December 24 George Hoselton started from this place to walk to the Xmas tree at the Lo cust Valley church. Crossing the county line bridge near the Belcher residence he fell to the river and died. His body was found next morning by neighbors. Linn county coroner notified. inquest held by Dr. Van Wye with Dr. Ingram present. He was about thirty five, oldest son of Mrs Arthur Hoselton. Funeral at Hoover cemetery Monday December 26 conducted by Mr Mundell. The death shocks the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Fields
Jos. Eizabeth Fields
Wasorn
Linn County
Missouri
Bozeman
Mont
Katie Myers
M. E. C. South
Wesley Chapel
Wm. Warren
W. O. G. Potter
Mother Earth
John
Fields
George Hoselton
Locust Valley
Belcher
Ingram
Sullivan County
Chas. van Wye
George
Arthur Hoselton
Mundell
Hoover Cemetery
Carter Buys Horses In Kansas Trade Run
W P Carter of this city bought sixty four horses in Hiawatha Sabetha Morrel and Highland Kansas. He paid premium prices, shipped the stock to St Louis, and went to watch them sell. Carter always pays top prices and is generous to printers used by his business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Carter
Hiawatha
Sabetha
Morrel
Highland
Kansas
St. Louis
Mr. Carter
Carter
Harmon couple head to San Diego for winter
Mr and Mrs J B Harmon departed Monday to spend the winter in San Diego California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Harmon
San Diego
Cal
Holton and Langdon Wed at Cross Roads Church
John W. Holton and Minnie F. Langdon were married at two o clock on Sunday in Duncan township after attending church at Cross Roads. Langdon, daughter of Ira Langdon of near Cora, is a popular local girl. Holton, a young farmer, plans to live on his farm east of Cora. The couple is greeted with many congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S&t
M. R. F. Nickell
Duncan Township
John W. Holton
Minnie F. Langdon
Cross Roads
Langdon
Ira Langdon
Cora
Mr. Hollon
M. Hk. F. Nickell
Charles L. Morris
Elva Lawrence
James F. Morris
Myrtle Lawrence
John J. Morris
Bud Lawrence
Record
Local coal dealer urges payment and service readiness
Notice from a local coal dealer offering ongoing draying and hauling services and a reminder to settle debts promptly for coal. Contact details suggest phone access and potential service area, indicating readiness to supply and enforce prompt payments.
Local Pair Wed After Christmas Drive to Linneus
On Wednesday December 21 Roy Jones and Miss Viola Hall wed with Judge Arthur Pratt officiating. The couple, living with Jones’s parents, received best wishes from friends as Hall, a Telephone Exchange worker, and Jones, son of H. Clay Jones, begin their life together. The LEADER-RECORD extends congratulations and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Jones
Viola Hall
Linneus
Arthur Pratt
Miss Hall
Millard Hall
Roy
H. Clay Jones
Leader-Record
Obituary of Emma Belle Powell Wood
Emma Belle Powell Wood born October 17 1872 married J F Wood April 12 1891 six of seven children survive. She joined the Presbyterian church young and remained a follower of Christ. She died Sunday December 25 and was buried Tuesday December 27 at Morris chapel cemetery attended by many relatives and friends. Rev W Q G Potter led the funeral services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Belle Powell
J. F. Wood
Presbyterian Church
Wood
Morris Chapel
W. QO. G. Potter
Peters Produce Co announces successful first year cash business
The note thanks customers for liberal support as the cash system doubled business through December 31. Peters Produce Co pledges to continue cash dealings in produce and groceries and looks forward to patronage in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peters Produce Co
Record Breaker Turkeys Sold In City For 86 Dollars
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Cokerham sold twenty two turkeys in this city for a total of 86 dollars, averaging almost four dollars per head. The report notes the sum and per bird price as the event’s key details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Cokerham
Healy’s Drawing Winners Announced for December Draw
Mr A A Healy held a December prize drawing with tickets included in each dollar purchase. Miss Lilah Fleming won the first prize clock on number 978, others were silver knives and forks. uncalled numbers included 540 and 396. prizes held by Mrs Lola Lantz 896, Mrs John Burwell 452, and Mrs Henry Warren 789. He thanks patrons and hopes for continued support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Healy
Lilah Fleming
Lola Lantz
John Burwell
Henry Warren
New Assistant Cashier Appointed at Peoples Bank
At a board meeting Vern Bundridge resigned as assistant cashier and Ray Bailey was elected to succeed him. Bailey, a local native with extensive banking experience, is known to the community and brings years of work in Chicago’s banking scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Peoples Bank
Vern Bundridge
Ray Bailey
Bailey
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F. M. Thomas
Christian Advocate
Perez Drue Schrock
Hampshire County
West Virginia
Browning
Scottsville
Laclede
Martha A. Minnis
John Will
Isaac Warren
Sarah C. Tally
Spanish Fork
Texas
Ford Byron
Virgil True
Browning, Mo
Charles Curtis
Pahpeso
Holton-Langdon
Healy
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