Church Union Opposed by Baptist Leader in Des Moines
Rev J W Graves of Calvary Baptist Church argues against uniting Church of Christ and Baptist groups citing naming issues and doctrinal differences. He notes Baptists see Disciple and Christian as epithets for individuals, not churches, and warns union could be fatal due to baptismal regeneration, Trinity views, Holy Spirit emphasis, and differing church membership definitions.
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Church of Christ and the
Baptist Church
Iowa
J. W. Graves
Calvary Baptist Church of
Des Moines
Campbells
Baptiste
Christ
Church of Christ
Jesus Christ
Spree Costs Freedom for Lon Ellifritz
Lon Ellifritz, paroled from Polk County, was sent back after a drunken Saturday night. He obtained a revolver from Jacob Arlington and violated parole provisions, costing him four years of his liberty.
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Lon Ellifritz
Dllifritz
Fort Madisen
Polks County
Jacob Arlington
Ellifritz
Helped Build Capitol and University Structures
The notice recalls the death of William Chau font of Iowa City who designed and built many University of Iowa structures and aided in constructing the state capitol of Iowa.
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William Chaufont
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Iowa
Central Iowa horse market to be established by Morris Williams
Morris Williams announces a large scale horse market in central Iowa with buyers nationwide, promising strong prices and bidding. The venture follows Ottumwa sales totaling 406000 in early 1909, with Des Moines rail access seen as boosting volume. sales planned at the State Fair grounds in the big stock pavilion.
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Iowa
Morris Williams
Ottumwa
Des Moines
Burlington Court House Scene of Historic Legal Battles
In Iowa the Burlington courthouse stands plain and solid, lacking ornate adornments. The building has witnessed many notable legal clashes where famous lawyers argued cases that helped shape local and state law.
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Orate
Wilson May Retire From Agriculture Department
Reports from Washington say James Wilson will retire as head of the department of agriculture after the first of next year. Wisconsin longtime secretary, the article notes his long tenure and marks him as a leading Roosevelt cabinet figure, with Meyer of the navy remaining as the last Roosevelt loyalist.
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Towa
Washington
Taft
James Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Meyer
Navy
Roorgevelt
Drake-educated Iowa doctor killed in Portland case
Dr. R. M. Collins, an Iowa born physician and Drake University medical graduate, was shot to death in Portland, Oregon. He was stepson of former Bapt. B. J. Miles of the Iowa Industrial School at Hildera and nephew of the late Lorenzo D. Lewelling, ex governor of Kansas. His widow is accused of the crime.
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R. M. Collins
Portland
Ore
Iowa
Drake University
B. J. Miles
Iowa Industrial School
Hildera
Lorenzo D. Lewelling
Kansas
Collins
Madrid university expands with dental college addition
The University of Madrid announces the addition of a dental college. The new faculty aims to enhance medical education, increase research opportunities, and broaden local access to dental services.
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Madrid
Ada White seeks $8000 in Indian claims under federal law
Des Moines woman Ada White claims one sixteenth Cherokee heritage entitles her to nearly $8,000 in cash and lands from Uncle Sam. Bernard Secret Service alleges it has prepared the case for Indian affairs commissioners. The roundup of rural notes includes crop woes, farm floods, and local incidents across Iowa.
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Ada White
Des Moines
Sam
White
A. BE. Bernard
Bernard Secret Service Agency
Commissioners of Indian Affairs
Chappel
Iowa
Glenwood
Daniel Fritz
Mahaska County
John Bilaland
Covington
Ind
Madrid
Newberry
Argyle
Keosauqua
Ed. Leach
Wm. Cook
Montrose
F. S. Robinson
B. F. Ketcham
Farmington
Wilkesbarre
Iowa Telephone Company
Rudolph Koch
Burlington
C. A. Morton
Department of the Missouri
John M. Corse
Ington
Altoona Pass
Sherman
John Israel
Batavia
Israel
M. A. Clark
Dubuque
Pella
Baptist Church
How to Run Team H Smiths Gospel Quiet But Hes All There
Obscure figure known as Catcher by trade declares his team must present the best possible national game. A quiet, unobtrusive man from Bean City Dovecote asserts quiet presence yet confidence in the team’s performance.
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Bean City
Smiths Baseball Gospel at the Ball Park
A harsh morning routine for players and strict conduct by Harry Smith on the ball field. Players are coached with pre and post game talks, and all team members are encouraged to provide suggestions without fear of rejection. Pitchers receive focused workouts and nonperformers are replaced, with Ginger overseeing coaching and Attie handling infield practice.
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Bal Park
Ball Park
Harry Smith
Ginger
Attie
Quiet Englishman to Manage Boston Doves Hints at Stable Season
Harry Smith, quiet head keeper of the Boston dovecote, is the new manager of the National League Doves. The English executive, once a Pittsburg catcher, aims for steady play, denies championship claims, and promises a good ball for a team with limited upheaval.
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Harry Smith
Boston
Smith
Haa Saver
Aleck Smith
New York Giants
Pittsburg
Arry Smith
Frank Bowerman
McGraw School of Baseball
Dahlen
Clever Detroit Outfielder Evers Pulls Stunt on Cubs
Evers of the Cubs executed a peculiar play noted by spectators. With Beck on third and Siner on first, Sweeney hit a high fly back of second. Neither Beck nor Siner moved, Evers dropped the ball then picked it up and threw to Tinker in line to force Liner.
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Evers
Cubs
Beck
Siner
Sweeney
Tinker
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Iowa State News
Commonwealth
Oy U
O. F. Weaver
First Lutheran
Newton
Harry Belze
B. J. Carraher
New Virginia
Marshalltown
Jacksonville
Fla
H. L. Getz
International Railway Surgeons’ Association
Boone
Hughes
J. H. McBride
Andrew Stevenson
Reynolds Utilities
Story City
Couer
Manning and Epperson State Bank
Eddyville
William F. Adams
Stockdale
Selma M. Fausch
Sheldaht
St. Mary's Church
Town City
School Board of
Lee County
Amos Hinkle
van Buren Township
Henry Judey
West Point Township
Clarion
J. T. Essick
J. A. Haley
W. H. Brown
Mito Denison
Christian Church
Sie
Brankow & Son
J. H. Sams
New York State
F. N. Godfrey
Olean
N. Y
National Grange Association
The
Grange
Waverly
Big € Association
Eldon
Corning
Wiliam Benedick
Nodaway
Lille Workendyke
J. A. Lovejoy
Floris Hast
Louis Hast, Jr
James Pverly
John Billsland
Kenneth S$. Fox
B. J. Fox
Grove Street
North River
Fort Des Moines
Reed's Lake
Hampton
H. Smith
Smith’s
Detroit
Matty McIntyre
Detroit Tigers
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