Growth of Methodism Near Three Percent in Recent Year
The Moshovist Year Book reports a net Methodist growth of about 3 percent last year, increasing membership to 661 and a net gain of 88,369 over the prior year. The Methodist Episcopal Church remains the largest Protestant body with 28 bishops, 18,969 ministers, 14,028 local preachers, and 3,290,975 officers and teachers in Sunday schools. There are 111 churches with buildings valued at $150,138,147 and total mission funds across several categories.
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Methodist
Methodist Episcopal Church
Local donations and community notes mix with minor mishaps
A jumble of local items records Satur days contributions totaling 685 dollars for a new boys building with donors including Hoo Wim Kirtley Jr. and others. News notes report a political withdrawal, gifts to several institutions, a leadership change at Marys Evening Leader, a Knights of Columbus event, a clothing job, a family visit, and a street accident ending with a broken shop window from a snowball, all reflecting small town life and professions.
Ex President LAND Named Counsel and Referee by New York Association
The executive committee of the association in New York appointed Ex President LAND as counsel and will have him act as referee in cases between companies. He will receive a salary of 2000 dollars a year for these duties.
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New York
Thesp
Rock Island passenger derailment claims two fatalities
Oklahoma February 2 report from Weatherford area details a Rock Island derailed westbound passenger train. John J Shannon of Ohio killed, a junior passenger unnamed wounded, others escaped. Investigation follows as telegraph notices confirm.
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Okla
Weatherford
John J. Shannon
Ohio
Yanior
Jack
Lima
J. Shannon
Campbell Opposes Foraker in District Senator Race
In Bryan gossip and quiet talks Dr. F B DeMuth of Cecil announced a movement to back William W Campbell against Joseph B Foraker for state senator in Williams and Paulding counties. Campbell’s friends say he is in others’ hands not Taft’s, with DeMuth seeking county backing for a 1908 representative candidacy as part of the plan. The drive remains secretive, led by DeMuth, with doubts about Campbell’s direct involvement.
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Agressman
William W. Camptell
Atate
Napoleon
F. 8. DeMuth
Cecil
Paulding County
Bryan
T. T. Ansberry
Campbell
Congress
DeMuth
Campbells
Joseph B. Foraker
Foraker
Iawlike Taft
Williams County
Bryan Democrat
State Encampment Timing Contested By Veterans Group
At Cedar Point last fall the United Spanish War Veterans Ohio department decided to hold the next state encampment in June. A month later the national encampment in Washington ruled that all state encampments must occur within 330 days of the national gathering. Roy J Laytop of Wapakoneta, the department judge advocate, said the last year action was irregular and the next state convention must occur in August or September due to the national constitution’s supremacy.
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United Spanish War Veterane
Department of Ohio
Cedar Point
Washington
Roy J) Laytop
Wapakoneta
Department
Fire at Central engine house damages basement
Saturday evening about 5 o clock smoke issued from the Central engine house and a blaze was found in the basement. Firemen cut holes in the floor and fought the flames for a half hour. Overheated furnace and high wind are blamed as the causes. Joists burned, floor damaged, paint charred. loss is insured. Early discovery prevented greater damage.
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Providence
Aged man found ill in abandoned tool house
Larry Heffner, an elderly and destitute man, was discovered yesterday by railroad workers in an abandoned tool house. He had been living there for some time, cooking and sleeping on a bare floor with a small carpet for a cover. He was taken to the City Hospital in serious condition.
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Lima
Jan
Larry”’ Heffner
Zion City to be deserted by Voliva and followers
Wilber Glenn Voliva plans to abandon Zion City with all followers. A new Zion City is to be founded likely on the Pacific coast. Dr John Alexander Dowie and creditors may contest supremacy. The move was confirmed at Zion temple and Voliva will tour for inspection within weeks.
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Zion City
Wilber Glenn Voliva
Zion
Pacific Coast
John Alexander Dowie
Zion Temple
Voliva
Pattersons Celebrate Golden Wood Anniversary in Jackson
The Frank T. Patterson family observed their 50th wedding anniversary at their Union county farm in Jackson township. About fifty relatives and friends attended at their home Tuesday. Six children received $50 in gold each, and the couple were showered with substantial gifts. The Patersons have lived on the farm for 32 years and are prominent Union county residents.
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Maryaville
Frank T. Patterson
Jackson Township
Audience recalls Near Cost of Performance and Tall Americans
An assembled reminiscence quotes Joseph Jefferson about the perilous cost of theater in frontier towns amid miners paying five dollars to watch. It then surveys notable tall figures from history, citing Peter the Great Lincoln Raleigh Burton Musset and others, and notes varying averages by British social classes and national groups.
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British Association For the Advancement of Science
England
Engineereara
United States
The Ohio Farmer Subscription Offer Note
An advertisement extols The Ohio Farmer and Weekly Express offering practical agricultural matter and progressive, sound advice. It promotes one year subscriptions at 75 cents for The Ohio Farmer and similar rates for Weekly and Daily Express variants, emphasizing value to farmers.
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Weekly Express
Daily Express
Rags
Harold Case Mate's Windfall
Harold Casembeo, near ruin in a Back Street lodging at Euston Road, faces debt and possible laudanum death until a registered letter delivers £50 from anonymous benefactor. Mrs. Bapkins demands £15. Casemate pays and contemplates a fresh start as the mystery donor’s identity remains unknown.
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Euston Road
Casemate
Polly
Guss
Coin's Inn Fields
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Jenkins & Talmath
Polly and Polly’s Death and a Cash Gift Mystery
Polly falls ill in Casemate’s lodgings and dies after a nurse delivers a farewell note. The dying girl reveals £30 saved for her funeral and a small bank book, hinting Casemate’s generous care may mask past debts and a hidden motive. The tale closes with a ledger trace showing the funds misused years ago.
Meeting of Ki e Brothers Manufacturing Company stockholders
Notice from the office of the Ki e Brothers Manufacturing Company in Reedstone Ohio announcing a meeting of stockholders to consider amending the articles of incorporation to allow the corporation to waive the lay and convey real estate necessary for its business. Four of five directors are named as present.
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E Brothers Manufacturing Company
Thtom 'Tuewas
Hlekee Ghio
Said
Were Brothers “Manufacturing Company
Stv Corp
Itcksville
Ohio
Kere Brokers Manufacturing Company
Legal Novice Cannas Bechdet and Unknown Heirs
Defendants in Defiance County Pleas are named as owners of and in possession of the West half of the Southeast quarter and Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter in Adams Township. The suit seeks to quiet title and adjudge claims void with prayer for immediate eviction and relief. Plaintiffs William Gurl et al., through attorney Dittmer, require an answer by April 1.
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Obie
Defiance Conmey
Adams Township
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Com
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