Free Methodist conference ends in Knoxville with reappointed Dickson
The annual Free Methodist conference closed in Knoxville after several days of sessions. Fairfield delegates praised Knoxville hospitality and learned Rev. H N Dickson would return to Fairfield, with Rev. G A Anderson again serving as presiding elder. The published appointments include Fairfield under Anderson, Dickson to Fairfield Birmingham Oak Grove and Libertyville, and other ministers assigned to Ottumwa Mt Pleasant Eldon Des Moines and Des Moines districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Methodist Church
Knoxville
Fairfield
G. A. Anderson
H. N
Dickson
Louis Mendenhall
H. N. Dickson
Bert R. Jones
Birmingham
Enanomy
Columbus City
Bethel A. M. E. Church Supper Supports Conference
The Stewardess circle of Bethel A. M. E. church held a supper at Mr. and Mrs. William Robinson’s home on South Sixth to aid the steward delegate and pastor attending the Molby Illinois annual conference on September 22. A sizable crowd enjoyed the event, with guests from Mt. Pleasant including Ethel Harris Georgia Williams and Miss Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel A. M. E
William Robinson
South Sixth Street
Molby
Robinson
Kewanee, II
A.M. E
Ethel Harris
Georgia Williams
Page
Mt. Pleasant
Miss Mae McClain Takes Music Instructor Post
Miss Mae McClain departed yesterday for Franklin Nebraska to assume an instructor role in music at the Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae McClain
Franklin, Nebraska
Academy
Peary claims North Pole discovery as world cheers
The article reports Commander Robert E Peary reaching the North Pole with the Stars and Stripes raised at Indian Harbor Labrador. It notes Cook's competing claim, the global reaction, and Peary's brief messages to his wife, plus background on their families and honors.
Cook Says Pole Is Big Enough for Two
Copenhagen reports Commander Peary reached the North Pole and Dr. Cook says that is good news and expresses hope Peary's claim will be confirmed. He notes the achievement as a notable event in arctic exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Copenhagen
Peary
North Pole
Explorer Cook Sees Peary Pole Rivalry and Hopeful Prospect
Dr. Cook discusses Peary and himself racing to the pole and notes that other parties may reach it in ten years. He praises Sverdrup’s experiences and says the pole will add to scientific knowledge even with two different routes reaching it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pole
Peary
Sverdrup
Peary finds no trace of Cook near the North Pole
Commander Robert E. Peary, after announcing a April polar discovery, reports no sign of Dr. Frederick A. Cook’s earlier claim. Captain Robert Partlett relayed from the Roosevelt that Cook did not reach the pole, influencing questions about Cook’s exploration. The Roosevelt and Jeanie were with supplies en route to Chateau Bay, Labrador.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
St. Johns
N. F
Robert E. Peary
North Pole
Frederick A. Cook
Robert Partlett
Roosevelt
Peary
Chateau Bay
Labrador
Partlett
Dr. Cook
Bartless
Jeanie
Greenland
Royal Family Questions Arctic Explorer Dr Cook in Copenhagen
Dr Cook dined with King Frederick at Charlottenlund after a Danish government probe. The king praised his polar tale, with the royal family and experts questioning him to test accuracy. He plans lectures in Brussels and Paris before returning to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic
Cook
Brussels
Paris
New York
Copenhagen
Dr. Cook
Frederick
Summer Palace
Taft
United States
Stromberg
Royal Castle
Charlottenlund
Maurice F. Egan
Miiister
Egan
Legation
Explorer
Greenland
Old Soldiers Reunion Planned for Fairfield Event
The Jefferson County old soldiers will hold their annual reunion in Fairfield on Saturday September 25. George Strong Post No 19 G A R members voted to make this year’s event the best yet with numerous committees formed to handle speakers arrangements program dinner music decoration and finance. A camp fire feature is planned to top off the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Fairfield
George Strong
Gantz
Perry King
Newton Williams
Robert Isreal
Belle Case
Mary Royce
W. R. C. Music
J. M. Gregg
J. F. Loehr
A. L
F Stokes Celebrates 72nd Birthday In Town
F Stokes of near Glasgow was in the city Tuesday for his seventy second birthday. He is described as hale and hearty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Stokes
Glasgow
Also Mentioned on This Page
HN. Dickson
Free Methodist
Navy
Discovery
Indian Harbor
Top of World
Cape Ray
Associated Press
Stars and Stripes
Herbert L. Bridgeman
Brooklyn
N. Y
New York Times
Poe
Denmark
Cardinal Cates
North
Robert Bartlett
Chateau
Bert
Robert
Land of Mystery
American Geographical Society
Josephine Diebitsch
Couk
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!