A June Wedding at Richland Pringle McCracken nuptials
Miss Carrie E. Pringle and Mr. Stacy J. McCracken wed June 18 1907 at the Pringle home in Richland with Rev W S Kitch officiating. A five course supper followed as relatives gathered. Both are active Friends church members. Pringle a Sunday school teacher and Endeavor superintendent. McCracken, a Penn College graduate with B Ss, will teach at Friends Nebraska Central College in Central City after a stint in Richland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Pringle
Carrie E. Pringle
Stacy J. McCracken
W. S. Kitch
Richland
Friends Church
Pringle
Christian Endeavor
McCracken
Penn College
Final Report of Sunday Meetings in City
The final report of the financial part of the Sunday meetings held in this city about two months ago has been given to the public. It shows the
Treasury Balance After Meetings Totals 66.98
Money taken in for expenses and loose collections totaled 1467.40. Subscriptions reached 2059.75, grand total 3527.15. Mr Sunday received 3677.25 and Rev Harry Monroe 141.45 after meetings. Overall receipts 7345.85 with outgo 7278.87, leaving a treasury balance of 66.98.
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Sunday
Harry Monroe
Tabernacle
Treasury
Successful Convention at Fairfield Township Sunday School
Last Friday evening at the Methodist church the Fairfield township Sunday school convention drew a fair attendance despite poor weather. Rev. Handy of Washington was absent. Rev. W. F. Jones of the Presbyterian church filled in. All Sunday schools except Plum Grove were represented. Plans include a banner for the best attendance next year and visiting committees to tour each school. Officers elected: President C. M. Glass. Vice President Jos Bradley. Secretary and Treasurer Grace Hisel. Home Department Secretary Mrs T B Short. Normal Department Secretary Mrs J F Hinkhouse. Cradle Roll Secretary Hattie Green. House to House Visitation Secretary Miss Nona Welch. Temperance Dept. Secretary D D Howell. Mission Dept. Secretary Miss Mary Stever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Township
Handy
Washington
W. F. Jones
Presbyterian Church
Plum Grove
C. M. Glass
Jos, Bradley
Grace Hisel
Home Department
T. B. Short
J. F. Hinkhouse
Hattie Green
Nona Welch
D. D. Howell
Mission
Mary Stever
City Council approves East Broadway extension to Chautauqua Park
In regular session June 20 City Hall, Mayor James and eight councilors present. A petition to extend East Broadway to Chautauqua Park was ordered, requiring property owners to deed land free of cost. E R K Smith named superintendent without salary for the year. Sidewalks ordered, vacated alley sale authorized, coal contract let later, paving brick purchase directed, meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
James
Barnes
Fritz
Healy
Kerrick
Ross
Smith
Willis
Hopkirk
East Broadway
Chautauqua Park
E. RK. Smith
R. R
National Corn Exposition Promises Big Iowa Corn Contest
Iowa farmers are urged to note the National Corn Exposition in Chicago. October 5 to 19 1907 offer over 14000 in cash prizes plus special prizes for state interstate and national contests. Curt M Treat secretary and M L Bowman Ames Iowa supply premium lists and guidance on corn sample selection for contests.
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Iowa
Chicago
Union
Curt M. Treat
Great Northern
Jackson Boulevard
M. L. Bowman
Ames
Iowa State College
Iowa Corn Growers’ Association
Accidental Gasoline Fire Injures 13-Year-Old Boy
Albert Stevens, a 13-year-old boy living north of Parsons college, was severely burned last Friday morning when handling gasoline. He lit the stove, refilled the tank, and attempted to rekindle flame. his sleeve caught fire. His mother acted quickly to prevent worse injury, but he suffers a painfully burned arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Stevens
Parsons College
Mexicans Galore on Rock Island Work Near Fairfield
About 150 Mexican workmen are employed on Rock Island bridge and roadbed improvements near Fairfield. The article notes misidentification with Italians, comments on workmen buying gear and alcohol restrictions, and observes their church attendance and religious observance while hinting at social attitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Fairfield
Memorial services honor departed Knights and Odd Fellows
On Sunday June 23 the Knights of Pythias and Independent Order of Odd Fellows joined by Rebekahs and Rathbone sisters held a joint memorial in Fairfield. The parade formed in the park led by the Fairfield band. A Methodist church program featured solos quartets and a Rev Thomas Osborne address. Afterward 67 graves were decorated in the cemetery with abundant flowers, a silent tribute to fallen comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Rathbone
Fairfield
Methodist
Thos. Osborne
A German Private's Harsh Military Trial
A German army private recalls a chaotic incident during maneuvers when a captain accused him of not delivering a message. The captain, enraged, rode his horse toward the private and threatened violence before imposing escalating confinement. The truth later emerged, but the captain made no apology.
Gratitude Expressed by Lodges for Program Success
The lodges thank all who took part on the program and helped make the affair a success. Members of the participating lodges extend appreciation to those who kindly joined the program.
Birth of a Gasser in Texas Oil Wells
Rupert Hughes describes the birth of a gasser in Texas oil fields as a thunderous well event. The scene features flying steel cable, shattered pipe, a nearly hidden derrick, and a sand geyser consuming the crown block while Seth and Tom communicate in silent, urgent gestures.
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Broadway
Rupert Hughes
Texas
Seth
Tom
What’s the Reason You Never Put Things in Place
An irate husband questions why things are not in their places and the wife replies she keeps them where she can find them. The speaker reflects on an old body versus an old soul, noting personal accountability for the latter. Deland.
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Ayer
Deland
Sound and Fury At A Flooded Railroad Station
Vivid eyewitness scene describes a chaotic flood aftermath with crowds shouting in vain, trains arriving unheard, and animals in panic. Report recounts soaked crowds, frenzied talk, and horses torn from harness as pigs wander amid mud and noise.
First Fort Scott sawmill opens with crooked lumber
A tale from Fort Scott recalls the first sawmill as crooked cottonwood boards lay about the yard after the inaugural day. The owner, freshly celebrating, asks if the lumber has been measured, and the foreman replies it has not. The owner jokes to measure it with a corkscrew when it settles.
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Fort Scott
Lincoln's first name Abram or Abraham puzzle posed
Norman Hapgood prepared data for a Lincoln biography and faced a naming puzzle when drafting the opening chapter. He hurried to an editor to confirm whether Lincoln’s given name was Abram or Abraham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Hapgood
Lincoln
Abram
Abraham
Avoiding Trouble in a Heated Political Exchange
A fragment shows two speakers debating dirty campaign rhetoric with one noting lies about opponents. The exchange hints at a tense political backdrop and the risk of misinformation shaping public perception.
No matter what we do class of people who was after us
Posterity remains the ultimate pursuer in history as quoted fragment reflects civic memory and continuity. The Baltimore note echoes a refrain about enduring scrutiny from future generations.
Over Keller Claim Foiled by Weaker Line
A fragmented report notes Keller’s effort faltered despite a strong start as the opposing defense stiffened in the middle periods. The piece hints at momentum shifts and an eventual decisive move by the rival squad.
Chinese brush tailed goldfish sells for high price
An article describes a bright colored brush tailed goldfish. It notes the fish is handsome and healthy and may cost 250 to 300 dollars, with rare specimens selling for 700 dollars each. The tone mirrors a local market report on valuable aquarium fish.
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Snl
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B. G. Higley
East Side Square
F. D. Kerrick & CO
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Denver
Pueblo
Rocky Mountain Limited
A. Mohler
Avent Rock Island
Lowell
Mass
Knights of Pythias and
McElhany
Satis L. v. Bradshaw
South Side
Zuzu
National Biscuit Company
Avalton Post
Whippy
Tommy
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