Obituary: Charles L. Gerard Dies in Bradford
Charles L. Gerard longtime Stark County resident died at his Bradford home on Tuesday after a long illness. Survived by six daughters two sons and his wife from a second marriage. Known as Uncle Charlie he joined the United Brethren church early then the Presbyterians at Pimira and later the M. I. church in Bradford.
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Charles L. Gerard
Stark County
Bradford
Henry
Charlie
United Brethren Church
Pimira
M. I. Church
Winfield Scott of Stark County Dies in Wyoming
Winfield Scott, longtime Stark County figure in politics business and society, died at his Wyoming home on Wednesday Jan 7 1914 aged 88. Born in Ohio in 1826 he built a broad career including land holdings and Democratic politics amid periods of setback and revival. He was admired as brave honest and jovial and left a lasting imprint on local life.
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Winfield Scott
Wyoming
Stark County
Shelby M. Cullom
Bryant
Shade
Mr .Scott
Ohio
Missions and Home Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church
The 1819 Missionary Society records receipts totaling 40,485,957.17 with no misappropriation. It details missions in Protestant Catholic and Greek lands, Asia, Africa, and the Pacific, including numbers of foreign missionaries, native preachers, full members, and probationers. The Home Missions Board motto America for Christ advocates expanding evangelization as America becomes a global mission field.
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The
Missionary Society of the
Methodist Episcopal Church
Missionary Society
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Germany
Switzerland
South Africa
Italy
Mexico
France
Phillipines
Madeira
Bulgaria
St. Petersburg
Russia
Africa
Hartzell
China
Korea
Andie
Malaysia
Japan
Methodist Episcopal Foreign
Japan Methodist Church
Home Missionary Societies
Board of Home Missions
America
Asbury
Europe
Asia
Babel
American Church
Christ
Rey
J. J. Mercer
Edward J Monser a Wenona leader dies at home
Edward J Monser of Wenona died Jan 8 at his home. A prominent county figure he served as president of the Wenona Coal company and was an active Republican delegate shaping party platforms. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon.
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Edward J. Monser
Edward I. Monser
Wenona
Wengna Coal Company
Earth
December Weather Summary Highlights Warmth and Low Snow
December in the meteorological survey shows unusually warm conditions with a mean departure of 6.2 degrees. Highest 74 at Cobden Union County on the 1st, lowest 9 at Dakota Henderson County on the 21st, and Lanark Carroll on the 26th. Precipitation deficient across stations, state average 1.06 inches, least snowfall trace in Vermilion, up to 10 inches in Monroe and Randolph counties. Wind movement light, cloudiness high, sunshine deficient. no severe storms.
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Cobden
Union County
Dakota
Stephenson County
Lanark
Carroll County
Vermilion
Monroe
Randolph
Pre. Dep't. NG
Fetelgsenanss Oe
Cieyers
Bloomington
Camp Point
Decatur
Elelspuretegs
Danville
Dixon
Dwight
Galva
Henry
Havana
Joliet
la Salle
Macomb
Monmouth
Minoak
Ottawa
Peoria
Rushville
Springfield
Streator
Tiskilwa
Walnut
Dangers of a Cold and Chest Remedies Ad
Cold dangers emphasized as the leading minor ailment risk. Chamberlains Cough Remedy advertised as helpful to loosen a cold relieve lungs aid expectoration and boost recovery. Sold by all dealers with advertisement notice.
Inheritance Tax Divides State Into Districts With Appointed Collectors
The legislature reformed inheritance tax collection by creating districts each with a $2000 annual salary collector. Eleven collectors are named to oversee 76 counties while 26 counties await appointees. The district including Peoria and Bureau lists I. J. Levison as collector. The Supreme Court upheld the law as constitutional and authorized inspection of private affairs including bank safety deposit boxes.
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Peoria
Tazewell
Woodford
Marshall
Stark
Putnam
Bureau
I. J. Levison
Supreme Court
Public sale at Aukland homestead near Whitefield Corners
Auction planned for Wednesday January 28 1914 at 11 a m at the Aukland homestead near Whitefield Center church. Items include horses cattle hogs sheep seed corn farming implements and household goods with terms offering cash under ten dollars or credit on bankable paper for larger sums and discounts for cash. Auctioneers are Chas W Aukland R K McColl and Lisle Smith with J O Hill as clerk. Lunch served by local groups.
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Ohio
Aukland
Henry
Ill
Whitefield Corners
Whitefield Center Church
Poland
Sutton Reid
Ottawa
Avery
Chas. W. Aukland
R. K. McColl
Lisle Smith
J. O. Hill
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Best for Children
An advertisement warns never to give opium based cough medicines to children. It touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safer for coughs colds and croup in children and adults, claiming it contains no opium or harmful drug and is sold by all dealers.
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Advt
Wagner in Movies. A composer’s life on film in Chicago theater
The life and works of Richard Wagner are presented in a feature film at a Chicago theater. Alfred Hamburger of Players' Film Company touts cinema as a major modern influence, showing Wagner’s life from boyhood to death and eight excerpts from his operas across 6000 feet of film. He argues moving pictures elevate culture beyond frontier pulp.
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Richard Wagner
Moving Picture Theater
Chicago
Wagner
Alfred Hamburger
Players’ Film Company
Chicago Inter Ocean
Ziegfeld
D D D Opens New Era in Care of Skin Disease
A Connecticut doctor praising the D D D Prescription for eczema recounts Prof. C. J. Budlong’s recovery after two bottles. The ad urges druggists to sell D D D and D D D soap for tender skins with a guarantee that if it does not stop the itch at once, the first full size bottle is free.
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T. J. Segraves
C. J. Budlong
South Lyme
Conn
Theough
Christmas observance at Watertown state hospital
The Watertown state hospital held a Christmas observance with a Santa visit, gifts from relatives, and a minstrel show by hospital staff. A 1 PM Thursday dinner served 1300 pounds of turkey to more than 1500 inmates, with 1000 cigars provided, showcasing a festive celebration.
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State Hospital
Watertown
Santa Claus
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the Republic
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Northern
Illinois
IRS
Streator, Ill
Mammoth Sales
T. F. Kennedy
Angel
Devil
J. H. Hubert
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