Mission School Letters From Miss Stephens In Africa
Miss Marie Stephens, longtime Cherryhill Township resident, writes from Kun se Africa about mission school life in February 1902. She describes heat and storms, fire on a distant mountain, mail arrivals, new workers sailing, and efforts to train natives in reading writing and grammar amid harsh conditions and native travel along a public road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress
Marie Stephens
Africa
Drya
Baig
Yaa
Sur
Syracuse
N. Y
P. TL
Proihez
Vegetable Hedgehogs and Coronation Relic Discussed in Fragment
A clipped, antique-tinged piece contrasts cactus defense in deserts with a mention of royal regalia. It notes cactus spines as defense against herbivores and describes a ceremonial oil vessel shaped as an eagle, used in a coronation rite, detailing its ornate gold craftsmanship and dimensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indies
Edward VII
Fresh Sent to Indians A Worker in the Indian Mission
A misnamed letter criticizes proposed donations to Native Americans and condemns gendered dress practices within a church mission. The writer condemns hats and shoes as unsuitable offerings and questions the wisdom of such acts in religious service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manus
Paul
Wields a Sharp Ax and the New Life Pills Fad
A chaotic notices page lists medical quackery claims for Dr King life pills with dramatic ailments followed by a long ledger of property transfers and administrator notices dated 1902. It mentions sales and transfers across Indiana county and Blairsville, plus an administrator notice for W G Ling and legal counsel John T Stuchul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Dangberty Bros
Indiana
W. I. Moore
Homer City
L. N. Park
Marion Cend
Draggista
Crusade Against Profanity Across Cities and States
A strong crusade against profanity is underway with organizations formed in many cities and towns. The drive seeks pure speech across all classes and emphasizes reverence for God's name. Slang and offhand phrases are blamed for degrading conversation and even pulpit speech.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Recognizance Satisfaction in Indiana County Orphans Court
Petition by James W. Craig as guardian for James Rhea McDonald and Martha B. Arnold seeks satisfaction of recognizance in the Indiana County Orphans Court, detailing the guardianship actions and court orders affecting the minors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Craig
James Rhea McDonald
Martha B. Arnold
Orphans’ Court
Indiana County
D. E. Thompson
Harry White
Orphan's Court
Said County
James Rhea McDowell
Indiana Progress
Matthew McDowell
Conemaugh Township
County of
Indiana
Joseph McDowell
Orphans' Court of
M. Lowry
Fragmented OCR Item Teases Local Event
Readable fragments point to a local event notice with names and places partly legible. The text suggests agenda items and involved organizations, but core details remain unclear.
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Mission School
Real Estate Tranaters
Wm. ©. Reed
John MM
James &. Daugherty
Nancy B. Crawford
Wist Waboning
J. H. Butler
Peter Shaffer
Burrell
D. A. Palmer
E. E. Lewis and
Mary Park
Blaireville
Norman Lewis
J. H. St. Clair
Mattie Brady
Dixonville
W. M. Fulmer
J. A. A. Longwell
Green
Daniel Ober
David Mlaten
James L. Zack
Wm. Duncan
George K. Garman
John. Bellis
Banks
Enoch Bellis
Harry P. Morton
Blairaville
Charles R. Spires
Mary B. Barber
Georg A. Sutter
Wm. D. Bigler
H. A. Sutter
W. H. Baker
Conemaugh
Mitchell-Watson Coal and Coke Company
John S. Johnston
Mitchell
Watson Qual and Coke Company
John L. Henry
Ela Kinder
James
Johnston
White
James M. Hileman
J. T. Boucher’s
W. M. Mahan
W.G. Ling
East Wheatfield Township
J. B. Ling
John T. Stuchul
Richard Reese Smith
Green Township
Wmg Smith
John R. Smith
Alexsaddra
Queen Alexandra
Bisley
Sandringham
London Standard
State OF
Pennsylvania
Indtana
Sheriff's Oolice
Sheriff
Penn Run Roller Mills
G. E. Frantz
Penn Run
Lockard
Indiana, Penn’a
United States Directory
P. D
New York Tribune Farmer
The
Tribune Farmer
Purple
Pink
Rockers
Oak
Mahogan
China
Velour
Carlsbad
Haviland
Roger Bros
Tory
Pantasote
Steving & Sutton
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