Missionary letters describe perilous China visit and mob scene
J T Procron recounts traveling to a remote mountain church 50 miles from the town, facing a hostile crowd who called him foreign devil. He explains officials paid for damages after a previous riot, and insists on military protection during visits. Procron notes eleven Christians in the area, marriage in China, and plans to move to a mountain home while continuing Native Missionary Society work.
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Huchax
Shanghai
Father
Sam
Nellie
China
Here
J. Hudson Taylor
Mason
Chana
Wells
Jase
Huchan
Huchaw
Lizzie
Bess
J. T. Procron
Waterworks plan and church notices mix in Monroe City
A local proposal urges sinking the Mineral Well pipe deeper to power a gas engine for constant drinking and bathing water, while Monroe City prepares fire escapes for three story buildings and lists numerous church events and services including Union Services at the park and pastor appointments across several churches. The report mentions Rev Pielder Marvin receiving a D D, retreats in St Louis, and various Sunday activities at Baptist and Presbyterian churches with multiple sermons and community events.
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Monroe City
Paris Mercury
Prairies
Monroe County
Paris
Walter
Paris Appeal Critiques City Water Plan and Tax Dispute
The Paris Appeal criticizes the city council over funding water and druggist profits, questions bookkeeping and county funding for city improvements, and mocks local drug stores. Notices list closures starting September with several local business names and a recent accident or illness affecting a resident, with wishes for recovery.
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Paris
Telephone Lines Meet Saturday At Democrat Office
A group of Messrs W H Elliott Prank Orr H W Wood A C Bloyd Lee Ely Marke Hawkins Samuel Wilson James Settle and Edward Stewart met at the Democrat office to discuss business for the stockholders of the Hateh Joanna and Here ford telephone lines. The Hateh group will use Here ford poles and rails in Ulis City with all parties working in hamigay to achieve nearly perfect lines.
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W. H. Elliott
Prank Orr
H.W. Wood
A.C. Bloyd
Lee Ely
Marke Hawkins
Samuel Wilson
James Settle
Edward Stewart
Democrat
Hateh
Joanna
Hereford
Niles
Ulis City
Barmigay
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