Monroe City Churches and Missionary News 1913
Congregational notices from Monroe City dated September 1913 cover church leadership changes at Methodist and other denominations, schedules for Sunday School preaching and prayer meetings, and a Women’s Foreign Missionary Society gathering with delegates chosen for a district meeting. The piece highlights attendance and community religious activities around Grace Baptist and other local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Hubbard
Monroe City
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
Elias Tuley
Lena Donley
Etta Bodkins
Palmyra
Bible School
Monroe City Fair to Feature Airship and Live Attractions
Next week Monroe City hosts a four day fair Tuesday through Friday with an airship stunt requiring at least 1000 feet. The event showcases farm animals, premium exhibits in the floral hall, and concerts by the Monroe City Band. Residents are urged to attend, bring neighbors, and enjoy a wholesome, community event. Also listed are church services and a note that Mrs. J. T. Proctor and family return to Kansas City with plans for her joining her husband in China later.
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Monroe City
Farmers Report Market Notes From Ely Sale Here
Clay Underhill ships cattle from Ely while farmers plan silo feeding and silage. Meat prices quoted at 50 cents per pound ahead, with cattle and hog markets showing varied shifts and ranges across grades. Local shipments include hogs, sheep, oats, flour, and a cemetery order mentioned in town trade notes.
Missouri Conference marks 97th session at St Charles
The 97th Annual Conference of the Methodist Church for the Missouri Conference met in session at St. Charles with 48717 members reported. Delegates elected including Prof. A. P. Settle of Kirksville. District appointments listed across Hannibal District and other preachers reassigned or tasked to various churches and circuits. Also notes young locals heading to college and political update with Senate tariff revision passing 44 to 37, aided by LaFollette and Poindexter, predicting a business boost and Democratic pledge fulfillment. The Moberly Fair Association posted a net gain of about $3000.
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The
Methodist Church
Missouri
St. Charles
Delagates
A. P. Settle
Kirksville
Hannibal
H. D. Thompson
Canton
H L. Davis
Florida
H. A. Marian
Hannibal Park Church
Lewistown
E. J. Spear
Monroe City
J. H. Hubbard
F. P. Haines
Monticello
C. I. Hoy
New London
Hydesburg
T. P. Frazier
Novelty
B. B. Harvey
Oakwood
W. N. Giddens
Palmyra
W. E. Alexander
W. E. Rice
Shelbyville
J A Mampower
B. F. Leake
Wayland
M. L. Shenwell
Vanderbilt University
C. E. Browt
W.C. White
Clarence
C. V. Landius
Shelbina
J. M. Hornback
White River Conference
C. C Grimes
Columbia
G. B. Smith
Glasgow
E. E. Bostwick
Huntsville
J. A. Snarr
Jamesport
J. O. Whitworth
Lineville
Robert White
Brunswick
S. H. Milan
Bellflower
E. L. Rutledge
Louisiana
Robert Holliday
Elmo
F. Marvin
Savannah
T. P. Middleton
St.Joseph Olive Street
LT. Nash
St. Joseph Handley Church
D. F. Bone
St. Joseph Spruce Street
Senate
LaFollette
Poindexter
Wilson
Good Roads Plan for Equitable Road Funding Across Levels
A call for national state and local funding of public roads argues that districts should pay less than counties and states less than the nation. Roads must be built by contract under competent engineers with costs shared equitably as benefits are nationwide. The agitation must begin now. Paid for by Nation State County and District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Congress
Monroe City Band’s Saturday Concerts Draw Positive Support
Over the last three months Monroe City residents have enjoyed Saturday evening performances by the Monroe City Band. Local businesses express appreciation as their small donations help fund the concerts.
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Monroe City
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Monroe
Methodist
F. Haines
H. C. McPherson
St Joseph
Southwest Missouri
Presbyterian
Christian
Grace Baptist
W. D. Gave
Chillicothe, Mo
Grace Baptist Church
First Baptist
Womans Missionary Society
S. S
Rose Gottman
Sam P, Gott
J. T. Proctor
Kansas City
D. M. Proctor
Ely
Columbia-Herald Statesman
Woodson & Fennewald L. S. Com. Co
National Stock Yards
Ill
Turkey
McClintic & Yates
Dawson & Willis
Henderson & Sons Produce Co
Monroe Coal & Grain Co
McFarland Bros
Bedwell
J. J. Brown
Magr
the Methodist Church
Monroe and
Vicinity
Lucille Proctor
Martha Washington Seminary
Washington
D.C
Silas Haney
Bellmont College
Nashville
Nellie Jett
Nora Jamison Stephens Colledge
Ethel McNutt
William Wood College
Fulton
Harry Fuqua
Westminster College
Walter Dierks
Ames
Iowa U
Edgar
Harold Davenport
Baily Turner
Russell Wilson
U. Columbia
Moberly Fair Association
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