Can We Know What Jesus Would Do Defense by Rev Herr
Rev H D Herr argues from John 14 that Jesus is the way to know what he would do under modern conditions. He notes hostility to Sheldon editorial experiments in Christian daily journalism and calls for following Christ in truthful, nonpartisan spirit in politics, press, and church.
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H. D. Herr
First Congregational Church
Jesus
Thomas
Christ
Caesar
God
Independent
Palestine
Muscatine
Running Down Eight Criminals Demands Full Penalty
Cedar Rapids Iowa March 19 Spe cial Al Kuba and seven other men were arrested for placing dynamite on the steps of St Pauls church last week. All pled guilty claiming a joke. Kuba confesses an earlier attempt to dynamite the residence of Attorney Crow and says his pal is under arrest in Michigan. Citizens demand the harshest sentence to end such practical jokes.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
al. Kuba
St. Paul’s Church
Kuba
Crow
Point
Michigan
Fire destroys Huntley Brothers factory at Andalusia
A destructive blaze leveled the Huntley Brothers Reynolds button factory in Andalusia early Friday, wiping out the one and a half story building on the river shore. About 25 workers lost roughly $35 each in unpaid work while $1,500 in insurance protected the property. losses total near $4,000 with $2,000 stock destroyed. The fire, likely starting in the roof from a heated pipe, was found around 6:30 AM after firefighters opened the plant for the day. A volunteer brigade fought the flames, but headway had already been gained. The plant, formerly a grain elevator, employed locals to cut dams’ blanks for buttons. Uncertainty remains on rebuilding.
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Andalusia, Jr
Huntley Brothers & Reynolds
Andalusia
Foreman Hurt at Heinz Pickle Plant In Near Fatal Fall
J C Miller foreman at the Heinz pickle factory was nearly killed when a platform gave way and he fell onto heavy iron, striking his head. Dr Lezotte treated the injury and Miller was sent home. No bones were broken but the wounds are serious and require careful monitoring. Kenton Ohio March 16 1900. Frank C Weiser thanks Muscatine residents for donations after losing both arms on Hoopes farm last November.
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J. C. Miller
Lezotte
Miller
Kenton
Ohio
Muscatine Journal
Frank C. Weiser
T. J. Hoopes
Muscatine and
Vicinity
Woman kills husband in self defense in Cincinnati
Jessie Adams says Charles Adams threatened her life and she shot him at supper after he allegedly struck her. Adams, a Union Pacific passenger agent from Omaha, died from a gunshot to the head. Relatives are listed in Omaha and Muscatine, Iowa.
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Cincinnati
Chas. Adams
Union Pacific
Omaha
Jessie
Adams
Muscatine
Iowa
Y M C A Young Men's Meeting Delivers Inspired Program
A recent Y M C A meeting featured the Male Quartet's debut performance with the song Calling For You and For Me. Miss Birdie V. Batchelor delivered a sermon on 40th Psalm 2-3, stressing deliverance from a pit and salvation through Jesus. Mr. Goodale of the Moody Bible Institute closed with two solos.
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Hurd
Birdie V. Batchelor
Miss Batchelor
God
Jesus
Mr. Goodale
Moody Bible Institute
James Edgington Dead in Reynolds After Illness
James Edgington of Reynolds died Friday morning after a three week illness. Born March 20 1835 he was the first white child born in Rock Island county south of Rock river and served on the county court jury. He married Lucy Schriver April 4 1861. two sons died young. He is survived by his wife three siblings and three children.
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James Edgington
Reynolds
Rock Island
Rock River
Edgington
Jefferson County
Ohio
Buffalo Prairie Township
Lucy Schriver
Rufus Walker
Moline
Chas. Dodge
Galesburg
William
Funeral for Adam Hess in Muescatine
Sorrowing friends gathered at St Matthias church for the funeral of Adam Hess. The A O U W and Champion fire department attended in a body, reflecting the high esteem in which he was held by the city and its citizens.
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Tram Mondar
Adam Hess
St. Matthias Church
Champion Fire Department
Muescatine
Demise of Jacob Castor in South Muscatine
Jacob Castor aged 80 died at his home in South Muscatine after a lingering illness. Long weakened by age, his death is attributed to natural causes. Funeral services are set for Tuesday afternoon at his residence 306 Maple Street.
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Jacob Castor
South Muscatine
Maple Street
Deaf Mute Student Killed at State School
In Council Bluffs Iowa on March 17 Frank Woodworth a pupil at the State School for the Deaf was instantly killed while digging with companions beneath a mass of frozen cinders weighing about two tons. The 20 year old had attended the school for ten years and was born in Fairfield Iowa.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
Frank Woodworth
State School For the Deaf
Fairfield
Young man drowns feared after hunting trip disappearance
Earnest Schlapp of Burlington disappears after going hunting on Carthage Lake. A large search party leaves for the Illinois bottoms as anxiety mounts that he may be dead after failing to return by Sunday noon.
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Burlington
Iowa
Earnest Schlapp
The
Biklen-Winter Grocery
Carthage Lake
Illinois Bottoms
Remains of Schlapp Found Drowned in Carthage Lake
At 2:54 p m the remains of Schlapp were recovered from Carthage Lake after drowning. The discovery confirms a fatal incident, with authorities continuing inquiries into the circumstances.
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Schlapp
Carthage Lake
Smallpox Case Quarantined in Washington Hotel
A servant at the Hotel Allen in Washington Iowa contracted a light form of smallpox last night. It is the only case in the city and officials say it will be well quarantined with no danger of spread.
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Washington
Iowa
Allen
Intercollegiate Association Forms Five Colleges in Cedar Rapids
The Intercollegiate Association formed five colleges in Cedar Rapids last Saturday. All State colleges are invited to join. The field meet is planned for Cedar Rapids on May 18.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
The
Intercollegiate Association
Three Mendham Sisters Deliver Twin Sets in One Night
In Mendham near Newark New Jersey three sisters each gave birth to twins within about three hours. Mrs J W Garrabrant delivered two boys around 8 pm, then Mrs Charles Freeman welcomed two more boys, and finally Mrs Frederick Guerin had twin girls. A sextuple christening is planned to honor the unusual event.
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Newark
N. J
Mendham
Here
J. W. Garrabrant
Charles Freeman
Frederick Guerin
Saloon Petition Filed in Denison with Extra Signatures
Denison Iowa reports the saloon consent petition canvass is complete with about 400 more names than the 65 percent requirement. The board of supervisors will canvass on April 4. Saloons remain open except in Dow City and Arion where the required percent was not met.
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Denison
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Dow City
Arion
Dubuque Pastor Declines Chicago Offer to Stay Here
Rev. Dr. F. E. Hopkins of the First Congregational church will remain in Dubuque after receiving a strong offer from Pilgrim church in Chicago. He is regarded as an able man and well liked by all classes.
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Dubuque, Iowa
F. E. Hopkins
First Congregational Church
Pilgrim Church
Chicago
Dubuque
Exchange of Priests in Ottumwa Iowa
Rev. J. F. Ward longtime pastor of St. Patrick's Catholic church South Ottumwa has been transferred to Iowa City to succeed Rev. O'Farrell who moves to Ottumwa.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Father J. F. Ward
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
South Ottumwa
Towa City
Father O'Farrell
Father Ward
John Carey Cass County Pioneer Dies at 74 in Anita
John Carey one of Cass counties oldest settlers aged 74 died at his Anita home. He leaves a wife and eight grown children as mourners for a devoted husband and father.
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Anita
Iowa
John Carey
Cass County
Organize Toledo Draft Horse Company Forms
Toledo March 17. Eighteen local farmers organize the Toledo Draft Horse Company and purchase a $2000 Percheron to lead draft team duties.
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Toledo
Toledo Draft Horse Company
Father Time Acts as Referee in Bankruptcy Cases
A striking column notes how the figure of Father Time serves as referee in cases involving women whose faces are their fortunes. The piece blends allegory with commentary on societal judgments and economic peril.
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Father Time
Colder Tonight With Snow Flurries Possible
Chicago with March 19 report indicates threatening and colder weather tonight and possible snow flurries in the southeast portion. Tuesday forecast calls for fair weather but colder conditions in the extreme east portion.
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Chicago
Iowa
Heiress in Sioux City Claims Share of Minneapolis Estate
Mrs Minnie Nolan, owner in a Sioux City laundry, has learned she is an heir to part of a large Minneapolis estate. An uncle’s recent death left sizable property, possibly including a hotel, and Nolan seeks to determine her exact share among several heirs.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Minnie Nolan
Minneapolis
Tough Lads at Humboldt Street Crime Gang
A gang of six street urchins led by a hardened youth stole junk and were arrested before selling it. The gang leader planned a hold up of the night M. and St. L. Flyer to fund weapons and grease for a track robbery on a steep grade.
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Humboldt
Iowa
Gamin
Reform School
M. & St. L. Flyer
Local Notes from Kalorama Community
John Teitsch seeks spring kitchen help as he juggles farming road work and housekeeping. John Schmidt’s buggy and springs repaired after a hurried ride with his girl. H Hockey and son visit E H Liebbe in Muscatine. Isaiah Foster visits his sister Mrs Joe Bowser this week. John Schmidt and brother attend boxing at C Reeds on the 18th. Bertha Mentink travels north in a hurry. William Schmidt remains sick since Thursday. A wedding may be announced soon in the neighborhood. Willie Meerdink visits last week. Asa Polsen visits G W Scott on Thursday. E H Liebbe improving after sickness. J H Polsen delivers corn to the city this week. Mrs Joe Bowser on the sick list.
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John Teitsch
John
John Schmidt
Jake Liebbe
Jake
H. Hockey
E. H. Liebbe
Isaiah Foster
Foster
Joe Bowser
C. Reed
Bertha Mentink
William Schmidt
Willie Meerdink
Asa Polsen
G. W. Scott's
J. H. Polsen
West Liberty notes corrects misstatement on Salt Lake City trip
A correction clarifies that Druggist Henderson did not travel to Salt Lake City for work but for pleasure. Two local men were fined for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, with one posting bail. A Floricultural Society meeting at Mrs. J. W. McElravy discussed seed planting and Oakridge cemetery improvements. A Saturday combination sale at the fairgrounds drew poorer stock and prices.
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A. McGuire
Pennsylvania
West Liberty Notes
Henderson
Salt Lake City
Hezekiah Redot
J. W. McElravy
Oakridge Cemetery
Cary Sisters
Mattie Wright
Alice Cary
St Patrick's Saturday Fete at Imperial Dining Club a Success
The St Patrick's Saturday evening by Imperial Dining club at the K P mory was a great success and one of the most enjoyable of the season. The walls and a ceiling of the hall were beautifully decorated with light green paper. Paudier's orchestra supplied the music.
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St. Patrick's
Imperial Dining Club
K. P ‘Mory
Paudiet
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