Adams Chosen as President of Des Moines College
Dr. George D. Adams of Kalamazoo Michigan has been elected president of Des Moines College Iowa after the board's decision announced at the convention. He is 36 and previously led the First Baptist Church of Kalamazoo and Amsterdam New York.
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George D. Adams
Kalamazoo
Mich
Des Moines College
Des Moines
Iowa
Wm. Aitchinson, Jr
H. A. Heath
D. D
First Baptist Church
Kelamazoo
New York State
Colgate University
Hamilton Seminary
Adams
First Baptist Church of
Amsterdam
New York
Micah
Devotional and committee sessions at Thursday meeting
On Thursday October 25 morning a devotional on Jesus as a Man of Prayer led by Rev Orr Campbell of Indianola followed by committee reports on enrollment recommendations to the board pastoral supply resolutions obituaries and systematic beneficence led by Rev L N Call from Sac City and Hon D C Shull of Sioux City Our Duty Toward Our Disabled Ministers and Their Families by Rev Wm Aitchison Jr of Des Moines The program shows further talks by Rev A Jacobs of Winterset Rev A C Zellhoeffer of Emerson a report of committee and election of officers at 10:40 and closing business at 11:00 with a second devotional by Rev D M Stiles of Algona at 11:30.
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First Baptist Church
Brother Peck
Cedar Rapids
Pella
Central University
Peck
Milton
Ruskin
Lincoln
Shakespeare
Jesus
Orr Campbell
Indianola
L. N. Call
Sac City
D. C. Shull
Sioux City
Wm. Aitchison, Jr
Des Moines
A. Jacobs
Winterset
A. C. Zellhoeffer
Emerson
D. M. Stiles
Algona
Prayer Service at Baptist Missionary Union
Afternoon program at 2:00 features prayer led by Rev. Thomas Ratcliffe of Farmington with an address by Rev. Frank Peterson of Minneapolis and remarks from Rev. W. E. Story of Glenwood.
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Thomas Ratcliffe
Farmington
Frank Peterson
Minneapolis
Minn
W. E. Story
Glenwood
Baptist Public Publication Society Program Outline
Secretary's report by Rev. F N Eldredge of Des Moines followed by a Sunday School address by Rev Henry Clark of Creston and an address by Rev E M Stevenson district secretary A B P Chicago.
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F. N. Eldredge
Des Moines
Twentieth Century Sunday
Henry Clark
Creston
E. M. Stephenson
Chicago
Firemen to Meet in Davenport for State Conference
Davenport hosts the 23rd annual State Volunteer Firemen's association meeting November 21 and 22 with about 75 delegates. Belgian hare breeders from Davenport Rock Island and Moline plan a club formation Friday. Armour & Co. of Chicago buys Iowa Produce Co. with J W Stull and S Schumacher representing the buyers. C E Banes and J F Ravenscroft take state east and local cashier roles.
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Davenport
J. T. Temple
E. W. Baker
Veterans’ Volunteer Fire Association
State Volunteer Firemen's Association
Rock Island
Moline
Defaulter Alvord Sought. Bankers and Bookmakers Implicated
New York reports no new trace of Alvord of the First National as he remains missing in South America and a bookmaker alleges several bank cashiers are heavy race track bettors who have faced steep losses exceeding a decade of salary in a year.
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New York
Alvord
First National
South America
Body of Senator Sherman Laid In Washington
Washington Oct 24 brief services were held at the late Sen Sherman home at one o clock attended by prominent officials professionals and diplomats. Escorted by a battalion of the sixth cavalry the body went to the depot for transport to Mansfield Ohio.
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Washington
Sen. Sherman
Statesman
Sixth Cavalry
Mansfield
Ohio
Fontella Club Formed From D Y W Y K Group
The D. Y. W. Y. K. Club reorganizes as Fontella Club with officers led by President Mrs. L. Groomes and Secretary Gertrude Lee. A Thanksgiving entertainment is planned. A drunkenness case against Harry Warren was settled in Justice Tappe's court. A boating party traveled across the river to Idlewilde and up the slough near the bridge. Voter registration reminders urge all to register this fall.
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Fontella Club
L. Groomes
Wm. Shackelford
Gertrude Lee
Cora Phoenix
F. Walker
Ed. Lee
Sam Barnes
Alice Maxey
H. Lee
E. Baker
Ei. Lee
Susie Lee
Harry Warren
Justice Tappe
Idlewilde
Pass Word Will Be Necessary Council Meeting
Bloomington Council No. 175 F A A invites all members to attend a Friday night meeting at their hall on October 26 with free admission.
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Bloomington
French steamers collide off Alicante sink Faidherbe
Reports from Madrid say the French steamer Faidherbe sank after a collision with the Mitidjah near Alicante in fog. Twenty four passengers and crew were drowned while Li Hung Chang signals progress toward peace talks in Shanghai. General Villiers dies of wounds in Bloemfontein after surrender. Roberts notes French forces reach Bethel in the eastern Transvaal with casualties and Boer captures.
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Madrid
Alicante
Mediterranean
Shanghai
Li Hung Chang
Sheng
Bloemfontein
Devilliers
Prinsloo
London
Roberts
French
Bethel
Transvaal
Piners River
Weather notes and city chatter from Burlington Hawkeye
Cloudy Thursday with possible showers in western areas and a fair night ahead, plus several city visitors and notices on voter registration and Y M C A events. Reports mention a bank chimney mishap, a political speech by Hon. John Herriott, and local ads for Dillaway's and Batavia fruit jellies.
Carlisle Deserts Bryan
John G. Carlisle states he will not vote for either presidential candidate. He explains the decision as his own and notes the stance has been known to close friends since nominations were made.
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Bryan
New York
John G. Carlisle
Socialist accusation shocks Berlin as minister linked to bribe
A socialist paper in Berlin accuses Count Werner, the Minister of the Interior, of accepting twelve thousand marks as a bribe to draft a hard labor bill as an anti strike measure. The report points to the minister being hired to prepare the legislation while in office.
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Berlin
Count Werner
Yellow fever reports rise in Havana division
Major Howard, chief surgeon of the division of Cuba, reports yellow fever has developed. Three majors have already died. Eighty-three cases and three deaths were reported today, with a total of 789 cases since June 1.
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Havana
Howard
Division of
Cuba
Arrange Strike Terms Reported By Hazleton Miners Panel
Hazcon Pa Oct 24 The executive committee of the miners are in session preparing for a final agreement to end the strike. It is understood no statement will be issued until the board report is given to the district committees.
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London
Pekin
Tungfuh Siang
Singan Fu
Haz'con
Seveen
Civen
Roosevelt wears on through rain amid tight schedule
In Norwich New York on October 24 Roosevelt continues a three day charge across the state after a morning departure. He remains tired yet driven as he plans stops in Earlville Cazenovia Canastota Rome and Utica while maintaining firm resolve. Bryan opens in St Michaels and addresses Claiborne Easton and Salisbury crowds charging Democrats with aiding Republican fundraising via trust gouging. Fireman's Park hosts about eight thousand in Salisbury as rain persists.
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Norwich
N. Y
Roosevelt
Earlville
Cazenovia
Canastota
Rome
Utica
Mrs Klein Dominates Baptist Convention Attentive Clerk
Mrs. Klein stands out at the Baptist convention for consistent presence and eager applause. Her lively support energizes speakers as she claps and overlooks the proceedings, becoming a notable figure among attendees.
Big grocery auction at Achter’s old stand tomorrow
Auctioneer Fred Garrison will sell the entire Achter stock of groceries at 2 p m tomorrow at Achter’s former stand. D. O’Brien of Seventy-Six registered at a city hotel, and Mr and Mrs H Andre of Burlington arrived for a Baptist convention. A Plum injured a finger in a rattling shate but is improving. Dr Klein won a doctor bill case against Julis Farnsworth, full amount awarded.
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Achter
D. O'Brien
Fred Garrison
Dr. Klein
Julis Farnsworth
Masquerade Suit Rentals With Prize Winners
All kinds of masquerade costumes available for rent and prizes awarded. See Fred Koehler at the foot of Avenue for details and listings of winning outfits.
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Fred Koehler
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Nervous Strength
If you are weak and anxious feel nervous and frustrated and cannot sleep Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to enrich and vitalize the blood to strengthen the nerves. It promises restful sleep and curing nervous troubles. Hood's Pills are said to cure nausea and indigestion.
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Hood
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Relief From Rheumatism
Advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures rheumatism by going to the spot, neutralizing blood acidity, and ending pain and stiffness. It emphasizes prompt, perfect results and immediate relief for affected muscles and joints.
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Hood
Two brothers seek harmony through swapped neckties
A Somerville Journal quotation notes that brothers never live in perfect harmony unless both are willing to wear the other's neckties, using a humorous reflection on shared style and cooperation.
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Somerville Journal
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D. G. Adams
Michigan
Proceedings OF Convention
Baptists
Dr. Adams
W. P. Can Ine
New Hampton
A. B. Chaffee
S. E. Wilcox
Boone
Christ
J. K. Richardson
The
G. C. Peck
Baptist Educational Society
James R. Pencuff
Burlington
Wiica
Ences
Walter M. Walker
Baptist Missionary Union
Baptist Publication Society
Indica
Ers
P. Noylan
Atalissa
City
J. L. Cross
Fruitland
G. W. Seright
J. A. Cells
J. C. Aldinger
Sweetland
William Anthoney
T. Gellinger
Pike Township
Dillaway’s
H. H. Epperly
Joy
Lil
N. Grosjean
John Mittman
Y.M.C. A
Earl Warrington
Keota
Wm. Bearesley
Wellman
Jacob Worst
Cedar Falls
Haviland China
D. S. Briegel
Montpelier
John G. Farmer
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway
Guarantee Loan Co
East Second Street
Scheetz
Henry Butts
H. L. Stetson
Mesdames
G. R. White
A. B. Brown
Hattie D. van Horne
Chestnut
Tahited Brethren Church of
Letts
Shellabarger’s Hall
Burlington Hawkeye
Lillian Kell
Muscatine
Melzean
Cook, Musser & Co
Avenue
John Herriott
Conesville
Batavia
St. John’s
Carlisle
Maryland
Republi
Mrs. Klein
Eien G. Klein
A. Plum
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