Kansas calm after populist era and weather talk turned political
Letters from Kansas in 1865 lament populist rule and harsh weather prophets. The writers urge faith in future improvement, warn against church political use, and note local social and church issues, including pledges, gatherings, and forthcoming events in Metz and nearby towns.
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United States
Jackson
van Buren
Kansas
Mercury
Andi Coxconpis
Kan
Poage Poised as Local Pioneer and Family Loss
James R. Poage of Newton born in Ross County Ohio September 3 18H moved to Illinois at 21 and Jasper County in 1857. He married Harriet E Scott in 1851 and left nine children eight living. A township leader and church member his death in Mt Pleasant is linked to brain disease after years of service to Wittemberg Church. Funeral at Wittemberg led by Rev Durant.
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James R. Poage
Ross County
Ohio
Illinois
Mr. Poage
Jasper County
Harriet E. Scott
Newton
Baxter
Anothe
Melbourne
Free Presbyterian Church
Congregation
Mists
Wittemberg Church
Poage
Mt. Pleasant
Wittembergh
Durant
Lewis Helphrey
Hel
Deceas
Licking County
Ann Maria Koontz
Iowa City
Iowa
Newt
Christian Church
J.C. Jacoby
Metz
Masonic Order
Industrious man linked to U S Chateh and P C U society
Obituary fragment notes a devout, helpful man with many friends and a sense of mission. He traveled to Chicago three months before death to reunite with his mother. His bereavement prompts sympathy from Metz friends as the piece hints at his final resting place and character. Also mentions piano contest subscription details and weekly lists for participants.
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U. S. Chateh
P.C.U. Society
Chicago
Metz
Hou 30
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