Resignation of Rev Frank M Sheldon Nears 1910
The First Congregational Church of Dubuque adopts resolutions announcing the resignation of Pastor Rev Frank M Sheldon effective January 10 1910. The meeting commends his work, notes his new superintendency of Wisconsin Congregational churches, and forms a seven member committee to select a new pastor. Community events follow at St Johns and church groups with services and social activities.
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First Congregational Church
Frank M. Sheldon
First Congregational Church of
Dubuque
Wisconsin
Mothers Club to Meet at St Luke's Church This Winter
The Mothers Club of St Luke's church holds its first meeting of the winter season in the church parlors on Wednesday afternoon next week. Deaconess Anna B Cook leads the sessions with talks on cooking child care sanitary home conditions and related topics. Married mothers are invited to attend and participate in discussions aimed at benefiting children.
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Mothers’ Club
St. Luke's Church
Anna B. Cook
Federa
St Mark's Guild Plans Bazaar and New Church Fund
The Women's Guild of St Mark's Evangelical Lutheran church will hold a bazaar in Temple hall on December 7 and 8. A musical program at the Evangelical Lutheran church the following Sunday night promises to be pleasant. Funds are being raised for a new church to be built at Locust and 12th streets. Rev H M Leech attends a Board of Home Missions meeting in Iowa City Tuesday and, as Iowa Synod president, will oversee home mission fund distributions. He will also visit the western part of the state Sunday and Monday to oversee church affairs.
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St. Mark’s
Women’s Guild of
St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Temple Hall
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Locust and
12Th Streets
H. M. Leech
Board of Home Missions
Iowa City
Leech
Iowa Synod
Revered Bergen to swap pulpits with Davenport pastor
Rev J T Bergen of Westminster church announced a pulpit exchange with Dr L W Kauffman of Davenport after the holidays. The ten day or longer exchange aims for spiritual work and includes Christmas rehearsals in the church parlors. The youth plan a large Christmas entertainment and the choir prepares a musical program for the congregation.
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Bergen
J. T. Bergen
Westminster Church
L. W. Kauffman
Davenport
Auction Notice for Fine Furnishings on Main Street
Auction listing for cut glass hammered brass and damas inset inlaid furniture advertised as very rare. Auction location at 1013 Main Street. Sale details concise with emphasis on rare pieces and identifiable venue.
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Main St
When Greek Meets Greek The Stranger and The Bystander Quote
A brief aside captures a card game moment with The Stranger boasting of four aces and The Bystander noting a surprising hand. Pete concedes and grumbles about the dealt cards and money.
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Pete
Dean's Ointment Brings Quick Relief for Baby Eczema
Advertises Dean's ointment as instant relief for eczema and itching in babies, claiming quick cure and safety for children. States it is sold by all druggists.
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Dean
Shoppers Imbued With Real Spirit In Early Christmas Buying
Dubuque shoppers show Christmas spirit by shopping early and treating clerks with consideration. Stores report advance stock, window displays, and busy clerks from morning till night as the season begins sooner than ever.
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Dubuquers
Garret
Burdock Blood Bitters Featured in Patient Testimony
A Sunbury Ohio resident J H Walker reports long standing indigestion and loss of appetite improved by Burdock Blood Bitters. The testimonial cites years of discomfort and relief after using the product.
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J. H. Walker
Sunbury, Ohio
Auction sale of Oriental rugs and more at 1013 Main St
Daily auction offers choicest oriental rugs carpets persian draperies teakwoods ivories and more at 1013 Main St. Auction features a broad selection with items ranging from rugs to decorative pieces. Local bidders welcome as house conducts a steady stream of sales through the week.
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Main St
Pioneer Burrington of Delaware County Dies in Manchester
George Vernon Burrington, longtime Delaware county settler and former Manchester resident, died Friday evening November 26, 1909 in Manchester Iowa. Born April 11, 1828 in Ashtabula Ohio he served in the Mexican War with Company F 6th Iowa Infantry and was discharged in New Orleans 1847. He helped establish the first butcher shop in Delaware county and helped shape Manchester when it bore his family name. He is survived by six children, two brothers and a sister.
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Manchester
Iowa
George Vernon Burrington
Delaware County
Burrington
Levings Burrington
Burlington
New Orleans
Ashtabula
Ohio
Lewiston
Nancy de Ford
Methodist Episcopal Church
Five Divorce Cases Set For Delaware County Court Session
Five divorce cases are listed for the December term of the Delaware county District Court opening next Monday with Judge Charles B. Banster. Plaintiffs include Millie F. Clark seeking divorce from Andrew L. Clark for cruelty under liquor influence. Julia E. Huntington from John Huntington for cruelty. Grace M. Robbins from Blaine J. Robbins for desertion. Margaret A. Williams from John Williams seeking custody of Robert E. Williams. and Thresia Price from W. F. Price for cruel treatment. An additional suit by Ile Wilson against Arthur A. for $10,000 in damages for seduction is noted with no further details.
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Delaware
Manchester
Iowa
District Court of
Delaware County
Charles BE. Banster
Independence
Millie F. Clark
Andrew L. Clark
Julia E. Huntington
Greeley
John Huntsington
Grace M. Robbins
Machester
Blaine J. Robbins
Margaret A. Williams
John Williams
Robert E. Williams
Thresia Price
Hopkinton
W. F. Price
Ile Wilson
Arthur A
Creamery Co-Operative Report for October Details
Creamery Co-Operative Creamery Company report for October shows 285,152 pounds of milk received with an average test of 4.0. The average price per hundred pounds is 1.44 dollars, highest 1.76, lowest 1.15, and butter fat paid at 36 cents per pound.
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Manchester
Chester Co-Operative Creamery Company
Weather Forecast For Dubuque And Regions 1909
Weather forecasts warn of rain tonight and Friday for Dubuque and vicinity with colder conditions Friday. Expect southerly winds shifting to northwest, and temperatures near freezing tonight. Illinois Wisconsin Iowa regions show rain with colder spells and unsettled conditions across the west and central portions. Local river and weather notes follow, with yesterday's high 46 and rain 0.02 inch.
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Ee Town
Dubuque
Wisconsin
Iowa
Mississippi
Rocky Mountain
Isissippi Vally
Pacific States
Canadian Northwest
Toy
James H. Spencer
Fels-Naptha Soap Promise Cuts Washing Cost
The ad asserts Fels-Naptha saves money by washing in cold or lukewarm water in half the time. It claims less wear on fabrics, cleaner and whiter clothes, and longer fabric life when following directions on the wrapper. It emphasizes buying the genuine product.
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Sheldon
Congregational Society
St. John’s
Velock
Brotherhood of St. Andew
Young People’s Society of the Church
F. M. Sheldon
Dubuque Association of Congregational Churches
First Baptist Church
Leon Weiskopf
German Presbyterian Theological School
Mother’s Club
Dr. Miles
Eleanor Wade
N. 6Th Street
St. Joseph, Missouri
Miles
H. Vanative
Acer
Me Onl
Belight
Hartman Furn, CO
George Burrington
Prairie du Chien
Gasigetpel
Jake Haydenshield
Key City
Anty Drudge
John Ellwanger CO
Farley & Loetscher Mfg. CO
7Th and White
Dubuque, Iowa
Smedley Steam Pump CO
Iowa Dairy Co
Carr, Ryder & Adams CO
The
Key City Gas Co
Fitzpatrick
C. E. Fitzpatrich Company
Main Street
Owa
C. Wilfred Powers
Lincoln Building
Con Sth
Locust
Sts
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