Old Missouri Preacher Fund Story Moves Public Help
In Macon Missouri on September 16 a tale told by Rev H R Cooper inspired hefty gifts to a $200,000 fund aiding superannuated Methodist ministers and widows. Cooper used a parable of a loyal old mule named Bill Crow to show the value of lifelong service and justify annual appeals that grew from an initial aim of $100,000. The story, rooted in Audrain County, emphasizes that steady devotion over decades merits care in old age as congregations respond with generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
H. R. Cooper
Missouri Methodist Conference
Cooper
Doarl
Audrain County
Missouri
Bill Grow
Brother Jones
Bill Crow
Bil Crow
Giles
Angel
Hrother Jones
Kira
Jin
Jim
Christian
Auto Crash Injures Dr. Tuttle and Miss Lawson in Elkins
In Elkins on September 16 a Ford roadster driven by Dr. C. dr. Tuttle of Parkersburg veered into a steep bank on Laurel Hill Road. The car overturned pinning the doctor and Miss Calora Lawson, both severely injured. They were moved to the city hospital for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins
Marriage Announced and Local Obituaries in Elkins
Marriage announcements from Johnson Tennessee and Emerson Yokum of Jenningston are noted. Obituaries include Eli Wamsley aged 87 of Min Creek cancer death and Miss Lucy Crawford 62 of Havrely with survivors Bent Crawford and sisters. Multiple town residents and travelers are listed in personals with travels to Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Baltimore and local events on Cheat River and Elkins.
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Johnson, Tenn
Misa
Ga Stevens
Emerson
Eli Wamsley
French Quek
Min Creek
Miss Crawford
Lucy G. Crawford
Haverly
Bent Crawford
Lou Gilmore
Grace
Gibbins
Florida Crayford
Hogarly
Engineer Finds Fifty Dollar Diamond in Tobacco Tin
Patrick Febley, an engineer in St. Marys Pa, bought a ten cent tin of tobacco. While refilling his pipe he found a ring setting that appeared to contain a diamond. A jeweler valued the stone at fifty dollars, marking the discovery an unlikely windfall from a common tin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary's Pa
Patrick Febley
St. Mary's
Gist
Pettit sought spiritual death after Chicago murder
J Maurice Pettit killed his wife Katheryn Kelser Pettit in a religious frenzy and then tried to join her on the spiritual plane. He leaped from a moving Michigan Central train, was found alive with injuries, and confessed to intending to kill himself to reunite with her. He said he acted to save her purity and claimed she lives spiritually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
J. Maurice Potett
Pettit
Thomas Shananan
House of Correction
Chisago
Michigan City
Ind
Michigan Central Railroad
Theodore Bretornitz
Detroit
Pettitt
Sam Girl
Bridewell Hospital
Charles le Larkin
Larkin
Olame
Bedford
Mich
J. W
Sheriff's Office
Theodore Bieternitz
Pattit
Bride
Lulu Pettit
Cedar Rapida
Lotti
Samuel J. Bomaah
South
Clark Street
Uxband
Caroline Shelter
George Kelser
Flint
Katherine
Made Pettit
Cafe Royale
Cedar Rapids
Intely
United States Credit and Investment Company
Theater 15 Stormed By Red-Headed Girls
The Players' theater in St Louis faced a riotous response after an announcement that ushering positions were open to women with red hair. Crowds gathered, a reddish blonde and others competed for attention, and a police officer intervened as the manager struggled to control the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theater 15
ST. Louis
Players
Mitchell Harris
New York
GENERAL STRIKE AT RICHWOOD STILL ON
Richwood reports a partial strike settlement with about 175 of 250 workers back at Mower Tanning, Dodge Clothespin plant prepping to restart next week. Town stays orderly as paving on Oakford Avenue nears completion and new school building foundation nears completion. Reverend C E Thorne moves to new field after two years here, a surprise wedding between William Reed and Miss Mary, and other town notes including a child's death, property purchases, court-house move hopes, and extended visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood
Mute Ag
FM. Mower Tanning Company
Dodge
Atrikers
Nome
Fone
Philipps
C. E. ‘Thorne
Calvary Methodist Epitscopal Church
South
Wan Dent
Philipp
Charleston
Thorne
Woman makes judge bring court to her in car
In Los Angeles on September 16 Judge W 11 Thoman sat for Superior Judge Riven when the court was moved to the curb to hear Laura Krawinkle who had been declared incompetent. Guardians Agnes Halbreugger and Willan Hitebreugger were appointed to her property and inheritance after the woman refused to leave the automobile. The judge then declared the woman incompetent and proceeded with guardianship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Calif
Thoman
Riven
Duta
Laura Krawinkle
Agnes M. Halbreugger
Willan Hitebreugger
Petly Honora
Thomas
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Abe
Mr. Cooper
Ufe
Laurel Hill
Davis and Plains College
Anyme
Young Jen's Christian Association
Gideon Band
Margaret Horner
Morganown
Anthony Price
Owen Price
Miss Lena B. An
Spears Shoe CO
Fourth Street
Somme
America
Europe
Ony
The
Baptist Parsonage
Henry W. Tiffany
Coulton
R. D. Wilmoth
Davis and Pikines
University of Chicago
Galesburg, S
J. Allison
Franklin
West Virginia
George
Pittsburg
Blain W. Taylor
Earl Maratiller
Cicero Campbell
J. D. Stalnaker
Cheat River
Arnold Brandley
Carolina
San Juan
Porto Rico
Troy B. Hardman
Philadelphia
James C. Watkins
HG. Davis
Tit
Richard Davidson
R. M. McAvoy
Pendleton County
J. J. Mauzy
Running Brook
Louisville
W. Goodsell
Gayle
Durbin
Johnston
Waley Freeman
Huntington
Hallie
Martin
Richard Gordon Hiicleman
Baltimore
James Cain
Bartow Vanness
Kate Reed
Werick H. Barron
D. Talbott
D. Fling
Marlinton
Lella Dorsey
Morgantown
B. W. Post
R.M. Shaffer
A. M. Fredlock
Ross Wilson
Piedmont
W. D. Baldwin
Ene
Charles H. Earle
Clarksburg
Milas Pearle Earle
Alite Reed
W. J. Reed
Elizabeth Woodrow
Minois
Donahue and Johnson
Messrs. Landacre and
Tabor
Oakford Avenue
Ibout
J. A. Tohner
Belek
Jamon McClung
Greenbrice
William Reed
Mixx
Mary Thir
Lewisburg
Mow Geachy
Old Stone Church
Dennis McClung
Greenbrier
Wilson
Hanna
South Side
Cook
J. HL. Holeouh
Notte
Eltent
Kntucky
Holcomb
Joli Miles
Mont
Teehwood
Muay More
J. G. Beasler
Plos m
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Beasler
Tonpeverte
W. G. Brown
Sam Hinerville
Scharf
Mills Town
Pannsylvania
Jararica
Saraienta
Fletcher
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