Missionaries Strive to Supply Teachers in West Africa
Myrtle Kirby McCleary reports from Batanga Kamerun October 26 1908 detailing revival of church work and school expansion. She notes fire repairs funded by gifts, new carpentry and tailoring output, a growing congregation with 1620 1500 attendance on recent Sundays, 15 new members, and a push to establish more schools despite vast demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. McCleary
Crawfordsville
Batanga, Kamerun
Elat
Africa
America
Teddy
Bulu
Lolodorf
Bataga
Trinity Church
Montclair
Theo
Dager
Myrtle Kirby McCleary
Property listing near West Chester Iowa for sale
For sale extra good farms and town residence and business property at bargain prices near West Chester Iowa within two to five miles of town. Includes meat market and ice business with buildings and fixtures. Also a first class elevator and coal business. J. D. Dayton, West Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Washington County
Iowa
J. D. Dayton
Policy Holders Urged to Pay January Assessments
Policy Holders North American Accident Insurance Co. are notified that January assessments are due. Do not wait. contact J. W. Morton, collector, to pay immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American Accident Insurance Co
J. W. Morton
Ames to Host Finest Stock at Short Course
Plans are under way for a record stock gathering at the Ames college winter short course. The Shire mares from Truman Brothers, Rosengift Aberdeen Angus herd, Shorthorns from Carpenter and Ross, and prize sheep and hogs from Chandler Brothers will arrive. Extra light horses may join for horse judging tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Truman Brothers
Truman
Wrydeland
Starlight
Rosengift
Aberdeen Angus
New germination test and official scoring in Iowa corn contest
Ames Iowa December 30 a new germination test will be used for all principal corn classes in the Iowa Corn Growers association meet at Ames during the Short Course. The test ensures only live seed enters prizes and an official score will be attached to each entry tag to aid exhibitors and spectators in comparing samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa Corn Growers’ Association
Accidents in Spokane file claims totaling 165073
Spokane county superior court receives 165073 in damages from multiple auto crashes. The largest claim targets the city of Spokane after a touring car plunged off a 150 foot bluff killing Miss Mary I Nicholls and injuring her sisters Mona Nicholls Clara M Swan and brother William A Nicholls and chauffeur F C Chambers. Other suits seek 65272 from John A Weeks for injuries after a buzz wagon scare caused a fall and damage to a team. Julia Ellen Domke seeks 20000 from Henry Gunning for injuries when run over crossing a street as wheels rolled over her. Domke notes permanent injuries.
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Spokane
Wash
Spokane County Superior Court
City of Spokane Journal
Mary I. Nicholls
Mona Nicholls
Clara M. Swan
William A. Nicholls
F. C. Chambers
Abner
Inez Curtis
John A
Julia Ellen Domke
Henry Gunning
Miss Domke
Counterfeiting and a Cough Remedy Mentioned in Transit
The report notes a counterfeiting case equating fake money with substituting an unknown remedy for Foley's Honey and Tar. A travel note lists Lemmon's pharmacy patrons Mr and Mrs Nine Webb and daughter Hazel and son George traveling to Valley Junction, with Miss Bonnie Kiester, Edna Webb, and others seen en route to Oskaloosa and What Cheer. Further observers include Mr and Mrs Fred Pierson of Sutherland and Mr and Mrs John G Smith traveling to Muscatine after a city visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Nine Webb
Hazel
George
Valley Junction
Bonnie Kiester
Edna Webb
Oskaloosa
Ramsey
Fred Pierson
Sutherland
Nebr
Milton White
Iowa
John G. Smith
Muscatine
Change in Burnell and Gardner boot and shoe firm
The Newton boot and shoe firm Burnell and Gardner dissolves its partnership. Frank P Gardner buys Abe Burnell's share and will run the business. Burnell stays at the store until mid January. The Gates stock was previously acquired in 1902 and the business has grown popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Gardner
Abe Burnell
Newton Daily News
Washington
Burnell
Burnell and Gardner
Frank P. Gairdner
Frank P. Gardner
L. A. Gates
Newton
People and visitors travel as New Year greetings flow
A notes column records residents and guests: Mrs H J Sands and Mrs J W Rickey journeyed home, M B Jones and others headed to Crawfordsville and Cedar Falls, Miss Lula Davidson left Fruitland, and Roy White arrives for a Brighton visit. New Year services at German Evangelical set for Friday at 10:30 with a business meeting to follow. A cure ad for Foley’s Orino laxative appears at Lemmon’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Duncan
Morgan Park
Ill
J. A. Bergquist
Roy White
Brighton
C. H. Pauls
H. A. Pauls
Leslie
Cedar Falls
Esther Snyder
Mt. Ayr
Iowa
Chas. Thomas
J. W. Rickey
W. A. Patterson
Winfield
J. P. McCulley
Foley
Orino
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Schildkrei Hungarian Orchestra Promises Big Lecture Course Show
Hungarian Orchestra Schildkrei poised to perform January 4 as a major attraction with admission 20 35 450 cents. Eight skilled players, led by Schildkert, praised for flute and piccolo. Audubon Iowa Republican notes the program delighted audiences and hopes for a return engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schildkrei Hungarian
Audubon
Iowa
Republican
Schildkert
Crawfordsville B B Team Invades Local Court
The high school team has arranged a game with the Crawfordsville B B team this evening at the Commercial club. Local players have practiced well and expect to give a strong showing against the visitors.
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Crawfordsville B. B
Mrs H Richards and Daughter Fare Home Trip Mention
Mrs H Richards and her daughter were passengers for their home at Ootter last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Sands
Ainsworth
Mrs Kennelly A Good Shot In Deer Hunt
Eldorado December 10 report from the Arkansas Gazette notes Mrs M J Kennelly of Eldorado killed one of two deer during a hunting party that included W J Tarleton and M J Kennelly of Rock Island with Fordyce businessmen at Bunn north of Fordyce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldorado
W. J. Tarleton
M. J. Kennelly
Rock Island
Fordyce
Bunn
Arkansas Gazette
Little Rock
Ark
Scranton Family Birth Announcement in Oklahoma City
Born in Oklahoma City to Mr and Mrs Geo L Nesbitt on Monday December 28 at 1010 Twenty second Street a ten and a half pound grandson. Mrs Nesbitt formerly Carrie Scranton and grandson and mother are doing nicely. Mrs Scranton plans to attend a Cherry reunion when allowed while Mr Scranton stays with the newborn.
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Eli Scranton
Oklahoma City
W. Highth St
Geo. L. Nesbitt
Twenty Second St
Nesbitt
Carrie Scranton
Marked For Death Cure Claims From Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs A C Williams of Backy recalls a grave yard cough that resisted doctors until Dr King’s New Discovery was taken. She reports rapid improvement with weight gain and restored health. The medicine is advertised as a world healing remedy for coughs colds and lung throat diseases and pneumonia prevention. Available at J E Lemmon’s drug store with a trial bottle free and prices 50c and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Lemmon
Notice of Dissolution of I. Klein Business
Public notice states that I. Klein has sold the dry goods business in Washington Iowa to I. Rothschild in the name I. Rothschild & Co. Creditors must present claims for payment and debtors should pay within thirty days at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Klein
I. Rothschild
Washington
Iowa
I. Rothschild & Co
Episcopal Bishop Morrison to Speak at Davenport Church
Bishop Morrison of Davenport will visit Thursday evening and lead an 7:30 service at the Episcopal church. The event is announced for local parishioners and townspeople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Davenport
Episcopal Church
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Connecticut
South Dakota
Geo. Peck
Spokane County
Superior Court
M. B. Jones
C. H. Hirsch
Burlington
Glen Ayres
Columbus Junction
Lula Davidson
Fruitland
W. J. Davidson
DR. Sexton
Nicola & Harmon
North Side
Washington County Savings Bank
Sarah J. Hoskins
Cary
Cardui
Mrs. Kennelly
Oklahoma
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