Local Notices and Social News From the City
Community updates report on local business moves and illness recoveries. Notables include George Stewart returning to work, church social plans for new members, telephone box delivery to Lexington, and residents attending events in Brighwo, Des Moines, Newton, and Chicago. Local tradesmen announce new or moved premises and service changes. Regulars and visitors are mentioned with brief health notes and family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Crawford
McElwain & Allen
Ainsworth
L H. Dennison
G.hilling
J. K. McHenry
Maxwell
Meachems
East
Washington Street
Rob Organ
Chas. Hebener Andather
Chicago
James Edworthy, Jr
Des Moines
South African and Philippine wars boost bean prices
A notice states a W.R. C. A meeting is set for Tuesday at 2 30 by order of the president. It notes that beans, once 75 cents a bushel last spring, are now quoted at 2 05 dollars amid the wars.
Black church sexton wins baptism and church membership
In Milton Calvary church Philip Strong faces opposition over admitting Henry Roland the black sexton as a church member. After a stormy vote the church ultimately accepts him at the communion service, prompting reflection on race and Christian duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Advance Publishing Co
Philip
Christ
S’hilip
Mr. Strong
Calvary Church
Sarah
Church of Christ
Earth
Milton
Phillip
Church
Kingdom of God
Calvary
Brother Strong
Sexton
Henry Roland
Deacon Stearns
Brethren
Stearns
Lst
Jesus
Church of Christ On Earth
Jesus Christ
Half a Company Deserts. Port Slocum Garrison Desertion
More than half of a 1,000 recruit company at Port Slocum deserted Thursday night and fled to New Rochelle with sentry connivance. Ten returned. two deserting sentries and forty-two privates remain unaccounted. Those back are in solitary confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Port Slocum
New Rochelle
N. Y
Painting and Paper Hanging Services Offered Locally
Experienced tradesman offers painting and paper hanging with neat work and low prices. Can bring samples and sell paper direct. Also seeking agents for The Dominion Company life of D L Moody biography with high profits and official endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Moody
W. R. Moody
Ira D. Sankey
Life
The
Dominion Company
Dept. J
Chicago
Bakery supplies hub promises best prices and service
The shop proclaims itself headquarters for all bakery needs offering low prices and a strong reputation for service. It asserts customers won’t find better quality or value elsewhere.
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. C. Cartris
Fast Side Drug Store
George Stewart
South Side Hardware Store
Official Board
Methodist
Robinson & Wilson
Lexington
Jounty Line
Fred Wanerus
Russell Bobner
Hary Ditwars
Guy Heacock
Brighwo
Will Kyle
U P
J. R. Logue
Chile
Andy Ferquson
Rev
John Ferguson
Newton
Frank Wolf
Fairfield
Eck Loher
G. F Sands
Ralph Kellar
Mr Sands
Kellar
Daven
J. M. McDonald
F.G. Sands
Amos
Herman Pebler
Milt Fread
A. C. Griggs
Sherley, Ill
J. W. Logue
Mr. Logue
Robi. Fisher
the Heights
W.R. C
Charles M. Sheldon
Malcom Kirk
Hubert Hardy
Hbc
Russell Uke
Russell Hodgson
Gertie Luke
Blackwater
Ont
Glasgow University
Tille
Navy Department
Wagner Typewriter Company
Marietta
Valley Belle
Duffy
Baby
Decatur
Ind
W. Gilbert
Chicago and Erie Limited
Mercer Street
Gilbert
Jacksonville
James Murray
Elvator
John Parry
E. C. Keck
Florist
Washington
Iowa
Lombardo
North Side Square
Nicola
Harmon
Harmon, Eichelberger & Co
Moothart
Ss. E. Washington
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