Oldest U P Minister to Represent Des Moines at Semi Centennial
Des Moines May 6 Rev T C McCaughan 04 years old is the oldest living United Presbyterian minister in the United States. He will represent Des Moines presbytery at the United Presbyterian semis centennial in Pittsburg May 28 to June 6. Born 1814 in Rock Ridge Kentucky he came to Iowa in 1865 and has a daughter in Des Moines plus grandchildren and is grandfather of author Trumba! White. He studied at Miami University and attended Allegheny and Oxford seminaries and has led multiple Iowa pastorates. He is an author and religious contributor.
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Des Moines
Iowa
T. C. McCaughan
Winterset
United Presbyterian Church
United States
Pittsburg
McCaughan
Associate Reformed Presbyterian and
Associate Church
L. L. McCaughan
Trumba! White
Rock Ridge
Miami University
Ohio
Allegheny
Oxford
Urbana
Bryan Misses Lincoln Travel Club Speech
W. J. Bryan, engrossed in farm work near Fairview, forgot the Nebraska Traveling Men's club meeting. Unable to reach Lincoln in time, Dr. P. Hall of Central National Bank spoke in his place and Bryan pledged to ensure a reputable speaker for future meetings.
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Lincoln, Nebr
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska Traveling Men's Club
Central National Bank of Lincoln
Bryan
Woodmen in Des Moines State Camp Opens
More than two hundred Woodmen gather in Des Moines Iowa at the K P hall on Locust street for the Modern Woodmen of America state camp. Sixteen delegates attend from across Iowa to choose representatives for the Peoria head camp meeting on June 16. State camps are under way nationally for the same purpose. Mr and Mrs Thomas Craig and daughter Mrs Redans depart Eldon after a brief visit. Nearsighted sportsman at the Star tonight.
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Wes Moines
Iowa
Woodmen of America
K. P. Ha
Locust Street
Peoria
Thomas Craig
Mrs. Redans
Eldon
City
Social announcements from Davenport Times
A Presbyterian meeting after prayer will discuss matters of importance. The Baraca and Philathea classes of West Chester Baptist hold a social at Miss Effie Van Sickle home on Thursday May 7. A morning wedding is planned for mid June for Miss Pear Josephine Klein and Mr Julius John Ochs of Davenport with Temple Emanuel officiating. The couple will wed at the outing club and depart noon for an eastern lake trip.
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West Chester Baptist S. 5S
Effie van Sickle
Pear Josephine Klein
Isaac Klein
Brady Street
Davenport
Julius John Ochs
W. H. Fineshriber
Temple Emanuel
Miss Klein
Mr. Ochs
Joseph Ochs
Brady and
Twelfth Street
Ochs
Edna Klein Hosts Birthday Dinner at South Second Ave Home
Miss Edna Klein entertained guests at a six o clock dinner last evening at her residence on South Second avenue to honor her birthday anniversary.
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Edna Klein
South Second Avenue
St James Sewing Circle Meeting With Mrs Jos Lohberger
The St James Sewing circle will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs Jos Lohberger to discuss upcoming craft projects and share fabric ideas in a small group setting at the church hall.
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St. James
Jos. Lohberger
Vienna offers city’s largest cookie assortment
The Vienna advertises the largest and best selection of cookies in the city, promising wide variety and high quality for shoppers seeking treats.
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Vienna
Surprise Wedding Shocks Crawfordsville Friends
In Crawfordsville on May 6 special report, T P B Maxwell, a local merchant and postmaster, wed Miss Florence Johnson of Chillicothe Missouri on April 22 at Quincy Illinois. The couple returned home and plan to set up housekeeping in a North Crawfordsville property Maxwell recently bought.
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Crawfordsville
Quincy
T. PB. Maxwell
Florence Johnson
Chillicothe
Maxwell
M. C. DeLong
Mrs. Maxwell
Dubuque Nun Mary Fidelis Passes After Illness
Sister Mary Fidelis of the Presentation order, once Miss Martin of Lawler Iowa, died Sunday afternoon after months of illness at the convent on West Hill. A member of a prominent Lawler family, she entered religious life seven years ago, passing peacefully to her reward surrounded by her sisters.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Mary Fidelis
Presentation Order
West's Hill
Truthful hatchings spark a simple egg math puzzle
A man famed for honesty reported that 300 chickens emerged from 300 eggs in a recent incubator hatching. He explained there were 400 eggs total and 100 failed to hatch, concluding the 300 chicks came from the 300 eggs that hatched.
Brighton man brings fifty eight gopher clans for bounty
Thomas Wysoske of Brighton turned in fifty eight gopher clans this morning representing twenty nine defunct gophers to claim county bounty. The large number is seen as a boon to local meadows and pastures if continued.
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Thomas Wysoske
Brighton
Mayor Cunningham Hurt by Kick from New Horse
Mayor J A Cunningham is confined to his home after a horse kicked him in the knee, bruising it and laying him up temporarily. The incident occurred as he approached the animal.
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J. A. Cunningham
Mr. Cunningham
Body found at Gunness farm in deadly mystery
Extra from LaPorte Indiana reports one additional body discovered on the Gunness farm. The tally in the ongoing assassination case rises to at least twelve deaths. Authorities continue investigation into the high profile, enigmatic case attracting wide attention.
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Laporte
Ind
Evening Journal
Gunness Farm
Pickett Opens Campaign in Pickett on the Stamp Iowa Falls
Charles E. Pickett Republican candidate for Third district congressman opened his campaign in Iowa Falls on May 6. He praised President Roosevelt and his administration, endorsed federal railroad rate controls, and supported congressional action and government power along the president's lines. He welcomed enactment of the primary and anti pass laws and the prohibition on corporate political contributions.
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Iowa Falls
Iowa
Charles E. Pickett
Roosevelt
Congress
Public Dance Set For Knupp's Hall This Saturday
A public dance is announced for Saturday night at Knupp's hall with Caner's orchestra providing music. The notice invites all to attend in cordial terms.
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Knupp’s
Caner
Vienna News Briefs Highlight City Visitors and Events
Local notes report arrivals and visits from Crawfordsville Wayland and Burlington. St Marys church in Fairfield to be dedicated May 17. New desk telephones installed in the court house, color coded by line. M E Dicken travels to Des Moines on business with a cattle dehorning preparation nearing market.
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W. E. Walker
Will Twinam
Crawfordsville
Sherm Welch
J. C. Steele
Riverside
Fat Woods
Ainsworth
al Morgan
Waterman
Mr Hart
Clay Township
Dan Sullivan
Burlington
Josephine Collet
St. Mary’s Catholic
Fairfield
Court House
M. E. Dicken
Des Moines
The College Boy Co. Hits Pleasing Third Year
This successful comedy led by Ralph Riggs continues as a crowd favorite in its third year. Riggs, known for Tweedle punch and Hans Nix, headlines with strong dancing. The touring show receives praise from Dallas to Des Moines and cities across the West and South. May 9 arrival noted.
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Ralph Riggs
Tweedle Punch
Floredora
Hans Nix
Telephone Girl
Belle of
The
College Boy Co
You get what you pay for at the Royal
The Royal offers exact scales in the city, delivering precise weighing services as a value choice for customers seeking accuracy and reliability in measurements.
Battle Over Army Band Competition In Spokane
William Taft, secretary of war, may decide if the Fort Wright regimental band may compete for Spokane concerts at Natatorium Park. Musicians union seeks to limit the army band to the post, citing civilian competition. National Federation of Musicians representatives pressed the issue in Washington.
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Spokane
Wash
Wiliam H. Taft
Musicians’ Union of
Fort Wright
Here
Natatorium Park
Washington Water Power Company
National Federation of Musicians
War Department
Spokane region forecasts record diversified fruit crop
Eastern fruit buyers report from Yakima Wenatchee Prosser Spokane and Columbia and Snake river valleys that the Spokane country will yield its best ever diversified fruit crop. Apple peach pear and cherry orchards are healthy with no frost danger and many trees show heavy bearing requiring pruning. Strawberry shipments from Snake and lower Columbia rivers will begin soon and apples along with other tree fruits promise a bumper yield worth millions on 117000 acres devoted to these crops.
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Spokane
Wash
Yakima
Wenatchee
Prosser
Columbia River
Snake River
Snake
Columbia Rivers
Washington
Disease tests force dairy cattle culling in Mason City
In Mason City Iowa on May 6 inspectors found seven positive tuberculosis cases and three questionable ones among ninety seven cows supplying the city milk. Cows were slaughtered and tests verified. Twenty six farmers serving the E B Higley company were ordered to inspect their herds as authorities report little opposition from owners. In Iowa City Professor Walter Mitchell may resign to join Clinton schools after a higher salary offer.
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Mason City
Iowa
E. B. Higley Company
Dr King's New Life Pills Sold With Gold Weight Claim
B G Stewart of Cedar View Mississippi touts Dr Kings New Life Pills promising customers they receive gold weight value for the price. The product is sold under guarantee at Lemmon's Pharmacy for 25 cents.
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B. G. Stewart
Cedar View
Miss
Dr. King
Ralph Riggs in The College Boy at the opera house
On May 9 Ralph Riggs and a strong company present The College Boy at the opera house. Riggs, a capable comedian, star of Floradora, delivers limited opportunities and proves himself. The College Boy blends clean comedy with dainty dances and catchy musical numbers, supported by a notable cast from East musical shows.
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Ralph Riggs
Opera House
Riggs
Floradora’’ Company
New York
East
Foley's Kidney Remedy urged for kidney disease risk
Personal notice warns that anyone suspecting kidney problems should take Foley's Kidney Remedy immediately to avoid Bright's disease or diabetes. Delays may allow the illness to worsen, and Lemmon's Pharmacy is cited as the source.
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Foley
Bright
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Mrs J S McCleary Registers at Rest Room
Mrs J S McCleary of Crawfords ville registered at the Rest Room yesterday marking a routine civic registration event in the local community.
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J.S. McCleary
Crawfordsville
Report of Schools of Washington May 1908
Measles still prevail and attendance, while good, is not up to standard. The banner goes to the Fourth Room, Wallace, this month. K. B. Crone, Superintendent.
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Washington
Wallace
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