Kansas City Hosts A M E Leaders General Conference
Kansas City May 6 hundreds of black religious leaders gather for the general conference of the A M E church. Delegates represent about half a million members in 6 527 churches and 6 362 ministers across the United States. Clergy range from slave era preachers of strict biblical literalism to seminary graduates versed in higher criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanes City
Kansas City
Can Methodist Church
United States
South
Steel Hearings Open in New York for Government Suit
Hearings to take evidence in the government's dissolution action against United States Steel Corporation began at 10 40 this forenoon in the United States Customs building New York. Examiner Henry P Brown of Philadelphia is appointed to take the evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel Corporation
United States Customs
Henry P. Brown
Philadelphia
Happenings In the County and Other News of the Day
Local county page reports varied community events across towns. Readers learn about meetings, birthdays, school performances, and market updates, with notices from several civic groups and schools shaping the day’s public life.
Prairie Center Local Notes May 4 1912
May 4 1912 notes from Prairie Center record visits by Mrs. Jim Mathews and Mrs. McMillan, trips by Charles Ruebsam from Iowa City, and visits to John Adams home. Arthur Ruebsam and Alvie Been planted corn while Mrs Carson from near Ainsworth visited. John Ziexlowsky reports a sick horse and Robert Kephart visited Arthur Ruebsam’s. Mrs Kephart cared for Mrs Ruebsam and baby for over two weeks.
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Prairie Center
Jim Mathews
McMillan
Charles Ruebsam
Iowa City
Walter Rickey
John Adams
Arthur Ruebsam
Alvie Beenblossom
Carson
Ainsworth
Harry Castle
John Ziexlowsky
Robert Kephart
Mrs. Kephart
Mrs. Ruebsam
Baby
Wellman Couples Marry Amid Local Relatives and Visitors
Miss Esther Hoefort and Howard Ayers wed at the Baptist parsonage in Washington on Wednesday. The couple will reside on the groom’s father’s farm east of town. Also noted are local visits, church group events, school activities, and moves among residents including teachers, business people, and families in Wellman and nearby areas.
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Wellman
Esther Hoefort
Howard Ayers
Baptist Parsonage
Washington
R. H. Carr
Isabel Hastings
Mamie
Nettie Gardner
Joanna Kyle
Jennie
Kalona
James Carlyle
Sanders
Deep River
A. J
Rev. J. W. DeVoe
Kansas City
Kan
C. F. Wahl
Des Moines
Henry Polton
Wayland
John Wehrle
Shiller
Peoria
Ill
Nétie Brindley
Delwine
Bruce Gardner
May Walker
Keswick
John Starr
JL. M. Downing
A. J. Nichols
Excelsior Springs
George Brown
Crawfordsville
Maria Jones
Eva Wakelee
Kinross
Dave Yoder
Monticello
Miss Moon
Iowa City
Fred
Lon Fleming
Anni Hild
Oakdale
WH. M.S
Lon
Care
Jess van Cleave
Kansas
Dayton
George Geyer
Chicago
Wellman High School
William Deuker
W. P. Knowlten
Jefferson High School
George Tripscehmann
Lexington Meeting Planned by W. EM. S. at Knotts Home
The next regular meeting of the W. EM. S. will be held at Mrs. A. E. Knotts home on Thursday afternoon May 9. C. A. Stewart and family were shopping in Washington Saturday afternoon. The Sunday School Club will meet.
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Lexington
W. EM. S
A. E. Knotts
C. A. Stewart
Washington
Swday
Local Family Notes from West Chester Area
Mary Maud Timmons and Floyd Timmons family host a May 4 gathering. Opel Rickey visits Washington home. Dayton couple welcome an 8 pound girl last week. Barker couple visit West Chester. son ill. Lydia Amlong returns from Crawford home near West Chester. Nettie Brindley to spend summer with Delrich relatives. Dr Tom Downing of Washington in the neighborhood on business.
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Mary Maud Timmons
Floyd Timmons
Opel Rickey
Washington
M. K. Dayton
H. A. Barker
West Chester
Lydia Amlong
Crawford
Nettie Brindley
Harry Brindley
Delrich
S. D
Tom Downing
Kitties Band in Railway Crash Near Charlotte N Y
Amusements note details a railway accident involving the Belleville Canada band the Kitties. Their private car on a siding was struck by a southbound train in Charlotte New York causing minor injuries and a panic as musicians escaped in kilts. The giant drum-major led a dramatic exit before retiring to a box car. The troupe planned a May 18 Graham Opera House appearance in Washington with matinee and evening shows.
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Belleville
Canada
Charlotte N. Y
Southern
Graham Opera House
Washington
Under Arizona Skies shines at Graham theatre
The Graham theatre hosted a strong Saturday performance of Under Arizona Skies by Lynne Yoder as Peprta with favorable audience response. The Knickerbocker Stock company opens a week with A Man of the World by Haddon Chambers featuring notable gowns and a refined vaudeville program, with ladies admitted free tonight with a 50 cent ticket.
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Graham Theatre
Arizona
Lynne Yoder
Peprta
Steve Morton
Knickerbocker Stock Company
Haddon Chambers
Bankers Hold Session at Briarcliff Manor Meet
Eminent financiers from almost all states attend the spring meeting of the American Bankers' Association executive council at Briarcliff Manor New York. Committees meet today with general council sessions the next day and a special Chicago train brings a heavy western delegation. Golf tennis and the annual banquet are planned for diversions.
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Briarcliff Manor
N. Y
American Bankers’ Association
Wsre
Chicago
Hall's Catarrh Cure promotional notice with reward
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney and Company of Toledo endorse the remedy and list testimonials. Internal remedy claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Price is 75 cents per bottle and mail order options are included. Sold by all druggists.
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Hall
F. J. Chveney & CO
Toledo
O. We
J. Cheney
National Bank OF Commerce
O. Hall
Mall
Ottawa to Hear Challenge on Federal Marriage Law
A May 6 report from Ottawa states Parliament will hear a case challenging its power to enact a federal marriage law, a matter previously seen as provincial domain. The case also raises the validity of a marriage between two Roman Catholics officiated by a non church authority.
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Ottawa
Jersey Man's Story Boosts Vinci Medicine
A reader letter from George W. Thompson of Manasquan, New Jersey, praises Vinci cod liver oil with iron for restoring strength and appetite. The advert urges weak or tired people to try Vinci, offered with a satisfaction guarantee by Sherman Brothers, Washington Iowa.
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New Jersey
George W. Thompson
Manasquan
Vinci
Sherman Brothers
Washington
Iowa
Meritol Eczema Remedy Proves Superior In Sale
Promoters claim Meritol Eczema Remedy outsells all competitors combined due to its noted merit. The product is described as specifically prepared to cure eczema in all forms. Lemon's Pharmacy urges sufferers not to delay in obtaining Meritol Eczema Remedy.
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Lemmon
Percheron Stallion 1912 Breeding Prospect for Sale
Registered Percheron imported from France in 1903 by McLauchlin Bros. of Columbus Ohio foaled 1889 sired by De souls and Viscounti. Dam Pepita with grand dam Biche. Season 1912 schedule at Fred Palmer's and my farm near Ainsworth cemetery with arrangements to Wilber Gardner's farm. Terms 15 dollars to insure a colt to stand and suck. insurance forfeited for moving horse. Owner Herman Prhler.
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France
McLauchlin Bros
Columbus
Ohio
Percheron Stud Book of
America
Desouls
Viscounti
Pepita
Granddam
Biche
Fred Palmer
Washington
Ainsworth Cemetery
Wilber Gardner
Roth
Miller and Mutual
Herman Prhler
Merital Rheumatism Powders Promoted by Lemmon’s
A brief ad claims Merital Rheumatism Powders provide satisfactory rheumatism treatment. The American Drug & Press Association, of which the advertiser is a member, says the formula was adopted after expert opinion. Lemmon’s Pharmacy is listed as exclusive agents and guarantees a trial.
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American Drug & Press Association
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Cough That Hangs On Solved by Foley's Honey and Tar
Karl Fair of Waukesha Wisconsin reports a stubborn lingering cough resisted ordinary treatment until Foley's Honey and Tar Compound was used. He says less than two bottles effected a complete cure at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Karl Fair
Waukesha
Wis
Foley
Lemmon
Kidney trouble cured by Foley Kidney Pills say local man
Sk. M. Markham of 521 Mill St Wino, Minn says frequent kidney action disrupted sleep and he could not lift loads until Foley Kidney Pills provided relief and cure. Letinion's Pharmacy carries the remedy.
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Sk. M. Markham
Mill St
Winoho
Minn
Foley
Letinion's Pharmacy
Caution on cold dangers and Foley's Honey and Tar ad
In this town people neglect a simple cold which can become contagious diphtheria bronchitis or pneumonia. The ad urges prompt use of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound to stop coughs and cure colds. It notes the product contains no opiates and is safe for children and names Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Foley
Lemmon’s
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A.M. E
Washington National Bank
Washington, Iowa
E Kurt
Kurtzmann
G. W. Hobson
Iowa Gas & ElecTric Company
the County News
Graham
Owen McGovern
Caseyaw Ltros
Co. J. Wilson
C. Wilson
Wenees
Wilson Wyers
Charles A. Dewey
Equite
Lawyer
Washington County Savings Bank
Eicher & Livingston
Edmund D. Morrison
Morrison Bldg
North Side Square
J. J. Kellogg
South Side Square
Www
Butterfield & Frame
Special Collection Department
Ciall
John
P. J. Hanley
Klein Klo Ko
Vilong
Tassin
E. J. Perry
West Washington Street
Ray H. Dean
Cook & Sherman's Drug Store
Fenton & Fenton
Chiropractors
Palmer School
D. F. Macon
Macon
Austin Sutherland
Harry H. Ross
Aarons
Igarage
Bright
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