A Century of Methodism by Rev. C. W. Cochran
Addendum recalls Adam Ritchey as the first white settler in the New Purchase area near Crawfordsville. It notes Ritchey and companions arriving in 1835 1836 building a cabin by Crooked Creek, and the Ritchey settlement hosting Seceder worship led by Samuel Douthett from 1837. The Ritchey home hosted a church board in 1838 and plans for a church building, later abandoned when Crawfordsville was laid out.
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Adam Ritchey
Purchase
Warren County
Ilinois
Matthew Moorhead
Ritchey
Linois
New Purchase
Secession Presbyterian Church
Illinois
Great River
Far West
Samuel Douthett
Henry County
Washington County
Winfield
Crooked Creek
Ritchey Home
Ritchey Farm
Crawfordsville
Town
Leresay
United Presbyterian Church
Associate Presbyterian Church
Reformed Presbyterian Churches of Scotland
Scotland
United States
Secession Church
Wayland Commencement Honors 31 Graduates
The Wayland medical school commencement exercises May 14 honored 31 graduates including Dennis Blosser Verlin Kreyenhberger Elizabeth Neff and Billy Boshart with diplomas. A mix of speeches solos and the presentation of honors marked the event amid community notices and illness updates.
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Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
Wayland Med School
Dennis Blosser
Verlin Kreyenhberger
Elizaveth Neff
Billy Boshart
Bennie Gerig
Christine Spenser
Jim Boshart
Dorothy Hensely
Otto Sommer
Charles Brooks
Mary Kathryn Henss
Else Stalder
Madge Brooks
Jiu Hirschy
Irene Stortz
Billy Dark
Mae Hulme
Elizabeth Nett
Dr. Ross
Mary Witting
American Legion
Clair Sodergrei
Supt
Johns. Ellis
David Thompson
Noah Wittmer
Dorothy Jane and
Betty
Mt. Pleasant
Fara Wittmer
Henry County
Hos
Card of Thanks from the Wilson Family
The Wilson family thanks neighbors and friends for support during illness in the family. Words cannot express how much was appreciated. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Wilson.
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Lyle Wilson
Giraffe Described as Swift Yet Silent Survivor
A zoo giraffe remains a popular exhibit. The article notes the animal’s name suggests speed, its awkward gait despite quick movement, its near mute voice, limited breathing, poor horn utility, and strong defensive kicks. It is described as a rare survivor of a giant species.
New Orleans Waterfront Thriving as Banana and Cotton Hub
The Mississippi waterfront of New Orleans handles about twenty million bunches of bananas yearly along with coffee mahogany molasses and jute for bale cotton. Cotton remains shipped in large quantities and the city stands as a leading market for the fiber.
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Mississippi
New Orleans
Riverport Doctor Finds Attraction Amid Small Town Turmoil
Dr Jonathan Kimber arrives in Riverport to fill his late father’s practice and befriends Sally Sutton after helping her following a street accident. Tension with Bill Lynch and Rose Ward frames his inner conflict between service and love as Sally’s sharp wit and charm complicate his professional move.
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Jonathan Kimber
Riverport
Alan Ballard
California
Evelina
Jonathan
Rose Ward
Rose
Bill
Sally Sutton
Senator Sutton
Sutton
Sally
Bally
Kimber
Sutton House
Miss Sutton
St. Elmo
Hardy
Phil Dexter
Tantalus
Phil
Senator Street
Ballard
Andnathan
Sally Hutton
Rich Girl Poor Girl in California Drama
Evelina visits Rose as Jonathan the doctor faces pressure from ex Senator Sutton. Sally Sutton and Phil Dexter clash over a lamp post accident while Jonathan enters a tense social web. Sutton schemes to place Jonathan in Riverport society as Sally weighs love and loyalty.
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Eveleen
Evelina
Riverport
Jonathan
Sally
Rose
Bill
Phil Dexter
Sutton
Palth Baldwin
Ming Pontusos Eyodicals
Law
Striebiel and Mevoy Report Return to New York After Settlement
The speaker states they could not arrive in time to learn the status of their allowance and plans to return to New York once the matter is settled. The message emphasizes urgency and impending travel.
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New York
Weather outlook sketches week across plains and valleys
Des Moines forecast for May 17 through May 22 notes generally fair start, midweek showers, then fair days again. Cooler Monday, warmth building Tuesday and Wednesday, cooler late week. northern plains expect similar pattern with local showers around Tuesday or Wednesday. Complete line of Singer Sewing Machines and Vacuum Cleaners offered by Singer Sewing Machine Co at 210 8S. Marion avenue.
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Des Moines
Mississippi
Missouri
Central
Great Plains
Singer
Singer Sewing Maching Co
Marion Hone Suy
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C. W. Cochran
Journal
Yellowstone
Glacier Park
MT Route
Burlington Ticket
Colorado
Black Hills
H. B. Graham
Burlington Station
ING
Pital
Sam Wenger
Ezra
Billy
Chicago
Sam Miller
Elkart
Indias
C. R. Wyse
Joe Jerny
Eli Saltzman
Rock Island
Fannie Zehr
John Saltzman
John Saltzman. With Mrs. Hinshaw
Zear Hinshaw
Chas
Zear
Dean
Washington
Milos Hinshaw
KE. Boshart
Davenport
Cedar Lake Ind
Uriah Miller
Will Stutzman
Kalona
Amasa Miller
Ottumwa
Mable Morris
Anna Black
E. C. Allen
Lyle Zeir
Clara Neff
Burlington
de Clare
Maynard Wyse
K. K. Klopfenstein
Selma Sommer
Bluffton, G
Wilbur Bennett
Mt Pleasant
Thorntor Willits
O. J. Fix. Rey
O. J. Tix
Fig
Fix
Roval Bethlehem Chapter
Jordon Rhum
Anderson
Oskaloosa
Walter Sauerteig
Lazern
C. BE
H. H. Hills
Pleasant
W. Kck. Jones
Cotter
Carl Hedges
Omer Beshart
Billy Beshart
Abe Troyer
Alma
Dorothy Martin
Raymond Troyer
Willis Troyer
New Orleans’ Waterfront
Earbwin
Ater
Pather
Oveyright
Veith Beldwin
Ming Vesinses Byndicsie
Satbwin
Dexter
Hopkins
Medical Centre
Vienna
Detroit
Dixie Dugan
Ooi Gerald
BY Striebel & Mevoy
Stephen
Steve Hackets
MeNanght Syndiewte
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