Reverend Blaylock Reports Chinas War Strain and Uprising
In Tai An Fu Shantung China missionary Rev T S Blaylock describes severe wartime disruption. trains halted amounts of coal scarce prices rise, and anti religious movements threaten Christianity. He appeals for daily prayers and urgent financial aid from supporting churches.
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Shanghai
Tai An
Beg
China
Jesus
T. S. Blaylock
Tai An Fu
Shantung
Mary Magdalene Isaacs Passes After Feb 4 Illness
A death notice recalls Mary Magdalene Isaacs who died February 10 after Feb 4 illness during a Mabel Church revival. She joined the Methodist church January 6 1912 and served as Sunday School treasurer. She leaves father James M Isaacs mother Chaney E and brother Lloyd S and many friends.
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Mary Magdalene Isaacs
Maggie
Mabel Church
Methodist Church
Christ
James M. Isacs
Chaney E
Lloyd S
Mrs Mary Smith Dies and Local Notices From Silverstone
Mrs Mary Smith wife of the late Rufus Smith departed this life yesterday morning the 15th. Mr H P Cook has been sick but improving. Mr C C Adams visiting friends. Len Wilson of Beaver Dam visiting grandparents. John Oliver of Mabel closed a singing school here the 15th. He is praised as a splendid teacher. Father and Sonny quotes reflect local speech and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Smith
Rufus Smith
H. P. Cook
C. C. Adams
Len Wilson
Beaver Dam
H. L. Wilson
John Oliver
Mabel
Obituary of William Elrod
William Elrod born September 27 1848 on New River near G C Winkler moved to Flat Top at age & years afflicted with white swelling and crippled yet faithful church member. He married Chaney Brookshire June 22 1877 and had five children two died. He died February 4 1925 aged 76 4 8 at his old home. services at Cool Springs Baptist Church February 6. He left a legacy of faith and a loving family. A friend and neighbor.
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William Elrod
J. A. Farthing
Job Moore
Flat Top
Reuben Green
Ann
R. C. Green
Thos. Vandyke
Frank Edmisten
Harstin Shull
Finley Wats
E. C. Hodges
Ed Robbins
Cool Springs Baptist Church
Hartley Place
Uncle Pete jokes about Columbus and map of Europe
Uncle Pete muses that critics who said the world was flat may have been right, joking that Germany and France lie in that direction. The quip ties exploration history to a comic geographic jab about current powers.
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Uncle Pete
Chris Columbus
Germany
France
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Rev. Blaylock
Sonny Boy
Sonny
Chevrolet
Fisher
A. & B. Chevrolet Co
Our Prescription Dept
Boone Drug Company
Rexall Store
Beco
Ford
Der
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