Resolutions Adopted for Pastor G W Shepherd Departure
The First Baptist Church of Lakeland Florida adopted resolutions on November 27 1910 upon Rev G W Shepherd leaving to lead Central Baptist Church. They praise his ministry over eighteen months calling him a true servant of God and leading the church to growth and moral leadership. The note commends him as a man of high character and places a copy on church records and for publication.
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First Baptist Church of
Lakeland
Florida
G. W. Shepherd
Central Baptist Church
Brother Shepherd
Withal
Shepherd
Kentucky
Witness
Charles M. Brittain
Robert L. Mayes
E. C. Angell
Death of Indiana charity worker Ella McCoy in transit
Mrs Ella Bush McCoy aged 65 a noted Indiana charity worker died in Indianapolis while being transported home by ambulance after suddenly falling ill at the corner of Washington and Pennsylvania streets She was with Mrs William J McKee at the time and the incident occurred near the city dispensary ambulance route to 132 East St Joseph Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Managers
Indiana Women’s Prison
East Michigan
Walter L. Hayworth
McCoy
David H. Harold
Ella McCoy
Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis News
Ella Bush McCoy
Indiana
East St. Joseph Street
City
Washington
Pennsylvania
Two Richmond Girls Arrested Over Check at Local Store
Grace Church and Cleo Spicer two sixteen year old girls from Richmond traveled to Cincinnati but stopped for clothing in our city. They used a forged check signed with Mr Church's name to cover a blue and tan suit purchased at A Feld. Sheriff and police detained them while Mr Church arranged return.
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Grace Church
Cleo Spicer
Richmond
Cincinnati
A. Feld
Spicer
Mr. Feld
Funeral Services for Miss Minnie Hensley
The funeral of Miss Minnie Hensley who died at her home on the Mt. Sterling pike Tuesday night of pneumonia was held Thursday at noon. The body was buried in the Allen burying ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Hensley
Mt. Sterling Pike
Allen Burying Ground
Prevention of Forest Fires Conference Reports Vast Losses
The Lake States Forest Fire Conference in St Paul discussed causes and prevention of fires across Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan. Henry S Graves estimated over 3 000 000 acres burned and 25 000 000 in timber losses with 4 000 fires caused by railroads 17 by lightning and 6 by carelessness.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Lake States
Burial by lamplight honors Brigadier General Wesley Merritt
Brigadier-General Wesley Merritt U S A retired and 21st superintendent of the United States Military Academy was buried at West Point in lamplight with full military honors. The ceremony followed the cadet and fife corps, with thirteen guns, the bugle call taps, and a snowbound grave as the coffin was lowered.
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West Point
N. Y
Wesley Merritt
United States Military Academy
Military Reservation
Washington
Penitentary Return Aims For Michigan City Prison
East Chicago Ind Dec 8 James Rollo 63 years old a parolee two months ago seeks permission to end his days in the State Prison at Michigan City. The article notes his desire and the context of his parole status and location.
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Ing
Lorimer
East Chicago
Michigan City
Rollo
Pardon Board
Chicago
Ind
James Rollo
Door Locked Stairway Tied To Fatal Newark Fire
In Newark New Jersey W Irving Wolf president of Wolf Underwear Co testified that Miss Anna Haag was in charge of the plant and worker welfare after a fire that killed twenty five women and girls. Eugene McQuat Anchor Lamp Supt said the stairway door was locked and could have allowed more escapes if open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
W. Irving Wolf
Wolf Undergarment Manufacturing Company
Anna Haag
Eugene McQuat
Anchor Lamp Company
Fire Rips Evansville Fendrich Cigar Factory
A blaze in Evansville Indiana destroys the Fendrich cigar factory the largest independent in the world causing widespread losses over 1 000 000 and leaving about 1 500 workers unemployed. Snow kept the fire contained to one block threatening the St George Hotel and prompting evacuations. The incident prompted charity efforts for workers and minor injuries among firefighters.
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Evansville
Ind
Fendrich
St. Geroge
Harold Vanorman
Ernest Knodel
Larry Lejeune
Lejeune
Loeust _ street
Fendrich Cigar Factory
Red Star Coal Sold by Royse and Boone in December
Royse and Boone advertise Red Star coal as the best on the market. The notice cites a December sale or availability, indicating prominent local marketing of coal products by the firm.
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Royse & Boone
Biograph Feature at Auditorium Promises Top Stage Talent
Wilful Peggy a southern comedy playlet just released by Biograph headlines the auditorium today. The Biograph film showcases leading actors. Essanay provides The Deputy's Love as a beautiful story showing strong talent in cinema.
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Peggy
Biograph
Auditorium Theatre
Essany
Society Shuns Japanese Officers Straining California Ties
Pasadena reports strain between Southern California social circles and visiting Japanese naval leaders after leading society girls refuse to mingle at a ball planned for Admiral Yashiro and his officers. The Admiral’s return dance invites never reached guests and a San Pedro event was canceled.
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Pasadena
Cal
California
Yashiro
San Pedro
Hotel Maryland
Long Beach
Admiral Yashire
Kentuckian Col Lampton Star Of Ragged Edge Club in New York
The Catlettsburg Tribune reports Col W J Lampton of Kentucky, once a Boyd County journalist, is celebrated in New York at the Ragged Edge Club as a guest of honor. He is praised by metropolitan editors and magazines, though he could not attend the event, sending a note five days late.
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Catlettsburg Tribune
New York
Col
W. J. Lampton
Boyd County
Ragged Edge Club
Gotham
Commonwealth
the Tribune
Col. Lampton
Feature Play to Be Presented Thursday Night
Horne's Stock Company announces for their offering Thursday evening The Man of Her Choice which they claim to be the feature play of the repertoire. Wednesday night the company presented Frank M Readick's.
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Horne
Frank M. Readick
CY City Council to Meet Thursday Night
City Council will convene Thursday in their rooms following last Friday's adjournment. About half the regular business was completed Friday and many important items remain to be addressed at the Thursday session.
Italians Pass Through on Way to Jackson for Railroad Extension
About sixty five Italians moved through here Thursday morning en route from Chicago to Jackson. They were transported by contractors with the L. and E. extension contract. Nearly two hundred Italians have passed through in recent days for Jackson.
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Chicago
Jackson
Gift of French doll offered by Horne's Stock Company
Horne's Stock Company gives away a large French doll to the child who correctly guesses its name by 2:30 p m Saturday. Guesses may be mailed or left at the ticket window, with hour and date on each. The winner must be in the theatre at the Saturday matinee to claim the doll. The event accompanies a matinee of Little Lord Fauntleroy starring Master Frankie, with ten cent admission for children. Also ads for a suit sale by Vie Bloomfield & Co.
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Horne’s
Horne
Curry
Strode
Horne Company
Francis Hodgen Burnett
Lord Fauntleroy
Frankie
Clark County Population 1910 Corrected to 17 987
The News reports that Census Director E Dana Durand corrected Clark county population figures for 1910 to 17 987, up from 15 434 in 1890 and 1900 levels shown as 16 694. The gain over 1900 totals 1 293.
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E. Dana Durand
Washington
Clark County
Western Union
Washington, D. C
Winchester
Powhatan Opera in Winchester Promises Packed Show
Rehearsals progress for the Powhatan Indian opera with a growing company, costumes described as Alianesque and brilliant, special scenery and electrical effects planned. Admission reduced to 75 cents to attract a larger audience for the December 15 performance, with reserve-seat sales opening December 14 at Strode'sbury store and tickets sold by company members and the U D C.
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Winchester
Powhatan
Daughters of the Confederacy
Strode’sbury
Opera Company
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G. W. Shep
Lakeland, Florida
Mrs
Ella
Bush McCoy
Lake States Forest
Paul
Westey
Merritt
His
Walls of State Prison
HUICL
Southern California and Society
Mr. Readick
John Nelson
Sexton
Dinelle
Opera House
Lexington
Raggee
Edge Club
Edee Klub
Kentuck
Zoe Anderson Norris
East 15Th St
CY Council
L. & E. Railroad
Vie Bloomfield & Co
M. L. Gordon
North Main Street
J. T. Lawrence
W. A. Beatty
Clark
Ieee
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Phen J. RB. Martin Coal & Wast
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