The K of P Gathering Encourages Town Welcome
The twenty sixth annual Knights of Pythias grand lodge session met in Marshalltown this week with the uniform rank encampment drawing the largest attendance in order history. About 1,000 marched in the parade as up to 10,000 spectators watched. town decorations and arches highlighted Main Street. Notables from Ackley and nearby lodges attended, with Brigadier General John C. Loper in command of the camp and prizes awarded for the Lily division from Radcliffe and Sioux City division. Several officers were elected, and one visitor died from heat while others suffered heat exhaustion. Additionally a westbound MiNaIs Central freight near Fort Dodge nearly wrecked after horses bolted, but no injuries occurred among passengers.
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Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias
KK. of P
Marshalltown
Main Street
Main
Fair Ground
John C. Loper
Des Moines
Rose
C. L. Mills
C. B. Ptander
J. A. Johnson
Dlvisions
Lily
Radcliffe
Sioux City
T. J. Stanley
Tipton
J. C. Mallichy
Bconsboro
H.W. Archer
Wagle Grove
L. R. Raines
Independence
PD. Walker
Mowrt Pleasant
William Goetsel
Davenport
Long Tern
C. TP. Kuehne
Denison
W. A. Park
W.G. Mercer
Pleasant entertainment drew crowd at Odell sisters event
Despite the heat about fifty participants from Babykind showcased skillful training. Children’s grace and innocence delighted the audience as brownies captivated with sprightly actions. The Strawberries scored cheers as they slept on the rising car. Dick Walker rode twelve miles to Taulkner and back on Monday, lowering the road race time to 37 minutes from the prior 48 48. Ackley claims two of the state’s fastest bicyclists, for any distance. Salon’s Evangelical church will dedicate its new edifice next Sunday with German services Saturday evening and English services Sunday afternoon. A large tent near the church will host dinner reminents. The church lies four miles north of town with Bishop Dubs presiding.
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Odell
Babykind
Dick Walker
Taulkner
Ackley
Salon
The
United Evangelical Church
Dubs
Neighborhood Notes and Local News Items
Sloan oats sell for 16 cents per bushel while wider marketing holds to that price. Boone press grills a county rep over a contract with King Bridge Co for a 10000 bridge at $16000. Col D B Henderson to speak at Butler county soldiers reunion in Allison on Saturday August 24. Oelwein Herald notes circus performances here with high praise for Galmar Bros show and free exhibition. Robbers at Wabbard hardware store in Grundy county. loss about $200 with little recovered. Local drillers report a mineral resembling lead or silver. samples sent to Deadwood for assay. Sherrie Boylan of Fidora assists with reports. Church news notes Rev Kreutzstein absent. Kickham led pulpit. Kreutzstein and Doepke to Chicago for conference next week.
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Sloan
Boone Press
King Bridge Company
Col
D. BR. Henderson
Butler County
Allison
Mason City
Deadwood
N. V
Dssayea
Sherrie Boylan
Fidora
Mondiy
Wabbard
Burulaes
Grundy County
Hirhn
Local Editor's Trials and Obituary in Lawn Area
Bopo Behrens died at his son's home northeast of Lawn Tuesday after a long healthful life. He leaves several children, some of whom are away, with burial planned for Friday conducted by Rev Kreuger. A wanderer, described as a typical hobo, was arrested by Marshal George Dart with a load of Town mulets en route to a box car, later sent toward Lyon county. A. W. Jameson of Ackley Iowa becomes proprietor of the city dry goods store after purchasing stock from Mr Scarth. the business will be enhanced with new goods and patronage hoped for from Jasper residents.
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Bopo Behrens
Sever Niles
Lawn
Mr. Behrens
Groodson
Tie
Rev
Kreuger
George Dart
Lising
Marshall Dart
Lyon County
de Jaspar
Minnesota
A. W. Jameson
Ackley
Iowa
Dimeson
Holland
Jameson
Scart
Grover
Jasper
Floyd v Union: judge voids town ordinance on swearing
In Floyd v Union, Judge Birdsall ruled the town ordinance banning swearing on streets invalid. The case cites ongoing district court action and favors Floyd. The text also notes hunting laws, season opens September 1, and penalties for violations. There is mention of racing at Stanpton next week with prizes for horses and bicycles.
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Floyd
Union
Birdsall
District Court
Stanpton
Editor in Iowa Slaughterhouse War Faces Market Bar
Editor S C Platt of the Sentinel denounces the town slaughterhouse and is barred from buying meat at the local market. He cites city limits and riverfront location, continuing a lifelong crusade against the facility amid local hostility and renewed resolve.
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S.C. Platt
Luwa
Lowa
Oie
Visitors urged to curb pest menace at resort
An editorial plea urges authorities and visitors to act against a growing pest problem at a popular resort. The piece emphasizes cooperation to move the pest unit to a discreet location and asks all guests to support swift, decisive action.
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Hima
Tauce
Grand Lodge Convened at Iawa Falls for Eight Day Session
The Grand Lodge of the 1.0. G.P. convened at Iawa Falls Thursday for an eight day session. Preparations have been made for delegates and a large number are expected. A temperance rally will divide the time and one mass meeting has been appointed. Some prominent temperance men will be on hand to lend a lively phase to the occasion.
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Grand Lodge
G.P
Iawa Falls
Thorsi
Hardin Veterans Hold Twelfth Annual Encampment in Eldora
The Hardin county veterans met at Eldora last Thursday and Friday in a jolly two day encampment. Heavy rain dampened the first day but did not deter the gathering. The program featured personal experiences and thrilling encounters with music and song. Addresses echoed a Harrison speech. On the second day officers were to be elected with O E Mier Eldora colonel TE R Calkins Towa Talis lieutenant colonel I W Lawrence Union major Alex Crossen Eldora chaplain J W David Alden surgeon. Four Ackley veterans B E Phinney W S Whittaker O Ohnatead and J L Taylor registered.
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Hardin County
Hidora
Mwenty Homer
Harrison
Oficers
O. E. Mier
Eldora
TE. R. Calkins
Towa Talis
Sentenant
I. W. Lawrence
Union
Alex Crossen
J. W. David
Alden
A. Phinney
W. 8
Whittaker
O. 2. Ohnatead
J. L. Taylor
Annual Mission Feast at Mast Friesland church
Mast Friesland Presbyterian held its annual mission feast last Wednesday with services led by Rev. He Schidt assisted by Rev. L Kliebenstein and Rev. Vande af Tholand. Three services and a parsonage grounds picnic accommodated distant attendees. The August Midland Monthly features outdoor scenes and articles, with Independence Day rail special rates to August 24 and special trains on August 20 and 21.
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Friesland Presbyterian Congregation
He Schidt
L. Kliebenstein
Vande Af Thoiland
Illinois Central Railroad
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Reaper
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Ackley Town
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Llets
Busch
Seid
J. A. Lockwood
Deaver
East End
the K. OF P. Gathering
Matahall
Miinais Central
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Enttre G Yard
Opera House
Oelwein
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Galmar Bros
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Kickham
Kreutzenstein
Hh, Doepke
Chicago
Templars
Ted Doars
Hardin Veterans
Midland Monthly
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Vergennes
Mobile Bay
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Prugsin
H. Heykens
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