Town Chronicle Hears of Local Doings and Distant News
notes on bids, races and real estate in Ackley and nearby towns, including farmers selling hogs for nearly $800, a Fourth of July incident, a church cross town outing, and transfers to Robertson creamery. Mention of civic improvements, school progress, weather damage, and social visits. Mentions Ackley dry as powder and a large safe sale in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McMannis
Nellie Beach
Blake
Pidora
First National Bank
Ackley
Clarion
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
B,c, R, & N. Railroad
Town Walls
Hla Miller
Nelie Tool
Dan Bonacker
H. Koolman
Wellsburg
Julius Eunkermann
Jacob & Junkermaon
Walt
Mardin County
Hardin County
Widora
Durdin Sounty
Laws
Julius Junkesmans
Dedication of Lafayette Monument at Paris July 4
A Paris note reports a July 4 dedication of Lafayette’s monument erected by school children. Speakers included General Porter Archbishop Ireland and President Loubet. A program and New York Herald copy were sent, with debate over funds and alleged misused building costs. Flags of two republics appeared, colors intermingled at the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloch
Paris
Lafayette
Porter
Ireland
Loubet
New York Herald
F. A. Putman
United States
Lafayette Monument
Roburtd. Thompson
Tur Worthman
New York
Tu Worup
Sunday visitors and travels across northwest Iowa
Hampton and area residents listed as visitors and travelers to towns including LeMars Waterloo Cherokee and Glasgow Montana. Mentions include Miss Kate Cassidy extending her visit to Glasgow, Martha Kiestich from Alexander, and Sam Martin preparing for fall farm work in Waterloo. Eldora band concerts in courthouse park provoke local debate on Sabbath observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mort Snyder
Hampton
C. Bell
Alexander
Daniel O'Loughlin
Phelan
Tom Frodden
Charles City
Louis Cordes
Iowa
Miss Swanzy
LeMars
Joseph Unt
Misa Martha Kiestich
John Sicard
John Pekarek
Rule
F. H
Sam Martin
Waterloo
Eldora
Court House
Abramy
May Go to China Iowa National Guard Likely to be Mustered
Telegraphed request from War Department asks how many troops Iowa can furnish and mobilization time. Iowa can supply four infantry regiments and one cavalry troop in 24 hours comprising 2,600 men from the 49th 50th 51st 52nd and Troop A Des Moines. 62d regiment begins summer camp at Perry next week amid speculation volunteers may be sent to China. Also notes the death of Mrs. Chas Kelly and funeral arrangements in Charles City. Eclipse and local ads urge patronizing home merchants. price comparisons with catalogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa National Guard
China
War Department
Byers
Iowa
Des Moines
Lowa
62D
Perry
City Store Ad Promises Fresh Produce and Wallpaper Deals
Dr Brentman advertises an office in Francia building opposite the post office. City Grocery offers fresh fruits and vegetables. Goettel highlights wall paper with the nicest designs in the city at cheap prices. New styles and artistic designs are featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Brentman
Francia Bulding
Ofice
Goettel
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Kart Desa Iim
Burlineton
Oedah Rapids
Abbott Crossing
Ayta
Tesini Great Western
Marshalltown
Afton Junction
Aplington
Robertson
John Windecker
Robertson Creamery
Fiora Lynch
William V. Allen
Madison
Nebraska
Misa Willa
J. P. Kenefick
Axtonoer
Britton
Mike Halloran
Mr. Trainer
Olana Peters
F. Angstman
Herman Becker
Heyke Rust
Germany
Goodell
mGerson
Grundy County Normal Institute
Reinbeck
Belzer
Fink
Diemer
Schuette
Doyen
Neessen
Bering
Spieker
the Sted Cross
SheMeld
Rube Martin
Will Rath
C. Goettle
B. Beach
J. Mullane
Nettie
Sarah Blake
Genevieve Morrill
C. D Couse
O. M. Pleasants
Vevay
Indiana
F. Martial
Island Grove
Ray Roosevelt
Tenie Heykens
Genevieve Beach
Pearl
Carrie Saucer
Alma Martin
Grace Earhart
Nellie Tool
Richard Hallbauer
Champ Clark
Missourian
Dolliver
George Dart
Nichola
Will Keller
City
Illinois Central Railroad
Henry Carstens
Clear Lake
South Dakota
Jacob Claussen
Herry Krummel
T. Krummel
Sherm
Mrs. Rath
J. H. Seales
Halloran
Franklin County
Pepperman
Theo
Holck
Shiloh
Cleves
Henry Lutyens
Insane Commission
Agnes Mott
Foster
Pocahontas Center
Boone
Mr. Morrill
Conse
Tom Flannery
Minnesota
Tony
Colorado
New Mexico
Nerman Webber
J. H. Fucss
Foammouth
the City Grocery
City Grocery
Iine Farm
Moxey
Kor
Ti Wornp
Whaifer
Smukl
Ralph
Lawn Central Depot
Karles I
Charles
Charles B. Pranderot Ackley
Stardin
Art Main
Athi
Hardin
Ows
Lia District Court
Hollins
J Martin&son
F. Carstens
Nan
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