Memorial Day Observance Plans Appointed by Iowa GAR
Hon H I Harper, department commander of the Grand Army of the Republic in Iowa, issues a memorial day proclamation urging Decoration Day observance on May 20. He calls for patriotic speakers, involvement of schoolchildren and auxiliary groups, and reading Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address at services. He also suggests laying flowers on Confederate graves to honor brave soldiers.
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Harper
Grand Army of the Republic of
Iask
Schuol
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Memorial Day Meeting Chosen for Saturday Morning
Inadequate turnout at Thursday’s call led to rescheduling the Memorial Day meeting to Saturday morning. Those named to arrange details include Finance Geo Dentel C Moore eight five trainer Speaker Dr J W Thornton W Johnson W P Helscher Music Frank Goettel Miss Klara Bernstein Sherman Rath H Mueller Grounds O P Olmstead A Rath O Frudden Program W A Young W W Lancelot John Roberts I Martin Rev M Meagher
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Geo, Dentel
C, Moore
J. W. Thornton
W. Johnson
W. P. Helscher
Frank Goettel
Miss Kliabenstein
Sherman Rath
H. Mueller
Grounds—O
Olmstead
Rath
Frudden
W. A. Young
W. W. Lancelot
John Roberts
I, Martin
Great Church Gathering in Des Moines to Host Presbyterian Assembly
Des Moines hosts the 20th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church starting May 14 for ten days. About 404 voting ministers and 400 lay delegates will join officials and international delegates, forming a 40 legislate denomination with 7,445 ministers, 7,620 churches, and 1,044,161 communicants. A major topic is potential uniting with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, which has 1,616 ministers, 4,960 churches, and 185,113 communicants.
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Des Moines
General Assembly
Great Presbyterian Church
America
Philadelphia
Cumberland Presbyterian Danomination
United States
Tidd Challenges Dow for County Legislative Seat
Dr H Tidd of Geneva and D W Dow of Hampton seek the Franklin county nomination for the state legislature. Dow has held the seat for two sessions while Tidd, a former candidate, hopes to win the Republican primary as the county GOP holds its nominating meeting soon.
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D. W. Dow
Hampton
Franklin County
Dr. H. ©. Tidd
Geneva
Tidd
Dow
Taxes for Illinois Central rail taxed by opinion
Springfield dispatch reports Attorney General Stead advised the auditor on valuing Illinois Central Railway property for tax. The railroad must pay taxes on about 80 million in stock and 25,000 in bonds, with questions about whether to tax at full valuation or one fifth. A vivid animal anecdote closes the piece.
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Springfeld
Stead
Public Accounts
Llnois Central Railway
Btaxatina
Lliinois Central Railway
Hindi Central Railway Company
Potatoes Sent From Ackley Aid San Francisco
A War Department message notes a carload of potatoes donated by Ackley and nearby residents to relieve destitute San Francisco citizens. Dr. J W Thornton confirms the shipment’s arrival and the relief effort’s appreciation, with acknowledgment from Major O A Bell.
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San Francisco
Iowa
J. W
War Department
Ackley
O. A. Bell
Butler Court Actions Reflect Foreclosures and Divorces
In Allison, Butler county court session includes QO. F. Franke suing Willey for $1,055 mortgage foreclosure. Kitzmiller & Poote against Illinois Central Railroad Co. for $954.08 damages. Baldaum on grain-shipment loss. Greene vs Leech for mortgage foreclosure on Coldwater Twp land. G. Z. Mahankers et al. seek judgment on a $2,500 promissory note. Otto C. Maas sues Maria Maas and guardian for $3,850 under an agreement. Lena Keller seeks divorce from James Keller on desertion grounds.
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Butler County
Allison
QO. F. Franke
Willey and Willey
Kitzmiller & Poote
Lllnots Central Railroad Ca
Baldaum
C. M. Greene
Farmers Savings Bank of Greene
Clara A
Lena Keller
James Keller
Corn Planting Advances Across Regions
Corn planting is general and well advanced in southern and central districts, with soil in good condition. With fair weather the bulk of the area should be planted by the 20th. Frost damage reports vary, centered on Mississippi valley truck fields and gardens, while central and northern orchards largely escaped harm.
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Des Moines
Mississippi Valley
The Tool Bakker Wedding in Quiet Home Ceremony
Misa Pearl Tool and Obbo Bakker were wed at the bride’s parents’ home last Thursday evening. Rev. Hugh McNinch officiated as relatives and intimate friends witnessed the ceremony. The couple received many gifts and left that night for Freeport to visit relatives before settling at the 8 Bloch residence.
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Misa Pearl Tool
Obbo Bakker
Hugh Mc Ninch
Freeport
Bloch
Butler County Real Estate Transfers Listed
Among Butler county real estate transfers recently made are several entries. Fy W Beach sells to Frank Hyde for 1400 dollars? Bourquin to H J Wood for 3548 dollars? Bourquin to H J Wasi for Beaver Township property valued at 11000 dollars. J Foote to Alexander Moir and R Murphy for lots in Parkersburg at 8600 dollars. Thomas and George Griese to H Poomas and Jacob Jaspers for lots in Mesleyerive at 1800 dollars.
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Butler
Kenny
Butler County
W. Beach
Frank Hyde
Dumons
Eis Seer
Sepeer
Bourquin
H. J. Wood
Beaver
Josephine Bourquin
H.J. Wasi
Foote
Alexander Moir
R Murphy
Parkersburg
Thomas
George Griese
H. ‘Poomas
Jacob Jaspers
Rider sues railroad over burned horse verdict awarded
W B Hayden of Gilmore City won 513 against Illinois Central railroad in Hamilton district court after claiming 1500, with the railroad offering 650 to settle. A special horse train carrying racing horses from the Haggla ranch in Palo Alto, California, passed through the city en route to New York. The horses were of great value.
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W. B. Hayden
Gilmore City
Hamilton District Court
Ilinois Central Railroad
Haggla Ranch
Palo Alto
California
New York
Iowa Falls Corn Day aims to join regional celebrations
Iowa Falls plans a first Corn Day this fall after the Progress association petitioned View. The city council granted the event committee street use and revenue from concessions. Also, orders for choice Cat Flowers for weddings and events are accepted from Mrs. F. D. Wait as the local greenhouse serves Iowa Falls.
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Iowa
Geneva
Ackley
Iowa Falls
F. D. Wait
Streets Grading Project On Main Street Costs 600 Dollars
The work involves filling and grading on neat Main Street requiring about one thousand loads of earth. Estimated cost is six hundred dollars.
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Main Street
Jabnd OlWer Engraving Rep Praises Iowa Towns
Otto Newberg of Jabnd OlWer Engraving Co Chicago toured western Iowa towns last week. He admired Des Moines Davenport Cedar Rapids Ackley noting thrift, business strength, and farming vitality. He warned locals that outsiders see both strengths and flaws in their home regions.
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Otto Newberg
Jabnd& OlWer Engraving Company
Chicago
Newberg
Des Moines
Davenport
Bur- Neton
Cedar Rapids
Ackley
Fta
Bis
Butler county wedding ties two youths to Roelta home
Two Butler county youths, including Miss Alice Roelfs, were married at the home of Mr and Mrs Dirk Roelta five miles north of enstor this ery. The couple will reside in Marshalltown after June 14 at 404 Mast Church street. They move to Burma where the groom works at the Mlectia light and power plant. The ceremony was quiet with few relatives and friends in attendance.
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Butler County
Dirk Roelta
Marbatltown
Burma
Mlectia Light and Power Plant
Misa Alice Roelfs
Mast Church Street
Marshalltown
Ackley Hog Market Prices Stand Out Among Neighbors
Hog dealers near Ackley paid $6 per hundred pounds, higher than $5,835 at neighboring points over recent days. The Ackley market shows a superior price level, underscoring its lead as a marketing center compared with nearby markets.
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Ackley
Ascension Day services noted by Knights Templar and church
Ascension Day observed with services by Knights Templar and St John’s Church in the city on Thursday May 24. A rail excursion and travel notice lists fares, sale dates, and destinations from the Central Ticket Office with details for homeseekers, conventions, and various associations across Iowa and neighboring states.
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Knights Templar
Masania
St. Juhn'’s Church
Flameseekers
St Paul Minn
Federation of Women's Clubs
Geman
Hoone
Denver
Cole
Benevolent and Protective Order of Hiks
Tiktusis
City Council Divides Over Additional Land Sines and Heat Service
At last night’s council meeting the board disposed of the regular bills while expressing no favor for discontinuing the beating service tied to the town electric plant. Citizens urged considerations on steam heat dependence and chimney repair costs, noting service condition impacts. The council also weighed moving the water station to newly purchased property and building a suitable structure. Further action is planned.
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Pie Council
Death of Brunke Bruna in Minnesota blames accidental poisoning
Jeera Minnesota reports Brunke Bruna, known to Wornp readers, died after drinking coffee laced with blulog mixed by a child. He ingested milk to vomit, continued field work, fainted at noon, and died about midnight. Burial was at Washington Township Church Cemetery with Rev Schaffer conducting. The family moved to Minnesota from Kesley February 20. Death occurred May 4.
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Jeera
Minnesota
Brunke Bruna
Wornp
Kesley
Tia
Nightmarish earthquake memory from San Francisco guest
Maurice Goohuen a passenger conductor on the Illinois Central recalls his arrival in San Francisco days before the disaster and his awakening in the Grand hotel to the shaking seven story frame building. He describes seeing swaying structures crumbling while guests rushed from rooms and heard the word earthquake echo through corridors.
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Maurice Goohuen
Illinois Central Railroad
J.C. Lusch
Debria
Mr. Gooduen
J. 0
Frisco trip named least desirable life experience
Mr Goodwen states that among all life experiences his trip to Frisco remains the least desirable, noting that Lusch and the companions traveled to Novolutu and the Jawaitan islands a year earlier.
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Lusch
Novolutu
Jawaitan Islands
Mr. Goodwen
Real Estate Deals Tie Up Northwest Ackley Area
Real estate activity shows upward valuation in the Ackley vicinity with recent sales. Dirk Roelfs acquires the Burma farm of 240 acres six miles northeast of town. 249 acres change hands at 24 000 dollars. John Isebrands sells 229 acres in Clay township Hardin County at a set price per acre.
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Ackley
Aukley
Dirk Roelfs
Torm Burma
Washington Township
John Isebrands
John Bertmoed
Clay Township
Hardin County
Cleves
Earthquake Reflections from Geyserville Resident
M N Bolser of Geyserville California writes to 8 FF Kruse in this city recounting earthquake impacts felt along the California coast. He notes minor damage to his home, toppled chimneys, cracked walls, and public fright while mentioning Miag Qarrie now confined to bed after the family moved away three years ago.
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M.N. Bolser
Geyserville
California
Kruse
Tlaor
Call
Tornia-Coast
Mr. Rolser
Miag Qarrie
Leaguers Elect Officers At Haworth District Meeting
Haworth Leaguers held a district meeting in Gladbrook last week electing Dr. H C Mueller of this city as president and reelecting officers including I R Currie Mason City Mary O Desmarins Craudy Center Lanie Wilson Marshalltown Grace Richardson Acklay Otto Bishop Tama City and D I Atlin son Sheffield Jr Supt Mrs George Felthouse Rockwell with 125 delegates in attendance and Dr Randall of Chicago grand secretary delivering an address.
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Haworth Leaguers
Gladbrook
H.C. Mueller
League
Fth
I. R. Currie
Mason City
Mary. O. Desmarins
Craudy Center
Lanie Wilson
Marshalltown
Grace Richardson
Acklay
Candidates for Judicial Honors in Eleventh District
The eleventh district seeks new judges with Iowa Falls listing Attorney Williams as a candidate for the judgeship. A convention is set for June 12 in Iowa Falls. Incumbents Judge J. N. Richarda Webster City Judge J. B. Whitaker Boone and Judge W. D. Evans Stampton seek another term, with Attorney Lee Story County and J. M. Wright Fort Dodge also candidates.
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Eleventh District
Iowa Falls
Williams
J. N, Richarda
Webster City
J. B., Whitaker
Boone
W. D. Evans
Stampton
Lee
Story County
J. M. Wright
Fort Dodge
Masons Meet in June with Grand Lodge Session
The sixty third annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Iowa A A and A M will convene in Des Moines early in June. A school of instruction runs June 1 2 and 8 with the grand lodge session set for June 5 and 7 Fountain lodge of this city will be represented by many Iowa Masons as preparations continue.
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Grand Lodge of
Jaws
A. M
Des Moines
School of Instruction
Grand Lodge Seasion
Fountain Lodge
Expired option on surveyed land links railroads and ice cream
An option on surveyed land from Hampton to Magon City issued by the Des Moines, Iowa Falls and Northern railroad has expired. The article notes a presumption that the new line may head north via Iowa Central tracks. It references Sindlinger’s ice cream and mentions Glidden & Reynolds.
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Landa
Hampton
Magon City
Des Moines, Iowa Falla & Northren Railroad
Ilge
Iowa Central
Sindlinger's
Glidden & Reynolds
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