Republican convention names delegates for Birdsall race at Webster City
Webster City hosted the Republican convention to nominate Judge Birdsall's successor. Boone Story Webster counties were allocated 16 delegates each, Wright 12, Hamilton 9, Franklin 10, and other counties listed with totals. A drowning incident near Steamboat Rock reported a two year old girl, daughter of farmer John Hartman, found dead in a tank Monday. absence unnoted until a search revealed the tragedy.
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Birdsall
Webster City
Boone, Story
Webster
Tare
Wright
Hamilton
Franklin
Chula
John Hartman
Steamboat Rock
Sto
Rural free delivery to reach Clute territory, 200 families
Special Agent Boylan recommends a new rural mail route north and east from Acklay post office serving about 200 families over 12 by 4 miles. If approved by Washington, service could start by November 1. Carriers act as postmasters on wheels, deliver mail, sell stamps, take money orders, and may transport paying passengers with fees.
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Boylan
Western Division
Denver
Postores
Washington
Acklay
QO. E. Whiteside
Resolutions Honor Judge Birdsall After Resignation
Hardin County Republican delegates at Eldora draft resolutions noting Judge B P Birdsall resigns due to ill health from the 11th judicial district. They praise his promise and impartiality, regret the loss to the district, and express respect from the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Webster City
Hardin County
B. P. Birdsall
11Th Judicial District
Birdapll
Asa
Bott
Ik Ih
Boalz
Waiitame
Hla Hugi
Great Gathering Planned By Republicans At Waterloo
Bad fall weather hurt the Franklin county agricultural society but two passable days produced solid attendance and receipts, promising no deficit and payment of all claims. Waterloo hosts October 5 with Roosevelt, Henderson, Dolliver, and Suaw speaking to a large audience, train schedules set for round trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County Agricultural Society
Waterloo
Lown Gsail
Roosevelt
New York
Henderson
Dolliver
Suaw
United States
Illinoisa Central
Ackley
J. FF
Merry
A.G
A.C. BR
Dubuque
Lowa
Cedar Valle
C.W. Mullan
O. B. Courtright
Parkersburg
Political conventions and city council minutes detailed
The October city council meeting featured light business and humorous claims, with votes approving schoolgirls playing on reserve lots opposite the schoolhouse. The Grundy County Democratic Convention reported strong turnout and pledges to Bryan, with candidates named for local offices and delegates to the senatorial convention in Waterloo.
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Roberts
Stanton
Rath
Heetland
Wait
Martin
Roosevelt
Young
E. Behrens
Electric Light Co
DMR
L. Stanton
Grundy County
Democratic Party
E. V. Koona
B. B. Shillday
Vicl Claassen
R. J. Williamson
Waterloo
Joe Meahrlelh
George Terrill
Dang Roberts
Meury Dirks
John P. Meyers
H. B. Koolman
J. Peppermano
Albert Vasey
Malrtild
N. J. Boysen
Beaver
L. Pelper
German
Henry Leister
Shilgh
Walter Neessen
Colfax
Dr. Mullarky
Lincoln
D. Roberts
Grant
Geo
Terrill
Washington
John Hichmond
Black Hawk
Joe Meadrietus
A. W. Pepperman
Melrose
Beary
Felix
Lee Kaufman
Clay
W. P. Helpher
Pleasant Valley
Bausman
Iowa
Kauss City
Wai
J. Bryan
Daniel Kerr
Osceola Democrats Nominate Ticket at Center School
Osceola township Democrats held an enthusiastic caucus at Center school house last Saturday evening and nominated a ticket aimed at defeating the Republican opposition. The candidates include James Burns for assessor, Ed O'Brien as trustee, Tom Fahey for clerk, James Trainer and Mike Bangasser for justices, and Jacob Myers and Ernest Frick for constables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Cautua
Osceola Township
Center School House
James Burns
Trustes
Ed O'Brien
Tom Fahey
James Trainer
Mike Bangasser
Jacob Myers
Ernest Frick
Cuban cigar maker praises country in city visit
A Cuban business mission brought a Cuban cigar maker who sold local dealers portions of his native stock. He praised Cuba as a pleasant country with good people, though his broken English added humor. He described Cuba as rich in woods like mahogany and ebony, with much remaining in its native state.
VOT VAA County Rails Tax Petition Circulated
Petitions circulated in Wardin County on Monday seek a vote on a new percent tax to fund construction of the Des Moines Halls and Northern railroad through several townships. The Des Moines company organized in Iowa Walls months ago to build toward Dessfoines with eventual Northeast, with tax due November 1, 2002, and the balance the following year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines, Iowa Halls and Northern Railroad
Iowa Walls
Dessfoines
Mission Feast a Lutheran observance in German Towns hope to inspire
MisssION FEAST at the Lutheran church in German Township marks its proposed first observance. Leaders include Lewys Kanne-who, Sallborn, Weichman, Timmerman, Bchaffer, and Schaffer from nearby towns. The Dekker church sits six miles southeast of town. gathering aims to foster enthusiasm and lasting memory of the rite.
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Lutheran Church
Kanne
Sallborn
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Teetland
Andrew Rath
Johnson
Cluteterville
St. John's
Presbyterian Church
Williams
McNinch, Schmidt and Ribbenstein
W. A. Young
M. M. Reach
The
Missionary Society
Wolcott
Methodist Church
Osage
Seosment
Frank Nn Onunty
Board of Supervisors
Special University
State Agricultural College
Osceola
J.schechterle
Humbke
G. A. French
C. W. Blake
O. M. Webber
W. G. Grady
Ben Mavens
E. Griggs
Ryan
Wil Tay
Vor
J. M. Nix
Carrer
J. Rt. Monsi
Carrey
LOGAL
City Council
Democrats
Senator
Don Spain
Vwardin County
Noosavenr
Praview
Ackley Markets
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