New Roundup Mayor Election in Yellowstone Country
In Roundup Montana the first election results show J five brothers of Ed L New securing the mayoralty as an independent, with the Newton Lumber yard and related enterprises expanding town influence. The new leader’s landholdings, timber, and ice house network position Roundup for growth, aiming to rally Citizens' support for the administration.
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Montana
J. 5
Ed. L. New
Ssena
Yellowstone
Supton
Roundup
Yewton
Newton Lumber
Newton Lumber.ncorporation
Principe
R Newton
Main Street Guttering Works Could Begin This Year
Fragmentary note discusses guttering on Main Street and the need for fastest possible action. It emphasizes timing, ownership, and the city’s authority to start improvements, seeking to begin work at the earliest feasible date this year.
Local Dentists Highlight Clarinda Visit
In Clarinda Eller, recent Creighton Dental graduate, traveled to visit his brother Dr L fe. The young man passed a creditable examination and is associated with the Boards of Nebraska, practicing at a well regarded office in Wa near Clarinda.
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Eller
Creighton Dental Maha
L. Fe
Nebraska
Clarinda
Possession
Bel
Uncle Don Kellogg Rescued After Turkey Creek Plunge
In a dramatic moment Don Kellogg fell into Turkey Creek and remained there for hours. His mother, watching from the bank, improvised a rope rescue over the steep bank. Kellogg finally grabbed the rope and, using a strenuous effort, pulled himself to safety.
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Don Kellogg
Turkey Creek
Mother Kellogg
Don
Byers and Smith in Ninth District Primary Debate
Opinion piece notes a Logan Observer Atlantic Telegraph and Harlan American push for Byers as congressional candidate opposing Judge Smith. It argues both leaders deserve broad fields and warns against forcing a primary fight, citing Admiral Schley on ample honors. Also mentions Bamford visiting, and J. B. Lewis family in city.
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Logan Observer
Atlantic Telegraph
Harlan American
Byers
Congress
Smith
Ninth
Judge Smith
General Byers
Admiral Schley
Santiago
Carson
Anita Prepares for Fourth of July Celebration
Arrangements for Anita July Fourth festivities are nearly complete with sunrise salutes, open air concert by the Anita Concert Band, and a full day of entertainment at Keystone Park. Mayor Sears presides. Chas A Weaver of Des Moines will speak. races, prizes, free attractions, bass ball, a moving picture show, and a dance promise a grand community celebration.
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Anita
Keystone Park
Fréd H. Sears
Chas. A. Weaver
Des Moines
Benton
Lincoln Township
Ball Park
Opera House
Church side trimming causes talk and laughter
A milliner recalls a customer who insisted the hat trimming be on the church side so the congregation would see it, prompting a humorous dispute. Poet Lazarus Lyre is cited with verse found on a stump and a rural mail carrier, Henry Limbaugh, resigns after six years in Massena, plans to leave September 1.
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Lazarus Lyre
Kansas
Fredonia
Henry Limbaugh
Massena
Honored Citizen E Spry Dies After Brief Illness
E Spry longtime Benton township resident and Civil War veteran died Sunday at his home at age 75. Born October 22 1834 in Knox county Ohio he moved to Cass county in 1867 and lived on the current farm until death. Survived by second wife and ten children from first marriage. Funeral held yesterday at the home and burial in Bowen Cemetery Audubon county.
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E. Spry
Benton Township
Mr. Spry
Knox County
Ohio
Cass County
D. T. Spry
C. A. Spry
O. M. Spry
County
M. W. Spry
Nebraska
O. L. Spry
Des Moines
E. Lewis
C. Lewis
Ida Owens
Knights of Pythias Memorial Day Service Held
Good weather favored Logan Lodge No. 190 Knights of Pythias last Sunday as members and the public attended memorial services. The Anita Concert Band attended and marched to Evergreen Cemetery where graves of deceased Knights were decorated with flowers.
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Logan Lodge
No. 190
Knights of Pythias
Anita
Evergreen Cemetery
Anita Citizen Honored at Grand Army Event
Rev. Park A. Rickel pastor of the Christian church in this city was elected Department Chaplain at the state Grand Army encampment in Fort Dodge last week. The honor will be appreciated by the Grand Army Post in Antta and his friends across eastern Cass county.
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Park A. Rickel
Christian Church
Grand Army
Fort Dodge
Ant‘ta
Cass County
Heroic Signal Saves Fast Train From Washout
Guy Todhunter signaled a west bound Rock Island train with a red bandanna as a washout blocked the track after heavy rain. The engineer stopped the locomotive in time, preventing a wreck and earning potential recognition for Todhunter. The piece also condemns tightfisted local businessmen in Anita for lacking public spirit and charity.
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Guy_Todhunter
Rock Island System
Fearless paper sparks spirited exchange over honesty
A citizen praises a spicy home paper for its fearless service to educate and guard the masses while a rival dismisses it as scurrilous and vows to confront the editor, highlighting a heated public dispute about press integrity.
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Greene Press
Doctor Loses Thumb in Horse Bite Incident
Dr Wilton Elery suffered the loss of the end of his thumb when a horse belonging to William Steele bit it during a tooth extraction last Monday. The injury is described as very painful and partial severing of the first joint, leaving the doctor distressed with the animal.
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William Steele
Wilton Elery
Excellent Farm Sold Near Anita in Benton Township
The C. W. McDermott farm of 160 acres west of Anita in Benton township was last week sold to B. F. Ballentine at 125 dollars per acre. It is described as one of the best improved farms in eastern Cass county. It is unclear what McDermott plans next, though he has extensive real estate interests in Texas and may move there.
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C. W. McDermott
Anita
Benton Township
B. F. Ballentine
Cass County
McDermott
Texas
Granted New Trial for Fort Madison Murder Case
Chas Thomas, serving a life term for Mabel Schofield's murder in Des Moines, has won a new trial from the Washington Supreme Court and the case moves to the front of the calendar. Nearby, Mother P. R. Nichols travels to Lincoln Nebraska seeking treatment after months of illness and fragility.
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Chas. Thomas
Fort Madison
Mabel Schofield
Des Moines
Washington Supreme Court
Thomas
P. R. Nichols
Lincoln
Nebraska
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