Short City Council Session Adjourns Early
The city fathers held a brief regular session, dispensing with minutes, receiving officer reports, and authorizing a water main contract on lower Cedar Street. Financial accounts showed varied receipts from electric and water services, with funds listed across multiple city accounts. The council planned to reconvene Friday at eight o clock to finish any remaining matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
Goff
Burnea
C A. Salisary
Lower
Cedar Street
Weleh
Goodspeed Family Involved In Colorado Trip Fire Loss
County Attorney B A Goodspeeds back from Colorado reports their auto burned in a Fort Collins garage mishap caused by a careless employee refueling with the hood hot. Seven other cars damaged. owner seeks damages of 1800 though poor finances may block recovery. Garage owner initially blamed generator. Local note ends with cinema ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Goodspeed
Colorado
Ft. Colling
Collizis
L. R. Forsyth
Goodspeeds
Frst
Goodspeed
Real Estate Transfers and Bruce Family Update
Real estate notices show Ella Whitney transferring property to William Tran on June 19 1909 with a $5 fee and Griswold area transfers between J W Allison C Allison dated August 2 1909 for $100. James Bruce reports return from Chicago with wife and daughter saying the trip was most enjoyable and beneficial to his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Whitney
William Tran
Atlantic
J. W. Allison
C. Allison
J. E. Bruce
James
B. Bruce
Chicago
Mr Bruce
Miss Bruce
J.E
Cornell and Family Move to Wiota for School Superintendent
Prof. R. J. Cornell and his wife relocate to Wiota where he will take the superintendency of the schools for the coming year. Household goods were moved yesterday as part of preparations. Attorney H. M. Boorman recently traveled to South Dakota with BE Andrews to view land, resulting in a deal for a quarter section of land after their inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Cornell
Wiota
Cornell
Boorman
H. M. Boorman
South Dakota
BE Andrews
Fire horse injured in city collision near post office
"Joe" the fire horse was injured when its wagon collided with an automobile driven by O J Ostrus near Fifth and Walnut. The brake failed to respond and the team hit the auto, injuring the horse slightly in the stifle and damaging one lamp. driver Hilman Wright and the dirt wagon escaped serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Hilman Wright
Fifth and
Walnut
O. J. Ostrus
Wiota
Automobiles Ferry Guests to Grove Township Golden Wedding
Practically all city autos not otherwise employed were used to transport guests to the golden wedding observance of Wilson Pratt and his wife at their Grove township home. A large, cheerful crowd gathered, marking a notable event in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Pratt
Grove Township
Culvert Contract Let for Cemetery Area Project
The county and the cemetery association awarded the culvert contract to Kimbaltton Construction Company. The reinforced cement structure will be 5 by 12 feet in clear opening, longer than the existing culvert, and designed to endure for all time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimbaltton’’ Construction Company
U. S. Food Research Visit At Atlantic Produce Plant
Miss M. B. Pennington from Washington D C and her assistant Mr. Stafford visited the Atlantic Produce Co plant to observe poultry preparation from kill to market. They photograph stages of processing and study pure food aspects and whether drawing chickens reduces disease germs. Their work aims to clarify risks tied to entrails and bacterial growth, offering valuable public health insights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. BE. Pennington
Washington, D. C
U. S. Food Research Laboratory
Mr. Stafford
Ashantic Produce Company
Miss Pennington
Revolution in Sweden threatens to spark state siege
Stockholm August 4 1909 labor war threatens to evolve into a small revolution first signs prompt declaration of a state of siege in the capital. Weather forecast: generally fair tonight and Thursday with continued warm. Schmoller Mueller Piano Co advertises introductory plan and piano sales at 319 Chestnut Street with six organs to be closed out this week. Max Ross warned not to discuss a five dollar bill with post office staff after a lighthearted mishap.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Sweden
Schmoller & Mueller Piano Company
Chestnut Street
Dwttf
Young Woman Dies Near Wiota In Tuberculosis Tragedy
Miss Henrietta Euken sixteen daughter of Chas Euken and wife died at her parents home south of Wiota from tuberculosis after a lingering illness. The well known young woman was respected in the community. Funeral services, conducted by Rev F W Heinke, are planned for tomorrow with friends and relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Euken
Chas. Euken
Wiota
F. W. Heinke
Edison records note young couple wed at parsonage
Clyde Gaines and Stella Gant, both of the city, were married yesterday afternoon at the Church of Christ parsonage by Rev. BE Mack in a quiet ceremony attended by immediate relatives and friends. They plan to reside in the city, possibly moving to a farm later. The Congregational church Woman's Missionary Society will meet with Mrs A A Mickel on Friday August 6 at 2 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ Parsonage
BE. BE. Mack
Clyde Gaines
Stella Gant
Woman's Missionary Society of the Congregational Church
A. A. Mickel
Card of Thanks for Mrs Matilda Herbert Birthday
Mrs Matilda Herbert thanks friends for remembering her eightieth birthday on July 28. She received 128 cards and reads many kind messages, making her day a happy one.
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Matilda Herbert
New Man at Schmoller & Mueller's Plano Gate
A read fragment notes a new man, salesman, and recommendations at Schmoller and Mueller's Plano Gate store. It mentions a savings claim of $100 or more and references 317 Chestnut Street and gas cooking. The readable text is garbled but indicates a sales pitch and product focus at a local hardware or general store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmoller & Mueller
Plano- Gate
Chestnut Etreet
Pension examination day at local board
The local board of pension examiners assisted by several applicants gathered to inspect items such as oils turpentine varnish ochres stains and enamel at Fred Alexander's. Edison records at Fred Alexander's were mentioned as well.
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Edison
Fred Alexander
Board of Pension Examiners
Fred
Alexander's
City Happenings and Visits Milestones
Mrs J F Byers visits Cumberland. Bert Frost and wife attend Seattle exposition. G H Bunton visits Walnut. Reta Johnson returns from Council Bluffs. Mrs C E Templeman of Anna travels between trains. Florine Beckhart visits sister Woods near Maine. N Rupp visits Walnut for friends. Edna Anderson and Anna Younker of Maine in city. Sadie O Connor returns from Neola. Reverend Ritchie of U P church on vacation in Missouri. Heyv and Mrs Jobst of Van Meter guests of Rev Hemann family. F M Chapman family moves to 402 Elm St. Mrs G S Millis of Lewis shops in city. Mrs A M Millard visits Macksburg. F Stiutz on business trip to Chicago. Hannah Ahrense to Kansas City for wholesale millinery job. Oscar Andersons leave for Hartington. Dora Haar Anna Hagen Lily Hansen visit from Adair. Rev Dr Cloeter family visit from Adair. Otto Saunders away. barbershop closed. Sophronia Gaylord returns from Peru Neb. J A B Myers of Lewis attends to business. Ross H Bell of Wiota bank in town by auto. Agnes Collins travels to Des Moines Colfax and Chicago. W M Elston from Lewis attends golden wedding of Wilson Pratt. Farmers Savings Bank Shelby opens. Burt Laird cashier. Mrs Burton Laird moves to new Shelby home. J C Goss visits Malcolm then Grinnell and Colfax. Mrs J C Lechner and Rica Martens visit Des Moines. Mrs H J Lee returns home to Stockton Cal. Chas Warner and daughter Lola return to Hancock. Pure white lead and Maseed advertised by Fred Alexander.
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Reta Johnson
Council Bluffs
C. E. Templeman
Anna
Florine Beckhart
F. M. Chapman
Elm Street
G. S. Millis
Lewis
A. M. Millard
Macksburg
F. Stiutz
Chicago
Hannah Ahrense
Kansas City
Oscar Anderson
Hartington
Neb
Dora Haar
Anna Hagen
Lily Hansen
Adair
Or. Cloeter
C. W. Otto
Otto Saunders
Fourth Street
Sophronia Gaylord
Peru
Nebraska State Normal
J. A. B. Myers
Ross H. Bell
Wiota Bank
Agnes Collins
Foley & Collins
Des Moines
Colfax
W. M. Elston
Wilson Pratt
Farmers Savings Bank of
Shelby
Burt Laird
Burton Laird
J. C. Goss
Malcolm
Breezy Griswold items bring news from many locals
Regular correspondent shares a string of social notes and travels from Griswold Iowa. Births, illnesses, visits, and trips are listed including Hector Turner's new baby, Ina Smith's Colfax vacation, and various callers from Atlantic and Red Oak. The column also mentions plans for a tent show during the reunion and a gas cooking note.
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Crawford
The
Unique
George Mills
George 5
Mille of Lewis
Unique Tonight
Taft
Schmoller & Mueller's
Anle
Frank Rhody
Te Collins
U. S. Food Research People
U. S. Food
Atlantic Produce Co
Schmoller & Develier Pidho Company
Max Ross
Post Office Force
Max
Wife
Wes At
Wis
Piteltek
Stuart
Ginette
J. F. Byers
Cumberland
Bert Frost
Seattle Exposition
G. H. Bunton
Sadie O Connor
Neola
Reyv. Ritchie
U. P
Missouri
Heyv
Mrs. Jobst of
van Meter
Rev. A. Hemann
Fred Alexander's
Griswold
Hector Turner
Mies Ina Smith
Fred Wohlenhaus
Jack Lawson
Caroline
Omaha
Gifford
Mildred Roush
Hinnest Buckman
Sherwood Croghan
Wa. Stewart
East Side
Bessie Todd
GC. C. Whitcomb
Ad Adams
Roy Willett
M. J. Clovis
Herschel Clovis
Red Oak
James Simonton
Emerson
Mr. Eddington
Walmouth, Wis
Mrs. Matthews
Wm. Smith
Lucy Bradley
Wheeling
Dr. Coom
Art Mitchellin
Lucy Babcock
St. Louis
Coon
John Brown
Wesley Johnson
Henry Donahue
Edmund
Gus Rineker
Ogden
Utah
W. T. O'Connell
Hamilton Wilcox
Buffalo
Wyo
Vancouver
B. G
Myron Wilcox
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