Peoria Wedding of Ethel Willis and Edwin Brown
Miss Ethel Barbara Willis and Edwin Owen Brown wed on an August evening at the Willis residence veranda 313 Moss avenue Peoria with 200 friends present. Dr Leffingwell of Knox college performed the Episcopalian ring ceremony as Wagner and Mendelssohn music played, ushers and bridesmaids from Elmwood Galesburg Atlantic and Peoria attended, and the couple plan an eastern trip before settling in Elmwood after September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria Evening Journal
Smilax
Leffingwell
Knox College
Galesburg
Ethel Barbara Willis
Edwin Owen Brown
Willis
Moss Avenue
Dr. Lefingwell
Charles Smith
Elmwood
Doris Butts
Galesbury
Wagner
Mendelssohn
Dean Jay
Trump Carruthers
Fort Monterey
Cal
Porter van Dyke
Bloomington
Harold Willis
Peoria
J. W. Willis
Hope Donley
Frances Ann Grummer
San Francisco
Florence Clarkson
Reignald Baldwin
Thelliz
Willis and
Hadfield
W. H. Willis
Péoria High School
Ferryhall
Lake Forest
BE. L. Brown
Real Estate Transfers August 10 1908 Includes Several Property Deals
J W Oddy and wife transfer to A S Ballen tine a six eighteen eighty eight acre parcel with north half of the northwest quarter and other portions in section 17 township 76 range 36 valued at 310000. A G Conley and wife transfer to Charles F Cushman a tract in section 22 township 77 range 34 valued at 1750. Kate Hin transfers to W B HIT ped a parcel described with code and price around 1. Elizabeth Symonds transfers to same party in the same section valued at 4100. Mrs J T Snyder and daughter of Griswold observed at rail yesterday between trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Hin
W. B
Elizabeth Symonds
Will of Senator Allison Reveals Modest Estate
The will filed in Dubuque on August 11 1906 shows an estate valued at 75000 to 100000 with modest bequests to a housekeeper Mrs Brayton widow Cornelia Allison several nieces and nephews organizations including Finley hospital Carnegie Stout Library Y M C A Linwood Cemetery Association and alumni divisions. The will names administrators and notes rumored eastern securities but none appear in the document. London visitor Miss Katherine Anstey, cousin of George Anstey, arrived from London for Massena visits and commented on local school pension practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Senator Allison
Brayton
Cornelia Allison
James
Finley Hospital
Carnegie Stout
Matthew
Margaret. Allison
Linwood Cemetery Association
W. B. Reed
B. H. Lyon
Stant C.pellee
Washington
Lacey
Allison
Eastern Securities
Wich
London
Massena
Katherine Anstey
George Anstey
Anstey
Bonesteel
South Dakota
Miss Anstey
Massena Echo
Bingham to Quit for Health Rest in Rockwell City
Dr. F N Bingham, a dentist, will stay with his parents in Rockwell City to recover his health. He has had repeated illnesses causing him to stop work, following medical advice to take a break. His office furniture and instruments will be shipped to Recuperaville this week, and he may be contacted there if needed.
Louis Pelzer Visits and Resumes States History Work
Louis Pelzer now with the State Historical Society is in the county for a month and leaves for Iowa City to resume his duties after a vacation. He aims for the PhD next year and plans college or high school teaching. He called at our office yesterday and had visited Malverners, enjoyed time with friends and relatives, and attended Mills county fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Pelzer
State Historica Society
Iowa City
Pelzer
Chautauqua Assembly Features Lectures and Orchestra
Rain dampened attendance but did not dampen interest at the Chautauqua assembly. Mrs Maybrick spoke on prison life and liberation, Dr George and Mrs Dodson led morning programs, and the Hungarian Orchestra performed in morning and evening slots. Lectures by Frank Caldwell and Miss Robinson drew large crowds, with children under fourteen admitted free. Tomorrow highlights include Jacob Riis’s lecture in the afternoon and Thursday promises more talks by Riis and Gov Johnson. Friday features Gov Johnson with a potential record crowd, and Sunday sees H M Boorman discuss The Trial of Jesus with Ernest Seton Thompson scheduled for Saturday afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maybrick
Dr. George
Dodson
Pitt Parker
Frank Caldwell
the Klondike
Jacob Riis
New York
Riis
Denmark
Governor Johnson
H. M. Boorman
Jesus
Ernest Seton Thompson
Governor Johnson to address Chautauqua assembly Friday
Report of Gov Johnson not visiting the city is unfounded. He will be here on Friday to address the Chautauqua assembly, according to official word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Chautauqua Assembly
Ball Game Between Merchants' Greys and Old Timers Postponed
Rain delays a charity baseball match between Merchants' Greys and Old Timers for the firemen hose fund. The game is moved to tomorrow at Balls Park with start at 3:30. Miss Katherine Nebe improves and is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Greys
Horse Hose Tean Fund
Balls ‘Park
Nebe
Katherine Nebe
Meat markets set new early closing hours citywide
Beginning Tuesday August 11, all meat markets in the city will close at 8:20 PM each weekday, with Saturday closing extended to 10:00 PM. The change aims to regulate business hours across markets and ensure uniform evening closures.
Card of Thanks for Isaac Dickerson Family
The family of Isaac Dickerson wishes to thank the many friends who supported them during their loss. Your kindness and sympathy are deeply appreciated by the Dickerson family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Dickerson
Agd
Danily
Lewis Triumph in Lopsided Sunday Baseball
Lewis led a patched team from Walnut against Lewis Sun day in a rough game and won 21 to 1. The contest featured uneven play and a decisive final score, marking a one sided matchup between the squads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Fron
Walnut
Worth the Difference Tailor Made to Order Goods
New fall goods just arrived at Emery Burgner in the 10 E. Fourth St. district. Do not settle for hand me downs or imitations. custom, properly fitted items cost a trifle more but are worth the difference. Come in now and choose your tailor made selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Burgner
E. Fourth St. Dot
Weather Highlight and Sausage Maker Ad
Partly cloudy with possible local showers tonight or Wednesday and steady temperatures. New sausage maker E B Jones says he has secured an expert to produce extra fine sausage as a specialty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BF. Jones
Building New Elevator at Atlantic Mill and Elevator
The Atlantic Mill and Elevator Company is erecting four new elevator stations on the Atlantic, Northern and Southern routes. Construction progresses with plans to boost capacity and efficiency across the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Mill and Elevator Comppny
Atlantic
Des Moines Capital Reports Wife Fears Husband Insane
The Des Moines Capital notes rumors that L Rough's wife fears he has become insane and wandered off after his market failures. Reportedly a nervous wreck, his whereabouts are unknown and the theory is met with skepticism by many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hough
Des Moines
L. Rough
Alethough
Beekman Appointed Delegate to National Farmers Congress
Casper Beekman of this county receives appointment as delegate to the National Congress of Farmers meeting in Madison Wisconsin on September 24. Beekman expects to attend and represent local interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper. Beekman
Cumming Ham
National Congress of Farmers
Madison
Wis
Beekman
Evening News notes people coming and going
Many residents and visitors are listed as in town or visiting areas including Anita Wiota Dex ter Lewis Stuart and Os kal oosa. Names include Mrs Allen Miss Waters Mr Harris Mrs Mulliken Miss Goodell Miss Link Attorney Macomber and Captain Stewart with various travels and illnesses noted.
Too Much Water For Chafin In City Pool
Eugene W. Chafin prohibition candidate for president nearly drowned in a YMCA pool in Lincoln on Saturday night Three young men aided his rescue and he reportedly was helpless at the bottom before being brought to the surface He recovered quickly and spoke at a Chautauqua event the next day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Eugene W. Chafin
Prohibition
Chaffin
Columbus
Westphalen Couple Depart for Hamburg Visit
R. M. Westphalen and his wife left last evening aboard the flyer bound for Hamburg Germany to spend about two months revisiting old childhood scenes. They were given a hearty sendoff at the station by a sizable group of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Westphalen
Hamburg
Germany
Local social notes and Chautauqua guests in Ames
The town hosts Prof. Louis Spinney and family, Mrs. Welton and Miss Bell from Wiota attend Chautauqua, Buckman and Roush siblings return from Lewis for the event, and out of town shoppers visit. Clairvoyant Herbert Leon arrives, staying with Mrs. Turner. Various residents travel to Griswold Omaha Anita and Silver City for visiting relatives or duties. Elks admit three new members as Frank Caldwell and Rev Moore attend nearby events. Caldwell heads to York, Nebraska for a speaking engagement while Moore proceeds to Indianapolis for political ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis, Spinney
Ames College
C. L. Herring
R. C. Welton
Margaret Bell
Wiota
Buckman
Jennie
Mildred Roush
Lewis
Bessie McClees
Andrew Christenseff
Osborne
Kas
Pearl Wagner
C. Worthing
Anita
Beaver
The
Elks
Max Ross
Wier
Cumberland
Robinson
Indianpolis
John W. Kern
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Atlantic Girl
J.T. Snyder
Griswold
No Eastern Securities
Malveranders
Mills County Fair
Sunshine Hawkes
Hungarian Orchestra
Atlantic’ Evening
3. BE. Allen
Cit
Miss Waters of
City
Jim Harris
T. G. Mulliken
Sarah
Brubaker
Dexter
E. H. Bailey
F. M. Alexander
Colorado
W. J. Thomas
Oakland
Dena Goodell
Frank Goodell
Thos. Wallace
Seventh Street
W. D. Ballard
Borens Hardware Store
Redfield
Nellie Billings
Grace Link
Hazard
J. R. Potter
Irwin
L. Stevens
Bertha Grodt
Maine
Clara Grobee
Ella Gayle
Valley Junction
A. J. O'Dea
Gee. Johnson
Stuart
van Winkle
J. Macomber
Will Hyndman
Creston
A.hyndman
Wilbur Meyers
8- I, Green
Laura
Ruth Woodward
Dave Block
Abe Block
Viola Dice
Hayes
Lincoln
Neb
C. A. Heaton
A. H. Goodspeed
Albia
Tecumseh
Okla
Everett Smith
Topeka
Kansas
GC. I. Smith
Anna Pine
Oskaloosa
al Gray
Roy
Alice Sellers
C. Linn
Musson
Marshall Jones
J. H. Jones
John C. Stewart
Frank L. Dyer
Baby
G. Long
Adel
Sam Berry
Gertrude Kreaher
Paul
Duval
M. Christensen
Dorothy Sorensen
Menlo
Ross Wallace
Jerusalem
Chapin
Erage
Register
Chafin
Europe
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