Pretty Wedding At The Home Of The Bride’s Parents
A wedding last week at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Hancock in the Lewis vicinity joined Miss Minda Hancock and Mr Edward Pont in holy matrimony. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn arrangements and a vocal solo, followed by a country reception for about fifty guests. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hancock, is noted for charm and community esteem. the groom, a young man of sterling worth. The couple will reside eight miles west of Lewis after a wedding reception hosted by the groom’s parents.
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Gable
Hancock
Lewis
Minda
Edward Pont
Mendelssohn
Elec
Arlin Gifford
Capaaititul
Vais
Mrake Die Eckels
Atlantic
Groon
Martin Pont
Broom
New West Bound Train Service Division Expansion
A new west bound train between Des Moines and Omaha debuts this evening as Train No. 69. It previously ran Chicago to Des Moines and will now continue to Omaha, arriving at Council Bluffs at 11 40 pm after making four stops at Stuart Anita Avoca and Atlantic. The service offers late evening return options for travelers and features cafe and observation cars. Fred Alexander's catalog promotes children's educational and nature books.
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the Rock
Taland
Des Moines
Omaha
Chicago
Council Bluffs
U.P
Atlantic
Maines
Council ‘Bluffs
Stuart
Anita
Atomife
Avoca
Arc ade on Walnut Street Pool Hall Sold to New Operators
Bay pool hall activity notes a recent sale of the Arcade pool hall on Walnut Street. Westphalen and Murphy sold to Rex Powell and Westphalen, with Powell returning from Idaho Falls and Murphy previously in charge. Fred Alexander’s short note signals continued public benefit from Vinol and similar remedies.
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Bay Pool Hall
Walnut Street
I ‘Max, Westphalen
Westphalen
Omaha
Rex ‘Powell
Idaho
Falls
Two Men Fined In Police Court For General Disorder
George Bennett and Herman Lewis were fined ten dollars each in police court this morning by Mayor Straight for general disorderly conduct. They were arrested after a prior night incident in which a fight was alleged. Bennett initially requested a hearing, then admitted the charge when called again, resulting in the fines.
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George Bennett
Herman Lewis
Straighton
Bennett
Tas Citys alls, dari cap init black cod small for his age
An obscure note mentions a person named Mr Wilson and a reference to black cod and age concerns. The fragmentary lines imply a local note or brief about a child or youth and a small fish catch or product. Further context is unavailable.
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Mr. Wilso
Real Estate Transfers Notice 1909
Nov 29 1909 George E Pennell and witness D Dimigwd convey 1109 Its 111 Atlantic parcel to new owner. Nov 30 1909 Griswold and Groshong noted with 10.48 09. t Web i Griswold sod 4. Local property transfer brief with names and date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Pennell
Wit D. Dimigwd
Atlantic
Groshong
Money All In for Hose Team Fund by Five Boys
Money subscribed to the fund for the purchase of the horse hose team and wagon by the five boys is now all in with the last ten dollars paid day before yesterday. A complete report of money received and expended by the committee will be published later.
Card of Thanks from Mrs AV C Carter
Mrs AV C Carter thanks the Ladies of the W R C for the beautiful flowers sent her.
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AV. C. Carter
Bankers and social notices fill local page items
Bankers report John Peterson of EV Horn about salary, social ladies invite guests to Friday card party, Odi Fellows lodge meets with good attendance, Rev W S Ritchie’s mother dies in Sparta and he will preach Sunday, Howard Anderson leaves for San Francisco, local gossip about a former scandal resurfaces, John Eggers buys Seventh and Maple lots for a new home, Otto Eggers buys A W Brown property to occupy next year, local stores promote rubber wear, funeral for Mrs Soper held at Congregational church with large attendance, NEBE'S shouts for rubber goods and HEDGES BROS offers shining parlor services.
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Mesdames B. R. Wasson
TF. Graham
Odi Fellows
I. O
United Presbyterian Church
Howard Anderson
Mary Anderson
San Francisco
Omaha
John Eggers
Carl Hoffman
Seventh
Maple Streets
Otto Eggers
A. W. Brown
Is Stock Taxable At Market Value
A case before the United States supreme court in Washington involves whether Iowa municipalities may tax stock in national banks at market value. The First National Bank of Estherville v City of Estherville questions if stock should be assessed by market or book value. The Iowa Supreme Court previously upheld market value taxation, and similar Iowa cases probe deducting government securities from stock assessments. The decision could yield thousands in extra taxes for stockholders if market value is used. Beautiful new line of dolls. Fred Alexander's
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United States Supreme Court
Washington
First National Bank
Estherville
Supreme ‘Court
Iowa
National Bank
Fistherville
Iowa Supreme Court
Eatherville
Towa Supreme Court
Lowa
Death of Griswold Restaurateur McKinley at Seventy Eight
Word reached Griswold of the death on Tuesday morning at seven o clock of Mr McKinley proprietor of the west end restaurant in town. Cause pneumonia after about a week illness. He leaves a wife and several sons and daughters. He was about eighty years old. Get your shoes shined at the old reliable parlor 5 cents. HEDGES BROS. alt.
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Griswold
McKinley
West End
Reliable
Hedges Bros
Bad Mess in the Northwest Traffic Stop Daily
Minneapolis dispatch reports widespread traffic disruption as strike spread. General managers order stoppage of all grain carrying roads while passenger trains run, yards delayed, and about 2000 workers idle. City urged to acquire rubber goods amid broad transport halt.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Streight
Building planned for spring occupancy by Jets owners
Messrs M P Conway and Phil Smith, owners of the Jets at Fifth and Walnut, plan a two story brick building back to the alley to house a large automobile garage. The Republic Motor Car Company of Hamilton Ohio will occupy it and make the city a distributing point for their new car. Gordon Laughlin will manage the establishment.
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Messrs
M. P. Conway
Phil Smith
Jets
Fifth and
Walnut Streets
Dr. Fintey
Republic Motor Car Company
Hamilton
Oho
Corliss
Gordon Laughlin
Hedges Bros Parlor Ad Promises Shine for Six Cents
An old style advertisement touts getting the best shine in town for six cents at Hedges Brothers parlors. The brief copy emphasizes value and service, reflecting practical consumer offers from a past era.
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Hedges Bros
Pleasant Ridge Man Has Accident with Carbolic Acid
Griswold Iowa December 1 special J C Forsyth a Pleasant Ridge farmer mistook carbolic acid for alcohol while shaving his face and suffered painful burns. He covered the burns with lard and vinegar and expects no serious harm though he will not shave for several weeks.
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Griswold
J.C. Forsyth
Pleasant Ridge
Forsyth
Most Horrible Scene Since the French Revolution
A Mount Brison dispatch reports a massive French crowd today dipped handkerchiefs in the blood of a
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United Press
Mount Brison
France
Ribelace
Four Koreans Sought Over Conspiracy to Assassinate Prince Eto
United Press reports in Chicago that four Koreans are being sought on charges of conspiring with Ito to assassinate Prince Eto of Japan. The Japanese government and the U S State Department requested the inquiry, underscoring tense diplomatic ties amid the incident.
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T. P. Lapham
Cumberland
Atlantic Automobile Co
Stadwiser
Chicago
Prince Eto
Japan
Ito
State Department
Marriage at Lutheran parsonage during today’s five o clock
Frank C. Dickey of this city and Christine M. Jacobsen of Cedar Bluffs Nebraska were married by Rev Aug Hemann at the Lutheran parsonage this afternoon. The couple will reside in town. The notice also mentions local business for rubbers and overshoes at Nebes.
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Frank C. Dicley
Christine M. Jacobsen
Cedar Bluffs
Neb
Aug. Hemann
Fire destroys Creston opera house and mosque temple
Creston Iowa December 1 1909 The temple grand opera house and mas onic temple here burned at eight o clock this morning with a loss of 40000 dollars The fires started from spontaneous combustion in the coal in the basement of the building The surrounding buildings were saved by the firemen
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Creston
Temple Grand Opera House
Masonic Temple
Governor Defends Narrowing Highways at Dealers Meet
Governor Carroll told the Des Moines convention of implement dealers that he favors narrowing state highways and returning unused portions to farmers. The plan, he said, would salvage land and benefit rural areas, though critics questioned feasibility and impact on transportation.
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Des Moines
Carroll
Another Alleged Discrimination Case Bruises Railroads
A special dispatch from Des Moines reports the Iowa railroad commission was told of alleged railroad bias in favor of Standard Oil. The Hawkeye Oil Co of Mason City and Waterloo complains Northwestern and Milwaukee railroads reject less than carload shipments on over three days weekly at Mason City, but accept them daily at Dubuque where Standard has a plant.
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Deg Moines
Standard Oil Company
Mission
TheHawkeye Oil Company
Mason City
Waterloo
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Dubuque
Standard Company
Defeat of Zelaya Forces Reported in Nicaragua Revolt
New Orleans dispatches say Zelaya was defeated at Lassalmas by General Matady's rebels. About a hundred Zelaya troops were sent east. The revolution stems from Zelaya's concessions to a Nicarangue fruit company, worsening rival interests and sparking local discontent.
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Bluefield
Matady
Lassilmas
Sindred
New Orleans
Zelaya
Lassalmas
Nicarangue’ Fruit Company
Weather Forecast for IownIttin Tonight and Thursday
Forecast calls for colder conditions tonight in the western areas with warmer readings in the eastern portion. Thursday is expected to be cooler overall with a gradual drop in temperatures across the region.
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Vada Hancock
Edgward Pont
Nebe
Dwi
Giffen
the Depot
Sid.smaill
Fred ‘Wilson
John’ Wilson
Towa
Fred Herchenbach
Fred Alexander
Hansen & Lowe
Nbebr's
New West Bound
Ani
Dwl
Everstick
Nebe’s
John Peterson
EV Horn
Nebn’swill
U.S. Supreme Court
Fred
Alexander
Ind
The
Smith ‘and Conway
Ing
Big Garage
Aot
Wilnut Streets
Farner
Ribelate
Frank C. Dickey
Cedar Buulfs
W. EB. Watson
Minnie
M. Graham
Sgame
Iowa Evening Press
Gov. Carroll
Ante
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