Villisca 15 Not Pleased With New A N S Schedule
The Villisca Review reports discontent over the Atlantic Northern and Southern railroad timetable affecting Villisca. A council and committee pressed Receiver B S Harlan to adjust service, achieving a promise to reverse the schedule before Christmas week, though constraints limit changes. Crowley Co. ad appears at end.
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Villisca Review
Atlantic Northern & Southern Railroad
Atlantic
Villisca
B.S. Harlan
Grant
Villidea
F. L
Ingman
Harlan -At ‘Atlantic
FF. Jonés
J. L. Smith
G.N. Fessler
Harlan
Cumberland resident suffers three fracture runaway injury
M. C. Durham a Cumberland resident sustained a broken leg in a Tuesday runaway accident. While en route to Franks place west of town in a buggy driven by a Franks boy about nineteen, the horses ran wild causing Durham’s leg to break in three places and the other boy to break his arm.
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M. C. Durham
Cumberland
Franks Place
Durham
Auction of Cumberland stock at public sale
Cumberland December 8 Auction bidders bid on clothing and shoes stock once traded by the Audubon party to J. J. Purdy. The sale includes tool chests at Fred Alexander's store, offering items before unseen quality.
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Cumberland
Audubon
J. J. Purdy
Fred Alexander's
Remains of Mrs L D Willsey to be brought here for interment
W C Terbush learned from Monticello Ind that Mrs L D Willsey, about seventy five, widow of the Pet Roe place east of town, died at her daughter Mrs A K Sills home. Her remains arrive tomorrow morning on the east train and will be buried beside her husband, with the funeral party likely accompanying the body. Folding doll cabs offered at Fred Alexander's.
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W.C. Terbush
Monticello
Ind
L. D. Willsey
A. K. Sills
Pet’ Roe
Atlantic Countery
Mra. A. K. Sills
Ferguson and Anna Snyder Wed in Griswold
Griswold December 8 wedding of D W Ferguson to Miss Anna Snyder at the bride’s parents home. Ceremony conducted by Rev Histon of the Central Church of Christ with a large gathering, followed by a wedding dinner. Both described as estimable young people with many friends.
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Griswold
Frank Snyder
East Side
Anna Snyder
D. W. Ferguson
Histon
Central Church of Christ
Cass County Winners at Chicago Stock Show Highlight Local Pride
Cass County residents Peter Hopley & Son and the Krambecks won prizes at the Chicago stock show. Chas Escher of Harlan also earned top prizes. Bazaar of Indian souvenirs to be held at Hayles Hall on December 46 by the Christian young people. Includes chicken and noodle dinner and waffle supper. Also notices about gifts at Purcell's Jewelry, Rev Fletcher’s voyage on the Cunard liner Cam pania, and a public auction of D. S. Eldridge household goods at 1111 Locust Street at 1:30 PM. Weather forecast for Iowa: cloudy to night, Saturday fair.
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Peter Hopley & Son
The
Krambecks
Cass County
Chicago
Chas, Escher
Harlan
Hayles Hall
Eldridge Household
Locust Street
Death of well known Anita resident Harrigan Spangler
Harrigan Spangler a longtime Anita resident died at about seventy from a complication of diseases, with lagrippe the direct cause. He leaves a wife, three daughters, and two sons not residing locally. Funeral Sunday at eleven from Congregational church, in charge of Masons, Meade Post and Obedience Lodge. Interment at Evergreen cemetery.
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Anita
Dee
Harrigan Spangler
Adair County
South Anita
California
Congregational Church
Obedience Lodge No
Meade Post No
Masonic Lodge
Evergreen Cemetery
Spangler
Pi Phi Alpha visit delivers gifts to newlyweds
Twenty Pi Beta Alpha members surprised Mr and Mrs James A Paige to celebrate their recent marriage. Ralph McWaid spoke for the group as they presented a knives and forks set amid congratulatory speeches. Paige is the second fraternity member to wed. Mr and Mrs J W Dooley plan a visit to Dexter tomorrow. Purcell's Jewelry Store advertises jewelry and watches.
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Pi Phi Alpha
James A. Paige
James
Ralph MceWaid
Paige
Benedicts
Local notes and upcoming events from Adair area
Mrs Burnea improves after illness. Rev G F Braun travels to Omaha for lectures. Geo F Berg returns from Chicago Stock Show. John Cardio visits Excelsior Springs for water cures. Grandson of Mr and Mrs Thiele recovering from accidental shooting near Adair. S J Johnson of Cumberland bills himself as Cumberland News correspondent. Open evenings till Christmas. Button contest at Deering and Son with prizes. Eggers Bros ad promoted.
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S. J. Johnson
Cumberland
Eggers Bros
Short Stories of the Town Tales of Local Happenings
Local notices report church reception for Rev. John Giffen, hospital patient Joe Sandberg improving, Mrs. S A Noyer recovering from surgery, and Miss Josephine Winne visiting Des Moines. New meat system at Ulbrich Meats noted as working well. travelers Mason from Nome to explore world route via river road. birth of a son to Mr and Mrs John Bell of Sligo Colorado. infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Strittmatter dies and funeral held in Atlantic. Danish Ladies raise 120 at bazaar for church lights. two yeges detained for Des Moines safe blowing. Lyric Glee Club entertaining at M H church with next lecture by Dr Henry Clarke.
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Ben Strittmatter
A. F. Lutz
Atlantic Cemetery
M. H. Church
Lyric Glee Club
Epworth League
Henry Clarke
Social events and local notices from Des Moines area highlights
Social events and society notes report bridge club gathering hosted by Mesdames H K Williams and F W Porterfield with a luncheon. Browning Club dinner planned at Mrs Crawford's home next Monday with several hosts. Also mentions Christmas merchandise at Crowley H Cole & Co. obituaries note W W Hunnell, Des Moines contractor, and Frank Bennett, former traveling salesman now in Des Moines real estate, visiting town. Includes local meat shop recommendation and Mayme Findley china display at Foley Collins millinery.
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B. Crawford
Mesdames Crawford
A. A. Gillette
H. Cole
Frank Bennett
Des Moines
Irrank Ag Éyer
Building Bought for Majestic Theatre Occupancy
B C Schelm purchased the building formerly owned by B E King now housing the Majestic theatre. King had secured the building in a prior trade. PURCHLL'S Jewelry Store advertises a fine line of lockets. Royal Neighbors start serving dinner at 11 today and offer supper at 5 this evening.
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Purchll’s
B. C. Schelm
B. BE. King
Majestic Theatre
King
Purchll's
Petitions Filed in Waterloo Damage Cases Against Street Car Co
Attorney H M Boorman sent to Waterloo to file petitions in damage suits brought by an Avoca woman and her sister against the street car company. The summary notes a News report earlier and mentions a chicken pie dinner fundraiser by Royal Neighbors at Woodman hall Saturday. There is also an ad for Botna Valley Business College offering a three month course for 27.50 dollars with flat admission.
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H. M. Boorman
Waterloo
Avoca
Woodman Hall
McNamaras threaten Los Angeles dynamite to unionize
An unpublished portion of Ortie McManigal s confession is quoted claiming the McNamaras would use dynamite to force a union and threaten to blow waterworks and mines if their demands were not met by 1915. He describes the Los Angeles Times bombing and the Llewellyn Iron Works blast as part of their campaign, and notes his role as J B McNamara s chief assistant in numerous outrages.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Ortie McManis Bal
McNamaras
Los Angeles Times
McManigal
Llewellyn Iron Works
John J. McNamara
J. B. McNamaras
the Times
Times
Harrison Gray Otis
The
Chicago
Llewellyn Tron Works
McNaimaras
Osteopathy Talk No 24 on Rheumatism Causes
Dr Charles D Finley explains rheumatism questions in talk 24. He notes many pains labeled rheumatic arise from nerve pressure due to muscle contraction or minor dislocations. Muscular rheumatism includes lumbago stiff neck and intercostal neuralgia and is really neuralgia of affected muscles. relief comes from osteopathic adjustments.
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Charles D. Finley
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Rev
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Bear Grove Township
New York
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Iowa
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Anita Man
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Ethan Allen
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Dexter
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Purcell's Jewelry Store
N. W. Deering & Son
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Moving Picture Houses
Presbyterian Church
John
Joe Sandberg
S. A. Noyer
Josephine Winne
Poultry Show Committee
Ulbrich
News
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Harry
Estelle Mason
Nome
Alaska
Sligo
Colo
Bell
Omaha
Harry Dinges
Canyon City
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Mesdames
H. K. Williams
F. W. Porterfield
Crowley H, Cole & Co
Wich
W. W. Hunnell
W.W. Hunnell
Dorsie
Hunnell
Des Moines Drug Company
N. B. Carson
Estherville
Mayme Findley
Foley & Collins Millinery
EF. C. Schelm
Osborne
Botna Valley Business College
4Th and
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