Obituary of Elsie Long in Denver a promising Iowa teacher
Miss Elsie Belle Long born February 20 1884 in Clay township Shelby County Iowa died December 6 1992 in Denver Colorado at age 25 years 9 months 14 days. A dedicated teacher she educated in Cedar Falls and Westminster University Denver and planned to graduate in spring. She taught in Sedro Valley Washington HarLan High School Iowa and Denver academies and was active in Presbyterian church work. She leaves father mother one brother and extended family, mourned as a life full of promise and Christian virtue.
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Elsie Belle Long
Clay Township
Shelby County
Iowa
Denver
Colo
Marne
State Normal School
Cedar Falls
Westminster University
Presbyterian Sunday School
Maine
Oge
Board of Publication
Presbyterian Church
Ore
Atlantic Hotel to Close for Repairs and Reopening Plans
Natut tells patrons that the Atlantic Hotel will close on December 20 for about two weeks to move furniture and relocate household goods. It will reopen under George Lang after painting and repairs, thanking patrons and requesting continued support.
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Natut
Athantic Hole
Atlantic Hotel
George Lang
The
Atlantic
Palmer thanks Cass County patrons as Moore Drug Co takes over
William T Palmer writes to friends and patrons thanking them for twenty four years of support at his drug store and inviting continued trade under the new Moore Drug Co arrangement at the same location.
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Cass
Moore Drug Co
Ww. T. Palmer
Card of Thanks for Golden Wedding Anniversary
Henry Wissler and wife express gratitude to neighbors friends and children for beautiful presents given as reminders of their golden wedding anniversary.
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Henry Wissler
Dance at the Eagles Hall Friday Evening
An event notice announces a dance at the Eagles Hall on Friday evening December 17 with music by the North Western Orchestra. The invitation is extended to all respectable people and notes the singing contest has been postponed until after the holidays by request of applicants.
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Eagles’ Hall
Northwestern Orchestra
Wagles’ Hall
City Council to Meet This Eve for Paving Vote
The city council convenes tonight at city hall in adjourned form to decide on paving plans. A five vote majority is needed to approve a combination paving beyond brick with filler. If Councilmen Slier or Christensen side with others, the measure passes. otherwise brick with filler remains. City Engineer Chase reportedly endorsed the combo paving, but City Attorney Whitmore says the engineer did not confirm such use.
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Slier
Christensen
Chas. 8
Chase
Whitmore
Roscoe Brown Leaves for Philadelphia Career Move
Roscoe Brown son of O W Brown and his wife left for Philadelphia last evening after visiting his parents. He is employed by a large oil tank company there and is doing well in his position. He soon plans to take a better job with a vacuum cleaner company.
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Roscoe Brown
O. W. Brown
Philadelphia
Roscoe
Phoenix Hose Company Elects Officers for Ensuing Year
The Phoenix Hose Company has elected officers for the ensuing year. Foreman Max Ross, Assistant Foreman W M Lynch, Secretary John Hoffmann Jr, Treasurer Lloyd Neil, Company Police Bruno Lorenzen and Warl Lang, Trustees Jake Weitzel and John Cardio, Department Trustee J E H Lane.
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Phoenix Boys
Phoenix Hose Company
Foreman
Max Ross
W. M. Lynch
John Floffman, Jr
Lloyd Neil
Bruno Lorenzen
Warl Lang
Jake Weitzel
John Cardio
J. E H. Lane
Boxing Match at Wikhorn Promises Big Evening
A major boxing bout is set for Thursday night December 23 at Wikhorn featuring William Walton of this city versus Johnny Parker of Rock Island. A sturdy wrestling preliminaries and a strong program are promised for the event.
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Wikhorn
Wm Walton
Johnny Parker
Rock Island
We Leave for Europe Mr and Mrs Swan to depart December 18
Mr and Mrs Tom Swan Jr will leave Saturday December 18 for Europe traveling through England France Belgium Holland and Germany. They are now in Philadelphia. Nelson Shrock Grulke advertise merchandise in their north window.
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Europe
Tom Swan, Jr
England
France
Belgium
Holland
Germany
Philadelphia
Nelson, Shrock & Grulke
Christmas gifts in display by Mrs Petite and shop
A fragment notes a china display by Mrs A M Petite at Mrs Woodell's millinery. The line promises value and usefulness for holiday goods. Also mentions Nelson Shrock & Grulke, retailers of toys, novelties and tea in Saint city.
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A. M. Petite
Nelson, Shrock & Grulke
Mess A. M. Petite
Goodell Millinery
Goodell Millinery Store
Marne Couple Weds Quietly at Parsonage
Miss Maude Kellogg and John Krambeck, both of the Marne area, were married this morning by Rev. J. George at the Presbyterian parsonage. The ceremony was intimate with only the couple and the pastor present before they left on the eleven o'clock flyer for a wedding trip to Denver. They plan to reside in Maine after their return. The bride has long worked as a telephone operator and is admired locally. the groom, Claus Krambeck, is a noted stock raiser with Krambeck Bros. Their friends extend best wishes.
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J. George
Maude Kellogg
John Krambeck
Marne
Denver
Maine
Claus Krambeck
Henoring
Krambeck Bros
Marriage Licenses Listed in Local Notice
Marriage licenses issued include Frank Ratalaff and Ida M. Sherer. John Krambeck and Marie Kellogg. Maude M. Kellogg and presumably same party. The notice references a fine line of toilet sets priced from two dollars at Eggers Bros. end of display.
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Frank Ratalaff
Lewis
Sherer
Same
John Krambeck
Marie
Maude M. Kellogg
Eggers Bros, Eodtf
Sunday School Program at M. E. Church
The M. E. Sunday School plans two Christmas program nights at 7:30. on Dec 1 and Dec 19 feature juvenile orchestra, girls class, piano or recitation pieces, a boys class, solos and duets and a gift offering for a fountain pen. The events involve Rev. A. B. Griffith and several student participants.
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M. E
Bone Waeeer
Joy Smith
Qdole Sanders
Ruth Wilkin
Gladys Kirk
Alfie Wilkin
Margaret Caiflrth
Reba Fudge
Petersen v Rock Island Case to Be Taken to Supreme Court
Will Pake the Case Co. attorney for the plaintiff, MM Boorman, says the personal injury suit Peter Petersen v Rock Island, tried and decided against Petersen, will be carried to the supreme court and the necessary brief is being prepared.
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Will Pake
MM. Boorman
Peter Petersen
The
Rock Island
Supreme Court
Cut glass water sets at Atlantic by Eggers Bros
Cut glass water sets, the nicest ever shown in Atlantic, are offered by Eggers Bros. This mid century sale advertises elegant tumblers and vessels, highlighting craftsmanship and variety for home display.
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Atlantic
Eggers Bros. Eodtf
Colt bite accident mars Griswold resident
Gittins of Griswold was severely injured while at a Turk place sale. His hand was in a colt’s mouth when the animal struck, toppled him, and stepped on his head crushing the skull and badly cutting the eye. Nearby displays and holiday goods are advertised by local merchants in the same notices.
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Win
Gittins
Griswold
Turk Place
Hle
Bruce Con Signey Wedding Invitations Issued
Invitations issued for Bruce Con Signey wedding set for the 20th at the Presbyterian church Rev J George ancint ing to officiate. Tomorrow a pre nuptial event hosted by Mrs Frank Musson and others honors Miss Bruce with gifts from the St Cecilian club and visiting members. Browning Club met with Italian music discussion led by Miss Blancheledge.
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Bruce
Frank Musson
Mesdames Musson
C. J. Campbell
Follett
GC. W. Bruce
Browning Club
Poles Move Notice Serves City Over Rock Island Pole
Attorney J B Rockafellow for Rock Island railroad serves mayor Straight three day notice to move electric light poles beside the Nickel building. Poles have long been on Rock Island ground though never before officially challenged. City likely to relocate poles from the electric light plant on Poplar street to the opposite side amid fire risk concerns. The notice signals a mandatory relocation with potential liability for fire.
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Rock Islannd
J. B. Rockafellow
Rock Island Railroad Company
Rock Island
Poplar Street
Seven Lucky Children and Local Sales Announcements
List of children holding Buster Brown prize numbers from Nebe Shoe Co. includes John Henningsen Frieda Hansen Roy Miller Edna Anderson Archi all Bertha Harris George Johnson with more prizes to be announced Christmas week. Ep is well worth viewing full dress and tuxedo suits at Nelson Shrock Grulke. Episcopal cake sale and bazaar December 18 at the News office. Dance at Wagles Hall December 17. Monogram stationery orders taken. Dr HW Williams dentist over Alexander's store.
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Buster Brown
Nebe Shoe Co
John Henningsen
Frieda Hansen
Roy Miller
Edna, Anderson
Archiall
Bertha Harris
George Johnson
Nelson, Shrock & Grulke
Local Vignettes Cover City Socials and Ills
A flurry of brief notices notes illness of R A Berry and C B Finley in steep condition but improving. Several visitors and residents travel between Maine Anita Des Moines and Omaha with updates on small events, sales, and welcomes. Hart Schaffner Marx clothing is advertised by Albert Johnson along with Monogram Stationery at The News office.
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Albert Johnson's
Anniversary Observance for Banker Furst and Wife
Miss Emily Parsons traveled to Adair to attend the 40th wedding anniversary of Banker Furst and his wife. A notable display appeared in the window of Nelson Sirock and Grulke, signaling curiosity beyond the usual.
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Emily Parsons
Adair
Banker Furst
Nelson, Sirock & Grulke
Monogram Stationery Line Highlights Holiday Gift
Monogram stationery presented as a pleasant holiday gift. Readers are invited to view a selection at the NEWS office. Also advertised are watches of all kinds from Eggers Bros. Wanted at the hospital, skilled help for Dr. W A Hammer Dentist over Oransky's. Office phone 417.
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Aly
Monogram
Eggers Bros. Eodtt
W. A. Hammer
Oransky’s
Bad Wreck on the Milwaukee Train Kills and Injures Many
A Milwaukee to Chicago bound passenger train derailed near Bagley Iowa due to a wreck, killing the engineer and injuring about a dozen passengers. Among the injured are Mrs Stover Ashton DickW ventnith Jellenidde De Park mouth Mrs John Curier Perry Ruth Cornish Elwood Tay O W Carpenter Coon Rapids Ray Leag and wife Glenham and others.
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United Press
Chicago
Milwaukee
Bagiey
Towa
Bassete
Tos Stover
Ashton
Kw. Ventnith
Jellenidde
S. de
PL Carrey
Parkmouth
Las
Ohlinger
Portsmouth
John Curier
Perry
Tae
Dues Reave
Yanketon
Aplers
Besmet
S. Od
C. Parker
Des Moines
Ruth Cornish Elwood
Tay O. W. Carpenter
Coon Rapids
Ray Leag
Glenham
Rama Campaign Heats Up As Estrada Receives Armaments
In New Orleans December 25 reports say General Vasques Estrada has four machine guns four thousand rifles and a million rounds of ammunition for his forces. General Chamorro’s main division advances toward the front while a later report claims an assassination attempt on Zelaya at Mangia.
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The
United Press
New Orleans
Colon
Rama
Estrada
Tasques
Chamorros’ Comand
Zelaya
Mangia
Artuckles Pay Up Top in Treasury List 1
The Artuckles Brothers, rivals of the sugar trust, paid into the United States Treasury today the amount listed in List 1 as liquidation of duties owed the government. The Treasury notes cover shortages since 1898 but do not affect pursuit of individuals found guilty of frauds related to the case.
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United Press
Chicago
Artuckle Bros
Sugar Trust
United Stat Treasury
Tresens
Train wreck on Southern Railway near Sum mit kills dozens
Treensboro N C Dec 15 About twenty were killed and many injured this morning when train No YL on the Southern Railway was wrecked between this city and Summit the result of a broken rail. Two sleepers and two coaches were overturned into the creek and several bodies are believed to still be under the water.
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United Press
Treensboro
N. C
Tventy
Southern Railway
Summit
Wood chosen to be Army Commander in Chief in April
General Leonard Wood, now commanding the department of the east, was selected today to succeed General Bell as Commander in Chief of Staff of the army. The appointment becomes effective in April.
Weather forecast and local ad note from Musson
Generally fair tonight and Thursday with little temperature change. An adjacent ad mentions a stand north of town buying dead hogs at top market price, with contact Musson at Black 202. Also a brief line about Victor and Edison talking machines and Eggers Bros. endt
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Musson
B.C
Cate
Victor and Edison Talking Machines
Eggers Bros
Endtt
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Farner Marie
Denver. Cole
Dwi
Lyceum Theatre
Chaffeur
Chic Perkins
Atlantic Theatre
Miss Maude Kel
Loge
George—Co West
Tdernl Waterman
Wacttlg Bros. Eodt
Alice
Nelson, Shrock & Grulenm
Bruce-Consigney
Bruece-Consigny
Presbyterian
Oelgck
J. George Ancinting
Ladies St. Cecilian Club
W. J. Deering
Joly Mancox
Iggers Bros
Fancy Chinn
Sdar
Aif
HW. K. Williams
Alexander’s
wNrs
R. A. Berry
Fred Krumbeck
Ross Lang
Wietath
Mverning
Wim. Mailander
Givbs
Mac
Qivaha
A. L. Baker
Necatur
Amntil
J. Oransky
Lee
Ovansky
Crace
R. A. Ferry
Irs
Tra G. Kyle
Gqmahawee
L. A. Forsyth
Ruth Turner
Anita
Aberdeen
D. D
Milt Darling
South Dakota
John Weppler
Laster Dunn
L. A. Bugle
O. A. Roe
F. B. Fitch
Wiota
C. O. Brewer
Route 4
Byron Forshay
Pliny Tawkins
Absprogee
Mont
Garry Myers
Patterson
N. J
T. . Whittey
Lela Hutton
J. G. Whiney
Muarie Whitney
Hart, Scharner & Marx
Alberu Johnson
Neue Bigbvy
Inn Eci
Dent
Gen
Vasques—Estrada
Four Machine Gang
Soutie
Hoon
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