Golden Wedding Day for Guttenfelder Couple in City
Adam Guttenfelder and Barbara Soljal Guttenfelder, married in Gutenberg Germany on June 1 1861, celebrate their golden wedding in this city with nine children, seven living, and many relatives visiting from nearby towns. Auerbach home hosts a social affair while Locust Street remains open for flowers and gifts as well wishers gather. The News extends warm congratulations and wishes for many more years together.
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Adam Guttenfelder
Locust Street
Gutenberg
Germany
Mr. Guttenfelder
Barbara Soljal
America
Sophia Auerbach
G. F. Auerbach
Wm. Guilenfelder
Conrad Guttenfelder
John Guttenfelder
York
Chris Guttenfelder
Avoca
Leonard Guttenfelder
Neb
John
Leonard
Auerbach
Lower Birch Street
Lfe
General Dodge Sends More Cash to Des Moines
The Allison monument fund grew as $2,028 was received yesterday from General Dodge, bringing the total to $31,586. In related news, a fatal accident near Fort Atkinson injured Mrs. Wesselman and killed two of her children, while another child survived. the team was struck by train No. 21 on the Davenport-Calmar line at a crossing. Pioneer telegrapher Thaddeus M. Schnell died at Mercy hospital after an operation, ending a long career dating to 1851 and making him the oldest operator by years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Morrow
General Dodge
Harvin
Doris
Henry Wesselman
Calmar
Thaddeus M. Schnell
Andrew Carnegie
United States Military Telegraph Corps
Thomas Whicon
Mercy Hospital
Schnell
Associated Press
Iowa
Weather Outlook for Iowa Unsettled Showers Tonight
Forecast shows unsettled weather across Iowa with showers tonight and into Friday. Temperatures remain largely unchanged with light wind and spotty precipitation chances varying by region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
District Convention to be Held at Anita Next Thursday
The I O C B district meeting is set for June 8 at the Masonic Temple, with an 11 o'clock business session and a 1:15 start for afternoon programs. Delegates, visitors, and the public attend a day of music, addresses, and initiatory degree work by Atlantic, Lewis, Wiota, and Anita lodges, followed by Rebekah degree ceremonies and a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Masonic Temple
P. A. Rickel
Mayor
Music—Orchestra
S. W. Rowley
Lewis Music—Orchestra
Rebekah Lodges
Marguerite C. Anderson
Atlantic
Lewis Vs
Wiota
Atlantic Lodge No
Anita Lodge
Lewis Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Lewis and Wiota
Masonite’ Temple
Law exam cohort at state capitol and Iowa City
A class of thirty seven students is examined at the state capitol for admission to the bar and next week fifty four will be examined at Iowa City. The examination is conducted by Messrs Cosson Lyon Sargent and Bbersole of the law examining board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Capitol
Iowa City
Messrs. Cosson, Lyon, Sargent and Bbersole
Law Examining Board
Des Moines Aviation Meet At Hyperion Club
Des Moines papers extol flights by Barrer and Simon at the Hyperion club grounds. Coverage bears marked flair from the aviators’ press agent, suggesting Mol sant pilots as world beaters while noting the club’s only guarantee is a share of gate receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Hyperion Club
Barrer
Simon
Molsant
Remember the Alamo Thank You Note to Car Owners
The G A R members and associated ladies organizations thank the automobile owners of the city for transporting them to the cemetery on Memorial Day. This acknowledgment is given by order of the presidents of the respective groups.
Roads Reported Good After Heavy Rains Storm Damage Noted
The roads in the vicinity remain fairly good and smooth despite recent heavy rains. A chimney blew off the roof of John Ratzlac’s house nine miles west of the city during the storm, causing only minor roof damage and no serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Ratzlac
Burlington would build new line into Rock Island territory
Local railroad gossip in Griswold suggests Burlington officials may extend a line east and west through Warren and Madison counties. The plan would connect Indianola to Greenfield and Cumberland, with Griswold and Council Bluffs as eventual endpoints, shielding Burlington from Rock Island incursions.
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Cumberland
Griswold
Rock Island
Burlington
Carlisle
Seymour
Chariton
Chariton Centry
Indianola
Ackworths
Clarkson
Albia-Des Moinies
Nowalls
Osceola-Des Moines
Warren ‘County
Madison County
Winterset
Cormer
Des Moines
Adair County
Creston
Greenfield
Cunberland
Atlantic
Avoca
Red Oak
Hastings
Carson
Rock
Carlisle-Seymour
Iite
Council Bluffs
F. W. Cherry
Burlington Now
Married wrestler Shorty Runyon retires after last match
Shorty Runyon of Idaho, a renowned mat artist, quietly married Eilen Z. Largon of Wiota last evening. The pair plan a brief visit period before deciding on a permanent home, and Runyon announces retirement from wrestling for all time. His final bout was Friday against Western of Omaha. An upcoming special congressional election in this district is scheduled for Monday the 6th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shorty Runyon
Idaho
Eilen Z. Largon
Wiota
Runyon
Western
Omaha
Freeda Clark Tops Omaha Europe Contest Visit
Dr Freeda M Clark of Oakland leads in the Omaha World Herald European trip contest and toured the city to interview locals about her candidacy. Mayor Burney issued a license for another show, a wild west act recreating Custer’s Last Stand, to exhibit June 8 beside the Central Iowa Produce Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeda M. Clark
Oakland
Omaha World-Herald
Clark
Atlantic
Burney
Central Iowa Produce Company
Quit for a Time at Electric Plant Over Pay Delay
Workers at the electric light and water plant walked off briefly this morning due to missing pay checks. The checks arrived soon after, and the crew returned to work. THH NEWS for your wedding avites.
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Electric Light and Water Plant
Avites
How They Have Voted In This District Congressional Records
The district’s historical vote tallies show Republican Walter I. Smith and Democrat rivals each election cycle. Between 1900 and 1910 Smith repeatedly led with pluralities ranging from about 1,848 to 18,307, defeating opponents such as S. B. Wadsworth, G. W. Cullison, H. Wilcox, W. C. Campbell, and R. C. Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter I. Smith
S. B. Wadsworth
Smith
G. W. Cullison
H. Wilcox
W. C. Campbell
Plurality
R. C. Spencer
W. F. Cleveland
The Oransky Ad and Memorial Service Notice
The Oransky store runs a large ad telling a story of good bar gains. The board of supervisors meets Monday in regular session. Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors members to meet Sunday June 4 at 1 30 to attend Memorial services. Bring flowers and conveyance if possible. flowers can be dropped at Albert Johnson's Clothing Store Saturday. Members depart 2 16 SHARP. By order of Joint Committee.
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BR. N. A
Albert Johnson
Personal items of interest from the city
A roundup of local happenings lists residents traveling to Wyoming Des Moines and Valley Junction visiting friends, new births, hospital updates, and social visits. It notes a city council meeting, road work, lightning damage to a barn, and minor traffic incidents. Local arrivals include J. P. Harris L. W. Caughey and more.
Teal Estate Transfers in Massena 1911 Record
D P Hogan and wife Nita D Emletzer transfer 6 27 11 w 128 ft of n 1814 ft of it 14 2nd add Massena for $1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Hogan
Wffe Nita Demeltzer
Massena
White Has His Promise Grounded in Green Vote
Defeated congressional candidate Mr White of Harlan urged friends to back Judge Green promising White influence to secure a judge appointment if Green wins. The pledge is an open secret, raising questions among rival jurists and Republicans in the district about motives and withdrawals before Green’s election. J B Rockafellow and Thos Arthur named as potential appointees if vacancy arises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Harlan
Green
J B. Rockafellow
Thos. Arthur
Logan
Big time at Lewis Sunday opens Crystal Lake resort
Advertising promotes the Crystal Lake Lewis resort opening on Sunday June 4 with an Anita to Lewis excursion and music by the Anita band. A baseball game between Anita and Lewis is planned and a large crowd is anticipated.
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Roo
Anita
Lewis
Crystal Lake
Lewis Resort
Anita Band Lig
Local Notes and Visitors At Area Churches and Schools
Rev Huston attended a Church of Christ convention in Elliott on Wednesday. Wayne Batersby and wife left for Miller D after visiting relatives. Miss Gertrude Owen from Omaha visited with Miss Priscilla Davis. Miss Hilie Byrne returned from Algent where she taught. Luther Myers from Grand Island visited his parents and attended commencement where his sister Mildred graduates. Mrs J H Alexander of Griswold and Mrs Lora of Denver attended the exercises Thursday evening. 8 C Harris and Alberta visited Griswold for the weekend. Edith Brown and Nellie Mille returned from two weeks in Chicago. Bleth Casad and Marie Montague of Atlantic visited relatives and attended commencement. Mrs Martin Ruane of Atlantic visited her Montague relatives. Lulu Whited and Josephine from Atlantic visited the Casads. F J Macomber Jr arrived from Palo Alto after law studies at Stanford. summer with parents planned. Mrs George Roberts visited Atlantic Sunday. returned home Tuesday. Lace and Dec word: Recant Club closed for summer after program. next year planned with picnic supper. George Forsyth and Joe Tye of Griswold visited H G Cotton and wife. Grade teachers showcased pupil work at the opera house with a short program. The Red Sox beat Grant 4 to 3 in a season opener at Grant Tuesday.
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W. M. Huston
Elliott
Church of Christ
Schioola
Wayne Batersby
Miller
Gertrude Owen
Omaha
Priscilla Davis
Hilie.Byrne
Lurdey
Algent
Luther Myers
Grand Island
Chicago
Bleth Casad
Marie Montague
Atlantic
Martin Ruane
A Montague
Lulu Whited
Josephine
Isaac Casad
F. J. Macomber, Jr
Palo Alto
Calif
George Forsyth
Joe Tye
Griswold
H. G. Cotton
Opera House
Red Sox
Grant
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State
Capitol
Alamo
Shorty
Wiota Girl
Oransky
Oransky Store
Board of Supervisors
Albert Borens
Wyoming
W. J. Harris
J. P
L. W. Caughey
Atlantic Automobile Company
G. A. Berry
John Cornell
Gas Company
Frank Dreager
J. E. Lane
South Birch Street
Earl Bigelow
Valley Junction
Will Bigelow
Faith and
Hope
R. B. Bigelow
Will Bailey
Giffen
Coal Valley
Ill
Nick Welter
Joseph Bortlanger
Quinlan
Griffith
Glenwood
Graves
C. W. Needies
Third and
Chestnut Streets
Wm. Carr
W. F M.S
M. B. Church
Wahoo
Boston
John Stout
Justica
George W. Parham
O'Neil
Harry Ulbrich
Ulbrich
J. G. Whitney
Hopley Place
Lewis Road
Jake Weitzel
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