City Council Acts on New Paving Resolution
The city council, at a special session, approved a paving plan creating a district along Chestnut Street and cross streets, with grading prior to paving and dirt disposal within 2000 feet. Chestnut would be 53 feet wide, cross streets 4 feet, crowns of 10 and 6.5 inches, and gutters six inches deep. Sidewalks along Chestnut to be widened four feet each side, bids to follow, with deposits and sureties required. Funds from grading, improvement, and general accounts to cover costs. A $200 grant was awarded to Mr. Chase the overseer. crossings to the cemetery will be reviewed Monday. A petition seeks a north-side Seventh street walk from Olive to corporation.
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Chestnut Street
Highth Street
Chestnut
Furnis
Chase
Seventh Street
Olive
Corporation
Old Carpet Recycling Promise Prompt Service
A local prompt service offers to convert old carpets into new usable material or products, guaranteeing efficient processing. The ad emphasizes reliability and quick response for customers seeking carpet recycling solutions.
Pretty Reception at Mrs Locke Home Delights Late Season
Yesterday afternoon from two to seven Mrs M L Locke hosted a refined reception at her Locust street home with Mrs J O Fudge Mrs H D Cavanaugh Mrs R Walter Allen and Miss Effie Locke as hostesses. Three hundred invitations and few regrets accompanied pink and white decor a dining room centerpiece rose basket and ribbons. Guests were received by Miss Gladys Fudge Ruth Jacobsen and Reba Fudge with dining room hosts and servers listed. luncheon in two courses and favors of pink water colored rose baskets. An orchestra including Carl Litterst Minnie Lynch and Zula McCall provided music in a pretty well appointed setting. The event reflected the late social season’s elegance.
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M. L. Locke
South Locust Street
Locke
J. O. Fudge
H. D. Cavenaugh
R. Walter Allen
Effie Locke
Gladys Fudge
Ruth Jacobsen
Reba Fudge
C. R. Hunt
A. A. Gillette
F. H. Townsend
Anna Henderson
Carrie Hupp
Altie Wilken
Grace Eichhorn
Anna Christensen
Florence Fudge
Jennie Smiley
Jessie Locke
Mildred Meredith
Mary Marshall
Irma Townsend
Irma Fudge
Sarah Burr
Carl Litterst
Minnie Lynch
Zula McCall
Robbers killed by sheriff's posse near St Michaels Md
Emmett Roberts, suspected slayer of Mrs Woodill, was killed this morning near St Michaels by a sheriff's posse. The incident followed a pursuit after the bridge accident at the high school area. Mrs Beal, riding with a blind horse, fell from the buggy, suffering two broken arms but is reported to be recovering. The report comes from Anita Republican.
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Henry Beal
Lewis Minister Leaves
Rev McClure resigns as pastor of Church of Christ in Lewis due to wife’s health. He preached farewell sermon last Sunday evening as a union meeting. They will move to Pawnee City Nebraska and then to the mountains.
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Lewis
McClure
Church of Christ In
Pawnee City
Neb
Gritty Recovery of Laura Millhollin After Injury
The Anita Republican notes Miss Laura Millhollin showed notable grit finishing her school term with a broken ankle and crutches. She injured herself on the playground but discarded a crutch and resumed normal work, impressing readers with her perseverance.
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Laura Millhollin
Anita Republican
Local Notices Mention Timely Timber and Travel Echoes
Dr. Max Emmert visited Des Moines on business while George Pennell, state bank examiner, toured the city on matters and visits. Jas E. Bruce returned from Chicago where he spoke of warm weather, wife and daughter, and lake rides found in the trip.
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Max Emmert
Des Moines
George EB. Pennell
State Bank Examiner
Jas. EB. Bruce
Chicago
Large Real Estate Transfer Near Anita Farm Sold
Wm Cochran sells a 280 acre farm two and a half miles east of Anita to William Ballenseifer and Ernest Burke. They gain possession March 1 1910 for twenty eight thousand dollars. Formerly Geo Kohl property, one of the best improved farms in the county.
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Wm. Cochran
Anita
William Ballenseifer
Ernest Burke
Geo. Kohl
Anita Tribune
Neighborly beer run costs man hundred dollar fine
In Audubon county, William Krau el asked S. A. McHargue to fetch a case of beer for him. McHargue delivered the beer in his auto and was fined $100 for transporting liquor to a person without a permit to handle it.
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Audubon Republican
William Krauel
Audubon
S. A. McHargue
Manning
McHargue
Porch Furniture Discount Sale Tomorrow
C B Osborne advertises a special sale of porch furniture at his store tomorrow with a liberal discount on all porch furniture. Readers are urged to buy porch furniture at a reasonable price.
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C. B. Osborne
Illness reaches Duval family with Iowa Falls contact
Grandma Duval, mother of Sheriff and A M Duval, is ill again and her daughter Mrs Brown of Iowa Falls has been sent for. Other children have been notified.
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Grandma Duval
Sheriff
A. M. Duval
Mra. Brown
Iowa Falls
Landslide clears track in Chris Nielsen cut area
In a recent heavy rainstorm a landslide blocked the Kimballton Railroad Atlantic Northern and Southern line between Elk Hiorn and Kimballton. About thirty stockholders businessmen and farmers volunteered to clear the ground, each donating a day’s work.
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Kimballton
Atlantic Northern and Southern
Chris Nielsen
Elk Hiorn
Cook with Gas on Osborne's Porch Furniture Ad
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a porch furniture advertisement for cooking with gas. The text mentions Osborne and a promotional period d25-27, indicating sale timing. The item reads like a small classified ad promoting gas cooking features.
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Osborne
Weatherman Iowa Forecast Partly Cloudy Storm Outlook
A forecast for Iowa expects partly cloudy conditions with a chance of local storms tonight or Saturday. Temperatures remain steady around seasonal norms across monitored stations.
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Iowa
Local E P Lodge Meets This Evening at Castle Hall
The lodge holds its regular meeting at Castle Hall this evening and requests a good attendance from members. Proceedings and agenda are to be announced, with attendance encouraged for all members of the lodge.
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E. P
Castle Hall
Normal Institute Ends With Staff Leaving
Readable fragments indicate the Cass County Normal ends for this year as residents and instructors prepare to move on to new positions. The closure affects students and local education efforts, with staff transition shaping the community’s next steps.
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Normal Institute
Cass Count Normal
Bees A Bee Scare Prompt Urgent Local Alert
A brief wartime style notice asks residents to report any bee swarm sightings to BAE NTRBH COOK, with gas warnings in effect. Call for quick notification to local authorities.
Semi-Weekly Griswold Letter Highlights Local Activity
Local notes from Griswold report visits to Oklahoma and Omaha, inspections by Burlington officials, a cake sale by M. H. ladies, and several residents traveling for weddings, medical care, or work. Frank Gove wed Mabel Cheetham in Oklahoma City. Rev. Herbert W. Dack returned with a gold watch.
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T. D. Newton
Griswold
Frank Gove
Mabel Cheetham
Okahoma City
Herbert W. Dack
Des Moines
County Courthouse Notes On Gopher Bounties And Budgets
County officials report on the July 1 start of a five cent gopher bounty, with bills filed before then at the old ten cent rate. The board will address primary election costs shifting to the county and possible three mill tax or bonds to cover court expenses. Auditor Herbert notes session-law changes and that resident hunter licenses will be issued from July 4 for one dollar and ten dollars for nonresidents.
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Board of Supervisors
Herbert
Local Socials and Events Highlight Griswold Week
The community hosted a Methodist social at Carl Burnham's home with hay rack and auto arrivals. The Shire stallion owned by Turner Bros. died, a loss to local horse breeders. Dr. E C Weir visited Griswold, noting Grant plans for an August reunion. Memorial services led by Rev. John Duncan to be held at the Presbyterian church. The Cass Montgomery Veterans prepare for a large annual reunion with speakers and attractions. A weed burner from Rock Island drew attention during a Thursday visit. Al Emigh of Atlantic stayed with relatives, and Phil Kirchner modernized his near park residence. A disturbing incident involving a degraded individual was noted with unclear details.
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Carl Burnham
Turner Bros
E. C. Weir
Grant
Griswold
Woodmen of America
Presbyterian Church
John Duncan
Craig
Tiveunion
Cass-Montgomery Counties’ Veterans’ Association
Rock Island Railroad
al Emigh
Atlantic
Phil Kirchner
Dawn Dag
Personal items of local interest headline
Local notes list many residents and visitors including Miss Bertha Grodt of Maine, Miss Zola Vernon, H. E. Bartley, Miss Ruth Turner, Maude Herbert in Omaha, A. F. Berry returning from Aberdeen, and Mrs. Franks visiting family in Farmington. Others travel to Villisca and Des Moines for business, with social notices from Civic Club, Wiota, Audubon, and Carson. Medical hints touch on illness in the Findley family.
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Bertha Grodt
Maine
Zola Vernon
Anita
H. E. Bartley
Ruth Turner
Adair
R. Hathaway
Pullman Hotel
Villisca
Busiess
C. R. Graham
Des Moines
L. A. Temple of
Lewis
Llanche Johnson
Supt. Homan
Wiota
Idaho
Sarah Wood
Ed Strater
Nellie
City
Charles Crouch
Royce Cox
Little Son
Valley Junction
Freach Cox
Omaha
G. W. Carter
Eldon Smith
Civic Club
J. E. Hammond
E. Tl. Montague
Luther
Couny
Mrs. Johnson
Nellie Burton
Carson
Dena Wilson
Randolph
Ona Bourne
H. M. Bourne
Mattie Block
Harlan
Fred Boldes
Lake City
Iowa
Charles Block
D. Findley
Aliss Mayme Findley
King
Anes
Institute
Vol. Kine
Corydon
Mia
Ao Merelith
Prompt Delivery of Russ Nade from Old Carpets
A brief notice reports a prompt delivery initiative for restored carpets under the OPTENS Patronize NEWS advertisers program. The campaign highlights quick service and local business support, urging readers to choose trusted suppliers.
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Sheriff's Posse
A. A. Mickel
Frank Puter
Oklahoma
Reno
Burlington
Road
Willard Salisbury
Burington
Bert Couder
M. H
Newton
Tom Casey
George Cranston
Clarinda
Chas
Fido
Walter Hully
Noble Township
D. H. Hully
Hazel Jones
Ira Welch
George Bary
Wm. Schofield
John C. Bryant
Red Oak
George
John Bierbaum
Herrick Refrigerator
Herrick
Diamond White Wash Basin
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Capi
Tol
District Court
Lawrence
Emigh
W. K. Carey
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