Appendiditis Claims a Victim in Lewis County
Miss Effie LeFleur twenty one daughter of Lewis LeFleur and a well known teacher died at the hospital at 6 30 this morning from aggravated appendicitis after an operation on Saturday evening failed. Remains to Lewis with funeral at Lewis Church of Christ tomorrow at one. Her younger sister Carrie LeFleur was also operated on today for the same condition and is serious but hoped to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie LeFleur
Lewis LeFleur
Lewis
I. Z. Plunket
Lewis Church of Christ
Oakwood Cemetery
Miss LeFleur
Carrie LeFleur
Late News of the County Highlights Local Happenings
Miss Anna Trailor, daughter of C. M. Trailor, underwent appendicitis surgery last week and shows signs of recovery after delaying medical care. Nora LaRue of Lewis was operated on for appendicitis at the Donahoe home and is progressing well. Dr. Plunkett and wife had a runaway near the J. H. Hermaugh place, with Mrs. Plunkett uninjured. Mickel of Walnut buys Hawkeye Implement stock, planning a new line of farm tools. LeFleur’s team builds a house for John Schlicht south of Walnut. another for Johnson in Washington township. The Ladies Oakwood Cemetery Association gains $55.25 from a summer ball fund, now turned over to the group. William Baughman, 80, visits Lewis. he arrived in 1855 driving from Keokuk. Rural carriers from Anita will fence forth, leave the office at eight in the morning and return at four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Trailor
C. M. Trailor
Maine
Ladies
Palmer Findley
Omaha
A. B. Fleming
Avoca
P. C. Rich
Loran
Pella
I. V. Murray
Chicago
Henry Murray
Ray Baughman
John Carlton
Griswold
Mickel
W. H. Frazier
Stuart
F. M. Nutter
Flarlan
O. M. LeFleur
Brayton
Lewis
Effie le Fleur
Egged Out of Town In Colorado Gossip Sparks Shame
Arriba Colorado residents discuss a sensational incident involving Co N Bakerink and Mrs Bowlin formerly from Griswold Iowa. Bakerink, a barber now in Goodland Kansas, and Bowlin were egged by indignant locals as they prepared to depart on the 10 45 train. The report notes Bakerink’s plans to flee with a banker’s $200 hold up attempt and mentions Bowlin’s separate husband and homestead connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arriba
Colo
Co. N. Bakerink
Griswold
Goodland
Kansas
Good lead pencils four cents at the News office
Advertises ordinary lead pencils priced at four cents each a discount from the usual five cents. Message implies availability at the News office with no additional details.
Calming Tonic Ad Peddles Folklore Medicine Promise
A vintage advertisement urges readers to compute a birth year puzzle then claims a name revealed by converting digits to letters. It touts Hallister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for sleeplessness fatigue and malaise, pitching 35 cent tea or tablets from Atlantic Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Atlantic Drug Store
Special Train to Debate to Des Moines Plan
The Des Moines plan debate night seeks a special 6 30 departure for a high school team to travel to another school for Friday evening extra. If eighty people attend a committee will collect names, with Will Cornell and others soliciting peers and seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hartman
George Colter
Vere Ringle
James Paige
Des Moines
Will Cornell
George Porter
Max Williams
Glenn Turner
Ilarold Nendersop
Well known lady suffers stroke at Ninth and Pine
Mrs. M. M. Smith mother of Prof. R. B. Smith and W. A. Smith. suffered a stroke of paralysis early Saturday at the family home and is in a very precarious condition unconscious since the stroke. The fifth stroke in recent years with the present one affecting the right side. Children summoned as friends hope for recovery.
Short Stories of the Town Lodge Seeks K P Attendance
Terse daily roundup notes a meeting of the local K P lodge this evening to arrange member attendance at the big K P function in Omaha next Monday. It is expected many locals will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. P
Omaha
Three Year Old Burns After Playing Near Cob Fire
The three year old son of Albert Kunz and wife, living south of Lewis, was burned about the head, arms and face this morning when his clothing caught fire from a cob fire he played around. The child is quite badly burned but not fatally. His underclothing saved him from worse injuries. Dr. Campbell attended the boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Kunz
Lewis
Dr. Campbell
Atlantic to Have Some Football
The Maroons will reorganize with old players to face Walnut on Thanksgiving Day in Atlantic. Walnut tied Avoca yesterday. expected locals include Morrow Kolb Sam Marshall Barnhart Ross Boggess Neff Eckles Carson with Howard Marshall and Turner from Grinnell joining. The game is billed as a hammer in every sense.
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Walnut
Walnut Boys
Avoca
Atlantic
Morrow
Kolb
Sam Marshall
Barnhart
Ross
Boggess
Neff
Eckles
Carson
Howard Marshall
Grinnell
Wil
Turner
Bunton Elevator Burns In Early Morning Fire
G H Bunton rushed to Hancock after word that his elevator there burned between one and two o clock Saturday. The fire consumed the structure despite nearby lumber yard surviving. Loss estimated 6000 to 7000 dollars with 3500 dollars insured and about 1300 dollars worth of grain inside. Origin not known, suspected spontaneous combustion. rebuilding considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Bunton
Hancock
Bunton
Weather Forecast for Iowa Tonight and Tuesday
The forecast covers Iowa with fair conditions tonight. Tem peratures rise on Tuesday as the day warms, bringing a warmer high and milder low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Aged Lady Dead in Wiota
Mrs Armedia Huff a well known Wiota resident died at her home after a brief illness She was seventy three years three months and eighteen days old Her husband is ill Having two sons funeral services will be held at two o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Wiota M B church and interment in the Wiota cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armedia Huff
Wiota
Tie News Sale Ad Ends Soon
A blocky notice states a final sale of paper and envelopes at 45 cents, below cost. It urges customers to come and buy the balance before inventory runs out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie News
County Superintendent Reports Exam Results Increase in Pass Rate
County Superintendent Mrs Johnson reports results from the recent state examination in Des Moines. Of thirty three candidates, ten failed, indicating a shrinking failure rate. Special exams for second grade certificates will be held at Mrs Johnson's office Friday and Saturday this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Des Moines
Audubon Couple Wed at Justice Pressnall Office
Chris Nelson of Audubon county and Miss Carrie Anderson of this city were married this afternoon in Justice Pressnall's office. The groom is 26 and the bride 19, with the ceremony performed by the officiant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Nelson
Audubon County
Carrie Anderson
Office of Justice
Doctor Transported Rapidly To Kunz Place
Co. L. Herring drove Dr. Campbell to the Kunz place near Lewis in the doctor's auto this morning in record time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. L. Herring
Dr. Campbell
Kunz Place
Lewis
Pantorium Tailors Seeks Cleaning and Repair Help
J. A. Carson announces cleaning pressing and repair work at the Pantorium Tailors. Contact Pron. Musson via phone 413 for service or employment inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Carson
Musson
News Ad Promotes Limited Time Offer
A brief ad notes urgency with the phrase come and get it while it lasts and references The News as the source. The readable fragment emphasizes a time-limited promotional angle without additional details.
Hay for sale from Second Street Feed Mill
Two carloads of Nebraska wild hay enroute. When you want hay come and see us at Second Street Feed Mill. Phone 318. dtf T. A. HUPP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Second Street
Framed Pictures Found At 704 Laurel Street
Police report fragments indicate pictures including framed items and checker boards were found at 704 Laurel Street. Investigation continues to identify owners and determine if a theft or disturbance occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Street
State board seeks new epileptic colony and budget plan
The biennial report of the state board of control outlines increased insane population, a call for a colony for epileptics with land funds, and proposed appropriations totaling 405,856 with 61,500 in reserve. The board notes 178 net rise in insane patients across institutions and urges provision for growing needs in state care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Mt. Pleasant State Hospital
Independence State Hospital
Clarindas State Hospital
Cherokee State Hospital
State Penitentiary
the Reformatory
Real Estate Transfers on Nov 14 1908
John A Donahoe transfers to J C Voorhees a North 120 feet of Lot 4 and parts of Subdivisions in O Plot 1 2 of the N2 NE 28-77-34 exempting 70 feet N and 66 feet S. consideration 2 dollars. Frank A Gillespie and others deed to S & Anker for Lot 6 Ub 108 Atlantic on Sept 19 1908 for 775 16 dollars. Elizabeth Rudolph to Mary Davis on Sept 7 1904 Lot 6 B 137 Atlantic Jet fate ach lists 165e: vs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Donahoe
J. C. Voorhees
Frank A. Gillespie
Elizabeth Rudolph
Mary Davis
Jameson Cemetery Association Annual Meeting Notice
Annual meeting of the Jameson Cemetery Association will be held at the cemetery on Wednesday November 25 1908 at one oclock p.m. The object is to elect officers for the ensuing year. CG G Nordmann secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jameson
CG. G, Nordmnan
Local News Briefs and Visitors Report
Mrs. S. J. Hendee enters Mercy Hospital with Mrs. H. and Frost accompanying. L. J. Warren and daughter visit Lewis today for shopping and friendship. Jessie Smith of Minneapolis, Mrs. Rankin of South Dakota, and Richard Smith of Missouri visit due to Mrs. M. M. Smith’s serious illness. Wallace Smith, in Denver, expected tonight. H. K. Forsyth of Griswold files campaign expense and handles city business. Dale Morrow, C. Wills, Jap Pierce, Jake White and fans attend Walnut game featuring Avoda Heb Read the Evening News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Hendee
Mercy Hospital
H. & Frost
L. J. Warren
Lewis
Jessie Smith
Minneapolis
Rankin
South Dakota
Richard Smith
Missouri
M. M. Smith
Wallace Smith
Denver
H. K. Forsyth
Griswold
Dale Morrow
C. Wills
Jap Pierce
Jake White
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Ation
BE. Mickel
Hawkeye Implement Company
ertWaine
Nora LaRue
Donahoe
Dr. Plunkett
Lewis Neary
J. H. Hermaugh Place
L.C. LeFleur
Ewls
Ohn Schlicht
Isa
Us. Johnson
Washington Township
William Baughman
Parsons
Mr. Baughman
Rom
Anita
Newt Bakerink
Mrs. Bowlin
Egged
Colorado
New California
RH. Bailey
M M. Smith
Maroons
T. A. Hupp
The
Atlantic Evening
A. M. Petite
Casey
John Baron
Luene Brown
D. Shenton
Frank. Bell
Side Reese
Blanche Johnson
Claude Wark
Adair
A. M. Duval
Anna Henderson
J. H. Power
TH. C. Hutt
Geo. Pennell
Abe Block and
C. A. Rasmussen
Sta. Paul
Minn
Frank Mcdearis
L. R. Dack
Celia McMenamin
Edna Westphalen
Tillit Auerbach
Henry Auerbach
R. C. Magarrell
Woods
Ore
Joel Perkins
Wm. Ludden
Giffen Furniture
Thurmang
Fortier
Berg
Scoat Bluffs
Coss
Pressnall
Powns Building
Chestnut Street
Avantic
Towa
Heb
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