Local and Personal News Highlights From a Week
Local and personal notes recount arrivals and departures for holidays. names include Y Ben Wood John Edwards Cumberland Chas Frost Rudolph Lorenzen Fannie Cox Adair Mabel Marsh Prof Dickinson Estelle Murray E Fenton Missouri Valley C W Harris Gr iswold R M Murray Herman Murray Westphalen's team horses runaways stock market closes Rock Island stock at 73 Scott v Schofield damages Odd Fellow song book 1808 revival at M E church Rose Sutton party at her home B P U silver fruit stand gifted end of note
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Wood
John Edwards
Cumberland
Chas. Frost
Palmer & Findey
H. 8
Felak
Rock Island
Pagers Bros
Rudolph Lorenzen
Fannie Cox
Adair
Mabel Marsh
Prof. Dickinson
Miss Marsh
Powers Memorial Library
London
Atlantic Lodge No. 1
Independent Order of Firemen
H. L. Becker
Frank Wissler
John Curry
Geo. I. Lang
Treas
Walter Collins
Wm. Bennett
Carl Wissler
E. Birb
Maine
M. EB
Rev. L. 8. Wickersham
Atlantic
Death of Atlantic’s oldest citizen Mrs Bennett
The death ends a long life of 80 years for Mrs Bennett of Atlantic. She left a husband John Bennet a son Charles and a daughter beside two daughters and three sons who were with her in her last sickness. Friends followed her to the cemetery honoring her kind heart and enduring friendships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Atlantic
John Bennet
Charles
Court House Sentences For Local Defendants In Morning Session
In a busy court morning a large crowd heard sentences for several crimes. Frank OBrien, 15, pleaded guilty to petit larceny and was sent to Eldora reform school until of age with possible pardon after one year for exemplary conduct. Fred Beems, 19, received nine months hard labor at Ft. Madison. Crowley brothers faced $500 fines or 160 days jail for resisting an officer with bond set at $1500. L D Pierson's appeal from Anita court resulted in $50 assault and battery sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Frank O’brien
Pettit
Eldora
Fred Beems
Ft. Madison
Crowley Boys
State Vs. L. LD
Justice Court of
Anita
Fritz Saemisch
Noble Township
Edith Cushing
Davenport
Wylie
J. H. Vincent
Chas
Blankenship
Lynchburg
A. H. Lynch
Carl Weidner
Marengo
Willis
Fred Low
Chicago
Evangelical Church
Atlantic
Marshalltown
Tragedy Near Anita Shocking Domestic Violence
A horrific double tragedy occurred yesterday around 11 near Anita at the home of M Wilburn. He attacked his wife with a razor, inflicting three throat wounds, then turned the blade on himself. Both Wilburn and his wife were left in precarious condition. Wilburn is expected to live, his wife remains critical. Sheriff and county officers pursued Wilburn as public indignation rose. domestic trouble blamed.
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M. Wilburn
Antti
Wilburn
Beaver
Plunkett
Boorman
Willis
Dr. Porterfield
Anita
Forefather's Day Observed With Pilgrim Theme at Congregational Church
Yesterday marked the 275th anniversary of the Pilgrim Fathers landing on Plymouth Rock. A Congregational church gathering featured a supper mimicking early colonial fare followed by talks from Hon. R. G. Phelps, Hon. Julian Phelps, and others on Puritans, education, and religious liberty, with toasts and reflections on Puritan and Puritan ladies.
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Plymouth Rock
New England
Congregational Church
America
R. G. Phelps
Holland
God
Julian Phelps
Boston
Fennel Hall
Plymouth
J. H. Wood
Eas
Sanford
Stanley
Hill
J.B. Brutt
Ellen Phelps
Geo. Lyon
Local notes and holiday visits in Noble township
A roundup of residents returning home for Christmas includes Frank Aylesworth Nettie Walker and others visiting or traveling from Des Moines Davenport Davenport for holidays. Court terms adjourned and reopen January 28 1896. Several local family movements and minor incidents noted. High School Christmas entertainment praised for strong dramatic and musical parts with Dickens pieces and a notable drill and tableau.
The Great Tobacco War Battle Ax Challenge
Consumers gain a larger quality plug for the same ten cent price under Battle Ax causing upheaval among older plug manufacturers. The new brand pressures rivals, reduces their profits, and strains three major factories as they toil to ramp up production.
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Battle Ax
Obituary of Wm H H Bowen Pioneer of Audubon County
The obituary notes the death of Wm H H Bowen at his Audubon county farm on December 18 at about 83. He was born July 24, 1812 in Ohio and married twice, fathering ten children with his first wife and six with his second. He lived across several states including Colorado and Nebraska, and served as Audubon County assessor in 1855 and as county supervisor. A longtime M E church member, he left nine children, 33 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, and many relatives and friends mourning his loss. The service held at Bowen cemetery in southern Audubon county.
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Wm. H. H. Bowen
Benton Township
Bowen Cemetery
Audubon County
Henry Harrison Bowen
Hamilton County
Ohio
Columbus
Bowen
Eliza Watson
Nancy Ann
Wm. Walker
Elizabeth
Wm. Stone
California
John
Luccrecia
Sarah
Wm. Boiler
Colorado
Hugh L
Juliette
J.D. Walker
This County
Emma
John Sarah
Willie
Charles
Bowen’s Prairie
Monticello
Jones County
Hamlin's Grove
Hugh
Old Home Place
Nebraska
Cass County
James Barham
Josephine Smith
Robert
Kittie
Burns
H. H
Edward
Lucy
Audulon
M. E. Church
Lim
Mayor Settles Car Strike with Arbitration Offer
Philadelphia unions and Union Traction company reached a proposed settlement after Mayor Warwick urged peace. The plan calls for workers to return to duty while management will listen to committees and address grievances within fairness. The strike ends pending arbitration to finalize terms.
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Philadelphia
Kents
Warwick
Union Traction Company
Hearns Testimony All In In Stillwell Murder Trial
The defense in Dr Hearne’s murder case rested and the state began rebuttal testimony. Several witnesses were examined but nothing vital emerged as Judge Roy gave instructions and final arguments commenced. The case may go to the jury tomorrow. Also reports on the cruiser Boston’s sea trial after repairs, a court decision in Hartman vs Bishop Iron Co settling Section 30 in Vermillion range, and mobilizing insurgents around Mantanzas. A spice firm, M M Packard & Co, assigned with assets about 100000, and gold reserves drop to 39288080.
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Stillweil-l
Bowrina Gruen
Hearne
Amos J. Stillwell
Roy
Colonel Giles
Iron Company
St. Pau
Nelson
Hartman
Warren
Bishop Iron Company
Vermillion Range
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Saturda
G. F. Wheeler
J. M. Tinsley
Griswold
R. M
Herman Murray
Maldena
Estelle Murray
New York
Westphalen
Fifth Street
Fair Grounds
Scott
Rose Sutton
Texas
Mrs. Bennett
Tradgedy
I. V. Wilburn
Frank Aylesworth
Nettie Walker
J. Macomber
Lewis
Frank Cady
Max Crain
Will Southwick
Business’ College
Des Moines
Wm. Vetter
Missouri
Mr. Hansen
Walnut Street
Wm. McMillan
Omaha
West Liberty
John ‘Wilkinson
DeWitt
Vic Emmert
Opera House
Charles Dickens
David Copperfield
Nicholas Nickleby
Pickwick
Swannee River
DeCoy
Mary Egan
Fannie Block
Kittie Needles
Eggers Bros
Eagers Bros
Geo. Marah
San Francisco
Mare Island Navy Yard
Mapnip
el Liberal
Havana
Maximo Gomez
Antonio Maceo
Laceret
Suarez
Periquito
Pero
Mantanzas
M. M. Packard &Co
Lesa
Wassington
Herkimer Co
W. R
Spear Head
R. Heasley
Pianosano
Marvin
Iowa
A.T. Marvin
Upper Chestnut St
O. W. Rich Nursery
Slaughter Bros
Slac Et Er Orz
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