Local Lewis news notes town visits and events
Ernie Tharnish called books in town Friday while Fred Stillinga rode the streets between trains Tuesday morning. Miss Edith Conrad visited relatives and returned home Sunday. William Alexander Griswold's barber was in Lewis last Wednesday. Fred Palmer, Cumberland Banner editor, stopped for friends. Several residents moved or planned moves, including Misses Tilla and Mary Beth departing for Des Moines to resume millinery work. Rev Kneady preaches next Sunday after a period of recreation. The county Christian Endeavor convention and local society activity are noted. A wagon accident injured George Sheets’ arm. and Emmet McCarthy lost a fine colt last week.
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J. K. Parshal
Chicago
H. L. Jacobs
W. O. Tice
Monroe
Iowa
T. M. Tice
Fred Palmer
The
Cumberland Banner
Edith Conrad
W. W. Wolf
Griswold
Lewin
Emmet McCarthy
Emmet
Lewis
Tilla
Mary Beth
Des Moines
Local Notes Include Dwellings and Distant Warnings
MAMAN turned without their friend. Miss Beh ner will come in the near future. John Bates is doing the carpenter work on the buildings. D. W. Woodward j is erecting. This year’s corn crop necessitated many new double corn cribs to hold the grain. Miss Jennie Jones recently married to Ray Harlan writes home they are settled in Prole Town and like it. Our best wishes for the young couple. S. Upson laments losing teeth and praises a doctor who tended him in 1861. Lucius Cotton, brother of H G Cotton, died near Cumberland Oct 14 after an accident. Funeral at his Edna township home then to Lewis cemetery. J. A. Jones laid to rest in Lewis cemetery after feeble health. He died after visiting Omaha. his life praised by friends. Christian Endeavorers social at Church of Christ a success adding to treasury and pleasing crowd. Bert Harris entertained with a dancing board figure. We expect continued socials and profit.
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Dr. Whitted
Mr. Upson
Lucius Cotton
H G. Cotton
Cumberland
Edna Township
Lewis
J. A. Jones
Omaha
Church of Christ
Bert Harris
Victoria
W. D. Bell
Victoria Township
Lenox
Iowa
James McFee
Taylor County
Richard Bell
Cass County
Lincoln Township
E. G. Allanson
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Talso
McGregor
Hackney
Codington
N. P. Clark
St. Cloud
Minn
Allanson
Jesse on the Stand in Maryville Murder Trial
C G Jesse testifies in his own defense for the April murder of Frank Griffin editor of Griffs Daily Review. He admits selling liquor illegally and says Griffin extorted money, threatened to publish damaging statements about his daughter, and that personal distress led him to shoot Griffin.
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Griffin
Maryvitiz
C. G. Jesse
Frank Griffin
Griff’s Daily Review
Jesse
Maryville
Iowa Supreme Court strikes down Temple Amendment
Des Moines Oct 18 The Iowa supreme court in Main vs Chicago Burlington and Quincy railway reheard to test the constitutionality of the Temple Amendment. It reaffirms prior ruling that railroad employee contracts with an insurer relief department bar suits for further damages. The amendment had backed by three parties two years ago. The court knocks it out.
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Iowa Supreme Court
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
General Assembly
Supreme Court
Earthquake Devastates Ceram Town Killing Thousands
A Batavia dispatch reports a violent quake on Cerams southern coast destroying Ambheia. It is estimated about 4000 people were killed and around 600 injured. The report also notes Iowa Municipal League actions in Des Moines on uniform city accounting and officers elected including President John M. Redmond.
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Austurdam
Mandelsblad
Batavia
Netherlands Indies
Java
Ceram
Moluccas
Booroo
Papua
Ambheia
Iowa Municipal League
Des Moines
Municipal League of Iowa
John M. Redmond
Cedar Rapids
Frank Stebbins
Iowa City
J. Bennett
Fort Dodge
W. E B. Ray
Iice
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
A 19th century testimonial extols a kidney and bladder remedy claiming relief within six hours for bladder and kidney pain, backache, and urine retention in both genders. The ad notes rapid results and broad sales through F Parsona & Co. Druggists, Atlanta. It also includes Rev S A Donahoe praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after a severe cold, with sales by Vic Emmett & Co. and H G Weber & Co.
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F.parsona & Co
Atlan
S. A. Donahoe
M. E. Church
South
Pt. Pleasant
W. Na
Chamberlain
Vic Emmett & Co
H. G. Weber & Co
Busy Victoria county farming notes from dozens of activities
The county's farms show large barns under construction, new residences rising, corn and potato activity, and shifting markets. A Dewey creamery thrives under J A Reichardt while E G Allanson sells prized Clydesdale stock. Cumberland ponies spark local speculation, and sales of Ballantine farm stock yield varied prices.
For Sale A Gasoline Engine in Good Repair
Gasoline engine offered for sale in good repair. Listed at Telgrapa office with surprisingly cheap price.
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Telgrapa
Morrow's Kid-ne-oids Praised Across the Country
Reports from Iowa and beyond claim kidney and urinary disorders are cured by Morrow's Kid-ne-oids. James Kobs of Creston describes relief from back pain swelling feet and urinary trouble after using the product. The pills are yellow tablets sold for fifty cents a box at local drug stores and mailed on receipt of price. Manufactured by John Morrow & Co. in Springfield Ohio.
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Iowa
Morrow
James Kobs
S. Birch St. Creston
H. G. Weber & Co
John Morrow & Co
Chemists
Springfield
Ohio
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Fred Stillinga
Jackson
Avoca
G. I. Chizum
William Alexander
E. A. Gardner
Mrs. Reinig
Tony Street
James Charles
William Charles
Fred Rowley
Mr. Billings
W. H. Bailey
Warren Dean
E. E. Archer
Harlan
Obedi
A. J. Snodgrass
Henderson
S. C. Parsons
Jennie Roush
Holstein
Kneady
Prof. Fletcher
M. Wink
Newland
H. K. Macomber
Frank
Pasadena
Cal
Europe
Bryan
Frank Baldwin
Atlantic
G. W. B. Fletcher
Pennsylvania
Mr. Miller
W. F.shinley
Mercer
Christian Endeavorers
George Sheets
D. M. Sheets
Ethel Richardson
Daisy Wells
Allie Behner
Desota
Nelton
Rpsching
Maman
Temple Law
Farmers Mutual Insurance
J. K. Powers, CO
F. Temple Atlantic
Park Place
Chestnut St
DEWEY
Manila Bay
As Dewey
Mumby & Harrison
Nichols Bank
Anita
B. J. Hargsen
Werner
Fred Alexander
Our Traveler
J. MH. Funk
Itema
Our County Reporter
Wm. McVinna
John Holste
J. A.reichardt
Wm. Holste
Luke Cotton
Fred Allen
Nevinville
Alfred Everhart
Calhoun County
B. F. Malone
Franklin Township
August Knaak
King
A. J. Burton
A. B. Wycoff
Catharine Waters
Thomas Jennings
David Basor
D. Ballentine
A. T. Marvin
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