Elias Goon Ends His Life In Benton County
Elias Goon a Benton county pioneer and civil war veteran died by hanging at his south town home in a despondent act linked to severe rheumatism. He served in 40th Iowa Volunteer Infantry, was born 1836 in Wayne county Ohio, and left six children. His death shocked neighbors and the community.
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Elias Goon
Benton County
A. A. Scott
Mr. Scott
Dr. Lucky
Mr. Goon
Wayne County
Ohio
Jackson Township
Company K
40Th
Iowa
Goon
The Prince of Liars farce at Watson's Opera House
Blaine Whipple brings The Prince of Liars to Watson's Opera House on Friday April 21st. The production promises top local talent and a fast pace with witty lines and a highly funny three act plot designed to outshine last month’s Oh What A Night.
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Blaine Whipple
Watson’s Opera House
A Lesson in Advertising by the National Biscuit Co
The National Biscuit Company plans a 1905 advertising spend of 1.5 million dollars. A line of Uneeda Biscuits 4 785 miles long would cover the bill, with enough boxes to form pyramids grander than those in Egypt. A Vinton merchant spends 1500 dollars to advertise small price items, illustrating how top firms invest in local papers.
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National Biscuit Company
Uneeda
Egypt
Eiffel
Vinton
Women’s Club Meeting and Rock Island Fare Offer
The Water loo Women’s Club meeting runs May 6 to 12. Rock Island System offers a rate of fare and one third on the certificate plan from points in Iowa. For full information call the nearest ticket agent. May 10.
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Rock Island
Iowa
G A R Meeting at Oskaloosa May 16 18 1905
The Rock Island System offers reduced rail rates from Iowa points for the G A R gathering in Oskaloosa on May 16 and 18 1905. Travel days May 15 16 17 with arrivals before noon on May 16. Contact local ticket agents for details.
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Oskaloosa
Our First Bump in City Printing Politics at Vinton
A Missouri narrator denounces city printing bids in Vinton. He condemns the Review for a "square deal" betrayal and a bid that undercuts by claiming same price as rivals. He voices ire at the city council’s acceptance of such bids and laments political ingratitude toward Tommy Wood, noting the lost job was worth about eleven dollars annually.
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Missouri
Vinton Review
the Review
Goodnaturedly
Tommy Wood
Times
Tommy
Blaine Whipple
O. J. Metcalf
Brutus
Tom
Vinton
Merchant of Venice Up-to-date By High School Students
A Tuesday evening school revival titled Merchant of Venice Up-to-date by the high school athletic association drew a full crowd and cleared about twenty five dollars for spring athletics. The double quartet opened, the high school orchestra interludes between acts, and the cast including Myron Hayward Clarence Rowe Earl Race Leroy Pauley Howard Lutes Harvey Louizeaux Clark Yerkes Herman Zornig Albert Wreath John McCune Arthur Dunham Julius Silverman Roscoe Oppelt Kenneth Reed Ray Shutts Clare Adams delivered solid performances.
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Merchant of Venice
Athletic Association
Myron Hayward
Clarence Rowe
Earl Race
Leroy Pauley
Howard Lutes
Harvey Louizeaux
Clark Yerkes
Herman Zornig
Albert Wreath
John McCune
Arthur Dunham
Julius Silverman
Roscoe Oppelt
Kenneth Reed
Ray Shutts
Clare Adams
Advertised Letter List for Week Ending April 8 1905
Public notice lists letters awaiting pickup at the post office including Mrs Frank Burkhart Mrs Chas Rogers Miss Jose Walde Mr Henry Nemo Lee Oaks Mrs Chas Rogers Guy Whipple G K Covert P M. Persons should inquire with the postmaster for delivery details and pickup.
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Frank Burkhart
M. E. DeGroff
Henry Nemo
Lee Oaks
Chas Rogers
Jose Walde
Guy Whipple
Cato Sells A Noted Iowa Lawyer And Politician
Cato Sells born 1859 in Vinton rose to prominence as a sharp lawyer and influential political figure. Admitted to the bar in 1880, he gained national reputation as a campaigner and later served as United States District Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa in 1894. He declined gubernatorial nominations twice and engaged with major financial institutions. He lived in Vinton with his wife and children Dorothy, Donald, and Barbara.
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Cato Sells
Vinton
G. W. Sells
Cato
Sells
United States
Iowa
Richard Onley
Ses
Dorothy
Donald
Barbara
High School Baseball Schedule for 1905 Season
The schedule lists games for 1905 with Vinton and Waterloo as frequent sites. Matches include W. H.8 versus T. GC on April 4, Vinton at Waterloo May 6, Marion at Vinton May 13, Grundy Center at Vinton May 20, Vinton at Grundy Center May 27, Waterloo at Vinton May 30, and Vinton at Marion June 3.
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W. H
T. GC
Vinton
Waterloo
Marion
Grundy Center
Obituary for Chas Mussman of Keystone
Chas Mussman died at Keystone on March 27, born April 7 1864 in Elfersee Hannover Germany. He arrived in America in 1883 and lived in Benton County farming most of his life. He left a sister and four brothers, two in Germany and two out west. Funeral services were held at Keystone Turner Hall on March 30 at 10 a m led by Rev H Christiansen of Dysart Iowa. The Turner male quartet sang. the Turner Club funded the funeral due to his lack of relatives or funds, decorating the hall with mourning flowers.
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Chas. Mussman
Keystone
Elfersee Hannover
Germany
America
Benton County
Keystone Turner Hall
Rev. H. Christiansen
Dysart
Iowa
Turner
Mussman
Keystone Turner
Turner Hall
Young Men's Club Banquet in Vinton Presbyterian Church
The third annual Young Men's Club banquet at the Presbyterian church in Vinton drew 174 attendees Friday night April 8. An elaborate program featured a mixed quartet, violin and piano pieces, vocal duets, and humorous talks. Toastmaster Fred Wyckoff led, with Geo Urice and others delivering notable after-dinner remarks on topics from club life to journalism.
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Presbyterian Church
Vinton
Brubaker
Brown
Hayward
Sebern
Frank Hayward
Emma Watson
Hagar
Mary Kreader
Charles
Hazel Brewer
Fred Wyckoff
Geo. Urice
T. E. Johnson
John Glock
Morrison
Guy Shaw
Earl Kelly
Tilford
Jao. Sogard
C. H. Plattenberg
Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar Cure Claims
An advertisement promotes Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar as a remedy that cures all coughs and expels colds by gently moving the bowels, claiming thorough cleansing of the system.
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Kennedy
Hundreds attend National Biscuit reception in Vinton
A Saturday reception at the Horridge building in Vinton drawn hundreds of women to sample National Biscuit Company products. Uneeda Biscuit led the lineup, with Oysterettes, Butter Thin, Graham Crackers, Social Tea, Zu Za Ginger Snaps and Nabisco Sugar Wafers served, all branded with the company trademark. Music by Rhea's Earp Orchestra complemented the event, and organizers thanked Emma Francis Watson and others for help.
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Vinton and
Uneeda
National Biscuit Company
National Biscuit
Secmeny
Uneeda Biscuit
Nabisco
Emma Francis Watson
Jennie Maud Herzog
Mary Florence Kreader
Jessie Traer
Helen Murphy
Bessie Silverman
Rhea
Earp Orchestra
Cedar Rapids
National Biscuit’ Company
Card of thanks gratitude for aid after death of son
Mr and Mrs A K Rife express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness shown during the sickness death and burial of their darling son Roland Randolf May their acts be rewarded by blessings from their heavenly father
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Roland Randolf
Mrs
A. K. Rife
Christian Church Special Train to San Francisco Cal
A vestibule coach special train will depart Des Moines August 9 at noon for a Charitable Christian Church party to San Francisco. The charter covers exclusive use for church members and friends for the round trip. Inquiries to J M Lucas Des Moines or Jno G Farmer Cedar Rapids division passenger agent.
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Des Moines
Jisnoon
Iowa
San Francisco
Cal
Christian Church
J. M. Lucas
Jno
G. Farmer
Cedar Rapids
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Towa
Mayo
G. K. Covert, P.M
Fidelia Temple
Rathbone
Rathbone Sisters
8. S. Lichty
J. D. Ellwood
College For the Blind
Hotel Downs
Lyne
Mesdames Ellwood
Ackley
Moon
Davis
Lyman
Cameron
Dansingburg
Beller
Graeber
Carter
Downs
Sanders
Knapp
Wilford
Thompson
Sebeck
Vinton and Vicinity
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