23 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1921
Page
1
A large crowd attended the Spizzerinktum Club picnic at Petznick's Grove east of town. Guests included Highland township residents. The afternoon featured races and contests with a noon dinner drawing many members and locals. The club notes continued growth and predicts an even bigger picnic next year.
Greenwich Village setting thrills in The Dangerous Moment with Carmel Myers. A murder, rooftop chase, and a sanctuary in an artist studio drive a Prhemia life drama. Myers delivers a standout performance in this stirring, humorous, and suspenseful photoplay.
Ida Lamey of Lenox spent the day in the city visiting friends. Mrs E M Bell of Prescott, visiting at H H Peters home, returned home this morning. Mr and Mrs Ed Stanford are the parents of a fine baby boy born this morning at the Greater Community Hospital.
A pleasant social shower was hosted by Mrs. Andrew Hanson on Southwest Poplar Street for Miss Ruth Handy daughter of Rev and Mrs Elias Handy. Mr Frank Hanson and Miss Handy’s upcoming wedding were noted. Grace Hanson of Indianola sang and played, a Cupid’s Art Gallery contest entertained, yellow fall flowers adorned the Hanson home, luncheon followed, and gifts were many and useful. An out of town guest Frances Christman Marion Indiana attended.
The First Baptist church baseballers beat Swift & Company 9 to 1 in six innings. Gidley pitched well for the Baptists while Calron and Seidel took the mound for Swifts. Welcher starred with three hits in as many at bats. The Baptists schedule a game with the Presbyterians tomorrow evening.
Raymond Long fifth birthday celebration hosted at the R A Long home on Saturday afternoon. Friends attended including Florence Francis Bernice Keefer Glen Oldham Arline Terry Dorothy Francis Evelyn Francis Florence Keefer Harry Bunn Harold White Priscilla Lyon Ralph Oldham Charles Grinnell Winnifred Land and other youngsters enjoyed games and refreshments.
Gann Valley in Buffalo County with a population near 100 claims to be the smallest town in the country maintaining a nine hole regulation golf course. The station and greens mirror city courses and golf has spread among residents. Gann Valley sits as the inland county seat, about 223 miles from the nearest railroad, relying on the mail line for supplies.
Mrs Rosanna Isa bell Skinner wife of Newton Skinner longtime Creston resident died at 4 25 pm at the family home after a 14 month illness She was born January 6 1857 in Connorsville Indiana and moved to Iowa as a teen Survived by husband Newton daughter Lela Ashdown five grandchildren two nephews and other relatives Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 20 pm at the Methodist Episcopal church with Rev Elias Handy officiating Interment Graceland cemetery
Mount Vernon Ky August 23 The John Bailey murder trial stemming from the Bailey White mountain feud opened with strict weapon searches for all entering the courtroom. Soldiers and deputies prevented knives and other weapons, even from women. Both sides sought a continuance as key witnesses were absent. Judge Beturum directed deputies to bring in nine and four witnesses as attachments. Court adjourned to tomorrow.
Funeral services for Lawrence Berrien who died August 16 in Oakland California were held Monday forenoon at St. Patrick Church in Orient Iowa. Interment followed at Hill of Zion cemetery. The paper had earlier misprinted the date as Sunday. The service drew many sorrowing friends and the floral tributes were noted as beautiful.
The Loyal Workers of the Christian church will be entertained by Mrs. Chas Buxton tomorrow afternoon at McKinley Park. Cars will be at the church at 2 o clock to take ladies to the park, and a large attendance is expected.
Unprecedented floods in the Malir district within the Indus watershed cause extensive damage. Entire villages swept away, 10 killed, many homeless, cattle drowned and crops destroyed. London omnibuses stop as crews take tea breaks.
John M Pinkerton longtime Creston resident died at home at age 90 years 25 days He was born July 28 1821 near Bloomingburg Ohio He married Martha McDill in 1856 they had four sons and five grandchildren Surviving relatives include sons Charles W Filmer E James M and Robert I plus three great grandchildren The funeral will be held tomorrow at 11 oclock at 117 West Jefferson Street with Rev W L Cainnastor of the First Presbyterian Church officiating Interment in Afton cemetery.
Sault Ste. Marie Michigan August twenty third. Modern engineering has reduced the Soo rapids to rocks and shallow pools by completing the last dam above the rapids. The rapid’s capitulation drew near over 70 years and now, within an hour of dam closure, rapids are gone and pools remain where fish and moss fill the air. Anglers hope the deep remaining pools will attract rainbow and speckled trout. Dams regulate Lake Superior depth and sustain steady water for locks.
Municipal authorities in Cassel Germany enlist poison gas in a city wide effort to exterminate dedbugs. The action targets a persistent pest problem with health and safety concerns raised by residents and officials.
Hattie Ennis Dowse born January 3 1877 in Atchison Kansas died August 16 1921 at her home near Orient aged 44 years 7 months 12 days she married Albert E Dowse June 18 1898 and had three children Pimner Creston Anna Scott and Mary at home She leaves an aged mother two brothers and one sister and a grandson Robert Eupene with many friends Funeral held August 18 at 11 am at the family home northeast of Spaulding conducted by Rev C W Basham Pallbearers listed and a note of the film The Man Who shown at Willard Theatre with Bert Lytell discussing barefoot clubs as a dramatic subplot.
A testimonial states five years of stomach trouble and gall stone colic were cured by Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The preparation removes mucus from the intestinal tract and eases inflammation linked to stomach liver and intestinal ailments. One dose will convince money refunded. Available at Newcomb & Matthews and druggists everywhere.
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