Local Notes on Visitors and Shoppers
The column records Ed Neely buying a new Ford roadster from Motor company in Kent. Mrs. Will Cheers visits Arispe for shopping and socializing. Several residents travel for funerals, banquets, and business. A. H. Simson of Kansas City visits Creston with his wife. Catherine Kammerer and Virginia McClure pass through Creston en route to Tahwohor, planning a stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motor Company
Ed Neely
Kent
Will Cheers
Arispe
E. (. Laingon
Aften
Myps
Doris Corbin
Harvey Reetz
Cromwell
Appie Roun
Hal Perry
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Centerville
Everett Harshaw
Bridgewater
M. F. Stover
Corning
A. H. Simson
Kansas City
I. J. Motley
Stunner Avenue
Mr. Simson
Kennedy
Mies
Catherine Kammerer
Pontenelli
Virginia McClure
Tabor
Creston
Tuwhbor
Miss Kammerer
For Sale Near Creston and Nearby Addresses
Classified notes advertise wool bags from Creston Iron and Metal Co with contact 852. Household items listed at 804 North Sycamore include table sideboard Hoosier cabinet dresser bookcase rocking chairs and more. Cars offered include 1921 Columbia Six rebuilt like new at Seeberger Garage and several Ford models from 1922 to 1924 at H Hood & Co with phone 186 and 316 318 W Monte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston Iron & Metal Co
Forsale
North Sycamore
California
Seeberger Garage
W. Adams
H. Hood & Co
W. Monte
Cress On Auto Co. Inc
Sharp
Creston
Voerniss-Martin
For Rent Notice Summary of Local Listings
Modern room at 508 North Maple Street for rent. Inquire at 403 N Vine. phone 236. Another listing offers pour 1 modern rooms near Adams Street by H M Bell. phone 477. Two furnished rooms for light housekeeping at 208 South Birch. phone 796. Modern furnished or unfurnished three or four room apartment by June 1, phone 271. Modern apartment partly furnished or unfurnished by June 1, phone 303 or 878 1-3. Fine apartment in Davenport building North Maple Street, Carl Davenport, Advertiser office, 206 North Maple Street, phone 42.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Maple Street
N. Vine
South Birch
Davenport Building
Carl Davenport
Advertiser Office
Lost items notices appear at lake and park postings
Lost watch owned by Bert Henry at the lake offers a reward contact Phine 656. A dark rimmed glasses needed urgently with return address 805 Birch or phone 934 reward. A Book of American Express travelers checks missing at McKinley Park returned to Popcorn man with Royal American Shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Henry
Lake
Phine
American Express
McKinley Park
Found 1919 Iowa University pin notice
A notice requests the owner to contact this office and pay for the item found in 1919 from Iowa University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa University
Local residents noted for recent moves and visits
Mrs Hazel Corey accepted a saleswoman position at the Mc Lelland store. Mrs William Henderson returned home in Afton after a brief visit. James Riddle of Kansas City Mo arrived in Creston for a short business visit. M V Olmstead of Hopkins Mo returned home after a short visit. Mrs Frank Bellinger of Afton arrived there to spend the day on business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Corey
McLelland
William Henderson
Afton
James Riddle
Kansas City
Creston
Murphy Indifferent to Business and His Son Testifies
In Cresco Iowa May 26 Associated Press recounts how Dennis J Murphy's apparent indifference to business led to heavy losses. His son Robert testified about a powdered milk plant in Waukon built with $250 000 in costs, faults discovered, and eventual closure. Also described are 12 cheese factories in Allamakee county closed in 1920 after mismanagement and unpaid bookkeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Crescoo
Dennis J. Murphy
Waukon
Robert
Murphy
Allamakee County
Iim
Abert
Witners
Economy in Highway Engineering Expenses Ordered by Governor
Des Moines may 26 Governor Hammill asked for economy in highway engineering. The highway commission reported annual reductions of 11500 and ongoing staff pruning. The cut included dropping 1500 to Professor Fuller of Ames for consulting bridge work.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
John Hammill
Highway Commission
Fuller
Ames
Jury Tampering Charge Made In Shepherd Case
Chicago May 26 The discharge of a juror from the first panel in the William D Shepherd murder case sparked concerns of jury tampering. Judge Lynch ordered investigation and defense counsel urged stops, after Harold Pillar 22 voiced opposition to capital punishment and was dismissed, leaving three jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
William D Shepherd
Thomas J. Lynch
Robert E. Crowe
William Scott Stewart
Crowe
Harold Pillar
Motor Boat Beats Time of Twentieth Century Limited
Gar Wood in the motor speedboat Gar IV beat the Twentieth Century Limited time between Albany and New York City with an average of 46% miles per hour. The train’s trip averaged 38.94 miles per hour overall for 1422 miles, though the train loafed early. Wood and his brother swapped boats during the run, tackling waves and speed challenges despite a valve tap spring fault that sidelined the Gar V at Poughkeepsie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Albany
George
Poughkeepsie
Robbers Loot Adolph Gaston Loan Bank Jewelry
Three robbers held up three employees at the Adolph Gaston loan bank in Chicago on May 26 and stole diamonds and jewelry worth an estimated 100000 to 150000 dollars. The Associated Press report notes the crime as a bold daytime heist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man Loan Bank
Vaul’s
Gastman
Associated Press
Chicago
Loan Bank
Dearborn Street
State and
Madison Streets
Adolph Gastman
Adolph Gast
Boone Family Celebrates Kentucky Heritage Centennial
Boone family descendants gather in Lexington to mark Kentucky’s 150 year history with a week long sesqui centennial celebration. Ceremonies include pageants at the University of Kentucky stadium, a pilgrimage to Boonesboro, services at Transylvania University, and dedication of tablets honoring Daniel Boone with Gov. Fields inviting 5 000 family members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lexington
Kentucky
Daniel Bone
Kentucky River
Massachusetts
Blue Grass
Boone
Boonsboro
Transylvania University
Lafayette
Atlantic Coast
W. J. Fields
Boone Family Association
William Boone Douglass
Washington, D. C
University of Kentucky
Security Savings Bank of Davenport Quits Business
Davenport May 26 Arrangements are in place to transfer deposits and assets of the Security Savings Bank to the American Commercial and Savings Bank. After the transition the Security Savings Bank will cease to exist. It was organized 21 years ago with deposits of 1.8 million dollars, capital 150 thousand dollars, surplus 100 thousand dollars, undivided profits 28 500 and total assets 1.6 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Davenport
Security Savings Bank
American Commercial and Savings Bank
Avowal of Faith Adopted for Bethel College Teachers
Nashville officials report the Cumberland Presbyterian general assembly adopted a faith avowal to be required of every Bethel college teacher. Other notes mention Circuit Judge Hugo Friend denying an injunction against Ed Lewis from claiming world wrestling champion status for a Memorial Day bout with Wayne Munn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Nashville, Tenn
General Assembly of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Bethel College
Chicago
Hugo Friend
Power pool grows as Crawford avenue plant opens
Chicago opens Commonwealth Edison Crawford avenue power house as the Midwest links to a vast 132000 volt superpower grid. The network extends from Minnesota to Tennessee with Chicago at the hub and a pool worth over 260 million dollars, linking utilities across multiple states and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Midwest
Commonwealth Edison Company
Crawford Avenue
Muscle Shoals
Crawford Station
Minneapolis
Pittsburgh
Wisconsin
Ohio
Indiana
Iowa
Missouri
Kentucky
Tennesee
Falls
Waukegan
Evanson
Joliet
Rockford
Peoria
Gary
Aetna
Ind
Chicago Area
Niagara Falls
Samuel Insull
Cicago
Calumet Gas and Electric Company
Northern
Indiana Gas and Electric Company
Indiana Hydro, Electric Company
Interstate Power Service Company
Indiana and Michigan Electric Company
Indiana Power Company
Kentucky Utilities Company
Kentucky Hydro-electric Company
Louisville Gas and Electric Company
Shoemakers of Germany Seek Perfect Apprentices
Berlin or May 26. Young men of Wilmersdorf who wish to enter the shoemaker trade must be public school graduates and show at least average ability. Apprentices must also demonstrate strong interest and willingness to work, be healthy, and avoid melancholy or inattentiveness as disqualifying traits.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Wilmersdorf
Master Shoemakers' Association
English Coal Baron Opens Grocery Store
Nottingham May 26 Sir Charles Markham owner of extensive coal mines surprised friends by opening a grocery store. He says he is not exactly a philanthropist but wants the public to get its money's worth. He aims to supply the people with the best goods at minimum price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Nottingham
Eng
Sir Charles Markham
Sir Charles
Crumbling Subsoil Threatens Streets in Rome
Rome suffers a string of street collapses with six incidents in weeks despite official assurances. The latest falls include a Via Dipea cave and others near the Tiber and across the city fueling public unease about subsoil instability.
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Rome
Via Dipea
Via Riperta
Tiber
Italy
Sicily
For Rent Modern House North Side Ideal for Roomers
Rent ad offers a modern house on the north side suitable for roomers or light housekeeping with simple inquiries to the advertiser.
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Inquire Advertiser
Local residents arrive and depart from Creston area
M Stephens returned to Mt. Ayr after a brief visit. Olive Chambers of Leon came to Creston for a short business visit. D W A Eagan of Chicago spent the day here for business. Mrs Elmer Johnson became saleswoman at Spurgeon's. J J Miller of Ottumwa arrived to spend a few days. T L Cheetham and Orrien Cheetham returned home after fishing at Grand River. T E Davis returned to St Joseph Mo after several days attending to business here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Kepner
Kansas City
W. A. Kepner
Douglas Township
Creston
Mr. Hutchinson
Olive Chambers
Leon
W. A. Eagan
Chicago
Elmer Johnson
Spurgeon's
J. J. Miller
Ottumwa
T. L. Cheetham
Orrien Cheetham
Grand River
T. E. Davis
St. Joseph
Miss Goodsell Honored by E M M Club at Lowana Dinner
Miss Goodsell, a bride of next month, was the honored guest at a 7 o clock dinner given by the E. M. M. club at the Lowana hotel. A basket of pink and white peonies centered the table and pink streamers adorned each plate. During the dinner she received a wedding gift from club members. The evening included bridge with Miss Bernice Herring achieving high score.
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Goodsell
Harriet
E. M. M. Club
Lowana Hotel
Bridge
Bernice Herring
Woodmen Circle Holds Regular Meeting in Des Moines
Members of the Woodmen Circle gathered Monday at the I O O F hall on North Pine Street for their regular business meeting. The session included a vote on candidates with Margaret Lee Evans of Des Moines in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman Circle
Woodmen Circle
North Pine Street
Hall
Oting
Margaret Lee Evans
Des Moines
In Memoriam Walter Elbert Henry
Walter Elbert Henry son of Mr and Mrs W A Henry of this city born near Griswold May 22 1908 died May 21 1925 one day before his seventeenth birthday. He leaves a father mother and brother and a host of relatives to mourn his death. Walter Ebbert Bert was a senior at Creston high school known for cheerful disposition and sterling worth.
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Walter Elbert Henry
W. A. Henry
Griswold
Walter Ebbert
Bert
Creston High School
Local Couple Wed in Mt. Ayr Ceremony
Miss Bessie Hewitt of this city and Carl Henderson of Afton were married on Wednesday at Mt. Ayr. They will reside in Macksburg after the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Hewitt
Carl Henderson
Afton
Mt. Ayr
Henderson
Macksburg
Local Visits Highlight Red Oak Families
Mrs. S. E. Sampson of Red Oak arrived this morning to visit her son F. E. Sampson and Mrs. Sampson at their home in the Lowana Hotel. Miss Bernice Kurtz, recently teaching in Prescott schools, left North Oak Street after noon for Webster City.
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S. E. Sampson
Red Oak
F. E. Sampson
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GRO
Our Meat Department
Kenneth W. Rowe
West Montgomery St
Athearn and Coyle
Harlan Ryan
Howard L. Stickles
N. Elm St
J. B. Hagan
E. F. Tackett
R. A. Swanson
Hester's Shur
N. Maple Street
Res
Chas. A- Kayden
B. M
W. Mille
N. Fim
Dance Park
American Legion
L. Cheetham & Son
Optometrists
Fred W. Doge
Conkey
Advertiser
Helene Caska
Shannon City
C. Bickel
Red Foxes
Earl Farley
Lowa
Adams Street
H. M. Bell
Abstracts
Kinesee Fidelity Abstract & Loan Company
J. V. Richardson
Son
WEST
Wisconsin Power and Light Company
Southern Wisconsin Electric Company
Minnesota
Mississippi River
East St. Louis
St. Louis
Switzerland
Shoemakers
Germany
Creston's Food Center
N. W. Cor. Elm and Montg. Sts
L. Bidstrup
Crawfords
M. Stephens
Memoriam
Hewitt-Henderson
White City
Montgomery and
Walnut Streets
Farris Russell
John F
Fred Russell
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