Local notes and society items from a midwestern paper
A long community roundup lists residents visiting, traveling, or moving locations including B. Watters in Ackley, H. L. Huff from Colfax Springs, Miss Ida Moser to Grundy Center, Miss Stella Hall from Iowa Falls, Chas Wilcox to Marshalltown, and Ed Ellsworth from Hubbard. It mentions school, church, and business moves, patient eye treatments in Iowa City, and a city scale controversy in Humboldt county. Also notes a joke verse, advertising, and subscription pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Watters
Ackley
Haas
Marshalltown
Harry Turner
Ida Moser
Grundy Center
B.S. Parish
Whitten
Stella Hall
Iowa Falls
Chas. Wilcox
Ed Ellsworth
Hubbard
Fannie Duren
al Redden
Tubbard
Kneedler
Boone Republic
Annie Speers
Steamboat Rock
Gray
H. L. Huff
Colfax Springs
Mike Pollard
Pipestone
Malne
W. A. Doren
Witchita
Kansas
H. G. Fonken
Larned
Presbyterian Church
Chas. Barnes
Cedar Rapids
O.G. Sargent
Lulu
Emmetsburg
Sargent
Capp
Misa ‘Robins
Des Moines
Nellie Rule
Winchester
Klondike Bound Eldora Party Leaves Portland
Word reaches that the Eldora aggregation bound for the Copper River in Alaska sailed from Portland on Monday the 14th. They bought prospecting gear and provisions and note few companions will reach the Klondike, while many seek Seattle for Klondike onward travel. Reports speak of nightly holds ups in Seattle with victims losing from one to eight hundred dollars as confidence schemes flourish along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper
Alaska
Portland
Oregon
Copper River
Klondike
Columbia River
Seattle
Paralytic Stroke Hits Eldora Hotel Barnes Proprietor
W L Barnes proprietor of the Hotel Barnes and a longtime Eldora resident suffered a partial stroke Monday morning affecting his left side. He was seen staggering near the courthouse with his helpers taking him home. Medical aid reported him in very critical condition with little improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Barnes
Hotel
Barnes
Eldora
Court House
Warren Rathbone
C.F. Luschmilch
Washington's Birthday Holiday Hours Noted
Next Tuesday February 22 marks Washington's Birthday legal holiday. The best office will operate 8:00 to 12:30 in the morning and 6:30 to 7:30 in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Shoe Sale Draws Crowds At Lewis and Hall Store
The big shoe sale at Lewis and Hall's continues with sweeping price reductions that shoppers recognize as genuine bargains. The steady stream of visitors over recent days shows the store’s advertised "slaughter of prices" has a strong magnet for customers in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis & Hall
Post Office Early Closing Starts February Second
Beginning Monday February 2 the post office will close at 7 30 p m instead of 8 o clock as before In many towns across the state offices will close at 6 30 during the winter months
Iowa Supreme Court Rules Sale by Chance Not a Lottery
The Iowa Supreme Court holds that the sale or disposition of property by lot or chance does not constitute a lottery under Iowa law. The decision concerns Chancey Park Land Co. v. B. B. Hart, appealed from Clinton County court, with the lower court's opinion affirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Supreme Court
Three Fingers Lost in Woodwork Accident at Rough Woods
Arch Vancisco sustained severe hand injury while using a power saw to cut wood for Sam Jones at Rough Woods. Three fingers were completely severed after his hand was caught in the saw. Medical aid was summoned and he is reported to be getting along well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Vancisco
Sam Jones
Works Both Ways Editor and Minister Clash Over Truth
A preacher grills an editor for coloring a story, insisting editors cannot tell the truth without ruining their paper. The editor retorts that a minister who always tells the whole truth will flee town after a single Sunday, noting the pulpit and press magnify outcomes. The minister leaves pondering as the editor extols a bride’s beauty, though she is plain.
Rev Roberts Wins Action Against Christian Science
Justice Burritt sustains defense motion in State v. Roberts to dismiss the case challenging whether Christian Science practitioners may lawfully practice. The court ruled against continuing the action, effectively ending the first effort in this city to determine rights to practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science
Judge Dismisses Charge Over Public Practice Claim
Justice Burritt ruled the state failed to prove Rev. Roberta publicly professed or assumed physician duties or advertised to cure. He noted a conviction would require clear pretense to cure and that the evidence did not justify indicting Roberts. The hearing concluded with no grand jury indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Burritt
Roberta
Burritt
Roberts
Marshalltown
T.R
Fragmented remark on parents, teachers and time
A reader’s garbled note questions parents relying on teachers for moral guidance. It contrasts a child’s school hours with home time, implying concerns about influence from both mother and devil. The text shows incomplete phrases and disrupted syntax.
Great Western to allow Iowa Central into Des Moines
Des Moines notes state that Great Western arranged to let Iowa Central operate trains into Des Moines over Great Western tracks in exchange for Mason City access via Central tracks. The agreement, reportedly made during President Stickoey's visit, would give Iowa Central the Des Moines terminal sought for two years.
Not A Candidate for Mayoral Race Says Albrook
In a letter to Editor ENtTeReRUsE Eldora Iowa Albrook denies being a mayoral candidate and says he has not wished to run. He objects to a report claiming he beat Mr Carpenter and notes a petition circulated without his knowledge or consent. He insists he is not a candidate and will not become one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enttereruse
Eldora
Towa
Mig
Lowe
Carpenter
Albrook
Frightful Disaster Suspected Torpedo Attack
A dramatic report notes a frightful disaster suspected to be the work of a torpedo. Officials say the incident will be investigated to determine cause and responsibility, with casualties and location to be confirmed as details emerge.
It May Mean War The Maine Sinks in Havana Harbor
eyewitness accounts describe a violent explosion that sank the U S battle ship Maine in Havana harbor at 0 45 on Tuesday night. only City of Washington observers witnessed the blast as rescuers and ships rushed to aid crewmen, with 96 of 354 saved amid scattered debris and fear of Spanish involvement. investigators weigh submarine mine, torpedo, or spontaneous combustion as causes, and the outcome could trigger war with Spain.
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U. S
Maine
Havana
City of Washington
Washington
Tames
Maro Castle
Spain
Spanish Harbor
March Trial Jurors For Mare Term Court
The Mare term jurors are summoned to appear at Bidura on Tuesday March 16 at 10 oclock a m. Names include Elias Long Union A Simpson Hardin Martin Lamm Etna Martin Lewison Tipton HW Granner Grant R EB Kellogg Alden G H Abbas Edna Wm Grobe Jr Etna GO G Frost Hardin D M McDonald Eldora Ed Johns Etna J F Knorr Nipton Wm Fahey Hardin D A Pidgeon Providence Chas Starr Jackson E W Lundy Union W H Bowman Jackson D Allen Buckeye Robi Smith Eldora Fred Haines Alden Daniel Toda Clay E L Rovb Etna E D Thompson Pleasant Austin Rurem Sherman Philip Schwab Alden W C Efferding Pleasant Elmer McCreary Grant A KE Alley Alden R S Collins Union Wm A Ahern Hardin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mare
Bidura
M. Elias Long
Union
A Simpson
Hardin
Martin Lamm
Etna
Martin Lewison
Tipton
HW. K. Granner
Grant
R. EB. Kellogg
Alden
G. H. Abbas
Edna
Wm. Grobe, Jr
GO. G. Frost
Train passenger political party tale from Indiana
A traveling man on an Indiana train tells of judging passengers by appearance to guess their political affiliations. He identifies several riders as Whig Bryan Democrat, sound Democrat, populist, and Republican, but the punchline reveals he’s sick and his own appearance deceives him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
McKinley
Lumpot
Alden residents depart for the Kiondike
Fl Orpin and CG Pettinger of Alden have gone to the Kiondike. Castoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpin
CG. &. Pettinger
Alden
Wreck at Hubbard Kills Two Firemen and Engineer
Freight trains No. 23 and No. 26 collided near Hubbard at 10:10 last night. Engineer L. E. Hollender and fireman W. Ostern of No. 26 died. Head brakeman W. O. Cross of No. 26 injured. No. 28 passengers escaped unharmed as they witnessed the collision and jumped. Cross’s family near Gifford, Hollender’s widow in Eagle Grove. The wreck left cars scattered in the ditch. cause under review with No. 26 reportedly backing onto the edict due to switching error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard
Weloek
L. E B. Hollender
W. Ostern
W. O. Cross
Hollender
Ostern
Hagle Grove
Cross
Gifford
Hampton High School Contest Honors Awarded
The Hampton high school held a Wednesday evening contest in which Jed Webb won top honors. Webb will represent the school at the Northern Lawn contest in Webster City next month, with six contestants to be chosen for the state contest at Waterloo in April. Judges were Attorney J L Scales Ackley M L Saley Hampton and Superintendent W A Doren. A large group traveled to the event by the 6:30 train and returned the same night. Attendees included Carrie Fouts Eliya Greer Genevie Hardin Alice Martin Hattie Mender Lucy Duren Gay Smith Vivian Thamer Grace Carter Walter Nye Jay Newcomer Max Conger Guy South Maud Perkins Miss Monson and Prof W A Doren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Jed Webb
Webster City
Waterloo
J. LU. Scales
Ackley
M. Li. Saley
W. A. Doren
Carrie Fouts
Eliya Greer
Genevieve Hardin
Alice Martin
Hattie Mender
Lucy Duren
Gay Smith
Vivian Thamer
Grace Carter
Walter Nye
Jay Newcomer
Max Conger
Guy South
Maud Perkins
Miss Monson
Prof
W. &. Doren
Baptist Pastor to Conduct City Services This Week
The pastor Rev. A. J. Ballard holds meetings each evening at Collage this week and will preach in the city next Sunday, both morning and evening. Sunday school 10 a.m. Junior society 8 p.m. BY at 6:30, subject The law of love. Miss Percis Wod Leiter assists. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Ballard
S.S
Leiter
Miss Percis Wod
Smith for Postmaster Sparks Republican Rifts
In Ackley World, Smith campaigns for postmaster, claiming to sustain the Republican party while opponents label him a burden on the party. A young Republican cites his bankrupt past in Iowa Falls, his reliance on Beach for support, and calls for a party vote to decide the post office appointment amidst factional Boss influence. The piece questions fairness and party loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackley World
Smith
Neck of the Woods
Iown Falls
M. M. Beach
Beach
Amly
Gol
Henderson
To Cure a Cold In One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
An advertisement touts a cold cure claiming one day relief with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab lets. It promises a refund if the remedy fails and urges readers to try the product, noting druggists carry it.
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Clothiers
Marit BI
Ellsworth
Cleveland
Vincent
Diehl
McNeil Bros
Hook & Owings
Ridgeway
CG. E. McNeil
Frank Rabe
the Winchester
New Hampton
Edna Gladfelty
Maggie Tower
Munday
Iowa City
Barnum
Humboldt County
Washington’s
Rev. Roberts
Havana Harbor
Castoria
Lyra
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