Old Tailors Palm & Olson open new stock in town
Local notes report Ackley visitors and moves including E Albrook in Ackley and Geo Starr heading to Portsmouth Miss Clara Shekels visiting Marshalltown. Palm & Olson tailor shop touts new stock and low prices while other residents address business, school illness, and community changes in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Albrook
Ackley
Geo. Starr
Portsmouth
Clara Shekels
Marshall Town
Dan Moser
Grundy Center
H. W. Fannon
O. P. Olmstead
C. L. Hayes
Clarion
John Porter
JF. W. Crockett
Palm & Olson
Early death of telegraph operator in Abbott and Salida
The 23 year old son of local residents died May 6 after a brief illness diagnosed as consumption. He worked as telegraph operator and Iowa Central agent at Abbott for two years before health declined. He journeyed with his mother to Colorado for recovery but did not improve. Funeral held in Salida on May 6 with burial there. survived by parents, a sister Mrs John Peigen, and several brothers and sisters.
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Colora
Hei
Iowa Central
Colorado
John Peigen
Salida May
Caution Advised on Local Grocery Scams by Farmers
A columnist warns of a recurring group selling groceries to farmers in the region. The piece mocks the scammers, urges readers to support local merchants, and notes most people benefit by buying from home shops rather than dubious outsiders.
Bryan Offers His Services in Private Soldier Role
W J Bryan wrote Colous H Boler of Wirenirs Kansas expressing disapproval of army enlistment hype and offered his services as a private soldier as a test. Boler received a telegram seeking counsel on enlisting and may advise Bryan to join.
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Bryan
Change of Time on the B C G BR N Rail Line
The new time card changes the Abbott Crossing southbound passenger departure from 6 16 p m to 11 50 a m and moves the night southbound from 12 18 a m to 9 50 p m. Other trains run as usual. Passengers approve the day train change and connections improve along the line.
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Abbott Croasing
Bicycles on Sidewalks Warn City to Act
City ordinance bans sidewalk bicycle riding amid rising incidents and minor crashes. Officials suggest imposing five dollar fines to deter the practice and prevent further accidents.
Rathbone Sisters Friday Evening Celebrate First Anniversary
The Rathbone Sisters Friday evening celebrated their first anniversary with a large turnout from across the county. An engaging program was performed and refreshments were served during the event.
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Rathbone Sisters
Woman Injured as Buggy Team Runs Away
Mrs H W Peters of the riverbank neighborhood suffered a broken arm after being thrown from her buggy on Saturday. The frightened team bolted, leaving her injured and the incident ending with medical attention sought.
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H. W. Peters
Ri Ay Feist of Iowa Falls in Saturday business
Ri Ay Feist of Iowa Falls attended business here Saturday while the Des Moines Leader and Regis ter each face libel suits. The prohibition convention will be held in Des Moines June 28 and 29. Mrs Addison Drake and daughter Mamie of Radcliffe were in the city Saturday. Frank Wood, formerly of Union, bought a restaurant at Hubbard and moved there with his wife. The Iowa division League of American Wheelmen meets in Iowa City July 4 and 5. The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs James Noble of Radcliffe died Friday aged three months. The Williams Wasp, Alden Times and other papers publish during war times. Measles increase at Camp McKinley. A city sidewalk was torn up by order of the city council. John Steeley has bought a drug store at Dumont and Bristow. Decoration day should be quiet in these times. The Hardin County Sunday School convention meets May 26 and 27 at Ackley. Thirteen Hampton volunteers pass through town en route home from Camp McKinley.
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B. B. Bliss
Town Falls
H. H
Feist
Iowa Falls
Des Moines Leader
Addison Drake
Mamie
Radcliffe
Will. Pettit
Marshalltown
Iowa Grand Lodge of Masons
Council Bluffs
Nevada
Story County
Frank Wood
Union
Hubbard
Iowa
League of American Wheelmen
Iowa City
Jesse Albertson
Enterprise Force
L. W. Frank
Hardin County
Enterprise
Boone
Sioux City
James Noble
Chas. Barnes
Williams Wasp
Alden Times
River Street
John Steeley
Dumont
Bristow
Hardin County Sunday School Association
Presbyterian Church
Ackley
Hampton
Camp McKinley
Des Moines
H.R. Reynolds
W. 8. Porter
Kossuth
Stub
Merrill
Coats
O. McKeen Duren
McKeen
Militia Pay and Prize Ship Rules in 19th Century Notices
The fragment discusses militia pay rates when serving state versus United States, the Hubbard Monitor's new role under a new proprietor Bro. Schultz, and local editor tensions. It notes road sign posting duties, prize ship proceeds for crews, Ackley Phonograph’s publishing changes, Hubbard city dumping ground purchase, Henry Olson joining Palm in a tailoring firm, and a Des Moines excursion from Marshalltown.
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United’ ‘States
Hubbard ‘Monitor
Bro. Schultz
Hubbard
Hubbard Monitor
Herald
Smith
Ackley Phonograph
Hidora
O. J. Smith
Henry Olson
Id. Palm
Henry
Smith & Fagg
Northwest
Palm
Des Moines
Marshalltown
Ames
Great Western
Railways Plan Flag Signals For War News
Major railroad companies across Iowa plan to equip trains with flag signals to broadcast real time war news to people along their routes. Signals use national flags and pennants to indicate victories for American land forces, navy, Spanish land forces, and Spanish sea forces. The system aims for nationwide adoption within a month or two pending further endorsements and testing.
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Iowa
United States
Spain
Water Main Extension Bids Sought by Eldora City Council
Eldora Iowa city council will receive bids for digging laying iron pipe and completing a water main from E H Lundys residence north on Jackson Street for three blocks. Council reserves right to reject any or all bids. J C Moorman City Clerk.
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Eldora
Iowa
E. H. Lundy
Jackson Street
J.C. Moorman
Fourth of July Celebration Acknowledged by Jackson Township Sunday Schools
Jackson township Sunday schools announce a Fourth of July celebration. The decision came at the convention held Sunday and schools across the township are expected to participate.
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Jackson Township
Morning and Evening Sermon at Hughes
Preaching morning on The Lord's Supper and evening on Paul's Wonderful Experience in Paradise at Hughes at 3 p.m.
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Paul
Paradise
Hughes
Rooms For Rent Near Methodist Church
Three nicely furnished rooms available for rent. Located second door east of Methodist Church at 462 Mrs J. Epmvarton. Seeking reliable tenants. inquire for details and terms.
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Methodist
Ehurch
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J. H. Smith
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Hulbert Corner
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Martin Bros
Lew Ward
Mr. Forman
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