Hawkeye notes and town affairs in West Union
Local chronicle from West Union and surrounding areas reports a new director for the Hawkeye team, church dedication at Odlyein, a house burned near Fayette, a shop theft in February, and plans for carriage purchases. It also covers a probate docket, a scalding injury to a child, school closures in Arlington due to scarlet fever, a Maynard Harp Orchestra appearance, and civic meetings including a pigeon breeding idea and legal actions over sidewalk damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mha
Hawkeye Boys
Anon
Whitney
Tawkyyo
Duliroin
Erdot
Isitsge
Geymat Lutheran Church
Odlyein
Suneday
Bath
Iowa News Briefs and townnotes from Decorah to Oelwein
scattered items report arrival of arms for Iowa National Guard, a new church project in Osage, a $425,000 building fund gift from a donor, Larson's sidewalk accident and a damaged wage suit in Decorah. Decorah Mural Society decision delays liquor injunctions, railings about Shatter’s move to Fayette, Oelwein sewer plans, Worth county death from wind and a Freeport paper mill update with plant layout and expansion prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Larson
Decorah
Junge Fellows
Essa
Witneshigh County
Awas
Freeport
Lowa
Yerrngo
Cnsides
Towa
Council Proceedings Evan Iowa March 5 1900
The council met in regular session with Miyou absent and roll call showing Solunid KXnudigon Lehman and Steel present. Bills approved by the finance committee include L Ainsworth printing ordinance Nos 48 and 74 totaling 28.00, marshal fees for Will Schneider 6.25, road work for WIH Sulnieder 25.80, Stoahy to desk 18.00, Jud Nighols lamp fighting February 9.00, Stoehr job work 2.00, Sunmid? Com legal work 2.00, L Ainsworth Ray fees data 6.00, Building and Laws rent 18.00 and 2,400.00. The above wills were passed by vote of Lehman Schmid Kitson and Stoehr. Stoehr and Kyndtson appointed by the mayor pro tem as election board for March 26. Motion to adjourn carried unanimous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan
Iowa
Miyou
Roll Euil
Solunid
Kxnudigon
Lehman , and Steel
Bahpid
Billy Sera
Fmanes
Ainsworth
Wih
Sulnieder Road
Stoahy
Jud Nighols
Stoehr
Ainsworth Ray
Lehman
Schmid
Kitson
Kyndtson
Comucil
L. Aiwawonra
I, Sons
Beliefs in Malay Witchcraft and Charms Documented
The text describes Malay magical practices and beliefs including protective charms for forest travel and hunting, spirits like the Polong and Penanga lan, and the use of amulets to ward off enemies. It notes sacred Craco idols and a Max-Well charm invoking the lotus flower to accept or reject magical offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Grandfather
Bellayes
Max- Well
Smuggling Siberian Gold Under Strict Laws
An excerpt notes extensive smuggling of gold in Siberia despite harsh laws. It describes theft of gold dust and nuggets from workings, severe penalties, deportation, and corruption among officials. Much gold crosses the Amur frontier to China, finding buyers with counterfeit luxury a vodka trade fueling demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siberia
Anil
Fementis
Chinovynik
Peter
St. Petersburg
Io Good
China
Amur
Forty-Two Years Later Reconciliation Ends In Rewed Marriage
After a long estrangement dating back forty two years in Senaca Michigan, Jared Amsden and his former wife, once remarried to others after multiple divorces, reunited at the court as he reintroduced himself. They discussed matters, renewed their vows, and unexpectedly resumed living as husband and wife after decades apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jared Amsden
Senaca
Mich
Armadan
Centenary of Welw Celebrated in Frigid Montmartre
In Montmartre cemetery a small, solemn ceremony marked the centenary of Helne. About a dozen journalists, mainly German and English, gathered amid bitter cold. The poet’s tomb was heavily decorated with flowers as wreaths were laid and a restrained tribute followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welw
Helne
Montmarte
Arent Ad
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Tray
Capper & Shaffer
Wave
AWG. Holzer, Proprietor
P. DP
Waterbury
Payette
West Union
FL A. Holmes
W. Mo James
Woodwird
Jourt
Dudgs Hobson
N. Monroe
Waucoma
Arlington
Scarlet Deveh
Maynard Harp Orchestra
Moody Weehine & Cu
Minchin
John Owens
Thos. Lofts
Wengurgr
Ded. Orvis
Hoog
L. le Aipaworth
Propuer — Lawpirgars Association
Dua Moings
Association For
Forbes
Elgin
Pleasant Valley
Qanyi
Ifuwkeye
Tegal Copnell
Dan Chyay Ve
Muwkeye
Hantbck
Ed Kreamer
Large Charles
Ed. Kreamer
Pipette
NeoRaut
Lick Brooks
Theo, Moing
Frank Brooks
Dick Brooks
Decorah Journal
Iowa National
Osage Congregationalists
Ole Marsh
Avergo Shatter
Nelutwalety
Gridavill
Uis
Fayette
Olgantleman
Nya
Mr Shatter
Payette County
Key
Oelwain
Oelwein
Ant
Eragineery
Teehirgt
Dubugua
Tutte
Atgents
Thera
Quo Buying
Worth County
Miy
Death
Council Proceedings
M. GB. Smith
Butternut
Mioh
Sass
DeWitt
Stoola
Lewis Ackerman
Ind
de Witt
Brouly
Bere
Arava
Ohana
H. S. Hansel
Arties HoupinoBvary Ateenitonet
Itog
Etpcy
Realdonoeover
KrGateonaatore
L. H. Lemke
M. D
Rommorargic
Pat Surgterd
U Oileaone
Sova
Behlupp
Fothergile
D. Eberporte
Call
Guizan
Omnis Sobar Oun
Asguryaty Moser & Hofer, Well Drilling
Ab Elging
Citizens
Bank
Mattoon
Tom Holverson
Viex
Becker
Dirlcotor
le B. Mattoon
John Halverson
Ang Benson
Ow.a. Olson
David Dneabin
Miker
United States
Muc
Europe
Toane
C. L. Freiburghaus
John Christ
B. Schori & CO
Donsors
Wiyehaouve
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