Accident befalls Rock Island brakeman Arthur Myers near Mt Zion
Arthur H Myers of Ottumwa, a Rock Island brakeman, fell from a freight car on a curve east of Mt Zion. He suffered compound fractures to both legs and lay beside the track for about thirty minutes before a farmer nearby heard his groans and helped. He was taken to Mt Zion, then Eldon, then Ottumwa hospital. His home is Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whch
Myers
Revieners
Mt. Zion
Eldon
Ottumwa
Quiet Wedding Unites Nellie Roberts and B John Benson
Nellie Roberts and B John Benson wed quietly at the bride’s West Briggs street home. Rev H C Littleton officiated in the presence of relatives and a few friends before the couple departed for Hazard Nebraska aboard Burlington No 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Briggs Street
Nellie Roberts
B. John Benson
Hazard
Nebraska
H.C. Littleton
Burlington No. 11
Hazard Nebraska
The
Daily Journal
Mrs. Benson
Baby Born to Mr and Mrs Clyde Bell
A son was born on Thursday February 8 to Mr and Mrs Clyde Bell. Mother and child are doing nicely. Patrons of McElhaneys store notice Clyde Bell’s broad smile and extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Bell
McElhaneys
Clyde
Cummins Reenters Gubernatorial Race at Primghar Iowa
Governor Albert B. Cummins announced in Primghar Iowa that he will again seek the governorship. The decision followed expectations amid support in the Eleventh District and news of Companions from Fairfield Lodge preparing an event with a Benevolent Association address and home protection slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert B. Cummins
Primghar
Iowa
Cummins
Eleventh District
Perkins
Fairfield Lodge No
AO. U. W
ALO. U. W
Hallward Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement notice
How's This We offer One Hundred Dollars Re ward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrah Cure Fr J Cheney Co Toledo Ohto We the undersigned have known F J Cheney for last 15 years and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financ ially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm Walding Kinnan Marvin Wholesale Druggists Toledo O Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken inter nally acting directly upon the blood and mucous surface of the system Testimoniale sent free Price 75c per bottle Sold by all Drugguista Take Hall's Family Pille for consti pation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Fr. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohto
F. J. Cheney
Walding Kinnan & Marvin
O Hall
All Drugguista
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Deafness Cure
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as a remedy for deafness caused by inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. Claims nine of ten cases stem from catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for any case it cannot cure. Promises circulars and lists Toledo Ohio as a selling point with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Jefferson County Farm Lands See Rising Prices
Jefferson county property values rise as farm sales improve. The Corbett farm eighty acre parcel near Patrfield sold yesterday for 7000 dollars to A B Rodgers of this city at 175 per acre. Rodgers plans to move to the property in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Patrfield
George
Corbett Farm
A. B. Rodgers
Rodgers
Home Seekers Excursion to Colorado Trip
February plans for a Home Seekers ex cursion to Colorado with a $14 round trip fare. Contact Geo W. White & Co for tickets, arranged by Western Emigration Co for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Geo W. White & Co
Nother Masquerade Party in Ratcliff Home
South side Rebekah lodge held a masquerade party at Mrs. Bruce Ratcliff’s home. Guests arrived in humorous disguises and played games while guessing each other’s identities. Unmasking drew cheers before refreshments ended the lively evening.
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Rebekahs
Bruce Ratcliff
South Side
Rebekah Lodge
Esther Ly marries Pearl I Fulton at Humphreys home
Esther Ly daughter of Mr and Mrs I B Humphreys wed Pearl I Fulton of Wellsville Missouri in a Methodist ceremony at North B street with only close relatives present. Rev Thomas Osborn officiated and a wedding dinner followed. The couple will reside with the bride's grandmother at 7 North Court street. The Daily Journal offers congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B. Humphreys
North B. Street
Esther Ly
Pearl I. Fulton
Wellsville
Thomas Osborn
Billiard Hall Sold to New Owners
Jack Fleagle sells the west side billiard and pool room to Theodore Keltner and Charm King who will run it as proprietors. Fleagle now owns the bowling alley and leaves the billiard hall to focus on his other business. The new firm is popular locally and plans to operate strictly on business principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Fleagle
West Side
Theodore Keltner
Charm King
Fleagle
Tin Shower Honors Bride-to-Be Esther Humphrey
A tin shower was given for Miss Esther Humphrey at her North B Street home by about fifteen young ladies. The party presented tin ware and enjoyed fudge, social chatter, and good times as they celebrated her upcoming wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Humphrey
North B, Street
Demented Man Sent Home From Burlington
A young man named Benjamin Jarvis was taken from Burlington No. 6 by Marshall Black after his mind abruptly deranged and he feared trainmen would harm him. He stated he worked in a packing house in South Omaha and wished to visit his mother near Peoria, carrying about $125. After resting, his mind cleared and he continued to his destination with Black at his request.
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Benjamin Jarvis
Burlington No. 6
Marshall Black
Legcettt
Marshall Jack
South Omaha
Peoria
Pattison Sells Home. Moves to Siloam Springs Farm
R S Pattison sold his East Adams Street home on Thursday to Joe Hudgell for 82400. He has bought a small farm near Siloam Springs Arkansas and plans to move about the 20th of this month to pursue farming. The Journal will follow them to their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Pattison
East Adams Street
Joe Hudgell
Pattison
Siloam Springs
Arkansas
Weekly Journal
Musicale by Mooreheads and Miss McGrew Praised in Eldon
The Eldon Forum lauds the musicale by Mr and Mrs Moorehead with Miss Helen McGrew as one of Eldon’s best. Mr Moorehead is praised for technique and interpretation while Mrs Moorehead’s soprano voice wins the audience from the start and excels in Poor Lil Lamb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon
Lil Lamb
Carrie Jacobs Bond
Snider Expands Hardware Trade in Keosauqua
J. D Snider of our city completes a trade with parties in Keosauqua to receive a large stock of hardware. In exchange he transfers a 110 acre farm near Ottumwa. Snider is in Keosauqua taking stock invoice and plans to continue the business, at least for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D Snider
Keosauqua
Ottumwa
Morning Sun Suffers Major Fire in Business District
Fire late last night wiped out eleven buildings in Morning Sun causing about 20000 dollars in damage. Water shortage hampered extinguishing efforts and firefighters allowed the blaze to burn out. Loss is largely covered by insurance.
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Feb. S
Attorne ys Appointed for C B Q Railway
Miss Ella Short returns from a visit to Illinois. Leggett and McKenney accept the position of attorneys for the C B Q railway company. Mr and Mrs George H Craine of Des Moines visit Miss Alice Craine in town for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Short
Ilinois
Leggett and McKenney
C. B. & Q Railway Company
Cgieorge H. Craine
Des Moines
Alice Craine
Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine sales opportunity
Local opportunity seeks a capable representative to promote Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines in the area. Backed by fifty eight years of success, early models remain in faithful service. Earn incentives by using horse and wagon to advance sales and build a steady business.
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Wheeler & Wilson
Upcoming Events Leading to March Shows and Concerts
Local listings announce Feb 14 Sioux City against Co M and Feb 11 6 Whitney Concert Co events. University of Kanya hosts Feb 20 followed by The Tie That Binds on Feb 26 and March 2 Over Niagara Falls with Roney's Boys Concert on March 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Co. M
Whitney Concert Co
University of Kanya
Niagara Falls
Roney's Boys
Company M Prepares for April Inspections and Rifle Practice
Captain EE Lucas reports an April 7 inspection by Major J A Olmsted of Company M in the city. The unit trains with Pope 22 caliber rifles, 7000 rounds of 22 short ammo, and targets, following standard marksmanship drills. The aim is to achieve a high statewide standing and possibly earn a Chattanooga encampment trip, with Captain BE and Lieut. in command guiding two months of prep.
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EE. Lucas
W. H. Thrift
J. A. Olmsted
Smat Arms
Sulutier
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Hke
Lieas
Owith
Company Mo
Lowa
Lst
Horeaswon
Muscatine Opener Ends Early After Player Burns
In a Muscatine Yo Moo A and Company M basketball game Morgan, Muscatine’s right guard, received severe burns after contact with a stove about three minutes in. To avoid disappointing fans, Coach Applegate offered to play in Morgan’s stead, but he is not an amateur. The exhibition arrangement kept the score in Muscatine’s favor.
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Muscatine Yo Moo. A
Company M
Burns
Morgan
Muscatine
Applegate
Ds Toto Muscatine
Townly Moves to Lincoln with Daughter
G W Townly once in the jewelry business here now makes his home with his daughter in Lincoln and orders the weekly JOURNAL to his new address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Townly
Lincoln
Ned
Journal
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. H. Myers
A. W. Lodge
Gov. Cummins
G. H
F. J. DuHenry & Co
Druggtats
Te. Toledo
Jeffierson County
Western Emigration Co
Moyal Baking Powder CO
New York
Nother
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Esther Humphreys
Pearl Fulton
Eldon Musicale
J. J. Gidball
Elsie Marie
Clarinda
Parkins
North Matin Street
Energvetic
Whaelar & Wilson
Chicago, Illinois
J. A. Olmstead
Price Baking Power Co
Chicago
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