Parsons trounce Central University 13 to 4 in decisive win
Parsons overwhelmed Central University with a 13 to 4 victory after noon. Harris pitched effectively for Parsons as Masters and Teigen struggled for Pella. The game featured a slugging surge by Parsons in the sixth and eighth innings and ended with well wishes to the Buckley nuptials.
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Parsons
Pella
Our Boys
Central University
Masters
Feigen
Harris
Conry
Clarke
Gunn
Barnett
Teestrop
Gobble
West
Thoma
Reno Ricksher
Adams
Cook
Brown
Hasselman
Ricksher
Hinkle
Hink
Picken
Vestrop
Teigen
Vteigen
W. Campbell
Wealthy Stockport stockman dies by own action
Charles Harlan a prominent Stockport Iowa stockman committed death by own action Friday afternoon by taking chloroform He left a note saying he was tired of life and that a will had been left at the bank He was well known in the community and no other cause is given for the deed May 20 Stockport Iowa
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Stockport
Iowa
Charles Harlan
Piano Recital by Par sons College Conservatory Students
A large crowd attended a Thursday evening recital at Library Hall by Par sons College Conservatory of Music students. The program opened with piano solos, followed by vocal and instrumental pieces. Mrs Dillon Turney voiced a German solo to applause, a quartet of Mrs James Montgomery Miss Mary Louise Wilson Percy Easton and Ralph Huston performed and Miss Clara Hinkle closed with Rhapsody Brilliant. The event marked visible progress and many called it the best recital yet by the grade students.
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Parsons College Conservatory of Music
Library Hall
Dillon Turney
James Montgomery
Mary Louise Wilson
Percy Easton
Ralph Huston
Bankruptcy Stock Sold to Rains and White Bros
The bankrupt stock of groceries owned by Oliver & Co. was sold Thursday afternoon to Rains & White Bros. for 1200 dollars. Autrobus of Burlington, a bankruptcy referee, met creditors and authorized the sale. White Bros. are known local grocers, and Rains plans to move the stock to the new firm’s location to run a first class grocery.
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Oliver & Co
Rains & White Bros
ALN
Autrobus
Burlington
White Bros
Rains
Tie
City Council Adopts Asphalt Paving Plan for East Burlington
The council met after adjournment with all members present to hear objections to city paving. Voters on East Burlington street favor asphalt while others prefer brick as the plan calls for 30 feet wide pavement from one block east of park to D street. Brick alleys and South Depot street will be paved with vitrified brick and curbing set in artificial stone. C R Allen named civil engineer to prepare plans and specifications. council adjourned.
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Fulton
East Burlington Street
Si Unare
South Hl Street
Park
D Street
Depot Street
Reverend Pearse Pinch to Begin at First Congregational Church
In response to a unanimous call, Rev. Pearse Pinch accepts the pastorate and will begin work Sunday June 4 1905. The church has a new paint job interior decor a unique pipe organ and a renowned choir. Pews are free and a hearty welcome is promised to all.
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First Congregational Church
Pearse Pinch
Ricksher Wins Debate In Preshmann Prize Event
Frank Riecksher won the decision in the annual Preshmann Prize debate at Orio hall on Friday. The issue favored increasing interstate commerce powers to settle railway rate disputes. Judges A G Jordan J B Crail and Ralph Munro presided. Prof James G McMurtry opened with an address titled My Favorite Book.
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Frank Riecksher
Orio Hall
Interstate Commerce Commission
Messrs
Ross and Gobble
Raney
Ricksher
A. G. Jordan
J. 8. Crail
Ralph Munro
James G McMurtry
Time Cards for Denver and Chicago Expresses
Train schedule snippet shows daily services with times for Denver and Chicago lines. Some trains like Nos. 7 and 15 do not carry passengers. Notes indicate exceptions for Nos. 16 10 and 92 Way Freight and missing data gaps.
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Denver Express
Chicago Express
Cpm
Golden State Limited and Freight Schedules Featured
Rail timetables list east bound and freight trains with daily and Sunday runs, noting Golden State Limited and related services. A stray cooking tip from Harper's Bazaar praises light eggs beaten separately for a fluffy omelet, noting rapid service and warmth.
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Golden State Limited
Sunasy
EL Paso
Texas
Points West
Quiet Wedding of Buckley and Perkins Surprises Friends
Thomas Buckley and Minnie Perkins quietly married May 1 1905 in Davenport Iowa by a Catholic priest. Perkins visited Washington before meeting Buckley, then returned home to reveal the secret days later. Perkins is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jay Perkins of S Briges street and well regarded in the city.
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R. R. Buckley
Indy
Davenport
Thomas Buckley
Minnie Perkins
Iowa
Miss Perkins
Washington
Mr. Buckley
Jay Perkins
S. Briges Street
Seniors Entertain Friends At Porch Party
The second committee of the high school senior class hosted a porch party at Miss Cora Dill's home for the class, faculty, and friends. L A Power and Dr. McClain led an old-fashioned conundrum content. A short musical program featured piano solos by Helen Wilson and Grace Hague, a vocal solo by Iris Shertrude Aikens, and a piano duet by Mary Mitchell and Helen Wilson. Strawberries, cream, and waters were served as the event concluded late.
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Cora Dill
L.A. Power
Dr. McClain
Helen Wilson
Hague
Eee Shertrude Aikens
Vioge Bono Si Vsti Cnasser
May McClain
Home Remedy For Mole Uses Diy Tartar Emetic Plaster
A safe remedy suggests applying a Diabylon plaster of half ounce tartar emetic one dram croton oil five drops to the mole. The plaster should be spread to mole size and left until suppuration then removed to heal.
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Fair Grounds
Sansonnett
Junius
Fairfeld
Trix
Indiana
Batrefeld
Towa
Michigan
Louis
St.field
Termes
C.D. McCpherson
Rockies
Colorado
Rock Island
Fairfield
Colorado Springs
Denver
Epworth League
Aerie of Eagles
Am. Osteopathic Assn
G. A. Rk
H. A. Mohler
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Milo B. Stevens & CO
14Th Street
Washington, D.C
Hood
Bae
Vroeet
Assisi
KR. H. KE. Rk. H. E Conry
Iobble
Unn
Thomas
Dudy Starnett
A Ades
TeVeltrop
Hinkle i
Hasselmant
Veigen
Council Proceedings
C. RR. Allen
J. FP. Drarpurr
Pearce Pinch
Gregg & DeMarsh
C.R
Ramonselet
Harper's Bazar
Milton
Mary Mitchell
Pepe Testes
Ralph H. Munro
Roth Bidg
Fairfield Iowa
W.S. Maddux
Mary T. Maddux
Jefferson County State Bank
West Briggs St
E. R. Holson
Othee West Side Square
Bradshaw & Jericho
Frank Fourt
South Side
Calvin Snook
Speck’s
East Side Square
W. Fordyce
Risk & Huffstedler’s
Northeast Corner Square
J A. Huglin
Attorney AT Law
Gerry E. Whitmore
Ppieli Fairfield
Phillip Sauer
Maved
Savings Bank
Jashaw Barn
West Burlington St
Sense & Mitchell
Nomwru Mar Srurer
Phonar No
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