Local Notes Highlight Ottumwa Visitors and Travel
Chariton resident JRicks W L Junkin and Ottumwa visitor Bert Hendershott are in the city on business. Miss Minta Hoagland drops by Ottumwa this afternoon. The Beck party on an auto trip to Miami, Florida, report leaving Nashville after visiting Elizabeth Leggett. Several residents return from trips to Estill Springs Bloomfield and Chicago while church supper and family visits fill the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Beck
David Beck
C. D. Leggett
Miami
Fla
Nashville
Three Toed Horse Fossil Found In Washoe Valley
Reno experts report a well preserved jawbone and teeth of a three toed horse from the upper Miocene era found in Washoe valley on the Pedroli ranch by university engineers. Professor Jones states the eohippus roamed Nevada about 20 million years ago. Fossil teeth leaves and mammoth remains were also uncovered in the Pedroli wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno, Nev
J. CC. Jones
State Uiversity
Washoe Valley
Pedroli Ranch
University Engineers
Jones
Nevada
Pedrolt Ranch
University
Bullets Dismissed in Baltimore Assault Case
Nathan Lewis testified in criminal court that William Edwards fired at him after an argument. A bullet hit Lewis in the arm and another through his mouth. Lewis spit out the pellet and prepared to fight. Judge Stump dismissed the case after Larry B. Wall argued self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Nathan Lewis
Mekiderry Street
William Edwards
Lewis
Edwards
Fuev
Ile
Iarry B. Wall
Stump
Nickels Buy A Motorcar In Minneapolis First Jitney Car
N M Carlson bought Minneapolis first jitney car after saving buffalo nickels for three years. He gathered 461 dollars and 45 cents in nickels to pay the flivver price, and drove away in the new car, the first jitney in the city and likely anywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
N. M. Carlson
Carlson
Lawrd
Flivver
Cupid in a keg powder copper leads to England letter muse
Khenvil Hinderman of New Jersey wrote his name and address on a keg of smokeless powder shipped to England. Miss Jean Bumpton of Newcastle discovered the timepiece while filling shell cases. Hinderman later received a letter from the English munition worker inviting correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khenvil
N. J
Florry Tlaberman
Tlereules
England
Hinderman
Newecastle-on-Tyrne
Hitberman
Jean Bumpton
TS Hunter's
Road
Spittal Tongues
Newcastle
Seventeen Kansas candidates spent nothing in primary
Topeka reports sworn campaign expense statements show seventeen state and legislative hopefuls spent no money in the recent statewide primary. Nine others spent a dollar or less with seven winning nominations on expenses under a dollar. A few candidates paid a dime or less, and two secured nominations for the price of a two cent stamp, all within the legal 10 percent limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
J. T. Botkin
Broiled Lizard as Food Endorsed by Nicaraguan Natives
Native Nicaraguan epicures backed by U.S. Marines report iguana steaks fried or broiled with a pear sauce are palatable. The giant lizard has long been eaten locally for its gamey taste, with iguana meat valued in daily dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua
Managua
New York
United States
Local Socials and Gatherings Highlight City Week
Invitations issued for a 1 o clock luncheon at the Louden home on West Adams Street on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Fulton hosts a tea for Miss Booth of New York City at her South Main Street home. Robert Murray Stevenson entertains nineteen young guests at Leggett House then a theater visit. Mrs Dysart to host Thanksgiving dinner on North Court Street. Yeomen lodge to meet Thursday at 7:00 for a brief session. Misses Wray Clinkenbeard host a Kassee Klasch at 206 East Hempstead with gifts for Olive Kearns’ upcoming marriage. Business Men's Prayer Meeting to be held at E R Smith’s office Wednesday at 12:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Louden
R. B. Londen, Jr
O. M. Drummond
Louden
West Adams Street
C. J. Fulton
South Main Street
Miss Booth
New York City
Maud Ballington Booth
Robert Murray Stevenson
Leggett House
Fairfield Theater
Jessie
Jennie Wray
Alice Clinkenbeard
Kassee Klasch
Wray
East Hempstead
Olive Kearns
E. R. Smith
Appeal for Warm Winter Clothing to Aid Needy Families
The Mission Superintendent appeals for immediate winter clothing donations as sizes for children are especially needed. Donors should leave items at the Fair Store, Foreman & Cochran's, or A.J. Boyd's, or call Ll, 8. Evrns for pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreman & ‘Ochran’s
A.J. Boyd's
Masons Plan Joint Meeting at Peacock Tabernacle
Masons Eastern Stars and allied orders with families urged to assemble at the Masonic Temple just after seven to march in a body to the Peacock Tabernacle for services on a Tuesday night in 1916. Visiting members welcome as seats are reserved. signed by A F Greef and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peacock Tabernacle
Yeomen Lodge
Tabernacle Services
Ernest Borher
D. Kerrick
M. H. Cuddy
BK. Bailey
Ida J. Stephenson
W H M Society Set Fort Sale Bazaar at Lewis Bros
The W H M Society will hold a fort sale and bazaar at Lewis Bros Meat Market on December 2 1916 with proceeds aiding society work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. M. Society
Lewis Bros
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Howtiveland
W. L. Junkin
Chariton
Minta Hoagland
Ottumwa
Bert Hendershott
Luna Brown
Estill Springs
Tenn
Bertha Hall
Bloomfield
D. KE. Crail
Wm. Gifford
James Carmichael
Brookville
Everedeeds
John Teeter
Junella
Ft. Wayne, Ind
Frank Chidester
Elsie Ryman
Packwood
City
Roxie Chandler
O. C. Ferrell
Owen Weaver
Perlee
A. l L. White
Mustazine
Ed Heston
Washington
Alson Hodson
Wm. Booth
Oklahoma
Neice
Joseph Shelton
J. Fred Clarke
Chicago
Edith Hodson
Gilbert Swanson
Libertyville
M. J. Wailper
North Fourth
Birmingham
R. W. Pleasants
Hannah Sodergren
Lockridge
Paul Sodergren
Lyle Black
Hill City, Minn
Marshalltown
F. J. L. Black
Creston
Mr. Black
Nickels
New Jersey
Kansas
Masons
Jefferson County Fair Association
Court House
Sanford Zeigler Jr
CC. V. Pool
C. F. Anderson
Isard
GaumMer Bros Jewelry
Orpheum Orchestra
Hearst Weekly
Maurice Costello
Ethel Grandin
Iit
Dustin Farnum
Warson of
Panamint
Fay Jinchey
Ohio
Reggie
Triangle
Griffith
Doug
Douglas Fairrbank
Bessine
Mary Fuller
Billie Burke
Gloria
Harry McCoy
Bessie Barriscole and
William Desmond
Liberty
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