Aged Minister Rev Dr de W Love Dies in Hotel Chair
Rev Dr J W Love D D long time Reformed church leader dies at 73 in Columbus Junction Iowa while visiting to supply a pastorate. Indigestion is blamed. He leaves a wife and four daughters in Kansas City and was to take in new members tomorrow. His body will be taken to Kansas City.
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de W. Love
Columbus Junction
J. W. Love
Kansas City
Reformed Church
United States
Love
Sioux City Man a Hero
Elroy Howard, a Sioux City man, faced trial in Judge Brennan's court for the murder of Mrs. Martha Pieray. He allegedly shot Pieray while aiming at her sister Mabel Adair, who has vanished with deputies not yet locating her. Howard's mother and sister from Peoria accompany him. the defense contends the shooting was accidental.
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Sioux City
Elroy Howard
Brennan
Martha Pieray
Mabel Adair
Howard
Peoria
Miss Adair
Ramblers vaudeville act to headline Grand Friday show
The Ramblers deliver a top vaudeville night featuring numerous novelties and the finest show girls. Since debuting in Boston last August the act has earned high acclaim, promising one of the season’s best farce comedy entertainments with top tier variety acts.
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Ramblers
Boston
Card of Thanks From Filly Family
We extend thanks to friends and neighbors for their kind assistance offered during our bereavement in the loss of wife and mother N. Filly and family.
Misses Roth and Bliss Return for Holidays in Salem
Salem Indiana observers report Misses Roth and Mary Bliss came home for holidays to join their parents Mr and Mrs J J Masher who welcomed a 10% pound boy. The public school and college closed for two weeks for vacation.
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Salem
Roth
Mary Bliss
J. J. Masher
Isaac Garretson, Jr
Oklahoma
Hadley Morris
Silverton
Col
Jep Morris
C. E. Society
Frances Swan
Danville
Chas. Siveter
Maude Nickelson
Enoch Stagdale
Quincy
Paul Packer
Iowa City
Holiday trade brisk as Lockridge stores show goods
Lockridge Iowa reports strong holiday trading with many stores showcasing a fine line of goods. Local residents like Chas Hildebrand and Alma Hildebrand visit Fairfield while Russell Johnson and Martin Larson travel to nearby towns. Rauscher Bros ship a car load of corn and Croft and Damm ship hogs. Evangelist Stewart concludes a four week revival with several conversions and eleven taken to Mt Pleasant for Baptist baptism.
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Lockridge
Chas. Hildebrand
Burlington
Russell Johnson
Fairfield
Nina. Carlson
Edna Walters
Alma Hildebrand
Rauscher Bros
Croft & Damm
A. Miller
Evangelist Stewart
Mt. Pleasant
Baptist Church
Martin Larson
Christmas Visitor Delights Black Hawk School
In Blackhawk Township on December 21 Mrs Santa Claus entered No 7 school to distribute presents after reading The Christ Child to pupils. Teacher Louella Jones received a token, and pupils shared gifts, with wishes for a merry Christmas and New Year. Chas Walker and Mrs Will Greeson ill with pneumonia, Elmer Ramsey with typhoid pneumonia under doctors Fordyce and Swayze.
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Blackhawk Township
Chas. Walker
Will Greeson
Fordyce
Elmer Ramsey
Swayze
Richland
Louella Jones
Black Hawk Township
Christ Child
Santa Claus
Home Talent Play Brightens Stockport Opera House
Stockport Iowa residents enjoyed a successful home talent show at the opera house Wednesday night. J B Fox sold his residence to Charles Johnston for 2000 dollars and will move to town in spring. News notes include Rev Mr Fix closing a Glasgow meeting with conversions, H E Ely visiting Mt Pleasant, H L Cecil visiting Milton for holidays, and a Christmas entertainment planned at the opera house with a boat instead of a tree.
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Stockport
Opera House
J. B. Fox
Charles Johnston
Johnston
Milton
Tno
Kisling
Judith Anderson
Olive Swan
Ottumwa
Frank Archibald
Farmers’ Institute
New London
Clay Phillips
Brighton Social Notes Include Visits in Ottumwa and Birmingham
Brighton Iowa December 20 Mrs Ed Deeds visiting Ottumwa Russell Boner visiting his parents in Birmingham this week in a local social report listing residents and their travel and family connections.
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Brighton
Ed. Deeds
Ottumwa
Russell Boner
Birmingham
Richland Notes District Holiday Close and Local Visits
Richland Indiana prepares for a two week school vacation. Residents and visitors include Miss Powelson in Mt Pleasant and Prof and Mrs Atkinson in Barnes City. Several locals travel for family visits and funerals, while the Clarion plans no issue next week due to Christmas travel.
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Richland
The
Richland Clarion
Pella
John Coffman
Elpaso
Texas
L. Foote
Karl
Wellville
Kan
Eugene Carmichael
Sac City
Davenport
E. D. Edgerly
Ottumwa
George Sellars
Sigourney
Abram Sellars
G. L. Dutton
Highland Cemetery
G. A. R. Post
Kate Bergh
Des Moines
T. F. McCarty
Powelson
Helen Shaffer
Fred
South Dakota
Fairfield
Brother Albrecht Dies, Trappist Monk of Dubuque Monastery
Dubuque Iowa December 21 Brother Albrecht a member of the Trappist Order of Monks is dead The Boston born son of wealthy parents he left a brilliant law career for the cloister He entered the strictest Roman Catholic order and amid silent prayer his life ended in the Abbey graveyard
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Dubuque
Albrecht
Trappist Order of Monks
Boston
Keokuk Man Accused of Bold Pension Fraud
Alfred Daugherty of Keokuk, once at the Soldiers' Home, is charged with impersonating John L. Markett of Illinois to obtain a government pension. He allegedly studied Markett’s history, forged signatures, and sought a second pension as William Crouch, evading early discovery until Markett applied for his pension. The case moved toward transfer to the Illinois federal district for trial.
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Marshalltown
Alfred Daugherty
Keokuk
Soldiers
Daugherty
John L. Markett
Washington County
Illinois
United States
Hunter
Ottumwa
Smith McPherson
Springfield
William Crouch
Markett
Crouch
Dunlap
Washington
Dougherty
Middle States
John J. Huey
Pension Inspection Bureau
Young Bride Sent to Reform School After Elopement
The 14 year old wife of Robert Plum, formerly Florence Evans, appeared before Judge Jackson in district court and was sent to reform school after her husband deserted her. Sheriff Benham will escort her to Mitchellville tonight.
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Robert Plum
Davenport
No headquar ters for Senator Allison yet
Dubuque Iowa December 21 friends of Senator Allison scout the idea that he will open headquarters at Des Moines now or that Joe Lane would lead. It is stated the senator has given no intimation of such a move here and it is believed the state organization will not be formed before January.
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Dubuque, Ia
Friends of
Allison
Des Moines
Joe Lane
Byers Accepts Davenport Civic Federation Invite
Davenport Iowa December 21 Attorney General Byers has accepted an invitation from the Civic Federation of Davenport to address a citizen mass meeting in Davenport on Sunday December 20.
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Civic Federation
Davenport
Byers
Civic Federation of Davenport
Hypnotic Entertainment at Grand Opera House Jan 1 1908
Prof Francis presents hypnotic feats on January 1 1908 claiming to show how Dr Bull s corn salve ruined a subject s toe and coin removal. The act promises continuous humor as the subject and doctor spar over alleged fraud. Tickets 15 25 and 35 cents.
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Prof
Francis
Dr. Bull
Grand Opera House
Baby Bride Case Moves Through Muscatine Courts
In Muscatine Iowa on December 20 a fragmentary report notes a young bride in ragged condition with only rubber overshoes on her bare feet. Investigators pursue details in a case described as a striking preliminary stage leaving many questions.
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Muscatine, Ia
Holiday Attraction The Ramblers At Grand Bill
The Grand presents The Ramblers on Friday December 27 a versatile act with new comedy stunts songs and sketches. The group claims to be one of the strongest touring this season with almost forty members none of whom have appeared locally before.
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the Ramblers
Tuberculosis sanitarium near Iowa City nearing opening
Iowa City reports the state tuberculosis sanitarium near the city is nearly complete and likely to open in early 1908. Dr. Kirschner of Oil City is expected to arrive soon as superintendent. The facility promises premier study opportunities with close labs at the State University of Iowa and a new medical building funded by the legislature.
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Iowa City
Kirschner
Oil City
Medical Department
State University of Iowa
State University
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