Tragic Train Death of Local Citizen McGrew at Depot
Robert F. McGrew, a respected city resident born in 1840, died after being dragged under a moving C B & Q train at the depot while attempting to board. Amputation of both legs followed, and he passed away Monday morning after a day of delirium, leaving four children and a widow. Funeral services were held Monday evening and burial took place in Glenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. McGrew
McGrew
W. P. Warren
Hastings
Iowa
South Fourth Street
Robert F. McGrew
Elizabeth Town
Penn
Georgiana DuVall
Osceola
Fred McGrew
Bellington
Wash
M. C. Warren
Glenwood
Carl McGrew
Pearse Pinch
Cleaver Attack Leaves Dwight Jones Severely Injured
Mason City Iowa July 14 Dwight Jones Milwaukee agent at Arnolds ark was struck with a meat cleaver in a restaurant quarrel after two young women including Maxwell's daughter allegedly took his horse for a drive Jones sustaining serious internal injuries with multiple hemorrhages and a jelly like facial mass He lies in precarious condition James Jones father of the injured man died yesterday and Jones will be moved to Cylinder when able.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Jones
Mason City
Milwaukee
Arnold’s Ark
Maxwell
Jones
Jammye
Ossian
Portland
Cylinder
James Jones
Dissolution of Chester and Trowbridge Firm
The partnership between Chester and Trowbridge is dissolved. C W Trowbridge becomes sole proprietor of the Leggett House. Bills against the old firm will be paid. The new management thanks patrons and asks continued courtesy as improvements and enlargements proceed to enhance the hotel for travelers and locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Chester
Trowbridge
C. W. Trowbridge
Leggett House
Novel Theater Construction at Bagdad Amphitheatre
The mammoth portable theatre carried by the Beautiful Bagdad Musical Comedy company claims to be the largest in America surpassing even Sarah Bernhardt’s tour. It seats 2300 with regulation opera chairs, 50 by 40 stage, 15 member orchestra, and fifty cast members. The show runs three days starting Thursday July 18 with a Saturday matinee and features five vaudeville acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagdad
America
Sarah Bernhardt
Bagdad Amphitheatre
Palace
Third Iowa Cavalry Reunion Meeting Notice
To members of the Third Iowa Cavalry. All members meet at the A R Hall at 2:30 p m on Saturday July 20 for arrangements for the reunion to be held October 2 and 3, 1907 at Fairfield. By Order of the Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Iowa Cavalry
A. R. Hall
Wfairfield
Courageous Rescue Amid Iowa Storm Horror
Mrs. Sarah Creech saved her children from a flash flood near Glenwood Iowa, holding onto barb wire while a torrent dragged one child away and left her badly injured and in shock. The storm devastated crops and livestock, with many families needing aid until harvest. Local committees coordinated relief efforts and ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Creech
Glenwood
Mrs. Creech
Mr. Creech
A. W. Lee Dies in a Foreign Land
Ottumwa mourns A. W. Lee after his death in Nottingham England at age from heart trouble. He led the Ottumwa Courier for seventeen years and headed the Lee newspaper syndicate and Ottumwa Commercial club. He traveled with family on a European summer trip when illness struck and he passed away at two o'clock this morning.
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Ottumwa
Nottingham
Eng
England
A. W. Lee
Lee Syndicate of
Ottumwa Commercial Club
Lee
Montreal
Walker
Europe
Germany
Committees Named for Old Soldiers and Old Settlers Reunion
At a vice presidents meeting of the Jefferson County Old Soldiers and Sailors association a joint reunion in the city was set for Monday September 2 1907 The Old Soldiers and Old Settlers appointed their committees Com on Arrangements J Ss Gantz Perry King and others Com on Finance Andrew Gantz Hamilton Smith and W H Sullivan Com on Music J M Gregg W H Sullivan Com on Decoration T S Coppock Dan Walmer and P Carry Com on Program Perry King J T Axline Com on Dress Parade Capt Ed Lucas Lieut Hugh Stephenson Chas Crail Com on Campfire Place Andrew Gantz Hamilton Smith W H Sullivan Com on Speakers A W Jaques Old Settlers Com on Arrangements J E Cummins W B Murray and W H Coop Com on Finance Chas Gage J P Manatrey and James Gregg
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Jefferson County Old Soldiers and Sailors Association
J. Ss. Gantz
Perry King
Andrew Gantz
Hamilton Smith
J. M. Gregg
W. H. Sullivan
T. S. Coppock
Dan Walmer
P. Carry
J. T. Axline
Ed Lucas
Hugh Stephenson
Chas. Crail
A. W. Jaques
Old Settlers Committees
J. E. Cummins
W. B. Murray
W. H. Coop
Woman to wear star in Ottumwa police force
Mrs. Florence W. Jaques is appointed Ottumwa's first female police officer star No 3 with full authority to investigate humane work. No salary yet, no regular beat or hours, but duties include responding to calls and reporting to the regular police. she is vice president of the Wapello County Humane Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence W. Jaques
Ottumwa
Jaques
Fire and Police Commissioners
New Postal Ruling Allows Dividing Postal Cards
Washington July 13 Postmaster General Meyer issues an order effective August 1 authorizing a vertical division of the face side of postal cards about one third from the left. The left section may carry messages while the right is for the address. A thin attached sheet may be used if it adheres fully to the card and may bear writing and printing.
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Washington
Meyer
Front card design notes mention back and left illustrations
The passage notes that writing and illustrations may appear on the back of the card and to the left of the front, indicating variable decorative elements in design. It emphasizes layout flexibility rather than a fixed front-only presentation.
Beautiful Bagdad Company to Present Three Nights of Music
The plan of excellence appears in all departments as the Beautiful Bagdad Company tours with a three night stay and matinee starting Thursday July 18. A superb concert band of picked soloists is engaged with higher salaries and better transportation. Popular concerts occur twice daily on city streets and before each show, with a symphony orchestra to support the Bagdad program on Madison Street west of Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagdad
Madison Street
Main
The Song of the Growing Corn
A Burlington Hawkeye reflection praises corn as the nation’s quiet anthem. The piece links the crop to peace, prosperity, education for youth, and rising luxuries for all ages in rural Iowa life.
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Burlington
Aged Lady Dead in Lowville Family Silence
Mrs Beth Knight, born 1816 in Green ey Penn, died last week at her daughter Mrs Green's home. Widow of Reuben Knight who died in 1863. Seventeen children born, eleven survived to adulthood. She remained mentally sharp, worked actively, and died after a brief illness. Funeral at the Missionary church with Rev. Pearse Pinch officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Knight
Green
Knight
Jacob and
Meek
Greeney
Penn
Reuben Knight
Inginia
Fritz and Droz offers binding twine options
A compact ad hints Fritz and Droz supply binding twine for crafts or industrial use. It emphasizes availability or selection, prompting readers to visit the store for specific types or measurements. The fragment suggests a local retailer promoting twine products to customers.
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F.D. Kerrick & CO
Colorado
California
North
Pacific Coast
New York
New England
Boston
Mass
Homeseekers
S. F. Boyd
Davenport
Alryie
Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Chester & Trowbridge
QO. O. St. John
Council Bluffs
Hiram Hepton
S. J. Chester
Jno
F. Loehr
J. W. MccLean
R. W. Lamson
Hon
Star
McElhany
New Lot
Fulton & Brady
Maddox & Maxwell
Fairfield
Sij. O. Caviness
Uneeda Biscuit
Inal Biscuit Company
Musical Comedy Company
Fritz & Droz
Bing
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