April term of district court reports juries and cases
The April term closes with juries empanelled but not tried in two cases. Ten inmates remain jailed, the largest since this term began. Elmer Reece was fined 400 dollars plus 120 in costs and 120 days in jail for intoxicated driving. Pauline Bailey, arrested in Iowa Falls on a Minneapolis warrant for wife desertion, is noted. Several cases were rescheduled or settled, including Henningsen vs Red Ball Transportation and Pabbelat vs Rock Island Railway, with varied settlements and court transfers. New judgments list several monetary awards, and new cases include guardianship appointments and one marriage license for Glen F. L. Wixon and Mae Megan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Reece
Clock
Pauline Bailey
Iowa Falls
Laglan
Minneapolis
Thos, Mitchell
Louis Freerksen Jr
J. W. Allen
W H. Stoner
Henningsen
Red Ball Transportation Company
Pabbelat
Rock Island Railway Company
Railway
Com
Sells Fine Shorthorn Heifer to Clyde-Nairn Farms
R R Clampitt of Providence township ships a 4 month milking Shorthorn heifer from Greendale New York to Clyde Nairn farms. The dam won a prize at the Chicago International show 1921 and the sire was three times grand champion at Iowa and Minnesota fairs. The note calls Clampitt’s herd a compliment to Bir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Clampitt
Providence Township
Clyde-Nairn Farms
Greendale
N. Y
Chicago
Towa
Minnesota
New York
Bir
Clampitt
Foot sprain sidelines Clifford Griffith at gym game
Clifford Griffith sprained his foot while playing volleyball at the high school gym last Tuesday evening. The injury is painful and he will use crutches for a few days.
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Clifford Griffith
Play Entitled Every Foreign Man to Be Rendered at Baptist Church
A play titled Every Foreign Man will be presented at the Baptist Church on Friday evening at 8 o'clock. The program includes music from the church orchestra and a male quartet. A silver offering will be taken, and all are invited to attend.
Improving Station 2 Bartles-Shepherd Oil Co
Oil company adds a new room to an existing facility in Bartles Shepherd area. No further details on purpose or scope are available.
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Bartles-Shepherd . Oil Co
Why Not Fix the Bridge Near Training School Road
Motorists urge paving of the unpaved approach to the Training School bridge. Two-year-old fill settles slowly, water erodes dirt, making passage poor. Call for repairs and a guard fence on the next bridge west to improve safety for night traffic and frequent users.
Beautiful Window Fixtures at Leslie Jewelery Store
The W. G. Leslie jewelery shop displays notable window fixtures in solid black walnut. Owner crafts include thirteen trays in three sizes and four easels with matching picture frames, plus additional oak fixtures, all reflecting neat workmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Leslie
Leslie
Rumor M and St L May Be Sold
Rumors persist that the Mineis Central may buy the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad, despite denials. The M and St. L was placed in receivership June 27, 1923, valued around 60 million, with 1537 miles of track and stakes in Minnesota transfers and depots. Supporters claim absorption would harmonize interests though facts remain disputed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineis Central
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Des Moines
Sinuis Central
Interstate Commerce Commission
Minnesota Transfer Railways
St. Paul
Eldora Wins at Grundy Center
Robert Burlingame of Eldora high school won the District Extemporaneous Contest at Grundy Center high school with a prohibition talk. Thirteen schools competed. Beth Burgess was second on Labor Ministry in Great Britain, Thelma Bass third on Freedom For the Philippines. Contestants advance to Iowa City for the state final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burlingame
Eldora High School
Grundy Center High School
Bob
Beth Burgess
Iowa Falls High School
Labor Ministry
Great Britain
Thelma Bass
Marshalltown
Traer
Monticello
Garwin
Grundy Center
Toledo
Charles City
Iowa Falls
Eldora
Dubuque
Waterloo
Osage
J. E. Miller
Parkersburg
C. A
Morris
Dike
Leonard Racker
Waverly
Robert
Iowa City
Iowa
Sioux City
High
Northwest
Oskaloosa
Council Bluffs
Mrs Sherman W Needham returns from Oregon trip
Mrs Sherman W Needham came back to Minneapolis Monday night from Forest Grove Oregon where she had been summoned by the death of her mother Mrs G T Darland. She traveled over the Pacific and homeward by rail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman W. Needham
Forest Grove
Oregon
Rash Spends Week With Parents at Union
A brief item notes Rash spent the week with her parents at Union, detailing family time and location without further embellishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peer
Rash
Ith
Union
Citizens Military Training Camps Offered in Seventh Corps Area
The United States Government will run three Citizens Military Training Camps in the Seventh Corps Area from August 1 to 30, 1924. Eligible are young men 17 to 24 of high moral character, with the aim of building better citizens through outdoor life and instruction. Camps emphasize moral guardrails, wholesome activities, and religious services, with government paying travel, food, shelter, uniforms, and medical care. For details contact Jay S. Newcomer of Eldora or the Citizens' Military Training Camps Officer in Omaha Nebraska. Mayor H Soper proclaims Clean Up Week May 4 to 11 to spur town cleanliness prior to May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Seventh Corps
Army of the
Frank Crane
Citizens Military Camps
Jay
Newcomer
Eldora
Omaha
Nebraska
Pioneer Jowan Hill dies at 95 in Des Moines home
Robert M Hill an elderly Iowa pioneer born in Ireland died Wednesday night at 7 30 at his daughter Katherine Hills home 2009 Pleasant street Des Moines He came to Pennsylvania in 1853 and to Jasper county Iowa in 1854 He was a United Presbyterian member Survived by son R A Hill Marshalltown five daughters five grandchildren and two great grandchildren Brief funeral services were held at the home then at Palo Alto United Presbyterian church Newton Interment Palo Alto cemetery Newton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jowan
Robert M. Hill
C. E. Greer
Katherine Hill
Pleasant Street
Des Moines
Mr. Hill
Ireland
Pennsylvania
Jasper County
Iowa
United Presbyterian Church
R. A. Hill
Marshalltown
E. B. Griffiths
Mitchellville
W. L. Scott
Sharon Spring
Kan
Johnl. Reid
Creston
G. E. Greer
Eldora
Palo Alto United Presbyterian Church
Newton
Palo Alto
Revenue office patrol targets unlicensed auto shippers
A revenue office representative visited Alden last week, pursuing owners of autos used to haul passengers without licenses. He reported tracking a couple in the area and warned the violators face costly penalties if caught. The safer, cheaper option is to obtain a proper license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revenue Office
Alden
Democrats Will Pick Ticket in Hardin County Meeting
In Town Falls last Friday Hardin county Democrats held a meeting to perfect a county organization and slate a county ticket. W B Porter of Eldora chaired. Attendance was small and little was accomplished. A list of candidates was reviewed and the meeting adjourned to a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Town Falls
W. 8. Porter
Eldora
J R Alexander Announces Candidacy for Harding County Board
J R Alexander announces his candidacy for the Harding County Board of Supervisors for the term beginning January 1 1926 subject to the will of Republican voters at the Primary on June 2 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wedger
Board of Supervisors
Harding County
J. R. Alexander
Mrs. May Smith Returns Home From Minn esota Visit
Mrs. May Smith, who had been staying with her mother Mrs. N. E. Sharpshair and other relatives, returned Tuesday to her home in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Smith
N. E. Sharpshair
Minneapolis
Market Letter Reports Steep Drops Across Cattle and Hogs
Receipts last week reached 50 000 cattle 169 000 hogs and 58 000 sheep with widespread price declines. Steers 10 50 to 12 50-narrowed ranges saw heavy drops from 25 to 75 cents. cows and heifers 15 to 40 cents lower. calves 50 to 75 cents down. Hogs topped at 7 60 early week drifting to 7 45 later. sheep and lambs fell 20 to 50 cents before recovering some. Today’s cattle and hogs show softer tone with limited buying and scarce stockers footnotes.
Riverside Park Gets New Culvert and Road Work
Riverside Park is cleaned and kept tidy by W W A Shaner. Workers install a new culvert on the park road and plan to regrade it with gravel later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Park
A. Shaner
Hartness Jr and Hardy secure Tama County land loan
In Des Moines last Friday M Hartness Jr and S A Hardy of M Hartness Jr Co represented Union Central Life Insurance Co in finalizing a $64,000 loan on a large Tama County land tract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Deal
M. Hartness Jr
S. A. Hardy
Des Moines
Reverend Trimble and wife visit Zearing friends
Rev Everett Trimble and his wife visited in town on Tuesday, praising a very successful year at his Zearing church. L. E. Roseman of Waterloo, Remington Typwriter Co., was in town to see W. G. Leslie who handles the Remington Portable Typewriter. Elvin Wilcox and Chas Smith, who went to Boone two weeks ago, had an auto accident. Alvin is nearly recovered and Charles is able to be around.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Trimble
Zearing
L. E. Roseman
Waterloo
Remington Typwriter Co
W. G. Leslie
Remington
Elvin Wilcox
Chas. Smith
Boone
Alvin
World Tourists Visit in Eldora on Long World Hike
Eldora welcomed world travelers Mr and Mrs R E Baxter who arrived after a 24873 mile trek from Washington DC They have journeyed through 48 states Canada Cuba and Mexico and plan to reach Africa and Europe before returning to the capital Their trek has included sandstorms bandit robbery swamp and timber country adventures and a pledged seven year pace with a $10000 prize offered by a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
R. E. Baxter
Baxter
Iowa Falls
Mexico
Louisana
Quebec
Union
North Dakota
Canada
Cuba
San Francisco
Seattle
Pacific
Hawaii
Japan
Africa
Europe
American Legion
Paris
Washington
Birth and Death of Shirley Agnes Claude in 1924 Owasa
Shirley Agnes Claude youngest child of Lonie and Maggie Claude was born near Buckeye Iowa and died at Ellsworth hospital April 17 1924 at age 1 year 6 months due to stomach trouble. Survived by parents a sister Wilma a brother Russell grandparents Mr and Mrs Paul Claude and Mrs R L Cummings and many relatives. Funeral services were held Saturday at the M E church Owasa with Rev Jesse Smith in charge and burial at Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Agnes Claude
Lonie
Maggie Claude
Buckeye
Iowa
Ellsworth Hospital
Shirley
Wilma
Russell
Paul Claude
R. L. Cummings
M. E. Church
Owasa
Jesse Smith
Berlin
Iden
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Claude
Mr and Mrs Claude and other relatives express thanks and appreciation to all who kindly helped during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude
Old Settlers Hopes for Reunion in Iowa Falls
N R Van Avery, lately from Eldora, recalls growing up in Iowa Falls and Georgetown in the sixties and seventies. He notes fewer familiar faces on return visits and suggests a reunion of early settlers would be a fine thing for those who lived here in the World’s Fair era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Falls
N. R. van Avery
Eldora
van Avery
Georgetown
Talk by J F Hardin At Iowa Falls And Marshalltown
J F Hardin spoke at the Iowa Falls high school on Boys Work and later addressed the Lions Club in Marshalltown on the European situation. The Times-Republican called his talk one of the real treats and he reviewed events from his world tour, including France and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Hardin
Iowa Falls
Lions Club
Marshalltown
Times-Republican
France
Germany
Bank President Herrig in Serious Condition
A. L. Herrig, president of Alden State Bank, has suffered neuritis and remained in a life threatening state since last Monday. This morning his condition showed some improvement and relatives and friends are hopeful for recovery. His death occurred earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Herrig
Alden State Bank
Advocates Clock Speech Pushes Training School Growth
Advocates enlargement of the Training school urge it become a genuine training facility for boys. The speaker emphasizes lengthier residence to learn trades and gain stable employment, reducing temptations after release and making the institution more serviceable. C E Greer visits Ames for Dad's Day and gifts Alpha Tau Omega boys a mantel clock and a magazine rack, expecting their appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clock
Rotary Club
C. E. Greer
Ames
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity
Charles
Pine Lake Orchestra Greeted with Favor in Local Dance
The Pine Lake Orchestra receives strong support after a well received Saturday dance. The group features Julia Mulford, Kenneth Kneedler, Raymond Speers, Lester Lynk and Leonard McDonald. Kenneth Kneedler directs the ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Lake Orchestra
Julia Mulford
Kenneth Kneedler
Raymond Speers
Lester Lynk
Leonard McDonald
Water flows over the dam at Fine Creek Lake Park
Fine Creek Lake andState Park draw visitors as the lake spills over the dam and spring vegetation flourishes. James Bales enjoyed a motorized joy ride with friends on the Inka, ducks pass on their northward migration, and fish from state fisheries will soon add to the lake’s attractions. Eldora residents praise the lake as a regional playground with Iowa Falls’ Henry Tjarks visiting town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fine Creek
James Bales
Iowa
Eldora
County Supervisors seek 37000 for fireproof county home
The Board of Supervisors yesterday approved asking authority to spend not more than 37000 to rebuild the County Home in fireproof two story basement construction. Plans call for a main section 34 by 35 feet with a 24 by 69 foot wing and include future extension. Architects Holtzman of Des Moines and Canfield Engineering of Des Moines supervise design with cost-saving efforts to keep under the limit. The proposal aims to vote at the June 2 primaries to avoid an extra election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Willfred D. Holtzman
Des Moines
Canfield Engineering Company
Mrs Ruth Haines Bride Of Arthur Crawston In Marshalltown
Miss Ruth Haines a noted singer active in Marshalltown musical circles and former choir leader at the Methodist church married Arthur Crawston a miller with Marshall Milling Co at 8 pm Wednesday night. The ceremony took place at the bride’s parents home 904 South Second Street with Rev. W G Cleworth officiating in the presence of the couple’s families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Haines
Marshalltown
Arthur Crawston
Marshall Milling Company
T. B. Haines
South Second
W. CG. Cleworth
Public School Notes Describe May Breakfast and Boys Week Activities
Invitations issued for the May Breakfast at ten o'clock Saturday as part of seniors' social events. Boys Week activities include a Monday assembly with Mr. Wheeler from Iowa Falls and Mr. Needham leading songs, a talk on the boy's school relationship, a Thursday parade from the Catholic church, a Friday Home Night, and a wiener roast. Juniors invite seniors to a May 10 Junior Senior banquet and have worked weeks to host well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Wheeler
Needham
Harry Moser
Wheeler
Iowa Falls
California
Soper
Persen
Eldora
Jackson Township Farm Bureau Meeting Preview
Jackson Township Farm Bureau will meet Tuesday May 6 at Oakwood church. The program includes Farm Bureau songs, the president's remarks, reading, soil demonstrations by the county agent, and a presentation of F B Pictures. Earlier a called meeting April 15 at Berlin drew over sixty attendees with talks by Cady Swain on the Warehouse Act and Mrs Swain on poultry, followed by a comic song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
Farm Bureau
Jackson Township Farm Bureau
Oakwood Church
F. B
Reading
Berlin
Cady Swain
Union
Recital by Glen Drake in Radcliffe at M E Church
Glen Drake will give a vocal recital next Thursday evening May 8 in his old home town of Radcliffe. The recital is sponsored by the Ladies Aid of the M E church. Drake has extensive musical experience and a fine tenor voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Drake
Radcliffe
Ladies’ Aid
M. E. Church
Drake
Ice business sale in Elora changes hands
Selle Ice Company owner John Nissen sold his Elora ice business to C. E. Williams of Hampton. Nissen moved his family to Elora and will live in Mrs. F. M. Lockwood’s residence. Williams has run the Hampton ice business for two years and sold it before relocating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nissen
C. E. Williams
Hampton
F. M. Lockwood
Williams
Elora
Senator Schmedika visits town after code revision session
Senator Schmedika called on friends in town yesterday and praised the recent code revision session. He says he is not running this year but will be up for re election in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmedika
Landscaping increases land around Dean Peisen home
Dean Peisen has purchased a strip of ground east of his residence and is landscaping it with shrubs and grass. The project will provide needed space for his property and enhance the overall appearance of the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Peisen
Anuch
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District Court
Baer Bros
A. J. Pearce
H. H. Johnson
W H Perkins
State Bank of Dows
B. F. Shenkle
John Bleeker
Nanne M. Vietor
S. J. Hartman
H. J. Bruhns
First Nat'l Bank
I. F
G. A
G. A. Elzig
E. C. Upton
I. S. Lockard
W. E Wilkinson
E. Warman
K. H. Lundy
J. A. Miller
J. Carley
C L. Cavana
Sean Bros
E. M. Breniman
A. Windecker
Et al
S. Windecker
B. L. Clark
T. A. Reece
Glen FL Wixon
Rumor M
ST. L
Mlineis Central
U. S
Eldor
H. Soper
Miller, White & Woods of
Misa Fannie Wilsons
Pine Creek Lake
Henry Tjarks
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