Brief city notes and social visits during commencement
A roundup of local activity includes a drunk and disorderly case in mayoral court, arrival and residence of visitors such as Architect Carpenter and attorney C. A. Stutsman, and several locals like Nathan B. Barber and H G Hunnington in town for commencement week. Also noted are obituaries, legal notices, a refreshments ad, and an auction announcement for Bressler’s grocery stock led by Dan Lenz Jr.
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Bressler
J. M
Jane
Lenz Storage Co
Dan Lenz, Jr
Democrats Pick Delegation Rules After Split Vote in Johnson County
A Democratic gathering in Johnson County shows the gold wing solidifying leadership as the silver faction wanes. The convention adjourned amid contention over a binding delegation resolution and motions for township voting, with George Wagner pushing a contested plan and Blanchard-like objections from Holbert and Theobald. The party’s internal rift, leadership names, and procedural clashes mark a pivotal moment before the Des Moines state convention.
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Bryan
Johnson County
Cash
James Cash
E. R. Doty
Oxford Leader
George Wagner
George
Gold Wing
Stephen A
Coldren
S. W. Mercer
Max Mayer
George T. Reddick
M. J. Wade
Dennis Maher
Des Moines
Theobald
Wade
Isaac Reizenstein
Precidiet
Doty
Johnson county democracy convention bout delegates
The convention debated parliamentary roll calls and chair sustains votes, with Big Grove figures leading the dispute. The result showed 69 votes to sustain the chair and 42 against. Several leaders withdrew from the delegation, and new delegates were named to replace them. The Des Moines state convention set for June 24 was announced, with a county central committee later chosen and adjournment taken sine die.
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Wagner
Big Grove
Holbert
Theobald
Hart
Johnson County
Theohbold
Delelgaise
Scott County
Des Moines
G. W. Ball
G. W. Wagner
Fred Theobald
Max Mayer
George Eden
al Obi
George Holbert
Vincent Zmunt
George Sueppel
Eugene Paine
E. R. Doty
S. W. Mercer
A. J. Hogan
John Wager
G. W. Eaon
Fritz Meyer
Henry Reuter
W. Mercer
John Doerres
Johnn Crowe
Corpus Christi Festival At Saint Wenceslaus Church
The Corpus Christi procession and high mass at Saint Wenceslaus Church drew about 150 children in white, the church choir, Father Linkmajer and Father Ward, with many communicants from other parishes. The altars and yard were beautifully decorated and the ceremony recalled earlier celebrations by Father Emmons of Saint Marys parish.
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Saint Wenceslaus
Father Linkmajer
Father Ward
Father Emmons
Saint Mary’s
Saint Wenceslaus Parish Hails Solemn Festival
Readers were reminded of the solemn celebrations in their mother country and the festival's impressive effect. It will no doubt be celebrated by Saint Wenceslaus parish in future years.
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Saint Wenceslaus
Bishop Kelley Here for Commencement at Lamoni College
Right Reverend EB Kelley bishop of the Reorganized Church visits the city to attend commencement exercises. Two of his sons graduate this week from the college of liberal arts, while one son graduated from the college of law last year. Kelley serves as a college trustee for his church and is a warm friend of the university, having graduated with the class of 773.
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Mary McLaughlin
Mason City
Biré
Hi Johnson
Hartington
Kansas
Kate Johnson
South Duduque Street
Johnson
Frank Novak
North van Buren Street
Squire Barber
Stebbins
Indianapolis
Modern Woodmen
EB. ©. Kelley
Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints
Lamoni
College of Liberal Arts
College of Law
Bishop Kelley
Resignation prompts junior officer election in company I
Word arrived that Lieutenant Lee has resigned as first lieutenant of company I and Adjutant General Byers accepted it. A new incumbent will be elected within a week, with Second Lieutenant George Ball likely chosen. The race for the second lieutenant’s seat features several candidates.
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Lee
Byers
George Ball
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Carpenter
Phoenix Block
C. A. Stutsman
Burtington, Iowa
Walter Davis
Nathan B. Barber
Saint Paul
H. G. Hunnington
Onewa
Iowa
Phi Delt House
G. A. Huntoon
The
Homeopathic Medical College
Gesberg
James Geary
Cedar Rapid
M. Brogan
East College Street
Mr. Geary
City
W. F. Mozier
Ottawa
Annie Keiulf
Montezuma
FE. E. Davis
South Clinton Street
Chamberlein
Aoin Our
Isaac B. Lee
J. J. Lee Pioneer
Washington Street
Central Committee
James Hart
Mgr. Holbert
Watts
Ge Peck
Democrat
William Raushaw
Clear Creek
Ase Woodbury’s
Iowa City
Corpus Christi
Qld
Bis
Jean Lou
Tys
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Americas
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