Funeral, births, and incidents in NeighborTown News
Reports from NeighborTown News cover the funeral of John Cain of Preston at St Boniface with burial in Calvary, baptisms at St Joseph's Sugar Creek, injuries from a northwest town resident, a lightning strike killing two cows near James Lanaghan, a willow struck near a livery, and farmer land sales. Births, barber shop ownership transfer, mayoral resignation, royalist election, a Wyoming return for a funeral, lightning fire on a north farm, and Sister Gertrude's death are noted along with a drowning accident near Riverside Cemetery and Decoration Day observations near Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
John Cain
Preston
St. Boniface Church
Lyons
Calvary Cemetery
Edwards Mollallay
Anna Timmer
St Joseph's
Sugar Greek
Jurgensen
James Lanaghan
Art Brandenberg
Gertrude
Anamosa
Eugene Armstrong
Farley
Fairbanks
Castle Grove
Riverside Cemetery
Masonic and Odd Fellows Meeting Schedule Notices
Regular meetings set for the Masonic lodge and Knights of Pythias. Anna Laney and Bess Davis listed as officers. meetings occur fourth Tuesday for one group and fourth Wednesday for another. visiting members welcomed. Signatures include W. W. Ogden and Jas Ralston with clerical notation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. ES
Anna Laney
W. M
Bess. Davis
K. OF
W. W. Ogden
C. C
Eugene] Mohr
W. AL
Jas, Ralston
City Council Proceedings Record and Public Works Actions
The city council approved street oiling with shared costs assessment, removal of a street box platform, and directed filing of annual clerk and clerk’s salary. Bonds and interest totaling $2,000 were to be taken up, an electrical engineer for the electric light system survey was approved, and barrels of tar for street repair were ordered. City Clerk D T Bauman signed the resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding & Crane
John Welsh
A. Bradley
Lao Eli Streets
John Matthews
Jas
Bradley
Ben ‘Armstrong
Tabor
Wim. Haney
Jacob Penrose
Str
G. W. King
Saliry
Wm. Archer
T. Bauman
D. T. Bauman
Salary Town Tel. Co
D.T. Bauman
Wishing Is Not Willing The Power Of Determined Will
The passage argues that wishful thinking fails to enact self government. It contrasts desire with firm decree and urges steadfast, purposeful willing over mere wishing.
Ingenious Excuse From a Child in Chicago Tale
A Chicago American snippet recounts a child’s clever excuse about a “ripe hay” and forbidden fruit. The father asks why the green apples were eaten as the girl, shy, explains she only ate the ripe hair. The tale highlights playful miscommunication and a humorous family moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale Ruth
Chicago
Delmar News From Forty Years Ago and Garry Owen Murder Tale
Fragmented reminiscences from Delmar recount a storefront plate glass addition to the Blue Front, local church dedication, fires destroying several center town buildings, multiple marriages and deaths, rising egg prices, and business notes. A garbled 1873 report details the Garry Owen murder near Nov 3 with Turner dying from head trauma after a fight with Sewell, including jury verdict and arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Decker
Main Street
Presbyterian Church
Dalmar
Delmar
Mr. Bennett
Detmar
S. F. Millikan
G. Wynkoop
Fred Taylor
Mollie Wynkoop
Frank Paxton
Davenport
Chas. Mitchell
Clara L. Northrop
Galvin
George W
Mary Ann Johnson
Bridglet
O. McCaffrey
Deep Creek
M. E. Parsonage
J. C. Magee
Henry Hamley
Elfen Johnson
Maquoketa
Louis Cohn
Sabula
Lachman
Charlie Cohn
Minnie Wright
GS. and
M. L. Wright
David N. Loose
Zwingle
Bill Woodhurst
Miles
Heyman Bros. Dry Goods and Hardware
Mr. C. McCaffrey
Garry Owen
John Turner
Mathew Sewell
James “Leonards Lorse
John Gonnell
Turner
Sewell
Father Kelley
Finley
Cascade
Conover
L. J. Hawes
Lasdfont
Midland House
Wyoming
John Woods
Squire
Wool Price Trends Signal Mixed Outlook for Woolens
Last year the government bought native wool up to 7 cents per pound. This year with most of last year’s clip stored, prices dip to as low as 38 cents. Analysts expect a drop in woolen prices, yet some reports suggest a rise may occur due to market factors.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sanitary Bakery
Rosee
G. L. Mann, Jeweler
Neighbortown News
Alvin Buech
Byrané
Buech
Anna Wiese
Leo Duer
Ed Walsh
Leo Callahan
Clinton
McNamee
Anamosa Journal
Hartwig
London
Hugo Pancrazz
James Templeman
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
S. Michigan Ave
Helion Lodge No
C.F. Cram
Fred Gurvis
Bath
L. T. Mortensen
H. F
Wm. Hancock
McArthur
Waller
Florence Maskery
Iowa Electric Co
Crosseau
Maquoketa, Iowa
R. L. Prosser
Iowa
Toria & and Children
jOver
the Diamond Rubber Company
Akron, Ohio
QE Tire Shop
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