Pacific Junction Notes and Community Happenings
Pacific Junction community items include visits between residents in Omaha and Nebraska towns, a Woodman Picnic engagement in Malvern on Aug 1, and changes in local families. Libbie Martin recovering in Omaha hospital. ongoing search for a bullet. Barn dedication north of the junction noted, with a dance and large crowd. many small events and visits by residents and relatives mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess
Misa Margaret Ryan
Omaha
Mien Libbie Martin
Pacific Junction
Woodman
Malvern
Walter Groom
St. Edwards
Neb
Mr. Redman
Mra
Ellen Hunter
Henderson
Martin
Alliance
Silver City Visitors and Local Arrivals Around Town
A regional roundup notes Jim Bryant and Wm Pullman visiting from Omaha, several residents shopping in Corneil Bluffs and Omaha, Maud Kerney and Daisy McKeen returning from visits, Maurath and Maurath family members in Malvern Shenandoah and between trains, and local callers from Council Bluffs Glenwood Platt and Columbus. The piece ends recalling Memories of Old Songs as a bridging theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bryant
Wm. Pullman
Omaha
J. 3J .Taylor
Corneil Bluff
John Flanagan
Covneil Bluffs
J.J. Maurath
Malvern
Mias Daisy McKeen
Morse
A. Reeves
Mable McCoy
J. J. Maurath
Win. Tusison
Gertie Laycock
Leone Hostetter
Dottie Donner
Geo. Piatt
Council Bluffs
Maud Kerney
Silver City
P. Pearson
G. M. Agan
East
Bart Huffaker
H. Richmond
Qcouncil Bluffa
Moore
John Vankirk
Ww. Rodman
Labor
Our City
Fast Mail Narrowly Missed Wreck Near Glenwood
A coal car derailed onto the main line as a worker shifted it, sparking a near disaster for the westbound fast mail. Two watchers signalled with a torch, the engine slowed but did not stop, and a switch engine halted the danger. The coal car was captured and no lives were lost, though damage occurred.
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Red Oak
T ‘Parrow
Glenwood
Blackstone
Fast Mail
Round House
Romance in Real Life Sparks Iowa Scandalous Split
southwestern Iowa papers relay a sensational tale of the marriage and abrupt separation of George T Prince of Omaha and Ella Beskwith of Red Oak. The couple wed after parental objections and a clash of affections, then Prince moved to Davenport and later Philadelphia. Beskwith fled to Hot Springs seeking divorce as she seeks a new match with Samuel Baxter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
George T, Prince
Omaha
Ella Beoskwith
Red Oak
Tabor
Ells Beskwith
Tabor College
T. Prince
Omahe
Folka
Lovara
Prince
Philadelphia
Heckwith
Japan
Methodist Missionary Society
Davenport
Patent Remedies Ad Offerings and Guarantees
An Ottawa advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a universal tonic improving stomach and kidney function, nerves, and blood purification, claiming cures for liver troubles, malaria, and rheumatism. It promises guaranteed satisfaction by A J Howe and features E W Grove’s signature on each box, with a 250 count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bectric
A J Howe
E. ‘W. Grove
News of Our Neighbors at Clarinda and Nearby Areas
The Distincta Chautaugan will run in Clarinda from August 7 to 21. Banks in small towns show varied deposits. a Red Oak club hosts 1100 sheep on its golf grounds. Shenandoah hosts Carrie Nation at the county fair August 18. Local incidents include a near-fatal gas incident in Council Bluffs, jail break in Red Oak, a house intrusion in Woodbine, and ongoing legal battles with newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarinda
Yorktown Saving
Page County
Deponita
Farmers’ Savings Bank of
Briddyville
Red Osk
Tabor
Old Settlered Association
Mille
Pottawattamie
Fremont
Pres. Laird
Mra. J. N. Hettinger
Silver City
B. Gonnor
Bartlett
Kiel
Council Bluffs
Conner
Hoe
Red Oak
Johnson
Jess Mortensen
Woodbine
Jasa
The Cherry Sisters Lost Most of Their Wealth
In Mille county echoes of the Cherry Sisters era of theater show a rapid decline. The sisters reportedly amassed about $50,000 in property over years of touring but have since separated from most of their cash, leaving only a small farm. Adjutant General Byers, once a Glenwood resident, heard of their financial troubles in Cedar Rapids as lawsuits and editor criticisms mounted against local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mille County
Cherry Sisters
Byers
Glenwood
Cedar Rapids
Nawapapeca
Woman fires shots after jealousy sparks Atlantic incident
Mrs Mollie Hunt fired five bullets at A H Godspend in Atlantic last week. a bullet struck his ear but he recovered. The shooting followed a quarrel stirred by Godspend's attention to Maude Moore, a newcomer. Moore left the city, while Hunt was jailed for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Bat
Altho
Help for Digestion and Kidney Ailments Promoted
Advertisements tout Dr Kings New Life Pills for dyspepsia and related digestive pains. Foley's Kidney Cure is urged after other medicines fail. Rocky Mountain Tea promises facial improvements. Medicines sold by H. Tusns & Co and A J Howe's drug store with prices mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H . Tusns & Co
8S Tunas & Co
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Una Hunter
Langdon, Mo
Sonsin
Charlea Davis
Alac
Mia
Frank Anderson
William Mauss
W. J. Hewitt
Sullivan
Pillington
Chey Alao
Misa Libbie Martina
Omabs
Republic
R. A. Bates
Platt Amonth
Sandsy
Shenandoah
Hank Richmann
Peter Lockhart
Mre. S. Hulitt
Mra. Oune
Joseph
Mievea Viola
Dora Nelson
Columbus
Kay
Rocky Mountain Tea
Tunas & Co
L. 8. Adams
Galveston
Texas
Cardus
Mrs. Adams
Cardni
Cardii
Thedford
Ladies’ Advisory Department
Chattooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tean
Cardui
A. A. Winkler
COAL
Independent Telephone No
Glenwood Electric Light and Power Hose
Uneeda Biscuit
G. F. Walling
White Cloud Roller Mills
Hamaker
Garry Walling
R Howe
Dall
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