Cascade Man Dies by Poison in Orchard Barn Tragedy
The Cascade community learned of William Baird's death after his body was found in John Beatty's hay loft. A bottle of strychnine was found on him, Coroner Streuber ordered removal to the undertakers, and the funeral was held at the M E church. Baird, 77, had been in poor health and lived with Mr. and Mrs. Ambuehl after his sister Maggie's death.
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Cascade
William Baird
John Beatty
East Cascade
Mr. Baird
Baird
John Ambuehl
Maggie Baird
Ambah
Beatty
Philadelphia
Whitewater Township
James Heery
Maggie
Presbyterian Church
M. E
Ostema
Samuel Adamson
Monticello
James Armstrong
Dyersville
Pocatello
Idaho
Matt Bisenius
Mattie Wecker
Julia Wecker
Chicago
Rita Bisenius
Cedar Rapids
Dorothy Becker
George Hostert
Viola Murray
Helen Baldwin
Iowa City
Geraldine Odell
James Barrett
J. P. Hunter
Veronica Bisenius
Phoenix
Arizona
Alumni picnic and community notices from Wyoming event
The Wyoming high school alumni picnic at Memorial hall drew about 75 attendees on June 8. Officers for the new year were elected with Mrs. Louis Koch as president and Clarence Adams as vice president. Obituary notes, local visits, church events, Girl Scouts, and social notes follow including travelers and family announcements across nearby towns.
Illness and social notices from Sand Spring area
Miss Irene McDonough traveled from Dubuque to her home due to her mother's serious illness, Mrs Ellen McDonough, who is reported much improved. Visitors included Mrs Achsah Wheeless of Hopkinton and Mr and Mrs T J Squires of Holton Kansas who dined with F M Wheeless and family. Mrs Barton Power remains sick and funeral services for Mrs Frank Pirnat were held at the R C church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthington
W. J. Murray
Will
Mary
Dubuque
Clara
St. Joseph's College
Fred Lang
Pirnat
Frank
Wheeless
Dale
H. P. Pierce
Dorothy
Monticello
Fred Heger
Helen
Ray Chaplin
Jack
Hopkinton
F. P. McDonough
CG. G
Loretta
Jennie Garlinghouse
Orphan
J.D. Smith
Ray
Irene McDonough
John Shuster
Ellen McDonough
Achsah Wheeless
T. J. Squires
Holton
Kansas
F. M. Wheeless
Barton Power
Frank Pirnat
R. C. Church
Local residents visit Cedar Rapids with multiple family ties
Prairieburg reports a string of visits and guests from Cedar Rapids including Mrs Henry Henderson visiting her mother Mrs FL McLaughlin, Mrs H H Isham staying with relatives, Miss Mary Dolan with Miss Margaret Flockhart, Mr and Mrs J White in the Dolan home, and A D Benson visiting Cedar Rapids from Wednesday to Saturday. Marl Marquis of Minneapolis visiting her mother and sister. W O Dolan and Paul Lauser called in Cedar Rapids Friday. J Bebeo hosted N Anamosa visitors. Wyjack of Iowa City vacationing at the Bebeo home. W A Floyd left after a two month visit with his mother. Mrs Floyd returned last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Wyoming High School
Memorial Hall
Anna Lake Peck
Henry Fishwild
Clarence Adams
Rose Day
Martha Williams
Ariel Swordes
Eloise Inglis
Alice Brown
Reginald Morse
Dillon Atherton
Louis Koch
Gladys Pealer
Jane Inglis
Lyle Tompkins
C. Newell
Ora
Chicago
Otto
Mader
Omaha
Girl Scouts
Anna Smith
Anamosa
Mary P. Smith
J. S. Robertson
Fort Dodge
Harvey Schmaldfeldt
James Guthrie
Frank Holub
Strawberry Point
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. K. Church
Anna Bramer
Luther League
Our City
Maud Beckwith Grimm
Tarkio
Missouri
James McDonald
Washta
Iowa
G. W. James
Hazel
Norway
Bessie Inglis Jeffries
Waukon
Charles Marshall
Cedar Falls
J. N. Swordes
Clyde Campbell
Prairieburg
Henry Henderson
FL McLaughlin
Cedar Rapids
H. H. Isham
Relativ
Mary Dolan
Margaret Flockhart
Piva Dehanery
Anamosi
Thomas Copeland
Morning Sun
Benson
A.D. Benson
Marl Marquis
Minneapolis
W.0. Dolan
Paul Lauser
J. White
John Dolan
J. Plaherty
New Anamosa
Valentine Wyjack
Iowa City
Monticello Council approves claims and hires band committee
Monticello Iowa council approves a lengthy list of claims for general, water, and light funds and authorizes payment. It hires a band concert committee to arrange at least eight summer concerts with a $600 total payment and authorizes a study for pumping station repairs. A $2000 note is authorized from the Monticello State Bank to fund the general fund.
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Allenor Maurice
Buates
Hoag
Sehnemer
Rockstad
van Meter
CIA Oerk
Bond Park
General Fund
Gehl
Peececes Steele
McNeil
Tom Carson
McNeill
Monticello
Iowa
HH. S. Lee
Comadtlee le
Water Committee
3Ates
Seehneidestad
Montivello
Towa
Antiole
Monsticello State Bank
Dental offices close Thursday afternoons for summer
A group of dentists agrees to close every Thursday afternoon and evening from June 14, 1923 to August 20, 1922. The St Elizabeth Society of the Sacred Heart church plans a rummage sale at J J Hayes Furniture Store on Friday and Saturday afternoons June 15 and 16.
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Ladies of the St. Elizabeth Society of the Sacred Heart
J. J. Hayes Furniture
Atoe Lawn
Cascade
Monticello Twenty Years Ago June Highlights
June events from the Monticello Express list births marriages and career moves. A daughter born to Carl Jacobs and family. John Noyes joins Bucklin swing. Charles S. Bidwell becomes Lowell State Bank bookkeeper. Arduser and others join new swings. Newton Parrott and Frank Seberhart with Ray Lee and Gerry Wilers. Parrott returns from a four month trip. Ray Thomas passes naval academy exams and secures appointment. Lena Burrichter and Carl Mohl wed. Matilda Zimmermann and George Mardorf wed. Arduser moves to Rushmore as cashier. Robert Beatty dies in Colorado. Rev A P Walton resigns. L W Lovell at military school. students King Jr T A King Louis Stuhler Maggie Errickson return home. Tremain sells barber shop stake. John D Corbin dies suddenly near Cascade.
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Monticello Express
Carl Jacobs
Scotch Grove Township
John Noyes
Bucklin Swing and Ferris Wheel
Charles S. Bidwell
Lowell State Bank
Leonard Arduser
Richard Cartano
Frank Seberhart
Ray Lee
Gerry Wilers
Newton Parrott
Monticello
California
Oregon
Ray Thomas
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Thomas
Baltimore
Maryland
Lena Burrichter
Carl Mohl
Lost Nation
Fred Burrichter
Bowen's Prairie
Ord
Matilda Zimmermann
George Mardorf
Wayne Township
Mardort
Rushmore
Minnesota
Robert Beatty
Loveland
Colorado
A. P. Walton
United Brethren Church
L. W. Lovell
Fairibault
Messrs
T. A. King, Jr
Louis Stuhler
Maggie Errickson
State University
Iowa City
J. H. Tremain
I. V. Dautremont
Thought's holy light outshines gem and gold
A poetic fragment titled Thought's holy light praises thought as immortal and superior to material riches. Ralph Waldo Emerson is misattributed as the author, with a line referencing depravity and divinity.
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Nix
Ralph Waldo Limerson
Woman’s Complaint On Harsh Times And Night Labor
Faris Bureau News reports a groaning complaint about harsh conditions. Workers face nightly candlelight disturbances and pressure to produce two ages a day or risk losing their jobs.
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Hendoin
Waly
Faris
Bureau News
LOST AND FOR SALE NOTES FROM MONTICELLO
WANTED and FOR SALE LOST white and yellow tox hound female of rangy build reward offered. STRAWBERRNGS order now for prompt delivery by Alonzo Cowan East Monticello. MAID WANTED immediately good wives and best working conditions phone 187 W. LOST all white female collie Kinder notify George Kur R F D Monticello Iowa 2 11.
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Tox Hound
Wit Roller
Alonzo Cowan
East Monticello
George Kur
Monticello
Towa
Canadian Game of Nobbie Described by Manitoba Correspondent
The article details a two-team nobbie game with five players per side including goalkeeper and wings on a 60 by 30 yard field. It explains equipment, positions, rules, and how goals are scored, noting rough play is forbidden and the referee controls the match.
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Manitoba
Wings
Nobbie
Kerr versus Kerr divorce petition filed in Jones County court
In the District Court of Lown Jones County September Term 1923 Anna M Kerr files for divorce from Herman Kerr desertion grounds and costs. The defendant must appear by noon on the second day of the next term starting September 24 1923 or a default judgment will be entered. Berhine Hart attorney for plaintiff.
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District Court of
Lown
Jones County
Anna M. Kerr
Herman Kerr
Anamosa
Lowa
HeCoraaah
How New York Got Its Spine From The Iron Puddler
Excerpt from James J. Davis poem The Iron Puddler recalling how ironworkers and their families built New York City. The speaker reflects on puddling iron and shaping the city’s steel framed towers. He claims personal witnessing and participation in the city’s transformation.
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New York
James J. Davis
Spat Triggers Threat of KHL Harassment
In a heated exchange the caller vows to travel to a costly hotel and have them send a KHL to the recipient, implying legal or personal consequences after the quarrel. The other party denies plans to go home, escalating the tension referenced in the Boston Transcript.
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Hub
Boston Transcript
How Chinese Regard Girl Babies
The text notes a cultural bias in China where daughters are often undervalued. It suggests a father may omit girls when listing his children, reflecting gender discrimination and social expectations that favor sons. The observation hints at broader population impacts and evolving attitudes toward female offspring.
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China
Stains on Photos After Fixing
The brown or yellow stains on photographic prints after fixing can be prevented by adding vinegar to the wash water used after development. A tablespoonful of vinegar mixed into the washing water helps remove staining.
Political Backer Echoes Old Antagonist Remark
A political figure recalls a memorable exchange with a former foe who entered politics. The foe publicly invoked a phrase and a senator named Sorghum retorted, calling the backer one of the foe’s enduring supporters.
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Senmator Sorghum
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Sand Spring
Council Proceedings
Stambaugh
T. George
H. S. Lee
Fred Kellum
Maud
Norman Davidson
Albert Meyer
Kiow
Reed
T. J. George
Tiloyd Hutton
Monticello Elec. Co
N.W. Bell Tel. Co
Lee
B. Ry. Co
Dan Smith
Standard Oil Co
Neptune Meter Co
S. Lee
Ees
Mon Bolo” Electric Co
Ight Vis
Puri
N. W. Bell Tel. Co
Aonticello Elec. Co
Eelipse Lumber Co
Monticello Electric Co
Vaineta
Beas
Ays
Grant Stambaugh
Bates, Hoag
Ninvier
Joag and Price
Svuye
NOME
A.M. Maurich
Thougipe
Pam
Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co
Herford
R. P. Clark
Scotch Grove
Pord
Eliza Meadow
Arnold Egger
North Cedar Street
F. G. Matthiessen
Cedar and
Third Streets
Monticello State Bank
W. J Cochrane
Ttf
Sali
Gray Reed
A. G. Hubbard
Rohn
W. FF. Rohn
Xpress
Thomas Stimpson
Henderson
G. W. Bishop
West First Street
Paul Maire
W. R. Kuhns
International Stocking Milll
Norristown
Cedar Street
Franklin Barn
Peter Egger
Iinquire
J. A. Voorhees
Rory
Dominiani
Scotland Yard
Japan
Acadia
Frangeline
Grand Pre
N.S
Sir William Alexander
Nova Scotia
Svere
Evangeline
Canada
New England
Longfellow
Berhine Hart
Plaintiff
Panamas
Palm Beaches
Palm
Stuhlers
Gildner Bros. & Pelton
Minneapolis Journal
New Orleans
JOS. H. Dehner & Son
Cascade, Iowa
Anamosa Fair Grounds
Congo
Sirs
Loess Eer Raareeses Raygaate Taree Eestor Ete
Westinghouse
A. J. H. McNeill
United States
U. S
Monticello Tire & Vulcanizing Co
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