Charity on a Midnight Train Arouses Quiet Heroism
A Providence rider recalls a Newark style act of charity aboard a Boston bound midnight train. A rough stranger organizes fellow passengers to raise fare for a frightened foreigner who cannot speak English, paying his passage to New York and sparing him a worse fate. The anonymous donor publicly accepts thanks but is humbled as the grateful traveler bows.
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Providence
Boston
Back Bay
New York
Providence Journal
Sweet compliment from Mr Cutting noted
In a brief exchange Bess and Jess discuss a kind remark attributed to Mr Cutting about Bess's past as a girl. The Cleveland Leader records the lighthearted banter and a suggested image of Bess as charming in youth.
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Bess
Cutting
Jess
Cleveland
Property transfers in Iowa townships and towns
Annie Kostacheck and others transfer plots lot 5 6 7 8 block 11 Oxford Junction to Mary Sobotka for 1. Regina Walker buys lots 11 12 original Ana mosa for 590. H W Weisley wife sell s 3 welf and sel y nwihf and new swi4 in Casa to J H Miller for 11430.33. Henry Dittman and wife to William Iserhoot nw section 12 Greenfield township for 1. Wm F Hudachek and wife to G L Peters wig ne 4 section 30 Greenfield township 80 acres for 14000. J C Griffith to Warner Heiken sis nw i4 and wig swig section 17 Cass township for 1. Edith Ellis to Carlos Herr land in section 3 Fairview township for 1. Henry J Paasch and wife to W A Ladd wig lot 10 block 2 Viroqua for 1100.
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Annie Kostacheck
Mary Sobotka
Oxford Junction
Iowa
Helen L. Shaw
Regina Walker
Anamosa
H. S. Weisley
J. H. Miller
Welf
Sely
Casa Township
Henry Dittman
William Iserhoot
Greenfield Township
Wm. F. Hudachek
G. L. Peters
J. C. Griffith
Warner Heiken
Monticello Real Estate Bid Notice and Probate Notices
Sealed bids for the Julia Champion Nichols property in Monticello are due by 2 pm March 22 with title abstract and warranty deed to heirs of Mrs Nichols and 30 days possession. Also public notices appoint executor for Mary D Babbe and Nancy J Wills estates and probate hearing for George W Curtis will in Jones County Court.
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John Seery
Julia Moore
J. W. Coxsee
Guardian
Monticello State Bank
Charles H. Brown
Timothy Davis
Ellen
Eldred
Beta T. Hunt
Charles H. Leggett
Hannah J. Butler
Mary A. Coder
Myron H. Nickerson
Pierre J. Monnier
Marie Stone Eaton
Addie Smith McPherson
Michael Rooney
L. Andl
F. Zeller
Elizabeth Sigman
Butler Bros
Joseph ‘I’. Kula
Equity Division
John T. Conlin
J. B. Aitchison
W. M. Welch
W. J. Kehoe
Gade Bros. Mfg. Co
Henry Nordman
Joel M. DeVault
John L. Cornell
Orlando Hosford
Anna Kehoe
R.M. Corbit
Cordelia Darrow
George Darrow
Ida L. Grim
Bar
C. Grim
Lillian Newhard
Harry Newhard
Ella Johnson
J. M. Johnson
Julia Champion Nichols
Monticello
M. W. Herrick
Admr
Appointment and Claims Notice in Jones County Estate
Signed has this day been appointed and commissioned by the District Court of Jones County Iowa administrator of the estate of Liz a J Silsbee deceased. All persons with claims against said estate must file them with the Clerk sworn and timely. Creditors urged to make immediate payment to the estate. Dated at Bloomington Iowa this 10th day of March 18__.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Mary D. Babbe
Monticello
Nancy J. Wills
Rigs
George W. Curtis
Said County
G. A. Fisher
J. W. Coxsee
Jows
HH. Yiarks
Chris Agatnet Eaid
Anamosa
Lowa
Oscar H. Soi
Ricklep Gerdes
J. W. Doxsee
Wstate
Liza J
Silsbee
Blonticelio
Lawn
Murph
John TL. Blenkly
Sid
Dee
Express subscription offer boosts farm weekly reach
Varmer and Breeder 1yr price is $1 while The Express 1yr is $1.75 with savings noted. Avail yourself of this offer to stay informed on local affairs. Fremont Tribune questions executive posts as Sioux Falls Press wonders about President Wilson’s sleep routine.
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Express
Beat Agricultural and Livestock
Northwest
Fremont Tribune
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Coughs for Generations
For forty three years Dr King’s New Discovery has been the world’s most reliable cough remedy with over three million bottles used last year. It promises to relieve your cough or money back. J J Owens of Allendale Ohio testifies after twenty years it is the best remedy for coughs and colds he has used. For coughs colds and throat and lung troubles it has no equal. 50c and 1.00 at Do Soetje’s.
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Dr. King
J.J. Owens
Allendale
8. C
DO. H. Soetje’s
Harness repair advice from Renk and Dropp
Bring in your harness and have it oiled and repaired. All work guaranteed. Renk & Dropp.
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Renk & Dropp
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Henry. J. Paasch
W. A. Ladd
Mary Hanawalt
Cedar Falls
la Porte
E. E. Reed
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Atta
Executors Nutr
State OF Tow
Oprick Or
L. Bleakly
Janu Beye
Gladwin, Mich
Aftuer
Bneklen
H. Soetje
Sioux Falls
L. G. Stabler
Doutrick’s
DR. A. M. Maurice
Lovell
Houras
Herrick, Cash & Rhinehart
Amiorneys
Citizens’ State Bank
H. H. Bricker
Agt
Amber Co-Operative Creamery Co
Amber
P. Robertson
Pres
Amber Co-Operative Cry. Co
Bill” Daly
Ing Pruit
Scotch Grove
The
Scotch Grove Nursery Co
Buui
Buick
H. W. Beltz
Oklahoma City
C. W. Heintz
Buffalo
Buick Service Department
Minnie Jackman
Blasdell
Arthur B. Spang
Monticello Auto and Supply Co
C. D. Chase
F. W. Page
G. R. Stuhler
Golden Eagle
Golden Eagle Clothing
Chas, Kaufuan & Bros
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