Ivory Apple Deters a Mandarins Demand and Fuels Escape
Dick Hastings uses a carved ivory apple to outwit the ruler Hep Foo and secure a fortune hidden in the fruit. After a tense audience, Hastings loses his camera but gains an emerald and a hopeful path home with his interpreter Wang. The tale ties to Piuma grass broom production near Mantua.
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Wang
Hep Fooep Foo
Wung
Cody
Hep Foo
Dick Hastings
Peking
Imperial Palace
Amer
Ep Foo
Tiep Foo
Hep
Sjep Foo
Dick Flastings
United States
Avenue of Pines
Sihangai
Shanghai
California
Shanguai
Heploo
Elephant Baseball Stunt Delights Sparks Circus Crowd
The Sparks Circus elephants perform a baseball game with all gear and players in humorous fashion. Big Mary batters for a 400 mark, while base running and sliding elicit applause and laughter from the audience. A running gag features an animated dispute between pitcher and catcher over the next ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparks Circus
Mary
Final hearing on estate reports in Jones County
Notice to interested parties that executors administrators guardians and trustees reports have been filed in Jones County District Court. Final hearing set for May 22 1914 at Anamosa Iowa to approve reports including Henry Folkers executor of John Folkers deceased. Clerk G A Fisher files.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
Henry Folkers
John Folkers
Anamosa
Iowa
G. A. Fisher
Merk
District Court, Jones Co
Appointment as administrator for Richard L. McLaughlin estate
Public notice announces J S Haul as administrator of the Richard L. McLaughlin estate in Jones County Iowa. Creditors must file sworn claims with the district court clerk and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated May 12 1914 at Anamosa Iowa. Herrick Reed attorney for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.S. Haul
Herrick & Reed
Public notice of administration of John Weers estate Iowa
The Lovell State Bank as administrator appointed by the District Court of Jones County Iowa notifies all persons with claims against the estate of John Weers deceased to file sworn statements with the Clerk of the court within legal time. The notice directs claimants to prepare for payment to the under signed and avoid costs. May 1914 J W Coxsee attorney for estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Richard L. McLaughlin
Anamosa
A. D
John Weers
Lovell State Bank
J. W. Coxsee
J.C. Balster
Administrator's Notice for Fred Plueger Estate
Public notice from the administrator of Fred Plueger's estate names J W Doxece as attorney and outlines probate actions to be taken. Officials urge interested parties to respond within specified deadlines and follow local court procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Plueger
J. W. Doxece
Final reports filed for several Iowa estates
Final reports of executors and administrators in Jones County Iowa dated May 1 1914 set as final. Names include A Ambuehl Sr executor Peter Meyer deceased Edward O Rourke administrator Lawrence O Rourke deceased J W Coxsee executor Nancy J Wills deceased Archibald K McMaster administrator Matthew McMaster absentee. Dated Anamosa April 28 1914. Clerk G A Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
A. Ambuehl, Sr
Peter Meyer
Edward O’ Rourke
Lawrence O'Rourke
J. W. Coxsee
Nancy J. Wills
Archibald K. McMaster
Matthew McMaster
Anamosa
Iowa
G. A. Fisher
Jones‘county
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AAA
Ivory
Choo E
Italy
Lombardy
Venetia
Emilia
Mantua
Harry E. Netcott
Independence, Iowa
H.M Remury, James Remley
Remley & Remley
Main Street
Ekaaterly Hotel
Willenvare
Lew
L. A. Beaver
D.C
Monticello
Hotel Cumberland
New York
Broadway
54Th Street
Buth
Stimson
Horse Hospital
George Albery
North Cedar Street
First Street
E. G. Rawson
Onslow, Iowa
A. M. Maurice D. D. S
Iltodp
H. C. Bohlken
Hall
K. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
National Bank OF Commerce
Lincoln
Chamberlain
Nora G. Hagerty
Neb
Kettlitz & Kay
Rayr
B.L
Dooley
Roanoke
Mayr
Geo. H. Mayr. Mfg
Whiting St
Chicago
W. W. Stickford
J. E. Bateman
Marcus Bozzaris
Henry George
Geo. Wilkes
Wilkes
Alvino
Electioneer
Jones County Fair Grounds
Inter Ocean
Farmer
Inter Oceon
West
N. B
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