Veteran Captain Sherman dies after long illness at eighty
September 1893 records note Captain Philip S. Sherman of New Bedford dies aged 80 after a long illness. A seafaring man and former whaler, he survived Arctic wrecks, nearly killed by a mad whale, and later settled on a Monticello farm after 1855. Survived by a 53-year widow, his life and travels gave rise to many tales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Express
Philip S. Sherman
New Bedford
Massachusetts
Arctic
Thomas Oliver
Methodist Episcopal Church
Oliver
Oliver Typewriter
S. A. Ryerson
A. H. Hanken
W. M. Welch
J. Vernimont
Matt Noyes
James McWilliams
G. Eiler
A. Gudenhauf
RR. ¢. Stirton
L. T. Alexander
Jacob Rueger
H. M. Carpenter
C . Little
Alfred Tucker
Monticello
Henry Rickless
Max Rettig
Oberlin College
J. W. Coxsece
W. A. Overing
D. R. Ricker
R. M. Hicks
Henry Warner
D. E. Pond
George Inglis
M. W. Herrick
Hf. Hicks
Wayne Township
Harm Helgins
L. Hitchcock
John G. Krause, Jr
Dell Williamson
Center Junction
Will Krouse
Ida Moncrief
A. W. Smith
Charles M. Hanna
Scotch Grove Creamery
Minerva McKinnis
Greeley
Dick Brown
al Kiburz
LeMars
Sioux Falls
Chicago
Burt M. Huntley
Ogden
Bessie Phillips
G. W. Condon
Lious County
Douglass H. Smith
Westfield
David Young
F . J. Lawrence
Uqual
Lucy M. van Vliet
OC. M
St. Paul Ry
Joy Smith
Cedar Rapids
Frank Whiting
Sioux City
George Pond Will Marry in Dubuque
The Es Moines Register clipping reports the upcoming marriage of Mignon Wyman to J George L Pond of Dubuque. Miss Wyman, a University of Wisconsin art training graduate and former librarian, will wed October 15. Pond, with H B Lover Co of Dubuque, belonged to Sigma Chi at State University.
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George Pond
Es Moines Register
Miss Wyman
University of Sconsin
Dubuque Blic Library
Mada
Drake Fnrsiry
Delta Gamma
Mr. Pond
Bank Statement Key Figures For J Jones County Iowa
State officials attest to a bank report in Jones County Iowa with sworn signatures from MaJo McNeithy president CA Burmeister cashier and notary Kertha Burmeister. Attestation lists directors J M Moses and J B Hanken and dates the September 8 record.
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Center Junction
Iowa
Jones
State OF Iowa
Jones County
MaJo McNeithy
CA Burmeister
Local Social Notes From Sand Spring Area
A string of family visits and gatherings listed from Sand Spring and nearby towns. Attendees include McDonough, Murray, Heerens, Gestels, Shusters, Shuster family, WoeJ Murray and others visiting Barley, Dubuque, Farley, Dyersville and Monticello. Church picnic at ROC grounds praised as a success. Members travel for schooling, reunions, or to visit relatives across Iowa.
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Mroo
Wooj. Murray
McDonough
Wo Murray
Philip McMahon
Barley
Fred Heeren
Eed Gestel
Jack Herren
Roc
Lawrence Shuster
Ken McDonough
Dubuque
J. D. Smith
Hopkinton
John Galles
Remsen
Roy Smith
Flom. Whevless
Ray Smith
Dyersville
Regina Fiedler
Worthington
John Shuster
J. St. Pierce
Dale Wheeless
Theodore Johnson
Monticello
John
Trene McDonough
Farley
Qnid
John Albany
Wald Ofdgewood
C.H Dutoe
Will Shuster
California
Louis McDonough
R. EE. Goss
J. V. Murray
Elopement warrant issued for Ralston cousin affair
A warrant was issued this week for a woman named Ralston alleged to have eloped with her cousin Mrs Henry Boner Jr They reportedly left Monticello about three weeks ago taking the two Boner children They were later found in Shellsburg living in a tent with Ralston working at a canning factory Sheriff Bodenhofer arrived but the pair had left Mrs Boner and the children were found in Cedar Rapids Ralston disappeared and has not been located Mrs Boner and the children returned to Monticello and she promises to remain
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Ralston
Henry Boner, Jr
Monticello
Wienie Roast at mill features playful races
Scotch Grove September 19 Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church plans a Friday evening event at the mill. Five races offered include a sack race for boys and three legged race for men. Girls under ten will race apples and potatoes. A men versus women tug of war ends with the losers entertaining winners for five minutes. Bonfire Wienies buns and coffee promised.
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Scotch Grove
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Quiet Spirit and Meek Heart In Meeting Needs
Fragmentary hymn excerpt describes a quiet brother and the value of a meek heart. It contrasts preaching with calm presence and mentions Usce tear drop and a need for sadness and a cheerful, smiling face attributed to Mrs Hamaker.
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Cod
J) Hamaker
Facts About Dogs and Heat Loss in Animals
A Parl Museum of Natural History staffer notes dogs breathe 25 to 30 times per minute at rest and up to 850 breaths during running. This rapid pulmonary respiration dissipates heat via the lungs, as dogs sweat little on the skin. Cats, panthers, and lions lack this feature and pursue differently while birds exhibit high pulmonary transpiration.
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Parl Museum of Natural History
Latvia and Lithuania mixups warn Commerce Bureau
The Commerce Bureau cautions not to confuse Latvia with Lithuania. Since troley order exchanges began between the United States and Latvia, many applications for Lithuania orders have been misdirected. Postmasters misled by alternate spellings have accepted them, while U S money orders are now paid in Latvia with no convention for Lithuania.
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Latvia
Lithuania
Commerce Bureau
Severe Cold Grips Sweden as Traveler Describes Theatre Night
A commercial traveler recounts an intensely cold Sweden experience. He notes attending a theater performance the day before departure where the tragedy moved everyone to tears, yet the cold was so severe that the tears froze halfway down amid the gallery spectators.
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Ible
Sweden
Art Has Many Faces Versus The Idea Of Art
The piece argues art is any perception of beauty to any person and that art exists in everyday life. It asserts art belongs to everyone who seeks it and can be found beyond galleries in routines like housekeeping, cooking, dress, and social conduct. It cites Mataichi Miya in the North American Review.
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Mataichi Miya
The
North American Review
Open Door and Christian Theme for Sunday Sermons
Leonard Duckett pastor outlines morning sermon titled The Open Door for September 23rd with evening message Why Not Be a Christian. He frames faith through two themes scheduled for next Sunday service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Duckett
Thomas M. Nielsen
Introduction into the house of commons by Hon Arthur Bensonby
The article notes objections to a bill to abolish hereditary titles citing Bensonby’s social ties and past roles. It describes his shift from Liberal to Labor and the strong reaction from Labour and Tory members. It mentions his vow to become a lawmaker and provides context on the Sutlej valley irrigation project in India, detailing area, regions, and aims to open land to settlers, with road rights and long completion timeline.
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House of Commons
Arthur Bensonby
Arthur
Queen Victoria
England
Labor Party
Ulsbi
Labor
Bir Bach
India
Sutlej
Spofford
Calcutta
Department of Commerce
Punjab
Preserving Spider Webs by Naturalists Method
Naturalists use a shellac spray to fix spider webs then press them onto glass plates to preserve the structure. After drying, the plates are stored in a cabinet for future scientific work.
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Coolidge
Pgo News
Gud
Congregational Church
George W. McNary
Magnus Johnson
Washington
Senate
Indianapolis News
Applied Mathematics
Lehigh Burr
W. R. Hearst
Hearst Publications
Toledo Blade
New York Herald
Henry Ford
Witcket
Philadelphia
North American
ALE Smith Shoe CO. Makers
BP. C.S
Dr. A. Reed
Stuhlers
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Standard Oil Company (Indiane
S. Michigan Ave
Dandy New
Jack
Bradley
R. W. Heisel
Knights of Columbus
I. V. Dautremont
George Albery
A. J. H. McNeill
Beery
Just
Royal Society
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