Center Junction News and Local Notes in 1896
Center Junction reports social calls from Mrs. Slossen and Mrs. McKelvey, visits by C. S. Chapin and O. J. Felton, and Cedar Rapids and Epworth connections. 25 to 30 men lay steel for the C M & St P railroad, mostly boarding with Mrs. Collins. The Lyons family plans a westward move to Cannon City, and the McKinley club grows under Capt. Krouse with lieutenants Brinkman and Krouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. ‘Slossen
C. S. Chapin
Chicago
Kent
Kunt
Oxford Junction
O. J. Felton
M. R. Carter
Cedar Rapids
Della McKelvey
Epworth
Iowa
Isbell
Collins
R. G. Lyons
Ida
Cannon City
Col
Lyons
West
McKinley Club
Capt. Krouse
H. Brinkman
Will Krouse
Krouse
Langworthy Notes Highlight Local Events and Accidents
Langworthy reports a Castle Grove visitor Mr Hl A Glass and a busy campaign year with literature distribution. The Langworthy McKinley club forms with thirty members. Stephen Batchelder suffers a serious silo accident while cutting fodder. A sociable for M E pastor at F Darrows is announced next Friday. Dr Smith from London visits Langworthy before moving to Viola. Rahn delivers a strong German speech amid poor weather. A sizable crowd attends a recent meeting despite the weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langworthy
Hl. A. Glass
Castle Grove
Langworthy McKinley Club
Stephen Batchelder
F. Darrow
M. E
Smith
Riverside School Pupils Mark Perfect Attendance
Riverside school in Scotch Grove township records show students with no absences or tardies during the term and last month. Named with perfect attendance include Ella Hildenbrandt Pearl Stine Anna Stine Ira Stine Earl Stine Delbert Stine Leona Webster Lou Webster and Alpha Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside School
Scotch Grove Township
Anna Stine
Ira Stine
Earl Stine
Delbert Stine
Leona Webster
Lou Webster
Alpha Wright
Minnie E. Ricn
Republicans and Democrats headline Iowa statehood celebration days
Burlington prepares for a two day political observance during the Iowa semi centennial with leading figures expected. Ex President Harrison and Chauncey M Depew may speak on Republican day October 5, while Democratic day October 8 features William Jennings Bryan. Rail traffic expected to be heavy to handle crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Burlington
Harrison
Chauncey M. Depew
McKinley
Wm. Jennings Bryan
Burington
Main Street Water Main Bid Accepted In Sept Meeting
Council met in extra session with present members Overing Bohlken Heisey Clark Button Mayor and Clerk. The bid by C L VanMeter for laying water main on Main street was accepted as corrected and the pipe job ordered completed by October 10. A bank rent communication was delayed until next meeting and warrants were debated for interest and renewal. Adjournment followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overing
Bohlken
Heisey
Clark Button
Schoonover
Main
Main Street
C. L. VanMeter
Monticello State Bank
J. F.prtcina
For Sale 200 Acre Farm West of Monticello
200 acre farm offered for sale two miles west of Monticello. Enquiries at the premises by Elizanern Char. Potential buyers invited to inspect property and discuss terms direct with owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne
Monticello
Elizanern Char
Decorating Fabrics in Java and the Sarrong Weaving Method
A Paris Nature excerpt by M. Albert Tissandier outlines how Java sarrong fabrics are made. Workers trace designs on calico, apply melted wax with a copper instrument, then dye the cloth in stages red indigo and white to reveal intricate multi colored patterns. The process is delicate and time consuming, producing fabrics praised for their fancy and harmonious tints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Albert Tissandier
Paris
Nature
Hoe
Fool bicyclist endangers streetcar riders in Springfield
The Springfield Republican decries a new type of reckless rider who speeds on quiet streets toward Main Street to collide with passing streetcars. The piece notes his lack of experience, the near-certain danger, and calls for swift action to curb the menace before more deaths occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Springfield Republican
Mrs Bingo confronts smoking son in Pearson’s Weekly
Mrs Bingo declares Bobbie found with a box of cigarettes. Bingo wonders if the boy smokes and fears the habit undermining his health and deceit. She confirms taking the box away and asks if any were left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingo
Bobbie
Pearson’s Weekly
Waggs Witty Exchange Reveals Baby Is a Girl
Harlem Life notes a playful exchange with a young matron, confirming the baby is a girl. Separately a hair industry claim attributes most wig hair to Italian Spanish sources for dark tresses and Swedish Danish Russian German peasant hair for blondes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waggs
Mrs. Fullbloom
Two Girls Wanted For Housework At Cedar Rapids Firm
Two girls to do housework with good wages and steady employment for competent persons. Apply by letter or in person to Mrs. Dn G. R. Skinner at 515 Sixth Ave Cedar Rapids Ia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Skinner
Sixth Ave
Cedar Rapids
Convicts Idealize Bob Briefly in Tasmanian Tale
A Melbourne stage star describes touring Hobart Town audiences in Hobart Tasmanian production. He notes the pit crowd of ticket of leave men reacted with mixed sympathy and hostility as the hero of the play embodies persecuted innocence amid convict stigma. The piece reflects on colonial attitudes and theater clashes in Hobart Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tasmanian
Melbourne
Haymarket
van Diaman’s Land
Tasmania
England
Hobart
Hobart Town
Pearson’s Magazine
Baron de Hirsch and the Deathly Reputation Surrounding Him
The Boston Advertiser recounts rumors about Baron de Hirsch as Europe’s feared figure of superstition and intrigue. It notes alleged misfortunes befalling allies, his uncanny influence over events, and a controversial social sting on his standing, including a Jockey Club ban in Vienna and alleged manipulation of royal circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Hirach
Baron de Hirsch
Count Weinpfen
France
Paris
Baron von Blaschke
Rudolph of
Austria
de Hirsch
Meyerling
Europe
Henry Coward
Pompey Caronini
Lucien
Jockey Club
Vienna
Count Festeticr
Prince of Wales
Kesthely
Hungary
Boston Advertiser
Hadrian's Villa Impressions From a Brief Visit
The writer wanders the Hadrian villa plateau amid olive groves and peasants, noting vast ruins resembling a city. He recalls the painted porch, guesthouse, stadium, and other sites, contrasting Hadrian’s grandeur with the timeless landscape and Serapis valley nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadrian
Triclinium
Canopus
Tempe
Vatican
Christian Register
Glass eye exchange evokes cold wager in Indianapolis Journal
A brief exchange about a glass eye turns chilly as one man mocks the other's glass eye while the other responds with a frigid stare, captured in the Indianapolis Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Republican County Convention for Jones County Iowa
Notice that the Republican convention of Jones county Iowa will meet in Anamosa on September 29 1896 at 11 am to select 11 delegates for the Republican Judicial Convention in Marion on October 2. Township representation details are provided by O R Ricker and A Mattnessen as Republican Central Committee and Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Iowa
Anamosa
Town
Towa
Marion
Also Mentioned on This Page
HE - Monticello Express
J. W. Doxsee
Center Junction
Riverside School Report
Council Proceedings
Surrey
Farmer's
Bob
New York Times
Hadrian's Villa
Rome
Our Dry Goods Department
Samter & Samter
Republican County Convention
O. R. Ricker
Republican Central Committee
A. Mattnessen
Cass
Goldstone Bros
TOY
Hall
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