State Grange meet honors Wilton men
Cedar Rapids Iowa December 12 A B Judson of Balfour was re elected president of the State Grange at the annual election brought many delegates to the convention which continues this evening. Other officers elected include J R McLean Wilton Junction Overseer A N Taylor Oska loona Lecturer J L Richardson Balfour Steward HW F Carroll Wilton Junction Assistant Steward Mary Youkin Davenport Treasurer M L E Blaid Manchester Secretary W A Caldwell Os kaloosa Gate Keeper P L Moffat Newton Ceres Ida Judson Balfour Yumona Miss Iva Wild Council Bluffs Hore Mrs W A Caldwell Fremont The president overseer treasurer and secretary form the executive committee and the president and wife are delegates to the national grange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
A. B. Judson
Balfour
Long State Grange
J. R. McLean
Wilton Junction
A. N. Taylor
Oskaloona
Steward
J. L. Richardson
HW. F. Carroll
Witton Junction
Misa Mary
Youkin
Davenport
Tre
Urer
Mlbe
Blaid
Manchester
W. A. Caldwell
Oskaloosa
P. L. Moffat
Newton
Ceres
Mia
Ida Judson
Yomona
Iva Wild
Council Blase
Hore
Fremont
Stata Grande
National Grange
Five Men Indicted On Slaying Charges In Delaware County
In Manchester Indiana on December 12, sheriff Hennessey arrested three more men tied to the mob that fatally wounded an unknown negro near Greeley two weeks earlier, after the Delaware county grand jury indicted them for murder. The accused belong to prominent local families and pursued the victim, who was said to be fleeing, shooting him twice with one bullet crippling his shoulder and another entering his abdomen, the latter likely causing death.
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Manchester
Tird
Greeley
Hennessey
Delaware County Grand Jury
Delaware Coutnty
Thom
Jtng
Mealing
Unused Relief Fund Puzzle for Gov Ralston
Indianapolis December 12 Governor Samuel N Ralston reported a local bank balance of 521,154 from flood relief contributions. He cannot spend it and may not seek legislative guidance to dispose of the funds. The total flood aid pool began at 4141080 with 59194 unused and remains invested at four percent interest.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Samuel N. Ralston
United States
Iowa Farmer Leaps From Train Window
An Iowa farmer named Walter Frederickson jumped from a speeding eastbound Panhandle passenger train near Steubenville Ohio and was killed. Frederickson, a Red Oak resident, was traveling to Sweden for the Christmas holidays. The incident occurred early this morning as the train moved about 40 miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Steubenville
Walter EB
Frederickson
Red
Oakr
Sweden
Marine Corps to be appointed for four year term
The commandant of the Marine Corps will hereafter be appointed for a four year term instead of for life. The Senate passed the bill today. the House had already approved it. General Biddle, the present commandant, had applied for retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine! Corps
Woashington
Dr .C
Marine Corps
Senate
House
General Biddle
County spelling contest planned for January in Muscotine
County superintendent E. D. Bradley will mail circulars to teachers about the Muscotine county spelling contest tied to the upcoming farmers’ meeting at Wilton. Preliminary rural contests are to start in early January, with top performers advancing to Wilton for the county match. Prizes will be provided by Wilton merchants, aiming to spark strong rural student interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Bradley
Muscotine County
Willegrouse
Wilton
Winners to Receive Awards After Match
The winners of the match will receive awards. The event recognises top performers and honors their achievement with trophies and citations, reflecting the competition's standards and the organizers’ support.
Resignation of New York Stock Exchange Chairman
New York December 12. B G Talbert resigns as chairman of the New York stock exchange due to ill health. He has led the exchange for ten years and will seek governors' action on December 24. Talbert has been a member since 1873.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
B.G. Talbert
New York Stock Exchange
Talbert
Exchange
Appropriation for German representation withdrawn
Berlin December 12 decision to withdraw the bill for a five hundred thousand nine dollar appropriation for German representation at the San Francisco Pacific exposition. The action followed strong objections raised by several state ministers and ends the funding proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
San Francisco
Train Fatality Claims Lewiston Post Office Employee
Mrs Anna M Dokhert a 60 year old employee of the Washington post office department was struck and killed by a train in Lewiston Pennsylvania on December 2. The incident reports list her as a veteran employee of the federal postal service with the Washington office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.O
Lewiston
Anna M. Dokhert
Post
Washington
Post Office Employee Receives Praise for Service
Mrs. Eckhert, who suffered a nervous breakdown and recuperated at her brother’s home, had served in the post office department for three years. Her efficiency earned a personal letter from Postmaster General Joan Wanamaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckhert
Post Office Department
Joan Wanamaker
Illinois Central bond issue ratified by stockholders
The 120,000,000 bond issue of the Illinois Central was approved at a special stockholders meeting in Chisago Illinois on December 12. The funds are to retire other issues and finance improvements and extensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central Rat
Chisago
Stay of execution denied for Bosworth in Essex Junction murder
Governor Fletcher refused the petition for a stay of execution for Arthur Bosworth who faces hanging January 3 for the 191 murder of Mac Labelle at Essex Junction. Bosworth, a British subject, reportedly has a wife and children in England and his counsel cited embassy review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fermont
Bosworth
Montpelier
Fletcher
Arthur Bosworth
Mac Labelle
Essex Junction
Washington
England
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Lindle's
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Ayn Dry Goods Co
Ryan's
M. E. Ladlow
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Corroll
C. Cadle
Hristmas
Barnard's Jewelry
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Puzzle
Ralston
Iowa
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Janu
Stock. Exchange
Federal
Coon & Fisher
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Mulberry Ave
Havercamp’s Drug Store
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