Otto Smith Drowns in Wapsie Flood Near Wheatland
Otto Smith, 25, drowned in the Wapsie River about a mile above Wheatland while four companions in a skiff tried to herd cattle. The boat overturned and Smith disappeared, not recovered at press time. Companions, Joseph Boltz Morning Sun and George Kern Columbus Junction, attended to business in Wheatland. The rising flood covers North of Wapello to the hogback bridge, with fears of a 1881 level overflow. Memorial services were held Saturday despite rain. Rev. Reusch led prayers with Hortence Hunt delivering a declamation and Oscar Hale giving the main address. Ed Chassell sought to sell a book typewriter to the county.
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Wheatland
Otto Smith
Wapsie
Mr. Smith
Mena Smith
Joseph Boltz
Morning Sun
George Kern
Columbus Junction
Soldiers Relief Committee
Wapello
Hogback Bridge
Mississippi River
Reusch
Methodist Church
Hortence Hunt
Willie Colton
Harry Kelly
Oscar Hale
Ed. Chassell
Board of Supervisors
Local items highlight visits and town events in Lettsville
Letsville residents report visitors from Muscatine and Lincoln Nebraska. Miss Pearl George and Miss Kate Spencer travel to nearby towns. Construction on a residence for Hon. H W Letts proceeds at Columbus Junction. Rural telephone line upgrades discussed. Weather and health notes pepper the town diary.
Bridge damage feared at Columbus Junction over river span
Wapello Iowa June 3 report says the county board of supervisors held a June session with incomplete attendance due to rain. Supervisor Duncan warns the Columbus Junction bridge across the river may suffer significant damage from the conditions.
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Wapello
Board of Supervisors
North End
Duncan
Columbus Junction
Local Notes From West Liberty Iowa June Socials
West Liberty residents report visits from Iowa City Cedar Rapids and St. Clausville Ohio as old friendships resume. An ice cream social at Plum Grove schoolhouse Friday will benefit the library. Various locals travel to Dayton Ohio and Brooklyn to see relatives.
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West Liberty
Matilda Norton
Iowa City
Clarence McElrath
Cedar Rapids
Hattie McKinstry
Mary E. Hogue
St. Clausville
Ohio
California
J. D. Waltz
Dayton
Plum Grove School
Cyrus Overman
Brooklyn
Hirt & Fesler's Selling Music Copies Thursday
Standard music offered at Hirt and Fesler's with two copies for 15 cents and four copies for 25 cents, 10 copies for 50 cents, sale scheduled for Thursday in June.
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Hirt & Fesler’s
Community Notes From Wellman Iowa June
Mrs Jennie Wimner returned home after teaching up north. Graduation exercises postponed due to speaker Mr Wickersham being in Des Moines because of high water. Roy Turnipseed visited from Keota. Mrs R W Hicks mother ill. Mrs C R Duncan Vera and baby from Columbus Junction visiting Mrs Thos Reaney. River high preventing access. trains detoured. Rich Moore buys Gatlin restaurant, takes over full charge.
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Thos. Reaney
Geneva Smith
June Wishard
Mt. Pleasant
Columbus Junction
Cedar River
Rich Moore
H. Gatlin
Local residents note travel and visits in Kalona area
Kalona Iowa on June 3 reports Amos Mellinger and wife left last week to visit daughter Mrs Sam Myers in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Dollie Kane of Muscatine visited here Friday and Saturday. Mrs John Durst is ill. Dua Wagner and Ollie Edmondson attended Wellman commencement Monday. Blanche Durst, teaching near Wellman, visiting with the Durst family. Myrtle Snider went to Lexington to visit sister Mrs Art Durst. Annie Kauffman, formerly at Sam Williamson home near Iowa City, returned home Saturday.
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Kalona
Amos Mellinger
Sam Myers
Harrisburg
Dollie Kane
Muscatine
John Durst
Dua Wagner
Ollie Edmondson
Wellman
Blanche Durst
Myrtle Snider
Lexington
Art Durst
Annie Kauffman
Sam Williamson
Iowa City
Island Sunday School Prepares for Children's Day
Fruitland reports plans for Children's Day with practice meetings set for Wednesday and Friday evenings this week. Community notices include straw berries picked by the McGees and visits by Mrs. J C Beatty and Mil dred to Moline.
Auto crash in St Paul claims Muscatine man’s son
Horace Irvine of Muscatine formerly connected with Mira Hershey Lumber is charged as chauffeur in a St Paul auto crash that crushed Irene Max, a child, to death. Irvine was arrested. The elder Irvine, Thomas, long known in Muscatine, donated 10 000 to the YMCA building fund. Local opinion holds the killing was an accident amid discussion of tax rate readjustment and camp policy.
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St. Paul
Horace Irvine
Thomas Irvine
Mira Hershey Lumber Company
Muscatine
Irene Max
Selby Avenue
Irvine
Neighbor Question Sparks Powder Debate
A casual chat among neighbors asks whether Thiesen's talcum powder is the best or if another brand is preferred. The conversation highlights common product loyalties and widespread uso.
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Thiesen
Woodmen Head Camp to Convene in Indianapolis
The Modern Woodmen Head Camp meets in Indianapolis June 16 17 with over two hundred forester teams and tents provided. Competition for 3000 in prizes drives drills and a band contest while officials address the gathering at Tomlinson's auditorium and a governor and mayor welcome precedes business sessions.
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Indianapolis
National Forester
Tomlinson’s
Norcott
Folios on Sale at Hirt & Fesler's Thursday
Folios offered at one third off marked price at Hirt & Fesler's on Thursday June 4.
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Hirt & Fesler
Miss Bessie Chevalier Hosts Young Ladies Missionary Society
Miss Bessie Chevalier entertained the Young Ladies Missionary Society of the First Congregational Church at 308 Cherry Street. Bible translations were read and refreshments served. Program included four hundred tongues by Miss Baird a discussion of Bible translation difficulties by Miss Hawley and John 3 16 in many tongues by Miss Barnhardt.
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Bessie Chevalier
Young Ladies Missionary Society
First Congregational Church
Cherry Street
Miss Baird
Miss Hawley
Miss Barnhardt
Visit the Berlin Studio for Fine Photo Displays
If you have not heard about them, drop by the Berlin Studio to view a selection of fine photos on display. The invitation suggests a casual taste of local photography and ongoing exhibits.
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Berlin
Warrants issued against Chicago board of trade brokers
Warrants were issued against numerous Chicago board of trade brokerage firms including R J Chandler president and Ernest Hamill treasurer charging bucketshopping. Instead of raids the court ordered brokers to appear and post bonds, which they did.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
R. J. Chandler
Ernest Hamill
Popular music sale at Hirt and Fesler’s
A Thursday sale offers eight copies of popular music for one dollar at Hirt and Fesler’s store. The event runs on June 4 and features a bulk discount appealing to collectors and casual buyers.
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Hirt & Fesler
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