Death of West Liberty's John Lewis Shocks Community
John Lewis longtime West Liberty resident died at 1 a m. He lived in Wapsie and West Liberty, born in Highland county Ohio, married Delia Humphrey 1845, then Susie Troupe 1880. A bank director and Republican, he supported temperance and church-affiliated causes. Funeral plans not announced.
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H. W. Lewis
John Lewis
West Liberty
Lewis
Wapsie
Highland County
Ohio
Delia Humphrey
Delaware County
Wapsinonoc Township
Mr. Lewis
Republican Party
State Temperance Alliance
Denver considers Cedar Rapids clergyman for key pulpit
The Denver News reports Rev. Thomas E. Green of Cedar Rapids Iowa has been formally asked to discuss becoming pastor of Central Presbyterian Church. R D Thompson says no reply yet but parishioners praise his sermons. Potential obstacle is whether Green’s Episcopalian church followers would accept his move.
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Thos. E. Green
Cedar Rapids
Denver News
Thomas E. Green
Iowa
Central Presbyterian Church
R. D. Thompson
Dr. Green
Thompson
Green
Mr. Green
Denver
Fire Destroys Wright Farm House Near West Branch Iowa
A farm house owned by T. M. Wright five miles northeast of West Branch burned today with total loss of structure and most contents. Samuel Gamble, longtime Springdale township resident, died today. Funeral Thursday with interment near Downey.
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West Branch
Iowa
T. M. Wright
Samuel Gamble
Springdale Township
Downey
Effort to Repair Hennepin Canal Aided by Congressman Lane
Muscatine residents hear that Congressman Joe R Lane of Davenport will push for a law to fund repairs on the Hennepin canal. Coal barges face shallow water and grounding above the Moline bridge with piling visible, risking accidents. Captain Jack McCaffrey cites losses and calls for dredging above the Moline bridge, estimating losses at about $300.
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Jack McCaffrey
Moline Bridge
McCaffrey
Mrs Hawk Visits Myrtle and Moves to McLane Farm
Mrs M Hawk returns from Myrtle Iowa after a week visiting her daughter Mrs Frank Thomas and helps move to the Miss Mary McLane farm where Mr Thomas plans to farm this year. Mrs Nelson Long, ill with cancer, returns home to East Third Street. Bert Hawk family faces a sick girl Eva. Fuhrman family moves into Frank Welchs house Clinton Street. Frank Thomas and Mrs Thomas travel from Myrtle Iowa.
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M. Hawk
Myrtle
Iowa
Frank Thomas
Miss Mary McLane
Thomas
Nelson Long
Ben Long
East Third Street
Bert. Hawk
Eva
Fuhrman
Ilinois City
Frank Welch
Clinton Street
Muscatine
Towa
Local News and Social Notes from Oakland
J G Morse has been very ill this week. Willie Wall moves across the Iowa river. Milo Woods goes north of Lone Tree. Lizzie Baker calls on Flora Woods. D L Lee ships two carloads of cattle from Cone. Frank Goldsberry and wife visit Hugh Boyd. Willie Hoben and Carl Zimmerman in town. Mrs Jno Dyche visits Washington county. Carson's sale draws attendees. Milton Wolfe and wife attend cousin Chatfield's funeral in Fruitland. Miss James of Toolesboro visits for Owen Tuttle wedding.
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J. G. Morse
Willie Wall
Iowa River
Milo Woods
Lone Tree
Lizzie Baker
Flora Woods
D. L. Lee
Cone
Frank Goldsberry
Hugh Boyds
Willie Hoben
Carl Zimmerman
Jno. Dyche
Washington County
Carson’s
Milton Wolfe
Mr. Chatfield
Fruitland
James
Toolesboro
Hines
Owen-Tuttle
Kalorama News Notes and Local Mentions
Local items from Kalorama recount hog deliveries by H Liebbe and assistance from C Nan, visits with friends such as Anna Dolsen, and fodder deliveries by Jo Dale. The Kalorama school election results show W S Fultz elected director. residents Lois Dale and the Mentink family are noted in social visits and sleigh plans as snow remains.
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John
Kalorama
W. S. Fultz
Lois Dale
John Schmidt
William Schmidt
Bertha Mentink
Jennie Mentink
George Mentink
Lois
George
The Cubans Getting Together
It is significant evidence of the solidarity of the Cuban people that 30,000 natives of the island, naturalized in the United States to escape Spanish rule, are about to repatriate themselves to take part in the Cuban elections. The Cubans are crystallizing as one people, black and white, creole and Spaniard, whether their destiny is to be that of a protected republic or an American State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Hawkeye
United States
One Normal School Suffrage Bill Up Tomorrow
Des Moines reports a tight legislative fight over a normal school location bill and a landlord tenant amendment. The House debated Meyers’ grain lien bill amid party lines while a concurrent resolution expanded expo funding. A Senate ballot proposal on the constitutional amendment headed for action with no immediate adjournment.
Clara Barton on equal rights and women's suffrage
A Clara Barton letter to the press argues for full human and women’s rights, questioning who grants political power and urging self-government. Barton notes women’s essential role in nurture, labor, and sacrifice, and predicts acceptance of women’s suffrage as an inevitable outcome.
Trebor Observes Battle as Loyal Lawyer Becomes Hero
A Civil War scene recalls Trebor noting a sergeant's fatal head wound from a rebel bullet. The tall, heavy figure Fitz, despite not resembling a soldier, stays through the action. The county honors Union veterans, including Fitz, as a lawyer by trade.
Zeigler buys Roberts property for his mother in Davenport
Royal Baking Powder president William Zeigler purchases the A N Roberts residence at Fourteenth and Rock Island in Davenport for 11 000 dollars. Mrs Brandt will take possession May 1 with plans for a new barn and other improvements.
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William Zeigler
Royal Baking Powder Company
A. N. Roberts
Fourteenth
Rock Island
Davenport
Brandt
Zeigler
Mr. Brandt
Chicago
Rand
Sit
Arterens
Heontea’ Iy
Alta Prinle Dies Near Keota at Age 99
Miss Alta Prinle, daughter of Abna and … Prinle, died at her home one half mile north of Keota Kedta toward Kedta at 3 o clock this morning. She was 99 years old. Funeral services will be held Wednesday March 7 at 2 p.m. at the M E B church with Rev Payne officiating. Burial will follow in the Keota cemetery.
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Keota
Kedta
Towa
Maren
Ere
Alta Mar’ Prinle
Abna Prinele
M. EB
Payne
The Boers Fleeing and Flying Column In Africa
Special dispatch from London reports General Roberts at Osfontein says the Boer forces are in retreat with few casualties. Durban notes the flying column from Zulu bands has entered the Transvaal and occupied Castasa Hill nine miles inside.
Burlington Capitalist Chas M Rand Dies in Los Angeles
Burlington Iowa reports the death of Chas M Rand a local capitalist who died in Los Angeles California at 6 this morning His passing is announced from the special Burlington dispatch confirming the early morning death.
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Chas. M. Rand
Burlington Capitalist
Los Angeles
Cal
Municipal water ownership wins in Cedar Rapids vote
In Cedar Rapids Iowa March 6 residents voted decisively to back municipal ownership of water works and reelect Mayor Redmond by 1500 over J F Hall along with all incumbent aldermen. The result sustains earlier December control victory and supports continued leadership of the movement.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Redmond
J. F. Hall
Quarantine Excludes Dairy Cattle Shipments Into Kansas
Governor Stanley issues a quarantine at the urging of the live stock sanitary commission to prevent tuberculosis. The order applies to dairy cattle and stock used in dairy breeding across multiple states including Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota Nebraska Colorado and others. A protest by A D Stennard of Emporia against Illinois was overruled.
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Topeka
Kan
Stanley
Livestock Sanitary Commission
Kansas
Do. A. Stennard
Emporia
Illinois
New England
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
Coloraine
Arraignment in Me Chrystal Murder Case and Change of Venue
Sioux City Iowa March 3 Jack Me Chrystal charged with the murder of John E Rabson was arraigned in police court today but took a change of venue to Justice route Me Chrystal asserts his innocence though it is said he has confided to two persons that he committed the murder These men shadowed him and he is said to be in the trap He is under arrest but denies guilt He told Fea that he went to Robson's office to rob the safe and Robson came in and he had to kill him to save exposure A large reward had been offered for the arrest and conviction of the real criminal but this arrest resulted from work by Jonesy the county attorney J W Hallam and his assistant T Z Stevenson The State has two witnesses to prove that McChristal admitted guilt and at least six persons saw him fleeing the scene
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Sioux City
Iowa
Jack Me- Chrystal
John E. ,Rabson
Snow
Fea
Robson
Rob
Jonesy
Hello Girl Telephone Offers Finest Watches in West Liberty
Worstal advertises the Hello Girl Telephone listing that West Liberty shops carry the finest stock of watches clocks jewelry and kodaks, highlighting premium selections from a local merchant.
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Worstal
West Liberty
Fair and Warmer Ahead for Iowa, Chicago Weather
Chicago report notes fair and warmer conditions in Iowa tonight with Thursday bringing increasing cloudiness and warmer air especially in the northeast portion.
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Chicago
Ill
Iowa
West Liberty Citizens Reflect On Loss And Local Events
A West Liberty column notes local movements and gatherings. Gertrude Tomlinson of Marshalltown and Theodore and Phebe Russell of Henry County traveled home after attending Friends' meetings. Funeral services for Grandmother Walters were held with six grandkids as pallbearers. John Lewis of West Liberty, an early settler and staunch Republican, died after weeks of suffering. he leaves two wives and three daughters. Funeral Thursday from Spencer and Fourth.
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Gertrude Tomlinson
Marshalltown
Theodore
Phebe Russell
Henry County
Friends’ Quarterly Meeting
S. G
O. E. Hogue
Marietta
Thomas Hogue
Christian Church
Land of
Aguinaldo
Herman P. Williams
D. D. Mitchell
Madelra Minn
Ity
Northwestern Purity Association
Ffi
J. E. Corley
Walters
James I
Joseph Walters
Mitchelville
Phebe, Mackanish
Humboldt
Albert Bonsalk
Council, Bluffs
Henry Creese
Charles Buckman
Cedar County
Creese
Buckman
John Michener
West Branch
John
Lewis
Highland County
Ohio
Iowa
West Liperty
Svety
Wight
Delia
Umphreys
Susan
Troupa
Zie Halderman
Milo
Town
Bora Ball
West Liberty
Jillian Lewis
Minneapol
Fekete
Spencer
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Story
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