Greatness through allied virtue in Fowler sermon
Rev Fowler's Monday sermon at First Congregational Church argues that greatness arises from aligning with higher good. He cites belief that things impossible to men are possible with God, praises self restraint, and stresses the deep sense of God as the basis of true heroism. An evening youth talk on company and decisions drew a large crowd.
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Herr
God
Christ
Peter
Kilkenny
Daniel
John
Herod
Jesus
Mr. Fowler
Jesus Conception of Greatness Sermon by Mr. Fowler
A sermon notes John the Baptist as greatest among the born of women. It cites his rising above circumstances and inner virtues like humility, unselfishness, moral courage, and strength of character as key to true greatness, contrasting with worldly expectations.
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Fowler
Jesus
John the Baptist
John
Encampment Plans and Appointments for 1900
Orders from Independence Hall Philadelphia urge Shelby Norman Post No 231 G A R to prepare for the Chicago encampment August 27 to September 3 1900. A G Tyler and William McKinley named aids-de-camp to the commander in chief. Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Park Commission sets October 9 to 11 1900 for a general inspection.
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Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Shelby Norman
Chicago
A. G. Tyler
Yukon Crop Possibilities for Wheat Barley and Oats
Kansas City Journal notes experiments show wheat barley and oats can grow and ripen on Yukon river banks. It questions profitability but highlights economic importance and potential food security for miners and early Alaska settlers shifting from hunting to agriculture.
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Kansas City Journal
Yukon
Alaska
Family Reunion as John Fullmer Reaches Ninety
John Fullmer of Seventy-Six township celebrated his ninetieth birthday with a family reunion at his home. Relatives gathered for the occasion and the Journal enjoyed a visit with William Fullmer. Mr Fullmer observed many changes in the city and surrounding country since last visiting. He currently resides in Jefferson County Nebraska.
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John Fullmer
The
Journal
William Fullmer
Mr. Fulling
Fullmer
Mr. Fullmer
Jefferson County
Nebraska
Every man wants a wife without a fault
Every man desires an ideal wife while acknowledging women seek an immaculate husband. The quip exposes the flaw of perfection seeking in marriage.
Granted New Trial for George Wright Over Epilepsy Instruction
Judge Brannan grants George Wright a new trial in the district court, citing the jury instruction on epilepsy forms. The decision hinges on whether homicidal tendency was tied to grand mal rather than petit mal, affecting the prior verdict and prompting a forthcoming April term. Attorney Detwiler mounts a meticulous appeal.
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Brannan
Geo. Wright
George Wright
Detwiler
Petit jury names drawn for April District Court term
The list of jurors called for the April term of District Court includes Dave Kelley from Sweetland township J G Mayes and John Hoffman from Muscatine township Robert Benner and August Prien from Montpelier township Daniel Hayes David Eustler W P Nichols Casper Meyers Frank Runyon John Powers Henry Beckey Theo Post Chas Hampe Joe Exo Louis Maxson Wm Ross S M Millar J E Kranz John Logan Fred Lowry J O Hole all of Muscatine or nearby townships including Wilton Orono and Seventy Six with several from Montpelier and Montpelier district.
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Dave Kelley
Sweetland
J. G. Mayes
Muscatine Township
John Hoffman
Robert Benner
Montpelier
Daniel Hayes
David Eustler
W. P. Nichols
Wapsinonoc
Casper Meyers
Frank Runyon
Seventy-Six
John Powers
Henry Beckey
Muscatine
Theo. Post
Wilton Township
Chas. Hampe
Jeo. Exo
August Prien
Louis Maxson
Wm. Ross
S. M. Millar
Orono
J. E. Kranz
John Logan
Fred. Lowry
Electors Endorse School Board Action on Textbooks
The Muscatine meeting debated the boards textbook switch aiming for cheaper, better books. A resolution to ratify changing geography to Rand McNally & Co. was adopted. Polls opened at 1 PM for school board directors J. B. Hunt W. H. Franklin and treasurer J. J. Encle, voting to continue until 6 PM.
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Mordéoc
Dante
J. B. Hunt
Board of Education
Will Kincaid
Huntacain
Wm. Hoffman
Rand, McNally & Co
Muscatine
W. H. Franklin
J. J. Encle
West Liberty Society Notes and Local Moves
Miss Minnie Fenstermaker and her sister entertained about twenty five ladies, with a book authors guessing game won by Miss Carrie McClun. F C Mead resigns as M E Sunday school superintendent and receives a rocking chair from the school. Mrs L G Murphy to Mt Pleasant Iowa for Wesleyan board trustees and guild meetings. Others: Will Galbraith returns home to Menlo Iowa and Miss Mattie Floyd in West Branch. S Fragments reflect community social events and personnel changes.
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Minnie Fenstermaker
Louie Schooley
Carrie McClun
F. C. Mead
Des Moines
M. E
L. G. Murphy
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Iowa Wesleyan University
I. W. TU. Guild
Will. Galbraith
Menlo
Towa
Funeral rites for Corporal Powers held with company honors
Last rites were paid for Corporal Powers with services at his sister Mrs. Mary Little’s home then at St. Matthias church and burial in the cemetery. Company C and Eagle Lodge No. 10 attended in body, led by a band. The deceased died serving his country, a loss to the company and community.
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Corporal Powers
Mary Little
St. Matthias Church
Company C
Eagle Lodge No. 10
Prem Monday Date Mr. and Mrs. Amos Kemble Golden Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Amos Kemble celebrate their golden wedding today at J. M. Kemble’s home near Muscatine. Family members from Indiana to Iowa attend including Mrs Emma Hadley Lincoln Neb and Rev I O Kemble Fairfield. It was a very enjoyable occasion with the Kemble clan gathered for the milestone.
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Amos Kemble
J. M. Kemble
Kemble
Muscatine
Emma Hadley
Wheatfield
Ind
J. J. Stanley
Lincoln
Neb
J. Terry
Lancing
Iowa
Mrs Henry Umlandt Dead After Nine Day Illness
Mrs Matilda Amelia Franz Umlandt died Saturday evening at 6 40 following a nine day illness. She was born December 12 1872 in Masestine and married January 30 1895 to Henry Umlandt. Survived by three sons Harold Carl and a 9 day old baby, three sisters Misses Tena Emma Franz and Mrs Louis Klink Davenport Charles Franz Davenport and by other relatives. She was a member of the German Lutheran church.
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Henry Umlandt
Matilda Amelia Franz
William Franz
Masestine
Harold
Carl
Tena
Emma Franz
Louis Klink
Charles Franz
Davenport
Demise of Mary McEvoy at Fairport Area
Mrs. Mary McEvoy died Saturday at the home of her son in law two miles above Fairport after one month illness. Born in Ireland May 16 1824 she came to Muscatine in 1854 leaving three children Mrs Thomas Sherry and John of Fairport and Peter of Muscatine. Remains to be brought here by 7 58 train tomorrow morning for burial at St Marys cemetery after services at St Matthias church.
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Mary McEvoy
Mary MceEvoy
Fairport
McEvoy
Ireland
Muscatine
Thomas Sherry
John
Peter
St. Mary's Cemetery
St. Matthias Church
Bridges Give Way Delaying Trains and Travel
Word from Monday reports the wagon bridge at Wapello wrecked by high water and ice. A second span fell and a third may fail as ice and thaw threaten rail lines. Iowa river near flood limits. Cedar river rising. trains delayed, washouts widespread and damage expected as Mississippi break-up approaches.
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Wapello
Iowa River
Cedar River
Wilton
Davenport
Mississippi
Safe break-in hits Howard’s store and Times office
In Oskaloosa Iowa on March 12 safes at Ed Howard’s grocery and the Oskaloosa Times office were burglarized. Howard’s loss totals two hundred dollars while the Times' loss was small. J S Whitman of Des Moines district deputy of the Modern Woodmen died here last night from injuries after a fall on icy sidewalks.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
Howard
Times
J. S. Whitman
Des Moines
Tenement Fire Kills Fifteen in Newark Italian District
A major blaze at Morris and Fourteenth streets in Newark wipes out fifteen people, many children, early today in a fire believed incendiary. Local authorities and residents in the Italian district react with shock and demand rapid investigation.
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Newark
N. J
Morris and
Fourteenth Streets
Two local deaths in Wapello within two days
In Wapello Iowa Mrs Nellie M Barr 31 wife of Alfred Barr died Friday night of pneumonia leaving a husband and four children. Funeral at M E church Sunday at 2 pm conducted by Rev L H Fuller. Norman Silverthorn 12 son of Mr and Mrs W A Silverthorn died of diabetes. Funeral at Presbyterian church Monday at 2 30 pm conducted by Rev R J L Matthews.
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Wapello
Nellie M. Barr
Alfred Barr
M. E
L H. Fuller
Norman Silverthorn
Kalona Flood Strands Washington Residents After Thaw
Kalona in Iowa faces flooding as runoff surges northward from the county. Water blocks roads and pours over railroad tracks, hindering travel in the village during the thaw.
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Washington
Iowa
Kalona
Campaign to raise twentieth century bank offering
The Methodist Episcopal church in Sioux City district of the northwest conference will start its campaign in Sioux City next week to raise the twentieth century bank offering and will continue in various parts of the district through April 29.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Methodist Episcopal Church
Northwest Conference
Pioneer Lyon county settler Mrs Moon dies during California visit
Rock Rapids Iowa March 10 Mrs Ella Moon widow of early Lyon County settler and first county school superintendent died while visiting her daughter Mrs Abbie Daniel in Pasadena California last Monday.
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Rock Rapids
Iowa
Ella Moon
Lyon County
Abbie Daniel
Pasadena
Cal
Weather outlook for Iowa shown with showers and warmth
The forecast indicates showers this afternoon with generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday. Warmer in the extreme east portion tonight and colder Tuesday.
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Chicago
Ill
Iowa
Escaped killer captured near Villisca in Iowa
Des Moines reports Sheriff Charles Foster captured John Will Dunn in Villisca today. Dunn, sentenced in 1898 for hog stealing, jumped a 1100 bond furnished by his father and vanished before the Supreme Court case. A confederate crook betrayed his hiding place.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Clarinda
Charles Foster
John Will Dunn
Supreme Court
Dunn
Foster
Villisca
Musserville Socials and Local Updates
Mrs J H Pitchforth hosted about sixty Masonic guests for her 38th birthday with social games and refreshments. Revival meetings at Musserville M E church continue nightly at 7 30. Various residents report health improvements and illnesses, including Mrs P Lacorna, Jesse Phillips, Mrs C Benn, J L Berry, and Wm Freeze. James Hopkins leaves for Grandview to manage a button factory for Frank Wibber next Wednesday.
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J. H. Pitchforth
P. Lacorna
Hoopes
James Hopkins
Grandview
Frank Wibber
Musserville M. E
Lottie Webb
Otto
Olive Branch School
Aleck Fierman
Jesse Phillips
John Vaupel
Hershey Lumber Company
B. Heitman
Yankee Hollow School Directors Elected at Monday Meeting
The Yankee Hollow district elected directors at No 2 William Marchant No 3 William Neimeier No 4 Jacob Drumm No 5 J R McClean No 6 contested No 7 Peter Rininsland at a March 12 meeting. Locals attended James Harris residence party at Sweetland Friday. Miss Meyhaus returns from Rainbow teaching term. Miss Emma Angerer Miss Ida Angerer visited county seat. Laura Nash of Nichols visits Frances Boot. Grattan Doran visited Davenport. Miss Ola Kerr is very low with consumption.
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Wm. Marchant
Wm. Neimeier
Jacob Drumm
J. R. McClean
Peter Rininsland
Yankee Hollow
Jas. Harris
Sweetland
Meyhaus
Blue Grass
Rainbow
Emma
Ida Angerer
Laura*Nash
Nichols
Frances Boot
Grattan Doran
Davenport
Ola Kerr
Practical Alcohol Light For Portable Rail Car Lighting
M Denayrouze of the French Society of Civil Engineers has devised an alcohol based lighting system. The method uses hydrocarbon charged alcohol so carbon deposits in the flame boost light without increasing alcohol use. Intended for portable plants including railway carriages.
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M. Denayrouze
French Society of Civil Engineers
Card of Thanks for Mr. Powers Family
Mrs Powers and family express sincere thanks for kindness shown during illness and death of their son and brother. Gratitude extends to many friends and neighbors and to Co C Eagle Lodge No 10 and the A P O N T.
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Rev. Fowler
Christian
First Congregational Church
First Baptist Church
Judge Brannan
Petit Jury
West Liberty
New Jersey
Modern Woodmen
Lynn County
Musserville
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