Wilton Alumni Reception Elects Officers at Meeting
Old graduate travels 406 miles to attend as Wilton high School alumni hold annual reception at school hall. Class of 1879 reunion, with few absentees, featured welcome by L O Marolf and remarks by John Latchaw. Music by Mr and Mrs Pentzer, plus talks by Theodore Fiegandaum and T G White. Officers elected: President Pearl Maurer, Vice President Mrs Bart Whitmer, Secretary Elizabeth Holzhaier, Treasurer Will Mullen. Out-of-town attendees from Muscatine.
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Wilton
The
Wilton High School
L. O. Marolf
John Latchaw
Clas
Mra. F
Pentzer
Muscatine
J. Oo. Ralph
Theodore Fiegandaum
Nebraska
Ead
T. G. White
Cedar Rapids
Pearl Maurer
Bart Whitmer
Elizabeth Holzhairer
Will Mullen
Areminta Biank
Amanda Friedericksen Picken
Arthur Wacker
Ruth Riggenberg
M. Sullivan
Mary Rue
Earl Woodhouse
Marguerite Nicolaus
Militia Readied to Stop Belmont Betting
Governor Sulzer authorized use of the state militia to curb gambling as Belmont Park on Long Island reopened for horse racing this afternoon. Adjutant General Henry DeWitt Hamilton reported the step as part of revival plans and coordination with state forces.
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New York
Sulzer
Belmont Park
Long Iskend
Tlenry DeWitt Hamilton
The
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My Corns Don’t Hurt a Bit Ad Offer
An advertisement touts a free trial package for a foot remedy claiming instant relief from corns and swollen feet. It warns of counterfeit products, urges readers to request a trial from Scaltor Luther Dodge & Co in Chicago, and stresses money back if ineffective.
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Fred
Conlee
Liz
Breginer
TLE
Trea
Scaltor
Luther Dodge & Co
Chirag
Usd
Ambition Pills Promote Nerve Tonic Claims in Muscatine
Advertises Wendell's Ambition Pill as a popular nerve tonic for nervous fatigue and weakness. Claims relief from depression, neurasthenia, and ailments linked to overindulgence with a 50 cent box, authorized refund, mail orders, and Syracuse based Wendell Pharmacal Co. Havercamp's Drug Store listed for purchases.
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Wentell
Havercamy
Make Er
Moner
Wendall
Havercamp
Progeription
Wendell Pharmacal Co
Syracuse
Governor Discusses Midnight Conference On Racing Law
Guard admits a midnight talk with the governor about racing regulations. He says he would call out state forces to prevent violations if local authorities fail. The governor remains dissatisfied with Nesseay county enforcement and warns the state may act to uphold the law.
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Jon
Tye
Neseay
One Tree Schools Commencement Held at Oakville
Long Tree high school held commencement at Fisher's opera house with five graduates receiving diplomas. Rev M W Sawyer spoke on The Men Behind the Guns, with music by Zimmerman orchestra and a benediction by Rev Caggeshall. Class members: Blair R Smid Ellen Alexander Anant Dunn Charles A Hacke Lena Alexander. Class motto and rose are noted. Oakville also held Oakville high school commencement with diplomas presented by D Brrawhacker and a class play Teh or Parle Francais.
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Long Tres
Clay
Long Tree High School
Fisher's Opera House
Zimmerman Orchestra
WJ. E. Cogzisball
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bess Huskins
G. A. DeLano
M. W. Sawyer
Davenport
N. AB. Flessoneille
A. G H. Delano
Ig School ‘Board
Anna Dunn
Caggeshall
Oldest New York veteran leads parade with workhorse
Emanuel Oppenheimer aged 103 parades with a workhorse named Lady Kate instead of colors. His 101 year old wife and large family, including 19 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, celebrate seven decades of marriage and his Mexican War medals. The couple, likely New York Citys oldest, ride behind the horse driven by their 51 year old son Alexander, an employee at a power box factory.
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New York
N. Y
Emanuel Oppenheimer
Oppenheimers
New York City
Kate
Alexander Oppenheimer
Pawer
East Hill annual picnic at Geneva school marks end of term
The Geneva school spring picnic at Freeze pasture highlighted the final day of the term with 37 scholars, parents, and friends enjoying games and a delicious luncheon. Miss Atha Goldsberry earned praise for organizing the enjoyable event. Readers note visitors from Letts and Nichols, a Fort Dodge shooting trip, and local notices about repairs offered by Mundt’s.
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Geneva School
Atha Goldsberry
Weed Park Seen Busy With Outings On Holiday
Weed Park drew picnickers and families for a holiday outing day though no major event occurred. Locals and friends traveled briefly to Nichols Grandview Canton Mankato Oakville and Fruitland for short visits while others returned home after weekend trips.
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East bin Park
J. W. Lewis
East Firth Street
Nichols
Bassia Kemp
Pitth Street
Canton
Romig
Wilton
Emma Bielefeld
Grant Street
Mankato
Minn
A. .H. Barker
Washington Street
Grandview
Clara Harrbor
Madison, Griest
Oakville
F. Craddock
Park ‘Syenud
Fruitland
Treacherine Kiebe
Grant
Cheta
Johnson
Jeft
Summit
Train Overturns Near Nichols Injures Passengers
Nichols Ia May 30 Mrs Silas Rummelis was shopping Monday when the Bumblebee derailed off the track just outside town. The two passenger cars turned over tearing up the line for a distance. The Muscatine Western line was fixed by evening to allow service. Mrs Wf. D. Trautman and others were in Muscatine Wednesday returning home on the evening train. Mrs Mary Nodinectt traveled to Muscatine Wednesday morning to visit relatives. Miss Verda Shannon returned home from West Liberty after a few days with friends. Miss Video Pratt was shopping in Muscatine Wednesday and returned.
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Mary Nodinc
Muscatine
Verda Shannon
West Liberty
Video Pratt
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