Scenes in Old London Town Editorial Correspondence
Editorial correspondence from London June 6 recounts Trafalgar Square Whitehall Parliament Westminster Abbey and St. James area with notes on guards police yardage and the Abbeys tombs statues and kings and queens. It covers the Bank of England Tower of London Tower Bridge and the Crown Jewels along with the White Tower.
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London
Eng
Trafalgar Square
Whitehall
Palace
Charles I
Horse Guards
Scotland Yard
Treasury
Houses of Parliament
Westminister Abbey
England
Westminister Hall
St. Margaret’s Church
Edward the First
William Caxton
Walter Raliegh
Gladstone
Shakespeare
Henry W. Longfellow
Mary Queen of Scots
Elizabeth
Edward the Confessor
Edward
L.A. R
Seapaler
Democratic Hosts Gather at County Convention
The county Democratic convention met in the courthouse on Tuesday, electing temporary officers and naming committees. Delegates were selected for congressional and state conventions, with complex balloting for county recorder resulting in Leeper winning on the sixth ballot, and Garner Tripp and Ed Cook named for county attorney and board of supervisors respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Kapple
J.T. Pound
Frank Sellman
Elk Creek
Davy James
Colfax
J. Cool
C. R
Pound
Ralph F. Graham
Lon Livingston
Wm. Hill
J. B. Weaver
C. C. Harrah
Ira Livingston
W. H. Atwood
G. M. Tripp
Frank Gilmas
W. C. Braley
A. J. White
John Buchanan
A. C. Schuman
Truth Clutter
L. S. Kennington
R. F. Graham
Jos. Holdsworth
F. E. Burnsides
Frank Krohn
Thos. Morrissey
Josh Crawford
Wm. Holdsworth
H. W. Ager
Allen Gruffis
Chas. Morgan
C. R. Moberly
G. F. Rinehart
Frank Wilson
C. H. Kapple
A. M. Harrah
W. J. Leeper
Sherman
W. F. Stotts
Monroe
C. A. Klopping
Mariposa
A. L. Reese
Poweshiek
John Workman
Leeper
Stotts
Klopping
Reese
Workman
Garner M. Tripp
Accla
Johnstone
van Court
Thirtieth Wedding Anniversary in Prairie City
A Prairie City social highlights the thirtieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. James C. White on May 3 1870 in Chenoa McLain County Ill. About 135 guests from Prairie City and Des Moines Ames Chicago Guthrie Center and out-of-town areas attended the lawn gathering with lighting lanterns and jetting fixtures. Speeches recalled the bride and groom history and prayers followed by light refreshments and mingling before departure as fireworks signaled the upcoming Fourth of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie City
James C. White
Chenoa
McLain County
Ill
Jim
Carrie
M. A. Gifford
J. J. Mitchell
Mattie Throupe
Beulah Shriver
Hazel Salada
Dolly Silby
Mabel Griffith
Helen Thompson
Poultry Meeting For Central Iowa Association
All interested in forming the Central Iowa Poultry Association are urged to meet Wednesday afternoon July 18 at the incubator factory. Immediate action is needed and the county poultry people should attend, with Jasper county interests well represented.
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Central Iowa Poultry Association
Jasper County
Major Lacey Nominated for Sixth District Term
The Sixth District congressional convention met at Albia yesterday with strong attendance and much enthusiasm. Major Lacey was nominated for another term and is expected to wage a successful campaign. An Oskaloosa excursion on the Central railroad carried many attendees to the convention. Miss Vera Skiles and her Chicago brothers are visiting their uncle C. W. Campbell and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Lacey
Sixth District
Albia
Oskaloosa
Central
Vera Skiles
Brothers
Chicago
C. W. Campbell
Death by Own Hand Near Greencastle Iowa
Carl B. Cummings 21 took his life Sunday afternoon one mile north of Greencastle after leaving Mingo en route to his home. He shot himself in the head with a 32 caliber revolver while in his buggy, died instantly, and was found by Geo. C. Osborn and P. D. Akins. The inquest led by Coroner Hayden Reynolds returned a verdict of death by his own hand. Cummings, son of Mrs. Kate Rumbaugh, had recently traveled from Mingo to Des Moines and back, and had expressed being tired of life. He married Sarah Lackey in Monroe and left two children, Etta and Chester Arthur. Funeral services were held at the First M. E. church with Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias and Woodmen in attendance.
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Carl B. Cummings
Greencastle
Mingo
Gannon’s
Cummings
Kate Rumbaugh
Des Moines
Ira Cummings
Ira
Carl
Geo. C. Osborn
P. D. Akins
Hayden Reynolds
Iowa
Redrock
Monroe
Sarah Lackey
Etta
Fred Jorgensen
Chester Arthur
Newton
Jarnagin
Asbury Jarnagin
Henry
Oakley
Jasper
Reasver
Mary Woody
Nora Foster
Amanda Foster
M. E
John C
Newton Pride as Co L Impresses in National Guard Report
Inspector General Olmstead concludes the Fiftieth regiment review with Company L from Newton near the top, fourth with 46 men. Capt. Kennedy Lieut Ammons and Lieut Errett praised as new members. encampment set for Ottumwa Aug 15 22. Major election July 16 expects Col Lambert to win after 182 votes, about 24 times rival.
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Olmstead
Iowa National Guard
Newton
Kennedy
Ammons
Errett
Newcome
Fiftieth
Ottumwa
E.E. Lambert
Speak Well of Your Town Newton Record Ad
The piece extols Newton as the best county seat town in Iowa and urges residents to promote the town while traveling. It touts Newton as a desirable place for new residents or home buyers and notes real estate values are favorable for investors.
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Newton
Iowa
Death of J W Jarnagin prominent Newton citizen
John W Jarnagin a well known Newton resident died suddenly at his home in the opera house block on Thursday afternoon after a brief illness. He was 46, born in Highland County Ohio in 1853. He ran an eating house and was sociable, respected for his conduct and neighborly spirit. He continued to attend to his affairs until near the end.
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John W. Jarnagin
Newton
Highland County
Ohio
Will Take an Outing by the Knighte Templar Camp
The Knights Templar camp will be held at a scenic site along the Skunk River near Reasner from July 28 to August 2. Ground has been prepared by a Knights committee, with accessible rail service and reduced rates within a wide radius. Oriental Commandery Band will attend throughout, meals arranged by a caterer at reasonable rates, and all Knights and ladies are invited with Sir E. E. Lambert of Newton, Iowa, coordinating accommodations and meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knighte Templar
Reasner
C.r.1.&p. Ry
Oriental Commandery Band
E. E. Lambert
Newton
Iowa
Pleasant Birthday Social By Monday History Club
A cheerful summer event honored Mrs. J. M. Woodrow with a surprise birthday party hosted by the Monday History Club at the Woodrow home. Mrs. A. C. Kennath and Mrs. A. E. Hindorff organized the evening, featuring a history quiz won by Mrs. Henry Bergman and Mrs. McGregor, followed by refreshments and well wishes for many happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monday History Club
J. M. Woodrow
A.C. Kennath
A. E. Hindorff
Woodrow
History Club
Henry Bergman
McGregor
Jaaper County Fraternal Camp Sets July Dates
The second annual camp of the Jaa per County Fraternal Association will be held near Reasnor from July 23 to 27. Tents 12 by 14 feet may be hired for the entire time for 2 dollars. Meals on the grounds, free transportation from Reasnor, and special programs on two days are planned. F D Winn serves as president. member societies include the Masons Odd Fellows and K P s of Newton Monroe Prairie City and Kellogg with Woodmen of the World of Reasnor and Masons of Galesburg and their auxiliaries. A large crowd is anticipated for a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaaper County Fraternal Association
Reasnor
F. D. Winn
Masons, Odd Fellows and
K. P.’s of
Newton
Monroe
Prairie City
Kellogg
Woodmen of the World of
Masons of
Galesburg
Pleasant Knight Lively Social Evening at Hall
The Knights of Pythias held a jolly evening at their hall with Grand Chancellor Ben I Sallinger present. A third rank work followed by a social with wives and friends, refreshments, and Mandolin Club music. Also a Miss Celia Syday Sunday School class social planned on Friday night with ice cream cake and music on the lawn of Mr Chas Jasper Jr. Plans discussed for a cemetery chapel costing 800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Ben I. Sallinger
Mandolin Club
Celia Syday
Chas. Jasper, Jr
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Old London Town
Parliament Buildings
Bank of England
Tower of London
Lombard Street
Financial Center
King William Street
Fish Street Hill
Pudding Lane
London Bridge
Thames
Lower Thames Street
Fishmonger’s Hall
Billingegate
Castow House
Coal Exchange
Bell and Bloods
Wakefield Tower
White Tower
Beauchamp Tower
Lady Jane Grey
Tower Hill
Tower
Tower Bridge
St. Paul’s Cathedral
St. Paul’s
Reid
Co. L
J. W. Jarnagin
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