Iowa State Soldiers' Home praised as best in the nation
W K P of Marshalltown describes the Iowa State Soldiers' Home as a model facility on the Iowa riverbank. He surveys the four story main building, four subsidiary residences, a three dining room complex, a dormitory for widows and mothers, a two story hospital, and a legacy of nurse attendants led by Miss Jarvis. The piece emphasizes sanitary design, ample staffing, and the home’s high regard among Iowa citizens during the Grand Army of the Republic encampment week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Iowa River
Miss Jarvis
Chicago School For Nurses
Mills and Lamb wed at Olin in June ceremony
Prof Earl Mills and Miss Jessie Lamb were married in Olin Jones county on June 17 at the Lamb home. Rev W H Doner officiated as the couple pledged vows before friends from near and far. They will live in Eldon after September 1 where Mills serves as city schools superintendent. The notice also highlights a new church kindergarten program under Miss Bamitz and Miss Orwig with modest fees and aims to provide scientific child training.
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Prof
Earl Mills
Jessie Lamb
Olin
Jones County
K. T. Lamb
W. H. Doner
Olin M. E
Mills
Congregational Church
Miss Bamitz
Margaret Orwig
Des Moines
Miss Phillips
Senator Gorrell Named Delegate to Trans Mississippi Congress
Senator J R Gorrell has been appointed as a delegate to the Trans Mississippi Congress in Salt Lake City on July 14. The gathering aims to discuss Cuba annexation Hawaii mining and political economy issues with Gorrell to prepare a paper on Agriculture and its relation to the silver interests of the country. William Jennings Bryan leads the organization and discussion of the silver issue is expected though the body remains non partisan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Gorrell
Salt Lake City
Hawaii
United States
Gorrell
William Jennings Bryan
Board of Supervisors
Meyer
Ecc
Newton
City
Iowa
Sdewalk
Vine Street
Meyer, Crawford
Brooke
Rescue in river saves Reynolds brothers from drowning
John and Roy Reynolds sons of J M Reynolds nearly drowned while bathing in the river last Sunday. Roy, unable to swim well, sank after mistaking deep water for shallow. John also struggled, but Charley Bridges plunged in and rescued both lads, earning praise for his courage and prompt action.
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John
Roy Reynolds
J. M. Reynolds
Roy
Charley Bridges
Bridges
Lightning Nearly Destroys Col Manning Home Fire
An electric storm struck last Monday night as lightning struck Col Manning’s residence in Mrs Manning’s upstairs bedroom. Sparks and blaze spread along the light wire and carpet but Mrs Manning’s quick actions averted major damage to a handsome home. Special stock train runs on I CO. brisk Centre Saturday stock shipments totaled eighteen cars from Killduff Sully and Lynnville. De Goey, a stockman, loaded nine cars of cattle and hogs at Killduff.
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Col. W. R. Manning
Mrs. Manning
I. CO
Killduff
Sully
Lynnville
de Goey
The Eagle Will Scream Grand Independence Day in Newton
The One Hundred Twenty-First Anniversary of American Independence will be celebrated in Newton starting at sunrise on Monday July 5 1897 and continue all day and evening in grand style with events across the town.
Big Celebration Planned in Newton for Jasper County
A Special Invitation is extended to every person in Jasper County for the largest and finest celebration in Newton. Time and money will be spared to ensure a grand event, with wide participation and community enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Jasper County
Time forenoon concert at Court House Square
A public program at Court House Square features SI PLUNKETT'S BAND followed by a two hour concert by the NEWTON KNIGHTS TEMPLAR BAND of 40 pieces. Afternoon events include songs, oration by D M Kelley, glee club, Calithumpians and more with diverse civic and patriotic segments led by Ralph Graham and Mayor Geo G Earley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Knights Templar
K. T
Chicago
Bertram Post Office Robbed for 32 Dollars in Stamps
In Bertram the local post office was robbed of stamps valued at about 32 dollars. Other items note a Burlington festival soprano soloist, a fatal lightning strike near Mt. Union, and multiple property damages and legal notices across the state.
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Bertram
Mme. Genevra Johnstone Bishop
Burlington
Warren Henry Keith Warren obituary in Newton community
Henry Keith Warren was born February 14, 1829 in Hartford Licking County Ohio and died June 16. He married Sarah Dean September 11 1851 and moved to Newton in 1857 where they lived for thirty eight years. Two children survived him Leonora Lamb of Seattle and Henry Edward who died at age three. He joined the Congregational church in 1861 and was known for steadfast Christian character. Funeral services were held June 18 at the Congregational church with Rev B C Baumgardner officiating and interment in Union Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Keith Warren
Hartford
Licking Co
Ohio
Sarah Dean
Newton
Leonora Lamb
Seattle
Washington
Henry Edward
Brother Warren
Congregational Church
Jesus Christ
B. C. Baumgardner
Union Cemetery
Farmer Joseph McNamara Disappears Near Monticello
Joseph McNamara a Monticello area farmer vanished after traveling to Dubuque to hire a housekeeper for his late wife. He stayed at Bennett house and woke to find himself missing, with authorities suspecting self harm due to despondency after his wife's death. Mobberly Bros. shipped hogs to Peoria Monday.
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Joseph McNamara
Monticello
Dubuque
Bennett House
Mobberly Bros
Peoria
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Iowa State Soldiers’ Home
Earl 'Mills A
Benedict
Froebel
Court House Square
America
D. M. Kelley
The
Glee Club
Fair Grounds
Public Square
Ralph Graham
King of Birds
K. E. Dotson
Rev
Sam Powers
Our City
Geo. G. Earley
Hon. D. Ryan
Solar System
C. O. McLain
Cuba
Antilles
H. S. Winslow
N.A. Wells
Woman
Rev. Adams
David and
Goliath
John Emery
Featherby
Mt. Union
Mt. Pleasant
A. Houseman
Independence
Mrs. Houseman
St. James' Hotel
Iowa City
S. B. Fry
Lewisburg
W. Va
Keokuk
Prof. Schueler
Irma Schueler
Balmoral
John Mathias
N. Fish
Norman Hanson
Hanson
Sleg & Size
Clarion
James McHale
Ottumwa
Towa
Boston
Ruth Kimball
Clarinda
Iona
William Higney
Anamosa
Drake
Sioux City
Higney
August Schrader
Brainard
Minn
Schrader
Clarke Paige
Alexander Dupierre
Dupierre
Paige
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