Newton Men Enlist for Company L War Effort
Lieutenant Col. E E Lambert and Lt Willie Murray arrived from Camp McKinley to recruit for Company L. New enlistments include Ralph F Graham Clare Errett Leonard A Wells Howard Durbin and others. Des Moines supporters and families bid farewell at the depot as the train departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
E. E. Lambert
Willie Murray
Camp McKinley
Company L
Ralph F.graham
Clare Errett
Leonard A. Wells
Howard Durbin
Alva Baker
Bert Kennedy
Frank Morguson
Wm. H. Ferguson
Arthur Lyday
W. R. Guthrie
Ralph Graham
Kennington-Ammons
Col. Lambert
Co. L
Ralph
Des Moines
Attourney
L. S. Kennington
Charlie Smith
H. A. McKinney
George Joiner
Perry Spencer
Roy Byers
Kennington-Ammons Company
J. N. Edge
Col. Jackson
John A. Dunlap
Keokuk
Newton
Dunlap
Lambert
Company E
T. B. Law
Tommy
Frontline boys families pledged comfort by counties
A speaker asserts that Jasper will not lag behind sister counties in aiding the families of soldiers going to war. He emphasizes ensuring comfort for wives, children, and dependent parents as the boys serve the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
Young Merchant Dies After Excursion Train Fall Near Hibbs Crossing
Harvey McGregor, 21 or 22, of Turner Station, was killed Sunday night when he lost his grip on a crowded excursion train returning from Camp McKinley and fell from the moving coach. His neck was broken and death was instantaneous. The accident occurred at Hibbs crossing between Mitchellville and Colfax, near where another fatality occurred years ago. McGregor was son of Laws McGregor of Grinnell and had saved enough to buy a store in Turner. He was cousin to Mrs. J. H. Smith of Grinnell, who attended the funeral Tuesday.
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Camp McKinley
Harvey McGregor
Turner Station
Harvey
Hibbs’ Crossing
Mitchellville
Colfax
Chandler Cook
Laws McGregor
Grinnell
Turner
J. H. Smith
Howard Gibford
The
State University
Co. I
Iowa City
Dan Gibford
Palo Alto
Howard
John S. Davis
Irene
Buena Vista
Pagosia Springs
Col
Raton
New Mexico
Rena
Colorado
Johnson Garey
Miss Gertie
E. J. Rice
Presbyterian Church
Byers
Parker
Charles Lee
Dell Burnett
Hanna
Christian Church
N. A. Wells
Will
Brooklyn
Sam
John W. Allfree
J. R. Crawford
Summer Hill
Barn and Horse Burned in Town Fire
Last Friday night or Saturday morning Dr. Byers suffered a major barn fire that destroyed his frame barn and contents including two boggies a sleigh harness robes corn oats and two tons of hay. One driving horse survived badly scorched while another perished. The barn was insured for 150 but total loss exceeds 8500. Cause remains unknown, suspected incendiary act or tramp trespass.
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Ryan
Almost Lost An Eye In Barbed Wire Accident
West Laird suffered a severe accident Friday afternoon when barbed wire snapped and struck his eye. The barb pierced the lid and damaged the eye, causing fluids to spill. Doctors initially thought removal necessary, but by morning inflammation eased and vision began to return. Family and community express sympathy and relief at the possible saving of his eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Laird
Drs. Engle
West
Newton Youth Chas E Campbell Named To Des Moines Board
Mayor MacVicar announced Chas E Campbell will join the Des Moines board of public works to fill the vacancy created by C D Boardman’s resignation. Campbell, born in Newton, is the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Agnus K Campbell. Local friends congratulate him on the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
MacVicar
Chas. E. Campbell
Board of Public Works of
Des Moines
C. D. Boardman
Charlie
Agnus K. Campbell
Doctors Palmer and Miller Depart for State Dental Meeting
Drs. Palmer and Miller left yesterday for Des Moines to attend the State Dental Association gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs. Palmer
Miller
Des Moines
The
State Dental Association
AB I Car Break In At R I Depot
Thieves broke a freight car at the R I depot last Saturday night taking over two hundred dollars in goods. Boots and shoes, calico, baking powder, lemons, peaches, sugar and other items stolen from local merchants. Rock Island officials seek clues to identify the thieves and recover the loot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. 1
Rock Island
Wire accident at cemetery injures man named Dave
Last Friday afternoon D B Kuhn stretched wire between cemetery hitching posts using a heavy hickory stick. The stick slipped and struck Dave on the head, cutting a gash requiring several stitches and rendering him unconscious for minutes. He also suffered arm and hand injuries but is expected to recover soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Kuhn
Dave
Hammer
Gardner couple marks fifty years of marriage
Fifty years of happy married life have been celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. Wm Gardner. The 50th anniversary was observed at home with their children and grandchildren present including Judge William Gardner and A K Gardner of Rapid City, Frank Gardner of Colfax, EF L Duncan of Greencastle, W F Carr of Chicago, and grandchildren at Grinnell College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Gardner
Gardner
William Gardner
A. K. Gardner
Rapid City
South Dakota
Frank Gardner
Colfax
EF. L. Duncan
Greencastle
W. F. Carr
Chicago
Dr. Hawk
Green River
Wyoming
Wm. McLaren
Arthur Gardner
David Clark
Grinnell College
Price Named Postmaster at Prairie City
W. H. Price, publisher of the News-Kodak, has been appointed postmaster at Prairie City replacing John Selby who has been removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Price
News-Kodak
Prairie City
John Selby
Canvass Under Way For City Daily Pilot
Canvass in the city seeks 400 subscribers for a daily. Over 300 have signed on so far, and reaching 400 would approve the project. Lawyer E. M. Ives and his wife visited Kellogg, discussing war and politics, while Mrs Ives bought a batch of Newton bargains. Five of J. H. Smith's children have measles but none are seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Ives
Kellogg
Big Newton
J. H. Smith
Dewey Wins Great Victory in Asiatic Fleet Action
The nation rejoices after Commodore Dewey’s Asiatic fleet destroys much of Spain’s navy near Manila as reports detail the dramatic engagement. Officials confirm Manila’s surrender by the United States squadron and discuss broader war developments in Madrid and Washington.
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Dewey
Washington
Don Carlos
United States
Cuba
Spain
New Orleans
Newport
Hampton Roads
Cape Verde
Cadiz
Oregon
Rio Janeiro
Manila
Madrid
Cavite
Philippines
Admiral Dewey
Iowa
Mas
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Epworth League of
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S. S. Wheeler
Delcie
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Andus Turck
Pelcie
Chas. E. Hart
Grace Smith
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Henry Silwold Esq
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J. C. Donahey
166Th Ohio Infantry
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Scott County
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Hot Springs
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