Wesley Jordan Dies at Hotel Colfax in Colfax Iowa
Wesley Jordan proprietor of the Hotel Colfax and a longtime Iowa resident died between 5 and 6 am last Tuesday while taking a medicine dose at his Colfax home. He was nearly 74, survived by a wife and seven children, and valued estate near $100,000. Remains sent to Pleasantville for burial.
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Wesley Jordan
Colfax
Iowa
Jordan
Mr. Jordan
Masonic Fraternity
Christian Church
Pleasantville
Perilous bridge dash by veteran wheelman Henley
Joe Henley, famed wheelman, rode across a Milwaukee to Kansas City bridge on a bare wheel with tires removed, traveling two thirds of a mile on risky ties. A photographer witnessed, spectators abstained from interfering as Henley fought fatigue and avoided the river drop. He plans to cross again next week on an older racer, while ads clutter the page with local store promotions and notices.
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Joe. Henley
Milwaukee Bridge
Kansas City
Henley
Missouri River
Local Newton Notes Highlight Numerous Colfax Visitors
A sweep of social and travel news from Newton and Colfax lists many short calls and visits. A. M. Hough and Karl Pardoe Plus Kellogg figures drop into town while Des Moines and Ames trips pepper the week.
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Cora Larimer
Newton
Des Moines
Davis Cake and Pastry Flour at Burns'. No Better Brand
A brief note urges trying Davis Cake and Pastry Flour at Burns and declares no better option. It adds a casual invitation to bring combings and cut hair to Josie Wright for a new switch.
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Josie Wright
Davis
Burns
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Western States
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Chicago, Ill
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Wheelman’s
Boston
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Efnor Bros
Southeast Corner Square
Meredith & Ogg
Wright &Lufkin
Merry War Lye
Jasper County
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Frank Osborn
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Henry Houck
Des Moine
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Emma Thompson
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M. E. Church
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C.C. Smead
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Omaha
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J. H. McCalmont
Ruby Patton
Dexter
Clara Salmon
John Albee
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Clara Brisbin
Iowa Telephone Co
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Lyday
Wittemberg College
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Ohio
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Kate Johnson
Fred Dennis
Emmons
Minn
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Lena Abdill
Howard
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W. H. Austin
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Fred
Murecntine
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Clarence
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N. R. Smith
Mack Galusha
Sam Sherman
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Thos. Ryan
J. B. Carns
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Riley Ashley
Mrs. O. Nowak
Ft. Worth, Tex
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Dixon, Ill
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Artie Phillips
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Bert Wing
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Fred Young
Mamie Cowan
Washington
Ed. M. Zollinger
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Pearlie
Emma Aldridge
W. H. Dodge
Congregational Association
Algona
Eva Fay
W. ©. McElroy
Agricultural College
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John Bowers
FE. L. Snyder
Adamson Grove
Silas Wright
A. J. Wright
Grand Haven
Mich
Adda Thompson
Drake University
Miss Adda
Gussie Salter
Charlie Coon
Charles Needham
Idaho
Giles Springer
Knoxville
Wm. Guessford
W. McCelloms
F. P. W. Lindsay
Baum & McLaughlin's
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Ttorney
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ATONE
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E. J. Salmon
South Side Square
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