Remarkable Senn skin graft triumph in Chicago surgery
Dr Nicholas Senn pioneers a skin grafting method by placing a skin sling from the patient's stomach onto a severely burned hand. The procedure, performed on E. E. Lyday of Newton Iowa after a train wreck scarred his hand, shows the skin growing over the hand and a staged transfer of skin from chest to hand. The operation, conducted at St Joseph's hospital, marks a major advance in grafting with Prof Senn's clinics noted.
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Nicholas Senn
E. E. Lyday
Chicago Times-Herald
Chicago
First National Bank of
Newton
Iowa
Lyday
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Grinnell
St. Joseph's Hospital
Dr. Senn
E E. Lyday
Senn
C. E. Boyd
Letter From Dr Boyd Describes Chicago Hospitals
Chicago May 20 1896 Dr Boyd writes from the medical center noting Cook County Hospital and Rush Medical College three major facilities and multiple others like Presbyterian and Woman's Medical College. he highlights extensive clinical material and training opportunities for medical practice in the city. He mentions operations on Mr Lyday's hand and signals broader local and general medical interest.
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Gorrell
Boyd
Chicago
Lyday
J. R. Gorrell
Medical Center of
Cook County Hospital
Rush Medical and Central Dispensary
Presbyterian Hospital
College of of Physicians and Surgeons
West Side Dispensary
Post Graduate Medical College and Hospital
Woman’s Medical College
St. Joseph's
Alex‘an Bros
Charity
Woman's, Marine
Maurice Porter
Emergency
Deputy Harry Agnew Captures Noted Highwayman in Colfax
Deputy Sheriff Harry Agnew earned praise for swift action and cool nerve as he pursued and captured a colored man wanted by Council Bluffs officers for highway robbery. The suspect, who had fled along the railroad, was taken into custody near Metz and jailed in Colfax after the officers confirmed his identity and recovered the robbed watch and chain.
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Harry Agnew
Harry
Council Bluffs
Colfax
Metz
Darkey
Death of F. A. Kilburn in Montezuma at 76
F. A. Kilburn, a well known Montezuma resident and longtime Poweshiek county businessman, died last Saturday morning May 16 at age seventy six. He came to Montezuma in 1851, wife Mary Jerry survives, funeral held in Montezuma conducted by former pastors E. C. Brooks J. G. Barton and I. N. Busby with Mrs. John F. Lister in attendance.
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F. A. Kilburn
Jasper
Montezuma
Poweshiek County
Mary Jerry
Lucretia Lister
Wm. A. Clark
Mr. Kilburn
Kilburn
E. C. Brooks
J. G. Barton
I. N. Busby
John F. Lister
Rock Island Fast Mail makes 176 mile Davenport run
No 21 the Rock Island fast mail traveled from Davenport to this city yesterday covering 176 miles in three and a half hours at an average speed of fifty miles an hour. Engineer
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The
Rock Island
Remarkable Engine 305 Run Des Moines Route
Charles Davis led engine No 305 in a swift run with Vic covering 106 miles in 2 hours 5 minutes. He praised the pony express pace, noting a heavy shower slowed speed to fifty miles an hour and describing the engine’s performance from Grinnell to Des Moines and down Newton Hill before arriving at Altoona.
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Charles Davis
Vic
Charley
Grinnell
Des Moines
Newton Hill
Altoona
Des Moines Register
Anniversary of Vicksburg Charge Remembered by Iowa Units
The 33rd anniversary recalls the May 22 1863 assault on Vicksburg Mississippi by Gen McClernands 1st Army Corps and the Twenty second Iowa Regiment from this city county. Over 260 of about 400 officers and men were killed wounded or captured. The Sth 10th 23d and 28th Iowa Regiments from the area also participated and earned praise for bravery.
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Vicksburg
Mississippi
Towa
McClernand
1Th Army Corps
Iowa
Twenty-second
Sth
Postoffice Receipts at Newton Increasing
The Colfax post office salary rose to 1540 annually, up 100. Newton postmaster earns about 1800, 300 more than Colfax. But Newton gross receipts exceed 7000 yearly, more than double Colfax, justifying a further 100 raise soon.
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Newton
Colfax
P. m
Entre Nous Club Entertains Miss Emma Stover Guests
Entre Nous club and friends were entertained at the home of Miss Emma Stover in East Washington street last evening. The gathering featured missing letter contests motto card drawing and music with dainty refreshments. Out of town guests included Miss Edna Baughman and Miss Hariot Miller from Marshalltown.
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Emma Stover
East Washington Street
Edna Baughman
Hariot Miller
Marshalltown
Railroad washouts threaten safety after heavy rains near depot
The hard rains caused slides along the high grade near John N. Wilson's farm one mile west of the depot. Ed Grant and his section gang worked for over a week to repair washouts, as the track was shifted about four feet from its bed. Discovery in time prevented possible wrecks and loss of life.
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Grant
John N. Wilson
Going to see McKinley Nominated in St Louis
The St Louis convention party will leave Newton on Saturday afternoon June 13 at 3 20 by the Iowa Central. They reach Oskaloosa at 7 20 p m and arrive in St Louis the next morning at 7 25 with no car changes except at New Sharon. The round trip fare is 89 05. Prospects say many will go from this county.
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St. Louis
Newton
Iowa Central
Oskaloosa
New Sharon
Brought to Her Old Home For Burial
The remains of Mrs. Clara A. Kerr died in Ottumwa last Sunday evening May 17 arrived in Newton Monday evening and were taken to her son Dr. W. E. Kerr’s home. Funeral at Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon at 1. The maiden name Beatty born 1833 near Greenfield Ohio. She married James E. Kerr in 1852 who died 1874. Survived by eight children and many friends. Services by Rev. D Brown and Rev E J Rice with music by local musicians. Remains interred at Wittemberg cemetery beside her husband.
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Clara A. Kerr
Ottumwa
Newton
W. E. Kerr
Presbyterian Church
Kerr
Clara A Beatty
Greenfield
Ohio
James E. Kerr
Missouri
A. J. Craven
Will C. Kerr
C. L. Kerr
Manilla
Iowa
J. A Kerr
Fair Haven
Wash
W. C. Kerr
Maggie Ha
Resignation of a Faithful Pastor
Last Sunday evening Rev Sumner T Martin tendered his resignation as pastor at three church to take effect by June first or when affairs are settled. Congregation reluctantly accepts as he has been beloved and admired as a gentle Christian teacher during his eighteen month pastorate. He has calls to evangelistic work in Minnesota and northern California with good salaries, and may choose the California offer if terms are met.
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Christian Church
Sumner T. Martin
Minnesota
California
Snake threat to baby ends safely for Mrs Lattimer
One evening last week Mrs. Fred Lattimer found her baby near a large bull snake on the sitting room floor. The snake coiled to strike but the mother rescued the child at the last moment, and the reptile was disposed of, leaving a lasting memory of the fright.
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Fred Lattimer
Kittie
Knights of Pythias Memorial Day Services
The K P s of Jasper County will hold joint memorial services in Newton on Tuesday June 9 with nine county lodges and thirty outside lodges invited. A crowd is expected. A grand parade at 1 p m will lead to Castle Hall for exercises with Grand Chancellor Hanley and D M Kelly delivering talks. In the evening secret work will be exemplified and Newton Montezuma and Marshalltown lodges will confer ranks.
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Knights of Pythias
Jasper County
Newton
Castle Hall
Hanley
D. M. Kelly
Montezuma
Marshalltown
Ames College Projects Finest Bell Chime Gift
W O McElroy was reelected chairman of the Ames Agricultural College board of trustees. A gift from Prof. Stanton will bring the finest chime in the United States to the L A C with a special six foot tower. Over 600 students attend. Miss Gertrude Coburn named professor of domestic economy, daughter of Kansas agriculture commissioner. Prof Ressler of Mt Vernon Ohio named director of music.
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United States
W. O. McElroy
Agricultural College
Ames
McElroy
Stanton
St. Patrick's Cathedral
New York City
Margaret Hall
Gertrude Coburn
Kansas
Prof
Ressler
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
Aunt Lizzie Rodgers Remembered in San Luis Obispo
A letter from San Luis Obispo, California, reports the illness of Mrs. Wm. Rodgers with rheumatic troubles leaving her nearly helpless for months and with doubtful recovery. Aunt Lizzie Rodgers, known since 1855, beloved in the community and especially by Methodist members, is described with affection. She and daughter Dora now reside in San Luis Obispo, where Mr. Rodgers died about three years ago.
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San Luis Obispo
California
Wm. Rodgers
Lizzie Rodgers
Miss Dora
Newton
Rodgers
Will
A Worthy Couple Pleasantly Surprised
Members and friends of Wilson Circle No. 10 surprised Mr and Mrs Bennett Joiner at their East Washington street home on the 15th inst. They arrived with baskets of good things and were greeted by Mr and Mrs J. After supper the circle president presented Mrs Joiner with a gold star emblem of the L of G A R for her birthday. Miss Fannie Guthrie gave a recitation. About twenty attended and everyone left feeling it was good to be there.
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Wilson Circle No
Bennett Joiner
East Washington Street
Seeking a Cure for Blindness in Des Moines Visit
Aunt Tabitha Shelley, blind for years, traveled to Des Moines Tuesday with eminent specialist to seek eyesight restoration. Mrs. Shelley’s companion Mrs. Allie Besack will stay with her until return home as hopeful wishes rise that she may once again see the faces of friends and escape remaining days in darkness.
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Tabitha Shelley
Des Moines
First Meeting in Thirty Years in Newton
Adin Burt of Indianapolis visited Newton on a wartime reunion with his old comrade Geo. G. Earley of Co. J 3rd Ohio Infantry. Earley did not recognize him at first and Burt invited himself to supper, nearly sparking a fight before sharing a meal.
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Adin Burt
Indianapolis
Newton
Geo. G. Earley
Chattanooga
Mr. Earley
Mr. Burt
Cooly
Burt
George
Co. J
Ohio Inf
Sixth District W.C.T.U. Convention in Newton
The 6th District W C T U will hold a convention in Newton on June 16 and 11. On the evening of the 17th a Silver Medal Contest will take place featuring speakers from Washington Ottumwa Beacon Keota Richland and Newton.
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W.C.T.U
W.C.T. U
Newton
Washington
Ottumwa
Beacon
Keota
Richland
Busy Week for Teachers Ahead of Graduation
The closing school week brings exams reports and marks for teachers as a prosperous year culminates in a large graduating class ready for college or work. Major events include a sermon at Congregational church May 24, a senior exhibition at Lister’s Opera House May (2 pm) with 10 cent admission, an address by Rev. Dr. H W Thomas at the opera house May 27 on Social Forces, an Alumni party at K P hall, and a banquet at Tennant’s Cafe May 29 at 8 pm.
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Congregational Church
Lister's Opera House
H. W. Thomas
The
People’s Church
Chicago
Opera House
K.P. Hall
Tenenant’s
Child Bitten by Neighbor's Dog Near Wilt Bank Farm
A seven year old girl, daughter of Charlie Phillips, was severely bitten by a neighbor's dog last Tuesday at Wilt bank farm north of town. Dr Engle dressed the wounds and stated there is no serious risk of disfigurement.
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Charlie Phillips
Wiltbank
Town
Round Up News from Newton and Surroundings
B S Gilson returned from a northwestern Iowa trip visiting Le Mars and Sanborn. He was part of a syndicate bidding on Le Mars water works. Waller plans 110 acres of crops including 40 acres corn and rest small grain with ample spring rains. Lula Hayter hosted a tea for five teachers including Minnie Walsh and Libbie Dean. Deputy Sheriff Agnew and Marshal Phillips testified before Des Moines grand jury about a bicycle theft. Mr and Mrs J H Clement of Metz visiting Newton. Clement recovering from injuries. Christian church plans sermons by Mr Martin. Cora Lewis visits Oskaloosa. Ida Ross visits Newton. Prof L F Parker to preach at Congregational church.
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B. S. Gilson
Iowa
le Mars
Sanborn
O'Brien County
Waller
Agnew
Marshal Phillips
Des Moines
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McKinley
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Ada Baugh
Mollie Miller
Mary Harrah
Lulu
J.H. Clement
Bent
Maude Clement
Mr. Clement
Mr. Martin
Christain Church
Cora Lewis
J. W. Cease
Frank Baldwin
Mirtlow Baldwin
Ida Ross
Galesburg
Mrs. C. B. Francisco
L. F. Parker
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