Editorial Correspondence Heads for Europe in May
The writer outlines an extensive Europe trip from Chicago via Buffalo Niagara Falls Montreal and a transatlantic voyage aboard the Tunisian. Plans include stops in London Antwerp Brussels Cologne and many classical cities with a June return aboard the Eturia. L. A. Andrew signs off.
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Chicago
Newton
Union
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Montreal
Allan Royal Line
Liverpool
Liverpool Montreal
St. Lawrence
Quebec
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Bella Isle
Atlantic
London
Antwerp
Brussels
Cologne
Rhine
Bingen
Heidelberg
Berne
Milan
Strassburg
Venice
Florence
Rome
Naples
Pisa
Genoa
Geneva
Paris
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Ireland
Cunard
Eturia
L. A. Andrew
Governor’s appointees named to study industries abroad
Gov Shaw commissions three citizens to travel to Europe this summer as commissioners. Vester H. Morgan will examine fine arts agriculture and education. Dr C C Smead will study hygienic methods overseas. L A Andrew will report on printing and publishing interests in foreign lands. The commissions aim to impress foreign powers and aid tourists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Gov. Shaw
Vester H. Morgan
C. C. Smead
L. A. Andrew
Still Suffering From Old Injuries
George Shaw of Chicago, recently back from California, says he is feeling better after injuries from a near fatal collision between a Chicago street car and a train months ago. He narrowly escaped death and may never fully recover.
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George Shaw
Chicago
California
George
New
Describes James Shaw and the Phelps House location
The passage notes James Shaw as proprietor of the old Phelps House, once located on the south side of the square where the W. W. Skit block now stands, placing the house years ago in that spot.
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James Shaw
Phelps House
John Benjamin dies after sudden illness in Newton
John E. Benjamin, born August 19 1848 in Licking County Ohio, died after a night of heart and stomach neuralgia in Newton Iowa. He moved to Iowa in 1866, married Louisa M. Boydston in 1869, had five children May Bert Belle Ona Elsie, and was active in IOOF and Rebekahs. Funeral held at Congregational church with large turnout, burial escorted by Knights Templar band.
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John E. Benjamin
Licking County
Ohio
Iowa
Newton
Louisa M. Boydston
Muscatine
Benson
May
Will Killduil
Bert
Belle
Ona
Elsie
R. K. Lambert
F. A. McMurray
John Benjamin
Rebekahs
Congregational Church
B. C. Baumgardner
Odd Fellows
Knights Templar
Tragic Death of Frank J. Reams in Monroe
Frank J. Reams a prominent Monroe man aged about 49 died by his own hand in his sleeping apartment near his barber shop. A bottle of bromidia and a laudanum bottle lay nearby and a loaded revolver was found by the bed. A letter to Miss Alice Wilks and a life insurance policy payable to her were noted. Coroner jury ruled death from poison self-administered. He had struggled with drink and a nervous breakdown. Funeral was held yesterday.
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Monroe
Frank J. Reams
Mr. Reams
Alice Wilks
Knights of Pythias
Miss Wilks
Reynolds
Messrs
J. A. McDonald
E. C. McCuen
Chas. Schenck
Frank
Frank Reams
Charlie Reams
Alice Fessler
Libbie Stewart
Mitchellville
L. Blackmar
O. H. P. Springer
Des Moines
Painful colt accident endangers veterinarian at Lister farm
Dr F L Spaits, aiding veterinary work at Alfred Lister’s farm south of town, was struck in the face by an unruly colt. The right cheek bone was crushed but doctors Byers and Spaits are hopeful for recovery after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Spaits
Alfred Lister
Mr. Lister
Mr. Spaits
Lady of Lyons for Newton Free Library Benefit at Listers Opera House
The play Lady of Lyons by Bulwer Lytton will be performed Tuesday June 12 at Listers Opera House to benefit Newton Free Library. Wm Lee Greenleaf, former Newton resident and son of Moses Greenleaf, leads the production after previously serving as Jasper County auditor.
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Lyons
Lister’s
Opera House
Newton Free Library
Richilieu
Bulwer Lytton
Wm. Lee Greenleaf
Newton
Moses Greenleaf
Jasper County
Des Moines
Burial Brought Home for Mrs Mary Lovelace of Newton
Mrs Mary Lovelace aged mother of J B Eyerley died at her daughter’s home in Winterset last Sunday. Her body was brought to Newton Tuesday and laid beside first husband Samuel Eyerley who died roughly 29 years ago. She lived near Monroe many years and was loved by all. Nine children survive. A life long Methodist and devout Christian mother. Remains escorted by daughter Mollie Corwin McGinnis son George Eyerley Vincent Eyerley and granddaughter Laura La Pella. A small group met at the depot and services were held at the cemetery led by Rev Lavender.
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R. C. Lain
New York
Bob
R. C
Express
Richards & Co
Hornellsville
N.Y
First Presbyterian Church
C. W. Lusk
The
Baptist Church
Newton
Will Graham
Rock Island Depot
Will
Tommy
Pearl Bellamy
Kellogg
Edward A. Chittenden
Neola
M. Parsons
Cong’s
Primghar
M. E
India
Joe Cunningham
Washington City
Louinn Kerr
Seattle
Wash
Charlie
Mary Lovelace
J. B. Eyerley
Winterset
Samuel Eyerley
Mother Lovelace
Monroe
Mollie Corwin-McGinnis
George Eyerley
Vincent Eyerley
Laura la Pella
Earlham
Lavender
Wedding at Presbyterian parsonage unites Conn and Murdoch
On May 16 the Presbyterian parsonage hosted the wedding of Agnes Conn and James Murdoch of Palo Alto township. Rev. Chambers officiated briefly as the couple and guests gathered, with Miss Conn and Mr Murdoch receiving relatives and friends at the bride’s home for a reception.
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Presbyterian
Agnes Conn
Wm. Conn
Palo Alto Township
James Murdoch
John Snook
Death of Charlie Stover Remains of Esteemed Husband and Father Laid to Rest
Charlie L Stover died after a week of illness at his home four and a half miles southeast of town from paralysis following an illness of diabetes. Born September 1 1858 in Spring Creek Tama County Iowa, he lived in Palo Alto township before his 1889 marriage to Dora Ballard Day. Funeral services were held at the home led by Revs Willits and Loveaul with Mt Zion M E Church choir, and he was interred at Newton Cemetery as Foresters and M W A members led the funeral cortege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Stover
Roy
Ethel
Charles L. Stover
Spring Creek
Tama Co
Iowa
Wm. C. Stover
D. S. Stover
Americus
Kan
Nathan Ballard
Palo Alto Township
Charlie
Dora Day
Dora Ballard
J. C. Willits
A. S. Loveaul
Mt. Zion M.E
Foresters
M. W
Newton Cemetery
Hen lays egg inside after postmortem discovery
Colfax resident Jesse Slavens reports a remarkable chicken hatching anomaly. A hen with cholera like symptoms was killed to prevent spread. A post mortem revealed an egg inside the hen containing a nearly developed chick, suggesting the egg incubated within due to heat after becoming egg bound.
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Jesse Slavens
Colfax
Tragic Hook Injury At Cook Market
Charlie Tripp, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Tripp, suffered a severe accident Monday morning when he lost balance on a meat rack at the Cook meat market room. His left arm caught on a meat hook, the point entering above the wrist and piercing bone, leaving him suspended until relief arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie
D. R. Tripp
India Relief Meeting at First M. E. Church
A union mass meeting is planned for next Sunday evening at the First M. E. Church to discuss aiding the starving in India. Speakers will include J. R. Gorrell J. M. Woodrow O. P. Myers George G. Earley W. C. Bergman and other committee members who organized the relief effort.
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M. E
India
J. R. Gorrell
J. M. Woodrow
O. P. Myers
George G. Earley
W. C. Bergman
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Great West
P. H. Earley
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Paul
Gilman
Maggie Pickens
Henry Bergman
Henry Morrison
Baxter
Emma Crossland
Miss Crossland
L. A. Woodruff
D. W. Noel
Rockwell City
Wm. F. Mathews
Myra Eberhart
Geo. G. Earley
Galesburg
Minnie Bergman
John A. Long
Einor Bros
Armour & Co
South Omaha
Rock Island Road
Wilton Junction
John
John Long
Sol. Langmaid
Harrisburg
Nebraska
al. Langmaid
Danville
Vermont
D. R. Martin
Martin
A. P. Hanson
Ella Hanson
Covel
John Groves
Stephen Allen
Ed. Cook
Scharf & Morrison
W. H. Morgan
Record
Patterson
Isaac
Congress
Mesdames
J. W. Hunter
W. G. Lyday
Mary Lyday
A. M. Harrah
C. Seeberger
A. K. Emerson
G. F
Conservatoire Mandolin Club
Conservatoire
George Ohler
Lonnie Woodruff
Virgil
Charlie Rothrock
Wallace Guthrie
John D
George W. Guthrie
Anna Grandstaff
Burlington
Woodmen of
Gret Band
Frank Reames
Hugh Murdoch
Conn
Agnes
Jim
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