Local Notes Highlight Veterans News and Social Events
Robt Blizzard enjoys a modest pension while a young Civil War veteran recalls his service in the Ninth Iowa Cavalry. Updates include tea for Sue Johnson, prize beans, salary bumps for Harry Lewis, and plans for Memorial Day decorations with Garret Post and the W R C. Also noted are parish events, strokes, wreath preparations, and local arrivals and travels.
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Robt
Blizzard
Bob
Iowa
Muscatine County
Iowa Cavalry
Ninth Cavalry
Fort Union
New Mexico
Davenport
John G. Brunner
Mise Ellen Johnson
Mies Sue Johnson
Terre Haute
Ind
Harry Blair
Newton Man Killed By Train Near Overhead Bridge
Gen Pillow, old Newton resident known as General Pillow, was found dead near the west overhead bridge after a day of fishing. Authorities suspect he may have dozed on the tracks. the death occurred Sunday night with the body found Monday morning. He leaves a wife and several children. Funeral services were set for Sunday after a postponed service due to the absence of the minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephraim Pillow
Newton
J. O. Marshall
General Pillow
Pillow
Lewis
Frank Colyar
Martha E. Colyar
Baxter
J. M. Reynolds
Green Bridges
W. E. Smith
John Foreman
Mesers
Joe
Frank
Charlie Bridges
Colgar
Grinnell Beats Drake in Grinnell Baseball Game
Grinnell defeated Drake University of Des Moines Saturday afternoon on Grinnell's grounds. The score line shows Grinnell with a decisive win over Drake in the Grinnell game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Drake University of Des Moines
Drake
Ship Mecca Sinks After towing Accident Near Calcutta
In Calcutta on May 26 the British-India Navigation Co ship Mecca sank after her towline to sister ship Lindula broke and they collided. The Mecca went down with the captain and 52 crew. The report notes the incident amid broader coverage of wartime activity and foreign dispatches.
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Calcutta
British—India Navigation Co
Mecca
New York
the Tribune
Washington
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Fiftieth Iowa Regiment Encamped at Jacksonville
The Fiftieth Iowa volunteers arrive in Jacksonville after a long journey from Tampa. They camp in a pine and palm grove near the sea, with good water, sea bathing, and a pleasant breeze. Some boys endured a tunnel gas exposure during travel while General Lawton ordered the move from Shafter's overcrowded Tampa camp. The Second Illinois First Wisconsin and First North Carolina troops accompany them. The camp awaits a name.
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Lambert
Co.l
Jacksonville
Iowa
Palm Grove
Coughlin
Everett
Lawton
Shafter
Tampa
Illinois
Wisconsin
First
North Carolina
Ogg and Dennis Couple Wed in Newton Home
The marriage of Charlies W. Ogg and Grace Mae Dennis was held last evening at the Dennis family home on South Street Newton. The ceremony led by Rev C V Cowan followed by a wedding supper and gifts including a 850 check from the groom’s father. The couple will reside at the Castleman property after June 1st.
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Newton
Charlies W. Ogg
Grace Mae Dennis
Hev.c. V. Cowan
M. E
Charlie
Grace
J. W. Ogg
Mrs. Ogg
Castleman
Market and
South Sts
Good Show at the Opera House Delights Local Audience
Sanford Dodge and his company presented Othello to a large audience at the opera house on Tuesday. Wm. Lloyd and Miss Muncy received strong notices while Newton’s favorite Bessie Jackson drew praise for her singing and friendly reception. Howard McCullough, Reasner school principal, left yesterday for a three to four week visit with friends in southeastern Ohio to rest before returning to work.
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Sanford Dodge
Opera House
Howard McCullough
Ohio
Howard
Reasner
Newton Victorious Over Grinnell In 5 to 1 Baseball Game
Newton baseball club defeated Grinnell 5 to 1 at Grinnell with Morrison pitching well. Strauser starred behind the plate throwing out would be basestealers and Newton stole bases freely. The Newton team promises a rematch on Decoration Day and aims to even the score.
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Newton
Grinnell
Crack College
Morrison
Roy Fisk
Strauser
Inntage
Higgs,Shepherd and Clark
Morrison and Strauser
Iowa and the call delays Governor Shaw into action
Governor Shaw cannot issue a call for Iowa volunteers to meet the state quota until he gets detailed instructions from Secretary Alger. Washington dispatches suggest a delay of several days before instructions arrive. Geo W Latterly carried all Oskaloosa wards Friday except the Fourth in his race with Judge Mc Coy for the district judgeship.
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Shaw
Iowa
McKinley
Alger
Washington
Geo. W
Oskaloosa
McCoy
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Harry T. Lewis
Albert Lea
Burlington
Company L
Harry
J. H. Bailey
Mary Mann
Wm. H. Pardoe
Jesse Rickman
Lon Livingstown
Enaire
Garrett Post Room
Austin A. Baker
Lyman Baker
Blairstown
Jason Green
Engle
G. A. R. Hall
Samuel Richards
Toledo
Will
Lon Livingston
H. E. Hunter
Andy Eychaner
U. P. Church
Gibraltar
Germany
Spain
France
Madrid
Manila
Augusta
Caroline Islands
Atlantic
Key West
Watson
Schley
Santiago de Cuba Bay
Sampsoon
Oregon
Sand Key Light
London
Westminster Abbey
Gladstone
San Francisco
Fortign Shores
Pacific
Anderson
Australia
Peking
Sidney
Robe
California Volunteers
Smith
Oregon Volunteers
Summers
Gary
Dewey
The
Daily Mail
Sampson
Schel
Santiago de Cuba
Cervera
Santiago
Admiral Sampson
San Juan
Cuban
Miles
United States
Santiago Bay
Vizcaya
Oquendo
Christobal Colon
Platton
Furor
Schely
Indiana
Grinnell College
Newton High School
u.—Methodist Episcopal Church
B. C. Baumgardner
u.—Sister's House
u.—Masonic Hall
China
East
Rev. C. V. Cowan
Maud E. Kennedy
Max McCollums
Edith W. Woods
Dora Pearl Baker
Music
David L. Clark
Leonard A. Wells
Charles Hunter
Carl Scheark
Little Patrio
Albert H. Rogers
Oda
Ruth Fuller
Maude Vanatta
Ray Horn
Columbia
Co. L
6Th Reg
Lot
Max McColloms
Stella Emma Parsons
Albert H. Rodgers
Oda Ruth Fuller
Lillie C. Jasper
Grace Wilson
Leslie M. Hurt
David Lewis Clarke
Father Rippetoe
Alfred Rippetoe
John Rippetoe
Nebraska
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