Wells Defends Honest Legislation Against Malicious Attacks
A Jasper County statement praises A Wells for leading opposition to lobbyist tricks during legislative sessions. It credits him with defeating broad public spoils schemes and enacting laws for the public good, while maintaining trust with colleagues and voters. Also notes a Jasper County Christian Endeavor Union convention in Kellogg with speakers and activities.
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Jasper County
Reg
Wells
Wel
Griggs
Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor Union
Kellogg
Keli Endeavorers
Delates
Emily Day
Jasper County denies public square ownership in Newton Iowa
A public communication from Jasper County Attorney to Newton officials questions county ownership of the public square housing the courthouse. It argues the county holds only an easement and right of way, claims curbing assessments are invalid, and asserts the county is not liable for taxes as a state subdivision. The letter is signed by County Attorney McNary and County Counsel Meredith.
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Gounty
Newton
Jasper County
Court House
Jasper
Jasper Co
C. Meredith
Atty Kc
Goodwill Walf Wedding At Home Of Groom's Mother
Mr George S Goodwill and Miss Bertha A Walf wed last Wednesday evening at the groom's mother's home corner Fifth and Cherry streets. Rev C V Cowan of the M E church officiated with few friends present. The bride wore white swiss with colored watered silk trimmings. They are young and expect to begin life's work together. Guests expressed best wishes for happiness and prosperity. a simple supper followed.
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George S. Goodwill
Bertha A. Walf
Lottie Goodwill
Fifth
Cherry Streets
C. V. Cowan
M. E.church
Prairie City and surrounding towns news across a week
Local notices report residents traveling to Runnells and Pleasantville, injuries from a runaway team, and a social gathering at Miss Ella Cooper’s home. Obituary notes include Miss Olive P. Baker, age about 30, of Scott County, with a funeral at the Christian church. Also mentioned are a death in Chicago, updates on the Opera House Uncle Tom production, and civic notices from Jasper County Democrats and local church associations.
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Prairie City
Cooper
Anna
Nora
Billy Hays
Runnells
Ella Cooper
Xhbors
Nettie Groves
Fred Erskin
Ant
Ollve Baker
Olive P. Baker
Wesley Baker
Wbso
Miss Baker
Scott Cotty
Christian Church
Fowler & Dryden and Howerton Bros
Lynnville
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
May
Frank
Ollie
A. L. Reid
Vernon
John Keelon
West Liberty
Meames
Jon Reid
Mitchelm 3
Herbert Church
Uncle Tom
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Fairfield State C
Tenth Legion
John McKee
McKee
United Society
Queen Esther Comigt
Vandalia
Dane Danley
Ave
Bell Anderson
Charlie Johnson
Mrs. Thomas
Monroe County
McClellan
Des Moines
Dr. Norris
Cavett
Len Gulling
Sim Wallace
Margaret Westland
Lizle Shear
Mitchellville
Airs
Miller
Anna Healy
Kana
Eva
Frank E
Mo. M. Pullman
Chicago
Ata
National Democrats
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National Democracy
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Ee Ne Eee Council Bluffs
Vonpareit
Literary Bureau
Shaw
Plummer
White
Milliman
Waterman
Kinne
Davidson
Crane
Barritt
Repub
Rinehart
Oskaloosa
M.F Church
Haworth League
G. B. Hanawault
W. A. Longnecker
League
Viola Schet
Ev AV. Kendrick
L. Stafford
Hardy
A. Thomas Rowe
J. A. Sinclair
DS. Dunlavey
Poague
Pierce Ratliff
J.B. Corley
D. Phillly
D. R. Martin
A.W. Metilain
C. Brooks
R. Collier
N. Groome
Loveall
Coh
Westfall Faith Cures
Busby
D.F. Stiles
Ammittee
Bill
Buenasta Township
Blythe
Carrie Birkenholz
Fannie Blythe
Minnie Birkenh Swearinger
Roy Dennis
Alby Dennis
Rosa Franks
California
Iowa Central
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Hos, Y
Emery & Carter
J.M. Emery
Frank Carter
J. M. Emery
Wagley & Smead’s
Lewis Lye
Skif's Cash Grocery
Surrey
Ste J.M. Reynolds & Son
W. E. Hough Poultry House
HL. Scribner & Co
Skif's Cash
Gro. J, Pomznoy
Benett
Axtell & Cox
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