Happenings in Southeastern Iowa recounts accident and smallpox cases
A freight train incident near Hartford left 49 year old Ateh Morgan missing after a fall amid a Des Moines bound run. His body was found when the train backed. He leaves a widow and three children Nola Eva Rich. Funeral held in Des Moines with burial in Davis County. Also reported a smallpox case in Lewis Rouse and quarantine at the capitol, prompting county offices to close and fumigation of the courthouse.
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Ateh Morgan
Second Street
Bes Moines
Bloomfeld
Pei Island Railroad
Hartford
Iowa
Routh
Des Moines
Miei
Allerton
Morgan
Nola
Cleveland
Eva
St. Louis
Rich
Scott
Dunn Funeral Home
di Moines
Davis County
Republican
Lewis
Rouse
T. . Castles
Capitol
Monroe County
Oldest Monroe County resident dies at 82
George Marshall Watson of Monroe County dies suddenly at 6 80 o clock Monday night while at the supper table. He was born March 18 1847 and was longest resident native of the county. Survived by daughter Ella. funeral Wednesday at 2 00 p m from Service church with Rev T H Melville officiating. Burial in Service cemetery.
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George Marshall Watson
Mr.Watson
Ella
Monroe County
Mr. Watson
Watson
T .H. Melville
Albin United Presbyterian Church
Trappers Fend Off Law Scrutiny In County
Local game warden Tom Johnston reports several trapping cases as illegal fur sales lead to fines jail time and warnings. C E Daley fined ten dollars for an illegal skunk pelt while Carl Osterhoudt received a scolding and later bought a license. Walter Worley of Rome Iowa jailed then fined 140 dollars for 13 muskrat pelts and lacking a license. Harley Rose sentenced to sixty days with suspension and 12.90 in costs for two illegal skunk pelts four muskrats a fish trap and a net.
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Tom Johnston
C. E. Daley
Carl Osterhoudt
Walter Worley
Rome
Iowa
German Creek
Lyons
Harley Rose
Delta
Long service tribute to Yeoman lodge pianist
Mrs. Fannie Rhea of Hiteman received a gold engraved medal at a dinner from Albia lodge No. 154 Yeoman after seventeen years as pianist from 1912 to 1929. The surprise award honors her faithful service and attendance at most meetings since 1912.
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Yeoman Lodge
Fannie Rhea
Hiteman
Rhea
Albia Lodge No. 154
The
Yeoman
Monroe County News
Peculiar Ball Balls Cause Death Of Delta Cow
Elmer Olin of Delta area lost a valuable cow after she acted strangely. A dollar sized hole in the paunch yielded a shiny hair ball, with ten similar hair balls found. Investigators say hair in the paunch can form balls from eating and licking, a rare cause of death.
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Elmer Olin
Delta
Bossy
Elmer
Dwight
Delta Press
Smallpox Scare Closes County Courthouse Offices
The entire county building staff were exposed and all offices in the courthouse are shut today due to a fumigation ordered by the board of supervisors after a general exposure. Gaseous odors filled the building, making it unsafe for officials to work in their offices.
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Court House
Board of Supervisors
Remedy Advertisement Promises Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief
A puff for Allenry it asserts a money back guarantee if pain relief is not achieved. The ad touts a large bottle size and claims rapid, active relief even for severe rheumatic pains. Leading druggists supposedly endorse the analgesic and antipyreptic formula.
Melrose Mayor Carney Dies After Sudden Heart Attack
William A. Carney, longtime Melrose mayor and former justice of the peace in Jackson township, died suddenly of a heart attack at a church supper and bazaar in Melrose. He had just attended a Thanksgiving festival in Albia and had complained of discomfort in recent weeks. Known and popular across Monroe County, his death ends a lengthy era of public service and local political life.
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William A. Carney
Melrose
Mr. Carney
Albia
Carney
Jackson Township
Ile
Monroe County
Deep
Tribute paid to former Melrose resident Mr Carney
A former Melrose resident received a tribute this morning for his active interest in law enforcement. Mr Carney is survived by his wife, as reported by the Albia Union Republican in today’s edition.
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Melrose
Carney
Albia Union Republican
Monroe Man Killed by Gas Fumes
Arthur Baine, 64, formerly of Monroe and resident of Des Moines, died after his auto ran in a closed garage. Funeral services were held at Hamilton Funeral Home in Des Moines and then at the Kitchen residence in Monroe, with interment beside his father in a nearby cemetery.
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Mra
Kitchen
Arthur Baine
Des Moines
Hamilton Funeral Home
Monroe
A. D. Mohr
Monroe B. Church
Monroe Mirror
Man With Broken Neck Will Live
George Buttler of Harper Mahaska county survived a Sunday car crash between Monrag and Otley when the vehicle overturned twice on paving. An X ray in Monroe showed a broken vertebrae but doctors believe the injury is repairable. Buttler is recovering at home with Crumpacker ambulance transport after the crash while his companion, also injured, said headlights blinded them and forced the ditch exit.
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George Buttler
Harper
Mahaska County
Monrag
Otley
Monroe
Tharp
Crumpacker
Newton
Young Has Hankering For Old Haunts
A Burbank letter from November 24 1929 describes a thriving local church scene with new church members four baptisms and a forthcoming special campaign. The writer mentions J B Smith and Ralph Jensen and expresses fond memories of the Chronicle and Record.
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Young
Burbank
Calif
Hoge
Chronicle
Baptist
J. B. Smith
Ralph Jensen
Ralph
Record
Letter from W A Young Says Frost Varies Nearby
A reader writes from a pleasant life with nostalgia for old friends. He notes a single light frost on November 21 in his neighborhood while nearby areas two miles away saw more frost. He sends regards to the editor and office staff and mentions verses appearing elsewhere.
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W. A. Young
Orpheum Des Moines Bills Highlight Vaudeville And Screen
The Orpheum in Des Moines presents two busy weeks of shows with vaudeville and talking pictures. The lineup features Romance of Rio Grande with Warner Baxter, Danceland Limited headlining on the vaudeville stage, plus Loretta Gray and Georgie Hunter leading acts, and the Sennett all talking comedy Midnight Daddies on screen.
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Orphéum Theatre
Des Moines
Arizona
Rio Grande
Warner Baxter
Pablo
Baxter
Mona Maris
Mary Duncan
Antonio Moreno
Robert Edeson
Charles Byers
Harry Brosius
Dorothy Barnette
RKO
Pepper Boys
Frances Gerald
Harry Hines
Speed Manning
Alotta
Loretta Gray
Orpheum
Miss Gray
Georgie Hunter
Prince of Jesters
Mack Sennett
Harry Gribbon
Andy Clyde
Alma Bennett
Sennett
Farmer debut at Broadway nightclub with Tall Corn Song
Tricture presents an Iowa figure starting a farming themed act at a Broadway nightclub. The performance features the Tall Corn Song highlighting rural life and regional pride.
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Tricture
Rock Island Lines posts record October revenue
The Rock Island Lines reports October 1929 railway operating revenue of 13,779,723 with net railway operating income of 3,269,440, driven mainly by freight at 11,004,831. Freight, passenger, express, air and other revenues show year over year increases, marking new October records.
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Rock Island Lines
Railway Operating Revenue and Income Figures Oct 1929
The report shows Total Railway Operating Revenue for Oct 1929 at 13 779 723 with Net Revenue from Ry Operations at 4 442 159 and Net By Operating Income at 3 269 440. Other items include Railway Tax Accruals, Uncollected By Revenue, Equipment Rents and Joint Facility Rents with their respective Oct 1929 balances.
Supen Donated to Kentucky Grand Lodge
Louisville Kentucky John H Cowles Grand Commander of the Supreme Council Scottish Rite donated 10000 to the Grand Lodge of Kentucky Masons. The Cowles Benevolent Fund will be invested and its income used for benevolent works after fifty years. Capt John H Cowles a Past Grand Master has long supported Kentucky Freemasonry. A new consolidated Airways plane achieved 197 mph in a speed test.
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Louisville
John H. Cowles
Supreme Council
Scottish Rite
Grand Lodge of Kentucky Masons
Cowles
Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge of
Kentucky
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Ze Pry
Supen
Kentucky Grand Lodge
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