Mink bites hunter. rabies found in Iowa mink
John Jones of Mark was bitten on the right hand by a mink he believed dead. The mink head showed rabies, and Jones faces about one hundred dollars in special treatment. In Chariton a Burlington express train collided with a car at Linden avenue crossing, fatally injuring Joe Watt and two other residents, Halbert Watt and Harvey McDowell, with two more hurt. The wreck damaged the car and yard tree near the Lucas County jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jones
Mark
Jones
Davis County
Burlington
Halbert Watt
Linden Avenue
Public Square
Chariton
Joe Watt
Williamson
Harry Douglas
Harvey McDowell
Hocking
Wiamson
Cliiton
Lucas County
P. J. Clifford
Monroe County News
Mitchellville Banker Paralyzed Victim Dies in Des Moines
Ian W. E. Grismer cashier of the Consolidated bank at Mitchellville died early December in Lutheran hospital Des Moines after a paralytic stroke on a business trip from Winterset. He was about 62, son of Dr. H Grismer pioneer resident, longtime Polk county banker. Survived by his widow and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchellville
Ian W. E. Grismer
Consolidated Bank
Lutheran
Des Moines
Grismer
Winterset
Iowa
H. Grismer
Alk County
Polk County
Masonic Lodge
Jasper County
Passenger Train Kill In Monroe County Incident
Three former Monroe county men were instantly killed and two others seriously injured when a passenger train collision occurred at 6:80 o clock Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Stricken On Steps Of His Home
Fred A. McMurray aged 79 suffered a paralytic stroke Sunday afternoon about 4:30 as he reached the steps to his Newton home after returning from funeral services for Mrs. C. L. Good. He passed a restless night but was resting easier Monday morning. A longtime Newton resident of 50 years he was a leading auctioneer in the Iowa Jasper area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. McMurray
McMurray
C. L. Good
Mr. McMurray
Newton
Iowa
Jasper County
Rock Island Freight Train Wreck Near Sigourney
A Rock Island freighter derailed about half a mile from Sigourney Friday at 4 p m. Five cars left the tracks tearing out a steel girder and toppled into a creek. Three coal cars an empty refrigerator car and a merchandise car derailed. No injuries. Service will be halted at least three days for a new bridge. Track damage extended quarter mile. Cause traced to a track jumping the track and twisting at the bridge. Bridge bent ten feet off its piling. Debris clearing began Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Sigourney
New Sharon Star
Medical Society Meets at Knoxville
The Knoxville meeting of the Medical Society featured Dr. H. C. Payne of Pella, with membership committee members Dr. Carl Aschenbrenner of Pella, Dr. J. F. Gray of Melcher, and Dr. White of Knoxville. Delegates included Dr. E. C. McClure re appointed with Dr. H. L. Bridgman as alternate. trustees named Payne, McClure, Aschenbrenner, J. R. Wright, and Cornell. The program covered a business session, then a scientific program with speeches by past president Aschenbrenner and deputy health commissioner D. C. Steelsmith, plus reports by McClure and F. M. Roberts. Visitors included Dr. J. C. Lanpher of Des Moines and Vernon D. Blank, managing director of the state medical society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Payne
Pella
Was
Carl Aschenbrenner
J. F. Gray
Melcher
White
Knoxville
E. C. McClure
H. L. Bridgman
Doctor Payne
McClure
Aschenbrenner
J. R. Wright
Cornell
F.M. Roberts
Des Moines
J. C. Lanpher
Vernon D. Blank
State Medical Society
Knoxville Journal
Paving Contract for 149 to Be Let
Sigourney reports the highway commission will let the paving contract for primary No. 149 north of Sigourney to South English next Tuesday. The road will connect Webster and South English with a completed route by late next summer, with grading completed and paving to start. The project includes eliminating several grade crossings and finishing paving to North English, with one final contract remaining No. 2 west to the Mahaska county line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney
Here
South English
Highway Commission
Ames
Webster
Commission
North English
Keokuk County
Mahaska County
Oskaloosa Herald
Shorter Route Proposed for Highway 63 Through Monroe
The State Highway Commission is surveying a potential shorter route for Highway 63 between Prairie City and Monroe. Preliminary lines show changes to pass near Monroe’s business district and avoid Rock Island tracks, potentially shortening the Monroe Des Moines trip by three miles and saving about $75,000 to the state. Local county engineers deny knowledge of formal plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Prairie City
Monroe
Praire City
Rock Island
Clyde Fouch
George Orcutt
Marion County
Highway Commission
Monro
Des Moines
Monroe Mirror
Mason City railroad coaches to run on electric lines
Rumor says the Mason City route will switch to electric coaches with steam power being phased out. Chief operator Ben Raah has led investigations into the plan, noting the new coaches are high speed, strong enough for more passengers and mail cars, with design and propulsion improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Ben Raah
Oskaloosa Herald
Keokuk County approves bridge contracts and bids
Keokuk County supervisors awarded tke lumber and piling to Wallace Lumber Company for about 11000. Corrugated culverts went to Klauer Manufacturing of Dubuque for 4866.46. A 70 by 20 pony truss bridge over Rock Creek near Ollie was given to Wallace Lumber for 8793.00. Five bidders attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Tke
Wallace Lumber Company
Lew
Klauer Mfg. Company
Dubuque
Rock Creek
Ollie
Wallace Lumber Compan
What Cheer Patriot
M. & St. L. Expands Roundhouse for Gas-Electric Cars
One stall at the M. & St. L. roundhouse is being enlarged by a 17 foot extension to house new gas electric coaches. The cars are built in St. Louis and expected to arrive soon for service from this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Remedy Ad Claims Rheumatic Pain Relief
An advertising note promotes Allenru as a quick active remedy for rheumatic pains high fever and related symptoms. The dense copy urges readers to ask druggists for Allenru, praising its effectiveness in severe pain and fever with claims of wide availability and affordability.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mitchellville Banker
Business and Professional Directory of
Oskaloosa
the Chronicle
High Ave
Pete
Crispin Auto & Electrical Repair
Delco-Remey
DELCO
E. M. Cheeseman
D. S. Barr CO
First Ave
Bell Investment Co
Realtors
North Market Street
Oskaloosa Homes
Mahaska Book Store
Remington
Union Monarch Laundry and Dry Cleaners
A. J. Frank
Mahaska Co
Home Coffee Co
Market
Oskaloosa, Iowa
C. N. Bus
Tet Ave
East Southwest Corner Square
Graves Tire & Re
High Avenue
General Tire
Chas. W. Ott
South Side Square
Hartman
Osteopathic
Dr. Cournger
Dr. du Bois
Crumbaugh
Optometrist
West Oskaloosa
Medical Society
Motor Service
America
Rivola
Sue Carol
Dave Rollins
KlihAs
TTL
Barro Eceieeniee
Tute i
Rogers
Towa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!