Democratic convention in Newton nominates Mobberly for sheriff
The Newton Democratic convention drew a strong crowd and remained harmonious with three candidates in the sheriff race. M. B. Mobberly clinched the nomination on the third ballot, while O. P. Myers led the meeting’s national issues address. The ticket includes Myers for Representative, Mobberly sheriff, Carrie Early for county superintendent, Thos Swallwell for supervisor, Oliver Kemmel for surveyor, and Dr. Floyd L. Carpenter as coroner.
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John Scarborrough
M. B. Mobberly
Jesse A. Wingert
Mr. Moberly
O. P. Myers
QO. P. Myers
Miss Carrie Early
Thos, Swallwell
Oliver Kemmel
Floyd L. Carpenter
Local notes mix of travel, band, theft, and harvest trips
Rev John Firth visits Pella on a yearlong Assam mission break. A Kansas ad touts a full lblood Durham cow, milk, and farm gear. Community buzz includes band plans, a missing $40 purse, Eastern students in harvest, and grocery store plans by G A Stout opening August 1. Harvey Des Moines celebration draws thousands with police and entertainment. local election countdown and a big crowd at the picnic grounds.
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Burlington
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Brackett
Benton
Kramer
Pella
Preaching to Resume at M E Church on July 26
The M E Church resumes services next Sabbath July 26 with Sunday school at 6:00 a.m. preaching at 10:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. class meeting at 11:30 a.m. and Upward League at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. Pastor Henry F B Puen announces the schedule through September 1.
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Upworth League
Henry FB
Puen
Murder and death by own action at Attica farm
A 3:30 a.m. tragedy reports William Laird shot his 14-year-old son in bed then killed himself on a farm east of Attica. The family had long faced legal troubles and mental strain. A neighbor heard the younger boy's alarm and found both dead. The motive remains uncertain amid claims of Laird's unsound mind. Also featured is Marsh the bicycle stunt at the Iowa State Fair, diving from a 75 by 160 foot incline into a 40 foot water tank as his act entertains crowds.
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Jennie Harmson
Chase
Harrison
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Harvard
Yale
William Laird
Knoxville Express
Attica
Indiana Township
Laird
Marsh
Marvelous Marsh
Ice cream social to aid church benevolence at Durham
Local editor of the Pella Chronicle visited Durham and secured a correspondent for the Chronicle. An ice cream social will be held here July 31 in the evening to benefit church benevolence. Other notes mention a wild bronco exhibition on Monday and a bee infestation across the area. A tragedy near Attica reports Wm Laird shooting his son and himself Tuesday with no further details available.
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The
Pella Chronicle
Durham
Chronicle
Des Moines Daily News Adopts Modest Annual Rate
A Des Moines newspaper offers a yearly subscription at 1.50 postage paid with several shorter-term options. The item promotes the Daily and Sunday News as the most complete paper in town and notes delivery year round.
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Sunday News
News
Des Moines Iowa
Low Rates West on 1st to 14th by Chicago Great Western
The Chicago Great Western railway announces low rates west for the period from the 1st to the 14th inclusive. The offer applies to passenger and freight services, inviting travelers and shippers to take advantage of the temporary discount.
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