Funeral of a Pioneer Citizen Remembrance Service
The service for the aged pioneer honored citizen features a simple program with a male quartet, music by Larson, Clarence, and Fred Boblett, and a sermon by Edwin Hodgin of the Humboldt Unitarian church. Edmund Nichols delivers a brief life sketch and tribute to the deceased’s valued contributions to neighbors and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Larson
Clarence
Fred ‘Boblett
Edwin Hodgin
Unitarian church
Humbolt
Hodgins
Edmund Nichols
Sam, Former Local Conductor, Dies After Illness
Sam, long a popular conductor who moved to Council Bluffs a year or two ago, died after a period of failing health. His remains were brought to Perry Monday evening and the funeral held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 from the Christian church, conducted by Rev. Rowlison with the Order of Railway Conductors in charge. Mrs. Craig plans to return to Perry with her two children to make their home there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Council Bluffs
Perry
Christian church
Rowlison
Craig
gore
Persy
Mrs Edmonson Dead In Dallas Five Years A Mournful Passing
Mrs Mary Edmonson wife of M B D Edmonson died Saturday May 13 after years of patient suffering. Native of Pennsylvania she resided in Dallas county with her husband for twenty five years and in Perry for eight. She leaves eight children and a sorrowing husband and family. Funeral from the Baptist church Monday afternoon with Rev Roschburger of the Congregational church officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Edmonson
Pennsylvania
thas
Dallas county
Perry
Baptistichurch
Roschburger
Congregational church
Madrid Register notes odd tales and railroad talk
A Madrid Register reader recounts a tense encounter near a house and notes weariness of Des Moines Leader fairy tale columns. The piece jokes about rail extensions and industrial dreams, mentions colonial exhibits and a strong musical program, and ends with a standard postal letters list for Perry Iowa for the week ending May 16, 1908 with published names and notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid Register
Des Moines Leader
Madrid
Dubuque
Gramps
Perry
Cummings W.S
M. P. Lamb J. W
Langiitt
Bob, Myers J. D
House and Lot for Sale in South Sixth Street
Three room house and nearly half an acre of ground offered for sale at a bargain. Inquire of A Black on South Sixth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Black
South Sixth street
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Brussels
Ingrain
Davis Sewing Machines
Mrs. Edmonson
Des Moines Register
aman
Hedashea
Bill
Philippines
Cuba
Hawai ot
London
BM. Sosyz
P.M
MILLER BROS
MELICK
BROS
Cash Grocers
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