Veteran actor Lawrence shines in city stage revival
A long review praises Atkins Lawrence as Martin Berry for his finish and perfection in the stern lighthouse keeper role. It notes Helen Barry lacks energy in stronger parts while lauding Elwyn Stevens as Joel Gates. The cast includes Olive McVine, Mrs Leonard, and debuting child talent, Sadie Cullen, described as the prettiest in the hunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nis
Helen Barry
Atkins Lawrence
Martin Berry
Lawrence
Romeo
Claude Melnotte
Mary ‘Anderson
Adelaide Nelson
Edwin Forrest
Lawrence Barrett
Walnut Street
Philadelphia
John Drew
Elwyn Stevens
Joel Gates
Mandy
Olive McVine
Leonard
Sadie Cullen
Notable fragmented passage from Dabsiane county records
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Luxemburg Germany and 1803. It references a man named Adam and a longevity theme but lacks coherent events, names, dates, or places to form a clear news item or summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dabsiane
Gat
Adam Fart Eens
Ee Luxemburg
Germany
Eldora Citizens to Hear Inter Urban Rail Plan
Commercial Club reports favorable interview results on the Eldora inter urban railway project. A meeting will be held in the Eldora court room on Monday evening with Col. J. M. Parker of Marshalltown and E. A. Ferrin of Chicago addressing citizens and surrounding area to discuss securing the line and financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. C. L. Hays H.A. Huff
Marshalltown
Eldora
Commercial Club
Col. J. M. Parker
E. A. Ferrin
Chicago
Marshaltown
Hardin County Suit Denied Over Road Closure Near Union
Hardin county faced Iowa Central railroad in a Hardin district court term. Judge Evans denied the county’s injunction petition to block closure of a roadway along the railroad right of way near Union. The road had been used publicly for years, but the court ruled against reopening it. The decision leaves Mayor Robb likely to seek another term without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Iowa Central Railroad Company
Hardin District Court
Evans
Union
Robb
Tragic death of Melrose woman ends life at 22
Mrs Wm Slifer of Melrose township Grundy county was found dead in bed on Sunday morning. A bottle of chloroform and a note on her person suggested suicide, though her husband cites a happy marriage. Daughter of Thomas Rodd, she had married recently and lived with Slifer’s parents near Alice church. Funeral held at Alice church Monday.
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Wm. Slifer
Melrose
Grundy County
Thos. Rodd
Melrose Township
Marshalltown
Siiter
Alice Church
Rodd
Dedication and holiday events at local churches
The new M E church will be dedicated Sunday December 27. Miss Minnie Whitney and Miss Ruth Colt have returned home for vacation. Maud Shulds is critically ill at her aunt Mrs Ed Coles home southwest of town. Four churches prepare Christmas trees Thursday evening. A home talent play Friday night drew praise and good patronage. Rev Lambly from Chicago conducts Sunday services at the Congregational church. Ice harvest is in full blast with Frank Goshlin and crews filling ice houses. Methodist ladies raised about 200 from their entertainment and bazaar for the building fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Shulds
Ed Cole
the Methodist Society
School Closes for Two-Week Vacation This Friday
Walter S Nye left Saturday for Eldora to spend vacation with his parents. Elizabeth Houston will visit Maringo Iowa with her parents. Ilo Hadley taught the intermediate room last Wednesday in Miss Myra Hadley's absence. Prof A F Styles and Mrs Styles, Helen Tostenson, Myra, Mabel Wood, Luther Carter and Walter B Nye joined Prof DeMott Thursday evening for a dinner and lecture on The Harp of the Senses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Houston
Maringo
Iowa
Ilo Hadley
Myra Hadley
Robertson
A. F. Styles
Helen Tostenson
Myra
Mabel Wood
Luther Carter
Walter
Nye
Union
DeMott
Eldora Holiday Visits Prompt Family Telegrams
Miss Viola Vigars returns to Eldora for holiday vacation while Mrs. Geo Cobb of Eldora visits at the G F Cobb home. Several tonsillitis cases appear in Geo Vigars and Muller families. G F Cobb travels to Aurora to visit relatives and tend a farm. East Ward school adopts a one week holiday. David Wall joins O and W Ry as pumpman at Jewell Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Vigars
Eldora
Geo, Cobb
G. F. Cobb
Geo, Vigars
J. W. Muller
Aurora
East Ward School
David Wall
Jewell Junction
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by Governor Atkinson
Digests.al classes of food, tones and strengthens the stomach and creative organs. Cures Dyspopaia, indigestion, stomach troubles and builds red blood, health and strength. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure rebuilds wornout tissue, purifies and strengthens the stomach. Gov G W Atkinson of West Virginia Bays I have used many bottles and find it effective for stomach ailments, recommend it to friends. Sold by Smith & Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Atkinson
W. Va
Bmith & Beed
Eldora Visit Sparks Interest in Interurban Terminus
Eldora delegates from the Commercial Club visited Marshalltown Electric Street and Interurban Railway officials to push for Eldora as a terminus of a cross line from Waterloo and Cedar Falls via Grundy Center. A public meeting may be held around the 28th with E A Ferrin addressing attendees. Conrad council plans a franchise ordinance and vote on the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Conrad Council
Herbert A. Huff
L. Hays
Eidora
E. A. Ferrin
Marshalltown Electric, Street & Interurban Railway Company
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Grundy Center
Huff
Hays
Ferrin
Conrad
Grundy County
Times-Republican
Vidora
Herald
Directors of Des Moines Iowa Falls North Iowa railroad plan northern extension
At a recent meeting of the railroad's directors in Des Moines and Iowa Falls the decision was made to extend the line northward from its current terminus in Iowa Falls at an early date. The initial terminal point has not yet been decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Falls
of Railroad
Mrs Jennie Allen Opens New News Stand Near Opera House
Mrs Jennie Allen has undertaken to run a first class news stand at her candy store opposite the opera house. A full supply of magazines periodicals and daily papers has been ordered and will arrive by next Sunday to meet orders. Patrons may leave requests for any special publication with Mrs Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Allen
Allen
Opera House
Low Rates to the Coast on Iowa Central Tickets
A January 7 to 9 1904 sale offers round trip fares to Portland Oregon with return by January 31. Travel routes include St Paul and northern lines out, returning via Ogden and Denver, or reverse. Optional return through San Francisco and Los Angeles at a small extra charge. Consult agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central
Portland
Ore
St. Paul
Northern
Ogden
Denver
San Francisco
Los Angeles
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Nutting Praises Kidney Pills In Eldora Testimony
Elderly farmer Andrew J. Nutting testifies to kidney trouble with severe backache, fatigue, and weak secretions. He credits Dram’s Kidney Pills for restoring kidney function, sleep, strength, and overall health after treatment at Smith & Reed’s drug store. Sold by Foster Kilburn Co and Ellsworth Drug Co, Rocky Mountain Tea also promoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Andrew J. Nutting
Dean
Smith & Reed
Foster-Kilburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Duan
Also Mentioned on This Page
China
Vigars & Humeston
Veter- Galloway
Ames ’. Herne
Inter-Urban Railroad
Alden
M.E
Minnie Whitney
Ruth Colt
New Providence
Walter S. Nye
Eldora Junction
Commecial Club
Ellsworth Drug Co
the Wilson Drugs Co
Amas
Wilson
Wilson Drug Co
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