Ancestral Home Visit From Boston to Andover 1909
W E Stanley recounts a trip from Southboro to Boston and Andover visiting historic sites. He describes the old house built in 1732 with family artifacts from the Revolution era, the 1700 barn, and a wind of patriotism. The tour includes the statehouse, Fanueil Hall, Paul Revere’s house, the North Church, Lexington, Concord, and a journey along the Merrimack. The narrative blends family memory with Revolutionary landmarks and ends with arrival at North Andover to rest.
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Andover
Mass
Epstor
Huravo
Bunker Hill
Delaware
Washington
Trenton
Valley Forge
America
Londonderry
Ireland
Southboro
Boston
Newton
Boaton
Daniel Webster
Horace Mann
Massachusetts
Republic
Maagachusetts
Vlaleag
Tao See
Samuel Abbott
Phillips Academy
Samuel Taylor
Fanuel Hall
Cradle of Liberty
Webster
Col. Hayne
Old South Church
Paul Revere
Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Old North Church
Park Street Church
Lexington
Capt. Parker
Concord
Hawthorne
Old Mange
Lowell
Lawrence
Merrimac
North Andover
W. E. Stanley
Prefers Eldora to Des Moines for Willie's fate
Willie McCall a 13 year old held in the matron's room at headquarters over alleged theft of a watch from A. P. Munger at the Burlington roundhouse. His father Charles McCall appears seeking Eldora reform school as preferred by the boy who says he would rather go there for education than stay in Des Moines to work. Juvenile officers investigate as the boy likely heads to Eldora reformatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reform School
Des Moines
Willie McCall
A. P. Munger
Burlington Roundhouse
Charles ‘McCall
Atreete
Aakathat
Willie
Eldora
Sidord
Eldoral Reformatory
Idaho Compared With Eastern States in 1909 Letter
A Boise letter compares Idaho with Iowa and other eastern states, noting milder climate, irrigation needs, and growing conditions. It discusses population growth, Sunday closing of saloons, irrigation limits, timber ownership by speculators, and opinions on tariff and agriculture in Freemont and Blaine counties, with cautions about not expecting quick riches from land and water investments.
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Boise
Idaho
Herald
Iowa
Snake River
Congress
Washington
Wyoming
Lewiston
Aldrich
Senate
Allen Miller
Fremont
Rexburg
Rigby
St. Anthony
Spencer
Lake
Victor
Marysville
Monarch & Porter
St. Anthony and
Blackfoot
Williams
Blaine County
Lost River
Howe
The
Cedar Rapids
Texas
Ellsworth College Accredited in Iowa
Ellsworth college is now regularly accredited by the Iowa state board. Graduates will receive state certificates without examination, matching other Iowa colleges. The change reduces costs for nearby students and reflects years of satisfactory work. Local social notes mention F. J. Edgar’s Union visit and a WCTU gold medal contest at the Baptist church with four competitors and musical numbers.
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Ellsworth College
Iowa
State Board of Educational Examiners
Colege
State University
Cornell
Winnell
Des Moines College
Drake
Upper Iowa University
Coe
State Teachers’ College of
Cedar Falls
Iowa Falla
Real estate transfers listed for numerous Iowa Falls area parcels
Real estate transfers include Frank M Lockwood to Horace J Benson 14 se and ne ne 26 86-19 for 13200. Samuel R Spurlin to Lockwood 94 se 24 and other Iowa Falls parcels. Antje Trey et al to L E Coordes 43-89-19 for 150. multiple transfers to and from J E Hay, FB Hay, Cynthia M Hay, and others. properties in Iowa Falls and Steam Boat Rock, plus corner lots in Out Lot 4 Idora and other blocks with varied sums from 1 to 4000 dollars.
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Frank M Lockwood
Horace J Benson
Samuel R Spurlin
Antje Trey Et al
L E Coordes
Glen Foster
J EK
FB Hay
Lows Falls
Nellie & Hay Tod H
Iowa Falls
Mary E Andrews
J E
Cynthia M
Tod
Henrietta Jackson
James T
James W Hay
Cynthia M Hay
E Hay
Brickman
Andrew J Bear
E Burney
Meyer's
Whitten
T Burwell
L Hatlestad
Radcliffe
Mubb
Surles
Palmer
Robert B Lynk
Herman C. Gast
E Johnson
Cornelia
Property transfers and life estate notice fragment
The record lists multiple transfers to Chas O Ryan from C C VanPatter and Theo D VanPatter with net sw and other sums in 1987, plus a life estate interest in part of lot 1 in Alden from LIFG ESTATE MJ Furray to Sarah R. Furry with no consideration.
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C C VanPatter
Chas O Ryan
CC VanPatter
Theo D VanPatter
MJ Furray
Sarah R. Furry
Alden
Quiet Title Actions Filed by Bishops and Minkler
New cases D J Bishop and CG M Minkler sue John W Reed and others to quiet title. Charles J Drury sues Tarlton O Parish and others to quiet title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Bishop
CG. M. Minkler
John W. Reed
Chas. J.drury
Tarlton O. Parish
Rexall Orderlies Offer Gentle Bowel Relief
Rexall Orderlies are praised as pleasant to take for adults or children. They act on the nerves and muscles of the bowels without purging or causing discomfort. A refund is offered if they fail to relieve chronic or habitual constipation. Two sizes, 10 cents and 25 cents. Smith & Reed, the Rexall Store.
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Rexall
Smith & Reed
Choice Owa Farms for Sale Near Mason City Ia
Choice Owa farms offered near Mason City with prices from 75 to 100 dollars per acre. Also several good farms for rent to reliable parties. Inspect lands for a home or investment. Contact B V Franke in Mason City for details.
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Mason City
Iowa
Franke
Ps Bbs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stanley
Little
Bronze Butten
Judge Porter
Clyde
Mr. Williams
Thia
John Porter
Ellsworth College Accredited
F. J. Edgar
8. O. Keeneman
Marshalltown
Ofaman
Harry
the Citizens Savings Bank
Eldora, Iowa
J. F. Hardin
Frank W. Hurd
Williams, Iowa
Hardin County Abstract Company
Choice
OWA Farms
John
Hoyt
Reece
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