Red Letter Day Comes to Vinton July Fourth Dedication
A Vinton edition describes Benton County's anticipated red letter day on July 4 with the $100,000 court house dedication. The program covers a parade at 9:00 a.m., band performances, an oration by Geo L Dobson, a dinner, and a dedication by Judge Bradshaw, plus sports, fireworks, and extensive visitor accommodations including rest rooms and check rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Benton County
Minton
Concord Street
Vinton Fre
Sand
iVocal
Hon
Geo
L. Dobson
Court House
Bradghee
Has His Wife Arrested in Waterloo Disorderly Conduct Case
J M Rice formerly of Marshalltown now in Waterloo was arraigned on disorderly conduct charges after his wife filed complaint alleging he used vile language when visiting the Tribon home to fetch her. He pleaded with a lawyer, Judge A P Kepford presiding, found guilty, fined $5 plus costs, and he later swore out information against his wife and Mrs Tribon for alleged foul language. their trials are scheduled to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.M. Rice
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Wea
Wm. Tribon
Fifth Street
A. P.kepford
van Metre
Rice
Mrg
Tribon
Remarkable Survive Two Falls From Water Tower Farm
Fairfield reports Gilbert Anderson of Ottumwa survived a violent fall from eighty feet above the county farm water tower after a sudden illness seized him yesterday morning. He endured an hour of injuries before rescue. Darwin Molrath, in Waterloo, also reportedly survived a similar incident today.
Nurses Hold Meet with Mrs Ida C Neff
Nurses gathered for a meeting where Mrs Ida C Neff spoke on state graduate nurses. The discussion covered upcoming events and standards for nursing education and practice.
Elected Secretary of State Nursing Group
Blackhawk County Graduate Nurses Association met at the Presbyterian hospital to hear a full report on the Ottumwa convention. Ida C. Neff was elected secretary of the state society, with fifty seven nurses attending. Officers named for the coming year include Allee B. Slaughter president and Dora Metcalf treasurer. Plans for a busy year with meetings, a July picnic, and expanded local membership were announced. The next convention will be staged in Bronx City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk County
Ottumwa
Ballinghall Hotel
Allee B. Slaughter
M. E. Smith
Clinton
Jane Garrod
Davenport
Ida C. Nem
Waterloo
Dora Metcalf
Cedar Rapids
Maude
EB Herrick
Swenson
Bronx City
Tve
Galting
Reporter Girls IW To Richmond Exposition Notes
A garbled Jamestown Jamestown James River piece reports Reporter party from Norfolk and Richmond. W F Parrott elected secretary of the National Editorial Association. Florence McCoy and Bertha Van Ingram describe touring exhibits, naval ball, and social events. Attendees praise Waterloo Dairy Separator display and historic grounds while noting rainy weather and plans to proceed to Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James, Town Exposition
Norfolk
Tralls
Richmond
W. F. Parrott
National Editorial Association
Jamestown
Jews Dairy Separator Company
Waterloo
Bertha van Ingram
Sila
NEA
Boyn
Parrott Elected Secretary of the N B E A in Jamestown
Emma Hawkins of Norfolk reports Jamestown events including Mr Parrott winning a unanimous vote as secretary of the N B E A and a planned trip to Richmond. She notes a Hampton Roads excursion by James River to Jamestown island with a chicken lunch aboard and visits to historic sites. A recent survey lists 1 600 acres with eight inhabitants. Margaret Wagner.
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Jamestown
Parrott
N. BE A
Mornig
Richmond
Rational Press Association
Emma W. Hawkins
Norfolk
Hampton Roads
James River
Jamestown Island
Margaret Wagner
Diphtheria Quarantine Rules Expanded and Deaths Reported
The text notes improved diphtheria prevention and quarantine rules, with Theodore Horstmann awaiting release after two negative cultures. It cites state law, culture testing at Iowa City, and two depots aiding detection. Also reports deaths of Otto Grievel, 26, a bricklayer drowned near a dam, and Johan Helkens, 24, found dead from heart disease.
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Theodore Horstmann
Horstmang
Waterloo
Iowa City
Grundy Center
Otto Grievel
Grievel
Yeeterday
Johar Helkens
Bias
Yard
Regina Rooney Marries Dr Martin Joynt at St. Paul Church
Miss Regina Rooney, a Dubuque social figure, wed Dr. Martin Joynt a Jesup physician in a Tuesday morning ceremony at St. Paul Church. Rev. Father DIng officiated. Best man was Dr. Joynt of Burnettsburg. They left for a wedding journey to St. Paul and then Jesup to establish residence. The bride’s family, now of North Yakima, Washington, and the groom are noted in local society. A separate notice reports a U.S. patent filed for 80 acres in Big Creek township, later assigned to Christian Good, tying to the Rooney family lineage since 1863.
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Dubuque
Regina
Mary Rooney
Dubuque Aursé
Jesup
Iowa
Martin Joynt
St. Church
Father Ding
Joynt
Burnettsburg
Misa.o'connor
Epworth
M. B. Rooney
Grant Avenue
J’ Stoom
St. Paul
James Rooney
Yakima
Washington
United States
Plummer
Sterling Ross
Darten
North Carolina
Big Creek
Christian Good
Saloons in Waterloo Face Injunction Proceedings
The Waterloo court disposed nine saloon injunction petitions, continued two, and tried the rest, with orders likely for injunctions in one or two cases. Attorneys Dunsh ee and others presented the status, with plans, photographs, and premises measurements introduced as evidence. The court adjourned to Saturday morning without a decision.
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Chatitet Court
Waterloo
Dunghes
H. G. Beeman
J. H. Seeland
Ray
J. A. Harlyn
Gettleman Brewing Co
Coutty
Ball
Hamm Brew
McCo
Jared M. Mileava
Peter Wagner
Frederick Biliott
W.B. Gatilord
N. Pederspiel
Conta
N. Federspiel
E. G. Cattermote
John Cor Fies
J. Cordes
Frederick Elliott Ve
West‘ho
Jackman Bros
Cage
Plantlmt
W. H. Great
Kinsey & O'Rourke
Cata
A. McEachrey
Bolte & Qrann
H. M.coughtry
Ve. C
Parker Et al
Bickley
O. Rickert
Dunshee
J. P. Kieffer
Wilson
Mr. Dunshee
H.B. Boles
W. N. Birdsall
J. B. Haurymond
Supreme Court
F. Dunghee
Waterloo Saloon Keepers
Judge Flatt
Union Township Man Ends Life in Shooting Tragedy
Vinton special report states Chris Heer of Union township fatally shot Limemjf Coroner Lathan early Sunday. The 4 man, living with his siblings, was found with a .22 pistol in his hand, the bullet entering the head. Authorities noted prior heat from burning stubble in March and family concerns prompting medical advice he refused.
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Vinton
Chris Heer
Union Township
Limemjf
Lathan
Earler
Allet
Heyer
Becamia
Indictment in Land Swindle Case Faces Fort Dodge Trial
Algona prosecutors report that Atra Dexter of Burt Iowa, operating as the National Land company, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Fort Dodge. He allegedly swindled farmers across numerous counties by selling fake land listings and contracts that charged $1 per acre for listing land and advertising, with many victims forced to settle for partial payments to avoid court action.
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Algona
Cedar Rapids
Atra Dexter
Burt
Towa
National Land, Company
Fort Dodge
Dedters
Dexter
Lind
National Land Company
Minerva trapeze accident leaves star fatally injured
During a Flying Ladies act, one performer’s teeth slipped from a strap, sending her plunging to the ring. Vic Minerva, real name William Davis, lies near death. injuries include a sprained back and suspected internal damage. Her sister is unharmed.
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Tian
Dropa
Burvind
Vic Minerva
Mrm
William Davis
Freeport
Chargs
Onan
Hackman Ate Strychnine in Panora Community Tragedy
Panora Iowa June 19 John Turpin a local hackman aged town veteran died by his own hand after swallowing strychnine. He left no known financial or business troubles. He is survived by a wife and two grown children.
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Panora
John Turpin
Hackman
Ay Fayan
First Colored Student Attends Iowa Normal School
The first colored person to enroll at the Iowa State Normal School, Cedar Falls, Wednesday morning is Gertrude Hadnott from Alabama. She is a well educated teacher at the Tasketee Institute, noted for Booker T. Washington’s influence in seeking opportunities unavailable elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falla
Iowa State Normal School
Gertrude ‘Hadnott
Alabama
Tasketee Institute
Booker T. Washington
Iowa
Dr McManus Nearing Full Return To Practice
Dr T A McManus is gradually recovering from a paralytic attack suffered about a year ago. He expects to resume medical practice within a few months, aided by crutches and a wheelchair. He has attended Walnut Street Baptist Church and remains active, while friends greet the news with gladness. A celebration plan note and a baby boy born near the city are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. McManus
McManus
LaFayette Block
Walnut Street Baptist Church
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Benton County Court House
Calcago
Mary Ryan
Thomas McCarthy
Sadler
McCarthy
Bradshaw
Miss Ryan
Ogden Avenue
Frank A. Dwight
Bln
Westover & Pitts
Indes
G.M._Gilchrist
Solly - Werthiem
Bella Plaine
Hugh Humphrey
Florence Township
Frank Burrell
Polk Township
Géo. S¢bbefelt
Brute Township
E. H. Morrow
Eldorado
John Coburn
Kane Township
Willis Palmer
Big Grove
John Hite
J.B. Whipple
Geo. Sanders
L.r Dobson
Des Moines
B. Bradshaw
Toledo
Gilbert Anderson
Ida C. Neff
Istration
C. M
At. P
Mason City
McConlogue
Milwaukee
Gerro Gordo
Logue
Collins
F. Parrott
Hearstory
Natonal Editorial Association
Gine
Mrs. A, Downs
Bva Friedl
Chicago
St. Louis
Htt
F. My Barrott
Bay
St. Tames
Jennod Salisbury
Inaidé Ion
Missouri
Virginia
Florence McCoy
W. F .Parrott
Virginia Beach
San Francisco
Lena Schmidt
Theodone Horstmann
Recov
Ering
Rooney Joynt
Attorneya F
Beton Faimer
Trapeze
THE
Minervalters
Robinson
Ironjaw
Theilier
Normal
Cedar Falle
Dr. McManus
A. A. Broadie
Waverly
Waterloo Band
Mrs. Shankis
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