Reverend McLaughlin Released by Iowa Northwest Presbytery
The Presbytery of Iowa Northwest released Rev. B. Ro. McLaughlin from the Rock Valley pastorate at a United Presbyterian church meeting. Resolutions praised his ministry and his wife’s service, wishing them success in new fields. An upcoming Maeldoft Imperial Orchestra concert at the opera house was announced with testimonials praising the group.
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Iowa Northwest
United Presbyterian Church
McLaughlin
Rock Valley
Ro. McLaughlin
Bro.McLaughlin
J. M. Acheson
J. A. Jongewaard
Maeldoft Imperial Orchestra
Opera House
Burlington Hawkeye
First Baptist Church
Maeldoff
Chicago
Biegel
Ako
Woman Suffrage Conference in Ireton Planned
A County Woman Suffrage Conference will be held in Ireton on June 3 and 4 1898 to promote methods for hastening Iowa women’s voting rights. The note urges unity and action as 50 000 citizens sought ballot submission and cites examples from Wyoming Colorado Utah and Idaho praising suffrage benefits. Bertha EH Lincoln and Mrs Jane DEasy announce the event with urging attendance and strong speakers.
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Ireton
Iowa
Wyoming
Colorado
Utah
Idaho
Bertha EH. Lincoln
Jane Deasy
Papers and sessions on Woman Suffrage and civic roles
The program outlines afternoon and evening sessions with prayers address and collections. Papers discuss government by the people women in state needs and roles of wife and mother, plus lectures on why here. A question box and work conference follow with community readings and songs.
Death of Private Roberts in Measles Epidemic
A volunteer from Sioux Falls reports the first death among late troops as Private Rob erts of Company F dies from measles and lung and spinal illness. He was from Northville and his body sent home with military escort. The funeral is a full regimental ceremony. Several other soldiers are hospitalized with measles and are not considered in danger. Nelson McKellar serves as pallbearer.
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Sioux Falls
Roberts
Northville
Nelson McKellar
Must Cut the Weeds Passed in Iowa Legislature
The weed cutting bill requires every land owner to trim weeds on highways beside their land. If not done by August 15, the road supervisor must issue a three day notice and may perform the work, charging two dollars per day to the land’s road fund.
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Iowa
Painting and Drawing Lessons Offered by Miss Anna Hamilton
Announce art lessons for painting drawing and pastel. Meeting at Mrs Leonard's on Tuesday at two p.m. in May. Miss Anna Hamilton.
Decoration Day Program Details and Memorial Services
The program for Decoration Day includes a 9 30 meeting at the school house with groups such as the Rock Valley Corner Band Grand Army of the Republic Woman's Relief Corps Sons of Veterans and school children. They march to the opera house where events start at 10 30 with music prayers sermons and songs then proceed to the cemetery for further services.
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Rock Valley Corner
Grand Army of the Republic
Woman’s Relif Corps
Sons of Veterans
Opera House
Rock Valley Cornet Band
McLaughlin
lRev
Jesse Cole
America
I. S
F. S. Jory
W. Rt. C
S. of V
Caprice or The Farmer Daugh ter presented by local talent
A stormy Friday evening show by home talent under Ei J Higgins benefited St Marys Cemetery Society. The cast included A J Neary as Jack Henderson and Miss Gertrude McCarty as Mercy Baxter with strong turns by Miss Emma Schemmer and Miss Kate Neary. The play received high praise for its professional performances and overall success.
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Andy
Chas, Dischler
Harry Fairfield
Wally Henderson
Joseph Neil
Philander Potts
Jake Baxter
George Reynold
George
Asten
Mercy Baxter
Gertrude McCarty
Edith Henderson
Emma Schemmer
Harriet Watson
Mary Neary
Kate Neary
Mrs. Henderson
San
K. J. Higgins
Jethro Baxter
Mr. Higgins
Republicans of Rock Township Caucus Sets Delegates
The Republicans of Rock Township meet at J. E. Albertson's office next Thursday evening June 2 at 8:00 to select seven delegates for the county convention at Hawarden on Saturday June 4 and conduct other business as needed.
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Rock Township
J. E. Albertson
Hawarden
Comirren
Dance at Parden's hall after Thursday opera show
A dance will follow the Thursday opera performance at Parden's hall. Music will be provided by the Maeldoff Imperial Orchestra. The notice notes a conveniently arranged 55 room id i.
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Parden’s
Opera House
Maeldoff Imperial Orchestra
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CAG
Rev. McLaughlin
Woman Suffrage Convention
Joseph Rodman
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