Local notes and incidents from Keene district and Unionville
The Republican Files report on a new Schoolhouse replacing a burned one in Keene district, and notes Miss Anna Tompkins recovering from a fractured collarbone after a horse accident. Unionville shows more females than males, a new postmaster appointment in Oreada, and various local events including marriages, accidents, and community club formation.
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Keene
Xenia
Anna Tompkins
Central City
Unionville
Years Ago This Week in Powersville
Solomon Montgomery died after a fall at Blackbird Mine. James F. Comstock and Amber Pile wed at Galt and reached Unionville by train. Dr. A. Mowrer lays the foundation for a new house on Main Street. K. A. Johes buys the Commercial Hotel and operates it. Marriage licenses issued to Comstock Pile and McVay Sulser. I I Bucher loses his team when one horse drowns in a pond while warding off a buggy.
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Solomon Montgomery
Blackbird
James F. Comstock
Amber Pile
Newtown
Galt
Unionville
A. Mowrer
Main Street
K. A. Johes
J. H. Miller
Republican Economies on Spending in Congress
Washington dispatch reports Representative Leonand S Febels of West Virginia condemns Democratic spending as wasteful. He claims Republicans cut proposed appropriations below executive estimates across army, navy, diplomacy, agriculture, Indian affairs, and judiciary, arguing Congress is reducing wasteful costs even as bills pass the House.
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Washington
Leonand S Febels
West Virginia
Congress
Republican Congress
Executive Branch
Ono
House of Representatives
Rural notes on frost delays and local visits
The town shares late frost effects and rain halting farming with a few June planters still optimistic. Residents Manette Schnele Geo Fightmaster Marie Wall Wortz Mroo and Mex Deon Ko Smith are noted visiting relatives and attending events while others travel to Des Moines Center ville and nearby homes for family and social gatherings.
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Manette Schnele
West Prasne
Triumph
Geo Fightmaster
Marie
Wall Wortz
Oko
Victory and Local Notes From Crowded Weekend
Mrs. John Mullenix and children Gale and Nova visited Mary and Minchie Ratliff. Steve Ratliff and family visited Mr. and Mrs. D. Davis. Ernie Jarman is making a cave. Nora Morgan remains very ill. C. C. Baquet hurt her arm. Local youths enjoyed a farm picnic. Selis and family rode Sunday. G. E. Leslie, a respected banker and stockman, died at his home after a long illness. he attended the First District Republican national convention and was active in politics across a wide area.
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John Mullenix
Gale
Nova
Mary
Minchie Ratliff
Steve Ratliff
D. Davis
Sunny
Ernie Jarman
Nora Morgan
C. C. Baquet
Folka
Mr. Selis
Measea
G. E. Leslie
Leslie
Opposite Site Claim Attributed Campaign Cash Source
The piece reports disputes over a $1,000 contribution said to be from National Committeeman Babler for a governor bid, with assertions it was Babler’s money not Lowden or Londen funds. It notes others claim similar impressions and details a government debt payment plan discussed by Secretary Houston involving new treasury certificates.
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Ft McJimses
National
Treasury
Houston
Missing Trousers Lead to Quick Arrest in Wacon
Two Mexicans entered a clothing store in Wacon. One bought pants while the other slipped four pairs under a raincoat. When the trousers went missing the marshal rounded up the suspects and found the stolen items, ending their spree.
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Wacon
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Ava
United States
Committee of American Shipbuilders
Church Street
New York City
Vo Louvain
Oreada
John Wo Mullins
School For the Deaf
Fulton
Jesse Robbins
Ot Davis
Charles Knowler
Mary Tthel Hancock
Rhoda Fowler
Court House Yard
Smonvwillé
Matinstown
St John
Wm McKinley
George ‘Jawlor
Porch
Allen Hood Pasty
Presbyteran
National Bank
Rcason
Albert Johnon
Belle Parker
Menduta
Deering Hanester
JW Goodard
Putnam County Journal
John Bragg
Grant Township
Emily F Conger
A Muldleton
Ethel Stewart
Max Watson
Cuong
Missouri
Misfsourt Optometric Association
Miller Tires
U. S
Pet
Auto Tire Shop
North
Uston
Will Wykoff
Moildred
Centerville
Wright
Waite
Ella Wyckoff
Helen
Fima Hackett
Elmer Hackett
Willie Casaly
Des Moines
Casady
Jake Baggs
Ira Powell
Warren
FISK
Auto Sales Co
Tnionville
McJimsfyns
Badler
Habler
Jorden Fund
Yise Sou
Mir Peason
Realism
Edison
P. J. Tatman
Putnam County
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