Hatherville Gas Co Forms To Build Local Plant
An organization named Hatherville Gas Co has been formed to build and operate a gas plant after receiving a city franchise. Officers elected include Geo H Jackson president treasurer OC C Sum mera secretary manager B C Summers H C Windsehanz and J F K Nies as directors. Gas lines will extend along principal streets and to all meters to reduce installation costs for consumers. Work on the plant will begin very soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. H. Jackson
C. C. Sum- Teera
Hatherville Jas Co
Geo. H. Jackson
OC. C. Summera
B.C. Summers
H. C. Windsehanz
J .F. K. Nies
Atrecata
Overland Parts Network Aids Owners Worldwide
The Willys Overland Company of Toledo explains its extensive parts network across fifteen zones in the United States and internationally to help owners of Overland cars. It notes large stockrooms in Minneapolis, San Francisco, Cleveland, New York, and presence in London, Paris, Berlin, Hong Kong, Cape Town, Melbourne, and Brisbane to service models from 1908 to 1916, with ongoing factory support and frequent part updates.
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Willys-Overland Company of
Toledo
United States
Parta
Minneapolis
Willya-Overland
Ite Northwest
Parte Ia
San Francisco
Cleveland
New York
London
Paria
Berlin
Hong Kong
Caps
Melbourne
Brisbane
Australia
Willys@verland
Nellie Birney-Ellis Marries Boston Deaf-Mute Frank R Teberta
A Graeane special dated March 11 reports the marriage of Mrs Nellie Mirney Ellia to Frank R Teberta a wealthy deaf mute of Boston. The ceremony occurred in Los Angeles with sign language officiated by Rev Clarence Webb. The bride, widow of J Ellis, is the daughter of Dr W C Birney of Greene. The groom is a wealthy Bostonian manufacturer. both are said to be of means and aged about fifty five. The report notes the couple's courtship lasting two weeks and hints at the bride's connection to local citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Mirney-Ellia
W. Birnay
Boston
Graeane
Anya
Frank R. Teberta
Nellie Birney-Filin
Greene “Ping
Orlanda
Los Angeles
Roberta
Birhey-Ellia
Borton
Wv. C. Birney
Greane
Isa
J. Ellis
Clarence FE. Webb
Missionary Convention in Session at Union Baptist Church
The Mid-Year Missionary Rally of the Northern Baptist Association convenes at Union Baptist Church in jugadeton and Iowa Falls pastor M Viets speaks tonight on Hereic Spirit Needed. Delegates from other Baptist churches attend as Miss Mary J Parish of Mendalay Burma speaks at 4 40 pm. President Mrs Jennie Loveria of Humboldt leads the session with Rev A H McMillan of Forest City assisting.
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Northern Baptist Association
Jugadeton
Union Baptist Ehore
GL. M. Viets
Baptist Church of
Iowa Falls
Loitay
Wiutrew
Mary J
Mendalay
Burma
Hudithisan
Mra
Jennie Loveria
Humboldt
A. H. McMillan
Forest City
Taxes Doubled in Ten Years Across Iowa State
A late report by W. L. Williams shows Iowa property taxes have surged over the past decade. Land values rose from 348,811,402 to 1,284,?84, while personal property taxes held steady. A Patrick’s Day birth anniversary in Staniettl is noted along with a church elder, IT. WH. Shartle, aged eighty, honored by friends with an oak rocker and baskets during a gathering.
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Iowa
W. TL Williams
Martel
St. Patrick
WH. Shartle
East Robert Street
Christian Church
Church and Society Notes Grace Lenten Services 1916
Grace Church notes outline Lenten to Easter services with Ash Wednesday Holy Communion evening prayers and sermons at 7:30 p.m. Weekly Holy Communion and morning/evening prayers listed. FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST announces service times on South Eighth Street with Sunday worship at 11 a.m. and Sunday School, Reading Room hours, and free literature.
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Grace Chunort
Ash Wednaaday Mareh
First Church OF Christ Scventist
South Eighth Street
Lincoln
Howard Streets
Alaodu
Christian Church
Bible School
Ladies’ Aid Society
J. S. Cottin
Union Baptist Church Seeks 200 At Sunday School
Large gatherings welcomed the pastor at morning and evening services as the church notes 176 attendees last Sunday and aims for 200. A B Y P U meeting was led by Miss Helen Ritchie. Tonight the pastor plans a talk on four of the Five Year Programs focusing on Our Theuse in Meducation and How to Attest Whom. Evangelistic services continue with good singing. The church thanks the Tripalds and others for floral offerings. George Grebus Sr. and family express gratitude.
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Caroline Perkins Grems
George Grems
Swan Lake
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
Muarely
John Goldsberry
Henry
Roy
John
Aparn
William
Frank
Susie
Walter
George
Carrie
Neilie
Rev
W. Creason
Eatprvnte
Grems
Wis
Worning
Ann
Helen Ritchie
A. Iu
J. Broderic Vatlin
Police protection urged after week of crime in city
Citizens complain of rising crime by black and white troublemakers and seek stronger police force. They urge harsher measures, including hard labor, to curb disturbances. In school news, CG K Person is re-elected president and J H Sunderlin will again lead city schools at $2400 yearly.
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Fathervilin
Hohoea
Leaal
CG. K. Person
J. H. Sunderlin
Clean up becomes the new city slogan in brief notes
The clipping surveys small town happenings fromGraettinger and Ratherville including a ban on tramps as spring nears, bank absorption, moves and job changes, snow storms delaying seeding and fertilizer impact, political visits, and a grand luncheon with festive decor at a local residence. A stained glass window donation and property sales are noted amid community chatter.
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American Savings Bank of
Elks planning to build home stock company organizer
Elks arranging to build a home near the Hopott Cigar Factory site, securing two lots for 1400 dollars. A stock company may be formed to raise 30000 for a new Elks home, with plans to be set later. Christian Church notes include Bible School, sermons, prayers, and events.
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Eathearville Deda No
BH. P.O. Elka
Hopott Cigar Factory
Elka
Co operative Effort and Church Economics
A Fort Dodge author argues for cooperative effort in church economics. The piece discusses self sacrifice, community duty, and the importance of supporting the church as a duty to God and oneself, urging Christians to pay toward the church to sustain its mission.
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Hurlbut
Fort Dodge
Episcopal Church
Hock
Grace Episcopal Church
Attack on Train Master Ends in Disfiguring Beating
A violent assault occurred on a train between here and Lion Walls leaving Train Master Williams badly disfigured after a passenger, a burly man named Jones, struck him with several blows. A bystander described the act as unprovoked and the assailant, a negro, fled after being restrained by Conductor Miller and Brakeman Low Barnes. The assailant is reported to be seeking another job.
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Porter Sones
Here
Lion Walls
Williams
Negro
Agaanit
Jones
Williama
Miller
Low Barnes
Dundas Family Returns From Wisconsin Trip
Mr and Mrs Alex Dundas returned home Saturday from Trego Wisconsin where they spent two weeks helping their son Loavin and his wife settle in their new home The Armstrong Journal notes the Armstong pettlament at Trego says they are all well and happy and like the new country very much.
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Alex Dundas
Trego
Wisconsin
Loavin
Mr. Dundas
Armstrong Journal
Devout Fundraising Dilemmas Echo in Parish Letters
An earnest letter laments lax religious giving, urging faithful support for churches hospitals and schools. The writer questions motives behind donations noting hypocrisy in spending on grand structures while neglecting heating and everyday upkeep. The piece argues true devotion requires consistent financial contribution to God.
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Cowl
Levan
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Alry
Clack
G. Kd. Newman
Bux
Metherville
Nellie Bibney-Ellis
B. L. Clark
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dolliver
F. G. Whitford
Union Baptist Church
State Auditor's Office
Staniettl
Church and Society Notes
Union Bapeied Church
Carol of
Thane
George Grebus, Sr
Sunderlin
E. W. Kotler
Main Street
J. H. McKay
Nels Anderson
Ellaworth Township
Western Electric
Wmn. Stuart
Armstrong
Oscar Hansen
Bluc
Emma G. Allen
California
Frank @. Allen
G. A. Goodell
Motherville
Mr. Oransky
Ratherville Trou Far
A.C. Brown
Howard
P. G. Sterner
C.H. Hiruay
ELKS
LOUGH
Hogette Cigar Factory
Assallant
Millne
Brakaman Barnes
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