Stolen Child's Career At The Star
Local item notes crowds at the Star tonight with fresh service at the Vienna and busy travel by residents including M Y Wallace, J D Chilcote, James Miller, and others on brief trips. A license to wed was issued for David Sherman Keller and Ruth Ellen Wyatt. A shoplifting concern is hinted as a potential public danger. Mrs J B Eckerman near death in Havre after illness. relatives visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Sherman Keller
Ruth Ellen Wyatt
J. D. Chilcote
Muscatine
James Miller
Delta
Perry Elgin
Columbus Junction
Frank Bruty
Wyman
Charlies Needham
Sigourney
Doings of the People in County Communities
Items of local news from our correspondents report on happenings in county communities and other day to day events.
Local visits and travels noted around West Branch and Columbus Junction
April 20 reports show Clella Mize of West Branch spending Sunday at W T Trotter's home while Dr E T Wickham and wife from Washington visited T Y Wickham. H V Stickley returned home for a brief stay. Sam Shannon visited Saturday. Dr R Stearns and family spent Sunday with relatives in Columbus Junction. Mabel McBride of Columbus Junction arrived Saturday for a few days with relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clella Mize
West Branch
W. T. Trotter
E. T. Wickham
Washington
T. Y
Easter Services and Local Visits Highlight Weekend
April events report a busy weekend with visitors from Washington and Eldon, a birth at the Fletcher home, and church activities. Easter programs at the United Presbyterian and Methodist churches featured lilies, evergreen decor, and a nationalities themed missionary cantata performed by children and Sunday school youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. BE. McCollum
Washington
Minnie Conner
Margaret Young
L. Huber
Eldon
W. A. Walker
Ainsworth
United Presbyterian Church
Thomas White
Mt. Union
Frank Fletcher
Myrtle Carter
John Carter
Will Anwyl
Daisy McFarland
E. C. Daverty
Wyman
Winfield
W. H. Riley
Italian Post Office Plan Gains Ottoman Consent
The Turkish ambassador informed the Italian foreign office that the Sultan yields to King Victor's demand for authority to open an Italian post office in Turkey, a privilege shared by other powers. Consequently the Italian squadron's demonstration in Turkish waters has been cancelled.
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Roma
The
Evening Journal
Victor
Turkey
Notice of Referee's Sale in Washington Iowa 1908
Public sale ordered by the District Court of Washington County Iowa to sell the Hannah Cowger property southeast Washington town lot 37 Crandall's Addition Washington Iowa on May 23 1908 at 1 pm cash terms subject to court approval Flora E Ross et al plaintiffs William Cowger et al defendants Wilber Miller Referee April 10 1908
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District Court
Washington County
Iowa
Washington
Real State
Hannah Cowger
Crandall
City
Flora E. Ross Et al
William Cowger Et al
Wilber Miller
Card of Thanks from the Schneider Family
The Schneider family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of their loved one and for the many beautiful flowers sent. Mr and Mrs Schneider and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schneider
Mrs Jane Kerr Dies At Minner Home In City North
Mrs Jane G Kerr died this afternoon at 1 30 o clock at the Minner home north of the city. An obituary with full death particulars will appear later. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Kerr
Minner
Funeral of William Chance
The funeral of the late William Chance was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence at 421 South Eighth avenue. The service was conducted by Rev. A. B. Smith with assistance from the M. E. choir. Pallbearers were his sons Harve Sylvester John George and Allen Chance and his nephew Carey Stevens. Interment followed in Elm Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Chance
South Eighth Avenue
A. 8. Smith
M. E. Choir
Harve
Sylvester
John
George
Allen Chance
Carey Stevens
Elm Grove Cemetery
Leonard Bailey Returns From Southern Trip
Leonard Bailey arrived home yesterday morning after a journey through Oklahoma and other southern points. He says the trip was excellent with many sights to see down there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Bailey
Oklahoma
Easter Services Highlight Large Church Offerings
Easter Sunday drew strong attendance across Methodist Baptist and Presbyterian churches. The Methodist school reported record offerings with over 450 dollars for missions and morning gifts totaling 824 dollars. Baptist services featured a large choir and children’s voices in morning and evening programs. Presbyterian music included Claire Dewey and Mrs. Ely with a 4:30 pm service sharing sermons, songs, and prayers led by J. T. Beamer and an extensive roster of singers and organists.
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the Baptist Church
Alt the Presbyterian Church
Claire Dewey
Miss Alberson
Bragg
Lytle
Roberts
Warner
Wilson
Broadgate
Cunningham
Dewey
Foley
Hedges
Stichter
Florence Parrish
J. T. Beamer
J Lynn Leaves Bergquist Home for Salina Iowa
J Lynn, who had been visiting briefly at the Bergquist home, departed this morning to return to his home in Salina, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lynn
Bergquist
Salina
Lowa
Iowa Blackmailers Arrested in Clinton Case
Alfred Paul a 20 year old and William Foley a 24 year old were arrested in Clinton Iowa on a charge of attempted extortion. Banker A G Smith received a threatening letter demanding $1000 to be deposited in an alley. The suspects carried a decoy box placed by Smith as instructed.
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Iowa
Clinton
Alfred Paul
William Foley
A. G. Smith
Smith
Ittsberg Seizes 68 Steel Gaming Machines
Police confiscated sixty eight steel machines used for games of chance. They removed about four thousand pennies from the devices and added the funds to Ittsberg city's police pension fund.
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Ittsberg
Jape Have Trouble in Korea and Seoul Cabinet Resignations
Seoul dispatch reports revolutionists active south of the city and two cabinet ministers resign. anti Japanese movement grows and Japan plans to reinforce its military forces in Korea.
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Tokio
Seoul
Japan
War era festivities await battleship fleet in Los Angeles
War time crowds in Los Angeles and nearby towns rally for officers and crews of the battleship fleet during a week of entertainments led by local elites. The New York Christ Protestant Church service was missed by Bishop Henry O Potter due to illness. Al Anderson and his two year old child drowned in the Kall River at Neodesha Kansas. Shawn B Conover, former U S senator during Hayes era, dies at Port Townsend hospital of old age. Chance of a Lifetime.
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Los Angeles
War
Ishop
Henry O. Potter
Christ Protestant
Neonal Church
New York City
al Anderson
Kall
Neodesha
Kanly
Shawn B. Conover
President Hayes
United States
Port Townsend, Wash
The Actor and Stage Manager Sketch Reveals Dawn Scene
A quick stage sketch shows an actor asking about a new role and audience reaction. The stage manager bluntly warns the actor of a fatal first act outcome, delivering dark humor on theater fortunes.
I Am a Lover of Truth New York Tribune Exchange
A brief exchange reveals curiosity about the depth of acquaintance between two individuals. The New York Tribune notes the surprising nature of the revelation and asks how long the relationship has been developing.
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New York Tribune
Demoralizing Influence as Grip Germalarming Pretext
The Washington Star notes the grip germ with alarm, arguing it not only harms intellect but also offers a pretext to abandon the water cart, reflecting a cautious, era tone about public health and mobility.
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Washington Star
Judge Probes Nurse About Her Family
In a courtroom confrontation the judge questions a nurse about having children. The nurse replies there are none to speak of as the exchange reveals tension over personal history during the proceedings.
There Are Many. How Sad It Is When Wives Feel
A brief Denver News Times verse notes sorrow around marriages seen as ideal with husbands failing to meet expectations, labeling the man as idle and disappointing to brides reflecting on tours and nuptial life.
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Denver News- Times
Match Play. What’s bogie at your golf club
Puck notes a playful exchange about golf club etiquette and beverages with a punchline about nineteen Scotch highballs and three gin rickeys, reflecting a humorous sports gossip tone.
Fortnightly Club Reschedules Lecture Night
The department of the Fortnightly club shifts Rae Cay evening to Miss Katherine Stichter's event, moving from Monday due to the opera house lecture.
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Rae Cay
Katherine
Beaver Falls Residents Attend Saturday Dinner at Mrs Miller’s
Miss Mary Reed of Beaver Falls and Miss Hanna Eicher were guests at 6 o'clock Saturday dinner hosted by Mrs. M. P. Miller on West Main Street. The Twentieth Century Reading circle will meet Tuesday evening with Mrs. J. H. Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Reed
Beaver Falls
Hanna Eicher
M. P. Miller
West Main Street
Twentieth Century Reading Circle
J. H. Stewart
Mrs J B Crooks and Ely at home for callers
Mrs J B Crooks and Mrs B E K S Ely invite friends to call at the J B Crooks home tomorrow afternoon between 2 30 and 6 30 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Crooks
B. EK. S. Ely
Surprise Birthday Party for Clarence and Lloyd Phillips
Saturday afternoon Mrs. Wm Phillips and Mrs J N Phillips hosted a surprise party for Clarence and Lloyd Phillips. About thirty guests hid until the boys arrived, then enjoyed games including a fishing pond, two candlelit tables, a three course luncheon, and Easter card place favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevra McCaw
Mazie Palmer
Anna
Jean Cherry
Farewell social for Rev Young hosted at Miss Shields home
Mrs. McCall’s Bible class of the Presbyterian church sponsors a farewell social on Tuesday evening at Miss Tita Shields’ home to honor the Rev and Mrs L D Young.
Fortnightly club household economics meet set for Tuesday
The Fortnightly club household economics department will convene Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs Dr C W McLaughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. McLaughlin
Brown Elected Principal of West Chester Schools
Crawfordsville April 20 Special W J Brown of this place has been elected principal of the West Chester schools for the coming year. He has taught in the grammar room at this place for several years and is fully qualified for the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
W. J. Brown
West Chester
Brown
Royal Neighbors Meet May Proceed April 21 at Eight
The Royal Neighbors will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday April 21 at 8 o'clock. Attendance is desired as initiation work awaits.
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Keen
April Orion Tur
Thu Pel Eal
Marguerite McGugin
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Stasis St
J. M. Taylor
Hotel Colenso
T. W. Rowan
S. Side Square
A. M. E. Church
Carnes Ratliff Com.co
Honard L. McCleery
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Star
Vienna
M. Y. Wallace
Havre
Mrs. Tomlinson
W. P. Wells
Schuyler Livingston
Keota
Pearl Phillips
Clarence
Lloyd Phillips
Charles Eckerman
Omaha
J. B. Eckerman
Sicily
Lombardo
A. Lombardo
the Ice Man
Marion T. Anderson
Wm Randall
Haskins
Jennie Williams
J. A. Gibson
Valley Junction
Dickson
Waters
John Shenefelt
Shenefelt
Jane G. Kerr
At the Baptist Church
M. E. Church
Presbyterian Church
Clisite
Rothschild & Co
South Side Square
Korea
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