Social Gatherings Highlight Week In Town
Edith Reed hosted a girls gathering with guests from Kansas City Kalamazoo Peoria Marshalltown and Chicago Helen Jones plans a birthday lunch party. The Women's Home Missionary Society met at Mrs Kurtz home with a Alaska themed lesson and a devotional Enigma game. Anna Todey celebrated four with a party at the Waggoners and Rothschild store staff held a ham and egg fry with Mrs Peegy McGuire attending. Henry Miller marked his birthday with a noon dinner party in the north part of town joined by son in law H A Strohm and daughter Gertrude of Elgin Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Reed
Ressa Brown
Kansas City
Lela Kaneman
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Wanda Bowden
Peoria
Ilinois
Hazel Kealar
Marshalltown
Pearl Glassburner
Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Frank Kurtz
Harry Montgomery
Alaska
J. A. Harwood
Bk. T. Wickham
Rothschild
Peegy McGuire
Chicago
Henry Miller
Local residents visit town for shopping and business
Mrs Eugene Breitenbach and daughter Christiana of Valley shop in town. Mrs Lola Wells Hughes returns from Milwaukee for summer school work. Elmer Hughes spends summer in Yellowstone Park. W A Goble of Ainsworth shops in town. Phillip Gerdes of Crawfordsville visits for business. Mrs Gray Horton of Brighton shops yesterday. Harold Duke arrives from Arlington Freights Illinois to visit friends. Mr and Mrs W R Blecker of Wayland in Washington shopping. Mr and Mrs Peter Graber of Noble drive up for business. Henry Siner of Brighton attends business. H S Ward and daughter Dorothy leave for Washington Baltimore New York City to buy for Ward store then return via Niagara Falls. J H Crooks of Crawfordsville in Washington. Alex Miller in Oskaloosa for Henry Rosecrans funeral. Clara Eagle resumes duties at Commercial Savings Bank. Mr and Mrs W E Anwyl of Crawfordsville shopping here today. John Holnzworth of Harper on business. Robert Thompson resumes duties at Phillips drug store after vacation. A J McGown of Philadelphia spending today with friends. R M Plaister of Chicago visits on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Ward
Dorothy
Washington,d. C
Baltimore
New York City
Ward
Niagara Falls
Canada
Shoppers and Visitors Stop in from Several Towns
A series of brief mentions notes residents and visitors in town today and yesterday. Stephens of Ainsworth and Anwyl of Crawfordsville shopped here, while Whit Davis of Crawfordsville spent the day on business. Mrs. Emmett Hamm of West Chester and Mrs. S. H. Van Syce of Winfield are among those passing through.
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Stephens
Ainsworth
Whit Davis
Crawfordsville
Harry Pearson
Emmett Hamm
West Chester
S. H. van Syce
Winfield
Washington
Local Aug meetings and events announced
Pilotshburg Ladies Aid plans Aug 6 church meeting with poke lunches. Camp Fire Girls to stage The Tiey Funny Family next Tuesday Aug 4 at 8 15 pm in the Y building followed by open council fire. Pleasant Plains Missionary Society to Picnic Aug 6 at Sunset Park noon with dues to close the year. Rebekahs district No 6g hold 16th annual convention Aug Std at I C O F hall with state president Mrs Prudence Warner and instructor Mrs Julia Tierney. Columbus Junction degree staff to perform. basket dinner noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Plains Missionary Society
Sunset Park
Picnic and meeting notices from Sunset Park community groups
The Loyalty Light Bearers plan a Sunset Park picnic Monday at 2 30 with rain plan at Presbyterian church 4212 Harmony Club hosts annual picnic at Sunset Park Wednesday evening August 5 supper 645 bring dishes and silverware 431 The West Chester Baptist Ken sington to meet Wednesday afternoon August 5 at the church serving committee listed Mrs D E Brumback and Mrs Howard Hotle 4219
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
Presbyterian Church
Harmony Club
West Chester
Kensington
D E. Brumback
Howard Hotle
Sunshine Community Club Meeting Notice
The Sunshine Community club will meet with Mrs. John Koehler Wednesday afternoon in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Community Club
John Koehler
Pythian Sisters Hold Regular Meeting Announcement
The Pythian Sisters plan a regular meeting on Tuesday at 8 PM with a report from Grand Lodge to be presented. A good attendance is urged. The Ladies of West Chester O of will meet at Mrs. Daniels home on Thursday afternoon August 6 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Grand Lodge
West Chester
Plead Guilty to Withdrawing Liquor Case
Ben L. Moses and Harry Sattler of Pittsburgh pleaded guilty in the District of Columbia supreme court to conspiracy to legally withdraw liquor. They were sentenced to two years each in the penitentiary but placed on probation for that period with a $10,000 fine to be paid within a week.
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Washington
Ben L. Moses
Harry Sattler
Pittsburgh
Representative Langley
Kentucky
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Weather outlook for week in Mississippi Valley area
Forecast says mostly fair conditions with a chance of local showers midweek. Temperatures rise early in the week and stay above normal for the period in the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mississippi
Missouri
Ty Cobb Faces Strain in 1925 Batting Race
Chicago Aug 1 Ty Cobb veteran of twenty major league campaigns shows strain in the 1925 AL batting chase. Cobb slides to fourth as Marty Meehan Browns rises to second behind Tris Speaker who leads at .405. Speakers and Heilmann post top averages with Cobb at .384 as leaders highlight Big League batting race.
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Chicago
Ty Cobb
Vesteran
Tiger
Marty Mee
St. Louis Browns
Cobb
Tris Speaker
Cleveland Pilot
Speaker
Ice
Harry Heilmann
Philadelphia Wrecking Crew
French
Rice
Senators
George Sisler
St. Louis
Hart-Parr Company Reorganized Into Delaware Firm
The Hart-Parr tractor maker reorganized, depositing a deed and bill of sale with the county recorder in Charles City. The new Delaware corporation takes over with a $3,000,000 capital, more than double the old, recording fee $400. The move aims to raise capital to meet a flood of orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charles City
Hart-Parr Tractor Manufacturing Company
Old Town Corporation
New Delaware Corporation
County Recorder
Foul play suspected in death at Martinez lab
County officials investigating the death of Charles Henry Schwartz president of the Pacific Cellulose Company in Walnut Grove Martinez believe foul play caused the death rather than a chemical explosion The victim whose body was burned beyond recognition carried $190 000 in insurance He was married but recently sued for 75000 for breach of promise
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Associatedt Tress
Martinez
Calif
Walnut Grove
Pacific Cellulonse Company
Charles Henry Schwartz
Officier
Tippecanoe River Trip From Culver Camp Adventure
Dave Elder at Culver Military Academy recounts a summer trip down the Tippicanoe River. The group paddled nine-man canoes, faced snags and a capsizing near rocks, and reached a scenic camp with tall elms and well water. They set up a military style camp, cooked meals, earned pocket money by cooking for others, and enjoyed activities like capture the flag and wood gathering for council fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Elder
Culver Military Academy
Tippicanoe
Apoo
Mick Wire
Culver
Obituary Stephen Goble of Wichita Dies at 64
Stephen A Goble born in Ainsworth Iowa raised in several states moved to Wichita Kansas nine years ago and ran Linwood Dairy a large wholesale plant. He died of a heart attack after a routine ride at age 64 leaving wife two daughters two sons and a daughter plus six sisters and two brothers. He had been active in the Christian church and was buried in Wichita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen A. Goble
Ainsworth
Iowa
Kansas City
Urbana
Missouri
Wichita
Kansas
Linwood Dairy
Mr. Goble
Pos
Trixie St. John
Cincintally O
Donnie Gobbie
Marshalltown
Jons
Rex
Maseie Anthony
Elizabeth Sigatous
Omaha
Neb
Oliver
Henry Goble
Goble
Christian Church
Membre
Spirit of Love Says Heart of Living in Love
A brief quote attributed to Drummond stresses that true living shines in moments when actions are done in the spirit of love. It frames love as the core motive behind memorable acts and life choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drummond
Camp Diary Injury and Return After Camp Cleanup
A camper describes a self treated leg cut from a stick and an ax mishap. A doctor gave stitches and the party moved on to finish camp cleanup, then traveled back to camp in new trucks after breakfast.
Address at Bryan bier lauds his ideals and faith
Dr. Joseph Sizoo extols Williams Jennings Bryan in a distant memorial address. He recalls Bryan's lecture on The Value of an Ideal and the lasting impact on a freshman who later entered the ministry. The speaker honors Bryan's noble life, steadfast friendship, and deep religious faith as a guide for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Williams Jennings Bryan
Joseph i. Sizoo
Bryan
Delaware’s Game Cock Regiment Origin Story
A Revolutionary era note traces the name Blue Hen State to Delaware. An officer of the Game Cock Regiment argues a true gum cock must descend from a blue hen, reflecting a colorful northern lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Gypsy Trade Routes Tied to Fort Smith Drug Store
In Fort Smith Arkansas W H Cole the local druggist runs an informal post office for Gypsy tribes worldwide. His store on Garrison Avenue forwards letters and telegrams from Canada Austria France Italy and many U S locations. Mrs Cole notes tribes do not steal children and describes their wealth in jewelry and coins while their religious affiliations vary by homeland.
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NEA
Fort Smith
Ark
Garrison Avenue
W. H. Cole
Cole
Gio
Mrs. Cole
Coles
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Helen Jones
Anna Todey
Harvey Waggoner
Eugene Breitenbach
Christiana
Valley
Lola Wells Hughes
Milwaukee
Elmer Hughes
Yellowstone Park
W. A. Goble of
Phillip Gerdes
Harold Duke
Arlington Freights
Mllneis
W. R. Blecker
Wayland
Peter Graber
Noble Neighborhood
Henry Siner
Brighton
J. H. Crooks of
Alex Miller
Oskaloosa
Henry Rosecrans
Clara Eagle
The
Commercial Savings Bank
W. E. Anwyl
Ptay
John Holnzworth
Harper
Robert Thompson
Phillips Drug Store
Philadelphia
R. M. Plaister of
L. R. Peters
Columbus Junction
E. L. Davis
H. A. Strohm
Elgin, Hingis
Mrs. O. Strom
Grace Hill
J. Anwyl
Frank C. Mayer
Wellman
Peggy McGuire
Rose Kearn
K. H. Arthur
Cotter
L. M. Smith
Pilotshburg Ladies’ Aid Society
al Simmons
Athletics
Ken. Williams
Browns
Simmons
Williams
Johnny Mostil
White Sox
Sister
el. Rice
J. Sewell
Cleveland
Simons
Wingo
Detroit
Lamar
Cochrane
Hale
Hazen Cuyler
Pirates
Cuyler
Carey
Rogers Hornsby
Cardinals
Gabby Hartnett
Cubs
Hornsby
Tlartnett
Catcher Wilson
Pillies
Milton Stock
Dodgers
Jimmy Bottomley
Wilson
Stock
Bottomley
Fournier
Brooklyn
Burrus
Boston
Wrightstone
Bancroft
Ods
Felix
Blades
Hart-Parr Company
Spirit of
PSE
Lauds Bryan
Earth
Blue Hen State
Austria
France
Italy
United States
Staton
Wire
Mre. Cole
Gor
W. J. Cole
Mrs. Coly
TIE Coles’ Store
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