Browns Were In Retreat Des Moines City War Tale
A Des Moines newspaper reports heavy fighting between Brown and Blue forces with the Browns retreating under Colonel Lincoln and the Blue army led by Colonel Bishop. Dispatches note censorship limits on battlefield news and fears for the missing war correspondent. Des Moines residents stay unaware as officers discuss restricting press reports.
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Journal
Brown
Lincoln
Blue
Bishop
Co. D
Army
Army of the Blue
Des Moines
454Th
Steck
Johnsons Bakery Promises Hot Bread Twice Daily
Local notes report hot bread twice daily at Johnsons bakery and urge customers to visit Johnson the baker for quality goods. Several travel and social items mention Rev Mr Coates and Winfred Durst, plus visits between Spokane and Fairfield.
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Johnson's Bakery
Death of R N Wilson Father of R M Wilson
Robert Nicol Wilson died at 9 pm at his son's home 206 North Second avenue after a 12 year illness. Born May 23 1826 in Simcoe Canada he married Agnes McInnes. three children were born only R M Wilson survives. Funeral Sunday at 3 pm at the residence with Rev Elias Handy officiating. interment Elm Grove Cemetery.
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Robert Nicol Wilson
R. M. Wilson
North Second Avenue
Mr. Wilson
Simcoe
Canada
Agnes McInnes
R. M
Agnes
Jury Disagrees in Fox Illegal Fishing Case
In Brightons Justice McCalls court Jacob B Fox was tried yesterday for illegal fishing on the Skunk river. The jury failed to agree and the case was dismissed. The panel included Samuel Thompson Mat Tucker James Fishburn Arthur Wilcox John Taylor and James Tipton.
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Jacob B. Fox
Brighton
Miss Dorothy Miller Wins Five Hundred At Row Home Cards
Wilma Row and Fannie Harwood entertained a group of young ladies yesterday afternoon at cards on East Washington street. Eight tables were in play for five hundred with Dorothy Miller taking the honors and a gold hat pin as prize. A luncheon followed the game. Out of town guests included May Florine Thielen Besse Louise Thielen Blodwin Jones Lena Maxwell.
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Wilma Row
Fannie Harwood
East Washington Street
Dorothy Miller
May Florine
Besse Louise Thielen
Chicago
Blodwin Jones
Burlington
Lena Maxwell
Crawfordsville
Swift sisters host dinner honoring Rock Island guests
The Misses Agnes and Teresa Swift entertained at a dinner party today in honor of the Misses Busch, Boney, Rooney, Holcomb, Margreth, Shearer and Strobene and Mrs. Hampson of Rock Island. A four course dinner was served by the Misses Martina Swift, Loretta Walker and Agnes Butterfield.
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Agnes
Teresa Swift
Busch, Boney
Rooney, Holcomb
Margreth
Shearer and Strobene
Hampson
Rock Island
Martina Swift
Loretta Walker
Agnes Butterfield
Indianola Families Enjoy Sunset Park Picnic
Mr. and Mrs. H. H. McCleery and son Richard with Mrs. Dr. C. W. Mc Laughlin and children Maurine and Charles join Misses Carrie Hamilton Helen Fulton and Paul Calhoun for a Sunset park picnic in Indianola last evening.
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H. H. McCleery
Richard
C. W. McLaughlin
Maurine
Charles
Carrie Hamilton
Helen Fulton
Paul Calhoun
Indianola
Sunset Park
Wallace Women Honored At George Home Dinner
M. Y. Wallace and daughters Mrs. Dr. Allen and Miss Nettie Wallace were entertained at dinner yesterday by Mr. and Mrs. J. R. George. In the afternoon about a dozen ladies visited the George home for a social afternoon honoring Mrs. Allen and Miss Wallace.
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M. Y. Wallace
Dr. Allen
Nettie Wallace
J. R. George
George
Notice to Ladies Hair Parlor Closed August 12
Notice states hairdressing parlors will be closed Monday August 12 and reopen Tuesday Located at 20645 South Iowa avenue near the U S express office and indicating new location and hours.
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South
Iowa Avenue
U. S. Express Office
Stewart Pharmacy resumes with Don Hampsher back on duty
Don Hampsher returns to work at Stewart pharmacy after a vacation while Ralph Sylvester who filled in during his absence leaves for Waterloo. Nurses from Rock Island guests at J C Swift home. Mr and Mrs Campbell and Ward attend Chautaqua then Ed Walther home in Davenport as Walther heads east to Jamestown exposition.
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Don Hampsher
Stewart Pharmacy
Ralph Sylvester
Don
Waterloo
Busch
Boney
Rooney
Holcomb
Margreth
Shearer
Strobene
John Campbell
L. B. Ward
Columbus Junction
Chautaqua
Governor Glenn and North Carolina Courts Clash Over Jurisdiction
Governor R B Glenn argues state courts retain final jurisdiction and can proceed to final judgment with appeals only to the U S Supreme Court. the dispute centers on Southern railway fines and a habeas corpus release by Judge Pritchard. Glenn, a veteran lawyer and politician, served as governor from 1905 to 1908.
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R. B. Glenn
North Carolina
Pritchard
Glenn
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Southern Railway
New York Dinner Honors Connecticut Captain’s Compliment
Hugo Osterhaus praised the aging seafaring figure at a New York dinner, recalling past ships and stories. He laments the old salt’s disappearance, noting how they once teased him and that the veteran blushed before vanishing. A tale about an old shellback’s beard ends with a joke about matches.
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Hugo Osterhaus
Connecticut
New York
Captain Osterhaus
abdication of Korea emperor cited Japanese influence
The former Korean emperor abdicated after forty four years on the throne. Lieutenant General Y Hasegawa, commander of Japanese troops in Korea and an adviser to the regents, led the push citing policy failures and danger to the nation. He previously commanded imperial guards in the Russo Japanese War and operated with General Kuroki in Manchuria.
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Korea
Hermit Kingdom
Y. Hasegawa
Mikado
Russia
Imperial Guards
Kuroki
Manchuria
Kuropatkin
Citizens Meeting Promises Industry at Commercial Club
Tonight at 9 p m an important meeting of Washington citizens will be held at the Commercial Club. Organizers urge broad turnout to pursue a potential new industry, stressing that everyone’s attendance could influence the outcome.
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Citizens of Washington
Commercial Club
Fresh salted nuts and pies at the Vienna and locals
Local notes list Mrs A J Duvall visiting from West Chester and several residents traveling or visiting Columbus Junction Des Moines and St Louis. Mentions of house paintings at E T Wickham office and visitors including Mr and Mrs Cap Miller Sigourney and Misses Inn and Belle Brinton Brighton.
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Vienna
A. J. Duvall
West Chester
Flo Purvis
Columbus Junction
James Letts
Chicago
Marion Anderson
E. T. Wickham
J. F. Quinn
St. Louis
Smr
Cap Miller
Sigourney
Misses Inn
Belle Brinton
Brighton
Grace Ingham
Mabel Brinton
Loss Adjustments Reported by Washington County Mutual
Secretary Sidney Coon of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Association lists weekly and prior-week losses settled. Entries include cattle and horse claims from Keota Brighton Wellman Washington Ainsworth Verdi and other towns with totals leading to 1066.70 for two weeks and smaller individual sums.
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Sidney Coon
Washington County, Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
Emer
George
Crawford
Keota
Steer
J. A. Augustine & Bros
Brighton
A. R. Felty
Con
A. Huber
Washington
J. H. Oldfield
Wellman
John Davis
H. J. Keiitz
Frank Romine
G. L. Kerr
I. & J. Morgan
Ainsworth
G. W. Teets
H. H. Welch
J. E. Dunbar
Sabbath services and preaching by Rev. D. Everett Smith
Sabbath school at 9 45 morning service at 11 junior at 4 45 senior at 6 15 evening at 7 30 with preaching by the Rev. D Everett Smith of Indianola.
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D. Everett Smith
Indianola
Sabbath and Worship Schedule Prompt
Sabbath school at 9 30 morning public worship at 11 Senior Endeavor at 6 15 and evening service at 7 30 all are invited to attend these services.
First Presbyterian Sunday Schedule Noted
Sabbath school begins at 9 40 with Senior Endeavor at 6 30. No preaching services due to the pastor absence.
Methodist Episcopal Sunday Schedule and Services
Sunday school begins at 9:30 with class meetings at 10:30. Morning service at 11. Epworth League at 6:15. Evening service at 7:30 with preaching by the pastor.
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Epworth League
First Church of Christ Scientist Service Notice
Corner of Iowa Avenue and Jefferson Streets announces a morning service at 11 with the subject Soul and Psalm 104 1 41 as the golden text A Wednesday evening gathering at 7 30 is also offered An invitation is extended to all to attend the services.
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Iowa Avenue
Jefferson Streets
Grain markets disrupted as strike halts daily trade
The strike deprived us today of our grain markets but the stock markets arrived, though delayed. Officials expect everything will be back on track in a few days as operations resume and traders adjust.
Heat Readings Mixed as Temperature Peaks
The government thermometer showed an 80 degree high this afternoon while noon readings reached 87 in the shade, suggesting a hotter start to the day than the later peak.
Church of Covenanters Service Schedule and Speaker
Sabbath school at 9 50 morning preaching at 11 Attending Rev. Mr. Morrow from Blanchard Iowa will preach both morning and evening services at 7 30. Christian Endeavor at 6 30.
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Christian Endeavor
Mr. Morrow
Blanchard
Iowa
Gowns From the Undertaker's Trade
A New York World report notes dressmakers sometimes send hurry orders to undertakers for gowns in materials like henrietta pongee faille and chiffon taffeta. Undertakers stock more than shrouds as luxury attire becomes common, with shops relying on funeral houses for last minute gowns.
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Henrietta
Pongee
Faille
Tate
York Sun
Jack
New York World
First Baptist Service Promotes Life Worth Living Theme
The church announces morning and evening services at First Baptist with the morning sermon titled Is Life Worth the Living. Sunday school and the young people's meeting run at the usual hours. All welcome and seats are free.
Johnsons Featured Tonight With Cakes And Pies
A fine line of cakes and other good things are available this evening at Johnsons. Mr and Mrs Edgar Smith traveled west on the Rock Island this morning. Eva McGaughey left today for a visit with the Teeter family in Cedar Rapids. Hope and Ruth Solbrig returned to Davenport after visiting here. Jennie Shafer and daughter Lulu returned to Ottawa Illinois after visiting J J Kellogg.
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Johnson's
Johnson’s
Edgar Smith
Rock Island
Eva McGaughey
Merton ‘Teeter
Cedar Rapids
Hope
Ruth Solbrig
Davenport
Jennie Shafer
Lulu
Ottawa
Weather forecast for Iowa and DC region mix of showers
The forecast for today and tomorrow calls for fair skies in the east and showers with cooler conditions in the west tonight. Sunday should bring more showers and cooler weather. Also noted is a local ad about rolls and coffee cakes at Vienna bakery. Miss Ethel Hardy travels from Winfield to Delta, changing ears here for home.
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Ethel Hardy
Winfield
Delta
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Rebecca Johnson
Spokane
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Frank Brindley
Katherine Berdo
Jap Bidwell
R. N. Wilson
Sociefy
Robert Brodnax
Bill
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E. F. Neal
L. H. Hall
Blanche McFarlane
Miss May McFarlane
Charles Houck
Kansas City
Alex Houck
J. E. Wheeler
Lula Crawford
Walker Jennings
Fred Taylor
Verdi
Calf
W. C. Hotle
J. S. Mangold
F. R. Hagie
Olds
H. F. Steck
Washington National Bank
Washington, Iowa
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Methodist Episcopal
First Church OF Christ
Church OF Covenanters
First Baptist
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