Rural Route Two Highlights From West Chester Visit
Round About reports on social visits and travel notes. Sam Petratt spent Sunday with George Johnson in West Chester. Mies Ida Skipton visited Mr and Mrs RK Beanblossom. Scranton’s Mart Scranton plans an extended stay in Oklahoma City. The Winfield fair draws Madison Tucker Mrs Frank McKune and Frank McKune Jr. to attend. Des Moines trip invites D KB Cocklin visiting Addie McCalman who is ill. Rev Meyehols delivered a well received sermon from Rom 16 20. J W Lewis of Oskaloosa visits relatives nearby. Rolla to retire from farming for a few years.
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Sam Petratt
George Johnson
West Chester
Mies Ida Skipton
Beanblossoms Mart Scranton
Oklahoma City
Madison Tucker
Frank McKune
Winfield Fair
John Blooms Brighton
Wilber Beanblossom
D. KB. Cocklin
Des Moines
Ays
Addie McCalman
Meyehols
J. W. Lewis
Oskaloosa
R. P. Bradford
Iowa City
Sr. Newbury
Rolla
August 30 31 meeting with basket dinner planned
The fourth quarterly meeting of the year is set for August 30 and 31 at a specified place. Reverend Filmer plans a basket dinner after Sunday services. Several visitors and local residents attend gatherings and tea events with noted guests from Missouri and Illinois present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filmer
Otto Patterson
Lula Patterson
Ainsworth
Brindley
Washington
Daugther
N. B Gardner
Ora Henderson
Maud Nicola
Kalona
Anna Dawson
Nellie Tripp
Etta Coulter
Howard Gardner
J. W. Eyestone
John Fleming
May Line
Kansas City
Missouri
Marietta
Minnie Schauf
Quincey
Ilinois
C. EB. Fleming
Margarete Eyestone
Eunice Eyestone
Alma Sigler
Nora Fisher
Muud Davis
Mamie Ja
Mabel Fleming
Clara Flem- Marietta Schauf
Schauf
Party at Joe Simmerman's House Draws Local Youth
West Chester residents recall a lively informal gathering at Joe Simmerman’s new home last night with social pleasures. No Methodist church services Sunday. Rev. J. P. Nesbit of Morning Sun to preach. Mrs. J. D. Dayton and Miss Jennie Cook depart for Des Moines to visit friends and the state fair. Methodist Aid Society plans an ice cream supper on the church lawn Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Simmerman
J. P. Nesbit
Morning Sun
J. D. Dayton
Jennie Cook
Des Moines
Methodist Aid Society
Ghareh Lawn
Dinner party honors visitors from Muscatine and Paxton Ill
Mrs Ab Anderson hosted a Tuesday dinner in honor of Mrs Hoffman of Muscatine and Mrs Clara McKee Stites of Paxton Ill who were visiting friends here. Stites, a former local resident, is well known in Fington circles. Mrs Hoffman Stites have returned to
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ab Anderson
Hoffman
Muscatine
Clara McKee-Stites
Paxton, Ill
Stites
Hoffman Stites
Circus in Town Delivers Despite Tragedy
The W T Harris Nickel Plate circus arrives in the city with tents on the north end grounds. Parade at noon precedes an 8 o clock show amid recent wreck losses including Gypsy the elephant and a camel team. The act promises value and fair treatment for patrons as crowds gather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Tl. Harris
Harris
Nose Broken In Junior Practice At Ainsworth
Wright McConnell of Cedar Rapids had his nose broken yesterday by a foul tip while practicing with the Ainsworth Juniors. His father Prof. J. O. McConnell and his uncle W. L. McConnell were mentioned. the boy was dressed and taken home after the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Ainsworth
Wright McConnell
Prof
J. 0. McConnell
McConnell
W. L. Mc Connell
Stewart's Pharmacy Buys It Back Promise
Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman offer a buy back guarantee for Chamberlain's Oolic Cuoera and Diarchoea Remedy. They refund if not satisfied after use, advertised as a safe reliable remedy for bowel complaints and a highly successful product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Chamberlain's
Stewart's Pharmacy
Columbus Junction District Fair Promises Strong Show
The Columbus Junction district fair runs September 1 through 4 with nine purses of 100 each for races. It features standard pace and trot events including 2:35 pace and trot and 2:09 pace as top offerings.
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Columbus Junction
Electric Bitters Offered To Prevent Self Destruction
A health notice recommends Electric Bitters as a preventive against despair and self harm. It frames despondency as a precursor to suicide and promises to strengthen nerves and regulate stomach liver and kidneys. Sold for 50 cents at Stewart's Pharmacy with satisfaction guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart’s
Christian Endeavor Adjourns Conven tion Announces Next Year’s Host
The Christian Endeavor convention of the Town Presbytery adjourned at noon with six societies present enjoying an outing in Keck's grave. Martha Dill of Washington was chosen president with Nettle Samson of Wyman as vice president and Emma Cobit of Morning Sun as corresponding secretary. Next year’s convention will be held in Morning Sun.
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Christian Endeavor Convention
Covenanter Church
Keck
Martha Dill
Washington
Nettle Samson
Wyman
Emma Cobit
Morning Sun
Mildred McClurkin
Sharon
W. ©. Ferguson
Hopkington
Samuel Greer
Robert Robb
Greer
Blanch Wilson
Ww. C. Allen
Dodd
Academy
Afred Kilpatrick
Mob violence condemned and due process urged in Niagara talk
Hom David J. Tin warned against mob action during the Niagara County Honors gathering at Olcott Beach. He urged citizens to uphold due process and lawful authority, stressing every person must be protected by law regardless of race or status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olcott Beach
N. Yang
Niagara County
Hom David J. Tin
National
Spectacularism in politics and egoism warned by Hin
Hin denounces sensational public figures who parade acts and claims their virtue. He says such extravagance inflates egos, clutches press agents, and muddles governance. He urges cool, conservative citizens to pursue quiet duties and peace, valuing righteousness over war.
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Hin
Local Notes From Winfield to Washington
Ed Reynolds traveled to Winfield. Joe Hay returned from Winnipeg. Miss Allie Jay visited friends in Fairfield. Asa Reid shipped mules to Jh. G. Baker in Oklahoma. Chas Gable becomes a new barber in Des Moines at Shellebarger shop. Bread cheaper at Johnson’s bakery. flour and fuel rising. Dell 1. Duncan improved after Albia trip. Johnson the baker offers specialty orders. A ST Bishop of the Denver Times visits Lexington then east. Dr J S Cooklin returns to Livingston Wisconsin. Brinton Entertaining Co to perform Saturday night August 20 at Graham opera house with new moving pictures. The Washington Buggy Co reports sale of a fine survey to W T Marr of Ainsworth. invite inspection of line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Reynolds
Joe Hay
Winnipeg
Allie Jay
Fairfield
Brinton Entertaining Co
Graham Opera House
Washington
Bee tree cutting leaves man with dislocated ankle
Frank Snyderfer fell several feet while cutting a limb from a bee tree in Verdi. A Washington physician was called and dressed the wound.
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Verdi
Frank Snyderfer
Washington
Donations Acknowledged for Local Farm Aid
BE Mackey of R&R F D carrier No 3 Wellman lists gifts received from D Wertz and son J Wertz Swartzendruber DeFrance Schiabaugh Yoder Otto Miller and Moore. Items include sacks oats barley corn hay and fruit with blackberries and a bushel of blackberries noted.
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BE. H. Mackey
R&r
F. D
Wellman
D. W. Wertz and Son
J. W. Wertz
J. Swartzendruber
W. A. DeFrance
John Schiabaugh
J. Y. Yoder
Ben Otto
G. P. Miller
D. Miller
Yoder
A. W. Moore
Session urged to fund state institutions expansion
Governor White plans a September special session to fund completing improvements on state institutions, following a recent supreme court ruling that blocked a prior bond issue. The report also notes dwarf and pygmy varieties of elephants, deer, and horses as curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N. D
White
Supreme Court
Love's Dream Ends in Separate Lives After Double Ceremony
In Port Huron Michigan on August 20 Matthew Lockhart and Frances Atkinson wed first in the Roman Catholic Church then in the Protestant church. Discord followed after Lockhart barred his bride's mother from visiting, blamed for the Catholic ceremony. They announced separation after failing to bridge the rift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Huron
Mich
Matthew Lockhart
Frances Atkinson
Lockhart
Yorktown Man Arrested For Assault On Elderly Woman
Henry Pilver of Yorktown, 55, was brought to Munele for safekeeping after an assault on Mrs. Jane Curran, an elderly resident who reproached him for morals. The attack followed Curran blocking him on the street. The case sparked talk of mob justice as Pilver’s son, Charles Vilser, serves a sentence for murdering his young wife two years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munele
Ind
Henry Pilver
Yorktown
Jane Curran
Rer
Pilser
Charles Vilser
Suit Against Carrie Nation Moves to Medicine Lodge
David Nation, former husband of Carrie Nation, travels to Medicine Lodge to sue Mrs Nation for a division of property he claims she unlawfully holds. He says his finances were exhausted by her and fears her tongue in areas where they are both known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
David Nation
Carrie Nation
Medicine Laxige
Nation
Tle
Medicine Lodge
Bonding firm joined in Lovejoy account suit
Mount Clemens Michigan August 20 The bill to compel ex County Treasurer Lovejoy to account for money in his possession while in office and to collect what he owes the county has been filed. The American Bonding and Trust company is made a defendant. Lovejoy says he has the money for a settlement as soon as it is determined how much he owes. The shortage alleged is $11000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Clemens
Mich
Lovejoy
American Bonding and Trust Company
Farley Held For Trial In Michigan Ringing Case
Ed BE Farley Detroit race horse owner behind opposition to Washington Park and Harlem tracks must return to Michigan to stand trial on a ringing charge. Judge Cheatham denies habeas corpus release.
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Chicago
Be, Farley
Detroit
Washington Park
Harlem
Michigan
Chetham
Funeral of Philo S. Bennett Held in New Haven
The funeral for Philo S. Bennett, the New York merchant killed in Idaho, was held in New Haven with honorary pallbearers including William Jennings Bryan, who delivered a eulogy at the grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Philo
Bennett
New York
Idaho
William Jennings Bryan
Physicians report slight change in Major Charles H. Smith's condition
Atlanta reports that physicians attending Major Charles H. Smith near Cartersville say there has been a perceptible but limited improvement in his grave condition. In New York a son was born to Mrs. C Oliver Iselin, wife of the Reliance manager and America's Cup defender.
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Atlanta
Charles H. Smith
Bill Arp
Cartersville
New York
C. Oliver Iselin
Reliance
Arrested for Stealing Stamps in Eau Claire
Bert Goff aged 25 from Hadleyville was arrested in Eau Claire Wisconsin on a charge of stealing stamps from the local post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eau Claire
Wis
Bert Goff
Hadleyville
Baseball Scores From Around the Leagues
Chicago results share a day of doubleheaders and postponements with Cincinnati Boston Brooklyn and New York leagues and associations reporting many varied scores across American and Western circuits including Cleveland Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Des Moines Denver Omaha and more with a rail delay affecting St Louis.
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Chicago
Boston
Cincinnati
Beaton
Brooklyn
New York
Bath
Cleveland
Washington
Bostom
Detroit
St. Louis
Kansas City
Columbus
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Toledo
St. Paul
Louisville
Western
Des Moines
Denver - Peoria
Denver
Omaha
St. Joseph
Colorado Springs -Milwaukee
Colorado Springs
Carrington Wanted for Sister-in-Law Murder Caught in Kentucky
Sheriff Whitlock of Danville Illinois reports a telegram from Nortonville Kentucky saying Docs Carrington, accused of murdering his sister-in-law Mrs George Carrington on August 5, is under arrest awaiting orders. Governor Yates has offered a $200 reward for his arrest and the sheriff will pursue him. Carrington has relatives in the east.
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Danville
Whitlock
Nortonville
Docs Carrington
George Carrington
Yates
Carrington
Local man sought for double murder in Grape Creek
A man wanted for a colh esded crime in Grape Creek is pursued by authorities after previous killings near Terre Haute, Indiana. He had been jailed at Jeffersonville penitentiary and was recently released on parole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grape Creek
Terre Haute
Ind
Jeffersonville
Dan Patch Breaks World Record For Pacers At Brighton Beach
Dan Patch paced a mile in 1.50 at Brighton Beach breaking the pacing world mark despite a stiff breeze and slow track. The rider hoped to surpass the track record and champion record of 2.50 held by Star Pointer, aiming to beat his own mark before the season ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dan Patch
Brighton Beach
Star Pointer
Assault at Nebraska State Capitol Prompts Lockdown
Miss Annie Brown of Omaha was attacked by an unknown man in a Capitol dome viewing party. She was choked and her clothes torn before helpers carried her to safety as police locked the doors and the assailant escaped via the roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Annie Brown
Omaha
State Capitol
Utica Youth Fatally Shoots Visitor in Farm Clash
In Utica New York a 13 year old Herbert Moon shot and killed Lucien Drew a 20 year old Ithaca Michigan man after a quarrel. Moon fled the scene with a 22 caliber rifle. In Stowe Vt a $50 000 public building gift from N C Akeley of Minneapolis was formally presented with an oration by Lesle M Shaw treasury secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
Herbert Moon
Lucien Drew
Ithaca
Mich
Young Moon
Drew
Stowe
N. C. Akeley
Minneapolis
Lesle M. Shaw
the Tressury
Wynne leaves Washington for Cush ing's Island vacation
First Assistant Postmaster General Wynne departs Washington for Cush ing's Island Maine for a vacation. Also noted: July internal revenue total reported at 22 168 480 with a drop of 111 291 from July 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wynne
Washington
Cushing’s Island
Root
Europe
Alaskan Boundary Commission
British Admiralty
Aphorisms and maxims on friendship merit and kindness
A collection of short maxims from varied authors on friendship pleasure experience and aging. Notable thoughts include true merit like a quiet river the master’s eye more effective than hands and kindness as the charm of aged wisdom.
A Gentleman From Gascony to Feature Grand Set Design
Scenery for Mr. A. ID. Hall's romantic drama is described as among the most massive and beautiful used for a dramatic production. Managers M. W. Hanley & Son have spared no expense, having models built and photographs shot of the play’s described locales.
Shamrock III and Reliance Duel in Early Yacht Race
The Shamrock III and Reliance met on an 30 mile windward leeward course south east of Highlands. Start at 11 am with light SW wind. Shamrock led early, Reliance overtook to lead by one mile at two miles to go. Races continue on Thursdays Saturdays and Tuesdays until one wins three races under a 1 minute 40 second Shamrock handicap.
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Eas
Lexington
Circus
Columbus Junction Fair
Church of the Covenanters
Hill
United States
Fut
Asa Reid
Jh. G. Baker
Oklalooma
Chas. Gable
Shellebarger Shop
Johnson's
Johnson
Dell
Duncan
Albia
A. ST. Bishop
The
Denver Times
J. 8. Cooklin
Dd, Ek, Cooklin
Livingston
Washington Buggy Co
W. T. Marr
North Dakota
Malta
Italy
Sunda Islands
Central Africa
Hetlief
Soult
Ea O Meial
Farley
Bryan
Dode Carrington
Tolle
Cours
Kieff
University of Chicago
Manchurian Frontier Station
Mason & Tramlin Company
Aeolian, Weberano and Pianola Company
Capital
Trenton
N. J
Hamma
Wye
Northern Railway
Quebec
Thomas A. M. Crabtree
Maine
National Funeral Directors’ Association
Eekeepers
Los Angeles
Cal
Carlyle
Feuillet
Rochefou Cauld
Windsor Grocery
Shamrock MN
Shamrock
Start Reliance
Good Lady's Wheel
Hobson & Gove
Means & Stichter
Journal
W. S. Grecian
South 2Nd Ave
Lexington Timber Road
Journal Office
Beach-Wickham Grain Co
Chicago Board of Trade
McCall Bros
R. McCall, Ma Oger
Duluth
Washington, Iowa
Solomon
E. C. Carris
M. Lombardo
G. H. Pratt, M. D
Cook & Sherman's Drug Store
E. C. Keck
Floris Tris Ness
West Washington St
Homeseekers
Lowa Central
A. B. Cutts
Ty. A. — Olis
Minn
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