New Holland Ferry Bridge Opens After Inspection
Supervisors Oarris and Reynolds joined John son county officials to inspect the new Holland Ferry bridge, now open for travel. The two steel spans run 159 feet each, with approaches bringing total length to over 350 feet, a handsome structure praised by all observers. The item also notes an upcoming sea life exhibit at the High school building next Thursday from 9 am to 6 pm with modest admissions and talks by Miss Buchanan and Mr Norman Scofield. Capt McCutcheon’s battery returned from Ottumwa after service at the 50th Iowa encampment, having previously been at Red Oak.
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Oarris and
Reynolds
New Holland Ferry
Johnson County
McCutcheon
Ottumwa
Iowa
Red Oak
Golog
Bert Scofield Buys Opera House News Stand
Bert Scofield has purchased the Opera House News Stand and will take possession next Monday morning. The business offers news, cigars, and confectionery, with Bert described as a bright, up-to-date entrepreneur likely to achieve success. Jas Chtlcote retires to seek other work.
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Bert Scofield
Opera House
Bert
Jas Chtlcote
August 30 Kalona log rolling chores and camp plans
The Moderna Wood camp of this city plans to attend the Kalona log rolling on August 30 with prizes in sight. Firemen’s race may run Monday evening at 7:00 if weather allows, after a 7:30 start previously. Local residents and visitors noted steady travel toward the encampment.
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Moderna Woodman
Kalona
News by Telephone Ainsworth
Rev J P Davis sustained a severe cut and scratches from a pet hawk last night. H Adams of Ottawa visits his brother J E Adams. T H Will learns of his brother's death in Muscatine and leaves by the Firefly. Etta Welch of Crawfordsville visits Miss Oma Funston. Mae Walker Mamie Rush and Mia Jos Utterback depart for Morning Sun. Miss Gertie Anderson travels to Wellman.
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J. P. Davis
H. Adams
Ottawa
J. E Adams
T. H. Will
Muscatine
Etta Welch
Crawfordsville
Oma Funston
Mae Walker
Mamie Rush
Mia
Jos Utterback
Gertie Anderson
Wellman
Mrs Snyder Improves After Illness Visit. Kate Deeds Home
Kate Deeds returned home last evening from Ottumwa. Mrs Martha Snyder, who has been quite sick, is better. Miss Bristow of Chicago visits at the home of her cousin Frank Bristow.
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Kate Deeds
Ottumwa
Martha Snyder
Miss Bristow
Chicago
Frank Bristow
State fair trip and visits noted in brief
F. Thomas traveled to Des Moines yesterday for the state fair. Dr. Jenkins called this morning to see W. L. Derby who is not quite eighty well. Carl Miller heads to Chicago tonight to visit his sister.
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F. Thomas
Des Moines
Dr. Jenkins
W. L. Derby
Carl Miller
Chicago
Local Residents Noted Departures for Visits and Events
Mrs Db OC Kilgore and family traveled through the city this morning. Frank McFarland left for Ainsworth to visit relatives and attend the Columbus fair. Mrs Marsh of Cleveland, niece of W W Wells, left for Des Moines with Sidney Smith. Mr and Mrs O D Nash of Waukee stay at the Nash home. Rain postponed the Sunday school phoe in Wellman. About forty residents headed for the national encampment in Chicago.
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Wm. P. Moothart
Rock Island
Chicago
Arnet
Geneseo
Ills
W. A. Row
N. Henderson
George Griffith
Richland
Ham
Db. OC. Kilgore
Your City
Frank McFarland
Ainsworth
Columbus
Mrs. Marsh
Cleveland
W. W. Wells
Des Moines
Sidney Smith
O. D. Nash
Waukee
EF. Nash
Len Smouse
Win Smouse
J. A. Young
Wm Keiser
Colorado Springs
D.C
Ella Laird
J. N. Sage
James Strain
For Rent and Help Wanted Classified Snippet
Short notices list room and office space for rent near square and near West Chester Iowa. Also an ad for a Columbia top buggy and harness seeking inquiry at the Journal office.
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Peple
West Chester
N. Nash
Washington
Iowa
Columbia
Journal Office
Stray Woman Delivers Child Then Dies on Train
Portage Wisconsin reports a unknown woman from Mosinee to Chicago on a St Paul train who died after giving birth in Portage. She could not name herself. officials search Mosinee and railroad records while charitable locals care for the newborn found among strangers.
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Portage, Wis
Mosinee
Wis
Chicago
St. Paul
Vast Exhibition Described Amid Warms Days of Travel and Trade
A lengthy note extols the Wild West Exhibition on September 6 as a vast enterprise with immense detail and discipline. It cites a New York Tribune editorial praising the event and its grand scope, along with regional updates about local visitors, merchandise from Len Smouse, fish catches, and social visits across East Washington and nearby towns.
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San Juan Hill
Quo Vadis on the Road With Aiden Benedict Company
Aiden Benedict's New York company presents Quo Vadis at the Graham on August 29 with notable on the road production and extensive special scenery.
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Aiden Benedict
New York
Graham
Weekes' Break Up A Cold Ablets Promoted at Stewart's Pharmacy
An 25 cent bottle of Weekes' Break Up A Cold Ablets is advertised with a cheerful refund if it fails to cure La Grippe. Stewart's Pharmacy promotes the product to readers seeking quick relief.
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Stewart
Stewart’s Pharmacy
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