Resolutions Honor Rev Logue as He Resigns at Washington
Second United Presbyterian church in Washington Iowa unanimously approves Rev James G Logues resignation after twenty years of service. Congregation praises his leadership and prays for his future work with Mrs Logue and Little Jean. Four commissioners are appointed to Keokuk presbytery to carry out the will of the church and seek pulpit support.
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Second United Presbyterian Church
James KR. Logue
Samuel Logan
William Latta
Rev. Logue
D. J. Palmer
J. M. Lytle
J. R. Logue
Keokuk
Jean
James Gordon
J.T. Matthews
Geo. Auld
W. B. Kerr
Keokuk Presbytery
United Presbyterian Church
Washingon
M. Lytle
Washington
Iowa
Dee
Battle of Prairie Grove remembered on anniversary
Forty years after the Battle of Prairie Grove Arkansas the report recalls troops marching from Wilson's Creek toward Prairie Grove and the hard trek to the battlefield. It notes 47 killed and 10 wounded, with many stragglers, and civilians left behind wives and families of Confederate soldiers. A ballad closes the piece praising Iowa volunteers.
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Prairie Grove
Arkansas
Heron
Wilson's Creek Battle Field
Springfield
Wth Iown
Battle Echoes and Public Health Close School News
Civil War style ballad recounts a fierce battle with losses and a field of fallen soldiers. A district school board votes to close for three weeks due to measles outbreak, with 25 new cases reported this week and attendance down from 40 to a lower figure. Local notices mention residents returning from the Dakotas, travel to Chicago, and social gatherings as well as a classified promotion for a barber college.
Pain Balm Promoted as Superior Plaster Alternative
A flannel dampened with Shalenertain’s Pain Balm bound on the back or chest provides relief for deep seated muscular and rheumatic pains. Marketed as a superior liniment with no equal for temporary relief. Available at Stewart’s Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman.
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Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Ingham Home Hosted Twelve for Evening Entertainment
Arthur Ingham entertained twelve friends at his home on Saturday evening. The gathering featured party games and music by the young ladies, with a quartette delivering the singing as the highlight. All attendees left after a most enjoyable time at a late hour.
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Viola
Walter Chatfield
J. A. Marsh
Des Moines
Macon
W. C. Nelson
KE. W. White
M. A. Livingston
Blockton
Iowa
W. A. Walker
Fannie Rowan
Washington
G. C. Ebner
Claire
Gault
Eva Easter
Kiponfield
Arthur Ingham
Handkerchief Sale by the Bly P U at Campbell’s
A handkerchief sale by the Bly P U unit is scheduled for Saturday December 13 at Nica and Campbell’s Furniture Store. The notice emphasizes support for the student group and directs shoppers to the SL-2t venue.
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BLY. P. U
Nica
Campbell's
Name Change for B and W to C B and Q Railroad
The B and W Railway will adopt the name C B and Q Railroad, aligning branding with its historical corporate lineage and signaling a modernization of its corporate identity. The change targets improved recognition among customers and stakeholders.
Narrow Gauge Name Changes Tighten Rail Network
The Burlington and North Western title is dropped as the hh. and W. merges into the Iowa Division of the CB&Q. From January 1 Burlington traffic will operate under CB&Q rules. Washington becomes a key node on three major lines: Burlington Route Rock Island and Great Western.
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Burlington and North Western
Burlingon and Western
Lowa
Burlington
Washington
Hurlington
Rock Island Awatem
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Union Against the Militia Stirs Indianapolis Labor
In Indianapolis on December 8 labor leaders push back against militia enlistment. The Press Feeders’ union pressures Lt. George Cook to resign from the Elkheart unit amid organizing drives by AFL organizer David Kennedy. Withdrawals from the militia have begun as unions mobilize against compulsion.
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Indianapolis
Iabor
Agatoet
Lee
George Cook
Elkhart
Cook
No Howe
Ware
David Kennedy
American Federation of Labor
Westcott's David Harum to Be Seen Here Friday
The dramatization of Westcott's David Harum is now in its third year and shows on Friday at the Graham. The comedy has enjoyed extraordinary success and steady nationwide demand, promising to outlive other book made plays of the past decade.
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Westcott
David Harum
Graham
Second Lecture on Life’s Problem by Dr. W M Chase
Dr W M Chase of Chicago spoke at Graham Institute on Why or the Problem of Life. He framed life around service as greatness and love moving the world with practical views, noting children play at work and toy stores illustrate labor. The next course number features the Ladies Symphony Orchestra of Chicago on December 20.
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Dr. Chase
Chicago
Graham
W. M. Chase
Graham I.st
Ladies Symphony Orchestra of
Resident testifies to kidney relief from Dean's Kidney Pills
Washington resident H E Looney recalls back strain from 30 years ago leading to kidney trouble. He used Dean's Kidney Pills from Columbia Pharmacy and found relief surpassing doctors and other remedies. Foster Milburn Co. advertises the product at 50 cents a box.
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Washington
H. E. Looney
van Buren St
Dean
Columbia
Foster-Milburn Co
Drowned thug identified after lake death in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee December the robber drowned after a saloon hold up was identified at the morgue as a career criminal called Mysterious Jim. He reportedly had a long record including a 15 year Iowa sentence for shooting a conductor and prior holds ups in Sheboygan and elsewhere.
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Milwaukee
Dec
Jim
Tle
Iowa
Ile
Sheboygan
Terre Haute School Board Cancels Chicago Excursion
Terre Haute Ind Dec 2 The city school board has scrapped the proposed two day excursion for public school teachers to Chicago to tour schools and art galleries. Teachers had supported the trip by a 134 to 56 vote after local merchants objected that public servants should not divert Christmas trade from home stores.
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Terre Iaue
Ind
Chicago
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