Magnet Declamatory Contest Delights Academy Chapel
Eight Magnet Society members performed in a declamatory contest at the Academy Chapel. Mercie Howe won first place with The Octoroon, while Arian Scott placed second in a strong showing amid praises for various selections and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Magnet
Academy
Magnet Society
Magnet
Academy Chapel
Jessie Adams
Georgia Folger
Lola Harrison
Nellie Kuwer
Mercie Howe
Ollie Dixon
Arian Scott
Samuel Clegg
Mammy
Ben Hurr
Benedict Arnold
Georgia Kolger
Nellie Buwer
Patrick Henry
Lola Ctarrison
Aurora
Carrie Scobeld
Ink
Allen
Covenanter Church
Cora Smiley
J. i Logue
Ida Roberts
A. L. Davidson
Tinsid
Miss Logue
Roberts
Foxsie Adams
Lovi Harrison
Neilie Rower Beee
Sam Clegg
Ani
Petit Jury Drawn for January Term in Various Towns
The list names citizens drawn for the January term petit jury. Dwellers include Thos Rawson West Chester J M Pulver Dublin Hl 10 Tuers Dublin Jno Wombacker Lexington A Arnold Brighton Wesley Smith West Chester Jno Carris Ainsworth J F Anderson Keota Jas Casey Washington A Donaldson Washington EF M Smith Havre Geo Shelladay Riverside P P Miller Noble Luther Gormley Crawfordsville Frank Dallom Ainsworth Jacob Frank Riverside Henry Boyd Ainsworth Jas Utterback Ainsworth Ira Haines Washington W A Poster Wellman Win Kooeing Richmond Miles Bradford Washington M T Dayton Keota J Nicholson Jr Ainsworth. Also noted: sale of large Baltimore Oysters at same price as small oysters, Rh. Stuart & Sons East Side Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos
Rawson
West Chester
J. M. Pulver
Dublin
Tuers
Jno
Wombacker
Lexington
A. Arnold
Brighton
Wesley Smith
Jno. Carris
Ainsworth
J. F. Anderson
Keota
Jas
Casey
Washington
J. A. Donaldson
EF. M. Smith
Havre
Geo
Crawfordsville
Frank Dallom
Jacob Frank
Riverside
Henry Boyd
Jas. Utterback
Ira Haines
W. A. Poster
Wellman
Win. Kooeing
Richmond
Miles Bradford
M.T. Dayton
J. Nicholson, Jr
Smith doubles feather renovation services at West Washington shop
Rh F Smith, steam laundryman on East Washington opposite Graham Theatre, buys Zelner & Skinner feather renovating outfit and moves into the nearby building. He hires John Doyle of Davenport to supervise. Bring in old beds and feathers for renewal at low rates at Smith's Laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rh. F. Smith
East Washington Street
Graham Theatre
Zelner & Skinner
John Doyle
Davenport
Smith
Judge Woolson Postpones Case to January Term
J W Morton on Soldiers Home board denies AP report and says Woolson did not rule against them. He states the judge merely postponed the case until the January term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Morton
The
Soldiers’ Home
Associated Press
Woolson
Coupe
G A R Camp Fire Evening At Graham With Music And Readings
The G A R plans a beige time and strong program at their Graham camp fire on the yth inst. Church choirs Bonnie Brier Magnolia and Academy Quartettes will provide music. Miss Lucia B Griffin of Albia, elocutionist, will read selections. A small admission fee is charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Bonnie Brier
Magnolia
Academy Qartettes
Lucia B. Griffin
Albia
Miss Laura Arthur Recovers After Stair Fall
Yesterday afternoon Miss Laura Arthur fell down stairs and for a time it was feared she was badly injured. She soon recovered and aside from a severe shaking up is none the worse for the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Arthur
Orator(s) of the Platte to Speak at Academy Chapel
A note indicates an event at the Academy chapel tomorrow night featuring local orators from the Platte. The program promises persuasive address and community interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Platte
Academy Chapel
Bob Armstrong Triumphs Over Strong At Broadway Club
Big Bob Armstrong won a nine round fight at the New York Broadway Athletic Club defeating his Newark opponent Strong. Strong, a seasoned African American fighter, showed training but Armstrong used superior muscular strength to win. The bout drew a large crowd and recibió notable attention from metropolitan sports pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob” Armstrong
New York Broadway Athletic Club
Strong
Newark
New Jersey
Bob
Cantata at Opera House Thursday Evening
The Presbyterian church S. 8 St Nicholas Storm King presents a cantata with a 40 voice choir and soloists. The performance features the Fairies Brownies shepherds and many others and is suitable for all ages. Admission is 10 cents with tickets on sale Wednesday and Thursday at O H Wilson's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
S. 8
Presbyterian Church
St. Nicholas
Storm King
Jack Jrost
the Fairies
Brownies
Shepards
O. H. Wilson
Christmas Edition Delayed To Tomorrow
A message explains a mistake in yesterday's communication causes the Christmas edition to be sent out tomorrow instead of today. The delay appears due to an error in the earlier dispatch and affects readers awaiting the special issue.
Welch Holiday Gathering at Home Christmas Day
Mr and Mrs Suerm Welch will entertain many friends and relatives at their home on Christmas day. Mr Ramsey of Keota arrived today and two sisters of Mrs Welch are expected tonight Mrs Norton of Muscatine and Mrs Emry of Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suerm Welch
Ramsey
Keota
Welch
Norton
Muscatine
Emry
Oskaloosa
Grand jury list and local notices from the Journal
The draft shows names for the coming year's grand jury including Joseph W. Keifer Richmond and C H Brookwater Riverside with other jurors such as Chas Brown Wellman and J W Prizer Brighton. Also notes visitors, business ads, and a pending marriage between William Thaddeus Smith and Clara Blanche Mjil hiser in Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Keifer
Richmond
C. HH. Brookwater
Riverside
Chas. Brown
Wellman
Monroe
West Chester
Joseph Dye
Ainsworth
J. W. Prizer
Brighton
J. M. Denny
Ashington
W. Jones
Clay
Saville
Havre
J. B. Crooks
Crawfordsville
EB. Rehmel
Grace Hill
Bishop
Lexington
Weather forecast for Iowa includes snow flurries and warmer west
Special weather note from Vasumaron D C dated December 22 predicts partly cloudy conditions tonight with snow flurries and warmer air in the extreme west. Wednesday is expected to be generally fair across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vasumaron
D. C
Iowa
Two youths in custody recount saloon shooting incident
In a vivid statement to the chief of police the elder Netterfield boy named Geo Netterfield refuses to give his name to reporters. He describes ordering beers, an altercation outside a saloon, a gun drawn, and a fatal shot fired after a confrontation with a taller man. Ernst was released on bond after authorities found him innocent in another involved matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netterfield
Oskaloosa
Geo
Ernst
Tie
J. WW. Pickett
Conrad Cleaver Ernst
Wayland
CG ©. Rouse
Rouse
Clifton
Young Nettlefield
Hall's Catarrh Cure touted as universal remedy
The article claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages as a constitutional disease. It is taken internally to affect blood and mucous membranes and is backed by a $100 indemnity. Also mentions Mrs. Susan Baughman’s Christmas greetings in the local COFpSs circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F.j.cheney &Co
Mall’s
Susan Baughman
W.R
Cofpss
Ohio
Holiday Fare Increase On B N W And B W Lines
The B N W and B W announce holiday tickets at above one third fare for round trips between all stations. Tickets go on sale December 24 and January 1 with final return limit January 4. R O Law, Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. & W. Rhys
Byland St
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Regina
Petit Jury
Othe
Baltimore
Rh. Stuart & Sons
East Side Market
Young Smyth-Field
Hargadine & McKittrick
Mercer & Chilcote
I. Klein
Haviland
Fearly
North Side Square
W. Morris
Reliable Jeweler
Washington, Iowa
Shiloh
E. C. Carris & Co
Washington National Bank
Capital
Karl
E. C. Carris
BE. C. Carris & Go
Elegant Pepsin Chewing
Guam
Glasgows & Lytle’s
Our
Walter Taylor
John Dodds
Campbell & Bowman
Palmer & Co
Hank Snider
Morrison
Recorder Allen
Washington, D. C
Count Rumford
Tue Journay
Keeley
Morton
Shearer
William Thaddeus Smith
Clara Blanche Mjilhiser
Marshalltown
Mr. Smith
Savings Bank
G. W. Dye
Biskamp
Winfield
Walter Lood
Win. Chatfield
Goble
Ella Atchison
East Washington
Valpariso
Carl Simon
Chicago
City
Sol Rich
Dr. Roberts
Jackson Roberts
J. Wagner
I’. Hl. Stanton
Washington, D.C
M A. Wilson
East Washington St
Savints Bank
Turner
Alberson
Goto RK. Stuart & Sons
East Side
Younkin
St. Madison
Rev
Aun
Wielree
Gardui
Ro Law
Justin
ESC
New York
M. PP. Miller
Casey Bros
Het
Salvetm Ios Te
Rick
Wm. Blair & Son
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