Local notices and travel nudges from the Keota area
A collage of short items lists people visiting leaving for trips and returning home. L Coop heads to Perlee for two days, Dr. Wickham visited Keota, J G McCartney went to Cedar Rapids, R G McChessney returns from Brighton, Emry rides to Des Moines, Olive spends Sunday in the city, Joe Reiner visits for court business, Minnie Seydel and Minnie Dupuis travel between Sigourney Keota, Burlington, and Whiton, Jessie Sage teaches piano, Allen Ott returns from Washington, Pleasant Newell and Mrs Collier visit Whiton, Mrs Dayton travels to Brighton for her mother’s illness, Howard Wilson visits East Main, Ketner leaves home after three weeks ill, Buchanan visits from Fairfield to Brighton for a Sunday stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wickham
Keota
J. G. McCartney
Cedar Rapids
R. G. McChessney
Brighton
R H. Emry
Des Moines
D. C. Olive
Sigourney
Joe Reiner
Kalona
Court House
Allen Ott
Washington
Pleasant Newe
G. B. Collier
Whiton
T. A. Bailey
C. E. Dayton
J. HefYlefinger
Howard Wilson
East Main Street
Clinton
A. N. Ketater
Miss Buchannan
Fairfield
HF. Steck
Reynolds Gallery Highlights in Washington Iowa 1901 Space
The Reynolds Gallery announces its annual Space feature for 1901 in Washington Iowa. The gallery invites locals to watch for upcoming exhibitions and event notices at the premier arts venue in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Reynolds
Local notes from Ainsworth and nearby area events
A roundup of daily happenings includes visits and health updates for residents such as Lily and Cora Olds, Robi Fisher, and Henry Green. Community items mention church services, hotel meals for snow shovellers, attendance at funerals, store ads, stage offerings, and various travel for business or family reasons.
Local 1901 Pattern Exhibition Showcases Range
A display of 1901 hat pattern designs highlights a broad collection with the largest variety shown at this event.
Side Tracked Tonight and Local Visitors Reported
Local notes list showings and movements including Side Tracked the world beater tonight. Mrs John Skipton heads to Malcolm while W S Grecian recovers from illness and A C White rides to Havre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Skipton
Malcolm
Kissing Strike at Granite City Enameling Plant
At the National Enameling and Stamping company a group of female workers walked out after Cora Schrader was fired for kissing male coworker Billy Wendell. The strike continues as new hires fill positions amid bitter talk and possible sympathy actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite City
National Enameling and Stamping Company
Cora Schrader
Miss Schrader
Misa Schrader
Billy” Wendell
Indiana House Passes Gas Rebates and Expense Reporting Bill
Indiana lawmakers approved a natural gas rebate measure for utilities failing to meet city franchise gas delivery. The James bill mandates itemized 1900 expense reports within ten days of passage. A public works minimum wage bill of 20 cents per hour also passed. The senate backed an anti lynching bill affecting sheriff custody. Bills seek relocating blind and deaf institutions from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
House
James
Senate
Gills
Chicago firm lands contract to raise Maine from Havana harbor
A Chicago contractor team was named the winning bidder to raise the battleship Maine from Havana harbor. If no bid challenges arise, Chamberlin & Co will also raise the Spanish transport Alfonso XIII. The agreement covers the salvage and pays the U S government 38 percent of proceeds, plus restoration of officers and crew property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Maine
Havana Harbor
Chamberlin & Co
United States
Umbrella Tribute to General Chaffee From Chinese Residents
Chinese residents in Peking present General Chaffee with umbrellas as a gesture of respect for him and his troops. They note that Li Li province suffered looting and violence in recent months while admiring Western Christianity and civilization. Anti Jesuit riots in Spain reach Valencia with an attack on the Jesuit college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Chaffee
Chi Li
Spain
Valencia
Reverend Nicholson Attends Sub-District Christian Church Meet
Rev Nicholson attends a Sub-District Convention of the Christian Church in Keota this morning with a devotional service led by him. Speakers include W. B Clement state superintendent and Rev S P Telford. Mayor Geo Ross receives two engraved tumblers from Crystal Palace Glass Blowers, inscribed with his name and 1901. Members of the A O U W lodge plan a poverty social and discuss Friday night program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholson
Keota
The
Christian Church
Rev Nicholson
W. B Clement
S. P. Telford
Geo. Ross
Crystal Palace
George Ross
Washington
A. O. U. W. Lodge
Miss Elva Downing Arrives for Academy in Keota
Miss Elva Downing of Keota arrived this morning to attend the Academy after missing yesterday due to the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elva Downing of
Keota
Academy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Albert Williams & Cother Shoes
Ulisters
SOL, Rich & CO
Ghrap
WM. Blair & Son
California
Heinz
Baird & Johnson
Tfrreaphone
Cash Store
riCa-UpPe
Jule Walters
Temple
L. Coop
Perlee
Minnie Seydel
John Steen
Burlington
Minnie Dupuis
Jessie E. Sage
Lily and
Cora Olds
Ainsworth
Mrs. Chas. Olds
Dick Fisher
Robi. Fisher
Mr. Fisher
Henry Green
National Biscuit Company
Mr. L Z Mikech
Mrs. Bettle
Grace Hill
Civic Hotel
Renwick
2Nd
U. P
Biggsville
Lll
Chas. Hise
Clayton Neiswanger
Lora Inman
Knoxville
C. J. Fulton
Sticher
Attorney Stone
Squire Folger
Oklahoma City
Carl Keck
O. B. Brown
Dubuque
Johnson's Bakery
O. M. Livings of
the Heights
Eldon
O .K. Brown
Laer
W. FB. Palmer
Gatlin
East Madison Street
Davenport
Amos Stewart
Algona
Geo. Stewart
S .S. Stone of
Kk. T. Neal
H. J. Williams
McElroy
John O'Flanity
Harper
Oklahoma
Jennie Schurr
West Chester
Mrs
Howard White
W. B. Silverthorn
C. D. McDowell
Bruce Dill
Frank Crosby
B. F. Dixon & Co
Della Randall
J. G. Stewart
Second
U. P Church
Helen Lewis
Golden Rule
Conner
Roy Patterson
I. Kleese
Journal
Harwood
South Side
the Evening Journal
Evening Journal
Easy Main &T
Post Office
Waerron
Stewart
West Side Brook
Penras
Bowman Bros
W.S. Grecian
A. C. White
Havre
Buream
Katie Montgomery
East Main St
P J. Hanley
Ralph Livingston
S. W. Livingston
Mrs. Moritz
I. Klein
Will Logan
Crawfordsville
Lizzie Matthews
W. Cherryholmes
Winfield
Allie Ott
Riverside
Mary Lytle
D. H. McKee
Mediapolis
H. M. Richer
Miss Lowash
Miles Bradford
A.G. Anwyl
Columbus Junction
D. H. Logan
the Gazette
Monmouth
Ill
Monmouth College
KK E Swift
Boone
Iowa State
Indiana
Havana
Ics A de
N. W Corner
Washington, Iowa
D.C. Smith
Cash Grocery
Smoke Burnham’s
Golden Buck
Shif
S. W
J. L. Brookhart
Opera House
Minnesota
Star Grocery
James Quirk Milling Co
Minneapolis, Mion
Joseph Pollard, Jr
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