Mrs Stella Cooper Leaves For Des Moines Visit
Mrs Stella Cooper leaves this morning for Des Moines to spend a few days visiting and handling business matters. C M Teeter, cousin of John Teeter, passes through the city from Keokuk en route to Sigourney for business. Foley's Honey and Tar advertised as a cure for obstinate coughs and colds with a mild laxative action. The genuine in the yellow package sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Cooper
Des Moines
C. M. Teeter
John Teeter
Keokuk
Sigourney
Foley
Soings of the People The County Happenings
Local correspondents report on happenings across the county communities. Brief notices cover social events weather, school happenings, and small town items of interest for the day.
Return of travelers and local visits mark Feb
Feb 20 notes show Tyke and Hogg leaving for Decatur Illinois for several weeks. Mrs L L Hough of Kansas will live with her mother in law Martha Hough. J F Buxbaum sails to Washington. Mr and Mrs J D Fishburn return from visiting M Klugh in Washington. Miss Jones of Wyman visits town. L L Neiswanger and Luther Gormly return from Chicago with stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyke and Hogg
Decatur
Ill
L. L. Hough
Kansas
Martha Hough
J. F. Buxbaum
Washington
J. D. Fishburn
M. Klugh
Miss Jones
Local travelers return from Cumberland and Fairfield visits
Feb 20 Mr and Mrs John Long and Mrs Frank Wallace were visiting Cumberland Md and returned home last evening They were called there by the illness of the former's son Miss Etna Baird went home to Fairfield after visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs J W Crawford Mr and Mrs A Rogers were Washington visitors today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Long
Frank Wallace
Cumberland
Etna Baird
Fairfield
J. W. Crawford
A. Rogers
Washington
Death and local notices in Kalona report
The Kalona column reports the death of B F Hochstettler and funeral plans, a death of Mrs John Brown, and local moves and visits. Irvin Robinson buys E E Dayton’s livery stock, J P Yoder returns from Chicago, andEk Dayton family to move west. Community members attend church and conduct daily business, with several residents planning future moves or travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Hochstettler
Snider Cemetery
John Brown
Irvin Robinson
E. E. Dayton
J. P. Yoder
Chicago
Henry Friese
George Eglin
Death of Mrs Caroline Harter Kiefer at Richmond
Mrs Caroline Harter Kiefer died at her home in Richmond on Sunday evening after a year of declining health due to asthma and lagrippe. She leaves daughter Mrs Mary Kern and son Jos Kiefer of towns east of Richmond. Her husband Anthony Kiefer preceded her in death. She was nearly seventy seven and a devout Catholic buried Tuesday at 10 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Caroline Harter Kiefer
Kiefer
Mary Kern
Jos. Kiefer
Anthony Kiefer
Robert Clyde Embarks On Brief Ainsworth Business Trip
Robert Clyde traveled this morning as a passenger heading to Ainsworth on a short business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Clyde
Ainsworth
Pain Balm Featured For Rheumatism And Nerve Pains
The relief from pain offered by Chamberlain's Pain Balm makes it a favorite with sufferers of rheumatism sciatic lame back lumbago and deep seated and muscular pains sold by Cook and Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Cook & Sherman
Local city notes glimpse many travelers and visitors
Newton O Loughlin left for Cedar Rapids on business. Wilber Gardner of Ainsworth visited. W R Beamer rode the Firefly for business. Pearl White went to Ainsworth for a day or two. Mrs Hays of Cedar Rapids visited relatives. Dot Keister headed to Cedar Rapids to see friends. J B Crail rode to Winfield for a few days with relatives. C E Stinson of Viola Kan visiting cousin T J McElhinney. T Y Wickham and wife visited son Dr E T Wickham. Verne Anderson returned home to Ainsworth from teaching near Keota. Eli Warfel ill but resting easier. Clara Coulter left for Ainsworth to visit. Anna and Lucy Miller arrived from near Fairfield to visit Chas Benz. Fay Barr returned to Davenport after weeks with friends here. Mrs James Clegg visited in the city. they plan moves near Ainsworth. Clegg party to Columbus City for 25th anniversary. A F Austin visiting friends en route from Stratford, Texas to Illinois. Riverside school east of Brighton, 31 pupils, Jennie Coop teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton O'Loughlin
Cedar Rapids
Wilber Gardner
Ainsworth
W. R. Beamer
A. F. Austin
Illinois
Stratford
Texas
Miss Minnie Conner Seeks Republican County Superintendent Nomination
Miss Minnie Conner, principal of the South school, announces her candidacy in the primaries for the Republican nomination for county superintendent. A native of Washington county, she is a long time local educator with strong ties to the community and a well regarded track record in public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Conner
Miss Conner
Washington County
Moving Picture Fever Sweeps Washington At Pictorium
A column urges residents to visit the STAR cinema Pictorium noting moving pictures entertain all ages. It highlights unexpected adult attendance and promises a full evening program change to keep audiences glued to screens.
Latimer Dies After Operation In Washington
Senator Latimer of South Carolina died at 9 30 this morning after failing to recover from an operation performed Monday to relieve a bowel twist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
The
Evening Journal
Latimer
South Carolina
Battleships Arrive At Callao Port In Peru
Callao Peru February 20 American battleships arrive at this port this morning as part of a naval movement reported by a special dispatch to The Evening Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callao
Peru
The
Evening Journal
Harriman Defeats Fish for Illinois Central Control
In a dramatic clash E. H. Harriman defeated Stuyvesant Fish to gain control of the Illinois Central. Judge Ball denied Fish’s request for an injunction to prevent Harriman and associates from voting their shares at the March 2 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The
Evening Journal
E. H. Harriman
Stuyvesant Fish
Illinois Central Today
Ball
Harriman and Associates
Thorne Reports Hearing on Corn Belt Rates Delay
Clifford Thorne returned from Chicago where he represented the Corn Belt Meat Producers association in an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing. The railroads sought an oral hearing before the full commission but Prouty said it could not be granted before May in Washington, delaying progress until late spring. Thorne will argue for the association when the hearing occurs. The case now favors the association in its push for rate reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Thorne
Chicago
Corn Belt Meat Producers’ Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad
Prouty
Washington, D. C
Thorne
Association
The Gingerbread Man at the opera house
Nixon and Zimmerman present The Gingerbread Man at the opera house on Tuesday February 25. The production is billed as a top quality, first class show with elaborate scenery and costumes and is expected to be one of the season’s best performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon & Zimmerman
Ranken
Sloane
Opera House
Trotting News and Racing Notes Hit English Classic Scene
Alfred Vanderbilt selects trotters for venture coach in England as fifteen arrive. Jack Thorney’s release hinges on $8,500 paid by the Boston Americans. Terry Mefsovern credits Tommy Burns for a famed nickname. The American Trotting Association logged 697 members and $2,150,915 in purses last year. Richard Croker nominates Rhodora, a three year old filly, for Ascot Gold Cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Vanderbilt
England
Jack Thorney
Boston Americans Tire
Terry Mefsovern
Tommy Burns
Ilestrious
American Trotting Association
Richard Croker
Rhodora
Carpet tack on floor seen in old New York World
A brief snippet notes a carpet tack on the floor as a recurring sight, with the narrator having walked past it many times, reflecting on familiarity and indifference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Washington Receives Congressional Approval as Commander
Congress approves George Washington as commander in chief of the U S army on June 27 1775 and on June 21 he begins his march to Boston to take command of the forces encamped there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Army
Congress
Boston
Longbow Strings Described as Silk Weighing Five Times Their Weight
The article notes that longbow strings were woven from platted silk and valued at five times their weight in wold.
A Queer Snow Fact Reported In Snow Study
A curious observation notes that men buried in an avalanche hear clearly every word spoken by searchers while their own shouts do not penetrate the snow reach. The phenomenon highlights the strange acoustics of being buried under snow and the limits of vocal signaling.
Undertaker’s Former Employee Confesses to Body Robberies
Minneapolis February 20. R C Russell once employed at a local undertaking house admitted to police that he stole bodies placed in his charge. The confession follows investigations into multiple desecrations of corpses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
R. C. Russell
Ancient quarry yields gold treasure worth $750000
A private dispatch from Kamenets in Podolia reports discovery in an ancient quarry of thirteen casks containing gold valued at about 750000 dollars. The treasure is believed hidden there since the Tartar invasion centuries ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Kamenets
Podolia
Powell Named To State Arbitration Board In Illinois
Governor Deneen appoints Marty M Powell business manager of the Peoria Star to the state board of arbitration succeeding the late Dennis J Hogan of Geneva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Deneen
Marty M. Powell
Peoria Star
State Board of Arbitration
Dennis J. Hogan
Geneva
Trave you a recommendation from your last place
A brief Chicago American snippet captures a playful exchange about a recommendation, noting "Seven worths off for good behavior" and a light tone about prior place references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Animal Tales of Foxes, Cats, and Odd Bets
Sterling Massachusetts resident Harlan W Kingsbury recalls a fox carrying off a tomcat after a brief struggle. Willis Clark of Marion Ohio bets $100 his Maltese can chase a fox across a field following a three minute start. Judge Proctor of Montgomery County Michigan proposes trading his fishing dog for a hen from lawyer I B Miller of Youngstown Ohio known to chew tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan W. Kingsbury
Sterling
Mass
Willis Clark
Marion
Judge Proctor
Montgomery County
Mich
I. B. Miller
Youngstown, O
Chicago Board of Trade Quotes and Market Report
Chicago markets report from Feb 19 shows mixed wheat corn and hog prices with cash sales and livestock quotes across wheat, corn, oats, pork, lard, short ribs, and cattle. East Buffalo figures list slower cattle and stronger hogs with calf and sheep prices included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Mai
Timothy Hay
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Local residents take morning trips to nearby towns
Henry Dupuis rode to Keota this morning followed by Joe Corso to Columbus Junction on business. The Allen couple and baby headed to Cedar Rapids for a week or two, while R W Reesink of the Muscatine Journal visited the city and traveled to West Liberty. W Roberts and daughter Beula left for Cotter to visit H Richards family, and Will Dupuis with Beatrice Dupuis went to Sigourney for a brief family visit. Bessie Randolph of Keota also traveled to Cedar Rapids to visit relatives, and C E Ripple with plans to settle in Knoxville after a visit with H A and George Pauls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dupuis
Keota
Joe Corso
Columbus Junction
G. T. Allen
Baby
Cedar Rapids
R. W. Reesink
The
Muscatine Journal
West Liberty
W. Roberts
Beula
Cotter
Bessie Randolph
C. E. Ripple
Brighton
Knoxville
H. A
George Pauls
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the County News
Crawfordsville
Ainsworte
Kalona
Mrs. Hays
Mrs
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Dot Keister
J. B. Crail
Winfield
C. E. Stinson
Viola, Kan
T. J. McElhinney
T. Y. Wickham, Sr
E. T. Wickham
Verne Anderson
Eli Warfel
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Robert Coulter
Anna
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Chas Benz
City
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Davenport
James Clegg
Mrs. Clegg
Verdi
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