Old Man Found Zipped From Cold North of Town
A severely injured elderly man was found near the Irving Gallagher home five miles north west of town in a pitiable state. Deputies took him to the sheriff's office for identification and then to the county farm where Superintendent Beatty will care for him. He spoke with a German accent and may be named Grissmar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Gallagher
Han Jon
Gallacher
Sheriff's Office
Grissmar
Beatty
Localedued bath marks return to health for stray dog
A stray dog received its first bath in years and will be cleaned up and well cared for, reflecting a community effort to rehabilitate the animal and ensure its ongoing welfare.
Dressmaking Parlor Moves to Front Room Over Rothschild Store
Mrs J W Scott announces a move to the front room over the Rothschild shop and says she will devote all time to dressmaking, ceasing alterations. Mrs T G Nixon of Muscatine arrived to attend the funeral of her grandfather J M Stevenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rothschild
T. G. Nixon
Muscatine
J. M. Stevenson
Happenings Across Crawfordsville Daily News Area
In Crawfordsville Iowa Mrs Susan Bennett of Hedrick visits her father Captain J W Harper. Evangelical union services begin at United Presbyterian church with Rev HU Griffith from Little Rock conducting two weeks of services. An entertainment by Hisworth Plumstead featured impersonations and readings from Riley Dunbar and Trowbridge. Several locals visit and fall ill notes include Mrs David Twinam seriously ill and Leonard Lintzs recovering from rheumatism. Public schools resume after vacation and local visits are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Susan Bennett
Hedrick
Iowa
J. W. Harper
Samuel McFadden
Des Moines
James McFadden
HU Griffith
Little Rock
Ark
United Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
United Presbyterian Churches
Leonard Lintzs
Mary Chez
Washington
Marsh W. Bailey
Zavodsky
Elsie Radda
George Sojka
Herman Eagle
Dave Turnipseed
Anna Dolies
Mary
Charles
Selement
Joe Dann
Riverside
Eglin
George Eglin
Local News Snapshots From Brighton and Nearby Towns
A Brighton column records multiple short visits and family gatherings. Mrs Linnie Savage and son of Fairfield stay with Geo Savage, Miss Mae Jones visits Tainter relatives, Miss May Mayer visits Fairfield friends, Miss Clara Palm visits D N Kleinschmidt, Mrs Clara Farrier spends holidays in Denver, Mrs Ben Wise visits from Branch Arkansas, Dale Carris visits H D Luers, Charley Porter visits Hedrick, Nannie Van Dyke returns from Thayer, H D Luers travels to Washington on business, Jake Miller visits his brother in Olds on New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linnie D. Savage
Fairfield
Geo. Savage
Mae Jones
Tainter
Iowa
May Mayer
Clara Palm
Keota
D. N. Kleinschmidt
Clara Farrier
Denver
Colorado
Ben Wise
Branch
Ark
W. J Barnes
Dale Carris
H. D. Luers
Charley Porter
Hedrick
C. W. Porter
Nannie van Dyke
Thayer
Washington
Jake Miller
Olds
John
Riverside Visitors And Regional Death Notice
Mr and Mrs Thomas Holyoke returned from Cranston to Riverside after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Hunter. Obituary notice: Mrs Carolina Edelstein died in Sioux City on Monday. Mr O M Haney traveled to Davenport on Monday. Mrs Burt Flynn and Esther visited Mrs Clark in Iowa City. Mrs Joseph Beatch, previously dangerously ill, is improving. Frank Dautremont left Tuesday for Burlington to visit the Henry Dautremont home. Charles Thomann returned to Davenport Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Holyoke
Cranston
Hunter
Carolina Edelstein
Sioux City
O. M. Haney
Davenport
Burt Flynn
Esther
Clark
Iowa City
Joseph Beatch
Frank Dautremont
Tuesda
Burlington
Henry Dautremont
Charles Thomann
Local visitors and minor injuries mark quiet Washington notes
Ainsworth resident Miss Fern Randle visited her aunt Miss Margaret Crawford yesterday. Mrs. H. T. Jackson and daughter Jennie were in Muscatine. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Stites left for Nebraska after visiting Mrs. Stites' parents. A west bound freight derailed after meeting another train, blocking traffic for hours but causing no injuries. J. R. Hardin, about 80, slipped near the Baptist church and broke both bones in his left wrist. Howard Stewart of Washington was in town, and Miss Ida Sands, visiting her brothers, departed for home this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Randle
Washington
Margaret Crawford
H. T. Jackson
Jennie
Muscatine
A. E. Stites
Nebraska
Stites
J. R. Hardin
Baptist Church
Mr. Harding
Howard Stewart
Ida Sands
Pleasant Hill Notices and Visits Passes Week
Pleasant Hill social items note Mrs. Samuel McKee of Missouri staying with relatives, visits by the Coffman and Perg families, and A B Carr with daughters off to Biggsville for Miss Mabel Allman’s wedding. Families attend New Year dinner at the Christian church while others travel. Fiorella King’s death body moved to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel McKee
Missouri
Henry Coffman
Mabel
E. W. Perg
Edith
Muscaline
Robert Kephart
A. B. Carr
Theo
Jennie
Biggsville, Sr
Mabel Allman
Ed. Mayhew
Amilla
A. J. Corbin
The
Christian Church
Funeral of Mrs. Harry Bell Held at East Washington
Funeral service for Mrs. Harry Bell was conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 at her father J A Cunningham’s residence on East Washington street by Rev W O Fisher. Interment followed in the city cemetery with pallbearers Frank L Wilson H M Richer C J Wilson L H Wallace W W Wilson and R M Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bell
J. A. Cunningham
East Washington Street
Burial services held for city resident
Morning rites were held at 8 30 oclock Wednesday at the King home with Rev Duncan officiating. Miss Florence Wright has returned to Indianola to resume studies at the Methodist college. Roward A Burrell visited from Washington while staying at the Glover home. Harold Page returned to Parson's college Fairfield. Charles Kirkpatrick went back to Coe College Cedar Rapids and Paul Neal to Cornell College Mt Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tery
Rev
Duncan
King
Florence Wright
Indianola
Methodist College
Roward A. Burrell
Washington
Glover
Harold Page
Parson's College
Fairfield
Charles Kirkpatrick
Coe College
Cedar Rapide
Paul Neal
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Fifth Strike Victim Fatally Shot During Garment Strike
Chicago reports the fifth fatal shooting tied to the garment workers strike. Fred Reinhardt, 35, a Hart, Schaffner & Marx special detective, was shot while escorting two non-union men from company shops at Spaulding Avenue and Douglas Boulevard. He died en route to hospital after being struck in the arm and chest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Garment Workers
Fred Reinhardt
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Spaulding Avenue
Douglas Boulevard
Foley's Kidney Remedy Appreciation Letter
IL McConnell of Catherine Street Elmir a New York writes praising Foley's Kidney Remedy for curing a bad kidney issue after five bottles. The letter notes it is the most reliable kidney medicine she has taken and thanks Levmon's Pharmacy and McClhinney Drug Co for availability.
Dougherty Bros One Fourth Off Sale Notice
One fourth off on all men's and children's suits and overcoats pants shirts underwear hats and caps Thirst come first served Dougherty Bros offer advertised in a period retail notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dougherty Bros
Dougherty Bros Cut Prices On Apparel First Come
Cut prices on all garments including outerwear shirts underwear hats and caps. One fourth off sale offers limited to stock and offered on a first come first served basis at Dougherty Bros.
Merital Chocolate Granules Pill That Fills the Bill
Merital Chocolate Granules promote a gripe free stomach and reliable results. A purely vegetable remedy that regulates the stomach liver and bowels. Lemon's Pharmacy acts as exclusive agents for this pill that fills the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Notice of Will Proved in Washington County Iowa
Proof of Will filed in the District Court of Washington County Iowa the last will and testament of Robert Bennett deceased. January 10 1911 fixed as the time for proving said will G S Eckerman Clerk of the District Court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Washington County
Iowa
Robert Bennett
G. S. Eckerman
The Philosopher of Folly Disputes Baby Looks
A humorous remark from the Philosopher of Folly notes skepticism about aging and impressions by saying the listener was once a handsome baby. The exchange playfully explores how appearances shift over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philosopher of Folly
the Philosopher of Folly
Fallible Public Opinion and its Limits
Public opinion is not infallible and success does not prove virtue or correctness. The statement argues that projects achieving results may still be flawed in purpose or method, urging caution in equating popularity with righteousness.
Joint post and corps install at G A R hall and social hour
Tuesday evening at the G A R hall the Post and Corps held a joint installation followed by social hour and refreshments. Officers installed included Mrs Cavender president and Mrs Eliza Sigler senior vice president with others named. The retiring president Mrs Nora Bryson leaves a two year tenure with 104 members and a ninety dollar treasury. The Wilson Hose company held its annual banquet with mayor and officials attending and a social evening including toasts and music. Norwood Jones hosted an animal party for Presbyterian Sabbath school boys with prizes for best animal and drawing. Mrs Myrtle Whitcomb hosted a crafts night for Presbyterian girls making illustrated books. Rose McGugin hosted the Rose club with music and luncheon. Upcoming meetings and installations are noted for Mystic Workers and Baptist church groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Hall
Capt. Kellogg
Reister
Nora Bryson
Relief Corps
Cavender
Eliza Sigler
Manatt, Jr
Alice Shaver
Sweet
Durst
Jones
Hanlon
Conger
Wilson Hose Company
Ann Houdek
B. F. Dixon
John Davidson
Lloyd Lytle
C. A. Dewey
Harry Ferguson
Messrs
Dixon
Dewey
Lytle
Hose Company
Council Chamber
Jay McNamara
Norwood Jones
K. A
Presbyterian Sabbath School
East Jefferson Street
Mr. Jones
Leland Carris
Leland
John Brookhart
Norwood
Myrtle Whitcomb
George Hobson
W. H. Hughes
Presbyterian Church
East Main Street
Fifteen More Jurors Drawn for Current Term
Fifteen additional petit jurors were drawn bringing the total to 65 for this term. They are instructed to report on the 16th. The new jurors include Wm. Ros., Gee. McChurch, Oscar Carlson, Peter Gerst, C. B. Walton, P. P. Shorts, J. J. Plorang, C. M. Bickford, C. L. Maple, C. G. Tucker, J. E. Wright, J. W. Widmer, Tony Kron, Co, C. Clifton, and H. T. Crandall. The grand jury completed its duties and was dismissed at noon for the term, subject to the judge's call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Ros. Gee. McChurch
Oscar Carlson
Peter Gerst
C. B. Walton
P. P. Shorts
J. J. Plorang
C. M. Bickford
C. L. Maple
C. G. Tucker
J. E. Wright
J W. Widmer
Tony Kron
C. Clifton
H. T. Crandall
Cleaning Carpet With Ammonia Mixture
A home care note instructs to mix one pail of water with two tablespoons of ammonia. A soft cloth dampened in the solution is used to rub the carpet thoroughly for cleaning.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fox & Dewey
County Farm
J. W. Scott
the County News
Furmisihi
Richmond
Brighton
Ainsworth
Pleasant Hill
Kepta
Leon Belt
Lyman Hlinsdill
Waterloo
Nellie
Mabel Stevenson
Monmouth
Ill
Geo, Seaton
Oletha
Texas
California
el Paso
Jean Stephens
Cedar Falls
State Teachers’ College
Fiorella King
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta, Ga
Hother Teriemd
Picure
Mason Transfer & Storage& Co
Washington, Owa
Walt
United States
White House
Apticots
Walt Mason
George Matthews A
Mathias Thomann
Adkins
Illinois State Legislature
Neal
Rena Page
Dupis
Marbourg
Rose McGugin
Rose Club
the Baptist Church
Ira Bowman
Mystic Workers
Prict
the Woman's Mission Circle
Lemmon
Frey
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