Change in Hotel Ownership in Rockwell City Iowa
Mr and Mrs J T Stevenson who managed the local hotel have bought a fine modern hotel in Rockwell City Iowa and will move there around the first of next month The Rockwell City hotel now owned by J M Stevenson will be run by Mr and Mrs T J Allen and their son Everett and wife with plans for a first class operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Stevenson
Stevenson
Rockwell City
Iowa
J. M. Stevenson
T. J. Allen
Everet
Jury Acquits Sam Yeoman in Iowa Liquor Case
The State of Iowa v Sam Yeoman ended with a not guilty verdict on the charge of keeping intoxicating liquors with intent to sell after a two day trial before Justice R T McCall. Attorneys W H Butterfield Carlton Wilson and C A Dewey defended Yeoman with E J Morrison for the State. Three similar cases were to be tried but were dismissed.
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Iowa
Sam Yeoman
W. H. Butterfield
Carlton Wilson
C. A. Dewey
E. J. Morrison
R. T. McCall
Local Traveler Breaks Leg Visiting Ainsworth Area
S R Love of near Ainsworth arrived from Centerville to visit relatives. He fell last night slipping near John Warnock’s home. The break above the ankle is not serious, and he will stay a few days for treatment with doctor attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Love
Ainsworth
Centerville
John Warnock
Robert Gault
Dessa Wabnitz
Gladwin
J. A. Young
Des Moines
Helen Stevenson
Ida May
West Liberty
Lutz & Stahl
Keokuk
Iowa
J. W. Botsford
Montana
Sigourney
Ray
Boyer
West Chester
McKihhinney Drug Store
Fairfield
J. E. Glasgow
Nebraska
Wallingford
James Haird
Ottumwa
K. Coates
Eldon
Washington Male Glee Club
John Reed
Aurora
J. B. Scott
George Grifin
Ralph
Columbus Junction
F. E. Sturgeon
Keota
New Assistant Postmaster Named in Washington
John M. Lytle has named W. H. Montgomery as his assistant. Montgomery is the son of Capt. T. L. Montgomery of East Washington and has resided in Washington for over two years while studying law with M. W. Bailey. He is described as well fitted and competent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Lytle
W. H. Montgomery
Capt
T. L. Montgomery
East
Washington
Montgomery
M. W. Bailey
Miss Florence Dusendberry Visits Town
Miss Florence Dusendberry of near West Chester was a visitor in town today, stopping briefly to look over shops and greet locals.
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Florence Dusendberry
Near West Chester
Busy insect eaters reveal vast nest provisioning
A bird life observer details how insectivorous parents make hundreds of trips to feed fledglings. One wagtail family near a pond records 28 trips in an hour with 1500 to 2000 gnats carried home. Later both parents hawk together, guessing daily insect consumption around 10,000 to 30,000.
Winter Coal Shortage Prompted by Early Closing
The notice warns that winter closing extends to April 1 and urges readers to stock extra coal before heavy snow returns. It emphasizes planning ahead while the season shuts down.
Local Bakery Adsand Town News Highlights
Numerous short items note bakery offerings at Vienna and Johnson stores, local visitors including R Wells and Miss Morrow, and upcoming school events. The article mentions Miss Mary Eva Gregg of Muttra India visiting February 18 and other community notices involving Ottumwa, Sigourney, Ainsworth, and Des Moines lawmakers.
Reunion Honors Dr Hall and Daughter from Jennings Louisiana
A reunion this evening and tomorrow at W H Hughes home honors Dr FE I Hall and daughter Elgie of Jennings Louisiana. Many Ifall family members gather from Columbus Junction Colfax Fairfield and the local city. Thirty friends attended Thursday evening with games and a light luncheon served by Mrs Palmer.
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W. H. Hughes
FE. I. Hall
Elgie
Jennings
Louisiana
Ifall
Dr. Hall
W. F. Hall
Hamlet
Harry and Chining
R. L. Hughes
Columbus Junction
A. W. Halls
Colfax
Williams
W. W. Hughes
Fairfield
Hughes
This City
Halls
Palmer
Rules for a Home by Tom Masson in Judge
A compact home guidance piece urges charity as a start and warns open windows invite health risks. It stresses sacred dining, moral consistency, and balancing three standpoints: self wife and cook, encouraging restraint and avoiding satire for all who enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Masson
Judge
Japanese rabbit hunting tale told by an authority
A quoted joke describes a Japanese hunter declaring bad luck as his dog Cherry Blossom chases a rabbit. The dog is shot by accident, then returns with the wounded animal to the hunter's feet, revealing the irony of the mishap during the hunting season.
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Cherry Blossom
Glassmakers Garb in Skin Suits Alarm Locals
Historical note recalls glassworkers dressing in full animal skins and glass goggles to shield from furnace heat. The eerie outfits were paraded around the neighborhood causing alarm among children and elderly residents alike.
Social Evening Honoring Miss Sabella Stevenson
Last evening Miss Nina Isenhart hosted a get together at her South Iowa avenue home for fourteen guests including G. T. club members. The party featured bingo raffles music by Misses Ferguson and Minick a luncheon and taffy pulling. Miss Stevenson receives a souvenir spoon engraved with G. T. as a memento of the evening and club ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Isenhart
South
Iowa Avenue
Sabella Stevenson
Rockwell City
Ferguson
Minick
G. T. Club
Stevenson
G. T
Palmer hosts a gathering of friends at home
Mr. and Mrs. James Palmer entertained a company of friends at their residence. The social event brought together neighbors and acquaintances for an evening of conversation and hospitality.
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James Palmer
Bible Study Meeting Change at Fortnightly Club
The Bible study department changes its meeting to Monday afternoon January 22 at 2 29 with Mrs Emma Anderson replacing Mrs Kate Wilson as host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Study
Emma Anderson
Kate Wilson
Brotherhood of St Paul Holds Inaugural Meeting in City
The Brotherhood of St Paul, a new Methodist group, met at Mr. and Mrs. Chas H Keck on West Washington. Dr W P Stoddard of Centerville spoke on brotherhood history and aims. Officers elected for six months: C H Keck president, Joe Clyde vice president, E D Morrison secretary, Dr E S Carney treasurer. Refreshments followed a pleasant evening.
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Brotherhood of St. Paul
Chas. H. Keck
West
Washington Street
W. P. Stoddard
Centerville
C. H. Keek
Joe Clyde
E. D. Morrison
Carney
Keck
Church Schedule for Sabbath Services and Endeavor Union
The Churches announce Sabbath school at 40, morning service at 1, union meeting of Senior and Junior Endeavor societies at 6, and evening service at 7. Rev N A McAulay of Wilton Junction will fill the pulpit. All are cordially invited.
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N A. McAulay
Wilton Junction
Sabbath activities timetable with no evening service
Sabbath school at 12 45 AM. Morning service at 1 1. Young peoples meetings at usual hours. No evening service.
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Young Peoples
Sabbath services and society meetings schedule
Sabbath school at 9 50 morning public service at 11 on The Sinfulness of Unbelief Meeting of Junior and Senior Endeavor societies at 4 Sabbath school teachers meeting at 5 Evening public service at 7 on Knowing the Gift of God
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God
Sunday church schedule featured services and leagues
The notice lists a Sunday program with Sunday school at 9 15 morning classes at 10 30 morning service at 1 preaching by the pastor junior league at 3 30 epworth league at 5 45 and evening service at 7 all are cordially welcomed.
First Baptist Church Service Schedule
Sunday school at 4 30 afternoon morning worship at 11 junior Y P U at 3 BK Y P U at 6 evening worship at 7 hosted by First Baptist Church with multiple age groups listed.
First Church of Christ Scientist Service Times and Topic
Corner town and Jefferson streets hosts a Sabbath school at 7:45 and a morning service at 11 with the subject Love and the golden text John 14 23 A Wednesday evening meeting at 7 30 invites all to attend these services
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Corner Town
Jefferson Streets
Morning Service and Sunday School Schedule
Morning service at 11. Sunday school begins at 12 30. Evening service at 7. M Payton serves as pastor.
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Payton
Poet Bryant Recounts Small Poet Pay vs Early Edition Price
The passage notes Bryant earned two dollars per poem, a figure he accepted. A later encounter in New York cites someone paying twenty dollars for the earliest edition, to which Bryant quips that that sum was far more than he earned for composing the entire work.
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Bryant
New York
German Evangelical Services Tomorrow at Usual Time
The German Evangelical congregation announces services tomorrow at the usual time. Members are reminded to attend and participate in the morning worship and related activities.
Trinity Episcopal Third Sunday Service Schedule
The Trinity Episcopal church marks the third Sunday after Epiphany with Sunday school at 10, litany holy communion and sermon at 11, and evening prayer with sermon at 7. The service times provide a full day of worship and reflection.
His Pursuit The melancholy stranger asks life’s aim
A dialogue frames pursuit as movement between trains. Subbubs answers it depends on whether he is going or coming, citing the 7 48 train in the morning and the 6 12 at night as his signals.
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Subbubs
Philadelphia Ledger
New Meat Market Opens Near Opera House by Kuhn and Saville
Kuhn and Saville open a new meat market across from the opera house offering choice meats fish and fowl at reduced prices. They promote home made sausage and invite the public to sample. They also buy hides and furs and seek trade. Miss Sarah Crawford returned to Ainsworth after a visit to the city for business and friends.
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Kuhn & Saville
Opera House
Sarah Crawford
Ainsworth
Irishman Threatens Englishman in Quarrel
A quarrel between an Irishman and an Englishman escalates as the Irishman threatens to break the other's head and spill brains from an empty skull, reflecting violent rhetoric of the dispute.
Cheap Rates to Pacific Coast Passes on Iowa Central Ry
Beginning February 15 through April 7 one way tickets to California Oregon Washington British Columbia Utah Montana and Idaho are offered at 15 percent below regular fare. Through tourist cars to Los Angeles and San Francisco run via Kansas City and the Santa Fe System. Inquiries to A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minnesota. Feb 20.
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Iowa Central Ry
California
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
Utah
Montana
Idaho
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Kansas City
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas
Missouri
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
Iowa Central
Southwest
Northwest
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S&t
Washington Mutual
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Wen
Ith. Pr
Stewart
Peloubet
Bessie Riley
J. E. Cowger
Journal
Plymouth
J. C. McCartney
Journal Office
Mrs
The
Stevenson Hotel
Jury
Marbourg & Helwick
Johnson's
Vienna Bakery
R. Wells
C. Love
Spearfish Valley
8. D
Jack Wilson
Chicago
H. B. Crawford
Academy
Rose Flynn
Inez Morrow
Haskins
KR. M. Wilson
Baby
Johnson
Methodist Church
Hobson & Gove's
Vienna
Wm. Black
Willow Creek
W. R. Lytle
J. B. Crayne
A. Hise
Albert Lea
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the
Mary Eva Gregg
Muttra
India
Miss Gregg
J. &. Shearer
Foreign Society
Mt. Pleasant
M. FP. Steck's
East Side Jeweler
Washington National Bank
First Presbyterian
U. P
Methodist Episcopal
First Baptist
First Church OF Christ
Trinity
Dean’s Pride
Pacific Coast
Baltimore
R, Stuart
M. Lombardo
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