Battle Anniversary Remembers Ezra Chapel Fight
History by S B Parker recalls the July 28 1864 engagement at Ezra Chapel near Atlanta with nine Iowa regiments and four Washington County companies. The piece reflects on McPhersons death and Shermans handling, notes Confederate attacks at the cross roads, and recounts soldiers sights at the site years later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Washington County
Ezra Chapel
Atlanta
S. B. Parker
Georgia
Sherman
O. O. Howard
Logan
Army of the Tennessee
Hood
Wzra
Farewell sermon for Rev. Robert Gray at First Baptist
The town prepares to bid farewell to Rev. Robert Gray who has led the First Baptist church since March 1896. He will preach tomorrow before leaving with family for La Junta Colorado next week. Community notes include local sales, visits, and confectionery ads.
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Robert Gray
la Junta
Colorado
First Baptist Church
Rural teachers find affordable periodicals through Stewart's News Agency
The text argues that rural school teachers, key to the county's future, are not overpaid but can access multiple Teachers' Journals at under 50 cents yearly via Stewart's News Agency. It highlights several journals featuring leading educators in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eareth
Stewart
Iowa Weather Forecast and Sunday Church Services
The Weather section forecasts showers and storms tonight, then a Sunday of fair, cooler conditions in Iowa. Church notices outline services at First Church of Christ Scientist, Second U P, Covenanter, First U P, and First Baptist with times and sermon topics including Spirit and Backsliding.
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Washington, D. C
Tums Evewine Journal
Church of Christ Scientista
U. P
U .P
W.T. Campbell
D. D
Monmouth
Ill
Campbell
Illinois
Covenanter Church
W. ©. Allen
First’ Baptist
BY. P. U
Ford
A. M. Ebchurc
A. M. I. Church
Elevators and Tramps Stir Barber Shop News
Barbershop The Globe notes an up to date elevator in Marr Wire and reports many tramps have made the city their headquarters. City officials cite an unusually large tramp presence this year, urging action and self reliance over envy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GLOBE
Davidson Resigns. Breakeman K E Davidson to Take Charge
Brady Davidson, head of the Standard Oil Co. business here, resigns. Breakeman KE Davidson of the Firefly will assume leadership at the start of the month. He and his family will relocate from Rock Island to Washington, welcomed by friends. Also note Crawford's Steam Laundry offers washing services near the Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady Davidson
Standard Oi Co
T. Davidson
The
Firefly
Crawford’s
Walther Wins School Heating Contract in Columbus Junction
Ed Walther secured the Columbus Junction high school heating and plumbing contract awarded by the school board after bidding among several competitors. Walther’s bid totaled 2840 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Walther
Columbus Junction
Mr. Walther
Local Notes and Short Visits Around Town
Miss Motte of Wapello arrived to visit at the Tom Dempsey home this morning. Prof. G. J. Mullin left for Marengo. Dr. Coxe rode to Nichols and Lone Tree. Mrs. Harry Shrader returned from Ainsworth. Jas. Brockway arrived from Iowa City to stay with the J. Smeltzer home. Washington Steam Laundry offers washed and ironed shirt waists. Victor Vercheval of Harper passed through toward New York and France. Mr. and Mrs. Rich Maxwell and family and Mrs. McQaleb came home from Keota. Norman Scofield home guests enjoyed a whist gathering with light refreshments.
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Crawford
Clara Blonde
Lone Tree
Mayne
Salt Lake City
County Normal Institute
Spirit Lake
Bower's Grocery
Miss Motte of
Wapelo
Tom Dempsey
G. J. Mullin
Marengo
Dr. Coxe
Nichols and
Harry Shrader
Ainsworth
Jas. Brockway
Iowa City
J. Smeltzer
Washington
Victor Vercheval
Harper
New York
France
Rich Maxwell
McQaleb
Keota
Norman Scofield
Mrs. Scofield
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ACME
J. Albert Wiliams & Co
Bonaparte
Dougherty Bros
Palmer's
Co. Aine
Carris & CO
Harry McCall
Windsor Grocery
Euwer's Grocery
Sheriff Teeter
Mt. Pleasant
Dorothy Miller
Havre
Johnson
Oberly
Burlington
F. L. Portlock
New London
Ethel Watters
Wyman
Okomo
A Godfrey
Nicola & Harmon
Mayme
Warren Moore
Graham Theatre
Lake Okoboji
M. J. Gordon
Muscatine
T. J. Persheim
Kalona
Seymour
Geo. Snider
Brighton
EK. Snider
Big Foley
Frank Hamilton
West Chester
J.C. Ferguson
Indianola
Mrs. Stewart
Ashers
Columbia
Rowland & Shields
A. J. Paterson
John Sherbee
Ft Scott Kansas
Reed Rockers
South Side
Elmer Sickles
Gilchrist
Keeley
Maud
Wm. Looney
Wagner’s Track
Missouri Dick
Jake Hite
Bessie Caine
Cap Riley
Bessie Caines
Johnson’s Bakery
the Evening Journal
Evening Journal
Post Office
Norton
Omece
Standard Oil Co
Hirsh Bros
N. W. Corner
Ies
Eb Vava
Locha
Bowman Bros
Stanhopes
Tony
Ladies’ Phaeton
F . L. Stewart & Ci
J.C. Smith
California
Baird & Bailey
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