Death claims Mrs Edward Ball on Sunday at near West Chester
Mrs. Sarah Myrtle Ball died early this morning at her home seven miles southeast of the city after a brief illness of a week from peritonitis with perforation. She leaves a husband, a two year old son Glenn, parents, a brother and three sisters. Funeral arrangements set for Monday with services at Covenanter church and Elm Grove cemetery burial. Also noted is the death of Civil War veteran Abraham Diller, who passed away after long illness at Alta residence with two sons and siblings left. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM from the home with Rev. J J DePree in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Ball
Sarah Myrtle Thompson
M. W. Thompson
North Dakota
Winfield
Glenn
Chas. Thompson
Ruby
Edith
Bertha Thompson
Covenanter Church
Elm Grove Cemetery
Ble
Pennsylvania
Alta
James
Paul Weston
Fred
Lloyd
Washington
Iowa
Abraham Diller
Ottumwa
James Diller
C. Hunt
Place
Granville
N. C
Diller
15Th
Iowa Volunteer Infantry
G. A. R. Post
W. H. Cox
C. McMullen
R. Brecher
C. Stamm
D. Kline
S. Strangland
J. J. DePree
Fred Shearer
Verne McWilliams
Cedar Rapids
W. G. Thorne
Atlantic
James Wooley
Muscatine
Des Moines
J. Cocklin
Harper
Kansas
Rickey
Crawfordsville
Miss Reckling
Detroit
Mich
Allie Jay
Floris Iowa
Will E. Jones
Harold
Cotter
L. C. Daugherty
George H. Paul Land Company
Hazel Webb
Valley Junction
Edna Webb
Josephine Stiles
Keokuk
R. A. Riley
Jennie Minner
M. P. Mintier
Polk City
Death of Samuel V. Bear in Cedar township near Lexington
Samuel V. Bear aged resident of Cedar township near Lexington died suddenly at his home at 5 30 PM. Born October 28 1820 in Augusta county Virginia he married Domina Phillips April 6 1844 and moved to Iowa in 1890. Eight children survive seven relatives listed including Mrs B J Jones Martha Bear and J W Bear. Funeral at 10 AM tomorrow from Gip Burham's residence with Rev George D Rogers conducting at Elm Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel V. Bear
Cedar Township
Lexington
West Chester
Samuel Valentine Bear
Augusta County
Virginia
Samuel
Domina Phillips
Iowa
B. J. Jones
Martha Bear
North
Wm. Bear
Carlisle
Ohio
George Alexander
C. F. Adams
C. P. Rosen
Stanton
J. W. Bear
Ella Bear
Bear
Gip Burham
Geo. D. Rogers
The
Baptist Church
Elm Grove Cemetery
Infant Victor Thompson Died After Brief Illness
Victor A Thompson infant son of Mr and Mrs James Thompson southeast of the city died yesterday after a brief illness He was born March 24 1907 and was two months five days old The funeral was held this morning at Pleasant Hill church at 10 oclock conducted by Rev L D Young Interment followed at Pleasant Hill cemetery The bereaved parents have the sincere sympathy of the entire community
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor A. Thompson
James Thompson
Pleasant Hill
L. D. Young
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Diller Family Notice From Alta Funeral Turns Homeward
Fred Diller arrived this morning from Alta Iowa after attending his father John Diller’s funeral Wednesday The Alta paper notes John Diller formerly lived here and was widely known in Washington citizens He died Monday at the Paul Weston home of heart trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Diller
Alta
Iowa
John Diller
Diller
Washington
Paul Weston
Tron
Supreme Court to hear hitch rack removal case
Oskaloosa on June 1 special report: District court ruled in favor of removing hitch racks around the public square. The decision holds that teams hitched at the fence blocked the streets and will be appealed to the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
District Court
Supreme Court
Excursion to Knoxville Promises Sunday Sermon Trip
An excursion to Knoxville starts tomorrow at 6 45 am for a public trip to hear Billy Sunday at a modest cost. The event offers a one and one third fare for the journey and sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Billy
McCall's Court: Jacobs and Davis vs Wallace dispute
The case before Justice McCall involved John Jacobs and Perry Davis against Mrs Ellen Wallace and Frank Wallace over payment for filings and an alleged breach of contract. Hearing began at 9 this morning with no verdict at press time. Defense was represented by S W Brookhart. plaintiffs by Clifford Thorne and J J Kellogg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jacobs
Perry Davis
Ellen Wallace
Frank Wallace
Justice McCall
S. W. Brookhart
Clifford Thorne
J.J. Kellogg
Mrs Wickham to Visit in Aurora Ill
Mrs. Dr. E. T. Wickham and her daughter Dorothea depart for Aurora Illinois to spend a week or two visiting her brother Max Marbourg at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Wickham
Dorothea
Aurora
Ill
Max Marbourg
James Baird
Beatrice
Ottumwa
R. P. Lewis
Ed Brown Heads to Missouri for Ill Son
Ed Brown left last night for Excelsior Springs Missouri where his son Charles fell ill in Kansas City two days ago. He is improving and expected to be brought home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Brown
Excelsior Springs
Charles
Kansas City
Didnt Practice What He Preached. A Pueblo Chieftain Quote
A Pueblo Chieftain clipping presents a terse exchange about truth and honesty. The quoted exchange contrasts professed truth telling with preferring another speaker to deliver it. The brief item showcases a sharp rhetorical jab in a local newspaper brief.
English beauty’s costly hair curl uses Bank of England notes
A woman pretended to curl her hair with five pound Bank of England notes shown to visitors. She won a wealthy husband by displaying the money, but was later found to have borrowed the notes she used as a trick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
Camel’s Domestication Traced Through History
The text notes no solid proof of camels living wild and asserts they were domesticated from earliest times. It emphasizes long human association with camels and challenges the idea of a wild, unmanaged camel population.
Junior class hosts seniors at Miss Steck home
The Junior class of the high school will entertain the seniors this evening at the home of Miss Mary Steck on East Main Street. The party replaces the planned picnic with the same students taking part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Steck
Fast Main Street
Local Notables Depart on Visits and Trips
Local residents travel for visits and business. Miss Effie Nelson arrives from Keota for a short city stay while Fred Shearer and Verne Williams head to Cedar Rapids on a brief business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Nelson
Keota
Wallace School Teachers Honor Miss Stella Savage
Wallace school teachers surprised Miss Stella Savage in her classroom before classes and presented her with many small gifts. Her departure after this school year leaves the city schools saddened by the loss of a valued educator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Stella Savage
Miss Savage
Ladies Missionary Society Meeting at Pleasant Plains
The Ladies' Missionary society of the Pleasant Plains auxiliary meets Wednesday June 5 with Mrs Isaac Hartman on the Heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the
Pleasant Plains
Isaac Hartman
Heights
Miss Edna Foss Hosts Pleasant Evening At Home
Miss Edna Foss entertained several friends Thursday evening at her east Washington home with games music and social enjoyments Refreshments were served and all were well entertained
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Foss
East
Washington
Thimble Bee At East Main Street Home
Mrs Ralph Keller hosted a small gathering of ladies Thursday afternoon at her East Main street residence for a friendly thimble bee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Keller
East Main Street
Matthews Host Dinner Guests Include Local Clergy
Mr and Mrs J T Matthews entertained at a dinner last evening with guests the Rev and Mrs G W Hanna of West Chester the Rev and Mrs W Fisher and the Rev and Mrs W R Sawhill and daughter Mary Louise in attendance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Matthews
G. W. Hanna
West Chester
W. ©. Fisher
W. R. Sawhill
Mary Louise
Senior Class Banquet at Local High School
The senior class held a banquet at the high school with Juniors faculty and guests over a hundred attending. Miss Stena Hansen presided while toasts by Ray Foley Mary Steck and others drew applause in the decorated auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Biggs
Helen Wilson
Florence Patterson
Sam Walton
Ray Foley
Anne Houdek
Ruth Wells
Helen Dean
Clare Jay
Ruth Brindley
Mabel Brinton
Enor Hayes
May Dodd
Iola Mayo
Mary
Jeannette Lemley
Mr. Crone
Stena Hansen
Mary Steck
Miss Nichols
Dorothy Latchem
Orville Elder
Rev. L. D. Young
Dorothy Latehem
W HM S of the M E Church Elects New Officers
The W. H. M. S. of the M. E. church met at Mrs. Alice Shaver's home. Officers elected for the year include President R. L. Patterson and vice presidents Kate D. Wilson Hattie Shilling J. Pp. Thomas. Secretaries A A Wiley T Smith Shaver Brinton Keller Ander son Harwood. Reports from Muscatine district and Burlington conferences were praised. A review of last year’s work was encouraging. Light refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Alice Shaver
R. L. Patterson
Kate D. Wilson
Hattie Shilling
J. Pp. Thomas
A.A. Wiley
T. Smith
Etta Brinton
Young Peoples’ Work
Maymie Keller
A. Anderson
J. A. Harwood
Thos. Shilling
Muscatine
Burlington
Dance in Swift's hall by Caner's orchestra Monday evening
A number of young people in the city will enjoy a dance Monday evening in Swift's hall. Music will be furnished by Caner's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Caner
Vienna bakery adds coffee rolls and breakfast items
Coffee rolls become new breakfast at the Vienna with a full line of bakery goods. Residents in town make various visits and travel as several locals arrive or depart from Haskins Ottumwa Monmouth and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Vienna
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Samuel Bear
Park Hitch Racks
McCall's Court
Notto
South Dakota
GEO, Peck
W. R. Samson
Mrs
M. L. Samson
Margaret Safley
Tipton
Scotland
H.C. Rogers
Elizabeth
Ft. Madison
Presbyterian Parsonage
G. W. Wallace
Winterset
Indianola
George St. Paul Land Co
J. P. Hays
Maud
Davenport
Theodore Dawson
Quinn
Mildred
Chicago
Portland
Ore
Emily Cunningham
D. A. Laughead
J. H. Laughead
Mt. Vernon
Chas. H. Barrett
Ss. K. Coates
Eldon
Frank Webb
Edna
Nine Webb
Mary Bryant
Miss Safely
Miss Hansen
Cedar Falls
Balbriggan Underwear
SOL
Righ & GO
East Side Square
Labor
the Gas Light Co
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
West Washington Street
Second United Presbyterian Church
W. F. Welleiver
Haskins
City
Nettie Blair
Columbus Junction
Dorothy Morrow
Monmouth
W. A. Cowell
Ottumya
Alf Burris
John Stafford
Mary Stormer
W. H. Hughes
John Lape
Titus
A. G. Cover
Keswick
Charles K. Needham
the Press
Ethel G. Nichols
West Liberty
Post Office Department
Washington, D. C
Bay
J. C. Smith
Cash Grocery
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