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Sister of Ollie James now a lawyer, noted as practicing in Kentucky, with a background linked to Webster City. The report highlights her professional transition and current city of practice.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1911
Page
7
Women Build Church Plan for a Colon Church in Underwood
Des Moines dispatch notes a local effort by women to establish a colon church in Underwood. The week brought varied weather with above normal temperatures and scattered rains aiding corn growth. crops are generally in good condition though southeastern counties face drought effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Geo. M. Chappel
Iowa Girl Admitted to Bar
Miss Ruby James formerly of Webster City has been admitted to the practice of law in Kentucky. She will practice in Marion and is sister of Ollie James a Democratic leader in the national House and daughter of L. H. James. Her family ties include Prof L. H. Ford as a former Webster City superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Ruby James
Ollie James
Kentucky
House of Representatives
Marion
James
L. H. Ford
Ford
L. H. James
Representative James
Hopkinsville
Women officers named in club leadership slate
Maud Tatlin serves as president of the board with Catherine Bjorkman as vice president. Aélie Sharp is secretary, Mary Aney treasurer, and Rowella Phony is listed as a member of the leadership team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Maud Tatlin
Catherine Bjorkman
Tice
Aélie Sharp
Mre
Mary Aney
Rowella Phony
West Liberty Man Discovers Unidentified Tragedy on Rails
Fred Evank of West Liberty reports finding a decomposed male body about ten feet north of Rock Island tracks while crossing Sunday evening. The deceased, about 35, with a stout mustache and good clothes, had no identifying items or money, only cigar stubs and a broken bottle. Jacob Neubauer moved the body to town for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Iowa
Fred Evank
Rock Island
Evane
Evans
Jacob Neubauer
Kellogg ad fosters weekly meetings for veterans group
Fragmentary notice lists White Post No 1s meeting Ist and Srd Tuesday and Valley Forge Camp meets Thursdays on North Side Square. Mentions Jd. G. Mon, IV, Clerk. Appeals to members and old comrade attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. i. White Post
Valley Forge Cam
North Side Square
Masonic Frat Meeting Notices from Washington Lode
Notices outline regular meetings for multiple Masonic bodies including Cyrus Chapter Bethlehem Cemetery and Washington Lodge. Kunath W M J W Morton listed as officers with monthly Thursday or Friday schedules and visiting fraters invited. Pulse of life anecdote follows about time between heartbeat and thunder, attributed to London Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lode
Kunath
W. M
J. W. Morton
Cyrus
James
Hethlehem
K. T
Marbourm
I CG
Washington
Chopin
O. Os
OL PF
Myrtle
London Chronicle
Jefferson County Hospital Bid Plans Reveal 21-Room Brick Building
Fairfield Iowa June 6 bids will be sought for a new Jefferson county hospital to be built on Pumphrey land in the southeast. The two story brick structure 42 by 104 feet will feature an airy basement and attic with 21 rooms. Des Moines architects Libbie Nourse and Rasmussen finalize plans and expect blueprints and specs shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Iowa
Jefferson County
Libbie Nourse and Rasmussen
Des Moines
Quotes From Old Papers On Silence And Social Scenes
A collage of clipped quips from newspapers mentioning a wife as club secretary and a man selling cigarettes in a room with ladies present. The snippets lampoon social etiquette, wedding language, and a boarding house philosopher noting silence enabling “golden weddings.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver
Toledo Blade
Parole Request Filed For Thomas In Des Moines Murder Case
Attorneys for Charles Thomas, jailed for life in the Mabel Scofield murder, seek parole arguing public sentiment influenced the conviction and claiming innocence. Senator Cummins leads the petition to Governor Carroll. Scofield was found in the Des Moines River but later evidence showed poisoning before disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Charles Thomas
Mabel Scofield
Carroll
Senator Cummins
Hawkeye Button Workers Go On Strike
Hawkeye button factory workers walk out after the discharge of several employees. Friday a girl was fired for calling a non union worker a scary and Saturday morning two more were dismissed. About 150 day workers and 75 to 100 night workers are affected as the strike likely extends for some time. The automatic button plant workers remain out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maccntine
Hawkeye
Giant Powder Blast Set At Champion Quarries
In Stone City Iowa on June 6 a 2.5 ton blasting powder charge will be set off at the Champion quarries. Six 74 foot deep holes 28 feet back from the rock face will receive the charge. About 13 000 cubic yards of stone will be loosened by the simultaneous electric blast. Quarry face measures 175 feet by 74 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone City
Iowa
Champion
Graben Walks With Hands In Pockets On Sam Days
Fragmentary dialogue notes Graben’s habit of walking with hands in pockets on Sam days and suggests Tie imitates by keeping hands in others’ pockets on other days of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graben
Sam
Oller
Unable to Parse Residence Dispute Report
A fragmentary line shows Mrs. Fuzzy the landlady and Mr. Be Jones discussing butter and a possible complaint. The text mentions Dreitas and Grouehem in a garbled quote, with no clear event or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuzzy
Bejones
Dreitas
Too Warm for Him In Iowa Sawmill Owner Dies
I E Shirom aged 50 owner of a saw mill at Jatavia Iowa shot himself through the heart Sunday saying it was too hot here. He died almost immediately after the self inflicted wound leaving a note about going to the other world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jatavia
Iowa
Shirom
Ladies Aid society forms non profit church group
Articles of incorporation filed in Barghausen's office reveal the Ladies Aid society of Underwood Iowa aims to establish and maintain a Protestant church open to all Christians. A five member board, elected yearly, will govern the organization. The five signer-directors become the initial board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Barghausen
Ladies Aid” Society
Underwood
Labor Commission to Study Iowa Conditions and Law Reform
Governor Carroll named a six member Labor Commission to investigate state labor conditions and to propose revisions to laws governing labor capital relations. Members include T. C. Clarkson chairman John Stevens W. W. Baldwin N M Bilinea and John O Staley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Carroll
T. C. Clarkson
Albin
John Stevens
Boone
W. W. Paldwin
Burlington
N. M. Bilinea
Valley Junction
John O. Staley
Sealed bids invited for Kalona Catholic school and Sister-house
Bids due June 17 1911 at 6 pm for a two story brick school and Sister-house at the Catholic parish. Plans on file at Kalona Savings Bank Kalona Iowa and at Holy Trinity Rectory. Committee reserves right to reject any or all bids. 953 Pater Stahl Pastor Richmond Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
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