Fourth of July celebration prep with grand fireworks display
Local committees prepare for the upcoming Fourth celebration and expect the day to be the best in years. Visitors include Ainsworths H M Mize and family, Arch Stewart Al Cameron and Miss Myrtle Mason, and Rev J Nicholson. Several residents travel or visit relatives in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Mize
West Branch
Arch Stewart
al Cameron
Myrtle Mason
Illinois
Rev. Jeffrey and Son
Moulton
R. G. Walace
Valma Hoppengardner
Jessie Mize
Miss Rock
Morning Sun
Keota
Mrs. Morrow
Mra
M. L. Wooding
da Wood
Rose Hill
J. Nicholson
Pleasant Plain
J.T. Nicholson
S. P. Hewins
Davenport
Walter Davis
Grandview
J. P. Davis
S. A. Love
John
Funeral for Alonzo Thompson Held Yesterday
The funeral of the late Alonzo Thompson was held yesterday afternoon. A large crowd attended the Catholic Mass as Father John Welch celebrated his first mass after ordination. Mrs Welch hosted a dinner for many attendees following the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Thompson
Father John Welch
Sisters of Charity
St. Paul
Iowa City
Mather Welch
Welch
Obituaries and Local Funeral Notices
Mr. Jos. Casper Sr. died yesterday morning after long illness. Funeral scheduled for Saturday at 10 o'clock. The youngest child of W. T. Bockhorst died last evening. funeral set for tomorrow at 2 o'clock PM. Riverside visit noted for Mass attendance by several residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Casper, Sr
Father Weil
Airey, Hanahan
Maggie Schillig
Riverside
W. T. Bockhorst
Local residents noted in census day gatherings
Miss Emry of Brighton visits for census day. Kate Latta of Sanbourn calls on old friends in town. Arthur Risk, recently visiting, left for his destination last evening. David Stevenson, formerly of this place, wed a Missouri woman and now lives there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Emry
Brighton
Kate Latta
Sanbourn
Arthur Risk
David Stevenson
Missouri
Burglary Alarm Rouses Iowa City Residents
Miss Emma Thomas returns home from University hospital Iowa City while Mrs Ed Stump Barnes City and Mary Welch near Richmond visit local homes. John Kephart reports an attempted burglary Tuesday night two intruders fled unseen. Authorities alerted but search unsuccessful. Work begins on Manatt bank block brick building to house bank hotel and barber shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Thomas
University Hospital
Iowa City
John Kephart
Mr. Kephart
Henry Smith
Newell Grady
Chicago
John Kesler
Local residents return from Chicago and Pleasantvale visits
Crawfordaville J H Crooks and wife came home from Chicago. Mrs W W Hoe and daughter Edna visited from Mr Pleasant for a few days. Rain and wind damaged oats yesterday with rainfall totaling 1.80 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Crooks
Chicago
W. W Hoe
Edna
Mr. Pleasant
Weather forecast and notes on Rusty Owens
The item cites a forecast for Iowa with generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday. It also mentions Rusty Owens known as Rusty, a Chicago White Stockings prospect under contract to Comisky, farmed to Danville in the Central league, who pitched a brilliant game in his first Danville appearance. Additionally Judge Ewing arrived from Chicago and will lecture at Graham in the evening, being hosted by Mrs. Everson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art. Owens
Judge Ewing
City
Chicago
Graham
Everson
Mayor Foils Diamond Swindle with Paste Ring Find
LaCrosse Wisconsin on June 22 Mayor Wendell A Anderson nabbed a suspect in a confidence game posing as a railroad employee. The man tried to pass off diamonds but a pasted ring revealed by the mayor’s kick of a tobacco quid led to arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaCrosse
Wis
Wendell A. Anderson
Anan
H. Hi. Collins
Chicago, Milwaukee and
Collins
Anderson
Man Arraigned After Ambush Hits Mrs Banta in Indiana
Fred Gilbert, 22, ambushed the Banta home after being spurned by Pearl Banta. He fired with a shotgun wounding Mrs. Susan Banta as she fled to safety. Gilbert was captured in Madison and boasted of being ready for the hangman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vevay
Ind
Fred Gilbert
Pearl Banta
Susan Banta
Banta
Mail Carrier Plans Rural Route Starting July
Captain Hamp shere will carry mail from Kalona to Frytown via Amish each day starting the first week of July. He expects a salary of 300 dollars yearly plus earnings from express and passenger traffic, with pension boosting his income. Services at Trinity Chapel Sunday morning and evening conducted by Jas Shaffer a Fairfield theological student. A rural telephone line is discussed as farmers see its advantages. Local tradesman M J Stewart of Keota promotes a patent washer. Social notes reference residents in Washington and Wellman and an upcoming Swift's Hall performance benefiting St James church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampshere
Kalona
Frytown
Amish
Trinity Chapel
Jas Shaffer
Fairfield
Chas Phillips
Iowa
KR. A. Hutton
M.J. Stewart
Keota
Myrtle Moore
Washington
Lulu Kerr
H. G. Moore
Wellman Advance
L. S. Bradshaw
Hotel Allee
Wellinman
M. R Breiter
Robinson
Wilson
Peter Akey
Swift
Help Wanted and Goods for Sale in Journal Ads
Classified notices show a girl for general house work, milk deliveries, and multiple sale items. Includes a second hand Phaeton, bicycle for sale at $12, a light-park buggy, 20 acres near the city, two acres inside city limits, and rental rooms. Inquiries at Journal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
J A. Morrett
East Main Street
Saue
Inquire At Journal
R P Lewis
F. J. McKay
Journal Office
Real Estate Offer Promises Low Prices in New Additions
A publisher promotes real estate in Washington with claims of a better location and lower prices in new additions than will ever be named again. The pitch stresses choice places and future value for buyers seeking investments.
Ladies Minstrel at Columbus Junction funds Rathbone Sisters
The Ladies Minstrel show at Columbus Junction under Miss Hall raised 88 for the Rathbone Sisters. Notable participants included Miss Meda Klotz and Miss Dimple Blair. The ad promotes low fare fronting first class rail routes to Colorado Salt Lake City Ogden Yellowstone Paris and Kansas City with agency access to major lines and ready ticket service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Miss Hall
Rathbone
Meda Klotz
Dimple Blair
Convention Excursions By Iowa Central Railway
The Iowa Central Railway offers reduced rail fares for two conventions. For the National Republican League in St Paul Minnesota July 17 and 19, tickets are one fare plus two dollars round trip, on sale July 15 and 17, return by July 21. For the National Excampment Grand Army of the Republic in Chicago August 27 to September 1, one fare round trip, on sale August 25 and 29, return by September 1. Inquiries to coupon ticket agents or G B Barry Marshalltown Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood
Springs
Colo
Salt Lake City
Odgen
Utah
Hot Springs
Spearfish
Deadwood
Custer
S. C
Sheridan
Wyo
Young People’s Christian Union of the UP
Church of North America
Manitou
Pueblo Colo
Sile
E.G Fox
Agt
Iowa Central Railway
National Republican League
St Paul
Mino
Grand Army of the Republic
Chicago
Ill
Barry
Marshalltown
Iowa
Iowa Central Railway Offers Best Route for Home Seekers
The Iowa Central Railway is promoted as the direct line for home seekers and excursionists with round trip fares set at one fare plus two dollars. Tickets are sold on the first and third Tuesdays to western and southern points including Denver and Colorado Springs. For sale dates, rates, and schedules, contact Central agents or the Marshalltown office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Railway
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Guos
Batty
Gp&ta
Marshalltown
Lowa
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Ewill
Stewart
O. Solbric
Sui and
Bicycle
Opera House
Washington, Iowa
Capital
Burplus
Ww. R. Jeffrey
A. Anderson
J.T. Anderson
Capita
Washington County
Ings Bank
Don General
arTe
Jos. Kok
A. Warrm
Gashier
Keox
V.P
M. Kmgox
First National Bank
Wm. Biastr
A. H. Wallace
Joseph Keck
D. H. Keck
L. D. Robinson
Frank Hart
J. F. Henderson
Warfel
East Side Restaurant
R. F. Riley Flas
Smouse
Ruits
Arthur
Invincible
la Preferencia
M. Lombardo
North Side Square
Burlington
MTC UN
New York
Philadelphia
E. C. Keck
Florist
Hote Allen
Frank Rogers
Kembie
Kembie Flower Co
Oskaloosa, Lowa
Geo. W. Stewart
of Bv, Dixon & Co
Washington City
Rb.ff
Dixon & Co
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Nheokak
B.f.dixon& Co
A. C., R. 1 & P. Stock Yards
E. S. Knowton, A. Rinden, S.J. Waulthall
K. S. ReEvEs
Ainsworth
Fred Smith
Baptist
Wildsburg
Ed Stump
Barnes City
Thomas Home
Mary Welch
Richmond
Merritt
Mavne
Karona
Aeris
Crawfordaville
Washington, D.C
Evanine Journal
Rusty Owens
Schodler
Red Bud
Une
Mississippi
Cole Burke
Fred Burke
Milwaukee
Dawson City
Miles
Frank Park
Flora
Journal
Cate
New
Addi
Ep Walther
Schneider
Walther
Lewis
J.B. Lewis Company
Boston, Masse
Cary Safe CO
Buffalo, N. Y., U.S. A
United States
Gov't
Colorado Points
Ogden
Return
Yellowstone National Park
Kansas City
Paris
White Star Line
Red Star Line
American Line
International Transportation Co
F. E Stewart
Great Rock Island
B. & NW. Bulletin
Burlington & Northwestern
Des Moines Valley Division
D. M. Val
Des Moines
Knoxville
Des M
Rock Island
N. W
B&q
Peoria
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
C. R
N. RY
Cedar Rapids
Mason City Mail
Sun
Weeneed
Peoria Express
Peoria Mall
Omaha
Jin Tittemore
O Batty
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