The Rocking Chair Brigade Remembers 1902 Narrow Gauge feat
Fear recalls a 1902 shift on the Narrow Gauge Burlington line moving 250 miles to standard gauge. 600 workers fed 2500 buns, 600 dozen eggs, 250 gallons coffee. The Fox Flyer with engine 1322 completed the conversion after days of rain. Local and regional papers sent reporters to cover the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Fear of
Burlington
Offfice
Mr. Fear
Ed Fox
J. C. McKay
Packwood
Robert Law
Record Herald of Chicago
The
Chicago Tribune
Burlington Gazette
Hawkeye
History of Noble a hamlet on Washington Henry county line
Noble sits on the county line in sections 35 36 of township 74 north range 7 west in Marion Township. It grew with the railroad from Winfield to Oska loosa with E C Noble as initial landowner and later J K Wittmer moving a store to Noble. The town featured a general store restaurant blacksmith and roundhouse with daily freight trains and a mail route later via auto. Postmaster J A Frey served from 1900, the mail route shortened, and today Noble houses several small businesses with about 25 residents.
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Winfield
Oskaloosa
E. C. Noble
Henry County
Washington County
W. F. Noble
Noble
Lodge
J. K. Wittmer
David Miller
Will Troutman
Brad Hallick
Mast
Mr. Frey
Frey
Otto
Otto Frey
Joseph Mast
W. R. Schantz
Elie Dorsch
Ae Schantz
Nobre
Fbicher
J A Frey
Arthur Mitchell
William Schantz
John
Deaths of the Week: Marion Wolfe Higch
Marion Wolfe Higch a West Chester high school graduate who entered the U S Navy died in a Seattle automobile accident. A military funeral will be held at the M E church in West Chester at three p m Sunday June 27.
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Higch
West Chester High School
Seattle
Wash
U. SS Navy
M. E. Church
West Chester
Crawfordsville
Adam Ritchey
Mrs. W H H Donaldson Sister of Mrs Guthrie Dies
Mrs W H H Donaldson sister of Mrs Mildred Guthrie died at Fort Collins Colorado on June 13. Her maiden name was Margaret Viola Neill and she taught school in Jackson and Highland townships for many years.
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W. HH. Donaldson
Mildred Guthrie
Ft. Collins
Col
Margaret Viola Neill
Jackson
Hichland
George Holmes, Keota Grocer, Dies at 65
George Holmes, longtime grocer of Keota, aged 65, died of a heart attack on June 24. He had operated a neighborhood shop for decades and was a well known figure in the community. He is survived by family members. The funeral arrangements will be announced by his family.
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Sunset Park
George Holmes
Keota
Mrs Lou Paschal Passes Away at 85 in Crawfords ville
Aged Crawfords ville resident Mrs Lou Paschal died at her home on June 24. She was 85 years old. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by the family.
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Lou Paschal
Crawfordsville
Dicken of Chicago Dies at County Hospital
Alpheus Benton Dicken of Chicago died at the county hospital on June 21. He was the son of the late Dr and Mrs M E B Dicken a man prominent in Rock Island railway circles for more than 30 years.
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A. B. Dicken
Chicago
Alpheus Benton Dicken
M_ EB. Dicken
Rock Island Railway
Faulkner of Olds Ends Life by Hanging
Charles Faulkner Co J Faulkner of Olds aged fix years committed death by own action by hanging on Thursday evening. His wife formerly Nora Harvey daughter of Tom Har very survives with one daughter. He is also survived by a brother and four sisters.
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Charles Faulkner Co
J. Faulkner
Olds
Nora Harvey
Tom Harvery
Death of Kalona Businessman Harry Metlinger
Prominent Kalona businessman Harry Metlinger aged 60 died suddenly at his home. Heart trouble was given as the cause of his death.
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Harry Metlinger
Kalona
Crawfordsville Woman Dies Sudden at Home
Mes Lala Hinton Gippie died suddenly at her Crawfordsville home on Thursday at age 45. She leaves her husband and five children.
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Mes
Lala Hinton Gippie
Crawfordsville
Boya Carry Grips Conspicuously Prompting Curiosity
A fragment notes Boya carrying grips in a conspicuous manner likely to prompt onlookers to wonder about their destination. The terse line suggests a mysterious or planned activity drawing public attention.
Hospital Notices Include Surgeries and Discharges
At the hospital Preston Wolf underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Walter Dillon of Keota was discharged this morning. August Times of Talleyrand was discharged this afternoon along with Mrs. Sam Erwin and her baby daughter.
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Preston Wolf
Walter Dillon
Keota
August Times
Talleyrand
Sam Erwin
Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Lyle Sehulty Keota
Monday report notes the birth Sunday morning of a baby girl weighing ten pounds one ounce to Mr and Mrs Lyle Sehulty of Keota. Multiple local patients, including Preston Wolf and Mrs Helen Wilson, were dismissed after tonsillectomies and other procedures.
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Lyle Sehulty Keota
Preston Wolf
Helen Wilson
Wellman
Lawrence Crall
Paul Jordan
Frank Geyer
Hospital dismissals note for Grove Letts family
Mrs Grove Letts and her baby son David were discharged from the hospital yesterday, along with Ainsworth C McGraw who also left the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove Letts
David
Ainsworth
C. McGraw
Passing Years in Washington Carnival Delayed by Rain
The Wolf Carnival Co did not open on the square Monday due to heavy rain. Shows will operate in earnest this evening. The African Legion drum corps practiced at Charles Jackson's farm Sunday, with eight buglers eight snares a bass drum and cymbalist plus a drum major. Jack Ream shows growing drumming skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnival
Wolf Carnival Co
African Legion
Charles Jackson
Jack Ream
Wedding Puzzle Ends With Question On Signatures
Kansas City bound entertainer Isler Carnival Co. hires Isler replaces Rodney Crail who left for Leavenworth due to his wife illness. Bride Edward Harvey and Faith Stephen wed with Frank Harvey and Faith as witnesses. A letter later questioned the signatures, and the groom's mother challenged the father's signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C
Frank Shearer
Kansas City
Isler Carnival Co
Rodney Crail
Leavenworth, Kansas
J. W. Patton
Edward Harvey
Faith Stephenson
Frank Harvey
Faith
Wedding of Martha McCreedy and Ross Alloway
The ceremony was held at the bride’s parents home at noon on June 22. A wedding breakfast followed at the home of Mrs. Elmer Wells.
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Martha McCreedy
Ross ‘Alloway
Elmer Wells
Orr Helps Run General Store After Purchase
Lester Orr traveled to Columbus Junction to assist Mrs. Orr who has assumed charge of the general store recently bought by her husband.
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Junction
Lester Orr
Columbus Junction
Orr
Women’s Relief Corps Iowa Elects New President
Mrs. M. Hol linger was chosen as president of the Women’s Relief Corps department of Iowa at the state meeting in Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Universal Ranges
Steps Rebuilt After Torn Down West Court House
Stone steps on the west side of the courthouse were torn down today to create space for a window in a small room beneath the main corridor.
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Frank Wilson
D W. Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Srone
Matty Scalps and Patterson Report Scalp Bounty Totals
Matty Scalps Elmer McKin ley collected 56 groundhog scalps earning 14 dollars toward his bounty. The total reaches 196 dollars over recent months with 25 cents paid per scalp. W S Patterson submitted 164 scalps yesterday.
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Matty
Elmer McKinley
Patterson
Wisconsin trip vacation for Almon Dewey announced
Almon Dewey left yesterday for Wisconsin to enjoy an eight week camping vacation. The trip is described as a long period of rest with outdoor activities in the state.
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Wisconsin
Almon Dewey
Brock Dies-Oscar Brock Died After Short Illness
Oscar Brock died suddenly on June 24 after two days of illness. He had appeared in good health until a heart attack on Wednesday and passed away Friday.
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Brock
Oscar Brock
Bible Reading Winner at Stanwood Convention
Annabelle Campbell of Washington U P church won first prize for Bible reading at the Stanwood convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabelle Camppbell
Washington U. P
Church
Stanwood
Three Citizens Dismissed After Ton Sillectomies
Kenneth Paul of Olds Delbert Hesseltine of Brighton and Jesse Grout of Riverside have been dismissed following ton sillectomies.
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Kenneth Paul
Olds
Delbert Hesseltine
Brighton
Jesse Grout
Riverside
Local Hospital Briefs on Recent Surgeries and Discharges
Vriday Mrs Charles Wiley admitted for hand injury treatment. Everett Genkinger discharged after yesterday tonsillectomy. Mary Klein Keota underwent appendectomy yesterday. Mrs Bernadine Miller Wellman dismissed today after hospitalization since January 1.
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Vriday
Charles Wiley
Everett Genkinger
Mary Klein
Keota
Bernadine Miller
Wellman
Wry Observations on Manners and Taste
A string of satirical maxims critiques social behavior from boyhood pleasures to loafing adults. Observations touch on fashion, opera goers, seating snobbery, named servants, writing tools, footwear, aging styles, and unmarried men applauding wives in theater.
Bergquist and McDonald Wed in Grand Rapids
Frank Bergquist and Miss Isabel Mary McDonald of Grand Rapids Michigan were to wed on June 16 inviting many friends. The notice highlights the couple and their place of residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bergquist
Isabel Mary McDonald
Grand Rapids
Mich
Summer Weather Signals Official Start
The passage notes summer arrival after the longest day and mentions Bill McCutchen wearing a new straw hat in a casual local scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill McCut- Chen
County Directory Underway A New County Directory Compiled
A new and complete county directory is being compiled to benefit residents and local organizations. It will document key contacts, services, and government offices for easy public reference.
Evangelical Lutheran Church Members Dedicate New Building
Valley Paris congregation completes its new church building and plans dedication on Sunday June 3 with Rev L D Young as speaker.
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Thevangelical Lutheran Church
Valley
Paris
L. D. Young
Banking Expert EF McKee Joins German Savings Bank Davenport
EF McKee a leading state banking expert relocates to Davenport to devote full time to the German Savings Bank. He will be associated with the institution and represents a prominent banking family. he is the brother of Mrs. H. M. Tricher.
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Davenport
D. EF. McKee
German Savings Bank
H. M. Tricher
Asst Principal Miss Masson Accepts Keswick Post
Miss Mary Masson has accepted the role of assistant principal at the Keswick High School in Iowa. She has served at 5 S. A. for two years and is described as well qualified for the position.
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Mary Masson
Keswick
Iowa
S. A
Palmer elected department commander at G A R encampment
J. Palmer was chosen as department commander of the G A R during the encampment held in Dubuque last week. The event confirms Palmer’s leadership role within the federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cqol
J. Palmer
Dubuque
Blaze Strikes Knottnerus Billiard Hall
A small blaze hit the Knottnerus billiard hall on the north side of the square after a lightning strike. Fire crews investigated the scene for possible damage to the building and surrounding area.
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Knottnerus Billiard Hall
Wedding Run Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Smith
Mr and Mrs Smith W Brookhart marked their tenth wedding anniversary with a celebration on June 22. The couple were joined by family and friends to honor a decade of marriage and shared memories from their life together.
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Smith W. Brookhart
Bank Examiner Appointed to Replace Mekkee
Ira M Spregll named state bank examiner by the state auditor to fill the post formerly held by Dave Mekkee. The state maintains four bank examiners. Winke Seal on vacation visiting the Far East for the world Sunday school convention.
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Tank Eaxaminer
Ira M Spregll
Dave MekKee
Winke Seal
Far East
Train Service To Burt Jington For Chautauqua Beginnings
A special one year ago initiative launches June 22 with a daily Narrow Gauge train to Burt Jington and back for chautauqua attendees. If successful, the service will be continued to meet community interest.
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Burt Jington
Chautauqua
Very Hot June Day Reported as Record Heat
It is claimed last Thursday was the hottest June day in a long time with temperatures around 99 to 104 degrees in the shade.
Factory Busy With New Turners Pushing Pipes
The cob pipe factory is busy as workers add new turners and increase output. Operations are turning out pipes by the bushel as demand grows.
Marfied Soon to Wed Palo Alto Girl
A local marriage notice reports Marfied Soon Hut Parkin will wed a Palo Alto girl. The pairing links families in a forthcoming ceremony planned in the area.
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Marfied
Hut" Parkinson
Palo Alto
Wop The Democrat Office Delights In Pop Victory
A light hearted note reports Crone and Son enjoying another case of their popular pop as local politics buzzes with steady wins for the Democrat office.
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Crone and Son
County Officer Boasts He Lets Papers Go Unread
A county official brags about not reading county newspapers. the remark sparks GOP supporters to cheer him, implying a stance against local reporting and transparency. The comment raises questions about accountability and engagement with public media.
Honeymooners Return as Festive Social Notes Fill June Listings
News Review from June 1926 recounts returning honeymooners Charles Berdo and William Shannon and several visitors and residents moving or visiting towns. Betsy Huber of Greensburg visits sister Elizabeth Messersmith. Emry and son Lou move to West Third street. A M E F church festival closes. locals attend events in Chicago, Kansas City, and St. Louis. a carnival ice cream man fines for driving. local court actions include reckless driving acquittal and a $5 assault verdict. milk inspectors survey dairies. a West Chester supervisor in a car crash. elderly Mrs. Law ill. fireworks may be sold July 2–3. Cedar Rapids picnic among residents and visitors.
Visit Sees Yankton Guests and Local SocialEvents
Mrs Harry Margolin and daughter Phyllis from Yankton South Dakota visit Rothschild home after a Kansas City stay with Mrs Ira Gastmer who is ill. TY RR Phillips travels to L Gien Falls New York on business. Co K Thomson of Youngstown Ohio visits before heading to California. Country club serves 165 guests at Thursday dinner chaired by Mrs T L Brookhart. Prenuptial luncheon honors Cherie McElhinney with twelve guests hosted by Mrs Manton Hebner and Miss Margaret Alice Stewart.
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Harry Margolin
Phyllis
Yankton,s. D
Rothschild
Kansas City
Ira Gastmer
Phillips
L Gien Falls, New York
Miss Mabel Rice and Glenn D Gordon Wed at Parsonage
Miss Mabel Rice wife of Glenn D Gordon tied the knot Thursday evening at the Methodist church parsonage. The bride, a popular Heights grade school teacher and daughter of Mrs. O J Rice, will reside on a farm near West Chester.
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Mabel Rice
Glenn D Gordon
Methodist Church
Heights
O. J. Rice
West Chester
Haircut Reflections on a Man’s Feelings
A man comments on the lingering sense of foolishness after a new haircut, noting how the change affects his self perception and mood in everyday life. The line captures a humorous, relatable moment of self awareness.
Common sayings on character and consumerism
A collection of wry quips about laziness appearance virtue and thrift. The speaker notes the run of modern social truths that wealth and salesmanship shape behavior while enduring stereotypes about women fashion and morality.
Review of the Week's News in Crawfordsville
A compilation of local notes covers travel to Detroit for Shrine convention, promotions, marriages, retirements, and community events. Readers learn about church centennial services, accidents near Iowa City, summer travels, job changes, and social gatherings across Crawfordsville and surrounding towns.
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Rock Island Road
Odzer
Washington
Claude Pierce
Chas. McDowell
B. G. Lauer
Will Drinkle
E. L. Walsh
Walsh
New England
Brigade
Jennie Law
Ben Briley
Wayland
Marshall
Howard
History of
Sieabee
Krabill
Washington Junior College
Marion Wolfe
Beb
Dicken
Carl Keschley
Improvement League
Wilber Miller
Woodlawn Cemetery
J. B. Crail
Eva Lvingston
League
Michael Wilson
Cora Bell Wilson
H. F. Steck
Ab Anderson
Joe Melinski
Pleasant Plain
Uncle Wash Neff’s
Charles Berdo
William Shannon
Mrs
W. H. Huber
Greensburg, Indiana
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Leonard Leichty
Glen Wenger
Pressey Frank and Sons
Dick and
Don
Waterloo
Wilbur Miller
Earl Emry
Lou
Galesburg, Lll
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West Third Street
Emry
N. L. Black
Havel Stewart Albertson
Esther Weightman
Madison Wis
Fred Stewart
Ray Crittenden
Marie Webb
St. Louis
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C. H. Anderson
Iowa Avenue
Justice Royce
Charles Martin
Justice of the Peace
W. S. Eldridge
Maude Raymond
Lucy Knauss
Fred Bauer
Edrt Galloway
Garden City
Kansas
Maurine Walker
Ina McDowell
Mazie Stewart
George Foster
Cedar Rapids
Rev
Frank Galloway
Postville
Co. K. Thomson
Youngstown
Ohio
Dave Thomson
Country Club
T. L. Brookhart
G. W. Manussier
Victor
Detroit
Jane Lady
Sioux County
Orange City
Hazel Anderson
Assait
Egypt
Hutchinson
Nellie Anderson
Claire
Don Paul
Nora Ebner
Mabel Buckley
Lola Wells Huces
N. E. Lease
Loveland
Colo
Journal
Victor Stacy
Adair
Company K
Iowa City
William Varney
Gladys Furman
Vivian Ayres
Owen Quossen
Isabelle Hall
Four Square Gospel Tabernacle
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Dave Wallingford
North Marion
BE. D. Morrison
Hugh Bishop
H. H. Baxter
Jean
Howard, Jr
Cleveland
H. A. Baxter
Maxine Baxter
Howard Baxter
Clela Mae Finney
Des Moines
Richard Stewart
Mary Welch
Marie Landau
Corrine Martin
Los Angeles
Miss Landau
Marjorie McFarlane
Claude Woods
Glenn Mace
Rex Fish
Ottawa
Hil
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Seneca
al Morgan
Dutch Creek
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Zear Hinshaw
Muscatine
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Pearl Dusenberry
C. KE. Negus
Excelsior Springs, Mo
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Minnesota
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Bob
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Paul Moore
John Dodd
la Port
Minn
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Vera
Orlando, Fla
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R. J. Leffler
Doris
Elizabeth Dea
Near
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Marcian
Calif
Virginia Davis
D. D. Davis
R. G. Shaver
Mantager
Farmers Implement Store
C. E. Phillips
Teresa Ragan
Geneva Turner
Ralston Meek
Gordon Wiley
Willard Wiley
Pasadena
Boling Aircraft Co
Mrs. Richardson
Bobby
Port Byron, Ill
Merry Lois Sands
Collus Junction
Willie Hhoyd
Coppock
M. E. Parson
Washington and
William Smith
Katrine Wilson Smith
F Smith
Richland
Carlton Wilson
Methodist Bible School
L. P. Clow
Centerville
A. W. Clow
J. A. Wray
Montibello
George McGraw
Mrs. William Shannon
Hazel Siebrts
Julia Cavender
Ilarold Jarvis
State Theater
W. A. Gook
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W. P. Wells
Stella Latchem
Virginia Brown
Seth Carris
Carlton Mangold
Harold Mangold
Richard Scott
Benton Dicken
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