Infant's body found abandoned on freight car
A newborn infant boy was discovered this morning in a rough wooden box inside a stock car on Freight No. 95 at Cotter. Brakeman Chas F Stevens found the box and the coroner, Dr. Stewart, was notified after the box was examined. The box had no identifying marks and the exact origin of the child remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. F. Stevens
Sewell
Neal
Stewart
Brakeman
Stevens
Cotter
Washington
Ilinois
Burr Oak
Lil
Shields
Frank Neal
Cas. F. Stevens
Tanton
N. J
State Board of Health
M. W. Bailey
Louisa County
Court of Honor Reception Highlights Social Event
Last evening the Court of Honor held a reception in its hall with about one hundred attendees. VPresser's orchestra and the U T D band provided music, and the program included solos by Grover Nelswanger, a duet by Chas and Marjorie Hebener, a dulcimer selection, and a team drill. Ice cream cake and fruit followed, with Mrs George Stewart serving orange cider. The Court of Honor, now 120 members strong, remains a popular insurance and social order.
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Court of Honor
Vpresser
Grover Nelswanger
Honolulu
Sage
Parrish Veer
Floss
Insurance Reserve Fund Promises Reasonable Rates
A city notice states the insurance arm offers easy access to view goods and get acquainted. It emphasizes a reserve fund protecting the order, ensuring consistently reasonable insurance rates.
District Court Session Presided by Judge Dewey
Judge A Ro Dewey presided in a district court forenoon session disposing equity and guardianship matters. Final reports approved, distributions ordered, and surities released in multiple cases including Miller, Matthews, Dodds, and estates. divorces and fines for several defendants. guardians ad litem appointed. hearings scheduled for April. Ward affairs authorized for maintenance.
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A Ro Dewey
Barbara Miller
A R Miller
Equity
Lena Matthews
Vincent Marek
James Dodds
Ella M Dodds
Danville State Stavings Bank
The
Diebald Safe and
Marsh W Bailey
Guardian Ad Litem
Maggie Stilea
Howard Stiles
W H Thomas
Ora
Neil Thomas
Guardian
State of Iowa
Roy Gordon
State of Lown
Mart Neiswanger
T J Beard
Norris Dean
Sarah J Orr
Millard & Rickey
Christian Sommer
Dean
James Skinner
Mary A Rush
W N Hood
Grace W
Walter S Hood
Guardian Authorizy
Smallpox Quarantine in Des Moines Court House Case
Des Moines reports a smallpox outbreak linked to the Polk County treasurer's office after a prisoner isolation. Attorney Raymond Albereon and his father A N Alberson face exposure, with Raymond and his wife and mother quarantined. A north Washington resident warns of brazen thefts as five hens are killed for their bodies, with names promised if payment is not made by the 23rd.
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Court House
Des Moines
Raymond Albereon
A. N. Alberson
Eaton
Raymond
Alberson
Polk County
Mrs. Alberson
North
Washington
Religious services and bids in local notices
Churches announce morning and evening services with named themes and scripture references. A Catholic school woodwork bid opened with Harry Schrader offering $6,065 and awaiting contract grant.
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Catholic School
Harry Schrader
Schrader
Rooms for rent on the square at JOURNAL office
Classified notice offers a nice suit of rooms for rent on the square with inquiry at the JOURNAL office. It mentions sale of items “CHEAr-Pichewton” good as new and directs inquiries to the office for details.
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Journal Office
Journal
Chear—Pichewton
Henry Knecht Reopens Tailor Shop Over Journal Office
Henry Knecht resumes control of the tailor shop above the Journal office and invites his old and new customers to visit. Spring styles are ready and he pledges excellent work. Open for business now. Miss Helen Fulton of Brighton hosted a small gathering at her Brighton street home for Mr. C Messenger of Des Moines. A luncheon was served. Miss Lucy Leet of West Chester visits city friends. Dr Ida Bailey visited Brighton today on professional business.
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Henry Knecht
Journal
Helen Fulton
Brighton
Brighton Street
C. Messenger
Des Moines
Lucy Leet
West Chester
Ida Bailey
When We Were Twenty-One at New Century Theatre
Edward E Rice's New York company presents the comedy When We Were Twenty-one at the New Century Theatre in St. Louis praised by the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. Nat Goodwin and Maxine Elliott originally starred the piece and Lyle Nicola is due home from Lake Forest with four college friends.
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Edward E Rice
New York
Knoickerbocker Theatre
New Century Theatre
St. Louis
Lyle Nicola
Lake Forrest
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E. C. Carris & Co
East Side
Baird & Johnson
Cash Store
Penny
John Shields & Son
Steve
Nut
Columbia Pharmacy
Bowland & Shields
Charley
Ducrvety
W. Farris
Standard Oil Company
J. J. McKeone
East Main Street
Lowa
Harry McCall
Goo RoNey
Windsor
California
de Ib
Minnesota
Monarch
Monarch Corn
Monarch Sweet Peas
Monarch Sweet Potatoes
Borax Lye
Hoffman
Erna Conafoon
SOS USA
International Correspondence Schools
Scranton
Emery Jeck
South
Marion St
Iowa
Dewey
Kay Alberson III
Mesdames Alberson
KR Holly
Voice of the People
U. P
J. R
C. S. Lemmon
Tiotsidereweters Lemmon & Lewis
RCH
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Mrs. Ford
Cardus
Chattanooga Medicine Company
Chattanooga
Enn
Clarkson, Ark
Margaret RD
Ladies’ Advisory Department
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Sam Foreman
Mott
Myer
P. O
Cedar Rapids
Rookery
W. A. Stiles & Co
West Main St
Stewart's Pharmacy
Woich
Yeotheweo
I Willmet
Schneider Block
Washington, Iowa
Sam Turkington
Wyman
C. N. Stewart
Seawesey
Miles’ Nervine
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