Execution in India Described as Beheading Near Bombay
A letter from India to a German paper recounts the execution of a man found guilty of murdering his brother in law. The family chose death over life imprisonment, the ritual was carried out with a killer’s blade and taut ropes, and a warder’s blade ended the sentence as the head rolled into the sand. The piece also describes a bustling hotel scene where rooms from four dollars a day include baths and servants, with higher rates for deluxe suites.
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India
Bombay
Tiower
Metropolis
Remsen Crawford
Live Like a King in a Modern New York Hotel
The article describes a royal lifestyle in a grand New York hotel where a thousand staff ensure safety, comfort and luxury. It lists numerous roles from clerks to chefs and engineers, illustrating the vast staff unseen by most guests.
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New York
Book of Mormon Origins Questioned as Plagiarized Tale
The article asserts the Book of Mormon is a paraphrase of Rev. Solomon Spalding’s 1816 romance. It claims Joseph Smith dictated the text via a curtain to Oliver Cowdery while behind sight, with Smith claiming revelation from plates found near Palmyra, New York. It notes the “reformed Egyptian” reading through Urim and Thummim and that the spectacles and plates are now missing.
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Solomon Spalding
Joseph Smith
Oliver Cowdery
Smith
Palmyra
Ontario
N. Y
Suspicious Cold Mentioned in Private Phone Call
A New York Press snippet recalls a suspect cold claim in a tense exchange. The man asks why his whereabouts are questioned after insisting he was dying of a cold and heading home to bed. The woman notes his terrible cough over the phone.
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New York Press
Howard CarterDead Pioneer Native of Ohio Longtime Iowa Resident
Howard Carter died after a brief illness at about 112 o clock. Born April 7, 1825 near Zanesville Ohio he came to Indiana and Iowa with his family and settled near Mt Pleasant in 1865. He lived in this county since 1888 was a lifelong Methodist and active community member. His memory is praised for honesty and upright citizenship with funeral plans undetermined.
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Howard Carter
Zanesville
Muskingum County
Ohio
Grant County
Indiana
Howard
Mr. Carter
Eleanor Lyon
Nancy M. Snell
Sarah J. Seberg
Leroy P. Carter
Rhoda C. Tallman
Mary A. Carter
George H. Carter
Eva J. Anderson
Vienna Bakery Tops County as Best Line of Goods
The Vienna bakery claims the largest and best assortment of bakery goods in the county, drawing steady local customers with quality breads pastries and cakes.
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Vienna
Methodist Services Bring Former Pastor to Pulpit
The Rev. B Schreckengast preached at Graham opera house while the M E church is repaired. He swapped pulpits with Rev. Elias Handy. Don Handy played a cornet solo and a male quartet sang. Schreckengast spoke on choosing darkness over light and the dangers of ignoring God as the light. Large audiences enjoyed both sermons.
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B.schreckengast
Elias Handy
B. Schreckengast
Methodist Episcopal Church
Graham Opera House
M. E
Handy
Mr. Schreckengast
Don Handy
Messrs. Alberson
Gove, Cocklin
Lytle
God
Doctor Black Preaches Two Sermons at Covenanter Church
Dr Black of Wyman delivered two excellent sermons yesterday to the Covenanter church members. Cream puffs and sweet and raised doughnuts were available at Johnson's.
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Doctor Black
Wyman
Covenanter Church
Johnson’s
Presbyterian church G M C meet 7 30 with Mrs Hughes
The G M C of the Presbyterian church will meet this evening at 7 30 with Mrs W H Hughes. The Royal Neighbors hold regular meeting next Tuesday evening in the hall and urge all members to attend. Frank Sproul will entertain Miss Jessie Sage’s pupils tomorrow evening at his West Main Street home. There is no Fortnightly Club musical department meeting this evening.
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The
Presbyterian Church
W. H. Hughes
Frank Sproul
Jessie Sage
West Main Street
Mrs Milt Denison Celebrates Birthday With Surprise
Mrs. Milt Denison received a pleasant birthday surprise Saturday evening at her southeast Washington home. About five hundred friends attended the event, entertainment provided, and a light luncheon was served. Many thoughtful gifts were left in remembrance of the occasion.
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Milt Denison
Washington
Miss Anda Eagle Hosts St James Choir Members Tomorrow
Miss Anda Eagle will entertain the young ladies of the St James choir tomorrow evening at her home on South Iowa avenue as part of a social gathering.
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Anda Eagle
The
St. James Choir
Iowa Avenue
Helping Hand Circle to Meet at Miss McFarlane’s Home
The Helping Hand circle of the Second United Presbyterian church will hold its regular meeting this evening at Miss Blanche McFarlane’s home on West Jefferson street.
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King’s Daughters of
The
Second United Presbyterian Church
Blanche McFarlane
West Jefferson Street
Skidoo Backward party entertains A B C girls
The A B C girls gathered Saturday at Miss Mildred Wabnitz's West Main home for a backward themed party. Helen Dean won the gym contest for a candy prize while Cecil Rogers helped with refreshments. The Longfellow section of the Fortnightly Club meets tonight at 7 30 with Miss Mame Shearer.
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Mildred Wabnitz
West Main Street
Helen Dean
Cecil Rogers
Mrs N W Bass to Speak on Rescue Work for Ladies
Mrs N W Bass national organizer of the Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church will talk on rescue work in large cities at the home of Mrs O T Smith tomorrow at 2 30 for ladies only. All ladies are invited.
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N. W. Bass
W. H M.S
The
Methodist Church
O. T. Smith
Mrs Frank Sage Birthday Party At East Main Home
Miss Jessie Sage hosted a socially relaxed afternoon for a group of ladies at her East Main street residence in honor of Mrs Frank Sage’s birthday. Each guest brought fancy work and refreshments were served.
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Jessie Sage
East Main Street
Frank Sage
Slocums Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs M Slocum celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary Saturday evening by entertaining relatives and close friends. Music formed the main feature of the evening and an elegant luncheon was served. Out of town guests included Mrs Merton Teeter and Miss Norma Peddicord of Cedar Rapids.
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M. ©. Slocum
Merton Teeter
Norma Peddicord
Cedar Rapids
Local Notes From Havre and Nearby Visits
Mrs. George Mciarland arrives from Havre while Miss Flo Godfrey heads to Burlington for a brief visit. Mrs A J Rankin shows improved health. The Vienna reports strong Saturday business with fresh goods available this evening. Mrs. O Jugenhheimer arrives from Havre to spend the day with relatives. Mrs J G Littrell returns home to Letts after visiting daughter Mrs Will Wabnitz. Nellie Wolf and daughters return to Wyman after visiting J A McCoy. Squire Folger, ill for nine weeks, is back at work though still weak and gradually regaining strength.
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George Mciarland
Havre
Flo Godfrey
Burlington
A. J. Rankin
Vienna
O. Jugenhheimer
Nellie Wolf
Anopa
Alberta
Wyman
J. A. McCoy
Squire Folger
Stiil
Bethlehem Commandery Called Conclave Tonight
Bethlehem Commandery will hold a called conclave tonight at 7 30 for work in the Order of the Temple. Sir Knights, be on hand promptly. 2b Wm. M. Terry, E c.
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Bethlehem Commandery
Order of the Temple
Wm. M. Terry
E. c
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Promoted for Women and Children
An advertisement touts Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as best for women and children with mild action and pleasant taste. It claims superiority over violent purgatives and invites readers to obtain the booklet and a sample at all druggists.
Deep Sea Fishes Thrive by Cannibal Feeding and Packs
A Chicago News excerpt notes that deep sea fishes, driven by hunger, feed on each other with powerful jaws and blazing teeth. Predators like bluefish and porpoises chase prey in endless warfare, while herrings and menhaden form vast migrating banks to endure losses and sustain populations.
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Chicago News
The Great Dipper Stars May Change Shape Over Time
Scientists describe the seven stars of the Great Dipper as suns larger than ours, spinning through space. Five drift away at seventeen miles per second while two move oppositely, and in about thirty six thousand years the dipper’s appearance will have dissolved.
Fresh nuttingers and angel food at the Vienna market
Readable text notes fresh nuttingers angel food and Gevils food available at Vienna. Details are sparse but indicate a local market listing items for sale in the city.
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Vienna
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H. F. Steck
John J. McKeone
Iowa
Mt. Pleasant
Resi
Methodist Services
Covenanter
Longfellow
Mame Shearer
J. G. Littrell
Letts
Wil! Wabnitz
Maid of Athens
L. Rothschild & Co
South Side Square
the Great Dipper
Valentines
Chicken Reed
White
Smiths
Cash Grocery
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