Lillian Van Horn Weds Vernon Rosenberger in Quiet Riverside Marriage
Miss Lillian Van Horn and Vernon Rosenberger married this afternoon at the Methodist parsonage with Rev Newtom officiating. The couple, unescorted, left for Riverside to the new home after June 15 and will be at home to friends there. Van Horn had moved to a farm area three years ago and became a valued teacher in Columbus City schools.
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Lillian van Horn
Columbus Junction
Vernon L. Rosenberger
Riverside
Wapello
Newtom
Methodist Church
van Horn
Clumbus
Tsb
Rosenberger
Safeguard
Columbus Safeguard
Shuman Wins Shot Put In West Virginia Meet
John Shuman of this city and a student at Pennsylvania University placed high at the recent track meet between Western University of Pennsylvania and West Virginia University in Morgantown. He won first in the shot put with 35 feet 2 inches using a 116 pound shot and took third in the hammer throw with 152 feet using a 16 pound hammer. His showing was praised by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western University of Pennsylvania
West Virginia University
Morganstown
West Virginia
John Shuman
Pennsylvania University
Shuman
Hetok
Infant Daughter of Mr and Mrs Everette Allen Dies
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everette Allen died last night at 9 30. The baby was only a few days old. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 from the residence in east Washington with a brief service by Rev W R Sawhill. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery. The bereaved parents have the communitys sympathy in their sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everette Allen
East
Washington
W. R. Sawhill
Elm Grove Cemetery
Preaching Services Set by Second Church for Communion Prep
The Second church will hold preaching services Friday evening at 7 30 and Saturday afternoon at 8 00 by Rev. A L Graham of Keota. The services prepare the congregation for communion.
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A. L. Graham
Keota
BE.K. O Club Urges Members to Attend Sunday Meeting
The BE.K. O club invites all members to attend Sunday morning at the usual Sunday school hour for an important business matter.
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BEK. O. Club
Regular Conclave of Bethlehem Commandery Friday Evening
The Bethlehem commandery holds a regular conclave this Friday evening with business of importance and petitions to be attended to. Wm. M. Terry.
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Bethlehem Commandery
Holiness Praying Band Meets at Mrs Runyon Home Tonight
A Holiness Praying Band gathering scheduled for 7:30 PM at the home of Mrs. Emily Runyon, with all invited. Also notes Miss Nettie Blair was briefly ill with stomach hemorrhage Tuesday night but improved today.
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Holiness
Emily Runyon
Nettie Blair
Columbus Safeguard
Local News Briefs From Area Communities
Miss Mary Marr of Ainsworth shops in the city and a Vienna shop advertises wedding and party goods. Mrs. A Adams sails to Muscatine to visit relatives. I Klein returns to Davenport after a city business stay. Cora Porter returns from Kalona Wellman Riverside school visits. Grover Neiswanger arrives from Alosworth on city business. The Vienna reports a large bikery goods selection in Washington county. Effie O Loughlin of Washington visits aunt Mrs W B Hornell. Judge Willeockson to deliver memorial address in Sigourney. locals expect a treat. Dusenberry returns from St Louis on George Paul and Co business, then to Keota on the Branch. Hod Willson and wife of Washington county visit Sigourney. Deator Springer and wife of Pawnee Nebraska call on illness of Mrs Skillman. Mrs D J Norton of Washington assisted in May Festival programs. praised for musical ability. John Little and Tom Senilling return from Rubio fishing trip. they recount catches with lively exaggeration. Mr Schilling caught three large fish. Little lent one.
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Effie O'Loughlin
Washington
W. B. Hornell
Lone Tree Reporter
K. E. Willeockson
Sigourney
Hod Willson
Washington County
Deator Springer
Pawnee
Nebraska
Skillman
Keodkuk County
John Little
Tom Senilling
Rubio
Mr. Schilling
Mr. Little
Strike Ends Strike Claim But Work Incompleted At Montreal
The Longshoremen's Association agreed to furnish 200 men to load a Henry Dobell & Co. boat. Labor Minister Limoneux urged arbitration within five days. The union president said workers had merely knocked off work, not joined a strike in preventing others from working.
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Montreal
Que
Henry Dobell & Co
Shipping Federation
Hon Limieux
New York DA Office Reports Rise in Felonies 1906
In the 1906 annual report by the district attorney chief clerk, New York City shows more felonies with assaults and homicides highlighted. Assaults reach 748 cases with 297 convictions, while homicides total 144 with 453 convictions. indictments and 32 convictions are noted.
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New York
District Attorney's Office
New York City
Secret wedding announced for Hazel Case and William Deisel
Hazel Case daughter of the Hotel Bishop manager wed William T Deisel of Lima Ohio a month ago though the union was not announced until Wednesday The bride a prominent T H E club member in Aurora was formerly an actress Elopements have occurred among the club members
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Aurora
Hazel Case
Bishop
William T. Deisel
Lima
Miss Case
Recount Declares Bradbury Mayor by Sixteen Vote Margin
In Kewanee Illinois the Henry county circuit court awarded Samuel Bradbury, Citizens' party candidate, the mayoral title by sixteen votes after a recount of April 16 ballots. Bradbury's margin on the face of returns was twelve. Charles F. Mulligan, Citizens' party candidate for city clerk defeated by ten votes, will seek a recount.
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Kewanee
Ill
Henry County
Samuel Bradbury
Citizens’ Party
William T. Pierce
Citizens’ Labor Party
Bradbery
Charles FE. Mulligan
Caught the Ball on Her Nose in Yard Incident
Hastings Michigan May 17 Mrs Clay Pettit went to fetch water when Dena Dennis and other children playing ball caused a misplay. A bat struck Pettit on the nose as the ball was hit, and she was assisted into the house.
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Hastings
Mich
Silk Worms Required For One Pound Of Sik
A historical note states that 2900 silkworms are needed to produce one pound of sik, while 27000 spi are mentioned as part of the production ratio. The fragment indicates a textile or sericulture reference with numeric figures.
Optical Illusions and Light Experiments Featured
A Star Monthly item explains parallel lines that appear curved when viewed straight on but are truly straight when seen edgewise. It describes light becoming invisible in a vacuum and shows a red hot poker casting a dense shadow as heat removes dust particles from a beam.
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Beau
Star Monthly
Signs of Rain Across Animals and Plants
The piece notes that animals change behavior before rain such as dogs sleeping more and sheep grouping in sheltered spots, while cats rub their ears and fur due to damp air and electricity. Plants like dandelions and clovers close leaves without sunshine as humidity rises. Boys and girls are urged to study these signs to sharpen observation and knowledge of nature.
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Chicago News
The King Answers Why One Mouth Shorts Talk
A wise king explains to an old man that humans have two eyes and two ears to see and hear well but only one mouth to curb speech. The tale emphasizes restraint and thoughtful listening before speaking.
Riddles and Wordplay from a 19th Century Quiz
A collection of quick brain teasers and jokes. It asks why Dick is John’s grandson establishes kinship, and includes answers about equal shares money a young lady and a sheaf of wheat an engraver and drowning a fire engine lesson for a boy and a dancing master.
Bobby's Trouble
A puzzling note centers on a boy named Bobby who expresses rare dissatisfaction despite general contentment. The piece hints at a curious urge or plan that stands out from his usual outlook, suggesting a story about internal conflict and a need to act on an unusual impulse.
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Roscoe
North Side
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H. Knecht Tailor
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Ethel Reynolds
East Madison Street
Hazel Martin
North Iown Avenue
U P. Church
Knights Templar
Wm. M. Terry
Peoria In
Iowa Central Railway
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Peoria
Mary Marr
Ainsworth
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Muscatine
I. Klein
Davenport
Cora Porter
Kalona, Wellman
Grover Neiswanger
Alosworth
W. L. Dusenberry
St. Louis
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George Paul and Co
D. J. Norton
Winfield Beacon
John
I. Rothschild & CO
South Side Square
Springfield
Phaeton
Mason Transfer & Storage Co
Washington, Iowa
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Guy ON Wheels
S&s
Wilcox
Fitzgerald
Dave Devil Bennett
Electric Theatre
Coontown
Police
Earth
Oren Helwick
Gib Bailey
Chas. Brown
Ottumwa
John Mathers
Haskins
Chas. Hays
Southwest Corner Square
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Jonn K. Steen
Madison Street
Vrooman
J. K. Steen
Bruty’s
Payne Bros
Frank Bruty, JR
Eldorado
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