They Elect Officers Big Parade Undertakers Meet
In Oskaloosa Iowa on May 18 the thirty first annual encampment of the town department G A R drew 3090. A large parade with 2500 veterans opened the day and officials including Governor Cummins and Congressman Lacey reviewed the line. Election of officers followed with D H Harper Ottumwa named commander and J F McNeill Oskaloosa vice commander among others.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
R. T. St. John
A. B. Cummins
Robert Mann Woods
Department of Illinois
John F. Lacey
Grand Army
D. H. Harper
Ottumwa
J. F. McNeill
J. E B. Classon
Marshalltown
M. King
Albia
John Potter
Newton
George A. Linkin
Cedar Rapids
R. J. Young
Oelwein
S. L. Moore
Boone
J. G. Hutchinson
Iowa Funeral Directors Assembly Debates Care Versus Funeral Direction
Iowa City hosts a state funeral directors convention with a debate on whether caring for the body outweighs directing a funeral. Affirmative won the judges' ruling. speakers included A D Woodruff and T B Osborne. Dr J Fr Prentiss lectured on Anatomy and Dr Paul Shekwana demonstrated bacteria growth.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Iowa Funeral Directors
Membe
A. D. Woodruff
Grinnell
T. RB. Osborne
New Sharon
F. Foeh-iager
Paul Shekwana
George E. MacLean
University
Association
As.oclation
Vienna Bakery advertises new shop and services
The Vienna Bakery announces a new 11 by 28 foot shop and readiness to handle all orders. Proprietors Dean and Ryan note over eighteen years of experience and invite the public to call No 78 for special baking requests.
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Dean & Ryan
Vienna
Bethlehem Commandery Regular Convocation May 19 1905
Regular convocation of Bethlehem Commandery will be held Friday evening May 19 1905 at 730 oclock sharp. Important business to be attended to and a large number of petitions to be voted on. Please attend Sir Knights. Harrie B. Horne.
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Bethlehem Commandery
Knights
Harrie B. Horne
Covenanter Church Service Schedule Tomorrow
Service in the Covenanter church tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock with a sermon by Rev. D. H. Elliot. An evening service at 7 30 by Rev. W. T. K. Thompson follows. These services prepare for Sabbath communion services.
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Covenanter
D. H. Elliot
W. T. K. Thompson
Dressmaking Shop Moves to Residence on East Madison
Mrs. Scott announces her dressmaking business is now operated from her home at 603 East Madison Street. Includes a note about Vienna pastries and macaroons and contact by phone.
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Scott
East
Madison Street
Had a Little Blaze In The Eicher Residence
Fire discovered in a wall of the M. Eicher home last evening around 6 30. Damage estimated at about 300. Eicher spotted smoke through a folding door slide and acted immediately. No fire alarm was given but Daniel Mann Hardt Frank Shearer and John Ritter, workers on the building, helped locate the blaze. Damage to walls floors and sliding door was substantial.
Local notes and visits from Washington county residents
A roundup of residents visiting nearby towns and cities includes Mrs. C. S. White of Keota, Strohm of Grace Hill, and Mr. and Mrs. M. W. V. McFadden of Crawfordsville. Other items report travel to Davenport Champaign and Ainsworth, plus a group photo of Academy Juniors and a legal accounting by Edmund J. Morrison restoring district funds between Washington and Dallas counties.
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Joel Gray
Smith Riley
Sam Yeoman
Davenport
Ayers
Champaign
C. S. White
Keota
Strohm
Grace Hill
Ben Coppock
Ainsworth
M. W. Klotz
Columbus Junction
Academy
Edmund J. Morrison
Ade
Iowa
Washington County
Dalles County
A. B. Richardson
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Dallas County
Treasury of
Outlawed Bank Notes States Six Year Demand Rule
Minnesota justice of the peace rules a national bank note becomes outlawed after six years if no demand for payment was proven, declaring it void as good tender for debt. Case and Comment notes the decision surprises the financial world and hinges on missing demand for payment.
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Minnesota
Case
Remembrance Ode to the Grand Army of the Republic
A May Success Magazine verse honors fallen Civil War veterans. It laments thinning ranks at roll call while praising their gallant service and the nation’s unity. The piece envisions laying wreaths, muffled drums, and a grateful public voice across the land.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Elsie Florence Fay
Success Magazine
Where the People Go Accidents Deaths Births and Marriages
A compact memorial and notices column reports recent accidents deaths births and marriages. Local community names and timing are noted to keep residents informed of vital life events and changes in status within the area.
Ainsworth May News Roundup Reports Travel and Visits
Clarence Easter rode with Rock Island for a few days while Fred Spalding headed to Keota for several weeks. Washington visits include Mrs. G. M. Welch and Hope Livingston with Miss Ode Henderson, and S. Br. Love returning from Washington. Local names from Cedar Falls and Centerville appear among travelers and delegates.
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Ainsworth
Clarence Easter
Rock Island
Fred Spalding
Keota
G. M. Welch
Hope Livingston
Ode Henderson
Washington
F. G. Sands
Gon
Rex
Centerville
S. BR
Cedar Falls
W. R
Oskaloosa
J. S. Jeffers
N. M. Anderson
Floyd Love
S. R. Love
Ohio
Canada
Local Social Notes From May 18
May 18 reports show Miss Mare Harley traveling to Washington last evening. Mrs. J. D. Dayton and her baby visit Keota today, while Mrs. Wm. Plummer returns from Oskaloosa. Mrs. D Kilgore and daughter Isabel go to Washington this morning.
Committee of Missions Meets in Crawfordsville
The Committee of Missions gathers May 1 with Rev. J. P White of Topeka as chairman and Rev. J. C. Rankin as secretary. Fifty five presbyteries send representatives and Rev. J. W. Johnson Rev. L. D. McBride Rev. S. R. McLaughlin and A. S. Bailey attend sessions.
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Crawfordsville
Committee of Missions
J. P White
Topeka
Kan
J. C. Rankin
Guthrie
Okla
E. ©. Simpson
Bellefontaine
Ohio
J. W. Johnson
L. D. McBride
R. McLaughlin
A. 8. Bailey
J. P. White
Kansas
Middle West
Petty
Olds Telephone Co
America
Tenement Reform Plan for St Louis Houses
Kelson C. Nelson proposes renovating two forty to fifty year old tenement buildings in St Louis Third ward with new plumbing baths floors and repainting. He aims to spur owner investment citywide by improving habitability and enforcing cleanliness while noting strong returns and the potential for broader reform through private initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelson C. Nelson
Third Ward
St. Louis
Nelson O. Nelson
Resi Dence
St. Louis Post- Dispatch
Nelson
Baptism and new members welcomed at M E church
The sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered last evening at the M E church to the new members of the church, and one young lady received the rite of baptism.
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M. E
Song of Springtime Joy in Atlanta Park
A poetic note from Atlanta recalls joy of springtime and celebrates birds and sweet honeysuckles. The speaker looks forward to seeing Chief Joyner's men play baseball in the park and hears a spirit of revival.
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Chief Joyner
A. Church
Atlanta
Constitun
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