Grace Hill man jailed in Meade murder case
Larry Gay, about 36, is in jail at West Liberty charged with the Meade murder during the MacCarty restaurant hold up on May 4. He worked last winter as a night watchman for Flick Johnson in Grace Hill and was arrested at Runnells. He claims alibi and says he can prove innocence. hearing set for June 6 in Muscatine.
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Larry Gay
West Liberty
Arthur Meade
MacCarty
Gay
Grace II
Flick & Johnson Construction Company
Runnells
Des Moines
West, Liberty
Grace Hill
4& Watchman
All Winnter
Flick & Johnson
Dinkey
Muscatine
Child nearly dies after drinking concentrated lye
Edna May Courter, two, of South Washington, drank lye from a small can left on a table by her mother. She suffered burns to the tongue throat and lips with severe vomiting. Doctors expect recovery with careful care after a close call.
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Edna May
Choir members attend Pleasant Plain church dedication
Members of the St. James choir led by Matilda Harmeier Mary King Mary Sanders Anna Wolf Mrs Wald Schmidt and Louis Harmeier traveled to Pleasant Plain this morning to take part in the dedication of the new Catholic church. Priests joining Father Meier included Rev. A Ed Schulte of Town City Rev Hoppman of Ottumwa Rev Adam of Houghton and Rev Weil of Richmond.
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St. James
Matilda Harmeier
Mary King
Mary Sanders
Anna Wolf
Waldschmidt
Louis Harmeier
Pleasant Plain
Father Jacobsmeier
A. Ed. Schulte
Town City
Hoppman
Ottumwa
Adam
Houghton
Weil
Richmond
Record Rainstorm Drenches Oskaloosa and Penn College
Oskaloosa logged the season's heaviest rainfall with 34 inches on Monday night, flooding streets and basements. Elmer Wheeler and family escaped rising waters in their lowland home near the Central tracks. Penn College sustained lightning damage as sewers clogged city cellars filled with water. Telegraph reports were delayed by bad wires.
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Oskaloosa
Elmer Wheeler
Lown Central Tracks
Penn College
Journal
Democratic Caucus and County Convention Dates Set
The Democratic city caucus is scheduled for June 6 and the county convention to name a delegation to the state convention will follow one week later.
Fifty fourth regiment encampment plans vary by paper
Readers report conflicting rumors on where the Fifty fourth own Regiment will camp this fall with Cedar Bay Ft. Riley Kan and Ft. Still Okla among the named options. Local company hopes for a place that offers active duties and educational military experience. Fresh bread daily at Johnson bakery. Boy during hot weather seven loaves for the
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Ottawam Courier
Cedar Bay
Ft. Riley
Kansas
Kan
Ft. Still
Okla
Ft. Atte
Johnson's Bakery
Dandelion Control Tips From Pease Garden News
City expert F E B Pease offers guidance on eradicating dandelions. Cut plants below ground, remove parts, burn dry material, and prevent seed spread to reduce nuisance on own grounds. The note cites wind-dispersed seeds and urges complete removal to stop propagation.
Storm Disrupts Band Concert Schedule
Due to last evening's storm no band concert occurred. If weather allows, the performance will be held this evening.
Rumor of Des Moines Storm Toll Grows in Iowa
A rumor claims Creston was hit by a severe storm last night causing heavy damage. Main line trains are halted and communications are down. The count of storm deaths in Iowa rises to over 20 after three more fatalities reported in Des Moines this afternoon.
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Creston
Arnica Salve Aids Severe Piles Case In Verbena
J A Guiledge of Verbena Alabama suffered a severe pile condition with 24 tumors and was hospitalised twice. After doctors failed Bucklen's Arnica Salve reduced inflammation and cured him. Also notes a Jelly Squares sale at Johnson bakery and local moves by Rit Maxwell and Otto Dede to Keota.
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J. A. Guiledge
Verbena
Ala
Bucklen
Stewart
Johnson Bakery
Rit Maxwell
Otto Dede
Keota
Sol Rich & Company
Special Summer Excursion Rates to the West
The Iowa Central Railway announces a Special Summer Excursion Rate from Brighton for June 1 through September 30. Destinations include Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo at 22.75, Glenwood Springs 34.775, Salt Lake City and Ogden Utah 35.75, with low returns to Deadwood One City Hot Springs and Custer. Diverse routes and stopovers offered. For folders and rates contact an Iowa Central agent or A Outta GPTA Minneapolis.
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Iowa Central Railway
Coen
Brighton
Denver
Coorado Springs
Pueblo
Colo
Glenwood Springs
Sasti Lake City
Ogden
Utah
Deadwood
Hot Springs
Custer
Iowa Central
Minneapolis
Minn
Hogs Sold and Stock Losses Reported in Richmond Area
May 34 report from Richmond notes James Knobel and Albert Becher sold hogs Tuesday. Escher child stays with grandmother for eye care. John ann puts lightning rods on barns. Several residents report livestock losses this spring with Geo Saur, David Durst, Clarid Durst, and Anton Reiner each losing cattle. First Communion services planned at 9 a.m. Sunday at Holy Trinity Church.
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James Knobel
Albert Becher
Kina Escher
Escher
Chittum
John Ann
Geo. Saur
David Durst
Clarid Durst
Anton Reiner
Joly Trinity Church
Local Residents Attend Various Social and Religious Visits
May 26 reports David Love leaving for Hopkinton to attend a Synod meeting at Covenanter church. Rev J P Davis returns from Pennsylvania. Mayme Jayne of Columbus Junction visits Mrs Hi Sands. Loos visiting North English. A J Petersons return from Woodhall. Mr and Mrs Slram Miksell of Fairfield visit W T Trotter over Sunday. Woods of Washington visits on business. Mrs W Nelson of Red Oak leaves for Washington visits.
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David Love
Hopkinton
Synod
Covenanter Church
J. P. Davis
Pennsylvania
Mayme Jayne
Columbus Junction
Hi. J. Sands
Slram Miksell
Fairfield
W. T. Trotter
Oe N. M
Local Gleanings Report From May 27
Mrs Jno S Davis is reported as being quite well. Mrs J S Cotton and children departed yesterday for an extended visit with relatives in New Castle. A J Hoyt and son Glenn returned from a business trip to Town City. James Higbee of Winfield visited the J F Thompson home today. Mr and Mrs Cotton who have been visiting their daughter Mrs G S Niblock returned to Monmouth this morning. The Rev J S Cotton and J J McCleary attended the National Reform convention in Columbus City yesterday. Blanche Neiswanger won first place in the spelling contest Saturday.
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Jno. S. Davis
Cotton
New Castle
A. J. Hoyt
Glenn
Town City
James Higbee
Winfield
J. F. Thompson
S. Niblock
Monmouth
J. 8
J. J. McCleary
Columbus City
Blanche Neiswanger
Ginger bread at the Johnson bakery tomorrow
Mrs W R Cubbins and son Lawrence Whitfield have been visiting at the L A Brindley home on West Main Street and returned to Chicago last evening. N F Maass reports piano sales to Miss Ethel White and Dr Ida Batley. Miss Fulton departs for Tarkio Missouri to attend a United Presbyterian church assembly, meeting with Mrs J G Lytle. both ladies plan to part ways for some time, their Hindu conversation noted.
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W. R. Cubbins
Lawrence Whitfield
L. A. Brindley
West Main Street
Chicago
N. F. Maass
Kimball
Ethel White
Ida Batley
Miss Fulton
Summerfield
Kan
India
J. G. Lytle
Tarkio
General Assembly
United Presbyterian Church
Lytle
Warren Couple Start 3000 Mile Drive To Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs Edwin Warren of Louisville begin a 3000 mile journey in a buggy with a horse team and light clothing. Minnesota Editors visit Washington to tour public buildings and city sights.
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Louisville
Edwin Warren
Los Angeles
Notable Stage Star Agnes Tracey Dies in New York
Agnes Ethel Tracey, once a familiar name on the stage for three decades, is dead in New York at age 96. The report notes her long career and public life culminating in a final, quiet obituary.
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Agnes Ethel Tracey
Agnes Ethel
New York
Wanted Man and Wife to Manage Dining Tall and Lunch Counter
Classified notice seeking a couple to oversee a dining counter at a depot location. Includes rental details, contact through B F Dixon, and a request to apply at the Journal office. Also mentions job ads for various professional positions and a sewing machine sale at Washington Mitten Factory near the Opera House.
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Singer
Washington Mitten Factory
Opera House
Cyclone Strikes Des Moines Killing Three Times
A cyclone hit South Des Moines this afternoon killing three people and causing major damage to buildings in the area. Telecommunication lines were down, hampering reports on the severity of damage and fatalities.
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Des Moines
Pain Balm Cures Rheumatism Says Local Resident
A Pattens Mills local describes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as drastically relieving rheumatism. He offered the bottle freely and invited free usage. after improvement a man returned with a dollar for another bottle. Available at Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
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P. Rayder
Pattens Mills
N. Y
Stewart's
Cook & Sherman
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Ainsworth
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Bank Street
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Ducat & Lyon Consolidated
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Charles Wendt
Paris
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American Corres. College
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State Marshall Club
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Sam Miller
Harriett Chilcote
Main Creek
Walter Carpenter
California
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