Local notices and visits across town headlines
A jumble of brief notices lists visitors and departures in towns like Crawfordsville Mediapolis Keota and Ainsworth. Local residents Mr and Mrs J Norton Jr Mrs Dennis Webster Rae and Ruby Hulse and others are mentioned with short travel updates and social calls. The A. E Roe fruit farm sold strawberries and the U T D band performed a concert to close the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ubtet
Poppey
Duncan’s
Albert Norman
Havre
Coppock store robbed ties thefts to federal law case
Cloud race general merchandise owner suspects two men arrested in a broader theft ring after finding empty shoe boxes and missing undergarments matching his stock. Sheriff Teeter forced the suspects to reveal stolen items in Claud's presence, noting the post office link to the crime and possible federal charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Coppock
Cloud Race & General Merchandise Store
Journa
Cloud
Teeter
Claud
Uncle Sam
Aurora Academy Presents Little Women Home Talent Play
The Aurora Literary Society of the Academy staged Little Women in Swift's Hall last evening. Bert Dixon played Laurie, Awyone Rowan Jo March, the performance praised for smooth delivery despite cramped space. Wilmot's Orchestra provided music between acts. a pantomime from Uncle Tom's Cabin drew applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora Literary Society
The
Academy
Swift
Swift's
Bert Dixon
Laurie Lawrence
Awyone Rowan
Jo March
Wilmot
Kindergarten Entertainment at Graham Opera House
The Little Tots staged a lively show to close the school year at Graham Opera House with 105 children in attendance. Misa Davidson and assistants earned praise for quiet discipline and skillful training. The caterpillar game and unrehearsed capers drew hearty laughter from mothers and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Opera House
Misa Davidson
Brother of slain man settles affairs in Indiana
George Meyers, brother of Frank Meyers who was killed by a steam shovel a week earlier, arrived Thursday and returned to Oagrove Indiana last night to settle the estate. Frank left about five to six hundred dollars for his mother, with two sisters and a brother. The funeral service was held on arrival of the body at its destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Meyers
Frank Meyers
Oagrove
Ind
Frank
Mrs Norton of Washington Sings at Burlington Recital
Mrs Norton from Washington Iowa substituted for Miss Blanke at the Schramm Orchestra recital in Burlington. Her two numbers Twilight Mozart and An Irish Love Song Lang impressed listeners with a high sweet soprano, clear enunciation, and easy top notes, and she plans to help in the June festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Journal
Schramm
Burlington
Norton
Washington
Iowa
Miss Blanke
Mozart
Lang
Mia
Baccalaureate Sermon at High School Graduation
Union services will be held in the First Presbyterian church Sabbath evening Rev. L D Young will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class of the High School. This evening at Johnson's bakery you will find bakers supplies and a wide array of desserts and treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
L D Young
High Schoo
Johnson's Bakery
Johnson's
Fine art line sheet pictures offered at Duncan Book Store Washington
Mon day carbon and platino type photos in plain and color formats advertised by WH Duncan Book Store. The store invites customers to view the collection and purchase if desired, emphasizing quality and presentation and inviting inquiries in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
De.t. WH. Duncan Book Store
Household shower honors Vera VanSickle in East Washington home
Miss Vera VanSickle is honored at a household shower hosted by Miss Hall in East Washington street home with colorful red and white decorations. Guests enjoyed a multi course lunch and later played ping pong with Miss Birdye Rankin winning a Jap ware prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mises
Danny Hall
Hallie Rerdo
Vera VanSickle
Miss Hall
East Washington Street
Sciatic Rheumatism Cured After Fourteen Years Suffering
Josh Bdggar of Germantown Calety suffers sciatic rheumatism for fourteen years. He found relief and cure after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm, used by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh Bdggar
Germantown
Calety
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Means for ice cream and local notes
A compilation of small items: paving stone arrival before the Roberts building, Ida Ferguson visiting Oskaloosa, P P W B M Society meeting June 4, and a Rocky Mountain Tea ad. Minor accidents involved J H Stewart Max Marbourg and Dr Wickbar, all uninjured. Mississippi water rise noted along with impacts on steamboat men and farmers. Washington county teacher salaries rose seven hundred fifty dollars last year with expected increases this year. A Chicago youth, Oscar Elliott, shot a 14 year old after taunting him at billiards. Western Federation of Miners allocates £3000 for Fernie relief. Arbor Day Memorial Association formed in Nebraska City to honor J Sterling Morton. Jacob Graham, 18, confesses killing playmate Robert Hunter in St Joseph. Bishop Deener, Methodist Episcopal South, jailed in Batesville charged with forgery.
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Max Marboug
Dr. Wickbar
Mississippi
Washington County
Oscar Elliott
Chicago
Willian Penn
Western Federation of Miners’ Convention
Suimerers
Fernie
Arbor Day Memorial Association
Nebraska City
Neb
J. Sterling Morton
Jacob Graham
Robert C. Hunter
St. Joseph
Bissop R
Deener
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Batesville
Ark
Marvelous Life Elixir Promises Free Cure for All Ailments
An advertisement by James W. Kidd claims a miraculous “Mixir of Life” cures a wide range of illnesses with a free sample offer. It describes ancient longevity secrets revived by a doctor scientist and urges readers to send name and address to receive the remedy at no cost. The notice touts dramatic results and no risk, with a request for orders by mail and mentions a Burlington opera excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hineelt
Seturn Mall
Henry Cobb Suspended Five Days For Smoking Cigarettes
Henry Cobb a Chicago policeman has been suspended five days for smoking cigarettes. Senator Platt of New York has introduced a bill turning train robbery into a felony with the death penalty. Yaqui Indians are again reported on the warpath. A Cape Ann Mass granite workers strike begun May 1 has been settled by compromise. Fayette Mass is swept by fire causing $50000 in losses. El Paso grand jury returns fifty two indictments against gamblers. Mount McGregor cottage in Saratoga NY where General Grant died was decorated by G AR members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cobb
Chicago
Senator Platt
New York
Cape Ann
Mass
Fayette
Grand
el Paso
Tex
Mount McGregor
Saratoga, N. Y
Grant
G,ar
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Gonarnt
Day
J. Albert
Nobby
Pure Woo! Fabrics
Baird & Johnston
Cash Store
the Evening Journal
Orville Elder
Washington, Iowa
Orrrone
Main ST
Wien
Allas Portland
Banner Louisville Cement
Cook
Sherman
Samson & Livingston
J. J. McKeone
DR. C
Harper
Oateopathic
Klein Kiothing Ke Store
Dr. Harker
Stewart's
West Side
Weather Forecast
Washington, D. C
Evenine Journal
Duncan's
McCall Bros
Big
Eva Livingston
Newton
Mrs. Ferguson
R. L. Emry
Brighton
Uriah Smith
U. T. D. Band
Wm. Kensler
Hanoolbal
Henry Stichter
Paris
M. Rosey
Madison Medicine Co
Rocky Mountain
J. H. Stewart
Misa
Stella Hahn
Geo. Reister
Albert Hahn
J. A. Y. Ashby
Chas. Koupp
A. M. Turner
Belle A Smith
Fred Jardon
G. G Sigler
Claud Essley
Duncan
Kindergarten Entertainment
Union Services
Allen's
Miss VanSickle
Reynolds
Sete
Roberts
Ida Ferguson
Oskaloona
P. P. W. BF. M. Society
N. T. Reynolds
de James W. Kidd
Haltes Nunding
Fort Wayne, Ltd
James William
Hurlington
Valencienes Laces
J. B. Crail
H. F. Steck’s
Ideal Patent
J. A. Harwood
South Side
Walther Mfg. Go
Columbia Pharmacy
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Godfrey Caroline
Thelde
Des Moines
Noah Brockway Bacon
Pennoyer
Portland
Ore
Sylvester Pennoyer
Oregon
Cdlenso Hotel Shoe Shining
Dave Keiltner
Aone
Kemble
Émuele Flower Co
Oskaloosa
Daily
M. Lombardo
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