Eighth Town meeting and Nineteenth Iowa reunion notes
A business gathering at Graham Opera House in Knoxville includes officer elections Charles Wells as president Asa Turner as vice president RL Turner re elect secretary and Wm Kirkpatrick re elected treasurer. Reports cite eight deaths since prior meeting and small treasury expenditures. A second Nine teenth Iowa reunion planned with roster committee named and Major Earle remarks on Prairie Grove battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Opera House
Henry Montgomery
Spickardsville
R. L. Turner
Oskaloosa
R. N. Hall
Chicago
Charles Wheeler
Joplin
F. P. Kettenring
DeWitt
Daniel Lambi
Maxwell
Charles Smood
Soldiers Home
P. Bunting
Cedar Rapids
Rs KE. Vickey
Major Stubbs
Treasury
Knoxville
Charles Wells
Asa Turner
RL. Turner
Wm.Kirkpatrick
W. T H
G. A. R. Hall
Mowery
Hedrick
Washington
J. S. Ragsdale
Birmingham
J. W. Morton
E. H. Thomas
Ottumwa
J. B. Edmondson
Bentonsport
Thomas
Asdale
Hogeland
Eldon
Montgomery
Fairfield
Earle
Prairie Grove
Aepers
J.C. Bonnell
Sands
Simond
Eighth Lowa Registration Names List of Signatories
A compiled roster lists P A Smith Scranton and others across Iowa and nearby states as registrants. Names include John W Dayne Lone Tree W N Canady Gilbert Station I N Danster Comanche George A Michelson Muscatine T M Fosdick Eildon A A Rodman Washington Col W B Bell R F Campbell Dublin G W Morrison Tecumseh Mich A N Currier Iowa City J H Carl Muscatine W S Freeland Wapello A M Clark Durham M L Orris vtle A Stephens Ainsworthville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Lowa Registration
A. P. A. Smith
Scranton
John W. Dayne
Lone Tree
Mich
A. N. Currier
Iowa City
J. H. Carl
Muscatine
Freeland
Wapello
A. M. Clark
Durham
M. L. Orrisvtle A. Stephens
Ainsworthville
County's Record: Civil War Dead List by J. W. Morton
A county table compiled by J. W. Morton honors 118 men who sacrificed their lives during the Civil War. The document presents a roster of fallen soldiers and acknowledges the county's wartime losses in a commemorative record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
J. W. Morton
Weather forecast for Iowa and notes on events
The Evening Journal provides a weather forecast for Iowa: generally fair tonight and Friday with cooler conditions in the central portion. A note mentions a fairy play Friday night with candy treats for children and special prices for Wand Mscents for adults.
Fairy Play to Be Repeated Tomorrow Evening
A big fairy play returns tomorrow night with a special performance at reduced prices. Miss Raymond and Miss ula Warner head the cast in a show designed for all ages with tickets priced at 10 cents for children and 26 cents for adults.
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Raymond
Ula Warner
Weather, Weddings, and Building Progress in Haskins
Oct 1 report shows rains delaying work at Haskins and travel for Mrs. Chas Stephens to Washington for a niece's wedding. Mr Stephens plans to join, then return. Plastering underway at J N Pickens house and Stephens home. Mrs Willis visits Winfield. News from Mr and Mrs R Miller enjoying Indiana trip. Willis hotel building is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskins
Chas. Stephens
Washington
R. Miller
Willis’ House
Fire at Abrahams residence on the Heights
A morning blaze at the Abrahams home on the Heights drew the fire company and neighbors. Firemen faced a broken hose, delaying water flow, but furniture was moved out and damage remained light. The property is owned by Mrs. Brindley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Abrahams
Lecaeta
Brindley
Missionary Talker Recalls Africa Work and West Africa Plans
A returned missionary spoke at First Presbyterian about Garoon station missions in southern Africa. She heads to Crawfordsville for Rev Charles McCleary’s wedding reception then plans to return to the foreign field soon. The wedding of Miss Myrtie Kirby and Rev McCleary was held at high noon with Dr Hinitt officiating. guests included Mrs Ogden of Gagoon West Africa and many county friends wishing them long service in West Africa.
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Ers. En
Africa
First Presbyterian Church
Garoon Station
Mutch
Crawfordshire
Charles McCleary
Bride
Forlign
Chas. McCleary
Fairfield
Craffordsville
Ther
High Bon
Dr. Hinitt
Parsons College
Ogden
Gagoon
West Africa
Myrtie Kirby
Brighton
Ainsworth
Andrew Spaulding
A. K. Spaulding
United Presbyterian
Afternoon Campfire Solders and Citizens at Opera House
Old soldiers and citizens gathered at the Opera House for a patriotic program led by Maj. F P. R. Bartlett with welcome by City Attorney Butterfield. Regiments Eighth and Nineteenth Iowa were represented with music, speeches, and relics from Civil War days.
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Butterfield
Lawa
Robert Turner
Oskaloosa
S. M. Dunlap
Des Moines
Amare
Thos, Jamson
J. ©. Bonnel
Chicago
Hise
Sherman
Albertson
Coecklin
Ashby
Col
Palmer
Lewis
Save
Hastile
R. Hutterfield
Currier
Washington
Charmantonne
Earle
Sith Arkansas Infantry
North
J. W. Morton
Morton
Prairie Grove
Major Earle
Lowa
Mr. Morton
Iawa
Ofhcer
To Cure a Cold in One Day. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabs
A short advertisement claims a cold can be cured in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises druggists refund the money if it fails, and notes W Grove’s signature on each box. Price listed as 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grove
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
West Phok da
Gulf Coast District
R. J. Wemyss
Louisville
Congress Session Aims to Balance Coffee Supply and Demand
A multinational conference of South American and U S delegates met at the New York Coffee Exchange under the Bureau of American Republics to discuss aligning coffee production with consumption. Officials note output rose from 5 million to 12 million bags, seeking methods to boost demand. In Ottumwa, a Chariton burglary saw thieves steal silks and satins from A I Brent’s store, a professional job.
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New York
Congress
Ottumwa
Get. L
Iowna
A. I. Brent
Chariton
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Ryan
Wol Carris
Keota
W. HL. Harding
West Chester
Jno
Vinton
Spickersville
Julius . Gardner
Gowrie
KE. Mines
F. J
Kennan
Wm. Kreger
Keota Jno
Besser
Trarper
Allen
Keswick
Chas. Meil
Webster B. Mummy
Boone
BF. Richardson
Taylor Co
P. Engledinger
Sigourney
H. P. Bosworth
Richland
N. Jacobs
Hartford
Kan
A. J. Vogel
A. Seibel
I. P
Hf. Crone
Davenport
J. W. Clark
Grand View
W. W. Archibald
Burlington
Rd.t. Latta
J. W. Frazee
Dennis Brown
Mike Ryan
J. B. Sullivan
EB. Archibald
J. Chenoweth
L. F. Gipple
W. Utter
Columbus Junction
Iowa
D. C
Andrew McCampbell
Tallyrand
Thos
Johnson
L. H. Saher
Eee
K. F. Cowger
Riverton
Kenyon
Packwood
Peters
Abingdon
B. Campbell
Chas Mick
Hedrick Company
W. D. Houghland
Fido
J. KB. Houghland
Bidon
Oy Murray
Cairo
KR. Shipman
J. CG. Freeland
Columbus
Jonctson
W. C. Hunt
Winfield
Oscar Ross
Company G
Wm. Hoffman
Herman Gast
Rueben Cocklin
Geo. Rexroth
Godfrey Kern
Wm. Walker
J. 8
Ragsdale
Bk. EK. A. Cook
Spickard
F. A. Alter
Wayland
H. C. Harsey
Chas, Crocker
Mt. Union
W. B. Bell
Col. Palmer
Weather Forecast
Washngton
D.C
the Evening Journal
Col. Patterson
Josiah Patterson
Memphis
Eighth
National Park Commission
Bell
Haskins, Iowa
Andy
Simon Waters
Ite
Simon B. Waters
Schweckengast
M. EB. Church
PF. Lodge
Elm Grove Cemetery
Mary Byrd
Ida Bailey
FP. R. Barlett
Roth
Arthaier
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Citizens’ Savings Bank
Owa
Owne Tt Keen
Vreetduient
Ann M. Keen
Jee Trealdent
Puare R Lane
Unahier
Citizen's National Bank
Shaw Jenkine & Co
I. Jenkine
Lraneth
State
First National
Citheon'e National Hay
J. Hanley
Washington County Savings Hank
Schuyler W. Livingston
Westington
Opposite Court Home
C. A. Dewey
Attorney-at-Law
Marsh W. Bailey
Mite Oly
Leon
W. MH. Butterfield
Orall's
Washington, Ia
Joseph Pollard Jr
Atty. A.bt
New Crerice
Hoart Howes
S$ Washington
J. L. Brookhart
Sleany
Opera House
Cnet
Texas
Musen
Leach
California
Pullman
Ubicaga
Rastington
Osteopathy
C. S. Harper
Klein & Co
Arthaud
Osteopath
American School of Osteopathy
Kirksville, Ma
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Washington National Bank
A. Anderson
W.ich Jeering
J.T. Anpenaon
Asa't Cash
Capital
Une
Barmars
State Bank
Chas
McLaughin
Wilson
Cashion
Heny Knecht
Tallor
Akausts
Washington Nat'l Bank
Dail
Hotel Allen
Frank Rogers
W. H. Butterfield
BR. Co
Ayer
Ttedar Rapides Mente
Columbue Junction
Gore
Iowa Central
Weer and Forth
Mason City Mall
Paul
Dally
Way Freight
Peoria Kaprems
Peoria Mall
Wabash
O. & Crane
G. P
T. A
A. Palmer
AWG. P. A
Adama
T. J. Dempseey
Means & Stichter
East Side Restaurant
Louisville, Nashville Railroad
Great Central Southern
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