Local visitors and return travel noted in Keota notes
Mr. Walter Downing of Keota visited Mr. James Miller over Sunday. Misses Rose and Lucy Sampson, recent Des Moines and Colfax visitors, returned home Saturday night. Frank Chance works in a hospital in Independence, Iowa and is doing well. Mrs. John Andrews and her two sons Albert and Richard arrived Saturday from Chicago to visit the Kleese home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Downing
Keota
James Miller
Rose
Lucy Sampson
Des Moines
Colfax
Frank Chance
Independence
Iowa
John Andrews
Albert
Richard
Chicago
Mr. Barker
Wm. Coppock
Third Iowa Cavalry
Breach of Promise Case Heard in Sigourney
Judge Dewey ruled in favor of a young widow in a breach of promise suit brought by a Hedrick farmer. The engagement began in 1892 with a fall commitment, but Christmas Day 1892 ended the affair under a mutual quitclaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Sigourney
Sigourney Court
Hedrick
Wapello County
Weather Forecast and Local Notes from Iowa Letter
Forecast for Iowa: Fair tonight and Tuesday, with partly cloudy and cooler conditions. Notable local items include Smeltzer of Oregon visiting family in town after a 25 year gap, a West Liberty regiment reunion, teachers from this area commuting weekly on the Narrow Gauge line, and remarks on rail workers. Also mentions visitors from Chicago and Germany, local business notes on oysters and art orders, and pension news for Wm Coppock.
Local grocer change as Kohelberger buys DeLong business
D. J. Kohelberger will take possession of the George DeLong grocery stock on November first. George DeLong plans a rest before a new enterprise. Eichelberger, a veteran grocer, is expected to run a store that reflects well on the town. Fred Harthorn stays on under new management. R. Leach and Miss Mawalla Brier of Keota Iowa wed at the M KE parsonage this afternoon by Dr. Stafford. W. A. Williams of Washington visited the city yesterday. Prof Langenburgs grand military band of Columbus Junction performed after the parade to an audience at Second and Cedar streets. The band, led by Prof. Langenburg, features twenty musicians and is regarded as a top eastern Iowa musical group.
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D. J. Kohelberger
George DeLong
George
Eichelberger
Fred Harthorn
R. Leach
Mawalla Brier
Keota
Iowa
M KE
Stafford
W. A. Williams
Washington
Langenburg
Columbus Junction
Second
Cedar Streets
Musicatine Journal
Letts Farm Resident Travels From Kansas For Stock Cattle
Rob't McGaughey of the Letts farm north of Ainsworth arrived in town Saturday night from Kansas where he has been purchasing stock cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob’t McGaughey
Letts Farm
Ainsworth
Kansas
Mrs Rich Riley Wins Favorable Pension Action
Mrs Rich Riley has received notice that her pension application has been approved. The decision confirms favorable action on her request and outlines the effective date of benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich Riley
Lon dale Stock Company opens with Opera House Orchestra
The full Opera House Orchestra, assisted by Miss Benson, will furnish the music at The Graham on Thursday evening for the opening of the Lon dale Stock Company in Her Mother's Sin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Communion Sabbath at First United Presbyterian Church
Yesterday was communion Sabbath at the First United Presbyterian church with a large city and country attendance. Rev Davidson preached from Song of Solomon and four new members joined. Greetings from the Second U P church were read and acknowledged during the evening union service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
Rev Davidson
Second U. P
Davidson
Londale Stock Company at The Graham Opens With Excitement
The Londale Stock Company seats at The Graham opened this morning with prospects of a fast sellout. Described by press and local managers as one of the best popular priced attractions on the road. Mrs Johnson of Tipton returned home after visiting her daughter Mrs Joe Daniels this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Terry
Er. N Wright
Heights
Oskaloosa
Mack
Lowa Central
Londale Stock Company
Graham
Mrs Merton Bickford and son return from Pleasant Plain
Mrs Merton Bickford and her son Geo returned home this morning after a visit to Pleasant Plain. Dr J OC W Coxe also arrived back home this morning following the same trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merton Bickford and Son
Geo
Pleasant Plain
J. OC. W. Coxe
Gold giveaway for most words from Londale Stock Company
A promotional contest offers five dollars in gold to the contestant who forms the most words from the phrase The Londale Stock Company during Thursday evening events. Participants must use the exact letters available in the phrase. Results announced after the drawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londale Stock Company
Local Travel Notes Show Prominent Passengers Moving
Chas Means traveled with Harper this morning. Prof Clendenin, the dancing artist, passed through from Davenport to Oskaloosa where he will organize a dancing school. J S Warren of the 0 R P went to Muscatine to work for the company. Hon A N Alberson left for Des Moines for a Grand Chapter meeting this week. Mrs Alberson of Southast Washington went to Sigourney to visit daughter Mrs Fannie Turner.
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Clendenin
Davenport
Oskaloosa
J.S. Warren
Muscatine
A. N. Alberson
Des Moines
Grand
Mrs. Alberson
Southast Washington
Sigourney
Fannie Turner
Saturday night band concert ends season in city
The open season’s final Saturday night concert drew high praise for Mr Pleiser and the band. Officials note strong local interest in brass band music with ample helpers from Washington to sustain future performances. The Firefly arrived half an hour late this morning, and the Branch passenger met her at West Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
West Chester
Band Concert Pleases Full House With $30 Receipts
In Oran Jordaville last night Prof Pleiser led a band concert to a good turnout. Receipts totaled $30 and attendees reported satisfaction. Mrs Alf Chilcote and daughter visit the Weldin home today. Sarah Crawford hosted a reception for Mrs Taylor. Flenny Hagie moved back from Washington state. Verdi residents and visitors noted various calls. Local laundry highlights a new machine for smooth edges at CrAwromd's Steam Laundry.
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Pleiser
Alf Chilcote
O. SD. Weldin
Sarah Crawford
Taylor
Flenny Hagie
Washington State
Owas
Sarah Ann Rickey
Los Angeles
Lecture course hinges on ticket sales with 60 needed
Only tickets sold so far in a planned lecture series. Twenty four hours remain to inform Mr. Wilson if you will purchase tickets. For 25 cents per evening or a season option, eight entertainments at 200 dollars are offered with flexible use and November start through April finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mr. Wilson
Recollection Party for Washington County Colony Leaders
At J A Crawford's residence last Thursday evening Mr J A Crawford and Mr David Hamilton hosted a gathering for longtime Washington county residents who previously formed a Greely county Kansas colony. The old friends shared memories over a supper and exchanged sunflower souvenirs made of grass, a tiny doll and yellow ribbon. The event was described as thoroughly enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Crawford
David Hamilton
Washington County
Greely County
Kansas
Break-Up-A-Cold Offered by Stewart's Pharmacy
Advertisement for Weeks' Break-Up-A-Cold claiming quick cure for la grippe with a 25 cent price and purchase price refund if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Londale Stock Company Presents His Mother's Sin at Theatre
The Londale Stock Company invites patrons to an evening performance of His Mother's Sin on Thursday. The production promises dramatic intrigue as the cast unfolds a tale of family secrets and moral conflict on stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londale Stock Company
City Office Location Change Notice
On and after October 1 you will find our city office in the Columbia Pharmacy two doors north of Postoffice. All orders left there will have prompt attention. Bills may be settled there if you desire. JOHN SHIELDS & SON.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Pharmacy
Postoffice
John Shields & Son
Stolen Bay Mare With Noted Markings Reported in Iowa
Bay mare described as star in forehead and short foretop, about 1050 pounds, front shoes, slight downhill. top buggy with Brewster spring, fifth wheel blacksmith make, rim has two bolts each side of spoke on one front wheel, patched with bicycle rubber. Value listed as $50 for horse and buggy, $25 for arrest and conviction of thief. Inform Sheriff Teeter, Washington Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teeter
Washington
Iowa
Miss Dora Warren Returns Home by Firefly
Miss Dora Warren of Muscatine, visiting Mrs Nora Hays, left for home this morning aboard the Firefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Warren
Muscatine
Nora Hays
Crib Near Rock Island Depot Is Torn Down
One of the long corn cribs near the Rock Island depot is being torn down and moved to the Winter farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Depot
Nicholas Smith Travels to Moline and Davenport for Synod
Nicholas Smith leaves this morning for Moline to spend the day and then proceeds to Davenport for a Presbyterian Synod meeting this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Smith
Moline
Davenport
Presbyterian Church
Pleiser's Band Plays Free Concert Outside Opera House
Pleiser's Band will perform a free concert in front of the opera house Thursday evening as the Londaie Stock Company opens a three nights engagement at The Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleiser
Opera House
Londaie Stock Company
The
Graham
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