Temperance Meeting Highlights In Washington City
Reports detail a First U P Church temperance mass meeting with local clergy speakers. Rev W Allen outlined present conditions, citing raids and widespread liquor access. Rev Schreckengast blamed both violators and lax enforcement. Rev A L Davidson urged private agitation, education, and prudent campaigns. Rev Stark discussed law and enforcement as education.
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U. P
Roosevelt
Washington
A. L. Davidson
W. ©. Allen
Iowa City
Schreckengast
Stark
Lowa
Weather forecast for Iowa with storms and cooler air
The Weather Bureau forecast for Iowa calls for fair conditions Thursday after local thunderstorms this afternoon or tonight followed by cooler temperatures.
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Washington, D. C
Kalona Liquor Seizure Condemned in Local Court
In Squire A V Folger's court the Kalona seizure was condemned on short notice with no defense offered. Officers and Parsons College chemist W W Mendenhall testified the liquid contained 3.5 to 7.5 percent alcohol. Seized items included cider, beer, whiskey, and wine from Price Snider, Tice's restaurant, Hochsteatter's, and B O R N depot, to be destroyed under statute.
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Kalona
Squire Folger
W. W. Mendenhall
Parsons College
Fairfield
Price Snider's
Tice’s
Hochsteatter's
B.O.R &N. Depot
News by Telephone Verds Visit from Barber Co Travelers
R L Greendyke and Ben Harbaugh of Barber County Kansas arrived on No 16 to visit friends near Grace Hill. They report crops good with wheat around 25 bushels and corn about 30 bushels. W L Derby is back out again.
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R. L. Greendyke
Ben Harbaugh
Barber Co
Kansas
Grace Hill
W. L. Derby
Five men and women attend Buffalo Bill show in Iowa City
Sept 4 five residents traveled to Iowa City to see Buffalo Bill. The group includes Orville Abbey Geo Stewart Will Keifer Emma Keifer and Antone Chapek. The Catholic school started yesterday with Miss Min Meonehan of Davenport in charge.
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Iowa City
Buffalo Bill
Orville Abbey
Geo. Stewart
Will Keifer
Emma Keifer
Antone Chapek
Crowd Attends Buffalo Bill Show in Iowa City
Sept 4 crowds total 229 attend Buffalo Bill's show in Iowa City. A large audience plans to travel to Washington Thursday for related events.
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Iowa City
Buffalo Bill
Washington
Golf Club Picnic Honors Students Before Chicago Departure
Members of the Golf Club held a semi-occasional picnic last evening honoring Miss Klass and Mr. Clifford Thorn as they prepare to leave for school work in Chicago and New Haven. A grand supper, served by club ladies, followed several rounds of golf with modest scores. The gathering ended with social time and plans to meet again when the mood strikes.
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Golf Club
Klass
Clifford Thorn
Chicago
New Haven
Farmlands and Schoolhouse Upgrades Noted
Sept 4 to 8 reports mention FE Rickey testing a new corn binder and a school house east of town undergoing remodeling.
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FE Rickey
Mrs Carris Critically Ill After Operation
Sept 4 Mrs R T Carris is very low following an operation for cancer performed about one month ago.
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R. T. Carris
Wedding of John Moore and Jennie Tidrick
John Moore and Miss Jennie Tidrick wed at her home on August 30 in Winterset. Green parlor decor with pink and white flowers framed a ring ceremony conducted by Rev. J. H. Porter. The couple left for Earlham and Lincoln to start married life.
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Jennie Tidrick
John Moore
Leona Tidrick
Mias Gilpin
Mrs. Moore
Earlham
Lincoln
Tucker and Belle Tucker Wed by Squire Folger
Last evening at four o clock the marriage of William H. Tucker and Belle Tucker was solemnized by Squire Folger at his office. Both reside at Ainsworth. They returned home last evening on the evening train. They have the best wishes of friends. The four NAL congratulates.
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William H. Tucker
Belle Tucker
Squire Folger
Ainsworth
Third Ward Republican Caucus Friday in Smouse’s Hall
A Third Ward Republican caucus gathers Friday evening September 7 at 8 o’clock in Smouse’s Hall to choose delegates for the county convention and select committeemen. By order of J L Brooknart, Com.
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Smouse’s Hall
J. L. Brooknart
Social gathering of degree of Honor at Porter home
Members rode to Cal Long’s home three miles north of the city for a pleasant evening. A moonlit drive and Porter lawn social followed with hay ladders and private rigs conveying guests. Ice cream and cakes were served to attendees.
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Degree of
M. Porter
Cal. Long
Porter Lawn
Republican speeches and visits noted in county events
The County Central Committee arranged for Peter Hepburn to speak on the 12th at Graham in the afternoon. Chairman Reynolds said Senator Dolliver will speak in Wellman soon and the date will be announced for countywide advertising. Mr and Mrs Wesley Miksch of Muscatine visited Grace Hilli and stopped at Lt Miksch's home during their weekend trip.
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Peter Hepburn
Senator Dolliver
Wellman
County Central Committee
Republican Party
Graham
Reynolds
State Central Committee
Dolliver
Wesley Miksch
Muscatine
Grace Hhi
Lt. Miksch
Academy Alumni Honor Thorne and Two Leaving for Iowa City
A small gathering was hosted by J. T. Matthews on the Heights to honor Clifford Thorne former mathematics professor at the Academy and to bid farewell to Miss Ollie Dixon and Miss Cora Smeltzer who depart for Iowa City to enroll at the university. The event included light refreshments.
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Academy
J. T. Matthews
Heights
Clifford Thorne
Ollie Dixon
Cora Smeltzer
Iowa City
University
Brighton seizure case slated for Friday hearing
The Brighton seizure case is set for hearing Friday in Squire Folger's court. Mrs. Terrell and two sons, arriving from Hubbard Iowa, visit Mrs. Humphrey on the Heights and plan a return to their former Grace Hill home.
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Brighton
Senator Alberson and son visit Ann Arbor law school
Senator Alberson and his son Ray of Washington were guests of Arthur Oppenheimer yesterday. The two young men were classmates in the Ann Arbor law school, as reported by the Oskaloosa Herald.
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Senator Alberson
Ray
Washington
Arthur Oppenheimer
Ann Arbor Law School
Oskaloosa Herald
Novelty Walnut Tree Re-leafing Like Spring After Caterpillar Plague
A walnut tree in front of Miss Springer's home recovered from a caterpillar defoliation, regrowing leaves as if springtime. The tree now contrasts sharply with nearby trees due to its unusual fresh foliage.
Cavender and wife return from Chicago after operation
Mr Cavender and his wife came back this morning from Chicago. Cavender stood the trip well but remains weak from the effects of the operation.
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M.r. Cavender
Chicago
Mr. Cavender
George Ferguson Returns Home After Overnight Visit
George Ferguson spent the night in the city and returned to his Crawfordsville home this morning.
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George Ferguson
Crawfordsville
Mrs. Kleese and Edith Depart for Meltio Piedmont
Mrs. Kleese and her daughter Edith left last night for Meltio Piedmont, traveling together. The pair were last seen planning the trip and were expected to reach their destination by morning.
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Kleese
Edith
Migtie Feta Meltio
Piedmont Anide
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