Local residents travel for fairs and visits
A list of residents traveling by train and bus to Havre Eldon Rose Hill Keota Merrimac Iowa Merrimac family and friends visits Kansas City Des Moines Morning Sun Keokuk Knoxville and Alexandria South Dakota. Mrs Dimmitt improves in Omaha hospital. Mr Dimmitt to bring her home for rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtie Pettit
Keota
Rosa Bucher
Merrimac
Iowa
Lee Dowe
Kansas City
Des Moines
R. S. McElhinney
Clyde G. Martin
Courtright
Keokuk
Lena Froggett
Ann Eagle
Knoxville
Blanche Dimmitt
Alexandria
S. D
Omaha
Mr. Dimmitt
Dimmitt
Klein
Starving to Death and Miracle Cure by Bitter Tony
Mrs Mary H Walters of St Clair St Columbus Ohio was near death from a weakened stomach and nerves before taking electric Bitters. She reports immediate improvement and a complete cure. This health tonic is 50 cents and guaranteed by Stewart druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary H. Walters
St. Clair St
Columbus
Stewart
Mississippi Adopts General Game Law with Nonresident License
The Mississippi legislature replaces county game laws with a uniform state system, creates a game warden, imposes a twenty dollar nonresident license fee, and bans sale and export of game. Other states act slowly on amendments. Mississippi leads in sweeping protections and revenue for enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York Evening Post
United States
Canada
Ohio
British Columbia
New Brunswick
Ontario
Mississippi
Virginia
Tennessee
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Arkansas
Kansas
Texas
Montana
Arizona
Massachusetts
Alabama
South Carolina
Maryland
Prince George
Somerset
New York
Louisiana
Allegany
Anne Arundel
Cecil
Garrett
Harford
Patuxent River
Congress
South Dakota
Grand Canyon
District of Columbia
Potomac
Monks As Chauffeurs On Snowy Alpine Run
Monks from the St Bernard hospice completed their first motorized trip from Martigny to the hospice in a forty horsepower car built to haul heavy loads on steep grades. Six monks trained in Milan to drive, guiding the vehicle loaded with provisions and fire wood up the mountain. Next season a motor car service for tourists will operate from Martigny to the hospice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand St. Bernard
Martigny
St. Bernard Hospice
Brooklyn Eagle
Milan
Martingy
Rosewater remembered for public service and clash with Carnegie
The Omaha Bee founder Edward Rosewater served in Nebraska politics and national committees, attended the Rome postal congress, and promoted the Transmississippi Exposition. He lost a bid for the U S senate at Lincoln and recalled a 40 year friendship with Andrew Carnegie begun over telegraph wires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Rosewater
Omaha Bee
Nebraska Legislature
Republican National Committee
United States Mint Commission
Universal Postal Congress
Rome
Rosewater
Omaha
United States Senate
Lincoln
Morris Brown
Mr. Rosewater
Washington
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Nebraska
Exposition on Devices for Safety Planned in New York
An American Institute of Social Service will host next January in New York City an exposition of safety devices for workers. The event, the first of its kind in the United States, follows earlier European expositions and the creation of several security museums in Vienna Amsterdam Munich Berlin Paris and Moscow. A comparative study indicates America experiences two to nine times as many accidents as Europe for the same workforce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Institute of Social Service
New York City
Chicago Evening Post
Amsterdam
Europe
Canada
Vienna
Munich
Berlin
Paris
Russia
Moscow
America
European
Colorado to Build Highest Bridge in World at Royal Gorge
Colorado plans a monumental bridge over the Royal Gorge of the Arkansas River. It will rise 2,550 feet above the railroad, span 230 feet long, be 22 feet wide, and use flat steel and steel cable similar to suspension bridges. The plate glass floor will be 1.5 inches thick, allowing clear views below, though some may feel dizzy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Rocky Mountains
Royal Gorge
Arkansas River
Farm for Down and Outers memorial at Winona Lake Ind
The St Louis Dispatch reports a new farm to aid the poor and homeless will be established at Winona Lake Indiana as a memorial to Samuel H Hadley a longtime friend of drunks and former head of the Jerry McAuley mission in New York City Donations begin with Charles H Madison a rescue mission leader from Poughkeepsie New York A home will be built for Mrs Hadley on the site
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Lake
Ind
Samuel H. Hadley
Jerry McAuley
New York City
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Pop” Hadley
Charles H. Madison
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Hadley
Vienna Academy Finds Large Radium Yields in Joachimsthal
The Vienna Academy of Science reports testing fifty tons of Joachimsthal uranium earth yielding radium products valued at about $200,000. The materials will stay for research purposes and not be sold. Springs at Joachimsthal mines are rich in radium and may support a future health resort using radium in baths and drinking water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna Academy of Science
Vienna
Joachimsthal
Bohemia
Joachimethal
School opens with Rex Shriver as teacher in Allerton area
The County News notes Monday's opening of school with Rex Shriver of Allerton as teacher. Miss Eva Sands teaches near Keota. Mrs. Harry Owen visited Chula and Hale, Mo., returning Sunday. L. F. Woodburn drove to Chicago with a car of stock. Howard Benn is shipping hogs. John Angel moved to Rock Island to operate a tea and coffee house. Mrs. H. B. Cox visits Wm. Beardley. O. P. Deans's brother from Muscatine stays a few days. Gene Annas paints for Mr. Jennings west of town. Mrs. J. Mathers reports health improving for Panhandle, Texas. Frank Welliver and wife visit Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Shriver
Allerton
Eva Sands
Keota
Harry Owen
Chula
Hale
L. F. Woodburn
Chicago
Howard Benn
John Angel
Rock Island
H. B. Cox
Wm. Beardley
S. O. P. Dean
Muscatine
Gene Annas
Ainsworth News and Visitors Report
Prof J J McConnell of Cedar Rapids arrived to spend days at W L McConnell's home and to handle business. H A Hamill Frank Porter and H Pehler attended the Columbus Junction fair. G F Wallace returned from West Chester where he attended to political interests. S L Lewis of Roann Ind arrived for a visit. R W Gardner returned from Kansas City on business. Mrs Elmer A Chapel is in serious condition from tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McConnell
Cedar Rapids
W. L. McConnell
H. A. Hamill
Frank Porter
H. Pehler
Columbus Junction Fair
G. F. Wallace
West Chester
S. ©. Lewis
Roann
Ind
Washington
R. W. Gardner
Kansas City
Elmer A. Chapel
Local Social and School News Highlights
Sept 6 reports Mrs Will Mitchell hosting an old fashioned apple paring for local youths. Edna Smith starts Havre school term and Clyde Fishburn begins Braden school. Families visit friends in Wellman and nearby areas. Will Jugenheimer travels to Davenport Le Claire Iowa to visit brothers. Keokuk bound fair trips and M B A district convention at Washington noted. Reverend Perry Telford preaches at Pleasant Hill drawing a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Mitchell
Fred
Lem Sayres
John Rich
George Long
Edna Smith
Havre
Clyde Fishburn
Braden School
Norm Pratt
Wellman
Dave Ferguson
John Johnson
Winfield
Will Jugenheimer
Dorothy
Daven Wo
le Claire
Iowa
Henry and
Paul Jugenheimer
Wilford
Ray Snyder
Columbus Junction
Ode
Ben Ferguson
Chas. Yergiowsky
A. B. Carr
Ed Gerot
Oscar
George Gerot
Riverside
O. Jugenheimer
John Hillhouse
Washington
Perry Telford
Toluca
Iil
Pleasant Hill
George Ash
Keokuk County
George Hilhouse
Junction Fair
West Chester Society Notes and Attendance
Westchester September update reports Mrs. John Jay returning to Washington this morning. J. W. Carris is very ill in Keota with Mr. and Mrs D Carris attending. Link Hall from Washington visited on business. Fred Haight from Columbus Junction called yesterday. About twenty five locals attended the Columbus Junction fair today. Mr. Griffith Mr. Means Dr and Mrs G W Hay and daughter joined events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jay
Washington
D. Carris
Keota
J. W. Carris
Link Hall
Fred Haight
Columbus Junction
Griffith
Means
G. W. Hay
Auto Scene Shifts to Griffiths Garage for Hay Visit
Today at Griffiths Auto, T D Hay becomes a focal point as locals gather to discuss repairs and upcoming plans. The scene centers on the visit and the potential outcomes for vehicle work and community chatter.
Carr Returns from Valparaiso Visit and School Plans
C AH Carr visits Valparaiso Indiana to see his son ER N Carr recently back from the Philippines where he served as a soldier and worked in civil service. ER N Carr left a 113 dollar monthly job to study in Valparaiso. His sister Zetta will attend the same school and leave Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. AH. Carr
Valparaiso
Ind
ER. N. Carr
Philippine Islands
Zetta
Society Picnic and Local Club Meetings Noted
A Society! group plans an evening picnic at Rock Ripple. W. I. C. suspends this week due to the president's absence. Chapter 1 P EO meets tonight with Mrs Ola Miller on North Second Avenue. Delta Theta holds a gathering at Miss Kelen Andersons on Mast Washington Street. Baptist church Woman's Missionary Society meets tomorrow at 2 50 PM with Mrs J W Laker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. EO. Society
Ola Miller
North Second Avenue
The
Delta Theta Club
Kelen Anderson
Mast Washington Street
Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
J. W. Laker
She Ladies Benevolent Society Meeting Notices
The Presbyterian church group will gather Friday afternoon at 2 30 hosted by Mrs J B McCartney for a planning session and social program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Benevolent Society of the Presbyterian Church
J. B. McCartney
Mrs Lizzie Anderson Hosts Evening In Honor Of Montgom ery Guests
Mrs Lizzie Anderson will entertain a group of young ladies at her west side rooms this evening in honor of Miss Montgomery and Miss back Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Anderson
West Side
Miss Montgomery
Back Montgomery
Central College Club Meets at George Dukes Home
The Central College club gathers Friday night, meeting first at the Baptist church and then proceeding to George Duke's east of town for the remainder of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College Club
George Duke
Baptist Church
Mr. Duke
Marriage Invitation for Alma Alender and Dr Lloyd Kiler
Mr and Mrs J A McCoy invite the marriage of their daughter Alma to Dr Lloyd Roscoe Kiler at their home on South Marion Avenue Wednesday evening September 12 with reception at home after October 10 Anita Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McCoy
Esse Alender
Lloyd Roscoe Kiler
South
Marion Avenue
Anita
Iowa
Farewell for Miss Nina Isenhart at East Second Street home
The G. T. club hosted Miss Maude Brown for a Tuesday evening farewell to Nina Isenhart who soon moves to Des Moines. Guests enjoyed various games and a luncheon. Isenhart received a souvenir spoon as a keepsake of the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Club
Maude Brown
East Second Street
Nina Isenhart
Des Moines
Iseubart
Local Notes and Travel Amid City Business
Jid Fritz ships a car load of horses to Buffalo. Brighton businessman Anson H. Brinton visits. Chas Latchem returns from Chicago vacation. Pearl Hauser to teach in Columbus City next year. Charley Fishburn visits Crawfordsville on business. Bert Pierce goes to Albia for several days. A. Cummings and son from Riverside visit. McAbtlins from Bloomington travel to Havre. A Crawfordsville brick and tile factory accident injures workers though not seriously. Machinery damage and steam exposure reported but no major harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jid Fritz
Buffalo
Anson H. Brinton
Brighton
Chas Latchem
Chicago
Miss Pearl Hauser
Columbus City
Charley Fishburn
Crawfordsville
Bert Pierce
Albia
A. Cummings and Son
Chas
Riverside
Marcus McAbtlin
Bloomington
Havre
Mabel Morton resigns from The Journal for Chicago training
Mabel Morton, a three year veteran reporter at The Journal, exits to attend a two year Methodist training program in Chicago with plans to return to journalism part time. Blanche Guthrie is named her successor, an eager newcomer poised to prove herself in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Morton
Journal
Chicago
Mathe
Washington
Chautauqua
Thousands Flocked to Columbus Junction Fair Train Disappointment
Over 350 people left here for Columbus Junction to attend the fair today. The Firefly arrived loaded with guards two coaches and a box car all filled and riders had to hang on. A promised special Rock Island train from Sourney via the Junction did not arrive causing disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Fair
Rock Island
Sourney
Journal
Gratitude Note From Mrs. Elmer Wells for $2000 Payment
In Washington Iowa on September 6 1906 Mrs Elmer Wells expresses thanks to Merchant's Life Association Burlington Iowa for the prompt payment of $2000 made by Mr J Shantz in full of her husband's certificate. She praises the prompt settlement and endorses the company for safe insurance noting Mr Shantz will stay in town for a couple of days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Merchant's Life Asso
Burlington
J. Shantz
Elmer J. Wells
Elmer Wells
Shantz
Auction of Household Goods on Northeast Square Corner
An auction will be held Saturday at 2 30 p m on the northeast corner of the square selling household goods including bedroom suites feather beds bedding carpets and kitchen furniture along with a base burner organ rockers and other articles.
Funeral service for Yaro Vacha tomorrow at 1 PM
The funeral for the late Yaro Vacha will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:00 at the family residence conducted by Rev. W. L. Clapp of Wellman. Interment will be at Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yaro Vacha
W. L. Clapp
Wellman
Richmond
W. R. C. Calls Meeting for Saturday Afternoon
The W. R. C. will hold a called meeting Saturday at 2 30 P M for regular business and to consider an invitation to Wellman All members are requested to be present By order of the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Charlies Nicola Public Sale Draws Strong Attendance
The Charlies Nicola public sale yesterday drew a big crowd and netted about $2 600. Sutherland Bros. acted as auctioneers and Nicola sold surplus stock, expressing great satisfaction with the results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Nicola
Sutherland Bros
Nicola
Masonic Lodge Washington No 26 to Meet Friday
Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M holds a regular meeting Friday evening September 7 petitions and business to be considered. John H Steck W M presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
John H. Steck
W. M
For Sale at Auction Household Goods on Square Corner
Auction notice states household goods for sale at 2 30 Saturday afternoon on the northeast corner of the square. C J Wilson traveled to Wapello on business yesterday. Teeter and Lathrop are the listed contacts.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Evening Journal
Ville
See
Ponnemne
Eoeed &T
Washingtin One
Ofrio
Farmer Auctioneers
Mate Gates
E.G
Mason
al Farm Sases
Rutherland Bros
Casey’s
Hotel Colenso
Stewart’s
Lyon & Healy
Journal Co
Frank Webb
A. E. Roe
G. L. Duke
Mart Anderson
7Th Ave
Foley
A J. Dawson
Frank Carson
Eldon
George McClellan
Rose Hill
Edward Ronee
Devices For
Marion T. Anderson
the County News
Haskins
Ainsworth
Westchester
Griffith's
T. D. Hay
Rock Ripple
Forcer
Masonic Fraternity
Teeter & Lathrop
C. J. Wilson
Wapello
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