Blacksmith survives fall from hotel freight elevator
Charles E. Sibert, a blacksmith for A. Connolly on Jefferson Street, fell with the Elmer Hotel freight elevator from the third floor to the basement at Fifth and Jefferson. The cable broke and Sibert was repairing the lift when the platform dropped, injuring his shoulder, causing a gash on his head, and leaving him with severe bruises but he was reported able to move about the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Sibert
A. Connolly
Jefferson Street
Elmer Hotel
Fifth
Jefferson Streets
Sibert
Informal Society Dinner and Luncheon Guest Notices
Dr and Mrs Albert Loughridge of Des Moines were guests at an informal dinner at Mr and Mrs J R Vaughan on Park Avenue West. They will travel to Montreal then Scotland Italy and France for the winter. Mrs E C Richards and Mrs C M Herman of Tacoma were guests at a luncheon by Mrs James L Henderson on Second Street West with former friends and out of town guests including Mrs Robert Lawler and Mrs Clare Stickley. Thirty Philathea class members picnic at Dew Drop Inn Chau tauqua Park with a business session and new year plans. Miss Maude Cass hosted a 6 pm tea for Mrs Lawler, followed by a card party at Mrs E F Wise’s. Miss Clara Latimer and Miss Sarah Murray were complimented at a picnic at Chau tauqua Park and a dinner party at Miss Margaret McMahan’s the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Loughridge
Des Moines
J. R. Vaughan
Park Avenue West
Loughridge
Des Moines College
Iowa State Teachers' College
Montreal
Scotland
Italy
France
E. C. Richards
C. M. Herman
Tacoma
Wash
Mattie Mason
James L. Henderson
Second Street West
Robert Lawler
Wwlmington
Del
George N. Cousins
Clare Stickley
Dubuque
Philathea Ctlass
Walnut Street
Suest
Maude Cass
Mullen Avenue
Wilmington
F. W. Gregory
Lawler
E. F. Wise
Clay Street
Clara Latimer
Sarah Murray
Madison
Wis
M. T. Meehan
Fourth Street East
Chautauqua ‘Park
Electric Park
Margaret McMahan
Brewer Gives 1250 To Charity In Will
Cedar Rapids Iowa August 1 The will of Christian Magnus late head of the Magnus brewing business filed in the county clerk s office shows about 1230 left to charitable institutions The codicil dated February of this year adds to a bequest to the German Lutheran church He says the brewery shares should stay in the family and not pass to strangers despite his long effort building the business
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Christian Magnus
Strangera
Evangelist G W Williams Runs Canadian Farm Network
William Blowers reports on G W Williams owner of thousands of acres in Canada and his sons managing large scale farming. Williams, famed horseman turned evangelist, devotes time to Christian work and Sunday schools. Immense crops of wheat and oats observed, with oats and wheat standing five feet tall in visited regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Blowers
Canada
Charles W. Williams
Williams
Mr. Williams
Blowers
Forger Reaps Rich Harvest From Local Checks
A clever forger or gang passed six to eight checks at east side merchants after bank closing Saturday. Each check drew $29 to $30 and bore the name James Maine & Sons Co. H. C. Maine signed the documents. The losses total around $200, with no bank liability. A woman allegedly gathered blank checks. five suspected pickpockets may be connected. Police pursue clues, but no arrests yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
James Maine & Sons Co
H. C. Maine
Louis Merretta
Odell Bros Land firm heads to Florida to close sales
Earl H Odell and his brothers travel to Florida to finalize purchases of several tracts near Highland Farms. Their strong campaign, aided by a well chosen Florida truck land tract and effective newspaper advertising, led to the sale of their entire Highland Farms tract and showcases Printer's Ink value in real estate marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl H. Odell
Odell Bros. Land Company
Florida
Highland Farms
Odell Boys
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Lildotan
Sawin
Society News
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White Coods
Gent’s
Bib
G. W. Williams
WM. Blowers
Ing
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Florida Land
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