Second annual Y M C A gym classes banquet
Intense partisanship marks the second annual banquet of Y M C A gymnasium classes held last evening. Physical Director J Bintz led the event with a record turnout, a huge Y shaped table, musical entertainment, and a serviceable dinner. Toastmaster J C Murtagh praised the Y and the noon class, while Carleton Sias delivered a standout oration. General Secretary H F Burns outlined bold hopes for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Knoop
Maybeth Mack
Marjorie Taylor
J. Bintz
Sherrill
Fatha Coleman
Edna Fahs
Shannon
Trudwan
Jay
Herkins
Hoover
Petersen
Whiteman
Paul Davis
America
Tipperary
J. C. Murtagh
Murtagh
Carleton Sias
Sias
Edwin R. Shannon
E. Koepke
H. F. Burns
Woman Refuses Operation in Testimonial Ad
A Louisville reader recounts refusing surgery for a tumor after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes symptoms of pain and fainting, credits improved health to the remedy, and urges others to try it. The notice claims testimonials are genuine and invites letters to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Lydia EE
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
California Syrup of Figs Ad Urges Gentle Child Laxative
A newspaper advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective remedy for cleansing the liver and bowels in children and adults. It contrasts it with harsh physic and warns buyers to insist on the California Fig Syrup Company product, alleging counterfeits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Castor
Meyer
California Fig Syrup Company
Fifty Years Ago January 12 1865 Lumber and Rail News
Fifty years ago on Thursday January 12 1865 Beck Nauman and Bro purchased H G Goodhue lumber yards and Moore’s steam sawmill with sash blind and door factory. An empire state society festival is set for February 9 at Russell’s hall with executive committee members named. Hallock and Hilferty have procured a hearse. Prices note kerosene oil at 1.10 per gallon salt 4.75 per barrel and wheat 1.25 a bushel. Military updates mention rebels refusing pay, Hood campaign ended, Thomas army moving, Stedinua’s cavalry harassing rebels, and concern over paper duties and print paper costs. Clinton bridge across the Mississippi opened January 9. Skating is popular with smooth ice and lively capers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beck, Nauman & Bro
H. & G. Goodhue
Moore
Coldest day of winter grips area in 1875 report
Forty years prior, January 1875 records describe 26 below zero with fierce winds delaying Burlington and Illinois Central trains. Snowdrifts five feet stalled engines, crews shoveled, and travel stretched to Mona and Charles City. Local wool mill owners urged farmers to bring wool. D. M. Dierdorf wed Tillie Cain on December 24. Justice J. W. Logan began duties on January ???. Dorlan wife died January 6 at 34 after two years of consumption, leaving two girls and a widower. Catherine M. Raymond, mother of local grocers, died December 31 in Schenectady, aged 60. Raymond Bros. operate grocers in multiple towns. Many suffered exposure injuries in the deep freeze. F. E. Churchill, formerly of Waterloo, plans to start a drug business in Burlington.
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Burlington
Illinois Central
George Frink
Janesville
Charles City
Mona
P. S. Dorlan
Catherine M. Raymond
Raymond Bros
Schenectady
N. Y
Raymond Brothers
Waverly
Lincoln
Neh
Bonds for court house and jail proposed in county
Twenty years ago on Friday afternoon Supervisor Brandhurst of Hudson proposed issuing 100000 in bonds to build a new county courthouse and jail, with March 19 set for the election. Reports also note a robbery attempt on Letter Carriers Kuhns and Miller on Tuesday night and the bridge incident with Arthur Bunn. A wedding near Waterloo after a post-nuptial visit, and obituaries and local notes follow.
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Brandhurst
Hudson
James Cooper
John Dailey
Kuhns
Miller
Arthur Bunn
A. Iv
Reber
Will Clough
Emma Miller
Cornelius Miller
Optimism and later a murder attempt at a social event
An evening program featured impromptu talks by Fred L. Northey W R Jameson and Dr Fred G C Sage plus an Indian club demonstration by Director Bintz. A chambermaid found Mickelson in agony with a half full bottle of strychnine on the dresser and a tumbler with crystals. He muttered about heart trouble and said to look after the children when conscious. A coroner's jury heard he was sober and had no note left before his death or a will dispute following a last week farm sale netting $5 000. The scene raised questions about motives and suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Northey
W. R. Jameson
Fred GC. Sage
Bintz
Lane
Mickelson
Prosperous Farmer Ends Life With Strychnine
Martin Mickelson a well off farmer from near Dancombe, died in a Crawford hotel room in Fort Dodge after taking strychnine himself. He left no apparent motive as he was in good health with a happy family and four children aged 8 to 14. He arrived in Fort Dodge Sunday, stayed with a friend, then rented the Crawford room Monday at 1 pm and died shortly after.
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Fort Dodge
Martin Mickelson
Dancombe
Crawford Hotel
Mickelson
Licensed To Wed Notices in Waterloo and La Porte
Classified marriage notices list Frank A. Wittmer and Agnes Johnson in Waterloo with partner Agnes Johnson, Fred Eiisasoss and Maite Kemorowa in Waterloo, plus Clarence B. Good and Rose Hurd in La Porte City. Also 131 Mid winter Shoe Sale advertised at Brownlee's with todvertizamants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Wittmer
Mr. Morgan
Colo
Agnes Johnson
Waterloo
Fred Eiisasoss
Maite Kemorowa
Clarence B. Good
la Porte
Rose Hurd
la Porte City
Commercial National Retains Officers at Annual Meeting
At the bank’s annual stockholders meeting all directors and officers were re elected. W W Miller was named for the twenty sixth consecutive year as president. The year showed satisfactory results with 3200 members enrolled in the third annual Christmas savings club. Directors listed include W W Miller J O Cass George J Lichty E W Miller H C Schultz J B Tuthill Warren Brown C W Lingworth F C Platt EB L Johnson H M Reed A J Edwards J W Krapfel W A Bryant. Officers include W W Miller president BE W Miller F C Platt and George EB Lichty vice presidents H C Schultz cashier and H W Wente assistant cashier.
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The
Commercial National Bank
W. W. Miller
J. Hdwards
J. O. Cass
George J. Lichty
E. W. Miller
H.C. Schultz
J. 8. Tuthill
Warren Brown
C. W. Iingworth
F.C. Platt
EB. L. Johnson
H. M. Reed
A. J. Edwards
J. W. Krapfel
W. A. Bryant
BE. W. Miller
F. C. Platt
George EB. Lichty
H. C. Schultz
H. W. Wente
Who Has Cook Stove to Donate
Misfortune haunts a family where the father cannot do manual labor due to an arm and shoulder injury, a blind grandfather, and a crippled daughter. The Golden Rule club appeals for a discarded cook stove to aid the household, with contact through Mrs. F. H. Holt at 2803 Black. The Good Fellows club and Farmers' Loan & Trust Co. support relief efforts and a sewing room operates at Covell Hardware space on Fourth and Jefferson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Fellows Club
New Charity Society
Golden Rule Club
4. H. Holt
Covell Hardware
Fourth and
Jefferson Streets
Farmers’ Loan & Trust Co
Vaudeville at the Majestic Tonight with Many Acts
The Majestic presents Hopkins and Axtell Woodford's Animals Kitner Haynes and Mont Montgomery Holden and Harron and The Three Emersons as featured performers. The engagement continues tonight and matinees begin tomorrow afternoon with old favorite Max Bloom and his troupe.
Sunny Side of Broadway three day engagement stars Alice Sher
The Clever Company of musical comedy Blars of 18 and a carlond of special scenery open a three day engagement with The Sunny Side of Broadway. Miss Alice Sher headlines with an all star cast and new songs. The show features about 1000 dancers and a pretty chorus, with thirteen numbers introduced during the action. A separate note reports the discovery of pitchblende in Columbia river valley near Golden BC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Bloom
Alice Sher
Bea
Columbia River Valley
Golden British Columbia
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Uneeda Biscuit
Graham
National Biscuit Company
Coal Producta Mfg. Co., Jotiet, AL
Atwill-Makeinson Coal & Coke CO
Arelusive
McCormick Bidg
Chicago
Empire State Society
Russell's Hall
G. W. Couch
S. BR. Crittenden
A. C. Bunnell
A. C. Stanton
D. J. Coleman
R. A. Whitaker
Confederacy
Hood
Thomas
Stedinua
Congress
New York
United States
Clinton
Mississippi River
Galena and
Iowa
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
D. M. Dierdorf
Tillie Cain
J. W. Logan
Raymond
F. E. Churchill
Burllington
Springs
Elizabeth Calhoun
Memphis
Tenn
Elks Lodge
Manchester
Ira
R. W. Bodell
J. L. Buechele
Rock Rapids
Tom Riley
Flagman
Doc” Whitney
John Engle
Nichols
Mr. Miller
W. D. Storey
Logan House
DuQuoin
Brownlee's
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Nainsook
Chytve
Hubbard
Shane
Mey
Busines
Uluet Wen
Jwalf Prion
Commercial
Nat'l
Jemima
Jemma
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