Council Debates Precinct Expansion and Library Board Picks
City council approves four new precincts and naming of library board members. A market ordinance amendment to allow earlier workday end remains tabled after a failed suspension vote. Legal notices warn of a $1000 damages suit from Chas J Gweeney over a fall in Oak Lawn Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Econicil
Arket
Wick Burtner
R. Co. Thompagon
A. B. Switzer
Inttorneys
Chas
J. Gweeney
Oak Lawn Street
J. E. Bragdon
Carleton Sise
Mary Henderson
Library Board
F. J. Edshmey
Tefty Auditors
Dedication of $40,000 St Patrick’s Catholic Church at Ryan
St Patrick’s Church in Ryan was dedicated Sunday at a cost of 40000 dollars. Archbishop Keane of Dubuque led the ceremonies aided by Father alley and local clergy. A large class of children received confirmation at noon and Archbishop Dalilversden delivered an address on Socialism to an attentive audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Coggon
Keane
Drammy
Efithart
Kcommer
Nolan
Dubuque
O'Donnel
Mont Beban
Charles City
Dalilversden
Sociatiem
Beautifu Church
Face All Red Spots and Blisters in Child Case
A Terr Haute, Ind. writeup details a four year old boy with a severe breakout of red spots and blisters on the face. The mother reports constant scratching and crying. after applying Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the skin improves within about ten days to a week and a half. The notice promotes Cuticura products and free samples.
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Terra Haute
Ind
Arthur Haworth
Cuticura
Dept. T. Sneton
AKO 310000 FOR A CHILD S DEATH
Jake Rumincsik of A A Dunham and Adam Schner grocers seeks 310000 in damages for the death of his step-daughter Mary Rumincsik after a kerosene can of petrol eum exploded on July 6 the family claims the product emitted flammable vapor and ignited a lamp in a sleeping room causing severe burns and death Reed Tuthill and E W H McCeay appear as attorneys for the plaintiffs and defendants in separate suits
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Rumincsik
A. A. Dunham
Adam Schner
Mary Rumincsik
Ruminesik
Mancon Street
Reed & Tuthill
Plaintif
E. W H. McCeay
Joseph Tynan
All Kid Day at Electric Park and Orpheum Theatre
An All Kid Day will be held at Electric Park next Friday Savening with free admission for every child 14 or under to the park and Orpheum Theatre. Manager Herbert R Parker aims to showcase the wresting acts and offers supervision for unaccompanied minors. Two big shows scheduled at 1 and 4 o'clock allow kids to visit either or both venues.
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Electric Park
Orpheum Theatre
Herbert R. Parker
St S
Amusements Electric Park Week Bursting with Acts
The Electric Park offers a packed bill featuring Jim the wrestler bear performing on hind legs, dancing and wrestling. Joe Zimmerman the whistling wonder delights locals with his act. Mercedes presents a mental telepathy piano act, with one act missing opening day but returning for the rest of the week. The show promises strong business and may be the best bill yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Park
Big Jim
Bear
Joe Zimmerman
Mercedes
Tle
Young Lady Injured in Streetcar Step Incident
A Mies Blackman of 3 Locust Street stepped from a street car on Jefferson near Park Avenue at about 9 30 am. She twisted an ankle and struck her head, briefly regaining consciousness before being taken home in a carriage after assistance at the Harry Daniel residence. The street car was stationary at the time.
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Mies Blackman
Locust Street
Jefferson
Park Avenue
Harry Daniel
Young Men On Way To Prison For Forgery
Four youths aged 18 to 24 were sent to Anamosa reformatory for seven to ten years after pleading guilty to forgery and obtaining money by fake pretenses. Named are Arthur Quaintanca Harold Blough Arthur J Pawling and Roy Hayes. Guards included Sheriff Shores Chief Leighton and Tom Hartman. Deputy Harlow O Blenes to transfer E Whitcomb to Fort Madison penitentiary.
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Anamosa
Waterton
Platt
Arthur Quaintanca
Harold Blough
Arthur J. Pawling
Roy Hayes
Sheriff Shores
Unique Cause for Rail Mishap Near Charles City
A fog shrouded crossing near Charles City at 2 30 am left Engineer Mark Scroggy of Illinois Central No 402 to plow through a box car while the detached engine water stop obscured by freight cars and fog. The mishap caused only minor damage and an hour delay to No 402, while No 401 helped clear the track. Scroggy, who survived a near fatal wreck two years ago, remains at the helm with fireman Urish Du Bois unhurt.
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Charles City
Mark Scroggy
Ilinois Central
Chicago, Milwaukee & Pacific Crossing
Central Depot
Scroggy
Milwaukee
Illinois Central Crossing
Illinois Central
Tom Jones
Nashua
No. 402
Mark Scroxgy
Inois Central
Mona
Express
Elmer Hoomagla
Osage
Urish du Bois
Hudson Bank Increases Capital To Fifty Thousand Dollars
Hudson Bank files an amendment to its articles of incorporation increasing capital stock from fifteen thousand to fifty thousand dollars. F R Hollis serves as president and C W Bedford as cashier as Hudson centers its prosperous agricultural district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Servings Bank
F. R. Hollis
C. W. Bedford
Hudson
Accident Ends Death of Ole Hanson on Farm Near Hudson
Ole Hanson died at 7 this morning at his Black Hawk township home from injuries after falling onto an upturned pitchfork in his barn last Thursday evening. The Denmark native, about 50, leaves a widow and two children Peter and Barbara, with siblings in Denmark and nearby Cedar Falls. Funeral set for Thursday at the Danish church in Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Ole Hanson
Black Hawk Township
Denmark
Mr. Hanson
Peter
Barbara
Cedar Falls
Labor Picnic Planned by Central Labor Union at Electric Park
Preparations for the annual Labor Day picnic at Electric Park on Monday September 2 are under way under Central Labor Union auspices. Secretary E G Pullen says the field celebration will be the largest in the union’s history and committees will be formed to handle details. To finance the event, workers arranged with park management to sell admission tickets to all concessions for one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Park
Central Labor Union
Edward G. Pulien
E. G. Pullen
Foley Kidney Pills Show Notable Healing Claims
An increasing number report satisfactory results from Foley Kidney Pills and commend their healing qualities. Foley Kidney Pills are carefully prepared and guaranteed to contain no harmful or habit forming drugs. They benefit kidney and bladder troubles, backache, rheumatism, weak back, or lumbago. H. W. Taggart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Higbie
Manton, Mich
H. W. Taggart
Three Workmen Fall Forty Five Feet at Farm Silo
Arthur Pritchard Bert Tyler and R Overman were injured when the silo roof collapsed at the Pritchard farm near Garrison. Pritchard suffered back injuries a fractured ankle and multiple cuts. Tyler was seriously bruised and Overman nose injuries and numerous cuts. The fall from forty five feet was near fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Arthur Pritchard
Bert Tyler
R. Overman
Pritchard
Garrison
Taylor
Overman
Death of Mrs. George Shafer in Clarksville
Mrs. George Shafer a long time Clarksville resident died last evening at her home after a several week illness She was born in New York and was 66 years old She is survived by relatives and was noted as a prominent local resident in the obituary notice from Clarksville July 23 Special edition
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkeville
George Shafer
Clarksville
New York
Death notices for Marsh family and relatives to Clarksville area
The obituary lists surviving relatives including husband, two sons from a prior marriage Chittom and John Passmore of Dunlap, a daughter Mrs. Parnie Shafer Kameey and son A. H. Shafer of Clarksville. Funeral from the Methodist church Wednesday with Rev. W. E. Ross officiating, Linwood burial. Mrs C A Marsh and daughters Mrs. H A Maine and Eva Marah with Harold B Plumb left for Quebec to meet Mrs Plumb and Marjorie Marsh.
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Chittom
John Passmore
Dunlap
Parnie Shafer Kameey
A. H. Shafer
Clarkaville
Methodist Church
W. E. Ross
Linwood
C. A. Marsh
H. A. Maine
Eva Marah
Harold B. Plumb
Quebec
Mis. Plumb
Marjorie Marsh
Place and Eby Family Tourism Move Toward Lakes
Four months abroad ended as Mr and Mrs A M Place joined Miss Jessie Man son and Miss Jeanne Man son in a continuing trip. Mr and Mrs M L Eby of West Liberty stay in Waterloo at Fullerton Place and will visit Albert Lea then lake outings before returning home. Mr Eby plans to be cast at Iowa State University this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Eby
West Liberty
Waterloo
Fullerton Place
Albert Lea
the Lakes
Beecham
Rome
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Middle West
Foley
W. H. Allen
Chelsea
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N.v. Gorham
Bank of
Woodville
Hudson Bank
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
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Frarer
Enwitt
Box Lab
Des Moines
Uncle Sam
Italy
India Tea
the Growers of India Tea
Sans Souci
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Union
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Turtle
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West Fifth St
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