Securities approved before July 4 restricted in rule ruling
Des Moines reports Attorney General Fletcher ruled that secondary road bonds issued by ten counties since the Bergman road act took effect July 4 cannot be retired from the secondary road fund. Counties Linn Johnson Benton Tama Muscatine Cedar Poweshiek Jasper Hardin Webster total 3 532 839 with 2 170 000 bonds issued before July 4 unaffected. Primary road bonds remain unaffected.
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Des Moines
Fletcher
Vernon F. Kepford
Toledo
Linn
Johnson
Benton
Tama
Muscatine
Cedar
Poweshiek
Jasper
Hardin
Webster
Derelicts' Friend Who Helped Wanderers Nears Death
James Speed Murphy a 45 year old itinerant altruist in Manchester Iowa seeks burial in Omaha with 14 derelicts he befriended. He toured the US Canada and Mexico with a traveling unit and a bed in a truck. Murphy says he was a foundling and spent 27 years as an itinerant entertainer and lecturer. His death follows injuries from a 1926 Texas bus wreck and he has little family or friends apart from local supporters.
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Manchester
James
Speed) Murphy
State University
Murphy
Delaware County
United States
Canada
Mexico
New ‘York’ City
Omaha
Neb
Texas
Bondsmen Appeal Judgment in Floyd County Bank Failure
Floyd County seeks recovery of funds lost in Marble Rock bank failure. The county sued former treasurer Robert Ramsay and bondsmen H A Lynn and J F Lynn, Farmers Trust, Marble Rock, and others. Appeal to Iowa Supreme Court taken after district court judgment against the defendants.
Washington Two Ladies Aid Will Meet in Waterloo
Washington Township September 11 The Ladies Aid society will be entertained at the home of Mrs. R Fenner and Mrs. Julia Ford Independence avenue Waterloo Thursday afternoon September 19. Hiram Shafer Shattuck Okla and his sister Mrs. Jack Minton and her daughter Patricia of Gage Okla were visitors in the home of their aunt Mrs. Jennie Shafer Monday. They were on the way home from Rochester Minnesota. Mr Shafer resided in this vicinity about 33 years ago. William Shields is home from Oskdale to stay with his mother Mrs Orilla Shields whose health is not good.
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Courier
Washington Township
Ladies’ Aid Society
R. ©. Fenner
Julia Ford
Independence Avenue
Waterloo
Hiram Shafer
Shattuck
Okla
Jack Minton
Patricia
Gage
Jennie Shafer
Rochester
Minn
Shafer
William Shields
Oskdale
Orilla Shields
Pioneer of Hardin County Dies in Texas Ranch
Hazel Boddy, 81, former prominent farmer and cattleman of Franklin County, died in Henrietta Texas where he had lived since selling his holdings here. He came to Iowa Falls area about 60 years ago, bought and improved large tracts, and became a leading cattle feeder before moving to a Texas ranch. He was reared in Stephenson County Illinois.
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Iowa Falls
Hazel Bodiy
Henrietta
Tex
Boddy
Franklin County
Texas
Stephenson County
Tinos
Floyd Co Attorney Files Charges in Four Liquor Cases
Four county attorney informations have been filed by EC Hardwip county attorney on liquor charges to be heard this term. Andy Shufelt and Melvin Weiss are charged with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated. L C Rosenkrans and his employee James King of Nora Springs face charges of illegal possession of quar.
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Courier Epecial Service
Charles City
rFour
Hardwip
Andy Shufelt
Melvin Weiss
L. C. Rosenkrans
James King
Nora Springs
Centenarian recalls candlelit Kilkenny in Victoria era
Mrs. Jane Cavanaugh of Oelwein Iowa recalls Ireland during Victoria’s coronation era. Born in 1811 she came to America in 1853 and married in Springfield Massachusetts in 1854. She lived in Madison during the Civil War and later moved to Town now Lawler then Winneshiek and finally Gelwein. Only surviving child Anna with her lives in the area.
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Courier
Oelwein
Jane Cavanaugh
County Kilkenny
Ireland
Britain
Victoria
America
Springfield
Mass
Madison
Wis
Sherman
Sheridan
Lawler
Winneshiek County
Gelwein
Father Rescues Baby Girl From Blazing Barn Fire
A farm fire at the Stoffregen place near Fayette, Iowa, destroyed the barn and silo contents, with losses near 3000 dollars. Rex Roberts’ two and a half year old daughter was saved by her father after being found near the back of the burning structure. Both escaped with severe smoke exposure but survived. livestock were saved and insurance covers most losses.
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Fayette
Stoffregen Place
Rex. Roberts
Here
Re Elects Wesser to Superintend S S in Orange
G W Mester was re elected superintendent of the Community Church of the Brethren Sunday school in Orange Township on September 13. Officers include LG Miller assistant superintendent Orville Tannreuther secretary treasurer Francus Saylor pianist Vernon Messer choralist. A chicken dinner for the school board and spouses followed at Clark's park and a farewell serial honored soon departing youths.
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Courier Sperial Service
Orange Township
G. W. Mester
Community Church of the Brethren
LG. Miller
Orvilie ‘Tannreuther
Francus Saylor
Vernon Messer
Orange Consolidated School
Clark's Park
Evelyn
Gerald Millar
Mt. Morenliege
Alt. Morris
Edgar Bloueh
McPherson Ootlepe
McPherson
Kar
Jenn Wtiym Myers
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Anna Hamer
Inwa City
Iowa
Sian Univers
North Pakota Man Called to Hudson Lutheran Church
Cedar Falls Sept 11 Rev Frederick Voss elected pastor of Zion Lutheran Church near Hudson succeeding Rev Fred Braun who moved to Hawkeye visited Cedar Falls with his family from Medina N The minister will preach his first sermon Sunday and be formally installed Sunday Sept 22 Rev H W Siefken pastor of St Johns Lutheran church will deliver the installation sermon
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North Pakota
Hudson Lutheran Church
fCayrior Noytal
H. W. Siefken
St. John's Lutheran Church
Lions Club fish dinner precedes La Porte meeting
La Porte City September 11 Lions club members and guests enjoyed a fish dinner ahead of the regular meeting led by president Rey D. W. Morgan. Gifts included fish from A. G. Esher who toured Minnesota lakes. Guests Coach Howard Makeever Hershel Howard Lawrence Perigo and Floyd Filmore spoke on Lionsism and a hitchhiking trip. Dr. W. F. Christopher chaired the gathering.
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Courier
la Porte City
Lions Club
Rey D. W. Morgan
A. G. Esher
Minnesota Lakes
Howard Makeever
Hershel Howard
Lawrence Perigo
Floyd Filmore
Cedar Rapids
W. F. Christopher
Frank Kinney
Waterloo
Merle Boyles
Kinney
Taylor
Nellis Hull
Presbyterian Church
Nat s Wa-Tan-Ye Club President Tours Iowa
Mrs Bess Weber president of the Wa-tan-ye clubs of Iowa South Dakota and Texas was a guest of the Osage Wa-tan-yans at Mrs Betty Woodwards home. She outlined the association work and how Osage can aid. She stayed with Mrs Sam Clay of Cherokee and spoke at a Charles City luncheon and a Mason City dinner before visiting Clinton on her itinerary.
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Osage
Bess Weber
Iowa
South Dakota
Tinois
Betty Woodward
Weber
Osage Club
Henry Clay
Fr. Scofield
Charles City
Mason City
Clinton
Wadena Woman Seriously Hurt in Car Wreck
A Wadena woman Mrs Frank Roflls suffered a dung puncture and fracture of several ribs when the automobile she rode in wrecked while descending a grade near Strawberry Point. She remains in a dangerous condition. Her daughters Lucille and Frances, also severely injured, are recovering. Passengers included Robert Molumby and Peter Glennan.
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Courier Special Service
Wadena
Frank Roflls
Strawberry Point
Lucille
Frances
Robert Molumby
Peter Glennan
Burial Service for Ida Crowder Held in Independence
The funeral of Ida H. Crowder, a former Buchanan County resident and nurse, was held Monday in Independence. Born September 4, 1868 in Dubuque, she lived in the area most of her life, studied at Mary Thompson Hospital in Chicago, and is survived by her mother Mary Crowder of Salt Lake City and four sisters plus one brother from Los Angeles and Winthrop. Rev. P. Shuart officiated at the grave in Oak Grove cemetery. Her remains were brought to Independence from Woodward.
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Independence
Ida H. Crowder
Woodward
State Hospital
Oak Grove Cemetery
P. Shuart
St. James
Buchanan County
Mary Thompson Hospital
Chicago
Mary Crowder
Salt Lake Cit
Utah
WW. G. Schulte
E. E. Crowder
Salt Lake City
Thomas Reid
Los Angeles
Cnl
Joseph Heel
Apollo Music Club Meets at Greene
Apollo Music Club held a special business meeting in the home of Miss Vena Brandenburg in Greene Indiana. Mrs Walter Potter was surprised by eight women on her birthday with handkerchiefs and cards. A plentiful supper followed. Royal Workers met with Mrs Ed Brown at her country home south of town for a business meeting and supper.
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Courier Epeches
Greene
Apollo Music Club
Vena Brandenburg
Walter Potter
Ninety Year Old Jonathan H. Lincoln Fetes Birthday in Iowa
Jonathan H. Lincoln born September 3, 1839 near London England. A four story birthday cake marked his 90th as family gathered at Lake Oelwein Iowa with four generations represented and about thirty relatives. Lincoln has lived 738 years in the United States across Ohio Michigan and Iowa.
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Courier
Oelwein
Jonathan H. Lincoln
London
England
Lake Oelwein
W. G. Lincoln
Fred Briggs
J. M. Lincoln
Frank W. Bates
Publisher to Buy Sentinel Block in Iowa Falls
Town Falls Sept 11 It is expected the sale of the Sentinel block in Iowa Falls to Iran Nichols publisher of the Hardin County Citizen will be completed this week. Final papers soon. sale price reportedly 11000. The building built in 1904 by S B Stonerock former publisher of the Sentinel. Ownership to take possession March 1.
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Courier Special Service
Town Falls
Sentinel
Iran
Nichols
Hardin County Citizen
Iowa Falls
S. B. Stonerock
Citizen
Congs Clergy Conference Set for Manchester
A regional conference of Congregational ministers will be held in Manchester on Tuesday September 17 to discuss current church work problems. Attendees expected from Decorah Elkader McGregor Dubuque Strawberry Point Waucoma Winthrop Golden Lansing Klene and Earlville.
Corn Cannery in Lawn City Ends Season Work
Cedar Falls dispatch reports the Cedar Falls Canning Company will wind down its forty sixth year this Thursday evening with cleanup to begin for the 1930 season. The pack is expected to drop about 25 percent due to heat and other factors. Labeling and product easing will start soon. Also noted is Velva Swallwell of the State Teachers College granted a three month leave of absence to care for ill parents in Des Moines after returning from a trip abroad. Lions Club to close picnic season with gathering at Island Park Sept 19.
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Courier
Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls Canning Company
Velva Swallwell
Natural Science
State Teachers College
New York
Des Moinés
Beig
Clarence H. Wise
Wise
Gerald Wise
Chicago
Robert H Wise
Tacoma
Wash
Lions Club
Island Park
Drouth Cuts Sorghum Cane Yield in Iowa Mill Report
Wadena Iowa September 11 Sorghum cane yields are down this year due to drought according to mill operators M A Blincamin and George Davis at the Klingaman mill. The dry conditions are blamed for the lower juice yield.
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Wadena
M.A. Blincamin
George Davis
Teach ers College Enrolls 9125 for New Semester at Cedar Falls
The Teachers College formally opened the new semester with classes meeting under instructors. Enrollment stood at 9125, about 100 more than the same day last year, with 2094 total enrollment in fall 1928. Additional students are expected as delays ease, and 950 of the 2125 registered are freshmen.
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Toewmlor
Cedar Falls
Teachers College
Manchester Youth Shot Self Recovers
Manchester In Sept 11 Harold Smyth local youth near death for days after attempt to end own life by Booting has recovered. He was dismissed from the hospital here some time ago.
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Manchester. In
Harold Smyth
Family Reunion Honors J L Henderson at Manchester Home
A gathering took place at Thomas Henderson’s East Prospect Street residence Sunday to honor J L Henderson of Niobrara Nebraska. Guests from Ryan, Golden, Coggan, Nashua and nearby communities attended a picnic dinner at the Henderson home.
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Manchester
Thomas Henderson
East Prospect Street
J. L. Henderson
Niobrara
Neb
Henderson
Ryan, Golden
Coggan
Nashua
Ackley W C TU Elects Officers In Yearly Meet
Ackley Iowa Sept 11 Mrs John Gerber elected president of the Womens Christian Temperance Union at the annual meeting held Sept 10 at the home of Mrs V Williams. Other officers named include Mrs J M Krafft vice president, Mrs Martin Rosengren secretary, Mrs George French treasurer and delegates to county and district conventions announced with alternates named.
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Courier
Ackley
John’ Gerber
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Ss. V. Williams
J. M. Krafft
Martin Rosengren
George French
Gerber
French
Henry Gnade
Union
Gnade
W. Austin
M E. Aid
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
M. E. Church
Fred Schwinger
Airs
D. E. Miller
Howard Gime
Grace Potter Miller
Bertha Gressler
Marian Bush
Flower Fund
Church Officials Picked for Missionary and Temperance Dept
The church names Ward Walston as superintendent, Mrs E Darey as secretary, Forrest Scanlon as treasurer, and Mrs Bkinner as librarian for missionary work. Edith Scanton continues as superintendent of temperance. Rev. A E Hursh is invited to return for another year, pending annual conference decisions at Marshalltown in September 1832.
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oWard
Walston
E. “Darey
Forrest Scanlon
Bkinner
Edith Scanton
Temperance
A. E. Hursh
Marshalltown
Best Plowmen to Compete at Cherokee Iowa
Cherokee Iowa September 11 plowmen gather for Pilot Rock plowing match on Frank Wester farm. Competitors from surrounding counties aim for prizes awarded for steady furrows and full back furrow coverage. Last year Paul Roepke won sweepstakes. event features community exhibits and seven classes including a boys under 18 division.
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Frank Wester
Fkill
Cher
Aakee
Paul Roepke
Rain damages sewers in Independence streets
A Sunday storm in Independence Iowa caused about 500 dollars of damage as storm sewers clogged and water overflowed onto curbs and into basements. Stress Commissioner A Aliman and his crew worked through part of the night to clear sewers and debris.
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Independence
A. Aliman
Staging Collapse Injures Three Workers at New Built
Osage Iowa Sept 11 a staging gave way at Cordes Evens new Main Street building. Three workmen Mike Moran Ed Hill and Will Rodemaker fell 15 feet to the basement. Moran was injured and taken to Nissen hospital with an ankle injury while the others escaped with minor bruises.
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Courier Special Service
Osage
Cordes & Evens
Main Street
Mike Moran
Ed Hill
Will Rodemaker
Nissen Hospital
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Emee Bhat
Waaterlo Venting G Courter
Owe DE Resdat
Floyd
Washington
Ladies’ Aid
Hardin County
Henrietta, Tex
Payette
S. S
Orange
A Porte’s Lions) Club
Esher
Minnesota
M.E
M.eb. Ald Society
Epworth League
Donald Speck
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
James Kelley
Francis Christian
Rainbow Drive
Kelley
Presbyterian Mite Society
Nat
Cong
Lawn City
Drouth
T. C
Ackley W. C. TU
Methodist
Hardin Institute
United Brethren Church
Cherokee
Maytag
GEO. E. Geerdes, Inc
East Park Ave
Court House
Ashevile
WNC
Charleston
WOSU
Cincin Trac
WLW
WHO
Detroit
Wyr
Fargo
WDAY
Fort. Worth
WBAP
Hopkinsville
WFIW
Kansas
la Crosse
WKBH
Los Angele Ater Oy Emi
Minneapolis
WCCO
Hadelphia
Pitsbergh
Portiland
KGW
Rock Gater
Cr Montreal
CFCF
Regin-Chwc Ad
A. O. Stanger
Frances ‘Wolcott
H. A. Dittmer
F. A. Doolittle
G.W. Dunham
Elza Holbert
B. V. Porter
Dren
Tance Goles
Western Outfitters
Sycamore
Tor Homes
Withord
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