Halley's comet era revived in Marathon villagers tale
In Marathon New York an elderly astronomer Dr. Lewis Swift, born February 29, 1820, is highlighted as a famed discoverer of comets. The article recalls Halley’s Comet sightings from 1835 to the present and explains comet anatomy, orbits, and historical beliefs about comets across centuries.
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Marathon
Lewis Swift
Poe
Swit
Halley
Professor Swift
Daniel B. Hasbrouck
Brooklyn
Mrs Bush
Lowvillie
N. Y
Europe
Mt Vernon Township Community Notices and Changes
Am v Vernon Township announces no dance on April 16 and invites all. Invitations issued for the shedding of Fred Knapp and Miss Mael Shining this week. Wilbert Loveland to build a large barn this summer replacing two that burned Saturday. Expect grand attendance at the Sunday afternoon and evening convention at East Janesville M. By church. Emma Fuasse, 19, died Tuesday of diphtheria. quarantine in place. funeral Wednesday. Clarence Dickey returned from Goodrich, S.D.. sister somewhat improved. Mr and Mrs Carl Tost moving to new home on former Ed Back place. Willside Cemetery association meets Thursday. Kyler will entertain. Mount Vernon Thimblebee meets Thursday, April 14. members to help hospitable. Mrs Will unders of OKighoom, oldest daughter of Robert Alessinger, visiting relatives here. Bhing to her parents at Manson. Robert Messinger, early Bremer county settler. Mrs Robert Simpson recuperating after hospital operation in Waterloo. improving. Edith Calahan starting schooling near LaPorte. Maye Carrington teaching Cedar Falls district No. 7. Miss Pree manol Waterroo teaching in No. 2. County Superintendent H A Moore and wife from Waterloo visited parents Sunday. A dozen little friends of Leo Danbar helped celebrate his 11th birthday Sunday.
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Mt Vernon
Tywenghip
Reuben Ford
Fred Knapp
Mael Shining
Wek
Wilbert Loveland
East Janesville
Willside Cemetery
Mas
Dilek
Thomas
Bim
Charley
Kyler
Will
Mount Vernon Thimblebee
Will Unders
Okighoom
Robert Alessinger
Manson
Robert Messinger
Bremer County
Robert Simpson
Waterloo
Edith Calahan
LaPorte
Maye Carrington
Cedar Falls
Preemano
Waterroo
H. A. Moore
Leo Danbar
New Hartford
Marie Fuller
Mason City
Basy
Ingalls-Phillips
Ed, Firth
F. Mack
L. F
Bourguin
George Grady
J. H W. Chapman
H. B. Bigsby
M. Bronson
B. J. Dunham
Lois Adams
Almena
Kan
George Barrett
New Harford
Co. M. Collar
Ed, Fitch
F. B. Bolton
Frank
Miss Parsons
Eugene Phillips
Nichols
W. F. Treadwell
Marshalltown
Arthur Moore
New York City
Jessie Monroe
Amy Agnew
Ladies’ Aid Society
A. S. Wray
Clyde Bothwell
Union
Clyde
Davenport man to seek second district congress nomination
Davenport April 11 reports an informal announcement that a local man intends to seek the Democratic nomination for the U S House of Representatives in the Second district. The notice names the candidate and signals a formal bid in the coming primary.
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Davenport, A
Charches Rll
Davenport
Shot By Accident Claims Life of Juvenile in Garner
Garner Iowa April 6 An evening press report states Janck Reihe eleven years old was accidentally shot and killed last night by his companion Henry Schlighting. While preparing a hunting trip Schlighting held a rifle which discharged striking Reihe in the temple causing instant death. Both boys are described as well known youngsters in the community.
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Garner
Evening Press
Janck Reibe
Henry Schlighting
Schlighting
Reihe
Unknown Assailant Murders Woman in Farm House Fire
Richmond April 6 Mrs Frank Allison tenant on a Cambridge City area farm was mysteriously murdered today by an unidentified assailant who set fire to the house in an effort to conceal the crime.
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Richmond
Frank Allison
Cambridge City
Celebrations Mark Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Stokes
Married life milestones and multiple local weddings are chronicled. Charles and Sarah Stokes celebrate fifty years since their Beloit 1860 wedding, with family, friends, and honors from Logan avenue home. Also note Miss Mildred Albright and Mr Frank Moore wed at 4 pm Saturday, plus Anna Herman and Henry Fereday wed in Waterloo.
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Otlock
St. Joseph’s Catholic Parsonage
Anna Herman
Henry Fereday
Goth
Waterloo
Mulcahy
Berkley Hardware Company
Cottage Street
Rufus Evans Finds Husband at Lenox
Des Moines April 5 Miss Ruth Evans known as Rufus by politicians at the Savery hotel lobby has married Harry T Ridgeway of Lenox Iowa. Evans, long linked to rumors of influencing party decisions, reportedly tipped the for Ottumwa and shifted the state convention away from Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Mise Ruth
Evans
Savery Hotel
Rufus
New Buildings Planned on East Fifth Street
Dr. E and J W Rath have purchased Fowler Co property on Fifth Street east between the Peek Rath block and Peters Rockwell garage and will build a new three story brick building. The site runs 60 feet frontage by 80 feet depth, adding to the new structures rising on Fifth Street east.
Schools Close for Teacher's Funeral in Marshalltown
In Marshalltown Iowa all schools closed this afternoon for the funeral of Minnie Ashbrook. She taught kindergarten at the Anaol school for eighteen years and was killed Monday on the Town Central railroad track.
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Marshaltown
Marshalltown
Minnie Ashbrook
Town Central Railroad
Anaol
Ingalls Phillips Wedding and Quiet Election Tally at New Hartford
New Hartford views a calm election with names listed for mayor assessor treasurer and council seats. A local wedding unites Miss Ethel Ingalls and Mr Harry Phillips, while obituaries and social visits mark a quiet community spell.
Finchford Notes Attend Changes and Funeral Service
In Finchford on April 1 a telephone operator Mrs Thomas moved to New Hartford and Miss Jessie McCarin became the new operator. Mr and Mrs Sam Whitney visited L Whitney. The remains of Mrs Morris Watson were brought from Wyoming for funeral services at the M E B church conducted by Rev Shoemaker. She leaves a husband four children a father and a sister. She was a Wyoming Methodist.
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Finchford
Huge
Waterloo
EB. D. Dumond Farm
Thomas
New Hartford
Jessie McCarin
Sam Whitney
L. Whitney
P. D. Finch
Adams
Morris Watson
Wyoming
Watson
M. EB
Shoemaker
Sher Rock
Geneseo Personal Notes and Moves
Geneseo items report John Burns Jr traveling to Rochester Minnesota for medical treatment. L D Churchill was a Des Moines caller. A one pound daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Johnston of Columbus Junction. Mrs Johnston known previously as Miss Bessie Spier. Mrs F H Bragonier visiting sister in Kansas City. Neighbors held farewell for Mr and Mrs W T Adair as they depart for Minnesota. The Adairs, active in social and church work, were given a dozen silver knives and forks. Mr J Minteer moved to a small farm near Dysart. John Griffin owns a Mitchell 30 automobile.
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Peters
Geneseo
John Burns, Jr
Rochester
Minn
L. D. Churchill
Des Moines
Charles Johnston
Columbus Junction
Johnston
Bessie Spier
F. H. Bragonier
Kansas City
W. T. Adair
Minnesota
Adair
J. Minteer
Dysart
John Griffin
Fairbank notes and social visits across region
Fairbank April 4 report lists Hayes King and Robbie Bentley in inde pendence and many local residents visiting Waterloo Waterloo calls persist with Miss Nellie Bushby Miss Alice Thompson and others returning from Waterloo Nevada and Waterloo trips a prairie fire losses news of deaths and funerals in the area plus social gatherings including a Pythian Sisters thimble bee and a K of P banquet.
Diptheria Claims Young Emma Fagse in Bennington Towns
Emma H Fagse aged seventeen died after a two week illness attributed to tonsillitis followed by diphtheria. A Bennington Township resident she attended local school and St John’s Lutheran Church where she played organ and belonged to the young people’s society. Survived by her parents a brother and two sisters the funeral is set for Wednesday at St John's with burial in Bennington cemetery.
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Emma H. Fagse
Henry
Young People's Society
Arthur
Minnie
Ella
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Bennington
Another Wife Seeks Divorce From Mellard Staf ford
Emma Staf ford sues Mellard Staf ford for divorce after 26 years of marriage in Allamakee County Iowa. She cites cruel and inhuman treatment and neglect of food and clothing over the past six to eight months and four to five years prior. She asks for a divorce and restoration of her maiden name Emma Bradt.
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Love
Emma
Mellard Stafford
Allamakee Co
Iowa
Emma Bradt
Drake closes medical school after Keokuk merger
Des Moines April 5 The Drake university medical school which recently absorbed Keokuk medical college will close at the end of the school year. Trustees said new National Medical society requirements would cost $26 000 more yearly and require a $600 000 endowment which could not be raised.
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Des Moines
Evening Press
Drake University Medical School
Keokuk Medical College
National Medical Society
Surprise wedding solemnized today in West Union
A noon ceremony at West Union united Emma Johnson and Fred J. Begleman with Rev. Frank Cole officiating. The couple, who visited Water loo to see a friend, planned no wedding yet surprised relatives when they returned. The groom works as a cigarmaker and they will reside in West Unto.
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West Union
Frank Cole
Emma Johnson
Fred J. Begleman
Waterloo
R. Thompson
Lafayette Street
West
Vinton National Guards Plan $10,000 Armory
The Vinton company of the Town National Guards plans the erection of a new armory with an estimated cost of $10,000 as reported by the Evening Press on April 6.
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Atcmory
Vinton Vinton
Evening Press
Vinton Company
Town National Guards
Farmer Bly Dies in Field at 66 in Ta.
Manchester April 6 Luther Bly a prominent farmer was found dead in a field by his son during plowing. Death was caused by heart failure. He was 66 years old and leaves a wife and two sons.
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Manchester
Byen- Ing
Luther Bly
New Pastor Named for Cedar Rapids Church
Cedar Rapids April 6 Rev Walter White of Mexico Missouri has been called to lead the First Christian church in this city. It is not known if he will accept. Marshalltown Iowa April 6 Congressman McKintry McWllinois visits to day with a view to buying the Incal street car system. earlier he attempted to buy the Des Moines system last summer.
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Cedar Rapids, Ta
Evening Press
Walter White
Mexico, Mo
First Christian Church
Embezzlement Charge Against State Guard Officer
Captain J. G. Poston, commander of Company B, 53rd regiment, Vil lisca, faces trial on embezzlement from the state. Indicted for falsifying payrolls, misusing armory rents, and mismanaging funds. Des Moines officials say others may be implicated, with Major Worthington and General Logan involved in examinations. The case was sent to Attorney General Brers for action.
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Red Oak
Evening Press
J. G. Poston
National Guard
53Rd Regiment
Villisca
Des Moines
Poston
Guy Logan
C. Worthington
Brers
Cleanliness and care boost dairy cow profits
The paying production of milk hinges on proper care of the dairy cow and clean, well maintained stables. Milkers should wear clean garments and use well kept utensils while feeding and cooling milk to ensure profitability and avoid waste. A cow that yields profit justifies its keep, while excess feed without return should be culled.
Along the Wapsie local notes from Dunkerton area
A Dairy era summary listing small town incidents and visits. T F Considine installs a telephone at his residence in Dunkerton. Emil Hertzberg and family receive callers in Independence. John Keane begins tiling four carloads on his farm. Mrs Neil visits Independence sisters. Will Hill hauls tile from Jesup for C B Phifer. F P Keane spends Sunday at home. Joe Ross sells a draft horse to Jake Pint. Infant son of Mr and Mrs John Anderson dies. born February 5. Frank Rice of Waterloo visits. Tade Smith builds a large horse barn for his renter.
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Dunkerton
T. F. Considine
Emil Hertzberg
Independence
John Keane
Neil
O. Fid‘dier
Will Hill
Jesup
C. B. Phifer
F. P. Keane
Joe Ross
Jake
John Anderson
Frank Rice
Waterloo
Tade Smith
Dewar Dead Mrs Mary A Clark Leaves Family In Dewar
Mrs Mary A Clark wife of A D Clark died at her Dewar home Sunday morning aged about sixty eight after a week of illness. She leaves a husband two sons and one daughter who were at her bedside. Funeral Tuesday at 10 in the M E church with interment in Dunkerton cemetery. Pioneer settlers active in township life for forty three years the couple would have marked their fiftieth anniversary on April 22.}}
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Dewar
Mary A. Clark
A. D. Clark
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