Iowa Old Press
Cedar Rapids Republican
Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa
April 1, 1926
Alma Dawson Picked to Represent Palo Alto
EMMETSBURG, April 1 - Alma Dawson, a 12 year old girl of St.
Mary's academy will represent Palo Alto county at the state
spelling contest to be held at Des Moines April 16. She was out
in a contest with 21 others who raced for the county title. Her
last opponent went down on the word genuine.
J.H. Godden Elected Mayor at Emmetsburg.
EMMETSBURG, April 1 - (Special) - J.H. Godden was elected mayor
of Emmetsburg defeating John Bennett and A. Scott Ormsby. D.L.
Johnson and T.F. Kerwick were elected councilmen at large and Sam
Rozen, W.F. Eagan, Julius Skow and John Stell were elected
councilmen. Other officers elected were J.F. Neary treasurer,
S.P. Boies assessor, Mrs. J.N. Brisbols, Percy Godden and W.J.
Brown park commissioners. The telephone franchise carried by a
vote of two to one.
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Cedar Rapids Rebublican
Cedar Rapids, Linn co. Iowa
Monday, April 5, 1926
Louis W. Hintz is Pioneer Druggist
Numbered among the leading pharmacies of the city is the Hintz
Drug company, situated on the ground floor of the higley
building. Louis William Hintz, founder of the business, was born
in Boone, Dec. 28, 1872. During his school days he clerked in a
drug store and later studied pharmacy in the University of
Chicago. At the age of 21 years, he became the proprietor of a
drug store at Boone. Later he came to Cedar Rapids and opened a
store. April 18, 1918, he opened the present store which bears
his name. A large soda fountain, handsomely appointed, stands in
the center of the store. Close by are comfortable booths for
customers. The stock of drugs and medicines is large and complete
and the compounding of prescriptions is always in competent
hands. The store at the present time is under the management of
John W. Hurd.
Funeral Services for Infant at Dysart
Dysart, April 5 (Special) - Funeral rites were conducted here
yesterday for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Smith of La
Porte City. Interment was made in the local cemetery after a
short service, directed by Rev. G.P. Camelti, pastor of th
eEvangelical church here. The parents are unable to account for
the illness of their son.
Claim Youth Stole Car; Held at Independence
Independence, April 3 (Special) - Charges of stealing an
automobile, larceny and breaking and entering today had been
preferred here against Marion Lockhart, 17, after he had been
released from custody in Iowa City, where he was held on a charge
of forgery. He was released at Iowa City after his parents agreed
to pay the check.
Grand Jury to take up Iowa Murder Case
Creston April 5 (UP) - Consideration of murder charges against
"Big" George Gibson, farmer, accused of slaying Sheriff
Fred Collings of Union county, March 8, will be taken up by the
grand jury here tomorrow. Sheriff Collings was shot while serving
papers at the Gibson farm near Thayer. The fatal shot was fired
from the barn, investigators say, and point out that Gibson was
seen there shortly before the shooting and that his wife was
found in the barn later.
Father of Cedar Rapids Citizen Dies in Illinois
Hopkinton, April 5 - Burial rites were held recently at Chicago
Heights, Ill., for W.C. Boston, 89, a former resident of this
community. He resided here for many years after he came to
America from England, where he was born. His wife died in
Hopkinton about 16 years ago. Four daughters and two sons
survive: mrs. George Eager of Chicago Heights, Mrs. Edward
Kennedy of Glenwood, Mrs. P.H. Fallen and Mrs. Frances Hosee of
Chicago, Ray Boston of St. Paul, Minn., and Lee Boston of Cedar
Rapids.
Independence Minister Weds Buchanan Couple
Independence, April 5 - Miss Anna Lingelbach, daughter of a
farmer near Elma, was united in marriage here Saturday with Paul
Igon of La Porte City. The ceremony was solemnized at the
Methodist parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. Igon will make their home in La
Porte City.
Horse Dies of Eating Musty Silage, 3 sick
Delhi, April 5 - E.P. Sheppard lost a valuable horse last week.
Three of his horses were sick - the one dying. It is believed
that eating musty ensilage caused the sickness.
Earlville Farmer Dies After Blaze - Burns Fatal to
Delaware County Resident
Earlville, April 5 (Special) - Amid serives of simple pomp and
impressiveness George Hunt, 56 (or 58), veteran merchant and farm
owner here, who was found buring to death in the flaming barn at
his home, was buried yesterday. Despite horrible burns on his
body and face, Hunt lived for a week after an explosion followed
his attempt to fill the gasoline tank on his automobile while the
engine was running. Apparently the entire building burst into
flames immediately after the explosion as the result of fumes
fromthe exhaust on the car. Found unconscious with nearly all of
the clothing burned from his body, Hunt was dragged from the
flaming structure. His nose and the tips of his ears were burned
to a crisp. He had operated a general mercanile store here with
his brother, Will Hunt, since 1895.
Support Candidate
Storm Lake, April 5 - A Buena Vista county organization to
promote the candidacy of W.C. Edson for lieutienant governor has
been formed here.
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Cedar Rapids Republican
Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa
April 6, 1926
Fire Destroys Farm House at Emmetsburg
EMMETSBURG, April 6 - (Special)- The house on the John Walker
farm in Fern Valley township was destroyed by fire Friday. This
was one of the best farm residences in Palo Alto county and the
farm was occupied by Thomas and Nels Olson who were away when the
fire started. Neighbors discovered the fire and saved all of the
furniture and removed the doors and windows from the building.
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Cedar Rapids Republican
Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa
April 7, 1926
Emmetsburg Farm Home Burns - Third Fire During Week.
EMMETSBURG, April 7 - (Special)- The J.P. Davidson farm home in
Fairfield township - occupied by R.A. Davidson - was burned when
sparks from the chimney set fire to the roof. A lot of the
furniture and household goods was destroyed and there was no
insurance on the house or its contents. The house was nearly new
and was one of the best farm homes in Palo Alto county. This is
the third fire which has destroyed Palo Alto farm property in the
last week. In every instance the buildings were better than the
average.
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Cedar Rapids Rebublican
Cedar Rapids, Linn co. Iowa
Wednesday, April 14, 1926
Cremate Body of Former Mayor of Town
The body of B.J. Hicks, 74, former mayor of Onslow was brought
here for cremation yesterday by Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Hicks, of
Monticello, cousins of the deceased. Forty years ago E.E. Hicks
promised his cousin that if he were alive at the time of the
latter's death he would have his body cremated, and three days
before his death B.J. Hicks reminded him of his promise. Mr.
Hicks is survived by his wife and eight children. He had been a
resident of Onslow for the past 10 years. His early life was
spent on a farm near Monticello, and later he farmed near Dexter.
Foster Father Boy Slayer Falls Dead
Iowa City, April 14 - Stricken by heart trouble, Dr. J.A.
Pinderton, 66, of Traer, foster father of Lynus Pinkerton, 19,
fugitive slayer of Frank Mommer, night marshal at Traer, dropped
dead in a cafe here today. Until a few minutes before his death,
Dr. Pinkerton apparently was in his usual health. He died before
medical aid could reach his side. The Traer physician was here
attending the medical clinic at the college of medicine. He
graduated from the State University of Iowa in 1886. When
thwarted in their attempt to rob Dr. Pinderton's office last year
by the policeman, young Pinkerton and Manley Thompson, 21, shot
Mommer. Thompson is now serving a life sentence in the state
penitentiary for the murder. His accomplice was never captured.
Military Honors Paid War Veteran by Old Warriors
Masonville, April 14 - Military funeral rites were conducted here
Saturday for Edward Moore, 82, a Civil war veteran and long-time
resident of this community, who succumbed suddenly in Chicago
while visiting at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Blanche Blount.
Campaigners of the Civil and World wars attended the services in
a body, and accompanied the body to Greenwood cemetery, where a
firing squad paid a final tribute to the dead veteran, following
which taps were sounded. Pallbearers were John Rose, G. Mosher,
Clarence Blanchard, Frank Sullivan, Jenk Evans and Jay Williams.
After serving three and one-half years in the army, the deceased
located here in 1865. Surviving are five daughters and one son:
Mrs. Clara Nash of Rockford, Ill., Mrs. Mary Blaisdell of
Fredericksburg, Va., Mrs. Mabel Walters of Albert city, Ia., Mrs.
Blount of Chicago, Mrs. Maud Carrothers of Fayette and Frank
Moore of Osage.
Funeral Services for Pioneer Resident
West Branch, April 14 - Funeral services were held here yesterday
afternoon for Mrs. Elizabeth Strahl, a long-time resident of this
community, who succumbed at Marshalltown after a long illness.
She is survived by two sons, Bert Strahl of Downey and Bady
Strahl of Burlington. A brother, N.H. Crook of West Branch, also
survives.
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