Latimer reform shocks Franklin county town politics
A sudden reform hits Latimer in Franklin county with court fines for bootlegging. Rob Scott and Martin Anderson face $25 fines and costs. Brown faces a near-lynching after a shooting. Local hotel bond drives progress as capital enters, and oddities include a Waterloo resident releasing two long snakes from his stomach. Local courts plan May 18 session. new bank and utility franchises announced. revival of Eldora YMCAs occurs.
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Latimer
Franklin County
Auddenty
Rob Scott
Martin Anderson
Costa
Frank Brows
Muscatine
Harry Holtshauer
Brown
Hottshauer
Civlitans
Wun
Mt. Dodge
Legal Proceedings on Family Expenses Under Statutes
The case before Judge Hobson concerns the Town statute section on family and education expenses. The attorney will argue that such costs are chargeable upon both spouses property, allowing joint or separate suits, with a decision awaited with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion
Hobson
Clerical Appointments From Annu...al Conference Hauser Goes to Ft Dodge
At the annual conference Roy Hauser and colleagues returned from Dysart Iowa. The ministerial assignments include Ackley Rev B J Schultz to LaPorte City area Hampton G P Canelti LeMtara Meservey B O Beck Dubuque Reneva K H H Schmitz from Dumont Abbott W Werfield Butler W F Muether Hauser to Ft Dodge Nolte reassumes Ackley and Ft Dodge district Delegates named for the next Quadrennial General Conference set for Berlin Canada in October. Iowa conference nest session to be held at Waverly in the free week of April 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Hauser
Ft. Nodge
Stevs
Nolte
Dysart
Iowa
Ackley
B. J. Schultz
LaPorte City
Hampton
G. P. Canelti
LeMtara
Meservey
B. 0. Beck
Dubuque
Reneva
K. HH. Schmitz
Dumont
Abbott
W. Werfield
Butler
W. F. Muether
Ft. Dodge
E. Nolte
Berlin
Canada
Eb, Nolte
M. Greuner
L. Schaurer
A. L. Haueer
L. W. Bock
Waverly
Iowa Central reports higher net earnings for 1803
The Iowa Central report to the state executive council shows a strong year with net earnings rising from the previous year. It lists vine Branding at 8062.73 and 841.22 for 449 miles operated, an increase of 121.51 per mile, and notes partial compliance with council requests on earnings classification and ongoing record improvements.
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Iowa Central
State Executive Council
Davidson
Dew Moines
Iowa
Executive Council
Ahape
Obituary and notices from Allison Tribune archive
Obituary of Mrs F. S. Whitney who died after a surgical operation at 67. Born December 2, 1846 in Washtenaw County Michigan. Married to F. S. Whitney November 25, 1863 at Fulton Illinois. Survived by husband Ellsworth and daughters Leona Rasch and Mary A. Greer. Maiden name Elie D. Dow. Also mentions sisters Gustason and Dietrich and cousin D. Wy Dow. Mentions Arbor Day proclamation and county anti toll petition notes. Also reports ex-Congressman D B Henderson traveling to Los Angeles with Mrs Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney
FB. S. Whitney
Waehtawa County
Michigan
F. S. Whitney
Fulton
Itnois
Ackley
Faulkoer
Ellsworth
Leona Rasch
Osceola Township
Mary A. Greer
Wolcott
Indiana
Elie D. Dow
Gustason
Higto
Tinoja
Dietrich
Leon
Kansas
D. Wy Dow
Hampton
Funds Dilemma Over Road Tax Plan Affects Wisconsin Lands
The article discusses funding for labor on roads under township direction as a new road tax law makes farm owners choose between paying in cash or working the tax. If many pay cash, supervisors fear reduced road repair. A $20,000 capitalization and a $10,000 mortgage with 6 percent interest frame the financials, while the stock disposal appears impractical and the committee may be relieved of responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twa
O.ff. Prander
H. van Giffen
H.C. Schnits
Milwaukee attorney shot during estate matter dispute
Charles Seaman, an attorney at law and cousin of William Lynnett, was shot Thursday in Milwaukee while arranging estate affairs. Three bullets struck him. one may prove fatal. He was taken to his parents’ home in Mouniweare County. A later report says he will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sendon
Willliam Lynnett
Milwaukee
Charles Seaman
Bla
Local Young Men Aimed at Development Meeting
Members of the organization are interested in developments announced by officials. The group, though limited by unclear text, signals attention to plans affecting the community and calls for further involvement from city clerks and stakeholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oeal
Inea
Man Faces Two Day Poll Tax Hurdle
A man must endure a two day poll tax process and hopes to lessen the burden to a minimum.
Light Company Meeting Debates Asset Return to Citizens
A meeting called by George W. Taggart of the George G. Wright land company addressed disposing of the electric light plant. About forty local interests attended as plans estimated expenses across heating pumping street lights and taxes. Proposals suggest selling the plant for 18000 with franchises, amid rumors of a clerk forged death proofs and funds misappropriation at a separate order with Crandall connected to both the clerical shortage and a Chicago firm.
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George W. Taggart
George G. Wright Land Company
St. Paul
Incul
Hotel Ackley
Rhecalpte
Tlees
Reek Island
oMicta
Crandall
Ruel Island
Brost
Chicago
Competitive Examination for Naval Academy Cadets
In pursuance of the act of congress approved March 3 1903 retired members of Congress may sit vacancies as cadets at the United States Naval Academy Annapolis Md May 15 a competitive examination will be held for eligible youths aged between fifteen and twenty Waterloo May 15 UK Paraguay tree yields vegetable silk used for quilts and cushions
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Act of Congress
Congress
United Shites Naval Academy
Anapally
Wendersan
Waterloo
Paraguay
Week in the Local Field and Court Docket Review
A summary of court verdicts and cases includes O J Kidd awarded 2500 against Des Moines Iona Falls and Northern railroad for a brakeman's broken hip. Welenx v Willet awards 800 to plaintiff. Dr. Wilfert, nine years in practice, faces malpractice retrial, possibly to supreme court. Mrs Ostheimer granted increased alimony and custody after separation. Shaw v Shaw divorce noted, couple reportedly reconciled. Next court term May 18 under Judge Clifford P. Smith with Gordon L. Elliott reporting. Richardson sues over hog sale error from 1902. miscalculation led to disputed payments. Tope, De Vries and wife in land conveyance dispute involving farm in Minnesota and a Butler County farm. plaintiff complied but refuses to relinquish the Butler County farm.
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O. J. Kidd
Des Moines
Iona Falls
Foot
Supreme Court
Clifford P. Smith
Gordon L. Elliott
B. G. Richardson
Burma
Jude Mentik
de Vries
Parkernburg
Yelinw Medicine County
Minnakata
S. B. Schoon
Plateford
Plain— TV
Butler County
Disease outbreak at Ackley wedding party reported
Three children of Myrtle and Mrs George Ludeman of Parkersburg have diphtheria. Symptoms were noticeable at the wedding party of Fl O Miller northeast of Ackley where the children attended.
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Myr
Mre
George Ludeman
Parkersburg
Fl. O. Miller
Ackley
North towns misperceived as sleepy amid growth in Crowley
Crowley, a 5,000 population town, plans to invest about 4100,000 and forms a nearly complete business group with an initial treasury of 84,000. The aim is to promote welfare and profitable enterprises, contrasting northern views of southern energy. The piece notes westward settlement and cattlemen seeking ranges in Chile Mexico Argentina or Africa if needed.
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Crowley
Dakota
Montana
South America
Northwest
Chili
Africa
Invitation on Gold Plate for Roosevelt Mining Congress
A gold plate invitation sent to President Roosevelt invited him to attend the mining congress in Lend South Carolina next September. The plate, measuring two and three fourths by five inches, was too small to hold a dish but enough to display the gold produced by the Vigck Huis.
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Roosevelt
Lend
S. C
Vigck Huis
What 4 Sump Ip and Its Role in Mine Shafts
A sump is the bottom of a mine shaft excavated a few feet below the lowest level to catch seepage water. It is at this point that pumps are connected.
Easter Music and Services Across Local Churches
Easter at local churches features a elaborate program of music and song. St Marys Catholic Church and several evangelical congregations plan special Easter services with floral decorations, recitations, and organ hymnody. The Presbyterian service includes a robust musical lineup and a sermon on Easter themes, with additional offerings from the Sabbath school and Christian Endeavor society inviting community attendance.
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Charch
St. Mary's Catholic
Ehurch
St. John's Evangelical
Emanuel
Comstaunion
Prolnda
Sortie Sangio
Tastars
Tritant
Obarug Chote
Ecorrangel
Anu
Quirtette
Calvara
Meredith Ole
Weber Await
Eto
Edbuadea
Rodkey
Obolr
Springeine
Hore Avila
Judenstaln Nature
Jay Belly
Meredith
O'Stock
Indicted for Bigamy Testimony in Guthrie Court
In Guthrie Oklahoma Thorn alias Montgom ery was indicted for bigamy after marrying three women Dora Rey orlde Ruby Mall and Joanna Reinke. Wives testified and he was arraigned and given twenty four hours to plead. The trial and related cases drew local attention with potential further arrests expected.
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AOL Rabl ‘Horn
Montgomery
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Eto Conelés Thorn
Miotnamery
Hanenah Reinke
St. Lana
Thorn
Dora Reyorlde
Netrasta
Mise Ruby Mall
Seward
Misa
Joanna
Reinke
Ackley
Iowa
Monte Romery
Eldora voters back sewerage plan in large majority
Eldora residents approved the proposed sewerage system by a substantial margin. The decision reflects a strong local interest in public works and a belief that the new sewage facility will benefit the town after years of discussion.
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Waterloorg
Clarkaville
Marshal Spafford
Devil's Auction
Denver
Webster City
Seelallate
Allison
Garon Elliott
Bobbard State Bank
Radcliffe Heating & Lighting Co
Radcliffe Telephone Co
G. E. Haney
Manson
J. Fiddler
Eaglegrove
Y. M, CG
Eldora
R. J. Heath
Albrook
Bonnda
AcknEy
Land
Etna Township
G. F. Breithaupt
J.B. Blecker
P. Strahorn
Li. ‘Stanton
Herbert Strahorn
Ow. H. Goettel
Fra ‘ Olwk Bauch
Fray
Roosavelt Baos
Cca
Blach
Rent Usbauer
Martingd Johnson Co
G.F Breithaupt Transport
Babe Bowe
Perdiam
Eldorann March &d
A L. Stawton
PukHehers
New Hampton Courier
B. Bane
District Court
Chickasaw County
Cunmmine
Othcers
County Antiaatoon League
Mulct
Ist
Allison Tribune
Charles Scanlon
Millwaukee
Mie Flectris Light Plant
Light Company
Soria
Recedes
Tageart
Planto Treat
Sap
Hardin
Natter’s Court
Kivenly
Nutter Court
Amaagi
Dudobuait
Aphford
Ofertary
Pastorai
Tree
Postludy
Marebin G
Bwite
Myure Loth
Milford
C. O. Parker
Miegal Votleg
Dustless Werbster
Dustee Woolf
Donut Watt
Birney WidderLas
Bilsworth Land Company
Forest City
Lila
Clarry
Washington
Department of
Eldora Gers
Eldory
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