Cash in state treasury shows strong balance in 1900s
News notes detail state treasury cash of $910,692.87, distinct from 1902 figures, with average Jan 1 balances under Governors Slotaw and Quimmes. Weather outlook favorable for crops but recent cold may slow fruit growth. Local items include church fund drive, new dog leash ordinance, a Delhi egg buyer’s haul, and a Boone judge Hindman obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Mores
Quinmite
Shaw
Treasuiere
Leelie M.slotaw
Treasury
Anne
Grundy County Court Convened For April Term
The Grundy County district court convened Monday at Grundy Center with Judge Franklin D. Platt presiding. It is the regular equity term with nine new cases, 22 probate, 4 criminal, 27 law docket entries. Jury will hear the Stalian sale and the DeBerg case. Helsler case not set for Sept term. Meyers Benkbeck permit case to be taken up this term.
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Grundy Center
District Court of
Grundy County
Franklin D. Platt
Waterton
Rejn=beck
Thomas Vo
Butler county May term cases list includes divorces and notes
Ada Billig vs A N Billig for divorce. W Bickleva and G A Atkingson to recover 8595 on note and open account. H J Meloburg vs F Nordman to recover 206 on promissory note and mortgage foreclosure. Harm Riekenova Bertha Kappel to partition land to Washington two. Cora Conn petitions rehearing Conn v a claiming she was misled that action would be dismissed and fraud alleged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County Court
Ada Billig
N. Billig
Bickleva
G. A. Atkingson
H. J. Meloburg
F. Nordman
Harm Riekenova
Bertha Kappel
Washington
Cora Conn
Conn Va
Conn
Betting On Results At Eldore Pri Mary
Bets of 8100 placed on the senatorial contest at the Eldore primary election with one bettor backing Alllaga and another backing Gov. Quuming. The text notes that the method of selecting U S Senators is defined by the constitution and not by popular ballot, with the duty lying to the legislature to decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldore
Sdesmijot
Fagg
Alllaga
Quuming
U. S
Pickett to Speak in Iowa Falls for Republican Primary Action
Pickett, candidate for Congress in this district on the Republican ticket, will be at Iowa Falls next Tuesday evening at the Metropolitan to deliver a political address. Ackley will be represented at the meeting as part of the initial volley of the primary campaign.
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Pickety
Iowa Falls
Ackley
Hardin County Dems Threaten 1400 Vote Forecast
A friend in the campaign predicts Hardin county will deliver at least 1400 Democratic votes next fall by reviewing the subscription list of the county's only Democratic paper. The lack of a Democratic paper at the county seat stems from insufficient support. This is the record. This is today as delivery man John Obben noted heavy rain at Frank Martin's lat Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
John Obben
Frank Martin
Western Electric to expand system in northern Iowa
The Western Electric Telephone company plans to spend from 875000 to 100000 in the coming year expanding its system in northern Iowa with head offices at Mason City. Creighton Shafer, a Butler county resident known for trusted community roles, has been taken to the insane asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Electric Tele- Phone Company
Mason City
Iowa
Creighton Shafer
Butler County
Walsh A Hot Foot Heads For San Francisco On $5000 Bet
John R. Walsh arrives at the Port with an empty hold and hurries to the Central Hotel to load for a 3600 mile trek to San Francisco in ninety days on a $5,000 wager placed by New York athletic clubs. He travels 65 to 70 miles daily for 15 to 16 hours and is about 55 years old and in good shape. President H H Seerley of the State Normal School at Cedar Falls spoke on practical education at the Presbyterian church, urging stronger, more comprehensive schooling including physical development through gymnasium work. Also notices of deaths, local visits, and political candidate activity are included.
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St. Matthewa
Doglean Rdeo—Lyberty
Ita
Delhi
John R. Walsh
Central Hotel
Breithaupt
Walsh
San Francisco
New York
Waleh
Towa
Dubuque
Waterloo
Ft. Dodge
H. H. Seerley
Homer H. Seerley
Long State Normal School
Cadar Falls
Presbyterian Church
Suer Jay
Seerley
Aln
Billly
Oscar Bandy
North Dakota
L. Bandy
Melvin Evans
Frank Zuelke
Joan Madford
Dumont
Parente
Dakota City
Humboldt
Oloe
Bert Meehan
Fachor
Frank Brown
John Kalley
Aredale
Kelley
Formal Installation of Pastor at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian church will formally install Rev. H. W. Johnston as pastor at 4 pm Friday with Rev. T. W. Buchanan of Conrad asking the questions, Rev. D. W. Fabs delivering the sermon, and Rev. W. B. Sandford of Waterloo giving the charge to the people. Also noted is local lumber- and community news, including mill activity in Iowa and a near-accident involving Mrs. Frank Brown on a hidden well near Aredale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
H. W. Johnston
T. W. Buchanan
Conrad
Fabs
D. D
Cedar Falls
W. B. Sandford
Westminster Church
Waterloo
Rev
H, Ww
Reberd
First Presbyterian Church
Eldora Briefs Highlight Memorial Day Plans and Local Events
Memorial Day observances planned with Herbert Huff and Rev M N Stith delivering the address. Eldora businessman O A Peover raises wages 10 percent. Towns report 400 member Cumming club. W H Woods fights tax on 65000 government bonds. Eldora editor buys 1700 dollar residence. A newborn girl to Mr and Mrs Aleyo Dirkann. Local notes from George Iowa and nearby towns.
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Eldora
Herbert Huff
Rev
M N. Stith
Maarshalltown
Ackley
O. A. Peover
Tyle
Hidora
Town Falls Republicana
W. H. Woods
First National Bank
Iowa Halla
New Providence
The
Herald
W. J. Wintermuid
G. A. Nelson
Woods
Falla
George
Iowa
Boro
Aleyo Dirkann
Sam Rebbard
Washington State
Dre, McKinney and Oram
Tony Busee
Courier
Death of Henry Freeman Prompts $5,000 suit against Deputy Marshal
The death of Henry Freeman in Webston City last Saturday follows injuries from an arrest attempt by Deputy Marshal Jareegan. Freeman, intoxicated, was struck with a club during arrest and later died after moving to Webwater City for work. Attorneys Ligzett, Albrook, and Lundy pursue whether the death is connected to the earlier injuries. An exam by a State University expert was ordered to determine any causal link.
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Henry Freeman
Webston City
Hampton
Freeman
Jareegan
Bles
Bull
Ligzett
Albrook & Lundy
Eldora
Webwater City
Hiesult
State University
Fay
Stin
Harry Clingman Reinterred After Ortonville Death
Harry Clingman died in Ortonville Minnesota after a long illness. His body was brought to Ackley for interment with a service conducted by Rev Johnston. He left a wife four children and two sons and two daughters surviving. He had lived in Ortonville fifteen years and died Thursday evening.
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Ortonville
Minnesota
Harry Ollegman
A. Tool
Ace
Onor
Ramales
Ackley Fameteary
Johnston
Olingsman
Nomination Papers Filed in Grundy County Office Quorum
Several county officials including E G Euaminger auditor and W M Blough clerk of course submitted nomination papers with Grundy County auditor. O Johnson recorder J D Adams superintendent EK A Crary county attorney 3 0 Haan treasurer J W Morrison treasurer A Sobater sheriff M O Pattee sheriff R B Bockes sheriff R YV Koons R EB Lyon recorder Franklin M Boyey Democrat Millard Thompson named relative of Mrs Hannant Clarksville was accidentally shot at Wynot Nebraska while lying with friends a shovelless prank struck a gun nearby. Dike's council set May 5 for waterworks project bid opening. W R O Falls observed Gen Grant's birthday April 7.
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Grundy County
E.G. Euaminger
W. M. Blough
O. Johnson
J. D. Adams
EK. A. Crary
Haan
J. W. Morrison
A. Sobater
M. O. Pattee
R. B. Bockes
R. YV. Koons
R. EB. Lyon
Recorder
Franklin M. Boyey
Dark
Democrate
Millard Thompson
Mra. Hannant
Clarkeville
Wynot
Nebraska
Nan Greenfield Dies After Short Illness at 20 Years
Nan Greenfield died Friday morning around 2 o'clock after a brief illness of pneumonia. He was 20 years, 1 month, and 16 days old. Funeral services were held Sunday at the German Presbyterian Church in German Township, conducted by Rev. Boyerke. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Martin Greenfield, eight brothers and five sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan Greenfield
Martin Greenfield
German Presbyteran Church
German Township
Tev
Boyelke
Hata
Jail Empty in Hardin County as Population Spares County House
Sheriff Walsh notes the Hardin county jail has housed no inmates for six weeks or more, while the county population of about 30,000 shows no interest in entertainment or detention at the county house.
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Hardin County
Walsh
Still In Force Ruling on Iowa Prohibitory Liquor Law
Attorney General Byera holds the Iowa prohibitory liquor law remains in effect. The ruling answers when the law is enforceable and outlines the current legal framework and dates of application.
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Byera
Lowa
Heitschers for Sheriff in Hardin County June Primaries
Hardin county political notes detail Wm P Hetscher winning a party nomination for sheriff on the June 2 primary ballot. Ackley figures like Big Bill and Dr J W Thoroton loom in the race with other candidates named for auditor recorder treasurer clerk of courts and attorney. A local obituary notes Mrs H B Boyd of Dumont who died last Wednesday with funeral services held Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Arceley Bod Etra Township
Eldora
Wm. P. Hetscher
Xhertmt
Big Bil
Ackley
Bardie County
Hubbard
Sherri
Walah
Aleo Curtain
J. W. Thoroton
Lewis
Alden
Peter Jones
Mubbard
Frank Jackson
Owasa
Wm. Keating
O. W. Packham
Union
Courta
J. E. Button
William Wiemer
Radioliffe
All Servicors
J. Galvin
Town Falls
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Hindman
D. R. Hindman
Boone
Thia
Eleventh Judicial Distriat
Roscoe Conkling
Qoal Company
Buxton
Paature
Poat
Board of Control
Jews City
Ogdar Rapidy
Oakdale
H. HE. Kirschner
Spetituelon
Grundy County Court
Butler
Eer Wien
Macy
Tacob Poatma Wan
E. M. Griggs
Joseph Hunt
Pat O'Neil
Walton
Exandier Vivian
Frank Grigga
Joe Rahey
George Kruse
Cloquet
Clinton
Sumont
Hardin Briefs
H. "Freeman
Franklin Court
Harry Clingman
Vane
Sir Rovin
Little Blue Jay
Marion Rath
Benjamine Michaels
Pele Leona Schulty
Emma Victor
Magpie
Willie Hatch
Crow
Bildred Jackson
Anna Heetland
Mira Mildred Shard
Ory
Leona Sehults
Mildred Steard
Little Brown
Birshee Sehgal
Blias
Dike
Falls
Gen. Grant
Helscher
Sherife
DR. Thornton
Hardin
H. B. “Boyd
Shea
E. B. Sobrack
Kuethe
Parkgraburg
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