Oelwein clerk accused of seven thousand breach in accounts
The article notes A B Woodruff is said to owe the town of Oelwein seven thousand in misused funds, while colleagues defend his past integrity and claim he will provide a proper accounting. It also mentions marriages licensed, an Ackley Library meeting, a lecture on The Law of Happiness, and local political notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. Woodrutt
Oelwein
the Tribune
Nid
Cupid
Grandy
Anko Mook
Lena Waltere
A. Walfrichs
Anole Elingrod
Johannes Meester
Grieti Meester
Martin Slater
Jennie Buskobl
Ben van Deest
Hurmke, Saathol
Ben Wilhelm
Anna Stover
Bonita Harz
Klaas Tjarka
Nerseral
Buffalo Center
Benard
Nebraska
Ning
Tjurke
Hudderd and Bakker to Build Brick Blocks on Main Street
The Prospective Hudderd, Messrs. Hoetland Bakker and Soha son plan brick blocks at the end of Main Street this summer, with August start. They expect to provide space for stock and enhance business quiet periods. Dr E B Hopking of Chicago closed the lecture series with The Golden Fleece, delivering a vivid biographical style talk that drew a full house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudderd
Hoetland, Bakker
Sohason
Main Street
BE. Hopking
Chicago
Hopkins
Tramp tragedy and rail merger speculation surface in brief
Fragmentary obituary notes one man dead after a trampling accident leaving a widow and four children in destitution. The text then shifts to rail line realignments, predicting Iowa Central absorption into Chicago routes and stock shifts around St Louis and Burlington relations. Also mentions Beaven Bros osteopaths and a 280 acre Ackley farm for sale or rent with contact details.
Defrauding Case and Land Swindle Litigations Reported
A South Dakota farm dispute near Canton involves A Lutterman and J A Weber over a 160 acre property, with claimed fraud and title adjustments costing 600, later resolved as Fischer regained possession. An Ackley land swindle case proceeds in district court alleging a quarter section worth 6000 was obtained via a forged deed and mortgage. Harriet Van Ingen vs Allison town settlement ends with 270 plus costs. Metropolitan Iowa announces Otis Skinner Prince Otto engagement for March 20 in a major western debut ahead of a longer eastern run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Blacher
A. Lutterman
J. A. Weber
Lutterman
Cireton
South Dakota
Mecher
Fischer
Canton
Tischer
Claloy
Wor_C
Maher
Alleed Vietin
Bhurpers
Ueed
Eldort
Ismmant
Ackley
Z. A. Mshor
Harriet van Ingen
Allison
Metropolitan
Lowa Walls
Otis Skinner
Prince Otto
New York City
Chicago
Sr. Skinner
Robert Lewis Stevenson
Metropolltan
Departure of O Smith from Smith and Smith Clothiers Eldora
An ungrammatical fragment notes O Smith former partner at Smith and Smith clothing firm in Eldora leaving the business. The brief hints at a night event and unresolved details, with no clear date or outcome documented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Smith
Smith & Smith
Eldora, Clothiers
Local claim owners face bankruptcy shadows
Brook and Lundy purchased claim BE 600 with 15 percent discount. Kaufman brothers, clothing manufacturers, are creditors to the extent of several hundred dollars. The text notes further misplaced confidence and other minor claims against the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Anders & Philipp W. A. Abbott
Gregg & Ward
Smith Brothers
THROWN FROM WAGON NEAR DEPOT INJURIES FATAL-LIKE
Farmer Jastasasse and Miss Abbas escaped serious harm after their team toppled from a wagon onto the depot rails. Jastasasse suffered a bleeding scalp wound, about three inches long, while Abbas was lightly hurt. They recovered and continued home with plans to wed next Thursday.
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S. Jastasse
Town
Debet
Miss Abbas
Milwaukee
Wagor
Jasiasse
Sermons and Easter plans at local churches and notices
The Presbyterian and Methodist churches outline sermon themes for the coming Sabbath with topics on the cross, worship and an Easter program featuring children’s recitals and music. At the same time church notices discuss offerings, and there are brief items on local disputes, tax adjustments, business closures, and personnel changes in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muste
Board of Home Missions
Methodist Church
Kennedy
Jesus
Presbyterian Church
Convention Brings Young Alliance Nominations and Socials
The Young People's Alliance convention held by the Evan gelical church concluded with nominations for Walt and Young, a strong program across Friday to Sunday featuring sermons, prayers, and social gatherings. Leaders praised growth and unity, while community members shared stories of hospitality at the Retnke home and social events after sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
On Young People's Alliance
of the Evangelical Church
Oftcora
W. Nun
Qedar
Rev. Smith
Twampton
Mra
W. Retnke
Seshus
Abbott
Chinn Neranla City
Christ
Lorenz
Waverly
Citizens caucus nominating two councilmen at board meeting
W A Young and FB D Wait, retiring councilmen, were renominated at a citizens caucus held Tuesday evening. The two men were praised for excellent service and are expected to gain voter support. Henry Geurjens, Grundy County farmer, was placed in the asylum at Independence after a violent episode since leaving hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trate Kicday
W. A. Young
FB. D. Wait
Henry Geurjens
Grundy County
Independence
Sincs
War Faithful Service Badge Marks Fifty Years of Firm
The company will issue badges to all Central workers with a year or more of service starting next month. Badges will show the employee’s name and length of service on one side, the company trade mark on the other, with no distinction among workers from hands to executives. The note ties to the firm’s fiftieth anniversary amid county tax receipts showing sums by Ackley Alden Eldora and others, while accusing “Truthful James” of deceit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ttm- Nets Central
Servider
Thase
Ackley
Town Falls
Alden
Steamboat Week
Eldora
Nobbird
Radsliife
New Providence
Union
James
Quarantine Tightens Around Mason City Over Smallpox
Rockwell board of health enforces strict smallpox quarantine banning Mason City arrivals and requiring visitors to quarantine before leaving the county seat. County auditor receives state notice to move 146 from state to county school fund to meet per child apportionment of 14 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Rockwell Board of Health
Rockwell
Thomas
Secretary of State
Wreder
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Woodrutpy
Odu
Ackley Library Association
John Koury
Ft. Dodge
Willie Alderman
Stephen Steffen
Democrata
Sccord
Freeport
Stephen
Jefériba
Licals Central
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Iowa Central
Tlinois Central
St. Louis
Burlington, Ceflar Rapids & Northern
Nichols Central
Beaven Bros
Oateopaths
Reinke
Lequire
I2wa
Danie Muyer
M. Reinke
Risen Wiby
Ren Man
J. Jastasac
Charcmes
Ormits
Pepperman
Grundy
J. Prevren
Myrtle Lovell
Herald
Southwestern Insurance Company of
Marshalltown
Alu Ely Eas
Walt and
Young
Ath
KiEnd
P. C. Bakker
Obbo
Imsant
Frantz
Frantz, Photographel
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