Faulkner Village Fire Destroys Store Row and Stock
Fire destroyed the business portion of Faulkner five miles north of town last Thursday night discovered around 12 30. Losses estimated near 17 000 for merchandise and stock and up to 16 000 17 000 for buildings and contents with little insurance. Names include J W Barlow George Wagner F B Whitney and Steffen estate. Mail and records destroyed. village unable to provide immediate protection.
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Faulkner
J. W. Barlow
George Wagner
Steffen
F. 8. Whitney
Mr. Barlow
Mason City
Mr. Whitney
George Warner
Berlow
Ackley
Failed to Keep Appointment with Dr Billie at Iowa Falle
A dozen or more from our town attended Iowa Falle on Thursday to hear Dr Billie of Chicago. Train delay left him unable to connect in time, preventing planned Abbott cross country transport by auto. Record-Brakings Land Sales note Iowa’s agricultural prominence with land sales: 20 acres in Beaver sold for 4000, 80 acres near Conrad at 170 per acre, and rising market activity as farmers bring in corn.
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Iowa
Billie
Chicago
Iowa Central
Abbott
Grandy County
Beaver Township
Geo. R. Gage
George Orange
Conrad
Not In Evidence: Doepke Returns From Chicago Visit
Chas J Doepke returned Friday from a week's visit in Chicago. He states that big business connections there failed to reveal any evidence of the waves of prosperity. GL Hirth, a prosperous Franklin county farmer, settled on Fricoda in this city Friday. Herman Bros. for groceries.
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Chas. J. Doepke
Chicago
GL. Hirth
Franklin County
Fricoda
Contested Butler County Sheriff Election Draws Fire
Sheriff Hill of Butler county visited the city in official capacity as his narrow reelection by about 38 votes may be contested by Democratic opponent James Spain. Claim cites irregularities at polls and more than 300 ballots thrown out. township results could decide the outcome. Later developments will show if a contest proceeds.
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Sheriff Hill
Butler County
Ae Ebertit
James Spain
County race expense report shows varied candidate costs
Filings from Grundy County list candidate expenses for county offices. J W Morrison as treasurer spent 242.50, V Koons a Democrat for sheriff logged 103.04, Win Blough 3.21, others show none or minimal marks. Geo Bleeker listed 5.00 as supervisor second district expenses.
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Grundy
J. W. Morrison
V. Koons
Blough
R. H. Rehder
Fraternal Bond Grows as Knights Initiate Twenty
In Iowa, the Fraternal Bond reports rising Knights of Pythias membership. A special effort to swell the roll brought twenty candidates into the Fraternity last night. Eastern Star, Rising Star Lodge members, plan a social event for a future date with details to come.
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Iowa
Fall Knights of Pythias
Eastern Stara
Rising Star Lodge
Opposition to Drainage Law Voted In Franklin County
Canvassing the vote on the proposed drainage measure showed 1439 in favor and 778 against. The article notes limited voter understanding and strong opposition, with the plan allowing construction of four ditches through private lands when locals decide. Married yesterday Matt J Kennedy and Misa Marabel Race in Vidtora. trip south planned. Also ads urge farm trade and announce carload apples. Herman Bros. offer bargain sale at $1 per bushel.
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Franklin County
Matt J. Kennedy
Ofice of Recorder of Deeds
Hardin County
Misa Marabel
Vidtora
Death Notice of Francis J. Bear in Lincoln Neb
Francis J. Bear dies suddenly in Lincoln Nebraska during Friday night his body found next morning by a landlady. He had planned to marry Miss Buchenau and had returned from Denver days earlier. Funeral conducted by Father Meagher in St Mary's church with interment in Catholic cemetery. Bear, son of Phillip Bear Osceola township, had worked for a wholesale broker then for a local tea company. Papers show life insurance of 700 dollars and membership in the American Order of Protection. he was in good standing. Local council meeting notes list various bills and salaries.
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Francis J. Bear
Bis
Lincoln
Nebraska
Father Meagher
St. Mary’s Church
Lincoln Daily Newe
RO Castle
Bear
Wwe CL
Denver
Sue
Thad
American Order of Protection
Phillip Baar
Osceola Township
Land price shifts spark talk in Franklin counties markets
The Hampton Chronicle notes farm land values in Franklin County at 150 dollars per acre, up from 10 to 60 dollars in earlier years. It recalls Buyler County near Ackley showing dramatic rises, highlighting wide swings in land prices and investor interest across nearby counties.
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Franklin County
Hampton Chronicle
WrapkHo County
Buyler County
Ackley
Land values rise near Ackley and Grundy counties
Reading through local notices, the report notes land prices advancing within ten to twelve miles of Ackley and to seven miles from Bardin with Grundy County enjoying stronger values. It mentions Missouri State line proximity and goodwill in the region, and briefly extends to a personal congratulations for the Johnsons of Bedford, Taylor County, on the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Wyatt Johnson.
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Ackley
Grundy
Bardin
Missouri
Mra
Wyatt Johnson
Bedford
Taylor County
Johnson
Big Railroad Merger Rumor Circulates From St Louis
Report from St Louis cites tentative plans to merge Toledo St Louis Wentero Chicago Alton Minneapolis St Louis Iowa Central and Missouri Kansas Texas railways into a single system. Officials deny formal plans but say consolidation is being considered as a probability by a reliable source.
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St. Louis
Toledo, St. Louis & Wentero
Chicago W Alton
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Iowa Central
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Great Day for Live Stock in Chicago Packing District
Monday set a record in Chicago and the packing district with cattle deliveries at 44 000 head and sheep 30 000, marking the greatest day in the packing center's history though prices fluctuated. Cedar Falls Republicans held a Taft victory meeting last Saturday evening with Pickett and editor Jarospan speaking. Reports include local accidents, moves, and plans from Eldora and Iowa Falls, plus a marriage in Waterloo and a Winnebago contract for a ditch project. Parole sentiment for the Rainambarger brothers drew attention from state boards visiting Eldora.
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Chicago
Stock Yards
Cedar Falls
Taft
Pickett
Jarospan
Mise Mabel Stearns
Iowa’ Falls
Jamee Brandt
Armes
Waterloo
Winnebago Company
Aldeo
W. Turner
Hough
WEEKLY REVIEW NOTES COURT PROCEEDINGS OTtumwa CASES
The Week reviewed notes several court actions in Ottumwa with D. W. Turour vs Elmer Matabrook dropped and Catherine Sanders vs Lucy Brown et al also dismissed. K A Bowman vs A Bowman affirmed for plaintiff while J A Fisher vs Fred Limberg was dismissed. Marie Leonard damages suit was denied with £2000 claimed. Joshua Collins vs Iowa Falls continued with attorney Richarda of Minneapolis appearing. Mr. Goll died but relatives carry on. Tomorrow Sargeant vs the Madero Brotherhood life insurance is set for trial with plaintiff seeking $1000. The insurer paid premiums during membership but refused to pay after death. case awaited.
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Lee
Hidera
D. W. Turour
Elmer Matabrook
Catherine Sanders
Lucy Brown
K. A. Bowman
A. Bowman
J. A. Fisher
Fred Limberg
White
Marie Leonard
Iowa Falls
Joshua Collins Ve
Richarda
Minneapolis
Goll
Sargeant Va
Madero Brotherhood
Sandford Receives Ottumwa Call From Presbyterian Body
Rev W B Sandford pastor of West Cheater Presbyterian Waterloo has received a call from Ottumwa First Presbyterian. He leads a 225 strong congregation but Ottumwa is larger. He has not decided his move. Sandford preached here three Sundays ago and before served Parkerburg and Allison. He once led Westminster Waterloo and Nevada assignments. Bible Society Annual Meeting planned at Ackley Presbyterian next Sunday with officers to be announced. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Henry Relahars last Wednesday. Information from Ottumwa South Dakota mentions Nellie Mag.
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W. B. Sandford
Westcheater Presbyterian Church
Waterloo
First Presbyterian
Ottumwa
Ottumwn
Sandford
Presbyterian Church
Congregational Church
Parkersburg
Allison
Westminster
Nevada
Ackley and
Henry Relahars
Williams inited in marriage to Mr. Frank Messerly
A wedding occurred on a Wednesday between Williama and Frank Messerly. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Joa, is from the former Ackley residents, with the Williams family having left a year ago to pursue a homestead claim, marking the culmination of that move.
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Williama
Frank Messerly
Joa
Wiliame
Ackley
Misa Williams
Union Thanksgiving Day Service at Treabyterian Church
Union services for Presbyterian and Methodist congregations to be held at the Treabyterian Church at 10:40 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day with Rev. J. Robinson delivering the address.
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Treabyterian Church
Postmaster General Reports Postal Deficit Reaches Record
Washington reports Postmaster General Meyer states the fiscal year ended June 30 shows a postage deficit of 10 910 000. Revenues fell 6 191 479 009 while expenditures totaled 208 352 000. He urges Congress to authorize a local parcel post to cut losses and aid rural delivery.
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Washington, D.C
Meyer
Post Ofice Department
Hela “Ormig
Chinese healer acquitted after snake based claim
Ting Fong Lee of Iowa Wally faced charges for selling liqueur claimed as a medicine under Celestial faith. He argued the concoction using a snake was a remedy for rheumatism, and the court acquitted him after evidence showed the snake and drink were part of a traditional practice.
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Ting Fong Lee
Iowa
Fong
Pong Lee
Chung Lee
Lee
Found Dead In Cab And Other Local Items
A troubled report from Grundy Center notes a three month old baby found dead in a cab, wrapped by the mother for night. Local figures include Judge Puller, a former county attorney, dying in Pierre. Bert Mapes and wife travel to Iowa Falls while Lewis Dobbs of a neighboring township heads to the city. A Tenderloin drug store tale mentions a suspicious caller asking about phone payment. Holiday glove sales hint at strong merchant activity.
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Avory Flober
Grundy Center
Lewis Dobbia
Theoev2
Bert Mapes
Iowa Falla
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Town Cent
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Ackley Water Co
Fred Schwinger
Will Sauter
H. H. Nazzett
Cora Weber
John Stoehr
Earnst Buchman
Wrgan-Maysh Co
Grobe & Barger
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Herman & Hubble
HL Pepperling
L. Loosa
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