Alden tragedy as James Lane kills Barhite in barroom feud
Reports detail a drunken Monday night shooting two miles south of Alden. James Lane, about 65, fatally wounded John N. Barhite and wounded Barhite’s wife, then shot his own wife, dove her breast, before being taken into custody. Authorities hold Lane as a suspect. Barhite’s condition is grave. Also included are notices on state treasurer Gilbertson’s biennial report and a divorce petition by Mrs. Frank Crockett against her husband, with background from Marshalltown society circles.
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Lue Barhite Farm
Alden
James Lane
John N. Barhite
Lane
Barhite
Frank Crocket
Rusband
Elgora
Frank Crockett
Marshalltown T.R
Custody Battle and Family Disturbances Reported in Iowa
A court order grants the mother custody of Carroll I. Crockett amid a dispute over property and alleged abuse. The husband is accused of neglect, hostility, and partial withdrawal from home, with property handed to his brother and threats to remove the child from the mother. The article also lists counties and counts of individuals deemed insane yet unreported in Iowa, totaling 70.
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Bim
Carroll I. Crockett
Weaver
Late Iowa Briefs From Oskaloosa To Spirit Lake News
A late Iowa brief roundup notes paving of a principal Oskaloosa street with brick, local deaths including Joe Roller in Waterloo and Adolph Knocke in Davenport, a jail escape in Creston, and a murder of Samuel Blumer in Davenport while a National Guard ghost shoot is planned in Hmmetsburg. Other items mention a religious education congress at Spirit Lake and a hotel project in Spirit Lake.
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Oskaloosa
Joe Roller
Waterloo
Iowa Congress of Religious Education
Iowa
Spirit Lake
Webster County
Tim Donahue
Sheldon
O'Brien-Lyon
Adolph C. Knocke
Davenport
Creston
Busse
Allizon
James Wilson
Oresco
Epectric Light Company
Qofapary K
National Guard
Hmmmetsburg
Samuel Blumer
Grangenthal
Switzerland
Lawsuit Over Death Damages Against Illinois Central
The Geo W Pollock estate of Iowa Falls sues the Illinois Central in Hardin county court for 850000, seeking settlement adjustment after Geo Ve Pollock was killed in September 1890 at Farley Town. Local railroad employees have been notified. Hardin county is a favored forum for such actions. The Franklin county agricultural society reports favorable weather and strong public support for the fair, with notable exhibits from school children and skilled needlework. Blaze More, owned by D D Leach of this city, won a trotting event in three straight heats at 2 36, with another race at 2 24. The society will pay its bills and awards.
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Geo. W. Pollock
Iowa Falls
Illinois Central Company
Hardin County
Geo. Ve Pollock
Farley
Blazemore
D. D.leach
Brief History of the Cup and Its Storied Races
A compact history of the America's Cup from 1851 to late 19th century highlights a pattern of single challenger versus defender. It notes early American wins by America and Magic, the Columbia and Sappho era, and a succession of defenses by Vigilant Mischief Puritan Mayflower Volunteer and Defender. The cup, held by the New York Yacht Club, is a 134-ounce silver trophy under a deed of gift inviting foreign challengers.
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Cowes
Magic
Livonia
Columbia
New York World
Madeleine
Countess of Dufferin
Countess Dufferin
Mischief
Atalanta
Puritan
Genesta
Mayflower
Galatea
Volunteer
Thistle
Thiistle
Vigiant
Valkyrie
Vigilant
Valkyria III
Valkyrie I
Defender
Valkyrie TI
Shamrock
New York Yacht Club
Gift for Mrs McKinley pillow in Templar colors
In Binghamton New York a Monroe commandery Rochester presents a lime embroidered pillow to Mrs William McKinley. The fabric uses black and white silk triangles with gold borders and Templar symbols. The center shows the Knight Templar emblem with scarlet and gold motto and the last words of McKinley. Local affairs are very quiet dull in at.
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Binghamton
N. Y
Monroe Commandery
Rochester
Mra
William Mcinley
New York
Knights Templars
Knight Templar
McKinley
Fis
Central and Iowa freight wrecks and stock loss
Two Central freight trains collided near Iowa Falls at the Central and Burlington crossing, tearing up track and destroying rolling stock, causing delays as repairs proceeded. Iowa Central reported a similar wreck at the southern end, with significant rolling stock loss and train delays following the incident. The Porto Rican soldiers story notes Lieutenant Seaman Suyu praising their discipline and promising wages for recruits.
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Central
Burlington
Iowa Falls
Iilinoig Central
Iowa Central
Abbott Crossing
Duke and Duchess Rescued in Ottawa River Peril
Royal canoe carrying Duke and Duchess of Cornwall along with dignitaries nearly capsized when a swift current drove it close to excursion boats on the Ottawa River near Rockliffe. Steersman John Paulson and five Indians fought to regain balance as a tug and steamer passed close by. The royal party remained calm, with onlookers noting the danger and quick actions by rescuers. Meanwhile dairy cattle shipments recently moved from the area, with 2 loads already sent and 30 to 40 more expected this week at prices from 30 to 40 dollars.
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Gilbertson
Supreme Court
Dilry Commissione
Betuorat
Soldiar Bas
Sta
Board of Control
Eitan
Gant
State S College
Ames
State University
Ab Ames
Swella
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
Winnipeg
Sty
Ottawa
New York
Ottawa River
Rockliffe
Duke and Duchess
Lord and
Minto
Major Maude
Andy Lygon
J. R. Booth
Calo- Hel Sherwood
Chef Powell
John Paulson
Russell
Paulson
Duke
Butler County Fair Receipts Fail Amid Inclement Weather
Poor weather haunted the Butler County fair with gate receipts totaling 573.50 and grandstand takings 29400. A separate incident reports a Minola Central freight train colliding with cattle near Winthrop, resulting in twelve deaths. Frentz's gallery features the finest works.
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Butler County
Iminola Central
Winthrop
Governor candidate to speak at Stampton tomorrow
Six Italian peddlers were taken in custody by Sheriff Pepperman in Grundy County Monday afternoon. They had been selling goods without a license, with complaints judged by Wikert and Zoller of Abbott. The merchants at Cleves and other Grundy points aided the action. The men claimed licenses should apply, and they paid $285 in licenses after telephoning Fort Dodge for advice.
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Pepperman
Grundy County
Wikert & Zoller
Abbott
Cleves
Pointa
Fort Dodge
Cumming to speak at Hampton amid local campaign plans
Iowa gubernatorial candidate A B Cumming, on the Republican ticket, will address Hampton tomorrow with special 65 cent rail fare for Ackley supporters joining the rally. Trains depart 11 17 am and return 4 20 pm, as football results show Iowa Falls defeating Ackley 20 to 0 and local fans anticipate Town Falls games next. The Waterloo Presbytery meets at Toledo with 36 ministers and 37 churches. Alice Bear and W J Johnston marriage planned at St Marys next Tuesday at 7 00 am. Leon Ruby and Louie Buckholts announce Greco-Roman wrestling at the opera house Monday October 7.
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A.B. Cumming
Iowa
Hampton
Franklin County
Ackley
Alice Bear
W. J. Johnston
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Philip Bear
Johnston
Paulkner Ster
Leon Ruby
Louie Buckholts
Opera House
Attorney General Opinion on City Office Vacancy at General Election
The attorney general responds to A. Harriman of Wampton about whether a city office vacancy may be filled at a general election and if a candidate name can appear on the ballot under section 1278 of the code. The ruling discusses lawful placement of candidates and election timing.
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Mulan
A. Harriman
Wampton
Mrs Wm Kienenberger Dies After Long Ill Health
Mrs Wm Kienenberger a longtime resident of this section died at her son Charley s home Sunday evening after years of frail health She was born in 1828 in Hesse Germany and came to America at eighteen She married Wm Kienenberger eight children survive with several daughters living in nearby towns The remains were taken to Belmond for burial Tuesday.
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Charley
Mrs. Klenenberger
Hesse
Germany
America
Wm. Klenenberger
George
John
William
Charlie
Hewry
Langeitz
Jacob
Relemond
Kev
Albers
Minots
Belmond
Griswold Presbyterian Church Calls Rev C J Sonnema
Rev C J Sonnema, formerly of Ackley, has accepted the Griswold Iowa pastorate. The Presbytery of Council Bluffs will install him October 2 with Rev Hugh McNinch to preach the sermon at the installation.
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Toma
C.J. Sonnema
Ackley
Presbyterian Church
Griswold
Iowa
Council Bluffs
Hugh McNicch
Bervice
Selected Delegates From Eta Township Republicans
Eta township Republicans held an election Saturday to choose delegates for the county convention at Bidora and the judicial convention at Boone. Names include Eggert Bloch Roberts Ener Folkers Rath Purcell Penny Wilson Lathrop Gelmer Clover Bleeker Quixule and others. October term of Butler court 6 to Gongeue at Allison on the 21sle. Amone who petit jurory are Dave Trimble Jolo Schering Parkersburg Johnson Lindemann Aplington U Harken Austinville J Baumgartner L Gloer Dumont
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Eta Township
Bidora
Boone
Etua Township
Y. Eggert
Bloch
Roperts
Dan Ener
B. Folkers
Sherman Rath
LL. B. Purcell
B. Penny
T. H. Wilson
Lathrop
Hutter Court
Butler Court
Gongeue
Allison
Amone
Dave Trimble
Jolo Schering
Parkersburg
Johnson
R. Lindemann
Aplingetun
U. Harken
Austinville
J. Baumgartner
L. Gloer
Dumont
Marriage Licenses Issued in Grundy County
Grundy county clerk of courts issued licenses since last report for Aurele Monroy 31 to Helen D Pou 24 and N P Hansen 43 to Francs Wetherhill both quick entries. Also Meinders 80 to Grace T Mus mon 27 listed as legal age in record brief.
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Grundy County
Poultry and Lumber Ads Highlight Early Market Deals
Johnson seeks highest market prices for poultry while Oak posts 1,000 items on sale. Habbs lumber yard and Frantz advertise baby photos by a renowned photographer. Wall specials promise better summer wear, while Nixe drug store touts 30 percent cabin wall paper as a bold offer for readers.
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Page
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A. D. Frantz
Prante
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Big Damagia
Franklin
Franklin County Agricultural Society
Seaman Suyu
A. O. Sentunn
Alartin
St. Louis
Bt Louis Globe-Democrat
Seaman
Fourth
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Porto Rico
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Frentz
AEEK
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Leeni
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Carney
Harold
Town Falls
Toledo
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Diem
Mes
Kienengberger
Wer Son
D. Eller
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Etna
M. J. Murry
J. . Funk
B. M. Williams
Shaw
T. M. Price
Hardin
H. L. Hult
J. D. Newcomer
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Tipeton
Wad
Wall
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Habh
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Lash Spring
Nixe Drug Store
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