Legal fury over Hardin county tax feud ruling
Judge Kenyon nullifies county contract with Attorney Albrook and tax ferrets. The decision orders recovery of 7000 dollars, halts further payments, and awards 6386.77 to Hardin County plus 4391.18 to ferrets and others. Court condemns private bargain, upholds legality of county attorney employment limits, and deems the contract void under multiple statutes.
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Albrook
Welch
Messia
Fleever
Carnahan & Co
Kenyon
Board of Supervisors
Pleever,Carnahan & Bilderbeck
Hardingcounty
Albronk
Hardin County
Fleener
Carnahan & Bilderbeck
Vax Ferrets
Jowa Falls Man Tries Suicide in Waterloo Jail
Iowa Falls butcher R A Yarker attempted to end his life in the Waterloo jail last Thursday using a razor. He slit his throat but did not sever the windpipe after being jailed for intoxication. He told police he regretted his confinement and had only thirty cents when taken to the hospital.
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R. A.yarker
Iowa Falls
Waterloo
Tye
Itig
Hy Siefken
Spirit Lake
Wistelat
Lash
Iowa Property Assessments Reach 859 Million
Auditor Merriam and State figures show Iowa's total property assessment for the year at 859,508,269 with Linn County released late. The levy fixed by the executive council is 2.7 mills, expected to raise 1,607,972 for next year, amid prior year totals and comparatives to 1900. Also noted: verdicts in two civil cases, DeVries awarded 4,500 for injuries at Alden crossing, Beach versus McGuire settled for 30.60 after disputed note.
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Merriai Lag
Iowa
Linn County
Executive Counels
Niids
John DeVries
Iinofa Central
Alden
DeVries
Railroad Company
F, Duncome
Dodge
J. N. Scales
Alty
Nagle & Birdsall
Glarion
Curls
McGuire
Frank Beach
Beach
Ackley
Ballot nominations listed for county and town elections
County Auditor Welch completes listing of nominations for county and town offices for the November 5 ballot. Ballots must number 8,000 to satisfy law, with 25 ballots per 100 voters. Republican slate includes M. J. Furry for Representative and others. Prohibitionists, though convened, also field a ticket. Named nominees include H. S. Martin, A. W. Mitterer, Ella B. Chassell, A. B. Baxter, W. H. Lewis, R. J. Teath, O. F. Veun, and Neuman.
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Welch
Surdin
Ckets
Republican
M. J. Furry
Willing to Please and Wary Suspicions Clash in Dialogue
A satirical exchange shows an eager job applicant claiming devotion to a business while an employer voices distrust of young men. A doctor warns a fiancé about wedding timing and risk to a wife. The excerpt references blunt opinions on consequences of punishment and a quip about taxes noting September receipts totaling $70,186.35.
Butler District Court Terms Open With Divorces and Civil suits
The Butler county court at Allison opened its October term with thirty new civil cases and four criminal actions. Dockets include W. Chamberlain vs D. C. West for $2,000 on a land sale contract and mortgage balance, Pagel vs Franke Bros for $3,000 damages and $5,000 judgment, and others for quiet title and liquor sales. Also reports a recorded misadventure of a deputy making a capture, a land sale profit notice, and local business notices including millinery and poultry buying.
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Regan
Kelly
Butler County
Allison
W. Chamberlain
D. C. West
Parkersburg
Plaintiil
Bulb
Plilouit
Mary KE. Pagel
Franke Bros
Tey
J. A. Yarger
John Walt
M. Haloran
Ilquore
J. C. Ordway
G. A. Slaughter
Harry Taylor
Aaron Wolf & Son
O. W. Overturf
William Famvilton
Hamilton
R. Slefken
Nix's Drug Store Cuts Wallpaper Prices
A reader recalls a remark about a 30 percent wallpaper cut at Nix's drug store, noting how the offer could tempt customers to “repeat the dose.” The comment mentions the Fronte gallery as a benchmark for quality, suggesting shopwide promotions attract attention.
Burglars Hit Potter County Court House in Allison
Bold burglars dynamited the county treasurer's office at Allison Sunday morning, forcing entry and looting the safe of about $100 plus jewelry. They escaped with a horse and buggy. clues led to Geneva where the gang left no trace.
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Potter County
Allison
Atlee
Geneva
Franklin County Schools Report on Teachers and Certificates
Franklin County superintendent Henderson compiles statistics on schools and teachers. The report notes low first grade certificate counts, high salaries in some schools, and a need for more qualified teachers. local rail news adds Cass Mills’ likely promotion to Omaha and other regional notes including a Spirit Lake engagement, a suicide attempt, and depot agent changes.
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Tenderson Makeeheport
Linereat
Tendersson
Franklin County
Varius
Witwt Krade
Hampton
Henderson
Death by self inflicted gunshot at Monona Iowa
News from Allison reports the Rebempted death of Will France formerly of that place and Parkersburg by self inflicted gunshot in Monona Iowa Wednesday morning. He was 24 and had worked recently for his uncle William Marlow on a farm near Spencer. No cause is known. His mother received a rambling letter about a draft for 144 dollars.
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W. Vranke
Wimavif
Onnwa
Allison
Will France
Parkersburg
Telearatu
Monona
William Marlow
Spencer
Iowa
Phila
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