Aplington and Wellsburg Notes Include Births and Local Events
The week’s rural mail routes will start October 14 with two lines north and south. Emil Gerhart and wife welcomed a baby girl at White Rock, Minnesota. Several residents travel to Cedar Falls and Germany for visits, business, and errands. Local church meetings, school board actions, and upcoming dressmaking parlors over the Wellsburg bank are reported along with farm sales and cattle shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aplington
Emil Gerhart
White Rock
Minnesota
V. Royce
Cedar Falla
Sheldon
Kathryn Retnts
Jennie Voogh
Sherif Johnson
Buchanan
Presbyterian Church
McNinch
Ackley
Orren Waudley
W. Koring
Stukenberg
Mr. Koring
Gercinay
Frank Stoner
Muzzie
Victory Margin Narrow At Steamboat Rock Game
A tight 23 to 22 win marked by a foul ball that struck Mrs. G. B. Put man in the face, drawing attention to the game at Steamboat Rock. The election used the Australian ballot system with a single candidate for mayor, FE W. Eilers co serving as mayor.
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G. B. Putman
Steamboat Rock
Mayer
FE. W. Eilers
Henry Jackson
Burlington
Kansas
Sherman Haley
Minnesota
George Riley
Roy Cartwright
Iowa Falls
Local Notes on Residents and Moves Around Town
Ed Halloran has recovered health after a southern trip. Fred Prattzgraff and Thad Harlan are in South Dakota. Mrs James Logan hosted the Ald society ladies Friday. Alpha Overturf bought the T L Savacool farm, seventy acres. Mr Longley and wife plan to move to Chicago. Dick Pécht visits Minnesota to oversee craps. James Logan injured falling from a ladder while painting the Huss residence. FS Caparelli returns to Chicago after two months as timekeeper for the Great Western. Will Winkey had an accident hauling lumber toward the new shed, wagon split and he is recovering. Bertha Riteman’s five-year-old son, taken to Dubuque for appendicitis, is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Halloran
Fred Prattzgraff
Thad Harlan
South Dakota
James Logan
Ald Society
Alpha Overturf
T. L. Savacool
Mr. Longley
Chicago
Dick Pécht
Minnesota
Huss
Caparelli
Great Western
Northwestern Depot
Will Winkey
Bertha Riteman
Legal questions swirl over Hampton convention nomination
A Third district committee doubts the legality of a new convention to nominate Henderson's successor. The Hampton gathering would merely express delegate opinion, not a binding nomination. To avoid complications, the Hampton choice will appear on the ballot by petition. Henderson's withdrawal from the ballot was filed with the secretary of state without reasons.
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Third District Congressional Committee
Henderson
Mullan
Hampton
Ackley Markets Report Oats Prices and Market Activity
Ackley markets note oats vary from 28 to 36 cents per bushel with some grain nearly worthless while firmer tone appears in New York and Chicago markets. Butter prices quoted at 1 to 22 cents per pound, weekly sales near 600000 pounds as livestock receipts in Chicago reach 17000 cattle and 310 cars of wheat corn and oats. Bank deposit figures show United States totals at 8500000000, up from 4232000000 ten years ago and 2600000000 twenty years ago. An anecdote places Lincoln era student life in Petersburg Alabama with a generous host who did not charge for meals.
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New York
Chicago
Elgin
eChicago
Ackley
United States
Treasury Department
Mixed Blood Exclusion Repealed by Sovereign Grand Lodge
Des Moines meeting of the Sovereign Grand Lodge revokes the 1901 constitutional amendment admitting members of mixed white and Indian blood by a 166 to 86 vote. Indian Territory representatives pleaded against the action. The ruling does not affect current mixed blood members. The gathering included reception for visiting Confederate veterans hosted by Croker Post. Speeches featured notable leaders from northern and southern armies.
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Sovereign
Grand Lodge
Des Moines
Order
Grand Representatives
Indian Territory
Soverign Grand Lodge
Veterans of Croker Post
Calf ownership dispute ends with settlement in Bangor court
In Bangor township a long running replevin battle over a Brown-Marechail calf ended in a settlement. Costs exceed 500 dollars. calf valued at 42 dollars. W H Brown and Frank Marshall clashed after floods forced pasture roundup, each claiming the calf. The case moved through district court and remains a neighborhood quarrel centered on ownership.
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Canwell
Supreme Court
Hoods
W. H. Brown
Frank Marshall
O. J. Russel
Bangor Township
Marshal
Brown
Marsobal Gota
Estate of William F Thayer Recovered After 33 Years
The United States treasury department approved a claim against the United States by the estate of William F Thayer for 10790 after about thirty three years in treasury hands. The Thayer heirs no longer reside in Waterloo and the estate has been settled. After litigation costs the heirs will receive about 7500, with some heirs likely to appear for the cash.
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United States
Treasury Department
William F. Thayer
Treasury
Thayer
Waterloo
George & Roberts
Dared to Marry at Fire Station in Marshalltown
Claude J. Watson a fireman and Ivy Manning wed at the Marshalltown fire station with Justice Burritt officiating because Watson could not obtain leave. The ceremony drew the witnesses into a spontaneous pursuit of licenses as sharing partners in the unusual union. Burritt may open a branch office at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude J. Watson
Ivy Manning
Marshalltown
Justice Burritt
Watson
John Shillato
Mattie Holcomb
Justice Buy- Tritt
Burritt
Guard Officers to escort Roosevelt in Des Moines
Field officers of the Iowa National Guard to ride mounted on fine horses as escort for President Roosevelt when he visits Des Moines on September 30. Officers are veterans of the Spanish-American War and will form a prominent display with the mounted escort.
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National Guard
Iowa National Guard
Roosevelt
Des Moines
Yaterang
Guard
Volunteer Army
Rural Courtship customs along Moray Firth
The piece sketches rural courting among fisherfolk near the Moray Firth with a tale of a young man asking a cousin and a sister stepping in to wed. It blends local manners with praise for newspaper services and travel options, and promotes a cough remedy as a seasonal health note.
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Moray Firth
Marack
Bella
Mary
Jeems
Bellak
Siater
Chambers
Historic Route to Washington D C by Illinois Central Rail
The Illinois Central plans a round trip to Washington D C for the National A R encampment with a rate of 23.00 from Acklay. Travel via Big Four to Cincinnati and B and O to Washington, with through standard and tourist sleepers and free chair cars. Departures aim to avoid Chicago rush, with time in Virginia battle grounds and visits before the crowds. Details and circulars available by postal card request to J B Magny A G P A Dubuque Iowa.
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Washington, D.C
Ilinois Central Railroad Company
Unl
A. R
A. A. R. Sons of Veterans
Acklay
Illinois Central Town
Washington
Cincinnati
Department of Town
Town
Chicago
Battle Grounds
Virginia
Poliots
Intarasia
Ebony
Dubuque
Levery Pearson
J.B
Magny
A. G
Pe A
Iowa
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