Theatrical Manager Skips Stranded Troupe Legal Muddle
The opera troupe faced a legal muddle after their manager Fargo left town with $1800, stranding performers. Sheriff Branson and Mayor Wadsworth failed to issue or uphold warrants, while Squire Crowell refused arrest, advising suit for judgment. Some troupe members fled town, others sought payment but earned only a hard exit.
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Fargo
Sexton
Squire Crowell
Branson
Wadsworth
Shakespeare
Sheriff Branson
Opera
Boston
Tax records reveal tax drops for two North End division advocates
The Courier recounts an unnamed North End pair of division supporters who lobbied in Des Moines and faced a curious tax story. Their tax payments fall steadily from 1908 to 1912 for the first man, while the second shows delinquency in 1910 and 1912, highlighting their stance on local tax shifts linked to division.
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the Courier
North End
Des Moines
Local Happenings and Community Notes From Algona
Attorney Van Ness defended two friends sued by M. Verburg for 60 dollars over a land sale commission. The case against Barker was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction, and Liebenstein’s case was also dismissed, leaving Verburg horn swoggled. Swea City hosts a popular farmers institute with crowded programs and strong local talent. Public hearings on county division draw mixed North End sentiment shifts. St Patrick's Day activities at the Methodist church feature music and Irish readings. Hutchison & Gilmore dissolve their partnership. Hutchison remains, Gilmore moves to the bank building. A lecture on American fence posts draws farmers to Fargo’s show house. Home Economic Club plans a kitchen shower for the high school with a 50 dollar pledge. J. W. Tennant and son Earl return from Biloxi, noting little fishing. South Cresco church revival strengthens the congregation. an Euter program is planned. Local masonry degrees, oak lumber purchases, and notable Iowa recognition for E. E. Conner appear in brief items. Active political caucuses select aldermen and standouts for office, with W. A. Dutton and Roy Barton favored. Black Hawk county experiments with lime soil fertility. Travelers and locals share town gossip and upcoming meetings for farmers and elevators.
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Verburg
Van
Barker
Palo Alto
Liebinstein
Verb
Swea
Farmers’ Institute
Duhig
Emmetaburg
Dickingon
Algona
N. E
Ryan
Home Economic Club
E. A. Wolcott
Bryant
Trustees of Prairie Two Annual Meeting Notice
Notice for the annual meeting of the Trustees of Prairie Two at St Benedict on Monday April 7 at 10 o clock a m. Road work for the two will be let and the King dragging. bids must be filed with Clerk Geo B Ludwig Jr by order of Trustees.
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Tha ‘Trustees of
Prairie Two
St. Benedict
Geo. B
Ludwig Jr
Gentle horse fears nothing in autonomous era, driving forward
A quirky item notes a calm horse undisturbed by self driving tech while a cat named Auta shows a top bit in good condition. Mentions of harnesses and a Milwaukee departure appear as fragmented OCR text with unclear meaning.
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Auta
He Marray
Milwaukee
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C. ©. Wortman
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Music of Music
Taylor
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Mr. Hutchison
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J. W. Tennant
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W. H. Ingham
South Cresco
Frank Seiler
C. W. Nicoulin
Fred Wehler
Davenport
Mr. Nicoulin
New Albin
Register and Leader
Iowa
E. &. Conner
E. E
Tom White
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F. M. Whitman
Lee Eaees
Barry Cigar Company
Bow
Courier Farms
W. M. Galbraith
C. &. Chubb
W. A. Dutton
Roy Barton
W. E. Naudain
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C. H. Reilly
Sherman Township
Pacific Coast
E. J. Murtagh
H. C. Adams
B. J
Hobart
J. Q. Jamison
Portland
Bert Norton
O. P. McDonald
Burt
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