Notable falls and petty crimes cross Iowa notices
A resident in Exchanges fell down stairs with a severe head wound but remained able to work. Cedar Rapids reports shoplifting arrests of Mrs Anna Hill and Miss Jessie Cheadle with goods found including a box addressed to a Boone lady. The Winterset Madisonian changes owners with Ed M Smith gaining full control, effective Jan 1, 1904. Other notices mention Mrs Johnson's injuries, a buggy wreck near a windmill, a surprise church reception for the Kies family, and local comments on Silver Crown Shamrock cattle, vacant Nevada houses, a Collins wedding, Kipling critique in Kansas City, Dowie’s finances, Adam’s Missouri remains, and a Noit Avrats banquet spelling joke.
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Cedar Rapids
Anna Hill
Jessie Cheadle
Boone
Boone Standard
Tattooed Des Moines Recruits Identified By Unique Marks
Edward J. Lackous of Kelley Iowa has enlisted at the Des Moines recruiting station. Officials note his body bears distinctive tattoos including a flower pot and vine on the left breast, a comic face on the left upper arm, and ink on the left forearm.
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Edward J. Lackous
Kelley
Lowa
Des Moines
Tattoos and obituary details from Vermillion and Ames death
A detailed tattoo description from Lackous, born in Vermillion South Dakota, includes multiple motifs and inscriptions. Followed by obituary notes for Mrs. Charlotte Louise Treat Fowler of Ames Iowa, detailing birth, marriage, children, fraternal roles, church affiliations, and a funeral in Ames cemetery with a quoted benediction.
Davis Sworn In As Second Ward Councilman In City Meeting
At the council meeting J E Davis was sworn in to succeed F H Schleiter as second ward councilman. A plat by J P Dathie and wife for a sub division of lots 9 and 10 Parker's addition was approved by resolution. Resignation of W A Ricketts as city marshal takes effect Jan 1 04 and was accepted. Mayor Sheldon nominated Fred Willey to succeed Ricketts. nomination not acted on. Electric light committee suggests salary for the superintendent rise to 1000 yearly after January. Fire limits extended to cover properties within water reach. $1000 paid to Contractor Herrick as first sewer improvement payment.
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J. E. Davis
F. H. Schleiter
J. P. Dathie
Parkers Addition
Burnett Storm Sewer
W. A. Ricketts
Sheldon
Fred Willey
Ricketts
Electric Light Committees
Herrick
For Sale Chester White Pigs Near Ames
For sale Chester White pigs, both sexes. Located 38 percent miles east of Ames. Contact B. Mrs. 81 tf 8S.
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Chester
Ames
Funeral held for R. R. Bendict in Ames area
The funeral of R. R. Bendict brother of Mrs. G A Armstrong was held Friday December 4 at the Armstrong home southeast of Ames. He was born July 1828 in Ypsilanti Michigan and married Irene Ackley of Manchester Iowa in 1868. They had five children four sons and one daughter all survive him. Early in his boyhood days Mr Ben-
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R. R. Bendict
G. A. Armstrong
Ames
Ypsilanti
Michigan
Irene Ackley
Manchester
Iowa
Ben
Death of Charles Edward Hamm at age one
Charles Edward Hamm, youngest child of Mr and Mrs L Hamm, died Wednesday at home after eight days of scarlet fever. There was no public funeral due to the disease. A small prayer service was held by Rev Wilson and burial followed Thursday at 9:30 AM as officials sought to ease the family’s sorrow. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Charles Edward
Northern Farmers Report Success Across Southern Lines
Circular No 11 from the Illinois Central describes twenty letters from Northern farmers across nine states now along the Illinois Central and Yazoo Mississippi lines in Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana. The letters praise new farming success and climate and offer guidance for those considering relocation. Also notes a croup prevention remedy Chamberlains Cough Remedy advertised by druggists.
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Pinareger Department
Illinois Central
Yazoo
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
J. F. Merry
Gen Pass
Agt
Dubuque
Lowa
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Story County
N. Y
B. A. Knudson Cash Grocer
Cash Grocer
Poland
China
J. R. Ballard
Shipley, Iowa
Kodak
L. M. Bosworth
Cade & Steigerwalt
W. F. Stratton
Cambridge, Iowa
Union National Bank of Ames
Phone State Bank
Cambridge
Patrick
Will Gates, Jr
Winterset Madisonian
Ed. M. Smith
Thompson & Smith
Homer Thompson
Times-Republican
Johnson
George Hardy
Chitty
Nevada
Mr. Guthrie
Chas. Reed
Perry and Morgan
Main Street
Cole Banner
M. E. Church
J. S. Kies
Minnesota
Wood
Collins
Kansas City
Kipling
Dowie
Zion
Gallatin
Missouri
Adam
The
Nevada Journal
Noyd- Everett
Asa Vandermast
Ich
Brainard & Armstrong
Ebie
Harp
Lackous
Vermillion
South Dakota
Montana
Frank N. Fowler
Charlotte Louise Treat
Searsport
Maine
Albert Eugene
Mona Louisa
Donald Wentworth
Ella F. Morey
Boston
Mass
Geo. Sargent
Grand Temple
Fowler
Rebekahs
Dorcas Society
Christian Church
F. D. Ferrall
Ames Cemetery
Charles Hamm
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