State drops case against local judge amid lack of evidence
In Polk County district court Judge McHenry’s docket closed with the state attorney dismissing the case against John Judge of Ames for alleged swindling in a land and bakery trade with A. H. Sluman. Lack of convicting evidence led to dismissal. both men lose costs while Judge resumes restaurant ownership.
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State of
Iowa
John Judge
A. H. Sluman
District Court
Polk County
DeGraff
Sluman
Judge
Des Moines Tribune
Dakota Land
Jerry Sullivan
Des Moines
Ames
South Dakota
Dakotas
Aimes
Dakota
John Sullivan
Incumbrance on Dakota Land Given as 3600 Dollars
A fragment notes Sluman forgot to mention the incumbrance on the Dakota land. The figure is stated as 3600 dollars instead of 3200, affecting the lease or ownership details. Further context on parties or dates is unavailable in the readable text.
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Sluman
Dakota
Emery Musical Company Delights City With Governor's Daughter
For the second time in four months the Emery Musical Company performed here and left with strong invitations to return. Miss Daye and Ernest Pitsor drew praise as the cleanest, most capable musical comedy troupe yet seen. The Pitsor Daye acts impressed, and Governor's Daughter was a big hit. The reviewer anticipates their next visit with interest.
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Emery Musical Company
Miss Daye
Ernest Pitsor
Pitsor
Daye
Women Oriented Content From The Chicago Record Herald
The Chicago Record Herald emphasizes women focused sections in daily issues and a full Sunday magazine with beauty tips home dressmaking society news and literary content. It highlights Martha's Management Dr Withrow Dame Curtsey and Mme Qui Vive features plus timely articles and entertaining verse.
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United States
Chicago Record-Herald
Chatty Society News
Mme. Qui Vive
Martha
Dr. Withrow
Jeanette Hope
Marion Harland
Dame Curtsey
The
Record-Herald
Small Grain Seeded As Farmers Plow For Spring Work
Weather over the past week was favorable for farm work with above normal temperatures and ample sunshine. Rainfall remained light and mostly northwestern areas saw 0.50 to 1.50 inches, helping oats emerge and winter grains and clover improve. Stock in northern counties remained in poor condition due to scarce winter feed, but spring pig numbers are expected to be average.
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Appanoose
Des Moines River
They Will Enlarge the Store at Judisch Pharmacy
Al and Dock Judisch arrived from Muscatine and began work on Monday. They tear out the back room to expand the shop to the alley with two stories and a basement. Planned improvements include water supply and plumbing to create a more commodious space and better display of stock.
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Messrs
al and
Dock Judisch
Muscatine
Judisch Pharmacy
New Manager Overly Visits Cleveland Company
Mr. M B Overly of Cleveland Ohio succeeds C C Deering as manager of Mutual Telephone Company and meets local businessmen. Overly is a seasoned telephone man and expected to perform well. Deering departs for Omaha to take charge of a company there.
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M. B. Overly
Cleveland
Ohio
C. C. Deering
Mutual Telephone Company
Overly
Deering
Omaha
Ed Klove to Build Residence at Hodge and State Corners
Ed Klove plans construction of a new residence at the corner of Hodge and State streets in the near future, signaling steady local development in the area.
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Ed. Klove
Hodge and
State Streets
Funeral Notice for Velda M Kelley 1904 1908
Velda M Kelley daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Kelley of this city born October 7 1904 died April 16 1908 aged 3 years 6 months 9 days following an accident. She leaves a mother father and two brothers. Rev J W Stiverson U B Church conducted the funeral on the Sabbath.
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Velda M. Kelley
Sam Kelley
J. W. Stiverson
U. B. Church
Mrs Mary Belinda York Knight Rites in Ames
Mrs. Knight born February 22 1837 in Ver million Edgar County Illinois died April 18 1908 at Ames age 71 years 1 month 26 days survived by husband Joseph W Knight four sons two sisters one brother and many relatives. Funeral at the Christian church April 20 with Rev H D Williams officiating Eastern Star Relief Corps and G A R assisting.
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Mrs. Knight
Mary Belinda York
Vermillion
Edgar County
Illinois
Joseph W. Knight
Jesse
Charles
Ames
Joseph
St. Charles
Iowa
John
Summit
North Dakota
Jesus Christ
Shelby County
Knight
Eastern Star
Woman's Relief Corps
Christian Church
H. D. Williams
Relief Corps
Hotel fronts get fresh paint by Ellet’s crew
The Ames and Arlington hotels receive a new coat of paint this week. Mr. Ellet and his men are handling the work. Messrs Jones and Smith are congratulated for securing Mr. Ellet to paint for them.
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Ames
Arlington Hotels
Ellet
Messrs. Jones
Smith
Mr. Ellet
Baptist church ladies to serve dinner May second
The ladies of the Baptist church will serve dinner Saturday May second at Odd Fellow's Hall. Frank Brown began work last Friday as a fireman at the Ames Laundry.
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Ladies of the Baptist Church
Odd Fellow’s Hall
Frank Brown
Ames
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A&a
Emporium OF
Lowa
Judisch Brothers Witl
Ames Pantoriums Tailor Shop
Story County Bank
College
E. M. Hooker
Mutual
Sumner
H. M. Duckworth
Mrs. Loud
Post Office Department
Ames Times
Georgee
Baker
Ove
Nelson & Nible
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