Alladin of Cripple Creek Robert Womack dies in Colorado
The famed prospector Robert M. Womack known for discovering Cripple Creek’s El Paso claim died in Colorado Springs last week. His life chronicles vast mining fortune and philanthropy, with Cripple Creek profits shaping Colorado’s gold rush era. He died after a life of bold prospecting and widespread impact on the financial world.
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Robert M. Womack
Colorado Springs
Womack
Bob Womack
Alladin
Paso
Cripple Creek
Tade
Requa
Denver Cattle Company
el Paso
Unknown claimants face over Lot 1 land grant dispute
In Story county Iowa a district court action by Vanderlyn Chamberlain seeks adjudication of ownership of Lot 1 in the west half of the northwest fractional quarter of Section 2 Township 83 North Range 24 West P M. The plaintiff alleges long continuous possession and title and asks for relief with a September 1909 term set in Nevada Iowa. Defendants are urged to appear before noon on the 2nd day of the September term or risk default and decree.
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District Court
Im and
Fo. Stey County
Vanderlyn Chamberlain
North Range 24
West St. P. M
Story County
Iowa
Ite
North Gange 24
West Sth
P. M
Lews
M. B. Riddle
Eleanor J. Riddle
Recorder of
Wm. H. Cole
Eng
Aliso
Nevada
Victory in Fedora as Dr King’s Medicine praised
Rejoicing in Fedora Tennessee follows a claimed life saved by Dr King’s New Discovery. A local man, C V Pepper, writes that after three weeks use his lung condition improved, enabling him to work. The advertisement touts the remedy for lung hemorrhages colds hay fever grippe asthma and other bronchial issues with trial bottles and guaranteed sale by druggists.
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Fedora
Tenn
Dr. King
Foreclosure Suit In Story County District Court
In Story County Iowa the plaintiff Van Chamberlain seeks foreclosure of a mortgage against Henry C Foster deceased and heirs unknown to Lot 3 Block 4 Clark's subdivision in the NE quarter of Section 8 Township 83 N Range 24 W. The petition claims unknown claimants may hold interests but their identities are unknown. Judgment and decree requested declaring plaintiff's mortgage superior and others junior and barred from any claim. Default threatened if defendants fail to appear before noon of the second day of the September 1909 term at Nevada Iowa.
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District Court of Town
Story County
van Chamberlain
Reade
Henry
Foster
Mary M. Eiiley
Alay Briley
Flaviour Poster
Flavious Foster
Wm. Foster
Ch Foster
Clay Foster
Clark
N. EB
N. i
North Range
Iowa
District Court
State of
Lowa
Henry C. Foster
P. M
Petiton
Henr Cc
Nevada
Towa
Idleness Brings Trouble to the Lazy Liver
A brief health note warns that idleness harms digestion and overall wellbeing. A lazy liver may lead to constipation and headaches, with lingering fatigue and malaise described as common consequences of inactivity.
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promise Quick Health Boost
An advertisement notes liver troubles and pimples with symptoms like nausea and loss of appetite. It claims Dr. Kings New Life Pills banish these issues and improve health, available for 25 cents at all druggists.
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Dr. King
Union Savings Bank Ames Iowa 1909 Financial Statement
Statement of assets and liabilities for Union Savings Bank of Ames Story county Iowa as of August 0th 1909 filed with the auditor of state. Total assets 164530.88 liabilities include paid-in capital 25000 notes and deposits 130617.64 coin and currency 1874.00 other profits 2086.88 totals align to 164530.88 with directors Alfred H. Munn president and H. Westerman cashier sworn August 14 1909 before notary L. Siverly with witnesses W. M. Greeley and Geo Judisch.
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Union Savings Bank
Iowa
Ames
Story
Iowa National Bank Des Moines
Coke Vase
National Bank
Union National Bank
Valley Nationa Bank
Des Amount Savings
de- Mosih
State of Iowa
Story County
Alfred H. Munn
H. Westerman
Hi. Westerman
Co. L. Siverly
W. M. Greeley
Geo. Judisch
Electric Bitters Cure Malaria in Potomac Marshes
Washington's Plague Spots describe malaria in the Potomac marshlands and list symptoms such as chills fever and jaundice. Electric Bitters is praised as the best all round tonic and cure for malaria and various digestive and blood troubles, priced 50c and guaranteed by druggists.
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Washington
Potomac
R. M. James
Louellen
Proposed Resolution to Build Storm Sewers in Ames Iowa
City council approves plan to construct storm sewers along Center Avenue East Avenue South Lincoln Des Moines Boone and Duff in Ames Iowa to protect public health and property. Specifications call for 2240 linear feet of 10 inch Agriculturian tile pipe with two foot lengths and manholes lampholes. Contractors will be paid from storm sewer certificates against property assessments and must repair for one year. 3 percent of contract price retained as performance guarantee. Notices advertise public hearing dates August 5, 12, 19, 26 1909 and meeting September 5 1909 at 8 pm.
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Ames
Iowa
City of
Center Avenue
East Avenue
Hanover Street
Lincoln Street
Des Moines Avenue
Boone Street
Duff Avenue
A. B. Maxwell Galen Tilden
Bucklen’s Amnica Salve Praised as Supreme Healer
A historical ad extols Bucklen's Amnica Salve for immediate relief from injuries and inflammation caused by door slams and knife bruising. It claims the salve as earth's supreme healer, infallible for boils ulcers fever sores eczema and piles and notes a 25 cent price at druggists.
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Bucklen
Earth
Wrecked laundry wagon aftermath on Main Street
Yesterday noon the interurban struck an Ames Laundry delivery wagon driven east along the track by Burt Vanscoy. Several spokes in one wagon wheel were broken. the interurban wheel remained intact.
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Main Street
Ames Laundry
Burt Vanscoy
Great Minds Live On in Books Across The Ages
A reflection on how books preserve the memory of influential figures, suggesting that their impact continues beyond death through enduring written works and enduring reputations.
All Star Team Faces Financial Snag At Chautauqua
The All Star ball squad playing neighboring towns at Chautauqua ran into financial embarrassment last week. The games drew some money but not enough, and Chautauqua baseball was abandoned.
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Chautauqua
Dysentery Cure Proves Effective Across Nine Epidemics
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is praised for treating dysentery in nine epidemics without failure. It suits children and adults and is easy to take when mixed with water and sugar. Sold by all dealers.
Friends Church Quarterly Meeting Dates Set
The Friends Church schedules a three day quarterly meeting from August 20 to 22. Activities include committee meetings, missionary gatherings, preaching services, and Sunday School sessions with multiple sessions daily across Friday Saturday and Sunday.
Germany to establish commercial aerial line across 30 cities
A German aerial navigation project advances from possibility to fact with plans for a balloon station and garage network connecting 30 cities. The Frankfort on Main company targets Berlin Munich and Strassburg with stations and supporting facilities under construction. A map of the route is in Popular Mechanics for September.
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Germany
Frankfort-on-Main
Berlin
Munich
Strassburg
Leecing Family Returns to Onondaga Street Home
The J. W. Leecing family arrived this morning from Denver and will occupy their newly acquired residence on Onondaga street. John's many friends here are pleased to see him return to the community after five years away.
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J. W. Leecing
Denver
Onondaga Street
John
Fine new high grade piano for sale with easy terms
A seller offers a fine new high grade piano and accepts board and room as part payment with the balance in very easy monthly installments. Exchange of references is available. Address O. H. care the Times, 16-1.
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O. H. Care the Times
Mrs Emma Fowler Organizes Sunday School Services
Mrs Emma Fowler of Des Moines holds services at Bloomington church Sunday August 22 at 10 30 a m to organize a Sunday school and again at Pleasant Grove church at 3 00 p m the same day.
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Emma Fowler
Des Moines
Bloomington
Pleasant Grove
Birth and Burial Notice for Lyall Charles Roberson
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Lewis M Roberson on August 17. The child Lyall Charles did not survive and was buried at Gilbert Cemetery. Also a note: House moving services available, H C Haverly, 8-tf.
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Lewis M. Roberson
Lyall Charles
Gilbert Ceme
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