Womack the Alladin of Cripple Creek Dies in Colorado
Robert M. Womack known for discovering Cripple Creek’s El Paso mine and building wealth for many, died in Colorado Springs last week. He rose from prospecting in the 1890s to fame and fortune, helped others, and left a legend of vision and generosity in the western mining era.
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Robert M. Womack
Colorado Springs
Womack
West
Bob Womack
Alladin
Cripple Creek
Suit over Lot 1 west half of northwest fractional quarter
In Story County Iowa Vanderlyn Chamberlain sues unknown claimants of Lot 1 section 2 township 83 north range 24 west P M alleging fee simple ownership and long possession. The petition warns defendants to appear by September 1909 term or default and decree will be entered.
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District Court of Iowa
Stey County
Vanderlyn Chamberlain
Township
North Range 24
West St. P. M
Story County
Iowa
Lowa
North Range
West 5Th P. M
M. B. Riddle
Eleanor J. Riddle
Recorder of
Wm. H. Cole
Nevada
District Court of Town
van Chamberlain
W. H. Beadle
Henry C. Foster
Mary M. Briley
Algy Briley
Flavious Foster
Wm. Foster
Clay Foster
Clark
N. i
N. EK
Hth P. M
District Court of
State of
Towa
Petiton
Henry Co
Foster
Dr King's New Discovery Praised in Fedora Victory
A Fedora Tennessee town cheerfully reports a saved life as Dr King's New Discovery cures Cr. V Pepper of deadly lung hemorrhages. Pepper declares recovery allows him to work again after three weeks of treatment. The ad touts benefits for lungs and bronchial issues with trial bottle offered.
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Fedora
Tenn
Dr. King
Cr. V. Pepper
Foreclosure Notice in Story County District Court 1909
Van Chamberlain files a foreclosure petition against Henry C. Foster estate heirs and unknown claimants over Clark's subdivision Lot 3 Block 4 in Story County Iowa. The action seeks priority of the plaintiff mortgage and bar to any junior claims with a September 18 1909 appearance deadline.
Idleness Bedevils the Lazy Liver Leading to Ailments
The passage warns that idleness breeds trouble for a lazy liver, causing constipation and headaches as a consequence of inaction and poor habits.
Washington's Plague Spots and Malaria Cures Detected
In marshy Potomac bottoms malaria germs breed causing chills fever and illness. Electric Bitters is praised as a universal tonic and cure for malaria and related ailments by R. M. James of Louellen South Carolina. The remedy purports to treat stomach liver kidney and blood troubles and prevent typhoid. Sold at 50 cents with druggist guarantee.
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Potomac
R. M. James
Louellen
Proposed Resolution of Necessity for Ames Storm Sewers
Ames City Council proposes building storm sewers along Center Avenue East Avenue South Lincoln Des Moines Avenue Boone Street and Duff Avenue to improve drainage and public health. Project cost to be assessed against abutting property with certificates and one year maintenance. 3 percent retained as guarantee. Public notice dates August 8 12 19 and 26 1909 with Sept 6 1909 meeting to consider passage.
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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
Wrecked Laundry Wagon After Interurban Collision
Yesterday at noon the interurban struck the Ames Laundry delivery wagon driven by Burt Vanscoy. Several spokes on the wagon wheel were broken. the interurban wheel was undamaged.
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Main Street
Ames Laundry
Burt Vanscoy
Death Ends All Debate, Books Keep Great Men Alive
Some people argue death ends all but bookstores preserve the numerous lives of great men. Readers find enduring legacies in shelves as authors and biographers keep ideas and influences alive beyond the final chapter.
All Star Team Sees Financial Setback Ends Chautauqua Play
The All Star ball team playing nearby towns at Chautauqua faced financial embarrassment last week. The games drew some money but less than expected, forcing Chautauqua baseball to be abandoned.
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Chautauqua
Dysentery Remedy Promoted for All Ages
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is claimed to have cured nine epidemics of dysentery and never failed. It is described as valuable for children and adults and palatable when mixed with water and sugar. Sold by all dealers.
Friends Church Quarterly Meeting Schedule
The church outlines a three day gathering from Friday August 20 through Sunday August 22 with multiple sessions. Activities include committee meetings at 2 30 p m and 8 00 p m on Friday, preaching and Sunday school events on Saturday, and multiple preaching services and youth forums on Sunday.
Germanys Commercial Air Ship Line Advances To Fact
A German aerial navigation project to connect 30 cities with balloon stations and garages is near completion. Frankfort on Main based company plans immediate construction in Berlin Munich and Strassburg with a map in Popular Mechanics September detailing the proposed route.
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Germany
Frankfort-on-Main
Berlin
Munich
Strassburg
Leecing Family Returns to Onondaga Street Home
The J. W. Leecing family arrived from Denver and will soon occupy their newly purchased residence on Onondaga street. John's many friends in the community are glad to welcome him back after a five year absence.
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J. W. Leecing
Denver
Onondaga Street
John
Fine new high grade piano for sale
Advert shows a fine new high grade piano offered for sale with trade possible as board and room plus easy monthly payments. Reference exchange is available and reply addressed to O H care the Times.
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O. H. Care the Times
Emma Fowler Leads Services for Sunday School Organizing
Mrs. Emma Fowler of Des Moines holds services at Bloomington church on Sunday August 22 at 10 30 p m for organizing 4 Sunday school and 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 death of Lyall Charles Roberson
A son born to Mr and Mrs Lewis M Roberson on August 17 did not survive and was buried at Gilbert Cemetery. Also an advertisement notes house moving services offered by H C Haverly.
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Lewis M. Roberson
Lyall Charles
Gilbert Ceme
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S.A Keenan
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New York
Knautie, Kachod & Kahne
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Chicago
Marshalltown
Des Moines Savings Bank
Des Motoes
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Especia Trade
Geo. E. Baker
Bosworth
Iowa State College
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Kelley
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Denver Cattle Company
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el Paso
G. A. Underwood
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Bucklen
Earth
Story
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Epte
Union National Bank
IOWE
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Iowa National Bank Des
State of Iowa
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H. Westerman
Alfred Hi. Munn
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Joel E. Cagwin
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