Death Ends Law Suit Over Thomas Walker Estate
Thomas Walker dies leaving a bitter guardianship dispute between his son John Walker and son-in-law Mr Barry over guardianship and a valuable property gate. The death may end the lengthy litigation and shift the case. Also featured is General Richard Hoxie aged 63 who will vote in his first presidential election this fall after a long army career. He never voted before due to service in the military.
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Thomas Walker
Tardin County
Ohn Walker
Barry
Hampton
Sndleman
Alker
Hoxie
Richard Hoxie
United States Army
General Hoxie
United States
First Jets
Fire wrecks Keral store barber shop and pool room
A fire on October 19 destroyed the general merchandise store Calvin Jones the barber shop and pool room of W McKeeder in aleria causing about 4000 in loss. Flames started around 8 and by 10 the three buildings were ashes along with several warehouses. The post office section within the store endured a close call as workers evacuated. Fire alarms drew a crowd from Rev Williams church services who aided in preventing further spread.
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Keral
Aleria
Calvin Jones
W. McKeeder
Hloss
Les
G Anderson
Rev. Williams
Methodist
Receiver for Newspap er in Marshaltown Faces Financial Trouble
Marshaltown report notes a receiver has been appointed for Reflector Printing Co publishers of the Weekly Reflector by Merritt Greene Charles E Hatcher who holds the jetty. Judge Parker ordered J L Wills to take charge and avert liability for debts including trial and supplies. Henry J Thompson, former editor and publisher, faced debts prompting the move.
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Marshalstown
Prominent Lumber Dealer Poisoned by Mail Strychnine
A. T. Wheeler, a noted lumber and implement dealer, collapsed in Potter drug store after ingesting Foley’s Honey of Tar mailed with a note from a supposed friend urging him to try the medicine. Doctors treated him all afternoon and night. the bottle proved to contain strychnine. The package was mailed from the Chicago stock yards post office.
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Potter Drug Store
A. T. Wheeler
Wheeler
Chicago Stock Yards
Dr Engle Exonerated In Adultery Case At Newton
In Newton Justice J W Allfree declares Dr Perry Engle innocent of adultery and dismisses Mrs Engle’s prosecution as malicious. The trial also clears Miss Mary McMannus, who was arrested with him and not tried. Attorney J C Hawkins says suits will be filed against Mrs Engle, with possible divorce action by Engle and damages by McMannus.
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Newton Man
Newton
J. W. Allfree
Perry Engle
Eengle
Dr. Engle
Mary McMannus
Justice Allfree
J. C. Hawkins
Engle
Miss McMannus
Demurrage Law Tested in Bradley and Co Suit
A district court suit in Council Bluffs names David Bradley & Co as implement dealers and others seeking to block demurrage charges by Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad on cars held due to delayed arrivals. The case tests the demurrage law when the railroad is at fault.
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Council Bluffs
David Bradley & Co
Chicago, Milwaukee & S J. Paul Railroad Company
Bradley Company
Medics at Hampton Host Austin Flint Medical Meeting
The executive committee of the Austin Flint Medical association chose Town Falls November 10 for the semi annual gathering at Hampton. A strong programme on surgical and medical topics will be presented, with a banquet to cap the day session. The association includes most of the medical fraternity across a dozen counties in the region.
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Hampton
Town Falls
Austin Flint Medical Association
Henry A. Baker Dies at 66 in Sioux City
Henry A. Baker longtime resident of Sioux City and former head of the Baker overall company has died at age 66. Born in Crown Point New Brunswick he served Winneshiek county in the state legislature for eight years with two terms in the house and one in the senate.
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Henry A. Baker
Sioux City
Baker Overall Company
Mr. Baker
Crown Point
N. L
Winneshiek County
Jury Disagrees in McHugh Will Case
After being out from 11 o'clock until 6 in the afternoon the jury in the McHugh will case disagreed and was discharged. The last ballot stood seven to five for the contestants. The case will be retried.
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Dury
Ide Group
McHugh
Dlagreed
Power Wheel Bursts at Keokuk Electric Railway
A giant wheel at the Keokuk Electric Railway and Power Company burst on Oct 20, killing engineer James D. Jones. A 1,200 pound fragment traveled 500 feet and shattered a frame house, while a six person family narrowly escaped. The city remained in darkness all night as electric lights and street cars halted use.
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Keokuk
Repartee Between Lovers Ends With Wedding License
A playful dialogue unfolds between Mame and Arcy as they spar over love, marriage, and a recently obtained license. She teases his affection and mocks his declarations while hinting at an upcoming wedding dress, Christmas bells, and a quick trip to the preacher. The scene closes with a wary walk home, wondering about her father’s house and names.
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Willie
Frank Hitchcock
Mame
Colorado Express
Presto
Globe
New York
Birdie
Schulz May Miss Michigan State Eleven
From Ann Arbor sources Germany Schulz, key pivot last year for Yost, may not play until the Pennsylvania game or later. Captain Schulz faces three engineering course conditions no player can carry and maintain athletics. He hopes to remove them by month’s end, an optimistic view held by few.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Germany
Schulz
Yost
Pennsylvania
Capt. Schulz
Schulz Named Best Center of the Year by Walter Camp
Walter Camp selects Schulz of Michigan as the best center of the year praising his activity steadiness and open field tackling. Camp notes Schulz is over six feet tall fast and powerful with accurate passing and strong ball handling feeding backs from kicks or runs.
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Walter Camp
Schulz
Camp
Teuton
Michigan
Grant
Phillips
Congdon
Matty Mathews? Insurance Agent Joins Giants Pitcher
Matty, the Giants’ pitcher Christy Mathewson, has been hired as a life insurance company’s special agent. He expects to write about 200000 dollars in policies this season. “This is my first venture in the Insurance business,” he said, “but I’m sure I can make good. Of course I will return to baseball in the spring.”
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Matty
Christy Mathewson
Giants
Good Kickers Are Now Essential On Gridiron
Walter H. Eckersall argues kickers determine outcomes under modern rules. He explains ball inflation, ankle support, and corollary play by backs as critical to kicking success and notes improvements from past greats to contemporary drop and place kickers.
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Walter H. Eckersall
O'Day
Sweeley
Hershberger
Hare
Hammon
Capron
Notes of the Sports Players and coaches tied to colleges and leagues
Forest Moore of the Cubs won 20 and lost 7 for Springfield in the Three I league this season. Adkins leads eastern league pitchers with 26 wins in 33 starts. Bob Forbes coaches Oregon football this fall. Dartmouth captain Johnny Glaze to Exeter. Michigan football eyes victory over Pennsylvania. Harvard tackle McKay faces coaching critique. Carlisle Indians feature Cries-for-Ribs Goes-Back Wounded-Eye Little-Old-Man in their lineup.
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Forest Moore
Chicago Cubs
Springfield
Adkins
Baltimore
Bob Forbes
Yale
University of Oregon
Johnny Glaze
Dartmouth
Exeter
University of Michigan
Pennsylvania
McKay
Harvard
Carlile
Homeopathic Physician Surgeon with Iowa Hospital Ties
A brief notice identifies a homeopathic physician surgeon formerly an intern at the University of Iowa hospital. The listing provides a contact at Hansa with a 46 percent Black background note and an office at 263 Black, Atlantic.
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State University of Iowa
Hansa
Atlantic
Wills drawn and probated in probate practice
Wills drawn and probated. Reports trade for administrators and guardians and appointments secured. Probate practice a specialty. General law business transacted. Atlanta.
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Businese
Atlantle
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Milwaukee
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