Cherokee Electric change hands boosts local industry
Cherokee Times reports the purchase of stock in the Cherokee Electric Company by A. A. Boyd and W. E. Wright of Michigan City Indiana. The new owners promise a modern day service, ample power for manufacturers, and improved facilities making Cherokee competitive with nearby towns. Wright will relocate with his family once a house is secured.
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Death of Mrs Stelford Afton Resident Mentioned
An obituary from Cherokee Times notes the death of Mrs Stelford, an longtime Afton resident aged eighty three. The notice describes her as kind and references the circumstances surrounding her passing.
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Cherokee Times
Loss of Morningside College Main Hall Strikes Aurelia
Fire destroys the Morningside college main hall valued at $100000 with limited insurance coverage. The blaze caused by wiring hindered firefighters. several hose lines burst and steam engine failed due to a broken glass. No serious injuries, many library books rescued.
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Morningside College
Aurelia
Legal Battle Set for John Greff v Hobbs in LeMars Court
In an adjourned session Judge Oliver will hear the case John Greff versus Joseph Hobbs this afternoon. No jury trials are listed. Attorneys Radcliffe of Marcus, Struble & Struble of LeMars, Herrick of Cherokee represent Hobbs, while Kass Bros of Remsen and T M Zink of LeMars represent the plaintiff. The dispute hinges on an oral agreement related to bankruptcy in 1905 and dividends of 33 percent in 1907 to creditors, including Hobbs with claims of 8000. The plaintiff allegedly owned land auctioned to cover deficits.
Man Claims Hobbs Pressed Relinquish Claims to Settle Losses
Mr Greff asserts Mr Hobbs sought relinquishment of all claims on property to cover funds lost during a bankruptcy proceeding. The statement frames a dispute over asset rights and debt responsibility amid legal proceedings.
Correctionville Man Dies After Drinking Maiment
A. R. Goucher aged 40 died this morning in Correctionville Iowa after drinking a medicine named Maiment thought to be for a lame leg. Doctors failed to save him and friends suspect an uncontrollable stimulant craving rather than self harm. He had been moved from Quimby to Cherokee ten days earlier where four men restrained him overnight. Goucher unmarried from a long settled local family. his parents reside in Correctionville. Cherokee Times.
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Hawkeye Highwaymen Meet at Dubuque
The Hawkeye Highway association opened its annual session at the Dubuque club with 100 members from nine counties. Dr. F. A. Seemann presided. H. M. Bradley was elected president, with E. D. Huxford as vice president and A. G. Rigby as secretary.
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Buena Vista
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Woodbury
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Two Engineers Held Responsible for Iowa Falls Wreck
After a day long session the Illinois Central board of inquiry found the incoming double header wreck at Iowa Falls caused by the engineers F. R. Flickinger and G. M. Alger of Fort Dodge. The coroner's jury has adjourned awaiting further evidence.
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G. M. Alger
Gladys Thompson Injured In Wagon Incident In Elkhorn Town
Gladys Thompson nine of Elkhorn Township suffered serious injuries when a wagon loaded with sixty bushels of oats toppled on her as she and other children rode after school. She was taken to Sioux City for examination where doctors found two small skull fractures. She is reported to be recovering.
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Chris Thompson
Elkhorn Township
Sioux City
City Orders Yard Cleanup Under Penalty
Notice to property owners to clear yards and alleys of manure and refuse immediately or city authorities will act and charge the expense to the property or occupants. Av Fraser, Mayor.
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Av Fraser
Did the Titanic Sink or Stay Suspended Deep in the Sea
Scientific American explains that the Titanic would not float at depth due to unchanged water density under extreme pressure. Water is hardly compressible, so a vessel that sinks at the surface would sink to the bottom. air chambers would be crushed by the immense pressure.
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Scientific American
Timely Thoughts at the Local Church
The church reports all services back in regular places after renovations. Pastor Lays out practical sermons on everyday life. Epworth League outlines May plans and a social Friday the tenth. Sunday School 11 45 a m. League 7 00 p m. Evening gospel services 8 00 p m. Iva Neville leads a talk on Are men the Products of the Times. Boys invite to American Club Saturday 2 30 at the parsonage and final banquet plans.
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