Narrow Escape In Railroad Wreck Near Parker South
In a stock train collision near Parker South last Saturday night WI Mummert of Afton Township escaped death. The rear section of a two part train crashed into the caboose, catching fire and killing stockbuyer Hanbon of Weresford. Mummert and others leapt to safety as the first section burned, cattle were killed or injured, and Mummert sustained a leg hurt while helping alert others. He arrived home Monday via Paterson amid a community effort to praise his act of bravery.
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Parker
Sou
WI Mummert
Mumbert
Afton
Llownaslip
North Weat
Thom
Will
Apo
Han
Bon
Weresford
Terre
Slous City
Walker
For Sale or Rent and Local Advertisements
For sale or rent the residence of Wielby in the wood part of town. Inquiries to Andrew Johnson. Complete line of sponges cham obakina and tallet articles at GG. Cy Wilhelm's. Plastering work finished at DeVries' new house. Woodwork interior finishing to be completed in a few weeks.
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Mos
GG. Cy Wilhelm's
DeVries
Grant McDonald for County Treasurer
Grant McDonald, a candidate for county treasurer, was born in Clay ton county and moved with his parents to Cherokee county. He resided on the old farm near the county poor farm in Cherokee town. He hails from solid parentage and has not previously sought public office. If elected, he would bring the stern qualities the county voters seek.
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Grant McDonald
Clayton County
Tss
Cherokee County
Cherokee Town
Bush Nominated for Cherokee County Recorder Post
C E Bush of Davies County was nominated for Cherokee County recorder on February 22, 1870. A carpen ter and butcher by trade with good education, he has lived in Cherokee County since he and his parents moved here twenty three years ago. His nomination is his first political bid and his supporters say he will serve the people well.
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Bo Bush
Harnia
Davies County
Cherokee County
Guy Man Chapeyey
Man shoots to kill then shoots self in North Dakota incident
Cherokee Democrat reports Howard Finda of Mt Olive killed his brother in law Thomas Whe and then shot himself after a quarrel at a field where the machine was being prepared. A little daughter witnessed the tragedy. Howard, previously involved in a Sioux City standoff, is in critical condition with authorities breaking into the room. The father expresses grief and hope for recovery.
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Howard
North Dakota
Mt. Olive
Starkweather
Thomas
Gimeonf
Sioux City
Mt Olive Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visitors
Mt Olive reports a well attended Friday night entertainment. Allan Cunningham returned from North Dakota to be home for the funeral of his son-in-law, Slusutt Sawyer of Jewett. Howard, after summer in Canada and Deer Creek, UL, was back home. Mrs Howard hosted a visit from her brother and wife from Kansas last week. Roy Owens arrived from South Dakota to surprise locals. Miss Digdle Jones teaching near Early visited over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Wheron McBride and nieces Misses Boynton of Webster City attended Sunday services. Dr Ohleon and cement walk improvements near his residence add to curb appeal and convenience.
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Allan Cunningham
Canada
Deer Creek
Mr. Howard
North Dakota
Slusutt Sawyer
Jewett
Ohio
Jie
South Dakota
Digdle Jones
Wheron McBride
Saturday Night Reveries and Homeward Thoughts
Saturday night pieces reflect on marriage, home life, and social shortcuts amid a world wearied by war and toil. A narrator urges finding a spouse and comforting routines, while a dated anecdote about church choices and a miller’s query underlines practical concerns. The piece ends noting a yearly subscription price of $1.00.
Peterson Patriots finish season at Royal carnival
The Peterson ball team closed their season at Royal carnival with a strong turnout from loyal fans. The club reports breaking even or better from year to year, keeping money in the treasury as crowds supported nearly every home game and contributed to a profitable summer for the team.
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Peterson Patriot
Peterson
Smile With Me and Other Fragments of Prose
Fragmented notes and quotes recount smiles as guidance while interspersing a sports line about Sheldon Ledune’s extraordinary throw for the Dubuque team and a postal rate change between England and the United States. The text mixes aphorisms, a pennant claim for Teddy, and miscellaneous remarks.
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Post Offices Department
England
United States
Sheldon Ledune
Dubuque
Chicago Park
Ryarda
Leds
Long Ode
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Aurelia
Andrew Johnson
Iowa
Tae
Taneh
Paterson
Kot Witeatt
Mina
Ta Start Lake
Minnesota
Starm Lake
Mia
Wileatt
J. 5
Hell
Ribune Cave
Croc
Willeatt
Montevideo
Minn
Albott Farm
Bell
Willcutts
Thia Vicialyy
C. E. Bush
China
W. B. Gillham
Dr. Ohleon
Teddy
Taft
Davis
Us Bank
Merchants Bank
Aurelia, Iowa
L. P. Nelson
Lee Urey
Sengon
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