DeWitt Local Notes and Weekend Visitors
Local news item summary with names of visitors to Marshalltown and DeWitt, plans for Easter and sermons, a lecture by DeWitt Miller, business changes, and a special stock train south on the I. O. line. Notable people include George Miller Jett, Mr and Mrs J W Ainger, Emma Lancett, Rev Dupkieberger, P S Davis, Dan Davis, and Henry Schwarck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Miller
George Miller
Marshalltown
Edgar
Meader & Gilman
Secor
Dupkieberger
George Miller Jett
Moores
Wis
L. A. Johnson
Pleasant Township
Eldora
Davis
Daniel
Cedar Rapids
Fred Wigton
Nina M. Smith
Clement
Des Moines
W. D. Cundiff
Danvid Davis
Minneapolis
Duncomb
Ft. Dodge
DeWitt Miller
M. H. Church
Hubbard
I. O
Henry Schwarck
Chicago
Henry
R. T
George Sebwarek
J. Landes
Sad tale of woe in Union involving Hauser and Miss Valentine
In Union, David Hauser a farmer, previously housed Miss Valentine for years. She returned after a year away arriving at Hauser's farm late Friday night in distress, attempted suicide with morphine, was found by Hauser and rescued, while Alma Hudson connected to Hauser and local sentiment favors Valentine, amid questions about the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
David Hauser
Hauser
Mra
Alma Hudson
Gifford
Marshalltown
Glinser
Mrs Hauser
City Council Holds Special Meeting and Oaths
A special city council session Monday completed the oath taking for the new mayor and council members including Moir. Reports from the mayor and treasurer were received and referred. An evening board of equalization will meet Tuesday as no complaints were filed on assessments. Bills paid include salaries for Rob, McDonald, Meader, Smith, Harris, Gillman, Ellsworth, Martin, Moir, Sheffield, Scurry, Phillips, Beaman, and others, plus drayage, printing, hardware, and freight charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gethoan
Miayor Moir
Board of Equalization
D. Rob
Moir
Sheffield
Drayage
R. Scurry
Ees Saey
H. Phillips
Beaman
Freight
Sheakley Bros
Ptg
Enterprise
Albrook
Meader & G
Beall & Co Bed Spring Makers Granted Free City Water
The firm Beall and Co. received city water for factory use at no charge for five years and an understanding that no municipal taxes will be levied during this period. A petition seeks repeal or modification of ordinance 129 to allow compliance with sidewalk construction on Central street. Signers include Rebecca Manning, M B Userman, Minnie Aming, George A Bence, Barbara Stage, and H M St John.
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Central Street
Rebecca Manning
M. B. Userman
Minnie Aming
Geo. A. Bence
Barbara A. Stage
H. M
Look Again War Talk Sparks Eldora Citizens
The Herald notes heated street talk about war with many who opposed or avoided service previously now urging action. Eldora's best citizens are urged to show readiness to uphold the United States by shouldering a musket, countering those who only talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Eldora
United States
Officers Appointed At City Council Meeting
City council met with full attendance and debated reports and budgets. WT Scurry named city marshal at 50 per month, sewer project favored, and several positions decided including McFarland for street commissioner and Moormann for city clerk. Health officer chosen as Dr. Marsh after a tied vote, council adjourned to next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Finance
J. H. Smith
A.C
Larris
John Porter
P. M. Sireffield
Scurry
McFarland
Wiltsy
DeGroffi
R. L. McFarland
Moorman
Whited
Martin
Moormann
H. Phillips
Marshall
Marsh
Dr. Marsh
Fatal Accident in Iowa Central yards claims engineer Dillon
In Iowa Central Railway Co. yards at this place on Saturday afternoon,Engineer D Herbert Dillon died after his locomotive was struck by cars moved by a northbound train. Dillon, about 33, and married seven months to his second wife, left a wife, a son, his mother, seven brothers and two sisters. A special train carried his body to Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Railway Co
Wich
D. Herbert Dillon
Somo
Mr. Dillon
Dillon
Marshalltown
Central Company
Lowa Falls
Brann and Davis Die After Distant Shootout in Waco
In Waco on Thursday evening, editor W C Brann of the Iconoclast and real estate dealer T L H Davis were shot on Fourth Street. Brann fired at Davis after being cursed, then both men exchanged shots. Brann later died at city hall, Davis died earlier near Davis' office. Police detained Brann as bystanders tended to the wounded Davis, and Davis was carried to the Pacific hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas
W. C. Brann
the Iconoclast
TL. HE. Davis
Brann
Uig
Braun
Davis
Pacific Hotel
Deaths and aftermath of Baylor-Brann fair clash
Davis and Brann died on Friday after a clash at the Baylor Brann fair. Davis lost consciousness after walking between two officers and was taken home on North Highland. Brann's funeral procession stretched three miles in length with carriages in double file. A company has organized to continue publication of the Iconoclast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Highland
Brann
Davis
Branns
Fle
Birth of a great great grandchild to Abbott family
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Abbott west of town on March 29. The baby is noted as a great great grandchild. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J Wehrman and great grandmother Mrs. Henry Wehrman. great great grandmother Mrs. Pence is also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Abbott
J. Wehrman
Henry Wehrman
Pence
Donnybrook at Aymer Davis Night Ends With Water Prank
A group of young men planned sport at Aymer Davis's expense. They rang his doorbell while he visited a young lady, then forcibly took him. Davis freed himself, hauled water in a bucket, and the prank culminated with one assailant drenched in clothes and the others defeated. The tale ends with a moral about not meddling when another man has the girl and a bucket of water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aymer Davis
Aymer
Davis
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Endorsed by New York Seller
A testimonial from James Hadfield of 350 West Street New York verifies that Dr Bull's Cough Syrup is an excellent remedy for cough cold and hoarseness. He recommends the household medicine and notes it sells everywhere for 25 cents.
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Ellsworth Drug
Alexander Crossan
Marietta
Court House
Miss Valentine
Specil
Winchester
Robi. Lane
J. F. Conveny
Clinton
Fannon
Currey
Smith & Page
Milwaukee
Detroit
Hanna
Phillips
Herbert Dillon
Murray
Eldora Steam
Telephone
Alaska
Lewis & Hall
Martin Biss
Clothiers
Martin Br
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