Ringling show attracts crowd across continents
A grand jury in Clayton county indicts a man for adultery. Ed Melaney of Wikader was captured by the Fairbanks marshal and sent to West Union. Benton of Clayton traced the suspect, and Fairbanks authorities held him. The Ringling show toured 20 states and 8 territories with over 1,000,000 attending across a 15,000 mile continent span.
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Awin Turghigt
Wyidh Mis
Ed Melaney
Wikader
Iis
Jrshial
British Columbia
Maine
California
Canada
Mexico
Prairie du Chinn
Dan Costigan Cleared In County Audit
A county inspector reviewed the clerk’s books in Elkader after concerns at Clayton County’s office. The April board meeting approved the resolution noting Dan Costigan, clerk, was accounted for four years. only $123.14 was unaccounted as of January 1, 1901, with all other funds accounted for and deposited.
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Clayton County
Elkadur
Waukon
Costigan
Board of County
Hpervigora
Ty Oly
Besson
Dan Cosligin
Clark
Fire scare at Journal Office ends with close call
A furnace mist of gasoline and a lantern in the cellar caused a brief blaze at the Journal office on a Friday morning. Frank Coughlin suffered facial and hand burns while the fire was confined to the gasoline in a pail. Clayton county households are warned of slot machine trouble as the District Court reinforces a ban and the County Attorney is ordered to investigate and report names at the September session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secorah Journalase
Frank Coughlin
Banda
Clayton County
Hobson
District Court
Rissolve
Standard Telephone Company
Elgin
Center Street
Elgin Exchange
de Ligt
Standard
Botenivens Co
Deaser
Winnesheik Hotel Sold in Decorah Sale
The Winnesheik hotel in Decorah was closed and transferred to C. J. Weiser, Ben Bent, and B. Anundeen for $1,000. The buyers plan to form a partnership with local supporters to build a new hotel this spring after talks with current tenants. Local leaders, including Ben Bear and the Weisers, are noted. other items mention Lieut Governor hopeful Kibale and Nesoytit mayor Zimmernat, with broader county notes and census references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnesheik
Decorah
C. J. Weiser
Ben Bent
Dedorsbind
Ben Bear
Ben
Local notes mix growth, crime and curiosity
The clip highlights towns debating legal status of cities, a promised mill in Lawler, and a large eagle shot near Decorah. It mentions players joining Elkader, Clermont fortifications, a violinist heading to Chicago, and South Africa fraternal ties. It also covers a Des Moines supreme court decision, railway deed transfers, Ben Bear’s 25th anniversary, and numerous local civic updates.
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South Africa
Bool
Ben Bear
Decorah
Printer’s Ink
Bear
Small Pox Outbreak Report in Elgin Hotel
Reports confirm a likely small pox case at the Dewey Hotel in Elgin with skin eruption on Maude Webb. Doctors Hadsel and Berry quarantine the hotel. all residents and boarders are vaccinated and monitored as authorities prepare for further steps and public guidance.
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Eigin
Puane
Hadsel
Maude Webb
Dewey Hotel
Hierroom
Berry
Clermont
Fivera
Elgin
Auction Ad For Eumber Wagon For Sale
An almost new lumber wagon with brake and wood tackle is offered at a very low price. Boards are available at a very cheap rate. Inquiries should be directed to Tg Bibiate Bia Yovwa or the elephant in the news.
Lucian Louis Ainsworth Born on April 11 1001 in Bouo
Lucian Louis Ainsworth, eldest son of Ainsworth line, born early April 11, 1001, in Bouo, hailed as bright and promising though uncertain about presidential fate. Old Thatcher of West Union, longtime community figure, dies leaving a noted local presence and celebrated Fourth of July traditions.
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Ainsworth
Lucian ‘Louis
L. L
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Tony
Dan Costigan
Clayton’Co
Wm Kibale
Winneshiel County
Twa
Castallay i Winneshiek
Towa
Jas
Zimmernat
Thvelyman
Nesoytit 1
Rapohed
Diel
Clear Lake
Walter Pringle
Blader Ball Boys
Ammer
J. W. Rroops Force of Workers
Elkader Baseball
Hawkeye
Bigin Bone Ainsworth
Turkey River
Max Guwelin
Ellirader
Chicago
Supreme Court At
Des Moines
State of Town
James H. Easton
A. N. Hobson
Given
Eaton
Uulegy
U. S. Supreme Court
Fillmore County
Soroaa
Minnesota
Winona
Washington
Calmar
Military
Jackson
Wannadhelk
Board of Supervisors
West Decorah
Cbme
Decotth
Fellows
Oelwein Journal
Hags
Bopp
Fayette
Delwain Register
Fairbank
USA
Cedar Rapids’ League
L. J. Palmer
Arlington District
Chicago Rent Western
Fort Dodge
Omaha
Hampton
Lions City
Payette County
Ollinhowe
Cresco
West Union
Culmar
Ar ‘Mss
H. L. Aurums
Weat Union
Haugen
New Hampton
Charles City
Annapolis
Floyd County
Fayette County
Oelwein
Dewein
Iowa
B. Zeigler
Beaumont
Texas
David Harum
Zettler
Northeast
Cuthboring
Allwankee
Winkun
Buehwain—Independence
Ohiehuawy
Nashon
Clayton—Bluader
Stuite
Kennedy
State Board of Health
Eumber
Elephione
Thatcher
Fife
Naty
Jayne & Keve Bros
Lumber GO
London
Mer. Eigin
Trust
Stcehr’s Pharmacy
Capper & Shaffer’s, General Merchants
Capper & Smaffer
Near Depot
Elgin, Iowa
Tar Pavan Recony
Yiwren
Dales
Hincton
Ory
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