The New Constitution Defeated Last Week
The official canvass shows the constitutional convention proposition defeated by 656 votes. Des Moines reports no convention will be held. Also recounted are two accident notices: A wagon axle failure injuring Mrs Zang and Mr Zang, and a street collision injuring Francis Clarken as he crossed a road with two boys driving and fooling.
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Des Mines
Lucher
Francis Clarken
Clarken
Agimmate
Unclear dispatch from Maasa City to Cedar Rapids Gazette
A fragmentary dispatch alleges a suspect Milt Stitler was arrested in relation to an incident near Willow Creek with a young woman harmed tone. The text is garbled and does not clearly identify the female source or provide verifiable details.
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Maasa City
Cedar Rapids
Goodwin
Milt Stitler
West Union
Stielgr
Willow Creek
Coadar Falls Staidpubp Afursis Water Tank Burst
A water reservoir tank burst on a high city tower, releasing a flood that damaged nearby property. The event occurred recently and no one was harmed as residents escaped possible ruin. Authorities assess the tower tank as a longstanding menace to adjacent homes.
Man Burned In Box Car at Reinbeck Tama County
A man named Peter Petats of Reinbeck was cremated after a box car fire on November 20. His eight horses six cows and household furniture were inside the car when it caught fire. Only skull and bones remained. the fire destroyed the car and the remains were buried nearby. The cause of the blaze was not determined.
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Reinbeck
Tama County
Peter Petats
Peteta
Eny
Sulen
Yaid
Two People Close to Death in Naphydiation Incident
Atmoat Arphy reported in Wauken that two people narrowly escaped death from inhaling poisonous gas released by a dent stove at a druthing ca tablishment on Monday night Nov 20. They believe H Epheiam and his wife caused the danger by delayed discovery. The victims were unconscious until the next evening and remain prostrated and wary from the fumes.
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H. Epheiam
Waukoin Fair Trouble Over Entry Rules
The Democrat of Winikon reports Secretary Beeman of the Waukoin Fair Association asserts only an entry was made by Baker and Curtin and that they were barred due to ineligibility from reduced records. A meeting in Chega heard defense from Megara, Citin, and Baker but no decision was reached, with potential penalties could ban their appearance and hurt fair patronage.
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Waukoi Fair Association
Winikon
Beeman
The
Fair Association
Baker
Curtin
Chega
Bowman
Elais
Megara
Citin
Eo Fay
Houvet Rees
Sumner near loss as plant fire causes $500 damage
The Sumner area reports a noon hour fire at a local plant causing about $500 in damage before flames were subdued. Craghill’s discharge during fence walking injures Walter Martin in the buttock. Census changes place Waukon in the second class prompting ward-based organization.
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Sumner
West Union Court Adjourned. Parrott Memorial Highlight
The session of court postponed from December 8 due to business, Judge Hobson to attend. Thad Parrott of West Union, longtime watchmaker and jeweler, died at his home after illness. Parrott, son of W. D. Parrott, established Parrott & Son, a well known Fayette County business since 1856.
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Hobson
Decorah
TB. Parrott
Ciliain
West Union
Tint
Mr. Parrott
W. D
Parrott & Son
Everyond
Fayette County
The Same Old Fair Next Year at West Union
At the Payette Co Astrotiment Society annual meeting held in West Union on Nov 87 about one hundred attended. G D Darnall was re-elected President J E Chapman became Vice President W Vans Atton Secretary and E B Shaw re-elected Treasurer with J W Bopp MM W Grimes and Bert Ostrander as Directors. The group aims to modernize the pumpkin show for a better county fair in 1901 and warns of possible dissolution if 1904 fails to satisfy.
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Payette, Co. Astrotiment Society
Court House
West Union
G D. Darnall
J. E. Chapman
W. Vans Atton
E. B. Shaw
Trenaurers
J. W. Bopp
W. Grimes
Bert Ostrander
Association
Tur
Directora
Fayette County Tidbits Mixed county notes and travels
Fayet te County tidbits recounts residents abroad and at home. Mes, Hosfeldt and family travel to Trigste Austria to join her husband the U S consul. M Qualey of Wancoma leaves for Sioux City area to run a drug store. Oelwein petitioners for the sale of intoxicating liquors advance beyond expectations with hundreds of names expected. Mrs Simon Nefager dies in Albany after long Fayet te county life. Land purchase near Fayette city to support a dove farm for the Gosellians. Burton's Comedians play in Oelwein then Waverly while others plan stops in Oelwein and West Union.
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Mes
Hosfeldt
Clermont
Trigste
Austria
U.S
Oelwein
Albany
Simon Nefager
Nefager
Fayette
Nefeger
Simon
Too Night at Elgin Opera House Opens This Week
The Lindalp-Avook Co. presents at the Elgin Opera House for three nights starting Thursday December 6. The opening bill features a soulful performance titled By Mother's in with a standout cast. Tickets are priced at thirty cents for Tuesday and Thursday nights, with admission details listed in the program.
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Lindalp-Avook Co
Elgin Opera House
Mother's
West Union Gazette's Moral Eye Critique of Census Manipulation
Charley Talmadge's weekly column questions West Union census padding used to boost population and ratings. It argues the 2000 inhabitants figure misled the town into a favorable classification and asks whether the Gazette bears responsibility for this moral misstep and its political consequences.
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Charley Talmadge
West Union Gazette
Chteken
Ranst
Talmadge
Carrndt
West Union
Fayette County Officers Hang On for Longer Terms
The Arlington News reports Fayette County officials intend to remain in office where possible. Lawrence, chairman, and successors are expected to keep recorder and county attorney roles. Dempster plans to resign early next January. Hancock, Chambers, and Bueneides seek to extend terms to January 1903.
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Arlington News
Dempator
Dan
West Union
Dempster
Elgin Farmers Dairy Co Holds Annual Meeting
Elgin Farmers Dairy Company held its annual meeting at the opera house to review last year’s business and plan for the coming year. Officers were re-elected and patrons praised the management and profits. The company reported 16,005 00 in net earnings and noted substantial new territory and patronage, with the creamery seen as a great help to Elgin and surrounding townships.
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Elgin Farmer's Dairy Company Duit
Opera
Avery
Ronthy
Elgin
Hlgin
Populus
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Mattoon
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Becker
Ben Ethoti
August Fengon
O. A. Olapa
David Jacobia
United States
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Sdtine
Puaranteed
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Eigin
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Norte
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Prederickebarg
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Stein
Coadar
Atmoat Arphy
Wauken
Nashua
Cresco
Board of Supervisors
Allamakes
Waukon
Miongy
Allamikee County
Ibin
Allamikes
Mason City
Magon City
Duniner Esort
Clear Lake
Stason City
M. Qualey
Wancoma
Fist Week
Sioux City
Chis
Waucoma
Geo. Olson
Trea Delivery
Pontimnat Burdick
Postrille
D.’C. Rathbin & Co
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West
Union
Burton
Oclwein
Waverly
Oalwain & Week
Bat
Opera House
Wheerly
Londale Stock CO
the West Union Gazette
Elgin Farmer's ‘Daby CO
Max Baffaupé
Towa
Milligery
Albright & Lehman
Tuteat Atyles
Albright &Lehrman
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Wisconsin
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