Two Murders In One Town And Odd Deaths In Iowa
Last week in northeastern Iowa reports show two murder cases in Ottumwa with Jada Bar mer dying from a head blow allegedly by Fred Gardner who fled to Missouri and was arrested. Julius Fras ier was found dead in a wine room in a swoon, possibly murder for money. The coroner probes Mrs. A. B. Stickney’s death in St Paul as the National Theatre Co readies a West Union Christmas return. Fayette County tax sale totals $350 from 82 pieces, while Bremer County’s Lewis Buhr dies on a wind mill tower in a tragic accident.
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Fayette County
Mra A
Stickney
Ottumwa
Jada Barmer
Fred Gardner
Missouri
Julius Frasier
Argo
Camp
Lewis Buhr
Sumner
Bremer County
Death of Senator Elect Hayward in Nebraska
Senator elect Monroe L Hayward of Nebraska died December 4 after a long career shaping Nebraska's growth. He was nominated for governor a year earlier but lost to Governor Poynter, then pursued the U S Senate seat, winning the nomination and election after a notable contest.
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Monrca L. Hayward
Nebraska
Hercades
Hayward
Gate of
Poynter
Lhat Spring
United States
Allen
Vand
How to Know Glanders in Horses in County News
From the Nankiye Beacon a definition of glanders describes it as a contagious, destructive mucous membrane disease in horses with discharge from the node and hardened glands under the lower jaw. It notes possible transmission to cats, dogs, sheep, and humans and urges horse owners to watch closely for signs.
Mr Dooley weighs piano choice in Chicago ward chatter
The dialogue features Mire Dooley and Molly Donahue with Mr Dooley joining the Donahues on Archey Road. He jokes about buying a piano for his daughter while noting the practicalities of employment tied to piano ownership and referencing Tim Clancy and Mortimer Casey. The quote appears in the December Ladies' Home Journal.
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Dooley
Tim Clancy
North Side
Mortimer Casey
South Chicago
Malachi
Calliope
Mr. Doofey
Ladies’ Home Journal
November 1850 memory in West Union Qazette recounts severe Iowa winter
Charley Talmage recalls the previous November and a brutal 1850- winter in Iowa. He notes dry mild early work, then December brought northwest winds and four feet of snow with subzero temperatures. The winter proved deadly on prairie roads, lasting into May and described as an awful season not likely to be repeated outside Alaska.
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Charley Talmage
West Union Qazette
Here
Alaska
Daily paper special offer from Des Moines publisher
The Dawhly Caniel of Des Moines offers a one day only daily for two dollars on December 28, 1890. Send a check that day to receive the Daily Capital for the year 1891. Publisher promises full reporting, sample copies free, and urges timely reply to secure a year of newspaper service.
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Caniel
Des Moines
Bas
Saakes
Associated Preas
Wata Blighed
Dee 38
Late Young
Coplea
A B Frost Presents Country Folks Series in Ladies' Home Journal
A B Frost and an assistant undertake an ambitious eight part series titled A B Frost's Country Folks. The works depict American rural life and neighborhood views with full page reprints in The Ladies' Home Journal across eight issues beginning with the Christos issue.
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B Frost
Frost
Ladies’ Home Journal
Christos
Homeseekers' tickets void on certain Midwest routes
On dates December 5 and 19 Homeseekers' tickets will be void to all points on the railroad in Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota north of Shell Rock Abbey Crozelny and Waverly rate one fare plus two dollars for the round trip Chess tickets will be sold to fare numbers of files and to the Northern Western and Southern states for further information address Jaok Farmer AG P&T A 5 Codur Rapids Ia
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Laa
Towa
Minnenowa
South Dakota
Shell Rock
Abbey
Crozelny
Waverly Pt
Chess
BON & N
Jaok Farmer
AG P&t A
Codur Rapids
Chamberlain's Pain Balm touted by Manchester resident
Adolph L. Millett of Manchester reports dramatic relief after one bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm for a nine year lame shoulder. Stoehl's Pharmacy sells the remedy. Also a help wanted ad seeks district office managers in various counties with $600 yearly pay and references.
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Chamberlain
Adolph L. Millett
Manchester
N. H
Stoehl
Wing Wo
B.A. Park
Cuxeton Building
Chicago
Tow Line Progress on BCR&NR Tow from Worthington to Bardwick
More Wood Towns, the BCR&NR's, rapid progress on their tow line from Worthington to Bardwick. When completed it will be about three miles long and open the southwest Minnesota straightaway. The line now reaches Reading and will soon open to Wilmont. Inquiries should be sent to John Dow at Armstrong for details about Maple Hall of Luzon and the new route from Armstrong to Estherville.
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Bcr&nr
Worthington
Bardwick
Mion
Stebeat
Minnesota
Reading
Coen
Wilmont
Countiry
Dak
Maple Hall
Luzon
Armatrong
Estherville
John Dowe
Armstrong, la
Mog Watpren
P&t A
Cedar Rapids, Ja
K Fine Stock Farm for Sale Near Elgin 221 Acres World
For sale a 221 acre stock farm eight miles west of Elgin, cheap. Includes 160 acres under plow, 20 acres timber, rest stump land with excellent pasture and water. Fully fenced with cross fences, large well built frame house, suitable for clover and corn. Three miles to two markets. near a light factory. Purchasable at a favorable price. Inquire of Y Weal Unisin, i. WwW, Bopp, Sow.
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Elgin
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Elgin Roller Mills
Iowa
Light of
Ehrlich & Lawrence
Proprietors
Prinerra
Asstracters
Diehl Bros,’ Abstract Co
West Union
Clermont
Union Bede
Emma Abbott
Wax Raffauf
R. J. Stoehr
W.H. Finke
Stoehr's Pharmacy
The
National Theatre Co
A. B. Stickney
Chicago’ Great Western Ry
Summit Ave
St. Paul
Jerome Kern
William Kern
Lyall
Waverly
Charles L. Stewart
Kern
Schuneman
Stewart
Joe
Len Mead
Wancoma
New Hampton
Waucoms
Frank Elliott
David Gillard
Waucon
F. Johnson
Sheffield
Mead
Bean
Dubuque
Oscar Lambert
Charles City
D. E. Moore
Lambert
Joseph Savino
Mire Dooley
Molly Donahue
Talmadge
Country Folks
Especi
Benson Elgin
Jareuron
Co. Kevanes
Coller and the Dry Yard
Elas
Eniough
Lighy
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