Murder at Old Town Barber Shop In Upstairs Room
George Longe was killed in a barber shop upstairs at Uanlontown by Martin Wesnott after a brawl. Wesnott confessed guilt after Longe failed to recover from head injury. A second item notes 21,000 young trout planted near Decorah from Manchester hatchery. Excerpt mentions church services next Sunday Evening at M. E. church with sermon on Purpo... The Backbone of Character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aineon City
George Longe
Uanlontown
Haleeorth
Priday Even
Martin Wesnott
Wescott
Longe
Wescottling
Manchester
Decorah
M. EB
Rural mailboxes barred from sale notices
Farmers along rural routes risk prosecution for using rural mailbox slots to advertise sales. The Post Office Department warns the rural boxes are for private use only and must be treated like individual post office boxes. Violations will be punished under postal laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
White Lily Washer Ad Promises Easy Laundry
An advertisement touts the White Lily washing rene as the best on the market, claiming it is easy to run and washes clothes clean with a right price. Sold by CG Lehman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cg, Lehman
10000 Miles to Wed Bride From Philippines Unites
At St Paul last week Miss Mary Ball man of Frankville became the bride of Albert Schiff who came from the Philippines to wed her. After a brief stay in the country the couple will return to Uncle Sam's possessions in the Orient where Mr Schiff is employed. Their betrothal began five years ago when Schiff departed for the Philippines as a soldier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Mary Ballman
Frankville
Albert Schiff
Philippines
Uncle Sain
Orient
Schill
Waukon
Notice to Debtors and Fur Records Claim
Noricg informs all debtors to settle bills promptly before leaving town. Frip Mormant proclaims Franklin county trapper has broken Iowa fur records by catching twenty four minks in a single night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartain
Franklin County
Iowa
Christmas in Our Churches Celebrates Joyful Day
Christmas was celebrated in multiple churches with programs for children. The German Baptist church showcased readings and songs around a decorated tree with gifts distributed by Superintendent Keiser. At the Methodist church children performed a pageant in praise of Christmas, with Santa Claus crowned as king of the lobby, and gifts then distributed to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Traea
Stoeckmann
Keiser
Finke
Chrigjmas
Santa Claus
David Forbes
Misa Anderson
German immigrant killed in Wolf turn power saw accident
Fred Glade of Jeffurean township died Saturday afternoon when a fly wheel on an old tread power machine fractured. A blade hurled fragments struck him in the neck and temple as others started the team. He was 48, survived by a wife and two children, and funeral held Tuesday at the Lutheran church conducted by Rev. Gul Zeilinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Glade
Jeffurean Township
Will
Fox Blade
Big Viher
Lutheran Church
Rey. Gul
Zeilinger
Oelwein Record
New Telephoning System Cuts Off Unwanted Lines
A novel central controlled system allows a caller to select a single number while disconnecting all other phones on the same line. The collector device enables up to 425 phones to share a switchboard, with a red busy indicator visible on each line until the call ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Fire at Hawkeye Destroys Shops on Main Street
Tuesday evening Hawkeye reported a fire near Main Street as the Hawkeye hook and ladder company prepared to assist. Fire origin traced to a Hangon blacksmith shop. the blaze destroyed the smithy and an adjoining building once used as a photograph gallery. One building torn down to control the fire. loss described as not great and partially insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeyy
Gra
Hangon
Mr. Belestoer
Fe John Slaget
Wedge Photograph Gallery
Main Street
W. U Union
Card of Thanks for kindness during illness and burial
To the kind who with aid and deed supported us during sickness and burial, your gracious words and acts brought comfort in our loss. We extend heartfelt thanks to all who offered sympathy, prayers, and assistance in this time of grief.
List of Jurors for 1904 Grand Jury
Readable fragments list numerous jurors and officers across towns including Dover West Union Clermont Center Windsor Bayette and Peoria area, with many names, initials, and places. Includes references to a grand jury pool and associate jurors for Maynard Havkin DN Austin JW Gintienden Auntrew Thorson and others. Exposed fraud article notes Captain F rid and Bloodgood, Crane interview, and a life policy scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gran Jury
HS Benson
M Brian JC Darnell
Center
Deintigy
Paireld
Lda
Parry West Union
J Meyer
Ovlwein
Stohr
Quan DW Potter
Bethel HS Coventry
Llymia
Nh Bond
Patoam
JH. Shuehey
Clermont NG Spencer
Walon
Fred Barthelne
Auburn
Petit Jary
January Tory
MB Freeman
Dinith Dul
LL Morgan
Windsor
Lewns
Dover
OW Patterson
Clyria
Vatenucer
Vielloy
Goldsberg
Harkin LO Larsen
PE Valley
JW Tope
Mgonnor
Prenat
Havey
Ouvir
BU Moats
Vidtuy
Cinnaitigs
Giermaat MB Dresser
Bayette
Frank Comminus
Haarlin
Dd May
Weatfield
Steevelwl
Ghermont
Tour ‘Hietsen
Deter Snyder
Obas Nuss
Fuleflete
Philip Lauer
L Bosst
Fremont
Dt Sweet
Mayetty
Dortand
West Union
N Jolson
West Uni
Henry Tleick
Bethet Ot Downing
Frumont
Albt Anderson
Glemionnt
Geo Wiekheam
Din Joho Boles
Catan
Neimnin
Barbel
Vrnesdatt
Puram Matlin Kle
Clermont RD
Sith
AD Richie
JU McDennild
Buen A Mi Miller
Fairdela
Frank Waugh
Pairtiela
Je A Parker
Gtarrington
Valley
Asyke
Henry Homewood
Wesfield
WE Dronot
Harlan Rob Wilson Jr
Pl Valley
Holiday excursion rates and regional updates
The notice lists holiday excursion rates between Roel Ishii stations and Wat ire, with travel around 200 miles apart on December 24 25 and January 1. It mentions tickets at Rock Island offices and up to date arrangements, plus public notices on winter weather and local business activity. It also notes a serious report about James Bracken of Ohio and a proposed business purchase in the west end of town in February. Weather remarks report 20 degrees below zero and bracing conditions with recent snow, calendars from merchants, and local social events including Miss Mary Freibergs eighteenth birthday. Additional items mention price cuts at a store, a college professor visiting, and observations on church services in Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
M. I
A Beautiful Life Gone In Milford Woman Dies In 1908
Jane G. Pringle of Milford Conn born October 24 1984 died December 28 1908 after months of illness She would have been 24 years 2 months old Survived by seven children and siblings Funeral at M E church December 26 Interment Elgin cemetery County news mentions a plan to run a county grocery store to replace improper private charity and improve aid distribution
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Jane G. Pringle
Milford
Conn
Francis Desart
Frank
Clermont
Iowa
Franc Desart
Columbus
Oho
Chilligathe
Missouri
M. BE. Vhurch
Temple
M. 1S
Elgin
Dubuqne
Board of Allpurvisors
Doad
Tia
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Ngdon City
Noricg
Ram
Hawkeye
Seritaria & Stoehr
Phar Charles Becker
Watertown Tine Tribune
Traunt Wine
Preesman H. Bloodgood
F.rid
Indiana
Vite Tus Co
Bloodgood
Crane
Bhooteoud
Gauerla
Moliday
James Bracken
Ohio
Mary Freiberghaus
Fred Hadsell
Greak
Minima College
Oxfanl
Chester Masters
Nother
Ty Blin Vo
Dr. Hudsell
Maygard News
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