Fayette County Loses 900 in Probate Case
A district court ruling in Fayette County voided a $900 claim against the estate of Annie M. Jacob for lack of timely filing. The administrator’s claim was filed within six months of appointment but barred by the statute of limitations after a year, with the court noting no liability against County Attorney Clements. Local officials faced questions over why actions were pursued.
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Union
Fayette County
Tr. - Op
Tacob
Perstate
Annie M. Jacob
Ingine
Cluas
Clements
Oelwein and West Union Notes on Elections and Deaths
Local items recount Oelwein city election results with over 1,000 votes and West Union updates. Reports include postmaster Lovie and store changes, legal fines for a saloon case, multiple deaths including Rev. W. W. Lewis and Augusta Domke, and town improvements amid ongoing regional growth and public notices.
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Oelwein
West
Union
City waterworks head faces scrutiny over missing funds
Oelwein officials allege A D acting superintendent diverted 1820 dollars while in charge of the waterworks. Vouchers remain with the city as the investigation unfolds. Meantime, Jefferson Out Fishing and political reshuffles involving public roles surface as Washington duties loom.
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Oelwein
A. D
Ula
Wood
Oulwein
Vaigo
Man in Town Builds First Enes Shack After Trial
A local resident, described as a man in town, created a first enes shack only after deciding to try the venture. The fragment suggests a narrative of ambition and commitment within a small community.
Trewin Declares Candidacy For Governor Nomination
Trewin formally announced himself on March 28 as a candidate for the governor’s nomination. Doubts had persisted about his entry, but the announcement settles the matter and places him in the race.
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Benatar J
AH. Trewin
Trewin
Papsie
Flr
Racu
Small Pox at St. Lucas Spreads in County Area
In St. Lucas and the vicinity there are seven small pox cases between St. Lucas and Fort Atkinson. A child case risks fatal outcome. A Port doctor wrongly judged the first illness non contagious and no quarantine was set, allowing spread.
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St. Lucas
Waucoma
Fort Atkinson
Lead Mine Accident in Guttanburg Claims Life
A sad accident occurred at Guttanburg on Monday March 18 as Eddie Kireh, helping a father mining lead in the hill back of town, fell into a mineral hole. He descended the ladder within a few feet of the top when dizziness struck and he collapsed. Rushed out, he suffered serious internal injuries.
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Guttanburg
Eddie Kireh
Trewin and the Picturesque Governor Bid
A Chicago Chronicle illustration of State Senator J. H. Trewin of Waukon is cited as a potential governor candidate. The piece notes he would bring dramatic publicity to the contest and mentions Fayette County politicians often painting him in vivid terms.
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Chicago Chroniers
J. IL. Tewin
Waukon
J. H. Trewin
Tragic Accident Kills Postville Girl En Route Train
On Monday March 18 Irene Misiss, 11, daughter of Mr and Mrs Heury Phigse, was struck by an accommodation train as it entered Postville, dying from injuries. Local authorities investigated the incident.
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Milwaukes
Nout
Postville
Irene Misiss
Myo
Heury 'Phigse
Senator J H Trewin visits Fayette County seeking governor bid
Lansing senator J H Trewin toured Fayette County last week to view the district boundaries and win local support for a gubernatorial run. He is viewed as a potential “machine” candidate and aims to avoid a repeat of a two year old Republican sentiment in the county.
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John Buchan
Oelwein
Seattle
Wash
Buchan
Mr. and
Myre
Milo Bessett
Arlington
Cedar Falls
Lewis Dorshan
Woat
Union
Wagt Union
Lewis Dershaw
Buller
West Union
Washington
U. S
McKinlay
Jefferson
J. H. Trewin
Lansing
Fayette County
Trewin
Lin
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Lowie,Bigler
Wadena
Atore
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Wadenn
TR Tum
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Dirnesy Auto
Stam
James Graham
Atoll
Bright
Hoe
John A. Thompson
Monond
Oclwein
Scharn- Weber
Weat Unton
Ft. Dodge
J. W. Winders
F. H. Lord
Revier
Coselman
St. Paul
W. W. Lewis
Lewis
Presbyterian Church
Watcumsa
Eldorado
Augusta Domke
Hig Usua
Mig Florence Greene
Oslwein
Dubuque
Enevius
On-Iheane
Charlie Wetherbee
Kapp
Itii
Perry Normel
Te Vonietusién
John, Doherty
Anid
Phippen
Maynard, Gate
New Hampton Courier
Elkader
Hobgan
Burr Oak
Winngahick County
Iowa
Thera
Waukon Iroh
Chicago Great Western
New Hampton
Wankon
Tha Hakd
United States
An Got
Congressing
Great Western Railway
Bellows
Salvanah
Ill
Chicago
Clayton County Agricultural Society
National
H.F. Schulte
Hayes
Clinton
Marshall
Mich
Ins
Heinie
Haye
Fuller
Qone
Traits
Coop Lumber
Sea Wix Jayne & Keve Bros. . Lumber BR CO
T. M. Leacur
Mgr
Steemr’s Pharmacy
Wrihy
Capper & Shaffer’s, General Merchants
Elgin
Fayette Country
Capper & Shaffer
Elgin, Iowa
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