Old Tanned Ov Her Past Weeks Doings
Clipped notes recount a fatal train accident at Oelwein where an unmarried man employed at the O G Railway ice house died after being struck by a freight train and transported to Patterson’s hospital where he lived about an hour. Also noted is the sudden death of 8 year old Hisscock, grandson of O Warn, found in a front room. investigators are uncertain of the cause.
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Oelwein
Oulwein
Marka
Gora
Iing
Little
Zirmest Hisscock
O. Warn
Auditorium Project Advances in Oelwein Fire Dept Plan
The Oelwein Fire Department drives an auditorium project now funded and set to begin within ten days. A loan is secured, ground breaking near, with a 140 by 60 foot brick building atop a stone foundation and a 20 foot wall height plus a high basement usable as an armory or other space.
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Oelvein
Oelwein
Burlington Engine Derailed On Open Switch Near Depot
A Burlington engine collided with an open switch south of the depot injuring no one as passengers were moved to Cedar Rapids by the northbound train. Engineer A B Funk and Fireman K R Norris were aboard with Funk previously involved in a similar incident. The mishap pattern prompted curiosity over a repeat episode for the same engineer.
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Burlington
Funk
Norris
Cedar Rapida
Degorah
Oelwein Electric Lights Sold to Calwain Company
Oelwein Electric Lights Co disposed of its plant to a corporation backed by Illinois capitalists. John Jamison conducted the negotiations for the local company, which received a good price. The new Calwain Light Heat and Power Co will supply city lights and heat, and plans include a steam and hot water heating system for blocks and residences and electric power for motors. The old firm included Wyn Walker John Jamison and James Kerwin.
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Wyn. Walker
John Jamison
James Kerwin Pil
Qelyen
Hunters Clash Over Chicken Hunt Lawsuit Near Hawkeye
Local hunters in the Hawkeye area face legal battles after open season tensions. One man, Fred Falk, pleaded guilty October 1 to hunting enclosed lands without permission, fined $6 plus court costs. Earlier, three Banks township youths who shot a prairie chicken were also charged. informant Mr Brewer reported the incidents.
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Hawkeye
Argo
Banks
Hunter Accident Highlights Dangers of Excessive Firearm Use
Guy Riedel near West Union reports a hunter wounded his companion with a bullet through the leg. He suspects deliberate aim but suspects a careless hunter with a high powered rifle. a follow up shot near Mrs. Riedel nearly hit her head while drawing water. The incident underscores danger from firearms and calls for suppression of careless use.
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Guy Riedel
West Union
Pastura
Bisa
Accidents and Health Costs From Last Week
A summary of incidents including Mr. Luchmey's accident on an evening train where his foot was crushed under a wheel necessitating amputation. Also covered is an expensive smallpox case in Independence, where Dr J W McCready was hired by the health board for care, initially billed at 800, later reduced by the board of supervisors, with a court ruling supporting the physician’s full compensation. The case total reached 1,500.
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Luchmey
Sumner
Board of Health
J. Wi. McCready
Board of Supervisors
Public safety and court news from West Union and surrounding towns
This week includes a public safety note on threshing engine ethics on highways, with rules to keep 100 yards clear and a lookout, plus court activity in West Union with Judge Fallows. Local business shifts. Houska closes Clermont yard. Davenport gets a new orphanage chapel and organ funded by ex Governor Larrabes. Catholic school work begins at Oelwein. An arresting accident: Archie Perry injures his thumb in a revolver misfire at Osler n.
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Percon
Fayette County Tidbits Highlights and Local Changes
The Fayette USA football team suffered a 57 to 0 defeat at Town City. A new post at the West Union courthouse causes overflow and trouble for county officials. Judge J P Connor to represent the 8th district in Mongreat for the unexpired term. Mrs Hossfohl and children depart Clermont for Austria to join her husband, a U S consul. The Fayette county veterans reunion at Arlington faced weather-related cancellations. next reunion set for Waucoma. Mids Baker, Universalist pastor at West Union, resigns to return to Indiana. The town feels keen at her departure.
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Fayette USA
Town City
Beore
J.P. Connor
Mongreat
Dolliver
USU
Fayette
Mids Baker
Universalist ‘Chitch
West Union
Indiana
Weat-Union
Congressman Haugen Visits Elgin Opera House
Congressmen G N Haugen spoke to a republican audience at the Elgin Opera House last Wednesday evening. He quietly attended and left without large crowds, expressing support that he and McKinley would both be elected.
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G. N. Haugen
Elgin Opera House
Haugen
McKinley
G W Agent at Syrner Goes Wrong
Tuesday afternoon October 2, C G W railroad station agent O I Shields at Bumner disappeared. Auditors check his accounts amid reports of a shortage while a note stated any funds misused should go to his wife. The case follows other court actions and local investigations in an eventful week.
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O. I Shields
C. G. W. Railway
Bumner
Rhislds
Diphtheria Tragedy Strikes Clermont Family
In Clermont a malignant diphtheria outbreak claimed four lives in one family within days. The father and eldest daughter, five, survived while three young daughters and the mother died after a week of illness. Local residents enacted precautions to halt further spread as sympathy spread through the community.
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Clermont
G. Haug
German Baptist Church Buys Livery Barn Lot for Shelter
The German Baptist church society purchased the south twenty eight feet of Falk and Muehlenthaler livery barn property on Saturday to build a large barn. It will hold forty teams and serve farmers, offering a humane shelter for horses during bad weather and Sundays. The project aims to protect horses from blizzards and heat, reflecting community support for Elgin residents.
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German Baptist Church
Falk & Muehlenthaler
All Elgin
Democratic Ticket Complete in Fayette County Nominates Rubyer and Rulifson
The Democratic committee appointed by the convention nominates Anson Rubyer of Union Township for Clerk of the Court and H. M. Rulifson for Recorder. Rubyer, a county-born industrious student, earns broad cross party support and praise. Rulifson is a respected farmer with strong education, penmanship, and trusted record.
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Anson B. Rybyer
Union Township
Clark
Rubyer
Anson Rubyer
H. M. Rulifson
Sheyeell
Fayette County
Pocket Book Lost Near Clermont and Elgin
A large black pocket containing a sum of money was lost Friday evening October 5 along the streets of Elgin or on the road between Clermont and Elgin. Report any information to Henry Carragher in Clermont or the Eguo office for a reward.
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Alrects
Elgin
Clermont
Same
Henry Carragher
Eguo
Henry CannaGurn
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