Local News and Notices From Burlington Area
The column reports a series of local events including visits to Bidon and St Louis World’s Fair, property purchases by Arthur Donavan and J W Fry, a rummage sale planned by church women, marriage license issuances for Arthur L Kock and Clara Pfeffer, farm sale from Pete Shaffer, police incidents involving burglars at Mrs Heflin’s home, and multiple travels to the World’s Fair. It mentions theater ads for Sandy Bottom and community plans for the M E Conference in Ottumwa with local weddings and family visits.
Osborn to Preach at M R B Church On Sunday
Rev Thos Osborn will speak at 11 00 am delivering the fifth sermon titled The Evangel for Today. In the evening he will present the second sermon Good Companions, inviting readers to attend with a friend.
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M. RB
Thos. Osborn
Rome Man in Trouble for Board Bill Theft
Sheriff Campbell received a message from Ottumwa authorities about Charles Parker, wanted on charges including boarding house debt and stealing a razor and other items from his room. Parker, known in Rome where he courted Miss Pencil, was captured by Officer John Hamilton and held in jail before being returned to Ottumwa for action.
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Campbell
Ottumwa
Charles Parker
Ottumwai
Parker
Rome
Pencil
Omcer
John Hamilton
Mt. Pleasant
Interstate Commerce Commission Reports Rail Disaster Toll
Washington reports from the Interstate Commerce Commission show a year end tally for the twelve months ended June 30 with 3,787 killed and 51,542 injured in railway accidents. Passenger and employee deaths total 487. Collisions and derailments reach 11,201 with 64 percent involving cars. The bulletin argues railway travel remains alarmingly dangerous and urges reinforcement of recommendations.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Come
Cnst
Obituary notes and local notices from Libertyville region
John Amos Wolf of Des Moines township Jefferson County Iowa died October 20 1904 at his father’s home in Libertyville He was married to Leslia A Stansberry Dee and had one child who died in infancy He survived by his father three sisters and a brother His wife Dee died 1888 and his life known for honesty and business acumen His funeral was held at home with ministers Rev Springer Rev Wylley and Rev Rowlingson Then he was buried at the Hard Cemetery Other notices report Jobn Bishop born West Virginia 1826 died in Liberty township and lived in Jefferson County farming before death The article mentions attendance at Bethel church and local movements including farm purchases and St Louis fair travel plans by Rev W R Rowlingson and others
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John Amos Wolf
Des Moines Township
Jefferson County
Iowa
Libertyville
Leslia A. Stansberry Dee
Jefferson Co
Dee
Springer
Wylley
Rowlington
Honest Phrysi
Jobn Bishop
West Virginia
Oye
Liberty Township
Belmont O
van Buren County
Jel Co
PE. Huffman
Bishop
Nike
Bethel Church
They
Ty Revo Rowingson
Smith
Bleminehan
Pheer
Huglin Travels to Dayton After Telegraphed Notice
J A Huglin rushed to Dayton after a telegram announcing his father’s critical condition. He arrived Monday morning and learned his father died Sunday evening. An obituary appears in this paper. Huglin plans to stay about a week to settle affairs.
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J. A. Huglin
Dayton
Mr. Huglin
Voter Registration Urged for VvOCCTS in Cities 3500 Plus
Notice instructs residents in cities of 3,500 and up to register on October 27 or 28 and 29. Fairfield listed. Those failing to register may be barred from voting. If 27th not possible, register at first opportunity in October 28 or 29.
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Fairfield
Powder House Blown Up Near Marshall Town
Incendiaries set fire to the Alder powder house about three quarters of a mile from Marshall town. The building held about 1000 pounds of powder and 250 pounds of dynamite. The blast shattered windows four miles away but caused no injuries as residents reached safety before flames reached the explosives.
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Alder
Han Abbott
Nile
Marshall Town
Sudden death in Danville claims Mr James Seaton
Rev A W Miller returned from Danville Illinois last night to conduct the funeral of Mr James Seaton who died suddenly while driving his wagon in the street. This marks the third sudden death in Danville in three weeks. Seaton was once a member of Miller's Danville church.
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A. W. Miller
Danville
Irles
James Seaton
Card of thanks from the Stromaan family
The Stromaan family thanks friends for support in laying away their dear companion and father. The note expresses gratitude for the help and asks blessings on Mus. LD. Stromaan and children.
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Stromaan
Wild deer spotted near Wooster on McClain farm
A wild deer was captured on the McClain farm near Wooster last Sunday marking a rare sight in the region. The article notes deer are scarce in the state and emphasizes the unusual nature of the sighting.
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McClain
Wooster
Signals Whistles Tell Tales of Railroads and Fire Alarms
A Providence Journal narrative explains railroad whistle codes learned from years on the road. It describes calls for brakes, stopping, back up, yard work, and fires, with examples from express trains to steamboat fog signals.
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Elevated
Ni York
Sethaphore
Providence Journal
Carpeaking
Separate notice of separation and debt disclaimer posted
Notice states Emma J left the home and Nelson has protection and survival notice. It declares the writer not responsible for debts contracted by her after September 8th. The text names ALIReD NELaoN and mentions port and location hints.
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Emma J
Nelson
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Dolph & Sic
Fairfield, Iowa
Sdays Daily
Coy Ward
Bidon
Arthur Donavan
Harry Tilson
Frank McClelland
Suni
Nettie Uric R
Lay Here
A. Woellhaff
W. C. Hamilton
Mr. Woellhaft Wit
of Groceries Srr
J. W. Fry
St. Iouis
Arthur Pickett
Arthur L. Kock
Clara FE. Pfeffer
Brighton
Lucas
Jay Rollin Howard
Violan A. Curtis
Clifford W. Simmons
May Shafer
Pete Shaffer
Buchanan Township
August Reed
Mr. Shaffer
Colorado
Sheriff Wright
St. Louis
Richard II. Kerrick
Clara May Hisel
James Montgomery
James Louden
John P. Merckens
Catherine A. Emerson
Aneis Heflin
West Briges St
Mary Russell
Lon Brady
Richland
Pairfield
Osborn
Thomas Jefferson
Asylum
Burlington
No. S
Opera
Fords
Wigiel
Ozark Mountains
California
Rock Island
Seattle
H. A. Mohler
Agt
Correspondenge
Hiram Smith
Indian Territory
Ward Yost
W. R. Rowlingson
St. Louis Fair
Will
J.T. Willey
Kookuk
Eldon
Charles Watkins
AL. W. Warner
Nellie
North Minnesota
Mr. Morely of
Wiineis
Capt. Watkins
Charles Biggs
Flugman
Flugeman
Ind
Ely Ming
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