Solon Mayor Arrested Over Gambling House Allegations
Solon mayor Whittington, age 27, was arrested on a charge of maintaining a nuisance at a gambling house. The case, filed by Wolfe of Solon, involves slot machines and dice games in the barber shop. Pre hearing set before Mayor Ball. case tied to a prior Solon disturbance.
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F Solon
Wolfe
Solon
Mayof
Shep
Bittner
Mayor Ball
Justice of Solon
State of Iowa
Ton
Frank Buttner
Mar- Solon
Whittington
Pigeons Cause Clock Dial Confusion in Bluffs
In Bluffs Iowa on August 13 Josh reports two pigeons alighting on the post office clock hands near noon. The birds perched on the long hand driving workers to misread time and disrupts as people planned luncheons. Some patrons checked watches by the tower, fearing they had the wrong time.
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Bluffs
Josh
Hand Resumes Journey as Business Moves Forward
The narrative describes a hand continuing its path and business activities resuming after a pause, signaling renewed momentum and ongoing progress in daily operations. The text emphasizes perseverance and forward motion in practical tasks and commercial activity.
Red Oak Man Promotes Dubious Woodbury County Homestead Plan
Sioux City reports a Red Oak promoter touting 338000 acres in Woodbury county to farmers as open for homesteading on August 17. Patrons are asked to deposit $6 and would receive $5.50 back if land proves unsatisfactory. Several farmers plan trips to Woodbury county before the date amid warning of a likely scam.
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Red Oak
Sioux City
Woodbury County
Travelers and visitors noted around town this week
A long list of residents and guests are mentioned, including Geo Banfield returning from a river trip to St. Paul Ona Boyd visiting relatives in Burlington and many others traveling to Chicago Mason City Lake Okoboji and Kansas places. Several families plan visits and trips to Canada Texas and Arkansas with dates referenced as last Thursday yesterday and Sunday as noted in Ottumwa Courier Aug. 14.
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Geo. Banfield
St. Paul
Jno
Gossick
Yellow Grass
Canada
Clifford Brown
Claremont
Ter
W. O. Harper
Eureka Springs
Arkansas
F. F. Simpson
Schickley
Neb
Fred Spielman
Lake Okoboji
Robert Ratcliffe
Fairfield
Virginia Gillette
Phillipstown
C. Huffman
Burlington No. 16
Ottumwa
J. H. Taylor Sells Out to Burlington Buyer
J. H. Taylor of Fairfield sells his carriage and wagon house to R. H. Spence of Burlington Iowa. The Taylor family will move west due to Mrs. Taylors ill health. Spence comes with years of experience and high recommendations to serve Fairfield residents.
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J. H. Taylor
Fairfield
R. H. Spence
Burlington
Iowa
Taylor
Far West
Burlington Special Rates for State Fair and Encampment
Burlington offers Iowa State Fair round trip tickets from Des Moines at 3.50 with return by Sept 2 for Aug 24 to Sep 1. Low harvesters’ rates to Dakotas and Minnesotas. Denver trip 14.15 Aug 30 to Sep 4. National Encampment in Denver Sept 4–7, 1905. Special G A R train from Fairfield Sept 4 at 1 29 p m. Chairs free. Pullman $4 50 double berth. tourist $2 25. Apply via agent seven days ahead. G A R tickets valid on any train.
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Fairfield
Grand Army
P. E. Heflin
Agt
Lowa
McElhany Chautauqua Sale Promises Big Savings
McElhany invites all to a Chautauqua sale with many special prices on outing flannel blankets and white wash goods. Picture sale featured with significant prices and some bargains extending through the event.
Bride and Groom Taken Prisoners in Des Moines
Des Moines Aug 10 Dr William A Sharp and his bride Miss Emma Conger a niece of Ambassador Ed win H Conger were kidnapped from their home on their wedding night and held for thirty hours as revenge for a previous joke. A crowd entered the house forced them into a closed carriage and drove to a flat four miles away where they were kept in darkness with guards outside.
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Des Moines
William A. Sharp
Emma Conger
Edwin H. Conger
Dr. Sharp
Miss Conger
Sharps
Death at Batavia Mysterious Gun Wound Deadly Mystery
Deputy Sheriff reports Lee Alverson 21 found near home with a gunshot wound in the breast. Inquest verdict declares death from a gunshot by an unknown party. Family of Jos Alverson comforts by community sympathy.
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Lee Alverson
Batavia
Carter
Wright
Hague
Jos. Alverson
Bryan Day Promises Landmark County Event
The notice promotes William Jennings Bryan appearing next Friday as a leading Democratic orator. Party supporters are urged to attend to honor him and make it the banner day of the Chautauqua, with residents urged to bring neighbors.
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Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
America
William J. Bryan
United States
Mr. Bryan
Trib announces newspaper delivery shift to Wednesday morning
The Trib will mail on Wednesday morning instead of after noon to please city mail carriers. Advertisers should submit copy to the office by Tuesday morning to ensure insertion. The change aims to satisfy all, and the paper hopes patrons assist in making it successful.
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Tribune
County Correspondence from Stockport Aug 15
Mrs Herman Zeigler was called to Illinois by her father’s illness. George and Odell Teeter visited Graham Lowe near Glasgow. Adolph Pagle and wife returned from the Portland fair. Mrs Pagle exhumed her father Dial Crenshaw and reburied him beside his wife in Mount Zion. Naomi Echerd and Will Conder visited James Grant near Fairfield last week. Foster Harter can ride again after illness. Crenshaw funeral held last Friday. Graham Lowe family visited Ed Parsons near Salina. Hazle Grant of Fairfield visited grandmother Mrs Eckerd. Sunday school postponed for Birmingham camp meeting.
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Stockport
R. R. No
Herman Zeigler
Illinois
George and
Odell Teeter
Birmingham
Graham Lowe
Glasgow
Adolph Pagle
Fairfield
Portland
Mount Zion
Naomi Echerd
Will Conder
James Grant
H. B. Keltner
Eldon
Crenshaw
Parsons
Salina
Foster Harter
Chester Teeter
Mr. Ellis
George McKee
Lewis Heisel
Hazle Grant
Eckerd
Weather and harvest notes from Cedar Township August update
Cedar Township reports timely rains boosting corn yields by hundreds of bushels while oats fall short at about half a crop. Local growers list top yields including Adams 25 bushels and Parsons 25 bushels. A rib injury from a fall and piano purchase for a daughter are noted as other items in the community update.
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Cedar Township
Guss Adams
Samuel Fickel
Truman Parsons
Wm. Parsons
Richard Fisher
Jim Gordon
Fairfield
C. L. Cox
Lester Fulton
Sam Watson
Elsie
Dr. Fisher
Cigarette Smoking Sparks Alarm Over Girl Nearby
A cigarette in a man’s mouth and a girl on the side create an alarming situation drawing concern from onlookers about safety and propriety in the area.
Special Prices on Furs and Undergarments
Local retailer advertises special prices on new furs muslin underwear and low shoes aiming to clear stock. End of season discounts highlight value buys for shoppers seeking bargains.
We Cordially Invite You to This Sale
Local advert promotes a sale of cotton goods urging early purchase for better values.
New Fall Waists Arrive with Silk Dress Offer
Our shop introduces new fall waist styles and a silk dress option with guaranteed quality at savings. Act now to take advantage of the promotional pricing and new merchandise.
New Line of Interest Draws Attention in Market
A brief note highlights a forthcoming line of products attracting consumer interest. The item prompts curiosity among shoppers and retailers exploring potential benefits and pricing.
Open for Public Viewing and Friendly Prices Noted
The opening notes emphasize a welcoming public reception with friendly staff and reasonable pricing. Local officials encourage visitors to browse offerings and experience the welcoming atmosphere.
Hats with New Styles Attract Wide Interest
The notice invites men women and children to seek new hat designs not available elsewhere highlighting opportunities and novelty in headwear trends.
Storewide Fall Incentives Highlight Big Assortment
The store promises a broad fall selection at attractive prices with upcoming inducements worth your consideration.
Chautauqua Sessions Planned Next Week
Clerks show eagerness to absorb much good from the Chautauqua events scheduled Wednesday and Friday of next week from 12 to 5, offering daytime sessions for attendees.
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Community Notes From Local Counties
Mrs Richard Fisher shows steady improvement. Daniel Murphy builds a barn for Guss Bright at Parsonville. Willie and Mrs Werner visit Burlington for a week with relatives. Bertha Piquignot enjoys summer vacation at home. Eli and Dave Blough attend cousin David Klopfstein funeral near Danville. Taylor Smith and John Samuelson get new telephones on the Jefferson county line. Rev Fordyce of Libertyville to preach at Ebeneezer next Sunday.
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Daniel Murphy
Guss Bright
Parsonville
Willie Werner
Burlington
Bertha Piquignot
Eli Blough
Dave Blough
David Klopfstein
Danville
Taylor Smith
John Samuelson
Jefferson County
Rev
Fordyce
Libertyville
Ebeneezer
No Saloon Petition Ends In Audubon County
Audubon Iowa August 13 The effort to establish saloons in Audubon county was abandoned by Atlantic saloonkeepers Walfinger and Fisher after strong opposition from the Iowa Anti Saloon League and the Audubon County Anti Saloon League. Most business leaders and farmers rejected the petition leading to its collapse.
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Audubon
Audubon County
Atlantic
Walfinger
Fisher
Lowa
Wild Freight Crashes into Way Freight at Elkader
A wild freight from North McGregor crashed into a way freight at McGregor yesterday afternoon. It demolished two cabooses and four box cars and struck the rear of Freeman's restaurant. Mrs. Freeman escaped injury. The engineer and fireman jumped clear. no serious injuries among the crew, though the engine was badly damaged.
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Elkader
North McGregor
McGregor
Freeman
Iowa Editor Vanishes After Sprint To Freight Train
Oskaloosa Iowa Aug 10 editor Carr of the Tracey Leader is missing since he ran from his office Tuesday to catch a freight train to Oskaloosa and has not been seen. His wife called police fearing foul play. He also ran a Tracey furniture store and was prospering.
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Oskaloosa
Carr
Tracey Leader
Tracey
Boy Dies in Farm Accident Near Sioux Rapids
Sioux Rapids Iowa August 16 The 11 year old son of George Anderson a farmer five miles southwest of town was killed while helping to haul hay He slipped from a load onto a pitchfork and a tine pierced his eye entering the brain authorities said the accident occurred yesterday
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Sioux Rapids
George Anderson
Here
Section Foreman Killed in Railway Accident
Manchester Iowa August 10 Grant Hook foreman of a section gang on the Great Western was instantly killed at Dundee while adjusting ties when struck by a west bound freight train He was 45 and leaves a family.
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Manchester
Grant Hook
Thorpe
Great Western
Dundee
Hook
Pioneer Priest Clement Johannes Dies in Dubuque
Rev. Father Clement Johannes, pastor of St. Marys church in Dubuque, an eminent priest of the archdiocese, died after four months of illness following a paralytic stroke.
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Town
Father Clement Johannes
St. Mary's Church
Archdiocese of
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