Murder charge shocks Muscatine woman in Worthington case
Mrs August Krouse, a former Muscatine resident, fights for life in Worthington Minn charged with murdering her husband August Krouse by shotgun. Her son William Johnson and relatives rush to her side as local Woodmen witness weigh impact.
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August Krouse
Muscatine
Worthington
Minn
William Johnson
J. A. Leyda
Woodmen of America
Krouse
Leyda
Johnson
South Muscatine
Woodmen
Adrian
Northern Railways
Noble County
HURRIED HIM OFF TO PEN FOR MURDER
William C. Rogers sentenced to twenty five years at Fort Madison for the murder of saloonkeeper Forney during an attempted holdup. Four officers secretly moved him at 4 am to Pacific Junction to catch an early train and prevent a rescue attempt.
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William C. Rogers
Council Bluffs
Fort Madison
Forney
Pacific Junction
Fairfield Evergreen Cemetery annual meeting notice
The stock holders of Fairfield Evergreen Cemetery Association are summoned to an annual meeting to elect officers and discuss proper business. It will be held at the Secretary’s office on Monday April 4 2004 at 10 oclock a.m. I D Jones Secretary.
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Fairfield Evergreen Cemetery Association
I. D. Jones
Fairfield
A. M. Reitzel
Emma Ethel West Weds Ralph W McPherson Near Emer son Iowa
Last evening at J A West home six miles north of town Emma Ethel West married Ralph W McPherson in a quiet ceremony conducted by Rev Osborn of the M E Church. About twenty five guests attended and a wedding supper followed. The couple will reside near Emerson Iowa after visiting the groom’s parents in town.
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Miss West
Mr. McPherson
Metropolitan Orchestra concert and dance at Campbell's Hall
The Metropolitan Orchestra of Ottumwa performs a musical program at Campbell's hall on Thursday evening March 17 followed by a dance. The event offers an evening of live music and social dancing.
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Metropolitan Orchestra of
Ottumwa
Campbell's Hall
Presbyterian Church
Republicans Nominate City Aldermen in Four Wards
The Republican primaries held yesterday evening nominated four candidates for aldermen: First Ward H. M. Dysart, Second Ward Sanford Ziegler, Third Ward H. N. Smith, and Fourth Ward Alex Easton.
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H. M. Dysart
Sanford Ziegler
H. N. Smith
Alex Easton
Conner and Funk Win Hamilton County Republican Candidates
Webster City March 12 The Republican caucuses in Hamilton county chose delegates to the convention meeting in this city next Wednesday. The straight Conner Funk ticket won in every ward with Fifth ward giving special instructions for Congressman Conner and for Funk as delegate at large. Two outside precincts reported results aligning with the city outcome.
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Conner
Funk
Webster City
Hamilton County
Conner-Funk
Congressman Conner
Rathbone Sisters Acquire Piano for Castle Hall
The Rathbone Sisters bought a new piano last week and placed it in the Castle hall for the use of both the Sir Knights and the obliging Sisters.
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Rathbone
Castle
Sir Knights
All go at above terms Call and let us tell you
A brief ad urges readers to contact the seller to learn how to purchase items without money. It emphasizes the offer to buy under unspecified terms and invites direct communication for details.
Blow Caused Death After Throat Injury Fight
After two hours of intense suffering Henry Carmichael died in Oskaloosa following a fist fight with Ralph Davis. Davis crushed Carmichael's voice box, causing ruptured blood vessels and air leakage into facial and chest tissues. Local physicians attempted to save him.
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Oskaloosa
Henry Carmichael
Ralph Davis
Davis
Local Socials and Meetings Highlight Fairfield Week
Community events fill Fairfield with gatherings at churches homes and halls. Bishop Morrison visits Davenport and speaks. O E S hosts a chicken supper. evangelistic services and a Sunday school farewell planned. new members to be received. Farmland notes on snowfall record. Funkey to preach farewell sermon and Mt Carroll move.
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W. J Funkey
Fairfield
Mt. Carroll
Ill
Sheriff Sale Notice of Jefferson County Iowa
By virtue of a special execution from the District Court of Iowa Jefferson County E R Smith Trustee vs Heirs of Addison B Caldwell Ilevied on Lot five block five Railroad Addition Fairfield Iowa Sale is set for April 16 1904 at 11 am at the courthouse front door Fairfield Iowa to satisfy 254 debt and 15 costs plus accruing costs high bid cash J W Wright Sheriff Deputy Chas M Barnes I
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District Court
State of
Iowa
Jefferson County
E. R. Smith
Addison B. Caldwell
Fairfield
J. W. Wright
Chas. M. Barnes
Markets Preview Amid Varied Prices Across Staples
Fragments show prices for Clover seed five dollars per bushel and best northern hard wheat flour around 1.25 to 1.15 per sack. Butter eggs and poultry noted at Emry's and Zeigler's with small per-unit costs. A closing line quotes a proverb: Grumbling is the child of greed.
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Popccwt Fc Teescvesieeee
Emry’s
Zeigler’s
Sheriff’s Sale Notice in Jefferson County Iowa
By order of the District Court Elizabeth Messer sues Adelbert Lewis Anna Lewis John P Lewis Eliza E Lewis. The south half of lot 3 block 7 Oakland addition Fairfield will be sold at public auction for cash to satisfy a debt of 346.74 and costs 40.53 plus accruing costs. Sheriff of Jefferson County Iowa I-21.
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Town
Jefferson County
Elizabeth Messer
Adelbert Lewis
Anna Lewis
John P. Lewis
Eliza E. Lewis
Iowa
Oakland
Fairfield
Court House
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