Facing murder charge Mrs. August Krouse fights for life
In Muscatine Minnesota March 12 Mrs August Krouse a former Muscatine woman is fighting for her life at Worthington charged with murdering her husband August Krouse by shotgun use. The couple had moved to Adrian Minnesota and the husband’s life was insured by the Woodmen order. The Krouses’ son William Johnson and relatives support Mrs Krouse as investigators prepare to pursue the case.
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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
William C. Rogers sentenced to twenty five years for the April murder of Saloonkeeper Forney during an attempted holdup. Four trusted officers rushed him to Pacific Junction and onto an early train to Fort Madison to prevent a rescue attempt.
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William C. Rogers
Council Bluffs
Fort Madison
Forney
Pacific Junction
Blow Caused Death in Fist Fight at Oskaloosa
Henry Carmichael died after two hours of intense suffering from a blow to the throat delivered by Ralph Davis in a fist fight. The voice box was crushed, blood filled the lungs, and air filled facial and chest tissues. Local doctors treated him but could not save him.
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Davis
Shaw Livery Barn
Carmichael
Oskaloosa
Henry Carmichael
Ralph Davis
Fairfield Evergreen Cemetery Annual Meeting Notice
Notice to stockholders that the Fairfield Evergreen Cemetery association will hold its annual meeting to elect officers and transact other business. The meeting is at the Secretary's office on Monday April 4 2004 at 10 o clock a.m. I D Jones Secretary.
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Fairfield Evergreen Cemetery Association
I. D. Jones
Emma Ethel West Weds Ralph W McPherson at Home Wedding
Last evening at J. A. West home six miles north of town Emma Ethel West married Ralph W. McPherson in a quiet M E Church ceremony before about twenty five guests. Rev Osborn presided and a wedding supper followed. The couple will reside near Emerson after brief celebrations with relatives.
Metropolitan Orchestra of Ottumwa Concert at Campbell's Hall
The Metropolitan Orchestra of Ottumwa performs musical entertainment at Campbell's Hall on Thursday evening March 17. After the concert the orchestra will hold a dance.
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Metropolitan Orchestra of
Ottumwa
Campbell’s Hall
Four Ward Aldermen Nominated in Republican Primaries
Republicans named four candidates for city aldermen after last night’s primaries. First Ward candidate H M Dysart, Second Ward Sanford Ziegler, Third Ward H N Smith, Fourth Ward Alex Easton were nominated.
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H. M. Dysart
Sanford Ziegler
H. N. Smith
Alex Easton
Conner and Funk Win Republican Caususes in Hamilton County
Webster City reports the Republican cauсuses chose delegates to the convention. The Conner-Funk ticket carried all wards with Fifth Ward directing for Conner and Funk as delegate-at-large. Two outside precincts mirrored the city result.
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Conner
Funk
Webster City
Hamilton County
Conner-Funk
Congressman Conner
Rathbone Sisters Buy Piano for Castle Hall Use
The Rathbone Sisters purchased a new piano last week and had it installed in their Castle hall for the use of both the Sir Knights and the obliging Sisters.
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Rathbone
Castle
Sir Knights
Socials and church notices fill Fairfield week
The Green T social at the M. E. church drew praise and funds. Parish events include ParsonSons seniors at Shelby home, Bishop Morrison arriving from Davenport, and services at Episcopal church. O. E. S. chicken supper at Armory hall on St Patrick's day. A special O. E. S. meeting is planned. Community members host gatherings and a Presbyterian young people reception at the parsonage. Rev Alex Corkey to speak on Every Christian a Student in the School of Jesus at College Chapel. Fairfield records a record snowfall since Sunday. Various musical programs and luncheons nationalized. Rev W J Funkey to preach farewell March 27. he will move to Mt Carroll Illinois. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs invited to Lutheran church service March 27. The Dawn of the Reformation lecture by Rev A M Reitzel at Lutheran church March 29 with free admission and offering. H S Stark visits western Iowa then chats with Newton editor Rhinehart. a strong Democratic handshake hinted at statewide reform potential.
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College Chapel
Alex Corkey
School of Jesus
W. J Funkey
Fairfield
Mt. Carroll
Ill
W. J. Funkey
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Lutheran Church
A. M. Reitzel
Sheriff’s Sale of City Lot in Fairfield Iowa
Notice of sale under a special execution in Jefferson County Iowa. E R Smith Trustee sued Heirs of Addison B Caldwell. Property Lot five block five Railroad Addition Fairfield. Sale April 16 1904 at 1 o’clock at courthouse front door Fairfield. Debt 254 dollars costs 15 dollars accruing costs. Sheriff J W Wright deputy Chas M Barnes. I 21
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District Court
State of
Iowa
Jefferson County
E. R. Smith
Addison B. Caldwell
Fairfield
J. W. Wright
Chas. M. Barnes
Never Indulge in Ill Natured Gossip
A firm stance against spreading unverified or sensational gossip is stated. The notice emphasizes restraint and integrity in discussing others, urging readers to avoid harmful rumors and respect privacy.
Seed prices and bushel rates listed in market notes
Market brief shows Clover seed priced at per bushel with listed figures around 5.00 and other seeds priced at 37 to 38 cents per unit. Names and exact attributions are unclear due to OCR noise. The fragment references Mt hada and Rome with varied cents values in the same line.
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Greg Coe
Rome
Sheriff Sale Notice in Jefferson County Iowa
By special execution Elizabeth Messer sues Adelbert Lewis Anna Lewis John P. Lewis Eliza E. Lewis in District Court. The south half of lot 3 block 7 Oakland Ad is levied in Jefferson County to satisfy 346.74 debt and 40.53 costs. Public auction at the Fairfield courthouse for cash to the highest bidder.
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District Court
State of
Iowa
Jefferson County
Elizabeth Messer
Adelbert Lewis
Anna Lewis
John P. Lewis
Eliza E. Lewis
Oakland
Fairfield
Court House
One Day Only Public Notice Schedule
Office hours from 8 a m to 6 p m. The notice calls for a one day event and states it will recur once every 28 days.
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Anaconda
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Morrison
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Catharine Emerson
Armory Hall
St. Patrick's
Chas. Herring
Logan Building
Jessie Wray
Presbyterian Church
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Theo, Hochuly
Young Ladies’ Cooking Club
Manatrey
Jessie Manatrey
Kate Tappert
Helen Clarke
H. S. Stark
Sheriff’s Sale
Fairfield Markets
Emry’s
Zeigler’s
Grumbling
Wilbert Shallenberger
Chicago
Leggett House
Brazleton House
Mt. Pleasant
Shallenberger
Bright
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