Ottumwa Seeks Grand Ollepaw Celebration September 23 28
Ottumwa plans a week long Ollepaw festival September 23 to 28 featuring a head end collision of two 86 ton locomotives and a real airship along with 100 shows and exhibits. The event aims to attract all ages and promises orderly festivities and festive atmosphere during Iowa's major celebration. Concurrently a Jefferson County probate case notes final report for Polly Overbee estate with court actions set for September 1907.
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Ottumwa
New Orleans
Kansas City
Omaha
Ollepaw
Iowa
Tax Sale Notice Of Glasgow Lot Redemption
State of Iowa Jefferson County occupants listed as heirs are notified of a delinquent tax sale held December 1904 where purchaser J J Kritzler holds the certificate for the 35 of Lot 12 in Block 1 Glasgow. If not redeemed within 90 days from service, a tax deed will be issued. Dated August 30 1907.
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State of
Iowa
County of
Jefferson
Jane Unkrich
Geo. W. Unkrich
Jennie Unkrich
L. B. Unkrich
Lula Unkrich
Gustave Unkrich
Hulda Unkrich
Clinton Unkrich
Bessie Unkrich
Lena French
Sherman French
Ethel Unkrich
Harold Unkrich
Fridoline Heer
William Heer
Mary Heer
Frank Heer
May Heer
Charles Heer
Anna Heer
Eva Stump
Charles Stump
Anna Whitney
Milton Whitney
Katie McClaren
Charles McClaren
Clifford R. Unkrich
Nettie Unkrich
Myrtle Unkrich
Eckley
Henry Eckley
Friderica Unkrich
Jefferson County
Glasgow
J. J. Kritzler
Administrator's Final Notice in Iowa County Inheritance
State of Iowa Jefferson County notifies Perry Overbee and other heirs at law of Poly Overbee that an administrator’s final notice has been issued and a legal proceeding or matter concerning the deceased's estate is stated to proceed on a specified later date.
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State of
Iowa
Jefferson County
Perry Overbee
Poly Overbee
Probate of Will in Jefferson County
Notice declares an instrument purporting to be the Last Will of James R Patterson is on file in Jefferson County Court. A proof and final hearing are set for Monday September 23 1907 at 2 o clock pm, first day of September Term 1907. Clerk W C Smith seals the record.
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State of
Iowa
Jefferson County
James R. Pattison
District Court
Said
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Runaway Causes Damage in Columbus Junction
A team owned by Frank Johnston ran away after he left the wagon loaded with oats. Johnston fell while trying to grab the lines and crushed his foot under the wagon. A nearby buggy tied to a horse was wrecked as frightened horses dragged it to pieces and the delivery wagon belonging to J. A. Hanft was struck.
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Columbus Junction
Frank Johnston
C. A. McCormick
Columbus City
Front Street
J. A. Hanft
Pared Toenail May Prove Fatal in Atlantic
John Pollock, an elderly Cass County resident, lies seriously ill at his son's Cumberland home with blood poisoning in a toe from a nail trim. The wound deeper cut led to the infection, risking amputation as doctors treat the illness in Atlantic on September 4.
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Atlantic
John Pollock
Cass County
Cumberland
Lineman Killed Working 30 Feet Above Ground
Fort Dodge Iowa September 7 Clarence J Henry a lineman for Fort Dodge Light and Power was instantly killed when he touched a live wire while working 30 feet high He came from Manchester aged 27 and unmarried.
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Fort Dodge
Clarence J. Henry
Fort Dodge Light & Power Company
Henry
Manchester
Gruesome Exhibit In Blydenburgh Trial
Eldora Sept 7 The remains of Mrs Blydenburgh, alleged poison victim, were shown in court as the grisly exhibit from the first trial reappeared. Dr Cooley and Dr Vaughan identified the organ evidence of arsenic poisoning, with Dr Hoffman testifying on autopsy results and daily fees. Timothy McCarthy will testify on arsenic percentage in Rough on Rats. Judge Wade maintains a stubborn defense and earns praise for handling the case.
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Europe
Cooley
Hoffman
Wauseon
Ohio
Blydenburgh
Timothy McCarthy
Jersey City
N. J
Race bishops not granted in Methodist race plan
Delegates chose A. M. Hibbits M. D. Grinnell H. M. Harmer Marengo F. F. Holiday Morning Sun O. P. Wright Knoxville as delegates to the General Conference in Baltimore next May with alternates T. G. Harper Burlington and J. C. Calhoun Keosauqua. The plan for race nationality bishops and reducing general conference representation were both rejected. Senator Tillman faced sharp criticism over his race stance during the discussion.
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Burlington
Baltimore
A. M. Hibbits
M. D
Grinnell
H. M. M. Harmer
Marengo
F. F. Holiday
Morning Sun
O. P. Wright
Knoxville
T. G. Harper
J. C. Calhoun
Keosauqua
Injured in Runaways at Keosauqua and Nearby
In Keosauqua Iowa on September 7 Aaron Brown was seriously hurt in a runaway on Bentonsport hill while returning from Bonaparte carnival. His collar bone broke and arm crushed with head bruises. others escaped with minor injuries. A morning incident had Geo Davidson badly bruised after leaping to stay on a frightened delivery wagon and dislocating a shoulder.
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Keosauqua
Aaron Brown
Bonaparte
Bentonsport
Mr. Davidson
Control Board Holds $5,000 for Tuberculosis Work
A dispute in Iowa over a 5000 dollar appropriation for tuberculosis information and treatment reveals the Iowa Society for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, led by ex Governor Larrabee, arguing the funds should support a lecturer. The state board of control maintains the money is under its control and that the Iowa City sanitarium will need it. At Oelwein lecturer Kepford sought funds but faced claims the legislature intended no direct disbursement.
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Tes Moines
Iowa Society For the Study
Larrabee
State Board of Control
Iowa City
Oelwein
A. E. Kepford
Smith
Kepford
Sanitarium Set to Open in Iowa City This Fall
The board of control expects a sanitarium to open in Iowa City this fall as building work nears completion. A $5,000 education campaign separate from other appropriations will fund state agents to inspect patients before transfer, with the superintendent likely to lead and outline the plan, possibly sending the state superintendent to lecture periodically.
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Iowa City
Board of Control
Hamilton
Is Lacey a Candidate for Iowa Governor Nomination
Ottumwa Sept 7 Is ex congressman John Fletcher Lacey of Oskaloosa a candidate for the republican nomination for governor of Iowa 35 percent of state primary voters favor him The progressive element debates this here Lacey visited Ottumwa held conferences with friends including U S Marshal Frank B Clark I H Hammond William B Reece and Frank B Simmons His allies campaign when the state party renewed activity and many supporters are expected to back him though he would not commit himself
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Ottumwa
John Fletcher Lacey
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Lacey
United States
Frank B. Clark
I. H. Hammond
William B. Reece
Frank B. Simmons
Congress
Major Lacey
Post Office Robbed at White City Store
Burglars entered the Crescent Coal company store and United States post office at White City and took stamps and valuables totaling about 200 dollars. They were captured near Deep River and will be brought to Oskaloosa for hearing. Post master George A. Warner discovered the breach and notified railroad officials and Crescent Coal president S. W. White.
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White City
Oskaloosa
Crescent Coal Company
United States Post Office
Deep River
George A. Warner
Northwestern Railway
S. W. White
Iowa Banks Report Upbeat For State Economy
Des Moines reports from Sept 4 state that Commercial National Bank of Chicago released a forecast on Iowa business and banking. It notes crop income may fall short of last year but higher farm product prices lift revenue. deposits outpacing loans signals prosperity. Land values have risen, Holstein area shows brisk land sales, labor is scarce and costly, and Iowa investors favor northwest and southwest farm lands.
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Iowa
Holstein
Scratch On Toe Causes Injury To Banker E. C Schneckloth
Correctionville Iowa September 4 from a slight bruise on the great toe of his right foot banker E C Schneckloth suffered a mishap that prompted a brief medical check.
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Correctionville
E. C Schneckloth
Bank President Severely Injured in Road Accident
A country road mishap left a banker with a gashed head and serious bruising to the left leg and foot. An inflammation of the right leg veins from a toe injury followed, as doctors worked with varying results. The individual is president of Merchants Savings Bank.
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Schneckloth
Merchants Savings Bank
Sunday Settles With Free Date In Chautauqua Rift
Des Moines reports Billy Sunday settled a $5,000 damage suit by granting a free date next summer June 28 with the Midland Lyceum. The bureau initially refused a $250 concession, then attributed the cancellation to management in Chicago. Sunday had canceled the June 20 engagement without notice, warning two weeks prior to the Chautauqua appearance.
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Midland Lyceum Bureau
Des Moines
Billy” Sunday
Midland Lyceum
Des Moines Chautauqua
Midland People
Chautauqua Managers’ Association of Chicago
Midland Bureau
Exline Girl Lapsed Into Deep Sleep in Mystery
In Exline Iowa Miss Alice Moore eighteen daughter of Mansfield Moore was found Friday night asleep on her floor with doors shut and no one able to rouse her. She remained in a deep trance by Sunday with physicians baffled and nourishment ineffective. Neighbors feared a long mystery to solve.
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Exline
Moulton
Here
Alice
Mansfield Moore
Fell Through Bridge Sues in Iowa Court
Clark Williams sues Clarke county for 25000 damages after falling through a defective bridge. Hearing in Creston Union county district court on a change of venue from Clarke county. Attorneys M L Temple W S Hendrick Sullivan Ferry for plaintiff. County Attorney Lloyd Thurston J S Blankston for defense. Most important case of term.
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Creston
Clark Williams
Clarke County
Union County
M. L. Temple
W. S. Hendrick
Osceola
Sullivan & Ferry
Lloyd Thurston
J. S. Blankston
Executrix’s Final Notice in Iowa Proceedings
State of Iowa Jefferson County final report of Johannah Peck executrix of Joseph Peck deceased to be filed for court approval and discharge. Respond by noon September 9 1907 at Fairfield Jefferson County Iowa or judgment will be entered. Attorney I D Jones.
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A. D
District Court
Jefferson County
State of Iowa
C. W. Bailey
Polly Overbee
Fairfield
Iowa
S’s
Johannah Peck
Joseph Peck
I. D. Jones
Executrix
Miss Pinch Seeks Study Details in Chicago
For three years Miss Pinch studied in Chicago under Mr Elmer Tod and Mr W Middelschulte organist of the Thomas Orchestra. The past year she has advanced piano technique with Mr Moor head. For further particulars phone 600 or address Cor rd and Jefferson streets rit.
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Miss Pinch
Chicago
Elmer Tod
W. Middelschulte
Thomas Orchestra
Moorhead
Cor. Rd
Jefferson Streets
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