Fatal Fourth of July Balloon Disaster at River Landing
Ehrhardt the balloonist contracted to perform two ascensions for the Fourth of July celebration in the city. He died after his balloon descended into the river, failing to open the parachute. his body was recovered and sent to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The 27 year old left a wife and child, and his brother in law Albert Studer aided in the recovery effort. Ehrhardt, a Rock Island railroad worker, had a history of annual Fourth of July ascents and this was his third fatal ascent of the season.
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E. E. Ehrardt
Poon
Ropa
Cedar , Rapids
Iowa
Albert Stader
Ehrhardt
Oats
Altho
Mam
Bagan Undertaking Establishment
Cedar Rapids
Albert Studer
Euirhardt
Rock Island
Beinz
Stambaugh
Local County Event Highlights and Races Recap
A bustling meet feature rich with races and contests. Winners include Natwick, Garrell Lapiertow, and Tio Binur man in a day of track and field. Spectators packed the stands as farmers, townsfolk, and youth clubs filled the crowd.
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Maria
Devine
Prince
Pete
Ash
AEB Natwick
Fire
Resell Dysesbuergs
Garrell Lapiertow
Tio Binurman
Nawiel Hind
Triaer
Mils
Tenpad Jransan
Porter Phill Myson
Manette Marne
Jon Hally
Mori Renae
Hid
Saryers
Peter Brawth Secomud
G. Kintesun
Carlson Iid
Waitreck
Romsime
Crambla Secont
Pouy
Ate Yi
Bort Edwards
Java
Thas
Bani Uber
Ane
Dallas
Saloon Licenses Granted at City Council Meeting
The common council approved twenty three saloon licenses from twenty seven applicants. Refusals included Harvey Gee for location, G W Mason over charges, Hagemeister Brewing Co due to license through an individual, and Jon Dix who planned to leave the city. Also noted are a social dance planned by local B F U and a Congregational church annual meeting with Rev. Fred Staff invited to stay. Death of Mrs John Nash reported with brief cause and location.
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Common Council
Harvey Gee
G. W. Mason
John Dix
Hagem Sister Brewing Co
G. W.mason
Hagemeister Browning Company
Jon Dix
Congregational Church Society
Fred Staff
J. W. Notwick
Guy O. Babcock
Justens
EB. Wi. Ellis
G. W. Mead
J.schwenk
Mra
G. BR. Gardner
Ib. I. Baynard
G. M.natwick
Miss Bird
Basler ‘Ghorister
L. “A. Taylor
Theta
A Trip to Kilbourn Through Sand and Power Plant
In early morning travel with J. H. Battell the writer journeys from Granil Rapids to Kilbourn to inspect the new power plant. They describe Adams county sand, the Friendship stop, and the unfinished Kilbourn dam with four 2800 horsepower wheels delivering 11,200 horsepower to Madison and Portage. Mr. Battell will head the plant’s operations, with many workers finishing up the site.
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Kilbourn
Granil
Kiltourn
J. H. Battell
Adams County
Withourn
Kilbours
Madison
Portage
Grand Rapids
Kilbourns
Jta
Swork
Alboit
Battell
Consolidated Mill
Shiv City
Kilpourn
Whitrock Fahmer Wedding Notices In June Issue
Richart Fans officiating by Emma Yondored as bridesmaid and brother at the ceremony. Groom announced with participation details in the June 30 news brief.
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Richart
Emma Yondored
Thé
Grand Rapids Band Praised At Eagles Convention
Attendees and press from Wanpacs and Grand Rapids praised the Grand Rapids band at the Eagles convention. Reporters noted the three-piece ensemble performed well and that the city’s group was among the best in attendance. Several observers called the Grand Rapids band unusually fine and a strong presence at the event.
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Wanpacs
Grand Rapids
City Council Votes on Debt and Water Plans
The regular city council meeting presided by Mayor Pomainville discussed treating district debt as a city liability to enable raising funds for improvements. The council voted to take the matter to the supreme court and to serve notice to Mr Boyoyer to vacate city property used for street purposes. Engineer Kirchoffer reviewed water supply prospects, noting abundant springs and potential for future reservoir capacity. A couple of ordinances on animals and stables were adopted before adjournment.
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Pomain*ville
William
M. Bogoger
Williams
Luce
Suprem Court
Supreme Court
Boyoyer
Nnt
Kirehatter
KireluiYer
Kirchioffer
Dust and disease spur action on city food displays
Mrs WH Hams urges Grand Rapids at the dune Federation meeting to curb tuberculosis spread by dust and contaminated foods. She cites open fruit displays on dirty streets, calls for glass enclosures or washing of fruit, and recalls Milwaukee’s sidewalk prohibition on spitting as a public health lesson.
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WH Hams
Dune Federation
Grand Rapids
Milwaukee
Jnall
Fragmented OCR History Story Lacks Clear Focus
The readable text fragments mention names like Mark Teblin and Henry Sanderson and reference enamel, mining, and a factory. It describes a courtroom or public record style piece with scattered details about a company, a torque of dates, and a mix of people, places, and events. The passage remains unclear and contains numerous garbled phrases and unrelated inserts.
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Riguey
Ile Hibrusy
Leonard Ithe
Saat
Robinnet
Thoraye Palhiakier
Lair
T. Melwou
Martin Hansen
Kruger & Warner CO
Jseonsi
J. T. Schumacher’s
E. F.U
B. F U
Strena
Forester Hall
John’ Nash
Irs
John Nash
Nora Walsh
Maeli
Whitrock-Fahmer
Cpa
Wal Hee Organs
Atoeh
Wiel
Lars Alow Adel Lias
Wally
Mervill
Rey Migeh
Charneryiene
Mer
Mon
Wromk Nathasink
Sant
Nat Wiladtes
SM Aateaks Yy
Anonta Meuel
Henary Sanderson
Hampton, Jones, Werk Week
Baryges Lees
Miny
Norton
Ania
Ion
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