Man Run Down by Train Near Livermore Dead
Fred Gilmeer a Rock Island section boss at Hardy was killed when a north bound passenger train struck him near Livermore. The coroner ruled accidental death. He left a wife and child plus two stepchildren and had life insurance in the Woodmen lodge. Funeral held at Hardy with Odd Fellows attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Gilmeer
Rock Island Road
Hardy
Livemore
Glimser
Livermore
Woodmen Lodge
Quila Tate
Fred Baessley
Bardy
Mr. Baeasler
Goldfield
Tivermore
Veone
Yarda
Woodmen
The
Odd Fellows
Slaughtered Cattle on Northwestern Train Collision
An eastbound Northwestern train struck a group of seventeen cattle near Taurens, late Wednesday night. Seven cattle owned by Wm Crowder were killed, with the train damaged including a twisted smokestack and broken braces. One cow was carried over a hundred yards on the pilot and another thrown over the right of way fence. a hindquarterless animal dragged itself into a cornfield. The train resumed after a brief delay and reached Have Jock around nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jock
Taurens
Wm. Crowder
Farmers face flood and injury reports in scattered notes
The batch of clippings records accidents and weather notes. It mentions a fall in Bode injuring Pete Knudtson, a pickpocket caught at Webster City, muddy rural life near Ogden with ducks and flooded fields, and a crop bulletin from Des Moines dated August 18, 1902 noting heavy rains, grain damage, and late maturation, with remarks on oats and corn prospects and a plug for a Madison Medicine Co product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Britt Tribune
Bode
Pete Knudtson
Knudigan
Watson
Pata
Ciatriat
Madison Medicine Co
Conte
Uo, Hubbard
Gleaned Notes Across Iowa Towns Mention Local Events
Around Bode Gilmore City Renwick Livermore and nearby areas report social and civic items. Family moves and employment shifts appear, local marriages, school updates, new hospital plans, and a gas plant headed for completion by October 15. Tailored notices include roadwork, fire risk, and telephone line upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Platcher
Charlie
Bode
Rutland
St. Dodge
Humboldt
Gilmore City
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Shull
Lumbarmen
W. F. Smith
Lossey Sava
J.D. Foster
Prop
John Schnor
Savignac & Schnor Rutland
Tuley Stenke
Iowa
St. Louia
Sftar
Ato
P.P. Saul
Carley
China
Bimal, Yond
W. OD
Ayers
Putman
H. C. Hub
Hardy Section
Fred Gilmser
Team
BurlIngton
Undertaker
Lware
Itam
O'Neil
Northwestern
Webster City
Times Gazette
Bonday
E. J. Hood
Clare
Cream OF
T. A. Gustafson
Minnespolla
TL. Watson
J. Petersem
K. Opheim
Fred Holla
Misa Nora Franct
Lavarmors
Underburg
Kinseth & Hanson
Renwick Times
Rabeksh
Mise Lona Mare
Eaystmore
AnCrosse
Wis
Sheriff of
Hugh Freeburg
la Verna
Hanus
Renwick
A. L. Holetead
Bradgate Teaming Hall
Bradgate
Bugle
Wm. Ball & Son
Bonsta H. R.bhimricka
Helmrick
Rob
Amel Hall
West Bend
Wilbur Phipps
Getman & Shaw
Hubbard
H.C. Hubbard
Humboldt, JA
S. J. Jensen
Rutland, la
Stong’s Grocery
Lowa
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