Fire risks loom as towns report blazes across counties
Garden Grove Express notes frequent fires in neighboring towns from sparks and old chimneys. Burlingamist houses, Woodland residence, and furnace fires are described with damage. Janitor J. H. Belvel halts a schoolhouse blaze by quick action. The Lineville Tribune reports property moves and a rebuilt North Side Block after a major 1867 fire with contractor Senator Alex Mardis overseeing reconstruction.
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Garden Grove
Olore
Crobert Hammill
Stuttgart
Ark
Max Hammil
Wayne Co
J.T. May
Thirst National Bank
Frank Williams
Phoenix
Ariz
Mr May
Loenka
Alex Mardis
Corydon
Bank of Lineville
BR. Belvel
Mr. May
Fire destroys Ed Garton's home near Corydon
A residence three miles west of Corydon burned down after a furnace fire Tuesday night. Garton escaped in night clothes, saved barn and garage with help from neighbors, but losses reach 8 000 to 10 000 dollars. His feet suffered frostbite from the cold ice and snow as he tried to fight the blaze.
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The
Times-Republican
Ed Garton
Corydon
Garton
Lee White
Wayne County Mutual
John King
Alexander Mardis
Methodist
Des Molines
Des Moines
Methodist Parsonage
Morgan
Ray Showalter
Miss Haste
City council halts paving contract amid bid release
The Corning council, after reviewing Akins and Flutters bid and a mayor approved signing, voted to release the contractors and return their certified check. The decision ends the paving project for now, with potential reauction if Leon proceeds next year.
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Leon
Cerro Gordo County
Charley Richardson
Miner & Frees
George Penniwell
Richardson
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Janice Armstrong
Lee Street
Mada Lord
James Smith
Miss Lord
Marian Johnson
John C. Johnson
Promise City
Iowa
A. W. Warren
Promise
Lineville Tribune
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J H. Belvel
Alva
Janes
Wayne County
Democrat
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Tumeston
W. WH. Tedrow
H. P. Brown
Thomas Selby
Babe
Ernest Culbertson
Humeston
James Gibbs
Bethel
Wayne County Democrat
Bab Thomas
Clell Lacey
Centerville
Ray Miller
H. FL. Bobenhouse Farm
Mr Hill
Doze Motor CO
Ford
Jas. L. Humphrey, JR
Ables Bros. Shop
Chas
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Lowa
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J.L. Taylor Optician
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Dr. Smith
W. F. Lazear
Office North Fund of McCulloch Block
Poston & Goodrich
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Hicmeston
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