Death of Thomas C Carson Shocks Iowa City Community
Thomas C Carson died at 8 30 am in Philadelphia from a skull fracture after falling from a street car. He was 71, a longtime Iowa City banker and businessman, instrumental in Johnson City Savings Bank and Electric Light and Gas Light companies. Burial planned in Iowa City. his influence spanned public service, the county fair, and various enterprises. Survived by his wife and five sons, with prominent local figures mourning his loss.
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C. Carson
Philadelphia
Iowa City
Thomas C. mm
Carson
Johnsonity Savings Bank
Iowa
Agricultural Society
G. Carson
K. George
H. H
Thcemas B
Robert N
Davenport
Thomas C. Carson
Thos. C. Carson
Jacob Tuttle
Electric Light Works
Obituary Notice for Davenport Employee Arrives in Town City
An employee with nearly thirteen years at the Oxford branch house is described as liberal and kind-hearted, highly respected by his employees. A telegram from R. N. Carson of Davenport notes the funeral will be held in Town City, with date and arrangements pending body arrival.
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G. W. Koontz
Mr. Carson
Oxford
Atzlegram
R. N. Carson
Davenport
Town City
Lightning Strikes Smoke Stack at Oakes Bros Brick Yard
Yesterday at 2 am a lightning bolt struck the large square brick smoke stack at Oakes Bros brick and tile yards, damaging the structure and causing a loss of about 200 to the company. The stack stood forty five feet high and four and a half feet at the base. Repair work began immediately on rebuilding.
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Oakes Bros
Oakes Bros. Brick and Tile
Thirty Years of Service at Johnson County Savings Bank
Today marks the thirtieth anniversary of Wm. A. Fry’s service with the Johnson County Savings Bank. He began his work on October 18, 1875, and has served there virtually continuously since.
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Wm A. Fry
The
Johnson County Savings Bank
Wm. A. Fry
Johnson County Savings Loank
Hazelhorst sells homestead on Bloomington Street
August Hazelhorst disposes of the homestead and four lots on Bloomington Street to Ben Abbott through C. M. Reno for $3,100. Hazelhorst also purchases the Porter residence.
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LSD
Clark Wilson Returns to City With Weils Band
Clark Wilson, former member of Weil's Orchestra, is in the city as second clarionetist with Weil's band. He left nine years ago for California and is a nephew of Mrs. J. W. Miller of this city.
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Clark Wilson
J. W. Miller
California
Weil
Wilson
Candy Kitchen Stock Seized by Sheriff in Creditor Settlement
The Candy Kitchen stock is now in sheriff hands as closing out proceeds to satisfy creditors. Albert sold stock to James Constantine with Grammas leaving about 4000 dollars in debt. Lagarmo Grape Co sues Grammas to recover 1300 dollars and has attached the kitchen stock to satisfy their claim.
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Albert
Rammas
James Constantine
Grammas
Lagarmo Grape Co
Constantine
Tornado devastates Sorento village causing deaths and injuries
A tornado struck Sorento NL thirty-two miles northeast of St. Louis this morning, killing four people and injuring thirty-five. Forty houses were blown apart or carried from their foundations and a wide swath through the town was reduced to debris. Local authorities report extensive property loss and damage.
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St. Louis
Sorento
Packers Indicted Under Sherman Law in Chicago
Judge Humphrey in the United States district court indicted the Packers today for conspiracy to violate the Sherman anti trust law and they must stand trial. A. E. Ault visits Colorado Springs. Mrs Alma Templeton visits Dakota. Royal Neighbors social tonight after business meeting. President MacLean to Marshalltown next Sunday to speak before the MLC. W B Bell writes from Fargo SD of work at the Agricultural college. J O Johnson moves from Drew's seminary to a Northwestern institute in New York.
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Chicago
Humphrey
United States District Court
Packers
A. E. Ault
Colorado Springs
Alma Templeton
Dakota
MacLean
Marshalltown
W. B. Bell
University
Fargo
South Dakota
Agricultural College
J. O. Johnson
Drew's Seminary
New York
Sacrat Biblical Institute
Northwestern University
River Rise Delays Work At University Dam
The rapid river rise over the past day and a half has caused considerable damage to the university dam. Contractor Horrabin cannot yet determine his losses as water is too high for a thorough inspection. With fair weather expected, work will not be long delayed.
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University Dam
Horrabin
Heavy Rain Falls Record Near Four Inches
Prof Veblen notes rainfall over the past two days reached 3.67 inches soaking ground and filling cisterns for winter soft water. Earlier, yesterday and last night added 1.63 inches, with the day prior at 1.93 inches.
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Veblen
Deep Well Sought At County Farm For Water Supply
The county board of supervisors and the committee on the county poor have ordered a new deep well to be sunk at the county farm. The project aims to improve water supply and is expected to be completed this fall.
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Board of Supervisors, Committee On the County Poor
Heath Will Sustained In Long Johnson County Will Case
The will of the late John R. Heath was sustained by a jury verdict finding him of sound mind when he made the will. The property remains in the trustee DLA Reese and J E Switzer. Effie Burke, daughter of the testator, fails to receive her father's estate. The trial, lasting three fall weeks, ended with the jury’s decision and possible further action by contestants.
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John R. Heath
Dla. Reese
J. E. Switzer
Effie Burke
Col. Heath
Jackson
Muscatine
Supreme Court
Heath Will
Johnson County
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Jersey
Tomas C. Carson
Baron
N. J
Rock Island
E Sheppard, Carson & Company
Josephine
Frank
George
Wt. Carson
Robert Ad M. H
Eliza
Philadelihia
Kiam A. Fry
Johnson Pty Savings Bank
Son
Bank
Mayor Ball
Reno
Milton Remley
G.W Koontz
J. W. Donovan
Albert Fisher
Weil’s
Dubuque Street
Ilinois
Hart Schaffner
Marx Nolan
Americas
Heath
George Ewing
Thos. Spurgeon
Judge Jackson
G -Wray
Béa
Hodiman
Joseph Shima
Joseph Castek
H.disart
Thes
Spurgeon
Albert Zager
Edwards
Geo. W. Bale
Frank Keany
Jacob Bar
Fieger
Charles Kurtz
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