Silk theft suspect arraigned in police court
A man calling himself organ and using the name William Burke was sent to the county jail after being charged in a silk theft at Bennison's store. He led officers to a partner, identified as George Burke, now being sought, and described the scene of the crime with a six inch long file found on the suspect. The incident at the County Savings Bank occurred near urban depot with the silk missing since Wednesday. the pair were seen Tuesday night, and the suspect faces up to five years if convicted.
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Wm. Burke
Grand Jay
Will Jones
Low
Anison
George Burke
Frank
Man Rowe
County Savings Bank
John F. Strub
Thual
Niear Shrader
Billy
Iowa House
Ibas
Bennison’s Stor
Bennison
Anamosa
Rowland
Sherif Tim Crowley
Rowe
Fire destroys two barns. horse losses feared
A Wednesday evening fire on South Madison Street destroyed two barns owned by IL Steadman and George Pinney. Lantern explosion started Steadman’s barn, releasing horses before helpers could free most of them. Fire spread quickly to Pinney’s barn while nearby Osborn’s structure was kept from burning. Wind aided containment. Steadman’s barn insured for 70 dollars, Stagg’s horses valued at 125 dollars with 75 dollars on contents.
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IL. Steadman
George Pinney
Madison Street
Dire Department
J. W. Osbornne
Pinney
Steadman
Phillip Stagg
Stage
Fercely
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Scott
Horse Shot After Severe Burn in Barn Fire
In a barn fire Mr Pinney faced a dire choice when one horse suffered extensive burns and could not recover, necessitating the animal's humane shooting to end its suffering. The incident highlights the losses from the blaze and the injuries to the other horse.
Resolutions of Respect for Louisa Thornberry
The King's Daughters of Electa Circle record the death of sister Louisa Thornberry and commend her faithful, loving, conscientious service. They extend sympathy to the Thornberry and Bess families, appoint a committee to send copies to relatives, and request insertion in local papers.
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Louisa Thornberry
Bea
Electa
Messrs
Baward
Bayard Thornberry
John Bess
N. C. Swisher
E. Brown
Lou Morrison
Postponed Sale Notice by Jacob Seelman
A postponed sale is rescheduled for Monday October 23 at 1 p.m. Jacob Seelman announces the change and cautions bidders to note the new time and date. The notice appears in local public sale listings.
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Jacob Seelman
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Nan
Grand Ji Ury
Chief
Urban Depot
James Mara
Ag Accomplice
South Madison Street
Barna
Scott & Bowe
Mr. Pinney
Stein-Bloch CO
Manhattan
Max
Kimball
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