Jones County to Stage Three Gig Damage Suit
A fragmented report lists multiple civil actions. Helen L Shaw sues C M St Paul Railroad Co in Anamosa over barns burned in May 1917 claimed as defendant fault. Frank Leaper sues Landis Evans mill operators for about six thousand dollars over a thumb and finger injury. John L Wilford seeks more than two thousand five hundred dollars from Onsiew Hotel mortgage foreclosure proceeds. A death notice recalls a Centerville born woman aged 53 who died in Lamotte and left a large family and spiritual ties to St Therese parish with funeral details.
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Helen L. Shaw
District
C. M. & St. Paul Railroad Company
L. W. Russell
Anamosa
Frank Leaper
Landis & Evans
John 1. Wilford
Starry
Williams
Centerville
Prairie Springs
Peter Weber
St. Donatus Catholic
Lamotte
Lovie
Albert
Math
Kramer
Katie
Clara
Peter
Capecius
St. Therese Parish
Death of Mrs Peter Weter Reverberates Through Community
The death of Mrs. Peter Weter, after a strangular hernia operation at Moulton hospital, followed long asthma and heart problems. She endured intense pain, surgery, and a declining condition leading to her death Monday January 11, 1926 at 3 o clock. Her remains were returned home the same day.
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Peter Weter
Weber
Moulton
Bellevun
Miow Suman Copédes
Peter Capecion
Last of the Mohicans film revived as permanent classic
The Last of the Mohicans directed by Tourneur is reclassified as a permanent photoplay classic for its historical and educational value. The New Orleans Theatre brings the film to screens January 28 and 29 with a Saturday matinee, featuring an all-star cast chosen by Tourneur and noted for its human, emotional storytelling amidst historical events. H W Kruse returned from Newport Kentucky and Piper City Illinois with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Last of the Mohicans
Nowa Living History
Mt Tourner
James Fenimore Cosper
Tourneur
Cooper
Orhpeum Theatre
Mohicans
Referee to Sell Jackson County Iowa Real Estate at Auction
Public notice states a district court order in Jackson County Iowa directs a referee to sell extensive parcels in multiple townships and sections by public outcry at Maquoketa Court House on February 2 between 1 and 2 p.m. final bid to be paid cash or one third cash with a yearly note at 6 percent, secured by first mortgage. Fourteen named tracts include parts of Sections 1 2 3 and 11 12, all within Township 84 North Range 2 East. Date: January 3. Dated: January 3.
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District Court
State of
Iowa
Jackson County
A. A. Hurst
William J.hurst
Atisalesippi River
Peres
Southeas
Allin Township
Goode
Taft “Road
Goodenpw ‘Raat
Dortheaat
Rosa
Taft
Court House
Maquoketa
Jackson
Fearuare
Gare
Smiths Celebrate Arrival of Baby Daughter
Bam Mr and Mrs C. S. Smith rejoice over the birth of a sweet baby daughter on Saturday January 2. Mother and babe are getting along splendidly.
Belgian boy seeks reunion after wartime asylum in Iowa
Gabriel Vanden Dorp, a 31 year old Belgian lad brought to free America for care and education, is staying at Sister’s School in Marion. He recalls war horrors, hiding in cellars and fear, but has learned English and longs for his parents to join him in Eureka-Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabriel Vanden’ Dorp
St Mercy
Amamosa
Free’ America
Sisters” School
Marion
Gabriel
Anarnosa
Eureka
Legion Foes in Davenport Council Refuse Armory Repair Funds
The five Socialist aldermen in Davenport's city council voted against allocating 250 for armory repairs used by the Davenport post of the American Legion. They argued Socialists oppose the Legion and its wartime stand, labeling the war as unjust and advocating opposition through demonstrations and mass petitions.
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Legion
Davenport
American Legion
Europe
St. Louis
United States
Legion Opposes Ties With Workers by Aldermen
Davenport Democrat quotes a local editorial asserting that aldermen and five workers named Bracher Peck Koepke Stout oppose the Legion and similar patriotic groups, portraying them as tools of the capitalist class against workers.
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Legion
National Guard
Bracher
Peck
Koepke
Stout
Davenport Democrat
Small Pox Visits Clinton Health Officials
City health officer Dr. L K Penton warns small pox is the disease to watch in Clinton. Local physicians treat any grip or skin disease as potentially small pox until proven otherwise. Vaccination is urged for all not vaccinated in the last two years as officials report eighteen cases in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
L. K. Penton
City Heath
Health official urges care to curb disease spread
Clinton health officer warns the community that the condition is not unique to their town and urges stricter vigilance to prevent imported cases, hoping the numbers do not rise. The remark emphasizes collective responsibility and careful actions to curb the outbreak.
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Clinton
Narrow Gauge Train Grounded Near Dan Kemerer Home
A narrow gauge train ran aground Friday evening near Dan Kemerer’s place, forcing an all night stay. Passenger Miss Mallie Crowley spent the night at the Dan Kemerer home. Otter Creek travelers bound for Cascade returned home missing the Cascade ball.
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Little N
Mallie Crowley
Dan Kemerer
Otter Creek
Cascade
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W. A. Ryan
Ford Motor Co
Doran Motor Co
Ford
Ford Dealers
Jones County
St. Theresa Church
Father Mullen
I Frank Bechen
J. B. Pitz
N. B. Even
J B. Ludwig
Peter _Nemmers
Henry Bechen
Itary
Best Auto-Tax Service
Delmar
S. B. Rogers
C. A. Reiter
H.W. Kruse
Newport
Kentucky
Piper City
Ilinois
ARS
Ida Seeley
S. Second St
Mary Pickford
New
Orpheum
Main ST
Maurice
Maurice Tourneur
Clarence Lbrown
Prince
Fox News
Toonerville Comedy
William
FOX
Buck Jones
Ont Sprague
Tale OF
North Second Street
Carl Jessen
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