River Pilot Captain Hire Confined in Insane Asylum
Lansing, Oct. 19 Special. Capt Peter Hire, once a famed river pilot and Lansing resident, is now at Independence dysane asylum after being brought there from Dubuque about a year ago. He is paralyzed, speechless, and mentally blank. His wife lives in Princeton Ill. Hire steered passenger packets and rafting fleets with bravery and fleet river knowledge. His decline saddens all who know him. recovery seems hopeless.
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Lansing
Peter Hire
Dysane
Independence
Dubus
Frinceton
Ill
Hire
Steem
Eure
Carnival Assn Seeks Ball Ground Control Next Year
The Carnival association plans to assume control of Ball Ground baseball grounds next year to gain receipts from games, arguing improvements earned their support while the club is in debt and has made little effort to pay it off.
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Carnival Association
Lars Aufinson Dies At Home In Paint Creek Township
Lars Aufinson died October 5, 1907 at his Paint Creek Township home at age about 76. Born in Gel Holingdal Norway he came to the United States in 1870 with his wife and four children. He amassed land and lived a quiet life, died of apoplexy, survived by widow and six sons and one daughter. Funeral conducted by Pastor Jenyd with burial at East Paint Creek church cemetery.
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Lars Aufinson
Paint Creek Township
Gel
Holingdal
Norway
Scandinavian Peninsula
Lansing
Paint Creek
Taylor
House of God
Jenyid
Silent City
City Treasurer reports month surplus and on hand funds
City Treasurer Chas Kerndt presents a surplus and fund balances. General fund shows 58647. Beaith fund 70.88, Water bond fund 2438.05, Sewer fund 2438.05, Water works fund 384.40. Total on hand across all funds is 1,944,595.
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Chas, Kerndt
Yn General Fund
Beaith
Old Soakers Get Saturated With Caffeine
A Huntsville Alabama woman reports years of stomach trouble improved after stopping coffee for 20 years and switching to Postum. She says coffee caused insomnia and poor digestion, while properly prepared Postum restored appetite and sleep. She endorses the product, citing relief and gratitude.
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Huntsyllie
Oak Hill Cemetery ledger details repairs and upkeep
A row of entries lists mowing, trimming, tree work, graveling, painting, and repairs at Oak Hill Cemetery. Items include foundation work, carpenter duties, drayage, stationary, and postage costs. Reports note Dr Phornston in Chicago, county surveyor Miner visiting, and minor injuries on a threshing outfit. Local officials appoint delegates to the Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association meeting in Moline.
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Oak Hill Cemetery Association
Vane Lambsr
Phornston
Chicago
Miner
Nachtwey Ie
Chas
Stewert
John Johnson Place
J. R. Hufechmidt
Lansing Business Men’s Association
Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association
Moline
Jno
Dunnevy
Harry Short
H. J. Metcalf
Robt, Hufschmidt
Theo. Nachtwey
A. M. Fel- Nowe
R. G. Biller
Village Creak
Lansing
Meadames B. F. Thomas
W. H. Ray
A. M. Fellows
Harry Nislander
G. W. Metcalf
Misa M. Hemenway
Indies
P. H.O
Gelomollerman Nuptials at German Presbyterian Parsonage
Arnold Mollerman wed Miss Elizabeth Gelo at the German Presbyterian parsonage on Tuesday. The groom is son of John Mollerman and the bride is well regarded in Center towns. They departed by train to Wisconsin for their honeymoon and will settle on the Mollerman farm after returning home.
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Arnold Mollerman
Olizabeth Gelo
John Mollerman
Wiscenein Patnta
Falp
Local notices hint at social bustle and early season work
Brief items show Troyer orchestra during a fahee night in Waukon, travelers George Travear and Lorain Marquards returning from Chicago, party antics over a scorecard dispute, and local moves and developments. Mentions include R. Thompson's new delivery wagon, Neuralgia’s grip on many locals, and residents McGovern Colman plans to relocate. A new walk near the depot is being laid and work proceeds.
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Troyer
Waukon
George Travear
Lorains Marquards
Chicago
R. Thompson
Neuralgia
McGovern
Daughter
Clinton
Mishael
James Colman
Dietrigt
Des Moines
Honda
New Albia
Caledonia Court Adjourns After Four Day Session
In Caledonia Minn district court adjourned Friday at 9:30 after a four day term. A verdict awarded Loulan New es Gustev Litzau and Louie Helm one dollar damages against Litzau. Brownsville saloonkeepers John H Smith George Ripps and Gottlieb Yahn faced indictments for Sunday opening. demurrers overruled and pleas of not guilty entered. Cases to next term with bonds set at 500 dollars each. Other suits heard or continued include Matilda J McCan et al v Julius Hawke and T M Abbotts v Josephine Behmitt. John N Behmitt v Margarethe Pope et al heard with findings ordered. Mathew Marmach appointed referee. Bernard Welner v Gus Boldt postponed to Oct 22 term.
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Caledonia
Minn
Loulan Newes
Gustev Litzau
Louie Helm
Litzau
Brownsville
John H. Smith
George Ripps
Gottlieb Yahn
Matilda J. McCan
Julius Hawke
T. M. Abbotts
Josephine Behmitt
John N. Behmitt
Margarethe Pope
Mathew Marmach
Bernard Welner
Gus Boldt
McGregor News Roundup of Local Visits and Games
Walter Davis hosted friends while a busy crowd enjoyed a dance at Bulivans Opera House. McGregor High played Sacred Heart in baseball with Kramer striking out 19 as the college won 7 to 6. Local residents and visitors include Mrs. Quigley in Oelwein, Misses Georgia and Tole, J. K. Gray’s Sunday call, and many trips to Monona, La Crosse, and Des Moines for family visits and business.
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Walter Davis
Buliivan
Frank B. Long
Little Homestead
Mia
James Edwards
Pee Molnea
Robert Quigley
Oelwein
Georgia
Tole
Will Brown
Waukon
McGregor
Mr. Smith
Caledonia
J. K. Gray
Charlie Sawyell
Savanna
Jake Phillips
McGregor High School
Sacred
Heart
G. A. Anderson
Chisago
J. James Allen
James Allen
Prank
Sloane
la Crease
Beonator Baylis
Erader
Dubuque
Wm. Morgan
National
Colorado
Geht
BL Paul
Herman Hossack
Beyera
Guttenbeim
Mill Evans
Stuart
Glen Haven
Dante
Richarda
Mua. Crawford
Summrebi Ark
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Omaha
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H. C. Noble
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Prairia da Chiena
Horning
Carol Peterson
Calmar
Mises Liebenstein
Watson
J. O. Crosby
Gamarillo
Thomas Williams
Hikader
Joe Jerioh
Milwaukee
Lou Kramer
Charleston
N. C
Stearns
Mason City
Sehilings
Pittsburg
McColrough
Fox
Orivite Wilder
Monona
Inez Cleveland
Anbugue
Will Quigey
Higgins
Charles Buck
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Albert Bergman
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