M D uffie Expires Sudden Death in Jefferson Township
Gertrude McDuffie of Jefferson Township dies unexpectedly at 27 after a night illness. Her funeral is planned at a Brethren church, with interment at Mt. cemetery following a service led by Rev. Sherrill. She leaves brothers Theodore and Roy and a daughter Ames.
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Gertrude McDuffie
Ames
Jane McDuffie
Jetin Township
Theodore
Roy
Rebekah Lodge
Walied Brethren Church
State court workload shows slight uptick in 1907
The 1907 court statistics, compiled by Mary Stubbs Moore for the Iowa Bureau of Statistics, show a modest rise in both civil and criminal filings compared with 1906. Civil filings reached 27,98 with 33,? dispositions, while criminal cases rose to 8,579 filed and 6,277 disposed.
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Comby
Mary Stubbs Moore
Iana Bureau of Statistics
Iast
Ber
Small Fire at Jamestown Home Burns Clothes
A minor blaze at Mrs. Lora Heady’s home damaged clothing soaked for her granddaughter. Ironed items hung on a window clothes rack caught fire over a burning gasoline grove. J. J. Hollowell helped extinguish the flames before they spread.
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Jamestown Press
Lora
J. J. Hollowell
Memorial Sermon for Michigantown Fraternal Brethren
Members of several fraternal orders in Michigantown hold memorial services Sunday at 10 at the I.O.O.F. hall, then march to the cemetery to decorate graves. The Rev. L. E. Brown of Lebanon Christian Church will address the memorial at 2 in Frankfort Crescent.
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Michigantown
C. F. Hall
L. E. Brown
Toineter
The
Christian Church At
Lebanon
Addrem
Frankfort Crescent
Fire Devours Nelson Morris Plant in Kansas City
A June 12 blaze at the Nelson Morris & Co packing plant in Kansas City threatens total loss of a $2.25 million facility. The flood zone hampered firefighting as dynamite was used to delay the flames. Two laborers were killed and another fatally injured. communications and water access were severely impaired by floods. The plant, built three years ago near the Kaw river stockyards, had been largely idle for days with efforts focused on saving meat and pumping water from basements.
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Kansas City
Nelson, Morris & Co
Kas
Chemical Department
Missouri
Sausage Department
Nelson Morris
Kaw River
Thorntown Couple Eloped to Illinois for Wedding
The Thorntown Times reports a Thorntown couple eloped to Danville Illinois after departing Tuesday evening on the inter urban car. Daniel Arnold son of W J Arnold and Judith Emiline Osborne daughter of Wes Osborne wed Wednesday morning. They returned home and will live with Arnold's parents until a new house is found. A Play Day on June 14 to Sunday marks a day for flag display and reverence to the stars and stripes.
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Thorntown Times
Daniel
Big Four
Judith
Thorntown
Noblesville Man Hurt in Wagon Fall Near Rosston
Joseph Partlow of Noblesville was severely injured when his foot slipped while braking a wagon on a hill near Rosston. The wagon passed over him, breaking ribs and bruising him. he was treated at Rossick before his brother John continued toward Lebanon with two loaded wagons.
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Joseph Partlow
Noblesville
John Partlow
Lebanon
Alice Harrison
Rosston
Rossick
Whitestown Worker Returns To Old Board Arrangements
The Whitestown Dispatch reports Ora Baber employed by a gravel road contractor east of Zioneville faced high boarding costs. After reviewing his earnings versus food and lodging, he found finances depleting and chose to abandon boarding to avoid further losses while staying on the job.
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Whitestown
Ora Baber
Zioneville
Esa Oe Uate
Barber Family Outing Highlighted by Scenic Zion Bankside
Baber and his young daughter Seannah admire scenic Zion banklands as Ora works on gravel road building. Mrs Barber runs the gasoline store three times daily, ensuring the family will not lack for food during the trip.
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Ora
Baber
Seannah
Zion's
Barber
Better Hog Demand Sends Prices Upward
Indianapolis readers report a buoyant hog market as improved outside demand lifts prices 5 to 16 cents. Best heavies quoted at 5.60 with most sales between 5.40 and 5.55, receipts 16,500. Cattle, calves, sheep and lambs showed varied gains and steady to weak demand on lighter weights and stockers.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Fine strawberries head to market in the state
Readers report market stalls display berries described as the finest grown in the state. Vendors advertise them as rich and tempting after harvest, highlighting the large red fruits that draw buyers with their enticing appearance.
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Redington
Tribbett's Eloquence Captures National Auctioneers Meet
Col C C Tribbett returned home from Peoria where Indiana delegates attended the National Association of Auctioneers meeting. He and A A Fage of Danville represented Indiana. Indianapolis will host the next convention June 10 11 12 1900 after Tribbett praised the city. Oklahoma Missouri and Minnesota vied for the event. Tribbett highlighted Indianapolis attractions, securing the vote. Delegates enjoyed a steamboat ride and a trolley tour of Peoria.
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Col
C. C. Tribbett
Peoria
National Association of Auctioneers
A. A. Fage
Danville
Indiana
Indianapolis
Col. Tribbett
Col.Tribbett
Elks Baseball Teams Set for intercity clash on diamond
Lebanon and Crawfordsville Bika plan one game in Crawfordsville and one in Lebanon with a possible third to decide the championship if umpire supply holds. Weather could heighten tension as games draw near. consider field adjustments to fit acrobatic plays. An Elks meeting in Lebanon is planned at Toome to finalize preparations as relatives visit.
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Lebanon
Crawfordsville
Toome
Republicans Ready for the County Convention
The county GOP gathers at the Grand Opera House with James Watson to speak. A long candidate list covers representative to coroner roles as Democrats named rivals last Saturday. Evening township delegations set committee seats and honor old soldiers with reserved seating.
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Grant Riley
Sugar Creek
Frank Hitchinson
CA. Brown
Jackson
D. J. Kimemel
J. N. Castor
C. M. Byerley
Center
Dr. Little
Worth
Umberhine
Washington
Fimer Johns
Eagle
Walter M. Cory
John P. Stark
Wartites
Third Distriot
Morris Ritchie
Joseph W. Witt
Asbury Colgrove
B.D. Budd
Saxon shines for Danville in Illinois League action
Saxon, last year with Lebanon, is pitching strong for the Danville team in the Illinois League. Asher tossed a brilliant game for Toledo against Milwaukee on Wednesday, winning 6 to 0, allowing only four hits.
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Saxon
Lebanon
Danville
Asher
Toledo
Milwaukee
Baseball Scores From American Association and National League
Indianapolis beat St. Paul 19 to 2 while Toledo edged Milwaukee 2 to 1 Minneapolis won 9 to 4 over Louisville Columbus defeated Kansas City 5 to 4 and St Louis won 6 to 1 over Washington in the American League Chicago shut out Philadelphia 7 to 0 Cleveland beat Boston 2 to 3 Detroit won 3 to 1 over New York St Louis defeated Washington 6 to 0 in another National League result Boston edged Cincinnati 5 to 4 and Philadelphia beat St Louis 3 to 1 in Brooklyn 11 innings New York and Chicago played a 2 to 1 game with Brooklyn also noted in extra innings
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St. Paul
Toledo
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Louisville
Columbus
Kansas City
Boston
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Pittsburg
New York
Chicago
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
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