Poet Ballard's Happy Thoughts Fund Drives Ten Dollar Sale
Red Oak Iowa letter from Rev Jas Ballard promotes a poetry book titled Happy Thoughts offered at ten dollars for 100 copies mailed to one address. The item urges readers to club together and buy, aiding the postio project as the school of osteopathy looms for O W Kinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamuna
Jas. Ballard
Hab
Ballard
Botnn
Red Oak
Iowa
Haditor Freid
Glenwoods
Glenwood
Chris Holds The Sack In A Bust of Saw Mill Deal
Ohrie Maas of near Silver City learns a harsh lesson from a bad mill investment. He joined with Allen and Pike to back a $600 note for a $1,100 machine, leaving $500 as a mortgage. After some timber sales, the pair left town, the mortgage owner seeks $500, and Maas refuses to pay, with the mill advertised for sale.
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Chris
Ohrie Maas
Silver City
Mr. Muse
Silver City Times
Allen
Pike
Gloria
Ohris
York
Jumber
Machine Company
Maes
Gale
Denree
Muse
Gare
Mille County
Obria
Nipped in the Bad Haunt of a High Profile Perjury Trial
A dramatic change of venue shifted a Harrison county perjury case to Mills county. Wred M. Hana led the investigation into Richard J. Tatts and Francis Daniels in a scheme tied to a Blair Bridge burglary. The trial was halted by a defense demurrer, delaying justice and ending the matter as Hana rejoiced in Omaha.
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Mills County
Vande
Harrison County
Amies
Daniela
Justice of the Peace
Hans
Daniels
Hane
Latta
Sar
Alsusa
Malla
Bagio
Ned
Heriaco County
Justice
Court In Session Opens January Term In Audubon
The January 1 term of court met Tuesday in Audubon with Judge W, BR, Green presiding. After brief sessions and attorney appearances, cases were assigned, the grand jury was empanelled, and seven jurors including foreman Arthur McClaim were drawn. The term will handle substantial business, with the Harrison county Hampperjury case slated to be tried later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W, Br, Green
Audubon
Potter
Geo. W. Brower
A. Mayberry
B.S. Aully
Harrison County
Jail Break Attempt Sharpens County Jail Guards
Sheriff Morgan halted a jail break when an iron bar was found bent and hidden. Five prisoners Jones Adams Yellivan Leland Harman faced searches. three improvised tools were seized. The escape plan aimed for a Saturday night dash, but vigilance and prior corridor liberties led to renewed confinement and jail repairs.
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Baltiar
Strel Bar
Sheriff Morgan
Morgan
Abe
Jones
Adams
Yellivan
Leland
Harman
Willard Campbell
Wilking v Wilkins divorce suit filed by Minnie Wilkins
Minnie Wilkins of Glenwood Mills County files for divorce from Harry Wilkins alleging desertion on March 25 1900 after ten years of residence in Iowa and Nebraska. She seeks custody of daughters Mildred and Helen with other relief in equity.
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Minnie Wilkins
Glethwood
Harry Wilkins
Potter
Glenwood
Mills County
Omaha
Douglas County
Nebraska
Mildred Wilking
Helen
Des Moines agent promotes Mills County children home
A. W. Lavingham, agent for a Des Moines children’s home, visited Mills County to place Mitchell children in Malvern. The society, supported by voluntary contributions, numbers 82 children with 28 boys, seeks homes for all girls first, and relies on benefactors like Mrs. Parl Bagley of Randolph who endowed a $10,000 farm with $500 annual income.
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A. W. Lavingham
Des Moines
Dams
Yeat
Laningham
Milla County
Mitchell
Silver City
Mills County
Ford
Rad Oak
Socety
Iowa
For Sale Span Good Work Mares in Iowa
Sale notice lists good work mares weighing about 2500 pounds for sale by BDQ Jamison in Glenwood Iowa. Interested buyers should contact the seller for price and terms.
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Jamison
Glenwood
Iowa
Fire destroys Pacific City home and belongings
The DeLaashmott home in Pacific City burned Tuesday at 5 am after an alarm woke inmates. Mr DeLaashmatt, ill for days, was moved to safety as the structure and most contents burned. Loss about 1200 for the house and 800 for contents, with 1200 insurance. origin unclear though a defective flue is suspected.
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W. C. DeLaahmatt
Pacific City
DeLashmott
Mande Tt
DeLashmatt
Public Auction to Sell Farm near Glenwood in 1902
Having sold my farm 3 miles south of Glenwood I will offer at Public Auction thereon Thursday Feb 6 1902 the following property: cattle horses mules hay corn wagons plows harness incubator and more. Sale at 10 o'clock Terms cash on all under 10 with 12 month credit on larger amounts at 6 percent if paid when due 8 percent otherwise. Linch on grounds. Estes Byers auctioneers French clerk.
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Glenwood
Ford Halls
McCormack
Mra
Estes
C, & T. G. Byers
De Laval cream separators touted by dealers in 1900s ad
An advertisement touts the De Laval cream separator as best and cheapest, promising superior milk and cream yield. It urges farmers to compare, contact De Laval at Chicago or Carey & Fleming of Glanwood, and notes other items for sale. Also includes buyers for corn, apples, and a cold remedy claim with a brand box.
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O. W. Kinley
Trruonez
Jeff
Des Moines
Oeteopathy
Mr. Kinley
Marita
Wen
Hedaaucha
Batia
Altho
Oren Kinley
Alse
Golienwood
DeLavel
St Qchicago
Carey & Fleming
Glanwood
de Laval
Horses and Mules for Sale Near Pacific Junction
A local seller offers good work horses and mules for sale either individually or in loads. The seller notes the stock is at their place two miles north of Pacific Junction and identifies the owner as Guo. H. Estes.
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Pacific Junction
Guo. H. Estes
Insurance policy ad for Fire Lightning and Tornado plans
An advertisement from Opera House Block Glenwood Xa offers fire lightning and tornado policies on approved plans with low rates from top companies. Manager Tate Ivory Cann, agent Neighbors.
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Opera House Blk
Glenwood, Xa
Tate
W. Ivory
Cann
Ours
Percheron Stallions Advertised by Shenandoah Breeder
Parahteer offered by M. L. Ayres with own time and guaranteed stock. All stock as represented and guaranteed in average quality. Located home two miles west of town. Applicants urged to come see, write, or telephone. Shenandoah, fa.
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A. Young
Fred M. Fins
Judge Green
Benance
Javer
Geo. W. Egan
W. B. Lewis
Frevgin
Han
Elkhorn Railroad
Have
Wilking
Wilkins
Woodrow Farm
Wieder
Trrpouia
Edwards Bros
Walter C. Marshall
J.B. Scott & Co
John P. Rheam
Woodbury
Davis & Anderson
Papcitic Junction
Lowa
Sam Finkenstein
Finkenstein
B. W. Grove
THE
Glenwood Insurance Agency
Shenandoah
My Ferm
Mineraan
Henderson
M. L. Evans
R. M. Adkins
N. Cumney
Madison Medicine Co
Madison
Barnum
L. A. Stillwagom
S. 5
Clark
Corer of
Square
S.E. Landis
Practical Milling Co
J. R. Hudson
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