Aaron S Kerr Dies After Six Months Illness
Aaron Sherwood Kerr, former owner of the Commercial Hotel in Muscatine, died at 4 PM after a six month decline from tuberculosis. Born July 4, 1856 in Kappa Illinois he aged 44. He managed Hotel Webster in 1884 and the Commercial before illness. Funeral Thursday at 3 PM from Richards residence. Knights of Pythias and BPOE escorted. He is survived by his brother Wilbur Kerr and aunt Mrs. William Hoffman.
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Mr. Kerr
Commercial
West
Iowa
Southwest
Muscatine
Aaron Sherwood Kerr
Kappa
Woodford County
Illinois
Kerr
Western Plains
Indian Territory
Minneapolis
Miller
Webster
Arnold Barber
Nellie Richards
Wilbur Kerr
Eureka
William Hoffman
Sand Mound
Muscatine Island
Las Vegas
N. M
Richards
Seventh Street
Iowa Avenue
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Knights of Pythias
Correction on Supreme Court ruling in drainage canal case
The Journal reports that the Supreme Court issued a temporary injunction in Chicago drainage canal matter. That was incorrect. The court refused the injunction but allowed filing a bill summoning the defendants, returnable April 2.
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Journal
Supreme Court
Chicago
Alarming Death Rate Rising in Muscatine in 1900
The Muscatine death rate in 1900 grew rapidly with many funerals daily as typhoid fever plus damp foggy weather ravaged the city. Liverymen report averages of one funeral per day and one with 195 funerals since April 1, while lodges and firemen mourn comrades in uniform.
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Muscatine
Silent Reaper
Fraud Alleged in Fayverweather Estate Suits
New York suits filed January 9 by Fayverweather heirs accuse executors of fraud over a will that left most fortunes to colleges. Plaintiffs seek 5.6 million dollars, including 2 million by John B. Reynolds executor for Lucy Fayerweather and 1 million each by Mary W Achter and Emma D. Fayerweather, claiming conspiracy and a forged codicil.
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Fayerweather
New York
Fayverweather
Wm. Fayerweather
Muscatine
John B. Reynolds
State of
Vermont
Lucy Fayerweather
Mary W. Achter
Emma _dS. Fayerweather
Mystery wood sawing contest stalls amid speculation
Widespread curiosity surrounds a planned wood sawing contest that has not materialized. An anonymous insider hints that the key to the delay lies with a person named John Butman, suggesting observers should tell him they saw him, though no event or sighting has occurred.
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John Butman
Champion Hook and Ladder Co to Meet at Headquarters
All members are requested to meet at Champion headquarters tomorrow afternoon at 12 30 in full uniform. Per order Fore man.
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Champion Hook and Ladder Co
Champion Headquarters
Foreman
Alleged Buried Treasure Prompts Search in Indiana
Lewis Hill man from Clinton Iowa seeks favors from prominent citizens and county officials to reveal a buried treasure location. He swears a Potawatomi survivor told him where the treasure lies and promises a liberal commission. Hillman offers to travel to Indiana to aid in the disclosure.
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LaPorte
Ind
Lewis Hillman
Clinton
Iowa
Hillman
Pottawattamie
Woman Pauses Before Plate Glass Window
A woman pauses to reflect as she comes to a plate glass window, the moment captured in a quiet street scene. The incident centers on everyday life and a thoughtful pause before the reflective pane.
City Expenditures Totals 122449.05 for Ten Months
A historical city ledger shows ten months of expenses totaling 122449.05 including general appropriations salaries health printing roads police and utility funds. The report notes 25 special assessments and sewer funds not included in the listed totals.
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Board of Health
Rene
SOE Nis Sah Aces Po Improvement Fund
Police Department
Rainy days on the farm spark thought and books
The Davenport Daily Democrat argues a Journal columnist on a rainy day misread farm life. It defends farm youths who read and reflect, noting libraries in farmhouses and the need for rest, study, and nourishing ideas beyond work. It praises farmers and their sons who seek truth and the noble possibilities of humanity.
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Democrat
Davenport Daily Democrat
the Democrat
The
Man
Adam
Card of Thanks to Friends and Firemen
The undersigned express sincere thanks to friends and firemen who tendered assistance and sympathy during our woeful affliction. Mrs John Dietrich and Children.
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John Dietrich
Barbers Push State Legislation for Tensorial Artists Bill
Barbers across Muscatine Wilton West Liberty rally behind a petition to back a proposed tensorial artists bill. The Davenport group and Iowal Barbers Protective Association endorse swift legislative action with signatures from Muscatine Wilton West Liberty tradespeople and officials.
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Wilton
West Liberty
H. E. Nicolaus
Titus
Davenport
Ed. Rodder
Iowal Barbers’ Protective Association
L. H. Spencer
Muscatine
Iowa
W. H. Baker
B. B. Baker
Theo. M. Gottbrecht
D. M. Terry
E. T. Wilson
G. Church
B. McKean
Robi. Patterson
Fred. Mavis
D. E. Klosterman
W. Palmer
C. E. Nelson
J. W. Bodkin
Wm. H. Pratts
C. F. Purdon
F. E. Bogart
H. Stevens
F. Millegker
G. EF. Franklin
F. Nicolaus
J. B. Rankins
W. G. Sarvor
C. M. Metcalf
W. C. Dickett
J. A. Davis
W. S. Briggs
J. E. Stokes
E. T. Stokes
B. R. Purvis
Taking Harness Case Cleared In Local Court
In Justice Rowan's court this afternoon Roy Fraiser and Geo Hintman were tried for stealing a harness from baker G. H. Wiesse. The youths testified they planned no theft and only found the harness during a Sunday walk. The judge acquitted them, directing the boys to seek owners in future and Wiesse received the harness pieces found.
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Lowa
Roy Fraiser
Geo. Hintman
Rowan
G. H. Wiesse
Hattie
Mrs Price Dies After Illness at 67
Mrs Jack Price aged 67 died at 814 Pine Street Muscatine from an abscess of the lungs after eleven months of illness. Born in Philadelphia she came to Muscatine and married there in 1856. Survived by husband two sons and a daughter with homes in California Oshkosh Wis and a grandson Winfield in Muscatine. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM.
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Jack Price
Pine Street
California
Oshkosh
Wis
Winfield
Local News Briefs From Gotham and County
Sheriff McGaughey returned at 10 40 from Ft Madison with the criminal Herman Mack. County treasurer's office saw repairs and desk rearrangement for better use. Mrs J F Howe hosted the Shades Reading Circle at her East Eighth Street home with a five course turkey dinner for guests.
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Sheriff McGaughey
Ft. Madison
Herman Mack
J. F. Howe
Shades Reading Circle
East Eighth Street
Senate Passes Bills to Amend Iowa Code in Short Session
Des Moines reports the Iowa Senate approving three code amendments and the House tabling a sympathy resolution for the Boers. Bills adjust sections 41027 5258 and 4608, with noted exemptions and timing for special orders. A bill on agricultural funds fixes a new interest rate and idle funds over 20 000 dollars.
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Agricultural College
Senate
Mr. Carter
Sioux
Sam
Hawk
Jasper
Trebor
Burglars Loot Mediapolis Restaurant Safe
In Mediapolis Iowa on Saturday night burglars pried open a kitchen window and opened C A Johnsons restaurant safe taking about 27 dollars in cash. They also took cigars a pair of pants and a pocket knife. Johnson, who sleeps in the restaurant, was away on the midnight Burlington train. The thief/s were likely familiar with the safe combination and Johnsons absence.
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Mediapolis
Iowa
C. A. Johnson
Johnson
Burlington
Mr. Johnson
Fire destroys part of Temple block in Clinton Iowa
A Sunday morning blaze in Clinton destroys the interior of the Temple block gallery and art studio, causing over 4000 dollars in damage. The adjacent high school and public library area was saved with difficulty, with insurance covering the loss.
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Clinton
Iowa
Temple Gallery
Fair Weather Indications for Iowa Tonight
Chicago January 23 Special reports indications for Iowa. Fair tonight with Wednesday partly cloudy skies and moderate temperatures.
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Chicago
Iowa
Boers Report Major Advances In South Africa Feud
A Ladysmith dispatch dated the 22d claims General White and General Hunter headquarters were destroyed by a Long Tom shot. Berlin rumors say Buller was defeated, and London reports two British battalions captured by the Boers.
Quay Seating Debate Reported by Senate Committee
New York January 23 Special: Senate privileges and elections committee reports on the Quay majority in the Gaffery petitions. Curley and Harris Democrats oppose seating Quay while Burrows Republican votes against the seat. Minority Republicans Hoar Chandler Pritchard and McComas favor seating the Senator.
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New York
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Quay
Gaffery
Curley
Harris
Burrows
Hoar
Chandler
Dubuque Girl Arrested After Threatened Self Harm
A 17 year old girl registered as Miss Joshie Killar of Waterloo Iowa caused a scene at the Paris hotel then at Illinois Central station. She claimed the bottle on her person was not for self harm and was later released after questioning. She is staying with Mrs. Wessel.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Joshie Killar
Waterloo
Paris
O. Thielen
Oshkosh
Illinois Central
Galena
May Smith
Fairfield & Ottumwa Railroad Incorporation Formed
Five Burlington stockholders sign articles of incorporation for 1,000,000 to organize the Fairfield & Ottumwa Railroad company as part of the Burlington system. The move enables construction of a second track from Fairfield to Ottumwa. Signers are H. B. Scott T. W. Bardydt Wm. Carson W. W. Baldwin and C. M. Levy.
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Burlington, Iowa
Burlington
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company
McConnell
Fairfield & Ottumwa Railroad Company
Fairfield
Ottumwa
H. B. Scott
T. W. Bardydt
Wm. Carson
W. W. Baldwin
C. M. Levy
Lottery by jury illegal reverses Casey damage case
Des Moines Iowa January 22 The Supreme Court reversed the case of G W Sylvester v Town of Casey due to a verdict by lottery. Jurors agreed to set amounts within fixed min and max sums and divide the total by twelve to reach the verdict. Affidavits describing this method were presented to the court.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Dbecause
Supreme Court
G. W. Sylvester
Town of
Casey
The Man Clothed In Righteousness Feels Chilly
A saying notes that those who rely on their own virtue often appear distant and cold. It cautions against self justified moral posturing. The line contrasts inner warmth with outward piety.
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Aaron S. Kerr
Sherwood Kerr
Davenport Democrat
Dili
Gotham
State Senate
House
Lister
Capitol
Trewin
Merriman
Session of the House
London
Langer
Ladysmith
Hunter
Berlin
Buller
Miss Joshie Killar
NEW Railway Corporation
Fairfield and
Ottumwa Railroad
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