Many Think Her Innocent Mrs Lavelleur In Murder Case
Newton July 12 Mrs Lavelleur arrested for the murder of her husband after D W Church an old soldier sworn information to obtain a 250 reward from Governor Cummins waived preliminary hearing and the case goes to the grand jury Judge Alfree set bond at 1000 she may be jailed if not posted Many doubt her guilt though strong evidence claimed by Church could change the outcome The county attorney doubts prosecution and the coroner believes innocence Mrs Lavelleur and her daughter Hannah Myers and the Lavelluer boys were present when the case was called
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Newton
Boone Iowa Union Graft Preys On Local Men
A smooth con man claimed to be compiling a union labor book and offered Boone business owners a list of union supporters for 75 cents. He collected 130 payments but delivered no copies to any union man, leaving only copies to a supposed “friend of labor.” The one armed man, who claimed switch men ties, vanished without trace.
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Boone, Ia
Boone
Boone County
Rural Free Delivery Expands to Iowa Towns
Washington reports rural free delivery will start September 1 with new routes in Hillsboro Henry county Keosauqua Van Buren county Plainfield Brewer county and Horton post office to be served. Josephine Bulkird named postmistress at Sheffield. Ottumwa and Mason City postmasters to gain an extra letter carrier each on October 1.
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Washington
Hillsboro
Henry County
Keosauqua
van Buren County
Plainfield
Brewer County
Horton
Josephine Bulkird
Sheffield
Ottumwa
Mason City
Lineman Hurt Saving Child at Cedar Falls
Wallace Race of the Cedar Valley Telephone company was severely injured while rescuing a child from danger. Descending a pole, he struck his spur to avert a fall, tearing ligaments at the hip. He will be out for weeks as he recovers.
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Cedar Falls
Wallace Race
Cedar Valley Telephone Company
Wallace
Haugen Remains in Washington Hospital Care
Northwood July 12 Congressman Haugen is still in Washington and not expected home until next week. He has been receiving treatment in a Washington hospital and wishes to remain until a complete cure is effected.
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Washington
Northwood
Haugen
Change of venue eyed in Hossack case near Indianola
July 12 report indicates Henderson and Berry may seek a venue change for Mrs. Margaret Hossack to Madison or Warren counties. The law firm declined to confirm the report.
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Indianola
Henderson & Berry
Margaret Hossack
Madison
Warren County
Mrs. S C Abell Praises Kennedy Remedy For Wide Ailment Cure
Syracuse resident says six bottles of Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy improved her liver, rheumatism, heart trouble, and more after years of illness. She cites a friend who was similarly helped and notes the product is sold by druggists at $1 per bottle, or six for $5, with free trial upon request.
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S. C. Abell
Roberts Avenue
Syracuse
N. Y
Hill
David Kennedy
Bright
William Mac Breaks Iowa Half Mile Record
Waterloo Iowa July 12 three thousand spectators saw William Mac owned by George Castle Chicago set a new Iowa half mile track record at 2 10 flat breaking the previous 2 11 mark set by the same horse at Marion recently.
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William Mac
Waterloo
George Castle
Chicago
Marion
C C C Candy Cathartic Box Ad Warns Against Bulk Sale
An old advertisement highlights Cascarets Candy Cathartic with the C tail trademark on a light blue enameled box. It notes each tablet is stamped C C C and warns the product is never sold in bulk, urging purchase from druggists.
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Cascarets Candy Cathartic
C.C.C
Child dies after bat ball accident near Mason City
George Dewey Mann a three year old boy was struck by a batted ball at Emery five miles west of Mason City Iowa. The impact jerked his head back breaking his neck and causing instant death.
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Emery
Mason City
George Dewey Mann
Here
Change In Time and Improved Service On Iowa Central
On and after June 9th the Iowa Central Railway will operate through sleeping cars and coaches between Peoria and St. Paul and Minneapolis. The service will be quicker and improved from all points on the Iowa Central to either St. Paul and Minneapolis or Peoria. For details contact Iowa Central agents.
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Iowa Central Railway
Peoria
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Iowa Central
Twin Cities
Northwest
Elrick Junction
Manning Estate Sued Over Real Estate Transfer
In Keosauqua Iowa a petition names the estate of the late Edwin Manning as defendant in a $20,000 real estate recovery suit. Trustees of Iowa College at Grinnell allege Manning agreed to donate the property, but the conveyance was not completed due to his old age and infirmities.
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Keosauqua
Edwin Manning
Iowa College
Grinnell
Manning
Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Women
A newspaper blurb extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as easing nervousness and pain for women, improving appetite and sleep, aiding pre maternity comfort, and restoring health. It touts regularity and healing for female weakness and urges readers to seek Mrs. Flora Ann’s testimonial from Dallas and obtain the Common Sense Medical Adviser by mail order.
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Hance
Pierce
Flora Ann
Dallas, Jackson Co
Iowa Banker E B Shaw Appointed Currency Examiner
Washington July 12 The comptroller of the currency appoints E B Shaw of West Union as national bank examiner for the district of Iowa to succeed Henry Meyer who resigned Shaw is a relative of the secretary of the treasury.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
E. B. Shaw
West Union
National Bank
District of Iowa
Henry Meyer
Mr. Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
Grace Hotel touted as convenient Chicago stay option
Special notice encourages Muscatine residents to consider the Hetel Grace in Chicago at the corner of Jackson Boulevard and Clark Street as the most convenient and reasonably priced lodging. The ad invites future visitors to try the Grace.
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Chicago
Covner
Jackson Bonlv
Clark Street
MIRI
D. of R
Prairie Encampment
Muscatine Lodge
Speer
Second
Cedar Streets
Cedar Street
Coronation Scheduled Between August 8 and 12
Official announcement places the coronation in a window from August 8 to August 12. Report notes the king fears he may not be crowned and desires to hasten the ceremony at the earliest possible moment.
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Muscatine, Iowa
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Dearborn Street
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the Journal
Alice Y
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J. M. Conner
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Modern Brotherhood of America
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L’res
Sue Browning
Fagle Lodge
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Muscatine Homestead
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Asthalter
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J. W. Hahn
Ladies OF the Maccabees
Muscatine Hive
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Asthalter Building
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Fraternal Aid Association
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K of P. Hall
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Fraternal Brotherhood of the World
Iowa Legion OF Honor
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Swap's Jewelry Store
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F. W. Root
Wyhird Street
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Louisa
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Old Telephone
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H. J. Dean
Cook, Musser & Co
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West Fifth Street
Cook, Musser 4& Co
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Lowe Avenue
Second St
Muscatine, Ia
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Henry Layng
L. G. Burnett
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P. W. Francis
Henry Jayne
L. C. Burnett
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S. G. Stein
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