LineMan in Algona Injured Cutting Limb From Wire
Algona June 27 Henry Horan city light and water plant employee fell fifteen feet while cutting tree limbs near a light wire. He struck ground with a hand axe and the axe blade cut two ribs and penetrated his left lung causing severe bleeding. He is under careful care and hopes for recovery are strong though the wound is serious. He is married with one child and well regarded by all.
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Algona
Henry Horan
Horan
Iowa Real Estate Valuation Sees Net Increase Since 1899
Des Moines reports results from seventy five Iowa counties show a net rise in real estate valuation of $11,349,834 since 1899, totaling about $14,000,000. this reflects roughly a 4 percent statewide increase and a 5.46 percent rise for railroad property in town.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Mer‘ria
Iowa Patents Reported From Various Cities
A survey of issued patents lists inventors and towns including Henry Blankenburg Lohrville for a hand nailing implement Melville E. Er win Dubuque enameled vessel Murry S. Hart Pela beet topper Wm J Kelley Clinton for an adjustable reclining chair Samuel E. Kurtz Sac City car loader Wilbur W. Marsh and C H Hackett Waterloo centrifugal liquid separator Martin A. Peterson Sioux City corn husker Walter L Scott Adel stethoscope Alexander St Clair Des Moines spoon having adjustable and removable handle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Blankenburg
Lohrville
Melville E. Erwin
Dubuque
Murry S. Hart
Pela
Wm. J Kelley
Clinton
Samuel E. Kurtz
Sac City
Wilbur W. Marsh
C. H Hackett
Waterloo
Martin A. Peterson
Sioux City
Walter L. Scott Adel
Alexander St. Clair
Des Moines
Tragic wedding cue as Rog ers takes own life before ceremony
Clarinda reports Thomas J Rogers 27 shot himself to avoid the 6 pm wedding to Miss Inez C Plank. He died an hour later. He inherited 12 000 dollars three years ago but spent most of it. no prior signs of depression were noted.
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Clarinda
Thomas J. Rogers
Inez C Plank
Rogers
Bonner Wins Cadetship For West Point Entrance
Des Moines, June 27 Elbert Bonner of 1119 Center street earned the highest marks in competitive exams for West Point admission to succeed Ned B Rehkoff now in his third year. Frank H Cowles of 8235 Fifth street was named as an alternate.
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Des Moines
Elbert Bonner
Center Street
West Point
Ned B. Rehkoff
Frank H. Cowles
Fifth Street
Delegates Split Over Cummins Challenge at Iowa Conventions
Lee county Republican delegates at Donnellson favor Shaw for president in 1904 while denouncing party bossism. Audubon delegates leave choice to convention. likely to back Herriott. Separate notes discuss old age care and Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a preferred remedy, with distribution details.
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Keokuk
Lee County
Donnellson
Shaw
Congress
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Cummins
Trewin
Audubon
Audubon County
Herriott
Two Boys Drown Near Ottumwa Dam
Ottumwa reports Ever Pearsons 16 found dead in the river above the dam west of the city by fishermen at 4 PM. His 14 year old brother Louis had been missing since Tuesday and searchers hunted for him. the older boy was found unclothed, indicating swimming.
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Ottumwa
Ever Pearsons
Phillips
Louis
Fatal poisoning suspected in Monmouth farmer death
Nelson Wheeler eighty wealthy farmer of New Boston township died Saturday morning in suspected poisoning. Coroner Austin impanelled a jury and held a post mortem, delaying two weeks for state chemist report. Wheeler was injured Friday, his daughters and neighbors summoned. After drinking liquor from a jug, most showed poisoning signs. no other deaths reported.
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Monmouth
Nelson Wheeler
New Boston
Austin
Wheeler
Dr. George Durward Adams Installed as Des Moines College President
Dr George Durward Adams was formally installed as president of Des Moines College. The inaugural ceremonies were held at First Baptist church Tuesday night in front of a large gathering of friends of the institution.
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Des Moines College
Des Moines
George Durward Adams
First Baptist Church
A Carnegie Story Involves a Two Million Golf Bet
The tale says Andrew Carnegie joked that two million pounds would be his gift if Bailie Mackenzie could add ten years to his life by golf. The bailie proposed a bet on Carnegie’s own green to win the two million, remarking Carnegie would keep playing golf to lower his own record at Ekibo.
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Carnegie
Ekibo
London
Chamberlain's Remedy Promises Money Back Guarantee
J J Havercamp and W C A Busch druggists offer a refund if unsatisfied with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is described as the most successful bowel complaint remedy and the only one that never fails. It is marketed as pleasant, safe and reliable.
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J. J. Havercamp
W. C. A. Busch
Dry Kindling Wood For Sale By Muscatine Sash And Door Co
Dry kindling wood offered by Muscatine Sash and Door Co at 2.50 per load. Carried by the local business known for millwork and hardware offerings.
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Muscatine Sash and Door Co
Death in Washington: Andy Kohler Succumbs After Paralysis
Andy Kohler, stricken with paralysis a month ago while gardening, died yesterday at 1 30 pm in Washington Iowa. Funeral services are set for Friday at ten o clock with a graveside sermon at Grace Hill Moravian church at 2 pm, followed by interment in Grace Hill cemetery.
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Washington
Andy Kohler
Grace Hill
Grace Hill Cemetery
Ft. Dodge to Host August Carnival After Council Approval
Ft. Dodge officials approved a city carnival at the regular council meeting on Monday night, clearing the way for events in August. The decision follows petitions from organizers seeking street use permits and carnival activities downtown.
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Ft. Dodge
Shaw denies plan to stay away from state convention
Governor Shaw said he would not leave for the west after the executive council meeting as a board of equalization in July. He plans a short rest in Yellowstone Park returning by August 1 after assessment work, contradicting reports he would stay away until after the state convention.
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Des Moines
L. M. Shaw
West
Executive Council
Board of Equalization
Shaw
Yellowstone Park
Miss Alice Ryan Leaves for Summit Visit
Miss Alice Ryan visiting her brother J. J. Ryan departed this morning as a passenger to Summit.
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Alice Ryan
J. J. Ryan
Maccabee and related lodge meeting notices in Muscatine
notices list weekly and monthly gatherings for the Maccabees Lodge Muscatine Hive Banner Lodge D of H and Flecta Chapter with dates, halls, and officer names including Mrs. McLure, Harriet G. Smeene, Mrs. Mattis, and Miss Euma Manlove in Muscatine.
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Ladies OF the Maccabeees
Muscatine Hive
Maccabee Hall
Fisch’s
McLure FE
Wires
Harriet G. Smeene
C. E
A. L. Livonss
W. M
Euma Manlove
Sec
Knights of Pythias Wyoming Lodge Meeting Notice
Knights of Pythias Wyoming Lodge No. 76 meets each Friday at 7:30 in A O W Hall over 419 and 441 Fast Second Street. Visiting brethren invited to attend. J. M. Butler, C C H. S. Hwe, K of R and S.
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Pearl Civy Lodge
Maccabee Hall
K. W. George
Lucinda Partlett
S. Oo
P. Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Prairie Eacamipmeny
Gud Thind
Muscatine Lodge
Speers
Second
Cedas
Cecar Street
M. B
Bend City
Eagle Lodge
Second Street
A. J. Banasas
Blooming Don Council
F. A
Shammo
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge
K. of P
A. O. UW
Unnecessary Loss of Time and a Remedy
A Winterset bank cashier recounts a carpenter’s illness and how Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him after one dose, allowing him to return to work. The druggists J. J. Havercamp and W. C. A. Busch offer the remedy.
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W. S. Whedon
First National Bank
Winterset
Iowa
Chamberlain
J. J. Havercamp
W. C. A. Busch
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W. W. Crocuert
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Sap
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Court OF Honor
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Woodman Liail
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J. M. Connan
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