Grand jury session continues with several docket entries
The grand jury opened this term remains in session through Friday. It reviews numerous matters including the Schmidt assault case and the Bird case involving a hand injury to Chas Kollman. Judge Bollinger is in Davenport today for habeas corpus and returns Friday. Court entries list multiple defaults and judgements, including Elizabeth Jones versus Buckman and J. A. Bartemeier versus Michener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Schmidt
Bird
Chas Kollman
District Court
Bollinger
Davenport
Elizabeth Jones
C. T. Buckman
Samuel Propst
John H. Simpson
Ella Dance
George Dance
Nettie Working
John Working
Michael F. Nolan
Peter Richard Kenrick
Mary Leonard
Martin Leonard
Mary Merticke
Next Friend
Lewis Fiederlein
J. A. Bartemeier
Frank Michener
W. L. Butler
Hampe Bros
Hershey State Bank
Frank Warfield
Birdie Bradshaw
Ora Bradshaw
Nellie Cox
Timothy Cox
Louisa Stoker
Hamson Stoker
Mollie Winkel
Frank Winkel
Mrs Ella West Captured After 4AD Hard Journey
Mrs Ellen West, held in Louisa county on horse stealing charges, escaped from the Wapello county jail then walked to Muscatine via Grand View and the M N & 8 railroad. She appeared in Wapello court with defense attorney E B Tucker as the case slated for Tuesday Sept 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella West
Wapello
Muscatine
Ellen West
Louisa County
Grandview
E. B. Tucker
Muscatine Melon Growers Hopeful After Sluggish Season
Cone county growers dispute reports of crop failure noting 40 cars shipped this season and 10 cars unloaded with some sales found. They praise melon quality and expect Muscatine county to prove its abilities next year.
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Muscatine County
National Memorial University Opens First Building
Mason City Iowa September 11 the first of twelve buildings for the National Memorial university was opened under the direction of the Sons of Veterans and other patriotic societies of the country forming the new site’s initial structure in Mason City.
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National Memorial University
Mason City
Sons of Veterans
University Board Announces Prep Department Details
The article notes a fully equipped preparatory department to ready students for the university or any college in the land. The board of regents includes A L Sorter Jr of Mason City as chairman and members from Chicago Mason City Hartford Conn Rockford Mich Washington DC Boston Peoria Ill and other locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Regents of the University
A. L. Sorter, Jr
Mason City
William T. Church
Chicago
W. A. Morris
W. J. Reinks
George E. Cox
Hartford
Conn
H. E Cowdin
Rockford
Mich
E. R. Campbell
Washington, D. C
Fred E. Bolton
Boston
F. F. Buck
Peoria
Ill
P. E. E. Markley
Grand Opera House Installs Multicolored Stage Lighting
Patrons note curious color changes during The School for Scandal as Manager Kemble unveils a new lighting system. Red white and blue foot and ceiling lights produce sunset and moonrise effects, a feature not common outside major cities.
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Grand Opera House
School For Scandal
Kemble
Wapello Wedding Among Louisa County Notables
Mrs W J Vanatta attended the wedding of Miss Pearl Parsons to Ralph Hunt in Wapello. The ceremony was at the Parsons residence in a large gathering of relatives and friends. Pearl Parsons, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Duglass Parsons, is described as estimable and popular. Ralph Hunt, son of Mr and Mrs C V Hunt, is a Wapelio graduate and former assistant principal of Columbus City schools.
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W. J. Vanatta
Wapello
Nice
Pearl Parsons
Duglass Parsons
Ralph Hunt
C. V. Hunt
Wapelio
Parsons
Louisa County
Columbus City
Young Women Guild Holds Busy Presbyterian Meeting
The Young Woman's Guild of the First Presbyterian church met Tuesday evening at Miss Agnes Seiler's West Eighth Street residence. The gathering was described as interesting and successful with several business matters settled and plans laid for future work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Woman's Guild of
The
First Presbyterian Church
Miss Addie Washburn Treats Baptist Class
Miss Addie Washburn, a teacher for the Baptist church infant class, gave the children a street car ride to Citzen's Railway Park yesterday afternoon. They romped and played all afternoon and carried well filled lunch baskets for the occasion.
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Addie Washburn
The
Baptist Church
Citzen’s
Quiet City Wedding Sealed by Justice of the Peace
Justice of the Peace F W Eversmeyer united Grace Crull and Chas Hessen in marriage last evening. The couple, residents of the country, celebrated a quiet ceremony in the city.
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Justice of the Peace
F. W. Eversmeyer
Grace Crull
Chas. Hessen
Baseball Scores From Wednesday Across Leagues
The day produced several results across the leagues. League tallies include Cleveland over Chicago 9 to 6 and 12 to 0, Philadelphia beating Baltimore 9 to 5 and 5 to 4, St Louis defeating Detroit 6 to 5 and 3 to 1, Boston besting Washington 5 to 3 and 7 to 5, Chicago over New York 4 to 3 in the National League, Brooklyn 5 Cincinnati 0, Pittsburgh 5 Philadelphia 1, St Louis 6 Boston 4 and 2 to 2 in nine innings. American Association saw Milwaukee 5 Indianapolis 4 in 11, and Indianapolis 8 Milwaukee 1 in six. Western League results include Denver 4 Milwaukee 3, Colorado Springs 3 Peoria 2, Kansas City 2 Omaha 1. Three League games: Rockford 4 Rock Island 3, Decatur 7 Terre Haute 4, Davenport 13 Cedar Rapids 3.
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Cleveland
Chicago
Philadelphia
Baltimore
St. Louis
Detroit
Boston
Washington
New York
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
American Association
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Denver
Colorado Springs
Peoria
Kansas City
Omaha
Rockford
Rock Island
Decatur
Terre Haute
Davenport
Cedar Rapiad
Election of Officers in Christian Endeavor Society
At the First Presbyterian Church meeting hosted by Rev J N Elliott the Christian Endeavor society elected officers for the next year. Harmony marked the session as members chose Miss Icy Teel president Arthur Klaffenbach vice president Miss Mary Jarboe recording secretary Ed Kemper treasurer and Miss Mollie McIntyre pianist.
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Christian Endeavor Society
First Presbyterian Church
J. N. Elliott
Icy Teel
Arthur Klaffenbach
Mary Jarboe
Wilton fair draws local visitors and church events
Ralph Harris Jesse Morris and Miss Madie Burmaster attend the Wilton fair. Charles Ruthenberg visits the city. Rev. S E Wilcox preaches at First Baptist. Several residents travel by Firefly and Helen Blair to Davenport Chicago and Milwaukee for visits and business. Erik typhoid illness looms for E M Warner.
School Books and Supplies at H Schmidt and Son Co
Local shop H Schmidt and Son Co advertises school books and supplies with ready service and eager customer wait.
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H. Schmidt & Son Co
Married Man and Young Girl Die in Williamsburg Orgy
New York dispatch reports Edward Bigall a married man and Martha Bachman a young woman living with him found dead in a Williamsburg room with bullet wounds. Indications point to a joint suicide.
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New York
Edward Bigall
Martha Bachman
Williamsburg
Fruit varieties listed by Geo W. Reuling
The note lists peaches apricots and plums with varieties including Lam berd Damson Sickles and Bartlett pears attributed to Geo. W. Reuling in a compact horticultural item.
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Geo. W
Kansas College in Ashes at Ottawa University
The main Ottawa university building, a Baptist treasure in the west, burned down after twelve years of construction completed this year. The 50000 dollar structure housed 4000 volumes in a library and its contents were destroyed. The fire’s origin is unknown with rumors of arson but no charges yet.
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Ottawa
Kan
Ottawa University
National Telegraph News company Incorporation Filed
Joliet September 11 corporate records show National Telegraph News company incorporates with Chicago main office and $150000 capital to engage in telegraphing telephoning and distributing news nationwide.
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Chicago
Feld
Delivery of News via Messengers and Other Means
The text discusses how news is delivered and collected through messengers and various channels. It highlights the role of dissemination in ensuring timely information spread.
Prohibition Party Proposes $5 Alcohol License
A Cortland New York Prohibition party proposal would require every man who drinks intoxicating beverages to obtain a yearly license costing at least five dollars. License holder names would be published every six months in official county newspapers, with a similar measure urged in the state legislature.
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New York
Prohibition Party of
Cortland
N. Y
Too Late to Classify Ground Inquiry Notice
Inquiries may be directed to S. G. Tarr at 1006 Spring Street between 10th and 11th streets for ground classification requests. The notice provides location and contact details for interested parties.
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S. G. Tarr
Spring Street
10Th and
11Th Street
Nahum’s chariots and modern vehicles comparison
The verse depicts rapid chariot movement in streets and broadways, likened to torches and lightnings. It is a vivid prophetic image, not a literal prediction of modern automobiles or vehicles.
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Nahum
Fond Mamma Sees Baby Grow Solid Overnight
A light exchange highlights a baby’s rapid change from restless to sturdy as one parent notes the morning solidity and the other remarks on the night prior hollering behavior.
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Orand UY N
Sports
Nook
Ralph Harris
Wilton Fair
Jesse Morris
Hattie Currier
Charles Ruthenberg
C. F. Townsend
Madie Burmaster
C. C. Smith
City
Clark Smith
Keokuk
E. M. Warner
G. A. Salmon
Columbus Junction
John C. Coster
Messrs
Frank Healey
Will Kirk
S. E. Wilcox
Des Moines
Baptist Denomination
First Baptist Church
Henry Fack
Elsie
Helen Blair
C. C. Moyer
Mrs. J. Fletcher
A. J. Oliver
Wilton
Wm. Hancock
Charles Brogan
Tuscola
Ilinois
R. H. Greaves
J. P. Ryan
Ryan
Kansas College
MackKey
East Second Street
Cedar
Louisa Counties
Fred S. Pentzer
Muscatine, Ia
Indiana
Ohio
Tse YA
L. M. Allen
Missouri River
Chicago, Ill
Wittich
GRACE
Board of Trade
C. C. Collins
Jackson Boulevard
Clark Street
Crand Opera House
Ry Cy
Bla
Solwgoy EV
C. J. Carpenter
Grand Opera
TOUSE
Robert Sherman
Friend
Arkansas
Arkansas Farmer
Back Wood
Pearl City Shoeing
State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Rickerd & van Dusen
East Third Street
G. A. Pierson
East 2d Street
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