Obituary of Clara Augusta Hawk Pioneer Immigrant
Mrs. Clara Augusta Dahlka Hawk born in Germany October 24 1851 died in Ward Colorado September 6 1908 aged 66 years 10 months 12 days She came to America at age 12 lived in Buffalo NY later married C D Hawk in Cleveland about 35 years ago They had six children four daughters two sons all surviving The husband ill at Nunn CO could not attend the funeral One sister Miss Effie Hawk of Cleveland also unable to attend Other children Mrs Birdie Mitchell Independence Kansas and Mrs Iva McWhorter Ward CO among the survivors
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Clara Augusta (Dahlka) Hawk
Germany
Ward
Col
America
Buffalo
N. Y
C. D. Hawk
Cleveland
Nunn
Effie Hawk
Birdie Mitchell
Independence
Kan
Iva McWhorter
Ward, Col
Trust and Savings Bank Muscatine Ad
Trust and Savings Bank Muscatine Iowa invites savers with four percent compound interest on all savings. It finances first mortgages on farm property and promises prompt banking service to all. Open Saturday nights.
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Savings Bank
Last Tribute Paid to Departed Beloved in Colorado
Chas Hawk of Aurora Pearl Graham of Berwick and Herman Hawk of Nunn attended the funeral. The family moved from West Liberty Iowa to Peoria Illinois then to Colorado four months ago. The deceased joined the German Lutheran church in Buffalo New York as a youth and remained a member until her death on Sunday. Rev D V Burdick led services.
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Chas. Hawk
Aurora
Pearl Graham
Berwick
Ill
Herman Hawk
Nunn
Col
Church Triumphant
D. V. Burdick
The Big Ox Mines Investment Prospect
The Big Ox Mines consist of two groups along Deer Creek, the upper Guillow mine with first class electrical gear and a new tunnel, ore assaying over $100 per ton. The lower Enterprise group produced well before flooding, with a stamp mill on site and seven tunnels showing ore in sight. Stock offers a 4 percent monthly return. details by W D Olney, 703 Twenty third Street, Moline, IL.
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Deer Creek
Guillow
Marysville
Davenport
Enterprise Group
Big Ox
W. D. Olney
Twenty-third Street
Moline
Six Killed as Train Hits Handcar in Illinois
In Kankakee Illinois on September 16 six men were killed when a Chicago and Eastern Illinois local train struck a handcar at Martindon near this city. The handcar had been moved to another track to allow a fast train to pass. All victims were section hands. four bodies were found on the engine pilot when the train reached the next station a half mile away.
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Kankakee
Ill
Chicago and Eastern Illinois
Martindon
Til
Deuce Gold Medal Flour Ranks Best Brand in Test
Gold Medal Flour tops a competitiveness test as the leading flour brand with strong results. JEMIMA noted as a prominent figure in the discussion.
COUNTY ATTORNEY ACCUSED OF DISBARMENT
Joseph E Talbot prosecuting attorney of St Joseph county and Democratic candidate for re election is charged in disbarment proceedings. A committee reported twelve specific instances alleging willful violation of his duties as an attorney. The charges stem from his conduct as prosecutor in St Joseph County Indiana.
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St. Joseph
Ind
South Bend
Joseph E. Talbot
St. Joseph County
Walter A. Funk
Talbot
Charles King of Wilton Dies at Home at 32
Charles King of Wilton dies at his home four miles north of town after a two year stomach illness. Born October 1 1876 in Cedar County he lived there most of his life except six months in Texas. He married Alma Smith February 13 1901 and leaves three children Stella Harry and Eva along with his wife his parents two sisters and a brother. Funeral plans await word from Texas relatives.
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Wilton
Charles King
King
Cedar County
Texas
Alma Smith
Stella
Harry
Eva
Wm. King
Herbert Herr
A. A. Ayres
Frank King
First Baptist Church to undergo beautification work this fall
Nearly a thousand dollars will be spent to improve the First Baptist Church at Third and Cedar streets. Work starts next week with Johnson and Company of Burlington handling interior frescoing and Will Kell doing exterior painting. Former pastor Rev Wilcox of Des Moines will preach next Sunday.
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First Baptist Church
Third and
Cedar Streets
Johnson and Company
Burlington
Trinity Church
Will Kell
Wilcox
Des Moines
State Mission Board of
the Baptist Church
Democratic Leader Picked in Party Convention
In a party convention speech Parker decries factionalism and calls for clean politics as the nation faces “frankenstein” corporate power. The roll nominates Lieut. Governor Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler by acclamation, with John A. Dix, John S. Whalen, Martin B. Glynn, and Julius Hauser renominated.
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Republican Party
Parker
Bryan
Kern
New York
Committee On Resolutions
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler
John A. Dix
Washington County
John S. Whalen
Eye Specialist Presents New Methods to Restore Sight
Thursday and Friday, Sept. 17 and 18 he examines cases of Poor Light blurred vision smarting and burning eyes defective and cross eyes headache and nervous troubles. He makes the eye an exclusive specialty and devotes his whole attention to this organ restoring sight to those with little or no sight.
Market report and prices from Chicago grain and meat trades
Today's markets show mixed grains with corn under pressure due to rains and drought relief signals while hogs close slightly lower. Cash markets list varied prices for wheat, corn, oats, meats, fruits, and vegetables with numerous named traders and firms noted alongside weekly receipts and forecasts.
Chicago Grain and Provision Market Summary
Wheat and corn futures moved with mixed ranges on Sept 16 from Chicago with Dec wheat around 1.01 and May 1.03, corn Dec near 67c, oats Dec 49c, and pork lard and ribs listed. Cash grain bids showed No. 2 red wheat around 1.00 to 1.01, No. 2 yellow near 80c, and oats No. 3 white at 49c.
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Chicago
C. Oates
Timothy
Chicago Live Stock Market Today
Chicago live stock prices and receipts show cattle at 22 000 with mixed to lower bids. Beeves and steers range 3.50 to 7.60 per cwt while hogs edge lower with heavy buyers at 6.65 to 7.45. Sheep and lambs hold steady with receipts near 28 000 and 2.25 to 4.75 for sheep and 3.25 to 5.80 for lambs.
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Chicago
Chicago Poultry Market Prices Stand Firm
Chicago poultry market reports steady demand with live birds strong. Turkeys bring 15 cents per pound, chickens 11 cents, springs 14 1 2 cents, reflecting firm margins for producers on September 16.
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Chicago
Chicago Produce Market Butter and Egg Prices Report
Chicago market notes on September 16 show butter steady with creameries 18 to 23 cents and dairies 17 to 20 cents. Eggs steady with firsts at 21 cents.
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Chicago
Ill
New York Poultry Market Rates Reported
New York market prices show poultry as alive and dressed. Alive offerings listed with springs 14c, fowls 13 to 13 1/2c, turkeys 13c. Dressed goods leaned firm with springs 12 to 19c, fowls 13 to 15c, spring turkeys 20 to 21c.
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New York
New York Produce Market Butter and Eggs Steady
New York Produce Market reports butter and eggs unchanged on September 16 with receipts of 7 700 for butter and 9 900 for eggs. Prices show no movement and trading activity remains steady for the day.
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New York
Relief for headaches promised by Dr Coffman
Advertises that Dr Coffman offers permanent relief to 95 percent of headache cases and can help patients who failed elsewhere. Warns that neglect and delay cause blindness and eye trouble. Announces consultation at the Grand Hotel on Thursday and Friday September 17 and 18.
Anarchist Suspect Arrested in Spring Valley
Post Office Inspector Moore and U.S. Marshal Tripp arrested Joe Grazdinskas a Lithuanian alleged anarchist at Spring Valley Ill for sending threatening obscene mail to Father Frank Valatis and Father Ambrose Aitis. He reportedly admits writing some letters and is tied to an anarchist group. Officials promise more arrests to break up the spring valley hot bed of anarchy.
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Peoria
Ill
Moore
U.S
Tripp
Joe Grazdinskas
Spring Valley
Frank Valatis
Ambrose Aitis
Grazdinskas
Valati
United States
National convention of first class post masters held in Chattanooga
The national convention of first class post masters met in Chattanooga with J. L. Waite of Burlington Iowa presiding. The morning session featured welcome addresses and responses from attendees.
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Chattanooga
J. L. Waite
Burlington
Iowa
Peoria Corn Market Report
Peoria Illinois market notes show Corn No 3 yellow selling at 79 5/8 cents.
Wheat Recovers After Early Slump In Chicago Trade
In Chicago on Sept 15 Wheat fell at the open but rebounded to finish with a net gain of 4 cents for September and December contracts while May held steady. Local speculators drove the late buying and supported the market after the initial drop. Depressing influences at the start limited losses.
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Chicago
Ill
Market Report Reflects Mixed Cattle and Hog Trade
Yesterday 8 000 total marketing saw 5 000 rangers and few desirable natives. Cattle prices held after Monday decline with quotes 25 to 15 cents lower on medium to good steers and finished classes down 10 to 15 cents. Best natives at 6.60, westerns 4.50 to 5.10. fat cows unchanged, canners 10 cents lower. calves up 25 cents to 8.60. Hogs receipts 10 000 to 12 000, quality poorer, early strength faded. Traders eye possible price reaction despite small future receipts.
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Armovur
Muscatine Market Prices Reported For Grains And Hay
Corn 75c, oats 45c, wheat 75.6 to 80c, cracked corn 1.70 per cwt. Popcorn on ear 1.15 to 1.25 per cwt shelled 1.40 to 1.75 per cw. Pop corn per peck 30c. Bran 1.35 per cwt. Oil meal 1.75 per cwt. Shorts 1.35 to 1.40 per cwt. Barley tushes, chop feed 1.70 per cwt. Hay 6.00 to 7.00. Local live stock market shippers pay. Choice heavy 6.25, choice light 6.10.
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promoted as Healing Wonder
Advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for sores burns piles eczema and salt rheum. Sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.
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Bucklen
Havercamp
Attorney Ji M Nil s Successor to Titus and Jackson
Ji M Nil s attorney at law advertises practice in all courts with a specialty in settlements of estates and money invested without charge.
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Ji. M. Nils
Titus & Jackson
Iowa Ave
Thos. Brown Attorney at Law
General practice of law with loans insurance and real estate. Special attention to settlement of estates and collections. Abstracts of title and Illinois blanks. Notary public in office. Office over First National Bank Muscatine Iowa.
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H. Db. Holt
German-American Bank
Thos. Brown
Illinois
First National Bank
Muscatine
Iowa
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C.a.giesenhaus
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