Hunter Misquoted in Money Return Saga in Hold Up Case
United States Commissioner Frank M. Hunter, linked as a friend to both the Richards and Sullivan families, explains he did not offer to return stolen money or stay indictments. He says he traveled from Hamilton to Ottumwa to discuss details, and that Richards remained near the crime scene for days after the hold up before moving on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Hunter
United States
W. A. Richards
Knoxville
Hamilton
Richards
Hunter
Democrat
Sullivan
Mrs. Sullivan
Ottumwa
Hamiltons
Mr. Richards
Mr. Hunter
Personal notes from Clay and Sherman streets region
Local items list residents and visitors: N P Byrne builds a store room at Clay and Sherman. Mr and Mrs C W Messenger visited Danville. Harry Taylor of Ayres and Taylor traveled to Creston to see his parents. Jim Peck Ottumwa horse buyer returned from ten days in St Louis and Illinois. H H Johnson of Courtland Kansas visited his brother L O Johnson auctioneer. Jim Owens left for Milwaukee returning early next week. W E Belles bought Johnston Hardware Co store in Seymour. Beniah Dimmitt attended State Teachers Reading Circle meeting in Des Moines. George Haw Jr W H Keating W A McIntire and B Hand attended Iowa Retail Hardware Dealers Association meeting in Des John Evans, coal operator of Smokey Hollow, ships $2500 worth mine props to Chillicothe. props supplied by George Clark of Chillicothe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beniah Dimmitt
Wapello County
Reading Circle
Des Moines
George Haw ,Jr
W. H. Keating
W. A. McIntire
B. Hand
Iowa Retail Hardware Dealers’ Association
John Z. Evans
Smokey Hollow
Chillicothe
George Clark
Rail Line Bid Prompts Coal Land Grab and Delayed Completion
News of the B and W line from Oskaloosa to Tracy notes rapid progress yet no completion before next July. Des Moines river bridge and large culvert near Beacon under way while critics doubt service gains beyond passenger needs. The line taps a rich coal field with 600 acres leased near Beacon and Tracy, aimed at securing coal for operations and boosting branch traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington & Western Railroad
Oskaloosa
Tracy
Des Moines River
Beacon
Des Moines
Burlington
Monmouth
Beacon and
Probate Notice of Estate of Patrick Colgan Deceased
In the District Court of Iowa for Wapello County March 1903 term. Administrator Peter Molony asks to sell the estate real estate to pay debts and inheritance tax. The property is the south half of the northwest quarter Section 28 Township 72 Range 13 west. Hearing set March 23, 1903, at Ottumwa court house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
State of
Iowa
Wapello County
Beatrick Colgan
John Colgan
Ellen McAlindan
Margaret Leffey
Ellen Colgan
James Colgan
Patrick Colgan
District Court of
Peter Molony
Township Seventy-Two
Wapello
Ottumwa
Steck & Smith
Burlington tracks to Agency Iowa expansion upgrade
The Burlington Railroad advances in Iowa with new track work between Agency and Burlington aimed at reducing grades and straightening the line. Builds include major fills and cuts such as a 1509 foot by 74 foot deep cut west of Agency and two arches costing about 29009 dollars using 698140 paving bricks and 3441 cubic yards of cement. Trains expected on the new line by July first. The Milwaukee railroad buys 2000 acres of coal land near Moravia at 50 dollars an acre, boosting future value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Iowa
Agency
Sugar Creek
Wheaton Brothers
Democrat
Milwaukee Railroad Company
Moravia
Horn & Wolf
Oskaloosa
The
Milwaukee
Milwaukee official visits New Sharon amid car shortage
Co. C. Kenney yard master for the Milwaukee spent two days in New Sharon this week visiting his brother who works as Iowa Central agent there. Freight car scarcity prompts make shift loading in stock cars with lath covering gaps. Maude Packard Milwaukee freight house stenographer vacationing in Omaha. Arthur Stice Burlington transfer clerk reported seriously ill Thursday. J. M. L. Payne freight inspector back from Unionville Missouri visit with his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. C. Kenney
Milwaukee
New Sharon
Iowa Central
Arthur Stice
Burlington Freight Office
Foxy Grandpa Draws Standing Room Only at New Market
The New Market Street Theatre under J Frank Jersey delivered another strong show with Foxy Grandpa. Ed Groh starred as Foxy Grandpa supported by a well balanced company in a musical farce that cheered the audience and drew the largest crowd yet this season. Melville Bakers’ play, based on Carl E Schultz sketches, is credited with longevity and audience appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Jersey
New Market Street Theatre
Princess Chic to be staged by Kirke La Shelle Company
The Kirke La Shelle Comic Opera Company has gained wide popularity across major North American cities from Montreal to Los Angeles. Manager Jersey of the New Market Street Theatre announces the production of The Princess Chic on Friday February 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirke la Shelle Comic Opera Company
United States
Canada
Montreal
Los Angeles
New York
Jersey
New Market Street Theatre
New Market Street Theatre to Rebuild Seats Tomorrow
J Frank Jersey owner to rearrange seating with greater incline. A large crew will work from dawn, aiming to finish without disrupting bookings at the popular theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Jersey
New
Market Street Theatre
Nathan Hale Play At New Market Street Theatre
Clyde Fitch drama Nathan Hale played at New Market Street Theatre Thursday evening. Attendance lagged expectations, and Ottumwa theatregoers who stayed away missed a good evening's entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Hale
Clyde Fitch
New Market Street Theatre
Ottumwa
Hall to buy 200 horses in Ottumwa February 16
Farmers and horse dealers are urged to bring stock to Ottumwa on February 16 for Hall the renowned horse buyer. He will visit the Chisman Bros. & Burton barn on the South Side and aims to purchase 200 head if possible. If distant, horses can be cared for Sunday. Do not miss this opportunity for top prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Ottumwa
Chisman Bros. & Burton Barn
South Side
Gibbons' Tea Store Promotes Ottumwa Spirit of Progress
The message extols Ottumwa as a thriving commercial hub and credits Gibbons' Tea Store with supplying food and goods for local prosperity. It frames the city as forward looking and emphasizes brisk trade and consumer satisfaction through Gibbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Gibbons
Ottumwa
Towa
Gibbons
Local notes on county board bids and church activities
The report covers public notices on county supervisor proceedings and bids for county positions, with Reinier arguing bids should be fully printed. It also lists social happenings in Ottumwa including choir work, visits, parties, church activities, and local residents’ news with several short notes and announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Board of Supervisors
Reinier
Meidgee
Censuinz i Ree Tha
C. A. Hyatt
F. M. Kelsey
Steward Oz
Ca. A. Wilson
Theo. Reeves
F. Reinhart
George A. Wilson
Reinhart
F. W. Bowles
S. E. O’niel
Harry Vinson
I. H. Hammond
John M. McElroy
Willow Case Trials Over Alleged Damages From Willows Removal
The Ottumwa district court hears the final jury case of C. E. Norton versus T. H. Pickler mayor John T. Brady and city officials over $2,460 alleged damages from removing willows along Central addition riverfront. The city argues lands are river bed and removals protected South Ottumwa during floods. Other district matters include divorces, dismissed cases, and a telegraph damages suit. Prisoners Jebb and Williams were taken to Ft Madison for forgery and murder sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Roberts
C. E. Norton
T. H. Pickler
City of Ottumwa
John T. Brady
Central Addition
Ottumwa
South Ottumwa
McElroy & McElroy
Mitchell & Hunter
W. H. C. Jaques
A. W. Enoch
J. C. Rogers
Scott Cundiff
E. O. Stewart
A. Allen
Eber Dixon
C. J. Tennyson
Elisha Houk
Moses Leonard
Marion Smith
W. R. Smith
George Turk. Gid
State
Greely Napier
Ray Holland
Ottumwa Savings Bank
Bear Creek
Matilda Swanson
J. J. Swanson
John R. Kane
Frank Drew
Dave Morgan
Sarah O. McCune
A. Pongers
FE. J. Meadows
Fred Harness
Mary R. Munn
Calvin Manning
Bessie Peterson
Henry Peterson
Lillie C. Parker
Leander Parker
Irene Donaldson
Fred Donaldson
Amos Gay
J. D. Smith
Nina Filste Schertz
Elizabeth McCoy
Clara H. Gidley
Charles A. Gidley
Louise Johnson
C. BR. Castle
H. C. Williams
Geo. Bagnell
Belle C. Jebb
Thomas I. Jebb
Clerk of the
District Court
J. T. Hobbs
the Western Union Telegraph Co
Sumner Siberell
W. W. Epps
Sarah Carson
Richard Carson
Jack Stephens
Alva Fiedler
Ft. Madison
Thomas I. Jehh
Frank Williams
Burlington
Naceine
Tedh
Telline
Annestrance
Avith
Johnet Fotlow
Purlington
Jack
Family returns home after visit in Moore Street
In the South Side South Ottumwa notice George Young and his daughter Miss Frankie have returned to their Jessup home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. F J Owens on Moore Street. Try Pumphrey Five Points Grocer for groceries and provisions of all kinds. The Ladies' Aid Society of St. Pat-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willcox
J. M. L. Payne
Finley Avenue
Unionville
J. H. Graham
Emma
Grinnell
South Ottumwa
Ladies’ Aid Society
Davis Street Christian Church
H. D. Matthews
Moore Street
James Long
Sybal Walker
South Davis Street
Batavia
Eldon
Mynard
Fred McMann
Weller Street
Minnie
Anna Lewis
Lewis
Edna Williamson
South Schuyler Street
J. C. Kilby
Ralph Patterson
North Willard Street
Myra and
Corda Bolwar
Miss Wish
Hamilton Street
Chicago
Bernard van Gent
Davis Street
Burlington
Nellie
Emma Olney
South Willard Street
St. Rose of Lima Society of
St. Patrick's
Pumphrey
Five Points
Draper
Blakesburg
Jasper Rose
Purrhus Street
H. H. Johnson
Courtland
Kan
L. O. Johnson
South Schuyler St
Jennie Monroe
Richmond
R. D. Jones
F. M. Lanham
Adella Street
Chillicothe
Archie Exline
Josephine A. Schreckengost
Willard Street
Tom Chance
Ormanville
Second Congregational Church
Agency
Davies
C. O. Williams
Church Street
Ella Winney
Bloomfield
Fred Douthett
South Ransom St
Geo. Young
Frankie
Jessup
F. J. Owens
Five Points Grocer
Ladies’ Aid Society of
St. Pat
Try Browns Horehound Drops Cure Your Cold 15c a Ib
Try Browns Horehound Drops made from Pure Horehound herb claim to cure your cold at 15 cents per pound.
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Money
Mr. and
Friends of the
Richard
Frank M
Uci
Des Moines News
N. P. Byrne
Clay and
Sherman Streets
Mrs. C. W. Messenger
Mr. Messenger
Danville
Harry Taylor
of Ayres & Taylor
Creston
Jim Peck
Ottumway
St. Louis
Illinois
Jim Owens
Chas. Dutton
Wis
W. E. Belles
George Haw & Co
Johnston Hardware Co
Seymour
News OF the Rail
L. M. Boyer
Farmington
L. A. Boyer
Union County
Cc. W. Messenger
C. H. Barber
Adams Express Co
Mason City
North Wapello Street
Boston
Mass
Will Brown
Brown
Nellie Mae Brewster
Wm. F. Ohlschlager
Bodker & Connelly
Villisca
Streeter & Co
Ohio
Rodker & Connelly
Pittsboro
Jas. Lanigan
Milwaukee Freight House
Lanhan
Chas Harkins
Burlington Yards
Maude Packard
Omaha
Unionville, Mo
New Democratic
Rick
A. W. Melcher
Milner Street
Wilcox
Frances Clark
Frances Linnell
Oquawka
Ill
Lydia Pixley
Jebb and Williams
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