Excitement at C B and Q depot over captured trio rumors
Knoxville notes recount a Missouri rumor of Malory and Mrs Briggs to be escorted by noon train, crowds gathered at the C B Q depot but they did not arrive. Other items include a Denver review injury to Henry Conwell from a Cavalry horse, an Old Feud near town led to a peace bond for Pearl Myrick, and a court verdict denying Mrs Sullivan ownership of beer. Also details on Rock Island coal land deeds in Dallas and Washington townships and a note on Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malory
Mrs. Briggs
Missouri
Denver
Col
Henry Conwell
Red Cross Society
R. O. McVey
Myrick Boys
Pearl Myricks
McVey
Squire Garretson
Myrick
Sarah Sullivan
Esquire
Sullivan
Dallas
Washington Townships
Rock Island Railroad Co
Glen W. ‘Traer
Claveland Coal Co
Indiana Coal Co
Rock Island
Dea
Rock’ Island
Hall
F. J. Chenney & Co
Toledo, O
Geo. White Buggy Co
Rock Island Buggy Co
Rook Island Buggy Co
File: Abernathys report Philippines shark bite incident
Mr and Mrs I M Abernathy received a letter from Corporal Frank Abernathy in the Philippines describing a shark bite. He said the wound on his front foot was eleven inches wide and could require amputation. He led a squad to teach swimming when attacked, kicked the shark in the head, escaped, then was rescued by a nearby lifeboat and brought to shore for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Abernathy
Corporal Frank Abernathy
Philippines
Chariton
For Sale Birds Thoroughbred Bui Qgohin and Rosecomb
For sale a few thoroughbred poultry birds including Bui Qgohin and Rosecomb Brown. Horn Ogokrels for sale. They are plee birds and some one wishing to their looks should get pply at Ghrontele oftoe.
Preparing Ground for Winter Wheat Method Shared
John H. Ver Steeg shares a farmer devised plan for pre sowing winter wheat on stubble ground. He reports yields near 40 bushels per acre with Turkey red, detailing sequential discing harrowing and late August plowing to create a mulch like surface. Early work aims for uniform seed coverage and strong soil condition for winter growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Ver Steeg
Sam
Fought Under Two Flags in Chariton Leader Tale
The eighty-year-old man known as the old colored man named Bradley faces trial this week for assaulting his two stepsons. The piece recalls his past as a slave in the south, his Confederate service in the early rebellion period, and later capture by Union forces to serve three years for the nation’s cause. The report highlights his uncommon wartime history and subsequent trial proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bradley
Southland
Bradley
Chariton
Notice to heirs over Marion County property dispute
Notice to multiple Gregoire and Kelley defendants of a filed equity petition in Marion County Iowa district court seeking to quiet title to Lot 3 in Block 9 Southeast Pella. It seeks share determinations partition by sale and general relief with an October 2, 1905 appearance deadline at Knoxville court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Elizabeth Gregoire
Hila Gregoire
Joseph Gregoire
Louis Gregoire
John Matthias Kelley
Gertrude Kelley
Robert Kelley
Caroline Mulvihill
Thomas Mulvihill
James M. Kelley
Mary Snider
Frederick Snider
District Court
State of
Iowa
Marion County
Wm. W. Gregoire
Paintiff
Ella Gregoire
Pella
Tila Gregoire
Knoxville
Local Notices of Visits and Moves Mentioned
Durham and Sharon visited Tracy with their daughter and family the McClures. Dan Pope and his family spent several days with relatives. Thomas Thorp, with the Fitzsimmons at the parsonage, left for Muscatine. Miss Doughman of Knoxvile visited Harven. Mr and Mrs John Whaiey plan to move to Knoxville for fall and winter. Tugh Pope becomes mail messenger during Frank McMilan’s western stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.A. Sharon
Tracy
L. L. McClure
Dan Pope
Thomas Thorp
Fitzsimmons
Muscatine
Miss Doughman
A. J. Doughman
Knoxvile
Harvey
John Whaiey
Knoxville
Tugh Pope
Frank McMilan
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Ilson
Wilson
Simmons Hardware CO
St. Loui
Wilson Ranges
Donaldson
Brimmer
The
Journal
Lucas County
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Stuben
Bee
F.& I. LeCocq
Rock Island Co
P. A. Bousquet
Durham
Des Moines
Cole’s. Hot Blast
Cole
Coe
Chicago
van Zante
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