27 Aug 1898
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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1898
Page
1
The piece reflects on a $25,000 legacy unsettled by Thomas Gregg of Dallas County and recounts travels to Montreal highlighting French signage. It also comments on Company B from Perry and their return from Chickamauga, praising post office reforms led by Postmaster Heye and deputies as a positive community note.
The case centers on two claimed wives of Henry Lawrence and whether his divorce from Sophia Lawrence was fraudulent. With no estate involved the wrangling hinges on who may be his legal widow and eligible for a pension, as both women pursue recognition in court.
Editorial notes discuss Adm Schley and Shaw, debating who deserved praise after naval actions. It questions government statements and highlights debate over who spoke more boldly and who should be advanced. Chattanooga is referenced as a context point in the discussion.
The fragmented text discusses Sam G. Sloane of Charles City and party loyalties across the Democratic and Republican lines, noting his shifts from newspaper owner to candidate for postmaster and his stance on Cleveland and Taft era politics. It also touches on Laura Leslie and a critical note about health at Chickamauga park waters.
W G Padgham traded for a half interest in the Dignan grocery store using his South Second street property as consideration. Walter Knapp, a Lincoln township farmer, was arrested on larceny charges for taking a heifer belonging to Benj Wise of Dawson. Knapp allegedly moved a herd past Wise pasture and two of Wise cattle were later found at Knapp's home. A preliminary hearing before Justice M T Finley at Dawson is set for today to decide if the heifer was taken with intent to steal. County Attorney Cardell prosecutes.
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