Masonic and Odd Fellows notices and charity drive
A clipped page lists meeting nights for several fraternal groups including Odd Fellows and Masons at local halls with schedules and officers. It notes a charity effort by K a Malloy’s board to aid homeless children and adoption support via the society, plus related event reminders.
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Saury Usc
I Rubin
Pythias
Ley
Heige Koons
W. Facons
Clark
Diwreday Eren
Cytet Tig Brothers
Parkinson MeWes
Nosling
Recorder
C. F
Goldath
Tocal Board of
K ‘A Malloy
STE
J. Huizenga
Iowa Adopts Modern Code Replacing Older Laws
Des Moines reports Iowa wakes to a new code of 1897 taking effect at noon Thursday. The ten pound, 2,430 page revision overhauls all statutes, reorganizes revenue, city laws, and business regulation including liquor manufacture. Lawyers predict quick syndication as peers study the comprehensive overhaul.
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Des Moines
Iavas
Plymouth County Fair closes amid large attendance and profits
LeMars reports the first Plymouth County Fair drew strong attendance and large exhibits in cattle sheep horses and swine. Revenue covers expenses with a surplus planned for next year while construction over 3100 dollars worth of new buildings is noted. Fire damaged two barns but total loss is under one thousand dollars with suspected arson by tramps. A burglary at farmer J T McFarland’s near Struble yielded notes and a gold watch.
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LeMars
Plymouth County
Rate
Jetn Ro Shafter
Tory
Fawn
W. Jonas
Casper Huebsch
Jonas
Haas
John Mathias
J.T. McFarland
Struble
Spontaneous Combustion Said to Cause Rural Fires
In Osage two barns and hay on Henry Slawson’s farm were destroyed by fire with spontaneous combustion blamed as the cause. Losses are insured. At Shell Rock W T Pownsend’s dwelling burned despite efforts. spontaneous ignition of broom corn stored inside suspected. furniture and clothing largely lost. insured for 3100.
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Osage
Henry Slawson
W. T
Smooth Swindle Tightens Grip On City Firms
An elaborate scheme uncovered on October 4 targets prominent local businesses through a smooth talking stranger. The man visits firms posing as a gentleman customer and attempts to cash forged notes, swindling several merchants before his identity is learned.
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Brie
Des Moines Trial Involves Nelson and Young
Otto Nelson and Young faced a ten thousand dollar suit with a mixed verdict. A jury split eight to four in favor of the defendant, while ex-Supreme judges and a fair presiding judge led the proceedings. Mon Oct 4.
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Nelson
Des Moines
Otto Nelson
Young
James G. Day
Carr
Bishop
Spurrier
Tramp Umbrella Wrecker Captured After Depot Break In
Night operator at the Chicago Great Western depot found a thief in the act of breaking in Tuesday evening. Homer Woodruff seized the man with a revolver, escorted him to the jail, and alerted Sheriff Murphy. The burglar was identified as a tramp umbrella fixer known to operate in the area.
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Tadtae Tlen
New Janpton
Chicago Great Western
Homer Woodruff
Sheri Murphy
Iman Ovat
MeCarthy brothers receive light sentences for manslaughter
In Marshalltown a Wednesday court session saw Pat McCarthy 74 and Mike McCarthy 72, convicted of manslaughter in Jordan's death. Judge Burnham overruled a new trial motion and imposed light sentences, citing age and good behavior. Public opinion reportedly supports leniency.
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MeCarthys
Marshalltown
Maison
Burnham
Meeker
Jordan
New York Editor Opposes Tracy in Mayoral Race
The Mail and Express a Republican paper criticizes the GOP ticket of Benjamin F. Tracy. It argues the machine backing from Tammany hall would doom any chance of victory and endorses Seth Low as the sole candidate pledged to the city’s interests. It likens Tracy to Paddy Gleason and Abrams in losing under party machine control.
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Phan Gleason
New York
Mail and Express
Platt
Republican Oreation
New York City
Greater New York
Mail
Express
Benjamin F. Tracy
Tammany Hall
Tracy
Paddy Gleason
Abrams
Yewitt
Mai
Seth Low
Gold Payments Rise as Banks Use Gold at Clearing House
In New York on Oct 4 banks lack greenbacks and shift to gold at the clearing house. National Park Bank settled its debit balance of 580,000 in gold, with others following. Gold certificates remain preferred for convenience, avoiding cash handling. reserve declined 747,000 as banks sold 15,000,000 in excess of reserve requirements.
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Anon
Ssubath
Sepice
Yeatt
Opém
I Lev. F
Sony
Extrep Presbyterian
U.P
I Rzey
McLavanny
New York
Nationl Park Bank
Weeky Bank St Cement
Farmer Killed by Southbound Train At Cedar Crossing
Vinton reports Loyal C. Abbott of Cedar township was struck and killed by a south bound freight engine at the northwest crossing into town. Abbott, driving with two daughters from Mt. Auburn, misjudged the speed, the buggy and horse were destroyed, and Abbott died at the scene. The train halted at the creek bridge and his body was taken to Mt. Auburn. He owned 1600 acres and was a stock raiser. He leaves a widow and several children.
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Vinton
Loyal C. Abbott
Cedar Township
Abbott
Mt. Auburn
Ilfard Collegiate
Ike
Mr. Abbott
Auburn
Benton County
Maquoketa Murder Trial of George Moorehead Underway
Clinton Iowa October 5 The trial of George Moorehead charged with murdering A Z Rowland near Iron Mill Jackson county progresses at Maquoketa. The killing occurred over six months ago near Iron Hill and Moorehead was indicted by the grand jury shortly after. The case is not expected to yield sensational evidence and will likely last about two weeks.
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George Morehead
Clinton
George Moorehead
A. Z. Rowland
Iron Mill
Jackson County
Maquoketa
Iron Hill
A. D. Rowland
Moorehead
Returned Awlear Many Years Found Her Old Parents Hale and Hearty
Cedar Falls Iowa October five a daughter long separated from her birth parents was reunited with them after being adopted by the Caywoods when six. The woman, now Mrs Stanley of New Hartford, learned her father and mother still lived nearby in Elmira and met them during a visit to the G A R encampment. The reunion was described as a most pathetic family moment.
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Cedar Falls
Stanley
Elmira
N.Y
Caywoods
Mr. Stanley
New Wartford
Old Men To Be Taken Back In Wabash Reinstatement Plan
Butler Indiana October 4 1894 officials announce the Wabash railroad will reinstate many workers laid off during the 1894 strike. Old men will be taken back as rapidly as possible, restoring some of the veteran employees.
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Wabash
Butler
Ind
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