Breach of Promise Verdict in County Court
Evening court sessions render a $3,200 verdict for Lizzie Eagles against William Donohue for breach of promise and seduction. The tale aside notes local legal actions, foreclosures, and clerks’ antics amid a stream of public notices and court debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Donahue
Gaynor
Lizzie Eagles
Willian Donohue
P. D. van Oosterhout
J. McDuffie
Herman
M. D
Fred
Inborn
Juntefeluiaa
Plainuf
iOzens State’ ‘Bank
Sioux County Fair Delights At Orange City
Winter wheat planting noted across towns and rail traffic expands with extra trains. Boggess Brothers completed Akron elevator and started Chatworth project. Sioux county Democrats set county nominating convention in Orange City on Saturday October 8. A saloon to open in Inwood marks new town institution. The account mentions a long year 47 B.0 and solar year adjustments affectingriver Slunx flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux County
Orange City
Inwood
Boggess Brothers
Akron
Chatworth
Will
Allie
M E Conference Changes and Clerkship Shifts Noted
The Northwestern Iowa Conference of the M H church ends its session with changes for Rev Jory Goey moves to Galva and Rev Plummer to Rock Valley. Hull keeps Mahood, Inwood L Luce, Sheldon L McKee, Aurelia to gain H B Green, and Rev Trimble shifts districts replacing Hastings. Sheldon district receives 700 dollars in missionary relief funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Iowa
M. H
BE. Plummer
Rolfe
Jory
Rock Valley
Plummer
Galya
Ida Grove
Hull
Mahood
A. W. Luce
Inwood
L. A. McKee
Sheldon
H. B. Green
Aurelia
Ile Haseen
Conference Board of Stewards
Trimble
Hastings
Sioux City
Rev
Harmony in Plato township caucus names township ticket
In a Saturday night caucus of Plato township Republicans and Democrats, a harmonious ticket was named: Walpole for Clerk, Moeller for Assessor, Trentschler for Trustee, Meylink for Treasurer, Jake Moeller for constable, Caswell for constable, and other posts. Delegates elected to county and Democratic conventions were Blatherwick, Walpole, Caswell, Meylink for the county, and Moeller, Neiland, Trenchler for the Democratic group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plato Township
Free steel bridge planned over Sioux River
Sioux and Lincoln counties held a joint special meeting at S O Groth home to discuss a free new steel bridge across the Sioux river at Settlers township. They decided to proceed with shared cost the Sioux county to build piers and Lincoln county the superstructure with expenses split equally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux County Board of Supervisors
Lincoln County
South Dakota
S. O. Groth
Settlers Township
Sioux River
Sioux
Mondamin Crowns Free Carnival In Sioux City Drive
Mondamin promises a free carnival that will surpass all previous efforts with a city decorated and illuminated like never before. Ten bands will entertain crowds as daily specials and processions feature floats showcasing local trades and businesses. Wednesday October 6 marks patriotic day with a Dewey naval representation on the river.
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Sioux City
Battle at Manila Hosts Floral Day and Grand Masquerade
On October 6 the Manila battle event will feature a floral day run by the ladies and a grand masquerade on the closing day. The program promises one of the grandest spectacles ever witnessed, with attendance expected from many miles away to view the royal event.
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Manila
Good Work or Poor Sewing Warnings
Good Housekeeping cautions on sewing quality noting ends must be fastened, stitches doubled and crossed, threads run through fabric thicknesses, edges aligned, and seams not too narrow to prevent thread coming loose and tipping.
Farewell Reception for Rev Jury at Terwilliger Home
The ladies of the M church plan a farewell reception for Rev Jury and his wife at George Terwilliger's home Saturday evening at 7 30. All friends are invited to attend.
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M. . Church
Jury
Geo. Terwilliger
Mike Phelan
Anil
Ireland
Father Phelan
Rome
France
Obituary for Mrs Prose of Hitchcock South Dakota
Home to Her Rest. Dizn September 27 1808 aged 28 years at the home of her uncle J Milnard Rock Valley place. She came to Rock Valley three weeks ago to visit friends hoping for health. For over two years she had been in poor health. The remains were taken to her home where a father a husband and three children mourn the loss of a devoted daughter and wife.
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Dizn
J. Mil Nard
Prose
Hitchcock
South Dakota
Rock Valley
Statement of condition of State Bank of Rock Valley Iowa 1898
Official financial statement to the Auditor of State for the bank in Rock Valley Sioux County Iowa as of September 20 1898 listing assets liabilities and capital. It cites cash on hand gold and silver coin bullion legal tender and national bank notes. deposits by sight and time. overdrafts. real and personal property values. and total liabilities including capital stock and director borrowings. A McArthur vice president and F M Bunting cashier swear the figures are true and the document is sworn before a notary on September 18 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bank of
Rock Valley
Iowa
Sioux
Beaarity Nat'l Bank
Spraghe Nat'l Bank
Brook
Dyn
Na Xevessresteercinves
Nat'l Book
Chicago
E.ss
Ite
A. McArthur
F. M. Bunting
Ita Nasets
A. McAnnuun
M. Kunting
Casihiar
Western farmer praised for brains energy in great plains race
The piece notes the ingenuity of western farmers at the Trans Mississsippi Exposition and contrasts modern US machinery with traditional methods seen in Hungary. It highlights leaders driving plows binders and threshers, and praises the settlement of prairie settlements and related regional activity.
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Prairies
Western
America
Omaha
Kansas City
Chicago
The Woman's Column on a New American Responsibility
Carrie Chapman Catt argues the United States faces a new duty to guide peoples newly under its influence after Spanish rule. She discusses self government, liberty, and education as essential, noting the challenges of establishing stable, tolerant governance for Filipinos and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Chapman Catt
United States
Aguinaldo
Local Notes and Movements Around The Gazette
Sjoucke Wierda handles mechanical work for The Gazette this week with residence in Hospers. A carnival special train departs Perkins daily at 7 57 except Monday. Miss Kate McElroy travels to Lincoln Nebraska next week to visit sister Mrs C E Johnston. John Klinger visits from a Woodstock Minnesota farm. Misses Minnie Lizzie Hayden Mann Dagger and two others from Doon visited Wednesday. Gratitude expressed to friends neighbors and A O U W for aid during illness and death of uiees HE J Musarp and Manray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sjoucke Wierda
Gazette
Hospers
Perkins
Kate McElroy
C. E. Johnston
Lincoln
Nebraska
John Klinger
Woodstock
Minnesota
Minnie
Lizzie Hayden
HE. J. Musarp and
Manray
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Mill OF Justice
Montgomery Ward
Massa
Walton
Eve
Chase Huneer
M. E. Conference
Jory Goey
Galva
Plato
Harmony
Mondamin ' Carnival
Stroatad Ist i. al, Anitinean
Mawe G. Bunging
Directors
THE
H. A. Curtis
CO. M. Elder
J. B. Foppe
Fred McKellar
John Noble
Misses Lizzie and
Anna Foppe
Mamie Conley
Our City
Cognwell
V. Richardson
Cliff Hathaway
H. Schemmer
Webster City
Nola McKellar
Yeast S’eam Company
Rock Valley Flouring Mills
D. M. Odle
A. J. Kemper
Geo. Tair
C. A Harkins
Ned
Mr. Johnson
Doon
Foppe's
Thomas & Roberts
Nery
Aral
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