Dick Dickerson and Crissman Sentenced in Prison Plot
Dick Dickerson received three years at Anamosa penitentiary for assisting prisoners to escape and Crissman drew six months in the county jail with a $300 fine. Judge Quarton praised for leniency while public reaction mixed. Sheriff Pullen escorted Dickerson to Anamosa. crowd speculated on mastermind Merrille involvement.
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Crisamin
Dickerson
Anamosa
Dick Dickerson
W. ¥. Crissman
Crissman
Warren Pullen
Anamona
Merrille
Merrill couple acquitted in Iowa court case
Bert and Bessie Merrill were found not guilty after a short late night jury deliberation in district court. The state’s testimony was weak while the defense presented a strong case, and the couple was released and returned home to Armstrong.
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Bert
Bessie Merrill
State of Iowa
Armstrong
Taxes for 1902 Collected in County Reports
County Treasurer Peterson reports tax collections through April 10 1902 showing total taxes of 130 669 70 with monthly receipts of 88 470 31 in January February 61 277 75 in March and a year to date total of 65 748 06. The balance on hand at the start of April was 86 023 45.
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Peterson
Phattal Amity Money Loan Offer
A request to loan money is presented with an offer aimed at Phattal Amity. The message mentions a sum and a repayment expectation but lacks specifics on terms, collateral, or parties involved.
A. J. Steece and the Cedar Rapids airship prank
A long playful tale recalls A J Steece Rock Island passenger agent in Vinton Cedar Rapids and a prank on dispatchers that sparked a local airship scare. The story traces staged stars rumors and laughter across the railroad community over several chapters.
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A. J. Steece
Rock Island Road
Steece
Houltshouser
Burlington
Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Vinton
Kansas
Instrumentsa
Cedar Rapida
Will L. Ramage
Hall Insurance Company
Cedar Rapids
United States
Stara
Main Line
Iowa
Cedar Rapide
Crodulgua
Garment with lateen style full width, 150 inch sweep
Vintage description notes a well made lateen garment with a perfect fit, full width body, double flat seams and a ruffled flounce, handsomely trimmed and sweeping about 150 inches, price omitted.
Miss Adah Littell Obituary And Local Notices
A young life ends as Miss Adah Littell dies at 18 after months of consumption. Funeral at the Methodist church tomorrow at 2 pm, burial at East Side cemetery. Born in Wabasha Minnesota, she spent most of her life here and excelled in school including a district declamatory contest. The city pays warrants. funds listed include General, Bond, Light, Library, street, and Water. George West family heads to Lopez Island Washington for a year as residents depart Emmet county. Maria Pingrey elected treasurer of Northwestern Iowa Teachers association. The vaciation campaign for higher tea wages is noted.
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Adah Littell
Johno P. Littell
Methodist
East Side
Wabasha
Mino
Acthor
Mybre
Washington
George West
Lopez Inland
Mr. West
Emmet County
Lopez Island
Maria Z. Pingrey
Northwestern Iowa Teachers’, Association
Sioux City
Pingery
Vaciation
Mekfogian
Teasbars
Escape of Inmate from Cherokee Asylum Reported
Word arrived yesterday that R. W. Sutherland recently sent to the Cherokee asylum as an inebriate escaped Monday. A toe trace of him was found at the scene, causing surprise and prompting a cautious search and renewed inquiries.
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R. W. Sutherland
Doolittle Matron Dies During Britt Visit
Mrs. C. C. Doolittle, a longtime Estherville resident, collapsed from heart trouble while visiting Britt with her daughter. She was 60, survived by husband and five children, to be buried in Estherville after funeral plans are finalized. Hull House founder Jane Addams travels to lecture next Monday under Woman's Club, benefiting the library. Auction bids at the fairgrounds reached 8325.
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Britt
C. C. Doolittle
Mra
Groom
Estherville
Garner
Dr. Groom
Edith Doolittle
Danver
Roy J. Ridley
Barry H. Doolittle
L. C. Doolittle
Iti
Manifold
Hull House
Voram Jane Addame
Opera House
Woman's Club
J.J. Ktoppa
Williams & Anderson
Freddy Hichman
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Anamosa Penitentiary
L. R. Woods
Tory
Pearl
Dresden
Moire Velour
F. M. Shadle & Sons
Estherville, Iowa
Hamburg
Gambris Gorset
Gover
Miss Peingrey
Wrom Asyluik
Mes
C.C. Doolittle
Chicago
House
Court House
H. H. Doolittle
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