Sherman Wolfe Dies at Williamsburg After Illness
Sherman Albert Wolfe of near Williamsburg Iowa died at 3 this morning from appendicitis after a two week illness He served in the Spanish American War with Troop B Eighth US Cavalry in Cuba He married Nellie McCoy Feb 15 1900 and leaves two daughters and siblings Mary Hayden Ed Wayland Joe Will Nicola Tom Charlie Washington The remote arrives on the Firefly with funeral set for tomorrow at John Wolfe’s residence and burial in Kim Grove Cemetery
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Wolfe
Eighth US Cavalry
Cuba
Mr. Wolfe
Quieting and Reform of Washington County Iowa Real Estate Title
In Washington County Iowa suit to quiet title by A Dr. Charles Stout against John M Baker John Martin Baker Eliza beth Haker Adam Baker and others unknown claimants to the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section nine township seventy four north range nine west of the fifth principal meridian. Plaintiff claims fee simple ownership by record title and adverse possession over more than twenty years and seeks to bar all claims by defendants and unknown claimants and to reform certain deeds and mortgages. The case sets a September term 1904 and warns default if not answered by the second day. Judge A R Dewry approves publication in the Eventne Journal for six weeks.
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John M. Baker
John Martin Baker
Elizabeth Haker
Adam Baker
Johnker
John J. Baker
Samuel J. Redenbaugeh
Washington County
Iowa
Laws
District Court of the State of
Samuel J. Redenbaugh
Marion Smith
Wesley Smith
District Court
Washington
Aeremus L. Stenen
A. R. Dewry
Deputy Black Recovers Stolen Mare in Muscatine
Deputy Will Black returns with Dick Houshaho who confesses stealing Will Pauls mare. Houshaho arrived in South Muscatine to sell the horse for 100 dollars to Jesse Townsend. Capt Geselle aided by notifying police. prisoner jailed awaiting bearing. Residence listed as Washburn Lil.
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Washburn, Lil
Will Black
Muscatine
Will Paul
Houshaho
South Muscatine
Local residents travel between Burlington and Winfield
Mrs J Keyser returns home to Burlington after illness with Mrs Harmeter. Miss Peart Eider leaves for Galesburg Illinois. Mrs Chas Tucker visits Alnaworth then home. Mrs J B OCratl heads to Winfield to visit sister Miss Cora Smiley. W H Drinkle of Burlington off work for Winfield fair. M J Hathaway, a Winfield visitor, called on business.
Glass workers reach compromise to avert nationwide strike
In Pittsburg on August 21 after an all day conference between National Glass company representatives and the American Flint Glass Workers union an agreement was reached likely preventing a strike in table glassware factories nationwide. The company offered a 10 percent wage increase in response to the workers demand.
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Pittsburg
National Glass Company
American Flint Glass Workers’ Union
Not Cremated Man Fleeing Fire Claims Escape
Aug 21 reports Rein hold Oestrich believed cremated bones burned Aug 15. He explains he found the fire and leaped through a window then boarded a train to LaCrosse. Also two women claim to be wife of Greely Napier amid burglary arrest in Ottumwa Iowa.
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Wik
Reinhold Oestrich
Ottumwa
Greely Napier
Harrison County
Missouri
Rebel flag flies as Boyaca escapes capture at sea
Horace Panama Colombia Aug 21 The former government gunboat Boyaca which left July 20 with 300 soldiers to Agua Dulce has been captured by revolutionists and now flies the rebel flag at sea Rumors of her sinking are refuted Government reports say she fought two hours before capture and machinery trouble forced surrender after unequal battle.
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Riverside and Washington Sluggers to Play Ball at Swearingen’s Pasture
Local notes report Riverside Sluggers vs Washington sine in Swearingen’s pasture tomorrow afternoon. A wedding of social visits is recorded with many guests and a funeral notice for Augusta Montt Pieper dated August 20 1902.
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Augusta Montt Pieper
Grand Army of the Republic urged to attend encampment
A citizens' committee of the Grand Army of the Republic asks President to issue an executive order allowing members on federal service to attend the October encampment in Washington without pay loss or leave deduction, noting it may be the last major Civil War veterans gathering at the capital.
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Oyster Bay
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The
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Grand Army of the Republic
United States
National Capital
Mystery of the Tumanu Crime Deepens
Newton Cross, former husband of Mrs. Jesse Tumaa, was arrested in connection with the murder of the couple. N Hilliard, ex-partner of the slain man, was held briefly in custody then released. Dan Williams, who lived with the pair, remains missing as investigators probe the case.
Low cost Lowa Central rail trips to St Paul and resorts
The Lowa Central railway offers sale fares to St Paul Minnespuis and Witnesotea resorts with returns by October 31. The program promotes health recreation and pleasure with opportunities for fine fishing and standard discounts. For details visit Central avenue.
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Lowa
Iowa Central Railway Announces Limited Sleepers Brighton to Minneapolis
Travelers to the Twinities and the Northwest can ride a new fast service with low rates on the Limited. The train departs Brighton at 8 48 p m daily and arrives in Minneapolis at 8 00 a m, with sleeping cars and coaches available. See ticket agent at Brighton.
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Northwest
Iowa Central Railway
Brighton
Minneapolis
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