Stolen Cow Captured. Suspects Held For Grand Larceny
Report of a cow theft near the Wagher pasture leads to Columbus Junction where Minnie Evans and a man named Billy or Hilly Evans were arrested. The cow sold for 15 is valued higher. Minnie is jailed in Washington county while Billy eluded capture. The fugitives reputedly lived near the Swift brick plant and are linked to other petty thefts. Police plan grand jury action next month.
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Teeter
Columbus Junction
Evans
Davenport
Billy” Evans
Minnie
Henry Messersmith
Wagher
Columbus
Columbus Janetion
Hilly
Washington County
Billy
Grand Jury
Swift Brick Plant
Missouri
Washington
Colenso Hate Shoe Shine Parlor Propriety
Dave Keitner, proprietor, runs a Colenso shoe shining parlor noted for good work. the brief item highlights Keitner's quality service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colenso
Dave Keitner
A Sure Cure for Diarrhoea Promised in Season
A note promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a quick reliable cure for diarrhoea. It claims rapid relief in one or two doses with no time lost, suitable for severe cases, and lists Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Reward Offered for Oil House Tampering Arrest
Penn Oil and Supply Co Ltd offers 100 dollars for the arrest and conviction of parties who tampered with the connection at their oil house on the night of August, causing the loss of several thousand gallons of refined oil. J. S. Wilbert, Manager. 49-121
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Oil and Supply Co, Ltd
J. S. Wilbert
Scranton Coal Ads Urge Quick Contracting
Scranton coal dealers John Shields & Son urge customers to contract for hard coal now claiming Scranton offers the best fuel and inviting immediate contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
John Shields & Son
Notice to Subscribers on Paper Delivery
A notice to subscribers asks reporting any negligence by carrier boys in paper delivery. It states the office has no knowledge of service imperfections unless reports are made in person at the office.
Anti-Saloon League to Convene in Des Moines
Editor Journal describes the upcoming Anti-Saloon League state convention in Des Moines to be held Monday through Wednesday October 12 1814. Delegates from across Iowa expected for a large temperance gathering with speakers including national and state leaders and prominent educators and pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples Society
Epworth League
Christian Endeavor
T. UL
State League
Ohio
Columbus
Washington
Iowa
The
Anti-Saloon League
League
Des Moines
Mississippi River
Tloward B. Russell
New York
P. H. Baker
C. H. Crawford
Minnesota
John P. St. John
Kansas
Weather and legal notice from 1904 records in Iowa and District data
Weather forecasts warn of cross continental disturbances and storms through September with cooler north and warmer south effects, plus a price-influencing forecast for grain. Also included is an Original Notice in Washington County, Iowa, detailing a land dispute involving Martin Stewart and multiple defendants over the town of Ainsworth real estate and a quiet title action with publication deadlines.
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Washington County
Iowa
Martin Stewart
A. KR and
G. Sands
D. J. Aineworth
Danforth Ainsworth
Danforth H. Ainsworth
Wm. D. Trehitcock
William Trehlock
Eien Stickley
Elizabeth J. Stickley
Elizabeth J. Stickney
J. A. Green
Joseph A Green
George Stone
George C. Stone
Jonathan W. Gaddis
J. W. Gaddis Frankustino
Ainsworth
Clerk of the
District Court
A. EB
F. G Linds
Armsworth
D. Ht
Danforth
Trebitcock
William Trebitcock
Eilen Stickley
Elizabeth Mickley
J. A. Greenoseph
A. Green
Onathan W Gaddis
J. W. Gaddis
Frank Tustison
Francis Tustison
N. K. Maxon
Noah HH. Maxouw
Holcomb
Hortee J. Holcomb
G. M. Welch
George M. Welch
Wm. F. Marsden
Nanan
Danforth HM. Ainsworth
DB. Trebilcock
Filen Stickley
Mirabeth J. Stickley
Joe A. Green
Jonathan W Gaddis
Noah M. Maxon
Horace J. Holcom
George W. Welch
Sid Real Estate
D. Trebilcock
DM. Ainsworth
Nancy K. Mareden
Hook
Marsden
O. P
W. Jones
Ambo
Said County
A.D. Ps
City of
Washington
William A. White
State of
Sixth Judicial District
Byron W. Cea
Cure for Holic After Failed Doctor
A reader describes their four year old toy being treated for cole and cram with morphine from a doctor before using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The child recovered within half an hour and soon returned to normal. The testimonial notes F. L. Wilkins of Shell Lake Wisconsin, a book-keeper for Shell Lake Lumber Co, and that Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook and Sherman sell the remedy.
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Colle
Chamberlain
F. L. Wilkins
Shell Lake
Wis
Mr. Wilkins
Shell Lake Lumber Co
Stewart's
Cook & Sherman
Home Visitors Excursion To Owl And Indiana
Louisville Kentucky and Ohio destinations were listed with a travel line through Sandusky Columbus Washington If Wilmington and Cincinnati Ohio The rate was one and one third fare for the round trip Sale dates were September 1 8 15 and October Tickets are valid for return within thirty days of sale For more details contact J B Kunath Agent for the J B Q Ry
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Louisville
Ohio
Sandusky
Columbus
Washington
Wilmington
Cincinnati
For Sale Residence Property Quick Bargain Inquiries
For sale a fine residence in a good location offered at a big bargain for quick action. Inquire at this office.
City sewer plan adopted in Washington Iowa
City Council resolves to lay an eight inch sewer pipe in Denny's Addition, starting at the southeast corner of Lot 4, Block 6, running 268 feet west along East and West 6th Street. Estimated cost 80.00. Adopted August 15, 1905, Mayor A N Alberson. City Clerk Thagh il McCleery attests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Washington
Iowa
Denny's Addition
6Th Street
Hip Dislocation After Farm Accident In Iowa
Ross Van Nostrand staying with cousin Will Darbyshire was injured last evening when his team started while loading hay. He was thrown under the wagon, a hip dislocation occurred and several bruises were sustained. He is resting well today with no other severe pain reported.
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Ross van Nostrand
Will Darbyshire
University Receives Mill Dam Gift for Hydraulic Lab
Iowa City on August 22 reports the university accepting a deed gifted by Mr and Mrs Bucolid Sanders of Terris for the mill dam on the Iowa River a mile north of campus. The structure will power a hydraulic laboratory as part of the school of applied science. Ottumwa obituary notes F A Houk 33 died August 21 when struck by a train on a bridge. he leaves a wife and three children.
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Iowa City
University
Bucolid Sanders
Terris
Lowa River
School of Applied Science
Ottumwa
F. A. Houk
Here
Oldest Polk County Man Isaac Jones Dies at 101
Des Moines reports the death of Isaac Jones aged 101 years 1 month and 4 days at his son Samuel Jones residence three miles northwest of Des Moines. Born in England July 6 1802 he came to the United States as a young man and settled in Iowa fifty eight years ago. The burial will be in Walnut Grove cemetery granted to the church by Mr Jones many years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Isaac Jones
Polk County
Samuel Jones
England
United States
Kelley
Walnut Grove
Jones
End of Pain Promised by New Life Pills
An old ad-style notice touts New Life Pills from Stewart's Drug Store as a solution to unbearable pain from taxed organs including dizziness backache and liver issues. It claims gentle but thorough relief and asks readers to try them for 25 cents with a guaranteed promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ave
Stewart
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted With Money-Back Offer
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming a universal cure for catarrh and other constitutional aid. States the remedy works through the blood and mucous surfaces and includes a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills.
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Hall
F. J. Chenny & Co
Toledo
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Telepho
Umbus Junction
Minnie Evans
Mr. Evans
Willard
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Moines
Steck
Edgerton
China
Selves
H. F. Steck’s
West Side Jeweler
Scranton Coal
Editor Journal
Columbia Pharmacy
J. B. Lemmon
Prop
Weather Bulletin
Washington, D. C
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Great Central Valleys
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Great Central Val
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Pacific Coast
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North Pacific
Reisi
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Foster
Washington, BD. C
Lowa Iss
County
Owl
Indiana
J. BE. Kunath
J. B
Q. Ry
A. N. Alberson
Thagh Il
McCleery
Gity
Washington, Lowa
McGall Bros
McCall Bros
Harwood
South Side
Iowa Land Co
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O.sglbric & CO
Opera House
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