Martin Calvin Little Dead in Washington after illness
Martin Calvin Little died at his home on the Heights near the water works after a week of illness. He was born September 24 1820 in South Carolina, lived in Ohio and Iowa before settling in Washington. Survived by wife Sarah Jane Lewis and children Sadie, James, Thomas, and Jobo. Funeral tomorrow at 2 PM conducted by Rev J HK Schreckengast from the residence. burial at Kim Grove Cemetery.
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Mr. Little
South Carolina
Newta
Ohio
Iowa
Munroe County
Sarah Jane Lewis
Washington
Sadie
Henry Minick
James
Thomas
Jobo
J. HK. Schreckengast
M. K Church
Kim Grove
Bowen
Shiver Garner
Hancock County
Local Notes From Reynolds And Surrounding Towns
Verda Aug 22 reports visitors Verda is hosting Ed Patterson and Frank Wilson from Reynolds Iowa. Dave Farrier receives a visit from the pair while Geo Fetters hosts a house gathering. Miss Vida Colvio returns home to Farmington after visiting Geo Fetters. Ralph Bray visits TL Stewart in Woolson. Rena Irwin is listed as ill. Gertie and Helen Reeves visit with friends. B riley visits Fred Taylor. Cecil Duke and Jessie Benz travel to Burlington to attend the circus.
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Ed Patterson
Frank Wilson
Reynolds
Iowa
Dave Farrier
Geo Fetters
Ralph Bray of
Woolson
TL Stewart
Rena Irwin
Rock Island Runs Special Des Moines State Fair Train
A special Rock Island train will operate for the state fair in Des Moines. It leaves Washington station daily at six in the morning and returns at 10 55 each night. The service runs five days on August 26 26 27 28 and 29 with morning departures and evening arrivals.
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Rock Island
Des
Des Moines
Muscatine Murder Case Fades as Suspects Shake Free
Muscatine officers grow discouraged as clues in the Tumac murder case yield nothing. Four or five men held on suspicion face possible release. two Wilton area arrests undergo cross examination. Blood or paint on a coat pending Dr Norton’s test. liberty may follow if paint. Sheriff warns released men to leave the area.
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Muscatine
Tumac
Wilton
Ed. Pingham
Muscatine County
W. S. Norton
Trinity Erimcora Church Schedule and J DeForest Sermon
Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity services at Trinity Erimcora include an 11 o'clock sermon by Rev. Jos DeForest, 10 am Sunday school, 7:30 pm evening service with music and greetings. Epworth League features at 7 pm. all are invited to attend. Leader Edith Shields. Sermon topic Christ Jesus Heb 4 14. This notice also mentions a humorous farmer quote from the Washington Star.
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Epworth League
Jos. DeForest
Trinity Sunday School
Edith Shields
Christ Jesus
Alleged Horse Thief Leader Arrested After Dense Chase
Readville and La Crosse dispatches detail arrests of a suspected gang leader named T. Dickerson after a pursuit through crowds at Sparta fair grounds. Authorities claim strong evidence he led horse thefts across the state.
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la Crosse
Wis
Sparta Fair Grounds
T. Dickerson
Barber
Marr
Jackson County
Vieth
Sparta
Death of Mrs. Mary Timmons Near Lexington Iowa
Mrs. Mary Josephine Timmons died yesterday evening at her home ten miles northwest of the city near Lexington on Rural Route No. 3. She was born August 16, 1863 in Carroll County Illinois and came to Iowa in 1880. Survived by husband Cy Timmons three children two sons and one daughter. Funeral tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the family home with Rev. Filmer of Lexington. burial in Lexington Cemetery.
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Mary Josephine Timmons
Cy Timmons
Theity
Lexington
Mr. Timmons
Carroll County
Ill
Iowa
Dr King's New Discovery for lung diseases praised
J H Johnston of Broughton Georgia says bronchitis left him unable to work until Dr Kings New Discovery cured him. He adds his wife’s asthma improved and claims it best croup medicine. Trial bottles free at Stewart's pharmacy with guaranteed 50c and $1 sizes.
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J. H. Johnston
Broughton
Dr. King
Stewart's Pharmacy
Ottumwa leaders back Parsons College move to Ottumwa
Public spirited men of Ottumwa support moving Parsons College from Fairfield to Ottumwa. Interviews with local influential residents argue the city and the college would benefit, challenging the notion that manufacturing cities are unsuitable for higher education.
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Ottumwa
Parsons College
Fairfield
Courier
Board of
Gil
Ottumwa Courier
Vanadium Pot Melt Threshold and Copper Ductility Value
The article notes vanadium melts at under 2000 degrees Fahrenheit and remains unaffected by cell heat. It increases copper ductility, making vanadium valuable for electrical appliance makers, though its price at about 000 dollars per pound renders it nearly prohibitive.
Inquiries Stir Rosa as War Fears Sweep In
Rosa confronts a quiet family tension as rumors of paternal inquiries surface and a fear of conflict looms over the household. The dialogue reveals uneasy emotions and a sense of impending trouble.
Dr King's New Life Pills touted at Stewart's Pharmacy
An advertisement praising Dr King s New Life Pills claims they improve overall health and digestion with a sprightly step and rosy complexion. It promises active organs, no headaches, and boosts to wellbeing for 25 cents at Stewart s Pharmacy.
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Dr. King
Stewart's
The Same Old Hole Doorway Question
A brief, fragmented line of dialogue about being in a hole and a doorknob puzzle. The mood suggests repeated trouble or confusion with a door or key. No clear people, places, or events are identified in the readable text.
Doctors and patients tout Dr Pierce cure for deadly pulmonary disease
A period piece ad-like narrative counts down a patient and urges lung disease sufferers to try Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It claims to cure bronchitis coughing and hemorrhage and cites John T Reed of Jefferson Arkansas as a testimonial, asserting a cure from consumption risks.
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Fewple
Mike
Burlington Builds New Line Between City and Tracy
Burlington workers laid track between Rock Island lines and the business district as authorities push the extension. Tensions with Rock Island over construction persist, but progress aims to open the new line soon.
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Oskaloosa
Burlington
Tracy
Rock Island
Ete
Baseball Scores and Notable Local News Across Cities
Baseball results from Pittsburg Chicago Boston and more are listed with scores from Aug 23. Also reports cover the National Box and Shock Manufacturers meeting in Chicago and a cattleman shooting in Grand Junction. Kansas City hosts Quantrell’s guerrilla survivors reunion with Jim Cummings noted.
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Boston
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
American
Cleveland
Washington
Baltimore
Detroit
St Louis
Cusindelphia
Toledo
Chaotctao
Kansas City
Quantrell
Independence
Lawrence
Kan
Jim Cummings
Forest Fires on Green Horn Range in Colorado Doused by Rain
A rainstorm ended the forest fires on the Green Horn mountain range in Colorado after days of smoke and fire. Fire crews reported the danger has eased and containment lines hold with no active flames remaining.
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Green Horn Mountain Range
Colorado
Dog Tag Comment Highlights Social Standing
A Washington Star excerpt captures Mr. Erastus Pinkley debating whether a dog is worth its tag price. He notes the expense serves social standing rather than value, reflecting attitudes on status and expenditure.
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