Winfield Fire Destroys School As New Engine Fails
A large Winfield school building burned to the ground last night after a new chemical fire engine failed to operate. The frame eight room structure, valuable to the town, was destroyed though books were saved. Cause cited as a defective flue. insurance status unknown and tax impact noted. The article also warns youths about whiskey, recounting the downfall of several self confessed drinkers and urging restraint.
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Winfield
Brighton Show Company Faces Collapse and Flight From Town
A traveling show company arrived in Brighton without a formal organization, performing to vacant houses and finding the public largely unaware of their heavy roles. Members clung to hope and then confidence, which vanished as property hints failed. Girls sought mothers, boys returned to paternal aid, and one member reportedly went to Crawfordsville to join the Hunt company, only to collide with the policy of his former colleagues.
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Brighton
Papa
Crawfordsville
Prisoners Sentenced to Ft. Madison for Short Hard Labor
Accompanied by Deputy Sheriff Black and Night Watchman Ford, Ira Augstead Robert McIlrath John Hagan John Haggerty and Harry Welch were sent to the state penitentiary at Ft. Madison to serve one to two years of hard labor. The sentence aims to reform them and encourage future good citizenship.
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Black
Ford
Ft. Madison
Ira Augstead
Brighton
Robert Mcllrath
Riverside
John Hagan
Wells & McCulley
John Haggerty
Harry Welch
Ainsworth
Fairfield and Washington Stir Golf State Organizing Push
Our club and Fairfield players anticipate broader city interest and a statewide golf body. The drive gathers pace as Fairfield and Washington face off, with strong enthusiasm for forming a state organization.
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Max Welton Golf Club
Fairfield
Washington
Seats Are Assigned Tomorrow at 9 At Wilson’s
Seats will be checked off tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock at C. H. Wilson's emee Don's fail to be on hand.
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C. H. Wilson
Don
Rabbits Die From Cold During Hunt
Rabbits are dying from the cold, not from marksmen. Several rabbits reportedly frozen to death as Messrs Schott and Dixon hunted today.
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Messrs. Schott and Dixon
Cold Weather Grips Region With Deep Freeze
The article notes widespread weather impact across industries with little complaint. It records temperatures at six and a half last evening and nine below zero this morning, highlighting an unusually cold period and its economic effects.
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Lona
Tragic Loss For Miller Family Baby Dies
Sympathy pours in for Mr and Mrs A R Miller after their newborn son died from sudden throat muscle contraction. He seemed healthy but passed away despite doctors efforts last night. Funeral was held at 3 pm from the family residence. Community shares in their sorrow.
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Irom
Lincoln Carter's Fast Mail Company at the Graham
Lincoln Carter's steenth Fast Mail Company performed at the Graham last evening. Compared to his city engagement, the frosty show failed to match the standard of Carter's companies though scenic effects were good. The hero overacted, and the audience was small as the Graham remains darkened aside from Gunsaula and Burdette lectures.
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Lincoln Carter
Want Day One Case Before The Judge Today
A single case is scheduled for review before the judge today as court activity proceeds. Proceedings are expected to focus on a pending matter with regional impact.
Adjournment Hints In Ohio Court On Deed Matter
The Toledo court plans adjournment to February 6 as cases, including Mary B Thompson of Ainsworth, resume. Thompson seeks voiding a deed transferring her husband’s share in his mother’s estate to a brother without her knowledge. Attorneys Wilson and Scofield represent the opposing side as witnesses are examined.
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Mary B. Thompson
Ainsworth
Escher
Wilson and
Scofield
Wang Opera Co to Open Week of Sept 5 in Kansas City
The Wang Comic Opera Company plans a Kansas City opening the week of Sept 5 with 25 performers led by D. W. Truss Co owners and manager. The troupe lists John A. Shean Edward L. Roy Frank D. Nelson Alexander Henderson and many cast and crew across roles and departments.
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Wang Comic Opera Co
Wang Opera Co
Albert A. Wider
Walter Roberts
Burg Morrison
Harry Coombs
Percy Hart
Angelus Stewart
Ed. Adams
George Becca
George Slissman
C. P. Atkins
George A. Givins
Norma Kopp
Pauline Harvey
Essie Barton
Laura Pardy
May Burt
Pearl Hamilton
Jennie Lourey
Edith Daniels
Norine Dunham
Ada Napier
Mildred Ashland
Jennie Barton
Norma Soulier
Madge
Relief Corps Seeks Mental Care for Shooting Victim Mother
Mrs Demorest, mother of a child shot by its brother, was taken to Mt Pleasant for treatment after sessions with the insanity commissioners. The Relief Corps previously sheltered her and her child, hoping recovery would help her judgment. The asylum doctor advised immediate care if beneficial. She resisted the move at the depot, lecturing officers and helpers, yet the child remains cheerful and heavier after care, though the bullet remains in its brain.
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Mt. Pleasant
Weary Willies Suffer In Cold Snap In Country Schools
A street bum notes severe cold causing hardship among the Weary Willies. He reports ten men slept in a city east schoolhouse last night to stay warm, a growing trend of lodging in empty rural schools.
Wilkins and Genkins Apply for Marriage License
Clerk Young issued a license to wed to Harold L. Wilkins and Susan Genkins yesterday. The couple reside on the Brighton road.
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Young
Harold L. Wilkins
Susan Genkins
Brighton Road
Burlington Route Excursions and Local Social News
Travel promotions from Burlington Monte Burlington Northwestern and Burlington & Western Ry offer home seekers excursions to multiple western states with dates through spring and round trip prices plus two dollars. A society note reports Miss Josie Knox hosting friends with Refreshments, new names game and Stumps Banjo Club music. A city welfare notice urges aid seekers to contact the poor commissioner, citing Charles Miller and Mrs. Alexander. A local social morning includes Mrs May Tallman return from Dubuque and a gold watch chain offer for this notice.
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Josie Knox
Stumps
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Mercer
Mercer & Chilcote
Good City Property
J. T. Stevenson
U.S. Express Office
John Wessey Morton
Temple Building
Academy
Robert J. Burdette
Iowa
Illinois
Burdette
Orth & Dean
Orta & Dean
Wash
Savings Bank
Feather
Mattress
RE. F. Smith
Ashington
J. T. Keeley
Washington Street
Notary
Shiloh
For Sale Arms & Co
Beth
Uley Division
Elbington
Davenport
N. W
BE. C. Carris
J. J. Spmwarr
Karl
E. C. Carris & Co
J. W. Starkie
Ceneral
Volunteer Army Hall
Harvey & Warfel
Harvey & Warfel Restauranters
Pillsbury’s
Pillsbury’s Best
Nsby
JEST
Millsbury
Minneapolis
Shilott
I. C. Carris & Co
AE Crete
Janes
Ube
Wiliam D. Draper
Springfield
Mase
J. H. Stewart
Glasgow & Lytle
BLAZE
Mire Company
CIA
Gunsaulas
Mrs
A. R. Miller
Graham
Gunsaula
FTA
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
EF. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. W. Gleason
J, Cheney & Co
Jas. B. Mackie
Grimes
Meckee's
Matrimonial
Kansas City
Oscar
Solbrig
Avocting
Ower
U.S
Burlington
Monte
Burlington & Northwestern
Burlington & Western Ry
Psa
Lowes
R. Law
Man
Banjo Club
Chas
Miller
Gost
Caese
Jacksonville
Des Moines
Sor
New York
M. P. Miller
Asey Bros
Mozambique
Amine
Wim
Blair & Son
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