Thornton Freed On Own Recognizance After Turbulent Controversy
M W Thornton a colored preacher recently caused a stir among local Black citizens was released by an own recognizance bond filed with Justice Jarvis no surety required. He agreed to deed property to his wife assign life insurance and leave town never to return for two hundred dollars. Thornton sailed away on the Firefly to Burlington amid high spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Thornton
Justice Jarvis
District Court
Thornton
P. S. Thornton
Burlington
Mr. Pleasant
Muscatine
Academy Fire Threatens School Overnight Blaze Quickly Contained
A blaze at the Academy last night drew a large cityout as the fire department fought the flames. The fire reached the first floor but was subdued within twenty minutes with only partial damage valued at about $200. Witnesses noted the fire likely started from the furnace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Devil's Auction Extravaganza in Washington Eyes Support
Warren Moore notes a chance to bring Chas H Yale and the Devil's Auction Extravaganza Co to next season. The company claims 100 performers with three carloads of transformation scenery traps and calcium lights. They present principals comedians pantomimists and a 60 person ballet with strong scenic effects versus Ali Baba Sinbad or the Crystal Slipper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Moore
Chas. H. Yales
Devil’s Auction Extravangara Co
Washington
Heavy frost damages fruit and crops in local area
A sharp frost on Monday night caused extensive damage to fruit orchards with cherries and apples largely ruined and rye feared for. Corn that was up was frozen to the roots but expected to recover with a few days delay. Children's Day and Decoration Day observances are planned, and The Graham will open its fall season with Lincoln J. Carter's Fast Mail on August 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Lincoln J. Carter
Fast Mail
J S Barnett Buys Ainsworth Barber Shop
J S Barnett completed the purchase of the Ainsworth barber shop after months of negotiation. Chas Stearns will relocate to run the shop. Miss Lulu Maynard plans a musical at the Christian Church next Thursday with admission ten cents. All should attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Barnett
Ainsworth
Chas. Stearns
Lulu Maynard
Christian Church
Boy bitten by dog near Ainsworth. dog killed
Matt Swift’s boy was bitten on the hand on Tuesday and the dog was killed immediately. The injury is improving. A. D. Langworthy, formerly of Weldin & Langworthy, has bought an interest in the Cob Pipe Factory, and with Mr. Means and Mr. Langworthy guiding it, the plant should prosper.
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New York
Adv
Bruce Young
Pilotburg
M. J. Holden
St. Joe
Warren Coules
Mort Keeley
Henry Hull
Chicago
Gas and Electric Light Co
J. C. McCartney & Son
DD. N. Richardson
Davenport
Soldiers’ Monument Commission
Ife
Matt Swift
Ainsworth
A. D. Langworthy
Weldin & Langworthy
Means
Mr. Langworthy
Band Concert Program and Millinery Candy Theft
The program lists several band pieces including American Excelsior March and La Czarine Mazurka Russe. The narrative recalls millinery workers making candy at a gas stove, a neighbor steals a pan of candy, leaving the workers irritated but uninjured.
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Brooke
Metropolis
de Witt
Fahrbach
Ccccoguescene
Chambers
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Minnesota
Kansas
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A. Nicola
South Side Square
Washington, Iowa
Washington Tailoring Company
Will Maier
Washington Tailoring Co
California
Salt Lake
J. R. Mekham
Chas, Holden
M. W. Klotz
Ed Dempsey
Mrs. Davis
Wayland
J. L. Downs
Brighton
A. N. Alberson
Ray
Iowa City
Murray Tron Works
Joseph Pollard, Jr
R. H. Walker
Peoria
J. W. Abrams
G. A. R. Hall
Corps
State Association
Washington Corps
Titus
J. S. Nichols
Harry Mathew
Wylie
Reister
Treas
Harry Shrader
See
J. J. Kellogg
Mack Maxwell
Crawfordsville
Clint Cunningham
Winfield
Our City
Sam Foreman
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Heights
Dewey
Sigourney
Helm
Pulaski
Nellie McCall Amlong
Col. Scofield
Cora
Chicago University
C. N. Stewart
H. R. Stark
Keota
Bradley
Daily Bee
Jefferson
Iowa
John W. Walsh
Herald
Seymour
Chronicle
Reinfeld
Miss Glick
Rock Island
Diane
Yj. A. McCall & Co
Carrie
OT Ubm
Washington National Bank
Adhies
Price
Square
New House
Sess
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Seh
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Esther
Pele Peer
Eerie
Khcimas
LE Ee
Oxfords
Highland Park
Eastside
Smouse
Strictly
Boots and Shoes
J. Albert
Life
W. F. Haight
East Side Square
Eocor
Lombardo
Chas. H. Yale
Wellman
Musicale
Pring and
Klein Washington
Asey Bros
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A. H. Wallace
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