Nighttime Depot Break In Baffles Officials
J B McConnaughey and agent Fox report a daring break in at the Nar row Gange depot. A window was pried open and a safe robbed though few valuables were taken. The thieves left only a chipped hammer and tracks, suggesting seasoned professionals may strike again in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. McConnaughey
Gange
Agent Fox
Fox
McConnaughey
Robt. Winn
Crawfordsville
Wales
That Bank Failure
Bank failure at Richland worsens with claims cashier is short over 75000 and forged notes found. Attorneys from across the county seek attachable property for depositors while rumors say the family may flee. President Stalker turned weekend deposits to Sheriff Barlow as son Thomas reports seeing him in Chicago seeking funds.
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Richland
Mexico
Stalker
S’riday
Barlow
Thomas
Chicago
County Treasury Reports Large Monthly Receipts
Treasurer Stewart notes September receipts of 48042.35, far below March’s 71000.12. County funds support schools bridges paupers city and jurors, keeping the county out of debt amid steady busy work.
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Stewart
Court House
Deacon Smith Recovers Pocketbook Stolen in Woodshed
Deacon Smith misplaced a pocketbook containing $100 and a California property deed while preparing to leave with his family. He placed a Journal ad and soon a young man returned to say he found the item in the woodshed, delivering speedy restitution.
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Deacon Smith
California
Voters urged to submit ballots before month end
Citizens are asked to file votes promptly to ensure count accuracy. The notice stresses that ballots must be in by the last day of the month to avoid invalidation and to simplify counting.
Griffiths Faust on sale tomorrow with strong electric effects
Seats go on sale tomorrow for John Griffiths Faust at the box office. A big sales day is expected as Griffiths reports phenomenal business in Kansas City. Tickets should be secured at once for the likely best scene drama with electric effects.
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John Griffith
Farmer injured by falling brick at well near New London
Ed Fitzpatrick, a 28 year old farmer living west of New London, was struck on the head when a brick from a curb slipped and fell into an old 28 foot well on John Mahin's farm. He was taken to town for care, skull fragment removed, regained consciousness, and rests at home. Mrs Kate Dougherty Crawford seeks a first class finisher and two apprentices.
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New London
Ed Fitzpatrick
John Mahin
Here
Ile
Dr. Meeder
Nomination Day for County Tickets at City Caucus
Yesterday marked filing of nomination certificates for three county tickets Republican Democratic and Populist. A Republican City Caucus at M Smouse's Hall tonight at 8 nominates a constable to fill vacancy with W P Moornarr serving as chair.
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M. Smouse’s
Visitors and residents fill Dublin city notes in Gazette
Mr Jones of Dublin and Singmaster family visit town while Mrs Renshaw and Mrs Rhoderack of Winfield tour Washington. Eichelberger marks fiftieth anniversary selling groceries. Brighton visitors include Mrs Judson and mother. Alonzo Long from Mt Pleasant travels, and Col umbus Junction shoppers join Dunkin party from Hannibal. Mattie Walker returns from Clarinda kindergarten duties. Kate Crawford resumes dressmaking leadership.
Burglars Steal Tools From Kerr and Moore Factory
Report claims burglars entered the Kerr and Moore scoop board plant by twisting a padlock and made off with brace and bits chisels and other burglary tools. The writer notes widespread theft reports across the country.
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Kerr & Moore
Weather and notices from Oct 17 in D C and nearby towns
Weather in Washington D C fair with slight temperature rise tonight and Friday. Local residents including W Berry of Oskaloosa and O D Truntley of Riverside visit the courthouse and friends from Skalona Crawfordsville Delphia Indiana and Burlington share news. Synod meeting in LeMars and a veterinary note on catarrh remedies by Hall’s Catarrh Cure are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bk. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
J. Coenny & Co
OgaSold
Novelty comedy drama dazzles with sixty seconds of thrills
A lively two act novelty comedy claims a smooth sixty seconds of delight with a young star Wm HH Hall leading a carefully chosen company. A separate notice seeks a local traveling salesman for cigars with paid expenses and samples, while Wm Rogers triple plate knives sell at three dollars a dozen with money back guarantee from W Morus Jeweler in Washington Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Hh, Hall
Consolidated Manufacturing Co
van Buren Street
Chicago
Wm. Rogers
Rock Island Excursions Announces Harvest Trips
Rock Island announces two more Harvest Excursions via the C R J and P on October 8 and 22. One first class fare plus two dollars for a round trip, tickets limited to fifteen days for the going trip and valid for return on listed October and November dates. Stopovers allowed on going trips only. For further information inquire at Rock Island office A C Sheridan Agent.
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Rock Island
A, C, Sheridan
Agt
Min Kas
Neb
Oy Oklahoma
Ind
Ter
Colo
R. R
B. F. Dixon
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Cony
Electric Seal
Wool
Beaver
Martin
Astrochan
Nutra, &c
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Chase & Sanborn
Minnesota
Vy “Se
Lone Star
Boston
Penn Family
Peat Ets
Arata
Japan
Old Mouse
Fairbanks
South Side Square
Asey Bros
Sher
Daugherty
SIDOE
Washington County
Faust
Mr. Fitzpatrick
Kate Dougherty Crawford
Academy
W. P. Moornarr
Mr. Jones
Dublin
Henry Jones
Brighton
Our City
Mrs. Cone
LD. J. Eichelberger
EK. Renshaw
J.T. Rhoderack
Winfield
Washington
Alonzo Long
Mt. Pleasant
Mattie Walker
Ainsworth
Clarinda
Ottumwa
Essa Daugherty
Gazette
Kate Crawford
Ton
D. C
W. Berry
Oskaloosa
S. Berry
O. D. Truntley
Riverside
J. S. Schwartzendruber
Skalona
Null
Hull
Haven Boys
Hf. L. Swaney
Kansas
Carris and Smith Fam
Ilies
Waanited
Lnquire
Journal Office
GC. W. Stewart
Ing
Viola Sr
Josie Carson
Malcolm Montgomery
Delphia
Indiana
Tomor
Walter Wild
Iowa
Jordan
North Hill
Burlington
M. W. Klotz
Beiderbecke, Miller & Co
Davenport
Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Lynn
LeMars
W. Morus
West Side Sq
J. A. McCall & Co
Klein
H. Orth
Lew Orth
Orth Bros
Crane Bros
Washington Savings Bank
Aes
Wm. Blair & Son
Washington, Low
Jake
Ariel
Lin
Winsmouse & CO
S. Wi. Cor
Washington, Ia
Washington National Bank
T. T. Keeley
Notary Public
West
Washington Street
Ombardos
Lombardos
North Side Square
Des Molnes Vai
LEY Division
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