James Young Buried Today Pioneer Resident of 63 Years
James Young died yesterday forenoon at his home five miles northwest of the city on the Lexington road after a paralytic illness that began Thursday. The funeral was held at the residence with Rev. W KR Sawhill officiating and was buried in Elm Grove cemetery. He was born February 11, 1828 in Fleming county Kentucky and lived on the same farm for 63 years. He never married and was known as the family joker with a ready tongue. He moved from Rush and Iowa to Indiana as a child and finally settled here, where his parents and two brothers later served in nearby military history.
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James Young
Lexington Road
W. KR. Sawhill
and United Presbyterian Church
Mr. Young
Wim, Il
Clarence Jayne
Virgil Weekly
Freeman Chesley
James Conger
Elm Grove
Fleming County
Kentucky
Rush County
Ind
Washington
Louisa County
A. Tl. Young
Hoth
James
Washington Druggists Offer Vinci Guarantee Deal
Cook and Sherman announce a limited time offer promising free medicine if Vinci fails to restore health. They claim Vinci refills a wide range of ailments from casual colds to incipient consumption, toutting its cod liver oil derivation without oil content and urging all in health to visit their Washington shop.
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Cook & Sherman
Vinci
Itl
Washington
Pine Syrup Claims Soothing Cough Remedy
Advertises white pine syrup as a cure for cold symptoms including cough hoarseness sore throat and bronchitis. Offers exchange or money back if not satisfactory and sets price at 250 per bottle.
Forged Checks Linked to Milwaukee Pay Office Case
Chicago detectives probe an extensive forgery ring duplicating Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul company pay checks. Col John A Slinvy states a Milwaukee paymaster received a check payable to Jack Dillon for 68 on a similar form but printed not engraved and bearing forged official signatures.
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Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
John A. Slinvy
Milwaukee
Jack Dillon
Cordova Mother Praises Chamberlain Cough Roussey
Mrs. Filmer of Cordova Iowa reports that Chamberlain's Cough Roussey quickly relieves severe croup in children and she advises other mothers to use this remedy. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman.
Visiting mayor jokes about local police force
A visiting mayor, unsteady on his feet, bumped into Policeman Mickley near the Rock Island depot. He mused that eight officers seemed insufficient and suggested two robust men would suffice, then needed help to board his train as onlookers assisted.
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Mickley
Rock Island
Sle
Waterloo
Wedding Presents From Duncan's Fine Glass and China
Duncan's Book Store advertises holiday stock of new cut glass and fine china for wedding presents. It promotes a broad selection and urges customers to view the line.
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Wageey
Duncan
Wreck on Milwaukee road disrupts rail service
A freight train derailed between North English and Parnell Iowa at 4 pm Saturday. Two hundred feet of track torn up and eighteen cars piled in a heap. No fatalities reported and through trains rerouted via Riverside and Iowa City causing delays.
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South English
Milwaukee Road
North English
Parnell
Trafic
Riverside
Lowa City
Knight of '98 Prices 250 35e
Event listing notes prices 250 35e for a Grahaman Knight affair tonight. Readers warned of limited seating and potential delays as doors open.
Plenty Ice Cream at Means and Stichter's
Local shop Means and Stichter's offers a wide selection of ice cream flavors and toppings. Customers can enjoy homemade cones and sundaes during daily hours with seasonal specials and family friendly service.
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Means & Stichter
Soule ordered held on embezzlement charge in Iowa Falls
Edwin Soule former cashier of Home Savings bank faced a preliminary hearing after waiving exam. Grand jury to convene Tuesday. Bond set at 25000 with jail in Bidora if not posted. Evidence alleged to show a shortage at the bank and in private parties accounts.
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Iowa Falls
Edwin
Soule
Home Savings Bank
Bidora
Langenberg and Vintter Wed in Columbus Junction
Professor William Langenberg and Miss Stella Vintter of Columbus Junction were wed at the bride’s mother's home. The ceremony led by Rev. Father Houser followed by a dinner for close friends. The groom leads the Columbus Junction Muscatine and Ainsworth bands. they will reside in Columbus Junction.
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William Langenberg
Stella Vintter
Columbus
Columbus Junction
Father Houser
Iourney
Hi. A. Langenberg
Charles
Lucy
Rose
Langenberg
Muscatine
Ainsworth
Miss Platter
Hall's Catarrh Remedy Promote Deafness Cure
Hall's Catarrh Remedy claims to cure deafness caused by inflamed Eustachian tubes and catarrh. The ad offers one hundred dollars for any case cured by Hall's Cure, notes a circular for details, and lists J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio and Hall's Family Pills as products sold by druggists at 75 cents.
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Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Notice of Wednesday meeting and Thursday inspection practice
The notice calls a Wednesday afternoon meeting to prepare for an inspection scheduled for Thursday afternoon. Officials reference O-3b in the directive.
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W.R. C
Jury Disagrees in Clinton Conspiracy Case
Clinton Ia Oct 19 The jury in the case of the state against M Conroy a Clinton businessman charged with conspiracy to rob disagreed after 1 1/2 days. Conroy was indicted with Daniel gs. mat a grocer who was convicted on the same charge and is now being tried for robbery.
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Clinton, Ia
M. Conroy
Clinton
Conroy
Daniel Gs
Sullivan in Town as Des Moines Hosts Campaign Tour
Democratic candidate for governor Jerry Sullivan visits Des Moines after Council Bluffs and before Oskaloosa and Ottumwa stops. He reports good audiences and a clean campaign while outlining his schedule with L. M. Shaw in Iowa. He plans speeches in Muscatine West Branch and Iowa City as the campaign continues.
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Des Moines
Secretary of the Treasury
L. M. Shaw
Iowa
Muscatine
Ile
West Branch
Cedar County
Iowa City
A Knight of ’98 at the Gra ham Tonight
A Knight of ’98 plays at the Gra ham tonight with ticket prices listed as 250, 35e, and 500. No higher prices noted.
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the Graham
W V R U Meeting Set At Mrs Heichelberger Home
An executive session of the W V R U is scheduled for Monday evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs D J Heichelberger. Announcement invites members to attend in the South of the post office area for second hand items and sale of various kinds.
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D. J. Heichelberger
Hugh ‘Teeter
P.O
Oskaloosa Band Excursion To Peoria Carnival
On Wednesday October 21 1903 the Iowa Central will run a season finale excursion to the Peoria Corn Carnival and Exhibition. Special trains leave Brighton at 745 am and return from Peoria at 930 pm. The Oskaloons Band accompanies the trip and furnishes music. See agents and posters for details.
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Iowa Central
Peoria
Brighton
Oskaloons
Washington Triumphs Over Muscatine in Clean 17 to 6 Football
Washington high school defeated Muscatine 17 to 6 on Saturday in southeast Washington. The opening 20 minute half ended 12 to 0, Muscatine improving after the break but unable to avert defeat. Crowds and receipts totaled about $20 as both teams displayed a fair, orderly game.
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Muscatine High
Washington High School
Washington
Washington Boys
Muscatine
Washington Hoya
Muscatine Boys
Andrew Asthaler
Muscatine Eleven
Buckley
Ingham
McWilliams
Dixon
Harry Asthaler
Arey
Coach Clawsey
Washington Muscatine
Buckley LE Fibble Wilson
Schenck Crump
Fath McKshinney
Fisk McCall
Steppens Guthrie
Confessions of a Priest Praises Electric Bitters Cure
Rev Jno 8 Cox of Wake Ark claims twelve years of yellow jaundice cured by Electric Bitters after trying many doctors and medicines. Advertises Electric Bitters as a reliable remedy for liver and kidney trouble stomach disorder or general debility. Guaranteed by Stewart's Pharmacy priced at 50 cents.
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Jno
Cox
Wake, Ark
Stewart
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Flannelette
Mercer & Chilcote
Postoffice
Eaco Flour
Minnesota
Kaye & Lytle
McCall Brothers
Columbia Pharmacy
J. K. Lemmon
C. M. & St. Paul
Thomas Brindley
Oliver Crawford
Glendale School House
Lillian van Horn
Allen
Oskaloosa
Frappe
Mandolin Club
Ralph Motts
Andrew Asthauer
Lena Maxwell
Nellie Bowman
Isenhart’s
New York
Graham Theatre
Warren
Thington
Wood & Ward
Harwood
South
Sid
Mo&t
H. Knight
Washington National Bank
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