Former Washington Man Dies in Muscatine After Hay Ride
A Muscatine man H S Putman and his wife disappear after a hay ride to Ainsworth and an oyster supper. Shortage of funds linked to the Iowa Union Telephone Company fuels rumors and blame toward his wife or liquor. A separate theatre notice advertises Jolly Old Chums and Uncle Tom's Cabin at The Graham with low priced seats.
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Washington
Muscatine
Ainsworth
H. S. Putman
Iowa Union Telephone Company
Jolly Old Chums
Cincinnati
Boston
Uncle Tom's Cabin Co
Graham
Walker Whiteside
Tom
Confession of Sins Discussed at St James Church
Daily audience growth fills St James church as Father Boarman argues confession of sins and apostolic forgiveness from Bible history and early church fathers. Tonight Father H Moeller will speak on Eternal Punishment and tomorrow on the True Church. all are welcome.
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St. James’ Church
Father Boarman
H. Moeller
Freight Delays and Derailment Near Winfield Reported
The afternoon freight due at 3 41 p m on the Narrow Gauge failed to arrive by five yesterday evening. Near Winfield a minor wreck derailed three box cars and damaged a weigh car and two others with some freight lost. The accident was likely caused by spreading of the rails. No injuries were reported.
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Winfield
Marriage Right in Squire Maxwell Office
Yesterday at three o clock in Squire Maxwell s office, F W Rereiter of Dutch Creek township married Maggie Waldrie. The couple received the public s best wishes for a long and happy life together.
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Squire Maxwell
Dutch Creek Township
F. W Rereiter
Maggie Waldrie
Supper Planned by Home Missionary Society in Smouse's Hall
The Home Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church will serve supper in Smouse's Hall on election evening from 5 30 p m until midnight. The menu includes creepers and coffee.
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Home Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Smouse
Mrs Huff Leaves for Rocky Ford for Husband’s Health
Mrs. Huff, niece of D. Neiswanger, departed last night for Rocky Ford Colorado, where her husband has gone for his health.
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Mrs. Huff
D. Neiswanger
Rocky Ford
Colo
Death of George Childs at 32 in Muscatine
George Childs aged 32 son of Mr and Mrs I W Childs died after a long illness at 1318 Sherman Street Muscatine He was born in Washington Iowa and moved to Muscatine as a child He was unmarried Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 1 PM from the family residence at 1318 Sherman Street.
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Dharge Childs
I. W. Childs
Sherman Street
Washington
Muscatine
Health bulletin warns of diphtheria and typhoid in three towns
In Ottumwa Mt Pleasant and Fairfield cases of diphtheria scarlet fever and many typhoid fever cases are reported though no immediate danger is seen. The State Board of Health urges citizens to drain cellars keep away decay and refuse and ensure drinking water is safe.
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Ottumwa
Mt. Pleasant
Fairfield
State Board of Health
Free silver rally at Ainsworth aims to rally crowd
Ainsworth hosts a large free silver rally tonight with speakers including Captain J. J. Kelloge and Thos. McClean. The vice club provides music. A Republican rally follows at the same location tomorrow.
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Ainsworth
J. J. Kelloge
Thos. McClean
Vice Club
Election Night Returns Herald Gala in Washington City
The city expects a very large crowd on election night at Music Hall. Keota residents plan to attend as the event promises a gala night in Washington.
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Music Iall
Keota
Washington
Wheelmen Club to Meet for Election Returns
Mc Kinley and Hobart wheelmen club gathers at W. P. Moothart's home Friday at eight to arrange bringing in election returns by order of Eugene Anderson president.
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Wheelmen
McKinley and
Hobart Club
Pnice
W. P. Moothart
Eugene Anderson
Public notices issued to named individuals yesterday
Yesterday notices were issued to J. W. Hunter Etta Waite FE W Bereiter and Maggie Waldrich. The fragmentary text lists multiple names without additional details about actions dates or authorities.
Tarantula Found In Grocery Aisle By Smiths Shopper
Julius Conger found a young tarantula among bananas at Smiths grocery. The spider was identified as a genuine species but too small to pose harm. The boy kept the creature in a cage and does not plan to keep it as a pet.
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Smith's
Julius Conger
Burglars Target City Homes During Nighttime Break-ins
Reports say home burglaries rose in several city areas with elderly residents like Ellen Taylor near the Catholic church as thieves entered homes during services. Affected homes were ransacked with small cash sums and jars of fruit taken. Residents urged to inspect cellars and install traps to catch intruders.
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Ellen Taylor
Rail yard accident injures Lew Hole at Rock Island yards
Yesterday afternoon Lew Hole suffered a severe mash of his left hand finger while loading rails at the Rock Island yards. The finger was nearly severed as it was caught between a pocket and rail. Dr. Jenkins says the finger may be saved and the hand is very painful, keeping him idle for some time.
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Rock Island
Lew Hole
Jenkins
Kalona and Marion Local Notes and Names Reflect Early Listings
A fragmented list from Kalona and Marion mentions individuals such as J Sallinger of Des Moines and J Wilson with McClean, plus T Wickham and A Pearson. Other names include Shiloh J, Collin Wilson, Lowen, Dawson, and Senator C A Carpenter. The text references towns like Cedar Snowball and Wellman with scattered dates October and October 41 in a miscellany of assignments and affiliations.
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Kalona
J. Sallinger
Des Moines
Frenitelin
Nash
J. Wilson
McClean
Marion
Shiloh
A. Pearson
Ainsworth
Collin Wilson
T. ¥. Wickham
Kday
Oet
Crawford
Braden Ss
Pb. Lowen
A.J. Dawson
Iowa
Valley
Cai
Local Meeting Dates Across Towns Listed
Capt Kelloge and Tom McClean perform at iHigh land Center on Tuesday eve October 2 Ainsworth hosts Wednesday eve Ort 28 Jackson Center Thursday eve Vet 30 Crawfords ile Buturaay cave Octal White Oak school house Monday eve November 20 E Brown and A RK Miller Blackhawk Clivo township Friday eve October 30 Kalona Saturday eve October 31 Stringtown Crawford township Monday eve Navy 2 Wm Sutherland Stan le Miller and Arthur Therion Stout school house Wednesday eve October 21 Benson school house Saturday eve October 4.
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Kelloge
Tom McClean
iHighland Center
Ainsworth
Jackson Center
Crawfords
Ile
Buturaay Cave
White Oak School House
E. Brown
A. RK. Miller
Blackhawk
Clivo
Kalona
Stringtown
Crawford Township
Navy
Wm Sutherland
Stanle Miller
Arthur Therion
Stout
Benson
Weather Outlook for Iowa: Rain Likely Southeast
Partly cloudy this afternoon in Iowa followed by showers in the southeast portion. Cooler tonight with continued rain in the southeast area. The forecast covers tonight and Thursday, indicating variable precipitation and cooler conditions in the state.
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D. C
Iowa
Dealers Hesitate to Resume Cigarette Sales in Iowa
The American Tobacco Company, known as the cigarette trust, vows to back dealers facing enforcement of the July 4 anti cigarette law. Local shops see little profit in cigarettes and favor cigars and tobacco instead. The law has not stopped smoking. inexpensive papers and self roll options persist, with only limited impact on youths.
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American Tobacco Company
Chgarette Trust
Iowa
Amon
Judge Withrow Honored Over Sprague in Local Ballot Handoff
In the twentieth judicial district Sprague failed to file for the Democratic ticket before the deadline. Judge Withrow wired for Sprague to be listed on the ballot, showing his wish to avoid any advantage. The note reflects Withrow's respected standing in his city and county. Miss Whetstine of Wellman visited Mr and Mrs OK Thomas and left for Winfield in the evening. A Banjo Mandolin Guitar club seeks twenty members with weekly lessons at Charles Stump and KE Thomas' music store. Smoke Walters Game Trout Best Se Cigar in the market.
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Twentieth Judicial District
Sprague
Iis
Judge Withrow
Farland
Withrow
Whetstine
Wellman
EL OK Thomas
Winfield
Ree
Chas Stump
I. KE. Thomas
County Ticket Candidates List for Auditor Recorder Clerk
A survey of the competing slates shows for Auditor J A Y Ash on the Republican side and Samuel Manatt for the Democrats. For Recorder S B E Parker is the Republican candidate and Miss Nichols the Democrat. Clerk of Court candidates include Bruce Young Republican and A Nicola Democrat, with County Attorney Capt Kellogg a Democrat and 8 Brookhart a Republican.
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J. A. Y. Ashby
Samuel Manatt
Recorder
S. BE
Window portraits show party loyalty across Washington homes
A novelty in Compure society, residents display pictures of their favored presidential candidate in visible windows. The practice signals household sentiment and creates a welcoming atmosphere for supporters passing by, reflecting widespread political loyalty in the city.
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Washington
Quiet Justice Courts Amid Political Hype
The courts report little criminal business recently while politics dominate discussion. Justices have focused on civil matters and even performed a marriage, with no notable criminal cases in a long stretch as the campaign nears its peak.
Handsome Rudolstadt China Vases offered at cost
W Mortis of Ikif W Jeweler Washington Iowa offers Rudolstadt china vases and pitchers priced to cost with no reservations. Includes many special pieces Haviland china and other ware on sale at North Side Square.
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Haviland China
W. Mortis
North Side Square
Ikif
Rallying Under the Flag for a National Day
A call to observe a National Day Saturday with all parties rallying under the stars and stripes. Republicans advocate sound money, Democrats promote free coinage, each aiming to gain votes while honoring the republic.
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Verybody
Local huntsmen chase elusive squirrel tale
Two local sportsmen went hunting for squirrels yesterday with 25 shell rounds. Each shot at a single squirrel, missing, then both grew frustrated and fired the last shell in disgust at the clever creature.
McKinley Wheelmen Club Plans Election Returns Meeting
A meeting will be held Friday evening at the office of W. P. Moothart to arrange how to bring in the election returns for the McKinley wheelmen club.
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W. P. Moothart
McKinley Wheelmen Club
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