Former guard O P Morgan shoots self at Ft Madison
O P Morgan a guard at the prison and son of Henry Morgan committed death by own action at 2 o clock in his home 922 Third Street Ft Madison The 35 year old from Washington county had previously served under ex Warden McMillan and shown signs of mental derangement Local report notes his brother Albert Morgan a county clerk candidate and Mrs Ayres a former city teacher are related to him.
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Ft. Madison
P. Morgan
Henry Morgan
Clay
Albert Morgan
Ayres
O. PP
Morgan
Third Street
Washington County
McMillan
Anamo- Sa
Weather forecast for Iowa from The Eventna Journal
The forecast says rain this afternoon with likely snow this evening and much colder conditions. Friday will be generally fair and even colder across Iowa.
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Washhington
D. C
Eventna Journal
Iowa
City Ward Registrations Near One Thousand Voters
Current four ward registrations show 968 residents, with Saturday’s final count expected to near 1000 after out of town voters are added. Historical records show 820 voters in 1892 who voted for president and 927 who voted for governor in the previous cycle, with small year to year increases. The present registration rise over last year suggests a larger turnout on election day.
Church trial to be considered by Fairfield executive committee
D Neiswanger left for Fairfield to join the Christian church executive committee for the trial of Revs Senour Thomas and Boyce. Reports trace the dispute to tent meetings and note jealousy and undisclosed issues brewing beyond public view.
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D. Neiswanger
Fairfield
The
Christian Church
Senour
Thomas
Boyce
Semour
Target Shoot Highlights Seasonal Close For Co PD
Tuesday the Co PD held a target shoot likely the final event of the season. Sergeant Page and L Armstrong posted strong scores with Corporal Fields close behind in a detailed 200 yards and long-range series. Other participants included Shanafelt Crone and Bhanafelt, with miscellaneous figures recorded in the event log.
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Co. PD
Page
L. Armstrong
Corporal Fields
B. Armstrong
Wise
Crone
Iveewrsne Cys Oorch
Bhanafelt
Red and Gun club bird shoot and Nebraska visitor notes
Yesterday afternoon members of the Washington Red and Gun club held a live bird shoot near the ball park. Clyde Bailey shot seven birds, hitting five. Ford Schott led with fourteen of fifteen. Charles Mekerman arrived from Lincoln to visit Havre relatives and discussed McKinley state support. John T. Long and son Carl returned from Colorado outings and reported ten deer taken in the Rockies.
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Washington Red and Gun Club
Ball Park
Clyde Bailey
Olly
Lelow
Ford Schott
Charles Mekerman
Lincoln
Nebraska
Creorge
Havre
Mekerman
Smith Premier Typewriter
Bryan
McKinley
John T. Long and Son
Carl
Crawford
Rocky Mountains
Colorado
Ainsworth
Soda Seeker Faces Dry Fountain On A October Day
A lone traveler pressed for soda at Harvey & Warner, and after many refusals, John Allen notes a sweltering day proves the fountain’s season not over yet as the drink remains elusive.
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John Allen
Harvey & Warner
John
Boston Ideal Uncle Tom's Cabin Co. at The Graham
The Graham hosts an evening program by the orchestra with Boston Ideal Uncle Tom's Cabin Company. Specialties accompany the show featuring popular singers dancers and specialty acts. Prices 10 20 and 25 cents. A noon parade by the Uncle Tom's Cabin Company precedes the Saturday program. Seats go on sale tomorrow.
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Boston
Uncle Tom's Cabin Co
Graham
Jolly Old Chums
Uncle ‘Tom's Cabin Co
Uncle Tom's
Grasham
Mule incident leaves grocery driver injured in fall
Samuel Schulty, a grocery delivery man, bought white mules three weeks ago. In South Washington he toppled from a wagon and was dragged about three blocks as the frightened animals kicked. He is bruised on head and back and rests at home under a physician’s care for several days.
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Samuel Schulty
Washington
Rabies Treatment Totals At Chicago Pasteur Institute
Report shows 532 patients treated since July 1890 with bites from dogs cats horses wolves and other animals. Most injuries affected hands wrists arms and face with 41 from Iowa and 410 sent away after animals were not rabid.
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Chicago Pasteur Institute
Iown
Pasteur
Weather Update: Snow Arrives with Colder Temperatures
Today a winter storm moves in bringing snow and a drop in temperatures. Expect slick roads and colder conditions through the day as officials urge preparation and caution for commuters and residents.
Presbyterian group to host election supper 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 Pm until midnight. The menu includes beans bun coffee and biscuits with a 25 cent price for coffee.
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Home Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Smouse
Free Silver Democrats Hear Returns At Smouse’s Hall
The free silver Democrats will hear the returns at Smouse's Hall on election night. Both parties now have commodious quarters, and yet there will be room for all.
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Free Silver Democrats
Smouse’s Hall
Local Shop Promotes China Vases and Special Pieces
D Ewing reported better and J S Nichols condition improved while Mrs Dodds improves slowly. Miss Ollie Scranton is in. Handsome Rudolstadt China Vases and Pitchers to be sold at actual cost with all pieces offered. Also many Slaviland China. W Morris North Side Square Jeweler Ist Washington IA.
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Slaviland China
W. Morris
North Side Square
Jeweler
Istf
Washington
Lowa
Buggy Damaged After Late Afternoon Ride
A buggy near the Heights by St Clair Lewis residence shows wear from a ride by Wallace Crone and a fine team. The scene suggests excitement yesterday with a possible narrow escape, though not as severe as a railroad wreck. News was hard to obtain at the time.
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St. Clair
Missing Rhine stone items tied to local store mix
Emma Miller found two Rhine stone Carbonchons in a New York store that matched price marks from Mrs R T McCall. The items were missed at the McCall store and returned, suggesting concealment or misplacement during shopping. Meanwhile Fairfield’s county fair was counted again due to bad weather and the race meet postponed.
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New York
Emma Miller
R. T. McCall
McCall
Fairfield
Weaving guest and speakers visit Kalona for sound money event
C G Weaver and wife of Chicago were guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Neal. Weaver is a Rock Island route auditor. Jas Bowen of Des Moines House of Representatives spoke for sound money. Mather Boarman to lecture for the True Church tonight. Our city editor hurried for copy on farmers coming to town to vote.
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C.G. Weaver
Chicago
Frank Neal
Weaver
Rock Island
Jas. Bowen
House of Representatives
Des Moines
Kalona
Mather Boarman
Our
County Ticket Candidates and Club Notice
Two county tickets listed with Auditor and Recorder candidates from Republican and Democrat parties. Clerk of court and County Attorney tickets include Republican and Democrat names. Also a notice seeks twenty people to organize a Banjo Mandolin and Guitar club with weekly lessons at a music store.
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J. A. Y. Ashby
Samuel Manatt
S. B. Parker
Miss Nichols
Bruce Young
A. Nicoly
Capt. Kellogg
Brookhart
Ganize
Chas. Stump
BB. Thotmas
Muse
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Ft. Mad
Sam. Schulty
Eeaeith
America
Old Harvard
Leland Stanford
H.S.A& M
Columbia Restaurant
I. Klein
Notic
Tom Neiswanger
Mae A
Columbia Corner
J. C. McCartney & Son
Curtice Bros
Cour
Sti
Row & Nichols
Asey Bros
Wastyng von Sveen Os Qowmry
Bath Booms
Rusts Gotton Root
Dr.Rust
En Roi Wu
Glasgow & Lytle
I Hi. Stewart
Mallatun
Wallace Glaston Dixon
Sam Schulty
Brighton
D. Ewing
J.S. Nichols
John Dodds
Ollie Scranton
Teo
Tie People’s Store
South Sipe
Ces
McElrel
Brussels
York
P. Miller, Mer
Frank Webb
Phenton
Harvey & Warfel
Bonaparte
Jacksonville
WM. Blair & Son
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