Des Moines Versus Corbett Big Ball Game at Burlington
September 17 features Des Moines and Corbett the famed pugilist at first base for Burlington. Fare is $1 round trip with a special train back and tickets valid until the 18th. Hr. R. Puller conducts but one school here and claims patrons for merit. Miss Anna Crawford arrives from Fairfield to visit Miss Ida Roberts then travels to Chicago. Smoke Little Sweetheart five cent cigar, sold by all dealers. tf a
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Anna Crawford
Fairfield
Ida Roberts
Chicago
Large Livery Barn Fire Ravages McElwain & Browns Grounds
A major blaze at McElwain and Browns livery barn sparked about 9 20 pm trapping over 2000 onlookers. The fire gutted the haymow and storage rooms, horses and carriages were saved with effort, two carriages and sleighs lost, and the building insured for 1000 with total loss around 2500. The origin remains a mystery but quick action by the Fire Company and citizens averted greater damage. The firm plans to rebuild after insurance.
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Ames
Sidar
Casey
Robert McCall
Marion Anderson
Craven Pencil Forgery Claim Settled in Tromp over Noes
Mrs Craven’s pencil declaration is ruled a forgery as a settlement concludes the case with noes 41 to 404. The ruling confirms the fraudulent instrument and ends the dispute.
Heirs Win After Jury Disagrees In Fair Estate Case
San Francisco Sept 1 Judge Jude Slack ruled for the heirs of Senator Fair after a mistrial in the An gus Craven looting case. The jury stood eight to four for Mrs Craven when it failed to agree on forgery of pencil deeds signed by James G Fair and alleged conspiracies with Notary Cooney. The court found the deeds forged and the acknowledgments invalid. A thirty day stay was granted before further action. Real estate transfers and notices followed, with local auctions and a trip sale announced for September 18.
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James G. Fair
Dusenberry
J M Dodds
Mary Booth
David B Day
W Day
Martha Ida Hisley
James P Dautremont
Maxwell
Wicher
L Kline
Frank W Krigee
PJ Kennally
W J Werr
Phianna Shockley
Cassandra J Lewis
Wm C Livingstone
Moreland
Joseph McCreedy
Mary Huskins
Thomas Maxwell
S N Mace
Mary E Nichols
Wenzel Podaris
Mary Podaris
Jemima Reed
JT Smylie
Eliza Smylie
Court Jewels Disposed of Kivery Case at This Term
Court records show the district term concluding with disposition of the kivery case. Proceedings covered未 The judgment or outcome remains documented in the court’s official docket.
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Kivery
Probate court disposes bulk of three days work
After three days in court little happened until yesterday when a large amount of probate business was resolved. The grand jury continues work on two or three cases, with no startling public disclosures expected. The notable action was the dismissal of the Dougherty Harland damage suit and the Dougherty divorce. A full list of probate and law and chancery dispositions follows, detailing guardianships, will admittances, and final discharges.
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Mercer & Chilcote
Nick
Tie
Neiswanger
Lew’s
Musecatine
Andy
Columbia Corner
8. E. Cor. Square
Columbia Restaurant
A. I. Soderstrom
Ian Shields
F. J. McKay
R. R. Lane & Co
RR. R. Lane
A. A. Beanblossom
R. R. Lane
Smith’s
Burlington
Des Moines
James J
Hk. G. Fox
Hr. R. Puller
Pr. A. BE. Salter
Buffalo
N. W
Shiloh
Glasgow & Lytle
Karl
G Glasgow & Lytle
Lombardo
M. Lombardo
Washington County
E.C Carris & Co
East Side Square
Win Smouse & Co
Bkt Blaze
McElwain & Brown
Washington
McKlwain & Brown
Jake Hite
J. M. Lytle
J. W. Morton
Panies
Freeport
Matt Casey
Owen Warren
Journal
James
Warren
Mr. Warren
Mr. Everson
Alma Glasgow White
N. Everson
Will
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Towa
Shearer
Aledo
Ill
Slack
San Francisco
Cal
Jude Slack
Angus-Craven
Senator Fair
James G. Pair
Mrs. Net
Tie Craven, Mrs
Elizabeth Haskins
James J. Cooney
Tate
Ney Mitchell
Lor
Senator
J. J
Cooney
Notary
Mrs. Craven
Daugh
Ter
Wim Sweet
J PF Dewey
John H Martin
Cora W Martin
Mary Rush
Ruth Cook
Geo Bereiter
Mahlon Smith
Vistette Smith
Anthony Viasak
Jas Soukup
Isi
ES Marsh
W BE Kerr
E Kerr
Frank Nejedly
McElwain
Nancy & Moore
HE Harper
Win Smouse
P Miller
F M Snider
Ida F Hood
EB Parker
Bees
Si Parker
Ida Ff Hood
John Goode
Alex Loughridge
W. J. Bryan
Oskaloosa
Brighton
John Cannon
Rock Island
Denver
Tomor
JT Dougherty
J Frank
Doug
Jopu Say Doughrty
Arnold
M W Bailey
Wm I Brombarger
Jd W Kellogg
W of
Hrumbarger
Jane Brombarger
Kiny
Pearson
Thos Buck
David C Bennett
Ted
John S Campbell
David Coulter
Mary Belle
Clara Coulter
Rufus T Carris
Maria Jones
Frank Conrad
Matilda Cummings
Thos Clapper
William Caldwell
Mary Caldwell
OM Dayton Va
E Craven
Royal
Royal Baking Powder
New York
Che Smith Premier Typewriter
Che Smith Premier Typewriter Co
Syracuse, N
U.S.A
Monroe Street
Chilengo
R. Stuart & Sons
Price Ve Koulatoo
Permanen
Elinois
Baird & Patton's
Diamond Ice Cream Co
Music Store
Graham
Potter & Starkie
Win
Blair & Son
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