Work of a Tough Negro
A Black man at the Madgett construction ramp near Shelbyville fires on pursuers, wounding Novass in the shoulder, then attacks Italian Mike Fossette with a stone, cutting the scalp, before escaping on a freight train. Andrew Nowware leads the posse pursuing him. Fossette and another worker receive surgical treatment in Shelbyville.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Madgett
Andrew Nowware
Hunyak
Michael Fossette
Novass
Mat Fossette
Reverend and organist wed in Omaha without congregation
The Rev Edward Wallace Watts of Cameron Missouri and Neilie Grant, an organist, quietly married in Omaha Nebraska on September 27. Congregation members believed Watts was traveling to Scotland as a thank you gift for his church services. The union was unknown to Watts’s Presbyterian church in Cameron.
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Omaha
Neb
Edward Wallace Watts
Cameron
Neilie Grant
Mr. Waits
Miss Grant
Scotland
Promissory breach suit filed in South Bend court
Eustace Southard of Eaglesport formerly Columbus, Ohio files breach of promise action in South Bend against Miss Viola Keller over a matrimonial ad he answered. He says he spent money lavishly on her during their allegedly personal relations.
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South Bend
Ind
Eustace Southard
Eaglesport
Columbus
Viola Keller
Southard
Lumber Men Form Southern Lumber Operators Association
Fifty lumber company representatives from Missouri Texas Alabama Louisiana and Mississippi met at the Jefferson hotel St Louis to form the Southern Lumber Operators association aimed at pooling several million dollars and addressing the car shortage for shipping. Elkhart bankers and Colonel Thomas Snell of Bloomington Indiana obtained a charter to organize the First National Bank at Gary Indiana.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Texas
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
Jefferson Hotel
Southern Lumber Operators’ Association
Elkhart
Ind
Thomas Snell
Bloomington
First National Bank
Gary
Washington County Medical Association Meeting
The annual Washington County Medical Association meeting convened at the city hall with most county doctors in attendance. Officers were elected: Dr J H Hull president, Dr H B Hamilton vice president, Dr Clyde Boice secretary and treasurer, Drs George Hay, B R Jenkins and J Boice censors, Dr H C Hull named delegate to the state society. Visitors from other cities joined the gathering for a successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Medical Association
J. H. Hull
H. B. Hamilton
Ainsworth
Clyde Boice
George Hay
B. R. Jenkins
J. ©. Boice
H. C. Hull
Fred Ferguson Weds in Surprise Marriage at Minneapolis
Mrs. Jacoby learned yesterday that her son Fred Ferguson and his wife are now in Minneapolis Kas. Both belong to a Parker Amusement company unit with winter engagements. Fred played slide trombone this summer while his spouse was the loop the loop girl. The mother was surprised and hopes for a brief winter visit.
Prohibition Candidate Coffin to Speak in Academy Chapel
Roy Andrews of Burlington reports a trade in the city. Uncle Joe Cannon will address the Graham opera house Saturday at 2 30 PM. L Coffin the Prohibition candidate for Iowa governor speaks tomorrow at the county district convention in the Academy chapel. Coffin, once an army chaplain, is noted for philanthropic work and gracious conduct. All are invited.
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Joe’’ Cannon
House of Representatives
Graham Opera House
L. Coffin
Prohibition
Iowa
Prohibition County and District
Academy Chapel
Coffin
John McCulley
Sherm Crone
South Side
Crone
McCulley
Messrs. McUulley and
Suspension of Rev Monroe Drew by Iowa Presbytery
The Iowa City presbytery meeting at Montezuma Iowa suspended Rev Monroe Drew again after five hours of testimony. Drew, former pastor at Columbus Junction, had been living in San Francisco during suspension and faced a vote between reinstatement and indefinite suspension. The motion to indefinite suspension carried ten to seven.
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Monroe Drew
Presbyterian Church
Columbus Junction
Iowa
Presbytery
Iowa City
Montezuma
Drew
Synod
Mr. Drew
J. N. Elliott
Presbyterian
San Francisco
Calif
Death of Edward Schmidt in City Hospital
Edward Schmidt died at city hospital at 1 10 after about two weeks with typhoid fever. He was born January 11 1870 in Germany and married in 1892 to Lizzie Daub. Surviving are two daughters and two sons, the youngest ill with the same disease. funeral tomorrow at 2 PM in the A Q O U W hall.
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Edward Schmidt
Mr. Schmidt
Germany
Lizzie Daub
Tobias Minick
Cement Businss
A. QO. U. W. Lodge
Horak Sues Dougherty In County's First Auto Case
A district court night session concluded arguments and sent the Horak versus Dougherty case to the jury. The verdict awarded the plaintiff $100 in damages, the first automobile-related suit tried in the county, arising from Horak's team allegedly frightening at Dougherty's car.
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Charles Horak
R. E. Dougherty
District Court
Horak
Dougherty
Stop It A Neglected Cough May Lead To Bronchial Trouble
A warning that neglecting a cough or cold can cause serious bronchial or lung issues. Promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy available from all druggists.
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Foley
al Druggists
U W Brothers Call to Attend Edward Schmidt Funeral
Notice states A 0 U W Brothers are asked to meet at the hall at 130 p m tomorrow to attend the funeral of Edward Schmidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Schmidt
Cure for sick child with Chamberlain's remedy
Maggie Hickox of Midland Michigan recalls a severe bowe complaint in her two year old son cured by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The ad asserts cure in severe cases including infantile cholera and urges following printed directions. Sold by Cook & Snerman and Stewart's Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
Maggie Hickox
Midland
Mich
Cook & Snerman and
Stewart's
Fraternal Aid Society to Hold Regular Meeting
The Fraternal Aid society annoncer plans for its regular meeting this evening with special business on the agenda. All members urged to attend. By order of the president.
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Fraternal Aid Society
Benns Headed to Denver to Visit Daughters
Horatio Benn departed for Denver Colorado this morning to join his daughters Mrs Charles McCreedy and Miss Grace Benn who have lived there several months. He plans a month or two stay to become acquainted with the country. Mrs Calvin Bray also traveled to West Chester to spend a day or two at the Bert Snyder home.
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Horatio Benn
Denver
Colorado
Charles McCreedy
Grace Benn
Calvin Bray
West Chester
Bert Snyder
J. B. McCoy
Crawfordsville
D. A. Miller
How to Avoid Appendicitis and Constipation
The article argues most appendicitis cases come from chronic constipation. It promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a remedy that stimulates the liver and bowels, restoring natural bowels action. It claims the syrup does not cause nausea or griping and is mild and pleasant to take. Refuse substitutes. All druggists.
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Orino
Local notes on residents headlined by arrivals and travels
Fresh butter scotch snaps and macaroons at the Vienna are mentioned. Numerous residents travel for business and family visits, including Kk. F. Anderson to Iowa City, James Swift to Chicago, Verne McWilliams to Burlington for a machine shop job, and Mrs. J. B. McCoy visiting Crawfordsville. Several families plan stays with relatives, and rural carrier Lawrence Hancock announces an October 1 to 15 vacation urging patrons to ensure box names for delivery reliability.
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Kk. F. Anderson
Iowa City
Todd Stuart
San Diego
Calif
Aaron Hise
Albert Lea
Minn
Cloyce Dougherty
West Liberty
Lawrence Hancock
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H. F. Steck
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Will Sue
Washington County
M. D
Fred Ferguson
Roy Andrews
Burlington
Columbia Pharmacy
J. E. Lemmon
City Presbytery
West
Liberty
SAN
Francisco
North
Washington
U. W
Fay
Guarantes
FAY Stockings
Washington, Iowa
Vienna
James Swift
Chicago
Charles Hexworth
Lottie Dupuis
Sigourney
Verne McWilliams
Robert Cook
Oskaloosa
Fk. M. McElhinney
Canada
W. A. Ashley
Daugher
A. T. Pierce
Memphis
Tennessee
Annie Crawford
W. H. Hughes
Richard
New York
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