Garage Man Held to Higher Court
George Ostrin owner of an auto and repair garage at 253 Ninth Street East was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of receiving stolen property after a preliminary hearing. Walter D. Jones, serving time, testified Ostrin knew the items were stolen. 48 sets of tire chains valued at about 460 dollars were reportedly brought to the garage along with other components. Jones claimed Ostrin aided disposal of the goods, while Ostrin’s counsel challenged the witness’s credibility. The case proceeds to the grand jury with bonds set at 2000 dollars.
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George Ostrin
Ninth Street East
Co. B. Courtright
Municipal Court
Walter D. Jones
Jones-Welch
Ostrin
Jones
Manchester
Astrin
Seigel
Jesup
Raymond
French
Meyers
Reformatory
Purser Talks To Colored Boys At Anderson's Island
Rev D I Purser and Roy Graham address two score colored boys at a McC A camp on Anderson's Island. He outlines progress since emancipation and steps toward self improvement, noting leaders among the race find success within their communities. Camp activities include hikes, fires, and daily Bible study. the season concludes Thursday.
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Purser
Anderson’s Island
Anderson‘s Island
D. 3. Purser
South
Roy Graham
Railroad “Y
Aemp
J. R. Macartney
McC. A
J Thurstey
Buchanan Co Pioneer Dies At Mt Auburn
Susan Tracy a Buchanan county resident since 1845 died Sunday night at her granddaughter’s home in Mt Auburn after a long illness. Born May 19 1827 in Stillwater Ohio she moved to Town earlier in life and was the oldest of 12 children. She married Philip Tracy in 1846. One of four children William Henry Bridgeport Neb survives with two sisters and two brothers. Six grandchildren 17 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild also survive. An active Christian church member funeral plans await word from her son.
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Mt. Auburn
Susan Tracy
Buchanan County
al. Wallace
Stillwater
William
Katie O'Neil
Philip Tracy
William Henry
Bridgeport
Neb
Rhoda Alberts
Brandon
Sadie Morte
South Dakota
Alonzo KL
Des Moines
Charles O'Neil
California
Christian Church
Davenport Mayor Suspends His Chief for 10 Day Period
Davenport January Aug 9 Mayor C L Barewald admits he suspended Police Chief Charvetteher for 19 days and ordered him to take a vacation out of town for 10 days while the mayor personally took charge of the police force to clean up alleged dis orderly resorts. The mayor says the action was not announced publicly and was intended as a personal matter with the chief. He plans to remove alleged resorts the chief allowed to operate.
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Davenport
CL. Barewald
Charvetteher
Tanyer
Plan to Start Work This Fall on Allen Memorial Hospital
City council heard a plan from George W. Dawson to build the Allen Memorial Hospital foundation this fall with contracts set in January or February. The proposed Allen Heights addition would extend existing streets and require plat approval before work begins. H. B. Allen will donate the grounds and fund the hospital, with specifications for the foundation to be completed and bids advertised.
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Allen Memorial Hospital
George W. Dawson
Allen Heights
Dawson
H. B. Allen
I owa Falls Carnival Draws Big Crowd In 1940s Town
Iowa Falls Ja August 9 The American Legion carnival set for tomorrow promises the largest return crowd since before the war. Highlights include a morning baby parade with prizes a baseball tournament featuring Ackiey Iowa Falls Legion and Alden Buckeyes teams a parachute drop a band concert by Iowa Falls industrial school band a trapsheet boxing match and a twilight baseball game plus a free payment dance and races at various venues.
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Iowa Falls
Theiday
Ackiey
Iowa Falls Legion i
Aldens
Buckeyes
Hidora
Iowa Falls Gun Club
Siloam Springs
Waverly Resident Critically Ill After Night Wanderings
Jake Eveland longtime Waverly resident, ill for years, is in critical condition after wandering all night Saturday. He was found six miles from home after crossing the river. In other item, the first creditors meeting in William Pace bankruptcy will be held at the Way Ferry courthouse at 11 a.m. tomorrow. Pace lists assets totaling 27,135 with 20,000 secured and 4,822 in other claims plus land rights in Nebraska. E H McCoxie and W N Beecher to attend.
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Waverly. Ta
Ang
Jake Eveland
PACE
William Pace
Wayferry
J. E
Nebraska
E. H. McCoxy
W. N. Beecher
Crave Something Tart Horsfort’s Acid Phosphate Ad
An advertisement touts Horsfort’s Acid Phosphate as a tart flavoring for water and fruit juice. It markets the drink as a refreshing healthful option to please the palate.
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Horsfort
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D. Jones
Buchanan CO. Pioneer
Bunion
Wangter Bros. Company
Litchfield
Daul Davis Dry Goods
Voile and Batiste
Georgette
Waterloo
Waverly
Nemo
Roberta
Price
Koveralls
Cuticura
Etree
Lexprort
Brussels
Paul Davis
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