Estate Drama in Hamilton County Will Contest
A Hamilton County court scene centers on the Andrew Shillinglaw estate with a will contest over a trust for two imbecile nieces. Judge Wright ruled the suit filed within the five year limit and sent the case to the supreme court. The article notes Shillinglaw’s Scottish origins and a troubled life preceding the settlement of his property worth about 40 000 to 50 000 dollars. It also covers a gambling raid at 618% Commercial Street and a separate ad. The text mentions witnesses and administration dates from 1807 to 1812.
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Webster City
Qet
Wright
Andrew Shilling- Law
Thay O
Supreme Court
Shillinglaw
Hamilton County
Andrew Shillinglaw
Scotland
Andrew
Argentina
Thesa Andrew &Killinglaw
Brinton
Jadee Wright
Hongever
Weisht
Iowa Enjoys Unseasonably Warm, Frost-Free Fall
Climate notes report a late killing frost, extended sunshine, and unusually healthy crops in Iowa. Farmers welcome warmth while coal and clothing sellers fret over delayed demand. Judge Mullan recalls the longest frost-free stretch in memory.
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Iowa
Judge Mullan
D A R Delegates Return From Cedar Rapids Conference
Delegates from Waterloo and Mary Melrose chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution return home praising Cedar Rapids hosts Ashley chapter and the conference’s success. Mrs Mary H Johnston of Trimholdt chaired and was re elected state president. A resolutions committee urged a plan for independence day observance. Malina Kelley, eight, presented as a real daughter of the revolution. Next annual meeting set for Burlington.
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Waterloo
Mary Melrose
Daughters of the American Revolution
Cedar Rapids
Ashley Chapter
Mary H. §. Johnston
Trimholdt
Malina Kelley
Hurlington
Smokeshop No 3 Opens at Fifth and Commercial
Irving Smokeship No 3 opens today at the corner of Fifth and Commercial streets with Harry Manning in charge. The new shop offers neat attractive decor and a full stock of smokers supplies. Carl Hartong's grocery advertises wine meats and bologna with phone 2690.
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Irving Smokeship No
Fifth
Commercial Streets
Harry Manning
Aliens Held in France Care of American Embassy
Correspondent reports the American embassy in Paris handles German and Austrian interests for about 80,000 civilians detained in eleven camps. France sent special trains to neutral borders after the war began, with many allowed to stay or depart for special reasons. About 50,000 civilians remain prisoners, housed in former barracks with crowded conditions and rations similar to French soldiers.
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Faria
Associated Press
France
Pranré
State Department
Washington
Percival Dodge
Panama
Germany
Switzerland
Austria
Revival service draws crowds at Calvary Church
Enthusiasm runs high at Calvary Church revival led by J A Haehten with Rev BL J Gang preaching about “The People Had a Mind to Work.” Special musical numbers, including cornet solo by O M Yaggy of Aredale, draw locals nightly as the program expands with additional instruments. Wang Miller Shoe Co promotes its Men’s Shoes as fall appeal.
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Calvary
Angelical Church
J. A. Haehten
BL J. Gang
O. M. Yaggy
Aredale
Yagey
Power to Sleep Lost Ten Britons in Trench War
London October 23 The English regiment mostly Welshmen once praised for bravery now cannot sleep after six weeks in the trenches near the Aisne. A reporter spent a night with them as nerves fray. troops, led by a strong captain, finally reach billets but remain unable to rest. Beds unused for six weeks, lanterns flicker, and fatigue dominates the hall.
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London
French
Aisne
Waterboatts attend Iowa City conventions and banquets
Among the Waterboatts who went to Iowa City today to attend several important functions this week were John Andrews, Paul Davis, W. B. McMurray and A. W. Mullan. The latter will attend the Alumni Law Association banquet this evening.
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Iowa City
John Andrews
Paul Davis
W. B. McMurray
A. W. Mullan
Alumni Law Association
Reid to Referee Northwestern Illinois Game in Chicago
A. G. Reid leaves tonight for Chicago to referee the Northwestern versus Illinois football game. He will then proceed to Pueblo, Colorado, to visit his mother.
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A. G. Reid
Chicago
Northwestern University
University of Illinois
Pueblo
Colo
Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Promises Dandruff Cure
Advertisement for Parisian Sage hair tonic claiming immediate dandruff removal and fuller hair. It touts scalp nourishment, root stimulation, and long lasting shine. Sold by Wangler Bros Co and drug counters with affordable price.
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Wangler Bros. Co
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Hartong's
Buchanan Optical Oe
Joe Darrow
W. Renner
Ben Takin
Darrow
IA J
Faust
D.A.R
Carl Hartong
Gordon Highlanders
Paul Kleist & Company
Land of Desams
Emember
Speciat
Scane’s
Wonder Clothes Shop
Scane’s Clothes Shop
East Fourth Street
American Embassy
Wang & Miller Shoe Cqo
Welsh Regiment
East
Bourth
Waterion
Reid
Prise —Florsheim’s
Wang & Miller Shoe CO
Sycamore Street
First Nat’s Bank
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