Receivers Appointed in Wheeler Estate by Federal Court
Judge Smith McPherson of the federal court appointed a receiver for William W. Wheeler of Des Moines to manage his affairs after creditors sought relief over three claims totaling under $1,000. The judge criticized routine receiver use as costly and often oppressive, insisting receivers be used only when necessary to protect the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Smith McPherson
Federal Court
William W. Wheeler
Wheeler
Harlan
Townley Metal and Hardware Company
U. S. Water and Steam Supply Company
Harbison Manufacturing Company
McPherson
H. W. Brers
Tripoli News Briefs cover visits and events
Mrs Wm Jahnke visited at son Georges Denver home last week. Waterloo visitors include Mrs H Hallendorf and Mrs C E Prestien. Wm Schoenbeck held a bowery dance Saturday. Morris Tokman plans to leave for Iowa City to attend school. School opened Sept 1 with new agriculture study. Viola Notdorf improves from injury. Ang Kampmeier’s baby Curios Otte Kampmeier born Aug 25 at Cedar Rapids. Lydia Nuenkirk visited from Strawberry Point. Chay Otto af Fowler visits. Mr and Mrs J Redeman left town.
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Tripoli
Wm. Jahnke
Hear Son
George
Denver
H. Hallendorf
C. E. Prestien
Waterloo
Wm. Schoenbeck
Morris Tokman
Iowa City
Viola Notdorf
Albert Jahnke
Chicago
Ang. Kamprmeier
Cedar Rapids
Curios Otte Kampmeier
Lydia Nuenkirk
Strawberry Point
Chay
Otto Af Fowler
Cole
Redeman
Banker Heroic in Tunaway Death at Towa City
John A. Goetz a wealthy banker died in a Tunaway in Towa City on September 3. He previously saved three women from danger by leaping over a pole, grabbing the bridles of two horses, and hanging on for 200 yards. The women were Mrs Chauncey Lovelace and two Des Moines guests.
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Towa City
John A. Goetz
Chauncey Lovelace
Des Moines
Spooners Win in War Against Autos in Park
In Muskogee Oklahoma on September 4 a suburb rivalry ends with spooners driving motorists from Spaulding Park. Glass planted on boulevards caused tires to puncture, deterring cars and lovers alike. Police attribute the tactic to spoone rs aiming to keep autos out of the park amid nightly mischief. The park remains a favored spot for couples seeking privacy despite the hostility from motorists.
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Spooners
Muskogee
Okla
Spaulding Park
Glass
Park
Auto
Romen
Juliet
Petion
Arches on Mullan Bridge to Be Ready by Nov 15
Forty workers rush construction of the Mullan avenue bridge in Marshalltown Iowa. By Nov 15 at the latest the eighth pier and two abutments will be in place with arches to follow. Weather mood and site work could alter the schedule. Meanwhile two inmates from the county jail fled custody after sawing through steel bars using a hack saw.
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Mullan Avenue
Theeighth
Onco
Cedar River
John Stark
N. M. Stark Construction Company
Marshalltown
P. F. Murphy
Frank Smith
Liberty
Murphy
Smith
Moving Household Goods Cross Country by Auto
Iowa City September 3 W J Burnette moved from Iowa City to Davenport using an auto truck to haul furniture and household goods fifty four miles directly to his new home. He said the method is quicker and more satisfactory than freight and not more expensive.
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Iowa City
W. J. Burnette
Davenport
Perry Commercial Club eyes state institutions sites
A Des Moines panel considers Hanley estate land near Granger for an epileptic colony and other state institutions. The 2000 acre Hanley tract is praised for accessibility and quality, with options to secure care of time for investigation. Perry Commercial club meanwhile seeks farms to bid on the same three institutions and pursues options locally.
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Des Moines
Sept
State Board of Control
Polk County
Hanley
Granger
W. J. Dixon
Anthony M. McColl
Perry
Perry Commercial Club
Board of Control
Woman's Reformatory
Woman Commits Suicide Instead of Facing Trial
West Liberty Iowa Sept 3 Mrs Joseph Badham chose to end her life with laudanum rather than appear in court to answer charges brought against her and Lonardo Ander ies a Mexican with whom she is connected details indicate a pending trial and an attempted homicide case lingering in the county’s docket
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West Liberty
Joseph Badham
Lonardo Anderies
Despondency Linked to Indigestion Claimed Cure
Advertisement notes despondency is caused by indigestion and constipation and claims it quickly disappears when Chamberlain's Tablets are taken. Listed for sale by dealers. Also promotes Aunt Mary's Vinegar with the line Once Tried, Always Used.
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Chamberlain
Aunt Mary
Waterloo Ad Speaks For Merital Line Drugs
The notice promotes Waterloo as a proud town and announces membership with the American Drug and Press association to offer Merital line preparations through local agents Red Cross Drug Co and Henderson Drug Co. It claims guaranteed quality and urges residents to request Merital goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
American Drug and Press Association
Red Cross Drug Co
Henderson Drug Co
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Mutt and
Jeff
Ches
Chris
UFTLE
Judge Smith McPherson
Minneapolis
St. Paul
John Schmidt
Ewald
Montrose
Colo
Schmidt
Clara Schmemm
Mlinois
Sumner
Geo. Waterman
B. G. Heichel Farm
Rev. Gredow
Lutheren
H. Moehling
Alfred
L. W. Jahnke
Mabelle Meier
Mercantile
Fannie Guiney
Frank Rederus
Miss Robinson
Schultz Department
Sarah KE. Duncan
Tipton, Lows
Scotch Woolen Mit Tailors
East Fifth Street
Dr. Everall
OCON
Marshal Wiley
Grinnell
Badham
Muscatine
Mad
Greens Colonial Furnace
Colonial
Waterloo Sheet Metal Works
West Park Avenue
Alec Felen
Waterloo Loan CO
Ringe Street
American Express Company
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