Hardin County Officials Face Tax Probe Over 15 Percent Rule
Hardin county officials led by Auditor Welch faced allegations of diverting public funds through a 30 percent contract for tax discovery, exceeding the legal 15 percent cap. The expose links Attorney Albrook to unreported payments and questions board secrecy, urging citizens to demand accountability and possible legal action.
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Hardin County
Albrook
Board of Supervisors
Welch
Court House
Afteen
A. Davie
Messrs
Fleener
Varnahan
Biiderback
C. Pb. Albrook
Bis County
Fleeger
Caraghan
Bilderback
Fuey
Waterry
E. Albrook
Eldora
Hardin
Death of Hugh Scallon in Washington township
Hugh Scallon, born 1840 in Quebec, died Sunday night after a morning collapse at his Washington township farm. He married Elizabeth Kenefick in Wisconsin and had ten children. Funeral at St. Mary’s Church, burial in Catholic cemetery, Ackley. Local man noted for honest toil and community help.
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Hugh Scallon
Washington Township
St. Sylvester
Quebec
Canaida
Wisconsin
Plaintleid
Waukesha County
Iowa
Elizabeth Kenefick
Hugh
Scallon
St. Mary's Church
Died at 71 John Schlampp Of Baden to Ackley Burial
John Schlampp died early Thursday after a brief illness caused by kidney trouble. Born in Hockenheim Germany he moved to Illinois then settled on land southeast of town. Survived by wife, one son John and daughters Mrs Ukro and Mrs Weber. Funeral at First Evangelical Church conducted by Rev Hauser. Burial in Ackley Cemetery.
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Jobo Schlampp
John Schlampp
Hockenheim
Baden
Germany
Illinois
John
Fred Ukro
Charles Weber
First Evangelical Church
Hauser
Ackley
Heat Test Mental Strain Strikes Ladora Farmer
Lloyd Maudlin, a prominent young farmer from Ladora, was adjudged insane after heat and overwork, sent to Mt. Pleasant for treatment. Reports note Busse murder case stalls until October term. husband Lou Busge allegedly used relatives to seize $1,100 from his murdered wife’s estate. custody of funds disputed.
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Lloyd Maudlin
Ladora
Marengo
Ingane
Mt. Pleasant
Alligon
Busse
Lou Busge
Cedar Valley Telephone Service Expands To Joins Local Market
Annual report notes Cedar Valley Telephone Company preparing to commence business here. Office space fitted in M. M. Leach building, Bayle clothing house area, with Van Bartlett named local manager arriving from Waverly. Company serves counties within a fifty mile radius. A separate court injunction barred a druggist from selling liquor, yet he allegedly opened shop under an apple tree and continued traffic.
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Womnp
Cedar Valley Telephone Company
M. M. Leach
Bayle Clothing House
van Bartlett
Ofice
Waverly
Cedar Valley Company
Ed Carrey
Belmod
Independence Haves Off Track Races Abandoned
The Independence driving club declares races off and notes classes not filled satisfactorily. No main meetings will be held, and the famous track is likely to close for good.
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Independence Driving Club
Christian Endeavor Cincinnati excursion rates advertised
An old notice promotes Christian Endeavorers traveling from Cincinnati to Chicago via Sit rots Central and Big Our trains. It lists an excursion fare of $2.00 with July 46 sale and return by August, with a 50 cent extension option, and invites inquiries for a circular detailing Concorde recommendations, regulations, city description, and rates from principal points on the Winvis Central.
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Christian Endeavorers
International Christian Endeavor Convention
Sitrots Central
Chiccago
Ite
Cineluntitl
Central Station
Chicago
Cincignatie
August
Clochianti
Laws
Cloginnatl
Dubuque
Iowa
Epworth League excursion tickets to National Convention
Epworth League Society plans to hold its National Convention in San Francisco California in July 1831. Central railroad offers round trip excursion tickets from 45 75 to 450 with sleeping cars leaving Dubuque at 7 27 p m on July vth and arriving in Denver next morning. Tf Piewete and various routes on sale July 1 to August 15 with stopovers west of first Wyoming point. Tickets valid for indirect routes at no extra cost if using direct routes. DeWitts Little Liver Pills advertised. The residence occupied by me is forggle P O Bakken.
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Epworth League Society
Francisco
Cal
Allmnia Central
Duibuque
Denver
Oak
Tf. & Piewete
Wyoming
Aralog
Evia
Minny Agst
Gon
Psi
Age
Week of Sizzling Weather Brings Mixed Relief
The week brought extreme heat with thermometers from 95 to 103 and widespread complaints. A cooler change came with Monday night moonrise and approaching clouds, hinting at rain but only surfacing this morning, offering relief to people and crops alike.
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Missouri
Kansas
Death of Grundy county settler John Seevers in accident
John R Seevers, a respected Grundy county resident living north of Wellsburg, was killed while attempting to quiet frightened horses he was hitching. He died hours later from internal injuries. He was 57, leaves a wife and several children, with his funeral at the Lutheran church north of Wellsburg and burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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John R. Seevers
Grundy County
Wellsburg
Mr. Seevers
Loverment
Tarantula Caught In Banana Box Near Waterloo
George Rath caught a tarantula Wednesday after the spider clung to bananas and rushed toward his hand. Cautious in handling the venomous creature, Rath chased it into an orange box, then a glass jar with stopper, and fed it banana slices.
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George Rath
Lt Ia
Rath
Waterloo
City courtesies urged for beautification by mayor
Mayor Robb plans to mail courteous letters to property owners soliciting help in beautifying the city, described as one of the handsome western towns. The piece notes that court orders can be more effective than gentle praise, reflecting on civic efforts and public conduct.
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Robb
Hantaomear
Didora Alerald
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