Farmer Disappears Near Lewisville in Blue Earth County
Fred Meyer a prosperous farmer from Lewisville Minnesota vanished after leaving town with William Schram a well digger. Meyer's wife found the team in the barn the next morning and no trace of him. Schram was arrested then released with surveillance. Meyer's brother spoke of the men’s movements and an evening in saloon where Schram stayed with Pat Lyons. The case remains unsolved with the wagon tracks leading to haystacks and Meyer's dog missing.
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Lewisville
Fred Meyer
Blue Marsh County
William Schram
Meyer
Schram
Fairmont
H. T. Meyer
Mankato
Pat Lyons
Hermann Boelke
Mr. Lyons
Pat
Lyons
Brother
Charles Miller
Albert Breitertfeld
Mr. Breitenfeld
Fred
Herman Boelke
Erneat Carney
Hamilton County
Paul
Momer
Rice
Carney
Adeainage
Kamar
ITF
Kamrar
Cairo
Henderson
Grover, M. Neese
Stratford
Murder Trial at Webster City Court Opens
Webster City Journal reports a murder trial underway with court officials presiding as proceedings begin, detailing the case against Bottie. The early sessions focus on witness testimony and evidence presentation.
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Webster City
Webster City Journal
Whittemore Column Recaps Christmas News and Local Folks
Whittemore’s weekly column shares Christmas cheer and local notes from Platteville visitors to Kossuth County. mentions include John Shultz, Loyd McGovern’s future as a lawyer, Theo Elbert’s pool room purchase, a near train accident involving August Schultz, Dee Hayes visiting Vernon Center, and well wishes for a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year. Local goings on touch on the Whittemore State Bank surpassing $200,000 in deposits, a license dispute over apple sales at the depot, and county attorney Van Ness’s city visit. A playful toast to Santa and Christmas imagery closes the item.
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Whittemore
Baby McCreery
John Shultz
Platteville
Wis
John
Lloyd McGovern
Loyd
Whittemore State Bank
Theo
Elbert
Kenne
Fle
August Schultz
Bill Taft
Jon DeGraw
Joe
van Ness
Kansas
Peter Kollash
Grandpa
Grandma Lehman
Grandad Dred
E. L. E. Thompson
Ruth
Minneapolis
Mrs.i
Thompsons
Santa
St. Paul
Hinedon
Finnell
Bond
Obituary for Margaret Hill Bowman Steffa of Iowa and Illinois
Margaret Hill born 1887 near Sharpsburg Maryland. Married Solomon Steffa then J C Bowman at Mt Garrel Illinois. Lived in Ogle Grundy Koscu County areas and died December 20 1912 at her son J W Bowman’s home. Survived by husband Solomon Steffa J C Bowman and several Bowmen family members. Funeral held at Bantios church Tuesday morning at 10 30 conducted by Franks Day.
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Margaret Hill
Sharpsburg
Ogle County
Solomon Steffa
J.C. Bowman
Mt. Garrell
Grundy County
Towa
Kosguth County
J. W. Bowman
J. C. Bowman
Lanark
Frank Steffa
Sterling, al
J. Bowman
W. J. Bowman
R. V. Bowmen
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F. S. Norton
Algona, Iowa
Bell
Bell Telephones
Western Electric Telephone
Bell Telephone
Lewisville, Minn
Madelra
Minn
Times
Blue Earth County
Algona
Bottie
Geo
Boyle
Fuulnaaa
Dependen Grocery
Strutly
Valencia
California
Ats
Hallowee
Ornia Galery
Eno
Lala
Wright
Ethan Allen
Stender Mililog Go's
Speaver Milling O'S
Pata Uit
Dodge St
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