Gentlemen Named Sweet Plots Easy Pickings, Merchants Defrauded
A local man nicknamed Sweet allegedly posed as a reliable workman at the Dwyer building. He then produced fake checks for about $14 each, passing seven of them to merchants before vanishing. Police hunt continues. no inquest held. Mr Richmyer, about 65, left a wife and son. he led the Farmer and State Bank of Analey and owned a farm near Westerville.
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Ansley Banker George Richmyer Killed In Corn Wagon Accident
George Richmyer prominent banker and farmer of Ansley fell from a wagon two miles from Ansley while returning from his farm near Westerville. While walking beside the wagon he slipped and the rear wheel passed over his chest, killing him instantly. County Attorney Kelly was notified.
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Ansley
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Hidden Wealth in Currie Auction Trunk Discovery
At a Currie auction near the Christian church last Saturday a trunk presented with contents was found to contain money hidden by Mrs Currie. A package revealed twenty dollar bills totaling one thousand dollars and another package held two thousand dollars missing ten dollars. The sale was halted and the trunk thoroughly searched.
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B. Keown
Trunk Finds Hidden Cash After Mrs Clark Ends Mystery
A woman who starved herself to death left ample means beyond three thousand dollars found in a trunk after Mrs Clark insisted items be shown to bidders. The balance of household effects may be sold Saturday afternoon at Mrs Clark’s auction. The money was uncovered when quilts were removed at her suggestion.
Nine Year Old Boy Killed In Car Crash Near Mason City
Ivan Anderson, nine year old son of James Fairfield, died after the auto he rode in tipped and rolled three miles east of Mason City while en route to the fair. The crash injured several relatives. Mr Fairfield suffered a broken rib and Mrs Anderson a broken arm.
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Custer County
Ivan Anderson
James Fairfield
Mason City
George Anderson
Fairfield
Thie City
Man Found Dead Near Gordon On Railroad Tracks
William Whetstone a Sioux Indian employed by J. M. McGraw on a ranch west of Gordon was found dead on the Northwestern railroad tracks about one and a half miles west of Gordon last Saturday morning. The cause remains unclear with speculation he may have been attempting to alight from train No 1 at a crossing near the site.
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J. M. McGraw
Northwestern
Death of William Whetstone Near Pine Ridge Agency
A man named William Whetstone was found dead after being struck by a train near town. Witnesses saw him in town until about 11 o clock after arriving with stockings and other items. A jury classified the death as accidental, noting a severe head wound and mangled arm with no signs of violence. Whetstone hailed from the Pine Ridge Agency near Porcupine. Agent Ellia and agency representatives arrived to gather facts and handle related matters.
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Martin Johnston
Vincent Sears
Epb Heywood
C. C. Clark
Charlee Bell
Whetstone
Pine Ridge
Porcupine
Ellia
Fall Fashion Styles Offer Rich Variety for Women
The article surveys autumn fashion from hats to fur wraps, highlighting plum and Pekinese blue colors, military greys, and chic long scarves. It notes tailoring trends with narrowed skirts, long coats, fur trims, and affordable shoe options from six dollars to twenty, encouraging economical yet stylish choices.
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Alliance
Silicus-Mrs Dashaway Teases Fourth Marriage
Cynicus notes the Philadelphia Record remarking on Silicus Mrs Dashaway’s plan to wed again for a fourth time and questions the motive, suggesting she enjoys stirring trouble in the sea of matrimony.
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Dashaway
Philadelphia Record
More Patrons for Municipal Plant Report Says
A city light and water report shows fifty more electric customers than a year ago and higher earnings for the month ending September 15. Net earnings reached 1529.90 with gross earnings of 3970.84 while expenses and construction costs varied month to month. Water department figures for the quarter end show 725 customers served, up from 695, with overall receipts and costs detailed.
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Grace H. Ken
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Alliance Homes
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