Farmer Caught in Old Game Swindle Near Griswold
Special to the News reports Henry Welrich a prominent farmer near Griswold was swindled out of 3000 dollars in an elaborate old game. Four strangers lured him with lies about deposits and quick wins. Welrich traveled to Griswold to collect 6000 dollars. the pot was about 8000 dollars but the timbix held waste paper. The men disappeared with the remaining bank funds.
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Stranger
Council Bluffs
Henry Welrich
Griswold
Weirich
Weirichs
Weltion
Stranger No. 4
Stranger No.1
Stranger No. 1
Griswold Bank
P W Pigsley Bound Over In Farm Crops Theft Case
P W Pigsley was arraigned before Justice Pressnall on charges that he sold crops belonging to his landlord B T Martin or in which he held an interest. He was bound over to await grand jury action with bonds set at 300 dollars.
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P. W. Pigsley
B. T. Martin
Pressnall
Real Estate Transfers Listed for June 17 1910
W C McCurdy and wife transfer to B N Jessen a tract in Mabbera with payment terms and references to lots and blocks including second addition. D B Elliott and Sarah A McComb wed transfer a large parcel in Lewis Town with multiple lot references and a strip 16 feet off a north side. Marie Hansen and Eva EH Rex Road property transfers list middle thirds of lots and lot numbers with monetary figure noted.
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W. C. McCurdy
B.N
Jessen
D. B. Elliott Ito
Sarah A
Frank L. McComb
Lewis
Town
Marie Hansen
Eva EH
Rexroade
Heiser Treated For Blood Poison In Hand
A. H. Heiser of Atlantic Mill and Elevator suffered a nail wound on his left hand that became infected with blood poison. He was treated by Dr. Campbell and is progressing well.
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A. H. Heiser
Atlantic Mill & Elevator
Dr. Camp
Bell
Miss Maggie Woolsey Breaks Wrist at Harlan Reception
Miss Maggie Woolsey assisting at the Harlan reception fell on cellar stairs and broke her right wrist. She is reported as getting along as well as possible, though the accident was very painful.
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Maggie Woolsey
Harlan
Chautauqua Season Ticket Pricing Notice
Classified ad offering reduced season tickets at two dollars for early purchasers. Also a realtor's note seeking to rent or sell a six room house in good condition, expressing preference to sell and requesting quick contact with John Blake.
Insurgency Waning Says Vice President Sherman
Vice President Sherman says the insurgent movement is subsiding after attending his niece's wedding in Utica New York. He notes western sentiment favors continued protective policy and Wisconsin shows little insurgent vote. He cites primary results in Town and predicts continued Republican strength in the region. In local sport news Chas Robinson and B M Rogers beat Cumberland horse shoe champions Geo Bolt and Harry Chaney 45 to 25 and win multiple 15 point games.
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Utica
N. Y
Sherman
Washington
Wisconsin
Congress
la Follette
Middle West
Chas. Robinson
B. M. Rogers
Cumberland
Geo. Bolt
Harry Chaney
Robinson
Rogers
Jas,Timberman
Jas
Egan
Echo
How They Will Line Up for Tomorrow's Game
Lineups announced for Council Bluffs and Atlantic. Council Bluffs: Smith C, Murphy 1b, BE Murphy, Jf Bell, Mitts Cf, Williams 2b, Storrs 3b, Young 88, Hudspeth p, Colburn, Wooten subs. Atlantic: Rushenberg C, Marshall 1b, Franklin rf, Wright 1f, Ross cf, Marshall 2b, Barnhart 3b, Hammond ss, White p, Dahlberg sub.
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Council Bluffs
Smith
F. Murphy
BE. Murphy
Bell
Mitts
Willaims
Storrs
Young
Hudspeth
Colburn
Wooten
Atlantic
Rushenberg
Marshall
Franklin
Wright
Ross
Barnhart
Hammond
White
Dahlberg
Almost new bicycle part bargain advertised in Atlantic IA
A half price sale advertises a nearly new New Departure coaster wheel for sale. Harry Swan of Atlantic IA reports Jas Timberman and Wray Wilson visiting from Muscatine? plus Miss Mable Drake and G A Hill traveling to Council Bluffs and Berthoud CO. The hot weather notes accompany local items.
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Harry Swan
Atlantic
Iowa
Musson Phone
Jas. Timberman
Wray Wilson
Mable Drake
Memorial services urged by Woodmen with bicycle sale ad
Notice calls Woodmen and friends to Memorial services tomorrow at two o clock. Kringel chairs committee and asks attendees to bring offerings. Also advertises parts of lightly used bicycle for sale by Harry Swan of Atlantic Ta with contact Musson phone 193. Dr WW As Hammer, dentist at Oransky's store office phone 17.
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EB. Kringel
Ing
Harry,swan
Atlantic
Musson
Hammer
Oransky’s
Evans Heads Eagles in Iowa at 1911 Convention
L. L. Evans of Council Bluffs was elected president of the Iowa Fraternal Order of Eagles, succeeding as head after serving as vice president. Des Moines won the 1911 meeting location over Ottumwa after a third bid loss by Ottumwa. Drill teams from Council Bluffs Davenport and Sioux City competed for prizes of 125 and 75 dollars, followed by a banquet for delegates and officers.
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Sioux City
L. L. Evans
Council Bluffs
Order of Eagles
Iowa
State Aerie
Evans
Des Moines
Ottumwa
Davenport
Adair Ordinance on Trains and Tuberculosis Notes
A brief from Adair reports an ordinance limiting trains to six miles per hour and requiring whistles at specific points, with mandatory engine bells. It then discusses a government tuberculosis cost estimate of 14 million dollars yearly, urging cattle testing via the tuberculin test to protect herds and save states money. Married notice and local news follow, including Lloyd Miller and Nettie Auxler’s wedding and Lester Dunn’s Omaha move. admission that advertising in the NEWS pays.
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Adair
David Roberts
Roosevelt 15 Home Again After Parade Cut
Roosevelt arrives in New York as planned with the naval parade canceled. He says he will keep advancing ideas for the people while features of his trip are summarized, including miles traveled by boat rail and on foot.
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United Press
New York
Roosevel
Wall Street
Roosevelt
Mara
Stove
Shim
University of Egypt
University of Leipsic
Sorbonne
University of Berlin
University of Christiania
Cambridge
Oxford
Uganda
Italy
Belgium
Norway
Hnglad
Austria
Germany
Wilhelmina
Fallieres
France
Denmark
Sweden
United States
Edward
Khartoum
Cairo
London
Africa
Mrs. Roosevelt
Mules Sold For Five Hundred Dollars
Frank Gruike sold a span of mules to Julius Krause for 500 dollars yesterday. The buyer praised the animals for their quality and value, noting the price reflects market strength.
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Frank Gruike
Julius Krause
Clyde Herring Here Visits Local Business
Clyde L. Herring arrived this afternoon from Des Moines and is in town to attend to business. Marriage licenses issued to Lloyd Miller and Nettie Auxier. E. Bennett, an elderly man, was taken to the hospital last evening after a period of illness. Frank Desmond underwent a minor operation at the hospital today and is recovering well under Dr. Mullins.
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Clyde Herring
Clyde L. Herring
Des Moines
E. Bennett
Fiore
Frank Desmond
Mullins
Bj” Campbell
Man Runneth
Blanche Scott
New Bill at the Airdome Promises Jesse Jamea Show
Tonight at the Airdome a new bill features Jesse Jamea with a promised splendid show for attendees.
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Airdome
Jesse Jamea
Weather Forecast for Iowa
Iowa forecasts show generally fair conditions with continued warmth. Tonight and Sunday are expected to stay dry and mild, with temperatures hovering above seasonal norms across the state.
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Iowa
Minnesota State Sold to Neal Company Figures
Jas E Bruce reports by wire the closing of a deal between the deal Institutes company and Dr H Austin G R Cardoff and Dr Lynch now with Neal company selling the state of Minnesota out of the companys territory. Purchase price undisclosed but described as large and tempting enough to lure the Minnesota sale away from Neal.
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Jas
E. Bruce
Deal Institutes
H. Austin
Minnesota
G. R. Cardoff
Lynch
Neal Company
Neal
Graves Decorated at Woodmen Memorial Ceremony
A list shows which Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors graves will be decorated tomorrow at the Woodmen Memorial. Notable names include James Byrd P F OConnell T Bickett Chas J Vaughn J A Martin W H Bauer J M Woodson and others. Royal Neighbors observed include Mrs Walter Collins and J A Conerd. Deceased members of Park Camp No 157 M buried elsewhere include W A Morris and John Pierce.
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James Byrd
P. F. O'Connell
T. Bickett
Chas
J. Vaughn
J. A Martin
J. W. Sterling
Martin Butler
Ellery Mills
D. M. Coker
W. H. Bauer
J. M. Woodson
Chas. Litterst
Edward Mumby
Howard
Ira B. Johnson
Calvin Huffstadt
John R. Jones
J. H. Clise
Another Murder Deepens Gotham Mystery
New York June 18. The body of a young girl, placed in a trunk, was found on the east side this morning, adding another layer to the unfolding murder mystery baffling the police.
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The
United Press
New York
Death of Griswold Woman in Waveland Township
Mrs J L Harding aged 70 died at her son J A Harding s home in Waveland township after eight years of ill health. Survived by three children J A Ida Braten and Vearil. Funeral held 2 p m Friday at Waveland Center M I church with Rev O Connor and Rev Gager. Interment Griswold cemetery.
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Griswold
J.L. Harding
J. A. Harding
Waveland Township
J. A
Ida Braten
Vearil
Red Oak
Waveland Center
M. I
O'Connor
Central Church
Gager
Methodist Church
Kentucky ministers clash in pulpit fight ends in death
River Kentucky June report says Rev Robert Vancouver and Rev Isaac Ferry, rival Baptist ministers, fought with knives in the pulpit of a Rock Creek church. Vancouver was killed and Ferry was jailed. Authorities continue probe into the deadly brawl.
Transcontinental Girl Arrives in Atlantic on Overland Run
Miss Blanche Scott, driving her own car, arrives in Atlantic during a cross country journey from New York to San Francisco in an Overland Forty. She stops briefly, continues via Walnut and Avoca, with a press car and baggage car in tow. A crowd gathers at Herrings garage to greet the traveler under Overland promotion efforts.
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Blanche Scott
New York
Frisco
Overland
City
San Francisco
Atlantic
Audubon
Miss Scott
Guthrie Center
Bextra
Mr. Tittle
Walnut
Avoca
Harry van Brunt
Council Bluffs
Bluffs
Ed Burke
Burke
Herrings Garage
Arizona and New Mexico to Be Made States
Washington June 18 The house committee on territory favors report on a bill to admit Arizona and New Mexico as states. The measure has passed the senate and the house will concur.
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Arizona
New Mexico
United Press
Washington, D. C
House Committee
House Committee On
Senate
House
Senate to Probe Lorimer Scandal During Vacation
United Press reports the senate committee on elections plans a vacation inquiry into the Lorimer scandal. The move signals a formal investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding Edward J. Lorimer and related seat legitimacy.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On Elections
Expense accounts filed by candidates after primary
Several candidates reported campaign spending to the county auditor. D. P. Hogan GOP nominee for representative spent 185.93 dollars, M. H. Funk Democratic nominee spent nothing, T. C. Swart Republican sheriff candidate spent 48.80, and Wm. Cool Republican representative candidate spent 68.50.
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D. P. Hogan
M. H. Funk
T. C. Swart
Wm. Cool
Big Stock Day at Griswold on Burlington Line
Griswold saw a special train depart with twenty carloads of stock. Division Freight Agent L D Shields checked operations under office supervision as the event unfolded on the Burlington road.
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Griswold
Griswold, Sr
Burlington Road
L. D. Shields
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