Death by self harm Casperson case Hearings in Iowa town
County Attorney declares Casperson died by carbolic acid self poisoning after inquest at Osborne Undertaking. Testimony shows wife Casperson aided by alleged paramour Christensen and others in disturbing events, with disputed motives and a will leaving property to three children. Doctors and witnesses detail timing and discovery of the poison bottle and care taken for the dying man.
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Atlantica
Hell
Goodspeed
Caspersons
Chas. Casperson
Osborne Undertaking Establishment
Casperson
Christensen
Walnut
Burke
Chas. B. Burke
Powell Building Sold to Sam Budd in Anita
Sam Budd of Anita becomes owner of the Powell building on lower Chestnut Street, now housing Bon Ton bakery. Possession before August when Lloyd's Bon Ton lease ends, with Budd possibly moving in early. Budd plans bakery only, not restaurant. J B Taylor of the Southwest Trail reports Iowa focus for a Town issue with a 40,000 copy regular edition. Atlantic and Cass county expected to be mentioned.
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Sam Budd
Anita
Bon Ton Bakery
Sam
Budd
Powell
Lower Chestnut Street
Bon Ton
Lloyd
J. B. Taylor
Southwest Trail
Iowa
Rock Island Railroad Company
Massena Fair Dates Set for September and Preparations Underway
A local report notes Massena fair dates of September 6 more 9 with preparations described as the est ever. The article then details a Coroner’s inquest into a death by carbolic acid, citing Dr. Burke and Dr. Porterfield recounting a self inflicted poisoning amid a domestic crisis, the jury returning a verdict of self administered in a personal crisis.
Brownies Beat Brayton 16 to 1 In Morning Tilt
The Brownies defeated Brayton 16 to 1 with Pres ton and Wasson the battery and Joe Schiappa umpiring the game in Brayton this morning.
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Brownies
Brayton
Preston
Wasson
Joe Schiappacasse
City announces Fourth of July program with concerts and events
The city releases the Fourth of July schedule featuring a 9 30 a m band concert and singing invocation. Five minute ovations honor local figures including T B Swan and J A McWald. Activities include horse race at 11 45, dinner, band concerts, chautauqua programs, a ball game, fireworks, and a concluding chautauqua program led by Rev T W Raine.
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T. B. Swan
Willard
Spelman
J. A. McWald
J. B. Rockafellow
E. E. Mack
T. C. Whitmore
Hlarse
Dr De Hindley Very Low Health Feared Near End
Obituary note on Dr David Findley a respected physician. age eighty on August 31. long residence since 1862 in Lewis county and 1875 in the city. friends and colleagues reported his health failing with sorrow from the community.
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David Findley
Lewis
Weirich Decries Publicity Over Swindle Tales
Henry Weirich, a farmer near Griswold, who lost about $3000 in an old game run by two smooth strangers, visited the city to pursue the swindlers and to combat newspaper reports. He claims stories are false, plans to prosecute, and sought County Attorney Goodspeed for facts while keeping possible grounds secret.
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Henry Weirich
Griswold
Weirich
Game One
Goodspeed
Young Girl Located After Missing From Home
Grace Whited, seventeen, who had been missing from her home near the city since early month, telephoned from Lake View that she is working as a dining room girl at a Lake View hotel. Her grandfather G W Talbot, and her father went to Lake View to bring her back. They expect to arrive tonight or tomorrow. The family had been anxious, and friends are relieved she has been found.
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G. W. Talbot
Grace Whited
Lake View
Directors approve grading contract for south extension
A N S board met at company offices and favorably acted on the grading deal with iShugart Bernes of Des Moines requiring 12000 dollars still to be raised. They also approved consolidating the south line with the existing one, conditioned on deficit funding, with a July first target and time to close the deal.
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iShugart & Bernes
Des Moines
Rattenberg, Ross & Judd
New Officers Elected for County Teachers Associations
At the normal institute officers were elected for county teachers associations in Gass county. Anna OQ Temple was named president of Gass, Harsh of Anita vice president, Blanche Hedges secretary, and County Superintendent Mrs. Johnson treasurer. Northwestern section picks Maine as next meeting place with Kate McGrath president and Hoa Johnson as vice president. Southwestern section elects S W Rowley Lewis president and Laura J Woodward secretary. Griswold named next meeting place. Northeastern section chooses C M Parker president and Margaret Bell secretary with Joie Taylor treasurer. Southeast section names Richards president and Jeanette Rogers vice president. Cumberland named next meeting place. The institute sessions continue through Friday night with exams remaining.
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Normal Institute
Teachers’ Associations
Gass County Association
Anna OQ
Temple
Harsh
Anita
Blanche Hedges
Johnson
Kate McGrath
Hoa Johnson
Mary Nichols
Maine
S. W. Rowley
Lewis
Homan
Laura J. Woodward
Griswold
C. M. Parker
R. J. Cornell
Margaret Bell
Joie Taylor
Miss Mildred Thompson Weds Adelbert E Young at Aztec
Announcement from Aztec New Mexico reports Miss Mildred Thompson daughter of Wm Thompson of Griffith Colorado wed Adelbert E Young on the fifth of this month. The couple will reside in Durango Colorado where Young manages the electric light plant. Miss Thompson is well known here and friends extend best wishes.
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Aztec
N. M
Mildred Thompson
Wm. Thompson
Griffith
Colo
Adelbert E. Young
Elk Horn banker John Peterson visits city meeting
John Peterson the Elk Horn banker attended last evening’s A. N. and 3 board meeting and visited this office this morning. He is nearly recovered from rheumatism which had kept him bedfast for so long, though he still uses a cane. Many friends in the city are glad to see his improvement.
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John Peterson
Elk Horn
Bradley Linked to Local Lodge and Life Policy
C O Bradley, whose death was reported yesterday, belonged to the local M W A order rather than the Woodmen lodge in Des Moines. He carried a life policy of 1600 naming his wife, with dispute over collectability to be resolved later. The local lodge hopes the policy can be paid.
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C. O. Bradley
Woodmen Lodge
Des Moines
Doctor Porterfield Cares For Heiser Hand Injury
A recent column note about Dr Campbell attending A H Heiser with blood poisoning was incorrect. Dr Porterfield has treated Heiser, and under his care the hand is healing well.
Forsyth Brother Undergoes Griswold Appendectomy
Clerk of the Courts L. R. Forsyth left Griswold to tend his ill brother W. J. Forsyth who underwent an appendectomy there Sunday. The operation was done by Dr. Jones of Griswold and an Omaha surgeon. The patient is considered pretty sick but is improving.
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L. R. Forsyth
Griswold
W. J. Forsyth
Jones
Omaha
Forsyth
Bradley family leaves city with late Mr. Bradley’s remains
Mrs. O. Bradley and her children departed last night for Des Moines and then to Humes ton with the remains of the late Mr. Bradley.
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O. Bradley
Des Moines
Humeston
Mr. Bradley
Bridge Lumber to be Sold at Ellsworth Schoolhouse
I will sell to the highest bidder for cash near the Ellsworth school house in Washington township at one o clock Friday afternoon June 24th the lumber from an old bridge. CHAS 5 FULTON Supervisor Standard Deering twine 744 cents at Hansen and Lowes 4022w1.
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Eash
Ellsworth
Washington Township
Chas
Fulton
For Sale By Owner Six Room House Seeks Quick Deal
A real estate notice from JOHN BLAKE offers the six room house in good condition for sale or rent. Preference is to sell, with a prompt viewing requested. Contact details provided in the brief OTT notice.
Deputy Sheriff McKee Returns From Clarinda With Insane Patient
Deputy Sheriff of Audubon County travels to Clarinda with an insane patient as part of a transfer. Fred Roberts arrives from the east to attend school and spend the summer here. Examinations at the normal continue through Friday with second grade tests followed by first grade exams. Dan Beppelsheimer of Griswold visits town by automobile for business and friends.
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McKee
Clarinda
Frank Gifford
Audubon County
Fred Roberts
Dan Beppelsheimer
Griswold
Will of Chas Casperson Filed After Suicide
An instrument claiming to be the will of the late Chas Casperson, who died Sunday by carbolic acid, was filed in the district clerk ceased. The will leaves after debts the rent of property to Sabina Casperson as executrix with no bond. It designates care of the children but omits any bequest to them. Dated January 26 1909 and witnessed by James B Bruff and W F Weidner.
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Chas. Casperson
District Court
Balloon Flug 260 Miles Demonstrates Aerial Nav Advance
Berlin Germany June 22 The new dirigible balloon Deutschland completed a 280 mile trip with twenty passengers. The voyage is hailed as inaugurating balloon transportation, signaling a breakthrough in aerial navigation and travel.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
Deutschland
Harmon Renominated Governor and Endorsed for President
Dayton Ohio June 22 United Press reports Harmon was renominated for governor by the Democrats who also endorsed him for president at the state convention in Ohio today.
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Ohio
The
United Press
Dayton, O
Harmon
Senators Back Taft Pressure Over Postal Savings Bank Bill
Washington under pressure from Taft, senators are backing down and now likely to accept the House postal savings bank bill.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Taft
House ‘ Postal Savings Bank
Candidate for President Arrested in Mexico
Francisco I. Marado, liberal candidate for president, was arrested today in Monterey charged with inciting revolt. He was taken to San Luis penitentiary.
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United Press
Monterey
Mexico
Francisco I. Marado
San Luis Penitentiary
Ilona Weather Forecast Warms Into Thursday
Forecast for Ilona calls for generally fair skies and continued warm temperatures tonight and Thursday. Gentle winds and dry conditions are expected with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s.
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Ilona
Calf for Sale and Local Produce Ad from Gates Town
Twine Deering Standard advertises best on the market 8 percent cents a pound for orders placed before July 1st by John R. Heiken Gates Town. Also a cheap calf for immediate sale by C A Hully at 905 Cedar St.
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John R. Heiken
Gates
Town
C. A. Hully
Cement Sidewalk Contractors Note Engagement
Announcement that Larson and Poulbs offer cement sidewalk work with guaranteed results and competitive prices. Call Bell 63X for inquiries.
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Larson & Pouls
Rexall Hair Tonic Promises Hair Growth Guarantee
An advertisement touts Rexall 93 Hair Tonic as curing baldness and dandruff in 98 of 100 cases when used as directed. It guarantees a full refund if unsatisfied, claims pleasant scent and non greasing formula, and lists two sizes 60 cents and one dollar, sold at The Rexall Store The Moore Drug Co.
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Roxall
Rexall
Moore Drug Co
J A Williams Arrives in City to Handle Florida Land Business
J A Williams of Council Bluffs, agent for Florida lands, was in the city today attending to business matters for his company.
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J. A Williams
Council Bluffs
Florida Lands
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Massena Fair
DR. de Hindley
Wierich
Young Girls
Heotel
Vormal
Miss Thompson
Maneater
Hansen & Lowe's
John Blake
Wis
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