Missing Grace Whited Found at Lake View After Spirit Lake Search
Foster father A Whited recounts Grace Whited, 17, disappeared from the city and was located working in a Lake View hotel. He describes his pursuit from Spirit Lake to Lake View, tracing misleading tips, misdated messages, and a final discovery of Lake View as the girl’s location. The letter defends his actions amid community criticism and outlines the investigation steps.
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A. Whited
Grace ‘Whited
Spirit Lake
Lake View
Whited
Grace Whited
Atlantic
Cunningmore
Grace
Council
Arnold’s Park
Lake i View
Iowa
Epworth League District Convention Program Outline
The Epworth League district meeting schedule lists morning watch, devotionals, round table discussions, and addresses by Rev. Peter Jacobs and Rev. J. R. Trindle. Afternoon features missionary talks, hospital work, and a village choir address followed by a hospital program and an evening musical with Rev. J. E. Crowther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Sanford
Bruce Tallman
BE. W. McDade
Nan Tallman
Peter Jacobs
Nellie Brewer
J. R. Trindle
Lillie Rockholz
Mrs. Sanford
Leta Smith
Sec
Treas
Genevieve Shaffer
M. A. Gable Jr
Grace Blood
L. MacFaden
A. J. Mathews
O. W. Fifer
J R. Trindle
Worth
A. E. Griffith
L. K. Billingsly
J. E. Crowther
Suits at 25c Pure White Lace Trimmed Umbrella Knee
Pure white lace trimmed umbrella knee union suits priced at 25 cents for sizes 5 and 6, regularly 39 cents. Limited offer from local retailer, details suggest a bargain sale aimed at women seeking affordable undergarments.
Hand of Man at the Airdome Leads Week of Plays
Metropolitan Stock Company staged The Hand of Man at the Airdome to strong applause. Tonight features Woman against Woman a five act sensational drama. Tomorrow night Ten Nights in a Bar Room closes the engagement. A solid silver fruit bowl will be awarded Saturday to a lucky holder with tickets handed out at the door for tonight and tomorrow.
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Airdome
Metropolitan Stock Company
Barker-Oshbourne Wedding Victory at Jefferson Home
Miss Inez Barker of Jefferson wed Fred Osborne of Bilott at the Barker home last Wednesday in a simple Jefferson ceremony performed by family. The couple will reside in Bilott as Mr and Mrs Osborne.
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Barker-Oshbourne
Inez Barker
Jefferson
W. L. Barker
Fred Osborne
Biliott
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Note from Casperson Family
Card thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during their recent bereavement. Mrs. Chas. Casperson and children express gratitude.
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Chas. Casperson
Dayton Daily News One Hundred Second Anniversary Edition
A letter praises the Dayton Daily News for its two hundred ten page hammer edition marking the paper's one hundred and second anniversary. The writer thanks critics and advises them to mind their own business and family matters.
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Dayton (D
Weirich Farm Swindle Explained by Griswold American
The Griswold American recounts the Henry Weirich swindle case, discrediting a gambling game claim. A stranger posing as a buyer sought a 312 acre farm, inspected land with Weirich and a second man, arranging a cash deal near 45000 dollars. Weirich trusted the tale, posted 3000 dollars in a safety box, and partnered with the first stranger to complete the transaction.
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Griswold
Henry Weirich
Walter Weirich
Iowa
Weiirich
Weirich
Wm. Dean
Mre. Weirich
Mr. Weirich
Mr. Welvich
Hin
Yale
Mr. Welrich
Griswo"d
Citizens Bank
Southwick Drives Ford Roadster to Perfect Glidden Score
Ed Southwick of the Atlantic Automobile Company yesterday completed the 500 mile Glidden tour from Des Moines to Des Moines Capital City with a perfect score in a Ford Roadster, among 24 entrants. The event tested endurance with penalties for even minor slips, and final class winners were not announced.
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Ed Southwick
Atlantic Automobile Company
Des Moines
Spirit Lake
Southwick
C. L. Herring
Locomobile
Auburn
Cadillac
Mitchell
Halladay
Black Crow
Ford Roadster
Ford
Buick
Petrel
OMIO
Apperson Jackrabbit
Cole
Wells
Cartercar
P—Moon
Mrs Reimers Entertained High Tea in Los Angeles
Mrs G A Reimers hosted a Friday high tea at 267 Kingsley Drive with about 150 guests. The home showcased American Beauty roses and a Japanese basket of roses on a Cluny dining set while Mrs A J Hill and Mrs Fred Fleming served. The reception, for which Mrs Reimers wore pale blue satin, featured Mrs B Huebendorf and Mrs Doris Camp in the receiving line.
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Los Angeles
Calif
G. A. Reimers
Clara Huchendorf
George A. Reimers
Kingsley Drive
A. J. Hill
Fred Fleming
B. Huebendorf
Doris Camp
Reimers
New Company Orders Material for Lewis Lights
Lewis Electric Light Company directors push to restore electric lights for the town. The board met last week and ordered necessary goods for the new General Electric plant, signaling rapid setup.
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Lewis
Lewis Electric Light Company
General Electric Company
Wickersham Calls Stock Watering a Lottery Crime
Attorney General Wickersham told the state bar association in Chicago that watering railroad stocks and bonds is as bad as a lottery. He also said prosecutions of the Packers would likely continue against individuals rather than against members of the National Packing Company.
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Wickersham
United Press
Chicago
State Bar Association
National Packing Company
Johnson Goes to Reno Opens Training Quarters
Jack Johnson arrived in Reno to open training quarters as part of his boxing preparations. In Griswold Iowa Mrs James Boiler was knocked down during a school picnic near Dexter, displacing her right collar bone. she is recovering at home.
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Johnson
Reno
United Press
Nevada
Jack Johnson
Griswold
James Boiler
Dexter
Andas
Births at Lewis and local baseball preview
A nine pound baby girl was born to Glen Babbit and wife in the Dermyer neighborhood on June 15. Albert Kirchoff and wife welcomed a daughter June 16 at the home of Mrs Kirchoff's parents, John Wilson and wife in Fontanelle. The Merchants Greys play Fontanelle on the local diamond Sunday, promised a splendid contest.
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Lewis
Glen Babbit
Dermyer
Albert Kirchoff
Fontanelle
Merchants Greys
Munsingwear and Cheaper Union Suits For Ladies and Children
Separated garments and union suits offered for women and youngsters. The notice highlights Munsing Underwear alongside cheaper alternatives in a broad clothing sale.
Bride and Groom Return From Iowa Falls Marriage
Griswold June 24 Frank Gilbert and his bride return from Iowa Falls where they wed a week ago. Bride was Miss Santee of Iowa Falls and cousin of M. J. Clovis of Griswold. They had not met before and have just learned their relation. Groom works in Joyce Lumber Company yards.
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Griswold
Frank Gilbert
Iowa Falls
Gilbert
Santee
M. J. Clovis
Mr. Clovis
Joyce Lumber Company
Cumberland man John Tanner dies after heat stroke
John Tanner, of Cumberland eight miles southwest of town, died at his home last night after being overcome by heat Tuesday. He leaves a wife and family.
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Cumberlan
John Tanner
Saw Was Wicked One in Lewis County News
June 24 report from Lewis about George Linderman injured when a stick struck his ear while sawing for Walter Lack. About an hour later Walter Hopper lost part of a finger in a similar incident with the saw. News ads bring results.
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Lewis
George Linderman
Walter Lackaye
Walter Hopper
Debut of Miss Whitney Highlights Local Social Scene
The social season features Miss Whitney debut at James Grant Whitney’s Sixth and Linn home with pink and white decor. Guests admired her white entrain gown and bouquet of American beauties while Nellie Walker and Makepeace Morris assisted in serving. The event begins a two day reception series. Mrs. Welch’s 58th birthday anniversary draws attendees to J A Welch’s home as Baptist Aid Society surprises her with a souvenir spoon. Mr. and Mrs. Gillette celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary with tin themed dinner and outfits, tin place cards, and tin dishes reflecting the occasion.
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James Grant Whitney
Linn Streets
Whitney
Miss Marie Whitney
Miss Whitney
Nellie Walker
Makepeace Morris
J. A. Welch
Mecca
Mrs. Welch
Welen
Welch
A. A. Gillette
South Locust Street
Weather forecast for Iowa remains fair tonight and Saturday
Forecast shows generally fair conditions across Iowa with little temperature change. The report notes no significant precipitation and mild overall weather for the period.
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Iowa
Charlton Case Postponed In Jersey City Jail
Porter Charlton, who confessed to murdering his bride at Lake Como, Italy, sees the case postponed to Tuesday. Lawyers may seek an insanity commission. He is held in Jersey City jail as Italian officers prepare to file charges at Como.
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United Press
Hoboken
N. J
Porter Charlton
Lake Como
Italy
Jersey City
Como
Simmons Jobes Company Moving Into New Building
Simmons and Jobes Company progress toward occupancy of a new building constructed by John Fuhlendorf. The firms expect to be fully relocated into their new quarters in the near future.
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Simmons & Jobes Company
John Fuhlendorf
Train Derailment Kills Forty Soldiers in Mexico City
June 24 report from Mexico City states a troop train left the track, resulting in the deaths of forty soldiers. The accident disrupted transport and prompted emergency response and investigations.
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The
United Press
Mexico City
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BE. A. Whited
Tomo
Hpworth League
Chas. Hohenshell
A. J. Ma
Ladies Hot Weather Union
Brella Knee Union
Gillettes
Whirich
Griswold American
Henry Whirich
Deposit Box
Chaffeur
L. Stoutenburg
Mr.Weirich
Avoca
James
Arate Garments
Cumberland
Gillette Home
Charlton Case
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