Eden Valley Feud Ends in Double Tragedy and Legacy
After civil strife and homestead settlement, Robin Kershaw and Joel Hensley clash over water rights and cattle range. A long feud erupts with deceit and threats, culminating when both men draw on each other and only a faulty primer saves Kershaw. A coroner's verdict deems homicide justifiable, leaving Hensley’s heirs to carry the feud.
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Robin Kershaw
Eden Valley
Chicago
Kansas City
Central Pacific Railroad
Joel Hensley
Hensley
Kershaw
Joel Elensley
Henster
Circle K
Kensley
Robin Kershaw III
Roblin Kershaw
Eden Valley Creek
Robin Mershaw
Roblin
Tensley
Tensley Meadows
Robin II
Robin
Ko “Kershaw
Kershiw
Joel Flensley
Mark
Joel Flensiy
Gold Run
Water Bids Peace in Eden Valley Feud
In Eden Valley, the long running feud between the Kershaws and Hensleys edges toward truce as Nathan Tichenor proposes shared water rights after the diversion dam fails. Rance Kershaw bristles but Lorrying Kershaw offers a conciliatory gesture, threatening only a new round of old enmities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kershaw
Hensley
Kershawa
Eden Valley
Hensleys
Eden Valley Creek
Ranceford Kershaw
Owen
Lorraine
Angie Tichenor
Hattie
Beulah Hensley
Nathan Tichenor
Owen Kershaw
Germany
Clan Kershaw
Rance Kershaw
Nate
San Francisco
Kershaws
Rance
Well to Remember A Registered Letter Policy
A rule notes that the post office will not accept a registered letter without a return card visible on the envelope.
Early English Rail Trial Allows Horse Pulled Carts
A primitive 1700s rail concept in England let any cart with wheel fitments run on rails with tolls paid. Horses pulled the carts along the track as part of the proposed line’s test.
Local Social and Sports Notes From Varina Area
Abba Gerjets attend confirmation in Varina while Melvin Gerjets sits in class. Sioux City business caller visits. N R Club hosts annual Storm Lake picnic. Petersen and Afton beat Kolpin farm 8 to 6. Rapps of Aurelia defeat Afton Juniors 6 3. Afton over Hanover 12 2 at Aurelia diamond with Harvey Kolpin and Leonard Kolpin as battery. Marriage of Eileen Waters to Walter Bates announced for June 1. Birthday party at Leslie Anderson home. Funeral for Marvin Lindlief attended by Kolpin and Pennington relatives. Township visitors include Charles Gerjets and others from Varina and Peterson areas.
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Abba Gerjets
Varina
Melvin Gerjets
John Booth
Sioux City
N. R
Storm Lake
Carl Ammons
Gerald Booth
Edward Dooley
Cherokee
Petersen
Afton
Herbert Kolpin
Peterson
Rapp
Aurelia
Hanover
Harvey
Leonard Kolpin
Battery
Earl Waters
Eileen
Walter Bates
Quentin Anderson
Leslie
Lester Anderson
Leslie Anderson
Art Not a Luxury, A Call to Value Culture
A quotation from Lawrence Haward argues art is essential, not mere luxury, warning that dismissing culture leads to a drab world for future generations. The remark emphasizes art as a vital civilizational element.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Haward
Local Happenings In Afton And Surrounding Towns
Miss Dorthy Montgomery returned home at Sutherland Sunday. Mrs. Shalber of Salem Oregon was honored at a park picnic with fifty two old friends and families in attendance. Several residents visited relatives and friends in nearby communities including Marcus Moneta Mt. Olive and Cherokee. Grandma Blake reportedly voted first at the Center school election.
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Dorthy Montgomery
Sutherland
Ruth
Mesdames
Wm. Sleezer
Roy Becker
Harry Mummert
Park
Shalber
Salem
Oregon
Claude Young
Lucille
Alta
Oren Kelly’s
Cotton Billiard Balls From Linters Describe Process
Billiard balls are described as made from linters, the short shreds of cotton, used in ginning processes. The article notes linters as the material basis for ball production and outlines the textile origin in early manufacturing descriptions.
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Outlaws
Thermoplyne
Peter B. Kyne
W.N.U. Service
Cappraht
Pater
Fyn
Iowa’ Public Service CO
East Afton and Elk
Mrs. Wm. Booth
Afton and Vicinity
Mrs. Earl Zwick
Cleghorn
Donald Groff
Guy Robinson
Miss Fyrne Crow
Eric Stark
Marcus
W. G. Port
Iowa
A. H. Eddy
Winfred Moulton
Aurelia, Iowa
Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Association
Cherokee County
Geo. E. Blanch
HH. H. Lockin
H. H. Lockin
W. F. Hickey
L. H. Daniels & Son
Tal Ives
Pylaim Mor
Wil
Yuan Er
Yun Amoon
Sree
Wna Q
Amerten
OLEUM
Rolegm Corp
Cram’s Repair Shop
Aurelia, Ig
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