Jury Finds Hessenius Guilty of Manslaughter in Tragic Case
In a three week trial in Cherokee the jury found Ernest Hessenius guilty of manslaughter in the death of his wife Bertha Hessenius. The defense plans a new trial while the court sets October 4 for sentencing and considers bond adjustments.
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E. P. Hessenius
Hessenius
Commonwealth
William Theophilus
Wwe
Ernest Hessenius
Bertha Hessenius
Voldeng
M. N. Voldeng
Cherokee State Hospital
Healy
Gee. Reifsteck
Hesse
Sioux Rapids
F. F. Faville
Cherokee
Favijle
Accidents and Courtroom Banter Ring Iowa Papers
A collage of local notes reports J R Pierson injured when his team ran away overturning his buggy. Rev H Wehking breaks leg. Hiram Loucks knocked unconscious after collision near Drake Park. A LeMars rumor of Louie Roberts’s murder is denied. A barn fire at J G Grauer's Silver township claims animals. A gun club post season handicap set for Oct 11 with Jack Rabbit payout system.
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Alta Advertiser
J. R. Pierson
Alta
Des Moines
Hiram Loucks
Drake
Twenty-Fourth Street
Drake Park Avenue
Loucks
Paullina
Iowa
Methodist Hospital
Gun Club
Aurelia
F.C. Whitney
Winchester Repeating Arms Co
Letter List October 4 1912 Names and Signatories
A list dated October 4 1912 includes Frank Huntington Atho P Reynolda Bennie Smith Rev Henry Menkee Jens A Skee and foreign A F Schmith with W C Marsh P M listed as signatories.
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Frank Huntington
Atho P. Reynolda
Bennie Smith
Henry Menkee
Jens A. Skee
A. F. Schmith
W. C. Marsh P. M
Fairchild Brothers Move to Johnson Brothers Block
Fairchild Brothers moved their hardware stock to the south room of Johnson Brothers' new cement block this week. They plan two rounding show cases near the front door and another counter to showcase stock, expanding space for business. The bright room features light oak finishes and includes a back workshop and a dry basement for storage. The brothers claim the new room is one of the nicest business spaces in town.
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Fairchild Brothers
Johnson Brothers
Wanted 500 Men for Cotton Mittens and Gloves Purchase
An advertisement seeks 500 men to buy 500 dozen cotton mittens and gloves from Kleeberger and Ding. The notice highlights a bulk purchase opportunity and directs interested buyers to respond promptly.
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Kleeberger & Dingman
Cows Should Be Stabled As Frost Hints Arrive
The piece urges farmers to shelter dairy cattle from cold rain and frost as Jack Frost signals his approach, noting that worsening weather prompts moving cows indoors for protection.
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Jack Frost
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H. FC ‘Hoffman
Loft
McCulla
Sach
The
State Medical Association
Chicago
Herrick
Robert Healy
Fort Dodge
E. C. Herrick
Theophilus
Joseph
Tuttle
Grinnel
Imo Fraser
Miss Walters
George
Mias
Mabel Leonard
Marcus News
Louie Roberts
LeMars
Louie
State Board of Health
Buena Vista
M. O. Mikkelson
Snap
Chris, Brucker
Alex Thomson
Black Hills
J. G. Grauer
Silver Township
Wilfong
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