The Silver Road Mystery ends in a tense library confrontation
Wealthy Gerard Montieth is found dead in his library. Howard Stevenson a mystery writer and former detective investigates with Foxcroft Harper and others as a hidden blade in a silver road is linked to the murder. Mary Montieth fears exposure while denying contact with suspect Nate Griswold’s nephew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerard Montieth
Harlan Stevenson
Montieth
Mary
David Forrest
Stevenson
Foxcroft
Dave
Harley
Sally
Sergeant Harper
Harper
H. H. Harlson
Nate
Howard Griswold
Kingsbury
10-20-30 Years Ago In The Gazette Snips
A round up from the Gazette recalls Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Connor heading to Florida for the winter. The day opened with six below zero, the coldest thus far this winter. Rock Island foreman Charles J. Lang suffered bruises after a fall from a bank car while rigging a radio antenna. F A Lyman departed for Daytona Beach for a weeks stay. Greene’s opera house featured Fair and Warmer killed today with Kellar the magician giving a farewell show. Mrs. A H Johnson hosted a card party for her Havana Cuba-born sister Mrs. Mitchell Whitfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Connor
Florida
Charles J. Lang
Rock Island Railroad
F. A. Lyman
Daytona Beach
Fla
Greene’s
Opera House
Mercury
O. S. Thompson
Gladys
Newcastle
Lade Comley
Second Avenue
Park Court
Kellar
Caroline Soutter
Europe
Frank Walters
Rock Island
North Western Road
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wyoming
A. H. Johnson
Mitchell Whitfield
Havana
Cuba
First Benz Automobile Shown at 1893 Chicago World’s Fair
The Benz became the first automobile imported into the United States and was featured for display at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair showcasing early automotive technology to American attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago
Fear Hero Worship May Lead Her To Unhappy Marriage
A letter warns that Madge could misread admiration for love in her bond with an elderly scientist, risking an unhappy marriage. Neighbors fear such matches, though some succeed. the rural correspondent praises country life and farmhouse values over city living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge
Where is my husband who disappeared after Thursday
A reader asks how to locate a husband who left home unexpectedly. Miss Manners suggests possible hidden unhappiness, advises asking police or sheriff for help, and cautions that forced return may harm matters. The letter notes the couple has no children and the wife can support herself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Manners
Police Department
Sheriff’s Office
Iowans In Southern California Dinner Set for Dec. 28
Fred B. Cruikshank of Pasadena Will preside at the Iowa Association of Southern California annual dinner December 28 at 7 p.m. in the Royal Palms hotel Los Angeles. A Cedar Rapids table with favors by Penick and Ford Ltd will be featured and Cedar Rapids products advertised. Conrad Nagel toastmaster, a Keokuk native, will headline. Reservations to C. H. Parsons Pasadena Exhibition Hall Chamber of Commerce Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred B. Cruikshank
Pasadena
Calif
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Association of Southern California
Royal Palms Hotel
Los Angeles
Cruikshank
Cedar Rapids Society
Penick and Ford, Ltd
Conrad Nagel
Keokuk
California
C. H. Parsons
The
Iowa Association
Exhibition Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Notice of Appointment of Executrix No 14154 in Iowa
Lucy A. Lamb named executrix of Henry J. Lamb estate in Linn County Iowa on December 5 1936. Creditors must pay debts and filing claims with Linn County District Court. Kirkland and St Clair are the attorneys handling the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Linn County
Henry J. Lamb
Lucy A. Lamb
Kirkland and St. Clair, Attorneys
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Allen Browne
Forrests
Wallace Foxcroft
Mr. Stevenson
Mr. Griswold
Nate Griswold
Gerry
Carter
Smith Bros
Mary Manners
Armstrong
Armstrong’s Accessory Shop
Monocraft
Eea
Armstrong's
Armstrong Sylfit
Misses & Childrens
Armstrong’s Shoe Dept
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