Lawler Safe Robbery Captives Apprehended After Early Week Theft
Three men robbed the Ayers Lumber Co. safe in Lawler, Iowa, of around 150 dollars. They were chased and captured between Spillville and Conover in Winneshiek County by Sheriff Russell and deputies. Confessed, they were sentenced to ten years each in the penitentiary at New Hampton. The group identified as Charles Taylor 40, Walter Murphy 37, and Harry Gratemat 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayers Lumber Co
Lawler
Russell
Patsy Green
Will Springer
Spillville
Conover
Winneshiek County
Wm. Dooley
Charles Taylor
Walter Murphy
Harry Gratemat
New Hampton
Telegraph Message Caught by Wireless Signal
Ray L. Cary of Waterloo reports a telegraphic message was picked up by his wireless station, claimed as the first known successful experiment of its kind. The message traveled 300 feet from the sending wire to the receiving setup, heard as a low dull noise rather than the usual buzzing. Cary manages the local Western Union office and operates one of the nation’s finest wireless stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray L. Cary
Waterloo
Mr. Cary
Western Union
Chicago
Five Men Arrested in Murder Case at Greeley
Five men Ross Chase Chester Willard Frank Sprague Ben Brady and Town Marshal Harsell were arrested at Greeley on murder charges from an unknown Negro. Indicted by a Manchester grand jury they were released on 35000 bail each and held for the Delaware County court preliminary examination before trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Ross Chase
Chester Willard
Frank Sprague
Ben Brady
Harsell
Manchester
Hennessey
Delaware County Court
McGregor Girl Publishes Bird Study Before New York Union
Miss Althea R. Sherman of McGregor has won national distinction in ornithology by studying bird life on her farm. She read her fourth paper before the American Ornithologists' Union in New York, detailing seven years of hummingbird life and habits. On December 2 she departed aboard the steamship Laconia for India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Althea R. Sherman
McGregor
American
Ornithologists’ Union
New York City
Mean Thief Robs Mason City Grocer on Stewart Avenue
A robber entered the 14.20 foot building on North Stewart avenue where L. J. Pence kept a small groceries stock. He held up the owner with a revolver and compelled him to surrender all cash on hand, amounting to 3.00 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
North Stewart Avenue
L. J. Pence
Farmer Bert Benson Fatally Caught in Engine Flywheel
Near Mason City a young farmer Bert Benson, age 20 and married, was killed when his clothing became entangled in the fly wheel of a corn shelter engine. Parts of his body were found in nearby treetops and others remain unfound as investigators search the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Benson
Mason City
Benson
Trial in Winneshirk Changes Venue for O Conner Cases
Judge Hobson ordered a change of venue to Winneshirk county for three indictments against Judge E J O Conner of the Oclwein Superior court. He faces charges of failing to keep a proper record, failing to make proper reports, and failing to account for official funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Winneshirk County
E. J. O'Conner
Oclwein Superior Court
Narrow Escape on Superior Street Bridge
George Wilson a Mason City baker nearly plunged from the Superior street bridge into Willow Creek forty feet below when his auto caught on a guy wire and hung. The bridge railing was torn away for some distance, narrowly saving him from the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilson
Mason City
Superior Street
Willow
Creek
Married Sixty Three Years Ossian Couple Celebrate
Adam and Caroline Johnson Vance mark sixty three years of marriage dating from December 19 1850 in Benton Indiana. They moved to Winneshiek county in 1850 and later settled in Ossian. Their family includes seven living children thirty three grandchildren fifteen great grandchildren and Mr Vance remains a lifelong Democrat.
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Ossian
Adam
Caroline Johnson Vance
Benton
Indiana
Winneshiek County
Military Township
Mary Rose
Thos. Royle
John Vance
Smith Vance
Castalia
Elmer Vance
Dubuque
J. R. Blue
Sioux Falls
Ina J. White
Decorah
McClintock
Vance
Local Youths Claim State Acre Corn and Garden Honors
Arthur W. Ranft, 17, Grundy County, tops nearly a thousand town boys to win the state acre corn club championship and a free Washington trip. Agnes Freidell, 17, Black Hawk County, grows 3403 pounds of tomatoes on under one tenth acre, earns a $92.88 net and a Washington trip as state garden and canning club champion. Ranft’s win cites seed corn testing and seed bed prep. Freidell is Cedar Falls high school student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. Ranft
Grundy County
Washington
Niagara Falls
C. B. Hutchinson
Comm Magazine
Waterloo
Iowa
Agnes Freidell
Black Hawk County
Farmer's Institute
Reinbeck
Accidentally Shot While Hunting Near Postville Junction
Charley Hammond was accidentally shot by Frank Gordon during a hunting trip near Postville Junction last Thursday. Hammond stepped from the brush about 200 feet away as Gordon fired at a rabbit, receiving most of the shotgun charge in his hands arms chest neck and face. A surgeon removed 25 or more shot from him and others were buried too deep to remove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Hammond
Frank Gordon
Postville Junction
Gordon
Hammond
Postville Review
Death toll by county in September report
The state board of health records 99 deaths in the county for September with counts by county: Allamakee 10 Chickasaw 14 Clayton 40 Fayette 23 Howard 12. Causes include tuberculosis various forms cancer heart disease Brights disease cirrhosis senility epilepsy and other illnesses.
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State Board of Health
Allamakee
Chickasaw
Clayton
Fayette
Howard
Banner Corn Crop At Lyon County Surges Ahead
Lyon county farmers report record corn yields with many fields reaching sixty bushels per acre and an estimated county average around fifty. October shipments show ears shelled and marketed, a milestone not seen before this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon County
Mason City Board to Hire Visiting School Nurse
The Mason City board of education plans to hire a visiting nurse to oversee student health for the school year. Miss Hattie Lemmen stal has been offered the role at 875 per month and will likely accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education of
Mason City
Hattie Lemmenstal
Farmer Dies in Sleep Accident Fire Near Lake Mills
Albert Thorvelson, a farmer three miles from Lake Mills, was burned to death when a lamp toppled in his sleep igniting his home. The housekeeper leaped from a second story window and survived as the residence burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Thorvelson
Lake Mills
Wood for sale by Ronan Wood & Land Co
Dry oak and poplar wood available in ample supply. Four teams hauling and prompt delivery offered. Ring phone No. 124 for details. a2tf Ronan Wood & Land Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronan Wood & Land CO
Johnson's No Freeze Radiator Solution Ad
In cold weather use Johnson's No Freeze Radiator Solution for automobile radiators. Guaranteed not to freeze and inexpensive. Ask us about it at Peter Johnson & Sons. Also promote expert cleaning by Eleanal for fine clothes with professional care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Peter Johnson & Sons
Patents Granted to Towans for Week Ending December 9 1913
The following patents were granted to Towans for the week ending December 9 1913. Names and locations include James P Ap pleby Ottumwa Robert A Blanck Grand Mound Jacob I Brody Shenandoah Otis L Davis Iowa City Leo E Evans Osage Ralph E Hartwell Davenport Charles J Lantz Gowrie Adolph Mourek Rathbun William L Noe M C Mesner East Pleasant Plain Andrew A Paysen Clinton Harold N Randall Quimby Ferdinand H Schultz Treynor James H Sutlive Keokuk Arthur C Van Houveling Pella and others for various inventions such as stalk cutters mouse traps gas engines nut locks and other devices.
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Towans
James P. Appleby
Johnson & Sharp Mfg. Co
Ottumwa
Robert A. Blanck
Grand Mound
Jacob I. Brody
Shenandoah
Otis L. Davis
Iowa City
Leo E. Evans
J. A. Cutler
Osage
Ralph E. Hartwell
Davenport
Charles J. Lantz
Gowrie
John I. Iblings
Cedar Falls
Harry M. Martin
Glidden
Lawrence Moeller
Maquoketa
Adolph Mourek
Rathbun
William L. Noe
M. C. Mesner
East Pleasant Plain
Andrew A. Paysen
Clinton
Harold N. Randall
Quimby
Ferdinand H. Schultz
Treynor
James H. Sutlive
Keokuk
Arthur C. van Houveling
Pella
The Girl Who Does Not Marry An Outburst Letter
A January Woman's Home Companion feature quotes a woman past thirty who longs for motherhood. She laments aging, fear of losing her heart’s desire, and envies younger women with children, describing life as an upside down, hateful thing at times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Companion
Dr King s New Discovery for Croup and Cough
A testimonial ad touts Dr King s New Discovery as the best remedy for croup coughs and colds in children. Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio reports severe attacks fearing death before using the medicine now trusted for his children. Available in 50e and 1.00 at druggists from H FE Bucklen Co Philadelphia St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Lewis Chamberlain
Manchester
Ohio
H. FE. Bucklen & Co
Phila
St. Louis
Oregon man receives eighty year prison sentence
An Oregon man was sentenced to eighty years in prison for his crimes. The lengthy term reflects the severity of the offenses and underscores ongoing concerns about public safety in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Constipation and Health Claims Ad By Druggist Ad
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a cure for constipation and related ailments claiming rapid relief and urging purchase for 25 cents from H. E. Bucklen & Co. The text also briefly notes that being a Turkish leader is considered extra hazardous by insurers.
Vincl Vinol touted as remedy for weak children in Macon ad
Macon Georgia advertisement claims Vincl Vinol strengthens weak children and improves sleep appetite and weight. Customer J L Fickling reports rapid positive change in a delicate child. The ad also promotes Saxo Salve for eczema and guarantees satisfaction with money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincl
J. L. Fickling
Macon
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A. K. Bailey & Son
McGregor Girl
Winneshirk
Vital Statistics
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Ady
Macon, GA
K. A. Engbretson
Ghrlstinad
Isescs
SESS
CSCC
Kk. I. Haugen
Bear
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