Death of An Old Settler Lorenzo Dutton
Lorenzo Dutton, aged 89, died in West Union after living in Fayette County for over six decades. He claimed a government land grant from 1848 and owned the farm bearing his name. He discovered Dutton's cave, a noted Fayette County natural attraction. He left New York state traveling toward Buffalo when he began his journey.
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Lorenzo Dutton
West Union
Dutton
Fayette County
New York State
Buffalo
Burglaries Reported in Postville District
Burglars raided several Postville locations last week. Meyer Bros henry was robbed of poultry. Luhman and Sanders lost clothing and cash. Durno and Nicolay’s store had Sunday school pennies taken from the till.
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Postville
Meyer Bros
Henery
Luhman & Sanders
Durno & Nicolay’s
Fatal Shooting After Disputed Trade
Frank Williams eighteen-year-old son of Thomas Williams was shot and killed at his brother Alfred Williams home on Lansing Ridge. Chas A Harrison allegedly handled both revolvers, a cheap Sears Roebuck pocket pistol, and fired while negotiating a trade, the bullet piercing the chest and causing instant death. Mrs Williams present but unaware of the shooting.
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Lansing
Frank
Thomas Williams
Alfred
Lansing Ridge
Chas. A. Harrison
Alfred Williams
Mittens
Harrison
John
Sears Roebuck & Co
Organizing Packing Plant Near Monticello
Farmers around Monticello debated forming a cooperative packing plant. A meeting last week appointed a committee to investigate the issue and report at a later gathering.
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Monticello
Wife is Arrested in Clear Lake Death Case
Mrs. Chet Van Horn of Cerro Gordo county was arrested in Des Moines after the death of her husband near Clear Lake. Van Horn, a well to do farmer, was found with a self inflicted head wound on Nov 20. Police say the arrest aims to clear up the mystery and she was sent to Mason City after treatment for a nervous breakdown.
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Des Moines
Chet van Horn
Cerro Gordo County
Clear Lake
van Horn
Fred Marsh
Henry Alber
Polk County
Alleged Counterfeiter Arrested After Morning Detention
Clifford Sith was arrested by Marshall Chivington and Waterloo officers for counterfeiting at his rooms 130 First Street S. Several bright silver pieces including dollars and half dollars were found on his person. The dollars bore the 1902 date while the half dollars were of a later issue.
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Mornent
Clifford Sith
Marshall Chivington
Waterloo
First Street S
Winter Roads and Road Work in Winter
A Mason County Farmers Union editorial argues winter road work is feasible and beneficial. It urges road graders, king drags, and even horses to be used on snow to improve travel, suggesting citizens push officials and volunteer to do winter maintenance for the public good.
Santa Claus Burns While Dressing for Christmas Eve Play
A 21 year old man portraying Santa at Edgewood caught a lighting match and burned the right side of his face neck arm and shoulder severely. Dr E B Hanson treated the burns and amputation of the arm may be needed. Ben Bear clothing sale starts Saturday with broad reductions. Hugo B Koch to star in The Call of the Cumber lands at the Grand under Gaskill and MacVitty with elaborate scenery.
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Santa Claus
Edgewood
E. B. Hanson
Hugo B. Koch
Charles Neville Buck
Samson South
Mr. Koch
Bates
Gaskill & MacVitty
Bear's Clothing Ad Promotes Honest Trade and Local Service
The ad proclaims Bear's as a home clothing merchant committed to selling goods on their merit. It rejects the idea of buying and selling inferior items and emphasizes steady, local service rather than traveling sales. It promotes trust and longevity in neighborhood trade.
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Bear's
Christmas Song Teaches Simple Gifts of Love and Faith
A verse by ElNora C Draper reflects on Christmas as more than spending and gifts. It contrasts lavish gifts for family with care for the needy and suggests the spirit of Christ as the ultimate gift guiding generosity and joy.
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Christ
God
Elnora C, Draper
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Remeber
Ben
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