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Murder in Fulton and a Prairie of Local News in Dixon
The Whiteside Herald reports John Walden's body found in a Fulton outhouse after a night with only $7.30 on him, suggesting murder. Dixon notices include a Rochelle burglary suspect using a false name, Des Moines tragedy, school book bill, Henderson Shoe Factory band, and various local business reorganizations plus a major Easter church scene and remarks on St John and prohibition. The week ends with thunderstorm damage across Polo Hinckley Rochelle and Whiteside counties, including a chimney fire, torn buildings, and livestock losses.
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Whiteside Herald
John Walden
Fulton
Northwestern Railroad
Frank Ramsey
Dixon
Rochelle
Evans & Barber
Frank
Oregon
Joliet
Henderson Shoe Factory