Busse to hang Friday in Henry Parrott’s county
The state supreme court denied a last stay for Louis Busse the Butter county murderer. He will be executed Friday December 14 unless his lawyers secure delay. Sheriff Henry Parrott of Bremer County will officiate and Busse’s conviction occurred in his county. Anamosa prison is cited in related note. Nearby obituary items mention Ann Apple of Lawar lueon Township born October 8 1824. Her life spanned Ackley and Allentown areas with family ties including Theresa nerts Dr Broinky and others. Funeral arrangements for Mrs Overpecke were noted for later services.
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Supreme Court
Louis Busan
Busse
Dober
Enige
Sonia
Usin Ia
Anamosa Pensiary
Henry Parrott
Lremorpty
Nan
Ann Apple
Lawarlueon Township
Hampton County
Edward Overpock
Allentown
Vowed County
Ackley
Januy
Rey Sna
Theresa Nerts
Philadelphia
Aister
Broinky
West Bethlehem
Overpecke
Town
Thudiat
Kay
G. Copeland
Etnwat
Pisasant Hill
Insolvent Pineport insurer and local misfortunes excerpt
The report covers the Goran Insurance collapse at Pineport, a suicide linked to cancer, theft and arson incidents near Marion, farm losses from raids, a deadly kitchen fire in Dows, and a lengthy handwritten defense of temperance views amid local political tensions. It also mentions a gunshot death in Cedar Malls and various unsettled local matters.
Thanksgiving Service at Mathadist Gharebook Thursday Morning
A Thanksgiving service is planned at Mathadist Gharebook Thursday morning at 10 30 with a short address by Mr Willian in German and Roy Mr McNineh in English. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend as the service will last about one hour ten minutes with special music provided.
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Wnton-Rerview
Haldoat
Tov
Willian
Geran
Roy
McNineh
Ain
Signs of a Hard Winter Prophesied by Rural Signs
Tyrone Herald reports that a harsh winter is expected, citing odd signs such as corn stalks bent westward, poultry growing fur, owls departing early, squirrels storing sweet potatoes, and wrinkled logs. Rabbits appear hunched and field mice show tail wrinkles, all suggesting about 20 degrees below zero from November to May.
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Tyrone
Peon
Round About Us News From Four Counties Corners
Round About Us reports locally by Frank Hadricks noting Hampton helping eight businesses that week and frequent visits by residents and relatives. It records funeral attendances for Mrs Overpeck at Ackley, social events, district conference attendance, sermons, and a town hall lecture by Dr. Bennett with a large audience.
Demand for Voting Machines Spurs County Purchase Push
Pottawattamie County joins state trend urging buying voting machines. County supervisors heard taxpayer calls at Council Bins urging purchase, arguing it saves money as election judges withdraw due to incompetence under the old ballot system.
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Pottawattamie
Hasarissa
Board of Supervisors
Queen the Faulkner Boys Dance Promised by Club Fails
A planned performance by the Faulkner Boys dance club at the opera house last Wednesday evening did not occur. About fifteen young men from Knoxville and Quinety arrived, but lacked proper partners and a suitable local task. The note mentions Geneva residents and a call to bring partners, with the event failing to materialize.
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Bawlknor
Balbat
Geneva
Tina
Rasurdor
Northside Jottings Highlights Aplington Area Week
Rough roads and social notes from Northside. Miss Maggie Austin of Austinville spent last week with her aunt Mrs W A Austin. S D Ludamgo returned from Minnesota with a bride. Mrs Ludeman formerly lived here. Mrs G P Phillips of Aplington visited her daughter. Rev Stillman and family and C G Whaley with wife and baby visited the L Taylor home. Dakota land hunters returned. John Belronds built a new crib for king corn. Warring visited Aplington. Some folks finished threshing, but corn still in fields. Miss Hattie Siebrands and Mr DeVries to be wed this Wednesday. they grew up here and have many friends awaiting their joy.
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Bert Gruize
Eewin Overpeck
Chas, French
Earl Diamond
Ackley
Andrew Cole
A. French
Mias Waya
Wagner
Geneva
Edna Thomas
Oliver
Gertrude Knipfel
Freeport
Ilinois
Maggie Austin
Austinville
W. A. Austin
S. D. Ludamgo
Minnesota
G. P. Phillips
Aplington
Rov. Stillman
C. G Whaley
L. Taylor
John Belronds
Hattie Siebrands
Mr. DeVries
Local Notes From Aplington and Surroundings
Peter McLaw returned from Jock Hapids last week where he visited his daughter. Kurt Krull came back from the old country that Monday, going about Shwe iontha. Mr and Mrs Mino Hendricks plan to move back to Aplington soon after wedding in Waterloo last summer. A few friends attended the DeVries Sigbrands wedding at Wednesday. Jolann Jurgeud returned to his home.
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Peter McLaw
Jock Hapids
Kurt Krull
Old Country
Goou
Shwe Iontha
Mino Hendricks
Aplington
Tate
Waterloo
DeVries Sigbrands
Wadresday
Jolann Jurgeud
Flower Club Hosts Evening In Robertson
Mrs Mary Ridgwiler entertained the Flower Club in Robertson on Tuesday. Les Jones buys and sells poultry while Frank Johns works on the Robb farm he recently acquired. Reed Tool of Ackley assists nearby with butchering and carpentry. Libbie Wilson planned a trip to New Mexico to claim land. The community notes mention a snow storm delaying corn harvest and a well attended gathering at Stella Windecker's on Thursday. Proceeds from the event totaled 8.50 dollars.
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Mary Ridgwiler
Flower Club
Les Jones
Frank Johns
Robb Farm
Reed Tool
Ackley
Misa Libbie Wilson
New Mexico
Stella Windecker
Happenings in Grant and Nearby Visits
W B Middlestadt travels to Iowa City while a new toy intrigues the Klaus Salta household. Tea Grady and sister Winnifred visit Emmetsburg relatives, Leonia Ryan and Winnifred Grady plan a stay at Uncle Mike Ryan’s near Ackley. Fred Richtsmeier returns from Saskatchewan to visit his parents after representing McCormick Harvester Co this summer.
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W. B. Middlestadt
Iowa City
Klaus Salta
Tea Grady
Winnifred
Emmettsburg
Leonia Ryan
Winnifred Grady
Wes
Mike Ryan
Ackley
Fred Richtsmeier
McCormick Harvester Co
Standard Oil Trust a Menace to Society in Journal Quotation
The Minneapolis Journal calls the Standard Oil Trust a fraud ridden, power hungry menace threatening the nation. It accuses the company of overpowering oil, allied industries, and even steering currency, arguing breaking its grip is essential despite its vast size.
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Standard Oil Company
Standard Oi
Allied Industries
Minneapollia Journal
New York midwife charged with infant malpractices
Mrs Williamina Eckhardt a New York midwife is jailed without bail after arraignment on malpractice charges. District attorney hints at possible infanticide charge pending a Thursday hearing based on affidavits from her daughters. Evidence suggests stolen infant bodies were burned in a cook stove at the Eckhardt residence.
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Williamina Eckhardt
New York
Ate
Webhardt
New York County Medical Bociety
Gekhardt Hows
Markets Report on Ackley Merchants Payments
Markets brief notes Ackley merchants including Wiggs and Ze paying Butter Chicks and Potatous. Fragmentary listing suggests routine trades or settlements with local vendors. Reading is uncertain but indicates ongoing market activity among named firms in the Ackley area.
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Ackley Werchants
Butler County Saloons and Public Burdens Debate
A Butler County article argues that seventeen saloons across twelve to fourteen towns could force residents to pay about 187000 yearly for drinks plus taxes. It compares bottled beer revenue to savings, claiming funds diverted to saloons drain local commerce while proposing to save the money in a four percent bank to build a 50000 capital cooperative bank.
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Butler County
Thaes-Republicas
Savings Bank
Colnes
Panna Bank
Supreme Court Decisions in Bond v Milliken and Related Cases
The supreme court ruled for Mr. Millen in Bond v Milliken and denied Mrs. Crockett’s petition for custody. Lydip Evans ceded the child to Mrs. Crockett, but the court reversed, confirming Frank Crockett’s custody rights. Richardson v Fitzgerald concerned the sale of two houses by Fitzgerald while intoxicated, upheld by the trial court and affirmed by the supreme court. Potential further review was not disclosed.
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Bond
Milliken
Supreme Court
Millen
Miss Ae
Richard
Crockett
Crockett Var Crockett
Lydip Evans
Sgtin
Hampton court cases reveal mixed verdicts and mental strain
A Hampton trial saw an aunt accusing a man of false public allegations with the jury awarding 850 to the plaintiff, prompting insanity in the defendant. Earlier a farmer faced damages for maltreating an orphan boy, producing a minor verdict and a hospital admission for the man. A separate suit, Cole v Fox, ended with Fox heirs held liable and 15 awarded to Cole. Mallory v Town, Balls, and Northern was settled without trial. A Sun correspondent recalls a playful political quip about an old politician controlling votes.
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Asainva
Gardner
Hampton
Bia
Hinwood
Hin
Tidapendence
Hilex Cole
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