Worse Thief Captured After Stolen Horses Found
A gang of inactions ends with Happy Ryan, a professional horse thief, captured in Carroll Iowa after horses stolen from Thomas Welch in Hancock township were traced to him. Sheriff Arendt and St Joe authorities coordinated, Benny Benney of Oscar Benney’s crew identified the team, one horse injured. Ryan arrested in Carroll while stealing corn. farmer’s son halted the theft with a shotgun. From Dennison to St Joseph to Carroll, the capture followed hospital steps and extradition papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Welch
Hancock Township
Car
Ryan
St. Joseph
Sapunah
Jefeno
Minden
Counih Frond
Bilera
Bilers
Sheriff Arendt
St. Foe
Dennison
Oscar Benney
Welch
Arendt
St. Joe
Carroll
Benny
Welch Place
Graiuary
Jhim Thad Carrell
Aird Family Sets Extended Western Tour
Mr and Mrs John Aird and daughter Miss Mary Aird plan an extended visit to British Columbia and the western states. Longtime Marion township settlers dating from the early seventies, they endured pioneer hardships and now anticipate a well earned rest. They will travel via Lincoln Nebraska to Butte Montana and Portland Oregon, with Mr Aird visiting a nephew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Aird
Mary Aird
British Columbia
Marion Township
Lincoln
Neb
Butte
Mont
Portland
Aird
A Pioneer Called Home
Catherine Sitzman aged eighty one died after a two week illness at her son Joseph Sitzman’s home in Lincoln township. Born in Germany May 27 1829 she came to America with her parents near Madison Wisconsin and married Joseph Sitzman. Surviving children include Joseph Valentin Kate Wilkins Teresa McCoy Mary Simeon Maggie Giersregen Barbara Heissel nearly seventy five grandchildren and over forty great grandchildren. Funeral at St James church LeMars with burial beside her husband in St Joseph cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Sitzman
Joseph Sitzman
Lincoln Township
Sitazman
Sitzman
LeMars
Fidel Heissel
Sitzmans
Plymouth County
Iowa
Bertan
Germany
America
Madison
Wis
Joseph Sizman
Lincoln
Joseph and
Valentine Sitarman
Kate Wilkins
Ed. Wilkins
Kingsley
Teresa McCoy
Dakota
Mary Simeon
Sioux City
Maggie Giersregen
Barbara Heissel
St. Joseph Cemetery
Knippes Peck Wedding Reported In LeMars
Miss Kitty Knippels and Mr August Pecks quietly wed last night at the bride’s sister’s home in Maurice. They planned a small ceremony and left by the 4:50 Omaha train for Maurice. Both have long ties to LeMars area and many friends. The bride is graceful and Pecks is a capable businessman. They will reside in LeMars after a brief wedding trip to Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitty Knippels
August Pecks
James A. Mieras
Maurice
Omaha
LeMars
Mr. Pecks
Prunt Hardware
Gerhard Pecks
Dakota
Dakota, Mr. and Mrs. Pecks
LeMars Defeats Akron In Baseball At Athletic Park
LeMars Portland team beat Akron 10 runs to 3 at Athletic Park with Hers Haas striking out ten for LeMars and Millette allowing ten hits for Akron. Long extra base hits by Haas Nelson Schutt Smith and W Haas highlighted the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMars
Akron
Athletic Park
Millette
Herb Haas
Nelson
Schutt
Smith
W. Haas
Haas
Akronites
Neil Druger
Hawarden
Doon
Dabb
Akron Millette
Mann
Hinton
Ait Trafford
Weber
LeMars Trafford
Cabb
Hinton Weber
Heffernan
Mayor Receives Call for National Irrigation Congress
Mayor Sharles has been asked to attend the National Irrigation Congress in Pueblo Col from September 26 to 30. He must appoint five LeMars delegates interested in irrigation drainage and forestry as the congress grows in prominence each year. Interested persons should see Mayor Sharles to receive the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharles
Pueblo
Col
LeMars
Puzzles Contest At Grand Rapids Awards Two Prizes
In a Grand Rapids furniture store puzzle contest for children under thirteen the first correct answer earned Eddie Buse of R F D No 4 LeMars a Axminster rug valued at 3.75 dollars. Minnie Madsen of route 4 Hinton won the second prize a picture worth 2.75 dollars. The contest closed at 10 o clock Monday and stirred much interest among young participants during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Eddie Buse
LeMars
Axminster
Liss Minnie Madsen
Route 4
Hinton
Liquor Consumption Rises in May 1910 Over 1909
The United States Brewers Association secretary Hugh F. Fox reports higher liquor taxes for May 1910 than May 1909. Beer tax at $1 per barrel totaled 5 311 253, up from 4 836 8454, and distilled spirits tax at $1.10 per gallon reached 11 098 953, up from 10 166 440.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh F. Fox
United States Brewers’ Association
Nquor
Fox
Funeral for Greek Steve Takes Held in Sioux City
The funeral of Steve Takes, known as the Greek, who drowned Sunday afternoon while wading in the Floyd River near Springdale, was held at Wescott Undertaking Rooms in Sioux City at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. Interment followed in Floyd Cemetery after the body was recovered Monday afternoon at 3.
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River
Steve Takes
Floyd
Springdale
Wescott Undertaking Rooms
Sioux City
Floyd Cemetery
Ransacked Farm House Linked to Hagenbeck-Wallace Show
Sometime Monday afternoon thieves entered the Chris Mikkelson farm on Sixth Street Road west of town while the family attended a circus. Upon return, valuables including Mrs Mikkelson jewelry a wedding ring and a locket were missing along with a suit coat and other clothing. Sightings of two Black men nearby and a clock stopped at 3 o clock are noted. Police searched near the Hagenbeck-Wallace show grounds but no clues emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Mikkelson
Monule
LeMars
Mikkelsén
Séiehnt
Molamphy
Smoker Honoring D. P. Moore in Columbia Hall
The LeMars Commercial Club plans a smoker in Columbia hall on Friday evening July 1 to honor D. P. Moore newly elected Grand Senior Councillor of U C T of Iowa. Local U C T members and city officials will attend as guests. The committee promises a general good time with talks and pleasant entertainment. Mr Moore leads U C T of Town, a 4000 member traveling men group, and this election is to be congratulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMars Commercial Club
Columbia Hall
D. P. Moore
Iowa
Order
Moore
U. C. T. of Town
LeMars Knights Attend Opening of Sioux City Quarters
LeMars Knights of Columbus traveled to Sioux City Tuesday to join Epiphany Council at the new Commercial block quarters. Rt Rev P J Garrigan spoke along with others while Frank Sherlock of Chicago, K of C national agent, gave a talk. A business meeting preceded the smoker, and a reception and dance followed the evening event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMars Knights of Columbus
Sioux City
Epiphany Council
P. J. Garrigan
Frank Sherlock
Chicago
Knights of Columbus
le Mars
Weather and Crop Bulletin Des Moines Iowa
The Des Moines weather summary reports a week of ideal corn growing conditions with rapid plant growth and clean fields. Temperatures ran about 8 degrees above normal with daily highs above 90 degrees and excessive sunshine, while rainfall was well below normal across much of the state. Small pockets of light showers occurred in the central counties over the last three days.
State crops show good growth but need rain soon
All small grains are doing well but will soon require rain. Pasture and early potatoes show growth due to browthy conditions more than other crops. Clover hay harvest has begun with Timothy cut in southern counties. yields are fairly good for clover but timothy will be light across the state. Geo. M. Chappel, edit. Station Director.
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Geo. M. Chappel
Burglaries Hit Struble in Weekend Break-ins
Struble saw a string of petty burglaries Saturday night with six homes entered including Mrs. Eller Moran and O A Hamer. Drawers were ransacked but no major losses reported. A group of hoboes were suspected. a suspect was arrested Sunday but released for lack of evidence.
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Struble
Eller’ Moran
O. A. Hamer
Anton Durrantan Eorne
Brother Sayer
Struble Journal
Poisoner Wreaks Havoc Among Local Dogs in Southwest Town
In the southwest part of town a dog poisoner has struck over the past ten days. Several dogs of varied sizes and breeds died after poisoning. Dick Lawrence lost three dogs yesterday morning including a prized bulldog from Boston and a fine greyhound. Barney Miller on Broadway, Mike Ferguson, and A. L. VonBerg reported losses as well, with two hounds valued at over $100 among the victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Lawrence
Boston
Barney Miller
Broadway
Mike Ferguson
A. L. VonBerg
Sioux City and Ioreton Interurban Names Directors
Sioux City and Ioreton Interurban Railway stockholders met Saturday at the American block offices. Directors for the ensuing year include H. D. Eilers Henry Meinen Akron Fred Gronemeyer Ireton M. A. Karr Brookings J. F. Gorman Hereford J G Grebner LeMars 8 A Mitch ell James Walpole Rock Valley and J C Witzthum Sioux City. Officers elected: Eilers president Gronemeyer vice president Gorman secretary and treasurer. The line was organized five years ago to build an electric interurban from Sioux City to Treton Miss. Marla Bennison arrived home from Chicago where she attended music conservatory for four months.
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Sioux City Journal
Sioux City and Ioreton Interurban Railway Company
American Block
H. D. Eilers
Henry Meinen
Akron
Fred Gronemeyer
Ireton
M. A. Karr
Brookings
J. F.gorman
Hereford
Colo
J. G. Grebner
LeMars
Wandered from home a Sioux City youth found
An eighteen year old Sioux City youth, son of Simon Fritzson, wandered from his home twelve miles northwest of LeMars on Tuesday. He displayed unbalanced behavior and could not give his name or address. Deputies and police located him after telephoning Cher okee and Sioux City. He was brought to town and then found by Sioux City police. He was taken home by his father yesterday.
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Gearke
Chas
Cherokee
Sioux City
Simon Fritzson
Fritzen
Mr. Fritzson
Mr. Fritason
Disappeared man found on train near Struble returns to Sioux City
Alexander Troup of 2514 Alice Ave, a contractor from Morningside, vanished Friday and was spotted on a Struble train Tuesday by C N Schuetz of Hunt and Schuetz Co. He acted normally until spoken to, then showed aberrant behavior. He was placed on a train to Sioux City and taken to St Vincent's hospital, resting easily. Doctors attribute his strange actions to the heat of the previous week.
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Alexander Troup
Alice Ave
Morningside
Struble
C. N. Schuetz
Hunt & Schuetz Co
Mr.Troup
Mr. Schuetz
Sioux City
Troup
St. Vincent's Hospital
Sioux City Tribune
Marriage of Garfield White and Miss McDonald in Struble
Garfield White of Struble wed Miss McDonald at the bride’s parents’ home two miles north of Struble on Tuesday evening. The MEY church pastor from Ireton performed the ceremony. Both couples hail from well known Plymouth and Sioux counties and will reside in Struble where White works in the implement business with Ed Durband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield White
Struble
Miss McDonald
MEY
Ireton
Plymouth
Sioux Counties
White
Ed Durband
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Eye Sight
Fred Evans & Company Jewelers and Optometrists
First National Bank
Main St
John Beely
Savannah
Missouri
Roll, Iowa
Catherine . Sitzman
Twp
Steward
Des Moines
Odebolt
Des Moines High School
Lillian Hawke
Marrage
Albert Hawke
Madison Street
Lilian
Akeron Ave
Yake Many
S. G
Des Moines, Iowa
E. H. Carey
LeMars, Iowa
Marla Bennison
Q& Music Conservatory
Mammen
Tilly
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