Murder trial looms as Shepherd faces murder indictment
William Darling Shepherd is to stand before Judge Lynch on the murder indictment of his ward William Nelson McClintock. Testimony will trace a complex web of circumstantial evidence about typhus germs and a plan to gain the McClintock estate. Witnesses include C C Farman of the National Institute of Applied Sciences and Dr Fosberg. A banker will also describe an interview with Shepherd. Commencement exercises are announced for May 29 with elaborate school programs and a grade track meet.
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Chicago
William Darling Shepherd
Lynch
Wiliam Nelson McClintock
McClintock
Shepherd
C. C. Farman
National Institute of Applied Sciences
Fosberg
LeMars
Ball Park
F. H. Gilliland
Miss Stanton
Primghar
Cherokee
Sunday School Convention at Plymouth County Merrill
The Plymouth county Sunday school convention will be held at the Methodist church in Merrill on Thursday May 28. An all day and evening program is planned with a basket dinner at noon. Participants include Rev J L DeWitt Dr Margaretha Smikahl Rev Charles Seward State Worker Walter Hutton Singing Evangelist G V Scott State Worker H Hebrecht Rev O O Hobson Rev G J Poppenheimer and Rev KE Davis. County officers listed are Rev O O Hobson president Rev G J Raths vice president B F Zuehl vice president Mrs H Nigg secretary and treasurer.
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Plymouth County
Methodist Church
Merrill
J. L. DeWitt
Merril
Margaretha Smikahl
Akron
Charles Seward
le Mars
Walter Hutton
Des Moines
G. V. Scott
Fairfield
H. Hebrecht
O. O. Hobson
Adaville
G. J. Poppenheimer
KE. C. Davis
G. J. Raths
Floyd
B. F. Zuehl
LeMars
Stores Should Open Decoration Day P M
W B Freeman former state G A R commander says avoid gloom on Decoration Day He favors morning closures for workers to attend cemetery ceremonies but argues stores may stay open in the afternoon Other stores may close if they wish for a vacation but no obligation to halt afternoon business
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Freeman
Mr. Freeman
How the Hickling Curse Shadowed Billy in Tragic Death
In Chicago Daily News the tale shows William McClintock killed in an era with few auto accidents. Emma McClintock, shaken by shock and whispers of a curse, clung to her son Billy as fear and superstition spread, while the story hints at a doom that followed quickly to others.
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Robert J. Casey
Chicago Daily News
William McClintock
William
Charles Krusemarck
McClintocks
Emma McClintock
McClintock
Billy
Sarah
Mothers Kingsley Banquet at First Congregational Church
About 180 mothers and daughters attended a three course dinner in Kingsley Iowa with fathers and sons serving. Toasts readings and music followed the meal including tributes to mothers and groups of girls performing and offering prayers and songs.
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Fathers and Sons
Kingsley
First Congregational Church
L. C. Schroeder
R. Brownell
Phyllis
I. V. Lund
J. C. Bolton
J. C
Myrtle Irons
Marjory Lyle
LeMars Man Bound Over in Hull Acid Sale Case
W. A. Coad of LeMars faces grand jury after clerk at Hull drug store sold carbolic acid to W. W. Haire, agent of the state pharmacy board. Coad testified he instructed staff to avoid selling drugs or poisons and claimed no acid was bought in six to seven years. His attorney argued the law prohibits allowing unregistered persons to handle prescriptions or poisons.
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LeMars
Sioux County
Hull
C. Weir
W. W. Haire
State Pharmacy Board
W. A. Coad
John Meyer
Alton
Coad
C. W. Pitts
Marcus Youth Drowned in Storm Lake Accident Near Casino
Marion Frank 19 of Marcus IA drowned when a boat carrying his cousins Sherman and Fred Haley capsized on Storm Lake. The trio shifted seats during the mishap. the Haley youths were saved, and A J Potter custodian at the adjacent casino aided the rescue. Frank's body was recovered six hours later.
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Storm Lake
Marion Frank
Marcus
Sherman
Fred Haley
A. J. Potter
Haley
Frank
Gravel On Cars 10 Get Here Thursday
Farmers along South Avenue, led by Carl Marcue, prepare to spread gravel arriving from Cherokee for LeMars road paving. About a mile of South Avenue will be gravel surfaced from Fettes to Laux, with volunteer labor and $2,000 allocated for the project. Contracts go to J Hutton for Dal ton sandpits and prep work continues as funds allow.
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LeMars
Cherokee
Commercial Club
I. C
Central Avenue
Carl Marcue
South Avenue
J. Hutton
Dalton
Weather Outlook for Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri Valleys
May 18 to May 23 forecast shows showers early and midweek with cooler first half and possible frosts. Warmer conditions expected in the latter half with rising temperatures across the region.
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Missippi
Missouri
Digs Out Wolves in Hancock Township Nest
W. H. Weber of Sioux township dug a nest of young wolves from a bank in Hancock township. The old wolf escaped. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Borchers of Craig were business callers in LeMars today.
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W. H. Weber
Sioux Township
Hancock Township
Henry Borchers
Craig
LeMars
Old Friends Attend 51-Year Old St Pauls M E Church Anniversary
The St Pauls M E church in LeMars marked 51 years since its founding with a three day celebration led by Rev. W. F. Belling. Speakers included Dr. Loeppert Dr. Schneider and founder E W Henke with fraternal greetings from other churches and guests from Charles City Woonsocket Merrill and surrounding areas. The earliest members Mrs Theresa Huebsch and Mr and Mrs Daniel Held were received in 1873.
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St. Paul’s M
St. Paul’s
M. E. Church
Globe- Post
W. F. Belling
Plymouth County
Loeppert
Schneider
E. W. Henke
C. Steinbrenner
F. H. Thiel
C. H. Seward
J. A. Hills
LeMars
Theresa Huebsch
Daniel Held
Spirit Lake cottages and locals described amid travel talk
The piece notes Spirit Lake as a preferred vacation spot with cottages renting for $20 to $25 weekly and lawns by the lake. It contrasts Spirit Lake with nearby areas and mentions a grocery owner and local residents. It also reports the death of Mrs. Bartaraschnitler at age 74 and pending funeral arrangements in Ovens.
Merrill Beats Hawarden In Close Iowa Tilt
Merrill defeats Hawarden 2 to 3 in a tight game as Williams starts for Merrill and Ludke finishes on the mound. Key hits include Coffin and Richards driving in runs for Merrill while Harrison and Croston spark Hawarden’s offense. Next, Merrill visits Elsworth, Minnesota, on May 24 behind Lefty Williams against Jewel, for the home opener.
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Parks Merrill
Merrill
Hawarden
Williams
Ain
Coffin
Swift
Ellers
Gardner
Reedy
Miller
Hansen
Richards
Merriil
Dunning
Harrison
Croston
Hauff
Knudson
Elsworth
Minn
Dr. Jewel
Hanse
Red Williams
Halweg
Cc. P. Williams
Weis
John
Rf Coffin
Bilers
Erickson
Hawarden AB Rhpoae
Ludke
Pheasant eggs distributed near LeMars for hatching
Ed Thitas of the Isaac Walton league handed out 400 pheasant eggs to area farmers and residents for incubation under hens. Eggs hatch in 18 days, with hens chosen to nurture the chicks until they are self-sufficient. The article notes efforts to restock local sandpits with fish and urges protection of young fish from careless harvesters.
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Ed Thitas
Isaac Walton League
LeMars
N. d Reiser
Ro Marcue
Pete Petersen
PF. M. Roseberry
Ray Tentinger
Joe Tentinger
FP. Grontken
Plymouth County
Traac Waltons
W. E. Alberts
Sartori Sinks Hole In One At LeMars Course
Anton J. Sartori scored a hole in one on the 125 yard second hole at LeMars Country Club during a Saturday foursome with C D Roseberry L E Thompson and William Lynch. Witnesses included Ben Nicholson Art Honnald and caddies Danny Sauter and Joe Hansen. The feat is rare and elevates Sartori to the Hole in One club.
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LeMars
C.D. Roseberry
L. E. Thompson
William Lynch
LeMars Country Club
Anton J. Sartori
Sartori
Ben Nicholson
Art Honnald
Danny Sauter
Joe Hansen
Liberty Township Farm Bureau Attends Big Meeting
Liberty township hosts a large crowd for a farm bureau gathering led by George W. Pavlik with Potter of Kingsley addressing cooperation and marketing. Talks on gardening by Mrs. M. J. Bixby and plans for membership drives across townships noted along with ice cream and film previews.
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Liberty Township
George W. Potter
Kingsley
Producers Commission Association
Sioux City
Plymouth County
Henry Township
Farm Bureau
Grothouse
George Moritz
W. F P. Coddington
Mrs Alline Dies in LeMars at 70
Mrs Alline widow of the late Justice of the Peace A A Alline died at her LeMars residence this morning at age 70 years 2 months. Born in New Jersey she was a pioneer of LeMars and active in church work and clubs. Funeral set for Wednesday afternoon.
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LeMars
Alline
A. A. Alline
New Jersey
Janet
Ernest Aline
Aline
Burglar Breaks In With Screen Torn From Wall
Mrs Frank Gunther slept through a night time burglary last Thursday discovering a torn screen and removed wall inside a rented room. Windows were locked so no entry damage occurred. Mr Gunther warns would be burglars to keep their distance.
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Frank Gunther
Gunther
Plymouth County Savings Bank Building Sells Pending Court Order
Negotiations are under way for the sale to a local banking firm at 17000 dollars. The deal requires a court order for final approval and the principals request that names be withheld until formal approval is granted.
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Plymouth County Savings Bank
Their Name Was Legion Western Serial Premier
The Globe-Post begins a short serial on Thursday titled Their Name Was Legion. It is a western action story centered on dhrilla and aimed at American Legion members and all readers, promising a memorable reading experience.
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Legion
Globe-Post
American Legion
Mrs William Jackson Dies Friday at 67 in Iowa
Mrs William Jackson nee Alice Britton died Friday May 16 at 3 36 am at age 67 with funeral at 2 30 pm at the Methodist Episcopal church Rev Seward officiating She was born near Syracuse NY December 16 1858 and moved to Iowa with her parents 51 years ago Surviving are nine children six living two brothers Orris Britton and H J Britton and a sister Mrs William Randolph Also surviving are grandchildren and several sons and daughters in Iowa and South Dakota The obituary notes her kind character and community involvement
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William Jackson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Seward
Alice Britton
Syracuse
N. Y
O'Brien County
Plymouth County
Della
Clarence
Kenneth
Minn
Lulu Pinney
Jessie
Door
Bert
eMars
William
Josephine
Leeds
Orris Britton
Tyndall
S. D
H. J. Britton
Spencer, Ia
William Randolph
Garretson
Prefers Jail to Paying Fine in Speeding Case
H M Bachanan of LeMars chose jail over a $10 speeding fine in Waterloo Iowa. He announced he would serve three days, despite having ample money, and police hold a large sum of his cash.
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LeMars
Cell
H. M. Bachanen
Waterloo
M. Buchanan
All Frameup Says Geo Shorty Hart
Rumors traced to Jefferson South Dakota sources reveal details of a Georgia Twining robbery attempt in which Hart known as Shorty is implicated. Officials say Twining, in Elk Point jail, claimed Hart aided him or fled. Hart bonds and statements suggest a frameup by officers to boost records, with Hart denying involvement.
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Jefferson
S. D
Shorty” Hart
France
Mai
Twining
ET Point
Stony City
George Mart
LeMars
W. F. McKenzy
Paul Perault
Jefferson Town
Perault
South Dakota
George Hart
Shorty
McKenzie
John Dalin
Elk Point
Sioux City
Luke
Hart
Huch Maxwell
Sam Lang
Dalin
Globe Post
George
Jefferson Cafe
Iowa
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Chagus
W. S. Freeman
Bill Coad
Spirit Lake
Or Jeans
Aizo
Doorey
Jake
Beans” Hawarden
Isaac Walton
Leslie Strong
Spencer, Ta
Farm Bureau News Letter
Marion Township
Marion Township Farm Bureau
Center
Ovens
Henry Meyers
W. F. Wisser
Carlton Stokes
J. J. Kemp
William Benjegerdes
Remsen
Township Farm Bureau
Contest Association
Plymouth Cow Test Association
The
Cow Test Association
County Co-Operators Elevator Association Meets
Plymouth County Co-Operative Elevator
LeMarys
8. H. Thompson
Ames
Union Hotel
S. H. Thompson
Frank Rabotka
Evan Parry
Farm Bureau Elevator Association
Lloyd Potter
Sonny
G. A. Null
J. Loud
N. Lucksen
Garl Popken
Leo Schmidt
Charles Treinen
Willam Schnepf
Stuntebeck
Teodore Langle
C. H. Mammen
L. H. Winter
J Pp. Larson
Evian Perry
J. A. Watson
Thomas Bogner
Chris Kloster
John Held
A. Bogh
A. Jauer
D. Philips
Hawkeye
Struble
Heinie Poeckes
Adler
Smith
Hawkeys
Hawkeyes
Poeckes
Reuter
S. Kellen
Abrhpoa
Hawkeys ‘Krauss
C. Kellen
Oxborne
F. Braun
Heissel
J. Braun
P Dows
Majeres
Fae Cease
Struble Rhpoa
Bertram
VW Atlase AB
Wilhelmi
Reuter S. Kellen
F Braun
Lenth. Scorer
Nemmers
Geo. Shorty
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