The Bender Family Death and Vigilante Extermination
George E Downer recites how the Benders fled Kansas after murdering Dr York and others, were tracked by vigilantes, and killed by gunfire and a horse ambush. Kate Bender shot dead, others slain, and the group burned the cabin to destroy clues. Downer claims the Benders faced summary justice and no legal punishment followed.
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Bender Couny
Thole
Shorit
United States
Deni
Chicago
Kate Bender
George Evans Downer
Downer's Grove
Pierea Ln
Chicago Tribune
Mr. Downer
Independence
Kan
Benders
Bender
Osage
Dr. York
Turehors
Downer
Ender Place
Fred
John
Bon
Bruder
Winnan
Kate
Benel
Langhor
Daugtver
York
Paoen
Labette Couty
Wall
William Bender
Ald
Kansas Prairies
Osage Mission
Tore
Skate
Batial
Electrical Typewriter Promises Dismissal of Girls
Cleveland man Pred Jr Main claims a new electric hypewriter can replace a typewriter girl by typing as fast and more securely. He says the device runs on perforated wheels like a phonograph, will be welcomed by businessmen, and will shift women from the workforce, boasting remarkable accuracy.
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Cleveland
Rus
Pred Jr. Main
Gyroscope Automobile Promises Stable Gyroscopic Car
A gyroscope based automobile is claimed to be manufactured and marketed soon. The design aims to ride smoothly over rough roads with no perceptible motion in the body and to reach high speeds without the vehicle overturning. The car represents a tactical departure from prior models. The gyroscope principle is applied in its construction.
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Principe
Fencing With Umbrellas Gains Popularity in London
English society ladies adopt a new sport imported from Paris, fencing with umbrellas. Guided by a renowned fencing master, several women have already shown surprising dexterity, aiming to strike a balance between self defense and style amid street attacks.
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London
Maris
Mills County August 3 1908 county board proceedings
Mills County Iowa board met in the auditor's office with J B Brandt James Greig and S W Creech. The board denied the New Pony Creek ditch petition, ordered repairs to existing drainage works, and allowed charges for electric lighting and other items. The valuation of a land parcel was reduced and the meeting adjourned to August 12 1908. Attest Auditor and Chairman.
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Auditor's Office
Mills County
Glenwood
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
J. B. Brandt
James Greig
S W. Creech
M. B. Harover
Towa
Auditor’s Office
Towith
Pony Creek
William M. Lamb
BT Aqua
J 3 Brandt
Notice in Suit for Divorce and Custody in Mills County
In the District Court of Mills County Iowa Anna L Shepard plaintiff vs H L Shepard defendant. To B L Shepard you are notified that by August 8 1908 the petition asks for divorce on desertion grounds and custody of minor Milas Franklin with general relief. If you fail to appear by Sept 22 1908 a default will be entered.
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District Court of the State
District Court of the State’of
Iowa
Mills County
Milas Franklin
Glenwood
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Hartje
CW Forney
Mills & Fremont Ditch
Jamison Drug Co
Boston
Covinty Road
Susie
Manmima
Womisn
GrEnnne & Geenunna
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Unou -Uy
Funsiun
Wallace Lmbr Co
Jumber
Davis
Rene
Charley Jackson
EL Gladwin
JB Jackson
PS Kilmon
FS Kilman
W Lambert
Joe Eaton
Glenwood Plumbing Co
T D Phillips
Pereilla Robinson
Kemple
Timmerman & Hamilton
County Fund
Court House
M Vankirk
Constable
Barber
Milla County Telephone Ca
Sweer Eeeae
Davidson
Wee
Ira Wills
Hersman & Purcell
Moore
Germa Mfg Co
Clyde Rhoads
Ee E Dalton
Emerson Chronicle
Broadfield & McClure
W P Wortman
Bennett Co
Nebraska
West
Bennett Company
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Parash
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Bennett
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