This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Terrible Tragedy At Villisca Shocks Community And State
The Villisca murder scene leaves a grieving town, state shaken as a merchant, his wife, six children, and two visiting girls are found slain with an axe. Neighbors, authorities, and Beatrice bloodhounds scour the area for clues while inquest and patrols are organized, and fear spreads through Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villisca
Iowa
James B. Moore
Herman
Katherine
Boyd
Paul
Lena
Ina Stillinger
Fleaé
Momay
Moores
Third Avenue
Moore
John Deere Company
Monay
Seiley
J. B. Moore
Ross Moore
Marah’ Horton
Stillinger
Mr.Moore
Marshal Horton
Express
Presbyterian Church
Ito
Lander
National Guard
Charlie Casey
Beatrice
Villiscar
Fourth Avenue
Nodaway