Money to Burn and a Valley Prospect in Pilarcitos
Nellie, a practical bank employee, and Elmer Clarke debate Pilarcitos life while Nellie orchestrates a policy sale to protect the bank loan. A telegram from Muscatine hints at a large estate, a looming probate, and shifting loyalties as Nellie manipulates events to control outcomes.
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Dearest
Piiarcitos
Jay Town
Nellie
Pilarcitos
Elmer
Santa Clara Valley
London
Santa Clara
Elmer Butterworth Clnarke
H. Wasservogel
New York
Pinehurst
Hiram
Muscatine
Iowa
The Woman of the Shoe Seeks New Home in Palace Tale
An old woman and her many children seek refuge in a new house. They gain access to the king's palace as the gatekeeper and doorkeeper grant passage, leading toward a fresh dwelling for the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King's Palace
Beams of Fate and Debts in a County Estate Tale
An estate dispute unfolds as Nellie Cathcart weighs taxes and fees on Elmer Butterworth Clarke’s share while plotting her $1,078,000 gain. The scene shifts from a throne room to a vault as legal and financial calculations collide with wartime memory and a county budget vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiram Butterworth
Nellie
Elmer Butterworth Clarke
Elmer
Hiram
Jake
Washington
Elmer Clarke
Nellie Cathcart
Marke
Oro
Secretive mortgage scheme unravels in 1882 40,000 note
Ab McPeake uncovers a mortgage from Hiram Butterworth to Benedict Catheron dated 1882 and a 1887 deficiency judgment. Nellie Cathcart, a trusted bank officer, forged the report aiding Butterworth. McPeake speculates on Nellie’s love for Elmer Clarke and plans a telegram to Pilarcitos.
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Nellie
Mr. Moody
Elmer Clarke
Elmer
Anse
Nellie Cathcart
Noah
San Carlos
Bray
Pilarcitos
Absolom McPeake
Hiram Butterworth
Butterworth
Benedict Catheron
Davenport
Iowa
Mercer County
Illinois
Pilareltos
Nellie C. Cathcart
Pilareitos
California
Christopher Columbus
Hiram R Butterworth
Ilinois
Cathcart
N. C. Cathcart
Hiram
Thunder
Pilarcttos Commercial Trust and Savings Bank
Bullard
James, Bullard
Yohn
Mac
Ansel P. Moody
Inheritance Tax Play and a Daughter's Math
Nellie Catheron Cathcart and Absolom McPeake discuss federal and state inheritance taxes in a telegram plot. The letter outlines arguments about taxes on pre March 15 1913 income and later gains, plus a detailed calculation of a 40 000 gift growing to 1078 Ex over 42 years, amid estate questions and probate status.
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Towa
California
Bray
Cateron
Catheron
Internal Revenue
Apring
Washingtonian Wolves of Finance
Mac
Absolom McPeake
Nellie
Nellie Catheron Cathcart
Washington
Jones County Highway and Gravel Pit Establishment
Jones county Iowa board of supervisors holds final hearing on a petition by W B Meeks et al to establish a highway and gravel pit in Greenfield township. The appraisers fix damages to Grove E Peet at 2516.73 dollars, which the board approves.
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Grove E. Peet
Board of Supervisors
Taylor
Russell
Barber
Harms
Matthiessen
John Matthiessen
LaVern Rockstad
Anamost
Town
Grove Peet Grave
Jones County
Iowa
W. B. Meeks
Greenfield Township
Township 83
F. S. Vetter
Eme E. Peet
Mary L. Peet
A. O. Sones
E. R. Easterly
R. A. Cartano
H. P. Barber
E. M. Russell
Monticello Council Approves Pavement Assessment Plan
In Monticello Iowa on September 10 1931 the council reviewed objections to a pavement project assessment. After amendments the board passed the revised assessment schedule and adopted a resolution making the assessment. Mayor R C Hoag presided with City Clerk Ray Echternacht certifying the adjournment.
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Monticello
Iowa
Haegg Construction Company
Cedar Rapids
Rodman
Bates
Hayes
Cass
Bancroft
Yews
Hayes Cass
R. C. Hoag
Monticello Council Approves Ordinance Revision Bid
Monticello Iowa council approves hiring F G Pierce of Marshalltown to revise city ordinances at 250 dollars. It also adopts a long list of claims across General Fund Water Fund Sewer Fund Improvement Fund and others with multiple salaries supplies and services approved for payment. The session notes minutes read and filed and council adjourned to Sept 16 1931.
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Rodman
Bates
Hayes
Bancroft
Cass
Monticello
F. G. Pierce
Marshalltown
Iowa
Gor
W. Cassady
Frank Page
W. Null
R. Echternacht
R. Pearson
St. Anthony Co
Cities Service Co
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Peter B. Kyne
WIU
Ansel Moody
First National Bank of
Benedict Catherton
The
State University
Pilarcitos Commercial Trust & Savings Bank
Wens Eee
the Children’s Corner
BC Lothy
Panerd Oll
Amarvar Eare
Shen Yen-ping
Supervisors’ Proceedings
Council Proceedings
Ray Echternacht
Monvehu
Iowa Electric Co
Haege Construction Co
Peerssmeny”S Fund
Yowa Electric Co
Ccce
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Express
Ford
North Carolina
O. K
BOD
F.C.B. Detroit
Ford Finance
Universal Credit Company
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