A LIQUOR CASE AND A HANGING IN 1850S IOWA
Pioneers of Appanoose County are described in a rough narrative recounting a Prohibition era liquor case. It covers Zimmer’s wagon bottle theft and an 1858 murder trial linked to William Hinkle, ending with his public execution near Orleans. The account notes a large crowd and a contested appeal leading to the death sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Zimmer
Centerville
Newton
William Hinkle
Davis County
Hinkle
John S. Townsend
Henry Robley
Alexander Jones
Gilbert McCoy
James P. Anderson
Jonathan Rinker
Henry Stephenson
Isaac A. Brannon
John Gordon
William B. McDonald
John Barnett
George W. King
Henry Eilidge
Townsend
Supreme Court
Bloomfield
District Court
Coutt
Orleans
Washington Township
Ile
Accused Denies Poison Plot Behind Wife’s Death
The man proclaimed his innocence and maintained he had never wavered from that stance. Public opinion held he masterminded the poison for his wife’s murder, yet his denial was technically true in law.
Women's Exposition At State Fair Des Moines
Women of Town plan an elaborate exposition in Des Moines from August 24 to September 2 tied to the 1992 State Fair. Highlights include a statewide household arts competition with 1363 in prizes across 247 classes, a large Iowa prize culinary contest, 4-H girl clubs demonstrations, a baby health contest, drama and art sections, and a program of style shows and lectures. Attendance expected to exceed 200000 Iowa women during the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of
Des Moines
Woman's Division
Iowa Farm Bureau
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Iowa Parent-Teachers Association
Che
Oper Forum
Iowa
One Arm EEE Messer Roof Encounter in Chicago
Lane, a wandering man in the loop, enters a Rialto restaurant where a one arm chair scene unfolds. He meets a young photographer from a Western town who critiques urban crowding and hints at a broader community spirit in Chicago. The pair converse about welfare work, city life, and the appeal of small town values amid rapid bustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anb
Thomas
Tae
Raul Mich
Rialto
Lane
Laine
Ned
Reg Parion
Chicago
Ali
Tocin
Penny Ante Poker Sparks Old Granger Winter Tales
In Granger near the Canadian border a tight-knit group of five youths, Gloria Ames and Harry Annan among them, revive penny ante poker during a bitter winter. The festive yet extra risky game unfolds with a 50 cent stake on a card roll, ending with Gloria flaunting a royal flush and Harry's amused triumph as snowed nights drift by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranger
Cringer
Granger
Lakeside
Jackin
Gloria Ames
Gloria
Harry Annan
Dad
Garry Hanson
Olorty
Harry
Dolly
Chen
Harry Hatsey
Flarry
Glovia
Harry Hanson
Local Social Notes From Enon And Surrounding Areas
Mrs Lester Powell and son Kenneth spent last week at Ernest McKay home. Mr and Mrs A E Pence visited at the Smith Giltner home Friday evening. Clelia Jones spent the weekend at Bayard Neff home. Clair Sincox stayed with grandparents Cy Jones for several days. Wendall and Keith Roberts were in Albia Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Guy Roberts visited relatives in Udell Sunday. The Helping Hand will meet with Mrs On a Boardman Thursday afternoon. Sunday hosts included A C Faber household with R A Faber and sons, LeRoy Harvey, Bayard Neff and sons at Cy Jones home. Burdell Roberts visited Dallas Faber Sunday afternoon. Howard Winkelman and family were guests at Jane Winkelman home. Smith Giltner families entertained Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Powell
Kenneth
Ernest McKay
A. E. Pence
Smith-Giltner
Clelia Jones
Bayard Neff
Clair Sincox
Cy Jones
Wendall
Keith Roberts
Albia
Guy Roberts
Udell
Burdell Roberts
Dallas Faber
Howard Winkelman
Jaane Winkleman
Community Visits and Calls Around Belknap Iowa
Clifton Boardman returned home after visiting Miss Thelma Rominger in Belknap. Various residents including Maurice Lillard with family, Mark Capps, Otis Davis, W C Blyin and wife, and Mrs Fred Tillmont called at local homes. Dorothy Boardman visited grandparents. Cary McCoy's family in Blakesburg. Ed Robinsons in Ottumwa. dinner guests at M E Boardman home included O S Miller family and Gen Eva Selman of Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Boardman
Thelma Rominger
Belknap
Maurice Lillard
Earl Smith
Leon
Inwa
Mark Capps
Otis Davis
W. C. Blyin
Fred Tillmont
E. I
M. E. Boardman
Howard Winkleman
Isaac Winkleman
M. B. Hatfield
LeRoy, Towa
Paul
Little
Valley Junction
Towa
Mra
Lois Lillara
Dorothy Boardman
Imre
W. C. Bivin
Jown Clarkson
Lillard
A. E. Penca
I. J. Smith
Cary McCoy
Blakesburg
Mrs. Ed. Robinson
Ottumwa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pioner
Appanoose County
R. Pennington
Delavan
Wis
Walnut City
Rockford
Frank Swaim
Columbus Junction
FS. Pence
Mes
Lester Brain
A. W. Cooper
Mystic
Roundup
Mont
Chas, Cooper
Daphen Dotson
Washington, D. C
F. W. Dotson
Berry Malden
Chariton
Goodyear
Pathfinder
Ake
Goodyear Speedway
Ice
Qehler Bros
Tata
By Standish Breamer
EEE Messer Roof
McClays Newspaper Syndicate
Wwnn Bervicer
Penny Ante
By Leete Stone
Eas Mae
McClure
Netwapaper Syndicate
ENON
Brompton
Frank Swaim Moravia
Ath
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