Escaped by faking insanity at Fort Madison
James Keller Otto Knocke and Frank Miller inmates of the penitentiary at Fort Madison faked insanity to reach the Anamosa insane ward. They escaped by cutting bars with a saw made from files and case knives and lowering to the ground with bedcloth ropes. They hid dummies to mislead guards and were captured in box cars at Oxford Junction after six weeks. An escape crime and added penalty lengthened their sentences by about ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Keller
Otto Knocke
Frank Miller
Penitentiargy
Fort Madison
Anamosa
Oxford Junction
The Colonial for good plays For Acetiline welding
The Newcomb Motor Co. showcases acetylene welding options with a focus on reliability and value. The ad highlights equipment and services for repairs and metalworking, inviting inquiries and demonstrations to potential customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcomb Motor Co
Farm loan and real estate notices by E O West
For 5 per cent farm loans first class insurance abstracts and real estate see E O West Centerville Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. West
Centerville
Iowa
Four Town Properties for Sale by J. D. Howell
Gost Found for Sale offers four town properties for sale at 5500 dollars with half down and the rest due in two years at seven percent interest. Largest house features eight rooms, smallest four, plus usable barn space. Seller seeks quick sale. contact J. D. Howell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue
J. D. Howell
Barnes 80 Day Seed Corn Guaranteed to Meet Reed Yellow Dent
Seed dealer W F Guile advertises Barnes 80 day seed corn claiming it equals Reed Yellow Dent for quality and maturity in unspecified days. Potential buyers are urged to consult Guile as the local seed man.
Local news items from Moulton area readers
A crowded page of local notices covers town happenings including hospital updates, crop reports, property deals, and upcoming events. It notes Otto Barnhart's throat trouble, Maude Underwood buying property, Harve Carr purchasing a corner, and Odd Fellows memorials as well as several school and teachers summer sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Barnhart
Centerville
Goitre
Loy Beggs
Des Moines
Ralph
Newt. Murdy
Greenfield
Adair County
Harve Carr
Montgomery Corner
East Std
Harlan
Birthday Surprise Honors Mr Starr at 60th Dinner
One hundred sixteen friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Johnathon Starr to honor his sixtieth birthday. Homer Starr accompanied his father home from Coatesville and the crowd surprised him at noon with a lawn dinner loaded with abundant eats. Notable attendees included W M Lynch Al Fouts Court Frakes and numerous Starr and Gravett family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnathon Starr
Mr. Starr
al. Fouts
G. E. Gravett
J.B. Horn
H. L. Starr
F. B. Stober
BP. C. Starr
H. H. Horn
Rasso Henderson
Harley Cochrane
W. Ff. Horn
M. C. Henson
A. R
Social gathering ends after ball game and long marriage joy
A large group including C Frakes and wife W M Lynch and wife F M Henderson and wife W H Henderson and wife J J Starr and wife Mrs A A Evans Mrs Hatcie Henderson Mrs M FE Horn Mrs M J Daniels Mrs d F Johnson and children Mrs C Al Daniels and daughter Mr A M Tharp along with George Johnson and many others enjoyed social conversation and a ball game. Mr and Mrs Starr have celebrated thirty eight years of marriage and reside on the home place aside from two years. All departed late, wishing Mr Starr many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lassie Veach
Laura
Mildred
Mamie Spurgeon
Reva
Fay Lawson
Messrs
J. E. Horn
Virgil Robinson
Lester Veach
Mlary Lawson
Mrs. Starr
Mr. Starr
Also Mentioned on This Page
First National Bank
Chamberlain
Gost
D. Reeves
Moulton
Anz Blosser
G. W. Boglemas
Lancaster, Mo
Louf Eb. Osteen
Osteen
Archer Underwood
Clark & Burgher
S. J. W. Rogers
The
Colonial
F.ridng
ICE Kream
Stober
James F. Lawson
Missouri
Moulton, Iowa
Ismert
Montgomery Sons
Moulton,Ia
the Tribune
Advanche
Lown
Robb Wilson
Meron
Tribune & K.C. Star
Clark & Burgher's
Blosser
Roy Beggs
Fred Wood
Wichita
Kan
C. B. Edwards
Maude L. Underwood
Almer Swift
North Moulton
Robert McKannon
Plano
Livingston
Moulton Produce Co
South Main
Lancaster Wild Cats
Moulton Cubs
Odd Fellows
Oakland
Howard Rogers
Sam Moore
Albert Lea
Minnesota
Moore
Zena Horn
Mabel Rand
Mildred Gale
Kate Gate
Esther Childs
Hazel Bennett
Ethel Linden
Dott Lynch
Alpha Lynch
Allie Moore
Vivian Oneal
Verna Swarts
Edna Walker
Teachers
Mayor Evans
St. Com
Stansberry
Crossin’s
McKenzie
Bowie
Owen Davison
Madrid
Ray Carrick
Tazel Davison
Koota
Davsons
Fio
Farson
Wyoming
Carl
Mickie
Alnons
Hoke
Nessie
Eve PA Pen
Marles Sun Roe
Holman's Cash Grocery
Holman’s Cash Grocery
W. F. Guile
Sudan
W. F. Guile Seed Store
International Motor Trucks
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