Murder Bridge continues in a tangled motive web
The suspects include Lydia Carr and Dexter Sprague as the likely killer in a blackmail linked murder of Nita. Conflicting testimony centers on Sprague and Lydia with debate over entry routes and a hidden gun, while a sordid scheme links Nita, Sprague, and a possible lover partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Carr
Dexter Sprague
John C. Drake
Judge Marshall
Polly Beale
Flora Miles
Janet Raymond
Clive Hammond
Polly
Clive
Solarium
Sanderson
Dundee
Nita
Ralph
Sprague
Lydia
Lois Dunlap
Janet
Blackail
Ralph Hammond
Strawn
Waltons Funeral in Wilton Saturday Service at 1 30
Funeral services for Mrs. J P Walton who died Thursday morning will be held Saturday afternoon at 1 30 at the home and at 2 30 at the Presbyterian church The Rev M E Lumbar aided by Rev S A Gilbert of Randolph Ind former pastor will conduct the services Burial will be in Oakdale cemetery Two Wilton Farms Sold Norton sells 80 acre farm east of Wilton to Fred Te Bockhurst Kalona for 16000 John Hemping 165 acre farm NE of Wilton sold to Kaufman brothers for 15000 both sales negotiated by Charles W Norton Christmas Card Party at St Marys hall a large crowd attended prizes awarded and Santa Claus gave gifts Jencks orchestra Davenport played for dancing Children Made Happy over 600 children received Christmas treats at the community tree Tuesday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Te Bockhurst
Kalona
John Hemping
Wilton
Kaufman Brothers
Charles W. Norton
St. Mary’s
Old Masonic Hall
Santa Claus
Jens Hanson
Edna Hanson
Muscatine
Thomas McSwiggen
Joe Jacobs
Euchre
Pat Carroll
Leonard Angerer
James Nangle
Dan’ Maher
James Doran
Rosemary Roederer
Jencke
Orchestra
Davenport
Harvey Budelier
Presbyterian Church
L. N. Ayers
Wilderes welcome baby daughter in Chicago birth
Mr and Mrs John H Wilder of Chicago welcomed an eight and a half pound daughter born Tuesday. Mrs Wilder formerly Dorothy Johnson of this city. Rev and Mrs W S Moore traveled to Burlington to spend Christmas with relatives. Clifford Hain of Chicago arrived Wednesday to visit his parents for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Wilder
Chicago
Wilder
Dorothy Johnson
W. S. Moore
Burlington
Clifford Hain
Catholic dance and card party moved to Friday evening
Notices record a change of date for the Nichols Catholic dance and card party to Friday evening this week. Also listed are holiday visits and travel by local residents including the Hummel and Lindee families, plus county board actions transferring funds and approving drainage and relief measures in Muscatine County Iowa.
Board of Supervisors Delivers Tax Compromise and Quarantine Order
Muscatine county officials meet in adjourned session to approve a compromise with Automatic Gravel Products for 118.33 to settle a delinquent Hahn Muscatine personal property tax, and to declare remaining tax and penalties 118.33 unavailable. The auditor is ordered to issue a refund of 6.29 to A E Pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hahn-Muscatine Company
Automatic Gravel Products Company
Board of Supervisors
Beit
For Rent Six Room Modern House on West Third Street
Six room modern house on West Third street with large living room bath furnace oak floors and garage in splendid location. Possession about Jan 1 at $38 per month offered by Titus Loan Investment Co. Also listings include a modern house on Chestnut inquire Geo M Wells and a six room flat on Hershey Ave with phone 1108 J and several furnished rooms with phones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Third Street
Titus Loan & Inv. Co
Titus Loan & Investment Co
Loan & Inv. Co
Iowa Ave
Lodge Notices and Public Hearing Continued
Special communication of Iowa Lodge No. 2 A F and A M on Monday December 29 at 7 30 p m will exemplify the 8rd degree by Triangular Lodge officers of Letts Iowa All Masons welcome Refreshments Special conclave of De Molay Commandery No 1 E T Thursday December 25 11 a m for Christmas observance Knights Templar welcome For order E C Five hundred dollars Dora Wagner five hundred Mary F Phillips three thousand Harry D Rockafellow Howard Rockafellow and Esther Nauman two thousand five hundred Ss T C Phillips six thousand eight hundred A L McIntire five thousand Martin L Deahr and Sarah T Deahr one thousand five hundred An argument over objections to procedure by Herbert C Thompson attorney was answered by attorney Matthew Westrate representing the board of supervisors Briefs to be submitted and hearing continued to December 30 1930 at 1 00 p m harried estimate allowed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General County
Muscatine County
Board of Supervisors
Iowa
K. L. McColm
P. J. Mohnsen
Ned Burrows
W. F. Randleman & Son
Louis H. Cook
State Board of Assessment and Review
Fred R. Kaufmann
Muscatine
Fred R. Kaufman
Theo. Drake
J. Henry Schafer
A. J. Altekruse
W. J. Barclay
R. J. Phelps
C. H. Young
W. Scott McMahon
Milton Boyle
J. E. McIntosh
Chauncey Shetler
Ray Shetler
Simon G. Shetler
Howard Rockafellow
Mary Rockafellow
Esther Nauman
Augusta Klink
August Klink
Margaret Hildebrand
E. H. Hildebrand
Guy Hildebrand
Harry Hildebrand
Forrest H. Age
Mina Age
Dora Wagner
Maggie Fiderlein
Harry C. Parry
Maude M. Parry
S. T. C. Phillips
Martin L. Deahr
Sarah T. Deahr
Mary F. Phillips
A L. McIntire
George Askam
Laura Askam
Iowa Lodge No. 2
A. F
A. M
Letts
W. M
de Molay Commandery No. 1
E. T
Knights Templar
E. C
Harry D. Rockafellow
Ss. T. C. Phillips
A. L. McIntire
Herbert C. Thompson
Thompson
Matthew Westrate
For Sale Radio Battery Set At Bar Gain Price
Classified item lists a radio battery set for sale with a bar gain price and a contact phone 116. Mentions Fred R. Kaufman as chairman for attest and Towa as related reference.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anne Austin
NEF Fgs’ Service, IM
Walton
Grace Viall Gray
Staley
Nichols
Helen Kirkpatrick
Iowa Wesleyan
Ora T. Boone
Theodore Neff
B. L. Metcalf
William Kelly
Amanda Perkins
Cedar Rapids
Drake
Schafer
C. H. Pitchforth
Miss Grace Weeks
Frey R. Kaufmann
Fortress H. Age
Official Proceedings OF
Altekruse
Ren
Chestnut
M. Wells
Hershey Ave
Bath
Lodge
Nash
Essex
Used Car Department
Bruemmer Motor Co
Riz
ED Ford Dealers
Jersey
Poland
Schireurs & Freers
Otto Mull
Gregg & Workman
Auds
Sale Barn
Peerennane
Shoe Market
Sam
Merry Christmas
Mister and
Missus
Kitty Ano
Sam and
Red
Justin Time
Dea
U. S. Patent Office
Thars
George McManus
Intl
Inc
Great Britain
Journal
Illinois
Haynes & Pace
H. Frepermuth
R. C. A. Institutes, Inc
Radio Corporation of America
Detwiler
Grand Hotel
Wilbur Steckman
Towa
Fair Oaks Stock Farm
Bloomington Township
Thomas Eaton
Theron Thompson
Huttig Manufacturing Co
Quincy Howard
Oregon
M. & W. Chevrolet Co
Schmelzer’s
Hopkins
Dr. Bomke
Laurel Bidg
Inquirer, Journal
Canaries
Laurel
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