Tragedy at Schwalm Farm ends in suicide after broken engagement
Henry Dilchert a Muscatine dairy partner, killed himself in the hay loft of the Schlawm farm near the Tipton road after a fiancée Effie broke their engagement. He left a note saying he could not live without Effie and asked forgiveness. The coroner ruled death by strangulation, no inquest. He is survived by his mother Mrs Henry Schwalm and brothers George and Fred, with other relatives in the area.
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Henry Dilchert
Muscatine
Schlawm
Tipton Road
Henry Schwalm
Mulberry Street
Henry Dilbert
George
Schwalm Farm
George Dilchert
Henry
E. B. Fulham
Effie
Dilbert
England
Nortom
Bloomington Township
Fred
St. Paul
Minn
Wesley Schwalm
Ella
Minnie
Anna
Ross Deihl
Cecil Rhodes
Rhodes
South Africa
Graduates of Wapello High School in 1902 Hold Exercises
The Wapello high school class of 1902 held graduation at the First M. E. church. Five graduates Nancy Downs Pearl Hayden Louise Zewen Bert Christie and Kkoss Deihl presented programs and speeches. Topics included education Our Country's Curse and Cecil Rhodes with songs and a duet to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. BE
Wapello
Nancy Downs
Pearl Hayden
Louise Zewen
Manly
Bert Christie
Kkoss Deihl
Board of Education
W. C. Chew
Marie McChesney
Robt. Matthews
Class Will Tops Wapello Commencement Program
Louise Zewen presents a class will of 1902 graduates detailing humorous bequests of faults and habits to the next class. Prof. Wilcox delivers a lengthy talk on Why Does John Go to College. Principal Bechly offers farewell remarks and diplomas are presented by Charles Ruthenberg with praise for the school board members Ruthenberg Grimes Deihl Weber Wiederrecht McConnell and Hayden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Zewen
Wapello
Wm. C. Wilcox
State University
John
Edward Bechly
Board of Education
Married in Indian Territory Wyandotte May 30 1902
Mary Belle Jennison daughter of Mat Jennison Ottawa postmaster and notary marries Louis Biddle Jr of Wyandotte Mercantile Co. The bride, long employed by the government, is remembered by older residents for her family history tied to Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
Wyandotte
Mary Belle Jennison
Mat Jennison
Ottawa
Louis Biddle, Jr
Biddle Mercantile Co
Second Street
Muscatine
Dr. Shock
Aristocracy Hill
Jackson Bank
Mrs Woodworth to Tour Columbus Junction June 7
Mrs M B Woodworth will pitch her tent in Columbus Junction on June 7 and conduct a series of meetings. Everyone is invited to attend the events aimed at informing and engaging the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
M. B. Woodworth
Maquatiae Markets Grain and Produce Prices Listed
A historical market listing shows widespread retail and wholesale prices across grains, vegetables, fruits, livestock, and fuels. Notable figures include Corn 63 to 66 cents, Wheat 65 to 70 cents, Potatoes old 80 cents, new 1.00, Butter 16 to 20 cents, Eggs 13 to 15 cents, Hogs 6.35 to 6.60, Cattle 3.50 to 4.00, and various seasonal items such as strawberries two for 25 cents and bananas 2.00 to 2.25 per bunch. An intercity travel note offers a one fare round trip to Boston via Nickel Plate for a June Christian Scientists meeting, with sale dates June 12–14 and an extended return to July 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Graham
Rio
Golden Rio
Boston
New York City
Nickel Plate Road
Niagara Falls
John Y. Calahan
Adams Street
Chicago
Wanted Girls for Packing Department at Great Western Cereal Co
Help wanted notice seeking young women to work in the packing department of Great Western Cereal Company. Apply at once to the personnel office or nearest recruitment center for qualifications and hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western Cereal Co
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Dimities
Batiste
India
McCall’s
McCall's Magazines
Leibbrand, Ryan & Co
East Second Street
Caus
Henry S. Dilchert
Henry Sebastia Dilchert
Miss Hayden
Mmes Taylor and Kelly
Bert Christies
Rovwa
D V. Brandenburg
Paint Man
The
Regal
Iowa Avenue
Scott Building
Titus & Jackson
Maquatiae Markets
Hocking Valley
Tarra
Teger
Tabor Manufacturing Company
Pooria
Tornig
Muscatine Lumber & Box Company
Fiascatine Lumber & Box
H. F. Barnard
B. Giesenhaus
F. Giesenhaus
Joe Wilson
J. Wilson
East Second ST
L. Cohn
Clothiers
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