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Shot by Sheriff in Bloomfield Mine Duel Ends in Death
Maurice Elper, 50, was shot and killed by Robert Davis, a stable hand at Bloomfield mines, during a nocturnal shooting duel sparked by a dispute over an automobile containing liquor. The clash occurred at 11:30 p m Saturday, with six shots fired. Burglars Routed After interference by Nightwatch Silas Bennet thwarted a break-in at Kaldenberg clothing store. Doors forced to basement, but stock on first floor largely untouched. safe tampered with but not opened. Also, critics praise Bringing Up Father at Home and attendees can expect its performance at Masonic in Oskaloosa on Saturday night April 5.
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Maurice Elper
Robert Davis
Bloomfield Mines
Oskaloosa Herald
John Kaldenberg
High Avenue West
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Silas Bennet
Kaldenberg
Bennett
Father
George McManus
the Masonic
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