Sentences Set for Weeks and Cross in Fosdick Murder
Judge Hubert Utterback of Des Moines sentenced Eugene Weeks to die April 15, 1922 and Orrie Cross to die May 1, 1922 for the Fosdick murder during a Des Moines home robbery. Both will be executed at Ft. Madison under Polk County sheriff direction. Cross wept, Weeks sat silent. each confessed, Weeks later repudiated his.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Utterback
Des Moines
Eugene Weeks
Orrie L. Cross
George A. Fosdick
Pella
Cross
Iowa
Ft. Madison
Polk County
Weeks
Lne
Utterback
Marion County
Fosdick
Knoxville
Anamosa
Lfe
Sioux County
Hugo Synhorst
P. Visser
Orange City
Aunt Kil led to Bussey by Colorado death of Mrs Benson
Mrs A K Verrips learned her aunt Mrs Grover Benson died in an automobile accident at Julesburg Colorado Sunday morning. The body would be brought to Bussey for interment. The Bennsons moved to Colorado about a year ago from Marion County with few details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Verrips
Bussey
Grover Benson
Julesburg
Colorado
Park Walks Restore Progress After City Delay
Work resumed on cement walks in the park along the railroad between Broadway and Main streets. Initiated last June, progress paused due to cement shortages, now funded by the Women's Federated Club after the city rejected a park commission, to beautify the park at public expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Kansas Sheriff Arrested Over Kidnapping Charge
Sheriff Hinshaw of Clay Center Kansas attempted to extradite prisoner Chas Johnson from Knoxville. Johnson, accused of passing bad checks, was brought from Valley Junction. A kidnapping charge was filed by Johnson’s wife in Des Moines after an arrest there. The case may be settled out of court.
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Hinshaw
Clay Center
Kansas
Knoxville
Chas. Johnson
Valley Junction
Moore
Melcher
Johnson
Des Moines
Crawford
Bert Conrey
Knoxville Express
Fruit prospects hinge on weather says Iowa official
R S Herrick secretary of the Iowa Horticultural Society cautions that a favorable season depends on avoiding further frosts. The Missouri and Arkansas reports show heavy damage to stone fruits, but pears and apples show mixed resilience. If no more freezes occur, Iowa could still achieve a fair to good statewide crop based on current twig assessments.
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R. S. Herrick
Iowa Horticultural Society
Herrick
J. J. Wilson
Knoxville
Iowa
Kiefer
Grimes
Chariton
Jonathan
Fayetteville
Arkansas
Aliison
Calhoun County
Agat
Hardin
Illinois
Stolen Car Suspect Held After Harvey Capture
A car believed stolen in South Dakota was seized by the sheriff last week in Harvey. The in-possession parties claim they bought the vehicle from an unknown man and are detained awaiting developments. The Knoxville Exponent notes a public notice about Miss Wilmer's appearance at the High School on Thursday evening April 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Harvey
Knoxville
Man shoots wife then kills himself in domestic dispute
James Austin Smith, 36, of 915 South Seventh street, Iowa Valve employee, shot at his wife Leona Smith during a three year marital crisis after she began divorce proceedings. He then fatally shot himself with a 4-10 shotgun as police arrived. wife escaped with burns from powder and sought protection. Helene, 13, witnessed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa Herald
James Austin Smith
Iowa Valve Company
Leona Smith
Smith
South Seventh Street
Helene
Chas. Barnes
Legion Base Ball Practice Set for Monday Evening
Legion base ball committee announces practice set for Monday evening April 11. Players expected to be out for drills and team preparations for upcoming games.
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Legion
Aix
Lincoln School Pageant Draws Crowds At High School
The final program in a Lincoln School series for aiding suffering children in the near east filled the Pella high school auditorium with overflowing crowds. Kindergarteners led with songs and dances, followed by patriotic and historical tableaux, culminating in a Star Spangled Banner performance. Admission was 25 cents, benefitting the relief fund, with standout roles filled by Lorel Hendricks Clarence Vander Linden Florence Boot Antonette Vander Ploeg Irene Boot Margaret Cochrane Ruth Lautenbach Janet Rouwenhorst Nellie Geerlings and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Near East
Signa of Iainy Spring
Johnny Laschuit
Webster School
Queen of the Fairies
Lorel Hendricks
Uncle Sam
Clarence Vander Linden
Liberty
Florence Boot
America
Antonette Vander Ploeg
Irene Boot
Margaret Cochrane
Elevator scare as grain elevator car crashes in fall
Oakley Warner narrowly escaped death Saturday when a passenger elevator in the Farmers Co operative Exchange grain elevator, being repaired, started down from the top. The cable broke and the car plunged to the bottom, smashing to pieces. Oakley survived but fears a repeat. Prairie City News reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakley Warner
Farmers Co-operative Exchange
Oakly
Oakley
Prairie City
Bandits near Bussey rob Consol merchant
D A Peterson a Consol merchant returning from mine No 19 was held up by bandits on a truck and robbed of 700 dollars on the running board at gunpoint. Consol lies in Monroe county near the Marion county line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Peterson
Consol
Monroe County
Marion County
Suing the School Teacher for Breach of Contract
The Manchester school board sues a teacher who left for another job with higher pay, seeking $200 damages. The case will be tried in district court and highlights debates on contractual obligations of teachers and board policies. The Waterloo Courier suggests broader board organization to enforce employment contracts.
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Manchester
Waterloo Courier
Farmer recalls era of hid es worth more than cattle
A farmer notes hides once fetched high prices, now pay only two cents a pound locally. A Fayette resident shipped a fifty-two pound cow hide to Cedar Rapids and received 21 cents in stamps after various costs. He lamented paying $2 to have the animal killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Whitley
Fayette
Cedar Rapids
Express
Charley
Frush Named Vice President of State Teachers Group
Superintendent F M Frush of Pella schools was elected vice-president of the central division of the State Teachers Association at a Des Moines meeting. He left the gathering before the close and learned of the honor after returning home.
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F. M. Frush
Pella
Central Division
State Teachers’ Association
Des Moines
District S S Conference Set for Lake Prairie Summit Townships
A district Sunday school conference for Lake Prairie and Summit townships will convene in Pella on April 24. The afternoon session is at the Baptist church and the evening gathering at the First Reformed church. Program details remain undecided.
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Lake Prairie
Summit Townships
Pella
Baptist Church
First Reformed Church
Notice to all debtors from Fred F Carpent
All persons owing me must settle accounts soon. Sums under ten dollars must be cash. Balances over ten may be paid by note at current interest. After April 15 collectors will call on those who have not settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred F. Carpent
Farmer's Exchange Meeting at Chamber of Commerce
The Farmer's Co operative Exchange holds a meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms at 7 30 Wednesday April 13 1921. Jacob De Haan serves as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer's Co-operative’ Exchange
Chamber of Commerce
Jacob ‘de Haan
First Meeting of New City Council Concludes Quiet Session
The new city year began with no personnel changes or mayoral seat shift. Council approved a street expansion plan by paying contractor Blunk after questions. city engineer to finalize details. March 31 treasurer balance stood at 15638.28 with bills of 4556.88. Reports show 1001 light power users, 564 water meter connections, 733 sewer connections. Fire chief Vander Meide and assistant chief Van Vark were elected. Cemetery ownership transfer to the city appears near completion as Oakwood Cemetery, held by a private company, moves toward city control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blunk
Finance Committee
Fire Department
A. P. Vander Meide
Clarence van Vark
Huber
Cemetery Association
Oakwood Cemetery
Pella
Care for Chicks in May Boosts Fall Profits
Poultry experts urge careful early chick care to determine fall flock size. Start brooder early, clean heat lamps daily, keep hatch records, powder chicks, wait 36 hours for feeding, toe-mark at hatch, avoid mixing ages, and confine hens until chicks are weaned. Ventilated, easy to clean coops support comfort and earlier laying. The broiler market in spring can raise returns.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Man
Verin Oud
Lincoln School
Armenian Relief
Ruth Lautenbach
Spirit of State
Janet Rouwenhorst
Nellie Geerlings
Frush
S. S
Farmer’s Exchange Meeting
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