Death of Iowa farmer on highway during hay load
Fred W. Schlipf a well known farmer and dairy cattle breeder living east of Indianola died after losing consciousness on a hay load en route to town. A passing traveler stopped the team and, with W H Downey and Dr L E Hooper, attempted to aid him, but he died before treatment. Coroner awaiting post mortem. inquest ongoing. Survived by wife, mother, and brother Carl. Funeral arrangements pending. The incident occurred on North Jefferson Way near the tourist park.
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Fred W. Schlipf
Indianola
North Jefferson Way
Schlipf
W. H. Downey
Chris Schlipf
Carl
Houston
Tex
Warren County
Texas
E. E. Shaw
Indianola Tribune
Shoots wife and then kills himself in Runnells
Roy Cook, 33, alias Jack Berringer, shot his former wife in the left cheek near Runnells Sunday afternoon and then killed himself. Cook died at Broadlawns General Hospital in Des Moines about 6:00 p.m. the same day. the former wife was reported in critical condition. Cook had returned from Chicago after learning of the divorce and had earlier threatened action.
Arrest Suspects in Recent Fires Colfax Offer Reward
Citizens of Colfax organize a $500 cash reward for information leading to the detection and conviction of recent fires. After two suspects were arrested and released by the state fire marshal, local donations from Colfax fire department Dennison and Partridge Lumber Hahn and Stouffer Insurance raise total to $100, with council and merchants expected to complete the fund.
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Colfax
Colfax Fire Department
Dennison & Partridge Lumber Co
Hahn & Stouffer Insurance Co
Colfax Council
Newton Daily News
Former publisher injured in Chariton ladder fall
W. D. Junkin of Chariton, former owner of the Albia Republican, suffered painful injuries when a garage ladder at Hotel Chariton fell. He toppled to the cement floor while reaching for items on the platform, bruised and possibly wrist bone broken, but improving.
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W. D. Junkin
Chariton
Albia Republican
Chariton Herald-Patriot
Junkin
Albian
Albian Union-Republican
Putting Floor in the New Bridge Observation
On a Sunday inspection, workers noted the new bridge frame appearing permanent. The structure spans 460 feet and rises about a dozen feet above the water compared with the old bridge, giving a lasting impression of durability.
Bridge Replacement Foundations and Timeline
The Ling bridge, 86 feet long, will serve as the foundation for a new structure. It may take about a month to finish the bridge before traffic. The remaining floor sections should be laid within a week, with about three weeks more before traffic is allowed on the concrete.
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Sigourney Review
Former Physician in Death by Own Action Attempt
Dr. C. R. Musser formerly practiced at Buxton and Bucknell. After mines closed at Bucknell he worked at Rex Five. Saturday night he attempted suicide by cutting his left wrist. He was treated at Albia, examined by the insanity commission, and ordered committed to the state hospital at Mt. Pleasant as a drug addict. Sheriff A. A. Robinson had him brought to the Miner's hospital and then to the county jail where Dr. Frank N. Bay closed the wound. Sunday he appeared before Monroe county insanity commission, which found drug addiction and insanity near the act. He was committed to Mt. Pleasant for treatment.
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Maude Smith
Conk
Chicago
Des Moines
Bedford
Cook
Polk County
Runnells
Walter Skinner
Prairie City
C. R. Musser
Old Buxton
Bucknell
Rex Five
Albia
Mt. Pleasant
Miner’s Hospital
Frank N. Bay
Monroe County Insanity Commission
State Hospital
Robinson
Monroe County News
Man dies seated in chair in Hiteman home
John Stokes 79 a respected Monroe County citizen died at his home in Hiteman at 9:00 Thursday morning of heart failure. He rose as usual and after building the morning fire sat down for a rest and collapsed. Survived by nine children seven sons and two daughters and four brothers. Mrs Stokes and one daughter preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Hiteman Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. William Wilson of Melcher officiating. Monroe County News.
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John Stokes
Monroe County
Hiteman
Stokes
Mr. Stokes
William
Pasadena
John, Jr
Olive
Albia
James
Knoxville
Robert
Pershing
Thomas
Phillip
Daniel
Lucy ,Hart
Bussey
George
England
Baptist Church
William Wilson
Melcher
Marshal Kills Man At Lineville
Gerald Hubbard aged 24 died from a bullet wound in the abdomen after a dance near Lineville Mineral Springs. The shot was fired by Pete Hartley North Tawer marshal, with the shooting occurring on the Missouri side after midnight Sunday night into Monday morning.
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Gerald Hubbard
Pete Hartley
North Tawer
Missouri
Hubbard
Elmer Hubbard
Davis City
Lineville Mineral Springs
Hartley Charged With First Degree Murder In Mercer County
An incident near Princeton involves Hartley shooting Hubbard over car chains after a dispute at a service station. Hubbard died after transport to hospital. Hartley is jailed in Mercer County on a first degree murder charge pending coroner’s inquest and postmortem exam in Missouri.
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Ahd
Mos
Hartley
Hubbard
Ken
Itley
Mercer County
Princeton
Missouri
Montezuma Bank Closes Doors After Board Vote
The First National Bank of Montezuma shut its doors Monday morning following a comptroller of currency recommendation and a board vote. The bank, established in 1888, reported no borrowings or rediscounts and held about $90,000 in cash. E. D. Rayburn served as president, A. C. Heath as cashier, and B. H. McDonald as assistant cashier.
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First National Bank of
Montezuma
Comptroller of Currency
First National
Poweshiek County
E. D. Rayburn
A. C. Heath
B. H. McDonald
Oskaloosa Timesjobe
Funeral of Fred Andreas at Sully
Funeral services for Fred Andreas, longtime Sully resident, are held today. He died Tuesday at Mercy hospital, Oskaloosa, after an operation for a ruptured abdomen from injuries in a Lane Dunnick garage accident. Andreas served as Sully mayor and was active in Democratic politics. He also was a director of Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. of Sully.
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Fred Andreas
Rei Dent
Sully
Mercy
Andreas
Farmers Mutual Insurance Co
Undated Death Services in German Lutheran Church
The funeral for the deceased will be at 1:30 p.m. today at the residence, then to the German Lutheran church in Galesburg for services, followed by burial in the German Lutheran cemetery. Survived by wife, mother Mrs Mena Andreas of Newton, seven sisters Mrs Rhordane of Reasnor, Mrs Sherman of Oskaloosa, Mrs Kling of Newton, Mrs Clark of Newton, Mrs Talbot of Phoenix, Miss Stella Andress of Newton. two brothers Will Andreas of Newton and Frank Andreas of Kellogg.
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Galesburg
Mena Andreas
Newton
Mra
Fred Rhordane
Reasnor
Fre Sherman
Oskaloosa
William Kling
Martha
Clark
Talbot
Phoenix
Ariz
Stella Andress
Will Andreas
Frank Andreas
Kellogg
Monroe Mirror
Oskaloosa Lad Rescued After Tin in Throat Incident
Dale Gable, 11, son of Mr and Mrs H E B Gable of 211 North C street, swallowed a sharp tin piece during play. It lodged behind the epiglottis and resisted initial attempts to dislodge it. Dr F A Gillett rushed him to Des Moines for specialist care, where the tin was removed and he is recovering today.
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Dale Gable
H. EB. Gable
North
C Street
Viernes
F. A. Gillett
Des Moines
Dale
Oskaloosa Herald
British cruiser Birmingham scrapped after sinking a U boat
In a striking run of items a Liver pool court rules whist is a game of chance not skill. Mrs Maria Quirk of London loses bid to cancel an apartment lease over bed beetles. The Birmingham German sub sinking is noted as the first warship to achieve that feat.
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Birmingham
Liverpool
Maria Quirk
London
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