Siouux County Court News Highlights Multiple Guilty Pleas and Fines
A lengthy court summary reports Albert Debhmingse held on charges later changed, with a $300,000 fine and three months’ jail. John McManaman pleads guilty to contempt of court and is sentenced to jail with $400 fine. Other cases include bootlegging guilty plea, theft-related paroles, and various civil judgments. A murder case ends with a guilty plea to assault with intent, awaiting sentence, plus procedural costs and possible retrial expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GE Lee
Albert Debhmings
Fendant
Anz
Marx
McManaman
Rlecgue
Jaik Jennings
Fred Cedarguist
Shiermsi Newman
John McManaman
Grand Jury
Atence
Mandervail
Pereboont Geains
Hattie Brainsma
Joe Bruisma
Arie M
Railway items show heavy passenger sales and shipping activity
The passenger sales were high this week with numerous names including Harriet Shipman Cedar Rapids Nobe and Andy Kessler Iowa City Julia Clement Detroit Mrs Dixon and daughter Wathe ne River Forest Illinois Bhiis Doon Clear Lake and more A traveling inspector from the Western Weighing and Inspection Bureau visited town noting Rock Valley Crew among the few accurate weights There were 21 carloads of stock coal and building material moved in the past week CMBTP low round trip rates for Lions City Interstate Fair and Clay County Fair Spencer were arranged by Supt Tagrahan and Sl Beer Crow Mason City Officials planned drainage around Rock River bridge and the John Joyni crew will prepare Rock Valley stockyards with new loading chute The office faced heavy travel demands and advised patrons to confirm space or risk cancellation if space cannot be secured The piece ends with a caution about dangerous railway crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hariet Shipman
Cedar. Rapids
Nobe
Andy Kessler
Towa City
Julia Clement
Detroit
Dixon
Wathene
River Forest Ilinois
Bhiis
Doon
Clear Lake
Mde Ray
Godfrey
Illifinis
G. Town
Tueile McKeesas
Madison
Wis
Kathryn Kearns
Chicago
van Laar
Bauma
Thuoher
Lake
Western Weighing
Inspection Bureau of
Omaha
Rock Valley
Craig
York City
CMBTP
Lions City
Clay County
Spencer
Tagrahan
Sl Beer Crow
Mason City
Rock River
John Joyni Carpenter
Old Friend Halstead Recalls Town Panic at Bixby Park
Belldower California notes from Sept 9 1926 recounts editor's reminiscence of a crowded August 14 1926 Town Panic gathering at Bixby Park Long Beach with many notables present including Morris Cuvier Hamilton and Miss Amy teaching in public schools. Local figures reminisced about old Siouxites Hull colony and citrus prosperity while social ties and Christmas visits were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belldower
California
Rock Valley Bee
Halstead
Bixby Park
Long Beach
Bela Fone
Frank Merr
General
Assembly
Saeta
Basidiler Bac
Morris
Cuvier
Rock Alles
Towa
Hamilton
Hitler
Thomas
Seth
Stainhorse
Portland
San Bernadino
Amy
Hull
Guddy Bell
Moes Walpole
Warnol
Schoeneman Pleads Guilty In Fatal Nebraska Shooting
Verner Schoeneman a Sioux County farmer pleaded guilty to intent to do great bodily harm in the second degree murder case over the November slaying of Charles Van Meeteran. He faces sentencing on September 23 after admitting the fatal shot occurred when he entered a late night home and confronted a man he did not recognize. The defendant claimed the victim was not a friend and that he acted without proper caution, while neighbors identified the slain man as Lewis Clark, nicknamed the Omaha Sniper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verner Schoenemai
Sioux
Charles van Meeteran
Elhould Schoeneman
Assult
Schomeman
Schoeneman
Beleve
Lewis Clark
Norman
Ahad
Keenne Schoeneer Sone
Halhwsi
Memorial Notes and Calfornia Visit Encouragement
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a memorial for Senator Albert B. Cummins and mentions friends joining services. The speaker invites readers to California for town picnics and urges a future newspaper visit, signing as E. D. Brown with a friendly urging to travel southward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert B. Cummins
Cig
California
E. D. Brown
Death of Former Resident Airs Koel at Grand Rapids
John Koel, a former Rock Valley resident born August 18 1869 in Holland, died in Grand Rapids Michigan aged 57. Her relatives include Will Peter Kate and Glastrand Rapids. Mead Williams of Sheldon and Caine are listed among survivors and mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Koel
Rock Valley
Grand Rapids
Mich
Holland
Fien
Will
Peter
Kate
Glastrand Rapids
Is. Mead Wiliams
Sheldon, Ows
Caine
Long Distance Rates Cut by Northwestern Bell
Northwestern Bell announces reductions and new features in long distance service with specific rate cuts from Des Moines to Chicago New York Detroit and other routes Davenport Los Angeles Clinton Denver and more plus improved tech like repeaters and cables cited as enabling the reductions. Local holiday ad notes Rok Valley stores closing Wednesdays for the holiday trade and extended Bee listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tifretive
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Des Moines
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Burlington
Cleveland
Davenport
Los Angeles
Clinton
Denver
Duluque
Pittsburg
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Washington, D. C
Achatz sells stock to Koolman at Corner Cash Store
Frank L Achatz sold his clothing stock of men s furnishings Saturday to W C Koolman of the Corner Cash Store. Koolman has moved the stock to his own store recently remodeled. Achatz has operated in Rock Valley nine years and plans to locate elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Achatz
W. C. Koolman
Kooiman
Achatz
Rock Valley
Last Band Concert of Season by Rock Valley Band
The Rock Valley Band held its last concert of the season, noting cooler weather for outdoor events. Band Master Duncan is praised for the group’s quick rise, with plans to rehearse twice weekly and perform again next spring and summer. Rock Valley stores stayed open later Wednesdays this year to accommodate concerts, a contrast to prior years. Stores will close on Wednesday evenings until holiday trade begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rok Valley
Evenin
Rock Valley
Duncan
Rock Velley
Short Local News Items Highlight Community Notes
Mrs. A Roelofs returns home from Orange City visit while Rock Valley gains a leased home for the Beury Serek family. Schuh repair shop offers shoe repair services. Dick VerMuin promotes Wear-A-Well Stare. A July 29 gathering at the Omsuge City estate announces the marriage of June to Burnerd Jo of Grays Lake. Joun County joins efforts as Jones manages the Grays Lake country place. the Howarden independent reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodak =s
Brug
E. J. Scher
A. Roelofs
Orange Cf
Dick VerMuin
Silencco
Alvord Register
Ok Omsuge City
June
Jones
Grays Lake
Howarden Independent
Meeting to Discuss Swimming at Town Park
Leermann of Pauling will speak at the evening meeting on September 24 about improving the Town park and creating a swim bath. The session aims to discuss unity and involve residents interested in the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TF. Leermann
Pauling
Library membership renewal and book selection plan
A fragmented notice outlines renewing library memberships and choosing books from one to twelve based on member preferences. It asks members to submit choices through Mr. Bartland, with a committee to base selections on majority preference and complete arrangements promptly. A side note mentions Kosters Meat Market not opening at usual hours for fall and winter mati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris
Bartland
Library
Kosters
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Siouux County
Defeddax
Hix
the State Bank of
Rock Valley, Lows
Ashatz
R. M. Schutz
Shiropracter
National Bank
Rock Valley, Iowa
Ron Righ
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