Four Arrests Stir Bedford Treasure Case in 1868 Cattleman Death
In Bedford Iowa, four arrests are made in a long dormant 1868 treasure and murder case. Bates Huntaman Samuel Scribner John Bainwood and Henry Bainwood face charges connected to a wealthy cattleman’s death and a buried treasure allegedly worth tens of thousands. Maria Collins, once a child witness, will testify about the murder and treasure tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heney Heney
Jawan
Vis
Agol Brothens
Darewond
Andersen
Fter
Anderson
Jon
Het Andoragn
Hickan
Maria Collins
Viliabca
Iowa
C. A
Begford
Ivuay
Marla Collins
Dade Porles
Ives
Quit- Ihsan
Edford
Sxainat Bates Huntaman
Sara Seribrer
John
Henry
Knife Wounds Prove Fatal in Austin Street Tragedy
TJ Massey, two years old, died after a knife attack during a street row on Austin Street. John Massey, a San Antonio native, is survived by his parents and sister Mrs Hawk. J H Wallace and his son TD Wallace were arrested on murder charges and rearrested after Massey’s death, following surrender to city officials. Interment is planned from his father’s home at 10 o’clock Saturday morning in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan TL. Massey
M. L. Margey
North Musqulie Street
J. HL. Wallace
Oiles
Langaster
Massey
Wallace
Hly Son
John Massey
San Antonio
Hm, Hawk
Furrersd
Odd Fellows
Crows Mobilize in Curious Feats and Attacks
The article describes crows gathering for presumed battles, with observers noting explosions and warlike cries guiding them to battle sites. It cites Walter Pritan, Walter King Stone, and Charles Livingston Bull, plus a farmer’s tale of crows attacking a fox and chasing a Skye terrier.
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Walter Pritanard Raton
Harpers Magazine
Walter King Stone
Charles Livingstonh Bull
Winslow Homer
Aleg
Eugene Lowery Dies at Home at 43
Eugene Q. Lowery, 43, died at 6 39 oclock Thursday afternoon at his residence 111 Went Wood avenue. He came here ten years ago from Alabama and was for a number of years associated with the Stowers Furniture Company. In 1909 he became manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Q. Lowery
Wudd Avenue
Mr. Lowery
Funeral notices and obituaries from San Antonio area
The page records multiple deaths and funeral plans. Entries include Stowers era at Clover Furniture and Wery as auctioneer, plus MRs Minnie Walker, Marie Munseh, Elizabeth Matchau, Irwin Petry, William Roegelein, and Penroy Robinson. It notes burial locations, familial survivors, and service times, with a new grape juice development advertised by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
New Method Concentrates Grape Juice Into Syrup
described process uses a centrifugal machine to freeze and shred grape juice into tiny pieces then spin to separate water crystallization and sugar components yielding concentrate. One quart of syrup reportedly produced from a gallon of juice amid references to wartime survivor funds.
Col Edward Morriss Dies Here Friday in San Antonio
Col Edward James Morriss aged 84 died Friday afternoon at his daughter's home 920 Worth Palmetto avenue. A Texan veteran of the Mexican and Civil wars he enlisted in 1846 in Houston and served under Captain Yolay Ostrander and Colonel Albert Sidney Johnston. He later joined the Confederate army in Houston in 1861 serving with the Terry Rangers. Survived by four daughters, a son, two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral at 10 a.m. from his residence with interment in City Cemetery No. 4.
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Edward James Morriss
Nellie Dover
Palmetto Avenue
Morriss
Kentucky
Texas
San Antonio
Dallas
City Cemetery
No. 4
Wilburnigi
Hollywood
Cal
Newton M. Smith
J. B. Dempsey
St. Louis
Nellie
Dover
B. W. Marrias
Waxahachiefer
BE. Marriss
New York
Houston
Yolay Ostrander
Albert Sidney Johnston
Monterey
Bishop
Sibley
Terry Rengers
John G. Watke
Frank Terry
Sie
Wing
Marriage Licenses Granted to Several Couples
Thomas Alesander and Vint Matrice James are listed for license. Ae Bawern and Marc Aniersen appear among couples. Tan 8 Folate and Aria Beck also noted for license issuance.
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Thomas Alesander
Vint
James
Bawern
Marc Aniersen
Tan
Folate
Aria
Beck
Saloon License Renewals Due by Saturday in San Antonio
County Clerk Frank Newton warned that more than 200 licenses expire by midnight Saturday July 10 and saloon operators must renew or face a hiatus. He expected San Antonio licenses to be issued by Saturday evening under the new liquor law effective July 21 requiring annual renewals. The report lists names and arrivals at local hotels and mentions a chaotic street accident as a contrasting scene from Philadelphia Ledger.
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Frank RB. Newton
San Antonio
Baluyslay
Evergy
A. B. ‘Terrell
Real Estate Transfers From An Ambiguous City Listings
Fragmented notices show transfers involving multiple persons and streets with uncertain spellings and amounts. Names include Mrs Serab, Waldwell, Sarat My Rewery Bleck, Marshall, Willam J Vollmer, Annie McManan, and Nystad. Properties mention 1608 Qceerh RB and 1500 MF tom with street references like 34 higek 24 Inghyond ngalulen and 2208 elty brick.
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Serab Vhenos
Lalasyeil
Fot F
New City
Nopshalt Street
Waldwell Tn
Marshall
Willam J. Vollmer
MF Tom
Annie McManan
Nystad
New Elty
Perez Atroer
Bhniner
Max Alemson
Elty
Trig Street
Building Permits Report From Unclear Local Notation
Building permit notes mention Aira and Bertha Stelabers with a store, listed on Colorado Avenue along with several garbled names and numbers. The fragment references commerce and permit identifiers such as 32480 TL and 3405, but details are incomplete and entities are unclear.
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Aira
Bertha Stelabers
Wulidine
Commerce
Wiliams
Drewth
Colorado Avenue
Korres Witllniua
Deren Dingiting
Alene Aga Steer Fane
Amnien
Peac
Automobile Licenses In Tithe District Reported
A garbled regional brief notes automobile licenses in the Tithe district. The readable fragments reference names like Owerang and Foo Chowpaten with scattered Texan associations. The exact actions and dates remain unclear due to heavy OCR distortion.
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Ivil
Gattleman
Fang
Uae
aaNet
Wosian
Onuiak
Horlick's
Racine
Wis
TJ. L. Massey
Young Grocer
J. H. Wallace
Phe
Mary
Renney
Eugene
Lowery
Jashier
Stowers Furniture Company
Clover Furniture Company
Stowers
Wehch
Wery
Hlawhew
Alnhams Autvive Tm
Ruclid Avenue
J. Porter
First Baptist Eneech
Mr. Bowery
Timembear
Hugh McKellan
Cheris- Haw Church
Marie Munseh
Welnck
iMe
Alex Munseh
Perez Street
Germany
Damy
San Altonin
Henry Feille
Perez
Mase
Joseph
O'Clac
Petry
Irwin Petry
Wiliam
el Paso
Charles
Theo Petry
Deveiter
Johanna. Petry
Lena, Rebmer
Cuero
Ametia Gabbardt
Wheeling, W. Va
Eleht
East Commerce Street
San Antonia
Battle
Willian
Hermann Sons
Rlebe Undertaking Establishment
Roegelelin—Wiltem Roegelein
Neu-Loring
Bork Princes
Ee Penroy Robinson
Campane
Puter Crockett
Fanerala
Concord and
United States Department of Agriculture
Joske
Palm Beach
Rege Shine HK
Joske Palm Beach
Joske’s
Mens Nainsook Union
Nainsook Union
Duffy
Stoerabach
East
New York City
Sont Deuggisis
Etocers
Oilers
Walty Us
Medical
Tee the Matty Male Whisker Co
Hochetter, Nyty Mivorders
Col
Morris
Wax Goldsmii
Orleans
St. Anthon
Gunirr
Wintages
John Smallman
Dellas
St. Anthr
Foxe
Meo
Je Jonga
Bf Dei Ais
Rex
Johneam
Malling
Tex
JH White
Dails
Vax
W. Normen
Gunter
T. RB
Detters
Fanite
Wehla
Sluke Menger
Lee P. Adammg
Ato
St. Anthony
George ML Rein
Mies Louise Crate
Hort Arthur
Anthony
Parsons
Lanis
Mole
Quarles
Famly
Bluntser
Fort Worth
Gunteree
Smith
Aterial
Clautteur
Philadelphia Ledger
Lottie
Odcerceno
Blair Ave
Citeinnati
Ohio
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