Sensation at Methodist conference512insane minister before panel
A Des Moines bound minister Rev Allen faced the Cass county insane commission during the Iowa Methodist conference. Testimony by his wife and others led to a finding of insanity and a likely superannuation listing. The session also covered the conference centennial and staffing moves in nearby districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allsatte
Des Moines
Cass County
Allen
Iowa
Mal. Wweau
W. O. Allen
W. J. Beck
Griffith
Coudeil Bluffs
Senseny
Thompson
Chariton
F. Miller
Four Living Generations in Waverly Family
In Waverly on Sept 23 four living generations are noted, headed by great grandmother Sarah Bartholomew at 83. Myre Bartholomew married at twelve and became a mother at fourteen, later grandmother at fourteen, now great grandmother. She is mother of Edith Palmer, who was a mother at sixteen to Vivian Palmer, now one year old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Waverly
Myre
Sarah Bartholomew
Edith Palmer
Vivian Palmer
Shot Husband by Wife at Farm Near Kellerton
Peter Lewis was shot by his wife at dawn at a Blockley farm in Decatur county and died hours later. A sick neighbor, a chicken thief problem, and the hen house noise are noted in the incident. Lewis, 23, had lived near Kellerton most of his life. his widow is described as prostrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Ar
Peter Lewis
Blockley
Decatur G
Lewis
Kellerton
Boy Swallowed Buckeye in Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge September 23 a Buckeye tree found in Iowa prairie country near the Midland theatre feeds a serious illness in Walter son of C Pedderson the local manager. The boy was playing with hogs near the tree when he gathered fruit mats and pockets, then ingested the seeds per his account by an older boy or man who explained the fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Buckeye
Iowa Prairies
Walter
C. ¥. Pedderson
Midland Theatre
Balloonist Frenchy Injured In Waterloo Parachute Attempt
Raphael known as Prank or Frenchy suffered serious back and facial injuries when a hot air balloon burst near Dock Island during a failed descent. He faced possible paralysis but is expected to recover in days to weeks. The wrecked craft blamed on overloading and rot. he claimed 17 years’ experience with prior ascents at Wellsburg Traer and Dike amid a subscription effort for a parachute leap.
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C. G. W. Stock Yards
Dog
Joe Fackle
Raphael
Jose
Balloop
Man
Dock Island
Dr. Hathaway
Wellsburg
Traer
Dike
Slifer murder trial probes vitiligo and chloroform links
At Grundy Center on September 23 evidence continued in the Slifer murder case. Defense experts testified Katie Slifer carried vitiligo and died apparently from ingesting an irritant, while the state’s doctors discussed embalming, post mortem digestion, and chloroform effects. Cross examinations explored the stomach, embalming timing, and possibility of decay, with observers noting broad attendance and ongoing testimony by Dr. Walter Biering and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albrook
Katie Slifer
de. M. H. Thielen
Slifer
Thieden
Mra. Slifer
BE. W. Finnlayson
Des.Moines
Kate Slifer
R. B. Underwood
Eldora
G. A. Willett
Underwood
Willet
Wheeler
Willett
Belng
Harry Gerhart
Marshalltown Bank
W. A. Size
Mr. Size
Size
Gerhart
William Mee
Gladbrook
Letter Forged Note Key in Grundy County Trial
In Grundy Center a murder case rests on handwriting and a 1903 letter from Kathryn Slifer found after her death. Experts testify Katie Slifer authored the note and exhibit 10, while defense witnesses claim impersonation and question postmortem facts.
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Grundy Center
State of
Iowa
William EB. Slifer
Grundy County
Katie Slifer
Katie Silfer
Mr. Mel
It Saved His Leg by Bucklen Arnica Salve
It saved his leg after six months of pain and a frightful rotoning incident. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured ulcers and wounds in five days. Sold by Wangler Bros. & Todd, druggists, rated 40 cents per and guaranteed to cure.
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P. A. Darforth
LaGrange
Wangler Bros
Todd
The Candidate and the Missing Roll Calls
A satirical tale chronicles a lone fisherman in political waters who finds a tin can labeled Prosperity and other terms. The mock treasure leads to a warning about misreading promises, while the Wader and the Clam Shells tale mocks political deceit and unintended harm. The final piece notes a candidate who skipped many roll calls, suggesting neighborly conduct can backfire and affect election outcomes.
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Fidnerman
Agre
Goda
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Atlantic
Decatur County
Primghar
Boy
Frenchy
Reinbeck
Bly
Leduc
DON. M. Munger & CO
Waterloo
Findlayson
W. N. Moffett
Conrad
Sliter
Mr. Sliter
A. N. Wood
Will
Kate
Blair
Mee
Orlock
Francis B. Courtney
LaCrosse
Wis
Courtney
Jones
W. C. Henning
Cedar Rapids
Ce]dar Rapids Business College
Henning
Int. Grundy Center
Esopus
House of the Wise
Mississippe
Tulian W. Richards
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