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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1897
Page
2
The Bee-Register outlines subscription terms with annual rates and discounts for advance payment. It notes display advertisement rates are available upon request and require inquiry for specifics. G. I. Hurd operates as proprietor and advertiser.
Subscribers are urged to inspect advertising pages before trading. The paper notes advertisers dominate local commerce, with claims of wide selection, low prices, and generous terms. City officers and officials are listed among area leaders and trustees.
Ratekin ex commandant of the soldiers home issues a lengthy reply defending the home’s management and Longley’s character. He asserts he protected Longley’s reputation until it was no longer possible and accuses Longley of acting as a mouthpiece for allies within the board.
Chief Martens receives a tip from a Davenport resident about a visitor claiming knowledge of a missing Luetgert and possible hidden whereabouts. The report suggests a Chicago origin for rumors that Mrs Luetgert is dead and hidden, with police tracing the trail through Davenport and toward the woods at the city’s western edge.
A misread wire story notes Leary Dershaw near Owasa in this county being named heir to 32000 dollars. Dershain, in Colorado, is expected in ten days to travel to Pennsylvania and prove his claim. In the past six months two attempts to harm Dershain have been recorded, suggesting mercenary motives among interested parties tied to the fortune.
A ball wreck on Warrington Street near Petal involves two motor cars colliding on wet leaves. One driver suffered severe injuries with an arm amputated. the other faces likely loss of limb. No passengers were aboard. Conductors also injured as both cars were wrecked.
Ant toy of Monona County shuts out Middle-of-the-Manders Onawa Nov 3 Levi McNeill auditor Monona County has set aside ruling of state election board and had official ballot printed without middle of the road populists ticket Balle lots are printed and distributed to precincts Potential complications threaten the ensuing election results in the state and in representative districts of Monona and adjoining counties affecting the Fourth judicial district comprising Cherokee Harrison O'Brien Osceola Plymouth and Monona counties
Supreme Court decisions handed down include Stare versus Kelly affirmed in Polk and Pryce versus Railway affirmed in Cedar. Laine versus Balsley and Shoemaker versus Roberts reversed in Hamron and Jardin districts respectively, with several others reversed in Mar shall and Wa pell o districts. Nova Springs post office robbed. $70 in cash and $75 in stamps and periodicals taken. registered stamps stolen. two strangers seen loitering. strong effort anticipated to capture them. Jov Iampreet, brother of William Lamprecht of Charles City, returns from Circle City Alaska after two years. finds work paying about 3 a day. a spring move to Circle City could be feasible with companions from Charles City and Eldora. Olare fire costs spur new waterworks plans. city may build a water tower. Waterloo Omnibus and Wagonette plant may relocate to Charles City. a citizens meeting to discuss arrangements.
A major land exchange in Preastr County closes after trading 1703 acres of fine farming land with improvements for 17 000 acres of partially proved land in northern Lexas. Transfer near as Rodey wraps up business affairs and plans an inside of about a month. Parties reside in Vanses City and plan further stock ventures in Texas.
New York observers discuss Henry George Jr in the wake of his father’s illness and death. Betting markets show Van Wyck, Tracy, and Low as leading contenders with Henry George Jr as a nominal candidate. A Jeffersonian Democratic ticket filed a certificate naming Henry George Jr. for the race.
The president appoints J J Clark postmaster at Bedford Indiana. Two anarchists under arrest in Portland Oregon annoy prisoners by propagating their doctrines. Eastern cities hear paving experts recommend asphalt gutter painting as prevention to curb disorder.
Langley and Duffield defend themselves against charges filed by Commandant Ratekin at the Soldiers' Home. The affidavit mentions alleged misstatements, alleged coercion, and a dispute over discharge terms. Ratekin’s criticisms include misconduct and unbecoming conduct, while Duffield is exonerated from taking money from a patient.
Adolph Jotucon a 16 year old boy digging for bait on Beaver Island unearthed a iron boy containing wealth including gold and paper money amounting to 250005. Unclear when or by whom buried or if proceeds of a robbery or to a Swedish nobleman who lived on the island years ago.
Governor Drake returned to Centerville from Excelsior Springs and shows improvement though not fully well. He plans to vote for Mr. Staw next Tuesday, then proceed to Des Moines for state business. He expresses confidence in a Republican victory.
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