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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1914
Page
2
A scrambled clump of notes mentions education mandates, Queen Mary book shopping, dance master congress, a trousers button tale, heart relics of saints, Arctic skins trades, Mindanao depths, global employment figures, and various curiosities from Belgium to London. The jumble preserves disparate items with dated impressions and odds ends.
A letter from Mortimer B. Wheelock is believed to bolster the murder theory in the banker’s death. Rev. Horace O. Bethel, a Presbyterian minister from Moulton, arrived in Alpines and then left for Colfax after showing the letter to hotel owner William Ballard. Ballard alerted County Attorney Guthrie. Bethel said the letter suggested Wheelock’s plans for a new minister and a fresh start for Colfax Presbyterian Church.
Ames Jan 3 The agricultural extension department at Iowa State College promotes better market production of cattle hogs and sheep through fat stock shows aiming to boost the industry similar to colt shows that improved draft horse breeding Director W J Kennedy says every community may host a show to foster higher quality stock and farming practices. A broad effort to expand fat stock displays is planned across the state.
Cards sent in Ida Grove announce the Christmas Day marriage of H J Van Dahren and Miss Gene Yockey in Edgerton Ohio. They plan to reside in Ida Grove after February 1. Van Dahren is with Stimpson Vorn Deehren hardware. Gene Yockey is Editor Schaffer’s sister-in-law at the Record Era.
Des Moines Iowa December 31 The five figures from the Rock Island fund are split among city state school district and county after attorney Haloran says none can be ignored The city would receive 32562 28 the school district 26960 40 the state 2409 35 and the county 12977 57 Treas urer Martin will apportion the money this week Ames Iowa December 31 Five Warren county boys gain a fully funded two week course in agriculture at Iowa State college Santa Claus funds by WW Brown former New York Central president turned farmer The gift come from horse winnings at Warren county fair and support from Harry Hopper The five boys Glen Tomilinzon Rudolph Oz Leo Adamson Edward Burlingame Jennings Reed were picked on character and leadership after rural community recommendations The course opens with large turnout and full farm division instruction for all family members
In Waterloo Iowa on December 31 a Klingsman couple honored their five children and sixteen grandchildren with gold and currency gifts. Bags hanging from a tree branch contained 400 each for every child, totaling 2500, with nearly 3000 spent on the celebration. Recipients listed include Mrs George F Johnson C E Klingaman FE Klingaman Will Klingaman and Ray Klingaman.
Jesse Oxley, brother of Mayor George Oxley, is jailed in Forest City Iowa amid murder charges. Dylan Hillery, formerly Melville Hillery, a barber, was shot as he headed to the telephone station to call the sheriff after Oxley followed him and his former wife Mire with accusing letters. The shot struck Hillery under the heart, passing through the liver.
In December 31 two of four assailants robbed Vit Stokovich an Austrian tramp between here and West Side. They seized his money overshoes and clothing then forced him off the moving train. Two defendants Charles H. Scott and A. J. Dougherty were brought to await trial. one culprit escaped with most of the money. The two confessions led to ten year sentences at Fort Madison penitentiary.
Ogden Ta Dec 1 Albert Bergland night operator at the interlocking tower of the Northwestern and Minneapolis St Louis railroads here was burned when a lamp exploded in the tower. Oil showered his clothing as he rushed out and rode down the street before succumbing to his burns.
Mason City Iowa December 30 Breess Thomas a Nashville Tennessee man was fatally wounded and is at Park hospital. Lacy Thompson his alleged assailant is at large. Both lived in Mason City. The feud began when Thomas took Thompson s coat and went to Manly to work. Thompson followed to the Rock Island bank where he found Thomas sleeping with the coat and stabbed him twice the second blow aimed at the heart narrowly missing.
In Pierson Iowa on a Saturday night a wagon man, David Short, was killed when a touring automobile struck a protruding pole attached to his pump wagon. The auto occupants, Fe Miller, William Knaack, Henry Brune and L S Putmann, escaped serious injury though the car was jolted and the front seat knocked loose. Short died of a head injury about midnight.
Des Moines December 20 A $23 million tax suit against Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad was settled by Polk County board of supervisors voting 3 to 7. The railroad paid $75,000 in full settlement plus $25,000 to attorneys Kistle & Wright of Council Bluffs. The county will dismiss its suit upon payment of $100,600, with the board also ordering that the rail line cover the attorneys fees to preempt tax payer lawsuits.
Neal Venard of Cushing, 55, was killed four miles west of Cushing in an automobile crash while traveling to the George Finch home near Lawton. Car owner William Finch, Ralph Finch, and Edas Finch were injured. Mrs. Venard escaped. The vehicle reportedly ran off a culvert while trying to avoid a hog, rolled, and crushed Wisakull. Mr Finch suffered a torn left ear and neck injuries. Ralph and Edas sustained broken collarbones and a broken hand, respectively.
Des Moines city forces failed to block the saloon consent petition when the district court denied a writ of certiorari. Judge DeGraff dissolved the injunction as the county board of supervisors declared the petition sufficient. Dry interests plan an appeal, ensuring extended litigation and keeping saloons open for a time.
In Coon Valley township near Sac City nine sub districts held a special election. Of 83 votes cast 81 favored dissolving the school township and making each sub district an independent organization. Preparations are now underway for the change.
Mrs. Anthony C. Owen, Cerro Gordo County’s eldest resident, celebrated her etc. Observers note she has lived in the county for years and remains in good health. Her husband, "Code Anthony," once the city’s first material, served about 15 years.
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