Tragedy Shrouds Galva Family on Stratford Farm
A former Galva resident, Mrs Carl Carlson, her husband Cust Carlson, and their three young sons are found dead in a watering tank on a farm near Stratford Iowa. The tragedy, described as a grim mystery, occurred Saturday afternoon with a family once described as happy. Neighbors aid in the aftermath as investigators seek a tragic cause amid a close knit community.
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Galva
Clayson
Stratford
Carls
Swan Swanson
Livit
Neat Kewanee
August Swanson
Carlson
Calva
Dahleren
Webster City
Hamilton County
Carl Carlson
Stanhope
Cust Carlow
Tragedy at Gustafson Farm Reveals Hidden Family Doom
Carlson family on John F Gustafson farm finds wife and two children dead in a water tank after suspicion of murder or accident. Neighbors and owner John Gustafson uncover bodies including the 14 month old Myron. The case spurs theories of insanity and foul play.
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Myron
John F. Gustafson
Carlson Place
Miss Maggie Sheehan Found Insane After Cyclone Scene
Miss Maggie Sheehan a 50 year old local character living with her brother on a small Providence area farm was brought to court to answer for insanity after behaving like a wild woman following a cyclone. Witnesses described her threatening acts and unique costume. The jury declared her insane and ordered transfer to Watertown with later hospital care.
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Maggie Sheehan
Providence
Jakn
Insame
Watertown
Regulation bans ice cream cones and wheat products in wheatless periods
The U S Food Administration issues rules prohibiting ice cream cones after 5 p m and outlining wheatless days Mondays and Wednesdays with meals 5:00 p m to midnight. It bans any wheat flour products except limited substitutes and lists items like crackers pastries and cereals to avoid on wheatless periods.
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United States Food Administration
Woman Kills Husband in Home Quarrel in Kewanee
Prosper Beckaert of Kewanee is fatally shot at home by Augusta Beckaert during a Monday morning quarrel. Police found Beckaert at the top of the stairs with a gunshot wound. a meat cleaver lay near him. Augusta Beckaert and boarder Andrew DeBock were arrested as the case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosper Beckaert
Kewanee
Augusta Beckaert
Andrew DeBock
Administrator's Notice for Fiorenzo Boggio Estate
The administrator of the estate of Fiorenzo Boggio deceased announces he will appear before the court to pursue related legal actions and fulfill duties of probate. The notice announces upcoming proceedings and the administrator's role in settling debts and distributing assets.
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Fiorenzo Boggio
Notice of Estate Claims for Bureau County July Term
County Court of Bureau County at Princeton announces the July Term to hear all claims against the estate. Creditors must attend to present claims and debtors should make immediate payment. Dated April 19, 1918. four weeks notice.
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County Court of
Bureau County
Court House
Princeton
Transit Schedule Notice for DePue Trips and Fares
The notice lists train times from morning and afternoon windows and notes daily service to DePue except Sunday. It urges travelers to buy tickets in advance to save money and explains a return trip must be taken within a round trip date following the sale date.
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A. M
P. M
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