Killed Two to Get Fortune in Chicago Court
In a Chicago court William Darling Shepherd faces trial for the alleged murder of ward Billy McClintock with typhoid germs. Prosecutors outline a decades‑old plot by the Shepherds to seize the McClintock fortune, tied to wills and an annuity for Isabelle Pope, amid an investigation that led to exhumations and charges against Judge Oscar Olson’s circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Darling Shepherd
McClintock
Shepherd
Shepherds
Harry Olson
MecClintock
Oscar Olson
Olson
Daley at Community Theater Delights Wakefield Audience
Wakefield public enjoys a large audience for the high school class of 1925s home talent comedy Daley at the Community Theater. R G Weithe receives high praise for cast selection and coaching, with May Earling, Herman Hook, Stephen Maloney, Lawrence Hook, Joe Livo, Chrissie James, Anastasia Maloney, Buster Weston and Kenneth Draver delivering polished performances. The reviewer notes strong minor roles blending with leads and hopes for more such shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Daley
R. G. Weithe
May Earling
Weihe
Herman Hook
Stephen Maloney
Mr. Smith
Lawrence Hook
Joe Livo
van Dyke
Chrissie James
Anastasia Maloney
Miss Forbes
Buster Weston
Vincent Leach
Kenneth Draver
William Collins
Isadore Yatchak
Bulter
McClintock case looms as verdict nears and promises large sums
The case centers on Farman and Shepherd with Farman labeled the state's strongest card after a $100,000 promise. Mrs. Shepherd, initially named guilty by a coroner's jury, was vindicated when a grand jury refused to indict. The McClintock case holds national interest as the trial progresses. What will be the verdict?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Shepherd
Wm. McClin
Nenee
Mrs. Shepherd
Farman
Shepherd
Contracting Firms Delayed on Spur Railroad Work
The Marsh Co Inc has not begun its railroad spur project north of the city. Early this week executives reviewed the proposed route and discussed sub letting to W B Peters, who declined the terms. It is believed Marsh Co will soon commence work with its own crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Marsh Co., Inc
W. 8. Peters
Peters
Marsh Co
High School Exams Begin Monday June 8
Final exams for the school year start Monday June 8 and run for three days. Students with averages above 85 for five hours work may be excused. English tests for 9th 10th and 11th grades occur Monday at 9:00 AM in the high school assembly room with afternoon exams in Algebra Geometry Chemistry Botany American History in specified rooms.
Examinations Schedule Across Rooms and Buildings
Noon at 1:00 examinations in short hand and typewriting will be held in room 202. Examinations in vocational courses take place at the Trade School and in home economics rooms in the High School Building.
Prout Named Vice President Of UP District Federation
Mrs. R. I. C. Prout was nominated vice president of the Upper Peninsula District Federation of Woman's Clubs at the spring meeting in Sault Ste. Marie last week. With no opposition, she will be unanimously elected at the fall meeting. Mrs. A. W. Clevenger, local club president, was named to the resolutions committee for the ensuing term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. I. C. Prout
Upper Peninsula
Burglary evolves as pants-removing thief targets grocers
An eastern city burglar uses a new dusk routine robbing retail grocers. He enters masked with a gun and forces the dealer to remove his pants, pockets loot the till, grab sardines, disconnect phones, then vanish. The piece notes the oddity and urges grocers to prepare.
City Commission Meeting Adjourns For Lack Of Quorum
Regular Wakefield Michigan City Commission meeting held May 7 1925 at City Hall adjourned due to no quorum with Mayor and four commissioners absent. City Clerk WM Jacobson records the adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
Wakefield
Michigan
Rummel
Hornibrook
Hart, Strough
Matthews
WM. Jacobson
City of
A. L. Rummel
Wakefield City Commission May 25 1925 Proceedings
The adjourned regular meeting of the Wakefield Michigan City Commission convened at City Hall on May 25 1925. Present were Major Rummel and Commissioners Hornibrook and Matthews with Hart and Strongh absent. Hoseid submitted a telegram from Southern Surety Company approving bonds and compensation policy under his city contract and was authorized to proceed. The commission then adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
Wakefield
Michigan
Major Rummel
Hornibrook
Matthews
Hart
Strongh
Thor Hoseid
Southern Surety Company
Hoseid
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tom
Dulcy
Federation
L. Saeks
Dad
Lad
Stromberg
Cleon Motor Company
Wakefield, Michigan
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!