Inquest Opens on Kingston Isenhart Murder Case
An inquest details Kingston Isenhart found dead from a brutal head injury with a lead pipe and possible gun involvement. Investigators note a staged scene in Isenhart's car and a late letter from the killer, while associates and a discharged former employee face examination. Concerted evidence points to murder, not suicide, as officers seek the culprit.
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Peenhart
Authentes
Willan Hock
Isenhart
Cnce
Fenhart
Peoria
Darling
Isenhary
Nody
Kecks
Garoner Allen
Weeter
Senhart
Alt Jen
Tsenhart
Carroll youths held by Ogle County officials
Roland Glenn and Alfred Smith, youths from Carroll County amid Brookville and Ten, were arrested Monday by Sheriff Frank B. Murray on assault with a deadly weapon charges. They are jailed on $2000 bond each, with allegations including car tampering and involvement with a Rockwell machine during the incident.
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Roland Glenn
Alfred Smith
Carroll
Brookville
Tenare
Sherif Frank B. Murray
Ogle
Chang
Rockwell
Polo Iis Nahi
Homie 9
Glenn
Sarth
Rockwell Machine
Warred Contract for Township Bridges Awarded
Fred Kan Forreston secured the contract for township bridges in Fairhaven Township. Work will start at once with half the estimated cost paid. A $5,000 bond was authorised by special election held last July.
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Fred Kan Forreston
Fered Kanes
Forresten
Fid
FIAT
Strauch Tioffimay
Haviman
Fairhaven
Property transfers and deeds listed for Ida Speck and others
A series of fragmented deed notices shows transfers from Ida Speck and others to spouses and relatives, including George C. Knauer, Addie B. Sttzl, M. M. Twieg, Hervey R. Eby, Pauline Werner, and El Ward Simon. Locations referenced include Savanna, Milledgeville, and Mt. Carroll with various lots and blocks described.
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Ida Speck
Lillian Wilcot
Savanna
Gilbert’s
Kara W. Schrock
Geo. CO. Knauer
Safe
Addie B. Sttzel
Caorge CG. Lower
M. M. Twieg
Hervey R. Eby
Shannon Q. T
Carnival Wrestler Fined for Fracas at Lanark Carnival
Lanark Old Settlers day saw wrestler oe Killazan arrested for striking a boy. He was fined 25 dollars and costs, with sentencing on the 18th and release from jail on the 27th.
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Lanark
Oe Killazan
Lanark Old
Girls win second prize for stain removal demo at state fair
Teren Kenyon and Evelyn Holm of the Merry Sewers 4-H club in Argona earned second place in Class P junior Home Making Demonstrations district 1 at the Springfield state fair. Miss Esther Schmaling leads the group.
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Teren Kenyon
Evelyn Holm
Merry Sewers
Argona
Springfield
Esther Schmaling
Feeder Cattle Tour Planned September Eight
Farmers announce a cattle feeder tour starting at the Bloom farm south of the cemetery corner of Lanark, visiting Roth and Greenwall farms. Speakers include Rubins from the University of Illinois and a marketing specialist. Discussion will cover economical feeding, cattle types, financing, contract feeding, and expansion across the corn belt. Farmers from the county are invited.
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Yiu Rubins
University of
C. Roth
Greenwall Brothers
Willermit
Jed
M. P. Roske
Allend
Farm strike and cooperative push shape optimistic farming era
Farmers from 28 states report rising optimism as the Farmers National Grain Corporation handles 140,000,000 bushels of grain with strong profits. The farm strike movement grows across Iowa and beyond, pressuring prices via informal cooperative actions, while concerns rise about coercive methods and impacts on farm independence and urban industry.
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Chicago
Farmers National Grain Corporation
Ffarmer-Controlled
Rockford Morning Star
Iowa
Farm ‘Board
Getivilies
Ford
Jena
National Guard
Bayentt
Istithers
Farm Board
Ecu
County Republican Committee Members to Meet Friday Night
County Republican Central committee members will meet at the courthouse Friday evening to discuss plans for the coming campaign. All members are urged to be present.
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County Republican
County Republican Central Committee
Court House
Morrow family reunion elects officers at Waterworks Park
Risty four Isenhart group members met at Waterworks Park Morrison for the 24th annual reunion. Mrs Joe Morrow Fulton was named president with Glen Kendall Ashtown vice president and Mrs L W Harrison Morrison secretary treasurer. Next year’s gathering will be in the same park on the fourth Tuesday in August.
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Risty
Isenhart
Waterworks Park
Morrison
Alk
Doe Morrow
Fulton
Acugrust
Praser
E. A. van Osdoi
Mt Carroll Team Breaks Thomson’s Winning Streak
Mt Carroll defeats Thomson 6 to 4 at homecoming in a tight county clash. The Mt Carroll squad ended Thomson’s string of victories, snapping their long undefeated run and claiming a narrow win in a closely contested game.
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MT. Carroll
Thomson
Toggers
Carroll Farm Bureau To Play De Kalb In Second Game Friday
The Carroll Farm Bureau aims to rebound after a 18 to 11 victory over DeKalb County in division two. Milledgeville and Thomson players led a strong hitting display at Sycamore with several home runs and a late rally securing the win as Melon Tossers eye another win in Friday’s Cook field clash.
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de Kalb
Carroll County Farm Bureau Bill
Dekalb County Boys
Sycamore
Cooksfield
Thomson
Butioy Sim Turnbaugh
Chadwick
Lady Luck
Carroll
Milledgeville
Toney
Vic J Miller
Young
Wehmeyer
Leavens
Bogett
Goble
H. Hawkins
B. Hawkins
Williamson
Holland
Tousley
Voustey
Rahn
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McKenzie
Aspeland
Decker
Challand
Damwits
Anderson
Donnelly
Wessen
Nelson
Carroll Abhr
Stoner
Ware
Paul
E. Rahna
Roger
Shafer
Lschreiner
Sturtevant
pLeavens
Thomsen Lad Leads Melon Day Victory at Mt Carroll
Thomsen Mehin Vossers won their 14th decisive victory from Mt Carroll on Melon Day. The county cat boys started strong and Thomsen staged a three run rally in the inning to secure a narrow win. Wilt Thomson, left fielder, starred with a home run and winning run.
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Thomsen Mehin Vossers
Mie Carroll
Thomsen
Mointh
Wilt
Thomson
Mt Carroll Cubs edge Chadwick team 11 to 5 victory
Mt Carroll Cubs defeated Chadwick playground squad 11 to 5 on Tuesday evening despite Chadwick fielding only four regulars. The report mixes game details with local anecdotes and a museum-like tour of town attractions and fairgoer notes, capturing a midweek community scene.
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MT. Carroll Cubs
Chadwick
Mt. Carroll
Temple
McIntyre
Kahler
Waters
Frank
K. Shultz
Lincup
Maurice Mest
Carroll County Farm Folks Enjoy Week of Events
Farmers across Carroll county spent a week of gatherings from a Farm Bureau picnic to a Thomson watermelon feast and Mt Carroll homecoming. Morrison to entertain for five days starting Monday and Saver Kraut Day at Forreston on Sept 15 invites the public to begin plans for travel and events.
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Carroll County
Farm Bureau
Thomson
Mt Carrell
Morrison
Forreston
Local schools reopen after holiday. Ferin school opens
The Consolidated school will open on Labor Day while the Sandridge starts Tuesday September 6. Miss Gladys Cooper opened her school at Ferrin today and all other township schools are in session. Billy Stark from West Chicago left after visiting grandparents Ern and Mrs Brown. Weekend guests with Mr and Mrs Houghton included daughter Macy and Dr and Mrs James Shipky and daughter from Rockford.
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Sandridge
Gladys Cooper
Ferrin
Billy Stark
West Chicago
Ern Brown
Rar Houghton
Macy
James Shipky
Rockford
Local notes on school openings and crop reports in Sandridge area
Showers last week improved corn and melon sales remain strong with satisfactory prices for both buyers and sellers. School opens Monday with Mrs Alice Switzer resuming teaching duties. Libbie Curley to teach Mosquito Hill school six miles north of Savanna. Mrs Susan Mackey’s family hosted Curley. visit by Dr C Merford away for research work. A snake incident during a visit by Mrs Arthur Pape to John and wife’s home caused alarm but was resolved when Irene Route assisted in removing the snake.
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Alice Switzer
Thomson
Libbie Curley
Mos Jquito Hill
Savanna
Ridge Road
Miss Curley
Wurster
Susan Mackey
Robert
Jjames Malcom
Kay McCord
McCord
Mackay
C. P. Merford
Arthur Pape
John
Mearest
Ray, Rapple
Irene
Strong Sterling Independents to Play at Thomson Sunday
The Strong Sterling Independents travel for a Sunday game at Thomson. Milledgeville stars are touted among the lineup as Melon Tossers clash with stiff competition. The 2:30 start features low admission and a likely nip and tuck ball contest.
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Sterling
Thomson
Madn Hay
Spring Valley Aid Society Hosts A Midweek Gathering
Mrs. F. JB Irion presided over the Spring Valley aid society on Wednesday afternoon. A sequence of visits and small gatherings followed, including a note on Miss Nellie Odlin and Maxine Entwhistle traveling to Chicago and Miss Gladys Jamison returning to Marwood for school duties. The item mentions multiple local families visiting relatives in Clinton, Chicago trips, and church activities around the area.
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F. JB. Irion
Aid Society
N. G. Glu
Guy Gridley
Ralph Bieleman
Second Holland Reformed Church
Fulton
Marie Bly
Clinton
Ellen Hookland
Jennie Aggen
Job
Henry Smith
Ada van Liers
Wilbur Bergsman
Alberta
Chicago
Peter Wiercema
Robert
Peter
Aggen
June
James
John
Cornelius
Henry Aggen
Henry Wing
Willings Workers
Spring Valley
Presbyteran
Dixon
Sibley
George Entwhistle
Elmer
Warrs White
Jokes From a Fractured Telegraph of Laughs
A garbled string of quirky jokes and stray lines about radio crowds, prisoners, and a mix of misheard questions. It hints at humorous exchanges, domestic quips, and a schoolroom gag about the capital of the United States.
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United States
Morgan
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