Local man fined for spankings in domestic dispute
Mason City Indiana June 23 Special because he spanked his hired girl Miss Minnie Herman Homer Holcomb a prominent resident was fined 10 dollars and costs in Justice Churchs court Saturday evening. Coupled with the alleged assault was the accusation of using violent language in her presence. The incident occurred while Mrs Holcomb was away. Miss Herman sought her weekly pay and her home, enraging Holcomb who followed her upstairs and chastised her as she packed her grip. Neighbors summoned an officer who arrested Holcomb. Miss Herman is described as an attractive young woman.
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Mason City
Becauss
Minnie
Herman
Homer Holcomb
Justice Church
Mrs. Holcomb
River Drainage Theories On Des Moines River Effects
Two main theories debate how drainage ditches will alter the Des Moines river and valley lands. Some landowners fear flooding and loss of bottom lands as tile runoff accelerates river levels after rains, while others argue drainage will steady flow and reduce overflows. Courtier Journal notes both views and hopes the latter proves correct.
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Des Moines
Harvey Ingham Weighs Governor Run At Yet Undetermined Time
The article notes Harvey Ingham, editor of the Register and Leader, as a repeatedly cited potential governor candidate. It suggests he is qualified and influential but unlikely to seek office soon, urging friends in the western region to signal interest if he desires. It also describes a revival near Marcus with Sister Jones and Brother Smith testifying humbly from behind a door in a dark corner.
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Harvey Ingham
Ingham
Ayofice
Register and Leader
Marcus
Sister Jones
Brother Smith
Tones
Sister Ones
Fourth of July Picnic in German Valley Area
Readers are invited to a Albert Amelsberg grove event one half mile west of German Valley for a community picnic. Promised events include ball game, races, tug of war between German and Buffalo townships, refreshments, and a purse of five dollars. Officer Henry Meyer announces the celebration with a day full of activities and fellowship.
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Albert Amelsberg
German Valley
Buffalo
Indians to face Hutchins at Britt today
The Indians meet Hutchins at Britt in a game scheduled for today while John Van Loven works for Fish ex in the machine business.
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Hutchins
Britt
Notice to Debtors and Creditors by Bertha Lane
Mrs Bertha Lane declares she will not honor any debts contracted by her husband R Lane after June 10 1907 and directs all parties to govern themselves accordingly. This notice serves to notify creditors and others of the denial of liability on his account.
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R. Lane
Bertha Lane
Also Mentioned on This Page
McCgormick
J. F. Fisher
C G Worley
the Peoples’ Bank
Hall & Nelson
Bankers
Sera Baring
AITO
P.H. Johnston
August Schram
Lamoreux
Henry
Stohr
Herman Franzen
Joho ‘Helmers
Claus Beesch
Be Ta Lamorenk
Fred Hofmeister
KR Nreson
Bro. Starr
Henry Meyer
Abs
Gement
John van Loven
Fishex
Indiana
Burt
Wm. Brandt
Ackley
Stetatises
Mr. Brandt
Henry Butts
Cement
Harry McElroy's
Hagen
Quest Lumber Offic
Budlong Lumber
R.M. Wallach, M. D
Kleist
O. Wolfe
Justice of the Peace
B. O
Titonka
Presbyterian Church
Geo
Frank
Wolfe’s Land Agency
Iowa
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