Martin Schwab Arrested in Lake Benton Murder Case
Bancroft notes report Marshal Wesley received a telegram from Lake Benton Minnesota requesting the arrest of Martin Schwab for a recent murder. Schwab was tracked to Estherville and captured after follow-up visits by the local marshal and constable to Schwab’s relatives. The community preserves respect for the family, while the authorities pursue the Minnesota-provided reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Wesley
Eherid
Lake Benton
Minnesota
Martin Schwab
Chas. Wilson
Paul Hoacke
Schwab
Estherville
Minn
Hoeck
Mrs. Hoeck
J. Breer
Marshal Wesler
Local notes from Bancroft area cover ball game talk and obits
Baseball fans expect a good game as both teams remain in fair shape. Local hires include Fred Bender returning to Underkoffer Pharmacy and John Jacobs seen as a future big leaguer. Other items note river mud from Mud Creek, church sermons by Rev. C B Mitchell, and the baccalaureate at Seneca. Michael Firon Sr. of Seneca dies, with funeral details pending. Chas M Wilson buys Bancroft’s only livery stock and will take over soon. Dr W C Guide buys a new 15 horsepower Runabout. Grace Littlefield visits Burt and supports Tom Hanna’s illness. Henry Blocker’s horse dies mysteriously en route to town. Bancroft high school graduation exercises planned with address by Richard C Barrett and performances by Leney and Ketchum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bender
Spencer
Jaws
Underkoffer
John Jacobs
Business College
Cedar Rapids
C. B. Mitchell
Titonka
Seneca
Stephens
Michael Firon Sr
Michael Firon Jr
St. John's Church
Chas. M. Wilson
Buffalo Center
Baro
Charliel
Bancroft
W. C. Guide
Henry Blocker
Jefferson Hall
Richard C. Barrett
Leney
Algons
Ketchum
Helen Behrmann
Nila Duckmanton
Eulalia Moline
Theodora Putzier
Leon Clement
Local Notes and Community News Summary
Seneca reports Mrs N I Berg ill with bronchitis and Henry Eimers building a cement block barn. J T Waite of Fenton visited on professional business. Jacobson family hosts Clayton county kin. Wm Bronson and wife from Seattle stayed with Ole Olson. No. 4 school reopens after years closed. teacher Bessie Fish and Jno Osborne returned from Black Hawk County amid his mother’s illness. Nelson Olson and Mary Olson wed last Wednesday. they will live on the groom’s farm. Cummins club forms with officers Phil Eckholm president and others. next meeting set for May 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. Osborne
Black Hawk County
Nelson-Olson
Jens M. Nelson
Mary Olson
Chicago
Cummins
Phil, Eckholm
A. l L. Anderson
Peter Thorson
E. O. Relgason
Martin Thorson
Ledyard Social Notes Include Various Town Visitors
Henry McFarland of Chicago visited Ledyard on Friday while Phil Tillmoney from Ionia Minnesota visits his brother N Tillmoney. Dave Smith and son Leo of Bancroft stop by the Nehring home. Mr. and Mrs. Wright of Algona with daughter Francis call on friends. Jack Frakes departs to run Swea City exchange. Mrs. Gilhaus and Pauline had a close runaway incident but no serious injuries. Nina Marquie returns from Eagle Grove helping care for a sick relative and reports Opal improved. A. Jenks and others go to Silver Lake Gahing on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McFarland
Chicago
Phil Tillmoney
Ionia
Minnesota
N. Tillmoney
Dave Smith
Leo
Bancroft
al Nehring
W. A. Wright
Francis
Algona
Jack Frakes
Graves Pharmacy
Swea City
Estherville News and Local Happenings Roundup
Mrs A Monson and daughter visited Estherville on Lower Sunday. A new 830 line gas storage house was ordered by city officials. Surveyor Lilly and son spent days in the area on business. Mrs Jesse Greenwood underwent appendectomy last week. Political campaigning stirs needed in the region. Fred Walter Serzgree Bengt Nelson visited relatives near Elmore. Commercial Club met to plan Memorial Day observances. Postmaster J Hatch's sidewalk is being replaced with a cement walk. Harrison township board of health adopted state health rules. Rev J M Harris received leave to attend Oklahoma City church delegates meeting. Chas Molinder R V Frakes Peter Eckholm improved by adding cement walks. Des Moines and Algona bankers Gardner Cowles E J Murtagh pursued bank interests in town. Local Masons gave farewell banquet for Ray W Peet who moves to Colorado for health. High school baseball team lost at Germania. Hokenson presided, O Nelson behind the bat, return game promised. Peet Co disposed of telephone business to local capitalists. Jack Frakes hired as hello girl and messenger due to Ray Peet’s health-related move.
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Harrison Township Board of Health
State Board of Health Rules and Regulations
The
Baptist Church
J. M. Harris
Oklahoma City
Chas. Molinder
R. V. Frakes
Peter Eckholm
Des Moines
Algona
Gardner Cowles
E.J. Murtagh
First National Bank
Germania
Waterloo
Dmne
Tod
Fred Hokenson
O. Nelson
Peet & Co
Jack Frakes
Ray
California
Titonka Visitors and Local Happenings Reported
Portland residents Lee G Daniel and Miss Quicois Grover visited Titonka on Sunday. Mrs Theodore Rike and daughter Ella were Titonka visitors earlier in the week. Roy Mann completed a two month term of school Friday in the Ed Bartlett district. Fred Ringsdorf’s new hog house nears completion with Will Smith doing the carpentry. W F Bike and daughter Lena visited at Aug Schrader’s home early week. Mr Butts and two daughters along with Mrs Louie Bike of Titonka were seen on our streets last week. Dance at Will Ringsdorf home in Bachelor Corner drew good attendance. Miss Elsie Ringedorf finished a two month spring term in the Pratt district near Bachelor Corner Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee G. Daniel
Quicois Grover
Titonka
Theodore Rike
Ella
Roy Mann
Ed. Bartlett
Fred Ringsdorf
Will Smith
W. F. Bike
Lena
Butts
Louie Bike
Will Ringa‘dorf
Elsie Ringedorf
Pratt District
Bachelor Corner
Democratic slate with Whittemore championed at Jagat
J A Nedonald seeks clerk and P Christenson runs for sheriff in Jagat as Republican rivals face stiff challenge. The piece notes Whittemore backing among Democrats and signals heightened campaign attention for the local race.
Local Materials and Pink Pain Tablets Advertised
An old newspaper fragment advertises building materials for houses with cheap rates and screen doors, plus Dr Shoop Pink Pain Tablets claimed to stop pain in 20 minutes. The ad notes retailers like E E Conner Co and mentions blood pressure as the pain source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoop
Dr. Shoop
Man Lacked Best Health In Tasmanian Tale
A fragment from R. B. Miller quotes Hollister about a man whose health failed to meet expectations and who had not yet used the "best" remedy. The lines hint at a cautionary note within a Rocky Mountain Tasitem context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
R. BH. Miller
Dr King’s New Life Pills Sold At Local Drugstore
B G Stewart of Cedar View Mississippi proclaims the pills are worth their weight in gold for constipation malaria and biliousness. The product sold under guarantee at R H Millar’s drug store for twenty five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Stewart
Cedar View
Miss
Dr. King
R. H. Millar
Health Coffee touted as perfect coffee imitation
An advertisement praises Health Coffee by Dr. Shoop of Recine Wisconsin as a clever substitute made from toasted grain with malt and nuts. The copy claims it fools experts and removes long boiling, noting it can be made in four minutes and is sold by R. H. Miller.
What Shall We Eat. Meals for a Day by Chicago Record Herald
The Chicago Record-Herald offers daily menus and recipes in three departments to help housewives plan meals at moderate cost. The sections Meals for a Day and Martha's Management provide advice, tips, and breakfast ideas to add variety and efficiency for family dining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago Record-Herald
Martha
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Tonic Promoted
An ad touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a reliable tonic for thirty years to relieve constipation cleanse bowels strengthen digestion and restore digestive organs. The product is offered as a 35 cent tea or tablet from R B Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
R. BH. Miller
New Towns In Washing Chicago Milwaukee & S1
Five new towns to be established in Whitman county in the Palouse district of Washington offer investors a chance to buy town lots at Spokane area sales. Auctions date May 25 for Kenora district lots and May 26 for Meldwood, with a sale at Pandora on May 27. Auctioneer F A Miller, Passenger Agent, Chicago, provides further details.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
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Royal
Bancroft News
J. A. Frech
J. F. Johnson
Miss Nelson
Algona Friends
Steve Ulderhofer
Belmond
Old Home
J. A. Clement
Rose
Burton Sunny
Leo Schiltz
Britten
Oliver Marquis of
Ledyard
Cashier Sherman
A. Laura Ketchum
Clarion
M. H. Haan
J.A. Winkel
Lou Overs
Burt
John Eggen
Orfordville
Wisconsin
EK. Megorden
Dr. Guide
August Kottmann
Robert Schultz
Dr. Walters
Zaccheus Johnson
Avoca
Mary McDermott
Tutorks
J. H. Sheridan
Steve Underkodler
Putzier
Roy Sed
Dora Richardson
Rose Sudmeier
Rock Valley
Iowa
C. P. Dischler
Chas. N. Jones
Hartley
Mrs. W. W. Ed
John Ludwig
Dosle
Irvington
J. N. Ludwig
Wu. Frank
Beardsley
W. J. Pauon
J. A. Winkel Jr
Bettinger
N. D
Chas. Meinzer
Burt Township
Dr. Walvers
Migs Lille Benson
W. S. Stahl
Christena Nemmers
DaSmet
South Dakota
E. Nemmers
Goldie Sawyer
Doland
S. D
J. J. Studer
George B. Ludwig
St. Benedict
J. N. Ludwig Ome
S. C. Castleman
W. P. Johnson
Wifo
Tom Sherman
Walters
Portland Township
J. B. Sheridan
C. G. Lundell
Pecatonica
Ill
Howmeone
Renwick
Banorot
Bate
Ayer
Grace Littlefield
F. A. Bronson
Tom Hanna
Canler
Mr. Banna
Henry Eimers
J. T. Waite
Fenton
Jacobson
Clayton County
Wm. Bronson
Seattle, Washington
Ole Olson
No. 4
Bessie Fish
By Hepson Tolmin
A. Monson
Lilly and Son
Jesse Greenwood
Azais
Fred
Walter Serzgree
Bengt Nelson
Callie
Elmore
J. Hatch
Ray W. Peet
Colorado
Portland
Langdon & CO
Huenkot Garden
Winkel
A. Spongbel
Algona, Iowa
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