Chris Virgens Convicted Of Murder In First Degree
Fate and jurors convict Chris Virgens of John Steen murder after a pistol linked him to the crime is found. Testimony centers on gun marks and matching rifling, with path to verdict described amid local news details. Additional notes report marriages and a broken collar bone in Zenobia Osse.
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Fairmont Sentinel
Chris Virgens
John Steen
Thaxter Edman
Virgena
Edman
Steen
Chris Virgena
Virgen
Virgenes
Young Rein
Vir-gin
Colt
Four Mile Lake to Stay Free Water Despite Drainage Bid
The state executive council refused to order draining of Four Mile Lake arguing opposition in the surrounding territory was strong and the case had little support. In Armstrong, Bert Worman and Jennie Steiner Anderson were wed last Wednesday with the groom a local contractor. The couple will honeymoon nearby before returning to Armstrong to reside. A note promotes business education at Mankato Commercial Co. Graveling continues on Spirit Lake road west of town from the McKay home to the hilltop.
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Four Mile Lake
Bert Worman
Jennie Steiner Anderson
Armstrong
Marseilles
Armatrong
Death of M Flackman in gravel crash near Estherville
M Flackman of ten miles northwest of the city was killed instantly Friday afternoon when his car skidded on loose gravel and overturned after hitting an embankment. The Jackson county resident left a wife five children and two sons and three daughters. Funeral services were held Monday in Jackson Minnesota with neighbors noting the family’s long friendship with mail carrier J H McKay.
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M. Flackman
Alpha
Mr. Jackman
Jackman
Jackson County
Estherville
Jackson
Minn
J. H. McKay
Route 6
Mild Iowa winter remembered in O'Brien county
Frimghar Bell recalls a harsh winter in O'Brien county with no frost below seven inches, no zero readings, and few snow tracks until March. He contrasts it with 1876 7 and notes warmth when the sun shone and months with plowing and early sowing.
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Iowa
O'Brien
Frimghar Bell
Fresh red cow for sale by owner in Raleigh Iowa
One fresh red cow, six years old and deborned, available for purchase. Seller A. Schaefer of Raleigh Iowa will pay expenses. Contact 62-tf.
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Notity F. A. Schaefer
Raleigh, Towa
Corwith Citizen Tries Murder On Christmas Afternoon
A Corwith man Jesse Oxley shot Melville Hillery on Christmas afternoon after a dispute over Oxley’s divorce and Hillery’s marriage to Oxley’s ex wife. Hillery was wounded but not fatally. Oxley is jailed in Forest City with a preliminary hearing set in Britt.
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Algona
Jesse Oxley
Melville Hillery
Oxley
Corwith
Hillery
Britt
Hillary
Forest City
Kitt Oxley
Hilery
Hie
Morling
Emmetburg
Kelleher
Fort Dodge
Esthoreville
Enforce All School Laws Against Smoking Youth
The state passes a simple anti tobacco law making it the duty of teachers and school boards to enforce it. If a boy smokes he must quit or lose school privileges. Early enforcement will yield strong results as youth health and education are at stake. Public support and rising enforcement by boards are noted.
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Lawa
Q Centrality
Two Decades Back Bank Deposits Highlight Eatharville News
Twenty years ago Eatharville banks show deposits of 150000 dollars and cash on hand of 80000 plus local notes on editors Dutmaton and Nichola. The piece recalls a mad cow seen Saturday, the public reading room opening January 10 with an all day reception, and social visits from Algona to Wakonda. A wedding at New Year, local entertainments, and California real estate gossip wrap the column in a slice of small town life and regional figures from Ratherville to LeSeuer.
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Eatharville
Dutmaton
Nichola
Alok
Association
Josie
Jennie Rathbune
Algona
A. G. Metzgar
C. D. Decker
LeSeuer
Minnesota
E. H. Smith
T. H. Simmons
Cedar Rapids
Knapp
Simmons
W. J. Warner
Albert Lea
West Bend
Misa Ella Clayton
Ratherville
H. ©. Clayton
Republican
J. P. Kirby
Kimmeraburg
Union Baptist Church Services and Sunday Schedule
Morning worship at 10 46, evening service at 7 80. Pastor speaks in the a m on Provoking Cirrletiats and Teaiah s Vision in the evening. Sunday school at 2, Mission Study Class at 8 pm, and B U P U at 6 80. All are welcome at all services.
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Teaiah
Hanson declines candidacy for Congress this year
Will Not Be a Candidate, Y. O. Hanson informs us today that he positively will not run for congress. This disappoints our group as the bugle favors opposing the present incumbent and Judge Quarton of Algona. Hanson will answer requests and correspondence in due time.
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Y. O. Hanson
Congress
Judge Quarton
Algona
Arthur Heddinger Almost Buried Alive at Crawford Gravel Pit
Arthur Heddinger of West Emery Street narrowly escaped burial when a bank at the Crawford Gravel Pit caved in while he loaded gravel. He was pinned by gravel, with only his head and shoulders visible, until horses could be unhitched and he was freed. He was taken home for medical care and is recovering slowly.
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Arthur Heddinger
West Emery Street
Crawford
Mr. Heddinger
Pla
Hornes
Horaes
Wheat Emery Street
Two Deaths Last Friday Shock Community At Local Hospital
Two deaths last Friday shocked the community after unexpected illness and surgery at Reed Chester Hospital. Mrs John Jacobs of Rochester Minnesota died after a recent operation while her husband awaited news at home. Funeral services were held in Superior with family. George S Elias born October 21 1885 died December 26 after a long illness. He leaves a mother and siblings and was known for prayerful conduct during last illness. Funeral services were conducted at the home. George Nichols editor of Be therville Vindicator was injured by a cow owned by editors during a reporting incident.
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Julio Jacobs
John Jacobs
Rochester
Minnesota
Mr. Jacobs
Frank Leopold
Superior
M. E
George
Elias
J. F. Catlin
Michigan
George Nichols
Betherville
New Lumber Firm Opens in Clinton At Local Yard
The W. T. Joyce Lumber Company of Clinton announces move to the former Eat: atrest yard, with V. E. Ba as local manager and M. H. Jansen of Lake City as a company associate. The firm hoists larger stock and better building materials, signaling a strong local commitment. Mr. Lungren, a longtime businessman, may settle here with his wife and family for the winter, possibly making Clinton their permanent home.
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W. T. Joyce
Engas Ineas
Mouritse hosts three course dinner gathering
Wednesday evening at a dell Mrs Mouritse entertained guests including Dr Bossingham Mr and Mrs Young Mr and Mrs HB W Jensen Mrs E Johnston Mr and Geo McAdsma. After dessert the group played games with Mesare H W Jonsen and E Johnston winning first prizes. Booby prize went to Bossingham who hoped to be invited to the butchers.
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Iai
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Kit Oxley
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Wakonda
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