Mystery of the Fraternity Murder Deepens
Philadelphia detective Tommy Rankin leads an inquiry into the death of Stuart Jordan during a Mu Beta Sigma initiation. Buckley and Randall emerge as key suspects as evidence shows drugging at the club, missing shoes marked with thumb tacks, and a plan to slip into the chapter room. The case focuses on timing, access, and who knew the ritual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mu Beta Sigma
Stuart Jordan
Tommy Rankin
Philadelphia
Jordan
Rankin
Howard Merrick
St. Louis
Vandalia
Ralph Buckley
Walter Randam
Arnold Princet
Edward Fletcher
Fant
Larry Palmer
Beta Sigma
Ralph
Buckley
Mr. Palmer
Stwu
Bbs
Palmer
Jordan Walter Randall
Howe
Buckly
Stanton
Morton Club
Bucky
Lew Kurly
Patterson
Graettinger to Have Civic Community Chorus This Winter
Graettinger will host a civic community chorus in winter months, sponsored by the commercial club. Directed by Harry Keer with Henri Verbruggen of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra as conductor, the chorus aims for sixty voices. The group will operate on a profit sharing basis with equalSplit profits from each performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
the Times
Commercial Club
Harry Keer
Henri Verbruggen
forw@itr
Minneapolis @ymphony
Martin County Pheasant Season Opens October 21
Martin county Minnesota extends pheasant season to October 21 through November 3 with 16 half days, all afternoons. Hunters typically reach limits quickly, and more days allow harvesting more birds compared to last year. Nearby southern Minnesota county ended season October 24 previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin County
Minnesota
Constitution Rededication Amid American Prosperity
A reflective piece marks September as the month of the Constitution's completion and its 147th anniversary. It argues continued prosperity comes from adherence to constitutional principles, checks and balances, and prudent economics, while criticizing calls to discard the document. The text urges rededication to the nation’s founding ideals and to preserve individual freedom, thrift, and honesty. The rest of the page lists local society notes about residents visiting, travels to fairs, and family news from Evan, Minn., Algona, Estherville, Worthington, and nearby towns.
Bainey Oldfield Sets A A A Tractor Record at Indy
Bainey Oldfield wins the AAA tractor race at the Indianapolis State Fair setting a 39.045 mph record driving an Aves-Chalmers standard farm trotter with new Firestone tires. Denny Duesenberg and notable rivals of Oldfield’s era are cited among the event’s prominent figures as fans observe a thrilling, dust-filled spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainey Oldfield
Indianapolis
Roartig
AAA
Oldfield
Denny Duesenberg
Fred Duesenberg
Barney
Charles Louis Chevrolet
Louis Chevrolet
Firestone
Dolliver Community Notes and Local Events
Daisy Redhead leads Dolliver Union meeting at Armstrong home with Mrs. Helgason and others. Chaver high school baseball visit ends in 5 0 defeat to Dolliver. Lively town notices include club meetings, travel updates, and plans for October gathering with Lottie Mitchell and Mrs. Stilhman. Remarks from Mr. and Mrs. Koon visit from Waltham, Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Redhead
John Barfoot
J. C. Weber
Ollie Watland
E. O. Helgason
Armstrong
C. R. Weager
Chaver High School
Ooh
Hob Custer
Kilov Amisan
San
Mfr
Nite Bt Antiisan
Deon
Tlatraoue
Dotliver Clive Club
Lottie Mitchell
California
L. P
Ray M. Koon
Waltham, Mass
L. P. Stillman
Margery
Iowa State College
Ella Clausen
Miss Clausen
Miss Merenesy
Dolliver
Odd Fellows Hall
Ladies Aid Society
M. C. Peterson
Vindicator notes 1923 and 1913 items in brief
The Sept 26 1923 issue records H C Brees planning a Sept 30 hunting trip, Delaneys returning from Estelline for a funeral, Lyceum tickets sought for Grand theatre, Brown sisters resuming work at Iowa State College, Cavins from a Montana trip, Osmundsons visiting relatives, and other local notices. The Sept 24 1913 issue mentions Kennedy forming a law co partnership with Nash, a typhoid epidemic in Kossuth, Garrison visiting from Wyoming, Gus Peterson breaking a leg, Dora Lesher and Henry Foca marry, and Myhre senior dying at 92 in Ellsworth township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Vindicator and Republican
H. C. Brees
North Woods
H. D. Delaney
Estelline
Estherville
Lyceum
Grand Theatre
Hazel
Helen Brown
Ames
Iowa State College
C. E. Cavin
Montana
C. M. Osmundson
Mons
Kossuth
W. S. Garrison
Wyoming
Iowa
C. P. Smith
Gus Peterson
Dora Lesher
Henry Foca
Myhre Sr
Ellsworth Township
Residents Return From Extended Trips Across States
Mrs G A Nichols and Mrs W R Ashford along with Miss Faye Woodhouse visiting in Washington for two months. Mr and Mrs M M Knapp with Miss Mabel Knapp and Alex Johnston returned from Eureka Springs Arkansas. Charles Woods and family left for a new home in California. Mr and Mrs C B Tollifson returned from Chicago after several weeks away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Faye Woodhouse
G. A. Nichols
W. R. Ashford
Washington
M. M. Knapp
Mabel Knapp
Alex Johnston
Eureka Springs
Ark
Charles Woods
California
C. B. Tollifson
Chicago
Tollifson
Local Visits Mark Week in Petersburg Community
Audrey Peterson spent Monday with Opal and Mildred and Junior Smith. Leo Anderson guests with Ellsworth Meyer and Garland Petersons. Vern Adams and son and Ole Nelson visit Gordon Gruhlke. George Ullrich visits August Jensen. James Jensen visits J. B. Jensen. Henry Peters and Roy visit W. V. Peterson. J. B. Jensen hosts visits from Ruth Smith and others. Lucille Cushman visits Stella Rasmussen. N A Jensen family at J. B. Jensen Sunday evening. August Jensen and Albert Ringel parties visit Lea Meyer Saturday. Jens Jensen, William Christiansen and others dine at Mrs. Ruth Smiths. Mrs Geo H Woodhouse returns from Oberlin.
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Viola Clausen
Lavon Hood
Manford Trees
Evan
Minn
Velma Olson
Lavon
Lois Thorson
Merle Crabtree
Gerald Stillman
Algona
L. P. Stillman
Thorvald Jessen
Clausen
Ernest Montzert
Clayton
Lester Thorsen
Spencer Fair
Lloyd Anfinson
Fairmont
Earl Barfoot
Estherville
Beryl Bormsley
Henry Roth
Waterloo
Albert Thorson
Graettinger
Mrs. Thorson
Chicago
L. E. Trees
Trees
Worthington
Trees Home
Joh Moltzen
Beryl Bromley
Ceyola
Bromley
Murtaugh
Albert Peterson
Montgomery
Ray Richards
Geo. McKean
Jenaen
Rome
Mra
Henry Lundaht
Puesilat Algerngun
Ativag Nupky
Atime
Miya Her
Aca Vealea
Ait Mba
Augiaid
Ruth Smilith
Krays Nusby
Umw
Mies
Ruths Smith
Jenny
W. OH Schnewaluth
Miesday
J. W. Smith
Tammay
Jo Jensen
R. J. Rasmussen
August Jensen
Peter Rasmussa
Wesley Paterson
Willie Jensen
James P. Jensen
Nels Jensen
W. V. Peterson and Sons
Leo Anderson
Frank Fieskus
Ruth Smith and Son
East Petersburg
Ted Kieblock
Opal Smith
J. B. Jensen
Peter Rasmussen
Albert Ringe
Ed Meyer
Jackson
Audrey Peterson
Opal
Mildred
Junior Smith
Ellsworth Meyer
Garland Peterson
Vern Adams
Ole Nelson
Gordon Gruhlke
George Ullrich
Henry Peters
Son Roy
Lea Meyer
Jens Jensen
Willam Christiansen
Ruth Smith
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United States
Waierusys
Slim
Nate
America
Lincoln
Ted Morse
Emporia
Kana
Timea
the Vindicator and
Republican
Francis Kennedy
Atenee
A. H. Nash
Petersburg
the Vindicator and Republican
Geo. H. Woodhouse
Oberlin
Mall of Silence
Evid's Fair Committee
Centery of Progress
Maisie
Qldfield Iwfe
Seveolet
Neveolet
Plymouth
Etary Low
Crarry Vet
Prt
Ford
Chevrolet
Firestone Courier
Tone
Tobay
Latong
Firestone Super Oldfield TvPa
Erecs Firegtone
Aneray
Sheltren Tren & Sons
Andloa Island
Umit
A. L. Huffer
Gladioli
Louis V. Perkins P
Andrew S. Sunde
Minneapolis
Graettinger Nursery
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