Diabolical Robbery Ends in Farmers Death
A posse and mob in Calhoun county, near Brooksville, pursue three train robbers who killed Charles Berkshire after torturing his wife. The couple were robbed of money. she endured burning by matches on the soles of her feet as authorities tracked the assailants. The husband was shot during the ordeal, and the woman lies in a dire condition at last report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
Calhoun County
Bor
Ken Rebbere
Charles Berkshire
Brooksville
SELF RESPECT THROUGH STYLE AND CRAFT IN CLOTHES
A promotional piece argues that a neat suit provides self respect through fresh appearance. It praises careful workmanship, honest materials, and stylish design as essential for comfort and confidence, urging readers to consider custom or ready to wear options from Nol. Righ & Co.
Riverside Visitors and Health Update Highlight Local Notes
Ice cream and fruit sodas are mentioned at Harvey and Warfel's. Mr and Mrs Frank Critz and daughters Irma and Ste La of Riverside visited Chas Critz's home. Mrs Joel Gray was feared to be near death earlier but by this evening was reported somewhat improved.
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Harvey & Warfel’s
Frank Critz
Irma and
Stela
Riverside
Chas. Critz
Joel Gray
Pleasant Plains
W. F. M. Society
Roll Gallagher
Robert Clyde
Frank Arnold
Central City
David Rittenhouse
Mazie Palmer
Geo. Amlong
Noacker
Washington
Newton Noacker
Falkner
Lexington
Will Palmer
Prairie Flower
Isaiah Bush
Kalona
Missis sippi River Ice Sells Pure Ice
Marion Anderson advertises Mississippi River Ice claiming purity and no taint. The short blurb pitches the product as suitable for households needing reliable ice.
Accidents and Births Reported by County News Gatherers
The County News reports local accidents, deaths, and births with prompt updates from our news team. Includes recent incidents and life events affecting area residents.
Richland Notes Show Local Happenings and Travel
Dr David Jones visits Olay to spend the day with feeble Henry Morgan while Milwaukee cut off work continues with track raising and gravel ballast. Locals attend weddings, visits, church groups, and social events with a full slate of neighbors and visitors across Richland and surrounding towns.
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David Jones
Olay
Henry Morgan
Milwaukee
Gleeson
Oskaloosa
S. E. Bamford
S.gourney
H. E. Alexander
W. A. Brady
Linus von Steenburg
Albia
Neel von Steenburg
M. L. Thame
John McPherson
Marshalltown
Martha Hinson
Nugent
Jake Fox
Brighton
Clark Trafton
Milo Lemley
Baby
Packwood
Hannah Bristow
Bedford
KR. S. Miller
John Carmicheal
Woodmen
Des Moines
J. Hunt
Brown
Bartow
Trigg
Riley
Pop’’ Cobl
Dan Forgieman
E. J. Kinney
Chas, Steele
Jas Luchins
Grover Johnson
Ottumwa
Epworth League
Wreck Scene Visitors and Injuries Reported
May 6 report notes Acheson visiting Columbus Junction relatives and Logan from Washington exploring the wreck site. Foreman O F Lindborn injured his right foot when a tie fell during wreck clearance. Local residents McKinnis and the Wolfes attend events. Crawford couple expect to take possession of the McDonald farm soon.
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A. D. Acheson
Columbus Junction
W. E. Logan
Washington
L. E. Pike
West Liberty
Ollie
J. E. Wolfe
Peoria
J. O. Crawford
McDonald Farm
Family visit aboard Firefly Friday amid wreck delays
May 6 report from Haskins notes Dr. Alcoin and his kin from Oskaloosa traveled to Ainsworth on the Firefly Friday morning to see the doctor and his wife. The arrival occurred before trains on the Rock Island line were halted by the recent wreck at Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcoin
Oskaloosa
Ainsworth
Doctor
Rock Island
Local Notes On Farm, Travel And Losses
Mrs John Pearson at the Firefly venue Friday evening. J C Mathers was a passenger for Washington Saturday morning. Mathers reported losing a horse Friday during the period. The remarks reference Haskins Friday evening and a named local place.
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Haskins
John Pearson
J. ©. Mathers
J. OC. Mathers
Washington
Local Residents and Visitors Noted in Week’s Observations
Michael Smith started for Colfax early in the week. Miss Mary accompanied him. Lester Mintle did paper hanging in this vicinity Thursday. Mrs. Frank Horeshowsky and baby Harry spent a day in the country.
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Michael Smith
Colfax
Miss Mary
Lester Mintle
Frank Horeshowsky
Harry
Infant daughter of Cunningham dies in Altamesa visit
The infant Janet Elizabeth Cunningham from Altamesa Colorado died at noon after a bout with erysipelas. Born June 23 1894 she was ten months old at Easter and had been visiting the Bailey and Cunningham homes in the city. Funeral services are set for Monday at 2 o clock at the Bailey home conducted by Rev McMasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Bailey
Heights
Chas. L. Cunningham
Altamesa
Colo
Janet Elizabeth
Altamosa
Colorado
Bailey
Cunningham
Unusual Northwest Weather and Intercollegiate Oratorical Winners
Weather conditions in the northwest including North Dakota and Montana show heavy wet snow six inches to a foot deep, a boon to dry ground. At Monmouth Illinois, J M Devers of Depauw University won the interstate oratorical contest earning 100 dollars. Fred B Clark of Cornell College placed second, with W E Broadie of Kansas third, among entrants from eight states.
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St. Paul
Northwest
North Dakota
Montana
Northern Pacific Railroad
Monmouth
J. M. Devers
Depauw University
Fred BE. Clark
Cornell College
Prze
W. EB. Broadie
Kansas
Wisconsin
Michigan
Missouri
Illinois
Ohio
Minnesota
Colorado
Nebraska
Time flew with her in brief prison visit
Leona Brooks at Blanche Smythe's cell in the Pour Courta area met Edward J. Smith the San Francisco tax collector in a five minute audience. Miss Smythe delivered roses and cigarettes to him while Detective Richard Joyce stood nearby. She kissed Smith and told Assistant Chief Keely the five minutes felt shortest.
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St. Louis
Leona Brooks
Blanche Smythe
Edward J. Smith
San Francisco
Pour Courta
Miss Smythe
Richard Joyce
Smith
Keely
Insurance Agents Arrested Over Price Conspiracy Probe
Clinton Indiana May 6 sixteen special agents of fire insurance companies were arrested under a Iowa code provision against price fixing. They allegedly sought to force local agents into a pool to raise local rates. Albany May 6 senators passed a bill to extend New York City mayoral term to four years and sent it to Me Clellan for action amid Republican interest. Porteous, who foresaw calamities, suffers twice.
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Clinton
Miller
Albany
N. Y
Senate
New York City
Assembly
Me. Clellan
Cat-Eyed Tom and Dick Share a Night on the Fence
A humorous animal tale from Little Folks features Tom the cat missing an eye after swallowing a doctor’s billowing tale eye during a misadventure over a cinder that haunted his mistress. Dick asks about three eyes and the doctor’s hunt with a knife.
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Tom Cat
Dick Cat
Tom
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