Onway Murder Suspect Held in Webster County
Bert Morrison, also going by Bert Allen, is jailed in Webster County on a murder charge tied to Deputy Marshal Conway Jr. in Carroll. Identified by witness Zentz from Batticek, Morrison reportedly faces a $5,000 reward claim if proven to be the killer. Morrison arrested in Estherville after a tip. transfer to Carroll anticipated.
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Webster County
Bert Morrison
Carroll, A
Fort Dodge
Bertorrison
Conway, Jr
Carroll
Murder suspect Morrigal described by witnesses in sensational chase
Reports say a murderer was pursued by officers with several witnesses and an accurate description supplied by Manpe man and others. Morrigal is said to be identified by a dozen poems, with Carroll men to identify him before transfer to Carroll. Morrison allegedly gave himself away and claims to be wanted for a shooting at Carroll. He is described as slight, about 140 pounds, tall, stiff in posture, and said to frequent camps to gamble rather than work. County Attorney Saul calls Zentz identification positive and final.
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C. ¥. Zentz
Battic
Eek
Carroll
Morrison
Zentz
Bert Allen
Morrison Carroll
Conway
Howard
Estherville
Janssen
Armey Saul
Joner
Saul
Toner
Night Watchah
Cers
Manpeman
Dea Moloes
Zentx
Morrigal
Pass
Iowa Falls Gas Rate Fight Nears Settlement
Iowa Falls city council and Iowa Gas clash over rates with engineers valuing the plant for a fair charge at 1.97 dollars while the council set 2.00. The case reached federal court seeking an injunction, Judge Reed favored 3.00 as just and equitable but no action, current rate is 2.50 and a compromise of 2.125 is proposed.
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Town Falls
Iowa Gas Company
Reed
Advertisement Helps Child With Whooping Cough Claim
Mrs. Lucille Mackey of 16 Buena Vista St Washington Pa says her 3 year old daughter suffered a dry nocturnal cough and possible whooping cough. She used Foley's Honey and Tar after seeing an ad, bought two bottles, and her child’s cough ended before finishing the second bottle. The child regained weight and now is described as fat as ever.
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Lucille Mackey
Buena Vista St
Washington, Pa
Foley's
Memorial ceremonies planned by Alpine lodge K of P
Jone Falls Iowa June 4 W R Law from Waterloo will preside at Pythian memorial day observances by Alpine lodge. Knights will assemble at castle hall and march to Union cemetery for services and address with K of P glee club providing music. Refreshments at hall afterward and graves decorated at Alden later. Alpine lodge ranks among the state’s largest.
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Jone Falls
W. R. Law
Waterloo
Castle Ball
Union Cemetery
K. of P. Glee Club
Alden
Alpine Lodge
Home Strawberries Appear on Market in Waterloo Area
Home grown strawberries have been on the local market for a week or more and are in their best stage. Yields vary by bed and lot due to uneven frost protection, with some beds showing heavy crops and others light. Raspberry and blackberry crops are expected to be heavy, while the currant crop was nearly annihilated by early heavy freezing.
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Waterloo
Rabies Warning After Dog Bite Reaches Health Officials
In Shannon City a man bitten by a mad dog three weeks ago developed hydrophobic. Des Moines reports the state health department warns prompt rabies treatment is essential after any animal bite to prevent the disease. The note comes as crops like gooseberries suffer while cherries and apples are damaged and grapes look promising.
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Des Moines
State Pound of Health
Shannon City
Floyd County seeks bids for $200000 road bonds
Floyd County announces a call for bids on primary road bonds totaling $200000 with 6 percent interest. Bids are due to County Treasurer Robert Ramsey by June 14. The notice reflects county payments plans and financing details.
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Des Moines
Floyd County
Robert Ramsey
I Shall Still Be Among You And Our New Office
The Iowa Securities Co. longtime mortgage loan firm announces it will be located at 203 East Fifth St after June 13th. President invites borrowers investors and those seeking fire insurance to visit, and to watch for Monday Courier advertisement.
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Iowa Securities Co
Fifth St
Births Reported In Vernon Township May Ila
Birth notices list a May Ila birth in Vernon township with details including hospital care and parents. Mentions Bradford Janesville and Marengo with references to families Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Foster of Mt. Pleasant area.
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Poe
Wangler Bros
Iowa Falls
A. T. Coffin
la Porte City
Iowa
Courier
Carlisle
5Th
HDW
Michelin
The
Goldh Auto Supply Co
Essex
Essex Motors
Hudson-Jones Waterloo Co
Franklin Street
Mad Dog
Morsford
the Courier
Lincoln Savings Bank
Belove
W. W. Beal
First National Bank
Federal Reserve System
General Motors
Borg & Beck
Alemite
Scripps-Booth
Detroit
Ideal Motor CO
West Fifth Street
Waterloo, Iowa
Servnps-Booth Corporation
Detroit, Michigan
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