Chickasaw to Stucco Courthouse and Build Bridges
Chickasaw county supervisors approve stuccoing the courthouse jail and sheriff’s office this summer with Richard Stolz of New Hampton winning the bid at 1.60 per square yard after objections against the project. They also awarded bridge work west of Fredericksburg to A Olson Construction for 24685, two spans of 90 feet each, with a 10 foot channel. Minneapolis Bridge Co. will raise two bridges west of New Hampton for 14800, including approaches and a dike across the Wapsipinicon overflow. Stolz lands seven concrete culverts contract for 3784.10 in various county points.
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New Hampton
Chickasaw County
Board of Supervisors
Richard Stolz
Fredericksburg
A. Olson
Minneapolis Bridge Company
Wapsipinicon
Dead boy stands between husband, wife in murder case
In district court Marie Mahar ras is found guilty of second degree murder in the Aug. 7, 1924 drowning of her stepson Nick Maharras Jr. The husband Nick Maharras Sr. testified he forgave her and hoped for acquittal. The verdict carries 10 years to life in prison.
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Marie Maharras
Nick Maharras, Jr
Nick Maharras, Sr
Marie
Fearing Cedar Falls Buys Motor Freight Route
R B Fearing of Cedar Falls acquires the Waterloo to Tama motor freight carrier permit from R G McCormick, owner of Clark's Transfer line. Board of Rail Road Commissioners sanctioned transfer. notice received by C A Hanson, secretary and traffic manager of Greater Waterloo association. Route serves Hudson, Voorhies, Buckingham, Traer and Toledo as intermediate points.
Des Moines Man Held on Bond After Confession
Millard Orsutt, who pleaded not guilty after reportedly confessing to police to breaking into the home of Mrs. Frank Crawford and attempting to attack her 15 year old daughter, is held in jail in default of a $5,000 bond.
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Des Moines
INS
Millard Orsutt
Frank Crawford
Machinist Hurt When Caught in Belt at Work
Arthur F. Wilson a machinist for John Deere Tractor company at 439 Cherry Street suffered a fractured left arm and a broken nose after being caught in a belt while applying a dressing yesterday afternoon. He is reported resting comfortably at Presbyterian hospital.
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Arthur F. Wilson
Cherry Street
John Deere Tractor Company
Presbyterian Hospital
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Chickasaw
Fearing
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Tama
R. G. McCormick
Washington Street
R. B
Carl Bickley
Pioneer Bank
Wm. Deerfoot
Lucerne Hotel
Sycamore &I
S&h
Clute Grocery Co
Miller
Edelson’s Department Store
Chambray
Garters
Paris
Waterloo Clothing & Shoe Co
West Fourth St
North Pole
South Pole
Spider
East Fourth
Booth-Josephs May
Elgin
Iowa
Blues
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