Sioux City Journal From the Archives December 30 [Video]

125 Years Ago

Three Larceny Cases: Joe Fradenburg pleaded guilty to larceny in the police court and was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail. Fradenburg was spotted by William Peterson in front of the Swedish Augustana Lutheran Church Monday evening removing a blanket from a horse. Peterson tried to stop the thief but was stopped by the thief’s companion. Peterson then turned the matter over to Detective Harvey, giving him the blanket and hat left behind by the thief. With the information, Detective Harvey was able to arrest Frandenburg at the Syrian hotel with an identification from Peterson. Peterson states many things had been stolen in front of the church, and the church people were getting tired of the thievery.

Beethoven Club Reception: The Beethoven club held its annual holiday reception last evening, with delightful entertainments given, and the cold, stormy weather did not keep people away. The only disappointment to those …