Mills County IA Archives News.....Murdered for a Small Debt December 13, 1899
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Maquoketa Record December 13, 1899
Maquoketa Record, December 13, 1899

Murdered for a Small Debt

Henry Broker, a farmer, two miles north of Glenwood, died from a gunshot wound 
inflicted by a neighbor, John Martin. The two men had quarreled over the 
trifling sum of 45 cents, shortly after which they met in a field near 
Broker’s house. Martin was armed with a shotgun and during the altercation he 
fired at Broker, who was grasping both barrels of the gun. The discharge tore 
off Broker’s right hand, and several of the shot penetrated his body, causing 
wounds which soon resulted in death. Martin immediately rode to Glenwood and 
surrendered himself to the Sheriff.


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