Twenty Year Sentence for Montgomery in Guthrie Case
The judge imposed a twenty year term in the Kansas state penitentiary at Lansing for Montgomery, convicted of murder and manslaughter in the Guthrie jail escape. The court condemned his crimes against innocent women and urged reflection, noting his prior acts and a dangerous character now restrained for two decades.
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Montgomery
Dudge Burford
Lbstadee
Mont Ninety
Burford
Tieete County
Ivan
Cox
Hmmerson
Roepee
Territorial Penitentiary
State of Kansas
Lansing
Kansas
Christmas Program At Presbyterians And Local Churches
Christmas program details at the Presbyterian church on December 24 1903 include Scripture readings songs recitations choruses and a Christmas tree with a benediction. The Methodist and St Marys churches also announce Christmas Eve and Day services with varied hymns prayers and a gift distribution. The article notes the mother of Governor Cummins died in Des Moines yesterday.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Rachel McNinch
Fred Raisch
Jesus
Anta
Lulo
Boye
Leister
Gort
Louise Humke
Ruth Sawyer
Hairy Jesus
Heather Stock
Jelatushua Heykens
Alice Folkers
Charlie Clark
Cummins
Des Moines
Nation's Oldest Mason Dies in Clarksville at 111
George W. Poisal, described as the oldest Mason alive, died Sunday night at 111 after moving to Clarksville from Indiana in 1852. He joined the Masonic order in Virginia led by George Washington, served as treasurer for decades, was a prominent Democrat, and belonged to the Methodist church. Funeral planned for Christmas Day. Poisal was an uncle of Peter Patsat of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Poisal
Mason O Order
Mr. Poisal
Clarksville
Indiana
Masonic Order
Virginia
George Washington
United States
Methodist Church
Palsat
Peter Patsat
Masonic Fraternity
Trade of a Town and Its Trade Territory
A merchant states that a town’s trade rests on merchant and resident enterprise rather than distance to rivals. He urges active outreach, advertising, and keeping promises to attract business from a growing radius, shaping a town’s reputation as a proactive center. The item notes plans to remedy truancy at the annual meeting of the State Educational Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Educational Association
Ackley's Christmas Stocking and Community Hopes
Ackley's residents and officials anticipate a festive season and a prosperous year with St Nicholas visiting the town. The article notes potential investments, a new depot, improved sewerage, and a Sabbath service theme at the Presbyterian church. It mentions post office staff dedication, a college contest for farmers, and a new baby boy in the Meinders family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackley
St. Nicholas
Salot
Ati
West Main Street
Des Moines Discussion on Compulsory Attendance Law
In December 1880 Des Moines deliberations focus on the Compulsory Attendance and Truancy Law. The subject explores the law’s effectiveness in its present form and considers amendments to improve its impact and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Wedding Bells and Local Notes Reach Ackley News
The town paper records the December 23 home wedding of Clara Weber and Jacob Diemer, detailing families, home, and future plans. It also notes Nora Cooney and George Puls wedding, a mayor’s court case, Masonic meeting, court dates, and local business notices urging settlements by January.
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Clara Weber
Jacob Diémer
Miss Weber
Fred Weber
J. Diemer
Wells
Ackles
Faw
Mr. Wiemer
Mersin
Martino & Tohneon
Alvin Fischer Weds Dena Loger At Kealey Town
The marriage of Dena Loger to Alyie Biacher was held at the Loger home in Kealey Town with family and friends in attendance. A reception followed at the groom’s parents’ home in town, and the newlyweds will live on the Lalp ple farm north of town after March 1. Local Woodmen lodge officers were recently elected and installation is set for the first Thursday in January. A diphtheria quarantine affected Herman J. Smith’s family in the nearby Colby area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Alliance For the
United States
Serato
Tits Church OF
ALL Nations
Prto Tes
One
Fasury
Hisemmanity
Moly Srnit
Luke Iirg
Coaneylis
Nora Contey
George Puls
Mrs. Pulis
Lona Falla
Miss Cooney
Daniel Cooney
Qulorada
John" Cooney
Lotis Fischer
Loval Woodmen Lodge
Stauffacher
Ww. AG
H. Folkers
E. B.A. Kath
J. &. Roberts
H. F. Camp
W.J. Bolender
Win
Ulrich
A. Phinney
J. J. Miller
Herman J. Smith
Colby
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Uke Hurford
Guthrie
Montgoméry
Teen Hchogh
Sther Smith
of Presents
Ste John’s.church
St. Marya
GEO
Poisal
Aokuby's
C. B. Whiteside
Ada Taylor
Browning
Town Agricultural College
Ames
Eagh
Celock
Mra
B. Meinders
Tittellers
Iowa Central
Tittomore Optimialie
U.N
Gsberal
Eldora
Joriah McDonald
McGhee
Maree Court
Ronancenert
Butler
Franklin
Bettle
Alvin Fischer
Dena Loger
Kegley Tharsday Laat
Snodgress
Ackley, Iowa
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