Murder Shocks Audubon County Family Hangs Father
Cicero Jefferson confesses with John Smythe and Joel Wilson to killing Ham Jefferson in Audubon County. Motive linked to incest accusation against Jefferson’s daughter. Victim dragged from bed to a tree and hanged. suspects jailed pending grand jury action.
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Heevine
Jefferson
Cicero
Smythe
George
Greene County
John A Smythe
Cicero Jefferson
Joel Wilson
Ham Jefferson
Avouson
Wilson
Ossae Gsona Mn
Maemen
Cicero Jellerson Confesses In Father’s Murder
Cicero B Jellerson testifies under oath before Justice Rogers at Audubon that he, J Wilson, and John A Smythe killed his father Hiram Jellerson near Audubon. He describes driving from Carroll county, entering the residence, dragging the father outside, and choking him with a rope as the others restrained him.
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Father
Ason
Reed
Wilson
Smythe
Yeep
Maske
D Rapids
Wilsons
Ana
John Smythe
John
Jefferson
Cicero
Rogers
Cicero Jefferson
Audubon
Cicero B. Jellerson
Carroll County
Iowa
Audubon County
Hiram Jellerson
John Mytte
Tithe
Johan
Father of Smythe Visits Son in Jail in an Affected Scene
A State special from Audubon describes Samuel Wilson and Alonso Wilson pleading at the county jail for access to Smythe, who is held in a cage. The emotional meeting ends with a tearful embrace and a devout prayer by the father, who collapses afterward.
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Wilson
Audubon
Samuel Wilson
Coon Rapids
Alonzo Wilson
Sherif Herbert
Smythe
Alonso
Alonzo
Heaven
Mr. Herbert
Jeremiah Smythe
Jeffrson
John
Cicero
Minnie
Insurance Offer Sparks Fort Scott Confrontation
A Fort Scott life insurance agent faced a tough customer seeking a $5,000 policy at half price. The client pressured, noting the agent already covered many locals and threatening consequences if terms weren’t met. The next day the man named Bill obtained a policy after further pressure.
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Fort Scott
Kansas
Bill Callahan
Bill
William
Philadelphia man asks New York belle about literature
A Philadelphia man asks a New York belle if she has any taste for literature. She responds that she believes she has never eaten any.
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New York
Old Veteran Survives Malaria and Dyspepsia War Aftermath
Captain Alfred Rensom recalls meeting veteran W. K. Sage once believed dead. Sage describes long battle with malarial illness and nervous dyspepsia, finally cured by Warner's Tippecanoe, restoring health and energy. Sage urges others to learn from this recovered soldier. In closing, unrelated shop dialogue about art and stamps appears.
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National Tribune
Washington
New York State
Grand Army of the
Alfred Rensom
New York
Armory
Grand Army
Banquo
W. K. Sage
O ‘ Johns
Mich
N. Y
Dhennel
Beth
Warner
Creameries Grow Across Midwest States
Over the past six years Illinois Iowa Kansas Nebraska Minnesota Missouri and Ohio have established more than 900 creameries. The article notes a large eggs import estimate for the year and advocates moral courage in espousing truth.
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Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Minnesota
Missouri
Ohio
Coughs and Throat Disorders Brown's Broncaist Trocags
An old note promotes Brown's Broncaist Trocags for coughs and throat disorders. The quote by Rev. Henry Ward Beecher is cited, and the product is stated as sold only in boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ward Beecher
Uncle Sam
Jaque
Eilert
Winchell
The Kind of Happiness Through Deafness and Blindness
A reflective adage notes that happiness hinges on selective hearing and sight, urging restraint in perceiving some truths. It suggests happiness grows when one tunes out certain realities.
Nerve tonics and home remedies advertised nationwide
A collage of promotional claims for Samaritan Nervine and Allen's Brain Food plus Ely Cream Balm and Dr Sanford's Liver Invigorator. Testimonials promise cures for nervous afflictions catarrh and headaches with mail order options and affordable prices from druggists.
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J. A. Edie
Beaver, Pa
Ely
E. H. Suerwoop
National State of Elizabeth
N. J
Hair care and tonic elixir claim beauty with cures
Advertisement extols long hair and beauty comparing Chinese hair to a Houri and recommends Carboline hair renewer and Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic for blood and organ issues. Also promotes Griggs glycerine salve as a cure for cuts burns wounds and skin eruptions with satisfaction guaranteed or money back at 25 or 50 cents.
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Old Mar Jelferson
Bia
Auducounty
Pittfeld,Jr
John Loy
Sin
Lacy
Vane
Aos
Johan Smythe
Nanan
Perha
A. D. Petty
Petty
Jefferson Place
Herbert
Cierco
Johnson
Cierce Jefferson
Cicero Jellerson
Cir Ely Brothers
Owego
Allen
H. Allen
318 Ave
New York City
Dr. B
Messrs
Ely Bros
J. C. Matarwa
Salem, N. C
Carter
Caswell, Hazagp 4 Co
Proprietors
U.S. Standard
Binghamton
Jones Be
Jones
Binghe
Foote
FE. B. Foote
Heath
Vicor Ana
Wright
Beel
Bop Uwe A
Hope and Malt Bitters Co
Detroit, Mich
Isaac Thompson
Mother Shipton
Dr. Bigelow
Hop Bitters
J. Berx
Kk. B&b. Treat
Bell
Outfit
Broadway
RB. T. Locum
Pearl St
Tn E
U.S
Iider
Selle
Joseph Cillotts
Toroucnour
R.A W. Box
Des Moines
Ae OF
America
H. O. Woodruff & Co
Des Moine Gents
Nat
Pusursnime Co
St. Louis
P. O. Box
Pealers
Jas B.clarik
Greenwich St. N
Dubuque
Davenport Business College
Ite
Lillibridge & Duncan
Davenport
Baker & Skinner
Rec
J. Schnable
R. Broadway
Skokie
Gress Vane
Tremont Street
Boston
T. M. Palmer
Monticello
Fla
J. Dennison
M.D
DeWitt
Fixcelsio
Mi Co
St.louis, MG
Council Bluffs
Inter Ocean
Chicago
Eac
Waterbury
Lena Bo
Gene Senene
Scarwens
Posta
Norz
Warnec
Ghigago Enterprise
H. A. Arcer
Oxford St
Brooklyn
Minneapolis
Chippewa
Merriham
Finowa
la Crosse
Stevens
du Chien
Saco, Rock Island & Pacific
R’y Scio
Neast
Joliet
Peoria
Ottawa la Salle
Geneseo
Moline
Rock Island
Ilinois
Muscatine
Waashington
Keokuk
Knoxville
Oskaloosa
Fairfield
West Liberty
Iowa City
Atlantic
Avoca
Marian
Guthrie Center
Gallatin
Trenton
Cameron
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Atchison
Great Rock Island
Missouri River
T. Paul
Albert Lea
Seneca
Kankakee
Newport News
Richmond
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
la Fayette
St. Paul
United States
Canada
R. R. Cable
E. ST. John
T & Cen
Gen’! T’k’t & Pass’ Ag
Chicaco
Cal
Orcs
State Street
Chica
Ilion, N
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Sporting Western
Amberson, Furman & CO
Formington & Sons, Arms & Ammunition
York
Mankate
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Pusu
Dawdas Faribault Ator
Merrilia
Cy : Shem “ Hampton
Was
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Alltown
Marion
Fumwa
Mason City
Ottumwa
Sorthwest
Mortz
E. L. Dudley
Sap
R. S. McMurray, G.P
T. A
Gorning
Frincipal
Omaha
Lincoln
Denver
Union
Great West
Grand Union Depot
India Olis
Columbus
Chik¢e
Council Bhatts
Ares
Joseph
Topeka
Linccoln
C City
Hannibal
Burlington
Cedara
Lea
Partor
Iou
Colorado
Wend
R. R. Coupon
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