Inquest Reveals Swurderous Intent Of Jim Lewis
Testimony at the inquest describes Jim Lewis drawing a gun on Hanshaw near Hannah’s corner on Aug 1, 1817. Lewis shot Hanshaw after a confrontation as others watched, with Lewis then firing at bystanders and vowing to kill those who arrest him. Witnesses include R. B. Walker and W. L. McNiel. The Journal notes the verdict already stated yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Lewis
Lewis
Hanshaw
Hannah
Mr. Baldridge
Joe Ornduff
R. ‘Rb. Walker
Frank Boysel
Frankie Conner
Mr. Hanshaw
Mr. Hannah
Dr. Britt
Reuse
Mr. Lewis
Wannah
Jim
Dad Lewis
Heilman
R. B. Walker
W. L. McNiel
John Moss
R. C. Uureenland
For Sale Roundup of Homes and Goods in Local Column
Vacant lot near Burlington street offered by Frank Shriner. Used five passenger yard cart in good condition. A L C Smith & Bros typewriter silent No 8 near new call 705 W Washington St W B Firkins. Four room house in excellent condition with fruit the property has 1.5 lots Mrs S J Sutton 803 South Fourth St. Florence heater range and kitchen cabinet slightly used call 805 West Washington or phone 2764. Two Fords one brand new Hannah Clinkinbeard. Two 4x6 foot plate mirrors cheap at Anderson’s Shoe Store. Sun Typewriter visible with traveling case similar to new terms or cheap cash inquire at Journal office. Three six room houses at a bargain details with J E Hickenbottom or phone 2505. Seven room house three and a half blocks from square bargain see Thomas Thomas 980. Typewriters Remington Monarch L C Smith Royals rebuilt direct from factory prices 40 to 75 percent below list. One year guarantee cash or easy terms shipped in five days. Catalogue on request Ask the Journal American Writing Machine Co Inc 329 South Dearborn Street Chicago Ill 860.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Smith & Bros
Washington Street
W. B. Firkins
S. J. Sutton
South Fourth Street
West Washington Street
Hannah & Clinkinbeard
Anderson’s
Sun Typewriter
Journal Office
J. E. Hickenbottom
Thomas Thoma
Typewriters
Remingtons
Monarchs
L. C. Smiths
Royals
Ask the Journal
American Writing Machime Co., Inc
South Dearborn, Street
Chicago
Church circle to host Friday evening entertainment
The Queen Esther Circle of the Methodist church will present an entertainment at the church on Friday evening. Refreshments will be served and admission is two cents for adults and one for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
Methodist Church
Union Meeting Schedule By Month and Trade
Union labor meetings held each month on the second and last Fridays. Federal labor unions meet every Wednesday. Barbers Local No. 368 convenes the third Monday. Carpenters Local No. 1804 meets on the first and third Tuesdays. Makers’ note appears incomplete.
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Trades and Labor Assembly
Federal
Barbers
Carpenters
George Beban Stars In The Marcellini Millions At Orpheum
George Beban the noted character actor appears at the Orpheum in another Italian role tomorrow. The Marcellini Millions follows Guido a truck gardener who unexpectedly gains millions and faces upheaval as his wife sues for divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Beban
Orpheum
Marcellini
Edith Kennedy
Marcellini Hall
Guido
Germans Attack Verdun Left Bank After Artillery Prep
Paris reports that after days of bombardment German forces attacked the left bank positions near Verdun. French lines say the Germans only reached advance elements of the first line and were halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Meuse
Verdun
Robinson Circus to Visit Fairfield in Ten Big Shows
The John Robinson Ten Big Shows will travel to Fairfield drawing big crowds. The circus traces to founder John Robinson who started in 1842 and built a long lasting family enterprise now boasting a large, well-regarded operation traveling across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
John Robinson
United States
Contin
Robinson
Local News Briefs Feature City Visitors and Trips
H P McLaughlin returns from Chicago furniture market and business. George McCumber attends Big Four Fair at Eldon. J J Morariety of Quincy Ill visits for business. F D Kerrick in Ottumwa on business. Mr and Mrs L E Whitney depart for Wyconda Mo by car. W E Smith of Ottumwa in the city on business. George Allen goes to Eldon for the Fair. Frank Lee visits Washington. Sheriff Shan Campbell Deputy M S Randall County officials dine in Batavia. Miss Sarah Morris of Des Moines visits Iva Parker. Edith Myers Ina Crone Emma Connell Wanda Barnes Bertha Freshwater Kee sey Charles McGuire motor to Brighton for band concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Kerrick
Ottumwa
L. E. Whitney
Wyconda
W. E. Smith
George Allen
Eldon
Frank Lee
Washington
Shan Campbell
M.S. Randall
R. H. Spence
Frances
Batavia
J. B. Trent
Sarah Morris
Des Moines
Iva Parker
Edith Myers
Ina Crone
Emma Connell
Wanda Barnes
Bertha Freshwater
Mr. Keesey
Charles McGuire
Brighton
Will Die No. 1313 Loses Draft Exemption Claim
Marshall Tex July 30 Will Die claims exemption from the draft for fear of being drafted He drew No 1313 and seeks to avoid conscription based on the cited exemption rule.
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Marshall
Tex
Will
St Mary Que Submerged by Beauce Floods
Reports from Quebec dated August 2 say St Mary and surrounding Beauce towns with about 3000 residents remain cut off after floods from the Chandière river due to telephone and telegraph failures. No news has come since Tuesday.
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St. Mary
Quebec
Beauce
Chandiere
War Department moves camp location for officers' training
The Second Officers' Training Camps shift from Iowa Fort Riley to Fort Snelling. Rollin Wilson, Branch Chairman, announces the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
War Department
Iowa
Fort Riley
Fort Snelling
Rollin Wilson
For Rent Notices Page Items
Several rental notices list properties in town including a four room house on West Broadway near the Rock Island depot a furnished four room house on Stone Street and a furnished front room at 308 East Burlington Street. One listing offers sleeping and housekeeping rooms with a private entrance plus a barn and storage space. Additional rental ads include an apartment of four large rooms at 979 and a space marketed by Thoma and Thoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Broadway
Rock Island Depot
Stone St
Three Girls Sought at Fairfield Steam Laundry
Police issue notice seeking three girls reported missing from Fairfield Steam Laundry. Authorities describe them as ages mid-teens with last known sighting near the laundry on Main Street.
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Fairfield Steam Laundry
Lost glasses found attachable to others at Briggs street
Pair of reading glasses that fasten on others located at 404 West Briggs Street. Owner can claim by paying for this notice.
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West Briggs Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
People’s Column
Burlington Street
Frank Shriner
Broadway
Makers
Se Sestani
the Orpheum
Kaiser
John Robinson Circus
H. P. McLaughlin
George McCumber
J. J. Morariety
Quincy, Il
Ics
Taylor
Thoma & Thoma
Fairfield Theater
East Broadway
Hobart Henley
Pat Rooney and
Adele Farrington
Bennett—Mciintyre
Mme
Lina Cavalieri
Lescant
Undertaker
George Q. Loesch
L. E
Fairfield Steam
Frank
Kerrick
Iowa State Savings Bank
Jefferson G
Blanche Hunter McKinney Company
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