Mystery of the Yellow Room Final Escape Theories
Frederic Larson presents a theory that the murderer used the door to flee the yellow room during a moment with few witnesses. He accuses M. Stangerson of manipulating events while asserting the father did not leave the door and that Daddy Jacques could not be the culprit. The scene ends with M. Stangerson denying involvement as Rouletabille supports him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Stangerson
America
Philadelphia
Max
M. Rouletabille
Daddy Jacques
Milo
Stangerson
Paris
M. Robert Darzac
Darzac
Chateau
M. Darzac
M. de Marquet
Frederic Larson
Yellow Room
Frederic Largan
Larsan
Mlle. Stangerson
Joseph Rouletabille
M. Maleine
Rouletabille
A Horrible Hold Up and Cure by New Discovery
Washington man recounts his brother's long struggle with consumption and illness before using Dr. King’s New Discovery. Six bottles cured him. now he is well. The remedy relieves weak lungs, coughs, colds, bronchitis, and related diseases. Trial bottle free, price 50 cents and 1.00, guaranteed by F. S. Shriner. January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Lipscomb
Washington, N. C
Dr. Kng
F. S. Shriner
Hot Springs petition seeks water cut to curb gambling
Reformers in Hot Springs Arkansas petition the secretary of the interior to cut off hot water to the city unless visitors are protected and gambling houses are closed. The springs sit on government reservation and the town faces agitation over the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reform
Hot Springs
Ark
Secretary of the Interior
Board of Supervisors Open Session Adjourns to Tomorrow
The Board met on January 7 1909 at 9 o'clock for the semi annual settlement with the County Treasurer. Minutes of yesterday were read and approved. The session adjourned to 9 o'clock tomorrow morning with Sanford Zeigler as Chairman and A E Labagh as Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sense
Mitchell
Sanford Zeigler
A. E. Labagh
F. J. S. Black
Board adjourns after semiannual settlement with County Treasurer
The board resumed the semiannual settlement with the County Treasurer and, after concluding it, accepted a tabulated statement of receipts, disbursements and balances on hand. The board adjourned until 9:00 o'clock Monday. Attest: Chairman A. E. Labagh, Auditor.
Eighth Day Board Minutes Show Resignations and Approvals
The board met at 9 a.m. and approved minutes from yesterday. Resignations accepted include Joe Shelton and G. P. Summers. Reports approved cover Justice of Peace matters, County Farm, Insanity, Bridge Committee, and School Funds. Bridge lumber contract awarded to Wheeler Lumber Co. for 1909 after bids. Road fund reports submitted and approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Shelton
Center Township
G. P. Summers
Justice of Peace
Black Hawk Township
J. P. Cherm
J. M. Winson
Fairfield Township
D. B. Wilson
Z. T. Moore
Des Moines
J. J. Kyle
Penn Township
J. N. Brindle
Cedar Township
Iowa
Wheeler Lumber Co
County Treasurer Bond and Appointments Approved
Board approves bond for F J S Black as County Treasurer and allows deposits up to 30000 in First National Bank Iowa State Bank and Fairfield National Bank all in Fairfield Iowa. Deputy County Auditor M H Labagh appointed and bonded. Various assessor constable and coroner bonds approved. Overseer city pool 1908 reports show 63 assisted and total county cost 301.53 for November December. Report totals 1843.50 for 1908 quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Iowa State Bank
Fairfield National Bank
Fairfield
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Jefferson County
M. H. Labagh
J. S. Gaumer
J. W. McLean
Financial records for Buchanan Township 1908
Ledger entries show cash on hand at January 1 1908 totaling 802 88 with receipts from County Treasurer 1804 58 and other sources 3 32. Disbursements list labor costs materials and trustees and clerks payments, ending December 31st 1908 with a remaining cash balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan Township
Liberty
Polk Township
Old Polk Township Road Fund and Ledger Highlights
A dated 1908 ledger records cash flows for Polk Township including receipts from the County Treasurer and labor, materials, and trustee services spent on road work. The minutes note approval of accounts, per diem for board members, and warrants drawn to settle claims. The entry ends with a February 15, 1909 reference.
Ninth Day at County Farm Inmates Well Provided For
On Tuesday January 12 1900 the Board met at the County Farm to examine management and condition of inmates. The report cites good condition and well provided for inmates, commending the Steward and Matron for faithful duties and neat rooms across departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford Zeigler
A. &, Labagh
County Board approves local appointments and bonds
On Wednesday January 13 1909 the county board met at 9 00 am approving bonds for John Kientz Constable Walnut Twp A S Anderson Constable Polk H E Spielman Justice of the Peace Walnut Twp M S Randall Assessor Buchanan Twp The Moses Kiger and wife appointment as Steward and Matron of County Farm for year beginning March 1 1909 is approved pending a 2000 bond with security The day was spent reviewing claims and the board adjourned to 9 00 am tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Garber
J. S. Gaumer
Hague II
H. B. Lesher
O. H. Sherman
J. W. Sherman
J. E. Bowermaster
B. B. Buchanan
H. L. Brown
Ee Ee Ee
Thomas Davies
J. A. Huglin
R. C. Leggett
Leggett & Mc
Kenney
E. Lucas Sete
A. E. Labagh Setae
M H. Labagh
J. O. Linabury
F. Loehr Jenes
Jno
H. W. Conner
Cc. O. Carter
Fordyce
H. A. Hoops
Fritz & Droz
Jno. G
E. E. Hilles
H Jones
H King
Barger & Spencer D. Kerrick & Co
H. M. McCreery
Messenger
Geo H Frasher, Co. B. McPeek
Gus Nordgren
M. Hoff
post- Ottumwa _ Hospital
S Parks
T. Reynolds
Alfred Hollander
Shirk
Jacob Smith
Pliers
Sense & Mitchell
C. M. Junkin
Print QC
Turnering
Wilson Bros
Moses Riggs
County Farm
L. H. McCarger
John A. Anderson
Bradshaw & Ceedings
Harold Monson
Seal W
Monson
Fair Store
W. H. Neibert
Com- Fritz & Parker
Gaines Bros
Sen
A. Herring
Sum- Jefferson County
Telephone Co
Paul Reed
Medical Kraft Clothing Co
A. Messenger
H. Pence
Post
M. Raible
S. C. Ross
D. C. Pierce
Con E. Roth & Co
D. Rodabaugh T. Reynolds
Routson & Ash
Meadee
W. Fordyce
R. B Stephenson
Theo Hochuly
Sense
Mitchell W. C. Smith
J. C. Thorne
Geo. W. Unkrich
Claude R. Johnson
National Office
Supwitness
Claude R.john
Ottumwa Blankson
Book Co
I. T. Wisecraver
Bee
J. E. Roth & Co
W G Ross
C. S. Bishop
Mary S.gummere
John Kientz
Walnut Township
A. S. Anderson
Polk Township
H. E. Spielman
M. S. Randall
Buchanan Township
Moses Kiger
Sanford Zeigler
A. E. Labagh
Claims Allowed At Regular January 1909 Session
A concise record shows A. W. Jaques admissible for a soldiers relief claim totaling 265 dollars 07 cents. The entry lists the name and the claim amount approved during the Regular January 1909 session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Jaques
Care of Patients at Knoxville and Mt Pleasant Hospitals
Brief item notes patient care at Knoxville Hospital and Mt Pleasant Hospital. Mentions facility names and general healthcare context with minimal readable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville Hospital
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
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Attest
Orphans Home
Bond Inebriate
Recorder’s
Farmers’ Institute Eee
I. S. A Re Ecel
A. H. Ruggles
W. C. Manning, Jr
A. S. Miller
Lockridge Township
C. Molander
Cash
Scpvices
Treas- Rpe
Alfred Armstrong
Sasebelle
H. C. Patterson
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