Grand jury and trials at Pacific Junction court
The judge urged firmness on liquor laws and the grand jury, led by foreman Rhoades, will report this Thursday. Cases include an adultery matter from Malvern with Ollie Pace and August Witt in jail awaiting grand jury action, and a Malvern horse dispute where the plaintiff failed to prove viciousness. Also noted is a public notice about drawing paper returns from county Surveyor Lee Smith’s office.
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Malvern
Ollie
Pace
August Witt
Saml. Mudd
Vern Matthews
Tabor
Lee
Smith
Dell Titterington Pardoned After Cattle Theft Conviction
Dell Titterington a former Emerson boy who later moved to Southerland Nebr was pardoned by Governor Sheldon of Nebraska last week and released from the penitentiary after serving about one year of a three year sentence on a charge of cattle stealing. His guilt was doubted by friends who signed a petition and the pardon is seen as a refutation of guilt.
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Dell Titterington
Emerson
Southerland
Nebr
Sheldon
Nebraska
Mr. Titterington
Lincoln County
Dell
Emerson Chronicle
Prisoners Parker and Tysor Escape Mills County Jail
Charles Parker and Richard Tysor escaped the Mills County jail Saturday evening by digging through a wall on the north side. Sheriff Linville and Deputy Dalton led the search. no trace found. Parker, held for a forged check in Silver City, and Tysor, held since Hastings for assault with possible murder intent, prompted rewards totaling 100 dollars for capture or information.
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Charles Parker
Richard Tysor
Mills County
Linville
Charles Dalton
Ballard
Bower Bros. Hardware
Baptist Church
Chas. Dalton
Parker
Silver City
Nebraska
Hastings
Fremont County
Tysor
Missionary journey to the Orient sails from Tabor
Miss Rosa Mintle of Tabor plans a long voyage around the world as a Faith Home association missionary. She will be joined by Miss Gertrude Nelson of Tabor and Miss Glenn of Belleville Kansas in Seattle. They sail March 2 aboard the Steamship Minnesota for China.
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Rosa - Mintle
Japan
Faith ‘Home Association
Tabor
Gertrude Nelson
China
Seattle
Glenn
Belleville
Kansas
Miss Mintle
Minnesota
Orient
Tillman Devulges $30,000 From Lecture Tours
Washington correspondent for Collier's weekly reports Senator Tillman said he earned $30,000 on the lecture platform last summer at $250 per lecture. He has invested the money in farms in South Carolina.
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Washington
Collier’s Weekly
Tillman
South Carolina
Blizzard Weather Clears Grippe Pest and Local Deaths
A January blizzard and February cold snapped the region with zero readings easing grippe. Mrs. Fred Speese died Monday at Weeping Water Nebraska and was buried at Tabor. The Speese farm northeast of Tabor, once owned by the family, is now held by Chas Moon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Speese
Weeping Water
Neb
Tabor
Speese
Chas Moon
Twelve Inch Ice Signals Good Harvest
Ben Windham announced on Saturday that twelve inch ice was assured with a happy smile, indicating a good harvest ahead.
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Ben Windham
Burned Clearing House Certificates At Des Moines
One million dollars of clearing house certificates were burned in the furnaces of the Iowa Loan and Trust Company in Des Moines. Steam pressure was raised five pounds. All certificates in circulation have now been redeemed and destroyed.
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Iowa Loan and Trust Company
Des Moines
Why Is It Called the Twentieth Century Opinion
A reader comments on why the period starting in 1900 is the twentieth century. He argues chronology marks centuries by elapsed years from a starting point, comparing a child’s age to centuries and noting the 1900 to 2000 span defines the twentieth century.
Dean to Talk of Drainage at Iowa Society Meeting
Seth Dean of this city is slated to speak at the Iowa State Drainage Association meeting in Fort Dodge February 11 and 12. His topic covers the engineer as a commissioner in drainage problems as the group presses for tenant legislation and continued outlet digging and tile laying. The association, formed to aid drainage for wet soils, invites all interested to attend and join with annual dues of one dollar.
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Seth
Iowa State Drainage Society
Ft. Dodge
Iowa Drainage Association
Fort. Dodge
Appointment of Examining Physicians for Mills County Tuberculosis Sanitarium
The board of control appointed Dr. C H DeWitt and Dr F E Donelan as examining physicians for Mills County patients at the tuberculosis sanitarium near Iowa City. An examination fee of 3 dollars per patient is charged to the patient.
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C.H. DeWitt
F. E. Donelan
Board of Control
Mills
Iowa City
Mrs Reasoner Celebrates 73rd Birthday at Old Homestead
Mrs. Reasoner marked her 73rd birthday with a Thursday gathering at the old homestead. Her children and neighbors shared a happy day and exchanged gifts in remembrance of the occasion.
Hillsdale Special Meetings Move to United Brethren Church
Special meetings in Hillsdale are now held at the United Brethren church conducted by Rev. Stark. Rev. Stark recently succeeded the previous pastor Rev. Mrs. Stark though they are not related.
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United Brethren Church
Hillsdale
Stark
Mills County Federal Jurors Drawn for March Court
Mills County men named as grand jurors for the United States court meeting March 10 at Council Bluffs include J. L. Bellatti J. W. Murphy Glenwood Henry Deitchler Mineola Thomas Young Hastings. Trial jurors listed are M. E. Huffaker Silver City John Jungquist Pacific Junction and Ebb Miller Malvern.
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Mills County
United States Court
Council Bluffs
J. L. Bellatti
J. W. Murphy
Glenwood
Henry Deitchler
Mineola
Thomas Young
Hastings
M. E. Huffaker
Silver City
John Jungquist
Pacific Junction
Ebb Miller
Malvern
Dangerous Ice Gathers On Missouri River
Plattsmouth ice men led by W. H. Scott Harry Rice and George Becker braved the river with ice hooks. Several fall ins experiences were reported but all were taken with good humor. In Sidney Nebraska an old saloon was demolished uncovering gold bricks valued at 11000 said to be stolen from Pacific Express. An assay confirmed the bricks as genuine gold. Roosevelt denounces corporate dishonesty prompting Congress to back his reform push to avoid future bungling. Mr and Mrs T G Hill of Denison claim longest marriage in US at 69 years. he 90 she 88.
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Plattsmouth
Missouri River
W. H. Scott
Harry Rice
George Becker
Sidney
Nebraska
Pacific Express Company
Roosevelt
Congress
Forty-Fifth Hillsdale Wedding Anniversary Remembered
The Hillsdale neighbors gathered to celebrate Mr and Mrs Hume on their forty fifth wedding anniversary. About sixty five guests enjoyed a sumptuous dinner and shared stories. The couple received a rocking chair as a gift and were praised as longtime beloved citizens.
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Hume
Hyme
S. Terry
E Coats
Mrs. Hume
John Supple
Prescott
Iowa
Justin Nowell
Peoria
Ill
Pearl Zimmer
Tabor
Lillian Weiderhurst
Hillsdale
Emerson Honeyman to wed in Gem Kansas this weekend
Emerson Robt Honeyman left Saturday for Gem Kansas to marry his bride Miss Mabel Eaton who grew up locally. Rev G W Maine began revival meetings at Asbury church, with events likely lasting a couple of weeks. Local society notes include H C Haskell’s Nebraska trip and Dr Merritt’s need for an extra physician after a spell of grip.
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Robt Honeyman
Gem
Kansas
Bob
Mabel Eaton
G W Maine
Asbury Church
H C Haskell
Nebraska
Merritt
Senk
W S.S Tipton
Carson
Rebecca Clemmer
J G'Mcgrew
Red Oak
J L Rouse
Stratton
H A Stern
Abe Shaner
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Thos, Smouse
Titterington
Dean
Clarinda
Mrs. Reasoner
T. G. Hill
Denison
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